Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Aydın University | Turkey

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Prof. Zafer Aslanāš”šŸŒ

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Summary

Prof. Zafer Aslan is a distinguished academic with a strong background in atmospheric sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University and has extensive experience in international research, having visited top institutions like the University of Washington (USA) and ICTP (Italy). Currently, she serves as the Vice Rector and a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, where she also leads international relations and research initiatives. With over 50 publications and extensive contributions to multiple academic journals, Prof. Aslan is a highly respected figure in her field.

šŸŽ“ Education

  • B.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1975)
  • M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1981)
  • Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1987)

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

Prof. Aslanā€™s career spans across various institutions in both academic and leadership roles:

  • Vice Rector & Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, Department of Computer Engineering (2009ā€“Present)
  • Vice Dean at Kafkas University (1994ā€“1997)
  • Vice Rector & Dean at Beykent University (1997ā€“2004)
  • Teaching Member & Vice Director at Istanbul Commerce University (2004ā€“2005)
  • She has also been involved with international organizations such as ICTP, where she held roles like Senior Associate and Project Coordinator.

šŸ“š Academic Citations & Recognition

  • Over 50 publications in refereed journals.
  • Editor for 9 international journals.
  • Awarded the Paul Tissandier Award (2013) and the Simons Associate Award (2014) for her research contributions.
  • A member of notable organizations such as ICTP-OWSD and FAI-OSTIV.

šŸ› ļø Technical Skills

Prof. Aslanā€™s expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines:

  • Atmospheric Physics & Climatology
  • Renewable Energy, particularly Wind and Solar Energy Potential
  • Applied Mathematics and Data Mining techniques for research and analysis
  • Satellite Data applications in environmental research.

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Teaching Experience

Prof. Aslan has guided numerous students at the Masterā€™s and Ph.D. levels, with ongoing supervision of graduate theses in the fields of:

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar)
  • Machine Learning applications in environmental and engineering problems.

šŸ”¬ Research Interests ON Atmospheric Science

Her primary research interests include:

  • Atmospheric Convection & Thermal Soaring (related to aviation and meteorology)
  • Data Analysis in Atmospheric Sciences (e.g., using data mining and machine learning techniques for environmental modeling)
  • Contributions to Renewable Energy studies, especially regarding wind and solar energy potential in Turkey.

šŸ“šĀ Top Notes Publications

Article: Earth virtualization engines (EVE)

Author(s): B Stevens, S Adami, T Ali, H Anzt, Z Aslan, S Attinger, J BƤck, J Baehr, …
Journal: Earth System Science Data
Year: 2024

Article: Effects of climate change on soil erosion risk assessed by clustering and artificial neural network

Author(s): Z Aslan, G Erdemir, E Feoli, F Giorgi, D Okcu
Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics
Year: 2019

Article: Rank determination of mental functions by 1D wavelets and partial correlation

Author(s): Y Karaca, Z Aslan, C Cattani, D Galletta, Y Zhang
Journal: Journal of Medical Systems
Year: 2017

Article: Harmonic analysis of precipitation, pressure, and temperature over Turkey

Author(s): Z Aslan, D Okcu, S Kartal
Journal: NUOVO CIMENTO-SOCIETA ITALIANA DI FISICA SEZIONE C
Year: 1997

Article: Global wind energy assessment of Turkey and a case study in the northwest

Author(s): Z Aslan, S Mentes, MA Yukselen, S Tolun
Journal: International Energy Symposium 21st Century, Istanbul
Year: 1994

Article: GĆ¼neş enerjisi potansiyelinin Ƨoklu lineer regresyon ve yapay sinir ağları ile modellenmesi

Author(s): D Gabralı, Z Aslan
Journal: AURUM Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture
Year: 2020

Binglian Zheng | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Binglian Zheng | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Fudan University, China

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šŸ“ Summary

Prof. Binglian Zheng is a distinguished researcher at the School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, specializing in plant reproductive development. Her work focuses on non-coding RNAs, their regulation in plant sperm cells, and their broader roles in plant development. By exploring RNA turnover and non-coding RNA functions, she aims to enhance crop productivity and biodiversity.

šŸŽ“ Education

Prof. Zheng earned her Ph.D. in Genetics & Developmental Biology from the Institute of Genetics & Developmental Biology, CAS, between 2001 and 2006. Prior to that, she completed both her Bachelorā€™s and Masterā€™s degrees in Biological Sciences at Central China Normal University (1994-2001).

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

Since 2012, Prof. Zheng has served as a Principal Investigator at the School of Life Sciences, Fudan University. Her postdoctoral research includes fellowships at the University of California, Berkeley (2009-2012) and the University of California, Riverside (2006-2009).

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Prof. Zhengā€™s research aims to unravel how lariat RNA turnover is regulated and how non-coding RNAs, such as small RNA and transposable element-derived lncRNAs, function in plant sperm cells. Her studies focus on plant development mechanisms, the impact of RNA processing, and how epigenetic regulation coordinates with cell cycles in reproductive development.

šŸ“š Academic Cites & Achievements

Prof. Zhengā€™s work has led to groundbreaking discoveries in RNA turnover, miRNA biogenesis, and the coordination of heterochromatin reprogramming with pollen mitosis. Her research has been widely cited, contributing significantly to the understanding of plant genetic mechanisms.

šŸ› ļø Technical Skills

Her technical expertise includes genetic and genomic analysis, molecular and cytological techniques, high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and plant development research. These skills are central to her innovative work on plant non-coding RNAs.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching Experience

Prof. Zheng has an extensive teaching background, offering courses in genetics and molecular biology. She is passionate about mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers, helping to shape the future of plant biology through both education and research training.

 

šŸ“– Top Noted Publications

ARID1 is required to regulate and reinforce H3K9me2 in sperm cells in Arabidopsis

Authors: Lei Li, Huaihao Yang, Yi Zhao, Qianqian Hu, Xiaotuo Zhang, Ting Jiang, Hua Jiang, Binglian Zheng

Journal: Nature Communications

Year: 2024

Phased secondary small interfering RNAs in Camellia sinensis var. assamica

Authors: Angbaji Suo, Jun Yang, Chunyi Mao, Wanran Li, Xingwang Wu, Wenping Xie, Zhengan Yang, Shiyong Guo, Binglian Zheng, Yun Zheng

Journal: NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics

Year: 2023

The plant FYVE domainā€containing protein FREE1 associates with microprocessor components to repress miRNA biogenesis

Authors: Hongbo Li, Tingting Li, Yingzhu Li, Haiyan Bai, Yanghuan Dai, Yanglan Liao, Juan Wei, Wenjin Shen, Binglian Zheng, Zhonghui Zhang et al.

Journal: EMBO reports

Year: 2023

H3K9 demethylases IBM1 and JMJ27 are required for male meiosis in Arabidopsis thaliana

Authors: Jinping Cheng, Linhao Xu, Valentin BergƩr, Astrid Bruckmann, Chao Yang, Veit Schubert, Klaus D. Grasser, Arp Schnittger, Binglian Zheng, Hua Jiang

Journal: New Phytologist

Year: 2022

SICKLE modulates lateral root development by promoting degradation of lariat intronic RNA

Authors: Chengyun Wu, Xiaoqing Wang, Weibo Zhen, Yaqing Nie, Yan Li, Penglai Yuan, Qiaoqiao Liu, Siyi Guo, Zhenguo Shen, Binglian Zheng et al.

Journal: Plant Physiology

Year: 2022