Mr. Emmanuel Igwe | Agroecology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Emmanuel Igwe | Agroecology Award | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Emmanuel Igwe, RUDN university, Russia

Emmanuel Igwe is a trained food policymaker with extensive knowledge of sustainable food systems, economic concepts, and leadership strategies through youth farmer involvement. He holds a BSc in Agricultural Economics from Ebonyi State University, a Mini-MBA from Lagos Business School, and a Master’s degree in Ecology from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. With experience as a field instructor and data analyst at the National Root Crop Research Institute and an English instructor in Russia, he is passionate about agribusiness, data interpretation, and food policy formulation. Emmanuel is also a mentor for several international organizations, including the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and has held leadership roles in various youth and agricultural initiatives. Skilled in Microsoft Office, SPSS, and web development, he is a proactive and resourceful professional dedicated to advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Emmanuel Igwe is a dedicated researcher and food policymaker with expertise in sustainable food systems, environmental monitoring, and agricultural economics. His work on heavy metal pollution, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions in sub-Saharan Africa highlights his commitment to addressing critical environmental and public health challenges. With international exposure, leadership roles, and impactful publications, he has significantly contributed to agricultural sustainability and ecological research. His multidisciplinary skills and research excellence make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

  • 📚 Harvard Business School (USA) – Teaching, Leadership, and Power Influence (2022 – Present)

  • 🌍 Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia – Master’s Degree in Ecology (2022 – Present)

  • 🇷🇺 Tomsk State University, Russia – Russian Language Certificate (2021 – 2022)

  • 🎓 Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Nigeria – Mini-MBA in Venture Management (2017)

  • 🌾 Ebonyi State University, Nigeria – BSc in Agricultural Economics (2009 – 2014) 🎖️ 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division)

  • 💻 NAZACO Computer School, Nigeria – Diploma in Computer Application (2008)

  • 🏫 St. John Bosco Secondary School, Nigeria – NECO Certificate (2008)

  • ✏️ Goodway Nursery and Primary School, Nigeria – First School Leaving Certificate (2002)

💼 Work Experience:

  • 📖 Benedict International School, Tomsk, Russia – English Instructor (2021 – 2022)

    • Conducted online and offline classes for children and adults

  • 🌱 National Root Crop Research Institute, Nigeria – Field Instructor & Data Analyst (2016 – 2020)

    • Collected field data, evaluated results, and drafted reports

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • 🌍 Founder – Godswill e-Learning & Internet Service (2017)

  • 🏆 President – NDLEA NYSC Community Development Service, Abuja (2016 – 2017)

  • 🌟 Volunteer Mentor – UN Sustainable Development Solution Network Youth Program (2017)

  • 🌱 Member – Young Africa Leaders Development Initiative (2016 – Present)

  • 👩‍🌾 Member – Agricultural Graduate Association of Nigeria (2018 – Present)

  • 🌍 Administrator – Community Volunteer Initiative Africa (2015 – Present)

🎖 Honors & International Exposure:

  • 🌍 OnFrontiers Approved Member – Profile Link

  • 👨‍🏫 YouthLed Mentor – Supporting young entrepreneurs in Business & Private Sector Engagement (Profile)

  • 🏅 United Nations SDSN Mentor – Youth Investment Readiness Program

  • 🌍 Africa Leadership Institute – Change Maker (2019)

  • 🏆 Africa Venture for Capital Mentor (2018 – Present)

Publication Top Notes:

Identification of Sources of Some Priority Heavy Metallic Pollutants Caus-ing Environmental Degradation and It’s Health Implications

 

Identification of some priority heavy metals driver of environmental degradation caused by agricultural activity; a case study in Ebonyi State Nigeria

 

Examining the interplay between air pollution, surface vegetation cover, and stroke prevalence in East Africa: An ecological perspective

 

Assessing sub-Saharan Africa’s GHG emissions from croplands: environmental impacts and sustainable mitigation strategies

 

Examining the interplay between air pollution, vegetation greenness, and stroke prevalence in East Africa: An ecological perspective

 

Dr Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer | Designing and Optimizing Sustainable Agrivoltaics for Climate Mitigation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer | Designing and Optimizing Sustainable Agrivoltaics for Climate Mitigation | Best Researcher Award

Associate researcher at Pu’er University Pu’er, China at University of Science and Technology of China.

Dr. Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer is a renowned researcher specializing in agrivoltaic systems, sustainable energy, and agricultural innovation. With extensive expertise in renewable energy integration into agriculture, Dr. Omer has significantly contributed to mitigating food, energy, and water scarcity challenges globally. His work is recognized through numerous publications, presentations, and awards.

