Laxmi Tiwari | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Laxmi Tiwari | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Laxmi Tiwari is currently completing her Ph.D. in Chemistry with an impressive GPA of 3.98 at the University of Idaho, Moscow, ID (Aug 2021 – Dec 2024), under the mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristopher V. Waynant. Her research focuses on the “Synthesis and Applications of Azothioformamide and Azoformamide Ligands in Coordination, Catalysis, and Biological Activity.” She earned her M.S. in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal (May 2017 – July 2019), and completed her B.S. in Chemistry from the same institution (Aug 2012 – July 2016), laying a strong academic foundation in chemical sciences.

🧪 Professional Experience

Dr. Tiwari began her postdoctoral journey as a Research Assistant Scientist in January 2025 at the Pharmacological Department, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Robert J. DeVita. Here, she is involved in designing and synthesizing organic molecules targeting diseases such as IBD, cancer, and diabetes. Her responsibilities include conducting clinical research, computational modeling, and developing new methodologies and instrumentation for medical applications. She actively contributes to research through hypothesis development, data evaluation, and publishing scientific findings, all while ensuring strict safety and contamination protocols are maintained. Previously, she served as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Idaho (Aug 2021 – Dec 2024). Her work included retrosynthetic design, metal-ligand complex formation, and the development of palladium-catalyzed C–C and C–N coupling reactions. She also led efforts in drug synthesis, SAR analysis, and fluorescence sensing using heteroleptic cuprous complexes. She played a key role in student training, lab safety compliance, and instruction of both general and organic chemistry courses, including CHEM 101, 111, 112, 278, and 378.

🧠 Technical Skills & Expertise

Dr. Tiwari possesses advanced instrumentation skills, including NMR (1D & 2D), FT-IR, Mass Spectrometry, UV-Vis, SEM, and electrochemistry. She is proficient with software tools like ChemDraw, Topspin, Mnova, Schrodinger-Maestro, SwissADME, and AutoDock Vina. Her lab expertise includes flash column chromatography, crystallization, hazardous waste management, and more. She is also recognized for her problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, communication skills, and attention to detail, all essential traits for thriving in complex research environments.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Dr. Tiwari has been honored with several prestigious awards including the ACS DIC Travel Award (Fall 2023), GPSA Travel Awards (2023 & 2024) from the University of Idaho, the Thomas F. Howland Award (2024), and the Cooley-Jube Outstanding TA Award (2024–2025). These recognitions reflect her academic excellence, research contributions, and dedication to teaching.

👩‍🔬 Professional Membership

She is an active member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2021, which underscores her commitment to professional development and collaborative scientific advancement.

Notable Publications📝

📝Exploring Photocatalytic, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Efficacy of Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles

Authors: Sabina Shrestha, Laxmi Tiwari, Sujan Dhungana, Jasana Maharjan, Devendra Khadka, Allison A. Kim, Megh Raj Pokhrel, Janaki Baral, Mira Park, Bhoj Raj Poudel

Journal: Nanomaterials

Year: 2025

📝Exploring the Electronic Influence on Coordination Complexes Formed from Appended Pyrrolidine Azothioformamide Ligands and Copper(I) Salts

Authors: Laxmi Tiwari, Zachariah M. Heiden, Kristopher V. Waynant

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2025

📝Green Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Using Mentha (Mint) Leaves Characterization and Its Antimicrobial Properties with Phytochemicals Screening

Authors: Janaki Baral, Neena Pokharel, Sujan Dhungana, Laxmi Tiwari, Devendra Khadka, Megh Raj Pokhrel, Bhoj Raj Poudel

Journal: Journal of Nepal Chemical Society

Year: 2025

📝Synthesis and Characterization of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Isolated from Acmella oleracea and Study of Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Properties

Authors: Sujan Dhungana, Anusa Gauli, Laxmi Tiwari, Devendra Khadka, Surendra Kumar Gautam, Megh Raj Pokhrel, Janaki Baral, Bhoj Raj Poudel

Journal: Amrit Research Journal

Year: 2024

📝Investigating Arylazoformamide Ligands in Palladium(II) Precatalysts through the Suzuki–Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reaction

Authors: Laxmi Tiwari, Elliott B. Hulley, Kristopher V. Waynant

Journal: The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Year: 2024

 

Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Medicinal Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Doctorate at BCSIR, Bangladesh

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan has an extensive academic background with qualifications from renowned institutions around the world. He began his education in Bangladesh, where he completed his Secondary School Certificate (S.S.C) in 1994 from Rampur High School and Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C) from University Lab. College, Dhaka in 1996. He then pursued a B.Sc. (Honors) in Botany from the University of Dhaka (2000) followed by an M.S in Botany from the same institution in 2001.

