Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Namita Das Saha | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research

Senior Scientist at NIRCA, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India

Dr. Namita Das Saha is a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, RS-Dinhata, West Bengal, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. Her research focuses on the impact of anthropogenic stressors like agricultural management practices, elevated CO2, temperatures, and ozone (O3) pollution on soil ecosystems, particularly soil biota and nutrient mineralization. She has contributed extensively to areas like microplastic contamination in soil, microbial mitigation techniques for greenhouse gas emissions, and biochar-based soil reclamation. She has also worked on enhancing the production and quality of crops like chili and turmeric using microbial interventions.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Das Saha completed her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), New Delhi (2011), with a focus on climate change variables affecting plant pathogenesis. She earned her M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences from ICAR-IARI in 2007 and a B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons. from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, West Bengal, in 2004.

Professional Experience💼

Dr. Saha has a diverse career in academia and research. She currently serves as a Senior Scientist at ICAR-CTRI, Dinhata, West Bengal. Prior to this, she held various positions at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, including Senior Scientist and Scientist. She has also contributed to teaching at Central University of South Bihar and the Central University of Rajasthan.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Saha’s research interests span soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, climate change, and environmental science. She focuses on understanding how agricultural practices, such as organic farming, interact with elevated CO2 and ozone levels to affect soil microbial communities, enzymes involved in nutrient cycling, and soil health. Her work also delves into mitigating GHG emissions from agricultural soils and understanding the effects of microplastic contamination in farm soils.

Awards 🏅

Dr. Saha has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, recognizing her contributions to environmental science and agriculture. These include awards for her work on soil microbial diversity and contributions to sustainable agriculture practices under climate change.

Publications Top Notes 📚

  1. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2024). Vis-NIR spectroscopy based rapid and non-destructive method to quantitate microplastics: An emerging contaminant in farm soil. Science of the Total Environment Link. (Impact Factor: 9.8)
  2. Bhattacharyya, Ranjan et al. (2023). Elevated CO2 alters aggregate-carbon and microbial community but does not affect total soil organic C in the semi-arid tropics. Applied Soil Ecology Link. (Impact Factor: 5.31)
  3. Dutta, A. et al. (2023). Conventional and Zero Tillage with Residue Management in Rice–Wheat System in the Indo-Gangetic Plains: Impact on Thermal Sensitivity of Soil Organic Carbon Respiration and Enzyme Activity. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health Link. (Impact Factor: 4.54)
  4. Das, Sourav et al. (2022). Soil aggregate associated carbon and organic carbon pools as affected by conversion of forest lands to agriculture in an acid soil of India. Soil and Tillage Research Link. (Impact Factor: 7.42)
  5. Das Saha, Namita et al. (2021). Evaluation of Bt cotton effects on belowground microbial community structure and function in tropical western India. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Link. (Impact Factor: 2.86)

 

 

 

Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Edmund Udemba | Environmental development | Best Researcher Award

Deputy Director of Research Institute at Shanxi Tech & Business University, China

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba is a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University, China, and Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. With over 70 publications in high-impact journals, his research focuses on inclusive sustainable development, integrating socio-economic, environmental, and energy concerns. He has expertise in macroeconomic growth, energy policy, trade openness, foreign direct investment, and financial development. Recognized in the Stanford University global scientist rankings for two consecutive years (2022 and 2023), he has delivered keynote addresses at numerous international conferences and has served on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. His academic journey spans roles in Nigeria, Cyprus, and Turkey, with significant contributions to the field of sustainable economic development.

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🎓 Educational Background :

Dr. Edmund Ntom Udemba holds a PhD in Economics from Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Cyprus, with a focus on the relationship between offshore economic activities, environmental quality, and factors like economic growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and energy consumption. Prior to his PhD, he earned both an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Economics from EMU and Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. His academic journey has been guided by notable supervisors, including Prof. Dr. Hassan Gungor and Assoc. Prof. Dr. ÇAĞAY COŞKUNER.

