Assoc Prof Dr. Guangfu Li |  Organic Chemistry |  Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Guangfu Li |  Organic Chemistry |  Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Guangfu Li, Heilongjiang University, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Guangfu Li received his Ph.D. from Northeast Normal University and started his academic career there as a Lecturer in 2018. Since 2024, he has been contributing to the School of Chemistry and Material Science at Heilongjiang University. Dr. Li’s research expertise lies in developing organic photo-functional materials, focusing on their innovative properties and applications.

🔬 Research and Innovations

Dr. Li’s work, supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant 52203213), has primarily advanced the field of organic photo-functional materials. His research encompasses the design and synthesis of smart organic materials with unique afterglow luminescence, facilitating new avenues in optical information storage and security applications.

🌈 Contributions to Science and Technology

Dr. Li’s contributions are significant in synthesizing organic smart materials with afterglow luminescence for optical data storage and security. His pioneering work enhances the development of organic materials that can store information securely, providing crucial advancements for applications that require high data security and retention.

Publications Top Noted📄

Highly stable ultralong organic phosphorescence from a 3D organic supramolecule constructed by halogen bonding and π–π interactions

Authors: Yao, A., Gao, J., Mu, Y., Su, Z., Wang, X.
Journal: Chemical Engineering Journal
Year: 2024

Regio-, Site-, and Stereoselective Three-Component Aminofluorination of 1,3-Dienes via Cooperative Silver Salt and Copper Catalysis

Authors: Li, Y., Dong, Y., Wang, X., Guan, W., Fu, J.
Journal: ACS Catalysis
Year: 2023

AIE-active Ir(III) complexes as type-I dominant photosensitizers for efficient photodynamic therapy

Authors: Tong, J., Yang, X., Song, X., Shan, G.-G., Li, G.
Journal: Dalton Transactions
Year: 2022

Construction of multi-hydroxyl/ketone lanthanide metal-organic frameworks for understanding mechanochromic luminescence and high proton conductivity

Authors: Hou, B., Yang, S., Li, B., Su, Z., Wang, X.
Journal: Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers
Year: 2022

Organic Supramolecular Zippers with Ultralong Organic Phosphorescence by a Dexter Energy Transfer Mechanism

Authors: Li, G., Jiang, D., Shan, G., Wang, X., Su, Z.
Journal: Angewandte Chemie International Edition
Year: 2022

Dr. Wenjie Li |  Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjie Li |  Physical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Shenyang University of Technology, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

Wenjie Li is a doctoral candidate with research expertise in acoustomechanical metamaterials and equipment vibration and noise control. His work addresses the development of mechanical metamaterials tailored to optimize noise reduction and enhance the stability of machinery, reflecting his dedication to innovations in environmental and industrial acoustics.

🔬 Research and Innovations

Wenjie has led and contributed to several prestigious research projects backed by prominent funding institutions, including:

National Natural Science Foundation of China

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation

Liaoning Province Natural Science Foundation

Education Department of Liaoning Province

Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Program

These projects reflect his commitment to advancing acoustomechanical innovations in vibration control technology, contributing to improvements in noise management for various industrial applications.

🤝 Professional Memberships

Wenjie Li is a member of the Chinese Society of Vibration Engineering, where he actively engages with peers in research collaborations focused on vibration control and acoustics. His involvement strengthens his impact within the field of vibration engineering.

🔧 Areas of Research

Mechanical Metamaterial: Wenjie’s research in this area emphasizes the creation of materials with unique acoustic properties that can manipulate sound and control vibrations, transforming approaches to noise management.

Equipment Vibration and Noise Control: His research seeks to reduce operational noise and improve efficiency in machinery, addressing key challenges in engineering and industrial environments.

