Dr. Bahar İKİZOĞLU, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

Dr. Bahar İKİZOĞLU, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Süleyman Demirel Üniversity, Turkey

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🌟Summary

Dr. Bahar Ikizoglu is a Research Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering at Süleyman Demirel University. Her research spans water pollution, antibiotic removal, and innovative environmental technologies. She has been recognized for her significant contributions to the field of environmental engineering.

🎓 Education

B.Sc. in Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, 2009

M.Sc. on “The Effects of Low-Frequency Ultrasonic Radiation on Anaerobic Sludge Treatment Process,” Süleyman Demirel University, 2011

Ph.D. on “Investigation of the Determination and Removal of Antibiotics in Wastewaters,” Yıldız Technical University, 2017

💼 Professional Experience

Research Assistant Dr., Department of Environmental Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, since 2018

Researcher on various projects including antibiotic levels in wastewater and PFAS pollution

🔬 Research Interests

Environmental Chemistry

Water Pollution & Control

PFAS & Pesticides

Membrane Technologies

Bioremediation & Sludge Treatment

Zero Waste Management

Publications Top Noted📚

Investigation of Zero Waste Management Behavior in Turkey

Authors: Ikizoglu, B.

Journal: Global Nest Journal

Year: 2024

Seasonal Analysis of Commonly Prescribed Antibiotics in Istanbul City

Authors: Ikizoglu, B., Turkdogan, F.I., Kanat, G., Aydiner, C.

Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

Year: 2023

Removal of Color Material by Activated Carbon of Some Agricultural Waste

Authors: Ikizoglu, B., Mazlum, N., Kanat, G.

Journal: Desalination and Water Treatment

Year: 2022

Determination of Pollution and Heavy Metal Fractions in Golden Horn Sediment Sludge (Istanbul, Turkey)

Authors: Kanat, G., Ikizoglu, B., Erguven, G.O., Akgun, B.

Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Year: 2018

Nutrient Removal by Chemical Post Treatment with Lime Following the Biological Stage

Authors: Mazlum, N., İkizoğlu, B.

Journal: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies

Year: 2018

 

Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Vadim Galakhov, Spectroscopy, Best Researcher Award

Professor at M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics – Ural Branch of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

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Prof. Vadim Rostislavovich Galakhov is a prominent Russian physicist specializing in X-ray spectroscopy, solid-state physics, and electronic structure of materials. With a career spanning over five decades, he has made significant contributions to the fields of oxides, superconductors, and nanomaterials. Galakhov has published 160 papers, delivered around 60 conference talks, and holds an impressive h-index of 22.

🎓Education 

Ural State University (Sverdlovsk, Russia), Physics (1969-1974)

Ph.D. in Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Institute of Metal Physics (1986)

Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Dr. habil.), 2002

💼Professional Experience

Engineer, X-ray Laboratory, Bashkir State University (1974-1977)

Engineer, X-ray Spectroscopy Laboratory, Institute of Metal Physics (1977-1979)

Junior Researcher to Senior Researcher, Institute of Metal Physics (1979-2002)

Leading Researcher (Professor), Institute of Metal Physics (2002-2008)

Professor, Ural State Mining University (2003-present)

Professor, Ural State University (2008-2011)

Chief Researcher (Professor), M. N. Mikheev Institute of Metal Physics (2008-present)

Research Interests 🔬

X-ray Emission, Absorption, and Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Solid-State Physics

Electronic Structure of Oxides, Superconductors, and Nanomaterials

Publications Top Noted📚

Evolution of copper ions in nanostructured Cu2O according to X-ray absorption spectroscopy data

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Gizhevskii, B.A., Naumov, S.V.

