Elisa Quarta | Environmental Data Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. Elisa Quarta | Environmental Data Analysis | Young Scientist Award

Mrs. Elisa Quarta at Università del Salento, Italy

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📜 Summary

Biologist with a strong focus on ecotoxicology and environmental sustainability. Proven expertise in microbiological assessment in aquaculture and innovative methodologies for marine environmental remediation. Skilled in scientific communication and project management, with a passion for education and public engagement.

🎓 Education

  • Master’s Degree in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sustainability (LM-75) from University of Siena (2021).
  • Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences (LM-75) from University of Salento (2018).
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences (L-13) from University of Salento (2016).

💼 Professional Experience

Currently serving as a Research Fellow at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. in Taranto, working on the REMEDIA project, focusing on microbiological health assessments in aquaculture. Previously a Scholar at University of Salento (2023) for the Fish RISE project, evaluating fish health in mariculture settings. Also held a position as a Research Assistant at C.N.R. – I.R.S.A. (2022–2023), involved in assessing microplastics. Began my career as an Intern at University of Salento (2020–2021), where I researched polychaete cultivation and innovative fish feed.

🔬 Research Interests

My research interests include microbial ecology and health in aquaculture, bioremediation techniques for marine environments, the impact of microplastics on aquatic ecosystems, and sustainable aquaculture practices and food safety.

🛠️ Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, R, GIS, and statistical analysis. Strong organizational and communication skills, with extensive experience in public engagement and scientific dissemination.

📖  Top Noted Publications
Growth Performance of Mytilus galloprovincialis Lamarck, 1819 under an Innovative Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture System (IMTA) in the Mar Grande of Taranto (Mediterranean Sea, Italy)
  • Author: Arduini, D., Portacci, G., Giangrande, A., Quarta, E., Stabili, L.
  • Journal: Water (Switzerland)
  • Year: 2023
Microbiological and chemical analysis of macroalgae biomasses in an Integrated Mariculture System
  • Author: Stabili, L., Acquaviva, M.I., Cavallo, R.A., Verri, T., Quarta, E.
  • Journal: 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2023 – Proceedings
  • Year: 2023
Microplastic evidence and removal from the seaweed bioremediator Chaetomorpha linum
  • Author: Stabili, L., Licciano, M., Giotta, L., Cecere, E., Quarta, E.
  • Journal: 2022 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for the Sea; Learning to Measure Sea Health Parameters, MetroSea 2022 – Proceedings
  • Year: 2022

Razieh Fazaeli | Environmental Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Razieh Fazaeli | Environmental Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Razieh Fazaeli at university of Waterloo, Canada

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🌳Academic Background 

Razieh Fazaeli is a PhD student in Nanochemistry at the University of Waterloo, with extensive experience in inorganic chemistry and catalysis. She has contributed significantly to the development of novel nanocatalysts and materials for environmental and energy applications, with a strong publication record in leading chemistry journals. Her research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanostructured materials in photocatalysis, energy storage, and green chemistry.

🎓 Education

Razieh Fazaeli holds a Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (2000), where she conducted research on the synthesis and characterization of Co(III) complexes under the supervision of Prof. Mehdi Amirnasr. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kashan University, Iran (1998).

💼 Professional Experience

Razieh is currently a PhD student in Chemical Engineering (Nanochemistry) at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Her research focuses on the design and development of advanced nanomaterials for catalytic applications, particularly in environmental remediation and energy storage. She has co-authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, showcasing her expertise in nanocatalysts and photocatalysis.

🔬 Research Interests

Razieh’s research interests include nanochemistry, catalysis, and material science. She specializes in the synthesis of novel nanostructured materials and their application in photocatalysis, energy conversion, and environmental cleanup. Her work is centered on developing sustainable solutions for global challenges, such as water purification and clean energy technologies.

