Abel Villa | Bioeconomy of Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abel Villa | Bioeconomy of Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr at University of Manizales, Colombia

Abel Villa, PhD in Science and Technology Studies, has over 10 years of experience in multicultural and multilingual settings across Mexico, Germany, and the UK. He specializes in international business, logistics, and value chain analysis in agriculture, focusing on organic and sustainable markets. With expertise in export operations, sustainable business models, and producer-centered value distribution, Abel has managed international logistics and spearheaded large-scale export projects. His academic work centers on collective learning dynamics and capacity development for farmers in value chains.

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🎓 Education 

Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies: University of Edinburgh, UK. Researched collective learning dynamics in organic agriculture across three case studies. Developed a framework for continuous producer training to enhance capabilities in value chains. International Certifications: Bilingual proficiency (English-Spanish) and B2-level German, enabling work across international contexts.

💼 Experience

Project Manager (2013-2018): University of Edinburgh, UK. Studied organic farming practices and conceptualized frameworks for producer capacity building.. International Director of Logistics & Sales (2007-2009): Agro Eureka SA & CV, Mexico. Managed international logistics, increasing organic food exports to the U.S. by 50%. Oversaw $2M B2B food export operations, ensuring quality control, customs compliance, and efficient supply chain management.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Successfully developed and implemented international logistics models, achieving a 50% growth in organic food exports. Designed and executed a $2M export model under Incoterm DDP, ensuring seamless operations in the U.S. market. Recognized for contributions to sustainable value distribution and strengthening agricultural producer capabilities.

🔬 Research Focus

Sustainable Agriculture: Analyzed collective learning processes in organic farming to enhance producer knowledge and training. Value Chains: Focus on equitable value distribution strategies for small-scale producers in international agriculture markets. Market Mechanisms: Researching sustainable business models that foster lasting relationships and economic growth for farmers.

Conclusion

Abel Villa’s combined expertise in academic research and international agricultural logistics makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His innovative approaches to value chain analysis, sustainability, and producer empowerment demonstrate his significant impact on both research and industry. With further focus on publishing and emerging technologies, he has the potential to become a leading figure in sustainable agriculture and international value chain research.

📚Publications 

  1. Title: A Critical Analysis of the Dynamics of Stakeholders for Bioeconomy Innovation: The Case of Caldas, Colombia
    Year: 2024
    Authors: Carlos Humberto González Escobar; Juan Carlos Granobles Torres; Abel Osvaldo Villa Rodríguez

 

  1. Title: Analysis of Impact of Crop Diversification at Regional Level and for Consumers Based on Selected Value Chains
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Katie Bliss; Ambrogio Costanzo; Antoine Messean; Clementine Antier; Anton Riera; Sylvain Quiédeville; Hansueli Dierauer; Didier Stillmant et al.

 

  1. Title: Characteristics of Successful Value Chains
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Chiara Tuoni; Daniele Vergamini; Victoria Schoen; Fabio Bartolini; Robert Borek; Alma Thiesmeier; Zaira Ambu; Arthur Follebout et al.

 

  1. Title: Building Successful Value Chains for Diversified Cropping Systems, Using Hodmedods as an Example
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Rowan Dumper-Pollard; Katie Bliss; Josiah Meldrum

 

  1. Title: How to Support the Development of Crop Diversification? The Importance of an Approach at the Value Chain Level
    Year: 2022
    Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Clémentine Antier; Philippe V. Baret; Walter Rossing; M’hand Fares; Loïc Viguier; Antoine Messéan

 

  1. Title: Procesos de Aprendizaje y Modernización Productiva en el Agro del Noroeste de México: Los Casos de la Agricultura Comercial de la Costa de Hermosillo, Sonora y la Agricultura Orgánica de la Zona Sur de Baja California Sur
    Year: 2013
    Authors: Villa Rodriguez Abel Osvaldo; Alvaro Bracamonte Sierra

 

Hatem Abushammala | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hatem Abushammala | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Abu Dhabi University,  United Arab Emirates

