Giulia Germinario | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Giulia Germinario | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Ā  CNR-ISPC, Italy

Giulia Germinario is a highly experienced researcher and academic with a strong background in cultural heritage science and diagnostics. She currently holds the position of Senior Researcher at the CNR Institute of Heritage Science in Lecce, Italy, where she has been since 2023. Prior to this, she served as a Researcher and Research Fellow at the same institute, focusing on projects involving high-resolution gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for analyzing organic materials from historical artifacts.

Publication Profile

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šŸŽ“ Education and Training

PhD and Doctor Europaeus in ā€œChemical and Molecular Scienceā€
Field of Study: Innovative Material Chemistry (CHIM-01)
Institutions: University of Bari ā€œAldo Moro,ā€ Department of Chemistry, Bari, Italy and Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Institute for Heritage Restoration (IRP) and Department of Biotechnology, Valencia, Spain 2010Training Course in Virtual Archaeology Institutions: Department of Archaeology at the University of Padua and Institute of Technology Applied to Cultural Heritage, National Research Council (ITABC-CNR), Rome, Italy 2006 – 2009 Masterā€™s Degree in Science and Technology for the Diagnostic and Conservation of Cultural Heritage Institution: University of Bari Aldo Moro Result: 110 maxima cum laude (1st class with honors)

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’¼ Work Experience and Internships

2023 – Present Senior Researcher, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy 2022 Researcher, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy 2021 – 2022 Research Fellow, CNR Institute of Heritage Science, Lecce, Italy
Project: Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in high resolution for the analyses of organic materials from paintings, ancient pottery, or stone.

Strengths for the Award:

  • Extensive Research Experience: The individual has a well-established career in heritage science and conservation, with experience spanning multiple research positions, including Senior Researcher, Researcher, and Research Fellow roles. Their work has included high-level projects such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis and non-invasive diagnostics applied to cultural heritage conservation.
  • Specialization in Analytical Techniques: Their expertise in a wide range of advanced analytical techniques, including FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS), Raman spectroscopy, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), underscores their deep technical knowledge and skill in the field.
  • Teaching and Mentorship: The individual has also contributed to academia through teaching roles at prestigious institutions, guiding students in chemistry applied to restoration and conservation, which highlights their commitment to education and the dissemination of knowledge.
  • Diverse Project Involvement: The projects they have been involved in, from analyzing organic materials in ancient pottery to participating in innovative graffiti removal techniques, demonstrate their versatility and adaptability in the field of heritage science.
  • Recognition and Leadership: Holding a senior researcher position and being involved in projects of national and international significance indicates leadership abilities and recognition within the academic community.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Publication Impact: While the individual has an extensive range of projects and research experience, they could enhance their profile by increasing the number and impact of their publications in high-impact journals, further cementing their reputation in the field.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Expanding collaborations with other disciplines beyond heritage science and chemistry, such as materials science, environmental science, or digital humanities, could broaden the scope and impact of their research.
  • Grant Acquisition and Project Leadership: While the individual has been part of numerous research projects, leading large-scale, high-impact research grants as the principal investigator would further demonstrate their capability to guide significant research endeavors.

 

Publication Top Notes

šŸŗ Exploring Pottery Function and Cooking Practices in Bronze Age Sicily: The Results of High-resolution GC-MS of Organic Residues

Environmental Archaeology
Published: 2024-07-30 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/14614103.2024.2379639
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Giuseppe De Luca, Thea Messina, Saverio Scerra, Giuseppe Egidio De Benedetto, Costanza Miliani

šŸŽØ Integrated Investigations to Study the Materials and Degradation Issues of the Urban Mural Painting Ama Il Tuo Sogno by Jorit Agoch

Sustainability
Published: 2024-06-14 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su16125069
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Andrea Luigia Logiodice, Paola Mezzadri, Giorgia Di Fusco, Roberto Ciabattoni, Davide Melica, Angela Calia

šŸ–¼ļø Giovanni Santiā€™s Late 15th-Century Paintings: Microscopic, Spectroscopic and Chromatographic Investigations on Pigments, Powdered Glass and Binding Media

