Taskın Deniz Yıldız | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taskın Deniz Yıldız | Soil Fertility | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taskin Deniz Yildiz, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is a faculty member in the Department of Mining Engineering at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Turkey. He holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2020) and a Law degree from Beykent University. His research focuses on mining legislation, mineral economics, land use in mining, mining waste management, and industrial heritage. With over 35 published articles, books, and book chapters, he has made significant contributions to the field. He has received multiple international research awards and actively participates in editorial and reviewer roles for renowned scientific journals.

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Summary:

Dr. Yıldız has established himself as an outstanding researcher in mining engineering, environmental sustainability, and resource management. His high publication output, citation impact, international recognition, and contributions to policy development make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. He has made notable contributions to waste management, industrial heritage, and sustainable mining practices, demonstrating both academic excellence and real-world impact.

 

🎓 Education

Taşkın Deniz Yıldız completed his MSc in Mining Engineering at Istanbul Technical University in 2012 and obtained his PhD in 2020. He became an Associate Professor on August 7, 2023. Additionally, he successfully graduated from Beykent University Faculty of Law with a 50% scholarship in 2016 and completed a one-year legal internship, becoming a lawyer on December 15, 2023.

💼Experience

He has been an academician in the Department of Mining Engineering at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University since 2014. Previously, he worked at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Mining Engineering, for about four years. He has served as a scientific board member, journal editor, and reviewer for numerous prestigious journals in mining, resources policy, and environmental management.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily focuses on mining exploration and operation projects, land acquisition and land use in mining, compensation and evaluation of abandoned mining areas, mining waste management, industrial heritage, and conflicts between mining and energy/infrastructure investments. His work emphasizes the sustainable use of mining resources and their economic viability while ensuring environmental responsibility.

Awards

He has received multiple international awards, including the International Research Hypothesis Excellence Award (2025), International Research Award and Honors (2024), Outstanding Scientist Award in Leadership and Management (2023), and Best Researcher Award in Science, Health, and Engineering (2021).

Skills

His expertise includes mining legislation, mineral economics, cost-benefit analysis, natural resource taxation, land use in mining, mining waste management, rehabilitation costs, and occupational health and safety in mines. He has extensive experience in supervising research projects, writing book chapters, and publishing in high-impact journals.

Publications

 

  • Sustainable Contributions of the Use of Phosphorus, Potassium, Coal and Natural Stone Mine Wastes in Soil Improvement and Agriculture – A Review
    Journal: Resources Policy
    Author: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız
    Year: 2025

 

  • Nükleer Hammaddelerin Atık Yönetimi
    Journal: Nefeslik Magazine
    Authors: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız, Tuğba Deniz Tombal-Kara
    Year: 2025

 

  • Uranyum & Toryum Atıkları ve Çevresel Etkileri
    Journal: Nefeslik Magazine
    Authors: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız, Tuğba Deniz Tombal-Kara
    Year: 2025

 

  • NTE İçeren Cevherlerin Madencilik & Zenginleştirme Süreçlerinde Atık Yönetimi
    Journal: Energy & Mining Magazine
    Authors: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız, İlgin Kurşun-Ünver, Tuğba Deniz Tombal-Kara
    Year: 2025

 

  • Challenges and Recovery Opportunities in Waste Management During the Mining and Enrichment Processes of Rare Earth Elements Containing Ores
    Journal: Trash or Treasure
    Authors: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız, Tuğba Deniz Tombal-Kara, İlgin Kurşun-Ünver
    Year: 2024

 

  • Opportunities for the Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Mining Tailings and Urban Mining
    Journal: Trash or Treasure
    Author: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız
    Year: 2024

 

  • Considering the Development Levels of Countries, Contributions of Mineral Recovery from Mining Tailings and Urban Mining Wastes to Sustainability Criteria – A Review
    Journal: Resources Policy
    Author: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız
    Year: 2024

 

  • Devlet Hakları İçerisinden Bölge Halkına Verilen Paylara Dair Bir Literatür İncelemesi
    Journal: Turkish Miners Association, Sector News Bulletin
    Author: Taşkın Deniz Yıldız
    Year: 2024

 

Conclusion:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. Strengthening international collaborations, securing major research grants, and engaging in global sustainability projects could further enhance his academic influence. However, his contributions to sustainable mining and resource policy already make him a top contender for this prestigious recognition.

Abdel-rahman Mustafa | Soil Morphology | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof Dr. Abdel-rahman Mustafa | Soil Morphology | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof Dr. Abdel-rahman Mustafa, Sohag University, Egypt

Prof. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Mustafa is a Professor of Soil Pedology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt. He specializes in soil sciences, remote sensing, GIS, and agricultural geoinformatics. With a Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, his research focuses on sustainable land use, soil productivity, and advanced geospatial technologies. Dr. Mustafa has led numerous projects integrating GIS and nanotechnology to improve agricultural practices and water management. An accomplished scholar and reviewer for various scientific journals, he is dedicated to advancing innovative solutions for soil and water resource challenges.

