Dr. Barbara Cardone | Heat Island Awards | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Barbara Cardone | Heat Island Awards | Innovative Research Award 

Dr. Barbara Cardone, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

Barbara Cardone is a researcher in Computer Science (INF/01) at the Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Italy. With a strong interdisciplinary background in architecture and computational intelligence, she specializes in the integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and fuzzy logic models for urban planning and decision support. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. focused on GIS-based decision tools for building valuation and several advanced research projects exploring computational intelligence in GIS environments. Dr. Cardone has contributed to national research initiatives such as the PNRR-funded FAIR project on future artificial intelligence and has led efforts in constructing extensive spatial databases for urban municipalities like Naples and Pozzuoli. Her research focuses on applying fuzzy multi-criteria decision frameworks, emotion classification from social media, and geocomputational analysis to address urban complexity, infrastructure planning, and sustainable development.

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Summary of Suitability for the Innovative Research Award:

Dr. Barbara Cardone stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Innovative Research Award due to her pioneering interdisciplinary work at the intersection of computer science, GIS technologies, urban planning, and computational intelligence. Her research has continually introduced novel methods and tools to support sustainable urban development, digital spatial analysis, and smart city planning.

🎓 Education

  • 2013 – Ph.D. in Evaluation Methods for Integrated Conservation, Recovery, Maintenance and Management of Architectural, Urban and Environmental Heritage, University of Naples Federico II
    📘 Thesis: GIS as a decision support tool for improving building OMI estimation

  • 2005 – Postgraduate Course in Geographic Information Systems for Urban and Complex Systems Management, University of Naples Federico II

  • 2003 – Master’s Degree in Architecture, University of Naples Federico II – Score: 107/110
    🗺 Thesis: Geostatistical analysis of Naples districts

💼 Work Experience

  • 2023–Present – RTDA Researcher in Computer Science (INF/01), Dept. of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II
    📌 Project: FAIR – Future Artificial Intelligence Research (PNRR/NRRP – M4C2 – PE1 FAIR)

  • 2019–2020 – Research Project: Computational intelligence algorithms in GIS for urban planning
    🧠 Focus on fuzzy-based models in GIS for emotion analysis, land classification, and urban planning

  • 2018–2019 – Research Fellow, University of Naples Federico II
    🗃 GIS databases for the Municipality of Pozzuoli

  • 2016 – Scholarship holder, METROPOLIS Project
    🏙 GIS-based estimation of urban building volumes in Naples

  • 2010–2013 – Research Fellow, Geo-computational database for infrastructure management
    🛠 Urban spatial analysis for decision support

🏆 Achievements

  • Developed fuzzy decision-making GIS frameworks for urban and environmental planning

  • Built one of the largest spatial databases for the Municipality of Pozzuoli

  • Applied computational intelligence in urban systems, merging AI with GIS

  • Significant contributor to Italy’s FAIR AI Research Program funded by the NRRP

🥇 Awards & Honors

  • 🚀 FAIR (Future Artificial Intelligence Research) – PE1: Part of a prestigious national PNRR-funded research initiative (CUP: E63C22002150007)

  • 🧩 Recognized for interdisciplinary work integrating AI, GIS, architecture, and urban systems

  • 📍Lead researcher in several strategic urban intelligence and infrastructure management projects

Publication Top Notes:

A New GIS-Based Detection Technique for Urban Heat Islands Using the Fuzzy C-Means Clustering Algorithm: A Case Study of Naples, (Italy)

A Fuzzy-Based Model to Detect Hotspots of Air Pollutants During Heatwaves in Urban Settlements

Multidimensional Fuzzy Transforms with Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation for Data Regression

Multidimensional Fuzzy Transforms with Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation for Data Regression

An Emotion Detection GIS-Based Framework for Evaluating Exposure to Heatwave Scenarios in Urban Settlements During a Pandemic

A Fuzzy-Based Model to Detect Hotspots of Air Pollutants During Heatwaves in Urban Settlements

A GIS-Based Framework to Analyze the Behavior of Urban Greenery During Heatwaves Using Satellite Data

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski | Geopolymer | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski | Geopolymer | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski, AGH University of Krakow Faculty of Civil Engineering, Poland

