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.

Eugenia Messina | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eugenia Messina | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Eugenia Messina is a distinguished researcher in biotechnology and microbial metabolic engineering, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies, and Environment, University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Italy. Her research focuses on the metabolic and genetic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica and other non-conventional yeasts for the sustainable synthesis of industrially relevant compounds and the bioconversion of plastic-derived monomers. She has made significant contributions to the development of microbial platforms for plastic upcycling, biochemical characterization of mitochondrial transporters, and metabolic pathways related to fatty acid and isocitric acid production. Messina has authored 8 scientific documents indexed in Scopus, which have collectively received 110 citations from 108 documents, reflecting an h-index of 6-demonstrating the growing influence and recognition of her research. Her publications include papers in Bioresource Technology, Pharmaceutics, Microbial Cell Factories, Frontiers in Microbiology, Metabolic Engineering, FEBS Letters, and Biochemical Journal, along with a European patent on the metabolic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for isocitric acid production. She has been recognized with the HERITAGE 2024 Award from the Biotechnology Group of the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SIB), as well as multiple travel grants and presentation awards. Through interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches in bioengineering, Messina’s work contributes to advancing circular bioeconomy strategies, microbial biotechnology, and sustainable bioprocess development.

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Featured Publications

Brito, D. S., Agrimi, G., Charton, L., Brilhaus, D., Bitetto, M. G., Lana-Costa, J., Messina, E., Nascimento, C. P., Feitosa-Araújo, E., Pires, M. V., Pérez-Díaz, J. L., Obata, T., Porcelli, V., Palmieri, L., Araújo, W. L., Weber, A. P. M., Linka, N., Fernie, A. R., Palmieri, F., & Nunes-Nesi, A. (2020). Biochemical and functional characterization of a mitochondrial citrate carrier in Arabidopsis thaliana. Biochemical Journal, 477(9), 1759–1777.

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., Sineoky, S. P., & Agrimi, G. (2021). Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the selective and high-level production of isocitric acid through manipulation of mitochondrial dicarboxylate-tricarboxylate carriers. Metabolic Engineering, 65, 156–166.

Messina, E., de Souza, C. P., Cappella, C., Barile, S. N., Scarcia, P., Pisano, I., Palmieri, L., Nicaud, J. M., & Agrimi, G. (2023). Genetic inactivation of the carnitine/acetyl-carnitine mitochondrial carrier of Yarrowia lipolytica leads to enhanced odd-chain fatty acid production. Microbial Cell Factories, 22(1), 128.

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., & Conese, M. (2024). Dopamine and citicoline co-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles as multifunctional nanomedicines for Parkinson’s disease treatment by intranasal administration. Pharmaceutics, 16(8), 1048.

Messina, E., Zbigniew, L., Barile, S., Moroz, P., Scarcia, P., Palmieri, L., Pisano, I., & Agrimi, G. (2025). Acetate co-feeding increases ethylene glycol assimilation and glycolic acid production in Yarrowia lipolytica. Bioresource Technology. (Accepted October 2025).

Rakesh Gujar | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Rakesh Gujar | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar at Institute of Chemical Technology | India

 

Mr. Rakesh Gujar is a dedicated professional and researcher recognized for his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in his field, with a career marked by continuous growth, academic excellence, and impactful contributions. Mr. Rakesh Gujar has pursued a strong educational foundation, earning advanced qualifications that have equipped him with both theoretical expertise and practical skills necessary for research and professional practice. Building on this background, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has accumulated extensive experience through diverse roles in academia, research, and industry, demonstrating versatility and leadership in every endeavor. His professional journey reflects a balance of teaching, mentorship, project management, and collaborative initiatives that have significantly contributed to the development of his discipline. Mr. Rakesh Gujar has actively engaged in research projects, contributing valuable insights and results in areas that address both theoretical challenges and real-world applications. His research interests span interdisciplinary domains, with a focus on innovative technologies, problem-solving methodologies, and strategies that enhance knowledge transfer and sustainable development. Through scholarly work, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has shared findings in reputed journals and conferences, thereby enriching the global academic and professional community. His ability to bridge gaps between research and practice is further highlighted by his involvement in collaborations that foster the exchange of ideas and the integration of cutting-edge knowledge into practical solutions. Mr. Rakesh Gujar’s skills include research design, data analysis, critical thinking, and the application of emerging technologies, which have positioned him as a forward-looking contributor in his area of expertise. His career is distinguished not only by professional achievements but also by a strong commitment to ethical practices, continuous learning, and the mentorship of young professionals and students. By contributing to innovation, advancing education, and engaging in meaningful research, Mr. Rakesh Gujar has built a profile that reflects both depth and breadth of expertise. In conclusion, Mr. Rakesh Gujar stands out as a professional whose education, experience, and research interests align seamlessly with his vision for impactful contributions, making him a valuable asset to the academic, industrial, and research communities, and a figure committed to creating lasting influence in his chosen field.

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Featured Publications

Rakesh Gujar. (2023, September 14–16). Attended SuschemE 2.0: International Conference on Sustainability and “Catalyzing Research & Tecnovation for Sustainable Future” Engineering.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities, organized by TechEx.in and VC Analytics at Venture Center. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities and handling of instruments (HPLC, UV–Spectroscopy, GC–MS, FT–IR), organized by Lupin Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2023). Attended mini workshop: Building a startup with a demo of supporting lab facilities, organized by PALL India Pvt. Ltd. Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2017, October 7). Workshop on way to scientific writing and publishing. Buldhana, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2020, May 3). Workshop on recent achievements and challenges of 3D printing technology in pharmaceutical drug delivery. Buldhana, Maharashtra, India.

Rakesh Gujar. (2020, April 19). Workshop on artificial intelligence and drug discovery. Pandharpur, Maharashtra, India.