Fabricio Leandro Damasceno | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Fabricio Leandro Damasceno | Ecology | Best Scholar Award

PhD at Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Mr. Fabricio Leandro Damasceno is an emerging environmental scholar and PhD student at the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, specializing in ecology, environmental geoscience, and geochemistry. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in geological and environmental sciences, with advanced training in the application of geotechnologies for ecological monitoring and environmental analysis. Professionally, he has contributed to multiple research initiatives addressing marine and coastal ecosystem health, particularly in southeastern Brazil, focusing on Guanabara, Sepetiba, and Ilha Grande Bays. His research interests center on ecological quality assessment, environmental pollution, biogeochemical processes, and the use of living benthic foraminifera as bioindicators for ecosystem evaluation. Equipped with strong research skills in geochemical analysis, biomonitoring, isotopic modeling, and ecological data interpretation, he effectively integrates field observations with laboratory-based methods to provide holistic environmental insights. Damasceno’s works published in high-impact journals such as Environmental Pollution, Chemosphere, and Marine Environmental Research demonstrate his innovative approach to environmental diagnostics. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions and collaboration in advancing ecological assessment frameworks in Brazil. Overall, his research and academic achievements reflect a deep commitment to sustainable coastal management and the development of reliable tools for environmental decision-making.

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Featured Publications

Nunes, M., Martins, M. V. A., Frontalini, F., Bouchet, V. M. P., Francescangeli, F., & Damasceno, F. L. (2023). Inferring the ecological quality status based on living benthic foraminiferal indices in transitional areas of the Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil). Environmental Pollution, 320, 121003.

Damasceno, F. L., Martins, M. V. A., Frontalini, F., Pawlowski, J., Cermakova, K., & others. (2024). Assessment of the ecological quality status of the Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil): When metabarcoding meets morphology on foraminifera. Marine Environmental Research, 195, 106340.

Damasceno, F. L., Martins, M. V. A., Senez-Mello, T. M., Santos, L. G. C., & others. (2024). Potential ecological risk by metals in Sepetiba Bay (SE Brazil): Exporting metals to the oceanic region. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 141, 104934.

Senez-Mello, T. M., Martins, M. V. A., de Lima Ferreira, P. A., Figueira, R., & Damasceno, F. L. (2024). Assessment of anthropogenic pollution in Guanabara Bay (SE Brazil) through biogeochemical data and stable isotope mixing models. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(22), 32972–32997.

Ferreira, F. L. D., & da Silva, T. P. (2019). Avaliação morfotectônica com base em assimetria de bacias de drenagem em um setor da depressão topográfica do Rio Pomba (Palma/MG–RJ). Revista Multidisciplinar Mundo Livre (UFF-Campos), 5(2).

Qiuhua Bao | Ecology | Best Paper Award

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Ms. Qiuhua Bao | Ecology | Best Paper Award

Associate Professor at Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Ms. Qiuhua Bao is an accomplished associate researcher and master’s supervisor at the Key Laboratory of Dairy Biotechnology and Engineering, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China. She holds advanced degrees in dairy biotechnology and microbiology and has over 18 years of professional experience in academic research, teaching, and supervision of graduate students. Her research primarily focuses on dairy microbiology and biotechnology, with special emphasis on lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, and stress adaptation mechanisms in dairy microorganisms. Ms. Bao has published more than 90 research papers, including 31 as first or corresponding author, and her work has been widely cited, with 1,160 citations across 1,005 documents, 46 indexed publications, and an h-index of 20. She has obtained 12 invention patents, co-authored several textbooks and monographs, and served as principal investigator on multiple national and provincial research projects. Her research skills include transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses, flow cytometry, multi-omics approaches, and functional assessment of probiotic strains. Over her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to dairy biotechnology and microbial research. In conclusion, Ms. Qiuhua Bao is a leading scientist whose work integrates innovation, practical applications, and scholarly excellence, significantly advancing the understanding of dairy microbiology and lactic acid bacteria.

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Featured Publications

Bao, Q., Yuan, B., Liu, X., Li, J., Gao, R., Zhao, X., & Kwok, L.-Y. (2025). Evaluation of Lentilactobacillus kefiri NM119–2 as a novel probiotic in fermented milk: Functional properties and metabolic impact. Food Research International, 221, 117314.

Bao, Q., Gao, R., Bo, X., Yuan, B., Wang, H., Zhao, X., Li, J., & Kwok, L.-Y. (2025). Unraveling novel acid tolerance mechanisms in Lactococcus lactis through physiological and multi-omics analyses. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 232, 118387.

Bao, Q., Yuan, B., Ma, X., et al. (2025). Osmotic and cold stress-induced viable but non-culturable state in Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Zhang: A transcriptome analysis. International Dairy Journal, 166(2), 106228.

Bao, Q., et al. (2025). Metabolomics analysis of Lactococcus lactis IMAU51121 under acid stress. Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology.