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Department: Department of Remote Sensing in environment precision agriculture
Affiliation: Remote Sensing in environment precision agriculture, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangzhou
Designation: Professor
Email: css@gdas.ac.cnCountry: China
Dr. Shuisen Chen is a Professor of Remote Sensing in environment & precision agriculture and the Director of Center for Engineering Technology Application Research of Remote Sensing Big Data, Guangdong Province of China at Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences who specializes in remote sensing-based spatiotemporal analysis and modeling for coastal and water environment, precision agriculture, dual carbon big data, and is the adjunct doctoral supervisors at University of Chinese Academy of Sciences & Central South University. He has co-authored more than 170 peer-reviewed articles. He is the Associate Editors:Frontiers in Environmental Science. He has participated in various collective endeavors, including the Vice Chairman of the Agricultural and Rural Geographic Information Working Committee of the China Geographic Information Industry Association, the member of the Digital Agriculture Special Committee of the China National Committee of the International Digital Earth Society. He was Vice Chairman of the Environmental Remote Sensing Branch of the China Remote Sensing Application Association and Vice Chairman of the Academic Committee of the Institute. Dr. Chen gained the doctor degree in Institute of Remote Sensing Application of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was Chief Expert of Guangdong Province Modern Agricultural Industry Technology System Innovation Team (Precision Agriculture) and the Nanling Team Leader of Shaoguan Talent Project "Double Carbon Space Big Data" of Guangdong, China. He visited multiple universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. Professor Chen is also the expert in Education, Science, Culture, and Health Consultation of the Standing Committee of the 14th People's Congress of Guangdong Province, China.
Department: Department of Environmental Science Engineering
Affiliation: School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao
Designation: Researcher
Email: engr.yousuf@yahoo.comCountry: China
Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Jat Baloch is a dedicated researcher specializing in Groundwater Science and Environmental Engineering, with a strong academic and technical background. He is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shandong University, China. Dr. Jat Baloch completed his Ph.D. in Groundwater Science and Engineering from Jilin University, China. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan. His research focuses on: Groundwater quality assessment and risk management using machine learning and ARIMA models, Water quality monitoring, health risk assessment, and groundwater remediation, Climate change impacts on water resources management, Soil salinity and its effects on groundwater and agricultural productivity (Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Salinity Management) Dr. Jat Baloch has authored multiple peer-reviewed research articles as both first and corresponding author, and has contributed to book chapters published by globally recognized academic publishers such as Elsevier and CRC Press. He has also collaborated on numerous international research projects as a co-author. Additionally, Dr. Jat Baloch serves as an editor and reviewer for various scientific journals. He is a lifetime member of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), registered as a Professional Engineer, and holds a Supervisory Certificate issued by PEC. He has accumulated numerous Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points through ongoing professional training and engagement.
Department: Department of Statistics and Data Science
Affiliation: Statistics and Data Science, Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Designation: Assistant Professor
Email: amir.30646@lpu.co.inCountry: India
Dr. Amir Ahmad Dar is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. Born on March 11, 1993, in Pahoo Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, he has made significant contributions in the domains of statistics, financial mathematics, actuarial science, and data analytics. Dr. Dar's academic journey began at the Islamic University of Science and Technology, where he earned his bachelor's degree in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics in 2014. He further advanced his education at B.S. Abdur Rahman University in Chennai, completing his MSc and PhD in Actuarial Science by 2021. His doctoral work laid a strong foundation in financial risk modeling, design of experiments, and financial derivatives, areas that would later define his research and teaching career. Over the years, Dr. Dar has built an impressive academic portfolio, marked by more than 40 peer-reviewed journal publications and numerous conference papers. His research spans a wide range of topics including option pricing models, machine learning applications in finance, climate change, risk analysis, CO₂ emissions forecasting, and the application of statistical tools like the Taguchi method. His innovative use of design of experiments (DOE) techniques in financial modeling has garnered recognition in several reputed journals. Dr. Dar has contributed extensively to academia not just through research but also by authoring and editing several books. His notable publications include "Integrative Approaches to Quality, Data Analysis, and Interdisciplinary Research", "Advances in Statistical Modeling and Financial Machine Learning", and "Mastering Statistics from Fundamentals to Experimental Design". Many of his book chapters published by IGI Global and Springer address emerging challenges in data science, artificial intelligence, and financial analytics. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Dar has earned professional certifications from top global institutions such as Stanford University, Yale University, and Duke University, in areas including behavioral finance, financial markets, and statistical analysis. He is also a member of the Institute of Actuaries of India and an active reviewer for several prestigious journals including Soft Computing, Computational Economics, and the Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research. Dr. Dar has taught a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Financial Mathematics, Business Statistics, and Actuarial Mathematics, integrating practical and research-based approaches in his teaching. His passion for education is further reflected in his leadership skills, curriculum development efforts, and dedication to student progress monitoring. A recognized voice in his field, he has presented at multiple national and international conferences across India, Canada, and Indonesia. He also holds a patent application for a model on optimizing ticket booking using financial options, showcasing his drive for innovation and applied research. Known for his humility, dedication, and interdisciplinary outlook, Dr. Amir Ahmad Dar continues to inspire both students and peers in the academic world. With a deep commitment to advancing research and promoting quality education, he stands as a significant contributor to the evolving field of statistical and financial sciences.