Dr. Bhuiyan expanded his academic prowess by earning a second M.S. in Microbiology from Hokkaido University, Japan in 2012, specializing in Sustainability Science through several advanced diplomas. Notably, he earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hokkaido University in 2015, further cementing his expertise in the field.

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience

Dr. Bhuiyan currently holds the position of Principal Scientific Officer (PSO) at the Industrial Microbiology Laboratory of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), BCSIR, Dhaka, Bangladesh. As a leading figure in his department, Dr. Bhuiyan has contributed significantly to research in microbiology and sustainability sciences. His work has had a meaningful impact on the microbiological sciences in Bangladesh and beyond.

🏅 Special Achievements and Awards

Throughout his career, Dr. Bhuiyan has earned numerous prestigious accolades. He was recognized as the Best Young Scientist by the American Chemical Society in 2015 and received the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Travel Award in 2016, highlighting his active participation in global microbiology research. Additionally, he was honored as an Infectious Disease Fellow by the American Microbiology Society in 2017. He has also been awarded the MEXT Scholarship by the Japanese Government in 2010 and the RTFDCS Fellowship by the Indian Government in 2009.

🌿 International Exposure and Scientific Diplomacy

Dr. Bhuiyan’s international experiences include being a Visiting Scientist under the Indian Government Fellowship at the Forest Research Institute in Dehra Dun, India, and participating as a Scientific Diplomat at the World Student Environmental Summit in Switzerland in 2011. These roles underscore his contributions to international collaborations and scientific exchanges.

🧬 Conferences and Scientific Engagements

Dr. Bhuiyan has actively participated in numerous international conferences, where he has represented Bangladesh on a global stage. His notable conference participations include:

  • ASM Microbe Conference (2016, 2017) in the USA
  • International Conference on Food Security and Food Safety (2016) in Bangladesh
  • International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (Pacifichem) (2015) in Hawaii, USA
  • International Union of Microbiology Society (IUMS) Congress (2014) in Montreal, Canada
    These conferences have allowed Dr. Bhuiyan to exchange knowledge and collaborate with world-renowned experts in microbiology and related fields.

🧑‍🔬 Memberships in Scientific Societies

Dr. Bhuiyan is a member of several prominent scientific organizations, reflecting his active involvement in the scientific community. These include:

  • American Society for Microbiology
  • The Japan Wood Research Society
  • The Chemical Society of Japan
  • The Canadian Society of Microbiologists
  • The Australian Society for Microbiology
  • American Chemical Society
  • Bangladesh Chemical Society

Publications Top Noted📖

Molecular characterization, antibiotic resistant pattern and biofilm forming potentiality of bacterial community associated with Ompok pabda fish farming in southwestern Bangladesh

Authors: Afrina Haque, Abhijit Chowdhury, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Sadia Afrin, Rajib Sarkar, Md Mansurul Haque

Journal: Microbial Pathogenesis

Year: 2024-09

Enhancing prebiotic, antioxidant, and nutritional qualities of noodles: A collaborative strategy with foxtail millet and green banana flour

Authors: Tasnim Farzana, Syed Amir Ashraf, Md. Jaynal Abedin, Abu Tareq Mohammad Abdullah, Akter Hossain Reaz, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin, Mohammed Abdus Satter

Journal: PLOS ONE

Year: 2024-08-19

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipid biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology

Year: 2024-08-01

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipids biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology (Preprint)

Year: 2024-07-15

Exploration and characterization of a newly isolated bacterium, Enterobacter quasihormaechei strain BDIFST24001, capable of producing rhamnolipids biosurfactant for oil remediation

Authors: Afsana Habib Jui, Mohammad Nazrul Islam Bhuiyan, Banasree Bhowmik, Nazia Khatun, Abhijit Chowdhury, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Alamgir Kabir, Md. Mamunur Rashid, Md. Habibur Rahman Bhuiyan, Sadia Afrin

Journal: Access Microbiology (Preprint)

Year: 2024-07-09