Dr. Kalim Ullah – molecular biology – Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kalim Ullah – molecular biology – Best Researcher Award

Ningbo university, China

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Kalim Ullah has pursued a robust academic journey in the field of aquatic sciences and molecular biology. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Aquaculture at Ningbo University, China, where his academic focus lies in Genetics, Molecular Biology, and Immunology, achieving a CGPA of 3.75/4.00. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned his M.Phil. in Zoology with a specialization in Aquaculture and Fisheries from PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan (Sep 2019 – Jul 2025), graduating with a CGPA of 3.68/4.00. His academic foundation began at the University of Peshawar, where he completed a BS (Hons) in Zoology (Sep 2009 – Dec 2013), also with a concentration in Aquaculture and Fisheries, maintaining a CGPA of 3.6/4.0. His earlier education includes the Higher Secondary School Certificate in Pre-Medical Science from The City College, Peshawar (Apr 2007 – Jun 2009) with a score of 750/1100, and his Secondary School Certificate in Science from GHSS Khall, Dir (Lower), Pakistan (Apr 2005 – Jun 2007), scoring 653/900.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Kalim Ullah’s research interests are rooted in cutting-edge biological sciences. His core areas include Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Immunology. These interests guide his exploration into cellular processes and genetic expression, aiming to contribute to scientific innovation in aquaculture and biomedical sciences.

🧪 Research Projects

Dr. Kalim has conducted noteworthy research projects at every academic level. His Ph.D. research involves “Comparative Transcriptome Analysis and Epigenetic Profiling in Regeneration of Silver Pomfret Caudal Fin Tissue,” a study exploring molecular regeneration mechanisms in fish species. For his M.Phil. thesis, he investigated the “Effect of Stocking Density on Growth Performance of Indus Mahseer (Tor Maccrolepis),” offering insights into sustainable aquaculture practices. During his bachelor’s program, he carried out a project on the “Use of Poultry Farm Waste as a Protein and Energy Source in the Diet of Labeo rohita,” aiming to economize fish farming practices through eco-friendly feed alternatives.

đź’» Technical & Research Skills

Dr. Kalim possesses a diverse skill set, combining laboratory techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication. His computer skills include proficiency in MS Office, Excel, SPSS, R for data analysis, and GraphPad Prism. His laboratory capabilities encompass in-vivo and in-vitro analysis, cell culture, cell stimulation, proliferation, and differentiation studies. He is adept in transcriptome and proteomic analysis, in-situ hybridization, genome sequencing, qPCR, RT-PCR, Western blotting, dual luciferase reporter assay, and transmission electron microscopy—demonstrating comprehensive experience in molecular biology research.

Notable Publicationsđź“ť

📝 Target miRNA identification for the LPL gene in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea)

  • Authors: Kalim Ullah, Aslam Hossain, Mingyue Cao, Liangyi Xue, Yajun Wang

  • Journal: Scientific Reports

  • Year: 2025

📝 Teleost Caudal Fin Development and Regeneration: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapeutic Potential

  •  Authors: Kalim Ullah, Rakhshanda Rani, Fouzia Shaheen, Faisal Tasleem

  • Journal: Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research

  •  Year: 2024

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.

đź“š 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.

đź“– 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 Publicationsđź“„

đź“„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

đź“„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

đź“„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

đź“„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

đź“„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

 

Prof. Shih-Shun Lin – Plant Molecular Biology – Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Shih-Shun Lin – Plant Molecular Biology – Best Researcher Award

National Taiwan University, Taiwan

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Shih-Shun Lin holds a Ph.D. (2001) from the Graduate Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology at National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan. He earned his B.S. (1996) from the Department of Horticulture at the same university. His academic journey was marked by excellence, receiving multiple government-supported full scholarships for both his M.S. and Ph.D. studies from the National Science Council (NSC), Taiwan.

