Maddalena de Virgilio | Biological Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Maddalena de Virgilio | Biological Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Maddalena de Virgilio | National Research Council | Italy

Dr. Maria de Virgilio is a distinguished Italian molecular biologist recognized for her contributions to plant biochemistry, cellular signaling, and marine biodiversity genomics. she has advanced understanding of molecular processes in plants and marine ecosystems through interdisciplinary biotechnology. Her work connects agricultural biotechnology with environmental genomics, incorporating molecular biology, data analytics, and citizen science. Collaborating across Europe and the USA, she has published extensively on protein quality control, ER-associated degradation, and genetic monitoring of marine species. With 1,271 citations across 1,143 documents and 22 scientific publications, her research demonstrates strong international impact. Her career exemplifies scientific leadership and a deep commitment to advancing biotechnology for ecological preservation and sustainable development through collaborative, data-driven, and environmentally conscious approaches.

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Featured Publications

De Virgilio, M., et al. (2025). DNA barcoding and nutritional analysis of anchovies. Genes. DOI:10.3390/genes16101219

De Paola, D., Chimienti, G., Degryse, B., & De Virgilio, M. (2024). Genetic structure of Posidonia oceanica meadows. Journal for Nature Conservation. DOI:10.1016/j.jnc.2024.126585

De Virgilio, M., et al. (2021). Citizen science in monitoring Ostreopsis ovata blooms. Marine Pollution Bulletin. DOI:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112981

Foresti, O., De Marchis, F., & De Virgilio, M. (2008). Protein domains and quality control in plants. Molecular Plant. DOI:10.1093/mp/ssn066

Hamideh HASSANNEZHADDIVKOLAEI | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mrs.Hamideh Hassannezhaddivkolaei | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mrs.Hamideh Hassannezhaddivkolaei | University of Murcia | Spain

Mrs. Hamideh Hassannezhaddivkolaei is an Iranian researcher and Ph.D. candidate in Biodiversity and Environmental Management at the University of Murcia, Spain. Passionate about plant systematics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, she combines over five years of teaching experience with advanced research skills. Her work focuses on understanding plant biodiversity through genomic approaches, including chloroplast genome sequencing of mosses such as Tortula acaulon, and contributing to conservation biology. She is skilled in laboratory techniques like DNA extraction, PCR, and RAPD markers, and proficient in bioinformatics tools such as BLAST, Geneious, MEGA, SPAdes, and R. Hamideh holds an M.Sc. in Plant Biology (Systematics–Ecology) and a B.Sc. in General Biology from the University of Mazandaran, Iran, where her thesis on the biosystematics of Glycyrrhiza species earned an A+ distinction. She has taught biology and science at Allameh Helli Free Academic Institute and Mehre Ofogh Koshan Private School in Iran, developing engaging lessons and fostering environmental awareness among students. Multilingual in Persian, English, and intermediate Spanish, she actively participates in international collaborations. Her research interests span plant systematics, phylogenetics, and molecular evolution, aiming to elucidate evolutionary relationships and genetic diversity, particularly in bryophytes and angiosperms of the Hyrcanian forests and Mediterranean ecosystems. She integrates bioinformatics pipelines (FastQC, Trimmomatic, IRSCOP, Chlorobox) with statistical approaches in R to analyze genomic data. Recognized for her innovative teaching and research excellence, Hamideh has received commendations for Olympiad training, presented at national conferences, and earned a place in the competitive Ph.D. program at the University of Murcia. Her ultimate goal is to combine genomics and conservation strategies to preserve endangered plant species and address climate change impacts on biodiversity.

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Featured Publications

Hasannejad Divkolaei, H. (2014). Palynology [Book]. University of Mazandaran Press.
Cited by 5 articles.

Hasannejad Divkolaei, H., & Mahmoudi Otaghvari, A. (2016). Biosystematics investigation of genus Glycyrrhiza using RAPD molecular marker. Journal of Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, 17(7–8), 307–316.
Cited by 12 articles.

Mahmoudi Otaghvari, A., Hassannejad Div-kolaei, H., & Kazemitabar, S. K. (2016). Impact of climate change on Iran’s agricultural bottlenecks. In Proceedings of the National Conference (Sari, Iran).
Cited by 3 articles.

Hasannejad Divkolaei, H., Talibzadeh, A., & Ghorbanzadeh, A. (2020). New irrigation technologies in agriculture. In Proceedings of the 5th National Conference (Mazandaran, Iran).
Cited by 2 articles.

Hassannejad DivKolaei, H., Fadaie, F., Mahmoudi Otaghvari, A., & Kazemitabar, S. K. (2019). Numerical taxonomy of Glycyrrhiza in the Hyrcanian region. Rostaniha, 19(2), 176–183.
Cited by 8 articles.

Sobhani, G., Shahidi, S. A., Ghorbani, A., Hasan-saraei, S., Sobhani, S., & Hasannejad Divkolaei, H. (2021). Comparing the properties of improved breads with omega-3. Journal of Cereal Science.
Cited by 6 articles.