Kadriye Elif Maçin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kadriye Elif Maçin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Technical University | Turkey

Dr. Kadriye Elif Maçin is an active environmental engineering researcher whose scholarly contributions focus on solid waste management, life cycle assessment, material flow analysis, zero-waste strategies, and the development of sustainable and circular systems for institutions and urban environments. She has produced impactful research spanning international journals, national publications, book chapters, and numerous conference proceedings. Her work advances techno-economic evaluation of digestate management, MFA-LCA frameworks for zero-waste institutions, campus decarbonization models, circular bioeconomy applications, and comprehensive waste characterization studies. Through extensive analyses of food waste, construction and demolition waste, municipal waste logistics, hospital waste, and biogas enhancement strategies, she contributes evidence-based insights supporting efficient waste minimization and resource recovery. Her publications also address sustainability performance metrics in universities, transportation-related GHG emissions, and environmental impacts of energy and industrial processes. Additionally, her research has been disseminated through more than twenty international symposiums and conferences, where she has presented findings on decarbonization strategies, life cycle impacts of waste-to-energy systems, campus sustainability, zero-waste education, and solid waste systems under changing environmental conditions. Overall, her body of work strengthens scientific understanding of circular economy approaches and supports practical pathways toward sustainable waste management.

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Featured Publications

Macin, K. E., & Özbayram, E. G. (2025). Assessing the water footprint of tea: Implications on Türkiye's freshwater ecosystems. Aquatic Research.

Macin, K. E., Özcan, F. K., Acuner-Turet, E., & Kose-Mutlu, B. (2025). Carbon footprint and decarbonization of university buildings: Operational and embodied emissions at Istanbul Technical University. Building and Environment.

Macin, K. E. (2025). Türkiye’nin karbonsuzlaşma politikaları kapsamında Düzce ili katı atık yönetiminin yaşam döngüsü değerlendirmesi. Doğal Afetler ve Çevre Dergisi.

Macin, K. E. (2025). Malzeme ve madde akış analizi ile illerin katı atık yönetiminin döngüselliğinin incelenmesi: Düzce ili örneği. Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Musluoğlu, A., Dereli, R. K., Arıkan, O. A., Guven, H., & Macin, K. E. (2025). Techno-economic assessment of digestate management for full-scale continuous dry anaerobic digestion plant. Bioresource Technology.

Macin, K. E., Arıkan, O. A., & Damgaard, A. (2024). An MFA–LCA framework for goal-oriented waste management studies: ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’ strategies for institutions. Waste Management and Research.

Macin, K. E. (2024). Circular food waste management in Türkiye to stay within planetary boundaries. E3S Web of Conferences.

Macin, K. E., Arıkan, O. A., Altınbaş, M., & Damgaard, A. (2024). Decarbonizing university campuses: A business model for food waste management at Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ) Ayazağa Campus, Turkey. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy.

Macin, K. E., Özçelik, K., Güven, H., & Arıkan, O. A. (2024). Waste characterization and recycling potential in a university campus: ITU Ayazağa Campus zero waste management practices. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management.

Macin, K. E. (2018). Kentsel dönüşüm sürecinde İstanbul’da inşaat ve yıkıntı (İY) atıkları yönetimi. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Patruni Rajshekhar Rao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Patruni Rajshekhar Rao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

FTD Infocom Pvt Ltd | India

Mr. Patruni Rajshekhar Rao is an avionics research professional whose work integrates test and verification engineering, data analysis, and safety-critical system evaluation across aerospace platforms. His contributions span functional RTL verification, aerospace data analysis, and reliability assessment of embedded systems. His early work involved functional verification of ARINC818 protocol IP cores, where he designed assertion-based test benches using VHDL and file-driven debugging to enhance precision in timing-sensitive validation. He later expanded into flight data analysis for advanced aircraft systems such as the SARAS platform, performing hardware–software integration testing, developing low-level test cases, and analyzing stall-warning system performance. His research also includes pioneering efforts in software health management, where he explored self-healing software systems using AI-driven methods to automate fault detection and recovery in avionics architectures. He has contributed to safety-critical processes aligned with DO-178B and DO-254 standards, including MCDC-level testing for auto-generated code in A-FADEC systems and performing dynamic and static analysis to identify and mitigate software defects. Across conferences and journals, he has published studies on verification methodologies, safety criteria, IP-core validation procedures, and AI-based static analysis, reinforcing his role in advancing dependable avionics engineering.

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Featured Publications

Nanda, M., & Rao, P. R. (2018, May 17). Implementation and verification of an asynchronous FIFO under boundary conditions (Paper ID: NCESC18-181). National Conference on Electronics, Signals and Communication (NCESC-2018), GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysore.