Applied Sciences
Published: 2023-08-28 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app13179739
Contributor: Giulia Germinario

šŸŽØ Spectroscopic and Imaging Analyses on Easel Paintings by Giovanni Santi

Applied Sciences
Published: 2023-03-10 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app13063581
Contributors: Maria Letizia Amadori, Gianluca Poldi, Giulia Germinario, Jgor Arduini, Valeria Mengacci

šŸŒø Microanalyses and Spectroscopic Techniques for the Identification of Pigments and Pictorial Materials in Monet’s Pink Water Lilies Painting

Microscopy and Microanalysis
Published: 2022-02 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1017/S1431927621013556
Contributors: Giulia Germinario, Fabio Talarico, Mauro Torre

šŸÆ Organic Matter and Pigments in the Wall Paintings of Me-Taw-Ya Temple in Bagan Valley, Myanmar

Applied Sciences
Published: 2021-12-02 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/app112311441
Contributors: Maria Letizia Amadori, Valeria Mengacci, Manuela Vagnini, Antonella Casoli, Parviz Holakooei, Negar Eftekhari, Kyi Lin, Yoshifumi Maekawa, Giulia Germinario

šŸ–Œļø Archaeometric Study of Wall Rock Paintings from the Santā€™Angelo in Criptis Cave, Santeramo in Colle, Bari: Insights on the Rupestrian Decorative Art in Apulia (Southern Italy)

Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences
Published: 2021-10 | Type: Journal article
DOI: 10.1007/s12520-021-01415-z
Contributors: Giovanna Fioretti

 

Conclusion:

The individual is a highly skilled and experienced researcher in the field of heritage science, with a strong background in analytical techniques, teaching, and project involvement. Their strengths in research, technical expertise, and education make them a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. However, by focusing on increasing publication impact, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and leading large-scale projects, they could further enhance their credentials and competitiveness for this prestigious recognition.

Tammi Jonas | Political ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Dr. Tammi Jonas | Political ecology | Best Researcher Award

Experienced Agroecologist and President of the Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance, leading Jonai Farms & Meatsmiths since 2011. Specializes in heritage breed livestock and operates a Primesafe-licensed butcher shop. Educator in butchery and meat literacy. Lecturer at Southern Cross University, former Senior Risk Analyst at TEQSA, and past leadership roles in various agricultural and educational organizations. Holds a PhD in Agriculture & Environment, a Certificate IV in Meat Processing, and postgraduate degrees in Cultural Studies and Education. Advocates for smallholders at international forums, promoting agroecology and food sovereignty

Profile

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Education šŸŽ“

PhD in Agriculture & Environment, University of Western Australia (2024) šŸŒ±Dissertation: Australiaā€™s New Peasantry and the Rise of Agroecology: Biodiverse, Decolonial and Non-Capitalist Praxes on Small-Scale FarmsInvestigating the biodiverse, non-capitalist, and anti-colonial values and practices of small-scale livestock farmers, and how to build an agroecological state.Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety) (2022) šŸ„©Meat InspectorTo undertake inspection in future Meat Collective @ Jonai Abattoir.PhD (non-completion) in Cultural Studies, University of Melbourne (2006-2014) šŸ“šDissertation: Eating the Vernacular, Being Cosmopolitan: Melbourne Culinary EconomiesPostgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Studies), University of Melbourne (2005) šŸ“œPostgraduate Bachelor of Education, Deakin University (1996) šŸŽ“CTEFLA, RSA/Cambridge Certificate, Holmes College (1993) šŸ“šBachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of California, San Diego (1993) šŸ§ 

Relevant Experience šŸ“š

Jonai Farms & Meatsmiths (2011-present) šŸŒ¾

AgroecologistšŸ– Farm heritage breed Large Black pastured pigs & Dairy Short Horn cattle.šŸ„© Operate a Primesafe-licensed on-farm butcherā€™s shop producing fresh cuts, smallgoods, and charcuterie under HAACP since 2014.šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teach workshops on butchering, salami making, and meat literacy.šŸ—ļø Recently attained development approval to build a collectively governed on-farm micro-abattoir for approximately 15 smallholders.

Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance (AFSA) (2014-present) šŸŒ

President

šŸŒŸ Represent smallholders at local, state, national, and international levels, including across processes of FAO, the CBD, the ITPGRFA, the CGRFA, ASEAN, and the CSIPM.šŸŒ AFSA is a member of:the IPC for Food Sovereignty (coordinator of Asia Pacific regional committee and the working group on agricultural biodiversity),La Via Campesina, andUrgenci: the international network for community-supported agriculture.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

1. Eating the Vernacular, Being Cosmopolitan

Journal: Cultural Studies Review 19 (1), 117-137, 2013
Citations: 23

2. Health Before Medicine: Community Resilience in Food Landscapes

Authors: RG Wallace, R Alders, R Kock, T Jonas, R Wallace, L Hogerwerf
Source: One Planet, One Health: Looking After Humans, Animals and the Environment, 2019
Citations: 13

3. Industrial Agricultural Environments

Authors: RG Wallace, A Liebman, D Weisberger, T Jonas, L Bergmann, R Kock, …
Journal: Routledge Handbook of Biosecurity and Invasive Species, 194-214, 2021
Citations: 12

4. Peoplesā€™ Solutions to Food Systems Transformation in Asia and the Pacific

Journal: Development 64 (3), 295-298, 2021
Citations: 7

5. Developing a Critical Writing Pedagogy: A Discontinuous Narrative

Authors: B Kamler, K Cousins, T Jonas, B Lawson, D Linden
Journal: English in Australia, 24-42, 1997
Citations: 5

6. Regenerative Agriculture and Agroecologyā€”Whatā€™s in a Name?

Journal: Food Ethics 24 (6), 2021
Citations: 4

7. The Research Education Experience: Investigating Higher Degree by Research Candidates’ Experiences in Australian Universities

Authors: T Jonas, CA Croker
Year: 2012
Citations: 3

8. Agroecology for Structural One Health

Authors: T Jonas, B Trethewey
Journal: Development 66 (3), 238-244, 2023
Citations: 1

9. Responsibility to Country: Decolonizing Agriculture with Agroecology in Australia

Authors: T Jonas, A Wessell
Journal: Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability 8 (2), 254-260, 2020
Citations: 1

10. Whatā€™s Natural About Capital? Agroecology as Resistance to the New Frontier of Colonial Capitalist Carbon Farming

Journal: Capitalism Nature Socialism, 2024

Mrs. Pooja Pandey | Occupational Safety | Young Scientist Award

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Mrs. Pooja Pandey | Occupational Safety | Young Scientist Award

Mrs at University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Dynamic šŸ”„ researcher and educator with expertise in Wildfire Management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Holding a PhD in European Interagency Exchange, Pooja’s research has led to publications on global wildfire risk and Europe-wide prevention strategies. With a background in MSc studies focusing on streamflow analysis and forest fire risk modeling, Pooja excels in interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Awarded for presentations and recognized for contributions to climate education initiatives, Pooja brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for addressing social and environmental challenges. Pooja is committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Profile

šŸŽ“ Education

| European University Cyprus | PhD | 2024 | Thesis: European Interagency Exchange in Integrated Fire Management | | University of Leeds | MSc | 2020 | Dissertation: Analyzing Trends in Streamflow and its linkages with Precipitation | | Amity University | MSc | 2017 | Dissertation: Utilization of GIS and Remote Sensing in Forest Fire Risk Modelling | | University of Delhi | B.A. (Hons) | 2016 | Dissertation: Determining the Natural and Physical Factors influencing Tourism in Himalayas |

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching Experience

Wageningen University | MSc | Guest Lecturer: Integrated Wildfire ManagementEuropean University Cyprus | MSc | Thesis Supervisor

