Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez | Data analysis and climatology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez | Data analysis and climatology | Best Researcher Award

Complutense University of Madrid | Spain

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📘 Education & Experience

Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez is a dedicated academic and researcher with a strong interdisciplinary background in mathematics, physics, and statistics. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics from the Technological University of Chocó (Colombia), followed by a Master’s degree in Engineering Data Analysis, Process Improvement, and Decision-Making from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain). Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Data Analysis at the Complutense University of Madrid, focusing on climate change pattern recognition through time series clustering. With over a decade of professional experience, Arnobio has served as a university professor and researcher at UTCH, contributing significantly to curriculum design, institutional planning, and data-driven development initiatives.

✅ Suitability Summary

Arnobio combines academic rigor with practical field experience, making him highly suitable for roles in data science, research, and public policy innovation. His ability to model complex problems, analyze multidimensional data, and generate decision-support frameworks positions him as a valuable asset in both academic and applied research contexts. His teaching portfolio includes courses in calculus, differential equations, physics, and advanced statistics, complemented by experience in strategic planning, consulting, and public innovation at the national level in Colombia. He is a collaborative leader who thrives in multidisciplinary environments and maintains a strong commitment to social impact and educational excellence.

🎓 Professional Development

Throughout his career, Arnobio has pursued continuous professional growth. He was awarded the prestigious Young Researcher Fellowship by the Colombian Ministry of Science and actively engages in national development projects. His technical proficiency includes R programming, database management, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. As a consultant and planner, he has developed strategic indicators and improvement plans for institutions and contributed to the design of public innovation strategies. His leadership in academia and his ability to manage complex projects reflect his organizational and analytical strengths.

🔬 Research Focus

Arnobio’s research centers on the development of new methodologies for identifying climate change patterns using time series clustering with dimensionality reduction techniques. His doctoral work aims to enhance understanding of environmental change through data science, while his Master’s thesis applied multivariate analysis to explore socio-demographic and development indicators across more than a thousand Colombian municipalities. His interests extend to public sector innovation, production systems management, and biodiversity valuation—areas where he integrates statistical modeling with sustainable development goals.

🏆 Honors & Awards

Among Arnobio’s recognitions is the Young Researcher Award from the Colombian Ministry of Science, highlighting his early promise in scientific investigation. He has also been honored as a Multiplier Leader by Future Colombia for his active role in social initiatives and cultural heritage projects. His leadership in regional innovation, environmental analysis, and educational advancement continues to shape policy and academic discussions both in Colombia and internationally.

📚 Top Notes Publication

Title: Quantifying Impact of Geographical Variables on Climate Change Patterns over Spain by Time Series Clustering
    • Authors: Arnobio Palacios-Gutiérrez; Jose Luis Valencia-Delfa; María Villeta

    • Journal: Earth Systems and Environment

    • Year: 2025

Title: Identification of extreme temperature and precipitation patterns in Spain based on multiscale analysis of time series
    • Authors: Arnobio Palacios-Gutiérrez; Jose Luis Valencia-Delfa; María Villeta

    • Journal: Natural Hazards

    • Year: 2025

Title: Time series clustering using trend, seasonal and autoregressive components to identify maximum temperature patterns in the Iberian Peninsula
    • Authors: Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez; Jose Luis Valencia Delfa; María Villeta López

    • Journal: Environmental and Ecological Statistics

    • Year: 2023

Title: Identification of precipitation and maximum temperature patterns in Spain during 1951 to 2021 using clustering based on multiscale analysis of time series
    • Authors: Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez; Jose Luis Valencia Delfa

    • Journal: Preprint (EGU General Assembly)

    • Year: 2023

Title: Time Series Clustering using Trend, Seasonal and Autoregressive Components: Patterns of Change of Maximum Temperature in Iberian Peninsula
    • Authors: Arnobio Palacios Gutiérrez; Jose Luis Valencia Delfa

    • Journal: Publications of the Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences; Geophysical Data Bases, Processing and Instrumentation

    • Year: 2022

Valentin Menoury | Agriculture science | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Valentin Menoury | Agriculture science | Young Scientist Award

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) | France

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🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Mr. Valentin Laurent Sylvain Menoury embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in agricultural sciences. He graduated as an Agricultural Engineer from ESA (École Supérieure d’Agricultures) in Angers, France. Building on this foundation, he pursued a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Metabolism at Wageningen University and Research (WUR), The Netherlands, where he graduated with cum laude distinction. His early academic focus demonstrated a deep interest in sustainable animal nutrition and the intersection between feed processing and animal health.

