Assefa abelieneh berhanu | Development Studies | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Assefa Abelieneh Berhanu | Development Studies | Best Researcher Award

Assefa Abelieneh Berhanu at Bahir Dar University,Ethiopia

Summary:

Dr. Assefa Abelieneh Berhanu is an assistant professor and development practitioner specializing in rural development with a particular focus on climate change resilience. He has published over 25 scientific papers that explore the intersections of agroecology, gender, and rural vulnerabilities, offering solutions to build adaptive capacity in smallholder farming communities. Dr. Assefa’s work highlights the significance of empowering rural women and promoting agroecological principles to address structural inequalities and foster sustainable development. With a career dedicated to education, research, and program implementation, Dr. Assefa is a respected figure in the field of rural development.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Assefa Abelieneh Berhanu holds advanced degrees in rural development, agroecology, and environmental studies. His academic foundation has equipped him with a deep understanding of rural systems, climate change, and sustainable development, positioning him as an expert in rural development and its associated challenges.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Assefa is an assistant professor and seasoned researcher with extensive experience in rural development, spanning over two decades. He has served as a development practitioner, contributing at grassroots levels as a development agent, program supervisor, and program officer, working to implement and evaluate rural development initiatives. His professional journey includes various roles in academia and leadership positions, including lecturer, researcher, and director at several institutions. His commitment to driving sustainable change in rural areas is evident through his fieldwork, academic contributions, and program development efforts.

Research Interests:

Dr. Assefa’s primary research interests center around climate change and its impact on smallholder farmers. His work examines agroecology, gender dynamics, vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies, offering actionable insights into how rural communities can adapt to environmental challenges. His research advocates for agroecological practices and stresses the need to empower rural women, addressing structural inequalities and promoting a green economy. Through his findings, Dr. Assefa emphasizes the critical role of incorporating gender-sensitive approaches in rural development and climate resilience strategies.

Author Metrics:

  • Total Publications: Over 25 scientific papers
  • Research Focus: Climate change adaptation, agroecology, rural gender equity, resilience-building strategies for smallholder farmers
  • Impact: His research highlights practical solutions to climate challenges and provides a framework for integrating agroecological principles in rural development efforts.

Top Noted Publication:

Impact of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices on Smallholder Farmers’ Resilience in Ethiopia

    • Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/J.JAFR.2024.101147
    • Web of Science ID: WOS:001233926700001
    • Summary: This article explores the effects of climate-smart agricultural practices on the resilience of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, providing insights into the sustainability of these practices under climate change.

Smallholder Farmers’ Coping Strategies to Climate Change and Variability: Evidence from Ethiopia

    • Journal: Climate Services
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/J.CLISER.2024.100509
    • Web of Science ID: WOS:001275693900001
    • Summary: This study examines the coping mechanisms employed by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia to mitigate the impacts of climate variability, highlighting adaptation strategies used across different regions.

Smallholder Farmers’ Vulnerability to Climate Change and Variability: Evidence from Three Agroecologies in the Upper Blue Nile, Ethiopia

    • Journal: Heliyon
    • Year: 2024
    • DOI: 10.1016/J.HELIYON.2024.E28277
    • Web of Science ID: WOS:001222899900001
    • Summary: This research investigates the vulnerability of smallholder farmers to climate change in various agroecological zones of the Upper Blue Nile region, emphasizing region-specific factors affecting their resilience.

Determinants of Adoption of Land Management Practices Among Farmers in Western Lake Tana and Beles River Watersheds (Ethiopia) as a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

    • Journal: Cogent Food & Agriculture
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2023.2170951
    • Web of Science ID: WOS:000945571200001
    • Summary: This article explores the factors influencing the adoption of sustainable land management practices by farmers in Ethiopia’s Western Lake Tana and Beles River watersheds as an adaptation to climate change.

The Impact of Watershed Development on Food Security Status of Farm Households: Evidence from Northwest Ethiopia

    • Journal: Cogent Economics & Finance
    • Year: 2023
    • DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2023.2288466
    • Web of Science ID: WOS:001111348100001
    • Summary: This study examines the effects of watershed development programs on the food security status of farm households in Northwest Ethiopia, providing evidence on the positive impacts of these interventions on agricultural productivity and livelihoods.