Nanda, M., Jayanthi, J., & Rao, P. R. (2018, May 18–19). Aerospace compliant test bench to verify critical aerospace functionalities (Paper ID: CRP18-1007). 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Electronics, Information and Communication Technology (RTEICT-2018), Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, SVCE, Bangalore.

Nanda, M., & Rao, P. R. (2018). An approach for generating self-checking test bench. International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 6(6). (Paper ID: IJRASET17914).

Nanda, M., & Rao, P. R. (2018). Aerospace data bus safety criteria as per DO-254. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 3(6).

Nanda, M., & Rao, P. R. (2018). A procedure to verify and validate an FPGA level testing as per DO-254. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 3(6).

Nanda, M., & Rao, P. R. (2018). Verification cases and procedure for IP-core development. International Journal of Engineering Research and Advanced Technology. (ISSN 2454-6135).

Zheng Liu | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zheng Liu | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai Jiao Tong University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zheng Liu is a researcher whose work bridges phenomenology, technological mediation, and emerging techno-ethical issues, with a strong publication record spanning SSCI and A&HCI indexed journals. With 37 citations, an h-index of 4, and multiple documents published since 2020, his scholarship advances critical discussions on embodiment, the Internet of Bodies, datafied human enhancement, and comparative phenomenology. His recent contributions include analyses of Merleau-Ponty’s body theory, Fazang’s Indra’s Net, moral suspension in technological mediation, and the interplay between human nature and illness through cross-cultural philosophical perspectives. His publications in Religions, Human Studies, Filosofija. Sociologija, and HTS Theological Studies reflect his interdisciplinary engagement with philosophy, ethics, and technology. His research has been supported by competitive national funding, including a significant project on the philosophical issues of the Internet of Bodies. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on how technological systems reshape human experience, embodiment, moral agency, and future societal structures, contributing meaningfully to contemporary debates at the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and digital culture.

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Featured Publications

Liu, Z. (2025). When Merleau-Ponty encounters Fazang: Comparing Merleau-Pontian body-network with Fazang’s interpretation of Indra’s Net for a critical techno-ethics. Religions, 16(11), 1425.

Liu, Z. (2025). Toward datafied human enhancement: Concept, functional classifications and ethical issues. Filosofija. Sociologija, 36(1), 85–93.

Liu, Z. (2023). Internet of Bodies, datafied embodiment and our quantified religious future. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 79(1), Article 8398.

Liu, Z. (2022). Flesh, vital energy and illness: A comparative phenomenological study of human–nature relations inspired by the contexts of later Merleau-Ponty and the Zhuangzi. Religions, 13(7), 637.

Liu, Z. (2022). Technological mediation theory and the moral suspension problem. Human Studies, 46, 375–388.

Liu, Z. (2020). 論梅洛-龐蒂身體現象學視域中的技術問題 [On technological issues in Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology of the body]. 哲學與文化 (Universitas: Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture), 47(10), 161–176.

Saroj Jha | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Saroj Jha | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

St. John College of Humanities and Sciences | India

Mr. Saroj Jha is an emerging researcher with a growing academic footprint, reflected in 7 citations, an h-index of 2, and multiple scholarly documents produced since 2020. His research spans consumer behavior, sustainable development, fintech, microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and tourism-related policy studies. He has presented his work at several international and national conferences, contributing insights on technological innovation, sustainability, youth employability, and global transformations. His publications include UGC CARE, peer-reviewed, and ABDC-indexed articles covering themes such as online buying behavior, demographic influences on health insurance perception, green cosmetic branding, traditional knowledge in tourism development, small-scale investment behavior, customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, socio-legal dimensions of communal intellectual property, and microfinance dynamics for women entrepreneurs. He has authored impactful book chapters addressing sustainable development goals, social entrepreneurship, and evolving business models, and contributed to university-level fintech textbooks aligned with the NEP 2020 curriculum. His innovative mindset is further evidenced through patents, including a solar-powered shopping assistant device and an AI-based share market analysis device. His engagement in seminars, workshops, and public outreach through newspaper publications highlights his commitment to both academic progress and community-oriented initiatives.

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Featured Publications

Atsar, A., Surya, I., Zunnuraeni, Z., & Jha, S. (2023). Implementation of the use and protection of traditional knowledge for sustainable tourism development. Pandecta Research Law Journal, 18(2), 195–215.

Jha, P. S. D. (2023). Consumer perceptive for green cosmetic brands: A market analysis in Palghar District. ResearchGate.

Jha, S. (2024). Sustainable development goals & business sustainability. Information Privacy, 12(1), 45–58.

Jha, S. D. (2025). A bibliometric study of microfinance initiatives in India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem: Special emphasis on women entrepreneurs in rural areas. Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology, 6(1), 856–862.

Atsar, A., Surya, I., Nugraha, L. G., & Jha, S. (2025). Socio-legal review of the implementation of identification and inventory of communal intellectual property for tourism development. SASI, 31(2), 107–116.

