University of Tsukuba | Japan.

Author Profile

🎓Education

Ammazia Hanif is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in International Public Policy at the University of Tsukuba (2022–2025). She previously earned a Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) from Tsukuba in 2022 and holds an MBA from the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan (2007).

💼Professional Experience

With extensive experience in both public administration and the banking sector, Ammazia served as a Planning Officer/Assistant Director at the Planning & Development Department, Punjab (2015–2020), where she contributed to policy planning and development projects. Prior to this, she worked as a Customer Services Operations Manager at United Bank Limited (2006–2012), gaining valuable expertise in financial operations and customer relations.

📚Academic Contributions

Ammazia’s research primarily focuses on public health and policy. She has published work on clean water and child health in Water Resources and Economics. Additionally, she has authored working papers on sanitation & child health, women’s anemia, and behavioral preferences in healthcare. Her academic journey includes research assistant roles at JIRCAS, Tsukuba, Ritsumeikan University, and Global Health Studies, where she contributed to various interdisciplinary projects.

🧑‍🔬Technical Skills

Ammazia is proficient in statistical and GIS tools, including Stata, QGIS, R (basic), Google Earth Engine (basic), and LaTeX. She has hands-on experience in survey design, questionnaire development, and impact evaluation, making her well-equipped for data-driven policy research.

📚Teaching Experience

In addition to her research, Ammazia has been actively involved in academia as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Tsukuba, where she has taught Microeconomics, Data Science, GIS, and Globalization. She has also worked as an Economics Subject Teacher at Liberty International School, Tsukuba, demonstrating her commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

🏆Awards and Honors

Ammazia’s academic excellence and research contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) DC2 Fellowship, Kubota Fund Scholarship (2023–2024), Joint Japan World Bank Scholarship (2020–2022), and the Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award (PEPP, Tsukuba, 2022).

🔬Research Interests

Her research interests lie at the intersection of Health & Sanitation Economics, Public Policy & Development, and Environmental Sustainability. Through her work, she aims to develop impactful policies that address critical global challenges in public health and environmental sustainability.

📑Notable Publications

“The Benefit of Clean Water on Child Health: An Empirical Analysis with Specific Reference to Escherichia Coli Water Contamination”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2024

Journal: Water Resources and Economics

“The Impact of Access to Improved Sanitation Facilities on Child Health in Pakistan”

Authors: Ammazia Hanif, Yuko Nakano, Midori Matsushima

Publication Year: 2022

Journal: Tsukuba Economics Working Papers

Huali Xue | Disease Control | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Huali Xue , Gansu Agricultural University, China.

Dr. Huali Xue is a distinguished researcher in the field of disease control, renowned for her groundbreaking work in public health and epidemiology. With a focus on infectious diseases, her research has significantly contributed to the development of innovative strategies for disease prevention and management. Recognized for her excellence and dedication to improving global health, Dr. Xue has earned the Best Researcher Award for her impactful studies, which continue to shape policies and interventions aimed at reducing the spread of diseases. Her expertise and leadership in the field have made her a key figure in advancing disease control efforts worldwide.

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📚Education

Dr. Huali Xue holds a Ph.D. in Crop Protection from Gansu Agricultural University, China (2015), where she focused on the accumulation of trichothecenes in potato tubers and their induced resistance mechanisms. She earned a Master’s in Organic Chemistry from Northwest Normal University, China (2004), with research on the synthesis and photochromism of polymeric materials. Dr. Xue completed her Bachelor’s in Chemistry Education at Shanxi Datong University, China (2001), providing a strong foundation in both chemistry and education.

💼Experience

Dr. Huali Xue is currently a Professor at the College of Science, Gansu Agricultural University (2018-Present), where she has also held positions as Associate Professor (2012-2018) and Assistant Professor (2007-2012). She began her academic career as a Teaching Assistant at the university (2004-2007). Additionally, Dr. Xue was a Visiting Scholar at McGill University, Canada (2016-2017), further expanding her research expertise in plant protection and disease control. Throughout her career, she has contributed to both teaching and research in crop protection and plant pathology.

🔬Research Interest

Dr. Xue’s research investigates the molecular mechanisms of plant resistance to pathogens, with a particular focus on the regulation of trichothecene biosynthesis, oxidative stress responses in plants, and the detoxification of mycotoxins. Her projects explore the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS), calcium signaling, and plant defense pathways in mitigating disease and mycotoxin accumulation.

👩‍🏫Technical Skills

Dr. Xue is proficient in molecular biology techniques, proteomics, and the study of plant-pathogen interactions, focusing on trichothecenes, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and plant defense mechanisms. Her work also includes the development of strategies to reduce mycotoxin contamination in crops.

🎤Academic Citations & Presentations

Dr. Xue has presented at several international conferences, including the 10th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP) in 2013, the International Mycotoxin Conference 2014 (ISM2014), and the III International Symposium on Postharvest Pathology in 2015, where she shared her research on trichothecene production and mycotoxin reduction in crops.

📑Top Note Publications

Title: TrSnt2-mediated histone H3 deacetylation governs mitophagy, ROS accumulation, ergosterol synthesis, and pathogenicity in Trichothecium roseum

Authors: Xu, X., Zong, Y., Wang, B., …, Prusky, D., Bi, Y.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0

Title: Effects of TrPLDs on the pathogenicity of Trichothecium roseum infected apple fruit

Authors: Liu, Q., Zhang, Q., Xue, H., …, Liu, Z., Dov, P.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0

Title: Trichothecium roseum epigenetic reader Snt2 in phenotype and pathogenicity regulation

Authors: Xu, X., Wang, B., Gong, D., …, Bi, Y., Zong, Y.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 0

Title: ROS mediated by TrPLD3 of Trichothecium roseum participated in cell membrane integrity of apple fruit by influencing phosphatidic acid metabolism

Authors: Zhang, Q., Liu, Q., Xue, H., …, Liu, Z., Prusky, D.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 4

Title: Ozone Application Suppressed the Blue Mold Development and Maintained the Main Active Ingredients Content of Postharvest Fresh Codonopsis pilosula during Storage

Authors: Chen, J., Liu, Z., Liu, Q., …, Shang, S., Bi, Y.
Publication Year: 2024
Citations: 1

Ms. Ammazia Hanif | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award