Javad Hamzei | Sustainable Food Systems | Agricultural Sustainability Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Javad Hamzei | Sustainable Food Systems | Agricultural Sustainability Award

Associate Professor at Bu-Ali Sina University, Iran

Dr. Javad Hamzei is an accomplished academic in the field of crop ecology, currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bu-Ali Sina University. With a strong background in agronomy and crop production, he has dedicated his career to research, teaching, and the advancement of sustainable agricultural practices. His work focuses on intercropping, conservation agriculture, and organic crop production, contributing significantly to ecological farming systems.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Crop Ecology – Tabriz University, June 23, 2007
  • M.Sc. in Agronomy – Tabriz University, September 8, 2002
  • B.Sc. in Crop Production and Plant Breeding – Bu-Ali Sina University, September 4, 1999

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Associate Professor (February 4, 2016 – Present)
    • Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Bu-Ali Sina University
  • Assistant Professor (September 23, 2007 – February 3, 2016)
    • Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Bu-Ali Sina University

🌱 Research Interests

  • Sustainable and Organic Crop Production
  • Intercropping Systems
  • Conservation Agriculture
  • Agro-Ecology and Ecophysiology
  • Sustainable Agricultural Ecosystems
  • Weed Management and Crop Production Optimization

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Recognition for contributions to sustainable agriculture research
  • Excellence in teaching and mentorship
  • Awards for innovative research in crop ecology

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Javad Hamzei is a distinguished researcher and educator dedicated to advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Through his extensive research, teaching, and administrative roles, he continues to shape the future of agronomy and ecological farming. His expertise in crop ecology, intercropping, and conservation agriculture has made significant contributions to the field, benefiting both academia and the agricultural sector.

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📚 Journal Articles

  1. 🌱 Mycorrhiza and seed priming effect to improve the balance of sodium and potassium and some changes in antioxidants in the leaves of maize (Zea mays L.) under soil salinity

    • 📖 Journal of Agronomy (2018)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3923/ja.2018.18.27
    • ✍️ Kazemi, J.S.; Aboutalebian, M.A.; Hamzei, J.; Meskarbashee, M.

  2. 🌾 Nitrogen rate applied affects dry matter translocation and performance attributes of wheat under deficit irrigation

  3. 🦠 Diversity and bioactivity of bacterial endophyte community of Cupressaceae

    • 📖 Forest Pathology (2016)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.1111/efp.12270
    • ✍️ Soltani, J.; Zaheri-Shoja, M.; Hamzei, J.; Hosseyni-Moghaddam, M.S.; Pakvaz, S.

  4. 🌻 Energy use and input-output costs for sunflower production in sole and intercropping with soybean under different tillage systems

  5. 🌿 Methyl jasmonate improves salinity resistance in German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) by increasing activity of antioxidant enzymes

  6. 🍃 Mycorrhizal symbiosis increases reproduction and seed quality of summer squash in field conditions

    • 📖 Journal of Applied Horticulture (2016)
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Najjari, S.

  7. 🌾 Evaluation of the Effects of Intercropping Systems on Yield Performance, Land Equivalent Ratio, and Weed Control Efficiency

  8. 🌱 Effect of integrated application of phosphorus and phosphate solubilizing microorganisms on root colonization, productivity, and seed quality of Cucurbita pepo L.

    • 📖 Journal of Applied Horticulture (2014)
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Najjari, S.

  9. 💧 Deficit irrigation of rapeseed for water-saving: Effects on biomass accumulation, light interception and radiation use efficiency under different N rates

  10. 🌼 Seed, oil, and protein yields of canola under combinations of irrigation and nitrogen application

  11. 🌾 Critical period of weed control in three winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars

    • 📖 Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry (2007)
    • 🔗 DOI: 10.3906/tar-0610-4
    • ✍️ Hamzei, J.; Nasab, A.D.M.; Khoie, F.R.; Javanshir, A.; Moghaddam, M.

 

 

 

 

 

Juanjuan Cheng | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Juanjuan Cheng | Sustainable Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc at Northwest A&F University, China

Dr. Juanjuan Cheng is a post-doctoral researcher at the College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, specializing in sustainable agricultural management and environmental impact assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Management in 2023 and has contributed extensively to research on apple industry integration, low-carbon production behaviors, and life cycle assessment (LCA). With 13 completed and 4 ongoing research projects, she has published 8 high-impact journal articles, providing key insights into improving agricultural sustainability and reducing environmental burdens. Her work in assessing economic and environmental efficiency in apple production makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Management (2023) – Northwest A&F University
  • Specialized in sustainable agricultural management, environmental impact assessment, and apple industry development.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Post-Doctoral Researcher – College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University
  • Engaged in 13 completed and 4 ongoing research projects, including the National Key Research and Development Programme and the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
  • Published 8 peer-reviewed journal articles in leading journals such as Sustainable Production and Consumption and Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Apple Industry Integration and Quality Development 🍏
  • Low-Carbon Production Behavior of Apple Growers 🌍
  • Moderate-Scale Management by New Business Entities of Apple 🏢
  • Environmental Impact Assessment with LCA and LCC 🔬

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Recognized for significant contributions to sustainable agriculture and environmental science.
  • Published in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, influencing agricultural sustainability and policy-making.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Juanjuan Cheng is a distinguished researcher in agricultural sustainability and environmental assessment, with impactful contributions to reducing carbon emissions and improving apple industry efficiency. Her extensive research and publications make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, highlighting her excellence in scientific innovation and industry-driven solutions.

Publications 📚

📄 Article Title: Life Cycle Assessment of Apple Production and Consumption Under Different Sales Models in China

🖊 Authors: J. Cheng, Juanjuan J., Yu Jin, D. Tan, Dejun Q., Wang Qian, Z. Zhao, Zhengyang

📚 Journal: Sustainable Production and Consumption

📅 Year: 2025

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