Dr. Kalpesh Ishnava, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at P G Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, India

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📚Education

Ph.D. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2006

Certificate in Participatory Forest Management – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), 2001 (First Class)

M.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 2001 (Second Class)

B.Sc. in Botany – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1999 (First Class)

B.Sc. in Microbiology – Sardar Patel University (SPU), 1998 (Third Class)

H.S.C. (XII) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1993 (Third Class)

S.S.C. (X) in Science – Gujarat Secondary Education Board (GSEB), 1990 (Third Class)

💼Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Botany – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2022 – Present

Assistant Professor, Plant Biotechnology – Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Integrated Study and Research in Biotechnology and Allied Sciences, June 2007 – June 2022

Research Scientist – Pharmanza Herbal Pvt. Ltd., March 2007 – June 2007

Senior Research Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, June 2003 – December 2003

Project Fellow – Department of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, July 2002 – June 2003

🌱Research Interests

Medicinal Plants: Exploring the therapeutic potentials and active principles of medicinal herbs.

Plant Biotechnology: Innovations in plant tissue culture and genetic modifications.

Biodiversity Conservation: Strategies for the protection and sustainable use of plant species.

Plant Taxonomy: Classification and identification of plant species.

🏅Life Memberships

Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy (IAAT)

Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Association of India (MAPAI)

Society of Applied Biotechnology (SAB)

🏆Awards & Honors

Dr. C. K. Shah Award (2008-2009) – Best Research Paper in Plant Sciences

Fellow of IAAT (2011) – For contributions in Angiosperm Taxonomy

First Prize – Best Oral Presentation, National Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy (2012)

Gaurave Purskar – Charutar Vidyamandal (2013)

3rd Prize – Eppendorf India Limited Online Quiz

Publications📝

**Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Enicostema axillare (Poir. ex Lam.) A. Raynal and its alpha amylase inhibition activity**

Authors: Patel, D.A., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Food Chemistry Advances

Year: 2024

**Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Acacia nilotica (L.) Wild. ex. Delile leaf extract**

Authors: Sheikh, K.I., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials for Bioenergy Applications

Year: 2020

Studies on the anticariogenic potential of medicinal plant seed and fruit extracts

Authors: Patel, D.M., Chauhan, J.B., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Natural Oral Care in Dental Therapy

Year: 2020

**Evaluation of probiotic candidate in combination with tuber extracts from Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl. for assessment of in vitro alpha amylase inhibition activity**

Authors: Gehloth, B.R., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences

Year: 2018

**Nutritional properties and chemical composition of Corallocarpus epigaeus (Arn.) Cl.: As a remedy to control diabetes mellitus**

Authors: Ishnava, K., Kotadia, R., Patel, S.

Journal: Chiang Mai Journal of Science

Year: 2015

**In vitro study of Tinospora cordifolia (Wild.) Miers (Menispermaceae) – a multipurpose plant, by using different plant bark extracts for secondary metabolite production**

Authors: Patel, M.P., Ishnava, K.B.

Journal: Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants

Year: 2014

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