👨‍🔬 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Currently, Mr. Menoury is a PhD student at UMR Herbivores, INRAE – the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment. His research tackles a crucial challenge in feed sustainability: replacing hexane, a toxic and petroleum-based solvent used in oilseed processing, with 2-methyloxolane, a more sustainable, biobased alternative. This aligns with global goals for greener and safer food systems. In parallel, he has engaged in one industry consultancy project and has co-authored one journal article indexed in SCI/Scopus.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS

Valentin’s primary research assesses the nutritional value of 2-methyloxolane-defatted oilseed meals in dairy cow diets and evaluates their impact on milk quality. His work is pioneering in that it is the first study to report n-hexane residues in milk from cows fed with hexane-defatted soybean meal. Additionally, his application of equivalence testing in livestock feeding trials marks a methodological breakthrough. Until now, most studies relied on non-significant results from traditional difference testing. His collaboration with statisticians from WUR underlines his interdisciplinary approach and dedication to improving research standards in animal science.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

By addressing both environmental and food safety concerns, Mr. Menoury’s work contributes significantly to the modernization of feed processing practices. His research paves the way for broader adoption of biobased solvents and more statistically robust evaluation techniques. The implications of his study stretch beyond dairy science, influencing policy, feed manufacturing, and consumer health. His findings are already encouraging other researchers and institutions to reconsider solvent safety in feed production.

📚 ACADEMIC CITES AND RECOGNITION

Although early in his academic career, Valentin has published one peer-reviewed article and is active on platforms like ORCID and HAL, where his research contributions are accessible. While his citation index is currently not available (NA), his innovative methods and collaborative spirit have begun earning recognition in the research community. He has also participated in data analysis challenges, receiving commendation from the Research Data Analysis platform.

🌱 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking ahead, Mr. Menoury aims to continue transforming animal nutrition practices by advancing biobased alternatives in feed production and advocating for rigorous statistical methods in agricultural science. His legacy will likely include driving the transition toward safer, more sustainable livestock feeding systems and inspiring future scientists to integrate sustainability, innovation, and methodological integrity in their work.

 📚 TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS

Replacing hexane with 2-methyloxolane for defatting soybean meal fed to dairy cows: Effects on dairy performance and nitrogen partitioning

  • Authors: V. Menoury, A. Ferlay, C. Ginane, G. Cantalapiedra-Hijar, S. Lemosquet, D. Andueza, G.G.R. Leday, J. Engel, P. Nozière

  • Journal: Journal of Dairy Science

  • Year: 2025

  • DOI: 10.3168/jds.2024-25860

 Productive performance of dairy cows fed with 2-methyloxolane defatted soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower meals

  • Authors: Valentin Menoury, Anne Ferlay, Pierre Nozière

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13921344

 Des parcours variés vers le doctorat (bac+8), à toi de créer le tien !

  • Authors: Blandine Mora, Lucie Auzance, Laurianne Voland, Clément Brosse, Valentin Menoury

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13906958

2-methyloxolane can replace hexane for defatting soybean meal fed to cows without affecting dairy performance, rumen volatile fatty acid proportions and major fatty acid secretion in milk

  • Authors: Valentin Menoury, Pierre Noziere, G. Leday, J. Engel, Anne Ferlay

  • Year: 2024

  • DOI: hal-04743844

 Replacing hexane by 2-methyloxolane for defatting soybean meal does not impair fattening performance of beef cattle supplemented with methionine

  • Authors: Carlos Garcia-Vazquez, Valentin Menoury, Pascal Faure, Lorène Salis, Anne Ferlay, Pierre Noziere, Gonzalo Cantalapiedra-Hijar

  • Year: 2024

Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Univesity of Iasi, Romania | Romania

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👩‍🔬 Education and Academic Background

Dr. Loredana Brinza has an impressive educational background, earning multiple advanced degrees across various fields. She holds:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (2011) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, Romania (RO).

