Erick Vilhena graduated in Fisheries Engineering (UEAP), master’s degree from the PPG in Aquaculture and Sustainable Development (UFPR – Palotina sector), specialist in Geoprocessing and Georeferencing of Rural Properties (UFRA), Multiprofessional Residency in Sustainable Development of Amazonian Territories (UEAP), currently PhD student of the PPG in Tropical Biodiversity (UNIFAP), where my research is to evaluate the sustainability of fishing in Conservation Units in the Coastal Zone of the State of Amapá. I have experience in creating thematic maps in ArcGis, in residues from tanning exotic fish skins and production of native fish in Brazil.

Jessica Alves is a chemical engineer graduated from the Universidade do Estado do Amazonas (UEA), with a master’s and a doctorate in Nanotechnology Engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at UFRJ, where she develops biocompatible and biodegradable polymers from renewable materials using environmentally friendly synthesis routes. Her research focuses on sustainable polymer chemistry, enzymatic polymerization, and the design of polymeric particles for biomedical applications.

Marciane Magnani is Associate Professor at the Federal University of Paraíba. She has a degree in Biological Sciences, master’s in biotechnology, specialized in Biology Applied to Health and PhD in Food Science. Visiting researcher at the University of Zaragoza in 2017 and at the University of Lyon. She is a member of the International Association of Food Protection, American Society for Microbiology, Applied Microbiology International, the Brazilian Society for the Advancement of Science and the INFOGEST group. Currently she is the Coordinator of the Food Science area in Brazil nominated by CAPES. Member of the body of experts in risk analysis of bacteria and viruses in food for the United Nations (FAO/WHO 2023-2027). She is editor of Food Research International, Comprehensive Reviews in Food science and Food Safety, Letters in Applied Microbiology, Journal of Applied Microbiology, Current Opinion in Food Science, Food Bioscience and FEMS Microbes. Her research is on pathogenic and beneficial bacteria and focuses on the evaluation of survival and responses of bacteria of interest under food processing conditions. She works for the characterization and application of probiotic bacteria and their effects on human health. Develops studies on the biological potential of yeast B-glucans and carboxymethylated derivatives. Develops projects in collaboration with industries for the evaluation of functional foods. She represents Brazil in CONSORTIA NUTRIBIOTA. She is a consultant for international research funding agencies, such as the Chilean Agency for International Cooperation, the Spanish Agency for Research Cooperation, the Dutch Agency and EU HORIZON. She works in the Graduate Programs in Food Science and Technology and Nutrition Sciences at the UFPB. She received honorable mention in the Capes Thesis Award in the area of Nutrition in 2020 as advisor and in the area of Food Science in 2023. She was a member of the CNPq Advisory Committee in the area of Food Science (2019-2022). CNPq Productivity Fellow – level 1A. Member of the External Advisory Committee of the Aragon Institute 2, Spain. Cited in the Highly Cited Web of Science 2023 and World’s Top 10 Scientists (AD Scientific Index) in 2024 and 2025.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Nélio Teixeira Machado is a Professor of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering at the Institute of Technology, Federal University of Pará (UFPA) in Belém, Pará, Brazil. His research focuses on agricultural residues, waste-to-energy technologies, bioenergy, bioeconomy, and circular economy.

Raizza Miranda is a civil engineer, holds a master’s degree in Operations Research from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) and UNIFESP, and is currently a PhD candidate in Science and Technology at ITA. Her current research focuses on the integration of intercultural artificial intelligence and innovation ecosystems in Indigenous and traditional territories. She works on structuring systemic models applied to the bioeconomy, territorial management, and the valorization of ancestral knowledge, with an emphasis on ecological regeneration, food sovereignty, and the self-determination of Indigenous peoples. She is a researcher in the areas of community bioindustrialization and sociobiodiversity innovation networks, collaborating on projects aimed at building regenerative value chains, participatory management, and the protection of sociobiodiversity. She is a member of the scientific committee of the Amazonia 4.0 Institute, contributing to sustainable development strategies rooted in the valorization of traditional knowledge and social innovation.

Rita de Cássia Lacerda Brambilla Rodrigues is a Ph.D. Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the School of Engineering of Lorena (EEL), University of São Paulo (USP), where she also serves as Chair of the Graduate Program Committee. With a background in Food Technology (COTUCA/UNICAMP) and a degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering (FAENQUIL/EEL-USP), she holds a master’s in Industrial Biotechnology and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from USP. She completed postdoctoral research at the USDA Forest Products Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her work focuses on the development of bioprocesses from agro-industrial residues, especially for the production of xylitol and second-generation ethanol. She also conducts research on lignocellulosic biomass conversion, applied microbiology, and experimental design, while contributing actively to science education through the use of active and agile methodologies.

Tereza Cristina Carvalho is Associate Professor at the Polytechnic School – University of São Paulo (USP). Guest professor at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Antonio Meneghetti College. She coordinates and founded LASSU (Laboratory for Sustainability in IT) and CEDIR-USP (Center for Disposal and Reuse of IT Waste) since 2009. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic School. She is a Sloan Fellow 2002 at MIT, Boston – USA. She has received several awards related to Technological Innovation and Sustainability. She coordinates projects related to the Sustainable Production Chains, Amazon 4.0, Future Internet, Sustainable Infrastructures, and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Vanessa Andreola has a degree in Architecture and Urbanism, a Master’s degree, a PhD and is currently a post-doctoral researcher. She works on the development of sustainable materials using plant waste, aiming at Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization of Civil Construction. She is interested in Research and Development, Technological Innovation, Project Management and Structuring and Environmental Impact Assessment.

Federico Cammelli is a postdoc in Environmental Policy researching the effectiveness and equity of supply chain policies of zero deforestation commitments and other forest focused supply chain policies. His work focuses on soy and beef in the Brazilian Amazon, cocoa in West Africa and palm oil in Indonesia. He also conducts research on forest degradation and forest fires in the Brazilian Amazon, with a focus on smallholders’ fire management.

Janina Aufrichtig researches how Indigenous peoples are represented in climate litigation through digital tools. Her study focuses on innovative evidence practices and addresses legal and interdisciplinary challenges—including data protection, AI regulation, and the risks of environmental and social washing. This practice-oriented approach is designed to support impact analysis and the international implementation of sustainability goals.

Yannick Burkard is currently collaborating as an Independent Researcher on a project at Eawag – the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology. The project focuses on developing computer vision algorithms for automated species recognition. He will soon begin a role as a Data Engineer at Wildlife Solutions, where he will continue working on methods to automate the identification and classification of various animal species. These tools can help stakeholders collect large-scale data on wildlife populations, hence supporting ongoing research and contributing to ecosystem preservation and species conservation.