Prof Dr.María Morales Suárez-Varela| Power Systems | Best Researcher Award

Maria Manuela Morales Suarez-Varela is a distinguished Professor of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at the University of Valencia, specializing in epidemiology and public health. Born on October 26, 1958, she holds extensive academic and research credentials, including a Scopus Author ID (7007145328) and ORCID ID (0000-0003-0785-1492). Since October 29, 2011, she has been serving as a Catedrático at the Faculty of Pharmacy, where she directs theses and conducts significant research. Her expertise spans preventive medicine, public health, and food science, contributing to numerous publications and advancements in her field.

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Education 🎓

Degree: Licenciado en Medicina y Cirugia

Institution: Universidad de Cordoba
Date: 08/11/1984
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Degree: Ph.D.

Title: Doctor en Medicina y Cirugia
Institution: Universidad de Cordoba
Date: 09/07/1987
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Professional Activities 👨‍💼

Activity: Alumno interno

Institution: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Córdoba
Beginning Date: 1982
Ending Date: 1984
Order: 001

Activity: Colaborador honorífico

Institution: Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Córdoba
Beginning Date: 1984
Ending Date: 1987
Order: 0

Publications Top Notes

Optimal allocation of distributed generations using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller radial distribution system
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: SN Applied Sciences
- Volume: 2
- Issue: 2
- Article: 191
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 48

Optimal allocation of multiple photo-voltaic and/or wind-turbine based distributed generations in radial distribution system using hybrid technique with fuzzy logic controller
- Authors: RK Samala, K Mercy Rosalina
- Journal: Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology
- Volume: 16
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 101-113
- Year: 2021
- Citations: 15

Optimal DG sizing and siting in radial system using hybridization of GSA and Firefly algorithms
- Author: RK Samala
- Journal: Majlesi Journal of Energy Management
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 1
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 15

Distributed generation allocation in distribution system using particle swarm optimization based ant-lion optimization
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: International Journal of Control and Automation
- Volume: 13
- Issue: 1
- Pages: 414-426
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 9

Model Predictive Control for Modeling Human Gait Motions Assisted by Vicon Technology
- Authors: VT Minh, M Tamre, V Musalimov, P Kovalenko, I Rubinshtein, RK Samala
- Journal: Journal Européen des Systèmes Automatisés
- Volume: 53
- Issue: 5
- Year: 2020
- Citations: 6

Power loss reduction using distributed generation
- Authors: R Samala, M Kotapuri
- Journal: Modelling, Measurement and Control A
- Volume: 91
- Issue: 104
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 6

Distributed generation in distribution system for power quality enhancement
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: International Journal of Engineering & Technology
- Volume: 7
- Issue: 4
- Pages: 24
- Year: 2018
- Citations: 5

Multi distributed generation placement using ant-lion optimization
- Authors: RK Samala, MR Kotapuri
- Journal: European Journal of Electrical Engineering
- Volume: 5
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 253-267
- Year: 2017
- Citations: 5

Load flow analysis of a 9-bus system using BFSLF algorithm
- Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
- Journal: International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering (IJECE)
- Volume: 4
- Year: 2015
- Citations: 5

Network and generator constrained economic dispatch using real and binary coded genetic algorithms
- Authors: GK Babu, RK Samala
- Journal: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Advanced Engineering
- Volume: 3
- Pages: 1185-1192
- Year: 2013
- Citations: 4

Mrs. Rosita Rotella | Public Health | Young Scientist Award

Rosita Rotella is an accomplished professional with a robust background in nutrition science, quality control management, and international development. Currently serving as the Child Malnutrition Support Programme Coordinator at Change ONLUS ONG in Madagascar, she excels in coordinating and implementing nutritional interventions. With a Master’s degree in Nutritional Science and ongoing PhD studies in Medicine, her expertise spans food quality management, maternal and child health, and community-based research. Rosita’s career highlights include roles in Spain and Ethiopia, focusing on breastfeeding practices and olive oil quality. She is fluent in Italian, proficient in Spanish, English, and French, and adept in digital tools for multimedia and analytics.

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🌍 Projects 🚀

Child Malnutrition Support Programme Coordinator

Change Onlus ONG
Ampefy, Soavinandriana, Madagascar
December 2021 – Current

Coordinated activities of a malnutrition support programme.
Developed and implemented protocols for treating acute malnutrition.
Planned nutrition education events and raised awareness on maternal and child health.
Led project development and fundraising efforts.
Trained local teams and ensured effective implementation.
Managed data collection and coordinated relations with the PAM Madagascar project.

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Food Quality Control Manager

Ristorart Toscana SRL
Catanzaro, Italy
September 2020 – September 2021

Managed food production, processing, and packaging quality.
Defined technical specifications and procedures for quality control.
Monitored and evaluated quality parameters using the HACCP method.
Improved production processes and food product quality.
Managed labeling, traceability, and environmental disinfection procedures.

Researcher

Comunidad Misionera de San Pablo Apostol
Ethiopia
November 2019 – December 2019

Conducted research on breastfeeding practices in rural Ethiopia.
Investigated nutritional and sociocultural aspects influencing breastfeeding practices.
Developed educational programs to enhance maternal and child health.

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PhD Programme in Medicine

Universitat de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
November 2020 – Current

Researching strategies for preventing and treating maternal and child malnutrition in rural Madagascar.

Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science

Università della Calabria
Cosenza, Italy
October 2017 – May 2020

Explored the influence of nutrition on human health and well-being.
Studied food legislation, biochemical parameters, and food processing techniques.

Erasmus+ Exchange Student

Universitat de Valencia
Valencia, Spain
January 2019 – March 2020

Studied health, food sciences, toxicology, and forensic medicine.

Degree in Nutritional Science

Università della Calabria
Cosenza, Italy
October 2013 – October 2017

Specialized in nutritional biochemistry and foodborne diseases.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Evaluation of nutritional status using the minimum dietary diversity for women of reproductive age (MDD-W) tool in breastfeeding mothers in Madagascar
- Authors: Rotella, R., Soriano, J.M., Peraita-Costa, I., Llopis-González, A., Morales-Suarez-Varela, M.
- Journal: Tropical Medicine and International Health
- Status: Article in Press
- Year: 2024
- Access: Open access

The Impact of Moringa oleifera Supplementation on Anemia and other Variables during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: A Narrative Review
- Authors: Rotella, R., Soriano, J.M., Llopis-González, A., Morales-Suarez-Varela, M.
- Journal: Nutrients
- Volume: 15
- Issue: 12
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 2674
- Access: Open access
- Citations: 4

Breastfeeding-Related Practices in Rural Ethiopia: Colostrum Avoidance
- Authors: Olcina Simón, M.A., Rotella, R., Soriano, J.M., Peraita-Costa, I., Morales-Suarez-Varela, M.
- Journal: Nutrients
- Volume: 15
- Issue: 9
- Year: 2023
- Pages: 2177
- Access: Open access
- Citations: 0