Yudi Lozano | Microplastics | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Yudi Lozano | Microplastics | Women Researcher Award

Spanish National Research Council | Spain

Mrs. Yudi Lozano is an internationally recognized environmental ecologist whose research centers on plant–soil interactions under global change, with particular leadership in understanding the ecological impacts of microplastics in terrestrial ecosystems. Her work integrates soil microbiology, plant ecology, and ecosystem functioning to reveal how microplastics, drought, and nutrient enrichment alter plant community composition, ecosystem multifunctionality, invasion dynamics, and soil carbon and nitrogen processes. She has published 31 high-impact peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, achieving strong global visibility with over 2,700 citations and an h-index of 19, reflecting sustained scientific excellence and innovation.

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Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jérôme Roy | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jérôme Roy, INRAE UMR1419 NuMéA, France

Dr. Jérôme Roy is a French biologist specializing in physiology and molecular biology, with a strong focus on cardiometabolic health and fish nutrition. Holding a PhD from the University of Montpellier, he has conducted postdoctoral research across France, Canada, and Brazil. Currently affiliated with INRAE, he leads innovative research on plant-based diets in aquaculture. He has received several prestigious fellowships and international awards for excellence in research and presentations. Passionate about pedagogy and scientific advancement, Dr. Roy also actively contributes to doctoral training and academic development. He is married with three children and resides in Hasparren, France. 🇫🇷🔬🎓

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🎓 Education

Dr. Roy completed his PhD in Sciences at the University of Montpellier (Inserm U1046/CNRS UMR9214 PhyMedExp), earning top honors for his thesis on antiarrhythmic properties of oxygenated polyunsaturated fatty acids. Prior to that, he obtained a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Pathology from the University of Poitiers, ranked 3rd in his cohort, and another Master’s in Physiology and Neurosciences where he ranked 2nd. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience and began his academic journey with a Science Baccalaureate from Lycée de la Venise Verte, Niort. His academic record reflects consistent excellence and a passion for biological sciences. 📚🧬🧠

💼 Experience

Dr. Roy served as a teaching and research attaché (ATER) at the University of Montpellier and a teaching monitor at the Faculty of Sciences of Nîmes. He has conducted advanced physiological and biochemical research with Inserm and CNRS units and contributed internationally via a collaborative thesis in Brazil. His past internships covered neurophysiology, cholera therapeutics, and cardiac electrophysiology. Currently based at INRAE, he supervises research projects on aquaculture nutrition. With over 200 hours of university-level teaching, he’s also trained in animal experimentation, scientific software, and pedagogical methods, making him a well-rounded researcher and educator. 🧑‍🏫🧪🌍

🏅 Awards and Honors

Dr. Roy has been recognized with numerous prestigious honors, including the FRQS and FRM postdoctoral fellowships and top presentation awards at CMDO Congresses. He earned competitive travel grants from conferences such as ICAN, SFD, and AMWC, and was the sole European recipient of a CMDO training grant. His academic excellence is underscored by a top ranking (2/176) for his doctoral scholarship. These accolades reflect both scientific rigor and international recognition of his contributions to cardiometabolic and nutritional sciences. His work continues to be supported by competitive European and national funding initiatives. 🏆🌟🎖

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Roy’s research focuses on cardiometabolic physiology, lipid metabolism, and dietary modulation through bioactive compounds. His doctoral work investigated the antiarrhythmic potential of oxygenated derivatives of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Currently, he studies feeding behavior in fish, specifically rainbow trout, using plant-based diets enhanced with molecules targeting taste receptors. He integrates molecular biology, electrophysiology, and nutritional sciences to explore metabolic responses in both animal and cellular models. His multidisciplinary approach spans human health and aquaculture, aiming to optimize nutritional strategies for health and sustainability. 🧫🐟🫀🍽

