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I am a proficient researcher with valuable research and teaching experience acquired at distinguished institutes like Complex Carbohydrate Research Center, US, University of Alberta, Canada, and Lethbridge Research Center (AAFC), Canada. I have been working for past 15 years on multiple projects focused on the economical, environmental and social sustainability of agricultural production. Improvement in livestock performance, productivity, and health by unlocking the microbiome, development of clean technologies, improving agriculture environmental performance, and Increase agro-ecosystem resilience are prime objectives for my research.

**During my career as an ecologist, I have established myself as an international authority on plant-pollinator interactions, with more than 20 peer-reviewed publications, more than 20 invited presentations, and research collaborations across 19 countries. My projects have taken me from the farmland of Ohio to the rooftops of Philadelphia to the endangered grasslands of Europe. Along the way, I have developed advanced skills in Bayesian statistics, causal inference, and scientific writing.**

T. Osswald is Hoeganaes Professor of Materials at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. Osswald received the PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1987, the MS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1982, and the BS in Mechanical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in 1981. Before joining the UW-Madison faculty, Osswald was a Humboldt Fellow at the Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen. Osswald’s research interests are in the areas of processing-structure-property relationships for metals and composites, with a focus on powder metallurgy and metal injection molding. His research has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, the US Army Research Office, and industry. Osswald is a Fellow of ASM International and the American Academy of Mechanics, and he has received the Extrusion Division Award, the Powder Metallurgy Division Award, and the Distinguished Teaching Award from TMS.

Senior academic and policy advisor. Public and private sector consultant with remit ranging from health ministries and public organizations to insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Cross-institutional leader in research and admin roles focusing on excellence, efficiency, innovation, and community. Strategic and proactive thinker with clear vision and plan, approaching challenges with creativity and adaptability. Highly motivational manager with strong communication skills and impeccable project management track-record.   Expert scholar and educator in health economics, discrete choice experiments, research study design and observational epidemiology. Long experience setting-up and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams into delivering high quality research.

Michael Hickner is an accomplished researcher and educator with an extensive background in chemical engineering. He received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2003. For the past 15 years, Hickner has been a Rogerson Endowed Professor at Michigan State University, where he has conducted highly acclaimed research in the areas of sustainable energy technologies and nanomanufacturing. Previous to this appointment, Hickner was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, where he conducted post-doctoral research in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. Given his diverse skill set and supportive leadership style, Michigan State students look to Hickner to provide them with the guidance, mentorship, and educational tools necessary to excel in the field of chemical engineering.

PhD in Chemical Engineering with ability to take initiative and ownership of tasks/projects/writing projects. Experienced in synthesis/fabrication of polymer/membranes, electrodes, and custom cell designs for electrodialysis, microbial electrolysis, Donnan dialysis, and fuel cells. Especially skilled in ion exchange membranes synthesis and proficient in using electrospinning apparatus and analysis equipment (e.g., NMR, TGA, DSC, SEM, and FT-IR). Experienced in using membrane-based separations in waste(water) treatment and direct capture of CO2 from the air. Research related to and skills in electrodeposition coating and microbial corrosion control of concrete and metals. Proficiency in MATLAB as a programming language and familiarity with industry process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus and HYSYS). Experienced in preparing a variety of moderately complex process engineering deliverables: PFDs, P&IDs, Equipment Datasheets and Specifications. Assisted in writing and editing white papers, NSF, and other types of proposals for funding to support research efforts and generating reports about projects. Effective communication skills and the motivation to take on challenging work and delivering technical information to a broad range of audiences as evidenced by seven peer-reviewed articles and several conference presentations. Demonstrated leadership ability through teaching at university as an instructor for more than five years and working with interdisciplinary teams at Arizona State University as a postdoctoral research associate for one year.

For publications, please refer to: researchid.co/lucascmsilva researchgate.net/profile/Lucas-Da-Silva-26 lattes.cnpq.br/5433371625273087 I am an agronomist with a Master's in Soil Science and a PhD in Agricultural Engineering. Over the past years I have dedicated my research to soil hydrology, soil physics, soil and water conservation, conservation agriculture, sustainable land management, and predictive modeling.

Elvis Ebikade is a Senior Sustainable Fuel Consultant at Southwest Airlines where he leads Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) offtake opportunities, engages on SAF policy, and collaborates with downstream stakeholders on SAF distribution, blending and logistics. He is an accomplished SAF expert with 10+ years’ experience in low carbon fuels, circularity, and biomass valorization and experienced in building relationships with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers, policy lobbyists, midstream pipeline leaders and airport fuel farm operators. He holds 2 patents on lignin valorization and his > 10 research publications on biomass valorization and low carbon products have a total citation count \~300. His exceptional ability in his area of technical expertise afforded him US permanent residence. He is an active member of ASTM Committee D02 (petroleum products, liquid Fuels, & lubricants), Aviation Sustainability Center (ASCENT), and Aviation climate taskforce (ACT). Prior to his current role, Elvis worked at the Boston Consulting Group, performing market analysis, and evaluating competitive landscape for new sustainable fuels business development opportunities across agriculture and energy industries. Elvis has a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos, Nigeria, an M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. His PhD thesis was on catalysis and process engineering for unconventional biomass conversion