Jha, S. D. (2024). An analysis between customer satisfaction and brand loyalty across different types of brands. European Economic Letters, 14(4), 1146–1152.

Jha, S. D. (2024). Recent trends in commerce, management, accountancy and business economics.

Jha, S. D. (2024). Blockchain and AI in business.

Tiwari, A. M., & Jha, S. D. (2024). A study on social entrepreneurship and sustainable business models. In Blockchain and AI in business (p. 141).

Jha, S. D., & Tiwari, A. M. (2024). A study on progress of sustainable development goals with special reference to Maharashtra. In Sustainable development goals & business sustainability (p. 256).

Jha, S. D. (2023). Demographic factors determining consumer perception regarding health insurance in Palghar District of Maharashtra: An empirical study. Advance and Innovative Research, 208.

Revankar, S., Sen, S., & Sahu, D. (2020). Proceedings of International Conference on Thermofluids.

Jha, S. D. (2024). An analysis between customer satisfaction and brand loyalty across different types of brands.

Eleonora Muccio | Food Science and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs Eleonora Muccio | Food Science and Technology | Research Excellence Award

University of Salerno | Italy

Mrs. Eleonora Muccio is an emerging researcher in food science whose work focuses on developing high-value, sustainable food ingredients derived from microalgae and alternative protein sources. With 11 citations, 1 h-index, and a growing portfolio of scholarly outputs, she contributes to advancing innovative technologies in food processing, protein extraction, and functional ingredient design. Her research explores the optimization of Spirulina-derived proteins through comparative extraction methods, including high-pressure homogenization and alkaline treatments, aiming to enhance yield, purity, and techno-functional properties for food applications. She has also investigated high-pressure homogenization effects on Arthrospira platensis proteins and contributed to studies on ionic-strength-driven gelation of insect protein extracts, offering insights relevant to the future of meat analogues and sustainable protein systems. Additional work includes designing high-protein, no-added-sugar pistachio spreads using oleogel fat replacers, demonstrating her interest in health-oriented food innovation. Her scientific activity is supported by participation in international conferences and workshops on food engineering and biotechnology, where she has presented posters on microalgae valorization and novel food formulations. Through her multidisciplinary contributions, she is helping expand the scientific understanding of environmentally friendly protein sources and advanced processing techniques that support next-generation functional foods and sustainable dietary solutions.

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Featured Publications

Albanese, D., Lanza, R. F., Malvano, F., Marra, F., & Muccio, E. (2025). Exploring the potential of Acheta domesticus protein extracts for the future of meat analogues. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 118, 79–84. (DOI: 10.3303/CET25118014)

Lanza, R. F., Muccio, E., Malvano, F., Darvishikolour, M., Marra, F., Campanella, O. H., & Albanese, D. (2025). Tuning gelation of insect proteins: Effect of ionic strength on Acheta domesticus protein extracts. Preprint. (DOI: 10.20944/preprints202510.2015.v1)

Malvano, F., Muccio, E., Galgano, F., Marra, F., & Albanese, D. (2024). Design of a high protein, no added sugar pistachio spread using oleogel as fat replacer. LWT, Article 115993. (DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2024.115993)

Muccio, E., Lanza, R. F., Malvano, F., Marra, F., & Albanese, D. (2025). Impact of high-pressure homogenization on the technological properties of A. platensis (Spirulina) proteins for food applications. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 118, 7–12. (DOI: 10.3303/CET25118002)

Muccio, E., Lanza, R. F., Marra, F., Albanese, D., & Malvano, F. (2025). Proteins extraction and characterization in Spirulina biomass: A comparative study of high-pressure homogenization and alkaline methods. Foods, 14(22), 3942. (DOI: 10.3390/foods14223942)

Muccio, E., Lanza, R. F., Marra, F., Albanese, D., & Malvano, F. (2025). Protein extraction and characterization in Spirulina biomass: A comparative study of high-pressure homogenization and chemical method. Preprint. (DOI: 10.20944/preprints202510.1604.v1)

Annalisa Bosi | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Annalisa Bosi | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

University of Insubria | Italy

Dr. Annalisa Bosi is a distinguished researcher with 909 citations, 29 scientific documents, and an h-index of 15, reflecting her strong impact in the fields of immunology, gastrointestinal pathology, and microbiota–gut–brain axis research. Her early work focused on the phenotypic and functional characterization of innate immune components, particularly NK cells and macrophages, examining their role in tumor pathogenesis and their modulation by chemotherapeutic agents or plant-derived molecules. She later advanced her research to explore molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying major gastrointestinal diseases such as ischemia, intestinal inflammation, and enteric neuropathy, identifying the regulatory role of hyaluronic acid homeostasis in tissue repair. Her recent studies investigate gut microbiota, dysbiosis, and their influence on neurodevelopment and tumor etiopathogenesis, with growing emphasis on prebiotic and probiotic interventions. Dr. Bosi has contributed significantly to understanding experimental models of gut pathology, neuromuscular dysfunction, immunomodulation by virome components, and sex-dependent microbial effects. Her publications span high-impact journals, covering topics such as microbiota–immune interactions, ischemia–reperfusion injury, cytokine–phage crosstalk, and neuroimmune modulation. Through multidisciplinary approaches integrating molecular biology, immunology, and neurogastroenterology, her work continues to shape emerging perspectives on host–microbiota communication and its relevance to disease mechanisms and therapeutic strategies.

