She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira and is a specialist in Clinical Analysis and Laboratory Management from the Faculdade de Medicina de Campos dos Goytacazes, with an additional specialization in Hematology from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Pathology from the School of Medicine at the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). She has extensive experience in public and private clinical laboratories, with notable work at the Antônio Pedro University Hospital (HUAP/UFF) in Niterói, where she served as a biologist in clinical and microbiological laboratory routines. Her professional background includes the execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of laboratory tests across multiple areas, with emphasis on Clinical Analysis, Microbiology, and Mycology. From 2020 to 2025, she actively participated in the ASM UFRJ International Student Chapter scientific outreach program. She is currently a member of the Fungal Biophysics Laboratory (LBF) at the Carlos Chagas Filho Institute of Biophysics (UFRJ), where she conducts research on emerging fungal pathogens in mangrove ecosystems under anthropogenic pressure.

Dr. Abdisalam Yusuf Ali (Hajji) is a medical doctor holding an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), a Postgraduate Diploma in Tropical Medicine, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology and Disease Control. He is a dedicated public health professional and researcher with strong interests in infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and global health. Dr. Hajji has contributed to the development and implementation of national NTD programs, disease prevention strategies, and maternal and public health policies, playing an active role in strengthening community-based health systems. He is deeply passionate about epidemic preparedness, health systems strengthening, and promoting equitable access to healthcare in resource-limited settings. Currently, Dr. Hajji serves as a consultant with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Maternal and Child Health programs in Somalia and Kenya.

Francesco Tajani is an Associate Professor in Appraisal and Valuation at Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). For several years he has provided evaluative consulting services for private and public institutions. He is author of more than two-hundred published works on various topics, including the study of innovative algorithms as support to real estate appraisal, the evaluation of investments on cultural and environmental assets, the elaboration of models for the activation of regeneration projects on degraded areas and the enhancement of disused buildings, the econometric analysis of the dynamics of real estate prices generated by macroeconomic variables.

Dr. Steluța-Maria Sîngeorzan is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Forestry and Cadastre, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca (USAMV Cluj-Napoca), Romania. She teaches and coordinates activities within the Department of Forestry in courses such as Forest Operations I & II, Wood Processing Technology I & II, and Forest Transport. Her research focuses on sustainable forest management, eco-productive timber harvesting technologies, and modern approaches to wood processing and forest certification. Dr. Sîngeorzan actively participates in national and international research projects related to climate-smart forestry, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable forest resource management. She has published numerous scientific papers and serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for international journals in forestry and environmental sciences.

Dr. Bimal Kumar Dora is a Research Scholar in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, India. He is currently working on an Indo-European SPARC-funded project titled “Global Grid: The Future of Earth” in collaboration with international institutions including the University of Liège (Belgium), Technical University of Denmark (Denmark), and CentraleSupélec (France). He has also served as a Visiting Researcher at the Montefiore Institute, University of Liège, Belgium. His research explores global renewable energy integration, optimal power flow, and advanced optimization algorithms for sustainable energy systems. Dr. Dora holds an M.Tech in Control, Power, and Electric Drives from NIT Sikkim, and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha. With a strong foundation in renewable energy technologies and computational modeling, he has contributed significantly to the development of enhanced optimization frameworks and global electricity interconnection studies.

Alessandra Di Serafino is a biologist with a solid background in life sciences and currently serves as Senior Product Specialist in Genetic Solutions at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Frankfurt. Her academic and professional path encompasses animal, plant, and environmental health, with a particular focus on innovative genotyping solutions and the application of genomic technologies to promote sustainability and food security. Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in scientific project management, strategic innovation, and the establishment of long-term collaborations with both academic and industrial stakeholders. Alessandra’s research interests include interdisciplinary approaches to genetics, public health, and climate change, as well as the role of biotechnology in addressing global challenges. A strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and women’s empowerment in science, she is committed to contributing actively to the international scientific debate and to supporting the dissemination of knowledge across disciplines.

Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Barakat is an Associate Professor of Pure Mathematics at Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch, Egypt) and currently serves at the Basic Science Department, University College of Al-Wajh, University of Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics (Functional Analysis – Fixed Point Theory) from Al-Azhar University in 2012. With over 14 years of academic and research experience, Dr. Barakat has published numerous papers in high-impact international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. His research focuses on functional analysis, fixed point theory, and the application of fractional calculus to real-world phenomena, including physical, biological, and environmental systems.

Mr. Yonas Derebe Derso is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Management at Injibara University, Ethiopia. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Land Resources Management at Nanjing Agricultural University, China. His research focuses on population growth-induced land use and cover change, biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and sustainable land resource utilization. With extensive experience in teaching, research coordination, and community engagement, Mr. Derso has coordinated various institutional research programs and contributed to national and international collaborations, including the USAID Farmer-to-Farmer initiative. His scholarly work has been published in reputed international journals such as Scientific Reports, Ecology and Evolution, PLOS ONE, and Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. He is committed to integrating scientific research with practical conservation strategies to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

Dr. Omer Faruk Bilgin is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Horticulture, Siirt University, Turkey. He earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture from Çukurova University, where his doctoral research focused on the development of sex-linked DNA markers and the elucidation of sex chromosome mechanisms in Pistacia lentiscus and Pistacia terebinthus species using next-generation sequencing methods. With a strong background in molecular genetics, fruit breeding, and plant physiology, Dr. Bilgin has extensive research experience from his roles at Selçuk, Çukurova, and Siirt Universities, as well as at the Ministry of Agriculture (TAGEM). He has actively participated in numerous national and international research projects, Erasmus exchange programs, and scientific collaborations with leading European universities and research institutes.

Ahmed Ehab Talat Abdelmounim, Assistant lecturer at Soil Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. PhD Candidate (Soil and Water Conservation), China. I published more than 6 articles in international journals, and participated in many workshops, training courses, and international conferences. My focus on the dynamics of soil and water science is the main part of my work, with a particular focus on the interactions between hydrology and soil physics. My work includes predicting soil water flow using computational tools and mathematical models to forecast intricate soil-water interactions. My objective is to create predictive frameworks that optimize irrigation techniques, guide land-use decisions, and reduce risks erosion.