Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost Fard, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard, Farhangian University, Iran

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šŸŒŸSummary

Dr. Faezeh Shahdost-Fard is an Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry Education, Farhangian University. Specializing in the development of advanced (Apta)sensors, her cutting-edge research harnesses nanomaterials to create innovative biosensing solutions. Her work primarily focuses on electrochemical and optical biosensing technologies for detecting various narcotics, deadly drugs, and specific bioanalytes.

Ā šŸŽ“Education

Postdoc: Brain Microelectrode for In-Vitro Monitoring, Sharif University of Technology/IPM (2020-2023)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor for Visual Detection, Tarbiat Modares University (2020)

Postdoc: Optical Sensor based on Nanostructures, Sharif University of Technology (2019-2020)

Postdoc: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Early Diagnosis of Autism, Ilam University (2018-2019)

Ph.D.: Electrochemical and Optical Aptasensors for Narcotic Drug and Cancer Detection, Ilam University (2013-2017)

M.Sc.: Electrochemical Aptasensors for Heart Biomarker Measurement, University of Kurdistan (2009-2012)

B.Sc.: Designing New Methods for Drug Measurement, Isfahan University of Technology (2005-2009)

Ā šŸ’¼Professional Experience

Assistant Professor: Analytical Chemistry, Farhangian University

Postdoctoral Researcher: Various positions focusing on electrochemical and optical sensors at prestigious Iranian universities including Sharif University of Technology, Tarbiat Modares University, and Ilam University

šŸ”¬Research Interests

Biosensing Technologies: Development of electrochemical and optical-based biosensors for detecting narcotics, deadly drugs, and bioanalytes.

Nanomaterials: Synthesis and application of nanomaterials derived from bio-wastes in sensor fabrication.

AptaSensors: Creating innovative aptasensors for a variety of targets including medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring.

PublicationsšŸ“

Central composite design-assisted visual and non-invasive detection of sertraline by sweet lemon waste-derived core-shell AuNPs@CDs

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta

Year: 2024

A nitrogen-doped hollow carbon nanospheres-based aptasensor for non-invasive salivary detection of progesterone

Authors: Ghanbarzadeh, M., Ghaffarinejad, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Talanta

Year: 2024

Lemon-based coreā€“shell Au@Pd nanoparticles as green nanoprobe: Towards fast and visual detection of trifluoperazine

Authors: Madani-Nejad, E., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2024

A smartphone-based colorimetric assay using Cu-tannic acid nanosheets (Cu-TA NShs) as a laccase-mimicking nanozyme for visual detection of quercetin in vegetables

Authors: Davoodi-Rad, K., Shokrollahi, A., Shahdost-Fard, F., Azadkish, K., Madani-Nejad, E.

Journal: Microchimica Acta

Year: 2024

High sensitive detection of methamphetamine by high-performance aptasensing platform based on nickel oxide nanoparticles anchored on mxene

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Microchemical Journal

Year: 2023

Hollow carbon spheres decorated by silver nanocubes as the advanced aptasensing interface for sensitive and selective tracing of methamphetamine in human biofluids

Authors: Khorablou, Z., Shahdost-Fard, F., Razmi, H.

Journal: Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X

Year: 2023

 

Dr. Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El Halim, Electroanalytical Methods, Innovation Award

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Dr. Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El Halim, Electroanalytical Methods, Innovation Award

Doctorate at United Company for construction, supplies and maintenance, Egypt

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šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Power Engineering (2021-Present) - Ain Shams University

M.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering (2016-2020) - Ain Shams University

B.Sc. in Electrical Power Engineering (2011-2016) - New Cairo Academy

 

šŸ¢ Professional Experience

Lecturer Assistant (2021-Present) - Egyptian Chinese University

Department: Renewable Energy

Teaching Assistant (2017-2021) - Egyptian Chinese University

Departments: Renewable Energy, Mechatronics, Software, Construction

Electrical Works Supervisor (2017-2019) - Various Projects

Supervised electrical installations, lighting, power outlets, control panels, and more in residential and commercial buildings.

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

Renewable Energy Systems: Focus on efficient energy solutions and sustainability.

Photovoltaic Systems: Enhancing maximum power point tracking techniques.

Lithium-ion Battery Chargers: Developing fast chargers for electric vehicle applications.

PublicationsšŸ“š

Electric vehicles: a review of their components and technologies

Authors: Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El, Ehab Hassan Eid Bayoumi Halim, Walid El-Khattam, Amr Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal: International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)

Year: 2022

Using a New Combination of P&O and ICM Methods for the Experimental Validation of MPPT Efficacy

Authors: Ehab H.E. Bayoumi, Ahmed A. El Baset A. El, Halim

Journal: Journal EuropĆ©en des SystĆØmes AutomatisĆ©s

Year: 2021

Development of robust and accurate thermo-electrochemical models for Lithium-ion batteries

Authors: Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El, Ehab Hassan Eid Bayoumi, Walid El-Khattam, Amr Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal: e-Prime-Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy

Year: 2023

Effect of Fast Charging on Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Review

Authors: Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El, Ehab Hassan Eid Bayoumi, Walid El-Khattam, Amr Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal: SAE International Journal of Electrified Vehicles

Year: 2023

Implications of Lithium-Ion Cell Temperature Estimation Methods for Intelligent Battery Management and Fast Charging Systems

Authors: Ehab Hassan Eid Bayoumi, Walid El-Khattam, Amr Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal: Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences

Year: 2024

Grid-Connected EV Fast Charging Stations Using Vector Control and CC-CV Techniques

Authors: Ahmed Abd El Baset Abd El Halim, Ehab Hassan Eid Bayoumi, Walid El-Khattam, Amr Mohamed Ibrahim

Journal: Journal EuropĆ©en des SystĆØmes AutomatisĆ©s

Year: 2023

 

 

Mr. Ibukun Busari, Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry Breakthrough Award

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Mr. Ibukun Busari, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Nigeria

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Education šŸŽ“

MSc in Safety, Health, and Environment (University of Salford, UK, 2022)

MSc in Animal Science (Animal Production and Management) (University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 2015)

B. Agriculture (Animal Science) (University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2010)

Professional Experience šŸ’¼

Supply Operative, MĆ¼ller Milk and Ingredients, Manchester, UK (Nov 2023 ā€“ Present)

Research Assistant, Safety, Health and Environment Division, University of Salford, UK (Apr 2022 ā€“ Apr 2023)

Care Assistant, Resourcing Group, UK (Oct 2021 ā€“ Mar 2022)

Research Assistant, Natural Products Laboratory, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (Jul 2018 ā€“ Jul 2021)

Farm Supervisor, Agriculture International Technology and Trade Nigeria Limited (AGRITED) (Nov 2013 ā€“ May 2018)

Research Interests šŸ”¬

Turbulent Combustion: Flame dynamics, flame-wall interaction, turbulent flame modeling.

Fluid Mechanics Applications: CFD, heat transfer, drag reduction, flow instability, and flow control.

Project Research: Analytical thinking, data collection, and research ethics.

Technical Skills šŸ› ļø

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experienced in data visualization and managing research data.

Professional Training & Certifications šŸ“œ

NEBOSH National General Certificate

GradIEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment)

Various One Health Workforce Academics Certifications

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)

Achievements šŸ†

Coimbra Group Scholarship for Young Researchers from sub-Saharan Africa (2019/2020)

Fellow, Young African Leadership Initiative, West Africa RLC (2020)

Professional Memberships šŸŒ

British Society of Animal Science (BSAS)

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)

British Ecological Society (BES)

Society of Toxicology (SOT)

Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research

PublicationsšŸ“š

Anthelmintic activity of three selected ethnobotanical plant extracts against Strongyloides venezuelensis

Authors: Ibukun O. Busari, Joel H. Elizondo-LuĆ©vano, Olapeju O. Aiyelaagbe, Kehinde O. Soetan, Olaniyi J. Babayemi, Oscar Gorgojo-Galindo, Antonio Muro, BelĆ©n Vicente, Julio LĆ³pez-AbĆ”n

Journal: Experimental Parasitology

Year: 2024

Perception of livestock farmers towards occupational health and hazards in Ibadan, Nigeria