  • PhD in Earth Sciences (2010) from the University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom (UK).

  • MSc in Environmental Management (2003) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (2002) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

🔬 Work Experience

Dr. Brinza currently holds the position of Senior Scientific Researcher at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (since 2015), where she has been leading cutting-edge research. Her professional journey includes numerous prestigious roles:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Science at Diamond Light Source, UK (2010-2013).

  • Research Fellow at University of Leeds (2005-2010) and the National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK (2007-2008).

  • Research Fellow in Marine and Environmental Sciences at Queens University of Belfast, UK (2004-2005).

🔬 Synchrotron Research and Grants

Dr. Brinza is an accomplished Principal Investigator (PI) of several prestigious Synchrotron Research Grants, awarded by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Diamond Light Source, UK. Some key highlights include:

  • 3 days beam time for XRF and XAS research on marine algae, Fucus vesiculosus (Feb 2020).

  • 5 days beam time on Zn uptake by algae (July 2017).

  • Study of gold distribution and speciation in mining sites (Oct 2018).

  • Synchrotron XAS on Zn and Cu sequestration in earthworm excreted calcium carbonate granules (2012).

📝 Research Publications and Visibility

Dr. Brinza is widely published, with 29 peer-reviewed journal publications, including 20 as the first and corresponding author. Her work has gained significant attention, reflected in her H-index of 15 and a total of 764 citations across her research contributions. She also has 7 published abstracts and has participated in 28 conferences.
Her Research ID is F-9765-2012, and she is registered on ORCID here.

🎤 Invited Talks and Keynote Speeches

Dr. Brinza has delivered numerous invited and keynote talks, including:

  • Synchrotron XAS, µ-XRF, and ED-XRD in Biogeochemistry Research, at the National Institute of Material Physics, Magurele, Romania (2014).

  • Advanced synchrotron techniques in environmental mineralogy, at the Research in Progress Meeting, Durham, UK (2014).

🎓 Teaching Experience

Dr. Brinza has an extensive teaching background, covering topics such as geochemical modeling, chemical and biochemical process engineering, and environmental engineering. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geography and Geology at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (2022-present). She previously taught at the University of Leeds (2008-2009) and the “Gh. Asachi” University of Iasi (2003-2004).

👨‍🔬 Supervision and Mentorship

Dr. Brinza has contributed to the academic growth of future scientists, including mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Notably, she supervised Miss Sophie Weller during her internship at Diamond Light Source in 2011.

🌍 Scientific Commitments and Peer Reviewing

Dr. Brinza is an active member of several scientific societies, including the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG), International X-ray Absorption Society (IXAS), and British Petrology Society (BPS). She also serves as a scientific reviewer for top-tier journals such as Applied Geochemistry, Bioresource Technology, Langmuir, and more.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Qualitative and quantitative investigations of Cr (VI) uptake by amorphous nanoparticulate ferrites doped with organic chelating agents
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances

    • Year: 2025

Amorphous iron oxyhydroxides nano precursors used for Reactive Yellow 84 removal from aqueous solutions
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Mariana Neamtu, Gabriel Ababei, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

    • Year: 2024

Nanocrystalline structured ethylene glycol doped maghemite for persistent pollutants removal
    • Authors: Andreea Elena Maftei, Imad A.M. Ahmed, Mariana Neamtu, Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

    • Year: 2023

Advanced removal of Reactive Yellow 84 azo dye using functionalised amorphous calcium carbonates as adsorbent
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza, Andreea Elena Maftei, Sorin Tascu, Florin Brinza, Mariana Neamtu

    • Journal: Scientific Reports

    • Year: 2022

Surface Coverage Simulation and 3D Plotting of Main Process Parameters for Molybdenum and Vanadium Adsorption onto Ferrihydrite
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Nanomaterials

    • Year: 2022