Prof. Wenhan Lin | Natural Product chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Wenhan Lin | Natural Product chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Ningbo Institute of Marine Medicine, Peking University | China

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🎓 Education and Academic Journey

Prof. Dr. Wenhan Lin has built an illustrious academic career in medicinal chemistry. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Zhijiang Normal University (1978–1982). His graduate journey led him to the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1985–1989), where he earned his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees.
He further enhanced his expertise during a postdoctoral fellowship at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Peking University (1990–1992). Recognized for his academic excellence, he joined the university as an Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry (1992–1996) and has been serving as a Professor in the State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs since 1996.

🌍 International Experience

Dr. Lin’s career has been enriched by various international scholarly visits. He worked as a visiting scholar at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1993–1994), the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, Japan (1995–1996), and the University of Düsseldorf, Germany (1999–2000) under a prestigious DAAD Special Program Award.

🔬 Research Focus

Prof. Lin’s research primarily explores bioactive metabolites derived from marine organisms such as sponges, corals, and marine mangrove plants. His work also delves into the microorganisms associated with these ecosystems, aiming to uncover novel natural products with therapeutic potential.
His investigations include:

Isolation and structural elucidation of novel natural compounds.

Bioassay studies to evaluate the bioactivity of these compounds.

Structural modification of bioactive molecules for new drug development.

Studying the interactions between drugs and target proteins.

Publications Top Noted📝

Praelolide alleviates collagen-induced arthritis through increasing catalase activity and activating Nrf2 pathway

Authors: Qi, X., Meng, J., Li, C., Huang, J., Lin, W.

Journal: Phytomedicine

Year: 2024

Target Discovery of Dhilirane-Type Meroterpenoids by Biosynthesis Guidance and Tailoring Enzyme Catalysis

Authors: Sun, Z., Wu, M., Zhong, B., Lin, W., Fan, A.

Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society

Year: 2024

Targeting bacterial phospholipids and their synthesis pathways for antibiotic discovery

Authors: Song, M., Chen, S., Lin, W., Zhu, K.

Journal: Progress in Lipid Research

Year: 2024

Three-dimensional structural alignment based discovery and molecular basis of AtoB, catalyzing linear tetracyclic formation

Authors: Ma, K., Liu, J., Huang, Z., Fan, A., Lin, W.

Journal: Chemical Science

Year: 2024

New Meroterpenes from South China Sea Soft Coral Litophyton brassicum

Authors: Chen, X., Zhang, J., Yang, J., Yan, X., He, S.

Journal: Marine Drugs

Year: 2024

Prof Dr. Elena Ermilova | Enzyme Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Elena Ermilova | Enzyme Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Elena Ermilova | Saint-Petersburg State University | Russia

Professor Elena Victorovna Ermilova is an esteemed scientist and educator with a robust academic career spanning several decades. She received her Ph.D. in 1985 and, in 1997, achieved a Doctorate in Biology—the highest academic degree in Russia. Since 2006, she has served as a professor at Saint-Petersburg State University, where she also founded and leads the Laboratory of Adaptation of Microorganisms.

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Elena Victorovna Ermilova is a distinguished Professor at Saint-Petersburg State University and serves as the Head of the Laboratory of Adaptation of Microorganisms. She earned her PhD in 1985, followed by a Doctor in Biology degree in 1997, the highest academic qualification in Russia. Since 2006, she has been a professor, and in 2007, she established the laboratory, fostering groundbreaking research in microorganism adaptation. In 2021, she received the St. Petersburg Government Prize for her exceptional contributions to Biological Sciences.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Ermilova’s research explores critical aspects of post-translational regulation of enzymes, the control of arginine biosynthesis, and PII signal transduction proteins. She has been instrumental in identifying glutamine sensors in chloroplasts (Cell, 159 (2014) 1188–1199) and has led studies that uncovered key components of nitric oxide control in green algae (Molecular Biology, 2023, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp. 921–928).

🌍 International Collaboration and Grants

Prof. Ermilova has supervised several international grants, fostering global scientific collaboration. These include projects supported by INTAS, involving esteemed partners like Prof. Emilio Fernandez (Cordoba University, Spain) and Prof. Nicolaus Rütger Werner von Wirén (University of Hohenheim, Germany). She has also contributed to joint grants such as DFG-Russian Foundation of Basic Research (15-54-12370) and DFG-SPSU 2016, working with Prof. Karl Forchhammer (Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany).

