Thomas Gicquel | Drug Metabolism | Best Researcher Award Published on 18/09/202518/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Mr. Thomas Gicquel | Drug Metabolism | Best Researcher Award CHU Rennes | France Mr. Thomas Gicquel is an accomplished associate professor in pharmacology and a biologist specializing in biological and forensic toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and University Hospital in Rennes, France. With a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, pharmacology, and addictology, he has combined clinical expertise with research excellence throughout his career. His professional journey includes significant roles as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, cellular biology, and toxicology laboratories, where he contributed to pharmaceutical control, drug management, cancer research, assay development, and clinical studies. He has been deeply involved in teaching pharmacology at the Master and Pharmacy levels, delivering extensive academic instruction while mentoring numerous students, including doctoral candidates. His commitment to advancing toxicological sciences is evident through his innovative research, notably in the metabolism of emerging drugs and the application of molecular networking approaches for toxicological analysis. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature with a substantial number of publications, invited conferences, oral communications, and poster presentations, establishing himself as a respected voice in his field. His research has provided valuable insights into the metabolism of psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, and toxic compounds, supporting both clinical and forensic applications. Beyond publications, his innovation is marked by a patent related to a novel method to treat hepatotoxicity induced by amanitins, demonstrating his dedication to translational research with clinical impact. His academic influence is further reflected in his impressive record of citations, with 1,798 citations across 1,534 documents, 92 scientific papers, and an h-index of 23. Through his teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Mr. Thomas Gicquel has fostered the growth of future scientists and advanced the understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, and public health. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Mr. Thomas Gicquel is an accomplished associate professor in pharmacology and a biologist specializing in biological and forensic toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and University Hospital in Rennes, France. With a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, pharmacology, and addictology, he has combined clinical expertise with research excellence throughout his career. His professional journey includes significant roles as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, cellular biology, and toxicology laboratories, where he contributed to pharmaceutical control, drug management, cancer research, assay development, and clinical studies. He has been deeply involved in teaching pharmacology at the Master and Pharmacy levels, delivering extensive academic instruction while mentoring numerous students, including doctoral candidates. His commitment to advancing toxicological sciences is evident through his innovative research, notably in the metabolism of emerging drugs and the application of molecular networking approaches for toxicological analysis. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature with a substantial number of publications, invited conferences, oral communications, and poster presentations, establishing himself as a respected voice in his field. His research has provided valuable insights into the metabolism of psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, and toxic compounds, supporting both clinical and forensic applications. Beyond publications, his innovation is marked by a patent related to a novel method to treat hepatotoxicity induced by amanitins, demonstrating his dedication to translational research with clinical impact. His academic influence is further reflected in his impressive record of citations, with 1,798 citations across 1,534 documents, 92 scientific papers, and an h-index of 23. Through his teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Mr. Thomas Gicquel has fostered the growth of future scientists and advanced the understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, and public health. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Mr. Thomas Gicquel is an accomplished associate professor in pharmacology and a biologist specializing in biological and forensic toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and University Hospital in Rennes, France. With a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, pharmacology, and addictology, he has combined clinical expertise with research excellence throughout his career. His professional journey includes significant roles as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, cellular biology, and toxicology laboratories, where he contributed to pharmaceutical control, drug management, cancer research, assay development, and clinical studies. He has been deeply involved in teaching pharmacology at the Master and Pharmacy levels, delivering extensive academic instruction while mentoring numerous students, including doctoral candidates. His commitment to advancing toxicological sciences is evident through his innovative research, notably in the metabolism of emerging drugs and the application of molecular networking approaches for toxicological analysis. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature with a substantial number of publications, invited conferences, oral communications, and poster presentations, establishing himself as a respected voice in his field. His research has provided valuable insights into the metabolism of psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, and toxic compounds, supporting both clinical and forensic applications. Beyond publications, his innovation is marked by a patent related to a novel method to treat hepatotoxicity induced by amanitins, demonstrating his dedication to translational research with clinical impact. His academic influence is further reflected in his impressive record of citations, with 1,798 citations across 1,534 documents, 92 scientific papers, and an h-index of 23. Through his teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Mr. Thomas Gicquel has fostered the growth of future scientists and advanced the understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, and public health. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Mr. Thomas Gicquel is an accomplished associate professor in pharmacology and a biologist specializing in biological and forensic toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and University Hospital in Rennes, France. With a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, pharmacology, and addictology, he has combined clinical expertise with research excellence throughout his career. His professional journey includes significant roles as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, cellular biology, and toxicology laboratories, where he contributed to pharmaceutical control, drug management, cancer research, assay development, and clinical studies. He has been deeply involved in teaching pharmacology at the Master and Pharmacy levels, delivering extensive academic instruction while mentoring numerous students, including doctoral candidates. His commitment to advancing toxicological sciences is evident through his innovative research, notably in the metabolism of emerging drugs and the application of molecular networking approaches for toxicological analysis. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature with a substantial number of publications, invited conferences, oral communications, and poster presentations, establishing himself as a respected voice in his field. His research has provided valuable insights into the metabolism of psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, and toxic compounds, supporting both clinical and forensic applications. Beyond publications, his innovation is marked by a patent related to a novel method to treat hepatotoxicity induced by amanitins, demonstrating his dedication to translational research with clinical impact. His academic influence is further reflected in his impressive record of citations, with 1,798 citations across 1,534 documents, 92 scientific papers, and an h-index of 23. Through his teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Mr. Thomas Gicquel has fostered the growth of future scientists and advanced the understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, and public health. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Mr. Thomas Gicquel is an accomplished associate professor in pharmacology and a biologist specializing in biological and forensic toxicology at the Faculty of Pharmacy and University Hospital in Rennes, France. With a strong academic foundation in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, pharmacology, and addictology, he has combined clinical expertise with research excellence throughout his career. His professional journey includes significant roles as a pharmacist in hospital pharmacy, cellular biology, and toxicology laboratories, where he contributed to pharmaceutical control, drug management, cancer research, assay development, and clinical studies. He has been deeply involved in teaching pharmacology at the Master and Pharmacy levels, delivering extensive academic instruction while mentoring numerous students, including doctoral candidates. His commitment to advancing toxicological sciences is evident through his innovative research, notably in the metabolism of emerging drugs and the application of molecular networking approaches for toxicological analysis. He has contributed extensively to scientific literature with a substantial number of publications, invited conferences, oral communications, and poster presentations, establishing himself as a respected voice in his field. His research has provided valuable insights into the metabolism of psychoactive substances, synthetic drugs, and toxic compounds, supporting both clinical and forensic applications. Beyond publications, his innovation is marked by a patent related to a novel method to treat hepatotoxicity induced by amanitins, demonstrating his dedication to translational research with clinical impact. His academic influence is further reflected in his impressive record of citations, with 1,798 citations across 1,534 documents, 92 scientific papers, and an h-index of 23. Through his teaching, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaborations, Mr. Thomas Gicquel has fostered the growth of future scientists and advanced the understanding of toxicology, pharmacology, and public health. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Featured Publications Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2019). Application of a molecular networking approach for clinical and forensic toxicology exemplified in three cases involving 3-MeO-PCP, doxylamine, and chlormequat. Drug Testing and Analysis, 11(5), 669–677. Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Allard, S., Allard, P. M., Clément, B., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2020). New insights into drug metabolism of quetiapine using molecular networking. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 19921. Gicquel, T., Pelletier, R., Richeval, C., Gish, A., Hakim, F., Ferron, P. J., Mesli, V., Allorge, D., Morel, I., & Gaulier, J. M. (2022). Metabolite elucidation of 2-fluoro-deschloroketamine (2F-DCK) using molecular networking across three complementary in vitro and in vivo models. Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(1), 144–153. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Ferron, P. J., Le Bouëdec, D., Kernalléguen, A., Morel, I., & Gicquel, T. (2023). Use of innovative, cross-disciplinary in vitro, in silico and in vivo approaches to characterize the metabolism of chloro-alphapyrrolidinovalerophenone (4-Cl-PVP). Archives of Toxicology, 97(3), 671–683. Pelletier, R., Le Daré, B., Le Bouëdec, D., Bourdais, A., Ferron, P. J., Morel, I., Porée, F. H., & Gicquel, T. (2024). Identification, synthesis and quantification of eutylone consumption markers in a chemsex context. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 151–158.
