Alice Agarbati | Agricultural | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Alice Agarbati | Agricultural | Women Researcher Award

Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy

Dr. Alice Agarbati is a researcher at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, with a strong academic background in biomolecular sciences and microbiology applied to the agri-food sector. She earned her PhD in 2019 from the same university, contributing to innovative research on fermentation processes and the application of probiotic and functional non-Saccharomyces yeasts to enhance the flavor, quality, and safety of fermented foods and beverages. Her scientific work is widely published in international journals, including PLOS One, with a focus on microbiological dynamics, sustainable biotechnologies, food functionality, and food safety. Dr. Agarbati actively collaborates in interdisciplinary and international research initiatives aimed at advancing agri-food innovation. She is a professional member of SIMTREA, the Italian Society of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Microbiology. Her research interests encompass food, agricultural, and industrial microbiology, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation.

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Moustapha Lawani | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Moustapha Lawani | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Moustapha Lawani | University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) | Benin

Dr. Moustapha Lawani is a climate change economics researcher completing his Ph.D. in Climate Change Economics under the prestigious WASCAL program at the University of Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal (2021–2025). He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Operational Research from the Institut of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (IMSP), University of Abomey-Calavi (2016–2018), a Research Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the Faculty of Economics and Management (FASEG), University of Abomey-Calavi (2013–2015), and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the same university (2010–2011). His research experience includes major fieldwork activities such as questionnaire design, data digitization, enumerator recruitment, data mining, and advanced econometric analysis for his ongoing doctoral research. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Research Assistant, conducting literature reviews, performing data analysis, and co-authoring research outputs. He also contributed to the Evaluation of Agricultural Policies in Benin (EPAB) project, designing surveys and conducting extensive interviews. Dr. Lawani has significant teaching and mentoring experience, having guided over ten undergraduate students in data collection, econometrics, and the interpretation and presentation of research results. Between 2014 and 2017, he served as a Teaching Assistant in Applied Economics and Mathematics at the University of Abomey-Calavi and several private universities, preparing lectures, leading classes in macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, econometrics, operational research, and optimization software, as well as developing and grading assessments. He has participated in several academic webinars and workshops, including programs on Africa’s gas future, climate finance, climate diplomacy, and resilience index measurement organized in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation and the FAO. Dr. Lawani has published and contributed to multiple academic works, including “Determinants de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre dans les institutions de microfinance: Evidences au Bénin” (2021), the article “Enhancing climate-smart agriculture: stakeholder contributions and cooperation in establishing a policy environment in developing countries” published in Climate Policy (2025), and ongoing or under-review papers on illicit financial flows in Africa and synergies and trade-offs in climate-smart agriculture. His publication portfolio includes 4 research outputs, with 0 citations recorded so far and an h-index of 0, reflecting an emerging researcher actively contributing to climate policy, agriculture, and development economics. His academic journey demonstrates a strong commitment to rigorous research, interdisciplinary analysis, and advancing climate-smart development policies in Africa.

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Lawani, M., Lokonon, B. O. K., & Kane, A. (2025). Enhancing climate-smart agriculture: Stakeholder contributions and cooperation in establishing a policy environment in developing countries. Climate Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/14693062.2025.2543020

Lawani, M., Avoce Viagannou, F. I., & Acclassato Houensou, D. (2021). Déterminants de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre dans les institutions de microfinance: Evidences au Bénin. In La microfinance contemporaine: Les frontières de la microfinance (Book chapter).

Dr. Naqash Goswami | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Naqash Goswami | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University, China.

Prof. Naqash Goswami is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in animal nutrition, veterinary science, and microbiology. With extensive experience in laboratory research, clinical veterinary work, and teaching, he has made significant contributions to the fields of rumen fermentation, probiotics, and animal health. His expertise spans from molecular biology techniques to statistical analysis, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Naqash Goswami holds a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition & Feed Science from Sichuan Agricultural University, China (2019), where he specialized in advanced feed formulation, rumen microbiology, and livestock nutrition. Prior to that, he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan (2016), gaining extensive knowledge in animal health, disease management, and clinical veterinary practices. His strong academic foundation began with an Intermediate (Pre-Medical) qualification from Govt. Degree College, Sindh, Pakistan (2010), followed by Matriculation in Science from Govt. High School No.2, Sindh, Pakistan (2008), where he developed a keen interest in biological sciences and animal welfare. His diverse educational background has laid the groundwork for his successful career in animal nutrition, veterinary research, and microbiology. 🚀

💼 Experience

Prof. Naqash Goswami has accumulated three years of teaching experience in China and Pakistan, where he has mentored students in veterinary sciences, animal nutrition, and laboratory techniques. His hands-on expertise includes veterinary clinical training in Animal Reproduction & Genital Diseases, equipping him with advanced diagnostic and treatment skills.

He has also worked at the Central Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Tandojam, where he gained proficiency in disease diagnostics and laboratory analysis. His experience extends to vaccine preparation and methodology at the Vaccine Production Unit in Tandojam, enhancing his knowledge of immunization processes for livestock health.

Additionally, he received specialized training on Progressive Muscular Weakness in Livestock under Dr. I.H. Kathio at Pittson Animal Hospital, USA, expanding his understanding of neuromuscular disorders in animals.

His laboratory expertise includes RNA extraction, PCR, cell culturing, and staining processes, making him highly skilled in molecular biology and veterinary diagnostics. 🧪🔬

🔍 Research Interests

Animal Nutrition & Feed Science – Studying dietary effects on livestock growth & health

Probiotics & Microbial Pathogenesis – Understanding probiotic influence on animal health

Rumen Fermentation & Hydrogen Sulfide Production – Investigating fermentation byproducts and their impact on livestock

Veterinary Public Health & Infectious Diseases – Antibiotic resistance and microbial sensitivity studies

🏆 Awards & Honors

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for outstanding research in animal nutrition

Best Researcher Award – Contribution to veterinary science publications

Academic Excellence Award – Sichuan Agricultural University, China

📄 Selected Publications

📄 Farnesol Improves Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Hepatic Metabolic Dysfunction Induced by Tunicamycin in Mice (2025)
Journal: Biology
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/biology14020213
👥 Contributors: Naqash Goswami, Lionel Kinkpe, Lun Hua, Yong Zhuo, Zhengfeng Fang, Lianqiang Che, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Xuemei Jiang, Bin Feng et al.

📄 Substitution of Soybean Meal with Azolla pinnata Meal Improves Gut Histomorphology and Growth Performance in Commercial Broilers (2024)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2024-1954
👥 Contributors: FU Khan, R Ullah, L Kinkpe, SU Hassan, IS Ahamba, N Goswami, MA Binobead, AMA Cedric, HQ Ahmed, M Shuaib

📄 A Comparative Study of the Effect of Non-Antibiotic Feed Additives on Experimental Colonization of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Enteridis and Intestinal Pathomorphology in Broiler Chickens (2023)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1620
👥 Contributors: AR Raffie, A Aslam, MY Tipu, I Altaf, A Mustafa, MS Imran, MZ Farooq, G Abbas, N Goswami, M Mohsin et al.

📄 Production of Hydrogen Sulfide by Fermentation in Rumen and Its Impact on Health and Production of Animals (2020)
Journal: Processes
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/pr8091169
👥 Contributors: Ali Mujtaba Shah, Ma Jian, Zhisheng Wang, Rui Hu, Xueying Wang, Quanhui Peng, Felix Kwame Amevor, Naqash Goswami