Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Amin | Geostatistics in Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Muhammad Amin, Department of Statistics, Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Amin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. His research interests include Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, and Statistical Learning. Dr. Amin has supervised numerous M.Phil. students and co-supervised Ph.D. research scholars. With over 90 research papers and significant citations, he has made valuable contributions to applied statistics. He is also skilled in various statistical software tools such as R, Matlab, SPSS, and Minitab.

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Dr. Muhammad Amin is a highly accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Sargodha, Pakistan, with a strong academic background and an impressive record of research in statistical methods. His expertise, leadership in research supervision, and contributions to the field of applied statistics make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

 

🎓 Education

Dr. Muhammad Amin holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan (2016), an M.Phil. in Statistics from the same university (2011), and an M.Sc. in Statistics (2006). He completed his B.Sc. from Bahauddin Zakariya University in 2004, and his HSSC and SSC from BISE, Multan in 2002 and 1998, respectively.

 

💼Experience

Dr. Amin is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Statistics, University of Sargodha, since July 2024. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the same department from January 2018 to July 2024 and was the Incharge of the department from May 2019 to December 2021. Before his academic career, he worked as a Lecturer at Govt. College for Boys Makhdoom Aali, Lodhran (2009-2018) and a Visiting Lecturer at Bahauddin Zakariya University (2010-2018). He also worked as a Six Sigma Executive at Mehr Dastagir Group of Industries PVT. Ltd. in Multan from 2006 to 2008.

 

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Muhammad Amin’s research interests lie in Regression Analysis, Generalized Linear Models, Influence Diagnostics, Biased Estimation Methods, Statistical Learning, and Applied Statistics. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of statistical methods and their applications.

 

Awards

Dr. Amin was a Gold Medalist in his M.Phil. Statistics program. He has also gained significant recognition through his research output, with 93 research papers, 1249 citations, an h-index of 20, and an i10-index of 34.

Skills

Dr. Amin is proficient in a variety of statistical software tools, including R, Mathematica, Matlab, JMP, Minitab, SPSS, Statgraphics, and Sigma XL. These tools are integral to his work in statistical analysis and modeling.

 

Publications

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the quasi-Poisson ridge regression model
    • Shahzad, A., Amin, M., Emam, W., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Scientific Reports, 2024, 14(1), 8489

 

  • Stein estimation in the Conway-Maxwell Poisson model with correlated regressors
    • Sami, F., Amin, M., Aljeddani, S.M.A.
    • Published in International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 2024, 11(7), pp. 49–56

 

  • Liu Estimation Method in the Zero-Inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson Regression Model
    • Amin, M., Ashraf, B., Siddiqa, S.M.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications, 2024

 

  • A ridge estimation method for the Waring regression model: simulation and application
    • Noor, A., Amin, M., Amanullah, M.
    • Published in Communications in Statistics: Simulation and Computation, 2024

 

  • Exploring Spatial Variability and Yield-Determining Factors in Cotton Production: A Multivariate Analysis
    • Afzal, S., Hayat, A., Amin, M., Afzal, A., Gardezi, S.
    • Published in Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 2024, 55(20), pp. 3117–3132

 

  • Performance of Alternative Estimators in the Poisson-Inverse Gaussian Regression Model: Simulation and Application
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Mahmood, T., Faisal, M.
    • Published in Applied Mathematics and Nonlinear Sciences, 2024, 9(1), 20241493

 

  • New ridge parameter estimators for the zero-inflated Conway Maxwell Poisson ridge regression model
    • Ashraf, B., Amin, M., Akram, M.N.
    • Published in Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 2024, 94(8), pp. 1814–1840

Conclusion:

Dr. Amin’s achievements and ongoing contributions to the field of statistics position him as an exemplary researcher in his field. His extensive publication record, mentoring capabilities, and proficiency in statistical software make him a deserving candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. By addressing potential areas for improvement, such as expanding international collaborations and engaging in emerging research fields, he can further elevate his impact in the academic community.

Lina Fernandes | Soil Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Lina Fernandes | Soil Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Lina Fernandes, CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography, India

Dr. Lina Fernandes is a scientist at the CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, India, specializing in marine pollution and the geochemistry of estuarine and marine environments. She holds a PhD in Marine Sciences from Goa University and has over a decade of experience in sediment dynamics, water quality, and biogeochemical processes in coastal ecosystems. Dr. Fernandes has led multiple research projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology and the Science and Engineering Research Board. She has published extensively in international journals, focusing on trace metals, sediment geochemistry, and the impact of anthropogenic activities on marine environments. Her work plays a critical role in understanding the environmental health of coastal and deep-sea ecosystems.

 

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Dr. Lina Fernandes is a distinguished marine scientist whose research on marine pollution, sediment dynamics, and the environmental impact of anthropogenic activities has made a lasting contribution to the field of oceanography. Her extensive expertise, along with her leadership in research and student mentorship, places her at the forefront of environmental science. Dr. Fernandes’ work on trace metals and sediment geochemistry is crucial for understanding the health of coastal ecosystems, which are essential to both local economies and the global environment.

🎓 Education

Dr. Lina L. Fernandes holds a PhD in Marine Sciences from Goa University (2012), an M.Sc. in Marine Sciences (Marine Chemistry) from Goa University (2005), and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Goa University (2002).

💼Experience

Dr. Fernandes has extensive expertise in marine pollution, and studies of the marine and estuarine water column and sediments relating to both present and past environments. Her research focuses on understanding the role of rivers in the transport of pollutants, the impact of climate change, and ecosystem functioning in coastal and deep-sea regions. She investigates the effects of human activities on coastal and marine ecosystems, with particular interest in biogeochemical cycling, sediment dynamics, hydrology, and geochemistry.

