Dr. Huiting Cheng | Simulation and Modeling Calculations | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Huiting Cheng | Simulation and Modeling Calculations | Young Scientist Award

Jinzhong University | China

Dr. Huiting Cheng specializes in agricultural engineering with strong expertise in bionic technology, straw utilization techniques, biological mechanical pulping processes, and biodegradable material development. Her work spans bionic equipment design and optimization, numerical simulation, engineering material forming processes, intelligent agricultural machinery, and multidisciplinary research. She has held key leadership roles in academic and research teams, guiding communication, coordinating project reporting, and supporting innovation initiatives. Dr. Cheng has contributed to university-level and provincial technology projects, assisted enterprise research, mentored students, and actively participated in academic exchanges. In industry–university collaboration, she has led technical teams in agricultural machinery R&D, carrying out mechanical design and experimental validation, contributing to patent development, promoting technology transformation, and supporting enterprise innovation and development efforts.

Cheng, H., Huang, W., Zeng, S., Li, G., Gong, Y., & Ren, D. (2025). Optimization of the thermoforming process for straw-based biodegradable materials through biological mechanical processing and simulation. Materials Today Communications.

Cheng, H., Gong, Y., Zhao, N., Zhang, L., Lv, D., & Ren, D. (2022). Simulation and experimental validation on the effect of twin-screw pulping technology upon straw pulping performance based on Tavares mathematical model. Processes.

Kerem Mertoğlu | Computational Methods | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kerem Mertoğlu | Computational Methods | Best Researcher Award

Professor (Assistant) at Usak University, Turkey

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🧑‍🔬📚Summary

Dr. Kerem Mertohğlu is an Assistant Professor with expertise in horticultural science, focusing on fruit cultivation and breeding. His research spans a range of topics including fruit disease resistance, plant biochemistry, and sustainable agriculture practices. He is active in national and international projects and has contributed to numerous publications in reputable journals. 🧑‍🔬📚

Education

  • Doctoral Degree (2017) in Horticulture, specializing in Fruit Breeding and Cultivation 🌿🎓

Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Usak University, Faculty of Agriculture (2023 – Present) 🍏
  • Researcher, Various National and International Research Projects 📊
  • Visiting Researcher, Leibniz University, Germany (2021-2022) 🌍

Research Interests

  • Fruit Breeding & Cultivation 🍎🍇
  • Plant Disease Resistance (e.g., Erwinia amylovora in pear) 🌾🔬
  • Phytochemical Characteristics & Antioxidant Activity in fruits 🍒
  • Impact of Environmental Factors (e.g., altitude on fruit quality) 🌄
  • Sustainable Agricultural Practices and Post-Harvest Technology 🍃

Key Projects

  • Strengthening Social Capital for Rural Development (EU Project) 🌍
  • Development of Liquid Chromatography for Organic Acid Detection (National Project) 🔬

Top Noted Publications

Screening and classification of rosehip (Rosa canina L.) genotypes based on horticultural characteristics
  • Authors: Mertoğlu, K., Durul, M.S., Korkmaz, N., Bulduk, I., Esatbeyoglu, T.
    Journal: BMC Plant Biology (2024)
Mineral composition modulates Erwinia amylovora resistance in pear based on path analysis
  • Authors: Mertoğlu, K., Evrenosoğlu, Y., Akkurt, E., Yeşilbaş, M.F., Gülmezoğlu, N.
    Journal: European Journal of Plant Pathology (2024)
Preharvest Salicylic Acid and Oxalic Acid Decrease Bioactive and Quality Loss in Blackberry (cv. Chester) Fruits during Cold Storage
  • Authors: Erbas, D., Mertoğlu, K., Eskimez, I., Kaki, B., Esatbeyoglu, T.
    Journal: Journal of Food Biochemistry ( 2024)
Maternal Environment and Priming Agents Effect Germination and Seedling Quality in Pitaya under Salt Stress
  • Authors: Kenanoğlu, B.B., Mertoğlu, K., Sülüşoğlu Durul, M., Korkmaz, N., Çolak, A.M.
    Journal: Horticulturae (2023)
Pollinizer Potentials of Reciprocally Crossed Summer Apple Varieties by Using ANOVA and Resampling Based MANOVA
  • Authors: Akkurt, E., Mertoğlu, K., Evrenosoğlu, Y., Alpu, Ö.
    Journal: Erwerbs-Obstbau (2023)