Ronnilda Araujo | Experimental Design | Excellence in Innovation Award

Ronnilda Araujo, UFMT, Brazil

Dr. Ronnilda Maria Gonçalves Araujo is a researcher in Ecology and Conservation of Biodiversity, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT), Brazil. Her research focuses on the impacts of fire, ash, and microplastic pollution on aquatic biodiversity. She holds a Master’s in Ecology and Natural Resource Management from the Federal University of Acre (UFAC). With expertise in ecotoxicology, freshwater biodiversity, and environmental management, she has published in high-impact journals. She also contributes to research on water pollution and bioremediation strategies. Dr. Araujo is an advocate for sustainable environmental policies and conservation efforts.

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Academic Background

Mrs. Ronnilda Araujo is a dedicated researcher pursuing a Ph.D. in Ecology and Conservation of Biodiversity at the Federal University of Mato Grosso 🌿. Her research focuses on the impacts of fire and ash on freshwater biodiversity, contributing to environmental sustainability and conservation efforts 🌍. She also holds a Master’s degree in Ecology and Management of Natural Resources, where she studied spatial variations in zooplankton communities 🦠. With extensive academic training, Mrs. Araujo brings a strong foundation for innovative environmental research, striving to protect and preserve natural ecosystems for a sustainable future 🌱.

Research and Innovation

Mrs. Ronnilda Araujo’s work on microplastic contamination in aquatic environments is both innovative and highly relevant 🌊🔬. She is investigating the ecotoxicological threats posed by microplastics in Santa Catarina, assessing their impact on biodiversity, human health, and aquaculture 🐟🌱. Additionally, her research explores bioremediation strategies using native aquatic plants, showcasing a forward-thinking approach to environmental restoration 🌿💧. This applied research has the potential to drive policy changes and inspire new technologies for water purification and ecosystem conservation 🏞️⚡. Her efforts contribute significantly to protecting aquatic life and ensuring a sustainable future for our water resources. 🌍💙

Scientific Contributions

Mrs. Ronnilda Araujo is a dedicated environmental scientist who has contributed significantly to scientific publications and conferences. Her research focuses on the effects of urbanization on biodiversity, limnology, and ecotoxicology 🌍🔬. With publications in high-impact journals like the Journal of Hazardous Materials, she addresses critical environmental challenges using innovative methodologies. Her work integrates molecular, biochemical, and ecological analyses, showcasing a multidisciplinary and cutting-edge approach to environmental science 🧬🌱. Through her studies, Mrs. Araujo continues to advance scientific understanding and promote sustainable solutions for environmental conservation and protection. 🌿📚

Research Focus

Ronnilda Araujo’s research focuses on aquatic ecology 🌊, zooplankton diversity 🦠, and environmental integrity 🌿, particularly in freshwater ecosystems of the Amazon region. Her studies cover zooplankton communities 🦐, cladocerans in oxbow lakes 🌾, and testate amoebae diversity 🔬. She also investigates water pollution ☠️, urbanization effects on aquatic life 🏙️, and environmental bioindicators 🌱. Her work contributes to conservation biology 🏞️ and ecotoxicology 🚨, analyzing how human activities impact aquatic biodiversity. Through rapid assessment protocols and molecular biomarkers, she provides insights into ecosystem health 🏕️, crucial for sustainable management of Amazonian freshwater habitats 🏞️.

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📌 Diagnóstico da integridade ambiental de trechos de um igarapé por meio de protocolo de avaliação rápida–Rio Branco, AC – RMG Araujo, JAR Santos, AR Ghidini, L dos Santos, LA dos Santos 🏞️ (Cited by: 7, Year: 2020)

📌 Zooplankton diversity in Acre state, Amazon, Brazil: an overview of previous studies – LA Santos, ACS Silva, PP Pereira, RMG Araujo, AR Ghidini 🦠 (Cited by: 5, Year: 2021)

📌 Vertebrados atropelados na BR-429 eixo Alvorada d’Oeste-São Miguel do Guaporé, Rondônia, Brasil – AP Zandonadi, FG Brunaldi, AZ Meneguelli, RMG Araújo 🚗💥🦊 (Cited by: 5, Year: 2014)

📌 Composition and diversity of phytophilous cladocerans of oxbow lakes of Southwest Amazonian, Acre state, Brazil – GS Cabral, RS Silva, RMG Araujo, AR Ghidini 🏞️🦠 (Cited by: 3, Year: 2021)