Sattar Ezzati | Forest Engineering | Best Researcher Award Published on 17/09/202517/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Prof. Sattar Ezzati | Forest Engineering | Best Researcher Award Professor | Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | Iran Prof. Sattar Ezzati is a distinguished scholar in forest engineering and natural resource management, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran. He earned his academic qualifications across Iran and abroad, including advanced training and postdoctoral research at University Laval in Canada, focusing on innovative logistics solutions and techno-economic analysis for biomass procurement to biorefineries. His expertise spans forest logistics, biomass utilization, bio-economy, biochar production, supply chain optimization, lifecycle assessment, and the ecological impacts of forest operations. He has conducted extensive research on sustainable harvesting, soil recovery, and transportation systems in mountainous terrains, applying mathematical modeling, operations research, and machine learning to complex forestry problems. His teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses in forest engineering, mechanization, optimization, decision support systems, and geospatial analysis. Alongside teaching, he has supervised and co-supervised numerous graduate projects on topics such as biomass energy, AI-based resource allocation, and multi-criteria decision analysis in natural resource management. Prof. Sattar Ezzati has been awarded several research fellowships, international travel grants, and recognition for academic excellence. His contributions extend to consulting projects for government and industry, addressing illegal logging detection, biomass-to-biochar production, and firefighting strategies in sensitive ecosystems. As an active reviewer and editorial contributor for multiple international journals, he plays a vital role in advancing forestry research globally. With a strong record of publications, conference presentations, and international collaborations, supported by 194 citations from 171 documents across 18 publications with an h-index of 8, Prof. Sattar Ezzati continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable forest management and the global bio-economy. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Prof. Sattar Ezzati is a distinguished scholar in forest engineering and natural resource management, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran. He earned his academic qualifications across Iran and abroad, including advanced training and postdoctoral research at University Laval in Canada, focusing on innovative logistics solutions and techno-economic analysis for biomass procurement to biorefineries. His expertise spans forest logistics, biomass utilization, bio-economy, biochar production, supply chain optimization, lifecycle assessment, and the ecological impacts of forest operations. He has conducted extensive research on sustainable harvesting, soil recovery, and transportation systems in mountainous terrains, applying mathematical modeling, operations research, and machine learning to complex forestry problems. His teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses in forest engineering, mechanization, optimization, decision support systems, and geospatial analysis. Alongside teaching, he has supervised and co-supervised numerous graduate projects on topics such as biomass energy, AI-based resource allocation, and multi-criteria decision analysis in natural resource management. Prof. Sattar Ezzati has been awarded several research fellowships, international travel grants, and recognition for academic excellence. His contributions extend to consulting projects for government and industry, addressing illegal logging detection, biomass-to-biochar production, and firefighting strategies in sensitive ecosystems. As an active reviewer and editorial contributor for multiple international journals, he plays a vital role in advancing forestry research globally. With a strong record of publications, conference presentations, and international collaborations, supported by 194 citations from 171 documents across 18 publications with an h-index of 8, Prof. Sattar Ezzati continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable forest management and the global bio-economy. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Prof. Sattar Ezzati is a distinguished scholar in forest engineering and natural resource management, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran. He earned his academic qualifications across Iran and abroad, including advanced training and postdoctoral research at University Laval in Canada, focusing on innovative logistics solutions and techno-economic analysis for biomass procurement to biorefineries. His expertise spans forest logistics, biomass utilization, bio-economy, biochar production, supply chain optimization, lifecycle assessment, and the ecological impacts of forest operations. He has conducted extensive research on sustainable harvesting, soil recovery, and transportation systems in mountainous terrains, applying mathematical modeling, operations research, and machine learning to complex forestry problems. His teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses in forest engineering, mechanization, optimization, decision support systems, and geospatial analysis. Alongside teaching, he has supervised and co-supervised numerous graduate projects on topics such as biomass energy, AI-based resource allocation, and multi-criteria decision analysis in natural resource management. Prof. Sattar Ezzati has been awarded several research fellowships, international travel grants, and recognition for academic excellence. His contributions extend to consulting projects for government and industry, addressing illegal logging detection, biomass-to-biochar production, and firefighting strategies in sensitive ecosystems. As an active reviewer and editorial contributor for multiple international journals, he plays a vital role in advancing forestry research globally. With a strong record of publications, conference presentations, and international collaborations, supported by 194 citations from 171 documents across 18 publications with an h-index of 8, Prof. Sattar Ezzati continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable forest management and the global bio-economy. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Prof. Sattar Ezzati is a distinguished scholar in forest engineering and natural resource management, currently serving as Assistant Professor at Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources in Iran. He earned his academic qualifications across Iran and abroad, including advanced training and postdoctoral research at University Laval in Canada, focusing on innovative logistics solutions and techno-economic analysis for biomass procurement to biorefineries. His expertise spans forest logistics, biomass utilization, bio-economy, biochar production, supply chain optimization, lifecycle assessment, and the ecological impacts of forest operations. He has conducted extensive research on sustainable harvesting, soil recovery, and transportation systems in mountainous terrains, applying mathematical modeling, operations research, and machine learning to complex forestry problems. His teaching portfolio covers both undergraduate and graduate levels, with courses in forest engineering, mechanization, optimization, decision support systems, and geospatial analysis. Alongside teaching, he has supervised and co-supervised numerous graduate projects on topics such as biomass energy, AI-based resource allocation, and multi-criteria decision analysis in natural resource management. Prof. Sattar Ezzati has been awarded several research fellowships, international travel grants, and recognition for academic excellence. His contributions extend to consulting projects for government and industry, addressing illegal logging detection, biomass-to-biochar production, and firefighting strategies in sensitive ecosystems. As an active reviewer and editorial contributor for multiple international journals, he plays a vital role in advancing forestry research globally. With a strong record of publications, conference presentations, and international collaborations, supported by 194 citations from 171 documents across 18 publications with an h-index of 8, Prof. Sattar Ezzati continues to make impactful contributions to sustainable forest management and the global bio-economy. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Featured Publications Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Rab, M. A., & Zenner, E. K. (2012). Recovery of soil bulk density, porosity and rutting from ground skidding over a 20-year period after timber harvesting in Iran. Silva Fennica, 46(4), 521–538. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., Yaghini, M., Hashemi, A. A., & Bettinger, P. (2015). An optimization model to solve skidding problem in steep slope terrain. Journal of Forest Economics, 21(4), 250–268. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Durston, T. (2011). Impact of animal logging on soil physical properties in mule trail in Hyrcanian forests. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 16(4), 316–320. Ezzati, S., & Najafi, A. (2010). Long-term impact evaluation of ground-base skidding on residual damaged trees in the Hyrcanian forest, Iran. International Journal of Forestry Research, 2010, Article 183735. Ezzati, S., Najafi, A., & Bettinger, P. (2016). Finding feasible harvest zones in mountainous areas using integrated spatial multi-criteria decision analysis. Land Use Policy, 59, 478–491.
Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Plant Ecology | Best Paper Award Published on 16/09/202516/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Plant Ecology | Best Paper Award Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated scholar in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a strong academic background in botany and plant sciences, complemented by professional training in education. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, phytogeographical classification, vegetation analysis, and the conservation of natural ecosystems, with notable work on riparian vegetation and economically significant species of the Hindu Kush region. He has gained valuable expertise through fieldwork, data collection, herbarium specimen processing, soil analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques, including spectrometry, molecular tools, and GIS mapping. Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb has presented his findings in national and international forums, contributing talks and posters on ecological patterns, biodiversity, and plant conservation, which highlight his ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His publications in high-impact journals and book chapters reflect his commitment to advancing ecological research and addressing conservation challenges in South Asia, earning 40 citations across 39 documents with 6 publications and an h-index of 3. He has also served as a research assistant on funded projects exploring the nutritional and medicinal potential of wild edible mushrooms, emphasizing sustainable use of plant resources. Alongside his research, he has actively engaged in academic workshops, symposiums, and volunteer initiatives, reflecting a holistic approach to scholarship and community service. Recognized with multiple academic and extracurricular achievements, he combines analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills, thriving under challenging environments while maintaining integrity and dedication. Currently pursuing doctoral studies, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb continues to strengthen his expertise in plant sciences, aspiring to contribute meaningfully to ecological conservation, sustainable biodiversity management, and future innovations in environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated scholar in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a strong academic background in botany and plant sciences, complemented by professional training in education. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, phytogeographical classification, vegetation analysis, and the conservation of natural ecosystems, with notable work on riparian vegetation and economically significant species of the Hindu Kush region. He has gained valuable expertise through fieldwork, data collection, herbarium specimen processing, soil analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques, including spectrometry, molecular tools, and GIS mapping. Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb has presented his findings in national and international forums, contributing talks and posters on ecological patterns, biodiversity, and plant conservation, which highlight his ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His publications in high-impact journals and book chapters reflect his commitment to advancing ecological research and addressing conservation challenges in South Asia, earning 40 citations across 39 documents with 6 publications and an h-index of 3. He has also served as a research assistant on funded projects exploring the nutritional and medicinal potential of wild edible mushrooms, emphasizing sustainable use of plant resources. Alongside his research, he has actively engaged in academic workshops, symposiums, and volunteer initiatives, reflecting a holistic approach to scholarship and community service. Recognized with multiple academic and extracurricular achievements, he combines analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills, thriving under challenging environments while maintaining integrity and dedication. Currently pursuing doctoral studies, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb continues to strengthen his expertise in plant sciences, aspiring to contribute meaningfully to ecological conservation, sustainable biodiversity management, and future innovations in environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated scholar in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a strong academic background in botany and plant sciences, complemented by professional training in education. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, phytogeographical classification, vegetation analysis, and the conservation of natural ecosystems, with notable work on riparian vegetation and economically significant species of the Hindu Kush region. He has gained valuable expertise through fieldwork, data collection, herbarium specimen processing, soil analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques, including spectrometry, molecular tools, and GIS mapping. Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb has presented his findings in national and international forums, contributing talks and posters on ecological patterns, biodiversity, and plant conservation, which highlight his ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His publications in high-impact journals and book chapters reflect his commitment to advancing ecological research and addressing conservation challenges in South Asia, earning 40 citations across 39 documents with 6 publications and an h-index of 3. He has also served as a research assistant on funded projects exploring the nutritional and medicinal potential of wild edible mushrooms, emphasizing sustainable use of plant resources. Alongside his research, he has actively engaged in academic workshops, symposiums, and volunteer initiatives, reflecting a holistic approach to scholarship and community service. Recognized with multiple academic and extracurricular achievements, he combines analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills, thriving under challenging environments while maintaining integrity and dedication. Currently pursuing doctoral studies, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb continues to strengthen his expertise in plant sciences, aspiring to contribute meaningfully to ecological conservation, sustainable biodiversity management, and future innovations in environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated scholar in the Department of Plant Sciences at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, with a strong academic background in botany and plant sciences, complemented by professional training in education. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, phytogeographical classification, vegetation analysis, and the conservation of natural ecosystems, with notable work on riparian vegetation and economically significant species of the Hindu Kush region. He has gained valuable expertise through fieldwork, data collection, herbarium specimen processing, soil analysis, and advanced laboratory techniques, including spectrometry, molecular tools, and GIS mapping. Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb has presented his findings in national and international forums, contributing talks and posters on ecological patterns, biodiversity, and plant conservation, which highlight his ability to merge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. His publications in high-impact journals and book chapters reflect his commitment to advancing ecological research and addressing conservation challenges in South Asia, earning 40 citations across 39 documents with 6 publications and an h-index of 3. He has also served as a research assistant on funded projects exploring the nutritional and medicinal potential of wild edible mushrooms, emphasizing sustainable use of plant resources. Alongside his research, he has actively engaged in academic workshops, symposiums, and volunteer initiatives, reflecting a holistic approach to scholarship and community service. Recognized with multiple academic and extracurricular achievements, he combines analytical, organizational, and teamwork skills, thriving under challenging environments while maintaining integrity and dedication. Currently pursuing doctoral studies, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb continues to strengthen his expertise in plant sciences, aspiring to contribute meaningfully to ecological conservation, sustainable biodiversity management, and future innovations in environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Featured Publications Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the river PanjkoraClassification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 1–25. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … & Haq, Z. U. (n.d.). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm; a sustainable way for its production at business scale. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … & Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.
