Rajesh Kumar Soothar | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Soothar | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sindh Agriculture Uiversity | Pakistan

Engr. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Soothar is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan. His research focuses on the sustainable management of soil and water resources, irrigation efficiency, and crop water productivity under varying climatic and salinity conditions. He has significantly contributed to developing innovative irrigation strategies, alternate water use systems, and drought mitigation techniques to enhance agricultural sustainability and food security in arid and semi-arid regions. Dr. Soothar’s scientific work integrates experimental research, modeling, and field-based approaches to improve water use efficiency and optimize crop performance under stress conditions such as drought and salinity. His studies have been widely recognized, with over 430 citations on Google Scholar (h-index: 12; i10-index: 16) and additional indexing on Scopus, reflecting his scholarly influence in agricultural water management and environmental sciences. His collaborative publications with international scholars have contributed to advancing understanding in areas such as saline water irrigation, drought priming, and soil-plant-water interactions. He is known for his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and leadership in research projects, promoting innovation and sustainable engineering solutions in agriculture. His impactful research and academic dedication position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of Agricultural Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering.

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Tankari, M., Wang, C., Ma, H., Li, X., Li, L., Soothar, R. K., Zaman-Allah, M., & Cui, N. (2021). Drought priming improved water status, photosynthesis and water productivity of cowpea during post-anthesis drought stress. Agricultural Water Management, 245, 106565.

Soothar, R. K., Zhang, W., Liu, B., Tankari, M., Wang, C., Li, L., Xing, H., & Gong, D. (2019). Sustaining yield of winter wheat under alternate irrigation using saline water at different growth stages: A case study in the North China Plain. Sustainability, 11(17), 4564.

Soothar, R. K., Zhang, W., Zhang, Y., Tankari, M., Mirjat, U., & Wang, Y. (2019). Evaluating the performance of SALTMED model under alternate irrigation using saline and fresh water strategies to winter wheat in the North China Plain. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(33), 34499–34509.

Singha, A., Soothar, R. K., Wang, C., Marín, E. E. T., Tankari, M., Hao, W., & Wang, Y. (2022). Drought priming alleviated salinity stress and improved water use efficiency of wheat plants. Plant Growth Regulation, 1–12.

Chachar, A. N., Mirjat, M. U., Soothar, R. K., Shaikh, I. A., Mirjat, M. H., & Dahri, S. A. (2020). Effects of irrigation frequencies on soil salinity and crop water productivity of fodder maize. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 40(4), 277–282.

Omid Dehghan | Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Omid Dehghan | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Mr. Omid Dehghan is an accomplished researcher in the field of medical entomology and vector-borne diseases, with a particular focus on mosquito ecology, insect-borne infections, and integrated vector control strategies in Iran. His interdisciplinary research spans entomological surveillance, parasitology, and public health applications, contributing significantly to understanding the epidemiology of diseases such as dengue, malaria, leishmaniasis, and pediculosis. His studies explore vector ecology, larval habitat characterization, repellency effects of natural products, and maggot therapy innovations for wound healing. Through his collaborative and translational approach, Dr. Dehghan has advanced evidence-based control programs that align with One Health principles. His publication record demonstrates strong academic influence, with 162 Google Scholar citations (160 since 2020), an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 6, while Scopus records 89 citations across 83 documents with an h-index of 6. His research excellence reflects not only his scientific rigor but also his commitment to developing locally adapted solutions for global vector-borne challenges. Dr. Dehghan’s scholarly output and innovative contributions to tropical disease research have established him as a leading figure among emerging entomologists in the Middle East, making him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Dehghan, O., Tabaie, S. M., Rafinejad, J., Toutounchi, M., Tiyuri, A., Azarmi, S., & Mehdi, T. S. (2024). A parallel randomized clinical trial for comparison of two methods of maggot therapy, free-range larvae and larval-bag, in diabetic ulcer (Wagner 2). The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, 23(1), 133–139.

Azarmi, S., Akbarzadeh, K., Ekrami, A., Sheikh, Z., & Dehghan, O. (2024). Scalp myiasis associated with soft tissue sarcoma lesion: A case report and review of relevant literature. BMC Infectious Diseases, 24(1), 51.

Khoobdel, M., Dehghan, O., Bakhshi, H., & Moradi, M. (2022). Control and management of vector-borne diseases in disaster conditions. Journal of Military Medicine, 22(8), 778–798.

Jalali, H., Enayati, A. A., Fakhar, M., Motevalli-Haghi, F., Charati, J. Y., & Dehghan, O. (2021). Reemergence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in an endemic focus, northeastern Iran. Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 13, e00206.

Mohammadi, R., Khoobdel, M., Talebi, A. A., Negahban, M., Norani, M., & Dehghan, O. (2020). In vivo evaluation of the repellency effects of nanoemulsion of Mentha piperita and Eucalyptus globulus essential oils against mosquitoes. The Open Biotechnology Journal, 14(1), 45–52.*