Krzysztof Podwysocki | Environmental Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Krzysztof Podwysocki | Environmental Analysis | Young Scientist Award 

Krzysztof Podwysocki | State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre | Lithuania 

Dr. Krzysztof Podwysocki is a dedicated researcher at the Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology of Hydrobionts, State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. He is a biologist whose work focuses on invasion ecology and crustacean biology, with particular expertise in the behavioral and physiological mechanisms underlying species invasions. He earned his doctoral degree in biology from the University of Lodz in Poland, where his research explored the invasion potential of genetically distinct populations of the amphipod Dikerogammarus villosus. His academic journey has been defined by an integrative approach that combines experimental ecology, morphology, and biogeography to understand species interactions and the ecological success of invasive organisms. Dr. Podwysocki’s research has made important contributions to the understanding of invasion mechanisms in aquatic ecosystems. His studies have shown how population-level variation shapes dispersal patterns, feeding behavior, and environmental adaptability in invasive amphipods. By revealing how genetic differences influence invasion potential and hybridization outcomes, his work supports the development of predictive models that can anticipate the spread of invasive species. His experimental work has connected physiological and morphological traits, such as exoskeleton strength and mouthpart structure, to ecological performance and competitive dominance. With a growing research portfolio, Dr. Podwysocki has authored several publications indexed in international databases such as Scopus and SCI, where he holds 12 citations across 9 documents with an h-index of 2. His scholarly contributions reflect a strong focus on advancing ecological understanding and improving predictive frameworks for managing invasive species.

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Featured Publications : 

Podwysocki, K., Desiderato, A., Szczerkowska-Majchrzak, E., Jermacz, Ł., Kobak, J., Bącela-Spychalska, K., & Rewicz, T. (2025, November). Population-dependent dispersal potential of freshwater invasive amphipods: A case study of Dikerogammarus villosus. Animal Behaviour.

Jermacz, Ł., Podwysocki, K., Desiderato, A., Bącela‐Spychalska, K., Rewicz, T., Szczerkowska‐Majchrzak, E., Augustyniak, M., Gjoni, V., & Kobak, J. (2025, September). The same species, not the same invader: Metabolic responses of genetically distinct invasive populations of Dikerogammarus villosus and their intraspecific hybrid to environmental stresses. Journal of Animal Ecology.

Podwysocki, K., Bącela-Spychalska, K., Desiderato, A., Rewicz, T., & Copilaş-Ciocianu, D. (2025, May). Environment, intraspecific lineages and geographic range jointly shape the high morphological variability of Dikerogammarus villosus (Sowinsky, 1894) (Crustacea, Amphipoda): A successful aquatic invader across Europe. Hydrobiologia.

Podwysocki, K., Szczerkowska‐Majchrzak, E., Jermacz, Ł., Kobak, J., Bącela‐Spychalska, K., Rewicz, T., & Desiderato, A. (2025, March). Predation or omnivory—Two different feeding patterns displayed by two intraspecific groups of the invasive Ponto–Caspian amphipod—Dikerogammarus villosus. Freshwater Biology.

Podwysocki, K., Pabis, K., Palero, F., Błażewicz, M., & Serigstad, B. (2024, April). Low abundance and high patchiness of decapod fauna sampled with van Veen grab on the West African continental margin (Gulf of Guinea, Ghana). Oceanologia.

Antigoni Voudouri | Climate Change Mitigation-Adaptation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Antigoni Voudouri | Climate Change Mitigation-Adaptation | Best Researcher Award 

Head of Directorate at Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency | Greece 

Dr. Antigoni Voudouri is a distinguished environmental physicist and climate expert from Greece, recognized for her extensive contributions to meteorology, sustainable development, and climate change policy. She currently serves as the Head of the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Directorate at the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency, where she leads a multidisciplinary team in the implementation of national climate law and the coordination of EU-funded projects on climate adaptation and resilience. Her leadership extends to international collaborations, policy consultation, and the integration of scientific research into environmental governance. Voudouri holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Physics, a Master’s in Environmental Physics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Atmospheric Research, Atmosphere, and Sustainability, addressing topics ranging from mercury transport modeling and air pollution to climate mitigation and numerical model calibration. Her work has earned 206 citations from 185 documents, with an h-index of 6, underscoring her influence in the field. She has actively participated in several major European and international research initiatives, including HORIZON 2020, LIFE-IP AdaptInGR, and COSMO projects such as CALMO and CALMO-MAX. Her project leadership has been instrumental in advancing climate resilience, environmental forecasting, and sustainable policy frameworks. As a reviewer for international journals and a long-standing member of the Hellenic Meteorological Society, she continues to contribute to the scientific community and policy development.

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Featured Publications : 

Roussos, O., Grigoriadou, E. T., Voudouri, A., Papadopoulou, L., Gkogkou, T., Basdeki, A., & Papadopoulou, M. P. (2025). Sustainability, 17, 8454.

Voudouri, A., Metheniti, K., & Oikonomou, A. (2025). Mitigation measures towards net zero carbon emissions. Environmental Earth Sciences Proceedings, 35, 42.

Avgoustoglou, E., Carmona, I., Voudouri, A., Levi, Y., Will, A., & Bettems, J. M. (2022). Calibration of COSMO model in the Central-Eastern Mediterranean area adjusted over the domains of Greece and Israel. Atmospheric Research, 279, 106362.

Voudouri, A., Avgoustoglou, E., Carmona, I., Levi, Y., Bucchignani, E., Kaufmann, P., & Bettems, J. M. (2021). Objective calibration of numerical weather prediction model: Application on fine resolution COSMO model over Switzerland. Atmosphere, 12, 1358.

Bucchignani, E., Voudouri, A., & Mercogliano, P. (2020). A sensitivity analysis with COSMO-LM at 1 km resolution over South Italy. Atmosphere, 11, 430.