Publications Top Noted📚

Vibration Control and Bandgap Tuning of Layer-Gradient Periodic Pipes Based on Composite Cell

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Composite Structures

Year: 2024

Bandgap Accuracy and Characteristics of Fluid-Filled Periodic Pipelines Utilizing Precise Parameters Transfer Matrix Method

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Journal of Fluids and Structures

Year: 2024

Study on the Self-Synchronization and Sommerfeld Effect of Rectangular Thin Plate Vibration System Excited by Double Induction Motors

Authors: Kong, X.; Zeng, F.; Li, W.; Kong, F.; Wu, T.

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies

Year: 2024

Nonlinear Dynamic Response of a Thin Rectangular Plate Vibration System Excited by a Non-Ideal Induction Motor

Authors: Li, W.; Kong, X.; Xu, Q.; Zhou, C.; Hao, Z.

Journal: Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies

Year: 2023

Dynamic Characteristics of a Simply Supported Elastic Beam with Three Induction Motors

Authors: Kong, X.; Li, W.; Jiang, J.; Dong, Z.; Wang, Z.

Journal: Journal of Sound and Vibration

Year: 2022

Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenjie Du, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenjie Du, University of Science and Technology of China, China

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🎓Educational Background

Wenjie Du pursued his Bachelor’s Degree at Northeastern University in the School of Metallurgy and Environmental Science from 2014 to 2018, where he was mentored by Mei Wang. Following this, he completed his Master’s Degree in Applied Chemistry at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) from 2018 to 2021 under the guidance of Wenwei Li. Currently, he is working towards his Ph.D. in Software Engineering at USTC, with Yang Wang as his advisor, a journey he embarked on from 2021 to 2023.

🏆Awards 

Throughout his academic career, Wenjie has received several prestigious accolades. He was honored with the GuSu Outstanding Scholarship in 2021 from the Suzhou Laboratory. Additionally, he was awarded the Shenzhen Stock Exchange Scholarship twice, first in 2022 and again in 2023, from USTC. In 2023, he also received the Tang Xiaoyan Scholarship from Peking University and the esteemed Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s Scholarship.

🔍Research Scope 

Wenjie’s research focuses on Knowledge and Data-Driven AI for Science, exploring several significant areas:

AI for Environmental Science:
His work includes predicting water and air quality, conducting carbon emission calculations, and performing pollution source tracing analysis to improve environmental outcomes.

AI for Chemistry:
He investigates methods for distinguishing between conformational isomers and chiral molecules, predicting molecular properties, and conducting spectral analysis to enhance chemical understanding.

AI for Materials:
Wenjie is involved in catalyst design, specifically in metal ratio control and analysis. He also studies the impact of solvent effects on material adsorption processes to predict properties effectively.

Publications Top Noted📝

Spatiotemporal pattern of greenhouse gas emissions in China’s wastewater sector and pathways towards carbon neutrality

Authors: Wen-Jie Du, Jia-Yuan Lu, Yi-Rong Hu, Juanxiu Xiao, Cheng Yang, Jie Wu, Baocheng Huang, Shuo Cui, Yang Wang, Wen-Wei Li
Journal: Nature Water
Year: 2023

Deciphering urban traffic impacts on air quality by deep learning and emission inventory

Authors: Wenjie Du, Lianliang Chen, Haoran Wang, Ziyang Shan, Zhengyang Zhou, Wenwei Li, Yang Wang
Journal: Journal of Environmental Sciences
Year: 2023

Chemistry-informed molecular graph as reaction descriptor for machine-learned retrosynthesis planning

Authors: Baicheng Zhang, Xiaolong Zhang, Wenjie Du, Zhaokun Song, Guozhen Zhang, Guoqing Zhang, Yang Wang, Xin Chen, Jun Jiang, Yi Luo
Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Year: 2022

Moltc: Towards molecular relational modeling in language models

Authors: Junfeng Fang, Shuai Zhang, Chang Wu, Zhengyi Yang, Zhiyuan Liu, Sihang Li, Kun Wang, Wenjie Du, Xiang Wang
Journal: arXiv preprint arXiv:2402.03781
Year:  2024

Source identification and prediction of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of Lake Taihu by an ensemble machine learning technique

Authors: Yirong Hu, Wenjie Du, Cheng Yang, Yang Wang, Tianyin Huang, Xiaoyi Xu, Wenwei Li
Journal: Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering
Year: 2023

Ms. Jiawei Liang, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Jiawei Liang, Analytical Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Jiawei Liang, Liaoning Technical University, China

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📚 Academic and Professional Background

Jiawei Liang currently pursuing a Master of Engineering with a focus on mine gas disaster prevention. My research seeks to address critical safety concerns in mining through innovative approaches to disaster prevention, aiming to reduce hazardous events in underground mining environments.