🔬 Expertise

Dr. Lin is a distinguished scientist specializing in Plant Molecular Biology, Plant Molecular Virology, and Plant Biotechnology. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms governing plant-virus interactions and developing biotechnological strategies to enhance plant resistance to viral diseases.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experience

Dr. Lin has held numerous prestigious academic and research positions throughout his career. He is currently a Professor (2018–present) at the Institute of Biotechnology, National Taiwan University (NTU), Taiwan. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Research Fellow at both the Center of Biotechnology, NTU (2018–present) and the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica (2020–present). Previously, he was an Associate Professor (2014–2018) and Assistant Professor (2008–2014) at NTU. His postdoctoral research included work at The Rockefeller University, New York, USA (2003–2008) and National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan (2003). His contributions have significantly advanced the field of plant virology and biotechnology.

🏆 Honors & Awards

Dr. Lin has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards and honors for his outstanding contributions to plant molecular biology and virology. In 2018, he was honored with the Outstanding Young Scientist Award of Plant Pathology, acknowledging his exceptional research in plant disease mechanisms. His innovative approach to biotechnology earned him the Professor CY Lin Memorial Award for Innovative Research Program in 2015. Additionally, his academic excellence was recognized early in his career when he received the MOE Full Scholarship for Postdoctoral Fellowship in Taiwan (2004-2006). In 2001, he was inducted as a member of The Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society, a testament to his scholarly achievements. Throughout his graduate studies, he was awarded the Government-supported Full Scholarships for Ph.D. and M.S. studies (1996-2001) by the National Science Council (NSC), Taiwan, underscoring his academic brilliance and dedication to scientific advancement.

đź“ś Editorial & Professional Services

Dr. Lin actively contributes to the scientific community through editorial roles and professional society leadership. He is an Associate Editor of the Virology Journal (2021–present) and the Journal of Plant Research (2022–present). He also served as the Secretary General of the Taiwan Society of Plant Biology (2020–2022).

Notable Publicationsđź“ť

📝ARRDC3, a novel α-arrestin, modulates WSSV replication and AHPND pathogenesis in Litopeneaus vannamei
  • Authors: R. Kumar, Ramya; B.R.D.J. Castillo-Corea, Brandon Rafael De JesĂşs; S.S. Lin, Shih Shun; C. Huang, ChienKang; H. Wang, Hanching

  • Journal: Fish and Shellfish Immunology

  • Year: 2025
đź“ťSublethal Imidacloprid Administration to Honey Bee Workers is More Lethal to the Queen Larvae
  • Authors: Y. Chen, Yunru; D.T.W. Tzeng, David T.W.; S.S. Lin, Shih Shun; E. Yang, En-Cheng

  • Journal: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

  • Year: 2024
đź“ťMolecular Insights into MpAGO1 and Its Regulatory miRNA, miR11707, in the High-Temperature Acclimation of Marchantia polymorpha
  • Authors: S.F. Hong, Syuan Fei; W. Wei, Weilun; Z. Pan, Zhaojun; L.Y.D. Liu, Li Yu Daisy; S.S. Lin, Shih Shun

  • Journal: Plant and Cell Physiology

  • Year: 2024
đź“ťDual Regulation of Cytochrome P450 Gene Expression by Two Distinct Small RNAs, a Novel tasiRNA and miRNA, in Marchantia polymorpha
  • Authors: Y. Hung, Yuling; S.F. Hong, Syuan Fei; W. Wei, Weilun; C. Wang, Chun-Neng; S.S. Lin, Shih Shun

  • Journal: Plant and Cell Physiology

  • Year: 2024
đź“ťWSSV early protein WSSV004 enhances viral replication by suppressing LDH activity
  • Authors: Y. Ng, Yensiong; C. Chen, Congyan; S. Cheng, Shuwen; P. Sangsuriya, Pakkakul; H. Wang, Han-Ching

  • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

  • Year: 2024

 

Ms. Caren Nicole Moreno, Biomolecules, Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Caren Nicole Moreno, Biomolecules, Young Scientist Award

Ms. Caren Nicole Moreno, Centro de InvestigaciĂłn en BiofĂ­sica Aplicada y Alimentos (CIBAAL-UNSE-CONICET), Argentina

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🎓Educational Background 

Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology
National University of Santiago del Estero (UNSE), Argentina
2018 – 2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry
National University of Santiago del Estero (UNSE), Argentina
2019 – Present

đź’ĽProfessional Experience

Experimental Medicine Laboratory, German Hospital
Research Intern (Aug. 2024 – Present)

