Assist. Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga | Photosynthetic Activity | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga | Photosynthetic Activity | Best Researcher Award

Facultly of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Croatia.

Prof. Ivana Varga is a Croatian agricultural scientist specializing in plant breeding, seed production, and industrial crop research. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, where she actively contributes to teaching, research, and scientific collaborations. With over a decade of experience, she has led multiple research projects and published numerous scientific papers in top-tier journals. Her work focuses on agrotechnical measures, agroecological conditions, and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance crop productivity and resilience.

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Education 🎓 

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences with a specialization in Plant Breeding and Seed Production from Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, completed in 2016. She also earned multiple degrees from the same institution, including an MSc in Agricultural Engineering (Plant Protection) in 2011, an MSc in Agricultural Engineering (Plant Nutrition and Soil Science) in 2010, and a BSc in Agriculture in 2008. Dr. Varga’s academic background demonstrates a solid foundation in agricultural sciences, with a particular focus on plant breeding, seed production, plant protection, and soil science. Her expertise contributes to her role in advancing research and education in these critical areas of agricultural science.

Experience 👩‍🏫

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2017 to 2021 and as a Research Fellow/Assistant from 2010 to 2017. She is part of the Department of Plant Production and Biotechnology, specializing in cereals, industrial, and forage crops. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Special Crop Production, Industrial Crops, Crop Improvement, and Fundamentals of Cereal Production. With a strong background in agricultural sciences, her work contributes to advancements in plant breeding, seed production, and sustainable crop management.

Research Interests 🔬

Industrial Crops: Improving cultivation techniques for better yield and sustainability

Plant Breeding & Seed Production: Enhancing genetic traits for high-performance crops

Agroecology & Soil Science: Studying soil conditions and their impact on crop productivity

Precision Agriculture: Integrating modern technology to optimize farming efficiency

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Member of Croatian Agronomical Society (2011 – Present)

Member of Croatian Plant Protection Society (2007 – 2010)

Organizer of "Franjo Krežma" and "Darko Lukić" Memorials (2004 – 2009)

Notable Publications 📚

"Industrial Hemp Finola Variety Photosynthetic, Morphometric, Biomechanical, and Yield Responses to K Fertilization Across Different Growth Stages" (Agronomy, 2025). This study explores how potassium fertilization affects the growth and yield of industrial hemp. [DOI: 10.3390/agronomy15020496]

"Dynamics of SPAD Index, Leaf Pigment, and Macronutrient Relationships in Sugar Beet Leaves Under Spring Nitrogen Fertilization" (Nitrogen, 2025). The research examines nitrogen fertilization's impact on leaf pigments and nutrient uptake in sugar beets. [DOI: 10.3390/nitrogen6010010]

"White-Seeded Culinary Poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) Se Biofortification: Oil Quality, Fatty Acid Profile, and Seed Yield" (Plants, 2024). This work focuses on biofortification and oil quality improvements in poppy seeds. [DOI: 10.3390/plants14010095]

"Primjena kalija u gnojidbi krumpira" (Glasnik zaštite bilja, 2024). This article discusses potassium fertilization in potato production. [DOI: 10.31727/gzb.47.6.7]

 

 

 

Mrs. Eduarda Fraga Olivo | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Eduarda Fraga Olivo | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Eduarda Fraga Olivo is a researcher specializing in waste valorization and sustainable materials. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina (UNESC) and is currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering (UNESC) and Mechanical Engineering, Energy, and Materials (IPVC, Portugal). Her research focuses on circular economy strategies, particularly in the agroindustry, contributing to innovative solutions in technosoils, organomineral fertilizers, and sustainable ceramics.

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🎓 Education

Eduarda Fraga Olivo holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina (2022) and is currently pursuing a dual Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering at UNESC and Mechanical Engineering, Energy, and Materials at the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo. Her interdisciplinary education integrates biological sciences, materials engineering, and sustainability, equipping her with the expertise to develop innovative solutions in waste valorization and circular economy strategies.

💼 Experience

Eduarda Fraga Olivo is a researcher at UNESC's PPGCEM program, where she actively contributes to studies on waste valorization and sustainable materials. As a research project leader, she oversees multiple ongoing projects focused on circular economy strategies and innovative material applications. Additionally, her role as a graduate research assistant involves developing sustainable solutions for agriculture, construction, and industrial waste management, reinforcing her expertise in environmental and materials science.

