Ravi Chaturvedi | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ravi Chaturvedi | Environment | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, China

Summary:

Dr. Ravi Kant Chaturvedi is an esteemed researcher and Assistant Professor at the Center for Integrative Conservation at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in Yunnan, China. With a specialization in vegetation ecology, his research areas encompass plant functional traits, biodiversity, community ecology, and ecosystem conservation. Dr. Chaturvedi holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Botany from Allahabad University and Banaras Hindu University, respectively, and earned his Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University in 2010. He has published 52 research articles, garnering significant recognition with an H-index of 23 and 1,796 citations on Google Scholar. His accomplishments include the 2022 “Wisdom Yunnan” Young Scientist Award and several prestigious fellowships. Dr. Chaturvedi is also active in editorial roles for various scientific journals and is a dedicated reviewer for numerous ecological publications. Fluent in English and Hindi, he is committed to advancing knowledge in his field and contributing to global conservation efforts.

 

Profile:

Education:

Dr. Ravi Kant Chaturvedi completed his educational journey with a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Allahabad University (Ewing Christian College), India, in 2002. He furthered his studies by obtaining a Master of Science in Botany from Banaras Hindu University, India, in 2004. Dr. Chaturvedi then pursued his Ph.D. at Banaras Hindu University, focusing on Plant Functional Traits, which he completed in 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in vegetation ecology and related fields.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Ravi Kant Chaturvedi has a robust professional background in research and academia, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Center for Integrative Conservation at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, since 2019. Prior to this role, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the same institution from 2016 to 2019, where he engaged in both research and teaching activities. Dr. Chaturvedi began his academic career as a Research Associate at Banaras Hindu University from 2013 to 2015, supported by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in India. He held the position of Senior Research Fellow (Extended) at the same university for a year and had earlier roles as a Senior Research Fellow and Junior Research Fellow, contributing to various research projects funded by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) and UGC, India. Throughout his career, Dr. Chaturvedi has demonstrated a strong commitment to research and education, focusing on the ecological aspects of plant sciences.

Research Interests:

Dr. Ravi Kant Chaturvedi’s research interests lie at the intersection of vegetation ecology and biodiversity, focusing on plant functional traits, community ecology, and ecosystem conservation. He investigates how plant functional traits influence biodiversity patterns and ecosystem processes, particularly in tropical and subtropical environments. His work emphasizes the importance of understanding plant responses to environmental changes and their implications for ecosystem health and conservation. Dr. Chaturvedi aims to integrate ecological theory with practical conservation strategies, contributing to the sustainable management of ecosystems. His ongoing research seeks to unravel the complex interactions between species and their environments, providing insights that can inform biodiversity conservation efforts in rapidly changing landscapes.

Conclution:

With a robust academic background, extensive research contributions, and a commitment to ecological conservation, Dr. Ravi Kant Chaturvedi is a deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His ongoing work continues to shape the field of vegetation ecology, promoting sustainability and biodiversity conservation.

Publication Top Noted:

