Hossam Hassan | Soil Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Hossam Hassan | Soil Biology | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Hossam Hassan | Kut University College | Iraq

Dr. Hossam M. Hassan is a distinguished scholar in pharmacognosy and natural product chemistry, recognized for his influential contributions to botanical drug discovery, phytochemistry, and marine natural products research. With an impactful academic footprint reflected in 96 published documents, a strong h-index of 28, and 2,479 citations from researchers worldwide, he has established himself as a leading voice in the field. His work spans advanced research on bioactive metabolites, plant-derived therapeutics, and marine microorganisms with pharmaceutical potential. As an academic leader, he plays a pivotal role in advancing postgraduate education, fostering research innovation, and guiding collaborative scientific projects across natural product laboratories. His extensive teaching portfolio—covering pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, herbal medicine, marine natural products, plant tissue culture, and natural product quality control—demonstrates his commitment to shaping the next generation of pharmacists and researchers. His research consistently integrates classical pharmacognostic approaches with modern analytical techniques, generating findings that contribute to drug development pipelines and enhance understanding of medicinal plant chemistry. Through sustained scholarly productivity and scientific leadership, he continues to drive progress in natural product research and strengthen the global visibility of his institution and collaborators.

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Admasu Moges | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Admasu Moges | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

Assist. Prof. Dr. Admasu Moges | Debre Berhan University | Ethiopia

Dr. Admasu Moges (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Applied Ecology with extensive academic, research, and community engagement experience across higher education and environmental management sectors. He has taught a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in ecology, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, wildlife ecology, and plant sciences, while also supervising more than twenty MSc students to successful completion. His research profile reflects strong scholarly productivity, with 11 published documents, 136 citations by 125 documents, and an h-index of 5, demonstrating consistent contributions to applied ecological science. Dr. Moges has led and participated in multiple research initiatives, including major projects on wetland ecology, highland forest conditions, and ecosystem services, supported by both international and institutional funding bodies. His role as principal investigator in projects related to tropical wetlands and sustainable forest management highlights his expertise in biodiversity assessment and ecosystem monitoring. In addition to research and teaching, he has served in key administrative and academic leadership roles, contributing significantly to departmental coordination, research committees, and academic quality enhancement. He has reviewed more than twenty manuscripts for national and international journals, strengthening scientific rigor within his field. Overall, his work integrates teaching, research, and community service to advance applied ecology and sustainable environmental management.

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zhanming tan | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. zhanming tan | Agricultural | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Zhanming Tan | Tarim University | China 

Zhanming Tan has established a strong academic footprint through impactful research contributions, reflected in an h-index of 6, a collection of 25 scholarly documents, and 139 citations across the literature. His work spans key areas of horticultural science, including stress physiology of greenhouse vegetables, optimization of soilless cultivation systems, water–fertilizer coupling strategies, and advanced substrate innovations tailored for efficient vegetable production. These contributions have strengthened scientific understanding and practical applications in controlled-environment agriculture, particularly in improving tomato and cucumber growth performance, enhancing quality traits, and refining cultivation models for challenging environments. His research further integrates modern analytical methods, including machine learning-based crop quality assessment and physiological evaluation under light, water, and nutrient variability. Beyond journal articles, Zhanming Tan has also produced monographs, textbooks, and patented technologies that support the development of innovative planting devices, fertilization systems, and substrate management tools. The cumulative impact of his documented output—demonstrated through publication volume, citation count, and h-index performance—highlights his commitment to advancing sustainable and high-efficiency facility agriculture. His work continues to offer scalable solutions that enhance crop productivity, resource-use efficiency, and horticultural resilience in modern agricultural systems.

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Li, Y., Tan, Z., Liu, Y., Peng, Y., & Liu, C. (2025). Root-specific overexpression of the CmDUF239-1 gene enhances heat tolerance in melon seedlings by upregulating antioxidant enzymes activities, proline content, and expression of heat shock protein-related genes. Horticulturae.

 Liu, Y., Tan, Z., Meng, L., Li, Y., & Peng, Y. (2025). CmDUF239-1 improves the salt tolerance of grafted melon by enhancing antioxidant capacity and Na+/K+ homeostasis. Plants