Md. Ataur Rahman – Aquatic Biodiversity – Best Researcher Award

Md. Ataur Rahman distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Aquatic Biodiversity. As a Research Associate at the Department of Fisheries and Marine Bio-Science, Jashore University of Science and Technology, I was involved in a project titled “Sustainable development of indigenous fisheries in Baors of southwestern Bangladesh through multiple-functions for ensuring food security,” funded by the Bangladesh Agriculture Research Council. The goal of the project was to establish food security by improving indigenous fish production and upgrading the livelihoods of the fisher community through sustainable management of Baors fisheries in Bangladesh

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Master of Science in Fisheries Management (2018) from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, with a CGPA of 3.91 out of 4.00. His thesis focused on the management of Barred spiny eel Macrognathus pancalus (Hamilton, 1822) in the Gajner Beel wetland ecosystem, employing length-based indicators and fisheries reference points. Prior to his master’s degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries (2016) from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, with a CGPA of 3.52 out of 4.00. His undergraduate thesis investigated the growth pattern and condition index of Lamellidens marginalis (Lamarck, 1819) in the Baronoi River, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

 

Research Experience

Under the guidance of Dr. Md. Abdus Samad and Md. Habibur Rahman, I played a key role in planning, executing, and evaluating various aspects of the research initiative. My responsibilities included conducting independent studies with approval from the principal investigator, developing and testing approaches relevant to the research scope, and proficiently analyzing and organizing collected data. Additionally, I actively contributed to increasing public awareness through seminars, workshops, and field schools, and I participated in the dissemination of project results through publications in collaboration with the principal investigator.

Conference

  1. Population parameters of ten commercially important small indigenous fish species (SIFS) in the Oxbow lake, Southwestern Bangladesh
    Presented by M.A. Samad, M.A. Rahman, M.S. Islam, M.S.E. Mahfuj, M.H. Rahman, and M.Y. Hossain at the Fisheries Society of Bangladesh 2nd Biennial Conference on December 25-26, 2021.
  2. Management of Barred spiny eel Macrognathus pancalus (Hamilton, 1822) in the Gajner Beel, wetland ecosystem using length-based indicators and fisheries references point
    Presented by M.A. Rahman, M.A. Sultana, and M.Y. Hossain at the 8th International Conference on Agriculture, Animal Science, and Rural Development, Bingol University, Bingol, Turkey, on December 24-25, 2021.
  3. Stock assessment of three different unit stocks of Hilsha shad Tenualosa ilisha in Bangladesh through length-based model
    Presented by M.Y. Hossain, M.A. Islam, M.A. Rahman, M.R. Hasan, Z. Mawa, M.A. Rahman, S. Tanjin, M.A. Bashar, A. Nima, M.A. Alam, and Y. Mahmud at the Fisheries Society of Bangladesh Biennial Conference on December 27-28, 2019.
  4. Sustainable management of small indigenous fishes in the Padma River considering the emerging climate change
    Presented by M.Y. Hossain, M.A. Islam, and M.A. Rahman at the 8th Biennial Fisheries Conference and Research Fair by Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum in Dhaka on March 30-31, 2019.
  5. Life-history traits of long whisker catfish Mystus gulio (Siluriformes: Bagriddae) of the coastal water of southern Bangladesh
    Presented by O. Rahman, M.Y. Hossain, M.A. Islam, M.A. Rahman, M.R. Hasan, and Z. Mawa at the 8th Biennial Fisheries Conference and Research Fair by Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum in Dhaka on March 30-31, 2019.
  6. Seasonal (dry- and wet-season) variations of fish diversity, water quality, and phytoplankton abundance in two wetland ecosystems, northwestern Bangladesh
    Presented by S. Khatune, M.A.S. Jewel, M.A. Islam, and M.A. Rahman at the 8th Biennial Fisheries Conference and Research Fair by Bangladesh Fisheries Research Forum in Dhaka on March 30-31, 2019.

 

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Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology – Best Researcher Award

Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez Ortegon distinguished academic and researcher in the field Ecology. His active participation in research projects is noteworthy. He has been involved in 25 competitive and 13 non-competitive projects. These projects have been diverse, ranging from an Antarctic survey in 2022 to 8 scientific campaigns aboard research vessels like R/V Alvariño, Margalef, and Oliver. Notably, he has also conducted 115 studies using a traditional boat in estuaries. His research findings have been shared widely, with him presenting 100 works at national and international conferences, showcasing his dedication and influence in the field of marine science.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

 

 

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION : 🏆👏

  • He has achieved considerable success in the realm of research, innovations, and extension, marked by his completion and ongoing management of 25 research projects. His scholarly work is well-recognized, as evidenced by his citation index in Scopus/Web of Science or PubMed/Indian Citation Index, which stands at an impressive 1,254. In addition to this, he has undertaken 8 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, reflecting his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

    His contributions to academic literature include the publication of 5 books with ISBN, encompassing text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all his projects amounts to a substantial USD 7,256,302. However, he has not yet ventured into patent publishing and processing, as indicated by a count of zero in this area.

    His scholarly articles have a wide reach, with 72 journals published in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed index, and an additional 42 in other indexes. He holds 30 editorial appointments in various journals and conferences, underscoring his expertise and reputation in the academic community.

    His research focuses on coastal ecology, particularly in understanding the impacts of global change stressors like plastic pollution and heatwaves on marine life. He specializes in the benthic ecology of marine invertebrates, larval ecology of marine crustaceans, and the dynamics of marine communities, employing various models to study these aspects. His extensive work in the Guadalquivir estuary over 18 years has provided him with deep insights into taxonomy and estuary functioning.

    Previously, he worked at Regensburg University on a German/Spanish project, conducting genetic studies of European shrimp populations. From 2010 to 2017, he received five postdoctoral fellowships, including international stints in the UK (funded by the Spanish Ministry and Marie Curie) and national positions in Spain. In 2008, he contributed to the ‘First action lines for the management of invasive exotic species in Andalusia,’ an initiative by the European Conference of Invasive Exotic Species. Furthermore, in 2012, he worked on a project for the DFO in Canada, focusing on shrimp species, including the reporting of an exotic species.

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