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.

Esmail El-Fakharany | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member

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Prof Dr. Esmail El-Fakharany | Biotechnology | Editorial Board Member 

research institute | city of scientific research and technological applications | Egypt

Esmail Mohammed El-Fakharany is a researcher at the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, known for impactful contributions in virology, protein research, biotechnology, and biochemistry. His work spans antiviral mechanisms, bioactive natural compounds, and biomedical materials. He has extensively studied lactoferrin from multiple species, revealing its potential to inhibit pathogenic viruses, including its ability to reduce hepatitis C virus infectivity in various cell lines. El-Fakharany has also explored antiviral properties of camel milk proteins, casein, and mushroom-derived enzymes, demonstrating their potential roles in preventing viral entry and inducing apoptosis in infected cells. Beyond virology, he contributes to biomaterials research, including developing electrospun nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol–hyaluronic acid membranes for wound healing. His work further extends to nanotechnology through the synthesis and evaluation of biologically derived platinum nanoparticles with antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and catalytic applications. El-Fakharany’s interdisciplinary research continues to advance understanding of natural antiviral agents, therapeutic biomolecules, and innovative biomedical materials.

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Featured Publications

El-Gendi, H., Saleh, A. K., Badierah, R., Redwan, E. M., El-Maradny, Y. A., … El-Fakharany, E. M. A comprehensive insight into fungal enzymes: structure, classification, and their role in mankind’s challenges. Journal of Fungi, 8(1), 23.

Hussein, Y., El-Fakharany, E. M., Kamoun, E. A., Loutfy, S. A., Amin, R., Taha, T. H., … El-Magd, M. A. Electrospun PVA/hyaluronic acid/L-arginine nanofibers for wound healing applications: Nanofibers optimization and in vitro bioevaluation. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 164, 667–676.

Redwan, E. M., Uversky, V. N., El-Fakharany, E. M., & Al-Mehdar, H. Potential lactoferrin activity against pathogenic viruses. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 337(10), 581–595.

El-Fakharany, E. M., Sánchez, L., Al-Mehdar, H. A., & Redwan, E. M. Effectiveness of human, camel, bovine, and sheep lactoferrin on the hepatitis C virus cellular infectivity: Comparison study. Virology Journal, 10(1), 199.

El-Fakharany, E. M., Haroun, B. M., Ng, T., & Redwan, E. M. Oyster mushroom laccase inhibits hepatitis C virus entry into peripheral blood cells and hepatoma cells. Protein and Peptide Letters, 17(8), 1031–1039.

Fahmy, A., Kamoun, E. A., El-Eisawy, R., El-Fakharany, E. M., Taha, T. H., … Mo, X. Poly(vinyl alcohol)-hyaluronic acid membranes for wound dressing applications: Synthesis and in vitro bio-evaluations. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 26(7), 1466–1474.

Almahdy, O., El-Fakharany, E. M., Ehab, E. L. D., Ng, T. B., & Redwan, E. M. Examination of the activity of camel milk casein against hepatitis C virus (genotype-4a) and its apoptotic potential in hepatoma and hela cell lines. Hepatitis Monthly, 11(9), 724.

Juan Cristobal Garcia Canedo | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Juan Cristobal Garcia Canedo | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | Monterrey Institute of Technology | Mexico

Prof. Juan Cristóbal García Cañedo is a distinguished academic and researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico, with over three decades of combined industry, research, and teaching experience. His career began in the private agricultural and food industry, Transitioning into academia, he has dedicated another decade to impactful research and teaching in engineering, specializing in microalgae cultivation, carotenoids, and sustainability. Prof. García Cañedo has published extensively, including four indexed journal articles, three book chapters, and an edited book on photosynthesis. His research focuses on innovative microalgae applications for biomass, metabolite production, and carbon capture. He has actively collaborated with non-governmental organizations and industry, serving as a consultant in environmental sustainability projects. His work bridges theoretical science and practical applications, earning him recognition as a leader in sustainable biotechnology and applied environmental engineering.

