JEAN MICHEL BRUNEL | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jean Michel Brunel | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

CRHC | Faculty of Pharmacy | France

Dr. Jean Michel Brunel is a distinguished French chemist whose research focuses on organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and antimicrobial drug discovery. As a senior CNRS Researcher and group leader at Aix-Marseille Université, he leads a team developing antibiotic adjuvants, polyamine derivatives, and next-generation antimicrobial agents. His work integrates medicinal chemistry, microbiology, and organoselective synthesis to create therapeutic probes and drug prototypes that target bacterial pathways, disrupt biofilms, and enhance antibiotic efficacy against multi-drug-resistant bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Brunel’s research spans natural product chemistry, synthetic scaffolds, and bile acid analogues, extending from in vitro screening to in vivo models to ensure translational impact. Supported by major research grants, international collaborations, and industrial partnerships, his efforts advance the development of innovative anti-infective therapies. His prolific output includes 235 publications cited over 7,700 times across more than 6,200 documents, with an h-index of 42, reflecting his significant influence on global antimicrobial research and drug discovery.

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Featured Publications

Permeabilize, but choose wisely: Selective antibiotic potentiation through outer membrane disruption in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Adaptation to cinnamaldehyde shapes Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistance to major antibiotics. Journal of Bacteriology.

Accurate antibiotic accumulation in Enterobacteriaceae isolates expressing efflux pumps. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Biomembranes.

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Bioinspired syntheses of the marine pyridoacridine alkaloids 2-Bromo and 3-Bromodeoxyamphimedine and structure correction of 2-Bromoamphimedine. Journal of Natural Products.

Efflux-mediated resistance in Enterobacteriaceae: Recent advances and ongoing challenges to inhibit bacterial efflux pumps.

Uric acid, the end-product of purine metabolism, mitigates tau-related abnormalities: Comparison with DOT, a non-antibiotic oxytetracycline derivative. Biomolecules.

 

Essa M. Saied | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award 

Associate Professor | Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Associate Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied is a distinguished biochemist and bioorganic chemist whose work advances synthetic medicinal chemistry, lipid biochemistry, and small-molecule drug discovery. Holding research appointments at Humboldt University of Berlin and Suez Canal University, he has built an international reputation through 72 published documents, 2,232 citations from 1,538 citing sources, and an h-index of 31. His research integrates organic synthesis, lipid biochemistry, and computational design to identify small-molecule inhibitors of key sphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes. He employs high-throughput screening, enzymatic assays, molecular modeling, and structure–activity analysis to explore biochemical pathways relevant to cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. His work also develops heterocyclic scaffolds, fluorescent probes, and biochemical tools that deepen understanding of lipid signaling and enzyme function. Through editorial service, peer review, and global collaboration, he continues to contribute significantly to chemical biology and therapeutic innovation.

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Featured Publications

Live-Cell Identification of CERT Inhibitors via NanoBRET. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.1.

Small-Molecule Ceramidase Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.8.

Stereoselective Synthesis of Novel Sphingoid Bases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Impact Factor 6.21.

Subunit Composition of Serine-Palmitoyltransferase. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Impact Factor 11.2.

Resolving Sphingolipid Isomers Using Cryogenic IR Spectroscopy. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 15.3.

Shanshan Li | Molecular Biology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Shanshan Li | Molecular Biology | Excellence in Research Award

Assistant Researcher | Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Shanshan Li is a dedicated researcher specializing in the chemistry, processing, and bioactivity of bee-derived products, with a strong emphasis on propolis, royal jelly, and protein–polyphenol systems. Her work bridges food chemistry, molecular biology, and functional ingredient development to uncover how processing technologies—such as ultrasound treatment and enzymatic hydrolysis—alter protein structures and enhance antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities. She has significantly advanced the understanding of protein–polyphenol interactions and their role in improving the functional properties of natural compounds. Dr. Li employs advanced analytical approaches, including proteomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics, to investigate molecular mechanisms and cellular pathways influenced by bee product components. Her research also includes comparative studies of milk fat globule membrane proteins across animal species, contributing to broader innovations in food science and bioactive ingredient development. With 998 citations across 943 documents, 50 publications, and an h-index of 21, Dr. Li has established a strong scientific presence. Her contributions support the development of health-promoting ingredients and the translation of natural bioactives into functional foods.

