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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehdi Rahimi |ย  Plant breeding | Best Researcher Award

Associate prof. of Plant Breeding at Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Iran

Mehdi Rahimi, born in 1978 in Shiraz, Iran, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“Š His expertise spans plant breeding, genomics, gene expression, and stress tolerance. ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ”ฌ He earned his Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Tarbiat Modares University (2013), M.Sc. from Guilan University (2007), and B.Sc. from Shiraz University (2001). ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“– Dr. Rahimi has contributed significantly to crop improvement through classical and molecular breeding and has published widely in these areas. ๐Ÿ“‘๐ŸŒ His dedication to agricultural research has earned him numerous accolades, positioning him as a leading figure in plant biotechnology. ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒŸ

Publication Profile

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Educationย  ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“œ

B.Sc. in Agronomy & Plant Breeding (1997-2001) ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒพ, Shiraz University, Iran.M.Sc. in Plant Breeding (2004-2007) ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ“ˆ, Guilan University, Iran.Thesis: Diallel Cross for Evaluating Heterosis & Combining Ability in Rice Cultivars. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ”ฌPh.D. in Plant Breeding (2008-2013) ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿงฌ, Tarbiat Modares University, Iran.Thesis: Identification of QTLs for Yield Traits in Different Irrigation Conditions. ๐Ÿ’ง๐ŸŒพVisiting Scientist (2012-2013) ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿงฌ, CREA – Genomics Research Centre, Italy.

Experience ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Associate Professor ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ“š, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran.Visiting Scientist ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿงฌ, CREA – Genomics Research Centre, Italy (2012-2013).Researcher & Educator ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“Š, specializing in plant breeding, molecular genetics, and QTL mapping.

Awards & Honorsย  ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŒŸ

Top M.Sc. Student ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฅ‡, Guilan University, GPA: 18.71/20.Best Researcher (Agriculture) ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ…, Kerman Province, 2019.Top Educational Professor ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ๐ŸŒŸ, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, 2020.Best Agricultural Researcher ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ†, Graduate University of Advanced Technology, 2021.Top Researcher ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒ, Institute of Environmental Sciences, 2022.

Research Focusย  ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒพ

Crop & Horticulture Improvement ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿงฌ using classical & molecular genetics.Plant Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿ”ฌ.Molecular Markers & Genetic Diversity ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿงช.QTL Mapping & Association Studies ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿงฌ.Biometry & Statistical Genetic Analysis ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ“‰.Plant Stress Resistance ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ  (Abiotic & Biotic).

Publicationย  Top Notes

 

“Combining ability and heterosis in rice cultivars” (JAST, 2010) ๐ŸŒพ

“Salinity stress and antioxidant responses in Moringa oleifera” (Scientific Reports, 2023) ๐ŸŒฟ

“Molecular markers in plants” (Genet. 3rd Millenn, 2015) ๐Ÿงฌ

“Genetic diversity in wild hops” (Euphytica, 2020) ๐Ÿƒ

“QTL mapping for drought tolerance in rice” (IJACS, 2013) ๐Ÿ’ง

Conclusion

Mehdi Rahimi is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his significant contributions to plant breeding and biotechnology, a diverse research portfolio, and a proven track record of excellence. Enhancing his international collaboration and outreach efforts could further solidify his candidacy and position him as a global leader in agricultural research. Overall, his innovative work and dedication to advancing plant science make him well-suited for this prestigious recognition.

Mehdi Rahimi | Plant breeding | Best Researcher Award

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