Shinji TAKAMATSU | Virology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Shinji Takamatsu | Virology | Excellence in Research Award

Specially Appointed Researcher | The University of Osaka | Japan

Dr. Takamatsu has built a distinguished research career characterized by sustained scientific excellence and innovative contributions to glycobiology. His achievements are reflected in over 87 peer-reviewed journal publications, multiple patents, and active participation in significant national and international collaborations, including the NEDO industry–academia–government complex carbohydrate consortium. His pioneering research on the inhibitory effects of the PhoSL lectin on HBV infection has advanced the understanding of virus–host interactions and informed new therapeutic strategies. In addition to his scientific output, he maintains membership in leading professional organizations such as the Society for Glycobiology, the Japanese Society of Carbohydrate Research, and the Japanese Cancer Association, underscoring his recognition within the global research community. Across decades of research, his work has made meaningful contributions to hepatology, immunology, and cancer therapy, demonstrating a consistent record of innovation, translational impact, and scientific leadership.

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Featured Publications

Takamatsu, S., et al. (1996). Glycan-mediated immune regulation mechanisms. Journal of Immunology.

Takamatsu, S., et al. (2018). Lectin-based inhibition of viral replication pathways. Journal of Hepatology.

Takamatsu, S., et al. (2020). Core-fucose-specific PhoSL inhibits HBV infection in human hepatocytes. Glycobiology.

Takamatsu, S., et al. (2022). Glycan signatures in digestive disease progression. Carbohydrate Research.

Yeon-Gyu Jeong | Rehabilitation | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeon-Gyu Jeong | Rehabilitation | Best Researcher Award 

Associated professor | Yeoju university | South Korea

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yeon-Gyu Jeong is widely recognized for his influential contributions to rehabilitation science, ergonomics, and therapeutic innovation. His research impact is reflected in 255 citations across 244 documents, supported by 21 published works and an h-index of 8, underscoring his scholarly visibility in the global scientific community. He has published extensively in leading SCI journals such as Clinical Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, Disability and Health Journal, and Gait & Posture, frequently serving as first or corresponding author. His expertise has led to significant roles on national committees focused on research equipment evaluation, disability health policy, and assistive technology development. As a certified ergonomist, he contributes expert guidance to assistive device programs and educational resource committees, strengthening national rehabilitation standards. He also serves as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals, ensuring scientific rigor in neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal research. Through sustained academic excellence, policy engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, he continues to shape the advancement of rehabilitation science.

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Featured Publications

The Relationship Between Postural Torticollis Abnormalities and Plagiocephaly. (n.d.). Developmental Neurorehabilitation.


Computer-Assisted Rehabilitation Shows Greater Efficacy… (n.d.). Journal of Motor Behavior.

Effects of a Fall Prevention Exercise Regimen… (n.d.). Physiotherapy Theory & Practice.

EMG Comparison of Torso Muscle Activity… (2023). Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.

Whole Body Vibration on Postural Balance… (2023). KCI Journal.

RAJKUMAR MANICKAM | Molecular Biology | Molecular Biology Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. RAJKUMAR MANICKAM | Molecular Biology | Molecular Biology Scientist Award 

Assistant Professor | Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manickam Rajkumar is an accomplished scientist recognized for his work in nanotechnology, molecular biology, and biomedical applications. His research spans biopolymer-based nanocomposites, green nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, and therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and microbial infections. With strong interdisciplinary training and extensive experience in in vitro, in vivo, and in silico methodologies, he contributes to advanced material synthesis, biomolecular characterization, behavioural neuroscience, and molecular diagnostics. His studies have identified nanocomposites with significant antioxidant capacity, modulation of toxic protein aggregation, and cognitive enhancement potential in disease models. His research interests include computational biology, biomedical coatings, metal oxide nanostructures, metabolic disorder therapeutics, and marine bioactive materials. He has produced impactful scientific contributions reflected in 325 citations, 232 citing documents, 27 publications, and an h-index of 11. His work has earned competitive fellowships and multiple best presentation awards at major scientific conferences, underscoring his influence as a growing researcher in biomedical innovation.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar
Featured Publications

Biosynthesis of cerium oxide nanoparticles. Biomedical Materials & Devices.

Review on green synthesis of nanoparticles. Biomedical Materials & Devices.

Biosynthesis of chitosan–TiO₂ nanoparticles. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

CuO nanoparticles for colon cancer therapy. Journal of Cluster Science.

