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He is Full Professor of the University of Messina and Deputy Director of the Department of Biomedical Odontaiatric Sciences AND OF THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND FUNCTIONAL IMAGES. Director of the "U.O.C. of Nuclear Medicine A.O.U." G. Martino "Messina" Polyclinic and of the "School of Specialization in Nuclear Medicine of the University of Messina" She has participated in the teaching activity within the Nuclear Medicine Teaching at the Degree in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Messina, carrying out theoretical lessons, practical exercises and taking care of the thesis. Professor of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Radioprotection at the Professional School for Medical Technician of Medical Radiology of the University of Messina. Member of the Faculty Board of the Research Doctorate "Aging: demography, biology and clinic "University of Messina Lecturer in the Refresher and Training Courses for medical personnel specialized in Radiodiagnostics, Nuclear Medicine and Radiotherapy at: University Hospital of Messina,

Prof. Francesco Cacciola is Associate Professor of Food Chemistry at the Department BIOMORF of the University Messina, Italy. After graduation, he was “visiting scientist” at the University of Pardubice (Czech Republic) for two stages sponsored by “Com-Chrom” and "Bonino-Pulejo Foundation". He received his Ph.D. in Food and Safety Chemistry at the University of Messina in 2009. From July 2009 to July 2010 he worked at the Food and Drug Administration, MD, USA. His research interests concern the characterization of food bioactive molecules by conventional and advanced liquid chromatography techniques and hyphenation to mass spectrometry.

Dr. Anindita Chatterjee is currently an Assistant Professor in Chemistry at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur, A.P, India. She did M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 2001. She obtained her PhD in Chemistry (Nano-Chemistry) from the Department of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India and UGC-DAE Consortium for scientific research, Kolkata Center, India in 2008. Dr. Chatterjee has around 25 publications to her credit.

Dr Asit Kumar Gain is the Research Fellow at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Australia. His former appointments included being a Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellow, School of MME, UNSW, Australia 2013-2016; Senior Research Associate, Centre for Electronic Packaging and Assemblies, Failure Analysis and Reliability Engineering (EPA Centre), City University of Hong Kong in 2012-2013. He received his PhD from the City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong in 2011; Master of Engineering at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kong-ju National University, South Korea in 2005; and Bachelor degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Bangladesh in 2003. He has published 51 technical papers.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery obtained on 28/07/2000 at the University of Messina with 110/110 marks and academic praise discussing the experimental thesis "Oxidative Stress in Myotonic Dystrophy" published in Free Radical Research 2005. professional achievement in May 2001 and Postgraduate Diploma in Neurology obtained on 31/10/2005 at the University of Messina with 50/50 marks and academic honors, discussing the thesis "the inhibition of the nuclear factor kappa-B reduces the degeneration and improves functional abilities in mdx mice "published on Am J Pathol and Exp Neurol 2006. PhD in Clinical Neurosciences achieved on 08/04/2009 at the University of Messina, discussing the thesis" Therapeutic approaches in Duchenne muscular dystrophy : positive effects of flavocoxid on muscle function and morphology in the mouse model ", published in Exp Neurol 2009. From October 5, 2017 Prof an associated Neurology in service at the UOC of Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases, Coordinator of the clinical-scientific research of the Clinical Center Nemo Sud, University Hospital "G. Martino "of Messina. Author of numerous international publications.

Dr. Mohammad Sirousazar is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Chemical Engineering at the Urmia University of Technology. He previously served as a faculty member of the Chemical Engineering at the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili. His current research focuses on the production, characterization and applications of the advanced nanocomposites, polymeric hydrogels and functional biomaterials. He has published and/or presented over 120 times in a variety of scholarly mediums including refereed journal articles, book chapters and refereed conference presentations.

Dr Razak is currently a Senior Lecturer at School of Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His research interests include biomaterials, biocomposites, tissue engineering scaffolds and 3D bioprinting. He has around 50 publications and several awards.

