Giuseppe Lo Papa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lo Papa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

University of Palermo | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lo Papa is a leading soil scientist whose research portfolio demonstrates significant global impact, with 979 citations , 39 publications, and an h-index of 16. His scientific work spans a broad spectrum of soil-related disciplines, including the impacts of human and agricultural activities on soil properties, digital and predictive soil mapping, proximal sensing technologies, pedodiversity, soil security, and the dynamics of soil organic and inorganic carbon in Mediterranean environments under climate-change pressures. He has contributed to advancing soil ecosystem services assessment, anthropogenic soil classification, soil degradation studies across arid to temperate climates, and soil informatics for land evaluation. His extensive involvement in major international and national research projects—ranging from European COST Actions, Horizon2020 initiatives, and FP7 collaborative programs to soil atlas development and environmental monitoring networks—reflects his long-standing commitment to scientifically grounded soil conservation and sustainable land management. His leadership roles in prominent soil science organizations, editorial boards, and European and global soil partnerships further underscore his influence in strengthening soil data quality, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary approaches to land stewardship. Through his scholarship and scientific service, he continues to shape contemporary understanding of soil processes, classification, and sustainable management strategies.

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Featured Publications

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Bambina, P., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). Predicting soil electrical conductivity of saturated paste extract using pedotransfer functions in Northeastern Tunisia. Sustainability. DOI: 10.3390/su17209177

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). Assessment of soil and water quality indices in agricultural soils of Manouba Governorate, North-East Tunisia. Soil Systems. DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems9030105

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Bambina, P., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). A multi-tool statistical approach for predicting soil electrical conductivity (ECe): A case study of the Manouba Province, North East Tunisia. Preprint. DOI: 10.20944/preprints202508.1826.v1

Kakabayev, A. A., Sharipova, B. U., Baranovskaya, N. V., Rodrigo-Ilarri, J., Rodrigo-Clavero, M.-E., Lo Papa, G., Bazilevskaya, E. A., Muratbekova, S., Nurmukhanbetova, N., & Durmekbayeva, S. (2024). Impact of environmental conditions on soil geochemistry in Southern Kazakhstan. Sustainability. DOI: 10.3390/su16156361

Lo Papa, G., Schillaci, C., Fantappiè, M., & Langella, G. (2024). Editorial of the Special Issue: Digital soil mapping, decision support tools and soil monitoring systems in the Mediterranean. Land. DOI: 10.3390/land13060815

Bambina, P., Spinella, A., Lo Papa, G., Chillura Martino, D. F., Lo Meo, P., Cinquanta, L., & Conte, P. (2024). 1H-NMR spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics to classify wines according to different grape varieties and terroirs. Agriculture. DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14050749

Bambina, P., Pollon, M., Vitaggio, C., Lo Papa, G., Conte, P., Cinquanta, L., & Corona, O. (2024). Effect of soil type on composition parameters of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Nero d’Avola grapes at different ripening stages. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.16964

Barbaccia, P., Gaglio, R., Dazzi, C., Miceli, C., Bella, P., Lo Papa, G., & Settanni, L. (2022). Plant growth-promoting activities of bacteria from an anthropogenic soil in Agrigento Province. Microorganisms. DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112167

Barbaccia, P., Dazzi, C., Franciosi, E., Di Gerlando, R., Settanni, L., & Lo Papa, G. (2022). Microbiological analysis and metagenomic profiling of the bacterial community of an anthropogenic soil modified from Typic Haploxererts. Land. DOI: 10.3390/land11050748

Conte, P., Bertani, R., Sgarbossa, P., Bambina, P., Schmidt, H.-P., Raga, R., Lo Papa, G., Chillura Martino, D. F., & Lo Meo, P. (2021). Recent developments in understanding biochar's physical–chemistry. Agronomy. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11040615

Lo Papa, G., Dazzi, C., Némethy, S., Corti, G., & Cocco, S. (2020). Land set-up systems in Italy: A long tradition of soil and water conservation tailored to diverse pedo-climatic environments. Italian Journal of Agronomy. DOI: 10.4081/ija.2020.1760

Sarkulova, Z., Papa, G. L., Dazzi, C., Kozybaeva, F., & Beiseyeva, G. (2019). Morphogenetic characteristics of chernozem leached in mining enterprise pollution conditions. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences.

Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2019). Soil genetic erosion: New conceptual developments in soil security. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2019.08.001

Dazzi, C., Cornelis, W., Costantini, E. A. C., Dumitru, M., Fullen, M. A., Gabriels, D., Kasparinskis, R., Kertész, A., Lo Papa, G., & Pérès, G., et al. (2019). The contribution of the European Society for Soil Conservation to scientific knowledge, education, and sustainability. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2018.11.003

Dazzi, C., Galati, A., Crescimanno, M., & Lo Papa, G. (2019). Pedotechnique applications in large-scale farming: Economic value, soil ecosystem services, and soil security. CATENA. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.104072

Bireescu, G., Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2018). Features of benchmark soils along an elevational transect in the northeastern Moldavian Plateau. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2018.07.002

Pellegrini, S., Agnelli, A. E., Andrenelli, M. C., Barbetti, R., Lo Papa, G., Priori, S., & Costantini, E. A. C. (2018). Using present and past climosequences to estimate soil organic carbon and physical quality indicators under future climatic scenarios. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2018.07.015

Lo Papa, G., Vittori Antisari, L., Vianello, G., & Dazzi, C. (2018). Soil interpretation under anthropogenic transformations and pedotechnique applications. CATENA. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2018.04.012

Uwingabire Solange | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Research Award

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Dr. Uwingabire Solange | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Research Award

University of Technology and Arts of Byumba | Rwanda

Dr. Uwingabire Solange is a distinguished researcher and academic whose work bridges forest sciences, agroforestry, and soil management with a focus on sustainable bioenergy and agricultural resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. As the General Secretary of the African Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA) and a visiting lecturer at the University of Rwanda, she contributes significantly to advancing agricultural innovation and policy. Her research expertise encompasses agroforestry systems, soil fertility, and biochar technology, emphasizing climate-smart practices and rural development. She has published extensively in reputed journals, including Agronomy, Biofuels, Ambio, and the Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, contributing to global discussions on bioenergy, soil health, and sustainable farming. Her doctoral work on agroforestry for bioenergy and soil improvement demonstrates her commitment to integrating scientific knowledge with real-world environmental challenges. A member of several professional organizations such as the International Biochar Initiative (IBI), African Forest Forum (AFF), and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Dr. Solange actively promotes gender inclusivity and scientific collaboration in environmental research. Her scholarly contributions and leadership underscore her role as a driving force in sustainable land use, forest conservation, and agricultural transformation across Africa.

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Featured Publications

Uwingabire, S., Chamshama, S. A. O., Nduwamungu, J., & Nyberg, G. (2024). Gasifier use for cooking and biochar production by smallholder farmers in Rwanda. Biofuels, 1–8.

García-López, N., Uwingabire, S., Bargués-Tobella, A., Sundberg, C., Goodman, R. C., Boman, C., & Nyberg, G. (2024). An integrated agroforestry-bioenergy system for enhanced energy and food security in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Ambio.

Uwingabire, S., Chamshama, S. A. O., Nduwamungu, J., & Nyberg, G. (2024). French bean production as influenced by biochar and biochar blended manure application in two agro-ecological zones of Rwanda. Agronomy, 14(9), 2020.

Uwingabire, S., Nduwamungu, J., Nyberg, G., & Chamshama, S. A. O. (2023). Farmer-managed French bean biochar trials in Rwanda: Effects on yield and soil nutrients. Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 106–122.

Shingiro, C., Nyagatare, G., Hirwa, H., & Uwingabire, S. (2019). Effect of human urine and compost tea on soil physical and chemical properties: Case study Rubirizi Marshland. Journal of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 5(3), 61–66.

Uwisunzimana, F. X., Naramabuye, F. X., Munyaneza, O., Uwizeyimana, D., & Uwingabire, S. (2017). Effective investigation and computation of the soil erodibility factor in Karubanda watershed using USLE nomograph (K-factor) equation, Southern Province, Rwanda. International Journal of Science and Research, 7(6), 225–236.

Uwingabire, S., Msanya, B. M., Mtakwa, P. W., & Sirikale, S. (2016). Pedological characterization of soils developed on gneissic-granite in the Congo Nile Watershed Divide and Central Plateau zones, Rwanda. International Journal of Current Research (India), 8(9), 39489–39501.

Uwingabire, S., & Turinzwenayo, J. (2016). Spacing effect on macro and micro propagated plantlets, Rwanda. International Journal of Current Research (India), 8(11), 42507–42513.

Uwitonze, P., Msanya, B. M., Mtakwa, P. W., Uwingabire, S., & Sirikare, S. (2016). Pedological characterization of soils developed from volcanic parent materials of Northern Province of Rwanda. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 5(6), 225–236.