🧪 Areas of Research

My primary research area is mine gas disaster prevention. I am dedicated to exploring effective methods to mitigate gas hazards in mining settings, contributing to safer working conditions and environmental conservation in the mining industry.

💡 Contributions

My research focuses on uncovering the interaction mechanisms between small-molecule organics and coal molecules. By examining charge transfer processes in substances like methyl benzene, tetrahydrofuran, n-hexane, and methane, I aim to shed light on their influence on methane adsorption characteristics in anthracite coal. These insights hold valuable implications for enhancing coal mine safety in China and offer new perspectives on preventing gas-related disasters in mining.

Publications Top Noted📚

Effect of small-molecule organic matter on methane adsorption in anthracite

Authors: Gao, D., Liang, J., Hong, L., Yang, Z., Wang, J.
Journal: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Year: 2024

Study on the Effect of H2S on the Adsorption of CH4, N2, and CO2 by Anthracite

Authors: Gao, D., Liang, J., Hong, L., Zheng, D.
Journal: ACS Omega
Year: 2024

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Functional Groups, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Functional Groups, Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Jun Ma, Guizhou University, China

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🌟Summary

Jun Ma is an esteemed Associate Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University. Based in Guiyang City, China, he has been instrumental in advancing the university’s research profile since March 2021. His contributions align with his vision for transforming chemical engineering through intensified processes and advanced materials development.

🎓 Academic Journey

Jun Ma’s journey in chemical engineering began at Tianjin University of Science and Technology, where he earned his Bachelor’s (2009–2013) and Master’s degrees (2013–2016) in Engineering. Driven by a deep curiosity and dedication to innovation, he continued his studies at Tianjin University, obtaining his Doctor of Engineering degree in July 2020. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future contributions to research and education in chemical engineering.

🧪 Research Directions

Jun Ma’s research revolves around three primary fields:

Intensification of Chemical Processes: Exploring innovative ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical reactions and processes.

Development of Functional Materials: Creating advanced materials with specialized properties that support various industrial applications.

Theoretical Calculations: Utilizing theoretical models and simulations to optimize chemical processes and material properties, ensuring practical and scalable solutions for real-world challenges.

🚀 Scientific Achievements

As the principal investigator of several prestigious projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Guizhou Province Science and Technology Plan Project, Jun Ma has consistently demonstrated his expertise and commitment to scientific excellence. His research findings have been widely recognized, with publications in acclaimed journals such as Fuel, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Chemical Engineering Journal, and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, among others. These works have contributed significantly to advancements in chemical process intensification and functional materials.

Publications Top Noted📑

Enhanced hydrogen evolution in neutral media via proximity effect of Ru/RuO2-TiO2 nanocatalysts

Authors: Yang, Y., Xu, L., Li, C., Geng, S., Liu, F.
Journal: Journal of Materials Science and Technology
Year: 2025

Effective conversion of CO2 into lower olefins over GaCrZrOx/SAPO-34 tandem catalysts

Authors: Wang, Y., Liu, F., Yao, M., Cao, J., Wang, X.
Journal: Separation and Purification Technology
Year: 2025

Electron‐rich SnO2 promote CO2 activation for stable electrocatalytic CO2 reduction

Authors: Li, C., Liu, F., Geng, S., Yao, M., Wang, X.
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2025

Modulating d-Orbital electronic configuration via metal-metal oxide interactions for boosting electrocatalytic methanol oxidation

Authors: Mao, G., Zhou, Q., Wang, B., Luo, L., Wang, Q.
Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
Year: 2025

