Prof. Rita Santos Inácio | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Rita Santos Inácio | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Professor, at Instituto Politécnico de Beja, Portugal.

Ana Rita Santos Inácio is a Quality Manager and Invited Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Beja. She holds a PhD in Food Science and Nutrition and has research experience in high-pressure technology applied to milk and cheese.

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🎓 Education

– *PhD in Food Science and Nutrition*, Portuguese Catholic University of Porto – School of Biotechnology (2020)- *Master’s in Biotechnology – Food*, University of Aveiro (2013)- *Bachelor’s in Biotechnology*, University of Aveiro (2011)

💼 Experience

– *Quality Manager*, Sensory Laboratory, Polytechnic Institute of Beja (2023-present)- *Invited Adjunct Professor*, Department of Applied Technologies and Sciences, Polytechnic Institute of Beja (2020-present)- *Research Fellow*, University of Aveiro /QOPNA (2019-2020)

🔬 Research Interests

– *Food Science and Nutrition*: high-pressure technology, milk and cheese safety and quality- *Sensory Analysis*: sensory test sheets, sensory session planning and execution, data analysis- *Food Technology*: meat and fish technology, food safety and quality

🏆 Awards

– *”Summa Laude”*, PhD thesis (2020)- *FCT grant*, SFRH/BD/96576/2013 (2014-2019)

📚 Top Noted Publications

– Effect of high-pressure as a non-thermal pasteurisation technology for raw ewes’ milk and cheese safety and quality 🥛
– PhD thesis
– Effect of high-pressure on Serra da Estrela cheese 🧀
– Master’s thesis
– Second-generation bioethanol production: fermentation of acid sulphite liquor by free and immobilised Pichia stipitis 💡

Conclusion

Rita Santos Inácio’s research excellence, teaching experience, and professional activity make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With further interdisciplinary collaboration and internationalization, she could further enhance the impact of her research and contribute to advancements in food science and nutrition.

Xiang Zhang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Xiang Zhang | Data Science and Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Xiang Zhang, Hainan university, China

Xiang Zhang is a dedicated researcher specializing in resource utilization, plant protection, and ecological remote sensing. He holds a Master’s degree in Resource Utilization and Plant Protection and a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology from Hainan University. His expertise includes terrestrial ecosystem simulation, vegetation monitoring, and global change ecology. Xiang has contributed to mangrove carbon storage estimation, ecological restoration, and satellite image processing. He has worked with Hainan Silan Low Carbon Investment Co., Ltd. and Changguang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd.. A recipient of multiple scholarships, he actively researches carbon sequestration strategies for sustainable ecosystems.

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Education 🎓

Xiang Zhang pursued his Master’s degree at the Ecological College, specializing in Resource Utilization and Plant Protection 🌱. With an impressive GPA and ranking within the top 5% 📊, he excelled in courses such as Agricultural Product Safety Production, Advanced Experimental Design & Biostatistics, and Ecological Restoration Technologies. His Bachelor’s degree in Ecology 🌿 further strengthened his expertise, where he ranked in the top 20% and gained knowledge in Forestry, Microbiology, GIS, and Ecological Economics. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in environmental protection, sustainable agriculture, and ecological governance 🌍.

Experience 🧪

Xiang Zhang has actively contributed to mangrove conservation 🌿 through extensive field investigations in key areas of Hainan, including Dongfang, Sanya, Danzhou, Haikou, and Wanning. He conducted soil and plant sampling 🧪, measuring element content, dry weight, and length. Utilizing satellite remote sensing 🛰️, he analyzed data and estimated the carbon ecological value of mangroves in Xinying Port. His expertise includes real-time image collection, manual vegetation recognition, and data mapping using ArcGIS and ENVI. He also worked on cloud removal techniques ☁️ and point interpolation to enhance coastal habitat studies 🌍.

Research Focus 🔍

Xiang Zhang’s research primarily focuses on forest ecology 🌳, soil organic carbon dynamics 🌱, and the impacts of environmental disturbances on ecosystems 🌪️. His studies analyze spatial distribution changes of topsoil organic carbon across different forest types in Hainan Island, exploring key factors influencing carbon storage. Additionally, he investigates gross primary production (GPP) losses and recovery in subtropical mangrove forests affected by tropical cyclones, highlighting the resilience of these ecosystems. His work contributes to climate change adaptation 🌍, carbon sequestration strategies 📉, and forest conservation efforts 🌾, offering valuable insights for sustainable environmental management.

Publications📚

Spatial Distribution Changes and Factor Analysis of Topsoil Organic Carbon Across Different Forest Types on Hainan Island

Evaluating the Losses and Recovery of GPP in the Subtropical Mangrove Forest Directly Attacked by Tropical Cyclone: Case Study in Hainan Island