Misbah-ul-Ain Tahir | Gynecology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Misbah-ul-Ain Tahir | Gynecology | Excellence in Research Award

Master’s Research Scholar at Chongqing Medical University | China

Misbah-ul-Ain Tahir, currently a Master’s Research Scholar at Chongqing Medical University, conducts translational research in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on maternal-fetal health. Her investigations explore the intricate relationship between Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) and Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM), identifying novel biomarkers that may enhance early diagnosis and improve pregnancy outcomes. She has authored publications including a research paper in Tissue and Cell and a review in the Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Pakistan, alongside two ongoing original research studies. Her contributions aim to advance diagnostic precision and therapeutic protocols for high-risk pregnancies. Through her growing academic record, Misbah exemplifies clinical research excellence, integrating biomedical analysis with patient-centered outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Tahir, M.-U.-A. (2025, October 29). tRF-1-31-Pro-AGG-1-M5 mediates STAT1 to regulate epithelial-mesenchymal transition in Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy. Tissue and Cell.

Tahir, M.-U.-A. (2025, April 22). Current knowledge of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Journal of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan.

 

Kwang Suk Lim | Cellular Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Kwang Suk Lim | Cellular Immunotherapy | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Kangwon National University | South Korea

Dr. Kwang Suk Lim, Ph.D., is an accomplished biotechnology researcher whose work integrates molecular bioengineering, nanomedicine, and therapeutic innovation. As an Associate Professor at Kangwon National University, he leads cutting-edge research in polymeric biomaterials, gene delivery systems, and cancer immunotherapy. His recent focus includes non-genetic CAR-NK cell engineering, recombinant fusion protein development, and targeted chemo-immunotherapy strategies. Dr. Lim’s contributions to polymer-based drug delivery systems and environmental microplastic degradation highlight his broad scientific vision and practical impact. His research has been published in leading journals such as Pharmaceutics, Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, and Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering, earning him wide recognition in the biotechnology field. With 1,113 citations, an h-index of 17, and numerous peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Lim has demonstrated sustained academic excellence and innovation. His patented technologies on recombinant fusion proteins and immune-cell modification platforms underscore his translational research capacity. Dr. Lim’s interdisciplinary expertise and forward-looking research continue to shape modern biomedicine, making him an outstanding nominee for the Best Researcher Award in biotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Jin, J., Jeong, S. I., Shin, Y. M., Lim, K. S., Shin, H. S., Lee, Y. M., Koh, H. C., & Kim, K. S. (2009). Transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells within a poly(lactide‐co‐ɛ‐caprolactone) scaffold improves cardiac function in a rat myocardial infarction model. European Journal of Heart Failure, 11(2), 147–153. Cited by: 201

Won, Y. W., Adhikary, P. P., Lim, K. S., Kim, H. J., Kim, J. K., & Kim, Y. H. (2014). Oligopeptide complex for targeted non-viral gene delivery to adipocytes. Nature Materials, 13(12), 1157–1164. Cited by: 141

Won, Y. W., Lim, K. S., & Kim, Y. H. (2011). Intracellular organelle-targeted non-viral gene delivery systems. Journal of Controlled Release, 152(1), 99–109. Cited by: 90

Kang, Y. C., Son, M., Kang, S., Im, S., Piao, Y., Lim, K. S., Song, M. Y., Park, K. S., et al. (2018). Cell-penetrating artificial mitochondria-targeting peptide-conjugated metallothionein 1A alleviates mitochondrial damage in Parkinson’s disease models. Experimental & Molecular Medicine, 50(8), 1–13. Cited by: 76

Lim, K. S., Lee, D. Y., Valencia, G. M., Won, Y. W., & Bull, D. A. (2015). Nano‐self‐assembly of nucleic acids capable of transfection without a gene carrier. Advanced Functional Materials, 25(34), 5445–5451. Cited by: 60