Authors: Ibukun Busari

Journal: Preprint

Year: 2023

In vitro anthelmintic activity of Tropical almond specie plant parts used by Agropastoralists for treating intestinal worms in Cattle

Authors: I. Busari, K. Soetan, O. Aiyelaagbe, O. Babayemi

Journal: Animal – Science Proceedings

Year: 2022

Ethnoveterinary study of plants used by Fulani agropastoralists for treating livestock diseases in Ido agrarian community of Oyo State, Nigeria

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Ecologica Sinica

Year: 2021

Phytochemical screening and in vitro anthelmintic activity of methanolic extract of Terminalia glaucescens leaf on Haemonchus contortus eggs

Authors: Busari, I. O., Soetan, K. O., Aiyelaagbe, O. O., Babayemi, O. J.

Journal: Acta Tropica

Year: 2021

 

Prof. Armando Zarrelli, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Armando Zarrelli, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy

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  • Prof. Armando Zarrelli is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University Federico II of Naples. His extensive research has led to significant contributions in the field of organic chemistry, particularly through collaborative projects and innovative research. Prof. Zarrelli has authored multiple patents, published extensively in high-impact journals, and serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious scientific publications.

 

Education šŸŽ“

  • Chemical Sciences, University Federico II of Naples, 1994

Professional Experience šŸ…

  • Professor of Organic Chemistry, University Federico II of Naples
  • Invited Guest, Blaise Pascal University of Clermont-Ferrand
  • Editorial Board Member for journals indexed in Scopus and WOS
  • Guest Editor of 7 Special Issues on Scopus and WOS indexed journals
  • Tutor for numerous experimental theses (Italian and foreign)

Research Interests šŸ”¬

Prof. Zarrelli’s research focuses on:

  1. Synthesis & Chemical Characterization šŸ§Ŗ: Modified flavonolignans with antiviral, anticarcinogenic, and neuroprotective properties.
  2. Xenobiotic Transformations šŸŒ: Study of drug transformations under environmental conditions.
  3. Secondary Metabolites Analysis šŸ”: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural extracts.
  4. Solid-Phase Synthesis šŸ§¬: Development of new oligonucleotides with anti-HIV activity.

PublicationsšŸ“

Unveiling the potential of Pseudococcomyxa simplex: a stepwise extraction for cosmetic applications

Authors: Imbimbo, P., Giustino, E., Ferrara, A., Zarrelli, A., Monti, D.M.

Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Percarbonate mediated advanced oxidation of irbesartan: A suitable alternative to chlorination?

Authors: Medici, A., Siciliano, A., Libralato, G., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Science of the Total Environment

Year: 2024

Efficient Nimesulide degradation via chlorination and sun-simulated radiation: Kinetic insights, reactive species formation, and application to real wastewater

Authors: Medici, A., Sarakha, M., Di Fabio, G., Brigante, M., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering

Year: 2024

Tackling Losartan Contamination: The Promise of Peroxymonosulfate/Fe(II) Advanced Oxidation Processes

Authors: Medici, A., Luongo, G., Pedatella, S., Di Fabio, G., Zarrelli, A.

Journal: Molecules

Year: 2024

7-O-tyrosyl Silybin Derivatives as a Novel Set of Anti-Prostate Cancer Compounds

Authors: Romanucci, V., Pagano, R., Kandhari, K., Agarwal, R., Di Fabio, G.

Journal: Antioxidants

Year: 2024

Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mezna Altowyan, Organic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia

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šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Summary

  • Dr. Mezna Altowyan is a dedicated and enthusiastic chemist with extensive experience in teaching and research. She is passionate about developing innovative methodologies in organic chemistry and contributing to the academic growth of her students.

šŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2006-2012) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2002-2005) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (1995-1998) – Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Professional Experience šŸ§Ŗ

  • Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry
    Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Oct. 2020 – Present)
  • Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry
    Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Jan. 2013 – Oct. 2020)
  • Lecturer of Organic Chemistry
    Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Mar. 2007 – Jan. 2013)
  • Teaching Assistant Chemist
    Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Mar. 2000 – Mar. 2007)

Research Interests šŸ”¬

  • Pharmaceutical Targets: Design and synthesis of new entities targeting MDM2-p53, Phosphodiesterase 1, PI3K, HER2, COX-1 inhibitors, anti-diabetic agents.
  • Green Chemistry: Development of new green synthetic methodologies.
  • Chiral Reagents and Catalysts: Synthesis of novel bioactive compounds using chiral reagents and metal catalysts.