Károly Penksza | Botany | Best Researcher Award Published on 15/09/202515/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Prof. Dr. Károly Penksza | Botany | Best Researcher Award Researcher | Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Hungary Dr. Károly Penksza is a distinguished Hungarian botanist and professor whose career exemplifies a profound dedication to plant sciences, landscape ecology, and environmental conservation. His academic journey encompasses extensive research, teaching, and professional service across leading Hungarian institutions, where he has guided departments, led research projects, and mentored students in botany, floristics, phenology, herbalism, biomonitoring, and conservation. He has played a pivotal role in developing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, overseeing field courses in landscape assessment, habitat evaluation, and species conservation, and coordinating international correspondence courses. Dr. Károly Penksza research integrates plant systematics, community ecology, and environmental assessment, contributing to the sustainable management of Hungary’s natural landscapes and Natura2000 sites. He has actively engaged in professional and expert roles, including project leadership, environmental consultancy, and participation in regional and national conservation programs. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines teaching, research, and applied environmental expertise to advance knowledge of plant geography and ecological management. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, earning 1,056 citations by 770 documents, with 117 publications and an h-index of 17, contributing to scientific understanding and applied conservation practices. His work continues to bridge theoretical research with practical applications, promoting biodiversity, habitat protection, and sustainable agricultural and environmental management in Hungary and beyond. Profile: Scopus | Orcid Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Dr. Károly Penksza is a distinguished Hungarian botanist and professor whose career exemplifies a profound dedication to plant sciences, landscape ecology, and environmental conservation. His academic journey encompasses extensive research, teaching, and professional service across leading Hungarian institutions, where he has guided departments, led research projects, and mentored students in botany, floristics, phenology, herbalism, biomonitoring, and conservation. He has played a pivotal role in developing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, overseeing field courses in landscape assessment, habitat evaluation, and species conservation, and coordinating international correspondence courses. Dr. Károly Penksza research integrates plant systematics, community ecology, and environmental assessment, contributing to the sustainable management of Hungary’s natural landscapes and Natura2000 sites. He has actively engaged in professional and expert roles, including project leadership, environmental consultancy, and participation in regional and national conservation programs. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines teaching, research, and applied environmental expertise to advance knowledge of plant geography and ecological management. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, earning 1,056 citations by 770 documents, with 117 publications and an h-index of 17, contributing to scientific understanding and applied conservation practices. His work continues to bridge theoretical research with practical applications, promoting biodiversity, habitat protection, and sustainable agricultural and environmental management in Hungary and beyond. Profile: Scopus | Orcid
Dr. Károly Penksza is a distinguished Hungarian botanist and professor whose career exemplifies a profound dedication to plant sciences, landscape ecology, and environmental conservation. His academic journey encompasses extensive research, teaching, and professional service across leading Hungarian institutions, where he has guided departments, led research projects, and mentored students in botany, floristics, phenology, herbalism, biomonitoring, and conservation. He has played a pivotal role in developing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, overseeing field courses in landscape assessment, habitat evaluation, and species conservation, and coordinating international correspondence courses. Dr. Károly Penksza research integrates plant systematics, community ecology, and environmental assessment, contributing to the sustainable management of Hungary’s natural landscapes and Natura2000 sites. He has actively engaged in professional and expert roles, including project leadership, environmental consultancy, and participation in regional and national conservation programs. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines teaching, research, and applied environmental expertise to advance knowledge of plant geography and ecological management. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, earning 1,056 citations by 770 documents, with 117 publications and an h-index of 17, contributing to scientific understanding and applied conservation practices. His work continues to bridge theoretical research with practical applications, promoting biodiversity, habitat protection, and sustainable agricultural and environmental management in Hungary and beyond. Profile: Scopus | Orcid
Dr. Károly Penksza is a distinguished Hungarian botanist and professor whose career exemplifies a profound dedication to plant sciences, landscape ecology, and environmental conservation. His academic journey encompasses extensive research, teaching, and professional service across leading Hungarian institutions, where he has guided departments, led research projects, and mentored students in botany, floristics, phenology, herbalism, biomonitoring, and conservation. He has played a pivotal role in developing curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, overseeing field courses in landscape assessment, habitat evaluation, and species conservation, and coordinating international correspondence courses. Dr. Károly Penksza research integrates plant systematics, community ecology, and environmental assessment, contributing to the sustainable management of Hungary’s natural landscapes and Natura2000 sites. He has actively engaged in professional and expert roles, including project leadership, environmental consultancy, and participation in regional and national conservation programs. Fluent in multiple languages, he combines teaching, research, and applied environmental expertise to advance knowledge of plant geography and ecological management. Throughout his career, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, earning 1,056 citations by 770 documents, with 117 publications and an h-index of 17, contributing to scientific understanding and applied conservation practices. His work continues to bridge theoretical research with practical applications, promoting biodiversity, habitat protection, and sustainable agricultural and environmental management in Hungary and beyond. Profile: Scopus | Orcid
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Featured Publications Penksza, K., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., Neményi, A., Sipos, L., Szentes, S., Wagenhoffer, Z., Palla, B., Balogh, D. Á., & Saláta-Falusi, E. (2025). Evaluating inflorescence morphology in two species and subspecies of the genus Hierochloë R. Brown. Plants. Szentes, S., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., Sipos, L., Kozma-Bognár, V., Hoffmann, R., & Wagenhoffer, Z. (2025). Effects of Bothriochloa ischaemum on the diversity of Pannonian sandy grasslands. Land. Szentes, S., Kevi, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Saláta-Falusi, E., Pajor, F., Berke, J., Turcsányi-Járdi, I., Penksza, P., Kunos, V., Kende, Z., et al. (2024). Assessing the impact of grazing and restoration methods on Pannonian grasslands. Land. Saláta-Falusi, E., Bajor, Z., Penksza, K., Balogh, Á. D., Sipos, L., Kende, Z., Fuchs, M., Penksza, P., Szabó-Szöllösi, T., & Saláta, D. (2024). Impact of conservation management on the regeneration of a protected Pannonian open sandy grassland. Preprint. Takács, A., Wagenhoffer, Z., Bajnok, M., Penksza, K., Saláta-Falusi, E., & Szentes, S. (2024). Különböző gyepkezelések gyepgazdálkodási eredményei Aba melletti kaszálón. Animal Welfare, Etológia és Tartástechnológia (AWETH).
