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• Bioprocess Development
• Sustainable Aviation Biofuels
• Advanced Separations in Pharmaceutical Industry
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Frederico Castelo Ferreira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. His primary affiliation is with the Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (IST/IBB). He holds a dual focus on academic research and industrial collaboration, with expertise in bioengineering, bioprocess development, and biomaterials. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Imperial College London), postdoctoral training at Imperial College London and Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and MIT-Portugal Program involvement. Research: Specializes in sustainable biofuels, advanced separations in pharmaceuticals, and biomaterials for tissue engineering. Key projects include membrane-based systems for biofuel production, stem cell microenvironment engineering, and electroconductive scaffolds for neural and bone regeneration. Awards: 1st Prize for Knowledge Valorization (2008), Technology Venture Fellowship (2006). Activities: Founded the Portuguese Young Chemists Group, organized the 1st Portuguese Young Chemists Meeting (2007), and contributed to initiatives like CoHiTec 2008-2013. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on biomaterials, bioprocesses, and tissue engineering. Teaching: Teaches courses in Bioentrepreneurship, Bioengineering Topics, and Advanced Biomaterials at the graduate level.

Ricardo Del Sol AbascalView profile

Associate Professor

• Microbial Genetics
• Gene Manipulation
• Protein Engineering
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Dr. Ricardo Del Sol Abascal is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences at Swansea University, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science. He leads research in microbial genetics, focusing on bacterial genome analysis and protein nanocage applications for drug delivery. His work explores how microbes interact with environments, particularly Streptomyces species and insect microbiomes. Teaching contributions include modules on molecular biology techniques, genome analysis, and gene manipulation. He mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students, supervising research projects in bioinformatics, microbial genomics, and synthetic biology. Key research areas include bacterial symbiont interactions, RNA interference mechanisms in insects, and Streptomyces developmental biology. His lab investigates stress responses, antibiotic production regulation, and bacterial cell division processes. Publications span topics like symbiotic bacteria colonization dynamics, probiotic consortium genomics, and Dps protein biochemistry. Collaborations with institutions worldwide highlight his interdisciplinary approach to microbiology and biotechnology.

Arthur HillView profile

Professor

• Cheese Science and Technology
• Dairy Processing
• Risk Analysis
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Arthur Hill is a retired Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Guelph. His career spans over three decades with significant contributions to cheese science, dairy processing, and risk analysis. He earned his BSc, MSc, and PhD in Food Science from the University of Guelph (1978-1986), and joined the faculty in 1986. He served as Chair of the Department of Food Science (2009) and held leadership roles in academic associations. Education: B.Sc. in Food Science, University of Guelph (1978) M.Sc. in Food Science, University of Guelph (1982) Ph.D. in Food Science, University of Guelph (1986) Research Interests: His work focuses on optimizing cheese production through innovations in milk processing, such as incorporating omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D into cheese via engineered fat globules. He also developed critical protocols for bulk milk sampling and milk pricing algorithms. Current projects include establishing a Food Formulation laboratory and upgrading food processing pilot plants. Publications: His research spans cheese microbiology, thermal processing effects, and food safety practices in artisanal cheese production. Notable contributions include defining optimal mixing protocols for bulk milk tanks and enhancing cheese nutritional profiles through novel processing methods. Administration & Grants: He led initiatives like the Guelph Food Innovation Centre and the Guelph Food Academy, generating external revenues for departmental missions. His work bridges academic research with industry applications, particularly in supporting artisan and large-scale cheese producers. Labs & Facilities: Key facilities include the Guelph Food Innovation Centre and upgraded food processing pilot plants, enabling applied research in food formulation and safety.