Farzaneh Bayat | Melamine Detection | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat | Melamine Detection | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat is a distinguished physicist and nanophotonics researcher at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Iran. Her research focuses on the design and fabrication of photonic crystals, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) biosensors, nanosphere lithography, and inverse opal structures for biomedical and optical applications. She has advanced optical sensor technologies by integrating nanostructured materials for the early detection of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer through plasmonic biosensing. Her pioneering work extends to solar energy harvesting and photocatalysis, where she has enhanced light absorption and quantum efficiency using hybrid nanocomposites and plasmonic materials. Dr. Bayat has contributed significantly to the understanding of light–matter interactions, developing tunable photonic and plasma crystal structures with applications in biosensing, environmental monitoring, and optoelectronics. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, materials science, and biophotonics, supported by over 36 Scopus-indexed publications, 242 citations, and an h-index of 10. Her innovative contributions and consistent scientific output establish her as a leading figure in photonic biosensing and nanostructured material design, making her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Bayat, F., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2016). Designing real-time biosensors and chemical sensors based on defective one-dimensional photonic crystals. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 28(17), 1843–1846. Cited by: 35

Amani-Ghadim, A. R., Mousavi, M., & Bayat, F. (2022). Dysprosium doping in CdTe@CdS type II core/shell and cosensitizing with CdSe for photocurrent and efficiency enhancement in quantum dot sensitized solar cells. Journal of Power Sources, 539, 231624. Cited by: 23

Pourasl, M. H., Vahedi, A., Tajalli, H., Khalilzadeh, B., & Bayat, F. (2023). Liquid crystal-assisted optical biosensor for early-stage diagnosis of mammary glands using HER-2. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 6847. Cited by: 20

Khodam, F., Amani-Ghadim, A. R., Ashan, N. N., Sareshkeh, A. T., & Bayat, F. (2022). CdTe quantum dots incorporated in CoNiAl layered double hydroxide interlayer spaces as a highly efficient visible light driven photocatalyst for degradation of an azo dye and bisphenol A. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 898, 162768. Cited by: 20

Adl, H. P., Bayat, F., Ghorani, N., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2017). A defective one-dimensional photonic crystal-based chemical sensor in total internal reflection geometry. IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(13), 4046–4051. Cited by: 19

 

Nikita Singh | Green Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Nikita Singh | Green Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Nikita Singh is a dedicated researcher and PhD candidate at Durban University of Technology, South Africa, specializing in green biotechnology, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. With 2 Scopus-indexed publications, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, her research contributes to advancing sustainable bioprocessing and environmental innovation. Singh’s work on the co-cultivation of Scenedesmus sp. and duckweed has introduced a novel biofuel and biomass production approach that enhances lipid yields while simultaneously treating industrial wastewater. Her studies integrate advanced statistical techniques, including Design of Experiments and Box–Behnken optimization, to improve reactor performance and hydrodynamic efficiency. Her publications in Chemical Engineering Transactions and Results in Engineering reflect the scientific depth of her contributions to green engineering and bioprocess optimization. Singh has represented her institution at international forums such as CHISA and GCCE, demonstrating her global research engagement. In addition to research excellence, she mentors junior scholars and fosters innovation in renewable energy applications. Her recognition as a Top 100 GradStar and winner of the International Wetskills Challenge underscores her leadership and dedication to sustainable science. Through her innovative work, Nikita Singh exemplifies the next generation of biotechnology researchers driving the future of green energy and environmental resilience.

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Featured Publications

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2024). Cultivation of Scenedesmus sp., Chlorella vulgaris, and Spirulina platensis in sewage industrial wastewater: Bench-scale optimization for biofuel production. Chemical Engineering Transactions. Citation: 1

Singh, N., Chetty, M., & Rathilal, S. (2025). Optimization of hydrodynamics for enhanced co-cultivation in bubble column reactors: Investigating flow dynamics and biomass productivity. Results in Engineering.

Serena Barile | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Serena Barile | Industrial Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Serena Barile, a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, conducts advanced research in biochemical sciences, focusing on metabolomic profiling, mitochondrial bioenergetics, and molecular diagnostics. Her studies integrate cutting-edge techniques such as HPLC, LC-MS, and GC-MS to explore cellular metabolism and biochemical mechanisms underlying metabolic disorders. Dr. Barile’s research has led to notable publications in Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, Journal of Lipid Research, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta Bioenergetics, Bioresource Technology, and Scientific Reports, addressing critical issues related to mitochondrial transporters, lipid remodeling, and disease biomarkers. Her multidisciplinary expertise bridges molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology, contributing to innovations in metabolic disease diagnostics and cellular bioenergetics. She has presented her findings at national and international biomembrane and bioenergetics conferences, showcasing her active engagement in the scientific community. With 8 citations, 5 indexed publications, and an h-index of 2 in Scopus, Dr. Barile exemplifies an emerging researcher with strong analytical capabilities, innovative scientific thinking, and a commitment to advancing biomedical and metabolic research through integrative experimental and computational strategies.

