Ranran Li | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ranran Li | Environmental Science | Young Scientist Award 

Associate Professor at Yanshan University | China

Mr. Ranran Li is a distinguished scholar and master supervisor who received his Ph.D. in Economics from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and is recognized as an excellent talent under the Yanshan Scholars program at Yanshan University. As a CCF member, he has built an influential research profile with 1,254 citations across 1,074 documents, 28 publications, and an h-index of 16, reflecting the high impact of his work, and his scholarly contributions continue to influence the field despite the View h-index button being disabled in preview mode. Professionally, Mr. Ranran Li serves as an anonymous reviewer for leading journals including Technovation, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, Applied Energy, Energy, Journal of Cleaner Production, and many others, demonstrating his authority and expertise in his domain. His research interests encompass energy demand forecasting, environmental comprehensive evaluation, financial risk early-warning, and air pollution monitoring and management, with extensive experience leading projects funded by national and provincial foundations, including studies on air environment governance, urban environmental system evaluation, carbon emission rights allocation, and wind energy resource assessment using machine learning and intelligent optimization algorithms. He has also guided students to success in national and international modeling competitions, exemplifying his mentorship in applied research and mathematical modeling. Mr. Ranran Li’s research skills include multi-objective optimization, fuzzy synthetic evaluation, hybrid forecasting models, support vector machines, neural networks, and data-driven predictive modeling, enabling him to address complex problems in energy, environment, and financial systems. His numerous publications in top-tier journals, along with his awards and recognition for scientific excellence, highlight his scholarly impact. In conclusion, Mr. Ranran Li exemplifies a combination of rigorous scholarship, innovative research, and effective mentorship, establishing him as a leading researcher whose contributions advance knowledge and practice across energy, environmental, and financial risk domains.

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Featured Publications:

  • Li, R., & Jin, Y. (2018). A wind speed interval prediction system based on multi-objective optimization for machine learning method. Applied Energy, 228, 2207–2220.

  • Jiang, P., Li, R., et al. (2020). A novel composite electricity demand forecasting framework by data processing and optimized support vector machine. Applied Energy, 260, 114243.

  • Li, R., & Jin, Y. (2018). The early-warning system based on hybrid optimization algorithm and fuzzy synthetic evaluation model. Information Sciences, 435, 296–319.

  • Li, R., Dong, Y., Zhu, Z., et al. (2019). A dynamic evaluation framework for ambient air pollution monitoring. Applied Mathematical Modelling, 65, 52–71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apm.2018.07.052

  • Li, R., Hu, Y., Heng, J., & Chen, X. (2021). A novel multiscale forecasting model for crude oil price time series. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 173, 121181.

  • Li, R., Chen, X., Balezentis, T., Streimikiene, D., & Niu, Z. (2021). Multi-step least squares support vector machine modeling approach for forecasting short-term electricity demand with application. Neural Computing & Applications, 33, 301–320.

  • Li, R., Jiang, P., et al. (2020). A novel hybrid forecasting scheme for electricity demand time series. Sustainable Cities and Society, 55, 102036

Luis Tamassia | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Luis Tamassia | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Global Innovation ruminants lead at dsm-firmenich, Switzerland.

Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia is a Brazilian‑Italian veterinarian whose career bridges science and agribusiness. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, he immersed himself in pasture management and animal nutrition, steadily ascending from feedlot consultant to global innovation leader in Switzerland 🇨🇭. Two decades of guiding multidisciplinary teams—from R&D labs to commercial front lines—have honed his talent for turning bench discoveries into practical solutions that boost cattle performance, farmer profitability and worldwide livestock sustainability efforts ♻️. Fluent in English and Spanish, with German in progress, Luis thrives in multicultural settings, forging alliances across academia, industry and digital‑tech start‑ups. Today, as Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm‑firmenich, he channels his passion for humane, climate‑smart food production into next‑generation vitamins, enzymes and data‑driven feed strategies, inspiring colleagues to pair scientific rigor with entrepreneurial spirit. 🌟

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Suitability For Best Researcher Award – Dr. Luis Tamassia

Dr. Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia stands out as a multidisciplinary leader whose contributions bridge veterinary science, animal nutrition, agribusiness innovation, and sustainability. With over 25 years of experience, he has transformed scientific insights into commercial solutions that improve livestock health, environmental outcomes, and global food systems. His journey from feedlot consultant in Brazil to Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm-firmenich in Switzerland showcases his international influence, strategic vision, and scientific rigor.

Education 🎓📚

Luis built a robust scientific foundation at three leading Brazilian institutions. He first completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Federal University of Uberlândia, mastering anatomy, physiology and herd health. Seeking deeper production insight, he undertook an Animal Scientist Specialization at the Federal University of Goiás, where he evaluated feedlot bulls for genetic merit 📊🐂. His academic journey culminated in an M.Sc. in Agronomy (Animal Nutrition & Pasture) at USP‑ESALQ, investigating Rhodes‑grass morphology, chemistry and digestibility 🌾🔬. Continuous leadership programs and international management courses now complement these degrees, equipping him to translate complex nutrition science into market impact.

