Simona Tarricone | Low-Carbon Material Innovations | Women Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Simona Tarricone | Low-Carbon Material Innovations | Women Researcher Award

University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Simona Tarricone is a scholar in Animal Science with expertise spanning sustainable livestock systems, wildlife management, aquaculture ecology, and the qualitative assessment of animal-derived foods. Her research focuses on the relationships between farming systems, environmental conditions, and the technological, nutritional, and welfare-related characteristics of livestock and aquaculture species. She has contributed to university-level teaching across courses on sustainable and organic husbandry, livestock technologies, meat and fish quality, and agro-silvo-pastoral systems, supporting the training of students in modern, environmentally responsible production frameworks. Her scientific activity includes extensive fieldwork on wild ungulates and migratory birds, laboratory analyses on meat, milk, and fish quality, and applied studies on production sustainability. She has collaborated with several research institutions, including the ELGO–DIMITRA Research Institute of Animal Science in Greece, where her work examined the use of biopromoters to improve environmental conditions in intensive aquaculture and enhance the welfare and product quality of farmed fish. She has also contributed to regional and national projects aimed at the valorization of local livestock genotypes, the conservation of biodiversity, and the development of eco-compatible production strategies. Her research integrates experimental design, statistical modeling, quality assessment, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to address challenges at the interface of animal production, environmental sustainability, and food quality. Her scientific profile reflects a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge in sustainable animal systems and improving the efficiency, safety, and ecological compatibility of animal production chains. Dr. Tarricone’s academic influence and research excellence are reflected in her strong metrics362 citations, 43 documents, and an h-index of 11, underscoring the relevance and continuity of her contributions to contemporary animal science.

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Featured Publications

1. Khan, R. U., Fatima, A., Naz, S., Ragni, M., Tarricone, S., & Tufarelli, V. (2022). Perspective, opportunities and challenges in using fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) in poultry health and production as an eco-friendly alternative to antibiotics: A review. Antibiotics, 11(2), 278. Cited by: 93

2. Marsico, G., Rasulo, A., Dimatteo, S., Tarricone, S., Pinto, F., & Ragni, M. (2007). Pig, F1 (wild boar × pig) and wild boar meat quality. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 6(sup1), 701–703. Cited by: 44

3. Tufarelli, V., Losacco, C., Tedone, L., Passantino, L., Tarricone, S., Laudadio, V., … (2023). Hemp seed (Cannabis sativa L.) cake as a sustainable dietary additive in slow-growing broilers: Effects on performance, meat quality, oxidative stability and gut health. Veterinary Quarterly, 43(1), 1–12. Cited by: 39

4. Cosentino, C., Colonna, M. A., Musto, M., Dimotta, A., Freschi, P., Tarricone, S., … (2021). Effects of dietary supplementation with extruded linseed and oregano in autochthonous goat breeds on the fatty acid profile of milk and quality of Padraccio cheese. Journal of Dairy Science, 104(2), 1445–1453. Cited by: 36

5. Tarricone, S., Caputi Jambrenghi, A., Cagnetta, P., & Ragni, M. (2022). Wild and farmed sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax): Comparison of biometry traits, chemical composition and fatty acid profile of fillets. Fishes, 7(1), 45. Cited by: 32

Wanxuan Yao | Climate change mitigation technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wanxuan Yao | Climate change mitigation technologies | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel | Germany

Dr. Ben Wanxuan Yao is an accomplished climate scientist specializing in biogeochemical modelling, carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and carbon capture and storage (CCS). His research integrates modelling, data analysis, and environmental assessment to evaluate the technical feasibility, effectiveness, and societal implications of carbon mitigation technologies. With extensive experience in developing CDR evaluation frameworks, he has advanced the global understanding of marine-based carbon removal and its integration within policy and sustainability contexts. He has led multidisciplinary research initiatives focused on site-specific CDR and CCS portfolio development, aligning scientific innovation with national and international climate goals. His work encompasses quantitative modelling of oceanic carbon and nutrient cycles, AI-based parameter calibration on high-performance computing systems, and holistic assessments of carbon sequestration techniques. His findings have been published in leading international journals, including Geophysical Research Letters, Earth’s Future, Environmental Research Letters, and Global Change Biology, providing critical insights into the environmental, economic, and ethical dimensions of marine carbon removal technologies. Beyond research, he has played a key role in facilitating collaboration between scientists, policymakers, and industry through workshops, think tanks, and conferences, strengthening the interface between science and decision-making in the field of climate solutions. His expertise in geospatial data analysis, system modelling, and sustainable innovation has positioned him as a valuable contributor to the evolving landscape of carbon management and environmental strategy. Dr. Yao’s academic excellence and research influence are reflected in his growing global recognition, with 67 citations, 8 publications, and an h-index of 5, underscoring his impactful contributions to the advancement of climate modelling and carbon removal science.

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Featured Publications

1. Somes, C. J., Dale, A. W., Wallmann, K., Scholz, F., Yao, W., Oschlies, A., Muglia, J., & Achterberg, E. P. (2021). Constraining global marine iron sources and ligand‐mediated scavenging fluxes with GEOTRACES dissolved iron measurements in an ocean biogeochemical model. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 35(8), e2021GB006948. Cited by: 30

2. Frenger, I., Landolfi, A., Kvale, K., Somes, C. J., Oschlies, A., Yao, W., & Koeve, W. (2024). Misconceptions of the marine biological carbon pump in a changing climate: Thinking outside the “export” box. Global Change Biology, 30(1), e17124. Cited by: 27

3. Yao, W., Kvale, K. F., Achterberg, E., Koeve, W., & Oschlies, A. (2019). Hierarchy of calibrated global models reveals improved distributions and fluxes of biogeochemical tracers in models with explicit representation of iron. Environmental Research Letters, 14(11), 114009. Cited by: 15

4. Kvale, K., Keller, D. P., Koeve, W., Meissner, K. J., Somes, C. J., Yao, W., & Oschlies, A. (2020). Explicit silicate cycling in the Kiel Marine Biogeochemistry Model, version 3 (KMBM3) embedded in the UVic ESCM version 2.9. Geoscientific Model Development Discussions, 1–46.Cited by: 10

5. Yao, W., Kvale, K. F., Koeve, W., Landolfi, A., Achterberg, E., Bertrand, E. M., & Oschlies, A. (2022). Simulated future trends in marine nitrogen fixation are sensitive to model iron implementation. Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 36(3), e2020GB006851. Cited by: 6

Dr. Wanxuan Yao’s work advances global climate solutions by integrating biogeochemical modelling with carbon removal science, enhancing the precision of Earth system projections and guiding sustainable carbon management strategies for policymakers and industry. His research bridges scientific innovation and environmental governance, driving impactful progress toward a low-carbon, resilient future.