Prof. Dr. Georgios Salachas Biochemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Georgios Salachas Biochemistry – Best Researcher Award

University of Patras, Greece

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🎓 Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Georgios Salachas is a distinguished Professor of Applied Plant Physiology and Nutrition at the Department of Agriculture, University of Patras, Greece. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Agricultural University of Athens and later completed his Ph.D. in Plant Physiology at the Department of Biology, University of Patras. His academic journey laid the foundation for his expertise in plant nutrition, stress physiology, and sustainable agriculture.

🏛 Academic Leadership & Contributions

Over the years, Prof. Salachas has played a crucial role in shaping agricultural research and education. He has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Patras, where he contributed to the advancement of agricultural technologies and plant science education. Additionally, he has held administrative positions such as Vice-Rector of the former Technological Institute of Western Greece and Director of the Postgraduate Program on Production Technologies and Nutritional Value of Plant Products. Beyond academia, he has been actively involved in national and regional agricultural policies, serving as a member of the Agri-Food Partnership of the Region of Western Greece Council and the National Research and Innovation Council of Greece. His leadership in these organizations has significantly contributed to agricultural advancements and policy development in Greece.

🔬 Research & Scientific Contributions

Prof. Salachas has made remarkable contributions to plant physiology and sustainable agriculture through his research. He has been a principal investigator or a key member in 17 research programs, focusing on innovative solutions in plant nutrition, stress tolerance, and sustainable food production. His scientific impact is evident through his 40 publications in peer-reviewed international journals and 35 research presentations at national and international conferences. His work has contributed significantly to understanding plant metabolic responses to environmental stress and optimizing nutrient use efficiency in crops.

🌿 Key Research Interests

His research spans across multiple cutting-edge agricultural fields, including:

Plant Nutrition & Fertilization – Developing efficient nutrient management strategies for enhanced crop productivity.

Plant Stress & Metabolism – Investigating how plants respond to environmental stressors at both primary and secondary metabolic levels.

Nutritional Quality of Fruits & Vegetables – Enhancing the nutritional value and bioactive compound accumulation in agricultural products.

Aromatic & Medicinal Plants – Exploring bioactive compounds and their potential applications in medicine and food science.

Long-term Preservation of Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Studying lipid oxidation processes to extend the shelf life of extra virgin olive oil.

Aeroponics, Hydroponics & Aquaponics – Developing soilless farming technologies to ensure sustainable and resource-efficient food production.

Notable Publications📄

📄Soil Washing with Humic Acid: A toxicity constraintment technique for a successful soil remediation

Authors: Marios Drosos, Maria Antonopoulou, Ioanna Efthimiou, Li Xiong, Meng Li, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Georgios Salahas, Vlastos Dimitris, Antonio Scopa, Alessandro Piccolo

Journal: EGU25

Year: 2025

📄Long-Term Preservation Evaluation of Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Lipid Hydroperoxides and Malondialdehyde Toxicological Concern Levels

Authors: Christos D Georgiou, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, George Salahas, Electra Kalaitzopoulou, Athina Varemmenou, Effimia Michail, Marianna Skipitari, Polyxeni Papadea

Journal: ACS Food Science & Technology

Year: 2024

📄Effects of heavy metal ions on white clover (Trifolium repens L.) growth in Cd, Pb and Zn contaminated soils using zeolite

Authors: Vasilios Sotiriou, Georgios Michas, Li Xiong, Marios Drosos, Dimitiros Vlachostergios, Maria Papadaki, Giouli Mihalakakou, Anastasia Kargiotidou, Miltiadis Tziouvalekas, Georgios Salachas, Evangelos Giannakopoulos

Journal: Soil Science and Environment

Year: 2023

📄Enhancing bioactive compounds accumulation in red beet (Beta vulgaris L.) plants by managing N nutrition. The identification of the ‘critical’ zone as a cultivation technique

Authors: Georgios Salachas, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Dimitra Hela, Angelos Papasavvas, Dimitrios Savvas, Ioannis Deligiannakis

Journal: Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

Year: 2022

📄Internet of things (IoT) and agricultural unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in smart farming: A comprehensive review

Authors: Achilles D Boursianis, Maria S Papadopoulou, Panagiotis Diamantoulakis, Aglaia Liopa-Tsakalidi, Pantelis Barouchas, George Salahas, George Karagiannidis, Shaohua Wan, Sotirios K Goudos

Journal: Internet of Things

Year: 2022

Assist. Prof. Dr. Evangelos Giannakopoulos – Biochemistry – Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Evangelos Giannakopoulos – Biochemistry – Best Researcher Award

University of Patras, Greece

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🎓 Academic Background

Assist. Prof. Dr. Evangelos Giannakopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture at the University of Patras, Greece. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Physical-Chemistry, Natural Materials, and Molecular Mechanisms from the University of Ioannina, Greece. His academic journey has been dedicated to exploring fundamental physicochemical processes and their impact on agriculture and environmental sustainability.