Department: Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management
Affiliation: Agricultural Extension and Rural Resource Management, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela
Designation: Senior Lecturer
Email: Isaac.Agholor@ump.ac.zaCountry: South Africa
Isaac Agholor a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary researcher with diverse research interests and specialisation that span Smallholder agriculture, Irrigation schemes, Agricultural economics - Smallholder farmers and Rural development, Agricultural extension and Rural development, Household food security, Climate change Adaptation, Sustainable rural development, Water conservation, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness. This diversification is evident in the link to his articles as presented and are reflected upon as contributing to the growth of my research activities. He firmly believe that my research niche is interconnected and addresses critical challenges in agriculture, water conservation, climate change, and irrigation. he have employed multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from smallholder agriculture, agricultural economics and agri-preneurship, and social sciences. He perceived his research work as transcending from mere academic fulfilment to practical applications used by smallholder farmers and policymakers. His research projects have several strengths and contributions to knowledge. Over time, he presented his research findings to a broader audience, locally and internationally. Through my research, he look forward to addressing new challenges and exploring innovative solutions.
Department: Department of Urban and Regional Planning
Affiliation: Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Minna
Designation: Professor
Email: duksat2000@futminna.edu.ngCountry: Nigeria
Dukiya, J.J. is a holder of BURP from the University of Nigeria in 1992; M.Tech. and Ph.D in Remote Sensing Applications from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. A member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (MITP), member Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transportation Nigeria (MCILTn) He is the pioneer head of the Department of Transport Management Technology (TMT) and Deputy Dean of the School of Management and Entrepreneurship Technology (2009-2017). A former head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, School of Environmental Technology (SET), and former Director of Centre for Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (2016 – 2023). Current Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Science, Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Kogi State, Nigeria. He is a resource person to the Nigeria Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Federal Road Safety Corps, among others. A reviewer of many national and international journal outfits, an external examiner to many universities including Indian University of Technology. He has many peer reviewed journal publications to his credit at national and international level, and has attended many international conferences, and a Google scholar.
Affiliation: Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences CAS, Beijing
Department: Department of Geography and Ecology
Designation: Assistant Professor
Email: congyu@iga.ac.cnCountry: China
Dr. Yu Cong is an assistant professor at the Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. She specializes in plant physiological ecology, with a focus on alpine treeline dynamics and wetland vegetation responses to climate change. Dr. Cong has led multiple national research projects and published over a dozen peer-reviewed papers in international journals such as Tree Physiology and Forest Ecosystems. Her recent work addresses how environmental stressors such as warming and nitrogen deposition affect plant carbon allocation and community structure. She has also contributed to wetland restoration standards and holds patents and software copyrights related to ecosystem modeling.