💼 Professional Experience :

Dr. Udemba currently serves as a Professor at Shanxi Technology and Business University in Taiyuan, China. He also holds the position of Deputy Director of the Low-carbon Economics Research Center. In his role, he leads research initiatives focused on inclusive sustainable development, promoting dynamic academic seminars, and securing grants to fund cutting-edge research. His academic career spans several years, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey, where he taught courses related to international trade, finance, energy economics, and sustainable development. Dr. Udemba has over 70 publications in leading academic journals and has been recognized as one of the Top 2% Global Scientists in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by Stanford University.

📚 Research Interests : 

Dr. Udemba’s research interests lie at the intersection of socio-economic-environmental development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, energy policies, and environmental management. He explores the dynamics between macroeconomic growth, trade openness, FDI, and financial development, with an emphasis on their effects on environmental sustainability. His research also delves into energy consumption, carbon emissions, and the role of technological innovation in inclusive sustainable development. Additionally, he investigates the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) and offshore economic activities in relation to environmental quality and carbon neutrality goals.

📝 Publication Top Notes :

  1. Udemba, E. N. (2020). A sustainable study of economic growth and development amidst ecological footprint: New insight from the Nigerian perspective. Science of the Total Environment, 732, 139270. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.sciotenv.2020.139270
  2. Udemba, E. N., Magazzino, C., & Bekun, F. V. (2020). Modeling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(15), 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  3. Magazzino, C., Udemba, E. N., & Bekun, F. (2020). Modelling the nexus between pollutant emission, energy consumption, foreign direct investment, and economic growth: New insights from China. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 17831-17842. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.17831
  4. Adebayo, T. S., Udemba, E. N., Ahmed, Z., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Determinants of consumption-based carbon emissions in Chile: An application of non-linear ARDL. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43908-43922. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43908
  5. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Triangular nexus between foreign direct investment, international tourism, and energy consumption in the Chinese economy: Accounting for environmental quality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(24), 24819-24830. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.24819
  6. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., & Bekun, F. V. (2019). Environmental implication of offshore economic activities in Indonesia: A dual analysis of cointegration and causality. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 26(31), 32460-32475. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2019.32460
  7. Udemba, E. N. (2019). Offshore economic activities and environmental quality: Nexus among economic growth (GDP), foreign direct investment (FDI), trade openness, energy consumption, and carbon (CO2) dioxide emission. PhD Thesis, Eastern Mediterranean University.
  8. Udemba, E. N., Güngör, H., Bekun, F. V., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2021). Economic performance of India across high CO2 emissions. Sustainable Production and Consumption, 27, 52-60. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.spc.2021.52
  9. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Mediation of foreign direct investment and agriculture towards ecological footprint: A shift from single perspective to a more inclusive perspective for India. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26817-26834. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26817
  10. Udemba, E. N., Kamil, A. A., & Özaydın, O. (2022). Environmental performance of Turkey amidst foreign direct investment and agriculture: A time series analysis. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2441. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.jpa.2022.2441
  11. Udemba, E. N. (2020). Ecological implication of offshore economic activities in Turkey: Foreign direct investment perspective. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(30), 38015-38028. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.38015
  12. Udemba, E. N., & Agha, C. O. (2020). Abatement of pollutant emissions in Nigeria: A task before multinational corporations. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27(21), 26714-26724. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2020.26714
  13. Koondhar, M. A., Udemba, E. N., Cheng, Y., Khan, Z. A., Koondhar, M. A., Batool, M., & Kong, R. (2021). Asymmetric causality among carbon emission from agriculture, energy consumption, fertilizer, and cereal food production: A nonlinear analysis for Pakistan. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101099. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.seta.2021.101099
  14. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Nexus of ecological footprint and foreign direct investment pattern in carbon neutrality: New insight for United Arab Emirates (UAE). Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 34367-34385. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.34367
  15. Udemba, E. N. (2021). Mitigating environmental degradation with institutional quality and foreign direct investment (FDI): New evidence from asymmetric approach. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(32), 43669-43683. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.envsci.2021.43669
  16. Udemba, E. N. (2019). The triangular nexus causality among economic growth, trade, FDI and oil price: Time series analyzes of Nigeria. OPEC Energy Review, 43(4), 470-491. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/j.opec.2019.470