🔬 Research Interests & Expertise

Dr. Giannakopoulos’s research focuses on multiple disciplines within agricultural chemistry and environmental science. He investigates physicochemical processes at the particle-water interface in natural ecosystems, along with free radical mechanisms in environmental reactions. His work also extends to the study of soil organic matter (humic substances) and its influence on soil health and crop productivity. Additionally, he examines antioxidant capacity in plants and plant extracts, plant abiotic stress, and the role of aromatic and pharmaceutical plants in agriculture. His research also covers the nutritional quality of fruits and vegetables, the fate and transport of heavy metals in the vadose zone, and environmental electrochemistry. He has further explored applications of atmospheric cold plasma in agriculture, sustainable waste management, and agricultural composting.

📚 Scientific Contributions

Dr. Giannakopoulos has significantly contributed to scientific research, authoring 32 research papers published in international peer-reviewed journals and presenting 26 studies at national and international conferences. His research has helped advance sustainable agricultural practices, particularly in environmental catalysis, aeroponic and hydroponic cultivation systems, and biotechnology-based waste management solutions.

🔬 Research Projects & Collaborations

Dr. Giannakopoulos has played a crucial role in several co-funded research projects focused on environmental sustainability and innovative agricultural techniques. His projects have explored environmental catalysis to improve agricultural processes, aeroponic and hydroponic cultivation methods for optimized plant growth, and earthworm biotechnology as an eco-friendly approach to agricultural waste management. These collaborations have strengthened his contributions to the field of sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

📖 Teaching & Academic Contributions

As an educator, Dr. Giannakopoulos is committed to teaching and mentoring students in agricultural sciences. He teaches various courses, including Physics-Agrometeorology, Agricultural Physical-Chemistry, Agricultural Experimentation, Systems Simulation & Modeling of Agrobiosystems, Composting & Soil Organic Matter, and Crop Growth Simulation. Through his lectures and research guidance, he continues to inspire the next generation of scientists and agricultural experts.

🌍 Impact & Future Contributions

Dr. Giannakopoulos’s work is instrumental in bridging the gap between environmental chemistry and sustainable agriculture. His research continues to shape eco-friendly agricultural solutions, improving soil health, plant resilience, and waste management practices. With his interdisciplinary expertise, he remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation, paving the way for a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.

Notable Publications📄

📄Green roofs as a nature-based solution for improving urban sustainability: Progress and perspectives

Authors: Giouli Mihalakakou, Manolis Souliotis, Maria Papadaki, Penelope Menounou, Panayotis Dimopoulos, Dionysia Kolokotsa, John A Paravantis, Aris Tsangrassoulis, Giorgos Panaras, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Spiros Papaefthimiou

Journal: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Year: 2023

📄Influence of Pb (II) on the radical properties of humic substances and model compounds

Authors: E Giannakopoulos, KC Christoforidis, A Tsipis, M Jerzykiewicz, Y Deligiannakis

Journal: The Journal of Physical Chemistry A

Year: 2005

📄Adsorption and Radical Stabilization of Humic-Acid Analogues and Pb2+ on Restricted Phyllomorphous Clay

Authors: Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Panagiota Stathi, Kostas Dimos, Dimitris Gournis, Yiannis Sanakis, Yiannis Deligiannakis

Journal: Langmuir

Year: 2006

📄A humic-acid-like polycondensate produced with no use of catalyst

Authors: Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Marios Drosos, Yiannis Deligiannakis

Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Year: 2009

📄Removal of mercury (II) and lead (II) from aqueous media by using a green adsorbent: kinetics, thermodynamic, and mechanism studies

Authors: Mohammad Javad Amiri, Mohammad Arshadi, Evangelos Giannakopoulos, Ioannis K Kalavrouziotis

Journal: Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste

Year: 2018

 

Dr. Chellamanimegalai P | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Chellamanimegalai P | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai | India

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Chellamanimegalai holds a PhD in Fisheries from the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2019 to September 2024), graduating with First Class Distinction (OGPA: 8.88/10). She also completed her M.F.Sc. at the same institution (August 2016 to July 2018), achieving First Class Distinction (OGPA: 85.8/10). Her academic journey began with a B.F.Sc. from Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tuticorin (September 2012 to July 2016), earning First Class (OGPA: 7.69/10).

👩‍🏫 Employment History

Dr. Chellamanimegalai began her career as a Teaching Assistant at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam (November 2015 to August 2019). During this tenure, she taught major courses such as Anatomy and Biology of Shellfish and Limnology, conducting both theory and practical classes to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

She furthered her career as a PhD Researcher at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2020 to June 2023). Her research was part of the Institutional Project titled “Taxonomical, Biochemical Evaluation and Utilization of Order Dictyotales – Brown Algal Species”, contributing significantly to this domain.

From August 2023 to February 2024, Dr. Chellamanimegalai worked as a Senior Research Fellow under the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) Scheme at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam. She played a pivotal role in the project “Assessment of Spawning Seasonality of Major Marine Fishery Groups along the Coast of Tamil Nadu for Sustainable Fishery Management.”

