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.

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.

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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.