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Pasquale Avino received his Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences at the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in 1997. He was appointed as Post-Doc (1997-1998) at the Department of Chemistry of the University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the Rowland-Blake group. In 1998 he was at ISPESL/INAIL research center as Researcher until 2017, after he moved to the University of Molise where he is currently Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. His scientific activity is devoted to the development of innovative analytical methodologies for the extraction, concentration and determination of organic micropollutants by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in food and environmental matrices; to the assessment of air quality in indoor and outdoor environments; to the identification and evaluation of microplastics in food and environmental matrices; biomass and gasification issues in the context of ecological transition. He was the recipient of the “Group Achievement NASA Award” in 1998. In 1998 he was awarded with the “Next Generation Award” during the 22nd International Symposium on Chromatography. In 2003 he was the recipient of the “Environmental Sapio” Award for his research in the environmental field. In 2022 he received the Medal for Ecology from the Moldavian Chemical Society. In 2024 he received the highest honor of the Institute of Ecotoxicology and Environmental Sciences (IE&ES), the “Fellowship Award” for your outstanding contribution to the society through the field of environmental science. Prof. Avino is author and co-author of different scientific publications including original papers published on national and international journals and books (Microplastics in Agriculture and Food Science, 2025, Elsevier, ISBN 9780443222108; New Perspectives in Indoor Air Quality, 2025, Elsevier, ISBN 9780443266430).

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Senior Researcher and Director of the Exposure to Air Contaminant Unit at the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità, ISS). Has produced institutional contributions and opinions in the fields of risk assessment, regulatory affairs, and environmental emergencies, focusing on the assessment of the impact of chemical pollutants on the environment and human health. Expertise includes exposure and risk assessment, as well as the development and scientific coordination of ISS research programs in public health. Serves as coordinator of study groups on indoor air quality and is involved in the development of sampling and analysis methodologies for macro and micro pollutants in indoor environments (schools, offices, hospitals, etc.).

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Dr. Ivan Notardonato obtained his Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry and Applied Methodologies in 2006 from the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” He subsequently continued his studies toward a PhD (awarded in 2010) at the University of Molise, where he studied and developed analytical methodologies for the determination of toxic or potentially toxic substances in food and environmental matrices. Dr. Notardonato has consistently worked in the research sector, specializing in the use of chromatographic techniques coupled with mass spectrometry. For many years, his research has focused on air quality in residential environments, with particular emphasis on indoor environments. Dr. Notardonato is currently the task leader for the “Development of novel indoor air quality characterization and monitoring solutions” within the European Horizon project “Evidence Driven Indoor Air Quality Improvement (EDIAQI).” To date, he is the author and co-author of 61 papers published in peer-reviewed, indexed scientific journals. Over the years, he has participated in numerous national and international conferences, delivering oral presentations and presenting abstracts and posters. He has taught lectures and laboratory courses at his university and has supervised numerous undergraduate and doctoral students throughout their academic careers. His professional profile is further strengthened by continuous professional development and a strong commitment to science communication.

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Mario Lovrić received his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Zagreb in 2021, where his research centered on data-driven models for ecotoxicological risk assessment of bioactive compounds. He began his career in analytical chemistry and later transitioned into data science and machine learning, applying quantitative methods to real-world problems at the interface of health and the environment. From 2017 to 2024, he worked in competence-center environments focused on applied AI, progressing from the role of an industrial data scientist to Research Lead in Computational Life Sciences. In this role, he led agile interdisciplinary teams and delivered end-to-end machine learning solutions—from data engineering and model development to validation and deployment. Since 2024, he has served as Lab Lead for Chemical and Biomedical Informatics at the Institute for Anthropological Research (Zagreb, Croatia), where he integrates clinical, environmental, and lifestyle data, supports cohort-based analytics, and mentors early-career researchers. In parallel, he is a Senior Researcher at the Lisbon Council (Belgium), contributing AI expertise to European initiatives spanning environment, health, and smart-city applications. He is the Project Coordinator of the Horizon Europe NextAIRE project and the Scientific Director of the Horizon Europe EDIAQI project, which focuses on indoor air quality and its health impacts. Dr. Lovrić is the author of 60 peer-reviewed scientific papers and currently mentors seven PhD students.