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Featured Publications

Bosi, A., Baranzini, N., Ponti, A., Moretto, P., Moro, E., Crema, F., Cianci, R., Karousou, E., Viola, M., Passi, A., et al. (2025). Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion injury influences hyaluronan homeostasis in the rat brain. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(20), 10064.

Cianci, R., Caldarelli, M., Brani, P., Bosi, A., Ponti, A., Giaroni, C., & Baj, A. (2025). Cytokines meet phages: A revolutionary pathway to modulating immunity and microbial balance. Biomedicines, 13(5), 1202.

Faggin, S., Cerantola, S., Caputi, V., Tietto, A., Stocco, E., Bosi, A., Ponti, A., Bertazzo, A., Macchi, V., Porzionato, A., et al. (2025). Toll-like receptor 4 deficiency ameliorates experimental ileitis and enteric neuropathy: Involvement of nitrergic and 5-hydroxytryptaminergic neurotransmission. British Journal of Pharmacology, 182(8), 1803–1822.

Brani, P., Manzoor, H. Z., Spezia, P. G., Vigezzi, A., Ietto, G., Dalla Gasperina, D., Minosse, C., Bosi, A., Giaroni, C., Carcano, G., et al. (2025). Torque Teno Virus: Lights and shades. Viruses, 17(3), 334.

Dal Lago, S., Brani, P., Ietto, G., Dalla Gasperina, D., Gianfagna, F., Giaroni, C., Bosi, A., Drago Ferrante, F., Genoni, A., Manzoor, H. Z., et al. (2024). Torque Teno Virus: A promising biomarker in kidney transplant recipients. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(14), 7744.

Giambra, V., Pagliari, D., Rio, P., Totti, B., Di Nunzio, C., Bosi, A., Giaroni, C., Gasbarrini, A., Gambassi, G., & Cianci, R. (2023). Gut microbiota, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer: The role of guardians of innate immunity. Cells, 12(22), 2654.

Bosi, A., Banfi, D., Bistoletti, M., Catizzone, L. M., Chiaravalli, A. M., Moretto, P., Moro, E., Karousou, E., Viola, M., Giron, M. C., et al. (2022). Hyaluronan regulates neuronal and immune function in the rat small intestine and colonic microbiota after ischemic/reperfusion injury. Cells, 11(21), 3370.

Bosi, A., Banfi, D., Bistoletti, M., Moretto, P., Moro, E., Crema, F., Maggi, F., Karousou, E., Viola, M., Passi, A., et al. (2021). Hyaluronan: A neuroimmune modulator in the microbiota–gut axis. Cells, 11(1), 126.

Cerantola, S., Caputi, V., Contarini, G., Mereu, M., Bertazzo, A., Bosi, A., Banfi, D., Mantini, D., Giaroni, C., & Giron, M. C. (2021). Dopamine transporter genetic reduction induces morpho-functional changes in the enteric nervous system. Biomedicines, 9(5), 465.

Banfi, D., Moro, E., Bosi, A., Bistoletti, M., Cerantola, S., Crema, F., Maggi, F., Giron, M. C., Giaroni, C., & Baj, A. (2021). Impact of microbial metabolites on microbiota–gut–brain axis in inflammatory bowel disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(4), 1623.

Baci, D., Bosi, A., Parisi, L., Buono, G., Mortara, L., Ambrosio, G., & Bruno, A. (2020). Innate immunity effector cells as inflammatory drivers of cardiac fibrosis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(19), 7165.

Baci, D., Bosi, A., Gallazzi, M., Rizzi, M., Noonan, D. M., Poggi, A., Bruno, A., & Mortara, L. (2020). The ovarian cancer tumor immune microenvironment (TIME) as target for therapy: A focus on innate immunity cells as therapeutic effectors. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(9), 3125.

Bosi, A., Banfi, D., Bistoletti, M., Giaroni, C., & Baj, A. (2020). Tryptophan metabolites along the microbiota–gut–brain axis: An interkingdom communication system influencing the gut in health and disease. International Journal of Tryptophan Research, 13, 1–18.