📖 Publication

A comparison increasing the photodegradation power of a Ag/g–C3N4 /CoNi–LDH nanocomposite: Photocatalytic activity toward water treatment

Authors: Fazaeli, R., Aliyan, H., Richeson, D., Li, Y.
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences (China)
Year: 2025

Investigation of the synergistic photocatalytic activity of a ternary ZrTiO4/TiO2/Mn3O4 (ZTM) nanocomposite in a typical water treatment process

Authors: Fazaeli, R., Aliyan, H., Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A., Richeson, D.
Journal: Surfaces and Interfaces
Year: 2024

Hollow Ag/Mn(btc): As highly efficient catalyst for oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides

Authors: Aliyan, H., Fazaeli, R., Foroutanfar, Z., Richeson, D., Li, Y.
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Communications
Year: 2023

Photocatalytic degradation abilities of binary core-shell SiO2@mZrO2/TiO2 nanocomposites: Characterization, kinetic and thermodynamic study of metoclopramide (MCP) eradication for water purification

Authors: Zahraei, M.S.N., Fazaeli, R., Aliyan, H., Richeson, D.
Journal: Materials Research Bulletin
Year: 2023

Hierarchical mesoporous plasmonic Pd-Fe3O4/NiFe-LDH composites: Characterization, and kinetic study of a photodegradation catalyst for aqueous metoclopramide

Authors: Shabib, F., Fazaeli, R., Aliyan, H., Richeson, D.
Journal: Environmental Technology and Innovation
Year: 2022

Photodegradation and mineralization of metronidazole by a novel quadripartite SnO2@TiO2/ZrTiO4/ZrO2 photocatalyst: Comprehensive photocatalyst characterization and kinetic study

Authors: Amouhadi, E., Aliyan, H., Aghaei, H., Fazaeli, R., Richeson, D.
Journal: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
Year: 2022

Jaeyoung Cho | Data Management for Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Jaeyoung Cho | Data Management for Environment | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Wollongong in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Assistant Professor, Management Faculty, University of Wollongong in Dubai 🎓📈

👨‍⚕️ Academic Background:

Jaeyoung Cho is an accomplished scholar in strategic management and organizational theory, specializing in corporate governance, competitive dynamics, and firm performance. With a robust academic background and a record of significant research contributions, Dr. Cho combines theoretical insights with practical implications to address contemporary business challenges.

🎓 Education

  • Postdoctoral Fellow at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (2020-2021)
  • Ph.D. in Strategic Management and Organizational Theory from Kyungpook National University, Korea (2017-2020). Thesis: “Corporate Governance, Competitive Actions, and Firm Performance”
  • M.A. in Strategic Management and Organizational Theory from Kyungpook National University, Korea (2015-2017). Thesis: “SME Internationalization and Performance: The Role of Ownership Structure”
  • B.A. in Global Business Administration from University of Ulsan, Korea (2010-2015)
  • High School Diploma from Reddam House High School, Sydney, Australia (2007-2009)

💼 Professional Experience

  • Assistant Professor (Management) and Discipline Leader of Management at University of Wollongong in Dubai (2021-Present)
  • Researcher at Korean Ministry of Education’s Brain Korea 21 Plus (2015-2020)
  • Senior Researcher at the Research Institute of Creative and Cultural Industries, Korea (2015-2020)
  • Teaching and Research Assistant at School of Business Administration, Kyungpook National University (2015-2019)

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Cho’s research explores competitive dynamics, corporate governance, and firm performance, particularly within the context of family firms and SMEs. His recent projects focus on leveraging generative AI, enhancing credit risk assessment through machine learning, and evaluating AI’s impact on ESG performance in the Middle East.

📖 Publication

A better start: board diversity matters in assessing stock price crash risk

    • Authors: K. Cho, J. Cho, Y. Bian
    • Journal: Corporate Governance
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 123-138
    • Year: 2023

Leading digital business model transformation in the K-pop industry: the case of SM Entertainment

    • Authors: J. Cho, Y. Bian, J. Lee
    • Journal: Asia Pacific Business Review
    • Volume: 29
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 45-62
    • Year: 2023

Thriving in the global competitive landscape: competitive dynamics and longevity of emerging market firms

    • Author: J. Cho
    • Journal: Asian Business and Management
    • Volume: 22
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 197-214
    • Year: 2023

Data Management for Environmentally Sustainable and Profitable Business: Evidence from the Food Retail Industry

    • Authors: Judy Dibsi, J. Cho
    • Journal: Sustainability
    • Volume: 15
    • Issue: 23
    • Pages: 16298
    • Year: 2023

Speed of FDI expansions and the survival of Korean SMEs: the moderating role of ownership structure

    • Authors: J. Cho, J. Lee
    • Journal: Asian Business and Management
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 335-354
    • Year: 2020

Internationalization and longevity of Korean SMEs: the moderating role of contingent factors

    • Authors: J. Cho, J. Lee
    • Journal: Asian Business and Management
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 21-43
    • Year: 2018