  • Carbon density and accumulation in woody species of tropical dry forest in India
    • Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
    • Year: 2011
    • Cited by: 190
    • Volume: 262(8), Pages: 1576-1588
  • Effect of dust load on the leaf attributes of the tree species growing along the roadside
    • Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
    • Year: 2013
    • Cited by: 133
    • Volume: 185, Pages: 383-391
  • Plant functional traits with particular reference to tropical deciduous forests: A review
    • Journal: Journal of Biosciences
    • Year: 2011
    • Cited by: 109
    • Volume: 36, Pages: 963-981
  • Leaf attributes and tree growth in a tropical dry forest
    • Journal: Journal of Vegetation Science
    • Year: 2011
    • Cited by: 107
    • Volume: 22(5), Pages: 917-931
  • Effect of grazing and harvesting on diversity, recruitment and carbon accumulation of juvenile trees in tropical dry forests
    • Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
    • Year: 2012
    • Cited by: 91
    • Volume: 284, Pages: 152-162
  • Aboveground biomass estimation of small diameter woody species of tropical dry forest
    • Journal: New Forests
    • Year: 2013
    • Cited by: 85
    • Volume: 44, Pages: 509-519
  • Assessment of carbon density and accumulation in mono-and multi-specific stands in Teak and Sal forests of a tropical dry region in India
    • Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
    • Year: 2015
    • Cited by: 76
    • Volume: 339, Pages: 11-21
  • Impacts of human disturbance in tropical dry forests increase with soil moisture stress
    • Journal: Journal of Vegetation Science
    • Year: 2017
    • Cited by: 75
    • Volume: 28(5), Pages: 997-1007
  • Biomass estimation of dry tropical woody species at juvenile stage
    • Journal: The Scientific World Journal
    • Year: 2012
    • Cited by: 67
    • Volume: 2012(1), Article ID: 790219
  • Diversity of ecosystem types in India: a review
    • Year: 2017
    • Cited by: 62
  • Effect of long-term irrigation with wastewater on growth, biomass production and water use by Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm.) planted at variable stocking density
    • Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    • Year: 2015
    • Cited by: 61
    • Volume: 152, Pages: 151-160
  • Functional traits indicate a continuum of tree drought strategies across a soil water availability gradient in a tropical dry forest
    • Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
    • Year: 2021
    • Cited by: 53
    • Volume: 482, Article ID: 118740
  • Tropical dry deciduous forest: Research trends and emerging features
    • Year: 2018
    • Cited by: 45
    • Publisher: Springer
  • Species composition, distribution, and diversity of woody species in a tropical dry forest of India
    • Journal: Journal of Sustainable Forestry
    • Year: 2014
    • Cited by: 45
    • Volume: 33(8), Pages: 729-756

Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani | Aging Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani | Aging Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor of Gerontolog at Qom University od Medical Sciences, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani is an accomplished academic specializing in gerontology and psychiatric nursing. She earned her PhD in Gerontology from the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, in 2021, focusing on designing and testing a place attachment model for older adults. She also holds an MSc in Psychiatric Nursing from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a BSc in Nursing from Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Recognized for her academic excellence, Dr. Aliakbarzadeh Arani has received numerous honors, including being the first rank in her PhD, MSc, and BS programs, and membership in the National Foundation of Elites in Iran. Her research interests span psychological and social gerontology, health and well-being, and aging environmental psychology. Dr. Aliakbarzadeh Arani has extensive teaching experience, having served as a faculty member in Kashan and Qom, and has taught over 200 educational courses.

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Education:

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani completed her PhD in Gerontology from the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, in 2021, with her dissertation focusing on designing and testing a place attachment model for older adults. She earned her MSc in Psychiatric Nursing from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2010, where her thesis assessed the effect of training on social adjustment in mothers of educable mentally retarded children based on Roy Adaptation Theory. She holds a BSc in Nursing from Kashan University of Medical Sciences, completed in 2007. Throughout her academic journey, she has consistently been recognized as an honor student, achieving first rank in her PhD, MSc, and BS programs.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani has extensive professional experience in academia. She has served as a faculty member at Kashan University of Medical Sciences from 2010 to 2012 and at Qom University from 2012 to the present. In her academic career, she has taught over 200 educational courses, demonstrating a strong commitment to education and student development. Her teaching and research focus on gerontology, psychiatric nursing, and the health and well-being of older adults. Dr. Aliakbarzadeh Arani has also been recognized for her significant contributions to research, being selected as a distinguished research student in 2021.

Research Interest:

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani’s research interests are deeply rooted in the fields of psychological and social gerontology, with a particular focus on the well-being and mental health of older adults. She is interested in mixed-method research and aging environmental psychology, which explores how physical environments impact the aging process. Additionally, Dr. Aliakbarzadeh Arani investigates older adults’ memory and cognition, aiming to develop interventions that enhance cognitive health. Her work also encompasses the health care of aging populations, striving to improve the overall quality of life for elderly individuals through comprehensive and interdisciplinary approaches.

Awards:

Dr. Zahra Aliakbarzadeh Arani has achieved notable recognition throughout her academic and professional journey, including being honored as the first rank Honor Student in the PhD of Gerontology in 2019, the MSc of Psychiatric Nursing in 2010, and the BS of Nursing in 2007. She also attained the first rank in the Entrance Exam to the PhD of Gerontology in 2017. Dr. Aliakbarzadeh Arani is a member of the National Foundation of Elites in Iran and was selected as the research student of the country in 2021, highlighting her outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology and nursing.

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