Massimo Bonucci | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Massimo Bonucci | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Humanitas Consortium University - ARTOI Foundation | Italy

Prof. Dr. Massimo Bonucci is a distinguished researcher whose scholarly contributions span integrative oncology, cancer therapeutics, and complementary medical approaches. With 153 citations from 153 documents, 20 published documents, and an h-index of 8, his scientific work reflects a growing influence in evidence-based integrative cancer research. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on combining conventional oncology with complementary modalities to enhance patient outcomes, as seen in studies addressing glioblastoma survival, integrative management of myeloproliferative neoplasms, and the synergistic effects of natural compounds such as curcumin, polydatin, and epigallocatechin gallate. His research portfolio includes influential articles in journals such as Journal of Clinical Medicine, Cancers, Onco, Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, and the International Journal of Integrative Oncology, covering topics from locoregional hyperthermia to hematologic diseases, qualitative patient-care insights, and global initiatives in integrative oncology. Recent works explore advancements in dietary supplements, hyperthermia applications, patient-centered care strategies, and international collaborations within the integrative oncology community. Through his continuous contributions and multidisciplinary perspective, Prof. Dr. Bonucci has helped expand the scientific foundation of integrative oncology, supporting its development as a complementary framework within modern cancer research.

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Featured Publications

Andreazzoli, F., Yurkovski, I. L., Gowin, K., & Bonucci, M. (2025). Management of myeloproliferative neoplasms: An integrative approach. Journal of Clinical Medicine.

Bonucci, M., Fuggetta, M. P., Anelli, L., Giannarelli, D., Fiorentini, C., & Ravagnan, G. (2025). New approach for enhancing survival in glioblastoma patients: A longitudinal pilot study on integrative oncology. Cancers.

Fiorentini, G., Sarti, D., Mambrini, A., Mattioli, G., Bonucci, M., Ginocchi, L., Cristina, G., Ranieri, G., Bonanno, S., Milandri, C., et al. (2025). Locoregional hyperthermia in cancer treatment: A narrative review with updates and perspectives. Onco.

Bonucci, M. (2025). Superior oral bioavailability of epigallocatechin gallate from TèPigal 300®, a dietary supplement versus a cup of green tea. Journal of Clinical Medical Research.

Stylianou, K., Fuller-Shavel, N., Ghelman, R., Ben-Arye, E., Bonucci, M., Jia, L., Narayanan, S., & Rao, S. (2025). Bridging borders in integrative oncology: A global initiative by the Society for Integrative Oncology. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine.

Bonucci, M. (2025). Introduction to hematologic diseases and integrative therapies: The use of natural supplements and complementary therapies with clinical and preclinical evidence. Figshare.

Chiarlone, P. (2024). Words are life: Written memories in the hospice experience—A qualitative study. International Journal of Integrative Oncology.

Serafino, A., Krasnowska, E. K., Romanò, S., De Gregorio, A., Colone, M., Dupuis, M. L., Bonucci, M., Ravagnan, G., Stringaro, A., & Fuggetta, M. P. (2024). The synergistic combination of curcumin and polydatin improves temozolomide efficacy on glioblastoma cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Mazzotti, E. (2024). Physical activity in the treatment of cancer patients: An online survey for Italian oncologists and radiotherapists. International Journal of Integrative Oncology.

Mazzotti, E. (2024). Letter to editor on: A feasibility study for the acceptability of virtual reality for patients with cancer undergoing treatment. International Journal of Integrative Oncology.

Cracolici, F. (2024). Improving the quality of life of breast cancer patients with integrated medicine techniques. International Journal of Integrative Oncology.

Anelli, L. (2024). Case report of possible abscopal effect in a patient with metastatic bladder cancer treated with radiotherapy and Artemisia compounds. International Journal of Integrative Oncology.

Giovanni Smaldone | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Giovanni Smaldone | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

IRCCS Synlab SDN | Italy

Dr. Giovanni Smaldone is a highly accomplished researcher whose work spans molecular biology, structural biochemistry, oncology, immunology, and advanced diagnostic technologies. With 1,037 citations, 83 published works, and an h-index of 18, his contributions reflect both productivity and strong scientific impact. His research integrates structural biology, NMR spectroscopy, molecular interactions, and translational oncology, with a particular emphasis on childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He has led and contributed to numerous funded research projects, including competitive grants focused on long non-coding RNAs, epigenetic markers, and the KCTD protein family in pediatric leukemia. His studies also extend into protein delivery systems, nanogels, cellular imaging, and biobank development for rare pediatric disorders. Dr. Smaldone’s recent publications highlight advancements in 3D refractive index tomography for leukemia cell analysis, targeted drug-delivery platforms, diagnostic biomarkers such as circular RNAs and LINC00958, and the structural mechanisms underlying KCTD–Cullin 3 interactions. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals across molecular sciences, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, and clinical research. Additionally, he has presented widely at national and international scientific conferences, contributing to knowledge dissemination in cellular biophysics, protein structure, pediatric oncology, and advanced molecular diagnostics.