Prof. Antonio Biondi, born in Catania on 27 June 1969, enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Catania in the academic year 1987/88. Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in the summer session of the academic year 1992/93 with full marks, honors and proposals for the "Clemente" award; his thesis "New techniques of mechanical anastomosis after anterior resection of the rectum" Supervisor Prof. Chiar.mo Prof. G. Romeo, Correlatore Chiar.mo Prof. F. Basile, was judged by the examining commission worthy of publication. In the 2nd session 1993, having passed the State Exam, he obtained the highest qualification to practice. Specialized in General Surgery, pursuant to D. Leg.vo 8/8/91 n ° 257, in October 1998 with full marks and honors. At the end of the three years of the PhD program in "Pathophysiology of the Politraumatizzato", in 2001, he obtained the title of Doctor of Research by discussing a thesis entitled "Physiopathological and clinical aspects of laparoscopic surgery in the acute abdomen". In the Academic Year 2000-2001 he was ranked first in the merit ranking and winner of a scholarship for admission to the "Master in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Modern Technological Applications", organized by the Superior Institute for the Training of Excellence of the University of Catania. In May 2002, passing with the highest marks, the final evaluation examination obtained the diploma of the "Master in minimally invasive surgery and modern technological applications", organized by the Higher Institute for the Training of Excellence of the University of Catania , discussing a thesis entitled "MRGE: Laparoscopic Treatment". From 1 November 2001 to 30 April 2002 he worked full time as the Medical Director of General Surgery at the General Surgery Unit I of the Garibaldi Hospital Presidium. From 1 November 2002 to 30 October 2007 he worked full time as the Medical Director of General Surgery at the Operative Unit of Surgical Clinic of the Hospital Vittorio Emanuele of Catania directed by Prof. Francesco Basile. Prof. Antonio Biondi is also: - President of the Regional Committee-Sicily-the Italian Society of Young Surgeons - Member of the Editorial Committee of the Official Bulletin of the Italian Society of Young Surgeons - Member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Young Surgeons (biennial: 1997-1999; 1999-2001; 2001-2003; 2003-2005; 2005-2007; 2007-2009) - Member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Ambulatory Surgery and Day- Surgery (three years 2005/2008; 2008/2011; 2011/2014) - Member of the Board of Directors of the Sicilian Society of Surgery in representation of the young surgeons (three years 2005/2008) - Member of the Italian Society of Surgery - Member of the Italian Society of Emergency Surgery and Trauma-S.I.C.U.T. - Member of the Italian Medical-Surgical Society of Pathology of the Digestive System - Member of the Italian Society of Outpatient Surgery and Day-Surgery - Member of the Sicilian Society of Surgery - Member of the International Association of Surgeons and Gastroenterologists, I.A.S.G. - Member of the Etneo Surgical Club, C.C.E.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan (2006).Specialization in Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Milan. From 2012 to September 2014 lecturer at the Master's Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (elective course "The Maxillofacial Surgery of the Third Millennium"), lecturer at the same University at the Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics (teaching of the SSD MED / 29 - Maxillofacial Surgery and SSD MED / 28 Dental Materials) and at the International MD Program (teaching of the SSD MED / 29 - Maxillofacial Surgery).

Dr. Bhanu P. S. Chauhan is a Professor and the Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry at William Paterson University, where he heads the Engineered Nanomaterials Laboratory. He obtained his PhD from Montpellier University II, France. His research specialization is in the field of nanomaterials synthesis and applications in areas such as green catalysis, hybrid materials for new optical and data storage, and nanostructure-based drug delivery vehicles. He has authored and co-authored various world-wide patents and numerous peer reviewed publications and have delivered plenary, invited, and oral presentations at national and international meetings. He has also edited a book “Hybrid Nanomaterials”, published by Wiley. Currently, he serves as an editorial board and/or editorial advisory board member of seven peer reviewed journals.

Degree in Medicine and Surgery with Specialization in Dentistry and Specialization in Oncology, Doctor of Research from 2000 - 2004 Associate Professor, SSD MED28, Marche Polytechnic University, from 2004 - 2006 Associate Professor, SSD MED28 - University of Foggia and from 2006 to date Full Professor, SSD MED28 - University of Foggia. Professor of Odontostomatological Diseases of the integrated course of Systematic Pathology II of the fourth year of the Degree in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Foggia. Holder of the Clinical Preparation Course of the Integrated Course of Dentistry Principles of the second year in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics. Professor of the Special Pathology Odontostomatology of the third year of the Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis. Professor of the Odontostomatological Clinic of the Integrated Course of implantology of the fifth year of the Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics of the University of Foggia. Teacher of Pedodontics (of the Integrated Course of Pediatric Dentistry of the fifth year of the Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics of the University of Foggia, Professor of the Odontostomatological Clinic of the Integrated Course of Integrated Odontostomatological Therapy of the fifth year of the Degree Course in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics of the University of Foggia, deals with the study of apoptosis and its main mediators in the process of carcinogenesis of head-neck region, prognostic markers in biological fluids for the neoplasia of the head-neck region and the possible role of cell-cell adhesion mediators in the pathogenetic mechanisms of autoimmune diseases of the oral mucosa.

