Prof Dr. Mingqiang Zhu | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Mingqiang Zhu | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mingqiang Zhu | Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Mingqiang Zhu, currently serving as a professor and Ph.D. supervisor at Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University, holds a Ph.D. from the same institution. With a strong academic foundation and expertise in biomass engineering, Dr. Zhu has made significant contributions to agricultural biological and environmental energy engineering, focusing particularly on the structural analysis of plant tissue and the value-added application of lignocellulose.

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🎓Academic Background and Professional Journey

Dr. Mingqiang Zhu earned his Ph.D. from Northwest Agriculture & Forestry University in 2016. Currently, he serves as a Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor at the same institution. Dr. Zhu has established himself as a leader in the field of biomass engineering, with over 100 published journal articles and 70 authorized Chinese national patents. His research emphasizes the structural analysis of plant tissues and the innovative functionalization, resource utilization, and recycling of biomass, making significant contributions to the field.

🔬 Research and Innovations in Biomass Utilization

Dr. Zhu has innovatively revealed the decomposition mechanism of plant resources based on the biorefining concept. His work integrates multiple extraction methods to cleanly separate biomass components for further utilization. By elucidating the mechanism of lignin dissociation, Dr. Zhu has provided effective pathways for the development of biomaterials and biofuels.

🌿 Advancements in Eucommia ulmoides Research

Dr. Zhu’s studies on Eucommia ulmoides have uncovered key insights into its primary and secondary metabolite accumulation. He has analyzed its morphological characteristics, photosynthetic physiology, and chemical composition, providing a dynamic model of biomass accumulation. His groundbreaking work highlights the interaction between photosynthesis and secondary active ingredient metabolism, offering a theoretical reference for large-scale promotion and industrial application in arid regions.

🛠️ Innovations in Gutta-Percha Research

Dr. Zhu successfully elucidated the molecular weight formation mechanism of gutta-percha rubber particles, enabling the development of specialized gutta-percha materials. He pioneered the biological pathway for “one-way synthesis”, significantly enhancing the yield of secondary metabolites. His efforts have led to the creation of sound-insulation materials with excellent performance, advancing the industrial potential of Eucommia ulmoides resources.

🌐 Areas of Expertise

Dr. Zhu’s research spans across Agricultural, Biological, Environmental, and Energy Engineering, with a focus on sustainable biomass utilization and its industrial applications. His innovative contributions continue to shape the fields of biorefining and bioengineering, driving solutions for a greener and more sustainable future.

Publications Top Noted📝

Efficient separation of Eucommia ulmoides gum (EUG) and directed fabrication of reconstructed materials from Eucommia seed shell based on ingenious biphasic solvent system

Authors: He, B.; Zhang, C.; Zhu, M.; Wen, J.; Yuan, T.

Journal: Industrial Crops and Products

Year: 2024

Significant performance enhancement of Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors based on microwave-assisted pyrolyzed active carbon via synergistic effect of NaHCO3 activation and CNT networks

Authors: Chen, Z.; Qu, Q.; Chi, Z.-Z.; Zhu, L.; Zhu, M.-Q.

Journal: Materials Today Sustainability

Year: 2024

Dual single-atom sites coupled with graphene-encapsulated core-shell Fe-Cu nanoalloy for boosting the oxygen reduction reaction

Authors: Srinivas, K.; Chen, Z.; Chen, A.; Zhu, M.-Q.; Chen, Y.

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Year: 2024

Effect of Reaction Conditions on Energy Yield of Pyrolysis Gas from Apple Tree Branches

Authors: Ma, H.; Zhang, Y.; Qiu, L.; Zhu, M.; Yang, X.

Journal: ACS Omega

Year: 2024

Valorization of Coptis chinensis extraction residue via slow pyrolysis for the production of bioactive wood vinegar

Authors: Yin, D.; Xue, R.; Li, Y.; Zhu, M.; Li, D.

Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery

Year: 2024

Assoc Prof Dr. Taghreed Alsufyani | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Taghreed Alsufyani | Natural Products Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Taghreed Alsufyani | Taif University/ Science Faculty/ Chemistry Department | Saudi Arabia

Taghreed Abdulraheam Alsufyani is undoubtedly a highly qualified and accomplished researcher with a diverse range of contributions in the field of natural products chemistry, ecological research, and environmental science. Her extensive educational background, including a Ph.D.

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🎓Educational Background

Taghreed Abdulraheam Alsufyani holds a Ph.D. degree from Friedrich Schiller University in Jena, Germany. She also earned her Master’s degree from King AbdulAziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and completed her Bachelor’s degree at the Faculty of Science and Education in Jeddah, KSA.

🔬Research Interests 

Taghreed’s research primarily focuses on infochemicals released by living organisms into the environment and their influence on the surrounding ecosystem. She is particularly interested in metabolomic analysis, a field that involves studying the metabolites of organisms within purified systems. These systems are designed to focus solely on the target organisms for more accurate analysis. Additionally, Taghreed’s work spans the industrial applications of macro and microalgae, exploring their potential in biodiesel production, wastewater biofiltration, and various medical applications, including the extraction of biologically active compounds from living organisms.

🧪Scientific Experience 

In 2023, Taghreed served on the Editorial Committee for Advanced Research in Life Sciences & Biology (ARLSB). In 2021, she supervised a student project focused on protecting fig trees from mealybug pests using volatile oils, a project presented at the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity. From 2020 to the present, she has been the Head of Institutional Finance Research, with a focus on the chemical ecology of aphids impacting pomegranate crops and wild olive trees in Taif, KSA. In 2019, she acted as an arbitrator for a master’s thesis on the effect of marine algae extract on calcium dissolution. Taghreed has also contributed as a Board Editor for the Journal of Aquaculture and Marine Science (2017) and co-supervised a master’s project on the synthesis of pyrazolo derivatives in 2016. Additionally, she reviewed the Arabic translation of the book Islamic Civilization in Articles in 2015-2016. Since 2014, she has been serving as an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry at Taif University in Saudi Arabia.

🌱Field Experience 

Taghreed has extensive field experience, including the extraction of infochemicals from trees, pests, insects, and surrounding bionomies using techniques like Closed Loop Stripping (CLS) and Opened Loop Stripping (OpLS) from 2021 to the present. In 2011, she also participated in aquaculture research at the Ramalhete Marine Station in the Algarve Marine Sciences Centre (CCMAR) in Faro, Portugal.

🔧Skills 

Taghreed possesses a wide range of technical skills, including gametogenesis induction, a novel procedure she has developed. She is also proficient in cell and tissue culture, solid-phase microextraction, and solid-phase extraction. Her laboratory expertise extends to DNA extraction, PCR, and DGGE, as well as the use of advanced analytical techniques like GC-MS and UHPLC-MS. She has also worked extensively with ecological statistical tools such as MET-IDEA, AMDIS, CAP, and PCA. Her research includes infochemicals analysis and the scaling up of algal aquacultures for industrial and scientific applications.

Publications Top Noted📚

Chemically Mediated Interactions between Grapevine, Aphid, Ladybird, and Ant in the Context of Insect Chemical Ecology

Authors: Taghreed Alsufyani, Noura J. Alotaibi, Nour Houda M’sakni, Mona A. Almalki, Eman M. Alghamdi

Journal: Phyton – International Journal of Experimental Botany

Year: 2024

Novel Benzothiazole Derivatives Synthesis and its Analysis as Diuretic Agents

Authors: Durgaprasad Kemisetti, Ruhul Amin, Faruk Alam, Amel Gacem, Talha Bin Emran, Taghreed Alsufyani, Mohammed S. Alqahtani, Saiful Islam, Mohammed Mahbubul Matin, Mohammed Jameel

Journal: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Year: 2023

Rapid Identification of Aphid Species by Headspace GC-MS and Discriminant Analysis

