Marina Vranić | Animal Nutrition | Research Excellence Distinction Award

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Prof. Dr. Marina Vranić | Animal Nutrition | Research Excellence Distinction Award

Professor | University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture | Croatia

Prof. Dr. Marina Vranić is a distinguished Croatian scholar and full professor at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Field Crops, Forage and Grassland. Her academic journey began with a degree in agriculture specializing in livestock production, followed by a master’s in animal nutrition and a doctorate in grassland studies, all from the University of Zagreb. Before entering academia, she gained valuable professional experience as an adviser in governmental offices, as well as through roles in agricultural policy and commercial enterprises, which shaped her multidisciplinary perspective. Her primary research interests include forage conservation, animal nutrition, in vivo research methods, and the application of advanced NIR spectroscopy for predicting forage nutritive value. She has authored and co-authored more than one hundred publications, contributing significantly to the fields of animal nutrition and forage science, with her work widely recognized both nationally and internationally. Her scholarly impact is reflected in 114 citations by 91 documents, 34 documents, and an h-index of 7. In addition to research, she has actively contributed to international scientific collaborations and projects, including those supported by the Croatian Science Foundation and the World Bank. She has been involved in numerous studies addressing the improvement of forage quality, sustainable livestock production, and nutritive modulation of fatty acids in animal diets. Known for her strong communication skills, she excels in collaborative research environments and has mentored students and young researchers in the agricultural sciences. Her contributions extend beyond academia through her engagement in policy development, scientific societies, and applied agricultural practices, reflecting her dedication to advancing sustainable food production and livestock nutrition in Croatia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Vranić, M., Knežević, M., Perčulija, G., Grbeša, D., Leto, J., Bošnjak, K., & Rupić, I. (2004). Quality of bulky forages on family farms in the Republic of Croatia. Mljekarstvo, 54(3), 175–186.

Vranić, M., Knežević, M., Bošnjak, K., Leto, J., & Perčulija, G. (2007). Feeding value of low quality grass silage supplemented with maize silage for sheep. MTT Agrifood Research Finland.

Vranić, M., Knežević, M., Bošnjak, K., Leto, J., Perčulija, G., & Matić, I. (2008). Effects of replacing grass silage harvested at two maturity stages with maize silage in the ration upon the intake, digestibility and nitrogen retention in wether sheep. Livestock Science, 114(1), 84–92.

Vranić, M., Knežević, M., Leto, J., Perčulija, G., Bošnjak, K., Kutnjak, H., & Maslov, L. (2005). Quality of bulky forages on family farms in the Republic of Croatia: Monitoring of grass silage quality during two winter feeding seasons of dairy cows. Mljekarstvo, 55(4), 297–312.

Mašek, T., Krstulović, L., Brozić, D., Vranić, M., Maurić, M., Bajić, M., & Starčević, K. (2014). Cow colostrum and early milk enriched with eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic fatty acid. European Food Research and Technology, 238(4), 635–640.

Mehran Torki | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehran Torki | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associated Professor, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Razi University, Iran.

Dr. Mehran Torki is an Associate Professor in Animal Science, specializing in Avian Nutritional Immunology and Physiology at the Animal Science Department, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran. With over two decades of academic excellence, he is widely recognized for his research on poultry nutrition, physiological responses, and performance enhancement through dietary interventions. Dr. Torki is an active member of several international poultry science associations and has significantly contributed to both education and research leadership.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Torki earned his B.Sc. in Animal Science from Isfahan University of Technology (1993), followed by an M.Sc. in Animal Science from Shiraz University (1996). He completed his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition with a focus on Avian Nutritional Physiology and Immunology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2001. His academic journey has been pivotal in advancing knowledge in poultry nutrition and immunology.

💼 Experience

Starting as an Assistant Professor at Razi University in 2001, Dr. Torki was promoted to Associate Professor in 2010. He has held numerous administrative roles, including Head of the Animal Science Department, Research Deputy of the College, and Faculty Head. His international experience includes sabbaticals at the University of Alberta (Canada) and Wageningen University (Netherlands). He also served as a reviewer for reputed journals such as British Poultry Science, Veterinary Medical Science, and Animal Feed Science and Technology.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Torki’s primary research interests revolve around avian nutritional immunology, digestive physiology, and nutritional stress mitigation in poultry. His work focuses on enhancing poultry health and productivity through dietary manipulations involving herbs, essential oils, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. He has also explored gut health, metabolic responses, and sustainable feed alternatives like mealworm larvae and phytochemicals.

🏅 Awards

Throughout his career, Dr. Torki has received multiple academic accolades for his impactful research and innovation in poultry nutritional science. His memberships in prestigious bodies like the American Poultry Science Association and World Poultry Science Association reflect his international standing. He is also frequently invited to present at global conferences and symposia in Europe and Asia.

📚 Top Noted Publications

Seyedoshohadaei, S., M. Torki, et al. (2023). Interactions of dietary wheat cultivars and NSP-degrading enzyme on egg quality traits. Veterinary Medicine Science, 9: 2132–2143. 🔗Read — Cited by 4 articles.

Bekri, F. & Torki, M. (2021). Egg quality traits and biochemical parameters in hens fed processed oak fruit. Veterinary Medicine Science, 7: 483–490. 🔗Read — Cited by 9 articles.

Torki, M., Schokker, D., et al. (2018). Effects of quercetin, oat hulls, and fish oil on broiler performance. British Poultry Science, 59(5), 579–590. 🔗Read — Cited by 25 articles.

Zangeneh, S., Torki, M., et al. (2020). Dietary lysophospholipids and vitamin C in broilers under cold stress. Animal Production Science, 60: 1557–1566. 🔗Read — Cited by 12 articles.

Torki, M., Akbari, M., Kaviani, K. (2015). Zinc and cinnamon oil effects on laying hens under cold stress. International Journal of Biometeorology, 59: 1169–1177. 🔗Read — Cited by 31 articles.

Conclusion

Based on his extensive contributions, leadership roles, and international collaborations, Dr. Mehran Torki is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His scientific rigor, mentorship, and continuous output of impactful research mark him as a scholar of significant merit. With minor expansion in interdisciplinary scope and visibility, he could further enhance his influence in global animal nutrition research.