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’¼ Experience

University of Southampton | 2024 | Super RecruiterCentre for the South | 2023 | Knowledge Exchange FellowCERIDES | 2020-2023 | Research AssociateDefense Research and Development Organization | 2017-2018šŸ… AwardsICCMP | 2022 | Best Presentation Award ā€“ International Conference on Crisis Management & PlanningMarie Curie Scholarship | 2020 | Early Career ResearcherUniversity of Leeds | 2019 | Leeds University International Excellence ScholarshipšŸ—£ļø LanguagesNative: English and HindiBeginner: German (B1), Spanish ā€“ A1, Greek ā€“ A1

šŸ“š Recent Publications

Science Direct: A global outlook on increasing wildfire risk: Current policy situation and future pathwaysSpringer: Proposed actions towards streamlining Europewide prevention strategies in wildfire managementEuropean JRC: Analysis of 2021 critical wildfire events in the Mediterranean region

šŸ” Acquired Expertise

Linking Science & Practice | Wageningen UniversityWildfire Management Plan Training | Nature & Forestry EnglandQualitative Data Analysis | UdemyScience Policy Interaction | European Forest InstituteSatellite Observations and Tools for Fire Risk, Detection, and Analysis | NASAFuture Challenges: Stakeholder Engagement | Pau Costa FoundationFire in the landscape: introduction to biophysical aspects | Wageningen UniversityCitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life | Harvard UniversityWildland-Urban Interface Fire Risk Assessment in Europe | SFPE, Portugal

šŸš€ Professional Development Events

Local Government Knowledge Exchange EventPanelist ā€“ Future wildfire risk scenarios addressing the expected impacts by the Green Deal related to building.Member of the ā€œEducation for Climate Coalition ā€“ Cyprus.ā€Presented research before the President of the Republic of Cyprus, the Commissioner of Australia in Cyprus, the Commissioner of Israel in Cyprus.Presented at several International conferencesPublished several reviews/blogs/articles.Presented findings on Smart Cities ā€“ Challenges and Visions Ahead

šŸ“ Training Experience

National Observatory of Athens | Greece: WUI mapping for fire prevention in Attica regionTecnosylva | Spain: GIS based wildfire risk assessment in CyprusFireAID | Denmark: Wildfire Management in DenmarkNational Institute of Disaster Management| India: Wildfire Risk Assessment in Uttarakhand, India

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

šŸ” Analysis of 2021 Critical Wildfire Events in the Mediterranean Region

Source: Publications Office of the European Union

Publication Year: 2023

Type: Book Chapter

DOI: 10.2760/562495

Contributors: Pooja Pandey

šŸŒ A Global Outlook on Increasing Wildfire Risk: Current Policy Situation and Future Pathways

Source: Trees, Forests and People

Publication Year: 2023

Type: Journal Article

DOI: 10.1016/j.tfp.2023.100431

 

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Marina Dimitrijevic | Physical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Ā Ms. Marina Dimitrijevic | Plant Pathology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science Serbia

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ I am deeply passionate about chemistry and pharmaceutical research, with a focus on synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds. My academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to the field, including the publication of research work in prestigious SCI-listed journals.šŸŒŸ

 

Profile

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EducationšŸŽ“

  • PhD Studies, Chemistry Faculty of Sciences, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Specialization: Organic Chemistry Commenced: 2021. Master of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2020-2021. Bachelor of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2016-2020

šŸ’¼Work Experience

Research Trainee
University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
2022 – Present

Conducting scientific research focused on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, with a specific emphasis on developing small molecules as potential inhibitors of the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (hDHODH).Engaged in teaching Organic Chemistry courses, imparting knowledge and expertise to students.Acting as a mentor at the Regional Center for Talented Children in Kragujevac, guiding and supporting the development of young talents.

Ā Expertise

My areas of expertise include:

  • Synthesis of organic compounds
  • Spectroscopic analysis techniques
  • Chromatographic methods
  • Pharmacological properties and evaluation of compounds

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Rapid access to pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones: An improved synthetic protocol using a precursor prepared by Pfitzinger reaction
    • Journal: Tetrahedron
    • Volume: 132
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 133236

 

  1. Title: Discovery of a new class of potent pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones based inhibitors of human dihydroorotate dehydrogenase: Synthesis, pharmacological and toxicological evaluation
    • Journal: Bioorganic chemistry
    • Volume: 147
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 107359