Prof. Adele Muscolo works in the fields of soil fertility and soil and crop quality. She earned her degree in Biological Sciences from Messina University, Italy, and completed her Ph.D. in Food Science at Naples University, Italy. She is a Full Professor in soil chemistry and ecology at Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, Italy, and her research is focused on exploring the relationships among soil, plant and crop quality, and the use of agroindustrial-wastes to produce fertilizers and extract biocompounds for pharmaceutical purposes. Her research goal is to offer innovative ecosustainable solutions in the context of circular economy. Her research activity results are disseminated within the scientific community and industry. Professor Muscolo holds the position of Associate Editor for the "Journal of Forestry Research", "Phyton" and "Forests". She is also an evaluator of research projects for the European Community, International Funding Research Agencies, as well as Italian and Foreign Research Ministries. With over 200 papers published in international journals with an impact factor, Prof. Muscolo has made significant contributions to her field. Acknowledging her outstanding contributions, Professor Muscolo has been recognized as part of the world’s Top 2% scientists for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Professor Muscolo has been appointed as a Member of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (ITPS) under the FAO-Global Soil Partnership for 2022-2025.