Yidan Tang | Spectroscopy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yidan Tang | Spectroscopy | Research Excellence Award

The University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Yidan Tang is an accomplished agricultural scientist whose work bridges plant physiology, remote sensing, and sustainable farming systems. She earned her PhD in Agricultural Science from the University of Melbourne, where she received distinctions including the Albert Shimmins Award, Best Student Presentation Award, and the Crawford Fund Scholarship. Her professional experience spans research, teaching, and science communication, beginning with her contributions to grant research projects and agricultural innovation initiatives. As a Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, she advances drought resilience strategies for the horticulture industry, integrating survival signatures with cutting-edge sensing technologies for major crops such as almonds, pears, and nectarines. She has previously served as a Tutor and Associate Lecturer, developing interactive learning materials across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate subjects and supporting high-achieving students in sustainability-focused research. Her experience also includes STEMM outreach with Agriculture Victoria and leadership roles in university engagement, workshops, and science events. Her research interests focus on drought adaptation, precision agriculture, plant-environment interactions, and data-driven decision support for sustainable farming. With a strong record of scientific impact and communication excellence, Dr. Tang continues to contribute meaningfully to advancing resilient, technology-informed agricultural systems.

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Featured Publications

Tang, Y., Fitzgerald, G. J., Gupta, D., Delahunty, A., Nuttall, J. G., & Walker, C. (2026). Predicting faba bean yield and grain quality pre-harvest using chemometric modelling. Precision Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-025-10306-5

Fuentes, S., Viejo, C. G., Hall, C., Tang, Y., & Tongson, E. (2021). Berry cell vitality assessment and the effect on wine sensory traits based on chemical fingerprinting, canopy architecture and machine learning modelling. Sensors, 21(21), 7312. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21217312

Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Carbon Allotropes | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

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Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte | Carbon Allotropes | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Federal University Western Pará | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Jonas Duarte is a distinguished academic and researcher serving as a Professor at the Federal University of Western Pará. With a solid educational background in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), he has built a robust foundation in scientific inquiry and advanced technology. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in cutting-edge nanotechnology research, contributing significantly to the fields of electronic transport, quantum materials, and condensed matter physics. His main research interests revolve around carbon allotropes, graphene-based nanodevices, and the detection of Majorana fermions in Kitaev chains using Green’s functions. Dr. Duarte applies ab initio calculations to simulate electronic properties of emerging two-dimensional materials, furthering the development of molecular nanoelectronics. A dedicated scholar, he has published his findings in several high-impact scientific journals and has been involved in various interdisciplinary research collaborations. His professional memberships at the Federal University of Western Pará and the Federal University of Pará demonstrate his continuous contribution to academia. Recognized for his efforts in pioneering computational and theoretical studies, he continues to lead innovations in nanoscience, shaping the future of carbon-based device technologies.

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Featured Publications

Cardoso, D.H., Miranda, I.R.S., Mota, E.A.V., Duarte, J.M., dos Santos da Silva, S.J., da Silva, C.A.B., & Del Nero, J. (2025). Numerical implementation of phagraphene as patch resonator for a microstrip antenna. Optical and Quantum Electronics.

Quaresma, L.C., Ferreira, D.F.S., Duarte, J.M., Moura-Moreira, M., da Silva, C.A.B., Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, November). Eigenchannel Visualization and Transition-Voltage Spectroscopy in Two-Dimensional C-57 Allotrope. Computational Condensed Matter.

Quaresma, L.C., Duarte, J.M., Ferreira, D.F.S., da Silva, C.A.B., Jr., & Del Nero, J. (2025, October). Electronic transport modulation in C-57: A path toward carbon-based logic and switching devices. Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures.

Duarte, J.M., Santos, J.C.S., Ferreira, D.F.S., Paula, M.V.S., Mota, E.A.V., da Silva, C.A.B., & Del Nero, J. (2025, March). Systematic investigation of a metallic quadrilateral nanoribbon graphene allotrope for application in nanoelectronics. Computational Condensed Matter.

Duarte, J.M. (2024, November 1). Metodologias ativas e educação ambiental: uma revisão integrativa sobre abordagens inovadoras para o ensino de energia solar. Ensino e Tecnologia em Revista.