Beatrice Fiore | Agroforestry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Beatrice Fiore | Agroforestry | Best Researcher Award

Research fellow, University of Florence, Italy

Beatrice Fiore is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of environmental and forestry sciences. With a strong foundation in forest and environmental management, Beatrice has worked extensively in landscape planning and GIS analysis. Her contributions to the field are reflected in her role at the University of Florence and various professional engagements in Italy.

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Education 🎓

Beatrice obtained her Laurea Magistrale in Scienze e Tecnologie dei Sistemi Forestali e Ambientali with honors from the University of Florence in 2020, specializing in landscape planning and forest technology. She completed her Laurea di Primo Livello in Scienze Forestali e Ambientali in 2018 at the same institution, focusing on forest management and environmental monitoring. Her foundational education includes a diploma in graphic design from Istituto Professionale per i Servizi Commerciali, Turistici e della PubblicitĂ  in 2015.

Experience đź’Ľ

Beatrice is currently a Marketing and National Coordination Manager at the Associazione dei Paesaggi Rurali di Interesse Storico and a Research Assistant at the University of Florence’s Department DAGRI. She has also served as a Research Fellow focusing on GIAHS site analysis and GIS data processing. Her previous roles include working in technical-scientific secretariat positions and contributing to the management plan of the Colline del Prosecco. Additionally, she has experience in academic and public communication through her blog, Passaporto Futuro.

Research Interests 🔬

Beatrice’s research interests revolve around landscape planning, forest management, and GIS analysis. She is dedicated to studying the impact of forest area changes on environmental risks, evaluating cultural landscapes, and preserving agrobiodiversity. Her work often involves analyzing and documenting cultural and historical landscapes, particularly within the framework of UNESCO’s GIAHS program.

Publications Top Notes đź“–

Santoro, A., Venturi, M., Piras, F., Fiore, B., Corrieri, F., & Agnoletti, M. (2021). Forest Area Changes in Cinque Terre National Park in the Last 80 Years. Consequences on Landslides and Forest Fire Risks. Land, 10, 293. Link

Venturi, M., Piras, F., Corrieri, F., Fiore, B., Santoro, A., & Agnoletti, M. (2021). Assessment of Tuscany Landscape Structure According to the Regional Landscape Plan Partition. Sustainability, 13, 5424. Link

Piras, F., Zanzana, A., Pinto, L., Fiore, B., & Venturi, M. (2021). The role of the jessour system for agrobiodiversity preservation in Southern Tunisia. Biodiversity and Conservation. Link

Santoro, A., Piras, F., Fiore, B., Frassinelli, N., Bazzurro, A., & Agnoletti, M. (2022). The Role of Trees Outside Forests in the Cultural Landscape of the Colline del Prosecco UNESCO Site. Forests, 13, 514. Link

Piras, F., Fiore, B., & Santoro, A. (2022). Small Cultural Forests: Landscape Role and Ecosystem Services in a Japanese Cultural Landscape. Land, 11, 1494. Link

 

 

 

 

 

Saeid Naderi | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr  Saeid Naderi |  Environmental Sciences  |  Best Researcher Award

Academic staff, Professor at  University of Guilan, Iran

Saeid Naderi was born on February 22, 1972, in Bandar-e-Anzali, Iran. He is an accomplished Iranian environmental scientist. Saeid earned his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences from Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University in 1994. He further pursued his studies and obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Environmental Sciences in 1997 from Tarbiat Modarres University, within the Natural Resources Faculty, Department of Environment. Driven by his passion for environmental research, Saeid completed his Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences in 2007 at Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1) in France, working at the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge and expertise in environmental sciences.

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🎓 Education:

  • B.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1994, Gorgan Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences University
  • M.Sc. Environmental Sciences, 1997, Tarbiat Modarres University, Natural Resources Faculty
  • Ph.D. Environmental Sciences, 2007, UniversitĂ© Joseph Fourier (Grenoble 1), France

Research Focus: Environmental Sciences

Saeid Naderi’s research focus in Environmental Sciences includes ecological studies, particularly in alpine environments. His work likely involves biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management, and environmental sustainability in challenging and sensitive habitats.

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  • Identifying Wild Boar Crop Damage Hotspots
    Journal Article: Global Ecology and Conservation, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03065
    Contributors: Alireza Eshtiaghi; Saeid Naderi; Alireza Mohammadi; Ho Yi Wan
    This study aims to identify specific areas in northern Iran where wild boars (Sus scrofa) cause significant crop damage, contributing to strategies for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts.
  • Exposure to Pesticides Affecting Non-Target Species
    Journal Article: Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-13168-2
    Contributors: Nadimeh Shojaei; Saeid Naderi; Esmaeil Yasari; Naeim Moradi
    This research investigates how common pesticides used in northern Iranian rice fields impact the survival of non-target species, specifically Pelophylax ridibundus (Amphibia: Ranidae).
  • Trophic Flexibility of Eurasian Otter
    Journal Article: Aquatic Ecology, 2021
    DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09832-x
    Contributors: Alireza Mirzajani; Saeid Naderi; Ahmad Ganeh; Ehsan Hadipour; Morteza Salahi; Jamileh Javidpour
    This study examines the dietary habits and trophic flexibility of Eurasian otters (Lutra lutra) in Anzali Wetland, Iran, using fecal and stable isotope analysis.