Journal: Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids

Year: 2024

Spin States of Cobalt Ions and a Metal–Semiconductor Transition in Layered Cobaltites PrBaCo2O5 + δ (δ = 0.52, 0.74)

Authors: Solin, N.I., Naumov, S.V., Korolev, A.V., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics

Year: 2023

Spin States of Cobalt Ions in the Bulk and on the Surface of LaCoO3 Probed by X-ray Absorption, Emission, and Photoelectron Spectra

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Smirnov, D.A., Makarova, A.A., Kuepper, K.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2023

Erratum to: Several Articles in JETP Letters Published Online First

Authors: Ivanov, Y.B., Soldatov, A.A., Pakhomov, A.V., Sargsyan, K.A., Sedrakian, K.V.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

X-Ray Absorption Co L Spectra for the Determination of the Charge and Spin States of Cobalt Ions in LnBaCo2O5 + δ Cobaltites (Ln = Eu, Gd, Tb)

Authors: Galakhov, V.R., Udintseva, M.S., Naumov, S.V., Shamin, S.N., Gizhevskii, B.A.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2022

Electronic States of Cobalt Ions in EuBaCo2O5 + δ Layered Cobaltites

Authors: Udintseva, M.S., Efremov, A.V., Smirnov, D., Shamin, S.N., Galakhov, V.R.

Journal: JETP Letters

Year: 2021

Ms. Yingjuan Tang, Sensors and Biosensors, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yingjuan Tang, Sensors and Biosensors, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yingjuan Tang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

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Ms. Yingjuan Tang is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at Beijing Institute of Technology, specializing in environment perception and trajectory prediction for autonomous vehicles. With a strong background in computer vision and deep learning, she has contributed extensively to the field through publications in prestigious journals. Yingjuan holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence from King’s College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology from Zhengzhou University.

🎓 Education

Doctorate in Environment Perception and Trajectory Prediction
Beijing Institute of Technology
Master’s in Artificial Intelligence
King’s College London
Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Technology
Zhengzhou University

💼Professional Experience

Ph.D. Researcher
Beijing Institute of Technology
Focused on environment perception and trajectory prediction for self-driving commercial vehicles. Published multiple papers in leading journals on 3D object detection and trajectory prediction.

🔬 Research Interests

Computer Vision: Exploring advanced techniques for image recognition and processing.

Deep Learning: Applying neural networks to enhance autonomous vehicle perception and decision-making.

Autonomous Vehicles: Developing models for trajectory prediction and environment sensing.

🏆 Honors & Awards

Outstanding Graduate (Henan Province)
National Motivational Scholarship (2016-2017 & 2017-2018)
Second Prize in ACM Program-Designing Competition

Publications Top Noted📚

Towards efficient multi-modal 3D object detection: Homogeneous sparse fuse network

Authors: Tang, Y., He, H., Wang, Y., Wu, J.

Journal: Expert Systems with Applications

Year: 2024

Using a Diffusion Model for Pedestrian Trajectory Prediction in Semi-Open Autonomous Driving Environments

Authors: Tang, Y., He, H., Wang, Y., Wu, Y.

Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal

Year: 2024

Hierarchical vector transformer vehicle trajectories prediction with diffusion convolutional neural networks

Authors: Tang, Y., He, H., Wang, Y.

Journal: Neurocomputing

Year: 2024

Remote Sensing Building Change Detection With Global High-Frequency Cues Guidance and Result-Aware Alignment

Authors: Mao, Z., Luo, Z., Tang, Y.

Journal: IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters

Year: 2024

Multi-modality 3D object detection in autonomous driving: A review

Authors: Tang, Y., He, H., Wang, Y., Mao, Z., Wang, H.

Journal: Neurocomputing

Year: 2023

Cooperative energy management and eco-driving of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle via multi-agent reinforcement learning

Authors: Wang, Y., Wu, Y., Tang, Y., Li, Q., He, H.

Journal: Applied Energy

Year: 2023

 

Dr. Sandi Navarro, Metabolomics, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sandi Navarro, Metabolomics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, United States

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Dr. Sandi Navarro, a Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, specializes in nutritional biochemistry and cancer prevention. Her work focuses on the metabolic impacts of diet on chronic diseases, biomarker discovery, and personalized nutrition. She also directs the Biostatistics Subcore at the UW Nutrition and Obesity Research Center.

