Sara Frazzini | livestock environments | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sara Frazzini | livestock environments | Best Researcher Award

PhD student at  University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Italy

Sara Frazzini is an Italian researcher specializing in animal nutrition and health. Born on September 7, 1995, in Rozzano, Italy, she has dedicated her career to optimizing feeding practices for farm animals to enhance nutritional efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in the Scientific Disciplinary Area AGR18 at the University of Milan, her research focuses on developing nutritional strategies to support animal defense systems and mitigate the presence of harmful substances in livestock environments.

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Education and Training:

  • 09/11/2020 – 31/01/2021: Graduate Volunteer Attendant
    University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology
    Studied the immune system in animal species of veterinary interest under the guidance of Prof. Riva.
  • 12/12/2018 – 12/09/2019: Student Trainee
    Humanitas Research Hospital and University
    Conducted research activities at the Laboratory of Experimental Immunology under Prof. Garlanda’s supervision, focusing on cell culture techniques, neutrophil purification, qPCR methods, and cytotoxicity assays.
  • 10/02/2017 – 10/03/2017: Student Trainee
    Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Lombardy and Emilia Romagna (IZSLER) – Lodi
    Engaged in various research activities across Institute Laboratories, including Food Serology and Microbiology and General Diagnostics.
  • 03/11/2022 – 22/12/2022: Postgraduate Course
    University of Milan
    Completed specific training for personnel involved in animal experiments for scientific purposes, with a focus on large animals.
  • 21/02/2022 – 25/02/2022: Introductory Course in Animal Experimentation
    University of Milan
    Participated in basic theory modules and species-specific theory modules covering various animal categories.
  • 13/04/2022 & 27/04/2022: Practical Course Modules
    University of Milan
    Completed practical modules focusing on appropriate basic species-specific biology for Zebrafish and Mus Musculus.
  • 23/03/2022 – 20/05/2022: Advanced Training Course
    Online Webinars
    Participated in an advanced training course focusing on the decarbonization process, organized by Siena International School on Sustainable Development.
  • 20/09/2021 – 24/09/2021: Postgraduate Course in Latest Generation Cytofluorimetry
    University of Milan
    Attended a theoretical-practical course covering analytical methodologies in the biomedical field.

🎓 Academic Degrees:

  • 10/2017 – 10/2019: Master’s Degree in Veterinary Biotechnological Sciences
    University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Via dell’Università 6 Lodi, Italy
  • 10/2014 – 10/2017: Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Production Sciences
    University of Milan, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Via dell’Universtà 6 Lodi, Italy

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Sara Frazzini’s research focus primarily revolves around the exploration of natural products and their potential applications in various fields such as animal nutrition, agriculture, and biomedicine. 🌿 Her work spans diverse topics including the investigation of prebiotic potential in seaweed extracts, functional characterization of bioactive compounds from hemp seeds, evaluation of dietary supplements for livestock health, and repurposing agricultural waste for sustainable practices. 🐄🌱 Through her studies, she aims to contribute to the development of innovative solutions for animal welfare, human health, and environmental sustainability. 🌍

citations:

Sara Frazzini has accumulated 50 citations from 45 documents, with an h-index of 10. This indicates that her research has been cited at least 10 times in 10 different documents, reflecting a significant impact within her field.

 

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Paula Paredes | Farm Management Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr  Paula Paredes | Farm Management | Best Researcher Award

Professor at  Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Paula Paredes is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia, University of Lisbon, and a Postdoctoral researcher at the LEAF Research Center, TERRA Associated Laboratory. Born on September 8, 1972, in Portugal, she holds a Ph.D. in Biosystems Engineering, an M.Sc. in Tropical Agriculture, and an Agronomy Engineering degree.

 

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📚 Education and Training:

  • PhD in Biosystems Engineering (2014) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal.
  • MSc in Tropical Agriculture (2008) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Agronomy Engineering degree (1998) – Instituto Superior de Agronomia.

👩‍🏫 Professional Journey:

  • Assistant Professor since February 2019.
  • Postdoctoral researcher at LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2015-2019).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, Management, Innovation & Consulting SA (2015-2016).
  • Invited Auxiliary Professor at Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas (2017-2018).
  • Founding partner of IrrigAcqua (2014).

🌍 Work Experience:

  • Diverse roles at CEER-Biosystems Engineering, Instituto Superior de Agronomia.
  • Researcher at CEER, Biosystems Engineering (2014-2015).
  • CEO of IrrigAcqua, contributing to management and innovation in 2015-2016.
  • Administrative roles supporting engineering initiatives and conferences.