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Summary of Suitability for the Award

Dr. Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer has demonstrated excellence in research and innovation, particularly in agrivoltaic systems. His groundbreaking studies on the interplay of photovoltaic systems and agriculture have significantly advanced sustainable farming practices. Dr. Omer’s contributions have been widely recognized, with publications in top-tier journals, awards for innovation, and invitations to prestigious international conferences. His commitment to addressing critical environmental and energy issues makes him a strong candidate for any academic or professional accolade.

Education 🎓

  • PhD in Energy Systems
    University of Science and Technology of China (USTC).
  • Specialized training in renewable energy, photovoltaic systems, and climate-resilient agriculture from international workshops and institutions.

Professional Experience

  1. Researcher, University of Science and Technology of China
    • Conducted extensive research on agrivoltaic systems and sustainable energy integration.
    • Published high-impact studies on renewable energy and climate change adaptation.
  2. Speaker and Trainer, Various International Workshops and Conferences
    • Delivered lectures on agrivoltaic systems, waste-to-energy solutions, and solar energy fundamentals.
  3. Consultant, Agricultural and Renewable Energy Projects
    • Advised on implementing solar photovoltaic systems in agricultural settings to enhance productivity and sustainability.

Awards and Recognitions

  • Certificate of Excellence, Certified Peer Reviewer Course, Elsevier Researcher Academy, July 2023.
  • Recognized for Outstanding Contribution at the AgriVoltaics2023 Conference in South Korea.
  • Winner, China-Africa Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, November 2022.

Achievements ✨

  • Presented impactful research at global forums, emphasizing sustainable solutions for agriculture and energy challenges.
  • Published high-impact research papers in Q1 journals like Frontiers in Plant Science and World Journal.
  • Developed training programs on photovoltaic systems and climate-resilient agricultural technologies.

Training and Certifications

  • Completed multiple advanced training courses on solar energy systems and renewable energy technologies, including PV Solar Systems Design (2023) and Waste-to-Energy Applications (2022).
  • Certified Peer Reviewer by Elsevier Researcher Academy.

Speaker Engagements 🎤

  • “Improving Coffee Cultivation with Agrivoltaic Systems”, Pu’er College, 2024.
  • “SCAPV: Possibility of Less Irrigation and Higher Productivity”, AgriVoltaics2023.
  • “Novel Agrivoltaic Technology for Food and Energy Challenges”, China-Africa Youth Innovation Competition, 2022.

Publication Top Notes

Designing and Optimizing Sustainable Agrivoltaics for Climate Mitigation

1. Comprehensive Review of Mapping Climate Change Impacts on Tea Cultivation

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Chun-Hua Zhang, Jie Liu, Zhi-guo Shan
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  • Focuses on the impacts of climate change on tea cultivation through bibliometric and content analysis.
  • Explores adaptation strategies and future directions.
    Published In: Frontiers in Plant Science (JCR Q1, Impact Factor: 4.1)
    Year: 2024
2. Understanding Trends, Influences, Intellectual Structures, and Future Directions in Agrivoltaic Systems Research

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Zhang, F., Li, M., Zhang, X., Zhao, F., Ma, W., Liu, W.
Notes:

  • Bibliometric and thematic analysis on agrivoltaic systems.
  • Focuses on sustainability, scalability, and future research opportunities.
    Published In: World Journal (JCR Q1, Impact Factor: 2.0)
    Year: 2025
3. SCAPV Creates the Possibility of Less Irrigation and Higher Productivity

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Wen Liu, Ming Li, et al.
Notes:

  • Explores sustainable crop-agriculture photovoltaic systems.
    Published In: AgriVoltaics Conference Proceedings, Volume 2
    Year: 2024
4. Effects of Agricultural Photovoltaic Systems Development on Sweet Potato Growth

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Wen Liu, Xin-liang Liu, et al.
Notes:

  • Novel agrivoltaic systems focusing on sweet potato growth and water-food-energy nexus.
    Published In: AgriVoltaics Conference Proceedings, Volume 1
    Year: 2023
5. The Effect of the Novel Agrivoltaic System on Water Evaporation Reduction and Sweet Potato Yield

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Li Ming, Liu Xinliang, et al.
Notes:

  • Discusses reducing water evaporation and enhancing crop yield.
    Published In: Book Chapter (Springer)
    Year: 2023
6. Water Evaporation Reduction by Agrivoltaic Systems Development

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Wen Liu, Ming Li, et al.
Notes:

  • Highlights the efficiency of agrivoltaic systems in water conservation.
    Published In: Solar Energy Journal (JCR Q2, Impact Factor: 6.1)
    Year: 2022
7. Water Evaporation Reduction Using Sunlight Splitting Technology