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  • 📘 Effects of a Plant-Based Diet During the First Month of Feeding on Alevin Rainbow Trout… (2025) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/anu/6690967] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧪 Metabolites Derived from Radical Oxidation of PUFA: NEO-PUFAs… (2024) | Atherosclerosis | [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2024.118600] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🐟 Long-term Regulation of Fat Sensing in Rainbow Trout… (2024) | British Journal of Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1017/S0007114523001599] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Physical Enrichment Triggers Brain Plasticity… in Rainbow Trout (2022) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology11081093] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👃 Detection and Modulation of Olfactory Sensing Receptors… (2022) | IJMS | [DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042123] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 👅 Involvement of Taste Receptors in the Oro-Sensory Perception… (2022) | Aquaculture Nutrition | [DOI: 10.1155/2022/1152463] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🧠 Omega-3 LC-PUFAs DHA and EPA Drove the Feeding Behaviour… (2021) | Conference Paper | [HAL: hal-03220665] | 🎤 Conference

  • 🧬 Effects of Low Stocking Densities on Zootechnical Parameters… (2021) | Biology | [DOI: 10.3390/biology10101040] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 💊 Polylactide Nanocapsules Attenuate Adverse Cardiac Cellular Effects… (2021) | Pharmaceutics | [DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13091521] | 📚 Journal Article

  • 🔬 Long Chain Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Their Oxidized Metabolites… (2021) | PLEFA | [DOI: 10.1016/j.plefa.2020.102215] | 📚 Journal Article

 

Jizhuang Wang | Materials Science Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jizhuang Wang | Materials Science Award | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jizhuang Wang, Jinan University, China

Dr. Jizhuang Wang is an accomplished chemist and educator. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Hong Kong (2014-2018) under Associate Professor Tang Jinyao’s mentorship 🧪. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree at Northern University for Nationalities (2006-2010), guided by Professor Yang Jin, followed by a Master’s from China University of Petroleum (2010-2013) under Professor An Changhua’s supervision 🔬. Professionally, he serves as an Associate Professor at Jinan University (2020-present) 📚, following a postdoctoral tenure at the University of Hong Kong (2018-2020) and an engineering role at China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau 🌍.

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Educational Background

Dr. Jizhuang Wang’s academic journey is both impressive and diverse. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Hong Kong (2014-2018), where he worked under the mentorship of Associate Professor Tang Jinyao 🧪. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology from China University of Petroleum (East China) (2010-2013), studying under Professor An Changhua 🔬. His educational foundation was laid at Northern University for Nationalities, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology (2006-2010), guided by Professor Yang Jin 📘. His education reflects a strong commitment to excellence in chemistry and engineering. 🌟

Professional Experience

Dr. Jizhuang Wang has built a distinguished career in academia and industry. Since 2020, he has been serving as an Associate Professor at Jinan University, contributing to academic research and teaching 📚. Before this, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Hong Kong (2018-2020), where he deepened his research expertise 🧪. His professional journey began in the industry as an Assistant Engineer at the China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau Tianjin Design Institute (2013-2014), where he gained valuable practical experience in engineering and design 🛠️. Dr. Wang’s career reflects a blend of academic excellence and industry knowledge. 🌟

Teaching

Dr. Jizhuang Wang is dedicated to teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students. He has instructed courses such as “Polymer Material Surface and Interface,” “Chemical Safety,” and “Laboratory Safety and Environmental Protection” at the undergraduate level 📘. For postgraduate students, he teaches “Supramolecular Coordination Chemistry,” “New Energy Materials and Devices,” and “Frontiers and Prospects of Inorganic Chemistry” 🔬. Dr. Wang has been recognized for his excellence in teaching, winning prizes in college-level teaching competitions 🏅. He has also mentored students to achieve significant awards, including the “Graduate National Scholarship” and top prizes in innovation and entrepreneurship competitions 🏆.

Research Focus

Dr. Jizhuang Wang’s research primarily focuses on nanotechnology and materials science. His work includes developing programmable artificial microswimmers for biomedical applications and exploring plasmonic nanoparticles for environmental and energy applications, such as CO₂ reduction and photocatalysis 🌍🔬. He has extensively studied light-driven micro/nanomotors and their biomedical potential, emphasizing innovations in nanomaterials and their applications in energy conversion and environmental protection ⚡🌿. His contributions to the synthesis and design of nanostructures, including photocatalysts and light-responsive materials, reflect a commitment to advancing sustainable and efficient technologies 🌟.

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