Getachew Geleto | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Getachew Geleto | Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Instructor | Wachemo University | Ethiopia

Dr. Getachew Mulugeta Geleto is a seasoned scholar and educator in agroforestry, forestry, and natural resources management, currently serving as a faculty member at Wachemo University, Ethiopia. With academic training from institutions in Ethiopia, Bulgaria, and India, he holds a Ph.D. in Agroforestry with a minor in Soil Science, alongside MSc and BSc degrees in Forestry Engineering. Dr. Getachew brings over three decades of experience in higher education, research, outreach, and academic leadership, having taught and supervised graduate students at multiple Ethiopian universities and played a pivotal role in curriculum development for natural resources programs. His research focuses on agroforestry systems, climate change resilience, land degradation, soil fertility, and sustainable agriculture, contributing significantly to both applied and theoretical knowledge. He has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical papers, and actively participates in national and international conferences as an invited and volunteer presenter. Dr. Getachew has led and contributed to numerous interdisciplinary projects funded by governmental and development agencies, particularly in the Amhara and SNNPR regions. He is recognized for his editorial contributions, academic committee leadership, and extensive community engagement. His scholarly work and dedication to sustainable land management and climate-resilient agriculture have earned him respect as a leading voice in his field.

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Featured Publications

1. Getachew, G. (2025). Nutritive content of indigenous fodder trees and shrubs in highland of Ethiopia.

2. Geleto, G. M., & Mentase, A. (2025, July). Tree species diversity in parkland agroforestry practices: The case of Tambaro District, Kembata Tambaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Austral Ecology.

3. Getachew, G. (2022). Effect of blended fertilizer rates and planting density on yield and yield components of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) at Gombora condition, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

4. Getachew, G. (2020). Role of women in agroforestry management in Tembaro District, Southern Ethiopia.

5. Getachew, G. (2019). Land use land cover dynamics at Bilate Alaba sub-watershed, Southern Ethiopia.

Shahzada Orujova | Dermatology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shahzada Orujova | Dermatology | Best Researcher Award

Dermatologist | Private Medical Palace Hospital | Turkey

Dr. Shahzada Orujova is a Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology at the Private Medical Palace Hospital, affiliated with Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye. She earned her M.D. from Azerbaijan Medical University, followed by residency and specialization in dermatology and venereology at Erciyes University. With academic and clinical experience as a research assistant at both Azerbaijan Medical University and Erciyes University, Dr. Orujova has been actively involved in various industry-sponsored clinical trials focusing on chronic urticaria, vitiligo, and plaque psoriasis, serving as a sub-investigator. Her research interests center on inflammatory and autoimmune skin diseases, psychodermatology, and pediatric dermatology. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications and presented numerous case reports and clinical studies at national and international dermatology congresses. Notable contributions include studies on the neuroimmune link in atopic dermatitis and the dermatological impact of COVID-19 vaccination. She holds a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification recognized by TransCelerate and is a member of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Orujova is recognized for her collaborative research efforts, academic contributions, and commitment to advancing dermatological care through clinical and translational research.

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Featured Publications

1. Orujova, S., Kartal, D., Demirci, E., Barlak Keti, D., Akdağ, B., Solak, E. Ö., Cinar, S. L., & Borlu, M. (2025). Is there a relationship between serum BDNF levels, disease severity, and psychiatric symptoms in adolescents with atopic dermatitis Children, 12(10), Article 1304.

2. Kartal, D., Orujova, S., & Ertaş, R. (2023). Clinical effects of COVID-19 vaccines on chronic spontaneous urticaria patients: A study on two Turkish centers. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, 1222126.