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Ming Li, Wen Liu, et al.
Notes:

  • Integrates sunlight splitting technology with agrivoltaics.
    Published In: Agronomy Journal (JCR Q1, Impact Factor: 3.3)
    Year: 2023
8. Ultra-thin Silicon Wafers Fabrication and Inverted Pyramid Texturing

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Zudong He, et al.
Notes:

  • Discusses advanced silicon wafer manufacturing techniques.
    Published In: Silicon Journal (SJR Q3, Impact Factor: 2.8)
    Year: 2020
9. Nano-Texturing of Single Crystalline Silicon via Cu-Catalyzed Chemical Etching

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, H. B. Mohamed Balh, et al.
Notes:

  • Investigates nano-texturing in photovoltaic applications.
    Published In: International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering (JCR Q4, Impact Factor: 1.9)
    Year: 2020
10. Nano-Texturing of Silicon Wafers via One-Step Copper-Assisted Chemical Etching

Authors: Altyeb Ali Abaker Omer, Y. Yang, et al.
Notes:

  • Examines one-step chemical etching for silicon wafer improvements.
    Published In: Silicon Journal (JCR Q2, Impact Factor: 2.8)
    Year: 2019

Prof Dr Yonas Bahta | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Yonas Bahta | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of the Free state; Department of Agricultural Economics, South Africa

Full Professor Yonas Tesfamariam Bahta, born on June 28, 1972, in Eritrea, is an esteemed researcher and educator in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State, South Africa. With over 28 years of experience in academia and international organizations, he specializes in economic analysis, modeling, and food security. He is dedicated to mentoring future leaders in the field.

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Academic Background🎓

  • PhD in Agricultural Economics
    University of the Free State, South Africa (2007)
  • MSc with Distinction in Agricultural Economics
    University of the Free State, South Africa (2004)
  • BSc in Agricultural Economics
    Alemya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia (1994)

Professional Experience🏢

  • Full Professor (2024 – Present)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State

    • Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and conducting research.
  • Associate Professor (2021 – 2023)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Senior Researcher/Lecturer (2018 – 2020)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Researcher (2014 – 2017)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Consultant (2009 – 2011)
    Various organizations, focusing on agricultural performance analysis

Research Interests🔍

  • Applied development economics
  • Economic modeling (SAM-CGE, I-O models)
  • Food security and saving mobilization
  • Trade analysis and policy evaluation
  • Socioeconomic analysis and forecasting

 Achievements🏆

  • NRF C2 rating and ranked in the top 2% of researchers globally (2024).
  • Published over 82 peer-reviewed articles and received multiple awards for research output.
  • Supervised over 35 postgraduate students, with numerous accolades for student performance.

Skills📈

  • Proficient in econometric software (GAMS, Stata, SPSS).
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
  • Expertise in research methodology and proposal writing.

Publication Top Notes📝

  • Musara, J.P., Bahta, Y.T., Mapuranga, R., Musiniwa, F., Abu Hatab, A., & Owusu‑Sekyere, E. (2024). Agriculture and Food Security.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Nyaki, S.A. (2024). Hydrology.
  • Pfunzo, R., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Data.
  • Pfunzo, R., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Agriculture.
  • Monteiro, M.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Water.
  • Kotze, H.C., Qotoyi, M.S.M.A., Bahta, Y.T., Jordaan, H., & Monteiro, M.A. (2024). Resources.
  • Pilane, P.M., Jordaan, H., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Hydrology.
  • Ume, C., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Organic Agriculture.
  • von Maltitz, L., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Frontiers in Public Health.
  • Mokati, J.T.W., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Journal of Asian and African Studies.
  • Marais, M., Jordaan, H., Lombard, W.A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). AIMS Agriculture and Food.
  • Muhame, C., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies.
  • Muhame, C., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Journal of Sustainability Research.
  • von Maltitz, L., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Data in Brief.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Lombard, W.A. (2023). Atmosphere.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Mbai, S. (2023). Resources.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Musara, J.P. (2023). Climate.
  • van den Heever, M.J.J., Lombard, W.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Maré, F.A. (2023). Agriculture.
  • Myeki, L.W., Matthews, N., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Sustainability.
  • Mare, F., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). AIMS Agriculture and Food.
  • Nohamba, S., Musara, J.P., Bahta, Y.T., & Ogundeji, A.A. (2022). Agriculture.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Musara, J.P. (2022). Land.
  • Abafe, E.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2022). Sustainability.
  • Myeki, L.W., Bahta, Y.T., & Matthews, N. (2022). Agriculture.
  • Bahta, Y.T. (2022). Scientific African.
  • Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2022). Journal of International Migration and Integration.