Pravas Behera | Metallurgical | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pravas Behera | Metallurgical | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar India

Summary:

Dr. Pravas Ranjan Behera is a Principal Scientist at the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), part of CSIR, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. With over 13 years of experience, he has contributed significantly to the field of metallurgical and materials engineering, particularly in sustainable metal extraction and hydrogen plasma smelting. His work is aimed at developing eco-friendly processes for green steel production and minimizing environmental impact. Dr. Behera has been recognized with several awards for his research and continues to lead cutting-edge projects in the metallurgical industry.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (2020)
University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia
Awarded Government of Australia International Tuition Fee Scholarship.

M.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (2009)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
Graduated with First Class honors.

B.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (2005)
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela
Graduated with First Class honors.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Principal Scientist, IDr. Behera’s research focuses on the extraction of valuable metals from ores and industrial waste, hydrogen plasma smelting, green steel production, and sustainable metallurgical processes. He has a keen interest in advancing techniques for the sustainable production of steel with minimal greenhouse gas emissions, using innovative approaches like hydrogen plasma technology.MMT, CSIR (Nov 2007–Present)
Dr. Behera leads the extraction of metal values from lean-grade ores, industrial wastes, and e-waste, focusing on sustainable practices like Hydrogen Plasma Smelting. He manages pilot-scale operations using a 95 Kva Submerged Arc Furnace and specializes in ferro-alloys production and high-temperature processing of industrial materials.

Junior Manager, Orissa Sponge Iron and Steel Ltd. (May 2005–May 2006)
Dr. Behera worked in production control for the DRI unit, overseeing the feed rate, RPM control, and raw material procurement for iron ore, coal, and dolomite.

Research Interests:

Dr. Behera’s research focuses on the extraction of valuable metals from ores and industrial waste, hydrogen plasma smelting, green steel production, and sustainable metallurgical processes. He has a keen interest in advancing techniques for the sustainable production of steel with minimal greenhouse gas emissions, using innovative approaches like hydrogen plasma technology.

Honors and Awards:
  • Best Poster Award at the Indian Science Congress (2022) for work on hydrogen plasma smelting.
  • Best Paper Award at the International Symposium on Accelerated Materials Design (2023).
  • First Prize for oral presentation at the International Conference on Waste, Energy, and Environment (2024).
Research Tools and Techniques:

Dr. Behera is skilled in using advanced materials testing and analytical tools, including TG-DSC, RAMAN, FTIR, XRD (Rietveld Refinement), and SEM-EDS, for phase analysis, crystallite size determination, and materials characterization.

Author Metrics:

Dr. Behera has authored several research papers and has been actively involved in presenting his work at international conferences. His contributions have earned recognition in the scientific community, with accolades for both poster and oral presentations.

Top Noted Publication:

Reduction of oxides obtained from waste Ni-MH battery’s positive electrode using waste plastics to produce nickel-based alloy

  • Authors: Behera, P.R., Farzana, R., Sahajwalla, V.
  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020, 249, Article 119407
  • Citations: 8

Hydrogen Plasma Smelting Reduction of Fe₂O₃

  • Authors: Behera, P.R., Bhoi, B., Paramguru, R.K., Mukherjee, P.S., Mishra, B.K.
  • Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B: Process Metallurgy and Materials Processing Science, 2019, 50(1), pp. 262–270
  • Citations: 19

Thermal nanosizing: Novel route to synthesize manganese oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles simultaneously from spent Zn–C battery

  • Authors: Farzana, R., Rajarao, R., Hassan, K., Behera, P.R., Sahajwalla, V.
  • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018, 196, pp. 478–488
  • Citations: 25

Zinc oxide nanoparticles from waste Zn-C battery via thermal route: Characterization and properties

  • Authors: Farzana, R., Rajarao, R., Behera, P.R., Hassan, K., Sahajwalla, V.
  • Journal: Nanomaterials, 2018, 8(9), Article 717
  • Citations: 45

Production of green steel from red mud: A novel concept

  • Authors: Bhoi, B., Behera, P.R., Mishra, C.R.
  • Conference: TMS Annual Meeting, 2015, March
  • Citations: 4