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Matteo Bolner is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, specializing in livestock genomics and metabolomics. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Food Sciences (defended March 2025) and an International Master in Bioinformatics from the University of Bologna. His research integrates genomic and metabolomic data to improve livestock sustainability, particularly in pig production systems. Key focuses include identifying metabolic pathways influencing production traits, analyzing pig viromes for disease outbreaks, and leveraging big data for One Health applications. His educational background includes a Biological Sciences degree (2018) and a bioinformatics master's (2021). He interned at CINECA's SCAI department, focusing on HPC software containerization. Current affiliations include membership in the Animal and Food Genomics group, where he explores genomic solutions for breed conservation and sustainable production. Research trends in his articles emphasize multi-omics integration to understand pig metabolism, stress responses, and breed-specific adaptations. He also applies genomics to authenticate food products and enhance conservation strategies for endangered livestock breeds like the Mora Romagnola pig. His work bridges animal science, computational biology, and agricultural sustainability. Notable contributions include developing genomic tools for honey bee population analysis and creating a catalog of mitochondrial insertions in pig genomes. Future directions involve advancing metabolomics-based precision livestock farming and applying big data analytics to livestock One Health challenges.

• Livestock Systems
• Animal Breeding
• Genetics
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Claudia Palestrini is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology , University of Turin. Her work focuses on dung beetles , ground beetles , and Alpine biodiversity conservation , with a strong emphasis on geometric morphometrics , zoogeography , and entomology . Her research integrates ecology , systematics , and phylogeny to study insect communities in Alpine and Mediterranean environments. Key themes include habitat use , species differentiation , and sustainable land management . She has contributed to over 400 publications, with recent work analyzing equine feeding devices and insect acoustic signals . Her teaching includes courses on Entomology for Cultural Heritage , Biological Sciences , and Environmental Education . She serves on academic committees like the Department Council and Interdisciplinary Sport Sciences program. Her work bridges entomology and sustainable sports practices , highlighting the importance of biodiversity in human-impacted ecosystems.

• Entomology
• Dung Beetle Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Hannes Schuler is a Tenured Associate Professor of Agricultural and Forest Entomology at the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (UniBZ). His research focuses on the evolutionary ecology of insect pest species, with particular emphasis on host-microbe interactions and symbiont-mediated adaptations. He leads the Schuler Lab and is a member of the Competence Centre for Plant Health at UniBZ. Dr. Schuler's primary research interests include: Evolutionary ecology of insect pest species Microbial symbionts and their impact on host ecology and evolution Population genomics of invasive insect species Sustainable pest management approaches Tripartite interactions between phytoplasma, vectors, and microbiomes His research combines genomic and population genomic approaches with in vivo experiments in laboratory and semi-field settings. Dr. Schuler's lab has made significant contributions to understanding the role of bacterial symbionts in invasion processes, particularly in fruit flies (Rhagoletis species), psyllids, and bark beetles. Recent work has focused on the microbiome of invasive species, symbiont-mediated adaptations, and the development of sustainable pest control strategies that reduce chemical pesticide use. Dr. Schuler has edited a special issue of the journal Insects titled "Insect Symbionts: Evolution and Application," which features 11 publications spanning topics from symbiont-driven seasonal adaptation to Wolbachia-mitochondrial DNA associations. His research has been presented at numerous international conferences including the European Conference of Entomology and the Population Genetics Group Meeting, with recent presentations at CNIE 2025 in Siena covering apricot aphids, olive fly symbionts, and psyllid symbionts. Among his notable achievements: Successful supervision of multiple PhD students including Maja, Juan, and Giulia Calia Securing funding for multiple research projects on insect symbionts and pest management Establishing international collaborations with researchers across Europe Organizing lab activities and mentoring junior researchers Dr. Schuler actively supervises Master's and PhD students, teaches courses on plant protection, theory of scientific method, and plant and livestock health, and maintains an active research program with multiple ongoing projects investigating the role of symbionts in invasion biology and sustainable pest management.

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Insect Symbionts
• Microbiome Research
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Maurizio Ramanzin is a Full Professor at the University of Padova , affiliated with the School of Animal Science and Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food and Natural Resources (DAFNAE) . His research focuses on Agricultural Sustainability , Environmental Impact Assessment , and Precision Livestock Farming . Academic Field : AGR/19 Email : maurizio.ramanzin@unipd.it Address : Agripolis - Viale dell'università, 16 - Legnaro (Padova) – ITALY His work explores the interactions between livestock systems and ecosystem services in mountainous regions, with emphasis on: Grazing Management and biodiversity conservation Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of dairy and beef systems Climate Change Adaptation in Alpine ungulates Animal Welfare in small-scale farms Technological Tools (GPS, NIRS) for monitoring grazing behavior Key trends in his recent publications include: Quantifying environmental drivers of wolf predation on livestock Developing low-cost biologging systems for dairy cows Analyzing social-ecological trade-offs in mountain agriculture Assessing microbial dynamics in alpine soils

