Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Eiar | Ethiopia

Dr. Nesru Zeynu Seid is a researcher in the field of applied microbiology and food scienceand a growing profile of publications including Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of “Bulla” paste  Storage Types with Pot-in-Pot Technique for Tomato Preservation Whey Based Bulla Porridge  and Fruit-based Flavored White Cheese  He holds an MSc in Applied Microbiology and a BSc in Applied Biology from Addis Ababa University, and has served since 2015 in the Ethiopia Institute of Agricultural Research at Holeta Agricultural Research Center in roles from junior researcher to associate researcher and laboratory custodian. His research interests focus on food safety, post-harvest preservation techniques, fermentation, microbial load reduction, and novel product development. He has undergone training in integrated aflatoxin management, ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems, scientific writing and experimental design, and statistical software (R, Minitab). He has been recognized for his contributions to food safety and trade via ITEC training support. In conclusion, Dr. Zeynu is an emerging scholar dedicated to enhancing food quality, safety, and sustainable post-harvest technologies in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Zeynu, N., & Desalegn, A. (2025). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of ‘Bulla’ paste collected from different markets in Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 11(1), 2478468.

Zeynu, N., & Keba, A. (2025). Evaluation of storage types with pot-in-pot technique for preservation of tomato fruit in Holeta, Western Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 13(3), 35–42.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., & Kefale, B. (2024). Whey based Bulla porridge using different proportions of acidic whey and water. World Journal of Food Science and Technology, 8(4), 106–114.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., Asefa, Z., & Abrha, E. (2024). Development of fruit-based flavored white cheese. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 13(5), 158–165.

Roberto Miniero | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Roberto Miniero | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Istituto Superiore di Sanità | Italy

Dr. Roberto Miniero is a distinguished toxicologist and environmental health expert with a Doctoral Degree and a Master’s in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. With extensive experience in toxicology, ecotoxicology, and environmental risk assessment, he has led numerous high-impact research projects on persistent chemical substances, including dioxins, PCBs, and mercury compounds, in both national and international contexts, such as the Stockholm Convention implementation in China under the World Bank.  Dr. Miniero has served as Principal Investigator, Scientific Coordinator, and Project Coordinator in multiple prestigious projects funded by MIUR, the Italian Ministry of Environment, and regional authorities, while providing consultancy for the WHO, the World Bank, and various Italian Public Prosecutors’ Offices. His research interests include environmental toxicology, human exposure assessment, ecotoxicology, and sustainable aquaculture practices. With an h-index reflecting his impact in the scientific community, numerous citations, and recognized expertise, he has been nominated for the Best Researcher Award. Dr. Miniero’s work exemplifies innovation, rigor, and applied research that informs policy and protects public health, marking him as a leading figure in environmental health science.

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Featured Publications

Miniero, R., Abate, V., Abballe, A., Battista, T., Conversano, M., De Felip, E., De Luca, S., Fulgenzi, A. R., Iacovella, N., Iamiceli, A. L., et al. (2025). Human biomonitoring of PCDDs, PCDFs, and PCBs in women living in a Southern Italy hotspot area.

Ingelido, A. M., Abate, V., Abballe, A., De Filippis, S. P., Dellatte, E., De Luca, S., Ferri, F., Fulgenzi, A. R., Iacovella, N., Iamiceli, A. L., et al. (2023). Determinants of exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls in the Italian population in the last decades. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Rofrano, G., Esposito, M., Pizzolante, A., Miniero, R., Danese, A., Signorelli, D., D’Auria, L. J., Gallo, A., Di Stasio, A., Gallo, P., et al. (2023). Inorganic elements profiling in milk from buffalo farms of the Campania Region (Italy). Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals, 2023,

Miniero, R., di Domenico, A., Abate, V., Abballe, A., Dellatte, E., De Filippis, S., De Luca, S., Ferri, F., Fulgenzi, A. R., Iacovella, N., et al. (2022). Time trends of PCDDs, PCDFs, DL-PCBs, and NDL-PCBs in Italian women from biomonitoring studies. Chemosphere, 2022, 136244.

Mancini, L., Miniero, R., Beccaloni, E., di Domenico, K., Lacchetti, I., Puccinelli, C., Cicero, M. R., Scaini, F., Carere, M. (2022). Mercury (Hg) and methylmercury (MeHg) in sediment and biota: A case study in a lagoon in Central Italy. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2022,

Dan Ioan Avasiloaiei | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Environmental Engineering Award

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Dr. Dan Ioan Avasiloaiei | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Environmental Engineering Award

Vegetable Research and Development Station Bacău | Romania

Dan-Ioan Avasiloaiei is an experienced researcher in organic horticulture and protected cultivation technologies, with over 10 peer-reviewed articles in international journals and several national scientific contributions; his approximate citation record is 77, and h-index is 3, but his work has gained recognition in the organic vegetable cultivation community. He holds a PhD in Sciences from “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences Iași, Romania, and master’s and engineering degrees in horticulture. During his career he has held positions spanning full-time researcher roles, PhD student, crop and packhouse manager in the UK, and currently serves as III Grade Research Scientist at VRDS Bacău, heading research, development and production activities in the Organic Agriculture Laboratory. His research interests include sustainable organic vegetable production; intercropping systems; allelopathic interactions; climate‐smart protected cultivation; carbon farming; minor and medicinal plants; disease and pest management under ecological conditions. He has led and partnered in projects aiming to improve vegetable cultivation technologies under protected spaces, reduce chemical inputs, and optimize resource use in changing climates. His contributions have been disseminated via journals, proceedings, and scientific papers. He continues to pursue innovation in regenerative and ecological agriculture practices, with a strong focus on producing safe, sustainable and resilient food systems.

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Featured Publications

“Study on the application of bioregulatory substances in organic tomato crop”

“The study of sexual pheromone traps for pest monitoring, cabbage moth – Mamestra brassicae L.”

“The assessment of carbon farming practices for the ecological vegetable growing system–a review”

“Review on the positive influence of intercropping systems for organic vegetable growing.”

“Preliminary studies regarding some allelopathic interactions in vegetables intercropping systems”