Prabhin Sukumaran | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran, Charotar University of Science & Technology, India 

Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran is an Assistant Professor at Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat, India, and a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. With a Ph.D. in Geology, his interdisciplinary research focuses on Pleistocene climate, human-environment interactions, stable isotope geochemistry, sedimentology, and geoarchaeology. He is also the Founding Director of the Paleoclimate Ecology and Heritage Research Foundation. Dr. Sukumaran is committed to science outreach, youth mentorship, and heritage conservation, and has received multiple national and international fellowships, including the Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship and INQUA travel grants.

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Summary:

Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran exemplifies a dynamic and impactful researcher who combines deep scientific inquiry with public engagement and educational innovation. His academic achievements, international presence, leadership roles, and commitment to interdisciplinary research make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work is aligned with global scientific goals of understanding climate change, conserving heritage, and nurturing future researchers.

🎓 Education

Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran holds a Ph.D. in Geology from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where he conducted high-resolution studies on Late Holocene sediments from the lower Narmada Valley in western India. He earned his M.Sc. in Applied Geology from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, which is now recognized as IIT-ISM Dhanbad. His academic journey began with a B.Sc. in Geology from Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala.

💼Experience

Dr. Sukumaran is currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Dr. K.C. Patel R & D Center, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat, since May 2022. He also holds a concurrent position as a Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA. From 2012 to 2022, he worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at CHARUSAT. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Geologist at the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar and served as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Geology, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Sukumaran’s research spans multiple interdisciplinary areas including Pleistocene climate change, human-climate interaction, stable isotope geochemistry, sedimentology, environmental magnetism, geomorphology, and remote sensing. He has a strong interest in the extinction of Pleistocene megafauna, studies on the Indian Ostrich, and the evolution of modern humans. His work in geoarchaeology and prehistoric archaeology contributes significantly to heritage conservation. He actively promotes scientific outreach and has been a key figure in programs that bridge science and society, such as the Vadodara Innovation Council’s Tod Fod Jod program and the Paleoher Ratna Fellowship.

🛠️Skills

Dr. Sukumaran possesses a wide range of analytical and field skills including sedimentological studies of fluvial systems, geomorphological modeling, stable isotope geochemistry, and environmental magnetism. He is proficient in subsurface mapping using micro-seismic techniques and in interpreting marine influences through micro-paleontological analyses. His instrument experience includes SEM, XRD, FTIR, seismometers, magnetometers, and advanced geochemical tools. On the software front, he is skilled in GIS and remote sensing platforms such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper, and MapInfo. He also utilizes RockWorks and Surfer for modeling, SPSS for statistical analysis, and multimedia tools like CorelDraw and Movavi for graphical and video presentations. Additionally, he has experience in website development using WordPress.

🏆Awards

Dr. Sukumaran has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years for his academic contributions. In 2025, he received travel support to attend the World Archaeological Congress in Australia and was honored with lifetime membership by the Association of Quaternary Researchers (AOQR). In 2024, he won first prize for innovative teaching methodology at an international symposium hosted by Parul University and was appointed as a Council Member of AOQR. He has received multiple international travel grants from INQUA and PAGES, and was awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowship in 2021. He has consistently been recognized for his scientific papers, leadership roles, and outreach efforts in Quaternary science.

📚 Publications

Title: Late Quaternary fluvio-aeolian interactions and possible aridification in west-central India: Implications for prehistoric human adaptations in the Central Tapi Valley
Year: 2025
Authors: Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran
Journal: Quaternary International

Conclusion:

Dr. Prabhin Sukumaran meets and exceeds the expectations for the Best Researcher Award. His outstanding interdisciplinary research, societal contributions, and ongoing efforts to mentor and engage with the scientific and public communities position him as a role model in contemporary academia. Minor enhancements in publication strategy and policy integration could further elevate his already commendable profile. He is a deserving and commendable nominee for this prestigious honor.

Alifu Haireti | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alifu Haireti | Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Alifu Haireti ,Saint Louis University, United States

 

Dr. Alifu Haireti is a faculty member at Saint Louis University, United States, specializing in advanced research and academic excellence.  Dr. Haireti is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation through scholarly work and professional engagement.

