Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Biotechnology | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Biotechnology | Excellence in Innovation Award

Parsa Pardazesh Booshehr Sanaat | Iran 

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour is a dedicated and results-driven electronic engineer with significant expertise in green technology, environmental sustainability, and smart system development. With a robust background in electronic circuit design, plasma systems, and digital health innovations, he plays a leading role in integrating engineering excellence with social impact. He currently contributes as a senior electronics engineer at a company specializing in air and water purification systems and also leads his own successful electronics and IT firm. His entrepreneurial mindset and technical expertise have led to multiple product innovations, including a smart bracelet for visually impaired individuals and several intelligent air purification systems. Additionally, he has made notable contributions to robotics through voluntary academic mentorship and team leadership.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 

He holds a bachelor’s and an associate degree in electronics engineering from Islamic Azad University. His educational background also includes foundational studies in electronics at a technical high school. His formal training has been further enhanced by certifications in cybersecurity, solar photovoltaic systems, HSE, robotics, and industrial safety.

Professional Experience 

Mehrdad has accumulated rich professional experience in both industrial and academic contexts. As a senior electronics engineer, he leads the design, development, and quality control of advanced electronic systems for environmental applications. In parallel, he serves as the CEO of an electronics and IT company where he manages cross-functional teams and has overseen the successful execution of security, networking, and software projects. His work also includes mentorship roles within university robotics teams, where he contributes to system design, sensor integration, and control strategies.

Research Interests 

His research focuses on environmental electronics, cold plasma technology, artificial intelligence in healthcare, robotic control systems, electronic data engineering, and smart wearable systems. He is particularly interested in developing sustainable technologies that address real-world challenges through a multidisciplinary approach.

Awards and Honors 

Mehrdad has received numerous international accolades for his engineering innovations and societal impact. These include the Tech Excellence Award, Best Wearable Sensing Technology Award, and Best Innovator Award, among others. He has also earned recognition from academic and professional organizations in both engineering and business domains.

Research Skills 

He possesses strong expertise in electronic circuit design, embedded systems, sensor integration, control systems (including PID and fuzzy logic), and smart system architecture. He is proficient in tools such as Altium Designer and Eagle, and he has demonstrated capability in both hardware and software integration for industrial and research applications. His skills are complemented by project management, analytical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Publications 

  1. Advancements in Cold Plasma Technology for Electronic and Surface Sterilization Applications
    Year: 2025

  2. Design, Construction and Performance Comparison of Fuzzy Logic Controller and PID Controller for Two-Wheel Balance Robot
    Year: 2025

  3. The Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in the Domain of Electronic Data Engineering
    Year: 2025

  4. Single Miller Compensation with Split Output and Current Amplifier Use in Three Stage Amplifiers to Drive Ultra Large Capacitive Loads
    Year: 2015

Conclusion 

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour exemplifies a forward-thinking engineer who merges technological innovation with a commitment to environmental and social betterment. His extensive practical experience, research output, and leadership across industry and academia reflect his capacity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of electronic engineering and sustainability-driven technologies.

Anna Patricya Florentino | Biotechnological Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Anna Patricya Florentino | Biotechnological Applications | Best Researcher Award

Field Application Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Netherlands

Anna Patrícya Florentino is a dynamic and self-motivated microbiologist with a strong international background in bioprocess engineering, molecular biology, and chromatography-based analytical techniques. With over 15 years of experience across academia and industry, she has successfully led R&D projects in pharmaceutical, environmental, and biotechnology sectors. She has held research and teaching positions in leading institutions in Brazil, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands, and currently works at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a researcher and training specialist. Anna is skilled in science communication, technical training, and cross-functional collaboration.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology, Wageningen University, The Netherlands (2017)
    Research: Physiology and Application of Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms from Acidic Environments

  • M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Ceará, Brazil (2013)
    Research: Pretreatment Methods for Lipid Extraction from Mixed Microalgae

  • B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, Ceará State University, Brazil (2007)
    Research: Immunological Markers for Viral Hepatitis

Professional Experience 💼

Researcher

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Breda, The Netherlands (10/2023 – Present)

  • Provides technical training and scientific support to customers

  • Specializes in chromatography, troubleshooting, and method development

  • Supports cross-functional marketing and application science teams

  • Delivers scientific presentations and customer-oriented solutions

Researcher / Lecturer

Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands (11/2020 – 09/2023)

  • Led projects in bioreactor design and sulfur compound analysis

  • Taught undergraduate and graduate microbiology courses

  • Supervised multiple MSc and BSc theses

Molecular Biologist

Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil (07/2020 – 11/2020)