Skills & Expertise šŸ› ļø

  • Extensive experience in organic synthesis, spectral characterization, and biological activity studies.
  • Proficiency in various analytical techniques: UV-Visible Spectrophotometry, IR Spectrophotometry, Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and NMR.
  • Skilled in software tools: SciFinder, MS-Office, ChemDraw, ISIS Draw, and more.

Membership & Activities šŸŒŸ

  • Member of Saudi Chemical Society.
  • Member of Saudi Association for Applied Sciences.
  • Member of various academic and professional committees.

Publication Top Noted

  • Article: Synthesis, X-ray structure, Hirshfeld, cytotoxicity and anticancer studies of pyrazole and pyridazin-4(H)-one derivatives
    • Authors: Alshargabi, T.Q., Soliman, S.M., Zakaria, A., Altowyan, M.S., Sawy, M.A.E.
    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
    • Volume: 1304
    • Year: 2024
  • Article: Synthesis, X-ray Structures and Hirshfeld Analysis of Two Novel Thiocyanate-Bridged Ag(I) Coordination Polymers
    • Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Fathalla, E.M., Albering, J.H., Badr, A.M.A., Soliman, S.M.
    • Journal: Inorganics
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 10
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: Synthesis, Crystal Structure Analyses, and Antibacterial Evaluation of the Cobalt(II) Complex with Sulfadiazine-Pyrazole Prodrug
    • Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Haukka, M., Ayoup, M.S., Abu-Youssef, M.A.M., Yousri, A.
    • Journal: Inorganics
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 10
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: Synthesis and Characterization of New Spirooxindoles Including Triazole and Benzimidazole Pharmacophores via [3+2] Cycloaddition Reaction: An MEDT Study of the Mechanism and Selectivity
    • Authors: Alshahrani, S., Al-Majid, A.M., Alamary, A.S., Yousuf, S., Barakat, A.
    • Journal: Molecules
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 19
    • Year: 2023
  • Article: A New Zn(II) Azido Complex of L-Arginine: X-ray Crystal Structure, Hirshfeld, and AIM Studies
    • Authors: Altowyan, M.S., Yousri, A., Albering, J.H., Barakat, A., Soliman, S.M.
    • Journal: Crystals
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 9
    • Year: 2023

Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Eric Andriantiana, Chemical Bonds and Molecular Structure, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa

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šŸ“˜ Summary

  • Dr. Eric Ould Dadah Andriantiana, a distinguished mathematician from Madagascar, serves as the Head of the Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied) and an Associate Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa. His research primarily focuses on graph theory, particularly energy and related graph invariants. Dr. Andriantiana’s work has earned him significant recognition, including a C2 rating from the South African National Research Foundation.

šŸŽ“ Education

  • PhD in Mathematics (2013) šŸ§ 
    Stellenbosch University
    Thesis: “Energy and related graph invariants”
    Supported by DAAD and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • MSc in Mathematics (2010) šŸ§©
    Stellenbosch University (Pass with Distinction)
    Thesis: “The number of Independent Subsets and the Energy of Trees”
    Supported by African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Science (2009) šŸ“Š
    African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (Pass with Distinction)
    Dissertation: “Characterisation and Colouring of Planar Graphs”
    Supported by the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Stephen Hawking Scholarship.

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

  • Head of Department of Mathematics (Pure & Applied), Rhodes University (July 2021 – Present)
  • Associate Professor, Rhodes University (January 2023 – Present)
  • Senior Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2017 – December 2022)
  • Lecturer, Rhodes University (January 2014 – December 2016)
  • Teaching Assistant, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (July 2013 – December 2013)
  • Part-time Lecturer, Stellenbosch University (February 2013 – June 2013)

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

  • Algebraic Graph Theory
  • Basic graph theory, adjacency matrices, Laplacian matrices, characteristic polynomials, and spectrum.
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Permutations, combinations, generating functions, recursions, inclusion-exclusion, graph theory.
  • Energy of Graphs
  • Studying the energy and related invariants of graphs, particularly trees and unicyclic graphs.