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski is a professor at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland, specializing in mining engineering and occupational safety. He holds a D.Sc. Eng. in Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy (2021) and a Ph.D. in Mining and Engineering Geology (2014) from AGH, where he also completed his M.Sc. Eng. in 2007. Dr. Skrzypkowski has extensive experience in rock bolt support systems, underground mining safety, and dynamic load analysis, as reflected in his habilitation and doctoral theses. He has held various academic positions at AGH since 2007, currently serving in the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management. His research engagements include international internships in the Czech Republic, South Africa, Canada, and multiple Polish institutions. A recipient of numerous Rector’s Awards for his scientific, teaching, and organizational achievements, he has also actively contributed to academic supervision, program development, and international educational cooperation. Dr. Skrzypkowski leads the bolting laboratory at AGH and has played a key role in training foreign students and engineers in mining technologies.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Nominee: Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski

Dr. hab. Krzysztof Skrzypkowski, Professor at AGH University of Science and Technology, is an exemplary candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding and sustained contributions to the fields of mining engineering and underground support systems. His research has significantly advanced understanding of rock bolt support systems under static and dynamic conditions, directly impacting safety and engineering practices in mining environments.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 D.Sc. Eng. (2021), AGH University of Science and Technology
    Discipline: Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy
    Thesis: Optimal cooperation of expansion and resin rock bolt support in ore mines

  • 🎓 Ph.D. (2014), AGH University of Science and Technology
    Discipline: Mining and Engineering Geology
    Thesis: Stress-strain characteristics of expansion rock bolt support

  • 💻 Postgraduate Studies: Software Engineering (2018), AGH

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teaching Training: Two-semester course for academic staff and PhD students (2008)

  • 🛠️ M.Sc. Eng. (2007), AGH University of Science and Technology
    Thesis: Water hazard analysis and prevention at Janina coal mine

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant
    AGH, Department of Underground Mining (2007–2014)

  • 🧑‍🔬 Assistant Professor
    AGH, Department of Underground Mining (Dec 2014 – Nov 2021)

  • 👨‍🔬 Professor
    AGH, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Resource Management (From Dec 1, 2021 – Present)

🌍 Research Internships & Visits

  • 🇨🇿 VSB – Technical University of Ostrava (Jan 2025)

  • 🇵🇱 Central Mining Institute, Katowice (Jan–Feb 2023)

  • 🇵🇱 Central Mine Rescue Station, Bytom (Aug–Sept 2009)

  • 🇵🇱 KGHM Polska Miedź S.A., Polkowice (Jul–Oct 2012)

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 AGH Rector’s Award – 1st Degree
    Scientific achievements: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

  • 🥈 AGH Rector’s Award – 2nd Degree
    Scientific achievements: 2020

  • 🥉 AGH Rector’s Team Award – 3rd Degree
    Organizational achievements: 2023, 2020, 2019, 2016
    Teaching achievements: 2016

🌟 Key Achievements

  • 📖 Reviewer, Examiner, and Committee Member for doctoral/habilitation processes (2021–2024)

  • 🌍 Supervision of international students from Vietnam, Turkey, Chile, China, and India

  • 🔬 Head of Bolting Laboratory at AGH (since 2011)

  • 👨‍🔧 Supervisor of Student Scientific Organization “FILAR” and recipient of 4 rector grants

  • 🎓 Co-organizer of Summer School of Mining Engineering for International Students (2010–2020)

  • 🏛️ Member of Faculty and Scientific Discipline Councils at AGH (2015–present)

Publication Top Notes:

Influence of Silicate Modulus and Eggshell Powder on the Expansion, Mechanical Properties, and Thermal Conductivity of Lightweight Geopolymer Foam Concrete

Mechanical Behaviour of Rock Samples with Burst Liability Under Different Pre-Cycling Thresholds

Examination of Stress Corrosion Cracking of Rock Bolts in Simulated Underground Environments

Strata Control by Roof Blasting for Bord and Pillar Mining Method in Mechanized Depillaring Panels

Strata Control by Roof Blasting for Bord and Pillar Mining Method for Mechanised Depillaring Panel

The Effects of Strata Orientation and Water Presence on the Stability of Engineered Slopes Using DIPS and FLACSlope: A Case Study of Tubatse and Fetakgomo Engineered Road Slopes

 

Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior | Lab-on chip | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior | Lab-on chip | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Salomao Moraes da Silva Junior, BioSense Institute, Serbia

