Ojone Anyebe | Sustainable Agricultural Practices | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Ojone Anyebe | Sustainable Agricultural Practices | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | Ahmadu Bello University | Nigeria

Mrs. Ojone Anyebe, a dedicated Nigerian academic and professional from Kogi State, has built a strong career in soil science, environmental management, and education. He began his early education in Ogugu and advanced through secondary and tertiary institutions where he obtained qualifications in Soil Science and Environmental Management, complemented by professional certifications in health, safety, and environment. His scholarly contributions span research in conservation agriculture, soil remediation, biochar applications, and land suitability evaluation, with 4 peer-reviewed publications indexed with 15 citations from 14 documents and an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing academic impact. He has presented at national conferences and engaged in policy and agricultural projects that address fertilizer optimization and value chain development in Africa. His professional career includes teaching and research roles across schools, farms, and government establishments where he served as teacher, agronomist, examination officer, and front desk officer. Currently, he works as a mathematics teacher at Dream Towers Schools in Ebonyi State while continuing to mentor students and contribute to agricultural research. A member of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, he collaborates with peers and mentors in advancing sustainable soil health management and innovative agricultural practices. His research interests emphasize sustainable agriculture, remediation of contaminated soils, and improving crop productivity through innovative soil management techniques. Beyond academics, he actively engages in mentoring, fashion design, and home management, reflecting a versatile personality with a passion for knowledge sharing and community development. Through his professional journey, Mrs. Ojone Anyebe has combined research, teaching, and service to advance science, education, and sustainable environmental practices in Nigeria and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Sadiq, F. K., Anyebe, O., Tanko, F., Abdulkadir, A., Manono, B. O., Matsika, T. A., Abubakar, F., & Bello, S. K. (2025). Conservation agriculture for sustainable soil health management: A review of impacts, benefits and future directions. Soil Systems, 9, 103.

Anyebe, O., Sadiq, F. K., Sadiq, A. A., Almaary, K. S., & Akhtar, H. M. S. (2025). Evaluating citric and oxalic acids as sustainable chelating agents for heavy metal remediation and phytoextraction efficiency in contaminated soils using maize (Zea mays). Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(3).

Anyebe, O., Sadiq, F. K., Manono, B. O., & Matsika, T. A. (2025). Biochar characteristics and application: Effects on soil ecosystem services and nutrient dynamics for enhanced crop yields. Nitrogen, 6, 31.

Sadiq, F. K., Yaqub, M. T., Maniyunda, L. M., Alalwany, A. A. M., Abubakar, F., & Anyebe, O. (2025). Soil classification and land suitability evaluation for tomato cultivation using analytic hierarchy process under different land uses. Heliyon, 11, e41681.

Anyebe, O., Uyovbisere, E. O., Sadiq, F. K., Adegoke, K. A., & Anumah, A. O. (2022). The phytoextraction by Zea mays of residual metals in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-washed soils. Chemistry Africa, 5, 395–404.

Anyebe, O., Uyovbisere, E. O., & Amapu, I. Y. (2018). The effect of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on the removal and distribution of heavy metals in contaminated soils. In Proceedings of the Second Biennial Conference of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (pp. 308–315). Zaria, Nigeria.

 

Mr. Ousmane Wane | AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ousmane Wane | AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain

Ousmane Wane is a dedicated PhD student at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, with extensive experience in renewable energy and microalgae research. 🌿✨ His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, where he has contributed to cutting-edge studies on solar energy, algal biomass, and wastewater treatment. Ousmane’s expertise lies in applying data mining and mathematical modeling techniques to environmental sustainability challenges. 🧪🌞 He has participated in various international collaborations and projects aimed at advancing green energy solutions and fostering circular economies.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Ousmane holds a Physics degree from Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal. 🌍 In 2012, he earned an Erasmus Mundus Programme Scholarship to pursue a Master’s in Applied Physics with a specialization in Renewable Energy at Complutense University of Madrid. 📚✨ Currently, he is pursuing a PhD at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, focusing on the meteorological influence on microalgae growth and their application in wastewater treatment. 🌱

🧑‍🔬 Experience

Ousmane has been a vital contributor to several international projects, including Spain’s TEDDY initiative on energy decarbonization and the RENUWAL network on microalgae-based wastewater treatment. 💡 His work includes mathematical modeling of algal biomass and biogas production, as well as evaluating the influence of environmental factors on microalgae growth. 🌿🌟 Previously, he managed solar greenhouse databases and conducted research on solar energy potential in Senegal. His collaborations span esteemed institutions like CIEMAT and CIB-CSIC. 🤝🌍

🔬 Research Interests

Ousmane’s research interests include solar energy, renewable energy technologies, agronomy, biosystems, and microalgae-based solutions for wastewater treatment. 🌞🔋 He focuses on applying data-driven methods to optimize biological systems and create sustainable solutions for energy and environmental challenges. 🌱📈

🏆 Awards

🌍 Erasmus Mundus Programme Scholarship (2012): To pursue an MSc in Applied Physics at Complutense University of Madrid. AECID Research Scholarship (2015): Supported his work on evaluating solar energy potential in Senegal. Research Internship Scholarship (2021): For modeling algal biomass at Universidad de Almería. Award Finalist in “Tu tesis en tres minutos” (2020): Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de México.

📚 Publications

  1. A Novel Methodological Approach to Simulating the Growth of Photosynthetic Organisms Using Long-Term Meteorological Sequences, Applied Sciences, 2024, IF: 2.838, Q2, cited by 7.
  2. Generation of Typical Meteorological Sequences to Simulate Growth and Production of Biological Systems, Applied Sciences, 2023, IF: 2.838, Q2, cited by 5.
  3. Comparative Analysis of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Models Based on Radiometric Attributes in Mainland Spain, Land, 2022, IF: 3.905, Q2, cited by 6.
  4. Combination of Models to Generate the First PAR Maps for Spain, Remote Sensing, 2021, IF: 5.349, Q1, cited by 8.