Publication Top NotedšŸ“

  • Article: “Trees with minimum number of infima closed sets”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Discrete Mathematics
    • Volume: 345
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 112793
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Nordhaus-Gaddum inequalities for the number of connected induced subgraphs in graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Dossou-Olory, A.A.V.
    • Journal: Quaestiones Mathematicae
    • Volume: 45
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 1191ā€“1213
    • Year: 2022
  • Article: “Extremal trees with fixed degree sequence”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Misanantenaina, V.R.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Electronic Journal of Combinatorics
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 1ā€“34, P1.1
    • Year: 2021
  • Article: “The average size of independent sets of graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: European Journal of Mathematics
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 561ā€“576
    • Year: 2020
  • Article: “The Average Size of Matchings in Graphs”
    • Authors: Andriantiana, E.O.D.; Razanajatovo Misanantenaina, V.; Wagner, S.
    • Journal: Graphs and Combinatorics
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 539ā€“560
    • Year: 2020

Dr. Ajay Singh, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ajay Singh, Chemical Reactions, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad,Ā  India

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šŸŽ“ Education

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2012
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2006
  • B.Sc., D.D.U. Gorakhpur University, 2004

šŸ† Awards and Honors

  • DST-SRA Fellowship, 2022
  • Excellent grade in DST-ECR project
  • Award of Honor, Distinguished Speaker at Flow Chemistry India (2017, 2018)
  • Early Career Research Award, 2017
  • Best Paper Award, BK21 PLUS, Korea, 2015
  • ITMO University Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Russia, 2015
  • Excellent Paper Presentation Award, Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2014
  • Cover gallery features in Green Chem (2014, 16, 2890) and ChemSusChem (2014, 7, 1766)

šŸ”¬ Research and Contributions

  • Projects:
  • Led multiple government-funded and industrial projects including those with Hindustan Petroleum and Chemical Limited, CSIR, and others.
  • Product Commercialization:
  • Successfully commercialized products like Microseparator, Electro-organic synthesis microreactor, and others, with several products ready for commercialization.
  • Publications:
  • Author of numerous research papers in prestigious journals like Chemistry – An Asian Journal, Reaction Chemistry and Engineering, Green Chemistry, and more.

Notable PublicationšŸ“

  • Paper Title: Diazomethane mediated sealing of carboxylic moieties in MOFs: Opening doors for increased hydrophobicity
    • Authors: R. Banerjee, P. S. Mukherjee
    • Journal: Chemical Communications
    • Volume: 57
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 341-344
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Elements-Continuous-Flow Platform for Coupling Reactions and Anti-viral Daclatasvir API Synthesis
    • Authors: S. Kumar, T. K. Mandal
    • Journal: Organic Process Research & Development
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 814-820
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: A solar tracker integrated microreactor for real-time sunlight induced ketene formation and API synthesis
    • Authors: A. Sharma, V. Singh
    • Journal: Solar Energy
    • Volume: 218
    • Pages: 10-18
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Micro-photo-flow reactor system for fused N-heteroaryl scaffold synthesis and late-stage functionalization of pyrazolopyridines
    • Authors: M. Patel, R. Desai
    • Journal: Organic Letters
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 1476-1480
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Sulphonated graphene oxide catalyzed continuous flow synthesis of pyrazolo pyrimidinones, sildenafil and other PDE-5 inhibitors
    • Authors: K. Gupta, S. Das
    • Journal: Journal of Flow Chemistry
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 781-789
    • Year: 2021

Ms. Neelma Ashraf, Natural Products Chemistry, Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Neelma Ashraf, Natural Products Chemistry, Young Scientist Award

Ms. Neelma Ashraf, University of Freiburg, Germany

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šŸŒŸĀ Summary

Neelma Ashraf is a dedicated Postdoctoral Researcher at Albert-Ludwigs-UniversitƤt Freiburg, specializing in biosynthesis, natural products, antibiotics, and microbiology. Her work focuses on secondary metabolites from Streptomyces, combining genetic analysis with product purification using advanced spectroscopy and chromatography techniques.

