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Educational Details
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding – University of Tehran (2009 – Present)
M.Sc. in Plant Breeding – Razi University (2007 – 2009)
- Thesis: Study on Drought Tolerance in Winter Rape (Brassica napus L.) Genotypes
- Supervised by Dr. Daniall Kahrizi
- Transcript: 19.06 out of 20 (Ranked 1st)
B.Sc. in Agronomy and Plant Breeding – Razi University (2002 – 2006)
- Project: Study of the Effect of Row Spacing on Yield and Yield Components in Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.)
- Transcript: 17.73 out of 20 (Ranked 1st)
Professional Experience
Dr. Chaghakaboodi has extensive experience as an Agricultural Engineer in the villages of Kermanshah City, Iran, from 2007 to 2013. She also served as a Lecturer, teaching Agricultural Operations at the Faculty of Agriculture, Razi University, from 2008 to 2009. Her research engagements include work on callus induction in inverted tulips (Fritillaria imperialis L.) at Razi University in 2010 and the production of bread using mixed pea and wheat flour in the same year.
Research Interest
- Plant Breeding and Genetics
- Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Crops (particularly Brassica napus L.)
- Agro-physiological Trait Analysis under Stress Conditions
- Biotechnology and Tissue Culture in Crop Improvement
- Sustainable Agriculture and Medicinal Plants
- Environmental Applications of Agricultural Wastes (Adsorption and Waste Management)
Author Metrics & Selected Publications:
- Total Citations (as of 2024): 171
- h-index: 5
- i10-index: 4
Academic Honors:
- Top Graduate: B.Sc. (GPA: 17.73/20), M.Sc. (GPA: 19.06/20) – Rank 1 in both programs.
- Talented Student Member, Razi University (2007 – Present).
- Third Prize, National Festival of Research, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Iran (2010).
Top Noted Publication
1. Kinetic and Equilibrium Studies of Adsorptive Removal of Sodium-Ion onto Wheat Straw and Rice Husk Wastes
- Authors: A. Rasouli, A. Bafkar, Z. Chaghakaboodi
- Journal: Central Asian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Innovation
- Volume: 1
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 51
- Focus: Investigation of the adsorption efficiency of wheat straw and rice husk as agricultural waste materials for sodium-ion removal from aqueous solutions.
2. Heritability and Genetic Advance in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.)
- Authors: Z. Chaghakaboodi, D. Kahrizi, A. Zebarjadi
- Journal: Iranian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding
- Volume: 1(2), Pages: 16-21
- Year: 2012
- Citations: 37
- Focus: Estimation of heritability and genetic advance for yield and yield-related traits in rapeseed genotypes, providing insights into trait inheritance and breeding potential.
3. Study of Relationship Between Some Agro-Physiological Traits with Drought Tolerance in Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Genotypes
- Authors: Z. Chaghakaboodi, M. Kakaei, A. Zebarjadi
- Journal: Central Asian Journal of Plant Science Innovation
- Volume: 1(1), Pages: 1-9
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 36
- Focus: Evaluation of the relationship between key agro-physiological traits and drought tolerance in different rapeseed genotypes to support breeding programs.
4. Evaluation of Drought Tolerance of Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) Genotypes in Laboratory and Field Conditions
- Authors: Z. Chaghakaboodi, A.R. Zebarjadi
- Journal: Seed and Plant Journal
- Volume: 28(1), Pages: 17-38
- Year: 2012
- Citations: 24
- Focus: Comparative evaluation of rapeseed genotypes under both laboratory and field conditions to assess their drought tolerance performance.
5. Fumigation Toxicity of the Essential Oils of Ferula persica Against Tribolium castaneum and Ephestia kuehniella
- Authors: Z. Chaghakaboodi, J. Nasiri, S. Farahani
- Journal: Agrotechniques in Industrial Crops
- Volume: 2(3), Pages: 123-130
- Year: 2022
- Citations: 23
- Focus: Examination of the insecticidal properties of essential oils extracted from Ferula persica against stored product pests (Tribolium castaneum and Ephestia kuehniella).
Conclusion:
Mrs. Zeinab Chaghakaboodi is a commendable candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Biological Sciences. Her exemplary academic record, impactful research on drought tolerance, plant breeding, and agricultural waste utilization make her stand out. While she could benefit from broader international collaborations and publication in higher-impact journals, her current achievements demonstrate excellence in research, making her highly deserving of recognition through this award.