🔬 Research Interests

Waste Valorization ♻️ – Converting industrial byproducts into valuable materials

Sustainable Raw Materials 🌱 – Development of eco-friendly materials for agriculture

Technical Ceramics 🏺 – Using waste-based minerals for ceramic applications

Circular Economy 🔄 – Strategies for sustainable resource management

🏆 Awards & Honors

CAPES/PROSUC Scholarship – Brazilian Federal Government

Recognition in Sustainable Research – University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina

📚 Selected Publications

📄 Systematic Selection of Waste from Run-of-Mine Coal Processing as Sustainable Raw Materials for Organo-Mineral Fertilizer Production (2025) – Sustainability

📄 Technosol Development Based on Residual Fraction of Coal Tailings Processing, Agro-Industrial Waste, and Paper Industry Waste (2024) – Sustainability

📄 Valorization of the Residual Fraction of Coal Tailings: A Mineral Circularity Strategy for the Clay Ceramic Industry in the Carboniferous Region of Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil (2024) – Materials

 

 

 

 

Dr. Stefan Gordanić | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Stefan Gordanić | Agronomy | Best Researcher Award

Institute for Medicinal Plants Research “Dr Josif Pančic”, Serbia.

Dr. Stefan Gordanić is a dedicated agricultural scientist specializing in medicinal plants and sustainable farming. Currently a Research Associate at the Institute for Medicinal Plant Research "Dr. Josif Pančić" in Belgrade, Serbia, Dr. Gordanić has focused his career on biodiversity conservation, domestication of medicinal plants, and optimizing agro-technical measures for resource efficiency. His Ph.D. dissertation evaluated the morphological and chemical properties of wild garlic (Allium ursinum L.) from Serbia. He actively contributes to international projects and conferences and has published extensively in his field.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Stefan Gordanić has a robust academic background in agriculture, specializing in crop farming, land and water management, and agronomy. He earned his B.Sc. in Agriculture, focusing on Crop Farming, from the University of Belgrade, Serbia, in 2018. In 2019, he completed an M.Sc. in Agriculture with a specialization in Land and Water Management at the same institution. Furthering his expertise, Dr. Gordanić pursued and successfully completed a Ph.D. in Agronomy at the University of Belgrade, spanning from 2019 to 2024, solidifying his role as a dedicated expert in the field.

Professional Experience 💼

Dr. Stefan Gordanić has accumulated diverse professional experience in agriculture and research. From 2018 to 2019, he worked as an Agricultural Advisor at PSSS Loznica, providing expertise and guidance to enhance agricultural practices. Following this, from 2019 to 2020, he served as a Researcher at the Zemun Polje (ZP) Maize Institute, where he contributed to advancements in maize research. Since 2020, Dr. Gordanić has been a Research Trainee and Associate at the Institute for Medicinal Plant Research "Dr. Josif Pančić" in Belgrade, focusing on medicinal plant research and furthering his contributions to the scientific community.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Gordanić's research focuses on:

Biodiversity conservation

Domestication of medicinal and aromatic plants

Agro-technical measures for resource efficiency

Sustainable agriculture and soil management

Awards 🏆

Participant in the "International Training Workshop on Modern Breeding and Cultivation Technology of Vegetables & Flowers" (2021)

Member of organizing committees for international conferences on sustainable agriculture

Selected Publications 📚

Influence of Habitat Factors on the Yield, Morphological Characteristics, and Total Phenolic/Flavonoid Content of Wild Garlic (Allium ursinum L.) in the Republic of Serbia

Horticulturae (2025-01-22)

Contributors: Stefan V. Gordanić, Aleksandar Ž. Kostić, Đorđe Moravčević, Sandra Vuković, Sofija Kilibarda, Ana Dragumilo, Željana Prijić, Milan Lukić, Tatjana Marković

Analysis of the State of Organic Soybean Production in Serbia

Acta agriculturae Serbica (2024)

Contributors: Jelena Golijan-Pantović, Bojan Dimitrijević, Mile Sečanski, Stefan Gordanić

The Natural Habitats, Nutrients, and Heavy Metal Status of Wild Steppe Peony Populations in Serbia

Horticulturae (2024-09-12)

Contributors: Tatjana Marković, Bojana Tanasić, Stefan Gordanić, Željana Prijić, Snežana Mrđan, Ana Dragumilo, Milan Lukić, Dragoja Radanović

Nutritional and Phytochemical Comparative Analysis of Conventional/Organic Maize Grain Before and After Subjection to Accelerated Aging Test - A Preliminary Study

Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca (2024-06-03)

Contributors: Jelena Golijan Pantović, Radivoj Petronijević, Stefan Gordanić, Danijel D. Milinčić, Radiša Đorđević, Dušica Jovičić, Slavoljub Lekić, Aleksandar Ž. Kostić

In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidative Activities of the Extracts of Petals of Paeonia lactiflora and Calendula officinalis Incorporated in the New Forms of Biobased Carriers

Food and Feed Research (2022)

Contributors: P.M. Batinić, M.D. Milošević, M.M. Lukić, Ž.S. Prijić, S.V. Gordanić, V.M. Filipović, A.D. Marinković, B.M. Bugarski, T.Lj. Marković