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

Ao Wang | Biomass | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ao Wang | Biomass | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry | China

Dr. Ao Wang is an Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF) and currently serves as a visiting scholar at Nanyang Technological University, fostering international research collaborations. His professional expertise centers on the preparation and application of advanced functional carbon materials derived from biomass, with a particular focus on electrochemical energy storage. He has led major research projects, including national key programs and fundamental research initiatives at CAF. Dr. Wang’s contributions include elucidating the evolution mechanism of carbon microcrystals during lignin and cellulose pyrolysis, demonstrating that the isotropy of carbon crystal seeds drives the ordered growth of graphite-like microcrystals, and revealing the critical influence of catalyst-induced pore sizes on the formation of closed pore structures in energy storage carbon materials. He has published over 30 articles in high-impact journals such as Progress in Materials Science, Advanced Functional Materials, and Carbon Energy, and has been granted 8 invention patents. His research skills encompass biomass carbon material synthesis, catalytic carbonization, pore structure engineering, and electrochemical characterization for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, as well as supercapacitors. Dr. Wang continues to advance the field of biomass-derived carbon materials for energy storage, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable energy solutions and functional material innovation, with a documented record of 1,899 citations, 99 documents, and an h-index of 24.

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Featured Publications

1. Fan, M., Yuan, Q., Zhao, Y., Wang, Z., Wang, A., Liu, Y., Sun, K., Wu, J., Wang, L., … (2022). A facile “double‐catalysts” approach to directionally fabricate pyridinic N–B‐pair‐doped crystal graphene nanoribbons/amorphous carbon hybrid electrocatalysts for efficient … Advanced Materials, 34(13), 2107040. Cited by 163.

2. Fan, M., Wang, Z., Sun, K., Wang, A., Zhao, Y., Yuan, Q., Wang, R., Raj, J., Wu, J., … (2023). N–B–OH site-activated graphene quantum dots for boosting electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production. Advanced Materials, 35(17), 2209086. Cited by 150.

3. Wang, A., Sun, K., Xu, R., Sun, Y., Jiang, J. (2021). Cleanly synthesizing rotten potato-based activated carbon for supercapacitor by self-catalytic activation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 283, 125385. Cited by 118.

4. Chen, C., Sun, K., Huang, C., Yang, M., Fan, M., Wang, A., Zhang, G., Li, B., Jiang, J., … (2023). Investigation on the mechanism of structural reconstruction of biochars derived from lignin and cellulose during graphitization under high temperature. Biochar, 5(1), 51. Cited by 66.

5. Cao, M., Liu, Y., Sun, K., Li, H., Lin, X., Zhang, P., Zhou, L., Wang, A., Mehdi, S., … (2022). Coupling Fe3C nanoparticles and N‐doping on wood-derived carbon to construct reversible cathode for Zn–Air batteries. Small, 18(26), 2202014. Cited by 58.

 

You Qiang | Nanotechnology for Renewable Energy | Best Faculty Award

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Prof. Dr. You Qiang | Nanotechnology for Renewable Energy | Best Faculty Award

Professor | University of Idaho | United States

Dr. You Qiang, a distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Idaho, has dedicated over four decades to pioneering research in nanoparticles and nanomaterials, with a particular focus on nanoclusters, nanocomposites, and their magnetic, optical, and transport properties. He received his B.S. in Engineering Physics from Hefei University of Technology, China, an M.S. in Physics from Harbin Institute of Technology and the Chinese Academy of Space Technology, and his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Freiburg, Germany. His professional journey includes significant roles as Research Scientist and Senior Scientist at the University of Freiburg, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and since 2002, a progressive career from Assistant to Full Professor at the University of Idaho, where he also holds an adjunct appointment in Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Qiang’s research interests lie in the synthesis and characterization of advanced nanomaterials and their application to nuclear energy, radiation detection, and radioactive waste separation, integrating fundamental physics with practical technological solutions. His research skills span experimental synthesis, advanced spectroscopy, ion irradiation studies, and nanoscale materials characterization, contributing to high-impact publications in JACS, Nanoscale, Environmental Science & Technology, Advanced Functional Materials, and Journal of Physical Chemistry C. Beyond his scholarly output, he has demonstrated strong leadership as President of the Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering, organizer and chair of multiple international conferences, and editorial board member for leading journals. His dedication to mentorship has been recognized with multiple Alumni Awards for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentorship, underscoring his commitment to training the next generation of scientists. Dr. Qiang’s academic impact is substantial, with his growing recognition reflected in 2,906 citations, 97 documents, and an h-index of 27, demonstrating his influential role in advancing nanomaterials and nuclear energy research.

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Featured Publications

1. Haberland, H., Mall, M., Moseler, M., Qiang, Y., Reiners, T., & Thurner, Y. (1994). Filling of micron‐sized contact holes with copper by energetic cluster impact. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films, 12(5), 2925–2930. Cited by: 540

2. Wang, C. M., Baer, D. R., Thomas, L. E., Amonette, J. E., Antony, J., & Qiang, Y. (2005). Void formation during early stages of passivation: Initial oxidation of iron nanoparticles at room temperature. Journal of Applied Physics, 98(9), 094308. Cited by: 331

3. Wang, C., Baer, D. R., Amonette, J. E., Engelhard, M. H., Antony, J., & Qiang, Y. (2009). Morphology and electronic structure of the oxide shell on the surface of iron nanoparticles. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131(25), 8824–8832. Cited by: 290

4. Qiang, Y., Antony, J., Sharma, A., Nutting, J., Sikes, D., & Meyer, D. (2006). Iron/iron oxide core-shell nanoclusters for biomedical applications. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 8(3), 489–496. Cited by: 262

5. Baer, D. R., Amonette, J. E., Engelhard, M. H., Gaspar, D. J., Karakoti, A. S., Kuchibhatla, S. V. N. T., & Qiang, Y. (2008). Characterization challenges for nanomaterials. Surface and Interface Analysis, 40(3–4), 529–537. Cited by: 189