NanoMarine therapeutics for colon cancer. Frontiers in Genetics.

Eco-friendly synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

Alaa Niamah | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Alaa Niamah | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award 

Professor of Microbiology | University of Basrah | Iraq

Prof. Dr. Alaa Kareem Niamah is a Professor of Dairy Microbiology at the University of Basrah, Iraq, recognized for his extensive research in food microbiology, probiotics, bacteriocins, and dairy biotechnology. With more than twenty years of academic and research experience, he has contributed significantly to the development of functional foods, natural antimicrobial agents, and advanced fermentation technologies. His scientific impact is reflected in 1,038 citations across 929 documents, supported by 47 published documents and an h-index of 17. Dr. Niamah’s work addresses microbial interactions, food safety, enzymatic activity, and the optimization of dairy and plant-based fermentation systems. He has collaborated with international institutions, supervised postgraduate research, and served on editorial boards, scientific committees, and conference panels in multiple countries. Through his interdisciplinary approach to microbial biotechnology and dairy science, he continues to advance innovative solutions for food quality, safety, and sustainable production.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Management of agri-food wastes via novel biotechnological methods: Emerging trends and technological advances. In Editor1, E. E. (Ed.)

 Applications of green synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms in food and dairy products: A review. Journal Name, Volume(Issue)

Immunomodulation capability and cytotoxicity activities of novel exopolysaccharides produced by a new local strain, Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis strain Iraq-Basrah 3. Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Volume(Issue),

Exploring the chemistry and sources of microbial 1,2-propanediol (propylene glycol) with a focus on biosynthesis, extraction, and identification for nutraceutical significance and human health. In Editor1, E. E. (Ed.)

Rayan Almahdi | Clinical pharmacy research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rayan Almahdi | Clinical pharmacy research | Best Researcher Award 

Pharmacist | Not yet | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Rayan Malik Suliman Almahdi is a qualified pharmacist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, demonstrating strong capability in safe medication management and evidence-based practice. He holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Omdurman Islamic University, with training that strengthened his foundation in pharmacotherapy, patient safety, and drug information systems, supported by professional registration in Saudi Arabia and Sudan. His clinical experience includes medication reconciliation, verification of physician orders, sterile IV preparation, antimicrobial stewardship, adverse drug reaction reporting, and controlled-substance handling, with practice exposure in major hospital environments. He has also contributed to community pharmacy services through patient counseling, chronic disease support, and regulatory-compliant dispensing. His research interests focus on medication adherence, chronic disease management, diabetes care, pharmacovigilance, and improving pharmacist-led interventions within resource-limited healthcare systems. Committed to ongoing professional development, he has completed certifications in life support, pain management, oncology-related training, and participated in regional scientific conferences, reflecting his dedication to maintaining clinical competency and advancing pharmaceutical care.

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Featured Publications

Almahdi, R. (2024). The impact of clinical pharmacist diabetes education on medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: An interventional study from Khartoum, Sudan. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 14(1), Article 74.

 

Ahcene Boumendjel | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Ahcene Boumendjel | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award 

Full Professor | Grenoble Alpes University | France

Prof. Ahcène Boumendjel recognized for his expertise in natural products and innovative drug design. He leads research within the Laboratoire Radiopharmaceutiques Biocliniques in the Faculty of Medicine, focusing on transforming plant-derived compounds into promising therapeutic candidates targeting cancer, viral infections, and bacterial diseases. A highly accomplished medicinal chemist with extensive expertise in natural products and small-molecule drug discovery, known for advancing therapeutic development across oncology, antiviral, and antibacterial applications. Their research integrates organic synthesis, phytochemistry, and hit-to-lead optimization to convert bioactive natural compounds into potent and selective drug candidates. Serving in senior academic and research leadership roles, they oversee medicinal chemistry programs, guide multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to curriculum development in pharmaceutical sciences. Their international research experience has strengthened collaborations in translational chemistry and innovative molecular design. With 5,897 citations by 4,277 documents, an output of 154 scientific publications, and an h-index of 45, their work reflects significant global influence and sustained scientific impact. In addition to multiple patents and invited conference presentations, they have supervised numerous doctoral, postdoctoral, and international researchers, fostering talent in advanced chemical and pharmaceutical research. Their ongoing contributions continue to bridge fundamental chemical discovery with therapeutic innovation, supporting progress in healthcare through the exploration, optimization, and development of bioactive natural product scaffolds.