Affiliation: Urban Planning, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Madrid
Department: Department of Urban Planning
Designation: Professor
Email: avalero@escp.euCountry: Spain
Dr Alfonso Valero is currently Board member of RICS Spain and previously, he was the Urban Land Institute Coordinator in Spain, and board member of ULI in the cluster. He is a faculty member of MSc in Real Estate at ESCP since 2024.With over 24 years of experience, Professor Valero has managed multi-million-dollar global capital projects in different roles as Director of Design and Construction, Architect, and Global Project andProgramme Manager for Fortune 500 companies like JLL, Microsoft, LVMH, and Porsche. Dr Valero currently leads operations for the APAC & EMEA Regions across JLL’s Occupancy Planning and Management division. His global experience includes living in Asia for 8 years, providing him with a deep understanding of international markets.His expertise encompasses various aspects such as Smart Buildings, Global Assets and Procurement, Capital Markets, Office-Workplace Strategy, Iconic Retail Flagships, Interior Design, Shopping Centres, Roll-Out Programmes, Asset-Property and Facility Management, Industrial & E-commerce Platforms, and Sustainability.Alfonso brings a wealth of expertise to his teaching, specializing in, International Real Estate Markets, Urban Planning and Site Selection Negotiations, Project and Program Management, Design and Construction Management, Strategic Planning and Execution, Smart Building Technologies and IoT Solutions, Asset and Facility Management, Global Consultancy and Account Management (CRM), Capital Markets and Real Estate Investments.His teaching specializations include International Real Estate, Architecture & Interior Design, Consulting, Urban Planning, Megacities and Mixed-Use Developments. Previously has taught at the Master in Real Estate at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), at the STEAM division of the Universidad Europea, and previously, at the University Pontificia Comillas, through its MDNI program.Alfonso holds a Ph.D. in Architecture and Urban Planning, an Executive MBA from IESE-CEIBS, and he is MRICS in Project Management. He also possesses a dual degree in Architecture and Urban Planning from Madrid and Rome.Alfonso’s research has been published in the Journal Cogent Business & Management, and in the Journal of Real Estate Management and Valuation. He also supported as reviewer for Elsevier and other editorials, partnering with the Journal of Building and Environment, Heliyon, and Sustainability Cities and Society. He is part of the Editorial Board for Urban Development of the Journal of Policy and Society. Apart from his on-going contribution to the Academia, he has written opinion pieces for El País, The Conversation, and partnered as real estate expert for Consultancy firms like Marcus Evans, Atheneum, Alphasights, Tegus, and The Conversation.
Affiliation: Desert Research Center DRC, Biochemistry Unit, Genetic Resources Department, Ecology and Dry Lands Agricultural Division, Cairo
Department: Department of Molecular Breeding of Fruit Crops
Designation: Researcher
Email: dr_mohamed201110@mails.ucas.ac.cnCountry: Egypt
Dr. Mohamed has extensive experience in biochemistry, genetics, and plant molecular biology at Desert Research Center (DRC). He obtained his master's degree in Biochemistry from Faculty of Science, Helwan University, in 2017, and his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) in 2025. From 2012 to 2025, Dr. Mohamed worked as a researcher at Biochemistry Unit, Department of Genetic Resources, DRC. Currently, he holds a Postdoctoral Fellow position at Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including metabolomics, metabolic profiling of plant secondary metabolic pathways, chromatography techniques, nanotechnology, genomic analysis, transcriptomic analysis, gene expression analysis, and gene functional analysis. He has published research papers in journals, including International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS), Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Diversity, Horticulturae, and Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
Affiliation: Environmental Hazards, University of Chieti KU Leuven, Italy
Department: Department of Environmental Hazards
Designation: Researcher
Email: alessandradiserafino@gmail.comCountry: Germany
Alessandra Di Serafino is a biologist with a solid background in life sciences and currently serves as Senior Product Specialist in Genetic Solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Frankfurt. Her academic and professional path encompasses animal, plant, and environmental health, with a particular focus on innovative genotyping solutions and the application of genomic technologies to promote sustainability and food security. Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in scientific project management, strategic innovation, and the establishment of long-term collaborations with both academic and industrial stakeholders. Alessandra’s research interests include interdisciplinary approaches to genetics, public health, and climate change, as well as the role of biotechnology in addressing global challenges. A strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and women’s empowerment in science, she is committed to contributing actively to the international scientific debate and to supporting the dissemination of knowledge across disciplines.
Affiliation: National Center for Soybean Improvement, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing
Department: Department of National Center for Soybean Improvement
Designation: Researcher
Email: jaffer.ali@uskt.edu.pkCountry: Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Jaffer Ali is an accomplished academic and research scientist specializing in crop genetics, molecular breeding, and high-throughput phenotyping. He earned his Ph.D. in Crop Genetics & Breeding from Nanjing Agricultural University, China, and currently serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Sialkot, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Ali has held diverse research and teaching roles, including postdoctoral fellowships and key contributions to national agricultural development projects such as Green Super Rice and the National Oilseed Enhancement Program at NARC, Islamabad. He has supervised numerous graduate students and taught advanced courses in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology. His research focuses on QTL mapping, GWAS, climate-resilient crop breeding, and SMV resistance in soybean, with several publications in high-impact journals and a book chapter on nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture. Dr. Ali is a recognized member and convener of various academic and ethical research boards, making significant contributions to agricultural innovation and education in Pakistan.