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Fernandes’ primary research interest lies in understanding the interaction between riverine, estuarine, and marine environments, particularly with a focus on the biogeochemical processes and sediment dynamics that influence marine health and ecosystem functioning. Her work has broad societal relevance, especially in terms of assessing human-induced impacts on coastal environments and understanding sedimentation processes in response to natural and anthropogenic disturbances.

🏆Awards

Dr. Fernandes has received several prestigious recognitions, including the DST Young Scientist Fast Track Project (2013), the Best Paper Award (Second place) at the 3rd International Conference on Sediment Management (2012), and the Young Sedimentologists Award by the Indian Association of Sedimentologists (2011). She also received the Senior Research Fellowship (CSIR) in 2010 and cleared the CSIR-NET for lectureship in 2005.

 

Skills

Dr. Lina L. Fernandes is an expert in marine pollution, sedimentology, and geochemistry, with a focus on estuarine and coastal environments. Her skills encompass the analysis of trace metals, stable isotopes, and sediment dynamics in both modern and historical contexts. Dr. Fernandes is proficient in utilizing advanced geochemical techniques to assess environmental changes, anthropogenic impacts, and ecosystem health. She has a strong background in studying the role of rivers and estuaries in nutrient and pollutant transport, biogeochemical cycling, and marine environmental functioning. Additionally, Dr. Fernandes is experienced in conducting field-based research, managing research projects, and mentoring graduate students in the areas of marine chemistry and sedimentology.

Publications

  • Accumulation of sediment, organic matter, and trace metals with space and time, in a creek along Mumbai coast, India
    Authors: L Fernandes, GN Nayak, D Ilangovan, DV Borole
    Year: 2011
    Journal: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 91(3), 388-399

 

  • Heavy metals contamination in mudflat and mangrove sediments (Mumbai, India)
    Authors: LL Fernandes, GN Nayak
    Year: 2012
    Journal: Chemistry and Ecology, 28(5), 435-455

 

  • Geochemical assessment of metal concentration in mangrove sediments along Mumbai Coast, India
    Authors: L Fernandes, GN Nayak, D Ilangovan
    Year: 2012
    Journal: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology

 

  • Changing environmental conditions in recent past—reading through the study of geochemical characteristics, magnetic parameters and sedimentation rate of mudflats, central west coast of India
    Authors: KT Singh, GN Nayak, LL Fernandes, DV Borole, N Basavaiah
    Year: 2014
    Journal: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 397, 61-74

 

  • Distribution of sediment parameters and depositional environment of mudflats of Mandovi estuary, Goa, India
    Authors: L Fernandes, GN Nayak
    Year: 2009
    Journal: Journal of Coastal Research, 25(2), 273-284

 

  • Characterizing metal levels and their speciation in intertidal sediments along Mumbai coast, India
    Authors: LL Fernandes, GN Nayak
    Year: 2014
    Journal: Marine Pollution Bulletin, 79(1-2), 371-378

 

  • Spatial and temporal distribution of metals in suspended particulate matter of the Kali estuary, India
    Authors: S Suja, PM Kessarkar, LL Fernandes, S Kurian, A Tomer
    Year: 2017
    Journal: Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 196, 10-21

 

  • Geochemical evidence of anthropogenic impacts in sediment cores from mudflats of a tropical estuary, Central west coast of India
    Authors: KT Singh, GN Nayak, LL Fernandes
    Year: 2013
    Journal: Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal, 22(3), 256-272

 

  • Geochemical assessment in a creek environment in Mumbai, west coast of India
    Authors: LL Fernandes, GN Nayak
    Year: 2012
    Journal: Environmental Forensics, 13(1), 45-54

 

  • Estuarine turbidity maximum in six tropical minor rivers, central west coast of India
    Authors: LL Fernandes, V Purnachandra Rao, PM Kessarkar, S Suresh
    Year: 2018
    Journal: Hydrology Research, 49(4), 1234-1254

 

  • Variations in denitrification and ventilation within the Arabian Sea oxygen minimum zone during the Holocene
    Authors: PM Kessarkar, SWA Naqvi, M Thamban, LL Fernandes, C Siebert, et al.
    Year: 2018
    Journal: Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 19(7), 2179-2193

 

  • Distribution and fractionation of rare earth elements and Yttrium in suspended and bottom sediments of the Kali estuary, western India
    Authors: S Suja, LL Fernandes, VP Rao
    Year: 2017
    Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences, 76(4), 174

 

  • Seasonal distribution of trace metals in suspended particulate and bottom sediments of four microtidal river estuaries, west coast of India
    Authors: LL Fernandes, PM Kessarkar, VP Rao, S Suja, G Parthiban, S Kurian
    Year: 2019
    Journal: Hydrological Sciences Journal, 64(12), 1519-1534

 

  • Seasonal variations in the water quality of six tropical micro-and mesotidal estuaries along the central west coast of India
    Authors: LL Fernandes, PM Kessarkar, S Suja, D Ray, M Bhat
    Year: 2018
    Journal: Marine and Freshwater Research, 69(9), 1418-1431

 

  • Sources and factors controlling the distribution of metals in mudflat sedimentary environment, Ulhas Estuary, Mumbai
    Authors: L Fernandes, GN Nayak
    Year: 2010
    Journal: Indian Association of Sedimentologists

 

Conclusion:

 Dr. Lina Fernandes is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award, owing to her significant contributions to marine science and the environmental health of coastal and estuarine ecosystems. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in marine pollution and geochemistry, coupled with her leadership in national research initiatives, makes her an exemplary researcher. To further strengthen her impact, expanding her global collaborations and increasing public engagement with her research would be valuable next steps.