Prof Dr. Marko Vincekovic | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 21/12/2024 by sciencefather

Prof Dr. Marko Vincekovic | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Marko Vincekovic | University of Zagreb Faculty of Agricukture | Croatia

Professional Profile

💼Professional Experience

Marko Vinceković began his career on January 7, 2003, as an Assistant at the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Chemistry. During this time, he focused on colloid and interface chemistry as a junior researcher while also serving as a lecturer. His work combined education and research, setting a strong foundation for his academic journey. In June 2009, he was promoted to Senior Assistant, continuing his contributions to research and teaching at the same institution.

On July 7, 2010, Marko was appointed as an Assistant Professor, where he expanded his academic influence through lectures and innovative research in colloid and interface chemistry. His dedication and expertise led to further promotion, and on July 13, 2013, he became a Senior Research Associate, advancing his research to include the encapsulation of active components while continuing his lecturing responsibilities.

By December 7, 2016, Marko was recognized as an Associate Professor, solidifying his leadership in teaching and research. He played a significant role in mentoring students and pushing the boundaries of colloid and interface chemistry. His current position as a Full Professor, starting April 6, 2022, involves both leading-edge research and inspiring education. His work remains centered on encapsulation of active components and the broader field of colloid and interface chemistry.

🌍 Social Skills and Competencies

Marko is known for his excellent social skills and adaptability. He has demonstrated a strong ability to collaborate in multicultural environments, often working in teams to achieve remarkable results. His involvement in international projects has further enhanced his interpersonal skills. Marko is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Croatian Chemical Society, European Microscopy Society, and European Colloid Society, showcasing his engagement with the global scientific community.

📋 Organizational Skills and Competencies

Marko possesses exceptional organizational skills, which have been pivotal in his academic and research endeavors. He has successfully managed the Laboratory at the Department of Chemistry and led several national and international research projects. He has also played an integral role in drafting project proposals, such as TEMPUS and FP7 initiatives, and contributed to the development of guidelines for student projects at the University of Zagreb. Notably, he served as the Head of the Department of Chemistry in 2015 and participated in the accreditation process for the Faculty of Agriculture.

🛠️ Technical Skills and Competencies

Marko is highly skilled in operating advanced laboratory instruments, including the Malvern Zetasizer NanoZS, rotational and oscillatory rheometer, optical and confocal laser scanning microscopes, UV/VIS spectrophotometer, and tensiometer. These technical skills have been essential in supporting his research in colloid and interface chemistry.

💻 Computer Skills

Marko has a strong command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and is proficient in the SAS program for statistical analysis and the Linux operating system for advanced computing needs.

Publications Top Noted📚

Development of Alginate Composite Microparticles for Encapsulation of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis

Authors: Marko Vinceković, Lana Živković, Elmira Turkeyeva, Botagoz Mutaliyeva, Galiya Madybekova, Suzana Šegota, Nataša Šijaković Vujičić, Anđela Pustak, Tanja Jurkin, Marta Kiš et al.

Journal: Gels

Year: 2024

Amplifying Synthesis of Health-Promoting Metabolites in Tomatoes via Stimulation with Encapsulated Biological and Chemical Agents in Hydroponic and Soil Cultivation

Authors: Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Sanja Fabek Uher, Marko Vinceković

Journal: Food Bioscience

Year: 2024

Novel Copper Alginate Microspheres as Ecological Fungicides

Authors: Marko Vinceković, Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Adrijana Novak, Dario Ivić, Laura Hazler, Tanja Jurkin, Arijeta Bafti, Nataša Šijaković Vujičić

Journal: Sustainability

Year: 2024

Novel Zinc/Silver Ions-Loaded Alginate/Chitosan Microparticles Antifungal Activity Against Botrytis cinerea

Authors: Marko Vinceković, Slaven Jurić, Kristina Vlahoviček-Kahlina, Katarina Martinko, Suzana Šegota, Marijan Marijan, Ana Krčelić, Lidija Svečnjak, Mislav Majdak, Ivan Nemet et al.

Journal: Polymers

Year: 2023

Dr. Chellamanimegalai P | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Chellamanimegalai P | Biomolecules | Women Researcher Award

Doctorate at Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai | India

Professional Profile

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Chellamanimegalai holds a PhD in Fisheries from the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2019 to September 2024), graduating with First Class Distinction (OGPA: 8.88/10). She also completed her M.F.Sc. at the same institution (August 2016 to July 2018), achieving First Class Distinction (OGPA: 85.8/10). Her academic journey began with a B.F.Sc. from Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Tuticorin (September 2012 to July 2016), earning First Class (OGPA: 7.69/10).

👩‍🏫 Employment History

Dr. Chellamanimegalai began her career as a Teaching Assistant at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam (November 2015 to August 2019). During this tenure, she taught major courses such as Anatomy and Biology of Shellfish and Limnology, conducting both theory and practical classes to ensure comprehensive syllabus coverage.

She furthered her career as a PhD Researcher at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai (September 2020 to June 2023). Her research was part of the Institutional Project titled “Taxonomical, Biochemical Evaluation and Utilization of Order Dictyotales – Brown Algal Species”, contributing significantly to this domain.

From August 2023 to February 2024, Dr. Chellamanimegalai worked as a Senior Research Fellow under the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives (TANII) Scheme at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam. She played a pivotal role in the project “Assessment of Spawning Seasonality of Major Marine Fishery Groups along the Coast of Tamil Nadu for Sustainable Fishery Management.”