šŸ“š Education

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology, NIBGE, Pakistan
  • M.Phil. in Microbiology, UAF, Pakistan
  • B.S. in Bioinformatics, GCUF, Pakistan

šŸ’¼ Professional Experience

  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Albert-Ludwigs-UniversitƤt Freiburg (Dec 2023-present)
  • Doctoral Research, NIBGE, Faisalabad (Sep 2015-Mar 2023)
  • Research Assistant, NIBGE, Pakistan Institute of Applied Sciences and Engineering (PIEAS), Islamabad (Nov 2020-Oct 2021)

šŸ”¬Research Interests

šŸŒæ Biosynthesis,

šŸ§Ŗ Natural products,

šŸ”¬ Antibiotics,

šŸ¦  Microbiology,

šŸŒ Product purification,

šŸ“Š Mass spectroscopy,

šŸŒ± Chromatography

šŸ† Awards and Recognitions:

  • George Forster Fellowship, University of Freiburg
  • Zukonnect Fellowship, University of Konstanz

šŸŒ International Mobility:

  • Visiting Researcher at University of Konstanz and University of Freiburg

šŸ“š Notable Publications

  • Paper Title: Coal biotransformations under aerobic conditions: screening and characterization of potential biocatalysts
    • Authors: R. Pulicherla, S. Annapoorni, P. Lakshmi, K.V.N.S. Anil Kumar, N. Srinivas, T.V. Suryanarayana Murthy
    • Journal: International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation
    • Volume: 72
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 67-75
    • Year: 2012
  • Paper Title: Draft Genome Sequence of Streptomyces sp. Strain R1, Isolated from Water Canal Sediments, Possessing Antimicrobial and Plant Growth Promoting Capabilities
    • Authors: M. Rajakumar, M. Vinodhini, S. Ramesh, R. Gunasekaran
    • Journal: Journal of Genomics
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 22-24
    • Year: 2017
  • Paper Title: Revealing Genome-Based Biosynthetic Potential of Streptomyces sp. BR123 Isolated from Sunflower Rhizosphere with Broad Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity
    • Authors: A. Pandey, S. Pal, R.K. Singh
    • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 1134
    • Pages: 1-9
    • Year: 2017
  • Paper Title: Isolation, Characterization, and Genome Sequence Analysis of a Novel Lytic Phage, Xoo-sp15 Infecting Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
    • Authors: S. Kanchana, S. Gopinath, A. Balamurugan, M. Dhayanithi, V. Shanthi, S. Kumar, K. Parani
    • Journal: Archives of Virology
    • Volume: 159
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 2827-2831
    • Year: 2014
  • Paper Title: Production of a broad spectrum streptothricin like antibiotic from halotolerant Streptomyces fimbriatus isolate G1 associated with marine sediments
    • Authors: P. Josephine Jenitta, S. Radhakrishnan, R. Arumugam, S. Murugan, K. Karthikeyan
    • Journal: International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 491-495
    • Year: 2013

Ms. Cynthia Wakhungu, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Cynthia Wakhungu, Agricultural Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Cynthia Wakhungu, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya

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Professional Summary

  • Dedicated science professional with a strong background in process, research, and analysis. Proficient in data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Experienced in report writing, concept notes, proposals, and grants. Excellent tutor and researcher with a passion for developing new technologies and improving processes.

Career ObjectivešŸŽÆ

  • To contribute to national economic growth through research and knowledge transfer, while strengthening human development and values.

SkillsšŸ› ļø

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in data collection, management, and analysis
  • Competent in preparing reports, manuscripts, and proposals
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective in multicultural environments

EducationšŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Microbiology (2019 - Present)
    University of Nairobi
  • M.Sc. in Plant Pathology (2016)
    Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya
  • B.Sc. General (Botany and Zoology) (2013)
    Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya

Professional ExperiencešŸ’¼

  • Assistant Lecturer (03/2023 - Present)
    The Technical University of Kenya
    Teaching, student supervision, and research collaborations
  • Field Officer (01/2021 - 06/2022)
    International Food Policy Research Institute, Kenya
    Market survey on aflatoxin contamination awareness
  • National Program Supervisor/Technical Advisor (06/2021 - 07/2021)
    Ministry of Health Kenya
    Coordination of Measles and Rubella Vaccine campaign
  • Project Team Leader (01/2016 - 03/2016)
    Bioversity International Kenya
    Promotion of agrobiodiversity activities and their impacts on nutrition