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Featured Publications

Cafferati Beltrame, L., Sgobba, M. N., Laera, L., Scaglione, V., Todisco, S., Barile, S., Francavilla, A. L., De Luca, D. I., Montaruli, M., Porcelli, V., et al. (2025). Combined in silico / in vitro approaches for identifying modulators of the activity of the p.Tyr110Cys Carnitine O-Acetyltransferase (CRAT) variant associated to an early onset case of Leigh syndrome. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica.

Porcelli, V., Barile, S., Capobianco, L., Barile, S. N., Gorgoglione, R., Fiermonte, G., Monti, B., Lasorsa, F. M., & Palmieri, L. (2024). The mitochondrial aspartate/glutamate carrier does not transport GABA. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) – Bioenergetics.

Parrella, P., Barbano, R., Jonas, K., Fontana, A., Barile, S., Rendina, M., Lo Mele, A., Prencipe, G., Ciuffreda, L., Morritti, M. G., Valori, V. M., Graziano, P., Maiello, E., Copetti, M., Pichler, M., & Pasculli, B. (2024). Tumor suppressor miR-27a-5p and its significance for breast cancer. Biomedicines.

Castellaneta, A., Losito, I., Porcelli, V., Barile, S., Maresca, A., Del Dotto, V., Losacco, V., Guadalupi, L. S., Calvano, C. D., Chan, D. C., Carelli, V., Palmieri, L., & Cataldi, T. R. I. (2024). Lipidomics reveals the reshaping of the mitochondrial phospholipid profile in cells lacking OPA1 and mitofusins. Journal of Lipid Research.

Castellaneta, A., Porcelli, V., Losito, I., Barile, S., Maresca, A., Del Dotto, V., Guadalupi, L. S., Calvano, C. D., Carelli, V., Palmieri, L., & Cataldi, T. R. I. (2023). Methyl carbamates of phosphatidylethanolamines and phosphatidylserines reveal bacterial contamination in mitochondrial lipid extracts of mouse embryonic fibroblasts. Scientific Reports.

 

Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eugenia Messina | Cell Factory | Best Researcher Award

Research Fellow at University of Bari Aldo Moro | Italy

Dr. Eugenia Messina, a Research Fellow at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro,” Italy, specializes in industrial and environmental biotechnology with a focus on metabolic engineering of yeasts for sustainable bio-based production. Her research primarily explores the genetic and biochemical modification of Yarrowia lipolytica, aiming to optimize microbial systems for the bioconversion of plastic waste into valuable biochemicals. Dr. Messina’s scientific trajectory reflects strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning biochemistry, molecular genetics, and microbial biotechnology. She has collaborated with renowned research institutions such as INRAE (France) and has actively participated in EU-funded projects promoting circular economy models through biological innovation. Her publication record includes notable contributions to Bioresource Technology, Microbial Cell Factories, and Metabolic Engineering, focusing on mitochondrial transport mechanisms, fatty acid biosynthesis, and microbial platform development. She holds 8 Scopus-indexed publications, 110 citations, and an h-index of 6, underscoring her growing academic influence. Dr. Messina is also a co-inventor on a European patent related to metabolic engineering for isocitric acid production, highlighting her translational research impact. Her excellence has been recognized with the HERITAGE 2024 Award and multiple honors from scientific societies. By integrating molecular biology and sustainable bioprocessing, Dr. Messina’s work contributes significantly to advancing green biotechnology and industrial bioengineering, making her an outstanding nominee for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Messina, E., Lazar, Z., Barile, S., Moroz, P., Scarcia, P., Antonacci, Y., Fosso, B., Palmieri, L., Pisano, I., & Agrimi, G. (2026). Acetate co-feeding increases ethylene glycol assimilation and glycolic acid production in Yarrowia lipolytica. Bioresource Technology.

