Theresa Schwaiger | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Theresa Schwaiger | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Chemistry, University of Graz | Austria

Mrs. Theresa Schwaiger is a biochemist specializing in molecular biomedicine and antimicrobial research. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry at the University of Graz, following an MSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine and a BSc in Molecular Biology from Graz University of Technology and the University of Graz. Her professional experience includes research associate roles in academic and startup environments, supervision of students, and interdisciplinary scientific support. Her research interests focus on antimicrobial peptides, safe aromatic compound replacements, peptide design, and biomedical applications. Her work has contributed to internationally funded research projects and innovative antimicrobial strategies. She has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing scientific excellence, interdisciplinary impact, and women’s contributions to research, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing biochemistry and translational science.

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Dr. Nivetha A | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nivetha A | Catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Kongunadu Arts and Science College | India

Dr. Nivetha A is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of chemistry with strong expertise in catalysis, electrochemistry, and nanomaterials. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Bharathiar University, where her doctoral research focused on the fabrication of surfactant-enhanced mesoporous cobalt ternary oxides for catalytic and biological applications under the guidance of Dr. I. Prabha. She also completed her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in chemistry at Bharathiar University and Sri GVG Visalakshi College for Women, respectively. Dr. Nivetha has served as a University Research Fellow and later as a Senior Research Fellow on an ICMR-sanctioned project, where she worked on the remediation of mosquito larvae mass production using plant-inspired transition metal nanocompounds. Currently, she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, where she continues to inspire students and contribute to advanced research. Her areas of interest include the fabrication of electrochemical sensors, catalytic conversion, wastewater treatment, water splitting, photodegradation, and green synthesis. Dr. Nivetha has been recognized for her contributions with fellowships and research opportunities, and she remains committed to developing innovative, sustainable solutions in chemistry that address both environmental and biological challenges.

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Mixed phytochemicals mediated synthesis of copper nanoparticles for anticancer and larvicidal applications

Phytofabrication of selenium nanoparticles using Azolla pinnata: Evaluation of catalytic properties in oxidation, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities

Superparamagnetic properties and significant applications of iron oxide nanoparticles for astonishing efficacy—a review

Industrially important fungal enzymes: productions and applications

Effectiveness of surfactants for unique hierarchical Mn2O3 nanomaterials as enhanced oxidative catalysts, antibacterial agents, and photocatalysts

Fascinating physic-chemical properties and resourceful applications of selected cadmium nanomaterials