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Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
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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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Luca Sebastiani is a Full Professor in Horticultural Sciences (AGR/03) at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, since 2014. He currently coordinates the PhD Course in AgroBioSciences and has previously served as Director of the Institute of Life Sciences (2016-2021). His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2002-2014) and Assistant Professor (1998-2002) at the same institution. PhD in Plant Biology from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (1996) MSc in Agricultural Sciences from University of Pisa (cum laude, 1991) Postdoctoral research in agricultural biotechnology (1996-1998) Research Interests: Focus on plant-environment interactions, particularly abiotic and biotic stress responses in crops. Key areas include: Physiological and molecular responses to climate change stressors Nutraceutical enhancement of food crops Plant germplasm conservation using molecular markers Agriculture 4.0 integrating AI, IoT, and robotics Phytoremediation using poplar and Brassica species Scientific Contributions: His work bridges molecular mechanisms (aquaporin function, heavy metal transport) with ecosystem-level applications (precision irrigation, contaminant phytoremediation). Recent publications emphasize genome sequencing, stress tolerance modeling, and nutraceutical food development. ISHS Medal for SapFlow Workshop organization (2011) Giovanni Spitali Foundation Award for PhD dissertation (1998) Collaborations: Extensive international collaborations with institutions like Beijing Forestry University, Comenius University, and Purdue University. Currently supervises projects in plant phenotyping, omics technologies, and sustainable crop management.

• Plant Physiology
• Molecular Plant Stress Responses
• Nutraceuticals in Plants
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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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Anna Maria Palermo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences at the University of Calabria, where she specializes in General Botany (BIO/01). She has held this position since October 2022, following a long academic trajectory that includes serving as a confirmed researcher since 2004 and prior technical service from 1990 to 2004. She is actively involved in teaching, research, and academic governance, with no indication of retirement or departure. Education: Laurea in Scienze Biologiche, University of Naples (1986) Professional qualification as Biologist, University of Naples (1987) Her research interests lie at the intersection of molecular botany and cultural heritage conservation. She focuses on molecular biosystematics of Mediterranean flora, particularly rare and endemic species in Calabria, using techniques such as ISSR, RAPD, AFLP, microsatellites, DNA barcoding, and isoenzyme analysis. A second major research line involves the study of biodeteriogens —fungi, cyanobacteria, algae, and lichens—on both organic (paper, wood, parchment) and inorganic (stone, plastic) cultural artifacts. Her work includes developing green conservation methods, notably using titanium dioxide nanoparticles for biocidal and preventive treatments. Her recent publications highlight a strong engagement in orchid pollination biology , heritage biodeterioration , and molecular taxonomy . These works reflect interdisciplinary trends combining ecology, botany, and conservation science, often with applications to historical monuments in Southern Italy. Scientific Service and Recognition: Reviewer for international journals: Environmental Engineering and Management, Journal Plant Biology, Aerobiologia, Studies in Conservation, Journal of Fungi, Horticulture, International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, Botanical Studies Member of the Scientific Secretariat of the PhD Program in Life Science and Technology (2021) Member of the Italian Botanical Society since 2007 Active participant in research groups on plant biology and conservation Anna Maria Palermo has supervised numerous Master's and PhD theses in Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. She has participated in research projects, organized workshops, and collaborated with various institutions. She is a key member of the Plant Biology Research Group at the University of Calabria, specifically contributing to the section on Biosystematics, Conservation, and Botany in Cultural Heritage led by Prof. Giuseppe Pellegrino.

• Botany
• Molecular Biosystematics
• Plant Genetics
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Fabrizio Mafessoni is a Fixed-Term Researcher in the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) at the University of Trieste. He is actively involved in the SAVEMAR project, which focuses on marine resource valorization under the PNRR National Biodiversity Future Center. Mafessoni serves as a member of the Boards of Studies for the degree programs Science and Technology for Environment and Nature (SM40) , Biological Sciences and Technologies (SM51) , and Functional Genomics (SM53A) . His current academic role is in the field of Genetics , and he participates in departmental governance through the Departmental Board and teaching staff. While no specific research interests, publications, or awards are detailed in the provided texts, his involvement in multidisciplinary marine conservation initiatives suggests a focus on genetic approaches to biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

