Teklu Gebretsadik | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Teklu Gebretsadik | Energy | Best Researcher Award

University of Aveiro | Ethiopia

Teklu Gebretsadik Wana is a Ph.D. Fellow in Economics at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, specializing in climate-smart energy and agri-food systems. With over 14 years of professional and research experience, he has significantly contributed to the fields of agricultural economics, bioenergy, natural resources, and food security through his work at the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Institute and the Southern Agricultural Research Institute. His interdisciplinary expertise integrates economic policy, resource management, and rural innovation to address sustainable development challenges in Africa. He has authored 15+ peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 research-based books, and multiple reports focusing on value chain analysis, irrigation sustainability, biogas technology adoption, and ecosystem conservation. His Springer Nature publications demonstrate his global research visibility. Teklu has served as a journal reviewer and editorial board member, emphasizing his engagement in advancing scientific quality and knowledge dissemination. His Google Scholar metrics include an h-index of 8, 16 documents, and over 350 citations, reflecting consistent scholarly impact in environmental and agricultural economics. His ongoing doctoral research explores economic models for climate-resilient agri-food transitions, reinforcing his commitment to evidence-based policy and sustainable innovation.

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Featured Publications

Gebretsadik, T., Zavale, H., Manuel, L., & Ayele, M. Biogas technology for rural energy security: An investigation of uptake and diffusion in Meskan district, southern Ethiopia. Discover Environment.

Wana, T. G., & Dukamo, T. A. Trends and sustainability of small-scale irrigation in Southern Ethiopia: Exploring constraints and adoption dynamics. BMC Agriculture.

Gebretsadik, T., Zavale, H., Manuel, L., & Chiulele, R. M. Can Africa achieve food security through sustainable agri-food system transformation? A systematic review across regional contexts [Preprint]. Research Square.

Gebretsadik, T., & Cunguara, B. Trends of maize production in Mozambique: A fixed effects model analysis of two decades. Trends in Agricultural Economics, 15(1), 9–19.

Ayele, T., & Gebretsadik, T. Gender analysis in selected agricultural practices in Gedeo and Halaba zones in Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology,

Epiphane Guiatin | Conservation Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Epiphane Guiatin | Conservation Science | Best Researcher Award

University Joseph KI-ZERBO | Burkina Faso

Epiphane Guiatin is an emerging researcher specializing in tropical plant biodiversity, soil fertility management, and agroforestry systems. He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices and the role of fertilizer trees in improving soil and crop productivity. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Tropical Plant Biodiversity (2019–2022) and an Agronomic Engineering degree (2013–2016). Guiatin has contributed significantly to applied agricultural research through his involvement with the Institute of Environment and Agricultural Research (INERA), where he served as a coordination assistant on research and development projects. His scientific output includes two major research theses on soil amendment and crop yield optimization in the Sudanian zone of Burkina Faso. As of 2025, he has authored 2 scientific documents, with a growing scholarly impact reflected by 10 citations and an h-index of 2, according to Google Scholar metrics. His ongoing doctoral research and previous work on multivariate statistical analysis and agroforestry fertilization practices highlight his commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural systems in West Africa through scientific innovation and practical application.

Featured Publications

Guiatin, E. (2025). Comparative analysis of common and specific driving factors of forest ecosystem dynamics in West Africa. Discover Forests.

Guiatin, E. (2025). Analyse critique de la dynamique spatio-temporelle des écosystèmes forestiers au Burkina Faso (Afrique de l’Ouest): tendances, facteurs et enjeux pour la conservation de la biodiversité (une revue). Revue Ecosystèmes et Paysages.