Assoc. Prof. Marcos Herkenhoff is a distinguished academic and researcher currently serving as Associate Professor (03/2025 – 01/2026) at Santa Catarina State University, Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil. He has built a strong academic career grounded in genetics, genomics, and molecular biology, with particular emphasis on aquaculture species improvement and sustainable biological research. His professional journey reflects continuous engagement in high-impact research, teaching, and international scientific collaboration.

Research Training & Fellowships

Dr. Herkenhoff has been the recipient of several highly competitive national research fellowships, demonstrating sustained academic excellence:

• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2019–2024) – São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)

• Doctoral Research Fellowships (2013–2017) – FAPESP and Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)

• Master’s Research Fellowship (2011–2013) – Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES)

• Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2007–2010) – PIBIC by CNPq

These fellowships highlight his long-term contribution to Brazil’s national research ecosystem.

Research Contributions & Publications

Assoc. Prof. Herkenhoff has authored 27 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals. His research is particularly recognized in:

• Gene expression and growth-related molecular mechanisms

• microRNA and protein expression profiling

• Genomic analysis in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

• Introgressive breeding and sustainable aquaculture genetics

Notably, one of his research articles (2020–2022) is formally linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, addressing global challenges in food security and sustainable aquaculture.

His publication “Expression profiles of growth-related genes in two Nile tilapia strains and their crossbred…” received Wiley Top-Cited Article (2020–2021) recognition, underscoring the global impact and citation strength of his work.

Awards & International Recognition

Assoc. Prof. Herkenhoff has earned multiple prestigious international honors in 2023, including:

• Best Researcher Award – 6th Edition of International Young Scientist Awards, London

• Best Researcher Award – 9th Edition of International Research Awards on Science, Health and Engineering, London

• Best Researcher Award – 14th Edition of International Research Awards on New Science Inventions, London

These accolades reflect his sustained excellence, innovation, and international research visibility.

Eligibility for the Nobel Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Marcos Herkenhoff is highly eligible for the Nobel Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels due to his outstanding and sustained contributions to genomics, molecular genetics, and sustainable aquaculture research. His internationally funded research career, high-impact peer-reviewed publications, recognition by Wiley as a top-cited author, and multiple global Best Researcher Awards collectively demonstrate scientific originality, societal relevance, and global influence. Furthermore, his work aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals highlights real-world impact beyond academia, fulfilling key criteria for the Nobel Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, which honors researchers whose work advances science while addressing global challenges.