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

Dhirendra Kumar Verma | Green Construction | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dhirendra Kumar Verma | Green Construction | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Sharda University Greater Noida | India

Dr. Dhirendra Kumar Verma is a researcher in Healthcare Engineering, specializing in wearable biomedical systems, acoustic emission–based diagnostics, smart materials, and inertial sensing for musculoskeletal health assessment. His research centers on developing advanced wearable platforms for the detection, classification, and quantitative evaluation of knee osteoarthritis, integrating vibroarthrography, signal processing, and radiographic validation to improve diagnostic accuracy. He has contributed to patented and patent-submitted innovations, including a prosthetic liner with enhanced cushioning and fluid management, as well as a sensor-based wearable device for osteoarthritis detection. Dr. Verma’s publications in reputed international journals—such as Annals of Biomedical Engineering, Journal of Medical Devices (ASME), Medical Engineering and Physics, and Macromolecular Symposia—span interdisciplinary domains involving biomedical signal analysis, composite materials, sensor design, and medical device development. Several of his works are under review in leading Elsevier and Wiley journals, reflecting his growing research visibility. He has actively presented at international and national conferences including ICEM, ICMD, Bio-Remedi, AIMTDR, and the North East Research Conclave, where he received the Springer Best Paper Award. His collaborative projects bridge biomedical engineering, materials science, and intelligent sensing technologies, contributing to improved joint-health monitoring frameworks and accessible healthcare diagnostic solutions. Dr. Verma’s academic influence and research productivity are reflected in his metrics 18 citations, 3 documents, and an h-index of 2, underscoring his emerging contributions to global scientific advancement.

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Featured Publications

1. Verma, D. K., Kumari, P., & Kanagaraj, S. (2022). Engineering aspects of incidence, prevalence, and management of osteoarthritis: A review. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 50(3), 237–252. Citations: 24

2. Kumar, K., Verma, D., & Kumar, S. (2014). Processing and tensile testing of 2024 Al matrix composite reinforced with Al₂O₃ nano-particles. In 5th International & 26th All India Manufacturing Technology, Design and Research Conference (AIMTDR). Citations: 11

3. Verma, D. K., Kumari, P., & Kanagaraj, S. (2025). Estimation and validation of knee joint kinematic parameters using inertial measurement unit sensors in a wearable device. Journal of Medical Devices, 19(2), 021006. Citations: 2

4. Verma, D., & Kumar, G. (2016). Analysis of tensile strength of Al2024 metal matrix composite reinforced with B₄C nano-particles. International Journal of Advance Research and Science in Engineering, 5(8), 490–495. Citations: 2

5. Verma, D. K., Hussain, M., Kumari, P., & Kanagaraj, S. (2022).In-house development of contact microphone–based wearable device for knee joint health assessment using vibroarthrography. Akıllı Sistemler ve Uygulamaları Dergisi, 5(1), 59–65. Citations: 1