Mariana Blanco Massani | Organic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mariana Blanco Massani | Organic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

University of Innsbruck | Austria

Dr. Mariana Blanco Massani is a scientist specializing in biomedical and polymer-based technologies with a strong focus on antimicrobial systems and advanced materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Her professional experience spans Marie Curie–funded postdoctoral research, industrial consultancy, and long-term research roles in academic and national technology institutes. Her research interests include drug delivery systems, medical devices, antimicrobial materials, food microbiology, and sustainable packaging. She is a recipient of a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship. Dr. Massani’s career reflects scientific rigor, interdisciplinary innovation, and impactful contributions to applied research.

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Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

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Dr. Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Poznan Science and Technology Park, Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation | Poland

Dr. Marcin Przybylak is a chemical scientist with expertise in applied and environmental chemistry and a strong focus on research-to-industry translation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the Faculty of Chemistry at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Poznań Science and Technology Park, where his responsibilities include scientific research, project implementation, publication and patent preparation, supervision of graduate research, coordination of research teams, and collaboration with industrial partners. His previous professional experience includes work as a Senior Technician at the Greater Poland Center for Advanced Technologies, with a focus on electrospinning research and scientific equipment processes, and as an Assistant at the Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants, contributing to experimental design and material characterization. His research interests include functional materials, electrospinning technologies, and applied chemical innovation. Recognized through institutional research achievements and competitive projects, he continues to make meaningful contributions to applied chemistry and technological development.

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Ömrüye Özok Arıcı | Cancer | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ömrüye Özok Arıcı | Cancer | Research Excellence Award

Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ömrüye Özok Arıcı is an academic researcher specializing at the interface of molecular biology, chemical engineering, and biomedical engineering. She completed her PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, focusing on the synthesis of artemisinin–benzothiophene derivatives and the evaluation of their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities. She holds a master’s degree in Biology with research on Streptomyces species and enzyme production, and a bachelor’s degree in Biology. She further expanded her interdisciplinary expertise through postdoctoral research at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Since 2023, she has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Her research interests include medicinal and bioactive compound synthesis, antimicrobial and antioxidant studies, cytotoxicity assessment, and applied biomedical technologies. She has received institutional research support and recognition for her scientific contributions. Overall, her work reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research addressing biomedical and chemical innovation.

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Yazeed Alkhrijah | Internet of Things | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yazeed Alkhrijah | Internet of Things | Research Excellence Award

Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University | Saudi Arabia

Assist Prof. Dr. Yazeed Alkhrijah is an accomplished academic leader, innovation strategist, and electrical engineering scholar with extensive experience across higher education, research administration, industry, and national innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a specialization in wireless communications, an MSc in digital signal and image processing, and a BSc in electrical engineering with a focus on communications and electronics. He currently leads institutional innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer initiatives, overseeing incubators, intellectual property commercialization, and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His experience includes senior research leadership roles managing research chairs, centers, laboratories, and national research funding portfolios, as well as serving as a subject matter expert for defense and strategic research programs. As a faculty member, he has taught core electrical engineering courses, led digital transformation and national alignment committees, developed graduate and professional programs, and strengthened industry collaboration. His research interests span wireless communications, digital signal processing, innovation systems, entrepreneurship, and applied engineering research. He has received recognition through leadership roles, research excellence contributions, and professional honors within engineering and innovation communities. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to advancing research impact, innovation capacity, and talent development at institutional and national levels.

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Tushar Adhikari | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Tushar Adhikari | Phytochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology | India

Mr. Tushar Adhikari is an emerging academic and researcher in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical chemistry and phytochemistry. He completed his M.Pharm. with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Kolkata, securing First Class Honours, following his B.Pharm. from Adamas University with First Class Honours. His academic journey reflects consistent excellence from secondary education through postgraduate studies. Since August 2022, he has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, where he has accumulated over 1.5 years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. His research interests are primarily centered on phytochemistry, with hands-on expertise in extraction, fractionation, isolation, purification, and characterization of bioactive phytoconstituents, particularly flavonoids, using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques such as HPTLC, TLC, column chromatography, UV, IR, and AAS. In addition, he has exposure to computer-aided drug design, including molecular docking, 2D and 3D QSAR, and pharmacophore modeling. His academic distinctions, teaching contributions, and interdisciplinary research orientation highlight his commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and research, positioning him as a promising contributor to future innovations in drug discovery and natural product research.

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Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Potential of Alocasia macrorrhiza: A Comprehensive Review

– Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 2024, Vol. 12 (Issue 6)