Serena Barile | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Serena Barile | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Serena Barile, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, conducts advanced research in biochemical sciences, focusing on metabolomic profiling, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and molecular diagnostics. Her studies integrate cutting-edge techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS to explore cellular metabolism and biochemical mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders. Dr. Barile’s research has led to notable publications in Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, Journal of Lipid Research, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Bioenergetics, Bioresource Technology, and Scientific Reports, addressing critical issues related to mitochondrial transporters, lipid remodeling, and disease biomarkers. Her multidisciplinary expertise bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology, contributing to innovations in metabolic disease diagnostics and cellular bioenergetics. She has presented her findings at national and international biomembrane and bioenergetics conferences, showcasing her active engagement in the scientific community. With 8 citations, 5 indexed publications, and an h-index of 2 in Scopus, Dr. Barile exemplifies an emerging researcher with strong analytical capabilities, innovative scientific thinking, and a commitment to advancing biomedical and metabolic research through integrative experimental and computational strategies.

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Featured Publications

Cafferati Beltrame, L., Sgobba, M. N., Laera, L., Scaglione, V., Todisco, S., Barile, S., Francavilla, A. L., De Luca, D. I., Montaruli, M., Porcelli, V., et al. (2025). Combined in silico / in vitro approaches for identifying modulators of the activity of the p.Tyr110Cys Carnitine O-Acetyltransferase (CRAT) variant associated to an early onset case of Leigh syndrome. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica.

Porcelli, V., Barile, S., Capobianco, L., Barile, S. N., Gorgoglione, R., Fiermonte, G., Monti, B., Lasorsa, F. M., & Palmieri, L. (2024). The mitochondrial aspartate/glutamate carrier does not transport GABA. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) – Bioenergetics.

Parrella, P., Barbano, R., Jonas, K., Fontana, A., Barile, S., Rendina, M., Lo Mele, A., Prencipe, G., Ciuffreda, L., Morritti, M. G., Valori, V. M., Graziano, P., Maiello, E., Copetti, M., Pichler, M., & Pasculli, B. (2024). Tumor suppressor miR-27a-5p and its significance for breast cancer. Biomedicines.

Castellaneta, A., Losito, I., Porcelli, V., Barile, S., Maresca, A., Del Dotto, V., Losacco, V., Guadalupi, L. S., Calvano, C. D., Chan, D. C., Carelli, V., Palmieri, L., & Cataldi, T. R. I. (2024). Lipidomics reveals the reshaping of the mitochondrial phospholipid profile in cells lacking OPA1 and mitofusins. Journal of Lipid Research.

Castellaneta, A., Porcelli, V., Losito, I., Barile, S., Maresca, A., Del Dotto, V., Guadalupi, L. S., Calvano, C. D., Carelli, V., Palmieri, L., & Cataldi, T. R. I. (2023). Methyl carbamates of phosphatidylethanolamines and phosphatidylserines reveal bacterial contamination in mitochondrial lipid extracts of mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Scientific Reports.

 

Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Eugenia Messina, a Research Fellow at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Italy, specializes in industrial and environmental biotechnology with a focus on metabolic engineering of yeasts for sustainable bio-based production. Her research primarily explores the genetic and biochemical modification of Yarrowia lipolytica, aiming to optimize microbial systems for the bioconversion of plastic waste into valuable biochemicals. Dr. Messina’s scientific trajectory reflects strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning biochemistry, molecular genetics, and microbial biotechnology. She has collaborated with renowned research institutions such as INRAE (France) and has actively participated in EU-funded projects promoting circular economy models through biological innovation. Her publication record includes notable contributions to Bioresource Technology, Microbial Cell Factories, and Metabolic Engineering, focusing on mitochondrial transport mechanisms, fatty acid biosynthesis, and microbial platform development. She holds 8 Scopus-indexed publications, 110 citations, and an h-index of 6, underscoring her growing academic influence. Dr. Messina is also a co-inventor on a European patent related to metabolic engineering for isocitric acid production, highlighting her translational research impact. Her excellence has been recognized with the HERITAGE 2024 Award and multiple honors from scientific societies. By integrating molecular biology and sustainable bioprocessing, Dr. Messina’s work contributes significantly to advancing green biotechnology and industrial bioengineering, making her an outstanding nominee for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Messina, E., Lazar, Z., Barile, S., Moroz, P., Scarcia, P., Antonacci, Y., Fosso, B., Palmieri, L., Pisano, I., & Agrimi, G. (2026). Acetate co-feeding increases ethylene glycol assimilation and glycolic acid production in Yarrowia lipolytica. Bioresource Technology.

Castellani, S., Iaconisi, G. N., Tripaldi, F., Porcelli, V., Trapani, A., Messina, E., Guerra, L., Di Franco, C., Maruccio, G., Monteduro, A. G., Corbo, F., Di Gioia, S., & Trapani, G. (2024). Dopamine and Citicoline-Co-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as multifunctional nanomedicines for Parkinson’s disease treatment by intranasal administration. Pharmaceutics.