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Featured Publications

New players from the old chalcone scaffold: Synthesis, identification, and characterization of new potent ABCG2 inhibitors. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.

Garcinia kola nuts: A molecular cocktail for skin care. Molecules.

Aurones as new modulators of hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) to prevent cardiac cell death. Results in Chemistry.

Assembly of detergents with highly branched dicarboxylate clamps for membrane protein studies. ChemistryOpen.

Photoisomerization of azobenzene-extended charybdotoxin for the optical control of Kv1.2 potassium channel activity. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Ligand-based drug discovery leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning methodologies exemplified by Cdr1 inhibitor prediction. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

Aida ZAABTIA | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Aida ZAABTIA | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Aida ZAABTIA  | University of Gabes Faculty of Sciences of Gabes | Tunisia

Dr. Aida Zaabtia is an emerging researcher affiliated with the Université de Gabès in Gabes, Tunisia, with a developing academic footprint in environmental and electrochemical engineering. Her work focuses primarily on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, with particular expertise in coagulation–flocculation and electro-Fenton processes. With two published documents and three citations recorded in Scopus, she has contributed to improving sustainable methodologies for treating challenging industrial effluents such as olive mill wastewater—a major environmental concern in Mediterranean regions. Her recent publication in the Journal of Applied Electrochemistry highlights her use of experimental design methodologies to optimize treatment efficiency, demonstrating a strong commitment to data-driven environmental solutions. Although early in her career, her research interests span water purification, electrochemical processes, and environmental sustainability. Her collaborative work with co-authors reflects her active participation in interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing regional and global environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Zaabtia, A., Ba, M., & Ammar, S. Treatment of olive mill wastewater by coagulation–flocculation and electro-Fenton processes: application of the experimental design methodology. Journal of Applied Electrochemistry.

Zaabtia, A., Ba, M., Ben Amara, M., & Ammar, S. Application of a Box-Behnken design to the optimization of margin processing conditions by the electro-Fenton process on different anodes using solar energy. Journal of Power Sources.

Ebrahim sourilaki | Genetics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ebrahim sourilaki | Genetics | Editorial Board Member

Phd of Plant Genetic and Breeding | Dept. of Crop Production & Genetic Engineering Faculty of Agricultural Sciences P.O. Box: 41635-1314 University of Guilan Rasht | Iran

Dr. Ebrahim Souri Laki, Ph.D., is a plant scientist specializing in plant production, genetic improvement, and agronomic trait analysis, with a research focus on quinoa and rice. Affiliated with the Department of Plant Production and Genetic Engineering at the University of Guilan, Iran, his work integrates field evaluations, genotype–environment interaction studies, and molecular marker–based analyses to enhance crop performance. He has contributed to advancements in identifying superior quinoa genotypes, assessing grain yield stability across diverse environments, and uncovering SSR markers linked to key agronomic and morpho-phenological traits. His publications in journals such as Cereal Research, Frontiers in Plant Science, Scientific Reports, and Agriculture highlight his expertise in trait association studies, genetic variability assessment, and the development of improved crop lines. Through collaborative, data-driven research, Souri Laki aims to support sustainable agriculture, improve crop resilience, and develop high-yielding cultivars suited to Iran’s diverse agro-climatic conditions.

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Featured Publications

Evaluation of important agronomic traits related to yield and identification of superior quinoa genotypes
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Jokarfard, V., Marashi, H., & Börner, A.
Cereal Research, 12(1), 99-114.

Stability and adaptability of grain yield in quinoa genotypes in four locations of Iran
Jokarfard, V., Rabiei, B., Souri Laki, E., & Börner, A.
Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1487106.

Association study of morpho-phenological traits in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) using SSR markers
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Marashi, H., Jokarfard, V., & Börner, A.
Scientific Reports, 14(1), 5991.

Evaluation of Genotype × Environment Interactions in Quinoa Genotypes (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.)
Souri Laki, E., Rabiei, B., Jokarfard, V., Shahbazi Miyangaskari, M., Marashi, H., & others.
Agriculture, 15(5), 515.

Association analysis of grain yield and yield components in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) using SSR markers
Rabiei, B., Marashi, H., Jokarfard, V., & Börner, A.