Khurram NadeemView profile

Associate Professor

• Predictive Modeling
• Wildland Fire Occurrence Prediction
• Spatio-Temporal Processes
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Khurram Nadeem is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Guelph, specializing in predictive modeling of ecological and environmental systems. His research focuses on leveraging big data analytics to address challenges in wildland fire prediction, agricultural sustainability, and statistical bioinformatics. He leads a lab offering graduate research opportunities in these areas and collaborates with organizations like the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Alberta (2013) MSc in Statistics, University of Karachi (2005) BSc (Honours) in Statistics, University of Karachi (2003) Research Themes: Wildland Fire Prediction: Developing spatiotemporal models to forecast fire occurrences in British Columbia, aiding fire management strategies. Agro-Environmental Science: Integrating big data from precision agriculture and genomics to optimize sustainable farming practices under climate change. Statistical Bioinformatics: Analyzing microbiome data in livestock and crops to improve disease prevention and crop resilience. Media & Partnerships: Featured in University of Guelph news for wildfire research and Food from Thought initiatives. Seeks industry partnerships in forest fire analytics, environmetrics, and quantitative ecology. Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in Statistics and Bioinformatics programs. Offers postdoctoral positions in applied statistics for climate-agriculture linkages and microbiome modeling. Labs & Teams: Hosts a multidisciplinary lab focusing on environmental and agricultural data science. Collaborates with the Canadian Forest Service and agricultural stakeholders.

Katharina Kleinen-von KönigslöwView profile

Professor

• Political Communication
• Digital Public Spheres
• Transnational Communication
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Katharina Kleinen-von Königslöw is a Full Professor of Journalism and Communication Studies at the University of Hamburg , focusing on digital communication and sustainability. Since 2018, she serves as Vice Dean for Teaching and Studies at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and leads the Erasmus Mundus Master's program Journalism, Media and Globalisation . Her research spans digital public spheres , transnational communication , and sustainability framing in social media, with a methodological emphasis on quantitative and qualitative empirical methods . Recent publications analyze: Platform governance (Google/YouTube’s role in conspiracy theories) Climate futures framing across countries Right-wing populists’ linking practices Automated content analysis via machine learning She has secured major grants from institutions like Landesforschungsförderung Hamburg and Swiss National Science Foundation , co-leading interdisciplinary projects on security and sustainability. Her work has been cited over 1,600 times on Google Scholar. Her team includes researchers like Dr. Gerret von Nordheim and Dr. Laura Liebig, with collaborations across Europe and North America.

• Food Science and Technology
• Plant-Based Proteins
• Edible Coatings and Films
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Ana Catarina Leite is a Researcher at the Center for Biological Engineering (Universidade do Minho), specializing in food science and biotechnology. Her work focuses on plant-based proteins, edible delivery systems, and functional food materials. She holds a Master's in Chemical and Biological Engineering from Universidade do Minho. Research interests include: - Development of protein aerogels for food applications - Antiviral edible coatings and films - Processing technologies for food safety enhancement - Formulation of sustainable plant-based alternatives for bakery products Recent publications explore topics such as electrical field effects in food processing, functional characterization of plant proteins, and anti-SARS-CoV-2 edible materials. She collaborates actively on projects like PROVEGG4PASTRY targeting industrial pastry innovation. Key contributions include: • Conference presentations at Gums & Stabilisers and Food Proteins Conferences • Journal articles in Food Hydrocolloids , Trends in Food Science & Technology , and Food Microbiology • Development of anti-viral food packaging solutions

Lee Yee YingView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Edible fats and oils modification
• Functional lipid synthesis
• Food product development
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Dr Lee Yee Ying is a Senior Lecturer at the Malaysia School of Science, Monash University. She holds a PhD in Food Science and Technology from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2016), where her doctoral research focused on functional oil development via enzymatic interesterification of palm oils for obesity management. Her research interests include enzymatic/chemical modification of edible fats, functional lipid synthesis, in vivo health studies, and sustainable palm oil utilization. She teaches courses in Food Science and Functional Foods. Dr Lee has led multiple research projects, including biorefinery of microalgae and synthesis of medium-long chain triacylglycerols (MLCT). She has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with a focus on lipid chemistry, structured lipids, and food product development. Notable awards include the Best PhD Award (2016) and innovation awards for plant-based milk products (2024). Her work aligns with UN SDGs related to sustainable consumption and health. Recent research trends emphasize functional lipid applications in health management, emulsion stabilization using nanocellulose, and mitigation of harmful oil processing byproducts like 3-MCPDE and glycidol esters.

• Food Technology
• Food Safety
• Microbiology
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Maria Mercedes Lopez Fernandez is a Professor at the Department of Food Hygiene and Technology within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of León. She specializes in food safety and preservation technologies, particularly focusing on microbial control in food processing environments. University of León Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Department of Food Hygiene and Technology Research Group: NEWTEC (NEW Technologies for Food Preservation and Food Safety) Research Focus: Her work examines microbial communities in food systems, biofilm control using non-thermal atmospheric plasma, antimicrobial resistance dynamics, and biopreservation techniques. She has developed optimized DNA extraction protocols and studied Listeria monocytogenes control through plasma-activated water and lactic acid bacteria. Recent Article Trends: Show strong emphasis on microbiome analysis of food processing environments, antimicrobial resistance gene tracking, and plasma-based decontamination methods across meat and dairy industries.