Usha Pandey | Plant Sciences | Women Researcher Award Published on 15/09/202515/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Dr. Usha Pandey | Plant Sciences | Women Researcher Award Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidaypith | India Dr. Usha Pandey is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of botany, currently serving as Core Faculty at the Department of Botany, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. She has previously held key positions including Lecturer and Acting Principal at G.N. P.G. Girls College, Udaipur, and Chief Coordinator of Kota Open University’s Regional Centre. With a strong academic foundation from Banaras Hindu University and advanced specialization in algal biodiversity, her doctoral research focused on host–cyanobacterium and cyanophage interactions under physiological stress. Throughout her career, she has combined extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to algal biodiversity, environmental technology, and freshwater ecosystem studies. Her impactful research has been recognized internationally, with citations in global water quality guidelines and inclusion in prestigious scientific directories. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences, collaborated with reputed institutions such as BHU and IIT-BHU, and remains an active member of scientific and environmental societies including the New York Academy of Sciences and the Phycological Society of India. Her research excellence is reflected in a substantial body of publications across reputed journals, with a record of 33 indexed documents, 597 citations by 442 documents, and an h-index of 14, underscoring her scholarly influence. She has authored book chapters, received awards for research excellence, and maintained consistent engagement in symposia and workshops. Dr. Usha Pandey dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring young scholars, and addressing ecological challenges highlights her as a leading voice in plant sciences and environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Dr. Usha Pandey is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of botany, currently serving as Core Faculty at the Department of Botany, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. She has previously held key positions including Lecturer and Acting Principal at G.N. P.G. Girls College, Udaipur, and Chief Coordinator of Kota Open University’s Regional Centre. With a strong academic foundation from Banaras Hindu University and advanced specialization in algal biodiversity, her doctoral research focused on host–cyanobacterium and cyanophage interactions under physiological stress. Throughout her career, she has combined extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to algal biodiversity, environmental technology, and freshwater ecosystem studies. Her impactful research has been recognized internationally, with citations in global water quality guidelines and inclusion in prestigious scientific directories. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences, collaborated with reputed institutions such as BHU and IIT-BHU, and remains an active member of scientific and environmental societies including the New York Academy of Sciences and the Phycological Society of India. Her research excellence is reflected in a substantial body of publications across reputed journals, with a record of 33 indexed documents, 597 citations by 442 documents, and an h-index of 14, underscoring her scholarly influence. She has authored book chapters, received awards for research excellence, and maintained consistent engagement in symposia and workshops. Dr. Usha Pandey dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring young scholars, and addressing ecological challenges highlights her as a leading voice in plant sciences and environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Dr. Usha Pandey is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of botany, currently serving as Core Faculty at the Department of Botany, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. She has previously held key positions including Lecturer and Acting Principal at G.N. P.G. Girls College, Udaipur, and Chief Coordinator of Kota Open University’s Regional Centre. With a strong academic foundation from Banaras Hindu University and advanced specialization in algal biodiversity, her doctoral research focused on host–cyanobacterium and cyanophage interactions under physiological stress. Throughout her career, she has combined extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to algal biodiversity, environmental technology, and freshwater ecosystem studies. Her impactful research has been recognized internationally, with citations in global water quality guidelines and inclusion in prestigious scientific directories. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences, collaborated with reputed institutions such as BHU and IIT-BHU, and remains an active member of scientific and environmental societies including the New York Academy of Sciences and the Phycological Society of India. Her research excellence is reflected in a substantial body of publications across reputed journals, with a record of 33 indexed documents, 597 citations by 442 documents, and an h-index of 14, underscoring her scholarly influence. She has authored book chapters, received awards for research excellence, and maintained consistent engagement in symposia and workshops. Dr. Usha Pandey dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring young scholars, and addressing ecological challenges highlights her as a leading voice in plant sciences and environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Dr. Usha Pandey is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of botany, currently serving as Core Faculty at the Department of Botany, M. G. Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi. She has previously held key positions including Lecturer and Acting Principal at G.N. P.G. Girls College, Udaipur, and Chief Coordinator of Kota Open University’s Regional Centre. With a strong academic foundation from Banaras Hindu University and advanced specialization in algal biodiversity, her doctoral research focused on host–cyanobacterium and cyanophage interactions under physiological stress. Throughout her career, she has combined extensive teaching and research experience, contributing significantly to algal biodiversity, environmental technology, and freshwater ecosystem studies. Her impactful research has been recognized internationally, with citations in global water quality guidelines and inclusion in prestigious scientific directories. She has presented her work at leading national and international conferences, collaborated with reputed institutions such as BHU and IIT-BHU, and remains an active member of scientific and environmental societies including the New York Academy of Sciences and the Phycological Society of India. Her research excellence is reflected in a substantial body of publications across reputed journals, with a record of 33 indexed documents, 597 citations by 442 documents, and an h-index of 14, underscoring her scholarly influence. She has authored book chapters, received awards for research excellence, and maintained consistent engagement in symposia and workshops. Dr. Usha Pandey dedication to advancing scientific knowledge, mentoring young scholars, and addressing ecological challenges highlights her as a leading voice in plant sciences and environmental research. Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Featured Publications Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (2009). Accumulation of heavy metals in dietary vegetables and cultivated soil horizon in organic farming system in relation to atmospheric deposition in a seasonally dry tropical region. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 148(1), 61–74. Pandey, J., Pandey, U., & Singh, A. V. (2014). Impact of changing atmospheric deposition chemistry on carbon and nutrient loading to Ganga River: Integrating land–atmosphere–water components to uncover cross-domain carbon transport. Biogeochemistry, 119(1), 179–198. Pandey, J., & Pandey, U. (1994). Evaluation of air pollution phytotoxicity in a seasonally dry tropical urban environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 33(3), 195–213. Siddiqui, E., Verma, K., Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2019). Metal contamination in seven tributaries of the Ganga River and assessment of human health risk from fish consumption. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 77(2), 263–278. Pandey, U., & Pandey, J. (2008). Enhanced production of biomass, pigments and antioxidant capacity of a nutritionally important cyanobacterium Nostochopsis lobatus. Bioresource Technology, 99(10), 4520–4523.