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Dr. Chellamanimegalai has been recognized for her academic excellence and dedication. She was awarded the ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship (2016-2018) for securing 11th rank in the ICAR-AIEEA-2016 National Level Examination. Additionally, she achieved 8th rank in Fisheries Resource Management during the National Level PhD Entrance Examination-2019 conducted by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai.

🔬 Research Experience

Her PhD research focused on the taxonomy and biochemical analysis of the genera Dictyota and Padina (Dictyotaceae, Phaeophyta) from the Indian coast. During her M.F.Sc., she conducted a taxonomical study of the Genus Grateloupia C. Agardh (Halymeniales, Rhodophyta), analyzing its morphology and biochemical composition.

🧪 Skills

Dr. Chellamanimegalai possesses extensive expertise in a variety of laboratory techniques critical to research and analysis. In the realm of molecular work, she is proficient in DNA isolation, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis, which are essential tools for genetic studies. Her skills in biochemical analysis include precise evaluation of protein, lipid, ash, and carbohydrate content, supporting detailed biochemical profiling.

In the field of histology, she excels in tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtome sectioning, and staining, enabling her to prepare and analyze high-quality tissue samples. Her expertise extends to bioactive studies, where she specializes in the extraction of pigments and bioactive compounds as well as conducting in-vitro antioxidant studies, contributing to the exploration of natural products with therapeutic potential. Additionally, her capability in water quality analysis highlights her versatility in environmental and aquatic research.

Publications Top Noted📰

Unveiling the nutritional and antioxidant properties of brown algae resources (Dictyota J.V. Lamouroux) from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, Indian coast

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Deshmukhe, G.; Balange, A.K.; Layana, P.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2025

Biochemical properties of different species of seaweeds (Grateloupia) from the Indian coast and analysis of spatial variation in two selected species

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Balange, A.K.; Kumar, A.P.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Biology

Year: 2022

New record of marine red algal species Grateloupia orientalis Showe M. Lin & H.Y. Liang and G. catenata Yendo (Halymeniaceae, Rhodophyta) from the east coast of India

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Pavan-Kumar, A.; Balange, A.K.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Current Science

Year: 2020

Prof. Xinhua Xiao | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xinhua Xiao | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Peking Union Medical Hospital | China

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🌟 Academic Profile and Leadership Roles

Dr. Xinhua Xiao, MD, PhD, is a Professor and medical doctor at the Department of Endocrinology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, part of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. With a distinguished career in endocrinology and diabetes research, Dr. Xiao serves as the General Secretary of the Diabetes Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. He is also the Director of the Diabetes Committee under the Chinese Research Hospital Association and the Chinese Elder Health Care Association. Additionally, he holds a pivotal role as a Steering Committee Member of the Chinese Diabetes Society, where he leads the Diabetes Nutrition Study Group.

🔬 Research Focus and Expertise

Dr. Xiao’s primary research delves into the effects and mechanisms of early-life nutrition on metabolic health in later life, providing critical insights into preventive care and disease management. He has also extensively studied the genotypic characteristics of specific types of diabetes, particularly Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) and Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus (NDM). These investigations have significantly contributed to understanding these rare yet impactful forms of diabetes.

🌐 Global Influence and Collaboration

Dr. Xiao’s work bridges clinical practice and academic research, making him a respected figure both nationally and internationally. His leadership and scholarly activities have fostered collaborations that push the boundaries of endocrinology and diabetes care.

Publications Top Noted📚 

Landscapes of maternal and neonatal gut microbiome and plasma metabolome signatures and their interaction in gestational diabetes mellitus

Authors: Liu, J.; Zhai, X.; Ding, L.; Ma, L.; Xiao, X.

Journal: Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry

Year: 2024

Metabolomics analysis of serum and urine in type 1 diabetes patients with different time in range derived from continuous glucose monitoring

Authors: Ma, L.; Liu, J.; Deng, M.; Zhang, Q.; Xiao, X.

Journal: Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome

Year: 2024

Cord blood ceramides facilitate early risk identification into childhood metabolic health

Authors: Zheng, J.; Lam, S.M.; Jiang, B.; Xiao, X.; Shui, G.

Journal: National Science Review

Year: 2024

Circulating exosomal circRNA-miRNA-mRNA network in a familial partial lipodystrophy type 3 family with a novel PPARG frameshift mutation c.418dup

Authors: Zhou, L.; Li, S.; Ren, J.; Zhang, Q.; Xiao, X.

Journal: American Journal of Physiology – Endocrinology and Metabolism

Year: 2024

Efficacy and safety of metformin extended-release (IV) in type 2 diabetes mellitus compared with other three-generation extended-release metformin: a systemic review and network meta-analysis

Authors: Rao, C.; Yu, J.; Cui, L.; Xiao, X.

Journal: Chinese Journal of Diabetes Mellitus

Year: 2024