• Agricultural Sustainability
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Animal Behavior and Welfare
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Roberto Mantovani is a Full Professor in the Department of Animal Medicine, Production and Health (DAFNAE) at the University of Padova, Italy. His academic discipline is AGR/17, focusing on Animal Husbandry and Animal Production. He is based at the Agripolis campus in Legnaro, Padova, where he contributes to teaching and research in animal science and livestock systems. His research interests lie in the application of data science to livestock production, animal breeding, and sustainable animal husbandry. The integration of digital tools and precision agriculture methodologies in animal farming is a key focus, aligning with modern advancements in agricultural technology. No recent publications are listed in the provided text, so no trend analysis can be performed. Similarly, no scientific awards have been mentioned in the source material. There is no information available about graduate students advised by Professor Mantovani, nor any details about research grants or funding he may have received. He appears to be actively involved in the academic functions of DAFNAE, contributing to its educational and research missions. While no specific laboratory or research team is mentioned, his work is likely associated with research groups within DAFNAE that focus on animal production, genetics, and data-driven approaches to livestock management.

• Animal Science
• Livestock Production
• Animal Breeding
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Marina Pasquini is an Associate Professor at the Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture and the Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), specifically within the Section of Molecular, Microbiological and Animal Science. Her academic role centers on research and teaching in animal husbandry and genetic improvement. Her research interests focus on Animal Science , Genetics , and Livestock Improvement , particularly in the context of sustainable agricultural systems. Her scientific sector, AGRI-09/A, emphasizes genetic selection and management practices in farm animals to enhance productivity and welfare. The available publications do not include recent articles, so no trend analysis can be conducted at this time. There are no listed scientific awards or honors in the provided text. Marina Pasquini advises students in animal science and related fields, though specific names of advisees are not provided. There is no public information on grants or funded research projects. She maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 15:00 at the Scienze Zootecniche building, Department D3A. She is part of the research structure within the D3A department, contributing to studies in molecular and microbiological aspects of animal science, though specific labs or research teams are not detailed in the text.

• Animal Science
• Genetics
• Livestock Improvement
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Martino Cassandro is a Full Professor in the Department of Agri-Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences (DAFNAE) at the University of Padova, Italy. His work centers on animal science and genetics, particularly within livestock and dairy production systems. His research interests include Animal Genetics , Quantitative Genetics , Animal Breeding , and Sustainable Livestock Production . These are aligned with the department's focus on data science applied to livestock and agricultural innovation. No recent publications were listed in the provided text, so article trends cannot be analyzed. No scientific awards were mentioned. There is no information available about student advising, grants, or research teams. No details about labs or research groups were provided.

• Animal Genetics
• Livestock Science
• Dairy Science
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Simone Ceccobelli is an Associate Professor at the Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM), affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture. He is based in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences (D3A), specifically within the Section of Molecular, Microbiological and Animal Science. His academic role involves teaching and research in animal science and genetic improvement. His research interests focus on Animal Science, Zootechnics, Genetic Improvement, Livestock Production, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Molecular Biology in Agriculture, and Microbiology in Agriculture . These areas reflect his scientific sector (AGRI-09/A) and departmental affiliation, emphasizing sustainable and science-driven approaches to animal husbandry and food production. No recent publications are listed in the provided text, so no trends can be identified at this time. Similarly, no scientific awards, student advisees, grants, or laboratory affiliations are mentioned in the available information. He maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14:30 to 15:30 at the D3A - Animal Science Sciences area, and can be contacted via email at s.ceccobelli@staff.univpm.it or by phone at +39 0712204811.

• Animal Science
• Zootechnics
• Genetic Improvement
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Giuseppe Concheri is an Associate Professor at the University of Padova , affiliated with the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE) . His research focuses on soil science , microbial ecology , and sustainable agricultural practices , with particular interest in earthworm biology, soil nutrient dynamics, and biostimulant effects on plant-soil interactions. His recent publications explore: (1) microbial community analysis in biodynamic agriculture, (2) advanced bioinformatics methods for microbiome diversity quantification, (3) copper toxicity impacts on soil organisms, and (4) innovative tools like Fertimetro for soil quality assessment. His work spans from molecular studies in sugar beet to large-scale ecological analyses across European meadows. Concheri actively investigates climate change mitigation through sustainable land management, as evidenced by his work on the Albarella island case study. He maintains a strong focus on both agricultural waste valorization (TEAPOTS project) and historical soil science developments in Veneto region.