• Genetics

Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin is a Research Director at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR) within Italy's National Research Council (CNR), based in Florence. He holds a magna cum laude degree in Forest Sciences from the University of Florence (1981) and has held research fellowships at institutions including the USDA Forest Service (USA) and University of Göttingen (Germany). His career includes leadership roles as Director of IBBR and recognition as an Honorary Research Fellow at Bioversity International. Vendramin's research focuses on forest genetics, conservation genomics, and phylogeography. He investigates adaptive responses of trees to environmental change, genetic diversity patterns in glacial refugia, and conservation strategies for endangered species. His work employs genomic tools to study local adaptation, gene flow, and demographic history across Mediterranean and European tree species. Recent publications emphasize climate adaptation mechanisms, genomic signatures of selection, and conservation genetics. Articles from 2021-2023 predominantly explore genetic resilience to glacial cycles, microgeographical adaptation in conifers, and biodiversity conservation frameworks. Research integrates molecular ecology, paleoecology, and landscape genetics. Scientific Awards: Medal for distinguished Italian scientists (Accademia Nazionale delle Scienze, 2022) Honorary Doctorate (University of Zvolen, Slovakia, 2012) Vendramin has led over 35 national/international projects and advises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. He coordinates an IUFRO unit and contributes to EU scientific commissions. His laboratory employs genomic techniques for biodiversity conservation, with collaborations across European research networks.

• Forest Genetics
• Population Genomics
• Phylogeography
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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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Professor Ellie (Eleanor) Barnes is a leading academic in hepatology and experimental medicine at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Nuffield Department of Medicine, the Translational Gastroenterology Unit, the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, the Jenner Institute, and the Oxford NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. She leads a multidisciplinary research group focused on applied immunology in liver disease, including cancer and viral hepatitis. Her research spans vaccine development for hepatitis C and B, early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), pathogenesis of IgG4-related disease, and stratified medicine approaches in chronic liver conditions. She leads major national and international consortia such as STOP-HCV and DeLIVER, integrating viral sequencing, host genetics, immune profiling, and biomarker discovery. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on HCV persistence post-treatment, metabolic liver disease in HBV, and innovative clinical trials for HCV elimination. Her work emphasizes translational impact, combining cutting-edge genomics, immunology, and clinical experimental medicine. Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) Prof. Barnes oversees a portfolio of clinical studies as NIHR CLRN lead for hepatology in the Thames Valley and collaborates with industry partners like Vaccitech. Her team also develops non-invasive liver imaging and novel blood-based DNA detection methods (e.g., TAPS) for early cancer diagnosis. She mentors a research group and contributes to science communication and gender equity in STEM.

• Hepatology
• Experimental Medicine
• Applied Immunology
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Paola Falletta is a Fixed-term Researcher at San Raffaele University, specializing in Human Anatomy (BIO/16) within the College of Medicine. Her research focuses on cancer biology, particularly melanoma progression mechanisms, transcription factor regulation, and metabolic reprogramming. Academic Rank: Researcher Department: Human Anatomy Key Research Areas: Phenotypic Plasticity, Autophagy, DNA Damage Repair Her work investigates how melanoma cells adapt metabolically and transcriptionally to environmental stresses, with significant publications in Nature Communications , Genes & Development , and Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research . Recent studies highlight MITF's role in fatty acid regulation, BRN2-mediated DNA repair, and chromatin organization's impact on nuclear factor dynamics. Publications (2014-2023) demonstrate sustained expertise in melanoma biology, stress response pathways, and organelle-specific protein regulation. She teaches multiple anatomy courses for medical and health informatics programs. Contact: falletta.paola@hsr.it | falletta.paola@unisr.it

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Transcription Factors
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Emidio Capriotti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, University of Bologna. He leads the Second Cycle Degree in Bioinformatics and holds a PhD in Physical Sciences. His research focuses on predicting protein stability changes due to genetic variations using machine learning, with applications in personalized medicine. He develops tools like DDGun and PhD-SNPg for variant interpretation. Teaching includes courses on Bioinformatics, Biophysics, and Lab Techniques for Bioinformatics. His work bridges computational methods and biological problems, particularly in cancer genomics and protein structural analysis. Education: PhD in Physical Sciences from the University of Bologna. Research interests include structural bioinformatics, protein folding, and the interplay between genomic variations and disease. He collaborates with initiatives like CAGI challenges and ELIXIR-IT to advance genomic data infrastructure. Publications emphasize protein stability prediction, federated learning in clinical settings, and benchmarking computational methods. His lab contributes to open-source tools and standards for reproducible machine learning in biology.

