Tizita Endale Elcho – Soil science Award – Best Researcher Award

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Tizita Endale Elcho – Soil science Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tizita Endale Elcho  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Soil Science. She is a seasoned researcher specializing in the fields of land degradation, soil quality, and soil erosion, boasting over a decade of expertise in conducting thorough research, crafting insightful analyses, and publishing findings in reputable academic journals. Moreover, she brings more than six years of valuable experience in teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students, guiding them through the complexities of their theses.

During her tenure from 2014 to 2017, she assumed the role of laboratory coordinator at the College of Agriculture Science, Arba Minch University. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, facilitating lecture demonstrations, and managing monitoring and evaluation processes.

Her proactive nature allows her to excel independently, showcasing a remarkable ability to stay motivated and meet deadlines even in demanding situations. With a practical mindset and a logical approach to problem-solving, she demonstrates a strong capability to perform efficiently, ensuring successful outcomes even under significant pressure.

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Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Doctor of Bioscience Engineering (PhD) degree from KU Leuven and Ghent University in Belgium, earned between 2018 and 2023. Her doctoral research focused on assessing the soil degradation status and processes of agricultural fields across an elevation gradient in the Southern Ethiopian Rift, culminating in her PhD thesis.

Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Soil Science at Haramaya University in Ethiopia from 2012 to 2014, graduating with a commendable CGPA of 3.64 out of 4.00. Her commitment to academic excellence was evident during her undergraduate years at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Natural Resource Management from 2006 to 2008, graduating with distinction and achieving a CGPA of 3.46 out of 4.00.

Employment History

She served as a Soil and Water Conservation Expert at the Gamo Gofa Zone Agriculture and Rural Development Office in Arba Minch from 2008 to 2010. In this role, she played a crucial part in scheduling and conducting training sessions for local communities, particularly farmers, on the implementation of soil and water conservation practices. Additionally, she supervised developmental agents across various Kebeles within the Arba Minch district agriculture and rural development office, ensuring the effective dissemination of knowledge and practices. Her responsibilities extended to mobilizing communities to embrace innovative technologies such as water harvesting, watershed management, and integrated soil fertility management, contributing significantly to sustainable agricultural practices in the region.

Lecturer and laboratory coordinator at the College of Agricultural Sciences, Arba Minch  University, Arba Minch (2014 – 2023)

Achievements and responsibilities:

  • Conduct basic and applied research with several teams on soil-related issues.
  • Advise both undergraduate and postgraduate students on their final-year research.
  • Train developmental agents and natural resources management experts with the collaboration of Mercy Corps.
  • Lecture several courses such as Fundamental Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Land Degradation and Rehabilitation, Integrated Watershed Management, Research Methodology, Biodiversity Conservation, and Environmental Impact Assessment.
  • Organize and facilitate research symposiums at the university level.
  • Coordinate all laboratory activities of the college.
  • Prepare laboratory guidelines for the relevant bodies of the colleges including departments.
  • Prepare activities and financial plans as well as reports for the college laboratory office.
  • Arranging laboratory equipment and supplies, guide and follow up technical assistance in laboratory activities.
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Bojana Petrovic – Precision Agriculture – Best Researcher Award

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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.

 

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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.

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            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

 

Marta Sokół – Biodiversity – Best Researcher Award

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Marta Sokół – Biodiversity

Mrs. Marta Sokół  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biodiversity.  She actively engaged in various courses and conferences during her academic journey. As part of the Pilot Tutor Program at Bialystok University of Technology, she enriched her skills by participating in a nature inventory course using QGIS software titled “Nature Inventory: GIS Basics with QGIS” in 2022. This 20-hour course, conducted by OnGeo, provided her with practical knowledge, and she successfully obtained a certificate upon completion. Additionally, she showcased her research at the IALE 2022 European Landscape Ecology Congress, presenting a poster titled “A multi-criteria method for assessing the value of ecosystem services for catchment protection in northeastern Poland.” The collaborative effort with her tutor demonstrated her commitment to exploring and contributing to the field.

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Educations: 📚🎓

She completed her full-time studies at Bialystok University of Technology, focusing on spatial management within the Faculty of Construction and Environmental Sciences from 2017 to 2022. Her major was spatial management with a specialization in Geoinformation and Spatial Planning, achieving commendable results. Her master’s thesis, addressing spatial issues in Bialystok, received recognition by winning the competition held by the President of the City of Bialystok for the best thesis in that category. Subsequently, she continued her education at the same university, enrolling in the Institute of Environmental and Energy Engineering from 2023 onwards, concentrating on the scientific disciplines of environmental engineering, mining, and energy. Notably, during her master’s studies, she actively participated in the Pilot Tutor Program, showcasing her commitment to academic and practical engagement in her field.