• Soil Science
• Microbial Ecology
• Sustainable Agriculture
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Mauro Penasa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agronomy, Animals, Food, Natural Resources and Environment (DAFNAE) at the University of Padova, Italy. His research focuses on advanced analytical techniques for dairy and agricultural product characterization. Position: Associate Professor Department: DAFNAE Email: mauro.penasa@unipd.it Penasa's work revolves around dairy science , animal nutrition , and food technology , utilizing mid-infrared and near-infrared spectroscopy to analyze milk composition, coagulation properties, and meat quality. His studies address topics such as fatty acid profiling, mineral content prediction, and genetic parameters for milk traits. The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in spectroscopy applications for milk quality analysis , cheese production optimization , and genetic studies in cattle breeds. Notable trends include the use of spectroscopy for real-time monitoring in dairy processing and crossbreeding effects on milk yield and composition. Penasa's research has implications for enhancing dairy profitability, improving animal breeding strategies, and developing standardized methods for assessing agricultural products. His work bridges analytical chemistry , genetics , and technological innovation in livestock systems.

• Dairy Science
• Animal Nutrition
• Spectroscopy Applications
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Serena Varotto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (DAFNAE) at the University of Padua, Italy, specializing in Academic Field AGR/07 (General Genetics). Her work bridges genetic research with agricultural applications, particularly in livestock systems. Her research focuses on: Agricultural Genetics Animal Genetics and Livestock Genomics Quantitative Genetics and Genomic Selection methodologies Data Science integration in agricultural production Based at the Agripolis campus in Legnaro, Padova, she contributes to DAFNAE's mission in sustainable agriculture and environmental management. Her contact details include email serena.varotto@unipd.it and phone +39 049 8272858.

• Agricultural Genetics
• Animal Genetics
• Livestock Genomics
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Marcella Avondo is a Full Professor of Animal Nutrition and Feeding at the University of Catania's Di3A Department (Section of Animal Production). Active since 2009, her research focuses on small ruminant nutrition, milk quality, grazing behavior modeling, and precision livestock farming technologies. Specialized in Zootechnics (AGR-18) Graduated in Agricultural Sciences (1985) and earned a PhD in Animal Science Managed 5+ major research projects including PRIN 2008 and PON Agritech PNRR Her work examines: Dietary impacts on ruminant milk quality Audio-based grazing behavior monitoring systems Casein production genetics in goats Feed conservation techniques She serves as a reviewer for 8+ international journals and has coordinated two PhD programs: Animal Production Science (2005-2010) Food Production and Technologies (2011-2017)

• Animal Nutrition
• Small Ruminant Feeding
• Milk Quality Analysis
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Nunziatina Russo is a Research Fellow at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Di3A) at the University of Catania. Her work focuses on microbial dynamics in food systems, antibiotic resistance, and wastewater microbiology. Current projects: BioTrak (livestock traceability using olive biomass) and ChiMiTec (microbial community analysis) Key methodologies: MALDI-TOF MS, PFGE, molecular characterization of microorganisms Collaborations: European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Chr. Hansen A/S, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Sicilia Research spans microbiome studies , food safety , and biotechnological applications in agriculture and food production. Scientific accolades include the 2017 SIMTREA research award and co-supervision of 17 experimental degree theses.

• Food Microbiology
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Microbial Communities
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Alessio Cecchinato is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE), University of Padova, Italy. His academic discipline falls under AGR/17 – Zootechnics and Animal Science, with a focus on data-driven approaches in livestock systems. His research interests lie at the intersection of animal science and data science, particularly in the application of quantitative methods to improve livestock production, genetic selection, and sustainable farming practices. His work contributes to modernizing agricultural systems through digital tools and precision technologies. No recent publications were listed in the source material, so no trends can be inferred at this time. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. There is no information available in the provided text regarding student supervision, grants, or advising roles. He is affiliated with the DAFNAE department at the University of Padova, which conducts interdisciplinary research in agriculture, food, and environmental sciences, particularly focusing on innovation in livestock systems.

• Animal Science
• Zootechnics
• Livestock Genetics
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Andrea Squartini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment (DAFNAE) within the University of Padova . His research focuses on soil microbiology , microbial ecology , and DNA metabarcoding , with a particular emphasis on the interactions between microbial communities and agricultural systems. He works at Agripolis, based in Legnaro (Padova), Italy. His research explores soil organic carbon dynamics , nitrogen cycling , and microbial community responses to environmental factors such as grazing intensity, agricultural practices, and climate change. He utilizes advanced molecular methods like 16S rRNA profiling and metabarcoding to analyze microbial diversity in dairy processing environments, livestock systems, and soil remediation projects. The scientific trends in his publications include studies on microbiome responses to agricultural additives bioremediation of contaminated soils role of earthworms and organic matter in vineyard soils microbial gene activity in alpine and Antarctic ecosystems innovative tools like plasma-activated water for symbiotic optimization data science applications in livestock and soil research

• Soil Microbiology
• Agricultural Microbiology
• DNA Metabarcoding
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