Dr. Roger Narayan is a Professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University. He is an author of over two hundred publications as well as several book chapters on processing, characterization, and modeling of biomedical materials for biosensing and drug delivery. Dr. Narayan has also edited several books, including the textbook Biomedical Materials (Springer), the handbook Materials for Medical Devices (ASM International), and the Encyclopedia of Biomedical Engineering (Elsevier). Dr. Narayan has received several honors for his research activities, including the NCSU Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Achievement Award, the NCSU Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award, the University of North Carolina Jefferson-Pilot Fellowship in Academic Medicine, the University of North Carolina Junior Faculty Development Award, the National Science Faculty Early Career Development Award, the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award, and the American Ceramic Society Richard M. Fulrath Award. He has been elected as Fellow of the American Ceramic Society, ASM International, AAAS, and AIMBE.

Dr. Gianrico Spagnuolo received a D.D.S. degree at University of Naples Federico II in 1997. He completed his Ph.D. in Dental Materials Biotechnology in 2002 and earned a post-doctoral fellowship in 2002-2004. In 2003 he had been Visiting Assistant Professor at Department of Operative Dentistry and Periodontology at University of Regensburg (Germany) and from 2006 is Adjunct Scientist at same Dental School. From 2007 to 2008 he was associate researcher at Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Biomaterials (CRIB) - University of Naples ?Federico II?. In 2011 he completed the three-year postgraduate program in Oral Surgery at the University of Naples ?Federico II?. He recently obtained the National Italian Qualification for Associate (2013) and Ordinary (2014) Professor. To date he is a Assistant Professor in School of Dentistry at the University of Naples ?Federico II? spending his time teaching, giving lectures and participating in the faculty practice. Moreover, Dr. Gianrico Spagnuolo is Professor at Postgraduate program in Oral Surgery at same University (2015 and 2016).

S.Thanikaikarasan was born in Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu, India on 1981. He graduated as First Class in Honor in Physics from Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India on 2002. He received his Doctoral degree in Physics from Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India on 2010. In 2010 he has joined as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, PSN College of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India. He was received the award of SRF from CSIR, HRDG, India on his Ph.D period and also received number of awards in the period from 2010 upto 2019. In 1917, he has as joined as Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, India and continued his service upto now. He completed two R & D projects BRNS-DAE, BARCE, Mumbai, India in the area of Solar Cells worth of an amount Rs.50,00,000 (Rupees Fifty Lakhs). He has published more than 90 Research Articles in ISI journals like Elsevier, Springer and Scopus. Thanikaikarasan also acted as Editorial Board Member of number of International Journals and acts as Peer Reviewer for journals related his area of specialization, Nanomaterials, Solar Cells and also in the field of Bio Physics and Bio Chemisty.

Guilherme Ferreira Caetano, researcher and professorat Hermínio Ometto University Centre, Postgraduate Program in BiomedicalScience (São Paulo, Brazil), engaged in tests using differentscaffolds (in vivo and in vitro models), coated and uncoated by proteins, seed with different sort of cells (mesenchymal stem cells, osteoblasts, fibroblasts....), applyingelectrical stimulation in order to study tissue regeneration. Biologist at Estadual University of São Paulo, Master'sdegree at the Biotechnology Program, University of São Paulo and PhD at Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine(FMRP-USP), University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brasil.

Dr. Haroun is currently a full professor at the National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Harouns research is in biomaterials chemistry, polymers chemistry and nanotechnology. He has authored/co-authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in international and national journals, as well as 3 national patents. He has received several awards and scientific missions abroad. He has served as the Member of the permanent scientific committee for the promotion of professors in applied chemistry (2020-2023). He is also a potential reviewer and member of editorial board of several international/national journals and scientific organizations.

Dr Julfikar Haider is working as a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Dr Haider’s main research interests are in composite materials, surface engineering, and dental biomaterials. He has received funding by Innovate UK to conduct Eight Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects with industry. He has been supervising research associates and PhD Students. He has published and presented over 80 technical papers in international journals, conferences and books in the above areas. He is acting as the Executive Editor for an International Journal published by Tailor and Francis (Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies).

Dr. Luis Villarreal is a Research-Professor from the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology, at the University Autonomous of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of the Revista de Ciencias Tecnológicas, ISSN: 2594-1925. Dr. Villarreal is a member of the reviewer board of Pharmaceutics of MPDI editorial, arbitral committee member of ECORFAN (Company of Science and Technology Divulgation), (RENIECYT-CONACYT), and an editorial board member of Exploratory Materials Science Research, a journal of K. E. Foundation, between others. His research interests include electrospun biomaterials for tissue engineering, drug delivery systems and biotechnology applications.