Ms. Nina Kon’kova | Crop Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nina Kon’kova | Crop Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Nina Kon’kova | Crop Breeding | N. I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources | Russia

Ms. Nina G. Kon’kova, an accomplished researcher at the N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, has established herself as a prominent figure in the field of plant genetics, agro-biotechnology, and seed quality sensing technologies. Holding a Ph.D. in Plant Genetics from a recognized Russian university, Ms. Kon’kova has consistently advanced the scientific understanding of genetic diversity, crop quality assessment, and the use of advanced spectroscopic sensing methods in agricultural research. Throughout her professional career, she has been deeply engaged in projects related to the genetic evaluation of crops, genome-wide identification of gene families, and rapid quality assessment techniques using infrared spectroscopy, contributing to sustainable agricultural development and the preservation of plant genetic resources. Her international collaborations, particularly those addressing Cyperus esculentus L., Taraxacum kok-saghyz, and various cereal species, demonstrate her multidisciplinary expertise and global engagement in plant biotechnology research. Ms. Kon’kova’s research interests include plant genomics, phenotypic variability, infrared spectroscopy-based sensing, molecular breeding, and bioinformatics-driven crop improvement. Her research skills span molecular genetic analysis, high-throughput phenotyping, spectral data interpretation, and agronomic evaluation methods that enhance accuracy and reproducibility in crop trait studies. With 17 Scopus-indexed publications, 125 citations, and an h-index of 3, she has significantly contributed to internationally recognized journals such as Foods (MDPI), Plants (MDPI), and Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding.

Professional Profiles: ORCID | Scopus

Featured Publications 

  1. Kon’kova, N. G., Khoreva, V. I., Popov, V. S., Yakusheva, T. V., Kibkalo, I. A., Malyshev, L. L., & Solovyеva, A. E. (2025). Technological assessment of bread with the addition of Cyperus esculentus L. accessions flour grown in the Kuban–Azov Plain. Foods. (Cited by 5)

  2. Shen, G., Zhou, L., Zheng, F., Yu, Z., Yang, Y., Zhang, W., & Kon’kova, N. G. (2025). Study on seed quality testing of Russian dandelion. Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding. (Cited by 0)

  3. Gancheva, M., Kon’kova, N., Solovyeva, A., Danilov, L., Gusev, K., & Lutova, L. (2024). Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the CLAVATA3/ESR-related gene family in Tiger Nut. International Journal of Plant Biology. (Cited by 4)

  4. Popov, V. S., Kon’kova, N. G., Shelenga, T. V., Khoreva, V. I., Kibkalo, I. A., Gadjimagomedova, M. Kh., & Suvaryan, L. G. (2024). Rapid assessment of main agronomic indicators in the grain of winter and spring forms of triticale using infrared spectroscopy. Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding. (Cited by 6)

  5. Popov, V. S., Salikova, A. V., Perchuk, I. N., Kon’kova, N. G., Egorova, G. P., Vishnyakova, M. A., & Shelenga, T. V. (2024). Rapid assessment of the main economic value indicators in lupine flour samples using infrared spectroscopy. Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding. (Cited by 3)

  6. Kon’kova, N. G., Khoreva, V. I., Popov, V. S., Yakusheva, T. V., Malyshev, L. L., Solovyeva, A. E., & Shelenga, T. V. (2024). Variability of the main economically valuable characteristics of Cyperus esculentus L. in various ecological and geographical conditions. Plants. (Cited by 9)

  7. Shen, G., Zheng, F., Zhou, L., Zeng, X., & Kon’kova, N. G. (2024). Effects of irrigation frequency on growth and yields of Taraxacum kok-saghyz Rodin. Proceedings on Applied Botany, Genetics and Breeding. (Cited by 5)

Mr. Yuxin Yang | Agricultural Awards | Artificial Intelligence Research Awards

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Mr. Yuxin Yang | Agricultural Awards | Artificial Intelligence Research Awards 

