Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar | Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan

Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated researcher and scholar in the field of Plant Sciences, currently pursuing his Ph.D. under the supervision of Dr. Shujaul Mulk Khan at the Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, conservation biology, phytogeography, and riparian vegetation dynamics in the Hindukush range. He has contributed significantly to ecological and biogeographical studies, with several notable publications in reputed journals, including The Botanical Review and Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. His published works include “Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the River Panjkora-Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range” (2021), “Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora” (2025), and collaborative studies on angiosperm distribution, medicinal plant ethnobotany, and the ecological and economic importance of Nannorrhops ritchieana (Mazri Palm). In addition to his academic pursuits, he has presented research at international conferences, including the International Biogeographic Society and the Ecological Society of America, and has received recognition for his contributions to symposiums, workshops, and scientific gatherings. Zeb has also been awarded distinctions such as the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme by HEC, certificates of achievement in teaching and volunteerism, and accolades for communication and presentation skills. His academic output includes 6 documents, 40 citations, and an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing impact in plant ecology and conservation research. Through his scholarly work, Shakil Ahmad Zeb aims to advance sustainable conservation strategies, ecological restoration, and biodiversity management in fragile mountain ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

  1. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the River Panjkora: Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 87(3), 1–25.

  2. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37.

  3. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223.

  4. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … Haq, Z. U. (2022). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm: A sustainable way for its production at business scale. [Journal name].

  5. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley, District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.

  6. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, S., Zeb, S. A., Haq, Z. U., & Balslev, H. (2024). On the trail of the Mazri Palm (Nannorrhops ritchieana) in Pakistan. Palms, 68(1), 26–34.

  7. Zeb, S. A., & Khan, S. M. (2024). Senescence affects fecundity but not vitality in Nannorrhops ritchieana. Plant Species Biology.

Haijing Shi | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Haijing Shi | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Northwest A&F University, China

🌟 Haijing Shi is a dedicated Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University. With a strong academic background and extensive research in soil and water conservation, GIS-based ecological modeling, and climate change, Dr. Shi has significantly contributed to environmental science. She has secured numerous research grants and published influential papers, establishing herself as a leader in her field.

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Education

🎓 Haijing Shi holds a Ph.D. in Physical Geography from the University of New South Wales, Australia (2009-2013). She also earned an M.S. in Land Resources & Application of GIS&RS from Northwest A&F University (2005-2008) and a B.S. in Soil and Water Conservation from the same institution (2001-2004).

Experience

🔬 Haijing Shi has been an Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University since 2018. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the same institute from 2014 to 2017. Her professional journey is marked by her commitment to advancing research in soil and water conservation and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

🌍 Haijing Shi’s research interests include soil and water conservation, data mining, GIS-based ecological modeling, and studying environmental heterogeneity and climate change. Her work focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change and human activities on ecosystems.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Haijing Shi has been awarded several prestigious research grants, including the High-end Foreign Experts Recruitment Plan of China, the National R&D Infrastructure and Facility Development Program of China, and the CAS “Light of West China” program. These accolades recognize her contributions to high-resolution surface process data mining and the spatial classification of topography-induced microhabitats.

Publications

Using the response-effect trait framework to disentangle the effects of climate change and human activities on the provision of ecosystem services by vegetation

A new high-resolution global topographic factor dataset calculated based on SRTM

Estimating the CSLE Biological Conservation Measures’ B-Factor Using Google Earth’s Engine

A digital close range photogrammetric observation system for measuring soil surface morphology during ongoing rainfall

A comparative experimental study of rill erosion on loess soil and clay loam soil based on a digital close-range photogrammetry technology

 

Lei Tian | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lei Tian | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing Forestry University, China

🌲 Lei Tian is a dedicated researcher in the field of forest sciences, affiliated with the College of Forestry at Nanjing Forestry University in China and the Department of Forest Sciences at the University of Helsinki in Finland. His work focuses on forest carbon sinks, climate change, and land use dynamics. With a strong academic background and a passion for forestry, Lei Tian is committed to advancing our understanding of forest ecosystems and their response to environmental changes. 📚🌍

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🎓 PhD in Forest Management (09/2021 – Present) College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China. Department of Forest Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Master of Geomatics Engineering (09/2018 – 01/2021) School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China. Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Bachelor of Surveying & Mapping Engineering (09/2013 – 06/2018) School of Environment and Surveying Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, China

Experience

💼 Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province
Lei Tian has actively participated in several research projects supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Department, contributing to the publication of multiple journal papers and the production of valuable datasets. His work spans forest age mapping, land use change simulations, and carbon storage assessments. 🌳🔬

💼 National Key Research and Development Program
As a major participant, Lei Tian contributed to research on remote sensing monitoring of land use changes, resulting in significant publications and datasets on land use classification and alpine timberline distribution. 🏞️🛰️

💼 Strategic Pioneer Special Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences
In this project, Lei Tian was involved in international scientific data sharing, focusing on forest type classification and contributing to high-impact research publications. 🌍📊

Research Interests

include the estimation of forest carbon sinks, forest carbon storage modeling, the response of forests to climate change, land use change, and urban heat islands. He is passionate about leveraging remote sensing and GIS technologies to address critical environmental challenges. 🌳🌡️

Awards

Lei Tian has been awarded multiple first-class academic scholarships, merit student scholarships, and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to research and academia. His accolades reflect his dedication and excellence in the field of forest sciences. 🌟📜

Publications

How forest age impacts on net primary productivity: insights from future multi-scenarios. Forest Ecosystems, 100228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fecs.2024.100228. (SCI, Q1)

Forest Age Mapping Using Landsat Time-Series Stacks Data Based on Forest Disturbance and Empirical Relationships between Age and Height. Remote Sensing, 15, 2862. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15112862. (SCI, Q1)

Prediction of Land Surface Temperature Considering Future Land Use Change Effects Under Climate Change Scenarios in Nanjing City, China. Remote Sensing, 15, 2914. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15112914. (SCI, Q1)

Review of Remote Sensing-Based Methods for Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects. Forests, 14, 1086. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14061086. (SCI, Q1)

Dynamics of the alpine timberline and its response to climate change in the Hengduan mountains over the period 1985–2015. Ecological Indicators, 135, 108589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108589. (SCI, Q1)

Bi-Temporal Analysis of Spatial Changes of Boreal Forest Cover and Species in Siberia for the Years 1985 and 2015. Remote Sensing, 12(24), 4116. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12244116. (SCI, Q1)