👩‍🔬 Research Focus:

Paula Paredes has dedicated her research efforts to advance sustainable agriculture, particularly in the domain of irrigation and water management. Her work spans various crucial aspects:

  1. Cotton Irrigation in Central Asia: Developed and validated models for cotton irrigation scheduling, considering groundwater contribution (IF – 0.480).
  2. Water Scarcity Strategies for Cotton in Central Asia: Explored irrigation scheduling strategies for cotton to address water scarcity in the Fergana Valley (IF – 2.016).
  3. Soil Water Balance Simulation for Wheat: Applied daily weather forecast messages to estimate reference evapotranspiration for wheat (IF – 2.462).
  4. Energy Performances and Water Productivity: Explored the relationship between energy performances and water productivity for sprinkler-irrigated maize, wheat, and sunflower (IF – 1.241).
  5. Dual Crop Coefficient Modeling: Implemented and tested the dual crop coefficient approach in interactive software for various crops, including winter wheat-summer maize sequences in North China Plain (IF range: 2.203 – 2.843).

Paula’s work significantly contributes to enhancing agricultural practices, ensuring efficient water use, and addressing challenges posed by water scarcity. 🌱🚜

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Bhupendra Koul | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Bhupendra Koul | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, India

Bhupendra Koul is currently serving as an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India, specializing in Bioengineering and Biosciences. His expertise lies in plant transgenics, with a focus on developing stable transgenic lines resistant to lepidopteran insects. During his Ph.D., he worked on the introduction and expression of modified full-length and truncated versions of Bt-cry1Ab and cry1Ac genes in tomatoes.

 

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Academic & Professional Highlights:

  • Experience: Over 8 years as an Associate Professor at Lovely Professional University.
  • Education: Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Banasthali University, Rajasthan.
  • Skills: Proficient in microbiology, transformation techniques, molecular biology, and various instruments.
  • Patents & Copyrights: Holds several patents and copyrights related to biotechnology innovations.

Awards & Recognitions:

  • CSIR-Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-NBRI, Lucknow, in 2013.
  • Received Teacher Appreciation Award 2016 and Research Appreciation Awards in 2019 and 2023.

Research Contributions:

  • Successfully supervised three Ph.D. students and currently guiding five.
  • Published synthetic cry1Ac gene in NCBI with Accession No.: KP195020.1.
  • Filed and published multiple patents related to biotechnology innovations.

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Bhupendra Koul is a distinguished researcher with a primary focus on Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. His expertise encompasses genomics, gene expression profiling, and transgenic technology. He has significantly contributed to understanding the molecular responses of Gossypium herbaceum L. to drought, as evidenced in BMC Genomics. Koul’s work extends to the design of synthetic expression cassettes, enhancing transgene expression in tomatoes, as detailed in Plant Physiology & Biochemistry. His pivotal research also includes the development of transgenic tomatoes resistant to lepidopteran pests and the comparative evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis genes in transgenic tomatoes. Additionally, Koul has explored the ethnopharmacological aspects of the genus Psoralea.

 

Citations:Total Citations:

  • All-time Citations: 1617 🌐
  • Citations Since 2019: 1499 📆

Scholarly Influence:

  • h-index: 19 📚
  • i10-index: 35 (All-time), 33 (Since 2019) 🔍

Koul’s research has made a lasting impact in the academic community, with a consistent and growing citation record, showcasing the relevance and influence of his work in the field.

 

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Byron Lapo Calderón | Sustainable Agriculture

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🌱Dr Byron Lapo Calderón: Leading Researcher in Sustainable Agriculture
Profesor at Universidad Técnica de Machala, Ecuador

🏆Congratulations, Dr Byron Lapo Calderón, on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done! 👨‍🎓

🌍 Byron Gonzalo Lapo Calderón, born on January 12, 1983, in Machala, Ecuador, is an accomplished individual in the field of chemical engineering and environmental sciences. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Técnica de Machala in 2006. Subsequently, Byron pursued a Master’s in Environmental Engineering at the Escuela Politécnica Nacional in 2014. Currently a Ph.D. candidate in Chemical Process Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Spain, Byron has demonstrated his commitment to academic excellence. ! 🥳👏

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This person’s research focus spans diverse areas, showcasing a multidisciplinary approach. They delve into sustainable solutions using banana waste for critical rare earth recovery, explore starch gelatinization in Ecuadorian exportable bananas, and address environmental challenges through chitosan-iron (III) systems for mercury and lead sorption. The application of chitosan-based materials extends to neodymium and antimony removal, emphasizing their versatility. Additionally, their work involves assessing mercury levels in Ecuadorian coastal sediments and enhancing electrochemical sensors for chemical oxygen demand determination. The research culminates in innovative methods like Nafion film covers and chitosan-manganese-ferrite magnetic beads for efficient metal recovery.

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