Eugen Kokin | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Eugen Kokin | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Eugen Kokin, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia

Eugen Kokin, born on May 4, 1953, is a distinguished researcher in energy applications and biotechnology at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. With a Doctorate earned in 2003, his work has significantly contributed to agricultural energy efficiency, data analytics, and sustainability. He has led multiple high-impact projects focused on smart farming, precision livestock management, and sustainable energy systems. His career spans decades of research, fostering innovation in environmental and agricultural engineering. As a principal investigator, he has driven initiatives funded by prominent institutions, enhancing environmental management and digital transformation in agriculture. His expertise bridges engineering and biotechnology, ensuring improved sustainability in agricultural processes.

Publication Profile

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Education 

Eugen Kokin graduated summa cum laude from the Estonian Agricultural Academy in 1976, specializing in energy applications in agriculture. He completed high school at Tartu High School No. 4 in 1971, also with honors. His Research Master’s Degree, obtained in 1992 under Jaan Lepa’s supervision, focused on electricity demand modeling in agricultural processes. In 2003, he earned his Doctorate from the Estonian University of Life Sciences under Kuno Jürjenson’s mentorship, with a dissertation on agricultural measurements, data analysis, and modeling. His academic journey has been dedicated to precision agriculture, energy optimization, and environmental sustainability, forming the foundation for his groundbreaking research in digital agricultural solutions and smart energy applications. His education laid the groundwork for pioneering data-driven agricultural engineering and sustainable energy management, making a profound impact on the field.

Experience

Eugen Kokin has had an extensive career at the Estonian University of Life Sciences, contributing to energy applications, smart farming, and precision agriculture. As a principal investigator, he has led projects focusing on ICT-driven environmental sustainability and dairy farm management. He has played a key role in research collaborations, including the development of zero-energy buildings and automated livestock welfare assessments. His expertise spans decades in academia, fostering interdisciplinary research between biotechnology and engineering. His leadership in national and international research projects has shaped advancements in agricultural sustainability and digital transformation. Throughout his career, he has mentored students and researchers, driving forward innovations in precision livestock farming, environmental monitoring, and data-driven decision-making in agriculture. His contributions continue to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in agricultural systems.

Awards & Honors

Eugen Kokin’s outstanding contributions to agricultural engineering and energy applications have been recognized with multiple research grants and awards. His leadership in ICT-based environmental sustainability projects has earned him funding from the Estonian Ministry of Rural Affairs. His work in precision livestock farming and data management for smart agriculture has been supported by institutions like the Estonian Science Foundation and the Ministry of Education and Research. His role in high-impact projects, such as zero-energy buildings and smart dairy farm management, highlights his excellence in sustainability research. His achievements in precision livestock farming and ICT integration in agriculture have positioned him as a leading researcher in Estonia. His dedication to data-driven environmental management and smart farming continues to drive innovation in agricultural technology and engineering.

Research Focus

Eugen Kokin’s research is centered on precision livestock farming, energy applications in agriculture, and smart environmental management. His work integrates data-driven approaches, IoT-enabled sensors, and ICT technologies to enhance sustainability and transparency in dairy farming. He has explored the automation of livestock welfare assessments, focusing on improving animal health monitoring. His contributions to zero-energy and resource-efficient buildings reflect his commitment to sustainable energy solutions. His projects emphasize removing barriers to adopting digital agriculture solutions, ensuring widespread implementation of ICT in farming practices. His interdisciplinary research spans biotechnology and engineering, leveraging data analytics to optimize agricultural production. With a focus on environmental sustainability, his work continues to push the boundaries of innovation in energy-efficient agricultural practices and smart farm management.

 

Publication Top Notes

📖 Measurements, Data Analysis, and Models in Agriculture – Doctoral Dissertation (2003)
📖 Study and Modelling of Electricity Demand in Agricultural Technological Processes – Research Master’s Thesis (1992)
📖 Development of a Practical Data Management System with Embedded Sensors for Improved Environmental Management and Transparency of Dairy Farming (2023–2026)
📖 Investigation of Cows’ Automatic Welfare Assessment Possibilities (2005–2008)
📖 Cattle Health and Welfare – Aspects of Precision Livestock Farming (2008–2012)
📖 Zero Energy and Resource-Efficient Buildings and Districts (2015–2023)
📖 Enhancing Environmental Sustainability of Livestock Farms by Removing Barriers for Adopting ICT Technologies (2021–2023)

 

Carlos Copatti | Agricultural | Most Cited Article Award

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Dr. Carlos Copatti | Agricultural | Most Cited Article Award

Dr. Carlos Copatti, Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil

Dr. Carlos Copatti is an Associate Professor at the Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil. He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (2002), a Master’s in Biological Sciences – Animal Biodiversity from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2005), and a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (2008). With expertise in Animal Ecophysiology, he teaches undergraduate courses in Biology and Oceanography and is involved in the Aquaculture Research Group. Dr. Copatti supervises students in the graduate programs in Biodiversity and Evolution (PPGBioEvo) and Animal Science at UFBA. He was Vice-Coordinator (2013-2015) and Coordinator (2015-2016) of PPGBioEvo. A reviewer for over 30 scientific journals, he is also an associate editor for Ciência Rural and holds a CNPq PQ2 productivity fellowship.

