Prof. Vali Rasooli Sharabiani | Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Vali Rasooli Sharabiani | Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

University of Mohaghegh Ardabili | Iran

Dr. Vali Rasooli Sharabiani is a distinguished Professor at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Iran, whose research centers on precision agriculture, smart farming technologies, and non-destructive measurement methods for sustainable crop production and food processing. His scientific work integrates artificial intelligence, hyperspectral imaging, and multivariate data analysis to enhance agricultural efficiency, resource management, and environmental protection. Dr. Sharabiani’s contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of variable rate technology, remote sensing, and the application of machine learning models such as ANNs, ANFIS, and fuzzy logic in agricultural systems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, agronomy, and data science, making his research highly influential in both academic and industrial sectors. With more than 1,500 citations, an h-index of 21, and an i10-index of 37 on Google Scholar, along with high-impact publications indexed in Scopus, his scholarly achievements reflect strong global recognition. Dr. Sharabiani’s research outputs are widely referenced in the fields of agricultural mechanization, energy-efficient drying systems, and precision monitoring of crop and soil properties.

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Featured Publications

Kaveh, M., Sharabiani, V. R., Chayjan, R. A., & Taghinezhad, E. (2018). ANFIS and ANNs model for prediction of moisture diffusivity and specific energy consumption of potato, garlic, and cantaloupe drying under convective hot air dryer. Information Processing in Agriculture, 5(3), 372–387.

Kaveh, M., Chayjan, R. A., Taghinezhad, E., Sharabiani, V. R., & Motevali, A. (2020). Evaluation of specific energy consumption and GHG emissions for different drying methods (Case study: Pistacia Atlantica). Journal of Cleaner Production, 259, 120963.

Jahanbakhshi, A., Kaveh, M., Taghinezhad, E., & Rasooli Sharabiani, V. (2020). Assessment of kinetics, effective moisture diffusivity, and specific energy consumption in the pistachio kernel drying process in microwave drying. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, 44(6), e14449.

Jahedi Rad, S., Kaveh, M., Sharabiani, V. R., & Taghinezhad, E. (2018). Fuzzy logic, artificial neural network, and mathematical model for prediction of white mulberry drying kinetics. Heat and Mass Transfer, 54(11), 3361–3374.

Rasooli Sharabiani, V., Kaveh, M., Abdi, R., Szymanek, M., & Tanaś, W. (2021). Estimation of moisture ratio for apple drying by convective and microwave methods using artificial neural network modeling. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 9155.

Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Iztapalapa Unit, Mexico

🌟 Mariana Sánchez Ramos is an accomplished biotechnologist and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, Mexico. With expertise in plant tissue culture and natural product synthesis, she has significantly contributed to biotechnological innovations. Her research focuses on producing bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties. 🌱🔬

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Education

🎓 Mariana holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from the Biotechnology Research Center (CEIB-UAEM), where she studied callus cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis to produce bioactive compounds. She also earned a Master’s degree in Biotechnology (CEIB-UAEM), focusing on characterizing crude lipase from Serratia marcescens, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Acapulco, where she conducted a phytochemical study on Lopezia racemosa. 🧪📚

Experience

👩‍🏫 Mariana has served as a Full-time Associate Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa (2022–2024), where she has led research projects on tissue culture and secondary metabolite production. She also worked in R&D at Biokab S.A. de C.V., contributing to the nutraceutical application of arabinoxylans. Her postdoctoral research at UAM Iztapalapa focused on elicited suspension cell cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis. 🌿💡

Research Interests

💡 Mariana’s research revolves around plant tissue culture, secondary metabolite production, and their biopharmaceutical applications. She is particularly interested in studying the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties of plant-derived compounds, contributing to health and wellness through biotechnology. 🌸🧬

Awards

🏅 Mariana has received recognition for her innovative research in biotechnology, including her contributions to natural product development and plant tissue culture. Her work bridges scientific discovery with practical applications in pharmacology and industrial biotechnology. 🎖️🌍

Publications

Constituents from Ageratina pichinchensis and Their Inhibitory Effect on Nitric Oxide Production
Applied Sciences, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/app14093942.

University Social Responsibility: Bringing Science to Children
International Journal of Human Sciences Research, 2024. DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.5584142416047.

Cytotoxic Activity of Wild Plant and Callus Extracts of Ageratina pichinchensis and 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran Isolated from a Callus Culture
Pharmaceuticals, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/ph16101400.

In Silico Study Applied to Secondary Metabolites of Ageratina pichinchensis (Asteraceae) for Cancer and Psoriasis
Revista Mexicana de Investigación en Productos Naturales, 2023.

Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Activity of Leaf and Cell Culture Extracts of Randia aculeata L. and its Chemical Components by GC-MS
South African Journal of Botany, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.08.036.