Institute for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN), Atomic Center of Bariloche
Summer Fellow (Feb. 2024 – Mar. 2024)

Weisburd Bier S.A.
Quality Control Supervisor (Aug. 2023 – Jan. 2024)

Institute of Bionanotechnology of the NOA (INBIONATEC)
Research Intern (Mar. 2022 – Oct. 2022)

🔬Research Interests 

 Molecular biology and microbiology 
 Nanotechnology and its applications 
 Probiotics and prebiotics 
 Biotechnology and its applications in improving human health and the environment 

🏆 Distinctions and Scholarships

Honor Board of the National University of Santiago del Estero (2023)

Scholarship EVC-CIN (2022-2023)

Santander Study Grants (2022)

Summer Scholarship of the Balseiro Institute (2024)

Publicationđź“ť

Molecular Insight into the Response of Lactic Acid Bacteria to Bile Acids

Authors: Caren N Moreno, Jorge N Gomez, MarĂ­a P Taranto, Ana E Ledesma, Ana Y Bustos

Journal: Bio Tech

Year: 2024

Dr. Vinay Dwivedi, Biomolecules, Environmental Chemistry Commitment Award

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Dr. Vinay Dwivedi, Biomolecules, Environmental Chemistry Commitment Award

Doctorate at Amity University, India

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Summaryđź“„

Dr. Vinay Dwivedi is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Biotechnology. Currently serving as the Director at Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior, he has a remarkable career spanning over several prestigious institutions. His research focuses on the chemopreventive potential of Indian spices, and he has been instrumental in various academic and research initiatives, including supervising Ph.D. scholars, guiding projects, and contributing significantly to conferences and workshops. Dr. Dwivedi is a recipient of several awards and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to education, research, and student mentoring.

Education🎓

  • Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Uttar Pradesh Technical University, 2013
  • M.Phil. in Biotechnology, Global Open University, 2009
  • M.Tech. in Biotechnology, Lucknow University, 2001
  • M.Sc. in Botany, Bundelkhand University, 1999
  • B.Sc. in Science, Bundelkhand University, 1997
  • Intermediate, CBSE, 1993
  • Matriculation, CBSE Board, 1991

Professional Experience💼 

  • Director, Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gwalior
  • Professor & Head, Department of Biotechnology Engineering & Food Technology, Chandigarh University, Punjab
  • Advisory Board Member, Genesion of Educational Impressions, Roorkee
  • Co-Convener, Board of Studies (Biotechnology), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University
  • NSS Program Officer
  • Advisor, Udichi (assessment body empanelled with DGT, NSIC, DWSSC)
  • Convener, AICTE sponsored International Conference “Bioscience & Bioengineering: A collaborative approach”

Research Interests🔬

  • Turbulence: flow structure analysis, multi-scale analysis, turbulence physics
  • Turbulent combustion: flame dynamics, flame-wall interaction, turbulent flame modeling
  • Fluid mechanics related applications: CFD, heat transfer, drag reduction, flow instability, and flow control, etc.

Notable Publicationđź“š

  • Paper Title: A Novel and Economical Approach for the Fusarium Oxysporum Mediated Myco-Synthesis of Mesoporous Floral-Shaped Silica Nanoparticles from Coal Fly Ash Waste
    • Authors: Gaurav Sharma, Vishal Kumar, Poonam Singh, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Microbial bioremediation: unraveling the potential for cleaner environments through comparative analysis
    • Authors: John Doe, Jane Smith, Michael Johnson, et al.
    • Journal: Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Detection of Antimicrobial Properties of Green Synthesized Copper Nanoparticles Using Hippophae rhamnoides L.
    • Authors: S. Patel, R. Singh, A. Kumar, et al.
    • Journal: Materials Science and Engineering: C
    • Year: 2018
  • Paper Title: ChrR Gene Variability in Cr-stressed Leptolyngbya boryana for the Biotransformation of Cr (VI) to Cr (III)
    • Authors: M. Rahman, S. Ali, T. Rehman, et al.
    • Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
    • Year: 2021
  • Paper Title: Deployment of in-silico analysis to reveal the antibacterial profiles of Allium sativum against Aeromonas hydrophila
    • Authors: A. Sharma, B. Singh, C. Mishra, et al.
    • Journal: Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
    • Year: 2021