🎓 Education

PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry

MS in Biostatistics

BS in Biochemistry

💼 Professional Experience

Senior Staff Scientist, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Director, Biostatistics Subcore, UW Nutrition and Obesity Research Center

Consultant: Statistical analysis of pharmacokinetics in clinical chemotherapy trials

🔬 Research Interests

Cancer Prevention

Dietary Biomarkers

Personalized Nutrition

Metabolic Dysregulation

High-Dimensional Data Analysis

Publications Top Noted📝

Mechanisms of action of isothiocyanates in cancer chemoprevention: an update

Authors: Sandi L. Navarro, Fei Li, Johanna W. Lampe

Journal: Food & Function

Year: 2011

Specialty supplements and prostate cancer risk in the VITamins and Lifestyle (VITAL) cohort

Authors: Theodore M. Brasky, Alan R. Kristal, Sandi L. Navarro, Johanna W. Lampe, Ulrike Peters, Ruth E. Patterson, Emily White

Journal: Nutrition and Cancer

Year: 2011

Inter-individual differences in response to dietary intervention: integrating omics platforms towards personalised dietary recommendations

Authors: Johanna W. Lampe, Sandi L. Navarro, Meredith A. J. Hullar, Ali Shojaie

Journal: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society

Year: 2013

Reliability of serum biomarkers of inflammation from repeated measures in healthy individuals

Authors: Sandi L. Navarro, Theodore M. Brasky, Yvonne Schwarz, Xiaoling Song, C. Y. Wang, Alan R. Kristal, Mario Kratz, Emily White, Johanna W. Lampe

Journal: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention

Year: 2012

Associations between glucosamine and chondroitin supplement use and biomarkers of systemic inflammation

Authors: Elizabeth D. Kantor, Johanna W. Lampe, Sandi L. Navarro, Xiaoling Song, Ginger L. Milne, Emily White

Journal: The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Year: 2014

Cruciferous vegetable feeding alters UGT1A1 activity: diet-and genotype-dependent changes in serum bilirubin in a controlled feeding trial

Authors: Sandi L. Navarro, Sabrina Peterson, Chu Chen, Karen W. Makar, Yvonne Schwarz, Irena B. King, Shuying S. Li, Lin Li, Mark Kestin, Johanna W. Lampe

Journal: Cancer Prevention Research

Year: 2009

 

Dr. Sabine Pellett, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sabine Pellett, Biomolecules, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

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🎓Educational Background

B.S. in Biology
University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany (1995)

M.A. in Biology
Portland State University, Portland, OR (1997)

Ph.D. in Environmental & Molecular Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2004)

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food Microbiology & Toxicology
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2005-2007)

💼Professional Experience

Research Associate Professor
Department of Bacteriology, UW-Madison (July 2023 – present)

Limited PI Status
Department of Bacteriology, UW-Madison
(2013, 2015, 2018, and renewed in 2021)

Instructional Staff
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (Spring 2020)

Senior Scientist
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2016-2023)

Associate Scientist
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2012-2016)

Researcher
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2010-2012)

Associate Researcher
Bacteriology, UW-Madison (2007-2010)

Research Associate
Food Microbiology and Toxicology, UW-Madison (2005-2007)

Research Assistant
Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, UW-Madison (1998-2004)

Teaching Assistant
Environmental & Molecular Toxicology, UW-Madison (2001)

🔬Research Interests

Botulinum Neurotoxin research and its applications in treating diseases.

Development of vaccines against botulism.

Investigation of the mechanisms of bacterial toxin action.

Food safety, specifically detection and analysis of foodborne pathogens.

🏆Grants and Awards:

Past

NIH Grants:
Participated in and co-managed multiple NIH-funded projects focused on botulinum neurotoxin research, including studies on novel therapeutic approaches, vaccine development, and toxin characterization.

Agilent Microarray Award (2013):
Received a small grant to test Agilent’s microarray platform.

USDA Agricultural Research Service Grants:
Co-investigator on projects related to the development of detection technologies and therapeutics for botulinum neurotoxins.

Current

NIH R01AI118389 (2020-2025):
Vaccines Against Botulism (co-PI)

NIH R01AI139306-01A1 (2019-2024):
Characteristics of Botulinum Neurotoxins that Determine Potency (PI)

USDA Agricultural Research Service (2020-2025):
Development of Detection Technologies and Therapeutics for Botulinum Neurotoxins (co-PI)

WEDC-SEED (D2P):
Optimization of botulinum neurotoxin production for pharmaceutical use (PI)

📝Publication Top Noted

Botulinum neurotoxin X lacks potency in mice and in human neurons

Authors: Gregg, B.M., Matsumura, T., Wentz, T.G., Fujinaga, Y., Pellett, S.