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Featured Publications

Bianco, V., Pirone, D., Schiavo, M., Bianco, V., Miccio, L., Memmolo, P., Smaldone, G., Pecoraro, G., Altieri, F., Salvatore, M., et al. (2026). Quantitative mapping of leukemia cells and intracellular lipid droplets using 3D refractive index tomography in flow cytometry. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics.

Pizzella, M., Accardo, A., Mercurio, F. A., Sibillano, T., Gallo, E., Morelli, G., Smaldone, G., Giannini, C., Leone, M., Balasco, N., et al. (2025). Structural and functional characterization of self-assembling fragments identified from the transthyretin amyloid-like structure. Nanoscale.

Leone, I., Costabile, V., Smaldone, G., Franzese, M., Soricelli, A., & D’Agostino, A. (2025). Arthrospira platensis attenuates endothelial inflammation and monocyte activation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Gallo, E., Smaldone, G., Cimmino, L., Braile, M., Orlandella, F. M., Luciano, N., Accardo, A., & Salvatore, G. (2025). Fmoc-FF nanogel-mediated delivery of doxorubicin and curcumin in thyroid cancer cells. Pharmaceutics.

Balasco, N., Esposito, L., Smaldone, G., Salvatore, M., & Vitagliano, L. (2024). A comprehensive analysis of the structural recognition between KCTD proteins and Cullin 3. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Bianco, V., Wang, Z., Brancato, V., Coppola, L., Smaldone, G., D’Aiuto, M., Mossetti, G., Maffettone, P. L., Salvatore, M., & Ferraro, P. (2024). Adaptive space-time digital holography for imaging flow cytometry and tissue slide analysis. In Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging (DH 2024).

Coppola, L., Grimaldi, A. M., Sarnacchiaro, G., Di Fasano, M. S., Smaldone, G., & Salvatore, M. (2024). An overview of Synlab SDN Biobank’s quality control system. Scientific Reports.

De Martino, L., Mirabelli, P., Quaglietta, L., Ferrara, U. P., Picariello, S., De Gennaro, D. V., Aiello, M., Smaldone, G., Aliberti, F., Spennato, P., et al. (2024). Biobank for craniosynostosis and faciocraniosynostosis: A study protocol. Child’s Nervous System.

Bianco, V., Valentino, M., Pirone, D., Miccio, L., Memmolo, P., Brancato, V., Coppola, L., Smaldone, G., D’Aiuto, M., & Mossetti, G. (2024). Classifying breast cancer and fibroadenoma tissue biopsies using fractal biomarkers in Fourier ptychographic microscopy. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal.

De Martino, L., Mirabelli, P., Quaglietta, L., Ferrara, U. P., Picariello, S., De Gennaro, D. V., Aiello, M., Smaldone, G., Aliberti, F., Spennato, P., et al. (2024). Correction: Biobank for craniosynostosis and faciocraniosynostosis. Child’s Nervous System.

Gallo, E., Diaferia, C., Smaldone, G., Rosa, E., Pecoraro, G., Morelli, G., & Accardo, A. (2024). Fmoc-FF hydrogels and nanogels for improved and selective delivery of dexamethasone in leukemic cells. Scientific Reports.

Gallo, E., Diaferia, C., Smaldone, G., Rosa, E., Pecoraro, G., Morelli, G., & Accardo, A. (2024). Fmoc-FF hydrogels and nanogels for improved and selective delivery of dexamethasone in leukemic cells. Research Square.

Filomena, A., Smaldone, G., Ginevra, S., Santiago, N., Di Fasano, M. S., Peppino, M., Alessandra, C., Antonia, D. M., Giuliana, B., Rosanna, P., et al. (2024). Identification of a circular RNA isoform of WASHC2A as a prognostic factor for high-risk pediatric B-ALL. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy.

Raymundo, J. R., Zhang, H., Smaldone, G., Zhu, W., Daly, K. E., Glennon, B. J., Pecoraro, G., Salvatore, M., Devine, W. A., Lo, C. W., et al. (2024). KCTD1/KCTD15 complexes control ectodermal and neural crest cell functions. Journal of Clinical Investigation.

Altieri, F., Buono, L., Lanzilli, M., Mirabelli, P., Cianflone, A., Beneduce, G., De Matteo, A., Parasole, R., Salvatore, M., & Smaldone, G. (2024). LINC00958 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker of childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Frontiers in Oncology.

Giuseppe Lo Papa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lo Papa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

University of Palermo | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lo Papa is a leading soil scientist whose research portfolio demonstrates significant global impact, with 979 citations , 39 publications, and an h-index of 16. His scientific work spans a broad spectrum of soil-related disciplines, including the impacts of human and agricultural activities on soil properties, digital and predictive soil mapping, proximal sensing technologies, pedodiversity, soil security, and the dynamics of soil organic and inorganic carbon in Mediterranean environments under climate-change pressures. He has contributed to advancing soil ecosystem services assessment, anthropogenic soil classification, soil degradation studies across arid to temperate climates, and soil informatics for land evaluation. His extensive involvement in major international and national research projects—ranging from European COST Actions, Horizon2020 initiatives, and FP7 collaborative programs to soil atlas development and environmental monitoring networks—reflects his long-standing commitment to scientifically grounded soil conservation and sustainable land management. His leadership roles in prominent soil science organizations, editorial boards, and European and global soil partnerships further underscore his influence in strengthening soil data quality, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary approaches to land stewardship. Through his scholarship and scientific service, he continues to shape contemporary understanding of soil processes, classification, and sustainable management strategies.

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Featured Publications

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Bambina, P., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). Predicting soil electrical conductivity of saturated paste extract using pedotransfer functions in Northeastern Tunisia. Sustainability. DOI: 10.3390/su17209177

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). Assessment of soil and water quality indices in agricultural soils of Manouba Governorate, North-East Tunisia. Soil Systems. DOI: 10.3390/soilsystems9030105

Hmidi, O., Srarfi, F., Brahim, N., Bambina, P., & Lo Papa, G. (2025). A multi-tool statistical approach for predicting soil electrical conductivity (ECe): A case study of the Manouba Province, North East Tunisia. Preprint. DOI: 10.20944/preprints202508.1826.v1

Kakabayev, A. A., Sharipova, B. U., Baranovskaya, N. V., Rodrigo-Ilarri, J., Rodrigo-Clavero, M.-E., Lo Papa, G., Bazilevskaya, E. A., Muratbekova, S., Nurmukhanbetova, N., & Durmekbayeva, S. (2024). Impact of environmental conditions on soil geochemistry in Southern Kazakhstan. Sustainability. DOI: 10.3390/su16156361

Lo Papa, G., Schillaci, C., Fantappiè, M., & Langella, G. (2024). Editorial of the Special Issue: Digital soil mapping, decision support tools and soil monitoring systems in the Mediterranean. Land. DOI: 10.3390/land13060815

Bambina, P., Spinella, A., Lo Papa, G., Chillura Martino, D. F., Lo Meo, P., Cinquanta, L., & Conte, P. (2024). 1H-NMR spectroscopy coupled with chemometrics to classify wines according to different grape varieties and terroirs. Agriculture. DOI: 10.3390/agriculture14050749

Bambina, P., Pollon, M., Vitaggio, C., Lo Papa, G., Conte, P., Cinquanta, L., & Corona, O. (2024). Effect of soil type on composition parameters of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Nero d’Avola grapes at different ripening stages. International Journal of Food Science & Technology. DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.16964

Barbaccia, P., Gaglio, R., Dazzi, C., Miceli, C., Bella, P., Lo Papa, G., & Settanni, L. (2022). Plant growth-promoting activities of bacteria from an anthropogenic soil in Agrigento Province. Microorganisms. DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10112167

Barbaccia, P., Dazzi, C., Franciosi, E., Di Gerlando, R., Settanni, L., & Lo Papa, G. (2022). Microbiological analysis and metagenomic profiling of the bacterial community of an anthropogenic soil modified from Typic Haploxererts. Land. DOI: 10.3390/land11050748

Conte, P., Bertani, R., Sgarbossa, P., Bambina, P., Schmidt, H.-P., Raga, R., Lo Papa, G., Chillura Martino, D. F., & Lo Meo, P. (2021). Recent developments in understanding biochar's physical–chemistry. Agronomy. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy11040615

Lo Papa, G., Dazzi, C., Némethy, S., Corti, G., & Cocco, S. (2020). Land set-up systems in Italy: A long tradition of soil and water conservation tailored to diverse pedo-climatic environments. Italian Journal of Agronomy. DOI: 10.4081/ija.2020.1760

Sarkulova, Z., Papa, G. L., Dazzi, C., Kozybaeva, F., & Beiseyeva, G. (2019). Morphogenetic characteristics of chernozem leached in mining enterprise pollution conditions. EurAsian Journal of BioSciences.

Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2019). Soil genetic erosion: New conceptual developments in soil security. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2019.08.001

Dazzi, C., Cornelis, W., Costantini, E. A. C., Dumitru, M., Fullen, M. A., Gabriels, D., Kasparinskis, R., Kertész, A., Lo Papa, G., & Pérès, G., et al. (2019). The contribution of the European Society for Soil Conservation to scientific knowledge, education, and sustainability. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2018.11.003

Dazzi, C., Galati, A., Crescimanno, M., & Lo Papa, G. (2019). Pedotechnique applications in large-scale farming: Economic value, soil ecosystem services, and soil security. CATENA. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2019.104072

Bireescu, G., Dazzi, C., & Lo Papa, G. (2018). Features of benchmark soils along an elevational transect in the northeastern Moldavian Plateau. International Soil and Water Conservation Research. DOI: 10.1016/j.iswcr.2018.07.002

Pellegrini, S., Agnelli, A. E., Andrenelli, M. C., Barbetti, R., Lo Papa, G., Priori, S., & Costantini, E. A. C. (2018). Using present and past climosequences to estimate soil organic carbon and physical quality indicators under future climatic scenarios. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2018.07.015

Lo Papa, G., Vittori Antisari, L., Vianello, G., & Dazzi, C. (2018). Soil interpretation under anthropogenic transformations and pedotechnique applications. CATENA. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2018.04.012

Verónica Córdoba | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Verónica Córdoba | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Universidad Nacional del Centro de la Provincia de Buenos Aires | Argentina

Prof. Dr. Verónica Córdoba is a researcher whose work focuses on bioenergy, anaerobic digestion, biomethane modelling, and environmental sustainability, with a research portfolio that has earned 381 citations, an h-index of 8, and 8 i10-index publications, reflecting a steadily growing scholarly impact. She has contributed extensively to understanding methane production dynamics from diverse biomass sources, including swine wastewater, cheese whey, macroalgae, third-generation biomass, and agricultural residues. Her publications span high-impact journals with studies on mixture design for anaerobic co-digestion, neural-network-based prediction of biomethane production, thermal behavior of biofuel feedstocks, activated carbon production from biomass waste, and long-term methane emission modelling from waste treatment processes. Her involvement in R&D Project 03/E208 (2023–2025) focuses on the valorization of lignocellulosic residues for low-emission energy scenarios, underscoring her commitment to circular bioeconomy strategies. She also contributes to academic development through the supervision of doctoral fellows working on methane modeling and biomass conversion systems. Additional works include analyses of greenhouse gas emissions in waste management, kinetics of methane generation, renewable fuel drying behavior, and theoretical–practical assessments of electricity generation from biogas. Across more than a decade of scientific output, she has advanced sustainable energy research through rigorous modelling, experimental analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Córdoba, V., & Ottolina, G. (2025). Anaerobic co-digestion of swine wastewater, cheese whey and organic waste: Performance optimization through mixture design. Biomass.

Córdoba, V., Bavio, M., & Acosta, G. (2024). Biomethane production modelling from third-generation biomass. Renewable Energy.

Córdoba, V. E., Mussi, J., De Paula, M., & Acosta, G. G. (2023). Prediction of biomethane production of cheese whey by using artificial neural networks. IEEE Latin America Transactions.

Córdoba, V., Manzur, A., & Santalla, E. (2023). Thermal behaviour and emission characteristics of Arundo donax L. as potential biofuel. BioEnergy Research.

Jerez, F., Ramos, P. B., Córdoba, V. E., Ponce, M. F., Acosta, G. G., & Bavio, M. A. (2023). Yerba mate: From waste to activated carbon for supercapacitors. Journal of Environmental Management.

Córdoba, V. E., & Santalla, E. M. (2022). Estimation of long-term methane emissions from mechanical-biological treatment waste through biomethane potential test. Environmental Technology.

Córdoba, V., Manzur, A., & Santalla, E. (2022). Drying kinetics and mathematical modelling of Arundo donax L. canes, a potential renewable fuel. Research in Agricultural Engineering.

Ibarlucía, D. G., Santalla, E. M., & Córdoba, V. E. (2021). Evaluation of biomethane potential and kinetics modelling of green macroalgae from the South Atlantic Sea: Codium sp. and Ulva sp. Environmental Chemistry.

Córdoba, V., Fernández, M., & Santalla, E. (2018). The effect of substrate/inoculum ratio on the kinetics of methane production in swine wastewater anaerobic digestion. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Blanco, G., Santalla, E., Córdoba, V., & Levy, A. (2017). Generación de electricidad a partir de biogás capturado de residuos sólidos urbanos: Un análisis teórico-práctico. Report.

Blanco, G., Córdoba, V., Baldi, R., Fernández, M., & Santalla, E. (2016). Outcomes of the Clean Development Mechanism in Argentina. American Journal of Climate Change.

Córdoba, V., Colavolpe, M. B., Fernández, M., Santalla, E., & Albertó, E. (2016). Potential methane production of spent sawdust used in the cultivation of Gymnopilus pampeanus. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Córdoba, V., Fernández, M., & Santalla, E. (2016). The effect of different inoculums on anaerobic digestion of swine wastewater. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Santalla, E., Córdoba, V., & Blanco, G. (2013). Greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector in Argentina in business-as-usual and mitigation scenarios. Journal Article.