Dr. Hatem Abushammala is an Associate Professor at Abu Dhabi University, specializing in green nanomaterials, environment, and sustainability. With 14 years of experience in bio-based nanomaterials and energy, he has significantly contributed to sustainable technologies, focusing on waste utilization and energy-efficient solutions. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and holds three patents. Dr. Abushammala has received several prestigious international awards for his research excellence. He has also been recognized for his teaching, research project management, and contributions to college administration.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Abushammala holds a Ph.D. in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Freiburg, Germany (2012-2015), with a thesis on ionic liquid-mediated extraction of nanocellulose. He completed an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from Masdar Institute, UAE (2009-2011), and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Hashemite University, Jordan (2003-2007), graduating with excellent honors.

 Experience 💼

Dr. Abushammala currently serves as Associate Professor and College Coordinator at Abu Dhabi University, UAE, where he leads green nanomaterials projects and teaches courses on sustainability. He has also worked as a Wilhelm-Klauditz Fellow at Fraunhofer Institute WKI, Germany, where he pioneered research on nanocellulose applications in various industries. His previous roles include Assistant Professor, postdoctoral researcher, and lecturer at prominent institutions in Germany and the UAE, where he also supervised research projects and mentored students.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Dr. Abushammala has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Wilhelm-Klauditz Fellowship (2017-2020) from Fraunhofer Institute, the Sigrid- and Viktor-Dulger Ecology Prize (2017), and the Hansjürg-Steinlin Prize (2016). He also won the Gold Medal for Outstanding Research from the International Academy of Wood Science (2016) and the Leo-Schörghuber Prize for Research Excellence (2015). He has received several scholarships and honors for his academic achievements, including full scholarships from the University of Freiburg and Masdar Institute.

Research Focus 🔍

Dr. Abushammala’s research focuses on sustainable materials, specifically bio-based nanomaterials, waste conversion, and their environmental applications. His key projects include converting paper waste into biodegradable insulation materials, synthesizing biodegradable electrically conductive nanoparticles, and developing nanocellulose for energy-efficient buildings. He has also worked on creating high-value nanomaterials from waste, contributing to environmental sustainability and resource conservation.

Conclusion 📝

Dr. Hatem Abushammala’s research is groundbreaking, highly impactful, and aligned with global sustainability goals. His extensive experience, innovative projects, and academic excellence make him an ideal candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His contributions not only advance knowledge in bio-based materials but also promote sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. With his demonstrated leadership and ability to attract significant research funding, Dr. Abushammala is a deserving candidate for recognition in this prestigious category.

Publications 📚

    1. Impact of the Surface Properties of cellulose nanocrystals on the crystallization kinetics of poly (Butylene succinate)
      Authors: H. Abushammala, J. Mao
      Year: 2020
    1. Enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose and the use of TiO2 nanoparticles to open up the cellulose structure
      Authors: H. Abushammala, R. Hashaikeh
      Year: 2011
    1. Swelling and hydrolysis kinetics of Kraft pulp fibers in aqueous 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium hydrogen sulfate solutions
      Authors: J. Mao, H. Abushammala, L.B. Pereira, M.P. Laborie
      Year: 2016
    1. Monitoring the surface aging of wood through its pits using atomic force microscopy with functionalized tips
      Authors: J. Mao, H. Abushammala, B. Kasal
      Year: 2021
    1. Microcrystalline cellulose powder tableting via networked cellulose-based gel material
      Authors: H. Abushammala, R. Hashaikeh, C. Cooney
      Year: 2012
    1. A structural fibrillation parameter from small angle X-ray scattering to quantify pulp refining
      Authors: J. Mao, B. Heck, H. Abushammala, G. Reiter, M.P. Laborie
      Year: 2019
    1. Impact of residents’ demographics on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards waste management at the household level in the United Arab Emirates
      Authors: H. Abushammala, S.T. Ghulam
      Year: 2022
    1. Waste iron filings to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) composites
      Authors: H. Abushammala, J. Mao
      Year: 2023
    1. A review on the partial and complete dissolution and fractionation of wood and lignocelluloses using imidazolium ionic liquids
      Authors: H. Abushammala, J. Mao
      Year: 2020
    1. Process for preparing individual cellulose nanocrystals, and cellulose nanocrystals and use thereof
      Author: H. Abushammala
      Year: 2022