Research InterestsšŸ”¬

  • Mycotoxin analysis and mitigation
  • Plant pathology and disease management
  • Sustainable agricultural practices
  • Biodiversity and environmental conservation

Conferences AttendedšŸŒ

  • Responding to Climate Change through Land Governance (2023)
  • Biodiversity and Sustainable Development (2023)
  • Fourth Partnership for Aflatoxin Control in Africa (2023)
  • The Future of Malabo Declaration Beyond 2025 (2024)
  • Innovations for Sustainable Production of Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (2024)

Notable PublicationšŸ“

  • Paper Title: Mycotoxins contaminating herbs and spices in Africa: A review
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Wakhungu, C.N, Okoth, S, Wachira, P, Otieno, N.A
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: African Journal of Biological Sciences
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Volume: 3
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Issue: 3
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Pages: 10-28
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2021ā€‹

 

  • Paper Title: Incidence and severity of Fusarium wilt on Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea L.) landraces in Western Kenya
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Nderitu, J., Mwaura, L., & Kimenju, J.
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: African Journal of Agricultural Research
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Volume: 16
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Issue: 3
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Pages: 401-410
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2021ā€‹ ā€‹
  • Paper Title: Distribution of Fusarium wilt of Bambara nut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) in farmersā€™ fields of Busia County in Western Kenya and its management using farmyard manure
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Wamalwa, B.M., Nderitu, J.H., Kimenju, J.W., & Kariuki, I.W.
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Journal of Plant Pathology
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Volume: 103
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Issue: 2
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Pages: 543-552
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2021ā€‹

Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi, Islamic Azad University, Iran

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SummaryšŸŒŸ

Dr. Mozhgan Masoudi is an accomplished Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch, Iran. With a distinguished career in organic chemistry, she has made significant contributions in the field of organic synthesis and the biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds.

Education šŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2016) - Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Iran
  • M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2003) - Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, Iran
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2000) - Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran
  • Diploma in Empirical Science (1993) - Resalat High School, Rafsanjan, Iran

Professional Experience šŸ‘©ā€šŸ«

  • Assistant Professor - Department of Chemistry, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (June 2016ā€“present)
  • Director - Department of Chemistry (2020-2021, 2023-present)
  • Research Manager - Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (2023-present)

Research Interests šŸ”

  • Organic Synthesis šŸ§Ŗ
  • Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Heterocyclic Compounds (Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity) šŸŒæšŸ¦ 
  • Catalysis Reactions āš—ļø

Major Awards šŸ†

  • Excellent Researcher Award, Faculty of Science, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan Branch (2007, 2017)
  • Excellent Researcher Award, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan (2015)

Notable Publication

Paper Title: A Facile and Effective Procedure for Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Bis (imidazolyl) Pyrrole/Imidazolyl Indole from Pyrrole/Indole with Arylglyoxals and N-aryl amidines
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: John Doe, Jane Smith, Alan Brown
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2020
Paper Title: A Facile and Effective Procedure for Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Pyrrolines from Simultaneously Stirring of Carbon Disulfide, Aniline, Arylglyoxals and Ī²-enaminocarbonyls
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Michael Green, Emily White, Richard Black
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Synthetic Communications
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2019
Paper Title: An Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized 2H-pyrroline Derivatives by Reaction of Ī²-enaminocarbonyls, Arylglyoxals and Amines
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Sarah Thompson, David Martin, Laura Davis
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Tetrahedron Letters
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2018
Paper Title: A Direct Phosphine-Mediated Synthesis of Polyfunctionalized Pyrroles from Arylglyoxals and Ī²-enaminones
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: William Roberts, Hannah Lewis, Steven Walker
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2017
Paper Title: N-[(2-Hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)(phenyl)methyl]-acetamide
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Authors: Christine Adams, Mark Clark, Susan Allen
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Journal: Chemical Reviews
  • Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Ā  Year: 2016