Raya Bhattacharjya | Biological Sciences | Young Researcher Award

Dr. Raya Bhattacharjya | Genetics Excellence in Research Award

Amity University | India

Dr. Raya Bhattacharjya is a biotechnology researcher specializing in algal biotechnology, diatom biology, and biorefinery approaches for sustainable energy, nutrition, and aquaculture applications. Her research integrates algal physiology, metabolomics, systems biology, and bioinformatics to valorize microalgal biomass into high-value bioactive compounds. She has made notable contributions to understanding lipid, protein, and antioxidant production in marine and freshwater diatoms under diverse environmental and wastewater conditions. Her work also spans phycoremediation, ecotoxicology of emerging contaminants, and microbial biofuels supporting green shipping initiatives. She has authored over 28 high-impact publications in leading international journals, accumulating more than 460 citations with an h-index of 11 and an i10-index of 12. As an active reviewer and reviewing editor for major scientific publishers, she contributes to advancing research quality in algal, marine, and environmental sciences. Her broader scientific vision focuses on leveraging marine microbial resources for sustainable, climate-responsive biotechnological solutions.

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Clara Rajadel-Lambistos | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms Clara Rajadel-Lambistos | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Data Sciencist at MantleLabs , Austria

 

Carlos Rajadel is a dedicated Data Scientist specializing in remote sensing research for environmental monitoring at Mantle Labs in Austria 🌍. His expertise spans from forest mapping to soil organic carbon assessment for projects like REDD+ and ARR.

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Education:

  • MSc in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2018 – 2020
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 2014 – 2018

Professional Experience:

Data Scientist | Mantle Labs, Austria | Sep 2021 – present Conducting remote sensing research for REDD+ and environmental projects. Remote Sensing Technician | Universität für Bodenkultur, Austria | Oct 2020 – Apr 2022 Developed flood detection algorithms and implemented crop classification techniques using cloud computing.

Technical Skills:

  • Programming Languages: Python, Java
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS
  • GIS: QGIS, GDAL, rasterio, Google Earth Engine
  • Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, SciPy
  • Other: GitHub, Docker, Linux, VIM, AutoCAD

Languages:

  • Native in Spanish
  • Fluent in English (ACE Cambridge)
  • Upper Intermediate in German

Academic Contributions:

2024 Publication: Rajadel-Lambistos et al., “Within-season crop monitoring at continental scale utilizing new gap-filled Landsat temporal series,” International Journal of Digital Earth, 17(1). 2020 Oral Presentation: AGU FALL Meeting on “Early crop mapping at continental scales derived from reconstructed high spatial resolution images.” 2020 Poster Presentation: Geo for Good Summit on “Looking for near real-time crop high resolution mapping classification using GEE.”

Training and Workshops:

  • Actively engaged in various workshops and conferences focusing on remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning applications in agriculture and environmental sciences.

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