Junghun Yeum | Urban Green Space | Best Researcher Award Published on 15/09/202515/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum | Urban Green Space | Best Researcher Award Associate Professor | Gangneung-Wonju National University | South Korea Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum is an Associate Professor at Gangneung-Wonju National University, Republic of Korea, specializing in landscape ecology with a strong focus on urban ecosystem conservation, ecological restoration, and green network design. His academic journey and professional contributions bridge science, policy, and practice, advancing strategies for biodiversity protection, sustainable planning, and resilience in urban landscapes. He has conducted extensive research on protected area management, ecological zoning, and urban green infrastructure, while also pioneering studies on the therapeutic value of natural environments in reducing stress and enhancing human well-being. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum scholarly output includes numerous publications in indexed journals, co-authored books, and contributions to policy-driven frameworks for evaluating conservation effectiveness, many of which have been integrated into national strategies for wetland and ecological landscape management. His consultancy engagements with local governments and public agencies provide practical solutions for ecological mapping and conservation planning, while his collaborative projects supported by national research bodies have established innovative methodologies such as EEG-based studies on stress relief in urban parks. He is an editorial board member of leading environmental societies and holds leadership positions in professional organizations, contributing actively to knowledge dissemination and scientific governance. His contributions extend globally through his role as a national focal point to the Ramsar Convention’s Scientific and Technical Review Panel, reflecting his commitment to both ecological preservation and international collaboration. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum work exemplifies a balanced integration of ecological science, applied research, and policy engagement, making him a leading figure in advancing nature-based solutions for urban sustainability. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum is an Associate Professor at Gangneung-Wonju National University, Republic of Korea, specializing in landscape ecology with a strong focus on urban ecosystem conservation, ecological restoration, and green network design. His academic journey and professional contributions bridge science, policy, and practice, advancing strategies for biodiversity protection, sustainable planning, and resilience in urban landscapes. He has conducted extensive research on protected area management, ecological zoning, and urban green infrastructure, while also pioneering studies on the therapeutic value of natural environments in reducing stress and enhancing human well-being. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum scholarly output includes numerous publications in indexed journals, co-authored books, and contributions to policy-driven frameworks for evaluating conservation effectiveness, many of which have been integrated into national strategies for wetland and ecological landscape management. His consultancy engagements with local governments and public agencies provide practical solutions for ecological mapping and conservation planning, while his collaborative projects supported by national research bodies have established innovative methodologies such as EEG-based studies on stress relief in urban parks. He is an editorial board member of leading environmental societies and holds leadership positions in professional organizations, contributing actively to knowledge dissemination and scientific governance. His contributions extend globally through his role as a national focal point to the Ramsar Convention’s Scientific and Technical Review Panel, reflecting his commitment to both ecological preservation and international collaboration. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum work exemplifies a balanced integration of ecological science, applied research, and policy engagement, making him a leading figure in advancing nature-based solutions for urban sustainability. Profile: Google Scholar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum is an Associate Professor at Gangneung-Wonju National University, Republic of Korea, specializing in landscape ecology with a strong focus on urban ecosystem conservation, ecological restoration, and green network design. His academic journey and professional contributions bridge science, policy, and practice, advancing strategies for biodiversity protection, sustainable planning, and resilience in urban landscapes. He has conducted extensive research on protected area management, ecological zoning, and urban green infrastructure, while also pioneering studies on the therapeutic value of natural environments in reducing stress and enhancing human well-being. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum scholarly output includes numerous publications in indexed journals, co-authored books, and contributions to policy-driven frameworks for evaluating conservation effectiveness, many of which have been integrated into national strategies for wetland and ecological landscape management. His consultancy engagements with local governments and public agencies provide practical solutions for ecological mapping and conservation planning, while his collaborative projects supported by national research bodies have established innovative methodologies such as EEG-based studies on stress relief in urban parks. He is an editorial board member of leading environmental societies and holds leadership positions in professional organizations, contributing actively to knowledge dissemination and scientific governance. His contributions extend globally through his role as a national focal point to the Ramsar Convention’s Scientific and Technical Review Panel, reflecting his commitment to both ecological preservation and international collaboration. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junghun Yeum work exemplifies a balanced integration of ecological science, applied research, and policy engagement, making him a leading figure in advancing nature-based solutions for urban sustainability. Profile: Google Scholar
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257. Kim, K., Lee, K. J., Choi, J. W., Yeum, J. H., & Ahn, I. S. (2014). A study on vegetation structure of cultural landscape forest of Dongbaek Island, Busan. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 28(2), 205–214.
Featured Publications Kim, D. W., Han, B. H., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2015). Plant community structure of Abies holophylla community from Sinseongam to Jungdaesa in Odaesan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 29(6), 895–906. Bae, J. Y., Kim, J. S., Lee, K. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yeum, J. H. (2013). Changes of vegetation structure in Naejangsan District, Najangsan National Park for twenty years (1991–2010), Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(1), 99–112. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., Choi, J. W., & Jeong, H. U. (2013). Mapping of the damaged forest by oak wilt disease in Bukhansan National Park. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 27(6), 704–717. Yeum, J. H., Han, B. H., & Lee, K. J. (2010). A study on designation potential as Ramsar site and management method of massive scale of wetland: A case of Jang Hang estuary wetland, Han River, Korea. Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology, 24(3), 249–257.
Brigitte Raharivololona | Biodiversity Conservation | Best Researcher Award Published on 13/09/202515/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona | Biodiversity Conservation | Best Researcher Award Researcher | University of Antananarivo | Madagascar Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona is a dedicated lecturer and researcher whose academic journey spans natural sciences, anthropology, evolutionary biology, and paleontology, with formative training at the University of Antananarivo and the University of Hamburg. Her expertise lies in biological anthropology, primatology, and conservation, with a strong focus on lemur ecology, parasitology, and biodiversity management. Over her career, she has held leadership roles within the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Antananarivo, including Head of the Department of Anthropobiology and Sustainable Development and coordinator of programs in biological anthropology and evolution. Deeply committed to advancing primate conservation in Madagascar, she serves as Vice President of GERP, leading national initiatives such as the World Lemur Festival, National Lemur Day events, and biodiversity awareness programs. Internationally, she contributes through collaborations with organizations, review panels, and conservation networks, mentoring students, supervising advanced research, and serving on academic juries. Her extensive experience includes organizing scientific sessions at international congresses, coordinating field schools, leading reforestation and conservation education projects, and contributing to research assessments on lemur conservation. With numerous publications, grants, and scientific contributions, she has 14 documents, 264 citations, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her significant impact. Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona stands out as a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for conservation, bridging academic excellence with applied environmental action while nurturing future generations of scientists and safeguarding Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Profile: Scopus | Orcid Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona is a dedicated lecturer and researcher whose academic journey spans natural sciences, anthropology, evolutionary biology, and paleontology, with formative training at the University of Antananarivo and the University of Hamburg. Her expertise lies in biological anthropology, primatology, and conservation, with a strong focus on lemur ecology, parasitology, and biodiversity management. Over her career, she has held leadership roles within the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Antananarivo, including Head of the Department of Anthropobiology and Sustainable Development and coordinator of programs in biological anthropology and evolution. Deeply committed to advancing primate conservation in Madagascar, she serves as Vice President of GERP, leading national initiatives such as the World Lemur Festival, National Lemur Day events, and biodiversity awareness programs. Internationally, she contributes through collaborations with organizations, review panels, and conservation networks, mentoring students, supervising advanced research, and serving on academic juries. Her extensive experience includes organizing scientific sessions at international congresses, coordinating field schools, leading reforestation and conservation education projects, and contributing to research assessments on lemur conservation. With numerous publications, grants, and scientific contributions, she has 14 documents, 264 citations, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her significant impact. Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona stands out as a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for conservation, bridging academic excellence with applied environmental action while nurturing future generations of scientists and safeguarding Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Profile: Scopus | Orcid
Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona is a dedicated lecturer and researcher whose academic journey spans natural sciences, anthropology, evolutionary biology, and paleontology, with formative training at the University of Antananarivo and the University of Hamburg. Her expertise lies in biological anthropology, primatology, and conservation, with a strong focus on lemur ecology, parasitology, and biodiversity management. Over her career, she has held leadership roles within the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Antananarivo, including Head of the Department of Anthropobiology and Sustainable Development and coordinator of programs in biological anthropology and evolution. Deeply committed to advancing primate conservation in Madagascar, she serves as Vice President of GERP, leading national initiatives such as the World Lemur Festival, National Lemur Day events, and biodiversity awareness programs. Internationally, she contributes through collaborations with organizations, review panels, and conservation networks, mentoring students, supervising advanced research, and serving on academic juries. Her extensive experience includes organizing scientific sessions at international congresses, coordinating field schools, leading reforestation and conservation education projects, and contributing to research assessments on lemur conservation. With numerous publications, grants, and scientific contributions, she has 14 documents, 264 citations, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her significant impact. Dr. Brigitte Raharivololona stands out as a passionate educator, researcher, and advocate for conservation, bridging academic excellence with applied environmental action while nurturing future generations of scientists and safeguarding Madagascar’s unique biodiversity. Profile: Scopus | Orcid
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Featured Publications Vololonirina, F. F., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Randrianasolo, A., Rakotoarivony, F., Bonadonna, G., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2025). Habituation of wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Vohibe Forest, Madagascar. International Journal of Primatology. Advance online publication. Bonadonna, G., Ramilijaona, O. M., Raharivololona, B. M., Andrianarimisa, A., Razafindraibe, H., Freeman, K., Rasambainarivo, F., Wroblewski, E. E., & Milich, K. M. (2024). Response of diademed sifaka (Propithecus diadema) to fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox) predation in the Betampona Strict Nature Reserve, Madagascar. Ecology and Evolution. Advance online publication. Marciniak, S., Mughal, M. R., Godfrey, L. R., Bankoff, R. J., Randrianatoandro, H., Crowley, B. E., Bergey, C. M., Muldoon, K. M., Randrianasy, J., Raharivololona, B. M., et al. (2021). Evolutionary and phylogenetic insights from a nuclear genome sequence of the extinct, giant, “subfossil” koala lemur Megaladapis edwardsi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(26), e2022117118. Randimbiharinirina, R. D., Richter, T., Raharivololona, B. M., Ratsimbazafy, J. H., & Schüßler, D. (2021). To tell a different story: Unexpected diversity in local attitudes towards Endangered aye‐ayes Daubentonia madagascariensis offers new opportunities for conservation. People and Nature, 3(2), 280–293. Sefczek, T. M., Randimbiharinirina, D. R., Raharivololona, B. M., Razafimahaleo, H., Randrianarison, O., & Louis, E. E. (2020). Re‐assessing the applicability of the Jarman/Bell model and Kay’s threshold to the insectivorous aye‐aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis). American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 171(2), 315–324.
Maria Eugenia Salgado Salomón | Climatic Change | Best Researcher Award Published on 13/09/202513/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Dr. Maria Eugenia Salgado Salomón | Climatic Change | Best Researcher Award Researcher | National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco | Argentina Dr. María Eugenia Salgado Salomón is an accomplished forest engineer and biologist whose career seamlessly integrates research, teaching, and applied science in forest ecosystems, with a particular focus on mycorrhizal fungi, invasive species, and forest health in Patagonia. She holds advanced degrees in biology and forest engineering, complemented by international specialization in governance and integrated water management. Her professional journey includes leadership as head of the Phytopathology and Applied Microbiology department at CIEFAP and a researcher role at CONICET, where she has advanced projects on ectomycorrhizal interactions, fungal invasions, and forest resilience under climate change. She has mentored doctoral and professional students, supervised internships, and trained human resources, while contributing to knowledge transfer for forestry and agricultural producers. Her research, cited by 138 articles and reflected in 14 peer-reviewed documents with an h-index of 8, spans international collaborations, field studies, molecular techniques, and interdisciplinary approaches, yielding numerous publications, book chapters, and technical reports. She has engaged in global initiatives like INTACT, focusing on truffle cultivation and sustainable forest practices, and projects assessing forest biodiversity, post-wildfire resilience, and fungal taxonomy. As a dedicated educator, she teaches courses in biodiversity, conservation, topography, and remote sensing, nurturing future specialists in environmental and forest sciences. Her professional service includes thesis examination, journal peer review, and participation on editorial boards and international scientific committees. Through leadership, scientific rigor, and commitment to sustainable forest management, Dr. María Eugenia Salgado Salomón is a recognized authority in Patagonian forest ecology and mycorrhizal research. Profile: Scopus Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Dr. María Eugenia Salgado Salomón is an accomplished forest engineer and biologist whose career seamlessly integrates research, teaching, and applied science in forest ecosystems, with a particular focus on mycorrhizal fungi, invasive species, and forest health in Patagonia. She holds advanced degrees in biology and forest engineering, complemented by international specialization in governance and integrated water management. Her professional journey includes leadership as head of the Phytopathology and Applied Microbiology department at CIEFAP and a researcher role at CONICET, where she has advanced projects on ectomycorrhizal interactions, fungal invasions, and forest resilience under climate change. She has mentored doctoral and professional students, supervised internships, and trained human resources, while contributing to knowledge transfer for forestry and agricultural producers. Her research, cited by 138 articles and reflected in 14 peer-reviewed documents with an h-index of 8, spans international collaborations, field studies, molecular techniques, and interdisciplinary approaches, yielding numerous publications, book chapters, and technical reports. She has engaged in global initiatives like INTACT, focusing on truffle cultivation and sustainable forest practices, and projects assessing forest biodiversity, post-wildfire resilience, and fungal taxonomy. As a dedicated educator, she teaches courses in biodiversity, conservation, topography, and remote sensing, nurturing future specialists in environmental and forest sciences. Her professional service includes thesis examination, journal peer review, and participation on editorial boards and international scientific committees. Through leadership, scientific rigor, and commitment to sustainable forest management, Dr. María Eugenia Salgado Salomón is a recognized authority in Patagonian forest ecology and mycorrhizal research. Profile: Scopus
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Featured Publications Huymann, L., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Rüde, L., Seibl, C., Schön, R., Barroetaveña, C., Siewert, B., & Peintner, U. (2025). Unveiling hidden treasures: A revision of phlegmacioid Cortinariaceae with special focus on edible South American species of Thaxterogaster subgenus Cretaces. Persoonia. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Carrión, N. N., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Amanita muscaria invasion in native Nothofagus dombeyi and Lophozonia alpina in Patagonia, Argentina: Unravel belowground associations. Bosques. In preparation. Giles, P. V., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Invasive Amanita muscaria in Nothofagus dombeyi forests in Patagonia, Argentina. Biological Invasion Note. In revision. Arguiano, C., Salgado Salomón, M. E., Barroetaveña, C., & Roy, M. (2025). Wildfire impact on below-ground communities associated with Nothofagus forests in Patagonia. Fire Ecology. In revision. Salgado Salomón, M. E., García Barreda, S., Mohr Bell, D., Pildain, M. B., & Barroetaveña, C. (2025). Mapeo de zonas aptas para truficultura en Patagonia Argentina. Forest Systems. In press. Salgado Salomón, M. E., De Errasti, A., Talarico, S. S., Gianolini, S., Urretavizcaya, F., & Barroetaveña, C. (2024). Evaluation of abundance and viability of arbuscular mycorrhizal spores in Austrocedrus chilensis forests affected by wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina. Wild, 2(3), 36.
