Nirhvana Silva | Nanoscale Characterisation | Excellence in Research

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Mrs. Nirhvana Silva | Nanoscale Characterisation | Excellence in Research

Mrs. Nirhvana Silva, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Brazil

Mrs. Nirhvana Silva, a dedicated Brazilian biologist, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biodiversity at Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, building on her Master’s degree in the same field. Under the guidance of Jacqueline Santos Silva-Cavalcanti, she explores environmental dynamics. Nirhvana’s journey began with a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences from UFPE, followed by diverse certifications in water analysis, spatial health analysis, and sustainable practices. She contributes significantly to UFRPE, engaging in projects like Petroquímica Suape and Golfinho Rotador. Recognized for her excellence, Nirhvana received the Young Scientist Awards nomination in 2023 and secured the 2020 Best Presentation in Oceanography Socioenvironmental. 🌿🔬🏆

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in progress in Biodiversity, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE), Brazil, 2023 (Grantee of CAPES). Master’s in Biodiversity, UFRPE, Brazil, 2023 (Grantee of CAPES). Graduation in Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil, 2019.

📚 Complementary Education:

Various courses including Water Analysis, Spatial Analysis in Health, and Environmental Planning.

💼 Professional Experience:

Currently a Bolsista (Scholar) at UFRPE. Previous experience at ARVUT Sinergia em Meio Ambiente and FADE/UFPE.

🔬 Research Projects:

Participated in projects like Monitoring of Biotic Environment and Sediment at Petrochemical Suape Outfall and Projeto Golfinho Rotador.

🏆 Awards and Titles:

Nominated for the Young Scientist Awards. Recognized for Best Presentation in Socio-environmental Oceanography.

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🔬 Research Focus:

Mrs. Nirhvana Silva’s research revolves around environmental contamination, specifically addressing plastic caps and cigarette butt pollution on urban beaches. Her work delves into understanding the spatio-temporal distribution of these pollutants, taking into account the varying levels of beach usage. Through rigorous studies, she aims to shed light on the alarming global threat posed by cigarette butt pollution. Mrs. Silva’s dedication to unraveling the impact of these contaminants contributes valuable insights to the field of environmental science and advocates for sustainable solutions to mitigate their detrimental effects on our ecosystems. 🌿🚬🏖️

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Wieslaw Nowinski | Nanoscale Characterisation | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski | Nanoscale Characterisation | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski, Sano Center for Computational Personalised Medicine, Poland

Prof. Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski is a visionary in nanotechnology and a recipient of numerous accolades, including the title of Titular Professor awarded by the President of Poland. With a robust academic background, including a Ph.D. in Electronics, he has held diverse roles globally, contributing significantly to neuroinformatics, medical imaging, and brain atlases. Currently serving as a Visiting Scientist at the Sano Center for Computational Personalized Medicine in Krakow, Poland, Dr. Nowinski is renowned for his 71 granted patents and over 90 technology transfers. His groundbreaking work spans from brain anatomy to innovative medical image processing, leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of science, medicine, and technology. 🧠🌐🏆

🎓Academic/Research Record:

Titular (full) Professor awarded by the President of Poland, 2015. D.Sc. (habilitation), Polish Academy of Sciences, 1994. Ph.D. with distinction, Lodz University of Technology, 1985. MSc, Warsaw University of Technology, 1977.

🔬 Present Appointment:

Visiting Scientist/Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, Sano Center for Computational Personalised Medicine, Krakow, Poland (2022-present).

🌐 Previous Positions:

Various roles in Poland, Singapore, and the USA spanning neuroinformatics, medical imaging, and academia.

🚀 Innovation and Contributions:

71 granted patents and 68 patent applications. Notable discoveries in subthalamic nucleus function, brain morphology, and cerebrovasculature. Formulation of concepts like atlas-assisted processing, helical stereotaxy, and operating room of the future.

🌟 Awards and Honors:

Recognition in Singapore for impact on neuroanatomy and white matter integrity in schizophrenia. National Technology Award Ministerial Citation for electronic human brain atlases. Honorary Pearl in Science, Badge of Honor for “Merits for Inventiveness” in Poland, and more.

🌱 Biographical Highlights:

Founding Director of John Paul II Center for Virtual Anatomy and Surgical Simulation. Established the NOWinBRAIN human brain repository. Founding Director at Sano Center for Computational Personalized Medicine.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 4,523.
  • Citations – 3,069.
  • h-index – 36.
  • Documents – 244.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

🔬 Research Focus:

Prof. Dr. Wieslaw Nowinski’s pioneering work converges on advancing neuroinformatics and neuroradiology, focusing on morphological atlasing of the human brain at the nanoscale. His research spans diverse domains: from defining and presenting cerebral sulci, bridging neuroanatomy and neuroradiology, to creating a vast repository (NOWinBRAIN) of correlated planar-surface neuroimages. Additionally, his contributions extend to establishing an operative anatomy atlas for the skull base and envisioning a multi-purpose, user-extendable reference human brain atlas. Prof. Nowinski’s pursuit towards a nanoscale connectome underscores a transformative shift in understanding neuronal morphology, storage requirements, and the evolution of human brain atlases. 🌐👨‍🔬

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