Castellani, S., Iaconisi, G. N., Tripaldi, F., Porcelli, V., Trapani, A., Messina, E., Guerra, L., Di Franco, C., Maruccio, G., Monteduro, A. G., Corbo, F., Di Gioia, S., & Trapani, G. (2024). Dopamine and Citicoline-Co-Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles as multifunctional nanomedicines for Parkinson’s disease treatment by intranasal administration. Pharmaceutics.

Di Noia, M. A., Ocheja, O. B., Scarcia, P., Pisano, I., Messina, E., Agrimi, G., Palmieri, L., & Guaragnella, N. (2024). Lack of mitochondrial DNA provides metabolic advantage in yeast osmoadaptation. Biomolecules

Khozov, A. A., Bubnov, D. M., Plisov, E. D., Vybornaya, T. V., Yuzbashev, T. V., Agrimi, G., Messina, E., Stepanova, A. A., Kudina, M. D., Alekseeva, N. V., & Netrusov, A. I. (2023). A study on L-threonine and L-serine uptake in Escherichia coli K-12. Frontiers in Microbiology.

Yuzbasheva, E. Y., Scarcia, P., Yuzbashev, T. V., Messina, E., Kosikhina, I. M., Palmieri, L., Shutov, A. V., Taratynova, M. O., Amaro, R. L., & Palmieri, F. (2021). Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for the selective and high-level production of isocitric acid through manipulation of mitochondrial dicarboxylate–tricarboxylate carriers. Metabolic Engineering.

Honghao Zhao | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Honghao Zhao | Animal Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Doctor at Tianjin Agricultural University | China

Dr. Honghao Zhao of Tianjin Agricultural University is an accomplished scientist whose innovative research in aquaculture nutrition and fish physiology positions her as a leading candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her investigations center on developing sustainable feed alternatives to traditional fishmeal by utilizing black soldier fly larvae and incorporating functional bioactive compounds like bile acids and herbal extracts to improve fish health, immunity, and flesh quality. Through the integration of advanced multi-omics technologies, she deciphers the molecular mechanisms underlying nutritional regulation, growth performance, and disease resistance in species such as largemouth bass and half-smooth tongue sole. Dr. Zhao has led multiple high-impact research projects as Principal Investigator and contributed to the advancement of sustainable aquaculture systems with global relevance. Her impressive academic record includes 17 research documents, 449 citations, and an h-index of 10 in the Scopus database, highlighting her strong scientific influence and productivity. With numerous publications in reputed international journals like Aquaculture, Frontiers in Physiology, and GigaScience, her research bridges molecular biology and practical aquaculture applications, promoting ecological sustainability and technological progress in the aquaculture sector.

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Featured Publications

Zhao, H., Fu, Y., Zheng, X., Sun, X., Shen, J., & Fang, Z. (2025). New insights into Hermetia illucens larvae as a most promising feed protein and its superior effects on farmed largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). SSRN.

Duan, Y., Zhao, H., Qin, C., Ma, L., Bi, X., Song, T., Sun, X., & Sun, J. (2024). Astragalus polysaccharides, cinnamaldehyde and their complexes affected growth, physicochemical parameters, histomorphology and flesh quality of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides). Aquaculture Reports.

Sun, X., Fang, Z., Yu, H., Zhao, H., Wang, Y., Zhou, F., Zhao, L., Sun, J., & Tian, Y. (2024). Effects of Enterococcus faecium (R8a) on nonspecific immune gene expression, immunity and intestinal flora of giant tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). Scientific Reports.

Zhao, H., Chong, J., Li, D., & Xia, J. (2023). Integrated multiple-omics reveals the regulatory mechanism underlying the effects of artificial feed and grass feeding on growth and muscle quality of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus). Aquaculture.

Li, X., Qin, C., Fang, Z., Sun, X., Shi, H., Wang, Q., & Zhao, H. (2022). Replacing dietary fish meal with defatted black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal affected growth, digestive physiology and muscle quality of tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis). Frontiers in Physiology.