 

 

JOSE GASPAR VILLEGAS | Natural Environment Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. JOSE GASPAR VILLEGAS | Natural Environment Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr at Estación Fitopatológica Areeiro (Diputación de Pontevedra) Spain

J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas is a dedicated forestry engineer and researcher specializing in the preservation and management of Galicia’s natural resources. He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Forestry Research from the University of Santiago de Compostela, where his doctoral thesis focused on the conservation of Galicia’s remarkable trees. With extensive experience across various roles, including project engineering at El Ejidillo, Viveros Integrales, and field technician at Arcea, Xestión de Recursos Naturais, he contributes significantly to environmental projects and publications, emphasizing the conservation of endemic and threatened species in Galicia.

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🎓 Education and Qualifications

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela – Campus Vida: Santiago De Compostela, Galicia, ES. 2018 to 2020  Doctor por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela en el Programa “Investigación Agraria y Forestal”  Tesis doctoral “As Árbores Senlleiras de Galicia. Diagnóstico da Situación Actual e Proposta de Liñas de Actuación”  Cualificación: Cum Laude. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela – Universidad de A Coruña: A Coruña, Galicia, ES. 2017 to 2017  Máster en Arquitectura del Paisaje Juana de Vega  Proyecto de fin de máster “Recuperación y puesta en valor del Jardín Histórico de Monteporreiro”  Calificación: Notable. Universidad de León – Campus de Ponferrada: Ponferrada, Castilla y León, ES. 2012 to 2013  Grado en Ingeniería Forestal y del Medio Natural  Estudio Fin de Carrera “Catálogo y Valoración de la Flora Vascular del Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre de las Islas Atlánticas de Galicia”  Calificación: Matrícula de Honor. Universidad de León – Campus de Ponferrada: Ponferrada, Castilla y León, ES. 2001 to 2005  Ingeniero Técnico Forestal. Especialidad Explotaciones Forestales  Estudio Fin de Carrera “Estudio Florístico de la Isla de Ons. Parque Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre de las Islas Atlánticas de Galicia”  Calificación: Matrícula de Honor

🏅 Professional Activities

Xunta de Galicia: Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, ES 2021 to present 🔍 Miembro del Comité de la Camelia de Galicia (Agencia Gallega de Turismo)

Publication:📝

    1. Plant monuments of the Araucariaceae family in Galicia (Northwest Spain)
      • Journal: Arboricultural Journal
      • Year: 2023-07-03
      • DOI: 10.1080/03071375.2022.2129721
      • Contributors: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas, Antonio Rigueiro Rodríguez, Ignacio Silva de la Iglesia

     

    1. El ombú o bella sombra (Phytolacca dioica L.)
      • Journal: Árboles Singulares
      • Year: 2023-07-01
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. As árbores notables na provincia de Pontevedra
      • Publisher: Diputación de Pontevedra
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. Bueu Naturalmente
      • Publisher: Ayuntamiento de Bueu
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. Camelia reticulada del Pazo de Oca
      • Journal: La Camelia. Publicación de la sociedad española de la camelia
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. Caoba australiana en un río gallego
      • Journal: La Camelia. Publicación de la sociedad española de la camelia
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. El helecho arbóreo de Pazo de Santa Cruz de Ribadulla
      • Journal: La Cultura del Árbol
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. Metrosideros excelsa del Jardín de la Policía de A Coruña
      • Journal: La Cultura del Árbol. Asociación Española de Arboricultura
      • Year: 2022
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas

     

    1. Abetos de Douglas (Pinos de Oregón) en Galicia
      • Journal: Árboles Singulares
      • Year: 2022-10
      • Contributor: J. Gaspar Bernárdez Villegas