Synthesis of methanethiol from CO2/H2S/H2 catalyzed by hollow nanospheres VS4 with high catalytic activity

Authors: Wang, W., Liu, F., Geng, S., Ma, J., Wang, X.
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Year: 2024

Dr. Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Kinetics, Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Kinetics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at South African National Space Agency, South Africa

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🎓 Educational Background

My educational background includes completing primary education at the Primary School of KIREBE (1992 – 1999), followed by Ordinary Level studies at Musanze High School (2000 – 2003) and Advanced Level at APPEDI MARIE-REINE RWAZA (2004 – 2006). I earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics with Second Class Honours, Upper Division from the National University of Rwanda (NUR) (2008 – 2011). I further specialized with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Astrophysics and Space Science from the University of Cape Town (UCT) (2014), obtained a Masters in Physics from Rhodes University (RU) (2015 – 2017), and completed my PhD in Physics at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) (2019 – 2022).

🔍 Projects

For my Master’s Project, titled Ionospheric Disturbances during Magnetic Storms at SANAE, I completed coursework with an aggregate of 82%. My PhD Project focused on The effects of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances on SuperDARN near range echoes, contributing significantly to the field.

💼 Employment History

From February 2012 to February 2014, I served as a Teacher of Natural Sciences at Musanze District, where I was responsible for teaching, invigilating, and marking physics exams, leading to a significant increase in student pass rates. I then took on the role of Tutorial Assistant of Physics at the Ruhengeri Institute of Higher Education (INES) from February 2014 to February 2017, where I ensured all students passed their modules through effective lecturing and exam preparation. At Regina Pacis Secondary School (September 2017 – September 2018), I prepared courses and marked exams, resulting in a student achieving the highest score in national examinations for the first time. From January 2018 to March 2019, as an Assistant Lecturer of Physics at the University of Kibungo, I ensured quality teaching and supervised student dissertations while participating in departmental meetings. Currently, since June 2022, I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), where I conduct research, co-supervise students, and publish articles while also working as a forecaster in a Space Weather center.

📜 Certificates

I have received several certificates acknowledging my professional development, including a Certificate of Presentation at the 6th Annual Scientific Research Conference on “Poverty Reduction and Development” at NUR (October 2009) and a Language Proficiency Certificate with Distinction (2009). Other notable certifications include participation in the 4th Biennial African School on Fundamental Physics and its Applications (August 2016), attendance at workshops on Assertiveness and Problem Solving (May 2019) and the SANSA Student Workshop 2019 (October 2019), as well as the Article Publishing Process workshop by Researcher Academy On Campus (Elsevier) (July 2021). More recently, I attended the 28th General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics and presented at the COSPAR-Capacity Building Workshop-IRI (2023).

Publications Top Noted 📄

Observation of sporadic E layer altitude partially modulated by the Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances at high latitudes over Zhongshan station

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Michael J. Kosch, John Bosco Habarulema, Xiangcai Chen, Judy A.E. Stephenson, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba, Mpho Tshisaphungo
Journal: Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics
Year: 2024

Simultaneous Occurrence of Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances, Farley Buneman and Gradient Drift Instabilities Observed by the Zhongshan SuperDARN HF Radar

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, John Bosco Habarulema, Michael J. Kosch, Xiangcai Chen, Judy A.E. Stephenson, Tshimangadzo Merline Matamba
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Year: 2024

First Observations of E‐Region Near Range Echoes Partially Modulated by F‐Region Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances Observed by the Same SuperDARN HF Radar

Authors: Alicreance Hiyadutuje, Michael J. Kosch, Judy A.E. Stephenson
Journal: Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics
Year: 2022

Dr. mourad aloui, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Dr. mourad aloui, Computational Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Morocco

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🎓Academic and Professional Journey 

PhD in Physical Chemistry and Computational Chemistry
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – January 2020 – Present
Mourad is currently pursuing a PhD, focusing on Molecular Modeling of Anticancer Biomarkers under the supervision of Menana Elhalaoui. His research delves into key areas such as QSAR, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics, with the aim of designing selective survivin inhibitors using the hydroxyquinoline scaffold MX-106. This innovative work makes significant contributions to the fields of cancer research and biomarkers .