Rick GreenoughView profile

Professor

• Industrial sustainability
• Low carbon manufacturing
• Energy efficient manufacturing
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Professor Rick Greenough at De Montfort University is a leading academic in energy systems and sustainable manufacturing. Affiliated with the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development and the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), he focuses on industrial sustainability, low carbon manufacturing, and energy efficiency. Based in Leicester, UK, he teaches courses like Renewable Energy Technology and Low Impact Manufacturing while leading research on thermal energy systems. His research spans renewable energy integration, biomass power systems, and exergy analysis. Key projects analyze geothermal storage, solar-thermal hybrid systems, and energy flows in manufacturing. His work bridges academia and industry through EPSRC-funded initiatives and EU FP7 partnerships. Publications highlight shallow boreholes for ground source heat pumps, steam storage in biomass CHP plants, and rural energy solutions for Central Asia. He contributes to professional societies like IET and the Energy Institute, emphasizing sustainable development across engineering disciplines.

Chris-Carolin SchönView profile

Professor

• Plant Genetics
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• Genomic Selection
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Prof. Chris-Carolin Schön is a full Professor of Plant Breeding at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), holding her position since 2007. She is affiliated with the TUM School of Life Sciences and leads research on molecular biology integration in agricultural processes, focusing on molecular markers in crop breeding, biodiversity characterization, and optimized breeding strategies for complex traits. Her academic journey includes studies in agricultural sciences at Hohenheim University and Oregon State University, followed by postdoctoral work at Hohenheim University and a leadership role at the State Plant Breeding Institute there. Prof. Schön’s research emphasizes enhancing crop resilience through genomic tools, particularly in maize, with studies on drought tolerance, cold adaptation, and genetic diversity utilization. She pioneered Synbreed, an interdisciplinary network for genome-based breeding research in plants and animals. Her awards include the Bavarian State Medal (2024), an Honorary Doctorate from Heinrich-Heine-University (2024), and the Bavarian Order of Merit (2018). Her work spans genomic prediction models, haplotype analysis, and improving imputation quality in genomic data. Key projects include exploiting European maize landraces for resistance traits and developing libraries of doubled-haploid lines to safeguard genetic resources. She collaborates on initiatives like AgroClustEr for synergistic plant and animal breeding, and her lab focuses on traits like photosynthetic efficiency, root system adaptation, and protein networks in crops.

• Water Systems Modelling
• Sustainability
• Integrated Water Cycle Management
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Yang Liu is a Lecturer at the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, and previously served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Materials at Imperial College London (2019–2024). His research spans two key areas: failure mechanisms of metallic materials using crystal plasticity modelling and water systems engineering, with a focus on sustainability and integrated modelling. He holds an Academic Visitor affiliation at Imperial College’s Faculty of Engineering. Research interests include water quality management, socio-hydrological phenomena, resilience assessment frameworks, and the application of nature-based solutions. He has developed the WSIMOD Python package for simulating water systems and contributed to global infrastructure sustainability studies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending hydrological models, urban-rural coordination, and meta-modelling to address water management challenges. He has authored numerous papers on topics such as constructed wetlands, catchment classification, and cost-efficient resilience strategies.

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
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Akshay Kumar Burusa is a Researcher in the Department of Agricultural Biosystems Engineering at Wageningen University & Research . His work focuses on integrating robotics, computer vision, and deep learning for agricultural automation, particularly in greenhouse environments. Research Interests : Robotics and machine learning for agro-food systems 3D pose estimation and keypoint detection in plants Real-time object tracking in cluttered environments Next-best-view algorithms for plant reconstruction Biomechanical modeling for robotic grasping Recent Publications highlight advancements in agricultural robotics, including multi-view active vision for plant node detection, deep learning-based grasping of deformable objects, and self-supervised 3D reconstruction algorithms. His work emphasizes practical applications in tomato greenhouses and poultry processing automation. Collaborations : Collaborates with experts like Eldert van Henten and Gert Kootstra on projects involving robotic perception and tracking. His research contributes to improving efficiency in agro-food robotics through advanced vision systems and algorithm design.