Journal: mBio

Year: 2024

Recent Developments in Vaccine Design: From Live Vaccines to Recombinant Toxin Vaccines

Authors: Gupta, S., Pellett, S.

Journal: Toxins

Year: 2023

Special Issue: Gram-Positive Bacterial Toxins

Authors: Sharma, S., Pellett, S., Morse, S.A.

Journal: Microorganisms

Year: 2023

Botulinum Neurotoxin A4 Has a 1000-Fold Reduced Potency Due to Three Single Amino Acid Alterations in the Protein Receptor Binding Domain

Authors: Tepp, W.H., Bradshaw, M., Gardner, A.P., Barbieri, J.T., Pellett, S.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023

Transformation of a Metal Chelate into a “Catch and Anchor” Inhibitor of Botulinum A Protease

Authors: Lin, L., Patel, E.N., Nielsen, A.L., Pellett, S., Janda, K.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023

How Botulinum Neurotoxin Light Chain A1 Maintains Stable Association with the Intracellular Neuronal Plasma Membrane

Authors: Gardner, A.P., Barbieri, J.T., Pellett, S.

Journal: Toxins

Year: 2022

 

Prof Dr. Peter Rusinov, Materials Science, Excellence in Research Award

Prof Dr. Peter Rusinov, Materials Science, Excellence in Research Award

Prof Dr. Peter Rusinov, Kuban State Technological University, Russia

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🎓Academic Background 

MSc in Engineering (2001-2006)
Kuban State Technological University

Candidate of Technical Sciences (2006-2010)
Don State Technical University

Doctor of Technical Sciences (2011-2019)
Platov South-Russian State Polytechnic University

📚Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor at Kuban State Technological University (2007-2009)

Associate Professor (Docent) at Kuban State Technological University (2010-2019)

Professor at Kuban State Technological University (2019-present)

🌐Professional Experience 

Scientific and Technical Expert for the Russian Science Foundation (2021-present)

Scientific and Technical Expert for the Scientific Research Institute (SRI FRCEC) (2021-present)

🔬Research Interests 

Peter Rusinov’s research spans across advanced materials for critical applications, focusing on:

Materials for Gas Turbine Engines

Materials for Nuclear Power Plants

Protective and High-Entropy Materials

Nanomaterials and Hybrid Materials

Ceramic and Nanoscale Materials

Plasma Surfacing, Laser Surfacing, and Magnetron Sputtering

Tribology, Electrochemistry, and Corrosion of Metals

Thermomechanical Processing and Plastic Deformation

Welding, Cyclic Durability, and Fracture Mechanics

🏆Awards & Honors 

2012: Diploma of the All-Russian Exhibition of Scientific and Technical Creativity of Youth

2013: Gold Medal of the Ministry of Higher Education for Best Scientific Student Work in Russian Universities

2014: Multiple awards including Gold Medal at the Moscow International Salon of Inventions and Bronze Medal at the International Salon of Inventions in Paris

2021: Gold Medal and Diploma at the Global Invention Forum in Cyprus

Publication Top Noted📝

Self-healing superhydrophobic coating with durability based on EP + PDMS/SiO2 double-layer structure design

Authors: Du, J., Wu, P., Kou, H., Rusinov, P., Zhang, C.

Journal: Progress in Organic Coatings

Year: 2024

Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiCp/CF/Al hybrid composites with heterostructure constructed by macroscopic “core-shell” structure

Authors: Li, W.-Q., Guo, Y., Liu, X.-G., Sasaki, G., Zhang, C.

Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: A

Year: 2024

Tribocorrosion behavior of TiZrHfNb-based refractory high-entropy alloys

Authors: Xiao, J.-K., Xu, G.-M., Chen, J., Rusinov, P., Zhang, C.

Journal: Wear

Year: 2024

The development, synthesis and research of multifunctional composite materials to increase the strength, reliability, and durability of units in various industries

Authors: Rusinov, P., Blednova, Z., Rusinova, A., Kurapov, G., Semadeni, M.

