Dr. Fatemeh Ahmadnia, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Fatemeh Ahmadnia is an Iranian plant physiologist specializing in sustainable agriculture, nanotechnology applications in crop production, and abiotic stress mitigation. She earned her Ph.D. in Agrotechnology–Plant Physiology from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, where her research focused on enhancing spinach yield and ecosystem services through balanced cover crops. Fatemeh’s work integrates cover crop systems with advanced techniques like green-synthesized nanoparticles to improve seed germination, soil health, and crop resistance to salinity and drought. She has experience as a lecturer, research advisor, and laboratory project manager, and has collaborated internationally through the Erasmus+ program. Her research contributes to sustainable food production and environmental resilience in agriculture.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Fatemeh Ahmadnia is a plant physiologist and researcher specializing in the application of nanotechnology to improve crop resilience under abiotic stresses such as salinity and drought. She earned her Ph.D. in Agrotechnology–Plant Physiology from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, where her research focused on enhancing spinach yield and ecosystem services through cover crops. Her expertise includes nanoparticle synthesis, green nanotechnology, weed management, and sustainable agriculture. Fatemeh has served as a lecturer, research project manager, and advisor to graduate students. She has also participated in international research through the Erasmus+ program at the University of Granada, Spain.
🎓 Education
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🧪 Ph.D. in Agrotechnology – Plant Physiology (2019–2024)
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Thesis: Managing ecosystem services and spinach yield using mixed cover crops
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Ebadi
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🌾 M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering – Agronomy (2016–2018)
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Thesis: Nitrogen release trends in mixed vs. monoculture cover crops
Supervisor: Dr. Ali Ebadi
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🌱 B.Sc. in Agricultural Science Engineering (2007–2012)
Payame Noor University, Ardabil, Iran
💼 Work Experience
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🧑🔬 Visiting Researcher (2024–Present)
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Focus: Plant Production, Genetics, Nanotechnology in Agriculture
Supervisors: Dr. Ali Ebadi & Dr. Mohammad Taghi Alebrahim
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⚗️ Laboratory Researcher & Project Manager (2023–Present)
Giah Gostar Liam Pooywsh, Ardabil
Tasks: Synthesis of nanoparticles, soil and plant physiology analysis, plant extract extraction
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👩🏫 Lecturer (Spring Semester 2023–2024)
University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
Course: Skills Training 2 (Agrotechnology) for undergraduates
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🌍 Erasmus+ KA107 Exchange Program Student (May–July 2022)
University of Granada, Spain
Gained experience in soil chemistry and trace element analysis
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📘 Advisor for MSc & Ph.D. Students (2017–Present)
Topics include weed management, nanoparticle effects, allelopathy, and organic crop production
🏆 Achievements & Awards
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🧬 Supervised multiple thesis projects focused on cutting-edge topics like:
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Nanoparticle-assisted germination under drought and salinity 🌱💧
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Organic potato and lettuce production 🥔🥬
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Natural weed control through plant extracts 🌼
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🔬 Lead researcher on numerous funded research projects, including:
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Nanopriming in cowpea, faba bean, and Sunn hemp using TiO₂ and Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles
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Green synthesis of TiO₂ nanoparticles for eco-friendly weed control
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Impact studies of salinity/drought on seed germination and soil properties
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🌐 Published and active profiles on ORCID | ResearchGate | LinkedIn
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🌿 Expertise in: Sustainable agriculture, nanotech in agri-sciences, abiotic stress tolerance, green nanoparticle synthesis, and ecosystem service management.
Publication Top Notes:
Investigating the short time effect of cover crops on physical and biological properties of soil
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Evaluation of techniques to break seed dormancy in Redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus)
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Investigating the effectiveness of Sunn Hemp (Crotalaria juncea) and Rye (Secale cereal L.) in weed suppression and yield of Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. Gongylodes)
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The effect of winter cover crops on plant density, biomass of weeds and potato yield (Solanum tuberosum L.)
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Evaluation of Short-Term Effect of Oat (Avena sativa L.) and Chickling Pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) Cover Crops on Improving some Soil Properties
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