📌 Variação espacial da comunidade de zooplâncton no igarapé São Francisco, Rio Branco, Acre – RMG ARAUJO 📜 (Cited by: 2, Year: 2019)

📌 Water pollution caused by ash from grassland fires alters the molecular, biochemical, and morphological biomarkers of non-biting midge larvae – RMG Araujo, AM Schafaschek, CWF Bezerra, DJ Nogueira, MT Grassi, … 🌊🔥🦟 (Cited by: -, Year: 2025)

📌 Effects of urbanization on the diversity of testate amoebae (Protist, Rhizopoda) in a stream of the southwestern Amazon basin (Igarapé São Francisco in Acre state, Brazil) – RM Gonçalves Araujo, GS Cabral, F Corrêa, AR Ghidini 🌆🦠 (Cited by: -, Year: 2023)

📌 Diversidade do zooplâncton no estado do Acre, Brasil: uma revisão de estudos anteriores – LA Santos, ACS Silva, PP Pereira, RMG Araujo, AR Ghidini 📚🦠 (Cited by: -, Year: 2022)

Anna Gui | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr Anna Gui, University of Essex, United Kingdom

Dr. Anna Gui is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Essex, UK. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, with a thesis on social attention in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Gui’s postdoctoral research at Birkbeck explored neurodevelopmental trajectories using neuroimaging and genetic data. She has numerous publications in high-impact journals, focusing on the neurobiology of social development and autism. Additionally, she has received several prestigious grants and awards, and actively engages in public science communication and event organization. 🌟📚🧠

Education

From 2015 to 2019, He pursued a PhD in Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, with a thesis on the role of social attention in the causal path to Autism Spectrum Disorder, supervised by Prof. M.H. Johnson, Prof. E.J.H. Jones, and Dr. E. Meaburn. 🌟 During this time, He undertook a secondment at the Geschwind lab at UCLA, focusing on genotype data pre-processing. Earlier, He completed an MSc in Cognitive Science at the University of Trento (2013-2015), with internships in EEG data analysis at the Donders Institute and behavioral testing at Université Paris Descartes. 📚 Prior to this, I earned a Master’s in Child Rehabilitation from the University of Modena and Reggio-Emilia, with a thesis on visual and motor function integration, including an internship in neonatal behavioral assessment at the University Hospital of Padova. 👶 My academic journey began with a BSc in Neurological and Psychomotor Therapy at the University of Padova. 🎓

Experience

Since February 2024, He have been the primary BSc dissertation supervisor at the University of Essex, UK 📚. He have also served as a secondary PhD supervisor since October 2022 📖. From June to August 2022, He supervised undergraduate placement students at Birkbeck College, London 🏙️. Between August 2016 and March 2023, He was a research supervisor at Birkbeck College, overseeing 3 PhD students, 1 postgraduate student, 5 undergraduate students, and 4 research assistants 🎓. As an academic mentor during 2021-2022, I supported the Compass Project for Sanctuary Students. Currently, He lecture at the University of Essex and previously lectured at Birkbeck College 🎤.

Awards

He have been involved in various research projects and academic roles that highlight my dedication to developmental science and cognitive neuroscience. Notably, He am a co-investigator on an MRC iCASE Doctoral Training Partnership grant, mapping attentive brain states to support parent-child interaction in autism (£129,555, 2023-2027) 🧠. As the principal investigator, He led the STRIDES series to tackle racism in developmental science (£2,450, 2022-2023) 🌍 and investigated neuroadaptive optimisation in parent-child interactions (£4,515, 2022-2023) 👪. My teaching experience includes supervising dissertations at the University of Essex and lecturing on cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology 📚. Additionally, He have been a mentor for the Compass Project for Sanctuary Students at Birkbeck College 🌟.

Research focus

Dr. Antonia Gui’s research primarily focuses on early developmental processes, particularly in infants, with a strong emphasis on social attention, face processing, and neuroadaptive methodologies. Her work explores how these early behaviors and neural responses may elucidate pathways to conditions like autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Using a variety of behavioral studies and advanced neuroscientific techniques, Dr. Gui investigates genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors influencing developmental trajectories in social cognition and motor skills. He research contributes significantly to understanding individual differences in infancy, aiming to improve early detection and intervention strategies 🧠👶.