Camilla Djenne Buarque Muller | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Camilla Djenne Buarque Muller | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PUC-Rio | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Camilla Djenne Buarque Müller is a distinguished Brazilian chemist recognized for her impactful contributions to synthetic organic chemistry, natural products chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where she conducted innovative research on pterocarpans, aza-pterocarpans, and palladium-catalyzed arylation strategies. Her academic career includes key faculty positions at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where she progressed from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor, and currently continues her scientific leadership at Fluminense Federal University (UFF). Prof. Müller has also held important roles within the Brazilian Chemical Society (SBQ), serving as Vice-Secretary and Secretary of SBQ-Rio. Her research interests span heterocyclic synthesis, triazole hybrids, CFTR modulator development, covalent organic frameworks, and structure-activity relationships applied to drug discovery. She has received numerous prestigious honors, including Research Productivity Fellowships (CNPq), Scientist of Our State (FAPERJ), Young Scientist of Our State, Best Poster Awards, and multiple recognitions for excellence in undergraduate and graduate supervision. Prof. Müller continues to advance chemistry through impactful publications, mentorship, and contributions that strengthen Brazil’s scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Zeitune, D. C., Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Rangel, M. S., Bastos, R. de S., Neto, J. de B. V., Pessoa, C. do Ó., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Synthesis and antitumoral activity of novel biaryl hydroxy-triazole and fluorene-triazole hybrids. Exploration of Drug Science.

Carneiro, L. S. A., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Arylation of C=C bonds via non-cross-coupling reactions: historical evolution of the Meerwein arylation mechanisms. ChemTexts.

Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Zeitune, D. C., de Farias, R. L., Junior, E. N. C., Bacalhau, M., Amaral, M. D., Lopes-Pacheco, M., & Buarque, C. D. (2025). Direct access of 4-acyl-1,2,3-triazoles from acetophenones: A synthetic shortcut for novel p.Phe508del-CFTR traffic correctors. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Bacalhau, M., Ferreira, F. C., Azevedo, M. F. M. F., Rosa, T. P., Buarque, C. D., & Lopes-Pacheco, M. (2025). Rescue of mutant CFTR channel activity by investigational co-potentiator therapy. Biomedicines.

Cifuentes, J. M. C., Henrique, F. J. F. S., Ligiéro, C. B. P., Esteves, P. M., & Buarque, C. D. (2024). Covalent organic frameworks as a versatile platform for iron-catalyzed sp³ C–H activation and cross-coupling via decarboxylative oxidation. European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry.

Ferreira, F., Buarque, C., & Lopes-Pacheco, M. (2024). Organic synthesis and current understanding of the mechanisms of CFTR modulator drugs Ivacaftor, Tezacaftor, and Elexacaftor. Molecules.

da Silva, V. D., Zalewska, K., Petrovski, Z., Buarque, C. D., Branco, L. C., & Esteves, P. M. (2023). Covalent organic frameworks as promising materials for the removal of metal and organic pollutants from water. Materials Today Sustainability.

Dr. Hardik Varu | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hardik Varu | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Subhash University, Junagadh | India

Dr. Hardik Varu is an accomplished chemist and academician with expertise in analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University, Junagadh, focusing on “Method Development, Validation and Analytical Studies of Bioactive Compounds,” following a Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Dr Subhash University, Junagadh, he has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at his alma mater, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education. His teaching spans Regulatory Affairs, Spectroscopy & Chromatography, and Pharmaceutical Technology. Dr. Varu possesses extensive technical expertise in operating advanced instrumentation, including UV-Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR, fluorescence spectrophotometers, flame photometers, and UHPLC systems, alongside proficiency in scientific software such as Origin, ChemDraw, Mnova, and research database tools. His research interests focus on analytical method development, bioactive compound analysis, and pharmaceutical applications. Recognized for his excellence, he has received awards including Academic Excellence, fellowships, and multiple SSIP grants, as well as conference distinctions. With a commitment to academic innovation, research advancement, and mentorship, Dr. Varu continues to contribute significantly to the scientific community.

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Featured Publications

Vavaiya, P.P.; Malviya, N.J.; Alshehri, A.A.; Alqarni, M.; Varu, H.L. (2026). “The reaction of Ninhydrin Revisited: applications in quantification of analytes, active pharmaceutical ingredients and amino acids” in Journal of Molecular Structure.

Varu, H.L.; Parmar, H.N.; Vadhel, H.D.; Ambasana, M.A. (2025). “A Comprehensive Review of Analytical Methodologies for Memantine Hydrochloride” in Journal of Analytical Chemistry.

Varu, H.L.; Bapodra, A.H.; Ambasana, M. (2024). “First Order Derivative Spectroscopic Evaluation of Carfilzomib in Parenteral Preparation” in Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Vachhani, D.; Parekh, J.H.; Patra, S.; Varu, H.L.; Soni, M.; Jebaliya, H.J. (2024). “Green Analytical Method Development and Validation Studies of Viloxazine Hydrochloride in Pure and Commercial Products Using UV-Vis Spectroscopy” in Journal of Applied Spectroscopy.

Varu, H.L.; Nariya, P.B.; Patel, A.S.; Gadher, M.; Makhasana, M.; Lunagariya, K.; Tirvedi, B.; Ambasana, M.A. (2024). “High-performance thin-layer chromatography‒spectrodensitometric determination of diltiazem hydrochloride and its commonly occurring degradation impurity” in Journal of Planar Chromatography – Modern TLC.

Varu, H.L.; Kapuriya, N.P.; Bhalodia, J.J.; Bapodra, A.H.; Ambasana, M.A. (2024). “Kinetic Spectrophotometric Determination of Memantine Hydrochloride Based on the Formation of Its Dinitrochlorobenzene Adduct” in Journal of Analytical Chemistry.

Joshi, R.J.; Dholariya, M.P.; Chothani, S.R.; Chamakiya, C.A.; Varu, H.L.; Karmur, M.B.; Maliwal, D.; Pissurlenkar, R.R.S.; Bapodra, A.H.; Patel, A.S.; et al. (2024). “Synthesis, antidiabetic activity and in silico studies of benzo[b]thiophene based small molecule α-amylase inhibitors” in Journal of Molecular Structure.