A postdoctoral research scientist with over 9 years experience in bacterial genomics, microbiology, bioinformatics and antimicrobial resistance research. I’m seeking a Research Scientist or Epidemiologist role at public health genomics laboratories and I am the perfect fit for these roles because I have the following skills: molecular biology, research & development, strategic planning, project management, documentation, outbreak investigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. I have leveraged my skills to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment to accomplish project goals related to examining the evolution of antimicrobial resistance as evidenced by over 7 national and international collaborations including the New York State Department of Health. I am also a proactive problem-solver adopting innovative and scientific thinking strategies in molecular biology to fulfill project objectives resulting in scientific discoveries including uncovering 1 novel hotspot for the dissemination of resistance in bacteria. I have gained mentorship expertise in promoting data reproducibility, and innovative research methodology in antimicrobial resistance research as evidenced by mentoring 10 professionals on evolutionary genomics, epidemiological statistics, and antimicrobial stewardship. I have also worked collaboratively with a team to apply pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, and leadership skills as demonstrated by working with over 10 highly collaborative teams including the Africa CDC. In addition, I have the following qualifications: Cross-functional collaborator and experience elucidating methods and frequencies of horizontal gene transfer and antimicrobial resistance spread in bacterial species, as demonstrated by 26 peer-reviewed publications including 1 in Nature Microbiology. Experience in leading and managing project details and tasks as evidenced by over 20 projects in pathogen genomics, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and global health. Astute communication skills in bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance research resulting in 20 presentations and 6 travel awards to deliver such presentations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I want to serve an organization that prizes community, collaboration and humility among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around impact, innovation and a strong, positive reputation. I know I will thrive at a company where responsibility is valued, as well as self-improvement and time-management. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses growth into their brand, culture and market and who I can help make a difference in the world.

Dr. Deopura has over 45 years of experience in the field of polymer physics.. He has been a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi since 1974, and has also served as the Head of the Department there. In addition to her teaching and research experience, Dr. Deopura has also authored or co-authored over 190 scientific papers in various international journals

Lea-Rachel Kosnik is a Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She received her BA and MA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her research focuses on renewable energy and climate change, and she is considered a leading expert on the topic of hydroelectric energy generation in the U.S., and hydropower regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In recent years her research has expanded to include analyses of the academic economics profession itself, including with a focus on gender issues and DEI initiatives. Methodologically, her skill set includes textual analysis and natural language processing, along with traditional econometric techniques. In 2016 she received an honorable mention for article of the year from *Contemporary Economic Policy*, and in 2022 she gave the keynote address to the Illinois Economics Association. Dr. Kosnik is perhaps best known (in a service capacity) as the Association of Environmental and Resource Economist’s (AERE’s) Midwest representative, annually organizing the full track of AERE-sponsored environmental sessions at the Midwest Economic Association meetings. Dr. Kosnik has also served as President, Past-President, and Board Member of the Transportation and Public Utilities Group (TPUG), and as a Department Chair.

Naveen Adusumilli is an accomplished agricultural economist with a strong background in conservation policy-related research and extension work. He completed his PhD in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University in 2012, focusing on the economics of water resource management in agriculture. During his doctoral studies, he conducted extensive research on the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and the role of water markets in mitigating these impacts. After completing his PhD, Naveen joined Louisiana State University as an Extension Economist. In this role, he worked closely with farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to provide economic analysis and recommendations for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. He also conducted outreach programs to educate farmers about the latest research findings and best practices in the field of agricultural economics. Naveen's research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has presented at more than 100 farmer group meetings and national and international conferences. He has also received several awards and grants for his research contributions, including the Emerging Scholars Award in 2017 from the Southern Agricultural Economics Association and, in 2021, the Chair Leadership Award for his contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Society. from the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. In addition to his work in academia, Naveen has also collaborated with various government agencies and international organizations on projects related to agricultural development and resource management. His expertise in agricultural economics has been sought after by organizations such as the Foundation for Agricultural Research, the National Institute for Water Resources, Foreign Agricultural Services, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, and the World Bank. Naveen is a dedicated and passionate economist who is committed to finding solutions for the complex challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his research and extension work, he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of agricultural economics and drive positive change in the world of farming.

Baidurya Bhattacharya is a highly accomplished and respected civil engineer with over 20 years of experience in the field. He was born in Kolkata, India and completed his B.Tech (hons.) in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 1991. He then went on to pursue his PhD in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, which he completed in 1997. After completing his PhD, Bhattacharya started his academic career as a Visiting Professor at the University of Delaware. He then moved on to become an Assistant Professor at the same university, where he taught for several years and mentored numerous students. In 2005, he returned to his alma mater, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. He has been a valuable member of the faculty and has made significant contributions to the department through his research and teaching. Bhattacharya's research interests lie in the areas of structural engineering, earthquake engineering, and soil dynamics. He has published numerous papers in reputable journals and has also presented his work at various international conferences. His research has been recognized and funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Aside from his academic career, Bhattacharya is also actively involved in consulting and has worked on various projects in collaboration with government agencies and private firms. He is known for his expertise and has received several awards and honors for his contributions to the field of civil engineering. Bhattacharya is a dedicated educator and mentor, and he continues to inspire and guide young engineers through his teaching and research. His passion for the field and his dedication to his students make him a highly respected figure in the academic community.