Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt distinguished academic and researcher in the Agriculture.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agronomy with a specialization in Phytopathology and Crop Protection at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique, starting from 2024. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Specialization in Integrated Production and Preservation of Natural Resources in Urban and Peri-urban Environments with Distinction at Gembloux Agro-BioTech/University of Liege, Belgium, in 2022. His educational journey includes English language training at Makerere University’s Centre for Language and Communication Services in 2019. He holds a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (BAC+5) with Distinction from Université Évangélique en Afrique/UEA-Bukavu, where he was recognized as the Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment, Department of Plant Production, in 2017. Earlier, he graduated with honors in General Agronomy (BAC+3) from the same institution in 2015, also earning the distinction of Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment. His educational achievements began with the completion of his State Diploma in Agricultural Techniques at Institut Bwindi/Bukavu in 2012, where he was honored as the Best Laureate of the province of South Kivu in the State exams in Agricultural Techniques. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 2006, where he was recognized as the best pupil.

Research Experiences

He has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences that underscore his dedication to teaching, research, and consultancy roles. Since 2017, he has served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural (ISDR-Bukavu), balancing his responsibilities in academia and practical research. His consultancy work includes contributing to the elaboration of the Provincial Agricultural Investment Plan (PPIA) as a Consultant at IFPRI in March 2023 and participating in a strategy validation workshop for the “Ruzizi River Basin Landscape Restoration and Water Resources Management for Climate Change Resilient Development Programme” organized by the World Resources Institute (WRI) in September 2022. He conducted significant banana research at the Laboratory of Urban and Integrated Plant Pathology/Gembloux Agro-BioTech in 2022, evaluating biological control agents against Fusarium f.sp. oxysporum cubense in banana. His involvement in training and survey implementation using the World Bank’s “SURVEY SOLUTION” platform in South Kivu in August 2021 showcases his proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection. Additional experiences include consultancy roles, workshops, seminars, and internships focused on biodiversity conservation, agricultural practices, and watershed management, reflecting his commitment to enhancing agricultural and environmental practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Optimization of plant density and fertilizer application to improve biofortified common
    bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo
  • May 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Adaptation Options for Sustainable
    Agriculture: Evidence from Itombwe Massif, Eastern DR Congo”
  • June 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega
    National Park surroundings, Eastern DR Congo”
  • . May 2019: in “AfriqueScience” “Status of Banana Black Spot in Eastern DR Congo”.
    4.5. October 2019: In ” Revue Marocaine de Protection des Plantes, ” Résistance à
    l’helminthosporiose ( Helminthosporium maydis Y. Nisik . Et C. Miyake) de maïs PVA SYN
    et SAM 4VITA sous conditions contrôlées “.

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Bojana Petrovic – Precision Agriculture – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bojana Petrovic  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Precision Agriculture. She has held positions at various institutions, contributing significantly to the field of precision agriculture. At the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology, University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, she served as an Assistant Professor from March 18, 2021, onwards. In this role, she engaged in precision agriculture research using the Python programming language, authored scientific papers, and conducted data analysis using Excel, statistics, and the R program. Additionally, she collaborated with international students, participated in livestock production projects, and delivered lectures to international student cohorts.

Prior to her appointment as Assistant Professor, she worked as a Researcher at the same institution from October 1, 2021, to March 18, 2022. Here, she continued her research in precision agriculture, focusing on Python programming and scientific paper writing, while also supporting international student activities and participating in relevant projects.

Previously, she held the position of Senior Process Engineer at Infosys, located in Brno-střed, from February 1, 2020, to September 31, 2021. In this capacity, she specialized in ServiceNow and ITSM customer service, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in the field of information technology.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree at the Faculty of Horticulture at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, in 2020. Prior to her doctoral studies, she attained a Master’s degree in Organic Agriculture from the Faculty of Agriculture in Novi Sad, Serbia, graduating in 2015. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from the same institution, completing her undergraduate studies in 2012. Through her educational background, she has acquired a comprehensive understanding of agriculture, with a focus on organic farming practices and horticultural sciences.

She possesses proficiency in multiple languages, including Serbian/Croatian as her mother tongue, English at a B2 level for understanding, speaking, and writing, and Czech at a B2 level for understanding and speaking, with a B1 level for writing, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In terms of programming languages, she demonstrates intermediate proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and JSON, enabling her to effectively analyze data and develop applications. Additionally, she has a basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems.

Her social skills are highlighted by her effective communication abilities, which she has honed through her experiences working in both global corporations and exchange offices. She excels in teamwork and has demonstrated adaptability in multicultural environments. Moreover, she holds a residence permit for work in the Czech Republic, further facilitating her professional endeavors in the region.

 

CONFERENCES🎓

She can provide references from esteemed professionals in the academic community. These include Prof. Dr. Kononets Yevhen from the Faculty of Agriculture and Technology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, reachable at kononets@jcu.cz. Additionally, she can provide a reference from Prof. Dr. Vesna Tunguz at the University in East Sarajevo, Faculty of Agriculture in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, who can be contacted via vesna.tunguz@gmail.com. Another reference is available from Prof. Dr. Robert Pokluda at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic, accessible at robert.pokluda@mendelu.cz. These references can attest to her academic qualifications, professional skills, and personal attributes.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
            Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
           2024-03 | Journal article
           DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2024.101048
           CONTRIBUTORS: Bojana Petrović; Roman Bumbálek; Tomáš Zoubek; Radim Kuneš; Luboš Smutný; Petr Bartoš
           Atmosphere
           2022-11 | Journal article | Author
           DOI: 10.3390/atmos13122006
           CONTRIBUTORS: Radim Kunes; Zbyněk Havelka; Pavel Olšan; Lubos Smutny; Martin Filip; Tomáš Zoubek; Roman              Bumbalek; Bojana Petrovic; Radim Stehlík; Petr Bartos
           Agronomy
           2020-12-09 | Journal article
           DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10121937
           CONTRIBUTORS: Bojana Petrovic; Agnieszka Sękara; Robert Pokluda