Di Noia, M. A., Ocheja, O. B., Scarcia, P., Pisano, I., Messina, E., Agrimi, G., Palmieri, L., & Guaragnella, N. (2024). Lack of mitochondrial DNA provides metabolic advantage in yeast osmoadaptation. Biomolecules

Khozov, A. A., Bubnov, D. M., Plisov, E. D., Vybornaya, T. V., Yuzbashev, T. V., Agrimi, G., Messina, E., Stepanova, A. A., Kudina, M. D., Alekseeva, N. V., & Netrusov, A. I. (2023). A study on L-threonine and L-serine uptake in Escherichia coli K-12. Frontiers in Microbiology.

Yuzbasheva, E. Y., Scarcia, P., Yuzbashev, T. V., Messina, E., Kosikhina, I. M., Palmieri, L., Shutov, A. V., Taratynova, M. O., Amaro, R. L., & Palmieri, F. (2021). Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the selective and high-level production of isocitric acid through manipulation of mitochondrial dicarboxylate–tricarboxylate carriers. Metabolic Engineering.

Nikita Singh | Algal Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nikita Singh | Algal Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Ms. Nikita Singh is an emerging researcher in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering whose work advances sustainable biotechnology and green engineering through innovative biomass valorisation, algal biotechnology, and renewable energy systems. Her pioneering research on the co-cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed integrates biofuel production with wastewater remediation, offering a scalable solution that enhances lipid yield, biomass productivity, and environmental sustainability. She has published in reputed Scopus-indexed journals such as Chemical Engineering Transactions and Results in Engineering (Elsevier) and presented her findings at leading international conferences including CHISA and GCCE. Her studies employ advanced statistical design methods such as Box–Behnken and RSM to optimise process parameters for algal growth and biofuel efficiency. Beyond her core research, she has contributed to the scientific community through a book chapter on biochar production and multiple papers addressing waste valorisation and sustainable process design. Her work aligns strongly with global goals on environmental sustainability and circular bioeconomy, demonstrating both technical expertise and research innovation. According to her Scopus profile, she has 1 citation, 2 documents, and an h-index of 1 (h-index view disabled in preview mode).

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Featured Publications

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Hydrocarbon and lipid extraction from Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed co-cultures cultivated in sewage wastewater using bubble column and airlift reactors. Chemical Engineering Transactions.

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Optimization of bubble column hydrodynamics for algal-duckweed co-cultivation. Results in Engineering. (Accepted with minor comments)

Singh, N., & Chetty, M. (2023). Minimisation of waste via the valorisation of spent coffee grounds into high-value products. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 427–432. ISSN 2283–9216.

Armah, E. K., Chetty, M., Adedeji, J. A., Estrice, D. E., Mutsvene, B., Singh, N., & Tshemese, Z. (2022). Biochar: Production, application and the future. In Biochar: Production, Application and the Future. IntechOpen.

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Deenadayalu, N. (2022, August). Extraction of caffeine from spent coffee grounds using ionic liquids. Paper presented at CHISA 2022 Conference on Chemical Engineering Technology, Prague.

Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter | China

Dr. Yu Fang is a distinguished chemist whose research lies at the interface of materials chemistry and supramolecular science, particularly in the design and synthesis of Porous Coordination Cages (PCCs) and Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). His work focuses on developing advanced porous materials for applications in catalysis, gas storage, molecular recognition, and energy conversion. Dr. Fang has made significant contributions to understanding host–guest chemistry, self-assembly mechanisms, and structure–property relationships in coordination materials. His innovative research has been widely recognized in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Chemical Society Reviews. Through collaborative projects and pioneering insights, Dr. Fang’s studies have bridged molecular design and functional materials engineering, influencing both academic and industrial research in advanced materials. He has published extensively, contributing to the development of next-generation coordination architectures with tailored porosity and dynamic behavior for chemical and environmental applications. With 7132 citations and an h-index of 26 according to his Scopus profile, Dr. Fang’s scientific impact reflects both productivity and quality, positioning him as a leading figure in coordination chemistry and materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Liang, Y., Yang, X., Wang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2023). Nature Communications, 14, 5223.

Su, Z., Liu, K.-K., Xu, Y.-Q., Yan, B., Wang, S., Guan, Z.-J., Zou, Y., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(9), e202420945.

Peng, Y., Yuan, L., Liu, K.-K., Jin, S., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(12), e202423055.

Liang, Y., Xie, G., Liu, K.-K., Jin, M., Chen, Y., Yang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(1), e202416884.

He, H.-H., Yuan, J.-P., Cai, P.-Y., Wang, K.-Y., Feng, L., Kirchon, A., Li, J., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., & Fang, Y. (2023). Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145, 17164–17175.

Fang, Y., Powell, J., Li, E., Wang, Q., Perry, Z., Kirchon, A., Yang, X., Xiao, Z., Zhu, C., Zhang, L., Huang, F., & Zhou, H.-C. (2019). Chemical Society Reviews, 48(17), 4707–4730.

Liang, Y., Li, E., Wang, K., Guan, Z.-J., He, H.-H., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., Huang, F., & Fang, Y. (2022). Chemical Society Reviews, 51, 8378–8405.