• Medical Technology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Optics
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Peyman Mirtaheri is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Electronics and Chemistry (MEK) under the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet). He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at Michigan Technological University, USA. His primary role involves teaching courses such as Medical Sensors and Actuators (ACIT4720) and the upcoming BioInspired Systems (fall 2025). Research Interests: Professor Mirtaheri leads the ADEPT lab (ADvanced hEalth intelligence and brain-insPired Technologies) and ADEPT_technology, focusing on: Developing measurement techniques for brain activity detection and analysis Applying fNIRS (functional near-infrared spectroscopy) and EEG (electroencephalography) to study movement, balance, and cerebral cortex activity Advancing bio-inspired systems and health technology Key Projects: His active research includes Use of 3D printers in future rehabilitation (knowledge-based and patient-centered solutions) and completed work on Brain activity during walking and balance . Labs & Collaborations: He integrates his optical/NIRS laboratory into OsloMet's ADEPT lab, collaborating with institutions like Michigan Technological University and contributing to global conferences such as the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems and the ISPO World Congress .

• Multifunctional Materials
• Multifunctional Composites
• Graphene-based Composites
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Dr. Nisa Salim is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology , where she conducts pioneering research in multifunctional composite materials, smart coatings, and sustainable energy technologies. Her work is aligned with national and global priorities in space technology, clean energy, and circular economy. Institution: Swinburne University of Technology School: School of Engineering Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Email: nsalim@swin.edu.au ORCID: 0000-0001-8069-8039 Dr. Salim’s research focuses on developing smart, engineered materials that can sense, actuate, and store energy. Her key areas include graphene-based composites, structural health monitoring, hydrogen storage, and digitalization of composite manufacturing. She leverages advanced nanomaterials to create next-generation composites for aerospace, marine, robotics, and energy applications. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in multifunctional materials, particularly in energy storage (supercapacitors, hydrogen), smart sensing (graphene sensors, digital twins), and sustainable composites (biomass-derived carbon, recycled polymers). Her work integrates machine learning, IoT, and Industry 4.0 principles into material design and manufacturing processes. Scientific Awards and Recognition Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Philip Law Award, Royal Society of Victoria Theo Murphy Award, Australian Academy of Science Alfred Deakin Post-Doctoral Fellowship Victoria Fellowship Endeavour Research Fellowship AINSE Gold Medal for PhD Excellence University Ambassador, Royal Australian Chemical Institute Dr. Salim actively supervises PhD and master’s students in cutting-edge projects related to hydrogen storage, lunar dust mitigation, structural batteries, and smart coatings. She has secured multiple competitive grants from ARC, CSIRO, and industry partners, including projects on Scalable Graphene Enabled Smart Composites and Passive Lunar Dust Mitigation . Her editorial roles include serving on the boards of Chemical Engineering Journal , Polymers , and Journal of Composites Science . She leads research in advanced labs focused on composite manufacturing, nanomaterial synthesis, and smart sensor integration, often in collaboration with CSIRO, University of Melbourne, and international institutions. Her vision is to develop living materials that enable digitalization and IoT integration in engineering systems.

• Virtual Product Design
• Sustainable Design for Food Systems
• Engineering Management
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Prof. Francesco Musiari is a fixed-term Researcher at the Department of Industrial Systems and Technologies Engineering (DISTI) within the University of Parma . His academic activities focus on Integrated and Virtual Product Design and Sustainable Design for Food Systems for first-cycle degree programs in Management Engineering across multiple academic years (2021/2022 to 2024/2025). Teaching Roles : Course instructor for Integrated and Virtual Product Design (2023/2024–2024/2025), Sustainable Design for Food Systems (2021/2022–2024/2025), and Management Engineering (2022/2023–2024/2025) Research Focus : Virtual design methodologies, hygienic design in food processing, adhesive bonding optimization through laser ablation, and fatigue analysis of metallic joints Collaborations : Works with researchers including A. Pirondi , C. Favi , F. Moroni , and A.H.A. Lutey The researcher's 2024–2025 publications demonstrate cross-disciplinary expertise in mechanical design for food industry applications and materials engineering for structural integrity. His recent articles address computer-aided hygienic design systems , laser-manufactured interlocking patterns , and fatigue behavior of adhesive joints , reflecting integration of CAD technologies , molecular adhesion principles , and advanced manufacturing techniques .