Xiaolu Tang | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Xiaolu Tang | Soil Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Xiaolu Tang, Chengdu University of Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Xiaolu Tang is a Professor at Chengdu University of Technology, China, specializing in forest ecology, remote sensing, and carbon cycling. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology Science from the University of Göttingen, Germany, and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry. His work focuses on ecosystem dynamics, land degradation, and climate change impacts on forests. Dr. Tang actively contributes to high-impact journals as a peer reviewer and has received recognition for his research in environmental sustainability and ecological modeling.

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Prof. Dr. Xiaolu Tang is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with extensive contributions to ecological and environmental sciences, particularly in soil carbon dynamics, habitat quality assessment, and remote sensing applications. His research is impactful, multidisciplinary, and relevant to pressing global challenges like climate change and ecosystem sustainability.

🎓 Education

Prof. Dr. Xiaolu Tang obtained his Ph.D. in Forest Ecology Science from the University of Göttingen, Germany, between October 2012 and August 2015, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Christoph Kleinn and Prof. Dr. Juan Gabriel Álvarez-González. He earned his M.S. in Forest Ecology Science from the International Bamboo and Rattan Center, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing, China, in July 2012, guided by Prof. Dr. Shaohui Fan. His academic journey began with a B.S. in Forestry Science from Sichuan Agricultural and Forestry University, College of Forestry and Horticulture, completed in June 2009.

💼Experience

Currently, Dr. Tang serves as a Professor at Chengdu University of Technology, College of Ecology and Environment, a position he has held since January 2020. Prior to this, he was a Professor at the College of Earth Science from June 2018 to January 2020 and a Lecturer at the same institution from October 2017 to June 2018. His postdoctoral research experience includes working as a Research Associate at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Germany, from September 2016 to September 2017, collaborating with Prof. Dr. Markus Reichstein and Dr. Nuno Carvalhais.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Tang’s research primarily revolves around forest ecology, remote sensing applications in ecosystem analysis, carbon cycling, and the impacts of land degradation and climate change on forest environments. His work integrates advanced data-driven approaches to understand ecosystem dynamics and sustainable land management.

🛠️Skills

With a strong foundation in forest ecology and environmental science, Dr. Tang specializes in remote sensing applications, carbon sequestration modeling, land degradation assessment, and climate impact analysis on forest ecosystems. His expertise also includes GIS, spatial analysis, and statistical modeling for ecological research.

🏆Awards

Dr. Tang has received recognition for his contributions to forest ecology and environmental sustainability, with multiple accolades for his research and peer-review contributions in leading scientific journals. His interdisciplinary approach has made a significant impact in the field of environmental and forest sciences.

📚 Publications

  • Title: Study on the Spatiotemporal Changes and Driving Factors of Habitat Quality in the Yarlung Zangbo River From 2000 to 2020
  • Authors: Chen, Y., Kang, Y., Li, J., Tang, X., Pei, X.
  • Year: 2025
  • Journal: Ecology and Evolution

  • Title: Estuarine wetland tidal organic carbon activates microbial carbon pump and increases long-term soil carbon stability
  • Authors: Xie, M., Dong, H., Tang, X., Hu, Y., Wang, L.
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Catena

  • Title: Accumulation of soil microbial necromass carbon and its contribution to soil organic carbon after vegetation restoration in the Tibetan Plateau
  • Authors: Pei, X., Lei, J., Wang, X., Li, P., Tang, X.
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Global Ecology and Conservation

  • Title: Prediction of soil organic carbon stock combining Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 images in the Zoige Plateau, the northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
  • Authors: Lei, J., Zeng, C., Zhang, L., Yang, Z., Tang, X.
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Ecological Processes

  • Title: Minor Effects of Canopy and Understory Nitrogen Addition on Soil Organic Carbon Turnover Time in Moso Bamboo Forests
  • Authors: Zeng, C., He, S., Long, B., Yang, Z., Tang, X.
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Forests

  • Title: Quantifying the relative importance of influencing factors on NPP in Hengduan Mountains of the Tibetan Plateau from 2002 to 2021: A Dominance Analysis
  • Authors: Long, B., Zeng, C., Tao, Z., Chen, G., Tang, X.
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Ecological Informatics

Conclusion:

While his academic output and research relevance are commendable, increasing citation impact, securing large-scale funding, and enhancing international collaborations would further solidify his position as a leading global researcher.

Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Muhammad Amin, Department of Statistics, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Amin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. His research interests include Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, and Statistical Learning. Dr. Amin has supervised numerous M.Phil. students and co-supervised Ph.D. research scholars. With over 90 research papers and significant citations, he has made valuable contributions to applied statistics. He is also skilled in various statistical software tools such as R, Matlab, SPSS, and Minitab.

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Dr. Muhammad Amin is a highly accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, with a strong academic background and an impressive record of research in statistical methods. His expertise, leadership in research supervision, and contributions to the field of applied statistics make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Muhammad Amin holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2016), an M.Phil. in Statistics from the same university (2011), and an M.Sc. in Statistics (2006). He completed his B.Sc. from Bahauddin Zakariya University in 2004, and his HSSC and SSC from BISE, Multan in 2002 and 1998, respectively.

 

💼Experience

Dr. Amin is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, University of Sargodha, since July 2024. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same department from January 2018 to July 2024 and was the Incharge of the department from May 2019 to December 2021. Before his academic career, he worked as a Lecturer at Govt. College for Boys Makhdoom Aali, Lodhran (2009-2018) and a Visiting Lecturer at Bahauddin Zakariya University (2010-2018). He also worked as a Six Sigma Executive at Mehr Dastagir Group of Industries PVT. Ltd. in Multan from 2006 to 2008.

 

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Muhammad Amin’s research interests lie in Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, Biased Estimation Methods, Statistical Learning, and Applied Statistics. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of statistical methods and their applications.

 

Awards

Dr. Amin was a Gold Medalist in his M.Phil. Statistics program. He has also gained significant recognition through his research output, with 93 research papers, 1249 citations, an h-index of 20, and an i10-index of 34.

Skills

Dr. Amin is proficient in a variety of statistical software tools, including R, Mathematica, Matlab, JMP, Minitab, SPSS, Statgraphics, and Sigma XL. These tools are integral to his work in statistical analysis and modeling.

 

Publications

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the quasi-Poisson ridge regression model
    • Shahzad, A., Amin, M., Emam, W., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 8489

 

  • Stein estimation in the Conway-Maxwell Poisson model with correlated regressors
    • Sami, F., Amin, M., Aljeddani, S.M.A.
    • Published in International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 2024, 11(7), pp. 49–56

 

  • Liu Estimation Method in the Zero-Inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson Regression Model
    • Amin, M., Ashraf, B., Siddiqa, S.M.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications, 2024

 

  • A ridge estimation method for the Waring regression model: simulation and application
    • Noor, A., Amin, M., Amanullah, M.
    • Published in Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation, 2024

 

  • Exploring Spatial Variability and Yield-Determining Factors in Cotton Production: A Multivariate Analysis
    • Afzal, S., Hayat, A., Amin, M., Afzal, A., Gardezi, S.
    • Published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024, 55(20), pp. 3117–3132

 

  • Performance of Alternative Estimators in the Poisson-Inverse Gaussian Regression Model: Simulation and Application
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Mahmood, T., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, 2024, 9(1), 20241493

 

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the zero-inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson ridge regression model
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Akram, M.N.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 2024, 94(8), pp. 1814–1840

Conclusion:

Dr. Amin’s achievements and ongoing contributions to the field of statistics position him as an exemplary researcher in his field. His extensive publication record, mentoring capabilities, and proficiency in statistical software make him a deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. By addressing potential areas for improvement, such as expanding international collaborations and engaging in emerging research fields, he can further elevate his impact in the academic community.