Petra Chui | Microplastics in Aquatic environment | Best Researchers Awards

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Ms. Petra Chui | Microplastics in Aquatic environment | Best Researchers Awards

Master student | Egerton University, Kenya | Cameroon

Short Bio

🎓 Chui Petra Kienyiy is a dedicated environmental scientist from Cameroon, currently pursuing her MSc in Natural Resources Management at Egerton University, Kenya. With a strong academic background and varied professional experience, she is passionate about environmental sustainability and innovative research in natural resource management.

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Education

📚 Petra’s academic journey began with a B.Tech in Environmental Engineering from the University of Bamenda (2012-2016), where she researched soy effluent treatment. Currently, she is pursuing her MSc in Natural Resources Management at Egerton University (2020-Present), focusing on the spatial and seasonal variations of microplastics and surface water quality in Kenyan ecosystems.

Experience

🌍 Petra has held various roles, including Project Manager at Gordon’s Agricultural Organization-Uganda (2021-2022), where she managed administrative tasks and developed digital platforms. She also served as a Biology Teacher and Secretary at Gratitude Bilingual College in Cameroon (2019-2020), and as a Stock Accountant at SALEH Business (2018-2019). Her earlier roles include environmental delegate, intern, and data collector in multiple organizations, contributing to environmental audits, agricultural training, and waste management surveys.

Research Interest

🔬 Petra’s research interests lie in environmental sustainability, focusing on the assessment of microplastic pollution, water quality, and innovative waste management techniques. Her MSc research explores the spatial and seasonal variations of microplastics in the River Njoro and Lake Nakuru ecosystems in Kenya.

Awards

🏆 Petra has been recognized for her innovative contributions with the Audience Award on Digital Innovation at StartHub Africa (April 2022) in Nairobi, Kenya. She is also a recipient of the prestigious MasterCard Foundation Scholarship (2020) for her Master’s program and received Presidential grants (2012-2016) for her outstanding academic performance during her undergraduate studies.

Publications

📖 Petra has contributed to several publications and conference proceedings, reflecting her research interests:

  • Spatial and Seasonal Variations of Microplastics and Surface Water Quality in River Njoro and Lake Nakuru Ecosystems, Kenya. (Under Review)
  • Seasonal Variations of Surface Water Quality in River Njoro and Lake Nakuru Kenya (2023, Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research)
  • Integrated Water Resources Management and River Basin Governance: The case of Congo Basin Forest in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Implications for Environmental Sustainability. (Conference Proceedings)
  • Biogeochemical Processes in Forest Ecosystems: A Review (Conference Proceedings)

 

 

Masoumeh Vakili-Ghartavol | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Masoumeh Vakili-Ghartavol | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

research, Ferdowsi university of Mashhad, Iran

🌿 Dr. Masoumeh Vakili Qartavol is an accomplished researcher and scholar in Horticultural Sciences with a specialization in medicinal plants, spices, and beverages. Her innovative work focuses on extending the shelf life of agricultural products using nanotechnology and essential oils. Dr. Qartavol has made significant contributions to the field through her research on antifungal activities and secondary metabolites, earning numerous awards and recognitions throughout her academic journey.

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Education

🎓 Dr. Qartavol holds a Doctorate in Horticultural Sciences – Medicinal Plants, Spices, and Beverages from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (7987-7047). She earned her Master’s Degree in Horticultural Sciences – Fruit Tree Improvement from Tabriz University (7989-7987) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Horticultural Sciences and Green Space Engineering from Maragheh University.

Experience

🔬 Dr. Qartavol has extensive research experience, including a meta-analysis study on the antifungal activity of essential oils extracted from medicinal plants and a doctoral dissertation on solid lipid nanoparticles containing peppermint essential oil. She has collaborated with several universities and research institutions, contributing to significant projects and publications in the field of horticultural sciences and postharvest technology.

Research Interests

🌱 Dr. Qartavol’s research interests include the development of medicinal plant science, extraction of secondary metabolites for treating incurable diseases, studying morphological and genetic diversity of indigenous medicinal plants, and applying solid lipid nanoparticles for postharvest protection. She is also focused on targeted delivery of useful metabolites using nanotechnology and maintaining safe agricultural products post-harvest.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Qartavol has been recognized for her academic excellence with several awards, including the first rank in the national entrance examination for a specialized doctorate in horticultural sciences and the first place in the educational centers section of the 9th National Nano Competition. She has also received financial support from the Fund for the Support of Researchers and Technologists of the Country (INSF) for her research projects.

Publications

Comparison of the effective compounds and the amount of antioxidant activity of saffron produced in the cities of Kashmir and Marand – Saffron Agriculture and Technology Scientific Research Journal, 9(0), 671-660 (2016)

Determination of RNase-S gene allotype and promoter region of 10MdMYB gene in Some genotypes of apple (Malus spp) – Iran Journal of Plant and Biotechnology, 79-17 (2022)

The effect of biofertilizers on some vegetative traits and yield of tomatoes – Applied Plant Ecophysiology Research (7046)

Optimal methods for the preparation of fungal mycelium for examination with the scanning electron microscope – Plant Pathology Science, 11(2), 42-51 (2022)

Antifungal activity of Mentha× Piperita L. essential oil – Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Hortorum Cultus, 21(1) (2022)

FahadAL Dhabaan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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FahadAL Dhabaan | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. FahadAL Dhabaan, Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia.