ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE-ZAPATA | Crop protection | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE-ZAPATA: Crop protection
PhD Candidate at  Instituto de Automática, Universidad Nacional de San Juan – CONICET, Argentina

Estefanía Aguirre Z. is a Biomedical Engineer with a Master’s in Automation and Industrial Control from the University Institution ITM in Colombia. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Control Systems Engineering at the Instituto de Automática with dual affiliation to UNJS and CONICET in San Juan, Argentina. Her doctoral research focuses on interpretability and parametric hierarchy in biotechnological process modeling.With a strong background in mathematical modeling, programming, and simulation spanning over four years, Estefanía has contributed significantly to the field of automation and control. She has a wealth of experience as a researcher and professor, specializing in mathematical modeling, estimation, and control of bioprocesses.

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🎓 Education:
  • Ph.D. in Control Systems Engineering (Ongoing)
    • Thesis: Interpretability and Parametric Hierarchy in Biotechnological Process Modeling
  • MSc. in Industrial Automation and Control
    • Thesis: State Estimation for Nonlinear Systems with Measurement Delay
  • B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
    • Degree Work: Design and Development of the MASTER CRAFT MC500 Sterilization Device
🔬 Work and Research Experience:

Researcher and Doctoral Student at INAUT, focusing on mathematical modeling, estimation, and control of bioprocesses. Professor at EADIC, contributing to the master’s degree in biomedical engineering. Technology Appropriation Trainer, conducting workshops on programming, web design, mobile app development, educational robotics, and home automation. Researcher at ITM, involved in state estimation for nonlinear systems with measurement delay. Production Coordinator at DENTOMAT S.A.S., overseeing the manufacture of dental medical devices. Technical Management Assistant at DENTAL X-RAY S.A.S., ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

Research Focus 🌱🔍

Estefanía Aguirre-Zapata’s research focus lies at the intersection of Mathematical Modeling and Control in Biotechnological and Industrial Processes. Her work delves into innovative areas such as forecasting flight activity of Lobesia botrana, modeling supersaturation in sugar crystallization, and understanding growth kinetics in biological processes. 🌱 Her contributions extend to designing virtual sensors for glucose monitoring in diabetes, emphasizing interpretability in biotechnological models, and exploring control strategies for sugar crystallization. 📊 Estefanía’s commitment to advancing knowledge is evident in her prolific publications, addressing crucial aspects of process modeling and control in diverse fields. 🚀

 

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Kmar M’barek | Crop Production Systems

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Dr  Kmar M’barek: Leading Researcher in Crop Production Systems
Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriem, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

🌱🍲 Dr. Kmar M’Barek is a Tunisian scientist born on March 10, 1966, in Mahdia. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School (1987) and a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax (1995). Her academic journey continued with a Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis (2007) and culminated in a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse (2017). Currently residing in Mahdia, Tunisia, Dr. M’Barek is married and has been a dedicated Life and Earth Sciences Teacher at the secondary school level since 1995. She has been actively involved in research, serving as the primary author of four scientific publications. Her work explores the effects of allelochemicals on the germination and growth of agricultural crops.📘

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📚 Educational Journey:

1987: Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences from Taher Sfar High School, Mahdia, Tunisia. 1995: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences, Sfax, Tunisia. 2007: Master of Research in Industrial Biotechnology from INSAT, Tunis, Tunisia. 2017: PhD in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Institute of Agronomy of Chott Meriam, Sousse, Tunisia.

📝 Scientific Contributions:

Primary author of four impactful publications in 2023, focusing on the allelopathic effects of various plant species on agricultural crops. Effects of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of chosen agricultural crops. The mode of action of allelochemicals aqueous leaf extracts of some Cupressaceae species on lettuce. Allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish, and tomato. Chemical composition and phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens leaves against crops.

🏆 Achievements and Certificates:

Received a Certificate and Medal for Cultural Creativity in 2007 from the Ministry of Education. Active participant in cultural events and recognized for contributions to “THE LIGHT OF LETTERS” in 2016.

🎓 Training and Continuous Learning:

Completed Creativity and Innovation Training from the BRITISH COUNCIL in March 2020. Engaged in English Language Training (July-September 2018) and Computer Training (2011/2012) under the Ministry of Education. Committed to continuous pedagogical training from 1995 to 2020.

🌐 Congress Participation:

Active involvement in international congresses, including the 2nd International Allelopathy Congress (2016) and the 4th International Scientific Days on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Chronic Diseases (2018).

🌱 Research Focus:

Kmar M’Barek’s research primarily revolves around allelopathy, studying the interactions between plants and their biochemical compounds. 🌱 Her work investigates the impact of allelochemicals from Juniperus phoenicea L. needles on the germination and growth of agricultural crops, as published in the South African Journal of Botany (164: 100-110). She delves into the mode of action of allelochemicals from Cupressaceae species on lettuce, detailed in Scientia Horticulturae (252: 29-37). Additionally, her research explores the allelopathic effects of Tetraclinis articulata on barley, lettuce, radish, and tomato (Allelopathy Journal; 43 (2): 187-202) and investigates the chemical composition and phytotoxicity of Cupressus sempervirens leaves against crops (Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plant; 19:7, 1582-1599). 🌿🔬 #AllelopathyResearch #PlantInteractions #BotanicalStudies

 

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