MOHAMMAD AMIN HEJAZI | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. MOHAMMAD AMIN HEJAZI | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member 

Director General of Food Biotechnology Research Institute | Agricultural Biotechnology Resarch Institute of Iran | Iran

Mohammad Amin Hejazi is a biotechnology researcher affiliated with the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran and academically trained at Wageningen University & Research. He has an extensive publication record with 93 documents, 2,523 citations across 2,109 citing documents, and an h-index of 28. His research spans microbial biotechnology, algal bioengineering, probiotic science, and food and environmental bioprocessing. Hejazi has made significant contributions to optimizing microalgae such as Dunaliella for enhanced production of nutraceutical fatty acids, including DHA, supporting sustainable biotechnological applications. His work also explores biochemical and molecular responses of algal isolates under varying environmental conditions, informing industrial cultivation strategies. In food biotechnology, he has improved gluten-free bread quality using sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains. Hejazi’s expertise further includes the identification and characterization of halophilic and probiotic bacteria, employing clustering and heat-map analyses to select strains with desirable properties. Additionally, he has contributed to wastewater treatment advancements through algal-based removal of nitrate and phosphate, supported by optimization and computational fluid dynamics modeling. His multidisciplinary research integrates microbial systems to advance health, food, and environmental technologies.

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Featured Publications

Gharekhani, M., Nami, Y., Aalami, M., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains improve the quality of gluten‐free bread. Food Science & Nutrition.

Hosseinzadeh Gharajeh, N., Valizadeh, M., Dorani, E., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Dunaliella sp. ABRIINW-I1 as a cell factory of nutraceutical fatty acid pattern: An optimization approach to improved production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Chemical Engineering and Processing – Process Intensification.

Nami, Y., Gharekhani, M., Aalami, M., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Sourdoughs fermented by autochthonous Lactobacillus strains improve the quality of gluten-free bread [Preprint].

Hosseinzadeh Gharajeh, N., Valizadeh, M., Dorani, E., & Hejazi, M. A. (n.d.). Biochemical profiling of three indigenous Dunaliella isolates with main focus on fatty acid composition towards potential biotechnological application. Biotechnology Reports.

Khan, S. A., Zununi Vahed, S., Forouhandeh, H., Tarhriz, V., Chaparzadeh, N., Hejazi, M. A., Jeon, C. O., & Hejazi, M. S. (n.d.). Halomonas urmiana sp. nov., a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from Urmia Lake in Iran. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.

Sooyoung Kim | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Sooyoung Kim | Molecular Biology | Editorial Board Member

Industry | US Neurophth Therapeutics (Ex-) | United States

Soo-Young Kim is an accomplished researcher specializing in retinal biology, neurodegeneration, and therapeutic development for ocular diseases. He holds a PhD in Medicine from Korea University and has extensive experience across academia and industry, including positions at UC Irvine, Neurophth Therapeutics, ExosomePlus, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, and the National Eye Institute. His research focuses on retinal development, age-related macular degeneration, and neovascularization, with significant contributions to understanding photoreceptor synapse formation, retinal degeneration models, and inflammatory pathways in pathological neovascularization. Kim has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, advancing both basic science and translational applications in ophthalmology. His work combines molecular, cellular, and whole-mount techniques to elucidate disease mechanisms and support drug evaluation, reflecting a strong commitment to bridging experimental research with therapeutic innovation.

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Featured Publications

Kim, S.-Y., Park, C. H., Moon, B.-H., & Seabold, G. K. Murine Retina Outer Plexiform Layer Development and Transcriptome Analysis of Pre-Synapses in Photoreceptors. Life, 14(9), 1103.

Moon, B.-H., Kim, Y., & Kim, S.-Y. Twenty Years of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapeutics in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(16), 13004.

Kim, S.-Y., & Qian, H. Comparison between sodium iodate and lipid peroxide murine models of age-related macular degeneration for drug evaluation—a narrative review. Annals of Eye Science, 7, Article 25.

Kim, S.-Y., Zhao, Y., Kim, H.-L., Oh, Y., & Xu, Q. Sodium iodate-induced retina degeneration observed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts. Annals of Eye Science, 7, Article 27.

Lee, S.-J., & Kim, S.-Y. Mouse Sclerochoroid/RPE/Retina posterior eyeball staining and Whole Mounts. BIO-PROTOCOL, 11(15), e3872.

Kim, S.-Y. Inflammatory pathways in pathological neovascularization in retina and choroid: a narrative review on the inflammatory drug target molecules in retinal and choroidal neovascularization. Annals of Eye Science, 6, Article 4.