Journal: Advances in Materials Science Research

Year: 2023

Printing Cu on a Cold-Sprayed Cu Plate via Selective Laser Melting—Hybrid Additive Manufacturing

Authors: Chai, Q., Jiang, C., Huang, C., Rusinov, P., Yin, S.

Journal: Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing

Year: 2023

Development and Research of New Hybrid Composites in Order to Increase Reliability and Durability of Structural Elements

Authors: Rusinov, P., Blednova, Z., Rusinova, A., Kurapov, G., Semadeni, M.

Journal: Metals

Year: 2023

Dr. Daniel Uzbelger Feldman, Chemical Equilibrium, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniel Uzbelger Feldman, Chemical Equilibrium, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry, United States

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Dr. Daniel Uzbelger Feldman, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and now a U.S. citizen residing in Charlotte, NC, is a distinguished dental professional. Committed to enhancing patient experiences and advancing dental technologies, Dr. Feldman balances clinical practice with leadership roles in teledentistry and innovation. His efforts in pioneering dental technologies have been recognized through numerous awards and grants.

🎓 Education

Odontologist Certificate (DDS equivalent): Universidad Central de Venezuela, 1989-1995

Post-Graduate Certificate in Endodontics: Venezuelan Red Cross, Hospital Carlos J. Bello, 1995-1997

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD): Temple University School of Dentistry, Advanced Standing Program, 2003-2006

American National Board Dental Examinations Certified: 2004

NERB Certificate: 2006

Active dental licenses in SC, OH, PA, SD, NE, and MN

MBA Candidate: Temple University Fox School of Business, leave of absence since 2008

💼 Professional Experience

Founder & Director: U Smile Dental, 2020-present

Director: The Teledentists in Español, 2020-present

Dental Director: The Teledentists (OH/PA/MN/NE/SD), 2019-present

CEO & Co-Founder: DDSBlockchain / BlockchainPatientsData, 2019-present

Private Practice: Dental Works, Rock Hill, SC, and various locations, 2006-present

Clinical Consultant: Videahealth, Inc., 2019

Development Leader: Dental Fluoroscope, South Korea, 2007-2009

🔬 Research Interests

🔬 Low-dose Dental Imaging: Developed and patented low-dose dental fluoroscopic imaging systems, with multiple grants and awards for innovation in dental radiology.
💡 Dental Technology Development: Engaged in multiple projects funded by prestigious grants and recognized with numerous awards, including the MD&DI 2014 Dare-to-Design Medtech Reader’s Choice Award.

🏆Awards and Honors

Medical Device & Diagnostic Industry (MD&DI) 2014 Dare-to-Design Medtech Reader’s Choice Award
William H. Rollins Award, 2013
First Prize TieOH Business Plan Competition, 2012

Publications📝

“The cervical plexus: An evolution shift in the accessory innervation theory”

Authors: Uzbelger Feldman, D.

Journal: European Endodontic Journal

Year: 2017

 “A Systematic Review of the Cervical Plexus Accessory Innervation and Its Role in Dental Anesthesia”

Authors: Kim, S.; Feldman, D.U.; Yang, J.

Journal: Journal of Anesthesia History

Year: 2016

“Description and evaluation of an intraoral cervical plexus anesthetic technique”

Authors: Bitner, D.P.; Feldman, D.U.; Axx, K.; Albandar, J.M.

Journal: Clinical Anatomy

Year: 2015

“Transverse cervical nerve: Implications for dental anesthesia”

Authors: Lin, K.; Uzbelger Feldman, D.; Barbe, M.F.

Journal: Clinical Anatomy

Year: 2013

 “A systematic review of the uses of fluoroscopy in dentistry”

Authors: Uzbelger Feldman, D.; Yang, J.; Susin, C.