Master in Analytical Chemistry and Environment
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – September 2017 – July 2019
Mourad earned his Master’s degree with a thesis exploring the inhibitory power of a benzodiazepine derivative against the corrosion of mild steel in 1M HCl. His remarkable research earned him the honor of Very Good . This project combined his expertise in analytical chemistry with an emphasis on environmental protection, addressing critical challenges in corrosion control.

Bachelor’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez – September 2012 – June 2016
Mourad completed his Bachelor’s degree with Good honors, strengthening his foundation in analytical techniques and the practical application of chemistry. His undergraduate studies provided him with essential skills in quantitative analysis and chemical experimentation .

💼Professional Experience 

Professor of Physics and Chemistry
2015-2024 (9 years)
Mourad has devoted nearly a decade to teaching physics and chemistry within the Ministry of National Education. His passion for education and his commitment to developing students’ understanding of the sciences have been key to shaping the next generation of scientific minds .

Internships and Research

January-July 2019: Mourad undertook a 7-month internship at the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Fez, specializing in physics chemistry.

March-June 2019: He completed his Master 2 research internship at the Materials Engineering, Modeling, and Environment Laboratory (LIMME), where he worked on materials research.

Over the years, Mourad gained valuable experience through internships at Lesaffre Maroc Company, Société des Artisans Dinandiers de Fez (SADF), and SICOPA in quality control. These roles broadened his expertise in industrial chemistry and quality management.

👨‍🏫Teaching and Supervision Experience

Mourad has accumulated over 300 hours of hands-on experience assisting in practical work sessions with both undergraduate and master’s students. His ability to guide students through complex concepts in chemistry has been invaluable in their academic journey. In addition, he actively participated in exam supervision during the 2022-2023 fall session, ensuring a smooth and fair process for all students 📝.

💻Skills and Competencies 

Mourad possesses a strong command of Windows, MS Office, and advanced scientific software including Matlab, Minitab, RStudio, GausView, ChemBioDraw, autodock vina, and xlstat. His proficiency in these tools allows him to excel in computational chemistry and data analysis, making him highly skilled in conducting chemical simulations and evaluating ADMET properties 🖥️. His technical expertise is essential for tackling complex research problems in drug design and molecular modeling .

Publications Top Noted📝

Design of novel potent selective survivin inhibitors using 2D-QSAR modeling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADMET properties of new MX-106 hydroxyquinoline scaffold derivatives

Authors: Aloui, M., El Fadili, M., Mujwar, S., Zarougui, S., Elhallaoui, M.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024

QSAR modelling, molecular docking, molecular dynamic and ADMET prediction of pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives as novel Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors

Authors: Aloui, M., Er-rajy, M., Imtara, H., Tarayrah, M., Menana, E.
Journal: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Year: 2024

QSAR, DFT studies, docking molecular and simulation dynamic molecular of 2-styrylquinoline derivatives through their anticancer activity

Authors: Zarougui, S., Er-rajy, M., Faris, A., Aloui, M., Elhallaoui, M.
Journal: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society
Year: 2023

 

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

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

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

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🌟Summary

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.

 🎓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)

 💼Professional 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

🔬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.

Publications📝

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 core–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

 

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

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

Professor at Tlemcen University, Algeria

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  • 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

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

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

Professor at Rhodes University, South Africa

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  • 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.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Mathematics (2013) 🧠
    Stellenbosch University
    Thesis: “Energy and related graph invariants”
    Supported by DAAD and Stellenbosch University bursaries.
  • MSc in Mathematics (2010) 🧩
    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) 📊
    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.

💼 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)

🔬 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 Noted📝

  • 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: 1191–1213
    • 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: 1–34, 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: 561–576
    • 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: 539–560
    • Year: 2020