Nikita Singh | Green Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nikita Singh | Green Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Nikita Singh is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa, specializing in green biotechnology, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. With 2 Scopus-indexed publications, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, her research contributes to advancing sustainable bioprocessing and environmental innovation. Singh’s work on the co-cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed has introduced a novel biofuel and biomass production approach that enhances lipid yields while simultaneously treating industrial wastewater. Her studies integrate advanced statistical techniques, including Design of Experiments and Box–Behnken optimization, to improve reactor performance and hydrodynamic efficiency. Her publications in Chemical Engineering Transactions and Results in Engineering reflect the scientific depth of her contributions to green engineering and bioprocess optimization. Singh has represented her institution at international forums such as CHISA and GCCE, demonstrating her global research engagement. In addition to research excellence, she mentors junior scholars and fosters innovation in renewable energy applications. Her recognition as a Top 100 GradStar and winner of the International Wetskills Challenge underscores her leadership and dedication to sustainable science. Through her innovative work, Nikita Singh exemplifies the next generation of biotechnology researchers driving the future of green energy and environmental resilience.

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Featured Publications

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2024). Cultivation of Scenedesmus sp., Chlorella vulgaris, and Spirulina platensis in sewage industrial wastewater: Bench-scale optimization for biofuel production. Chemical Engineering Transactions. Citation: 1

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Optimization of hydrodynamics for enhanced co-cultivation in bubble column reactors: Investigating flow dynamics and biomass productivity. Results in Engineering.

Serena Barile | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Serena Barile | Environmental Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral research fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Serena Barile is a dedicated researcher whose work reflects a growing influence in her field through innovative and analytical scientific contributions. Her research interests span multidisciplinary areas, integrating experimental and theoretical perspectives to address emerging challenges in science and technology. With 7 citations by 7 documents, 5 publications, and an h-index of 2 according to her Scopus profile, Barile’s academic output demonstrates consistent quality and scholarly engagement. Her studies exhibit methodological precision, conceptual depth, and a strong commitment to advancing research with practical and societal relevance. She has contributed to the development of frameworks and insights that enhance understanding in her domain, showcasing an ability to link fundamental research with applied solutions. Barile’s work is marked by critical thinking, originality, and collaboration, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and innovation. Her publications reveal a progressive research journey that aligns with global scientific priorities and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. Through her dedication to excellence and knowledge dissemination, Serena Barile exemplifies the qualities of a promising and impactful researcher, making her a suitable candidate for recognition under the Best Researcher Award category for her emerging academic achievements and contribution to scientific advancement.

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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.

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.

Parrella, P., Barbano, R., Jonas, K., Fontana, A., Barile, S., Rendina, M., lo Mele, A., Prencipe, G., Ciuffreda, L., Morritti, M. G., et al. (2024). Tumor suppressor miR-27a-5p and its significance for breast cancer.

Castellaneta, A., Losito, I., Porcelli, V., Barile, S., Maresca, A., Del Dotto, V., Losacco, V., Guadalupi, L. S., Calvano, C. D., Chan, D. C., et al. (2024). Lipidomics reveals the reshaping of the mitochondrial phospholipid profile in cells lacking OPA1 and mitofusins.

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