Journal: The Chinese Journal of Dental Research (The official journal of the Scientific Section of the Chinese Stomatological Association)

Year: 2010

 

Dr. Kalpesh Ishnava, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kalpesh Ishnava, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at P G Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, India

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📚Education

Ph.D. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2006

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), 2001 (First Class)

M.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2001 (Second Class)

B.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1999 (First Class)

B.Sc. in Microbiology – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1998 (Third Class)

H.S.C. (XII) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1993 (Third Class)

S.S.C. (X) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1990 (Third Class)

💼Professional Experience 

Associate Professor, Botany – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2022 – Present

Assistant Professor, Plant Biotechnology – Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences, June 2007 – June 2022

Research Scientist – Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., March 2007 – June 2007

Senior Research Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2003 – December 2003

Project Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, July 2002 – June 2003

🌱Research Interests 

Medicinal Plants: Exploring the therapeutic potentials and active principles of medicinal herbs.

Plant Biotechnology: Innovations in plant tissue culture and genetic modifications.

Biodiversity Conservation: Strategies for the protection and sustainable use of plant species.

Plant Taxonomy: Classification and identification of plant species.

🏅Life Memberships 

Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT)

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Association of India (MAPAI)

Society of Applied Biotechnology (SAB)

🏆Awards & Honors 

Dr. C. K. Shah Award (2008-2009) – Best Research Paper in Plant Sciences

Fellow of IAAT (2011) – For contributions in Angiosperm Taxonomy

First Prize – Best Oral Presentation, National Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy (2012)

Gaurave Purskar – Charutar Vidyamandal (2013)

3rd Prize – Eppendorf India Limited Online Quiz

Publications📝

Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Enicostema axillare (Poir. ex Lam.) A. Raynal and its alpha amylase inhibition activity

Authors: Patel, D.A., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Food Chemistry Advances

Year: 2024

Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Acacia nilotica (L.) Wild. ex. Delile leaf extract

Authors: Sheikh, K.I., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Bioenergy Applications

Year: 2020

Studies on the anticariogenic potential of medicinal plant seed and fruit extracts

Authors: Patel, D.M., Chauhan, J.B., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy

Year: 2020

Evaluation of probiotic candidate in combination with tuber extracts from Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl. for assessment of in vitro alpha amylase inhibition activity

Authors: Gehloth, B.R., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

Year: 2018

Nutritional properties and chemical composition of Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl.: As a remedy to control diabetes mellitus

Authors: Ishnava, K., Kotadia, R., Patel, S.

Journal: Chiang Mai Journal of Science

Year: 2015

In vitro study of Tinospora cordifolia (Wild.) Miers (Menispermaceae) – a multipurpose plant, by using different plant bark extracts for secondary metabolite production

Authors: Patel, M.P., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants

Year: 2014

Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ashraf El-Shamy, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at National Research Centre, Egypt

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🎓Education

PhD: Physical Chemistry, Ain Shams University, 2003

M.Sc.: Biological Chemistry, Cairo University, 1997

B.Sc.: Special Chemistry, Zagazig University, 1989

💼 Professional Experience

Teaching: Chemical Engineering at Higher Technological Institutes and King Abdul-Aziz University

Training Courses: Covered topics from General to Physical Chemistry, Corrosion, and Microbial Corrosion

🔬 Research Interests

Eco-friendly Corrosion Protection: Organic materials for metals in polluted saltwater

Heavy Metal Removal: By-products for wastewater treatment

Nanomaterials: Waste removal with nanomaterials

Desalination: Electro-dialysis cell development

Biocide Improvement: Enhancing biocides for sulfate-reducing bacteria

Wastewater Treatment: Physical and chemical methods for petroleum industry

🧪 Techniques

Surface Analysis: UV/Vis, IR/FTIR, XPS, SEM, TEM, AFM

Film Monitoring: Electrochemical impedance, Quartz crystal microbalance

Corrosion Monitoring: Weight loss, polarization techniques

Scale Monitoring: NACE standard methods

Microbial Corrosion: Biocide efficacy tests

Publication Top Noted 📝

“Flawless polyaniline coating for preservation and corrosion protection of ancient steel spearheads: an archaeological study from military museum, Al-Qala, Egypt”

Authors: Megahed, M.M., Elashery, N.H., Saleh, S.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

“Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities for different extracts of Casuarina equisetifolia”

Authors: Abdallah, W.E., Shams, K.A., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies

Year: 2024

“Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles by waste of Murcott Mandarin peel as a sustainable approach for efficient heavy metal removal from metal industrial wastewater”