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Featured Publications

Ultrasound-induced modifications in structure, antioxidant activity and functionality of whey protein isolate–propolis polyphenol conjugates. Food Chemistry.

Integrated transcriptomics and network pharmacology reveal the mechanism of poplar-type propolis on the mouse mastitis model. Nutrients.

Structural and antioxidative properties of royal jelly protein by partial enzymatic hydrolysis. Food Science and Human Wellness.

Royal jelly proteins and their derived peptides: Preparation, properties, and biological activities. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Milk fat globule membrane proteins among buffalo breeds via TMT proteomics. Food Research International.

 

Sabah Elamraoui | Environemental chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Sabah Elamraoui | Environemental chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Sabah Elamraoui | National School of Applied Sciences El Jadida Chouaib Doukkali University | Morocco

Ms. Sabah Elamraoui is a Moroccan researcher and fourth-year PhD candidate at the National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA), El Jadida, whose work focuses on industrial effluent treatment using adsorption and advanced oxidation processes. She has developed multidisciplinary expertise in physicochemistry, material analysis, nanomaterials, photocatalysis, pollutant degradation, and wastewater purification. Her academic path includes strong foundations in analysis techniques, quality control, and environmental materials, strengthened by internships in industrial laboratories and research centers such as OCP Jorf Lasfar, Coca-Cola Casablanca, MC Pharma, and ENSA laboratories. She has presented her findings at international conferences, earning distinctions for innovative contributions to environmental remediation. Her upcoming international research at CINTECX, University of Vigo, further extends her work into nanoparticle synthesis and advanced catalytic processes. She has authored six scientific documents, accumulated 31 citations across 30 citing sources, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing impact of her research in sustainable water treatment and green environmental technologies.

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Featured Publications

Enhancing surface area of HNO₃-activated digestate-derived biochar for methylene blue adsorption. (2023). Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. Cited by: 18.

Evaluation of multilayer biofilters for nutrient and organic pollutant removal from OMW. (2022). Environmental Technology & Innovation. Cited by: 11.

Natural biopolymers for olive mill wastewater treatment: RSM-BBD synergistic modeling. (2024). Chemosphere. Cited by: 7.

Polyphenols adsorption using activated carbon derived from Pinus sylvestris sawdust. (2021). Water Science & Technology. Cited by: 15.

DFT-guided modeling of hybrid biopolymers for OMW treatment. (2025). Submitted to Polymers Journal.

YAMINA MOUAS | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. YAMINA MOUAS | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award 

Assistant Master A | Higher Teacher Training College Kouba | Algeria

Dr. Yamina Mouas’s achievements reflect a solid record of academic excellence, scientific productivity, and growing international visibility. Distinguished early in her career with Très Bien honors in both her Engineering and Magister degrees, she has continued to strengthen her profile through active participation in major scientific events, including the EBAT Congress in Turkey, the International Days of Biotechnology in Tunisia, and several national seminars in Algeria. Her research contributions in plant biotechnology, phytochemistry, and natural bioresource valorization are documented through 3 published scientific works, which have collectively received 4 citations, contributing to an h-index of 1. These indicators reflect her emerging scholarly impact within her field. Beyond her research output, Dr. Mouas plays a significant role in academic mentoring, supervising numerous engineering and master’s theses and supporting the development of future researchers. Her combined academic merits, scientific contributions, and dedication to training highlight her meaningful and steadily expanding influence in plant science and biotechnology in Algeria.

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Featured Publications

Phytochemical analysis and antioxidant activity of Phlomis bovei. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Cited by: 12.

Phenological variation in antibacterial activity of Phlomis bovei. Algerian Journal of Biological Sciences. Cited by: 7.

Antimicrobial potential of hydroethanolic extracts of Phlomis bovei. Biotechnology & Natural Resources Journal. Cited by: 10.