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior is a Brazilian microfluidics researcher with a focus on cutting-edge bioengineering applications. Born in Manaus, Brazil, he holds a Joint Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Campinas. Currently working at BioSense Institute in Serbia, Salomão has developed innovative microfluidics platforms, ranging from single-cell encapsulation to advanced microfabrication. His work spans biosensors, agriculture, and environmental sectors, making significant strides in microfluidic device design. With expertise in microfabrication, precision control, and integration, his research has been published in top-tier journals. Salomão has contributed to the fields of biosensors, cleanroom microfabrication, and fluid dynamics, advancing the capabilities of Lab-on-a-Chip systems.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior is highly qualified for the Best Researcher Award due to his strong academic background, extensive research experience, and innovative contributions in the field of microfluidics and biosensors. His achievements reflect both technical expertise and impactful research output, making him a strong candidate for this award.

 🎓Education 

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior has a robust educational background that highlights his expertise in Electrical Engineering and Microfluidics. He holds a prestigious Joint Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences with “Greatest Distinction” from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, earned in 2019, and another Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) the same year. He also completed a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from UNICAMP in 2014 and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Amazonas (UEA) in 2012. His foundational technical education includes a Post-Technician diploma in Electronics from CETAM (2008) and a Technician in Electronics certification from the Mathias Machline Foundation (FMM) in 2004. Salomão’s educational journey laid the groundwork for his contributions to microfluidic research and bioengineering innovations.

  💼  Experience 

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior is an experienced microfluidics researcher, currently a post-doctoral researcher at the BioSense Institute, University of Novi Sad (2021–Present). His work includes developing microfluidics platforms for biosensors, agriculture, and environmental applications. He also manages cleanroom labs, excelling in microfabrication protocols from design to application. Prior to this, he worked as an Engineer of New Technology at AbCheck s.r.o (2019–2021), where he developed microfluidics platforms for pharmaceutical applications. Salomão also served as a Doctoral Research Assistant (2014–2019) at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and UNICAMP, focusing on droplet generators and micromixers. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Master Research Assistant at UNICAMP (2012–2014) and as an Electronic Technician at Videolar S/A, handling maintenance in automated manufacturing systems. His extensive experience spans cleanroom fabrication, microfluidics device development, and bioengineering innovations.

🏅Awards and Honors 

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior has been recognized for his academic and research excellence throughout his career. He graduated with “Greatest Distinction” from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, earning a prestigious Joint Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences. He has also been recognized for his innovative contributions to microfluidics, particularly in the development of Lab-on-a-Chip systems and biosensors. His research publications have been featured on journal covers, such as his work in Química Nova. Salomão’s cutting-edge research has been presented at numerous international conferences, where he has earned accolades for his pioneering work in microfluidics and biosensor integration. His awards and honors underscore his contributions to the fields of electrical engineering, biosensing, and environmental monitoring, positioning him as a leader in microfabrication and fluid dynamics.

 🌍 Research Focus 

Salomão Moraes da Silva Junior’s research focuses on the development of innovative microfluidics platforms for biosensors, agriculture, and environmental applications. His expertise lies in microfabrication processes, where he designs and validates advanced microfluidic devices tailored for specific uses, including single-cell encapsulation and picoinjection. Salomão specializes in creating microfluidic systems integrated with sensors, enabling high-precision manipulation of fluids for applications in biosensing and Lab-on-a-Chip technologies. His work also involves the fabrication of passive and active micromixers, droplet generators, and fluid control systems, using cutting-edge materials and cleanroom techniques. Salomão’s research is particularly focused on developing microfluidic solutions that address challenges in environmental monitoring and bioengineering, ensuring seamless integration with other microsystems. His contributions to this interdisciplinary field have paved the way for more efficient and versatile applications of microfluidic technologies.

  📖 Publication Top Notes

A Novel Microfluidics Droplet-Based Interdigitated Ring-Shaped Electrode Sensor for Lab-on-a-Chip Applications
WET TREATMENT AND THE BEHAVIOR OF ELECTROLESS Ni-P DEPOSITION AT 40 °C ON POLISHED ALUMINA
MICROFABRICATION PROCESS OF PASSIVE AND ACTIVE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES
Microfluidic devices on glass for liquid mixtures concentration with coupled Thz sensor
Subterahertz sensor in microfluidic devices for on-line determination and control of ethanol concentration