Kamal Taheri | Soil | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Kamal Taheri | Soil | Research Excellence Award

Kermanshah Regional Water Company | Iran 

Mr. Kamal Taheri is a highly accomplished hydrogeology expert with extensive research and professional contributions centered on karst and groundwater systems, particularly in complex hard-rock and covered karst environments. His scholarly output includes 19 research documents, which have received 700 citations across 613 citing documents, reflecting the strong academic and applied impact of his work, with an h-index of 12. His research portfolio spans karst hydrogeology, groundwater sustainability and vulnerability assessment, water quality monitoring, hydrogeochemistry, environmental isotopic techniques, geophysics, and deep water well site selection in karst terrains. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, conference papers, edited volumes, and a substantial body of technical consultancy reports that bridge scientific research with large-scale water supply and groundwater management applications. His academic contributions extend to graduate-level teaching and training in groundwater and karst hydrogeology, with a strong emphasis on practical methodologies such as drilling strategies, geophysical investigations, and water allocation planning. In addition, he has played a significant role in scientific publishing through editorial leadership in water resources and geology journals. His interdisciplinary interests further encompass sinkhole studies, geoarchaeology, geotourism, and advanced conceptual modeling, strengthening the integration of science, management, and visualization in hydrogeological research.

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Assessment of alluvial aquifer intrinsic vulnerability by a generic DRASTIC model: a discussion on data adequacy and pragmatic results

– Environment, Development and Sustainability


An intrinsic vulnerability approach to assess an overburden alluvial aquifer exposure to sinkhole-prone area; results from a Central Iran case study

– Geocarto International


Hawraman Summer Camps: The Last Legacy of Water Scarcity Adaptation in the Western Zagros Karst Territory

– Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation


Human-Karst Landscape Interactions and the Anthropo-Karstosphere: Toward a Nexus of Geoethics, Groundwater, and a Sustainable Society

– Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation


Assessment of Alluvial Aquifer Intrinsic Vulnerability by a Generic Drastic Model; A Discussion on Data Adequacy and Pragmatic Results

– Research Square

Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Yogendra ND | Soil Science | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Yogendra ND | Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) | India

Dr. Yogendra N.D. is an accomplished agricultural scientist whose research spans agronomy, soil science, nutrient management, and crop improvement, with a strong focus on rice, millet, sorghum, and maize production systems. His contributions, reflected through 24 published documents, 103 citations, and an h-index of 5, highlight his impactful work on silicon nutrition, soil test–based fertilizer management, seaweed liquid extract applications, nitrogen-use efficiency, and sustainable cropping systems. His studies on real-time nitrogen management using tools like the Leaf Color Chart, along with investigations into silicon sources for enhanced nutrient uptake, have provided valuable insights for improving crop productivity and soil health. He has also conducted significant research on critical micronutrient limits, tillage practices, spentwash utilization, and targeted yield approaches to reduce input costs while maintaining soil fertility. His publications in recognized scientific journals demonstrate his consistent commitment to advancing evidence-based agronomic practices that support sustainable farming. Through his interdisciplinary approach and problem-solving orientation, he continues to contribute to optimized fertilizer use, improved nutrient dynamics, and climate-smart agricultural strategies that strengthen productivity and resource efficiency across diverse cropping systems.

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Featured Publications

Prakhyath, K. M., Yogendra, N. D., Arul Prakash, T., Padalia, R. C., Veeragurunathan, V., Gopalakrishnan, V. A. K., & Ghosh, A. (2025). Seaweed sap from Solieria chordalis enhances growth, yield and essential oil quality in rose-scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L’Hér.) varieties. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology.

Prakhyath, K. M., Sharma, P. M., Pragadheesh, V. S., Gopalakrishnan, V. A. K., Veeragurunathan, V., Ghosh, A., & Yogendra, N. D. (2025). Comparative evaluation of formulated and Gracilaria edulis derived seaweed extract in enhancing growth, yield, quality and economics of Artemisia pallens Wall. ex. DC. South African Journal of Botany.