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Education

Prof. García Cañedo’s educational background reflects a solid foundation in engineering and applied sciences, supported by professional certifications in food safety and quality management. He holds specialized training in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and is a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), demonstrating his expertise in food safety standards. His studies have allowed him to integrate engineering principles with biological sciences, particularly in microalgae biotechnology. Over the course of his career, he has pursued continuous professional development to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies. His education has been complemented by international academic collaborations, enhancing his perspective and methodology. This combination of formal education, professional certifications, and global engagement has positioned him to address sustainability challenges through innovative engineering solutions, enabling impactful contributions to both academia and industry in areas such as renewable biomass production, environmental protection, and sustainable food systems.

Experience

Prof. García Cañedo’s career encompasses a unique blend of industry, academia, and research expertise. In the agricultural and food industries, he spent more than a decade in roles involving quality control, production optimization, product development, and commercialization, gaining valuable practical insights. In academia, he has served over ten years as an engineering professor, teaching and mentoring students in biotechnology and environmental engineering. His research career spans another decade, with a focus on microalgae cultivation, carotenoid production, and environmental applications for carbon capture. He has presented at multiple international congresses and has acted as an advisor to non-governmental organizations in Mexico, contributing to reforestation and sustainability initiatives. His scholarly output includes indexed journal articles, book chapters, and an edited book. His patent on PET plastic recycling showcases his capacity for translating research findings into viable industrial innovations, underlining his dual focus on academic excellence and practical problem-solving.

Research Interest

Prof. García Cañedo’s research interests lie at the convergence of biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and applied engineering. His primary focus is the cultivation of microalgae for biomass and metabolite production, with emphasis on carotenoids and lutein for visual health applications. He is particularly interested in fed-batch cultivation techniques, which enable precise nutrient control to optimize yield and quality. Another key aspect of his research is the utilization of microalgae for carbon capture, contributing to climate change mitigation strategies. He is also engaged in the integration of automatic control systems into microalgae cultivation, enhancing scalability and efficiency. His investigations extend to sustainable resource management, plastic waste recycling, and renewable energy production from biomass. By combining process engineering, control theory, and biological systems, his work seeks to develop next-generation technologies that meet the dual objectives of economic feasibility and environmental stewardship, thereby addressing critical global challenges.

Awards

Prof. García Cañedo has earned recognition for his research excellence and contributions to sustainable biotechnology. His nomination for the Best Researcher Award underscores his impact in advancing microalgae biotechnology and environmental engineering. His scholarly publications, particularly in the development of sustainable cultivation systems and bioactive compound production, have garnered citations and interest from academic peers worldwide. Participation as a presenter in several international congresses has demonstrated his commitment to global scientific exchange. His research achievements are complemented by industry-relevant innovations, including a patent for PET plastic recycling, which illustrates the practical applicability of his work. Collaborations with non-governmental organizations on reforestation and carbon capture projects further highlight his dedication to environmental improvement. Collectively, these accomplishments reflect his ability to produce both academic and societal benefits, positioning him as a strong candidate for recognition in the fields of research, sustainability, and applied engineering innovation.

Top Noted Publications

Prof. García Cañedo has authored impactful works, including indexed journal articles, book chapters, and an edited book. Selected publications

Title: Nutrition Therapy in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
Journal: American Dietetic Association
Year: 2011

Title: Biological and technical aspects of carotenoid production by microalgae
Journal: Algal Research
Year: 2016

Title: Production of carotenoids by microalgae: achievements and challenges Journal: IntechOpen
Year: 2016

Title: Automatic control applied to microalgae cultures
Journal: Elsevier
Year: 2023

Conclusion

Prof. Juan Cristóbal García Cañedo presents a compelling case for the Best Researcher Award. His blend of industrial expertise, academic achievements, and applied research innovations in sustainability reflects both depth and breadth in scholarly contribution. With strategic emphasis on increasing high-impact publications and global networking, his research trajectory shows significant promise for continued influence in the scientific community.