Seong-Hyok Sean Kim | Sensor | Best Researcher Award Published on 13/09/202513/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim | Sensor | Best Researcher Award LG Electronics | South Korea Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications Kim, S., Yonghahk, P., Kim, Y., Mihyun, P., Gukchan, L., & Kim, S. (2017). Mobile terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,606,721). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jung, P. G., Lim, G., Kim, S., & Kong, K. (2015). A wearable gesture recognition device for detecting muscular activities based on air-pressure sensors. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, 11(2), 485–494. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., Chohee, K., & Kim, H. (2018). Reverse battery protection device and operating method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,891,590). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Jang, H., Kim, B., Han, D., Lim, G., Lee, Y., Woo, S., Shim, H., & Kim, S. (2018). Mobile terminal having a screen with a circular form and method for controlling the same (U.S. Patent No. 10,042,551). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Kim, S. H., Ji, C. H., Galle, P., Herrault, F., Wu, X., Lee, J. H., Choi, C. A., & Allen, M. G. (2009). An electromagnetic energy scavenger from direct airflow. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 19(9), 094010. Wu, X., Kim, S. H., Zhu, H., Ji, C. H., & Allen, M. G. (2012). A refreshable braille cell based on pneumatic microbubble actuators. Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, 21(4), 908–916. Seungkyu, S., Lee, S., Park, S., Kim, S., Jin, D., Kim, H., Gukchan, L., & Lee, J. (2015). Terminal and control method thereof (U.S. Patent No. 9,089,270). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Shim, H., Gukchan, L., Youngho, S., Kim, S., & Kim, H. (2017). Wearable mobile terminal (U.S. Patent No. 9,795,309). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Wang, P. C., Wester, B. A., Rajaraman, S., Paik, S. J., Kim, S. H., & Allen, M. G. (2009). Hollow polymer microneedle array fabricated by photolithography process combined with micromolding technique. In 2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (pp. 7026–7029). IEEE.
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar Featured Publications
Mr. Seong-Hyok Sean Kim, Ph.D., is a globally recognized technical leader and researcher in consumer electronics, mobile technologies, and advanced AI-driven sensing, credited with pioneering over ten world-first AI sensing-based technologies that have transformed devices across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT. With more than two decades of expertise in sensors, MEMS, actuators, micro and nano devices, quantum sensors, and quantum AI, he has seamlessly integrated deep scientific insight with real-world innovation to bring groundbreaking technologies into commercialization. Currently serving as Research Fellow and Senior Research Fellow (Vice President) at LG Electronics AI Lab in Seoul, he leads a team of over 100 engineers to develop next-generation AI perception and sensing solutions for ambient computing, smart homes, and quantum AI, achieving breakthroughs such as the world’s first AI-powered dryer, radar-based air conditioner, AI environmental sensing air purifier, and the world’s smallest portable quantum magnetometer. Earlier, as Team Lead of LG’s Sensor Lab, he spearheaded cross-disciplinary innovations including the first automotive-grade PM sensor and advanced healthcare devices such as smart toothbrushes and sleepcare systems, while his leadership at LG’s Mobile Communications Company brought disruptive mobile experiences through TOF recognition, biometric innovations, and embedded healthcare sensors. His prior academic work at Georgia Institute of Technology advanced MEMS and nanotechnology research, producing impactful publications. Holding BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. degrees from Seoul National University, along with 64 papers, 37 patents, and multiple prestigious awards, Dr. Kim continues to define the global trajectory of AI sensing, MEMS, and quantum technologies. Profile: Google Scholar
Ervin Zeka | Agricultural and Wine Economics | Young Researcher Award Published on 11/09/202513/09/2025 by Environmental Scientists Mr. Ervin Zeka | Agricultural and Wine Economics | Young Researcher Award Aldo Moro University of Bari | Italy Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain. Zeka, E. (2022, October). The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on the profitability of agricultural farms. Paper presented at the International Scientific Conference “BRIDGE 2022,” Prizren, Kosovo. Zeka, E. (n.d.). The evaluation of the effects that do not pass from the market and the analysis of their determinants: The case of the Tirana Lake Park. Paper presented at the International Conference on Agriculture and Life Sciences (ICOALS IV), Tirana, Albania.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid Featured Publications Zeka, E. (2025, June). Exploring price determinants of natural wines: A case study on the impact of territorial certification in the Italian online market. Paper presented at the European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE), Zaragoza, Spain.
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid
Mr. Ervin Zeka is an Albanian professional specializing in economics, innovation, and sustainable development, with experience across government institutions, financial services, research organizations, and NGOs. He currently serves as an Innovation Expert at the Agency of Innovation and Excellence, providing strategic consulting on technological improvements, project sustainability, and innovation transfer to government partners. Previously, he worked as a Specialist in the Statistical Register of Enterprises Sector at the Institute of Statistics in Tiranë, contributing to data modeling and national reporting, and as a Junior Research Expert at Development Solutions Associates, where he supported agricultural research through surveys and interviews. His international exposure includes volunteering with Udruga Impress in Croatia to support children with disabilities and promote social inclusion. In the financial sector, he held roles at Union Bank SHA, FEDinvest sha, and AZHBR, where he evaluated applicants for national support schemes. Academically, Mr. Ervin Zeka is pursuing a PhD in Soil and Food Science at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, researching the economic valuation of the wine value chain, sustainable wine innovation, and consumer preferences using methods such as Discrete Choice Experiments, Hedonic Pricing, and Life Cycle Assessment. He also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Agrarian Policies and a Bachelor’s degree in Rural Development Economics and Policies from the Agriculture University of Tirana, enriched by specialized training at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari and participation in international summer schools. Mr. Ervin Zeka has presented at conferences such as EuAWE, BRIDGE, and ICOALS IV, and earned recognition in research competitions, reflecting his dedication to linking innovation, sustainability, and practical applications in agriculture and governance. Profile: Orcid