• Structural Bioinformatics
• Protein Stability Prediction
• Machine Learning in Biology
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Luca Maria Olivieri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He serves as Deputy Director of his department and directs multiple international research initiatives including the Italian Archaeological Mission in Pakistan (IAM) , the Marco Polo Research Center , and the ACT-Field School Project in Swat . His work spans archaeology, art history, and environmental studies of South and Central Asia. Research Focus : Settlement and environmental archaeology, Buddhist sacred areas, climate change impacts on ancient civilizations, Gandharan art, Silk Road studies Key Projects : Late Antique Swat Ecology (SPIN 2021), Ellenismo e India (Saidu Sharif I), Digitization of Gandharan Artefacts (Bochum), Social uses of wine in Gandhara (2020-2022) Collaborations : Max Planck Institute, Harvard Medical School, Ruhr Universität Bochum, Princeton University, Tsinghua University His research combines fieldwork with interdisciplinary analysis, including bio-molecular archaeology and climate history . Recent publications focus on Swat Valley archaeology , Gandharan stupa construction, and Late Antique climate resilience. He has contributed to Science (2019) on South/Central Asian genomics. Scientific Honors Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2016, Pakistan) Ufficiale OSI (2013, 2017) and Grande Ufficiale OSI (2017, Italy) Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society (2021) Guest Fellow, Tsinghua University (2023-2026) As an educator, he teaches Archaeology of the Silk Road and Gandharan Cultures at BA and MA levels. He curates the ACT Field School Reports series and serves on editorial boards of Journal of Asian Civilizations , East and West , and Journal of Research Society of Pakistan . His fieldwork in Pakistan since 1987 includes 40 excavation campaigns and 15 restoration projects. Current advisory roles include UNESCO projects in Afghanistan, the Safeguarding Cultural Heritage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (2024), and the Mapping Archaeological Heritage in South Asia (MAHSA) (2025). He leads the Saving Bazira Archaeological Site initiative (2022-2024) under ALIPH funding.

• Archaeology
• Art History
• Asian Studies
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Luigimaria Borruso is a Tenured Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences at the Free University of Bolzano. Their research focuses on soil and molecular ecology, microbial communities in agro-ecosystems, and environmental DNA (eDNA) applications for biodiversity conservation. University: Free University of Bolzano School: Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences Email: luigimaria.borruso@unibz.it Research Interests: Soil and molecular ecology Plant-fungal/bacterial-soil interactions (Agro)-ecological networks in apple orchards and vineyards Soil quality indicators Agroecology Environmental DNA (eDNA) in soil biodiversity conservation Science education for soil literacy Recent Publications Trends: Recent works explore microplastics in soil systems, biochar-microbe partnerships for crop growth, microbial dynamics in extreme environments (volcanoes, Antarctica), and applications of metabarcoding in conservation biology (lemurs, bats). They also investigate sustainable agricultural practices, including living labs and soil enzyme analysis via machine learning. Courses Taught: General Chemistry and Biochemistry at the bachelor's level, and advanced topics like Soil Ecology, Statistical Methods for Agricultural Research, and Soil Protection in master's programs.

• Soil and molecular ecology
• Plant-fungal/bacterial-soil interaction
• (Agro)-ecological networks in apple orchards and vineyards
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Pasquale Luca Curci is a Researcher at the Institute of Biosciences and BioResources (IBBR), part of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR) in Bari. His work focuses on integrating large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets to uncover biological mechanisms in plants, particularly in crops like durum wheat and artichoke. His research interests span genomics, transcriptomics, and network biology, with a strong emphasis on nitrogen use efficiency, gene regulatory networks, and plant stress responses. He employs systems biology approaches to identify key genes and regulatory elements involved in plant development and adaptation. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on plant genomics, particularly in durum wheat and Cynara species. His work integrates omics data to understand gene function, stress responses, and evolutionary relationships. Key themes include nitrogen metabolism, microRNA regulation, chloroplast genomics, and cross-species network analysis. He has led and coordinated multiple national and international research collaborations with institutions in Belgium, Sweden, Spain, France, and Italy, focusing on gene function discovery, nitrogen efficiency, and germplasm characterization. Integrative network analysis for gene function discovery in wheat (with BASF Agricultural Solutions, Belgium) Cross-species network biology in plants (with SweTree Technologies, Sweden) Transcriptomics and regulatory networks in durum wheat (with Sequentia Biotech SL, Spain) Phenotypization and genomic analysis of durum wheat (with Alma Mater Studiorum, Bologna) Asparagine synthetase genes in durum wheat (with INRA-CNRGV, France) He has contributed to the development of genomic resources for Cynara and has published extensively on chloroplast genomics, transcriptomics under nitrogen stress, and genetic diversity in vegetable crops. His work supports crop improvement and sustainable agriculture through advanced molecular tools.

• Genomics
• Transcriptomics
• Network Biology
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Francesco Rotondo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (DICEA) within the School of Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche. His research focuses on urban planning, regeneration, and sustainable development. Role: Associate Professor Department: DICEA University: Università Politecnica delle Marche Research Areas: Urban Regeneration, Placemaking, Circular Economy Rotondo’s work emphasizes participatory urbanism, ecological transition, and resilient public space design. Recent publications explore tactical urbanism in Italy, statistical analysis for circular economy policies, and cultural heritage integration in territorial planning. He engages with international research frameworks like Horizon Europe and contributes to national projects such as the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP). His outreach includes teaching roles in engineering programs and collaborations on seismic resilience in Central Italy.

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Development
• Urban Regeneration
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