Mr. Yuxin Yang | Agricultural Awards | Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Mr. Yuxin Yang is a highly promising researcher in the field of Agricultural Engineering and Sensing Technology, currently pursuing his Master’s degree at Xihua University, Chengdu, China, where he ranks among the top 5% of his cohort. His strong academic background began with a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from the Southwest University of Science and Technology, where he graduated in the top 10% and developed expertise in soil carbon distribution and data-driven agricultural analysis. Building on this foundation, Mr. Yuxin Yang expanded his focus to intelligent systems and robotics within the Institute of Urban Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, contributing significantly to the Intelligent Horticultural Robotics Team under the mentorship of Chief Scientist Ma Wei. His professional experience includes involvement in the Chengdu Agricultural Science and Technology Center Local Fiscal Special Fund Project, focusing on the research and demonstration of precision production technology and equipment for digital orchards, where he was responsible for robotic arm design, material selection, and structural strength simulations. Mr. Yuxin Yang’s research interests revolve around machine vision, near-infrared imaging, precision agriculture, deep learning-based object detection, and agricultural automation, particularly in developing robotic systems for fruit harvesting using advanced models like YOLOv8 and D435i depth cameras. His notable scientific contribution includes the IEEE-indexed publication “From Outside to Inside: The Subtle Probing of Globular Fruits and Solanaceous Vegetables Using Machine Vision and Near-Infrared Methods,” which demonstrates his skill in integrating AI and sensing technology for agricultural improvement. His research skills encompass data analysis using SPSS, MATLAB, and Excel, algorithmic modeling, AI-based image recognition, geospatial mapping with ArcMap, and reinforcement learning-based control mechanisms. Mr. Yuxin Yang has also gained recognition for his contributions through institutional awards for innovation and academic excellence, reflecting his growing reputation as a leading early-career scientist.

Professional Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

  1. Yang, Y. (n.d.). From outside to inside: The subtle probing of globular fruits and solanaceous vegetables using machine vision and near-infrared methods. IEEE. (2 citations)

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sourav Chattaraj | Agriculture Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sourav Chattaraj | Agriculture Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sourav Chattaraj, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, India

Dr. Sourav Chattaraj is an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Raiganj University, with his doctoral research focusing on the formulation of fish feed using brewery waste, freshwater algae, and probiotic bacteria for the cultivation of Cirrhinus reba. His academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology from Vellore Institute of Technology and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology from the University of Burdwan. Dr. Chattaraj specializes in aquaculture, agriculture, biochemistry, emulsion technology, feed technology, fermentation technology, genetics, immunology, metagenomics, medical microbiology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, oncology, phycology, and probiotics. His research contributions have been recognized globally, with 263 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 12. He has also earned a position in the World Scientist and University Rankings 2023 by AD Scientific Index, ranking 19th at Raiganj University and 59,525th in India.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award  

Dr. Sourav Chattaraj is a highly accomplished researcher specializing in Microbiology, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology. His impressive research output, high citation metrics, and diverse expertise make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology – Raiganj University (2024) 🏅 Thesis: Formulation of fish feed with brewery waste, freshwater algae, and probiotic bacteria for the cultivation of Cirrhinus reba.
  • M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology – Vellore Institute of Technology (2019) 🎖️ (88.8% – First Class)
  • B.Sc. (Hons.) in Microbiology – University of Burdwan (2017) 🏆 (65.25% – First Class)
  • Higher Secondary (12th) – WBCHSE (2014) 📖 (65.6% – First Class)
  • Secondary (10th) – WBBSE (2012) 🎓 (82.85% – First Class)

👨‍💼 Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Research) – Centre for Industrial Biotechnology Research, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar 📚 (Present)
  • Postdoctoral Fellow – Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha O Anusandhan Deemed University, Bhubaneswar 🧪
  • Training Coordinator – Trained UG students at Bankura Sammilani College in Mushroom Cultivation and Enriched Vermicompost Preparation 🍄🌱
  • Guest Lecturer – Delivered invited lectures at Department of Microbiology, Bankura Sammilani College 🎤

🏆 Awards & Achievements

  • World Scientist and University Rankings 2023 by AD Scientific Index 🌍
    • Ranked #19 (Raiganj University), #59525 (Country), #1248884 (World)
    • ID: 4843136
  • Google Scholar Citation – 263 📊
  • h-index: 11 🔬
  • i10-index: 12 🏅
  • GENBANK Sequence Submissions – Contributed valuable microbiological sequences to global databases 🧬

Publication Top Notes:

Immunostimulatory and antagonistic potential of the methanolic extract of Oedogonium intermedium SCB in Cirrhinus reba challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila

Enzymes-mediated solid waste management: A sustainable practice for recycling