Education:

Doctorate in Animal Science (Zootecnia)

Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil (2005 – 2008)

Thesis: “Efeito do NaCl na dieta, dureza e pH da água na sobrevivência, crescimento e fluxo iônico de juvenis de jundiá (Rhamdia quelen)”

Advisor: Bernardo Baldisserotto

Year of completion: 2008

Master’s in Biological Sciences – Animal Biodiversity

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil (2003 – 2005)

Thesis: “Efeito do cálcio na dieta sobre o crescimento e a sobrevivência de juvenis de jundiá Rhamdia quelen (Heptapteridae) em diferentes pH da água”

Advisor: Bernardo Baldisserotto

Year of completion: 2005

Scholarship: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brazil

Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences

Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (URI), Santo Angelo, Brazil (1998 – 2002)

Thesis: “Estudo da ação do óleo de nim (Azadirachta indica) em ninhos de formigas mordedeiras”

Advisor: Mário José Junges

Postdoctoral Research

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande, Brazil (2017)

Field: Agricultural Sciences / Area: Animal Science

Professional Profile:

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Professional Experience:

Universidade Federal da Bahia (Salvador, BA, Brazil)

Position: Professor (Biologia)

Tenure: January 30, 2012 – Present

Dr. Copatti currently serves as a professor in the Department of Biology at Universidade Federal da Bahia, where he is involved in both undergraduate and graduate-level instruction, as well as research in various areas of biology.

Universidade de Cruz Alta (Cruz Alta, RS, Brazil)

Position: Professor (Biologia)

Tenure: July 1, 2006 – January 12, 2012

Prior to his tenure at Universidade Federal da Bahia, Dr. Copatti taught at Universidade de Cruz Alta, where he focused on biology education and contributed to the development of academic programs in the biological sciences.

Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões (Santiago, RS, Brazil)

Position: Professor (Biologia)

Tenure: March 1, 2005 – July 31, 2007

Dr. Copatti began his academic career at Universidade Regional Integrada, contributing to teaching biology courses and engaging with students in research-related activities in the biological sciences.

Research Interests:

Animal Physiology (Fisiologia Animal)

Ecology (Ecologia)

Limnology (Limnologia)

Top Notable Publications:

Physiological and growth responses of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) fed Croton conduplicatus essential oil and challenged with Aeromonas hydrophila

Authors: Pereira, G.A., Copatti, C.E., Rocha, A.D.S., de Souza, A.M., Melo, J.F.B.

Year: 2025

Zinc-L-Selenomethionine Improves Growth and Hemato-Biochemical Parameters at Low but not at High Stocking Density for Nile Tilapia Males

Authors: Lemos, C.H.D.P., Santos, A.D.A., de Oliveira, C.P.B., Vidal, L.V.O., Copatti, C.E.

Year: 2025

Mango (Mangifera indica) meal can partially replace corn meal in diets for piava (Megaleporinus obtusidens)

Authors: Marchão, R.S., Copatti, C.E., Rocha, A.D.S., Rocha, D.R.D., Melo, J.F.B.

Year: 2025

Chromium-methionine chelate can reduce protein content in Nile tilapia diets: an analysis of growth, carcass, biochemical and hematological parameters, and economic return

Authors: de Oliveira, C.P.B., Copatti, C.E., da Paixão Lemos, C.H., da Silva, J.F., Vidal, L.V.O.

Year: 2024

Common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) juveniles maintained at high temperature and brackish water improve growth, osmoregulation, and antioxidant responses

Authors: de Mello, G.L., Copatti, C.E., Toni, C., Tsuzuki, M.Y., Baldisserotto, B.

Year: 2024

Use of Bacillus subtilis multiplicate in the water used for biofloc formation: Growth, hemato-biochemistry, intestinal bacteria colonies, and bacterial resistance evaluations of Nile tilapia

Authors: Costa, T.S., Copatti, C.E., da Silva, J.J., Moreira, J.F., Melo, J.F.B.

Year: 2024

Can photoperiod improve growth performance and antioxidant responses of pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) reared in recirculation aquaculture systems?

Authors: Presa, L.S., Copatti, C.E., Pinto, D.S.B., Monserrat, J.M., Garcia, L.

Year: 2024

Effects of Croton sonderianus essential oil in tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) feeds on growth, hematology, blood chemistry, and resistance of the fish to infection with Aeromonas hydrophila

Authors: Pereira, G.A., Copatti, C.E., Marchão, R.S., da Silva Camargo, A.C., Melo, J.F.B.

Year: 2024

Responses to graded levels of zinc amino acid complex in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Authors: Lemos, C.H.D.P., de Oliveira, C.P.B., de Oliveira, I.C., Vidal, L.V.O., Copatti, C.E.

Year: 2024

Evaluation of dietary tryptophan requirement on growth, whole-body composition, and hematobiochemical parameters of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) in the fattening phase

Authors: Marchão, R.S., Copatti, C.E., Ribeiro, F.B., Vidal, L.V.O., Melo, J.F.B.

Year: 2024

Conclusion:

Dr. Carlos Copatti has significant potential for the Research for Most Cited Article Award, thanks to his solid research output, interdisciplinary collaborations, and focus on impactful, applied science in aquaculture. His research on fish nutrition, disease resistance, and environmental factors in aquaculture is both timely and highly relevant.