Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan | Poultry Science | Excellence in Research Award

University of Birjand | Iran

Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan is a prominent researcher in poultry science, widely recognized for his specialization in poultry nutrition and his contributions to improving the health, performance, and resilience of commercial poultry. His work centers on developing nutritional strategies that enhance immune function, antioxidant capacity, and metabolic efficiency, particularly under stress conditions such as high temperatures. He has conducted extensive research on natural feed additives, including pomegranate residues, citrus pulp, purslane, and other phytogenic compounds, demonstrating their potential to boost physiological stability and reduce oxidative damage. His studies integrate concepts from poultry management, genetics, histology, and gene expression, providing a deeper understanding of nutrient utilization and biological adaptation. Through his scientific presentations at national and international forums, he has contributed valuable insights into sustainable poultry nutrition. His expertise extends to optimizing carcass traits, skeletal development, and lipid metabolism through targeted dietary interventions. He plays an active role in advancing feed formulation strategies that support efficient and welfare-oriented poultry production. His teaching experience spans key areas of poultry biology, nutrition, and physiology, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence. He has also contributed to the development of laboratory-based research initiatives that strengthen experimental approaches in poultry science. His leadership in academic settings supports the growth of research programs and scientific collaboration. His findings continually inform industry practices focused on reducing stress-induced losses and enhancing production efficiency. His contributions continue to influence evolving strategies for sustainable poultry production.

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Publications

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J. (2019). Pomegranate peel extract for broiler chickens under heat stress: Its influence on growth performance, carcass traits, blood metabolites, immunity, jejunal morphology, and meat quality.

Safdari-Rostamabad, M., Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Perai, A. H., & Sarir, H. (2017). Nanoselenium supplementation of heat-stressed broilers: Effects on performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites, immune response, antioxidant status, and jejunal morphology.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Golian, A., & Yaghobfar, A. (2016). Growth, immune, antioxidant, and bone responses of heat stress-exposed broilers fed diets supplemented with tomato pomace.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Afzali, N., Golian, A., Allahressani, A., Nasseri, M. A., & Mallakeneh, M. (2011). Comparison of yolk fatty acid content, blood and egg cholesterol of hens fed diets containing palm olein oil and kilka fish oil.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Jafari-Sayadi, A. R., Golian, A., Motaghinia, G., Namvari, M., & Hamedi, M. (2010). Comparison of growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed diets with various energy and constant energy to protein ratio.

Dr. Mashooq Ali | Fisheries And Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council | Pakistan

Dr. Mashooq Ali is a fisheries and aquaculture researcher specializing in molecular biology, nutrigenomics, and climate-resilient aquatic systems, with a focus on how nutrition influences early development, physiology, and stress response in key aquaculture species. His work integrates gene expression analysis, multi-omics approaches, microbiome profiling, and computational ecological modeling to understand growth pathways, antioxidant regulation, and myogenesis, contributing to improved feed formulations and sustainable hatchery practices. Proficient in molecular techniques, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling, he has published impactful studies on nano-selenium–mediated stress reduction in trout, protein optimization in larval diets, and diet-driven regulation of GH–IGF and myogenic factors in carp. His research advances the development of climate-adaptive aquaculture systems, and he actively contributes to scientific review, collaborative research networks, and the broader progress of molecular aquaculture science. He is also engaged in nurturing future researchers through training, scientific communication, and participation in professional events. His work supports innovations in hatchery efficiency, nutrigenetic insights, and sustainable resource use. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he continues to bridge molecular biology with applied aquaculture solutions, strengthening the scientific foundation for resilient aquatic food systems.

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Publications

Ali, M., Akram, A., Jan, F. A., Hussain, A., Khan, F. U., Ahmad, A., & Arshad, M. (2025). Alleviating stocking density stress in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) through dietary nano-selenium: Effects on growth, antioxidant activity, and immune response. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Lodhi, F. A., et al. (2025). Optimization of inclusion level of protein in larval diet of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) during early ontogeny. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 51, 172.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Ahmad, M., Jan, F. A., Shahryar, H., Abbas, M., & Hussain, A. (2025). Biochemical composition of larval feed regulates early myogenesis and growth by inducing expression of GH–IGF, myogenic regulating factors, and myostatin in Labeo rohita. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 103, 1–13.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Ahmad, M., & Younus, N. (2023). Regulation of feed intake, digestive enzyme activity, and growth in response to live feed and prepared diet during early rearing of Labeo rohita. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 102(1).