🏅 Professional Memberships

Prof. Ermilova is an active member of several prestigious scientific organizations. She is a dedicated member of the Society of Microbiologists of Russia, contributing to advancements in microbial research and fostering collaboration within the scientific community. Additionally, she is a member of the Society of Plant Physiologists and Biochemists of Russia, where she plays a significant role in promoting research and knowledge exchange in the fields of plant physiology and biochemistry. These memberships highlight her commitment to staying at the forefront of her field and engaging with fellow experts to drive scientific progress.

📚 Scientific Contributions

Elena Ermilova is a co-author of the seminal discovery of glutamine sensors in chloroplast plants and has led innovative studies that reveal crucial mechanisms of nitric oxide control in green algae. Her work is published in prestigious journals and continues to advance the understanding of molecular biology in chlorophyta.

Publications Top Noted📝

Control of arginine biosynthesis in the green alga Dunaliella salina

Authors: Vlasova, V.; Lapina, T.; Zalutskaya, Z.; Anoshkina, L.; Ermilova, E.

Journal: Protistology

Year: 2024

Nitric Oxide(II) in the Biology of Chlorophyta

Author: Ermilova, E.V.

Journal: Molecular Biology

Year: 2023

Nitric Oxide(II) in the Biology of Chlorophyta

Author: Ermilova, E.V.

Journal: Molekuliarnaia Biologiia

Year: 2023

N-Acetyl-L-glutamate Kinase of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: In Vivo Regulation by PII Protein and Beyond

Authors: Vlasova, V.; Lapina, T.; Statinov, V.; Ermilova, E.

Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Year: 2023

Second nitrate reductase of Dunaliella salina: functional redundancy or greater?

Authors: Zalutskaya, Z.; Korkina, S.; Ermilova, E.

Journal: Protistology

Year: 2023

Prof. Ivo Jose Curcino Vieira, Organic Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Ivo Jose Curcino Vieira, Organic Chemistry, Outstanding Scientist Award

Professor at Universidade Estadual Do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro, Brazil

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🌟Summary

Dr. Ivo José Curcino Vieira (born May 13, 1965, Araguari, Brazil) is a highly regarded full professor at the Darcy Ribeiro State University of Northern Fluminense (UENF), known for his expertise in Natural Products Chemistry. He has significantly contributed to academia through his research, teaching, and leadership roles. His research focuses on natural product chemistry, with multiple scientific publications and journal reviews.

🎓 Education

Doctorate in Chemistry (1995) – Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCAR), Brazil

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry (1990) – Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), Brazil

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Full Professor (2007 – Present) – UENF

Coordinator of Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences (2009-2011)

Head of the Natural Products Chemistry Sector

Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Organic Chemistry, Biorganic Chemistry, and Natural Products

Research and Development (1995 – Present) – UENF

Leading research in Natural Product Chemistry and mentoring graduate students.

🔬 Research Interests

Chemistry of Natural Products: Isolation, purification, and identification of organic substances from natural sources.

Organic Chemistry: Advanced techniques for understanding organic compounds and their biological interactions.

📝 Journal Reviewer

Molecules

Natural Product Research

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society

Química Nova

Publications Top Noted

Electrical conductivity of nutrient solutions affects the growth, nutrient levels, and content and composition of essential oils of Acmella oleracea (L.) R. K. Jansen from southeastern Brazil

Authors: Carmo, A.P.M.D.; Freitas, M.S.M.; Machado, L.C.; Vieira, I.J.C.; de Carvalho, A.J.C.

Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

Year: 2024

Orthoporus fuscipes (PORAT, 1888) (Juliformia; Spirostreptidae): population structure and defensive secretion chemical analysis

Authors: Romão, J.A.; Dias, Ê.R.; Nolasco, M.; Braz-Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias

Year: 2024

Effects of phosphorus and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the quality of chili pepper fruits

Authors: Pereira, J.A.P.; Vieira, I.J.C.; Freitas, M.S.M.; Mendonça, L.V.P.; Gonçalves, Y.D.S.

Journal: Journal of Plant Nutrition

Year: 2024

A new cyclodipeptide from Tetragonisca angustula honey active against Neospora caninum and in silico study

Authors: de Oliveira Lima, Â.C.; Nolasco, M.; Freitas, L.D.S.; Braz Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Natural Product Research

Year: 2024

Ferulic acid as major antioxidant phenolic compound of the Tetragonisca angustula honey collected in Vera Cruz-Itaparica Island, Bahia, Brazil

Authors: Lima, Â.C.O.; Dias, E.R.; Reis, I.M.A.; Braz Filho, R.; Branco, A.

Journal: Brazilian Journal of Biology

Year: 2024

Myeloperoxidase Inhibition and In Silico Evaluation of Phenolics from Vellozia dasypus

Authors: de Almeida, V.M.; Dias, Ê.R.; de Souza, B.C.; Queiroz, R.F.; Branco, A.

