Dr. Opeyemi Aniramu | Environmental-Cognitive Science | Excellence in Research Award

Obafemi Awolowo University Ife | Nigeria

Dr. Opeyemi Samuel Aniramu is a passionate Nigerian environmental geographer and researcher whose academic and professional career reflect an enduring commitment to sustainability, climate resilience, and geospatial innovation. He earned his degrees in Geography and Environmental Control and Management from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he is also pursuing his doctoral studies focusing on spatial assessment of urban flood dynamics and resilience strategies in Lagos Metropolis. His academic journey demonstrates excellence in environmental systems analysis, geoinformatics, and sustainable development. Professionally, he has contributed to academia and environmental education through teaching and research positions in reputable institutions, including Faith Academy and Chrisland Schools, where he served as an educator and GIS instructor. His research interests encompass flood risk management, sustainable tourism, land degradation, and climate change adaptation, with publications in leading international journals such as Sustainable Earth Reviews, Frontiers in Climate, and Journal of Environmental Sustainability. Dr. Aniramu’s research skills include geospatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing, data modeling, and environmental impact assessment. His scholarly excellence has been recognized through a merit-based Ph.D. scholarship from the Ekiti State Scholarship Board and a commendation award for academic contribution from Faith Academy. Through his commitment to teaching, innovation, and applied environmental research, Dr. Aniramu continues to advance sustainable urban development and inspire a new generation of environmental scientists in Nigeria and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Aniramu, O. S., Adetoro, O. O. and Salami, A. T. (2018) Implication of Human Induced Activities on Ecotourism in Ikogosi Warm Spring Centre, Ekiti State, Southern western, Nigeria. Journal of Geoinformatics FCE CTU, 17(1), 33-44.

Aniramu, O. S., Coker, O. O. and Odelola, O. R. (2019) Ecological Implication of Habitat Fragmentation and Introduction of Alien Species on Biodiversity Condition in Ikogosi Environs, Southwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 4(4), 128-134.

Aniramu, O. S., Adetoro, O. O. and Salami, A. T. (2019) Integrated Assessment of Waste Materials Generation and Waste Minimization Strategy Appraisal in Ikogosi Township, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 4(4), 20-24.

Aniramu, O. S., Coker, O. O. and Odelola, O. R. (2021) Nature-Based Tourism Sustainability and Climatic Change Implication in Ikogosi Warm Spring Environs, Southwestern, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Sustainability, 8(1), 2. https://repository.rit.edu/jes/vol8/iss1/2.

Dr. Laiq Ur Rahman | Plant Stress | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal Aromatic Plants | India

Dr. Laiq Ur Rahman is a distinguished Indian plant biotechnologist and Chief Scientist at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Lucknow, where he also coordinates the Plant Biotechnology Division. He obtained his academic training in Botany from Lucknow University, earning his doctorate in plant sciences, followed by postdoctoral research in metabolic engineering at Nagasaki University in Japan. His professional journey spans extensive research and leadership experience within CSIR-CIMAP, where he advanced from scientist to chief scientist, contributing significantly to plant metabolic engineering, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, and stress-tolerant crop development. His research interests encompass plant genetic transformation, biotechnological improvement of medicinal and aromatic plants, and the use of hairy root culture systems for enhanced production of bioactive compounds. Dr. Rahman has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed research papers, books, and reviews, demonstrating expertise in metabolic pathway manipulation, gene expression analysis, and biotransformation. He has mentored several doctoral and postdoctoral scholars and led numerous national and international research projects. His scientific excellence has been recognized through prestigious honors including the Ruchi Ram Sahni Award, JSPS and BOYSCAST Fellowships, and multiple CSIR recognitions. Through his sustained contributions to innovation and biotechnology advancement, Dr. Rahman continues to inspire excellence in plant science research globally.

Featured Publications

Mahendran, G., & Rahman, L. U. (2020). Ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on peppermint (Mentha × piperita L.)—A review. Phytotherapy Research, 34(9), 2088–2139.
Citations: 303

Mahendran, G., Verma, S. K., & Rahman, L. U. (2021). The traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of spearmint (Mentha spicata L.): A review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 278, 114266.
Citations: 184

Verma, R. S., Rahman, L., Verma, R. K., Chauhan, A., Yadav, A. K., & Singh, A. (2010). Essential oil composition of menthol mint (Mentha arvensis) and peppermint (Mentha piperita) cultivars at different stages of plant growth from Kumaon region of Western Himalaya. Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 1(1), 13–18.
Citations: 181

Opeyemi Aniramu | Environmental-Cognitive Science | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Opeyemi Aniramu | Environmental-Cognitive Science | Excellence in Research Award

Featured Publications

Laiq Ur Rahman | Plant Stress | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Laiq Ur Rahman | Plant Stress | Best Researcher Award

Featured Publications

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