2025 ZOO PRO

1. Jaroslav Durkovic, Professor, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia.
   Title: Leaf and Bark Volatiles in Defense Responses of Hybrid Poplar to Aggressive Phytophthora Species.
2. Anna Bieniek, Assistant Professor, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland.
   Title: Goumi (Elaeagnus Multiflora Thunb.) – A Promising Fruit Species with Great Health Potential.
3. Vladimir Racko, Researcher, Technical University in Zvolen, Slovakia.
   Title: Defense Responses in Quercus petraea Wood to Ophiostoma quercus Infection.

1. Natasha Gjorgovska, Full Professor, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia.
   Svetlana Grigorova, Scientific Εxpert, Agricultural Academy, Bulgaria.
   Marya Todorova, Scientific Collaborator, Agricultural Academy, Bulgaria.
   Vesna Levkov, Professor, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia.
   Title: Application of Rosehip, Sage and Nettle as Antioxidant Agents in Laying Hen’s Diet.
2. Elena Skvortsova, Head, Department of Zootechnics, Yaroslavl State Agricultural Academy, Russia.
   Marina Abramova, Associate Professor, Yaroslavl State Agricultural Academy, Russia.
   Elisey Skvortsov, Undergraduate Student, Yaroslavl State Agricultural Academy, Russia.
   Title: Variability of Indicators of the Exterior of Yaroslavl, Holstein Cows and Their Hybrids.
3. Marianna Wacko, Student, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Karol Pachniński, Student, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Katarzyna Woś, Student, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Anna Czech, Professor, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland, Łukasz Wlazło, Professor, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Bożena Nowakowicz – Dębek, Professor, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Oliwia Koszła, Lecturer, Medical University of Lublin, Poland.
   Przemysław Sołek, Lecturer, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Title: Influence of the Proportion of Fermented Components in Pig Diets on Metabolic Processes, Including Regulation of Gut-Brain Axis Activity.

1. Larisa Caisin, Professor, Technical University of Moldova, Moldova.
   Elena Scripnic, Associate Professor, Technical University of Moldova, Moldova.
   Daniela Dubit, Associate Professor, Technical University of Moldova, Moldova.
   Title: Assessing Corn’s Productive Capacity in the Republic of Moldova Under the Climate Change.
2. Tolga Benli, Assistant Professor, Wenzhou Kean University, China.
   Title: Exploring the Use of Agricultural Waste and Natural Fibers in China for Sustainable Packaging Solutions in the Logistics Sector.
3. Makkhan Lal Meena, Associate Professor, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India.
   Anil Chaudhary, Research Fellow, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, India.
   Title: Ergonomic Hand Tool Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders among Carpet Weavers.

1. Glen Bright, Academic Member, Athens Institute & Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
   Title: Project Based Learning for Undergraduate Engineering Students of the Future.
2. Elena G. Skvortsova, Head, Department of Zootechnics, Yaroslavl State Agricultural Academy, Russia.
   Title: Teaching Genetics in Higher Education: From Classics to Genomics – Challenges and Prospects.
3. Alexandra Duarte Castillo, Professor, Caldas University, Colombia.
   Title: New Frontiers in Engineering Education.
4. Bárbara J. Teruel Mederos, Professor, University of Campinas, Brazil.
   Title: AI and LLMs in Engineering Research and Education.
5. Theodore Trafalis, Head, Industrial Engineering Unit, Athens Institute, Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering and Director, Optimization & Intelligent Systems Laboratory, The University of Oklahoma, USA.
   Title: AI and LLMs in Engineering Research and Education.

 Short Interventions (≤3 minutes):

1. Virginia Sisiopiku, Head, Transportation Engineering Unit, Athens Institute, & Professor, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
2. Mohamed Mostafa Mostafa, Chair and Director: KZNDOT Chair in Sustainable Transportation, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
3. Emre Bayraktar, Professor & Director, The University of Southern Mississippi, USA.
4. Mona Ben Matiwane, Senior Lecturer, University of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
5. Magdalena Lewandowska, President of the Institute of Health and Social Support, Institute of Health and Social Support, Poland.
6. Huaguo Zhou, Professor, Auburn University, USA.

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1. Mareen Derda, Vice Dean for Studies, Teaching and Equal Opportunities, Technical University Berlin, Germany.
   Marco Wedel, Senior Researcher, Technical University Berlin, Germany.
   Title: Educating Future Engineers to be Responsible Citizens.
2. Kiyoshi Nagata, Professor, Daito Bunka University, Japan.
   Title: Ontology-based System for Generating Information Security Policy.
3. Joanna Raczkiewicz-Golacka, Lecturer, Head of Foreign Languages Teaching and Certification Centre, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Title: Application of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) on the Example of Functional Safety Study Programme in English.

1. Krzysztof Golacki, Professor, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland.
   Title: Mechanical Properties of Sugar Beet Root Tissue Under Different Types of Loading Conditions.
2. Barbara Teruel Mederos, Full Professor, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.
   Fernando Finger, Researcher, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil.
   Title: Real-Time Supervision System of Agricultural Tractor Operational Performance.
3. Alexandra Duarte Castillo, Professor, Caldas University, Colombia.
   Juan Carlos Uribe Hurtado, PhD Student, Caldas University, Colombia.
   Cesar Vargas Yamayuza, PhD Student, Caldas University, Colombia.
   Title: BioReIL: Circular Bioeconomy Model for Bottle Reuse in the Liquor Industry.

1. Mona Ben Matiwane, Senior Lecturer, University of Mpumalanga, South Africa.
   Title: Identification of Farmers Problems for Development Intervention Programme: A Case Study Facilitated by the Political Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), Northwest Province.
2. Raluca Maria Pop, Senior Researcher, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
   Veronica Sanda Chedea, Senior Researcher, Research Station for Viticulture and Enology Blaj (SCDVV Blaj), Romania.
   Ioana Corina, Associate Professor, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
   Anca Dana Buzoianu, Professor, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
   Title: Valorization of White Grape Pomace: Phenolic-Rich Extracts Attenuate Myocardial Injury via Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Mechanisms.
3. Veronica Sanda Chedea, Senior Researcher, Research Station for Viticulture and Enology Blaj (SCDVV Blaj), Romania.
   Liliana Lucia Tomoiaga, Senior Researcher, Research Station for Viticulture and Enology Blaj (SCDVV Blaj), Romania.
   Maria Comsa, Senior Researcher, Research Station for Viticulture and Enology Blaj (SCDVV Blaj), Romania.
   Raluca Maria Pop, Senior Researcher, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
   Title: Microclimate-Driven Variability in Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Potential of Italian Riesling Grape Pomace: A Sustainable Valorization Perspective.
4. Arturo F. Castellanos-Ruelas, Professor and Researcher, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mexico.
   Luis A. Chel Guerrero, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mexico.
   David A. Betancur Ancona, Autonomous University of Yucatán, Mexico.
   Title: Heavy Metals in Renal Tissue and Urolithiasis: A Mystical Relationship.