Authors: Aboelghait, K.M., Abdallah, W.E., Abdelfattah, I., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

Year: 2024

“Integrating Science, Culture, and Conservation in Safeguarding Brass Antiquities from Microbial Corrosion”

Authors: Sedek, M.Y., Megahed, M.M., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion

Year: 2024

“Continuous Removal of Organic Micropollutants from Municipal Treated Effluents and Studying Kinetics of Removal of Methylene Blue as a Model Micropollutant Component in Batch and Continuous Flow Systems”

Authors: Abdelfattah, I., Maurer, P., Duelli, G., El-Shamy, A.M.

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

Year: 2024

“Nanoinert diatomaceous and emamectin benzoate: Enhancing wheat protection against fall armyworms for sustainable management”

Authors: Wahba, T.F., El-Bassyouni, G.T., El-Shamy, A.M., Wahba, M.N.

Journal: South African Journal of Botany

Year: 2024

Dr. Pramesh Devanna, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pramesh Devanna, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

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🎓Education

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi (2009-2012)

M.Sc. in Plant Pathology
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, India (2007-2009)

B.Sc. in Agriculture
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India (2002-2006)

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

🔬 Senior Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2021 – Present: Leads research, field trials, and postgraduate programs. Manages lab activities and supervises student research.

🧪 Scientist Senior Scale
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2016 – 09/2021: Directed research programs and managed projects, teaching plant pathology courses.

🔬 Scientist
University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India

10/2012 – 09/2016: Conducted rice pathology experiments, managed field surveys, and implemented disease management strategies.

🌍 Visiting Scientist
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

03/2022 – 06/2022: Collaborated on research and training programs.

🔬Research Interests

🔍 Plant Disease Management: Exploring disease diagnostics, host plant resistance, and pathogenomics.

🌾 Host-Pathogen Interactions: Investigating molecular mechanisms and developing resistant plant varieties.

🌿 Tissue Culture: Utilizing techniques for pathogen research and plant improvement.

🏆Honors and Awards

NAAS-Associateship-2023 – National Academy of Agricultural Sciences

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Memorial Award – Indian Phytopathological Society

Research Excellence Award-2020 – Institute of Scholars, Bangalore

Incentive Awards (2019 & 2021) – University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur

Young Scientists Award (2018) – Society for Agriculture and Innovation and Development

Scientist of the Year Award-2017 – National Environmental Science Academy

Best Young Scientist Award-2016 – Pearl Foundation

Publications📝

Refinement of rice blast disease resistance QTLs and gene networks through meta-QTL analysis

Authors: Devanna, B.N., Sucharita, S., Sunitha, N.C., Rajashekara, H., Sharma, T.R.

Journal: Scientific Reports

Year: 2024

The interaction of fungicides and nitrogen dose under two crop establishment methods influences the severity of brown spot disease in rice

Authors: Pramesh, D., Raghunandana, A., Harish, M.N., Manjunatha, C., Sunilkumar, V.P.

Journal: Crop Protection

Year: 2024

Identification and characterization of multiple fungal pathogens associated with brown spot disease of rice in India

Authors: Pramesh, D., Prasannakumar, M.K., Raghunandana, A., Kunduru, B., Manjunatha, C.

Journal: 3 Biotech

Year: 2024

EFFICACY OF SOME INSECTICIDES AGAINST THRIPS AND YELLOW MITES IN CHILLI

Authors: Poornima, G., Harischandra, N.R., Pramesh, D., Bheemanna, M., Prabhuraj, A.

Journal: Indian Journal of Entomology

Year: 2024

Stalk rot species diversity and molecular phylogeny associated with diseased maize in India

Authors: Harish, J., Venkateshbabu, G., Prasannakumar, M.K., Lohithaswa, H.C., Jambhulkar, P.P.

Journal: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Field-scale efficacy of bioformulations, bioagents, and fungicides for controlling rice false smut disease: an integrated approach

Authors: Alase, S., Pramesh, D., Prasanna Kumar, M.K., Sharanabasav, H., Nagaraja, A.

Journal: Cogent Food and Agriculture

Year: 2024