Journal: Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia

Year: 2023

 

Prof. Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Professor at Tlemcen University, Algeria

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Summary🌟

  • Prof. Nabila Belyagoubi-Benhammiou, a distinguished phytochemist and educator, serves as the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Natural Product Research and Applications (JNPRA) and is a permanent teacher and researcher at Tlemcen University. She leads a research team focusing on the phytochemistry of bioactive substances and microbial ecology. She is also responsible for the Master’s training program in Bioactivities, Analysis, and Control of Essential and Vegetable Oils (BAACHEV). In June 2022, she filed a patent for a powerful extract of Anabasis articulata intended for the treatment of breast cancer or inhibition of metastases.

Education 🎓

  • 2020: Promoted to Professor at the University of Tlemcen, ranked first nationally.
  • 2014: University Habilitation in Biology.
  • 2006: Magister of Biology, specializing in Natural Substances, Biological Activities, and Syntheses (NSBAS), Abou Bekr Belkaid University.
  • 2003: Diploma in Analysis and Quality Control (AQC), Abou Bekr Belkaid University.
  • 1997: Baccalaureate in Natural Science and Life (NSL), College Yagmouracen, Tlemcen, Algeria.

Professional Experience 💼

  • 2021 – Present: Editor in Chief, Journal of Natural Product Research and Applications (JNPRA).
  • Current: Permanent teacher and researcher, Natural Products Laboratory, Tlemcen University.
  • Team Leader: Phytochemistry of Bioactive Substances and Microbial Ecology.
  • Master’s Program Leader: Bioactivities, Analysis, and Control of Essential and Vegetable Oils (BAACHEV).

Research Interests 🔬

  • Phytochemistry: Exploration and analysis of bioactive compounds in plants.
  • Cancer Research: Development of plant-based extracts for cancer treatment.
  • Antioxidant Studies: Investigating the antioxidant properties of plant extracts.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Valorization of algae and plants for biological and pharmacological applications.

Notable Projects 🧪

  • CNEPRU Projects: Participated in multiple projects, including studies on plant antioxidants and the valorization of algae metabolites.
  • PRFU Projects: Led projects on the biological, pharmacological, and cosmetic potentials of Pistacia atlantica and the bio-therapeutic properties of olive by-products.

Training and Internships 🌍

  • 2010: Synthesis and Reactivity of Natural Substances Laboratory, University of Poitiers, France.
  • 2015: Organic Synthesis and Chemistry of Natural Substances Laboratory, National Museum of Natural History, Paris, France.
  • 2015: Food Biotechnology Laboratory, University of Benacali, Adana, Turkey.

Teaching Experience 📚

  • Biochemistry: Courses and practical work.
  • Secondary Plant Metabolites: Courses and practical work.
  • Analysis Techniques: Courses and practical work.
  • Microbiology and Process Engineering: Courses and practical work.
  • Dairy Technology: Course.
  • Instrumental Analysis and Investigation: Course.

Publications 📝

Anabasis articulata (Forssk.) Moq. food aqueous extract triggers oxidative stress-induced senescence and reduces metastatic power in MDA-MB-231 cells

Authors: Monteleone, V., Ben Menni, D., Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N., Canini, A., Gismondi, A.

Journal: Journal of Functional Foods

Year: 2024

Atlas pistachio (Pistacia atlantica) unripe fruit extract as a source of phytochemicals with anti-tyrosinase, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties

Authors: Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N., Belyagoubi, L., Benmahieddine, A., Sarabandi, K., Jafari, S.M.

Journal: Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology

Year: 2024

Nutraceutical Content and Biological Properties of Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Fractions of the Phytocomplex from Pistacia atlantica Desf. Buds, Roots, and Fruits

Authors: Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N., Belyagoubi, L., Benmahieddine, A., Canini, A., Gismondi, A.

Journal: Plants

Year: 2024

Potential bioactivity of Algerian olive pomace hydro-ethanolic extract: phytochemical investigation, antioxidant activity, and acute toxicity

Authors: Benmeliani, F., Guermouche, B., Chenini-Bendiab, H., Merzouk, H., Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N.

Journal: Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences

Year: 2024

Enzyme inhibitory, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Anabasis articulata phenolic-rich extract; in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies

Authors: Ben Menni, D., Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N., Abdelli, I., Prieto Lage, M.A., Jafari, S.M.

Journal: Plant Biosystems

Year: 2024 (Article in Press)

Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties

Authors: Benmahieddine, A., Belyagoubi-Benhammou, N., Belyagoubi, L., Atik Bekkara, F., Djebli, N.

Journal: Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants

Year: 2023