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Prof. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Mustafa is a distinguished researcher with significant contributions in the fields of environmental science, soil analysis, and sustainable agriculture. His innovative use of advanced technologies, focus on global environmental challenges, and interdisciplinary research make him a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award. However, increasing the impact of his publications, gaining more international visibility, and earning further recognitions could solidify his position as a leading researcher globally.

 

🎓 Education

Abdel-Rahman Abdel-Wahed Mustafa earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (2008–2011), specializing in water technology and soil sciences. He obtained his Master’s degree from the Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University (2001–2006), and completed his Bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University (1996–2000).

 

💼Experience

Abdel-Rahman Mustafa is a highly accomplished soil scientist currently serving as a Professor of Soil Pedology at the Department of Soil and Water, Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, Egypt, since 2023. Previously, he held positions as an Assistant Professor from 2017 to 2023 and as a Lecturer specializing in Remote Sensing and GIS applications for soil and water from 2011 to 2017. His early academic roles include serving as an Assistant Lecturer from 2006 to 2011 and as a Demonstrator from 2000 to 2006.

 

🔬Research Focus

His research is centered on leveraging remote sensing, GIS, and GPS technologies for agricultural development, with a particular focus on soil pedology. Specific areas of interest include land evaluation, geoinformatics applications, soil productivity assessment, and the use of advanced techniques like nanotechnology and electromagnetic treatments to address challenges in soil and water management.

 

Awards and Research Contributions

Abdel-Rahman received a prestigious scholarship at the Water Technology Center, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, from 2008 to 2011. His research interests are focused on soil pedology, remote sensing, GIS, and GPS in agricultural applications. He has been instrumental in advancing methodologies for geospatial analysis and land evaluation. As the principal investigator, he led a project integrating GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) for land suitability analysis in Sohag, Egypt. Additionally, he contributed as a co-principal investigator to several projects aimed at improving agricultural productivity and sustainability, including magnetic water treatment, nanotechnology applications, and enhanced irrigation techniques.

Skills

Abdel-Rahman is proficient in geostatistical analysis of spatial data using GIS software, interpretation of remote sensing data using ENVI, ERDAS, and IDRISI, and statistical analysis with SPSS and Statistica 7. He also has expertise in data mining software such as WEKA and holds certifications as a remote sensing specialist, professional, and solution developer from Hexagon Training Partner and ISPRS. He possesses strong English language skills and has received training in advanced scientific research methods, technological teaching tools, and management of research teams.

Publications

  • “Current and Potential Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Scenarios in Dry Lands Using a CA-Markov Simulation Model and the Classification and Regression Tree (CART) Method: A Cloud-Based Google Earth Engine (GEE) Approach”
    Authors: Abdelsamie, E.A., Mustafa, A.-R.A., El-Sorogy, A.S., El-Desoky, A.I., Meroño de Larriva, J.E.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Integration of VIS–NIR Spectroscopy and Multivariate Technique for Soils Discrimination Under Different Land Management”
    Authors: Shokr, M.S., Mustafa, A.-R.A., Alharbi, T., Al-Kahtany, K., Abdelsamie, E.A.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Evaluating Drought Tolerance and Yield Stability of Sorghum Genotypes for Sustainable Agriculture in Sohag, Egypt”
    Authors: Said, A.A., Abou-Elwafa, S.F., Mustafa, A.-R.A., AbdelRahman, M.A.E., Mobarak, N.A.M.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Nanoecology: Exploring Engineered Nanoparticles’ Impact on Soil Ecosystem Health and Biodiversity”
    Authors: Gupta, S., Kumar, D., Aziz, A., Drosos, M., Moursy, A.R.A.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Utilizing Infrared Thermometry to Assess the Crop Water Stress Index of Wheat Genotypes in Arid Regions under Varying Irrigation Regimes”
    Authors: Mohamed, N.E., Mustafa, A.-R.A., Bedawy, I.M.A., Rebouh, N.Y., Shokr, M.S.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  • “Modeling of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity Based on Chemometrics, Various Spectral Transformations, and Multivariate Approaches in Some Soils of Arid Zones”
    Authors: Mustafa, A.-R.A., Abdelsamie, E.A., Mohamed, E.S., Rebouh, N.Y., Shokr, M.S.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 2

 

  • “Detecting, Analyzing, and Predicting Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) Changes in Arid Regions Using Landsat Images, CA-Markov Hybrid Model, and GIS Techniques”
    Authors: Selmy, S.A.H., Kucher, D.E., Mozgeris, G., Fadl, M.E., Mustafa, A.-R.A.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 15

 

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Abdel-Rahman Mustafa is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his pioneering work in environmental and soil sciences, especially in addressing challenges faced by arid regions. While there are areas for improvement, such as increasing the visibility and impact of his research, his overall contributions to science, innovation, and collaboration make him a deserving nominee.