Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai is a climate change and food security scholar with over six years of experience spanning teaching, postdoctoral research, and applied policy work. He holds a PhD, MSc, PGDip, and BSS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with additional training in sustainability from Beijing Normal University. His professional experience includes roles as Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Ad Hoc Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, Research Assistant, and Ecosystem Services Analyst. Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai’s research interests focus on climate change adaptation, fisheries and aquaculture, livelihoods, and socio-ecological resilience, supported by strong skills in policy analysis, GIS, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. He has received NRF, SARChI, and LIMA awards and continues to contribute impactful, policy-relevant research that advances sustainable development in Africa.

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Featured Publications

Vulnerability of inland small-scale fishing communities to climate change and variability: Insights from the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu L. Mafongoya, Romano Lottering – Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025
Living in the wild: The bidirectional impacts of human–wildlife interaction in Binga and Nyaminyami rural districts, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Walter Musakwa, Phindile Mthembu, Takafara Gozo – Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa freshwater fisheries under climate change: Impacts, adaptation, and mitigation measures

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Fishes, 2022
Climate change perceptions, impacts and adaptation strategies: Insights from fishers in the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Sustainability, 2022
Unlocking the potential of fish to improve food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering et al. – Sustainability, 2021

Habibullah Rezaei | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Habibullah Rezaei | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Samangan University | Afghanistan

Habibullah Rezaei is an Assistant Professor specializing in agricultural economics with a strong academic background in farm management and production economics. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and applied economic analysis related to agricultural systems. His research interests include agricultural productivity, resource use efficiency, rural development, and food security, with a focus on sustainable agriculture. He has published in recognized international and regional journals and contributed to evidence-based agricultural policy discussions. His scholarly work and mentorship support capacity building in agriculture and economics, positioning him as a promising candidate for research excellence and best researcher recognition.

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Featured Publications


Assessing the efficiency of wheat producers in Dihdadi District

– Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 2023

Authors: H. Radmand; S.M. Akbai; J. Akbari; H. Rezaei


Evaluating Agricultural Sustainability in Afghanistan (Case Study: Nijrab District)

– Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 2024

Authors: H. Rezaei; A. Rezaee; H. Radmand; A.J. Safdary


Assessing the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Agricultural Sustainability (Case Study: Rural Areas of Gorgan County)

– 2021

Authors: H. Rezaei; F.S.B. Abadi; A. Rezaee; R. Joolaie; A.A. Sarvestani


Analysing Technical, Pure Technical, Scale, and Economic Efficiency: A Case Study of Potato Producers in Khinjan District

– Potato Research, 2025

Authors: H. Radmand; H. Rezaei; R. Joolaie


Efficiency Analysis of Wheat Production in Baghlan Province: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Based Approach

– Discover Food, 2025

Authors: H. Radmand; F. Eshraghi; A. Keramatzadeh; H. Rezaei

Wael Baniodeh | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wael Baniodeh | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Dubai Municipality | United Arab Emirates

Mr. Wael Ahmad Bani Odeh is a distinguished Food Studies and Systems Officer at the Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department, with over 15 years of progressive experience in food safety management, risk assessment, and food control systems. He holds a B.Sc. in Food Technology from Mosul University (2002) and a High Diploma in Nutrition and Food Technology from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2006). His professional expertise spans food safety risk analysis, microbiological and chemical risk assessments, food labeling compliance, and the application of international standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP. Mr. Bani Odeh has led numerous food awareness campaigns, inspections, and research studies related to food safety and public health. His published research focuses on pesticide residues in imported fruits and vegetables within the UAE. A recipient of multiple awards—including the Creative Employee Award and the Second Prize in the Dubai International Food Safety Conference Poster Competition—he is recognized for his contributions to food system innovation and risk management. His academic and professional record includes 7 documents, 68 citations by 66 documents, and an h-index of 3, underscoring his scholarly influence. Mr. Bani Odeh continues to advance food safety science, policy integration, and sustainable practices within global food systems.

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Featured Publications

Assessment of Contamination and Compliance in Imported Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Coffee, and Tea in the UAE, (2025) Journal of Food Science.

Quality and Authenticity of Animal and Vegetable Fats Imported to the United Arab Emirates, (2025) Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Volume 24, December 2025.