Professional Development 🚀

Over a 25‑year span, Luis has cultivated a rare blend of scientific acuity and commercial savvy, evolving from regional technical advisor to C‑suite innovation strategist 🌟. He sharpened frontline skills at Tortuga, steering feedlot sales teams across São Paulo, Rio and Espírito Santo before managing two research centers and quality programs serving four factories 🔧🏭. Promoted to Director of Innovation & Applied Science for Latin America at DSM, he supervised 25 scientists, delivered 45+ projects annually and drove double‑digit innovation‑sales growth 📈. Since 2019, Switzerland has been his base for global influence: first as Innovation Lead and now as Global Head of Innovation for Ruminants at dsm‑firmenich. There he orchestrates cross‑functional squads that fuse digital tools, precision farming, feed additives and sustainability analytics into market‑ready packages, championing open‑innovation networks with universities and startups 🌐🤝. Frequent symposium keynotes and multicultural immersion continually refine his professional edge.

Research Focus 🔬🐂

Luis’s research orbit centers on sustainable ruminant nutrition—the nexus where animal physiology, feed chemistry and environmental stewardship converge 🌍. He interrogates how vitamins, minerals, enzymes and eubiotics modulate rumen microbiota, oxidative stress and nutrient utilization, striving to boost meat and milk yields while shrinking methane footprints ♻️. His teams prototype precision‑feeding algorithms and digital decision tools that transform on‑farm data into custom ration strategies 📲📊. Another avenue explores mineral matrices and plant‑based bio‑actives as antibiotic alternatives, safeguarding animal health without compromising productivity 🚫💊✅. Fertility enhancement, heat‑stress mitigation and trace‑element bioavailability complete his holistic agenda, weaving genetics, pasture dynamics and gut‑health biomarkers into actionable blueprints. He collaborates with climatologists and data scientists to map emission hotspots and quantify life‑cycle impacts 🌡️🧬. Field trials across Europe and Brazil validate insights, empowering stakeholders to accelerate climate‑smart livestock systems and advance UN SDG 12 🌱📑.

Awards & Honors 🏆

Recognition has accompanied Luis’s path from ranch to boardroom. He earned the coveted “Best in Beef Cattle Production” BeefExpo Award in 2015 🐂🥇, celebrating the tangible gains he delivered in feedlot efficiency and carcass quality. As a sought‑after speaker at international congresses and symposia 🌐🎤, he routinely receives top‑rated speaker badges and invitations to scientific steering committees. Leadership of innovation teams has secured internal accolades at DSM and dsm‑firmenich for revenue‑driving product launches 🚀💡, while peer communities frequently cite his book chapters and 50+ publications for advancing sustainable ruminant farming 📚🌱—each honor underscoring his commitment to uniting animal welfare, producer prosperity and environmental stewardship.

Publication Top Notes

1. Nutritional strategies in ruminants: A lifetime approach

Authors: J McGrath, SM Duval, LFM Tamassia, M Kindermann, RT Stemmler, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Research in Veterinary Science, Vol. 116, Pages 28–39
Cited by: 170
Year: 2018
Summary:
This comprehensive review explores nutritional strategies for ruminants across different stages of life—from neonatal to adult stages. It emphasizes the importance of early-life nutrition, precision feeding, and sustainable practices to improve health, productivity, and environmental outcomes in ruminant livestock. Key focus areas include gastrointestinal development, feed efficiency, immune function, and long-term metabolic programming.

2. Feeding the combination of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase increases performance and carcass production of finishing beef cattle

Authors: MAP Meschiatti, VN Gouvêa, LA Pellarin, CDA Batalha, MV Biehl, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 97(1), Pages 456–471
Cited by: 64
Year: 2019
Summary:
This study investigates the synergistic effects of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase on beef cattle. Results showed significant improvements in feed efficiency, average daily gain, and carcass yield. The inclusion of these additives enhanced nutrient digestibility and rumen fermentation.

3. Effect of selected feed additives to improve growth and health of dairy calves

Authors: LFL Salazar, LA Nero, MEM Campos-Galvão, CS Cortinhas, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: PLOS ONE, Vol. 14(5), Article e0216066
Cited by: 54
Year: 2019
Summary:
This research evaluates the impact of various feed additives—including prebiotics, probiotics, and organic acids—on the health and development of dairy calves. Findings revealed improved weight gain, reduced incidence of diarrhea, and enhanced gut health markers.

4. Effects of a blend of essential oils and exogenous α-amylase in diets containing different roughage sources for finishing beef cattle

Authors: LB Toseti, RS Goulart, VN Gouvêa, TS Acedo, GSFM Vasconcellos, et al.
Journal: Animal Feed Science and Technology, Vol. 269, Article 114643
Cited by: 37
Year: 2020
Summary:
This paper examines how different roughage types interact with feed additives like essential oils and α-amylase in beef cattle diets. The study found that these additives enhance nutrient absorption and performance across various forage bases, supporting dietary flexibility in feedlot operations.

5. Effect of organic sources of minerals on fat-corrected milk yield of dairy cows in confinement

Authors: TA Del Valle, EF Jesus, PG Paiva, VP Bettero, F Zanferari, TS Acedo, et al.
Journal: Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, Vol. 44(3), Pages 103–108
Cited by: 20
Year: 2015
Summary:
The study evaluates the efficacy of organic vs. inorganic mineral sources in dairy cow diets under confinement. It concludes that organic minerals improve milk yield, particularly 3.5% fat-corrected milk, and support better reproductive performance and mineral bioavailability.

✅ Conclusion

Luis Fernando Monteiro Tamassia exemplifies the qualities of a Best Researcher Award recipient. His distinguished career demonstrates scientific depth, innovation leadership, and a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture. His influence spans continents and disciplines, making him not only a leading researcher but a visionary catalyst for global agri-food transformation. Awarding him would recognize not just past accomplishments, but also his ongoing contribution to a more sustainable and ethical future in animal science.