Authors: Noura J. J. Alotaibi, Taghreed Alsufyani, Nour Houda M’sakni, Mona A. A. Almalki, Eman M. M. Alghamdi, Dieter Spiteller

Journal: Insects

Year: 2023

GC Analysis, Anticancer, and Antibacterial Activities of Secondary Bioactive Compounds from Endosymbiotic Bacteria of Pomegranate Aphid and Its Predator and Protector

Authors: Taghreed Alsufyani, Najwa A. Al-otaibi, Noura Alotaibi, Nour El-Houda M’sakni, Eman Alghamdi

Journal: Molecules

Year: 2023

Part A: Biodegradable Bio-Composite Film Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals from Chaetomorpha linum into Thermoplastic Starch Matrices

Authors: Taghreed Alsufyani, Nour El-Houda M’sakni

Journal: Polymers

Year: 2023

Assoc Prof Dr. kasimujiang aximujiang, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. kasimujiang aximujiang, xin jiang medical university, China

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🎓 Academic and Professional Background

With over ten years of research experience in intestinal diseases, I focus on the efficacy and mechanisms of herbal medicine and probiotics in their treatment. I have developed an innovative approach that combines probiotics with herbal medicine to effectively regulate the body and treat ulcerative colitis (UC). My research spans multiple dimensions, including metabolism, immunity, and gut microbiota, to study the pathogenesis and intervention mechanisms of UC. As a mentor, I supervise both master’s and undergraduate students, helping them explore the relationship between gut nerves and immunity to provide scientific evidence for UC treatment.

🔬 Research and Innovations

National Natural Science Foundation of China, Regional Science Fund Project

Focused on ulcerative colitis, this project explored the molecular mechanisms of herbal medicine and probiotics in treating UC.

Natural Science Foundation of the Autonomous Region

An in-depth investigation into the pathways and processes involved in the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine for UC treatment.

Youth Natural Science Foundation Project

A study focused on the role of gut microbiota and immune response in addressing intestinal diseases, particularly ulcerative colitis.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program of Xinjiang Medical University

Explored how the combination of herbal remedies and probiotics can offer a breakthrough in UC treatment, focusing on the interaction between gut microbiota and immune function.

🧪 Areas of Research

I concentrate on the pathogenesis of metabolic diseases and how traditional Chinese medicine can offer interventions. My research is based on the interaction between the gut microbiota and host metabolism, specifically focusing on ulcerative colitis. I aim to provide innovative treatments through the combination of probiotics and herbal medicine, and I supervise students as they explore the relationship between gut nerves and immunity to uncover new methods for treating UC.

🎖️ Contributions

My research contributes to a deeper understanding of ulcerative colitis by investigating its pathogenesis through the lenses of metabolism, immunity, and gut microbiota. By combining probiotics with herbal medicine, I offer an innovative and effective treatment approach. Additionally, I support the academic growth of students, guiding them in researching the relationship between gut health and immune system regulation, with the goal of advancing treatments for intestinal diseases.

Publications Top Noted📄

Effect of huankuile on colon injury in rats with ulcerative colitis by reducing TNF-α and MMP9

Authors: Wushouer, X., Aximujiang, K., Kadeer, N., Zhong, L., Yunusi, K.

Journal: European Journal of Medical Research

Year: 2024

L.acidophilus HSCC LA042 and HKL suspension ameliorate DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in mice by improving the intestinal barrier inhibiting the NLRP3 inflammasome and pathogenic bacteria

Authors: Zhu, J., Wang, H., Aisikaer, M., Yunusi, K., Aximujiang, K.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2024

Lactobacillus acidophilus and HKL Suspension Alleviates Ulcerative Colitis in Rats by Regulating Gut Microbiota, Suppressing TLR9, and Promoting Metabolism

Authors: Aximujiang, K., Kaheman, K., Wushouer, X., Ahemaiti, A., Yunusi, K.

Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology

Year: 2022

The Antitumor Effect and Mechanism of Total Flavonoids From Coreopsis Tinctoria Nutt (Snow Chrysanthemum) on Lung Cancer Using Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking

Authors: Wufuer, Y., Yang, X., Guo, L., Yunusi, K., Wu, G.

Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology

Year: 2022

Correction to: Gut microbiota influence tumor development and Alter interactions with the human immune system

Authors: Ge, Y., Wang, X., Guo, Y., Yan, J., Wu, M.

Journal: Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research

Year: 2021

Assoc Prof Dr. Ming Chu Cheng, Natural Products Chemistry, Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Ming Chu Cheng, National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, Taiwan

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Summary 📚

Dr. Ming-Chu Cheng is an esteemed Associate Professor at National Pingtung University of Science & Technology, specializing in veterinary microbiology and immunology with a focus on avian diseases. With a robust background in veterinary medicine and extensive experience in research and teaching, Dr. Cheng has significantly contributed to the understanding and control of avian influenza and other poultry diseases in Taiwan.

Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), National Taiwan University, 2002-2010
  • Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM), National Taiwan University, 1989-1991

Professional Experience 🏫

  • Associate Professor (2017/8 – Present)
    Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Pingtung University of Science & Technology
  • Director (2019/8 – Present)
    Animal Disease Diagnosis Center, NPUST
  • Researcher-cum-Director (2014 – 2017/7)
    Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
  • Researcher (2013 – 2014)
    Hog Cholera Research Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
  • Researcher (2009 – 2013)
    Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
  • Associate Researcher (2003 – 2009)
    Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan
  • Assistant Researcher (1999 – 2003)
    Epidemiology Division, Animal Health Research Institute, Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan

Research Interests 🔬

  • Avian Influenza Virology and Immunology 🦠
    Extensive research on avian influenza multi-subtypes, virological surveillance in migratory birds, and vaccine development.
  • Chicken Infectious Bronchitis Virus 🐔
    Molecular genotype and pathogenicity studies.
  • Marek’s Disease Viruses 🧬
    Research on virulence genes and vaccine efficacy to improve poultry health.
  • Chicken Anemia Virus Pathogenesis 🐥
    Investigating infection impacts in chickens over three weeks old.
  • Natural Plant Extracts 🌿
    Exploring antiviral and anticoccidial properties in poultry.

Publication Top Noted📝

  • Title: Circulating hypervirulent Marek’s disease viruses in vaccinated chicken flocks in Taiwan by genetic analysis of meq oncogene
    • Authors: Cheng, M.-C.; Lai, G.-H.; Tsai, Y.-L.; Lien, Y.-Y.
    • Journal: PLoS ONE
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 5 (May)
    • Article ID: e0303371
    • Year: 2024
  • Title: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Zoonotic Dermatophyte Infection in Pet Rabbits in Northern Taiwan
    • Authors: Chang, C.-C.; Wechtaisong, W.; Chen, S.-Y.; Lien, Y.-Y.; Tsai, Y.-L.
    • Journal: Journal of Fungi
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 627
    • Year: 2022
  • Title: Genetic diversity of avian paramyxoviruses isolated from wild birds and domestic poultry in Taiwan between 2009 and 2020
    • Authors: Liu, Y.-P.; Lee, F.; Cheng, M.-C.; Chiou, C.-J.; Tsai, H.-J.
    • Journal: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
    • Volume: 84
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 378–389
    • Year: 2022
  • Title: Oral inoculation of specific-pathogen-free chickens with chicken anemia virus induces dose-dependent viremia and transient anemia
    • Authors: Tongkamsai, S.; Lee, M.-S.; Tsai, Y.-L.; Cheng, M.-C.; Lien, Y.-Y.
    • Journal: Pathogens
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 3
    • Article ID: 141
    • Year: 2019
  • Title: Persistent infection with chicken anemia virus in 3-week-old chickens induced by inoculation of the virus by the natural route
    • Authors: Tsai, Y.-L.; Tongkamsai, S.; Lee, M.-S.; Chaung, H.-C.; Lien, Y.-Y.
    • Journal: Pathogens
    • Volume: 8
    • Issue: 2
    • Article ID: 48
    • Year: 2019