 

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Dr. Alifu Haireti, as a faculty member at Saint Louis University, exemplifies qualities of a researcher dedicated to innovation and academic excellence. Their specialization in advanced research positions them as a leader in fostering knowledge and inspiring future academic endeavors. Dr. Haireti’s professional engagement further underlines their dedication to the field.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Alifu Haireti holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Remote Sensing from Chiba University, Japan, where he specialized in delineating debris-covered glaciers using geomorphometric parameters and Landsat band ratios. He also earned his Master’s in Environmental Remote Sensing from the same institution, focusing on glacier mapping and area change detection. He completed his Bachelor’s in Communication Engineering at Sichuan University, China.

 

💼Experience

Dr. Haireti currently serves as a Geospatial Computing Engineer at the Taylor Geospatial Institute, Saint Louis University, where he works on precision agriculture and carbon sequestration research. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Saint Louis University, developing climate-resilient smart crops, and at the Hirabayashi Lab, Japan, focusing on the impacts of global warming on extreme floods and river dynamics.

 

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Haireti’s research encompasses environmental monitoring, flood dynamics, glacier studies, precision agriculture, and the integration of satellite observations with advanced modeling and machine learning techniques.

 

Awards

His accolades include the Outstanding Graduate Award from Chiba University, the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, and the Watanuki International Scholarship.

 

Skills

Dr. Haireti excels in remote sensing, GIS, hydrological modeling, and extreme event attribution. He is proficient in handling big data using Python in a Linux environment and has expertise in machine learning, UAV data collection, and various remote sensing technologies, including hyperspectral and LiDAR systems.

Publications

  • Publication: Production of Global Land Cover Data–GLCNMO2013
    Authors: K Toshiyuki, T Ryutaro, A Bayan, S Ram, W Takuma, M Daichi, …
    Citation: 92
    Year: 2017

 

  • Publication: A new band ratio technique for mapping debris-covered glaciers using Landsat imagery and a digital elevation model
    Authors: H Alifu, R Tateishi, B Johnson
    Citation: 72
    Year: 2015

 

  • Publication: Enhancement of river flooding due to global warming
    Authors: H Alifu, Y Hirabayashi, Y Imada, H Shiogama
    Citation: 70
    Year: 2022

 

  • Publication: Machine-learning classification of debris-covered glaciers using a combination of Sentinel-1/-2 (SAR/optical), Landsat 8 (thermal) and Digital elevation data
    Authors: A Haireti, V Jean-Francois, J Brian Alan, H Yukiko
    Citation: 64
    Year: 2020

 

  • Publication: Residual flood damage under intensive adaptation
    Authors: M Tanoue, R Taguchi, H Alifu, Y Hirabayashi
    Citation: 62
    Year: 2021

 

  • Publication: Anthropogenic climate change has changed frequency of past flood during 2010-2013
    Authors: Y Hirabayashi, H Alifu, D Yamazaki, Y Imada, H Shiogama, Y Kimura
    Citation: 46
    Year: 2021

 

  • Publication: Detection of land subsidence in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, using DInSAR technique
    Authors: R Bhattarai, H Alifu, A Maitiniyazi, A Kondoh
    Citation: 43
    Year: 2017

 

  • Publication: Delineation of debris-covered glaciers based on a combination of geomorphometric parameters and a TIR/NIR/SWIR band ratio
    Authors: H Alifu, BA Johnson, R Tateishi
    Citation: 32
    Year: 2015

 

  • Publication: Multi-criteria technique for mapping of debris-covered and clean-ice glaciers in the Shaksgam valley using Landsat TM and ASTER GDEM
    Authors: A Haireti, R Tateishi, B Alsaaideh, S Gharechelou
    Citation: 20
    Year: 2016

 

  • Publication: Inventory of Glaciers in the Shaksgam Valley of the Chinese Karakoram Mountains, 1970–2014
    Authors: A Haireti, H Yukiko, J Brian Alan, V Jean-Francois, K Akihiko, U Minoru
    Citation: 10
    Year: 2018

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Alifu Haireti is a suitable and commendable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. To further solidify their candidacy, evidence of impactful research outcomes and increased visibility through wider collaborations or public engagement would enhance their profile. Their existing strengths already establish them as a significant contributor to the academic community.