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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Featured Publications

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

Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Theophilus Maduabuchukwu lkegwu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Dr. Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. With a strong academic background in Food Processing and Technology, his research focuses on functional food development, postharvest preservation, and nutritional enhancement of local crops. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, received multiple TETFund research grants, and holds the NOTAP-Industry Technology Transfer Fellowship. Dr. Ikegwu is actively involved in academic leadership, community service, and contributes as an Associate Editor for scientific journals in food science.

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Summary:

Dr. Ikegwu is an accomplished scholar whose research has advanced food science in Nigeria, particularly in the areas of postharvest preservation, food quality, and processing technologies. His work reflects both academic excellence and practical relevance, with a strong focus on improving food security and supporting sustainable development goals through science.

🎓 Education

Dr. Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Food Science and Technology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His academic training provided a solid foundation in food processing and food technology, shaping his expertise in functional food product development and postharvest handling technologies.

💼Experience

Dr. Ikegwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He has years of academic and research experience in teaching, supervising research projects, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to curriculum development. He has served in multiple departmental leadership roles, including as ICT Officer, Research Grant Coordinator, and Secretary of the Curriculum Development Committee. He has also participated in community service initiatives and election monitoring at both national and state levels.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Ikegwu’s research primarily focuses on the development and processing of functional and fortified food products aimed at enhancing nutritional security. He explores novel preservation technologies for cereals, legumes, and oilseeds and investigates the impacts of different processing methods on nutritional, physicochemical, and sensory properties of food. His work contributes significantly to food biotechnology, value addition in underutilized crops, and improving food quality and shelf life through innovative technologies.

🛠️Skills

His skillset spans food processing and preservation technologies, product development, food quality analysis, and sensory evaluation. He is highly proficient in scientific writing, research coordination, laboratory experimentation, data interpretation, and technology transfer. His expertise also extends to academic leadership and mentoring students in applied food science research.

🏆Awards

Dr. Ikegwu is a recipient of multiple TETFund Research Grant Awards for innovative projects such as the development of egg powder, nutritious beverages from mango and tiger nut, and cashew apple juice optimization. He was awarded the NOTAP-Industry Technology Transfer Fellowship in 2015 in recognition of his commitment to industrially relevant research. He also serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Foods, Natural and Life Sciences.

📚 Publications

Title: Counting the Cost: Effect of COVID-19 on Household Food Security in South East Nigeria
Authors: Johnny Ogunji, Stanley Iheanacho, Chinwe Victoria Ogunji, Michael Olaolu, Vivian Oleforuh-Okoleh, Nuria Amaechi, Esther David, Onyekachi Ndukauba, Theophilus M. Ikegwu
Year: 2021
Journal: Sustainability

Conclusion:

Dr. Theophilus Maduabuchukwu Ikegwu is a highly deserving nominee for the Best Researcher Award. By addressing minor gaps in international engagement and integrating emerging technologies into his research, his impact could be significantly amplified on a global scale.