Researcher / Lecturer

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland (09/2018 – 11/2019)

  • Managed ion chromatography lab and developed analytical methods

  • Supervised PhD students and lectured on scientific communication

Researcher

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada (07/2017 – 08/2018)

  • Bioreactor-based process development and microbial physiology research

  • Supervised PhD students and participated in international conferences

Young Talented Researcher

São Paulo State University, Brazil (11/2019 – 04/2020)

Clinical Analyst / Team Leader

Emílio Ribas Laboratory, Brazil (2007 – 2011)

  • Led immunological diagnostic implementation and molecular diagnostics

Research Interests 🔬

  • Bioprocess Design and Optimization

  • Sulfur-Reducing Microorganisms

  • Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Chromatographic Method Development (IC/LC/GC)

  • Science Communication and Technical Training

  • Applied Microbiology and Analytical Chemistry

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Young Talented Researcher Grant, CAPES, Brazil

  • FEMS Young Scientist Meeting Grant

  • Ph.D. Research Grant, CNPq, Brazil

Conferences & Presentations🎤

A complete list can be provided upon request. Selected presentations include:

  • 13th International Congress on Extremophiles, Greece (2022)

  • 4th International Workshop on Microenergy, Denmark (2022)

  • 13th IWA Conference on Wastewater Ponds and Algal Technologies, Australia (2022)

Conclusion🌟

Anna Patrícya Florentino is a highly accomplished and globally experienced microbiologist and bioprocess specialist. She brings a rare combination of scientific depth, analytical skills, and communication expertise, making her a valuable asset in both academic and industrial R&D settings. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation in microbial biotechnology and a passion for knowledge transfer and training.

Publications 📚

📄 Orange peels bioashes from thermal treatment for adsorption of methyl orange: Experimental investigation and Life Cycle Assessment
🗞 Next Research | 📅 2025-09
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100419
👩‍🔬 Authors: Pedro Floriano Neto, Pedro Augusto Bertucci Lima, Ana Mariele Domingues, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Kleper de Oliveira Rocha
🧪 Focus: Waste valorization, adsorption, LCA

🦠 Synergistic nutrient removal by native microalgae-bacteria consortium: key parameter evaluation
🗞 Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais | 📅 2024-10-17
🔗 DOI: 10.5327/Z2176-94781962
👩‍🔬 Authors: Thalita Lacerda dos Santos, Felipe Teles Barbosa, Anna Patrícya Florentino, Gustavo Henrique Ribeiro da Silva
🌱 Focus: Microalgae-bacteria systems, nutrient removal

🧫 Long Chain Fatty Acid Degradation Coupled to Biological Sulfidogenesis: A Prospect for Enhanced Metal Recovery
🗞 Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology | 📅 2020-10-23
🔗 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.550253
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚙️ Focus: LCFA degradation, sulfidogenesis, metal recovery

💧 Importance of controlling phosphate concentration in nitritation–anammox reactor operation
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/c9ew00203k
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: Anammox process, nutrient control

⚡ Overcoming ammonia inhibition in anaerobic blackwater treatment with granular activated carbon: the role of electroactive microorganisms
🗞 Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology | 📅 2019
🔗 DOI: 10.1039/C8EW00599K
👩‍🔬 Authors: Anna Patrícya Florentino, Ahmed Sharaf, Lei Zhang, Yang Liu
🌊 Focus: Electroactive microbes, GAC, inhibition

🍽️ Co-digestion of blackwater with kitchen organic waste: Effects of mixing ratios and insights into microbial community
🗞 Journal of Cleaner Production | 📅 2019-11
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117703
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧬 Focus: Co-digestion, microbial shifts

⚫ Anaerobic digestion of blackwater assisted by granular activated carbon: From digestion inhibition to methanogenesis enhancement
🗞 Chemosphere | 📅 2019-10
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.05.255
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔥 Focus: GAC, anaerobic digestion, methane

🧲 Impact of zero valent iron on blackwater anaerobic digestion
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-08
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121351
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🧪 Focus: ZVI, anaerobic digestion

💨 Enhancing blackwater methane production by enriching hydrogenotrophic methanogens through hydrogen supplementation
🗞 Bioresource Technology | 📅 2019-04
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.01.014
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
⚡ Focus: Hydrogenotrophs, biogas enhancement

🌡️ Energy recovery from municipal wastewater: impacts of temperature and collection systems
🗞 Journal of Environmental Engineering and Science | 📅 2019-03
🔗 DOI: 10.1680/jenes.18.00017
👩‍🔬 Author: Anna P. Florentino
🔋 Focus: Wastewater energy, systems analysis