 

Courses and conferences

She actively engaged in various courses and conferences during her academic journey. As part of the Pilot Tutor Program at Bialystok University of Technology, she enriched her skills by participating in a nature inventory course using QGIS software titled “Nature Inventory: GIS Basics with QGIS” in 2022. This 20-hour course, conducted by OnGeo, provided her with practical knowledge, and she successfully obtained a certificate upon completion. Additionally, she showcased her research at the IALE 2022 European Landscape Ecology Congress, presenting a poster titled “A multi-criteria method for assessing the value of ecosystem services for catchment protection in northeastern Poland.” The collaborative effort with her tutor demonstrated her commitment to exploring and contributing to the field. Furthermore, her involvement in the Landscape Seminar organized by the Polish Landscape Ecology Association focused on issues pertaining to landscape design, reflecting her broader engagement with the interdisciplinary aspects of her academic pursuits.

 

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Grażyna Łaska – Biodiversity – Best Researcher Award

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Grażyna Łaska – Biodiversity 

Dr. Grazyna Laska distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biodiversity.  Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB demonstrates special achievements in its scientific and research work. In the parametric assessment for the achievements submitted for evaluation of the discipline of biological sciences and environmental engineering, in 2023 it received a positive and outstanding mark with a total number of 1291.1 points, including 863.15 points. for scientific and research activities and 427.95 points. for teaching and organizational activities. In the scientific achievements of Dr. hab. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB currently has 238 scientific papers, including 136 original scientific papers with a total MEiN score of 2,480.36 points and an Impact Factor (IF) of 60.190, including  7 original scientific papers from the list of the Philadelphia Institute of Scientific Information in 2021-2022 with a total score of 636.7 points.

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In 2020-2021, of the 9 patent inventions filed, Dr. hab. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB, obtained from the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland – 6 patents with a total score of 490 points. Currently, in 2023, Ph.D. Grażyna Łaska is the supervisor of another 8 of her own scientific works, and was also the supervisor of 4 completed doctorates, including the 2022 supervisor of the implementation doctorate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and serves as a reviewer of scientific monographs – professors and a reviewer of scientific articles for international and national periodicals. As part of international research cooperation in the field of genetic and biological variability of the pasque flower Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill. in north-eastern Poland continues research with Prof. Jason Hoeksema from the Department of Biology in the USA at the University of Mississippi in Oxford and with the research team from Palackeho v Olomouci University in the Czech Republic.

​ As a certified nature expert (Professional Certificate No. ŚR.II.GP. 66334/333/08) in the field of “Agri-environment-climate measures” under the EU Rural Development Programs for 2007-2013, 2014-2020 and currently 2021- 2027, also takes part in government training and agri-environmental workshops of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Ph.D. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB is currently serving another term as Vice-President of the Polish Botanical Society (2016-2022; 2022-2025) and Chairwoman of the Białystok Branch of the Polish Botanical Society (2022-2025). He is also a member of national and international ecological and pharmaceutical organizations (Polish Association of Landscape Ecology PAEK, the International Association of Landscape Ecology IALE, the International Association for Ecology INTECOL, The American Society of Pharmacognosy ASP, Polish Society of Ecological Engineering).

📚Top Noted Publication

  • Biodiversity and ecosystem services: Complementary approach for catchment protection and land use in northeastern Poland

  • The Approach to Finding Locations for Wind Farms Using GIS and MCDA: Case Study Based on Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland

  • A Review: Assessment of Domestic Solid Fuel Sources in Nigeria

  • Pulsatilla vulgaris Inhibits Cancer Proliferation in Signaling Pathways of 12 Reporter Genes

  • A Review: Existing Methods for Solving Spatial Planning Problems for Wind Turbines in Poland

  • Bayesian network model informs on the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on the population characteristics of an endangered plant species

  • Assessment of Cow Dung Pellets as a Renewable Solid Fuel in Direct Combustion Technologies

  • Application of Bayesian networks in evaluation of current status and protection of Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill.

  • Characteristics of Ashes from the Combustion of Cow Dung Biomass

  • The Effect of Moisture and Ash on the Calorific Value of Cow Dung Biomass 

  • The Effect of Moisture and Ash on the Calorific Value of Cow Dung Biomass

  • Evaluation of energy properties of animal cow dung manure,Ocena energetycznych właściwości odchodów zwierzęcych cow dung

    Przemysl Chemiczny
    2018 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.15199/62.2018.5.19

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85054550031

    CONTRIBUTORS: Łaska, G.; Szymajda, A.

  • Model of anthropogenic disturbance impact on the relationships between vegetation and population dynamics of Carexdigitata

  • Pulsatilla patens (Ranunculaceae), a perennial herb, is ectomycorrhizal in northeastern Poland and likely shares ectomycorrhizal fungi with Pinus sylvestris

  • ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF THE ROOT EXTRACTS OF &ITPULSATILLA PATENS&IT AGAINST &ITCANDIDA GLABRATA&IT

  • Antifungal activity of the root extracts of Pulsatilla patens against Candida glabrata

  • ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF THE ROOT EXTRACTS OF PULSATILLA PATENS AGAINST CANDIDA GLABRATA

  • Antifungal activity of the root extracts of Pulsatilla patens against Candida glabrata

  • Wind Energy and Multi-criteria Analysis in Making Decisions on the Location of Wind Farms