Teklu Gebretsadik | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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,

Abhijeet Das | Ecosystem Health | Next-Gen Science Innovation

Dr. Abhijeet Das | Ecosystem Health | Next-Gen Science Innovation 

C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar | India

Dr. Abhijeet Das has established a solid academic profile with contributions across water resources engineering, watershed hydrology, climate change impact assessment, and the integration of machine learning with geospatial sciences. His Scopus Author ID (57849079400) reflects a growing body of work indexed in reputed databases, comprising numerous conference papers, journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes that collectively highlight his multi-disciplinary expertise. With a steadily increasing h-index, his research demonstrates measurable impact through cumulative citations, showcasing the relevance and recognition of his work in both national and international platforms. His scholarly output includes more than 50 documents spanning peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and collaborative projects, which together have garnered a significant number of citations, evidencing the utility of his findings in advancing water quality assessment, hydrological modeling, and environmental sustainability. In addition to publications, Dr. Das has co-edited and authored several books on civil engineering, research methodology, cancer biology, and artificial intelligence applications, further expanding the reach of his scholarship. His citation metrics underscore a consistent pattern of influence, where his research has been referenced by diverse groups of scholars and practitioners. This growing academic footprint, measured through documents, citations, and h-index, reflects his commitment to impactful research and global collaboration

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Featured Publications

An optimization based framework for water quality assessment and pollution source apportionment employing GIS and machine learning techniques for smart surface water governance

Reimagining biofiltration for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment

A data-driven approach utilizing machine learning (ML) and geographical information system (GIS)-based time series analysis with data augmentation for water quality assessment in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India