🏆 Awards and Recognition

Dr. Chellamanimegalai has been recognized for her academic excellence and dedication. She was awarded the ICAR-Junior Research Fellowship (2016-2018) for securing 11th rank in the ICAR-AIEEA-2016 National Level Examination. Additionally, she achieved 8th rank in Fisheries Resource Management during the National Level PhD Entrance Examination-2019 conducted by ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai.

🔬 Research Experience

Her PhD research focused on the taxonomy and biochemical analysis of the genera Dictyota and Padina (Dictyotaceae, Phaeophyta) from the Indian coast. During her M.F.Sc., she conducted a taxonomical study of the Genus Grateloupia C. Agardh (Halymeniales, Rhodophyta), analyzing its morphology and biochemical composition.

🧪 Skills

Dr. Chellamanimegalai possesses extensive expertise in a variety of laboratory techniques critical to research and analysis. In the realm of molecular work, she is proficient in DNA isolation, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis, which are essential tools for genetic studies. Her skills in biochemical analysis include precise evaluation of protein, lipid, ash, and carbohydrate content, supporting detailed biochemical profiling.

In the field of histology, she excels in tissue processing, tissue embedding, microtome sectioning, and staining, enabling her to prepare and analyze high-quality tissue samples. Her expertise extends to bioactive studies, where she specializes in the extraction of pigments and bioactive compounds as well as conducting in-vitro antioxidant studies, contributing to the exploration of natural products with therapeutic potential. Additionally, her capability in water quality analysis highlights her versatility in environmental and aquatic research.

Publications Top Noted📰

Unveiling the nutritional and antioxidant properties of brown algae resources (Dictyota J.V. Lamouroux) from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea, Indian coast

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Deshmukhe, G.; Balange, A.K.; Layana, P.

Journal: Heliyon

Year: 2025

Biochemical properties of different species of seaweeds (Grateloupia) from the Indian coast and analysis of spatial variation in two selected species

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Balange, A.K.; Kumar, A.P.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Journal of Environmental Biology

Year: 2022

**New record of marine red algal species Grateloupia orientalis Showe M. Lin & H.Y. Liang and G. catenata Yendo (Halymeniaceae, Rhodophyta) from the east coast of India**

Authors: Chellamanimegalai, P.; Pavan-Kumar, A.; Balange, A.K.; Dwivedi, A.; Deshmukhe, G.

Journal: Current Science

Year: 2020

Dr. Jintian He | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jintian He | Biomolecules | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at College of life science, Hebei normal university | China

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🎓 Educational Background

Dr. Jingtian He has a robust academic foundation that underpins her expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Hebei University, Baoding, China in July 1990. Her pursuit of advanced knowledge led her to Nankai University, Tianjin, China, where she completed her Master of Science (M.S.) in Inorganic Chemistry in June 1996. Dr. He culminated her academic journey with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the prestigious School of Basic Medical Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, in June 2005.

🏢 Professional Role and Expertise

Currently, Dr. Jingtian He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the College of Life Science, Hebei Normal University, located in Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China. She is a distinguished academic and researcher known for her contributions to drug delivery systems and her innovative work in micro- and nano-particle formulations.

💡 Research Focus

Dr. He’s research is centered on the development of polymeric particles for sustained and mucosal drug delivery systems, contributing significantly to advancements in pharmaceutical science. Her work has provided a deeper understanding of microsphere formulations for a variety of drugs, including erythropoietin, hepatitis B surface antigen, staphylokinase mutant, triptorelin, and non-T cell binding peptides.

One of her groundbreaking discoveries demonstrated that chitosan can enhance the transepithelial transport of both peptides and microparticles, offering new possibilities for improving drug delivery and absorption. Additionally, her research highlighted that the surface modification of PLGA micro- and nano-particles with polysaccharides serves as a promising approach for the mucosal delivery of antigens, paving the way for innovative solutions in vaccine and therapeutic delivery systems.

Publications Top Noted📚

Enhanced phagocytosis and endosomal escape of glucan-modified microparticles in antigen-presenting cells

Authors: Kang, T.; Zhang, R.; Hou, S.; He, J.

Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Year: 2024

Adjuvant effects of chimeric flagellin and chitosan/tripolyphosphate (CS/TPP) nanogel encapsulation on immune response induced by nasal vaccination of Helicobacter pylori adhesin

Authors: Zhai, X.; Yan, X.; Meng, Q.; He, J.; Wang, G.

Journal: Acta Microbiologica Sinica

Year: 2021

Chitosan-based thermosensitive hydrogel for nasal delivery of exenatide: Effect of magnesium chloride

Authors: Li, Y.; He, J.; Lyu, X.; Wang, G.; Zhao, B.

Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutics

Year: 2018

Co-delivery of polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid and flagellin by poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) MPs synergistically enhances immune response elicited by intranasally delivered hepatitis B surface antigen

Authors: Dai, X.; He, J.; Zhang, R.; Xiong, F.; Zhao, B.

Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine

Year: 2017

Surface-functionalized, pH-responsive poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)-based microparticles for intranasal vaccine delivery: Effect of surface modification with chitosan and mannan

Authors: Li, Z.; Xiong, F.; He, J.; Dai, X.; Wang, G.

Journal: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

Year: 2016