Hammad Ahmad Jan | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Hammad Ahmad Jan | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

University of Buner | Pakistan

Dr. Hammad Ahmad Jan is a Lecturer in Botany at the University of Buner, Pakistan, with over 13 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. He holds a Ph.D. in Botany along with advanced degrees in biological sciences and education. His research focuses on ethnobotany, ethnomedicine, biodiesel synthesis from non-edible oils, phytochemistry, plant systematics, and ecology. Dr. Jan has authored numerous research papers and book chapters and serves on international journal editorial boards. Recognized for his contributions to plant sciences and indigenous knowledge documentation, he actively mentors undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Hanan Samir Ebrahim | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanan Samir Ebrahim | Plant Biotechnology | Women Researcher Award

National Research Centere | Egypt

Hanan S. Ebrahim is an Associate Professor in the Plant Biotechnology Department, Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), Cairo, Egypt. She earned her BSc in Chemistry–Botany from Cairo University, an MSc in plant regeneration and transformation, and a PhD in molecular and physiological studies on salt-stress tolerance. With progressive experience from Assistant Researcher to Associate Professor, her research focuses on plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, metabolic engineering, nano-biotechnology, secondary metabolite production, and genome editing. She has led and contributed to numerous national projects, supervised postgraduate research, reviewed scientific journals, and published extensively, advancing sustainable plant biotechnology and bioactive compound production.

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Sonia Malik | Plant Biotechnology | Excellence in Plant Tissue Culture

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Prof. Dr. Sonia Malik | Plant Biotechnology | Excellence in Plant Tissue Culture

Baba Farid Group of Institutions | India

Dr. Sonia Malik, Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology, is an accomplished researcher and academic leader currently serving as Professor and Dean of Research and Development at the Baba Farid Group of Institutions, India. She has produced more than 65 research publications (documents), which have collectively received over 1660 citations and earned her a strong h-index of 23, demonstrating her significant global scientific impact. Dr. Malik earned her PhD from the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology & Guru Nanak Dev University in 2009, specializing in in vitro culture systems and secondary metabolite production. She has held prestigious research and teaching positions in India, Brazil, Australia, the UK, the Czech Republic, France, and South America, contributing to major projects in plant metabolic engineering, hairy root cultures, hydroponic and aeroponic systems, phytochemical profiling, and nanoparticle-mediated elicitation. Her research focuses on the biotechnological production of high-value bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries. She has received notable awards, including the Fellow Award from the Society for Plant Research (2025), along with competitive grants and fellowships from FAPESP, FAPEMA, and CNPq. Dr. Malik continues to advance interdisciplinary scientific progress worldwide through her roles as an editor, reviewer, symposium organizer, and invited speaker.

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Jacinto, C., Javed, Y., Lavorato, G., Tarraga, W. A., Conde, B. I. C., Orozco, J. M., Picco, A. S., Garcia, J., Dias, C. S. B., Malik, S., et al. (2025). Biotransformation and biological fate of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical research and clinical applications. Nanoscale Advances.

Luz, T. R. S. A., Serejo, A. P. M., Moraes, M. B. C., Oliveira, J. A. R. N., Heena, Kumaraguru, G., Shanmugam, G., Malik, S., Amaral, F. M. M., & Coutinho, D. F. (2025). Essential oils to treat insomnia: Clinical-based studies. In Essential Oil-Bearing Plants.

Jacinto, C., Silva, W. F., Garcia, J., Zaragosa, G. P., Ilem, C. N. D., Sales, T. O., Santos, H. D. A., Conde, B. I. C., Barbosa, H. P., Malik, S., et al. (2025). Nanoparticles-based image-guided thermal therapy and temperature feedback. Journal of Materials Chemistry B.

Malik, S., Salvatore, M. M., Bauchet, L., Bruat, M., Roubinet, B., Carpin, S., Andolfi, A., Cimmino, A., Landemarre, L., Masi, M., et al. (2025, November). Hydroponic cultivation technique in Populus nigra (L.) for the sustainable production of root metabolites with antimicrobial and prebiotic potential for skin microbiota. Industrial Crops and Products.

Heena, Sharma, P., Shaveta, Sharma, D., Pawan, R., Coutinho, D. F., Arroo, R., & Malik, S. (2025, June 20). Exploring the bioactive components of Stevia essential oil and their versatile applications in the food, cosmetic, and agricultural domains. Chemistry & Biodiversity.

Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Dar | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-IIIM | India

Dr. Shabeer Ahmad Dar is an accomplished plant biotechnologist with a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, India, and currently serves as a Research Associate focusing on tissue culture, mutagenesis, and genetic transformation for improving medicinal and ornamental plants. With experience as a contractual lecturer and assistant professor, he has led and contributed to multiple projects in micropropagation, in vitro mutagenesis, secondary metabolite production, and plant conservation biology. His work has resulted in several high-impact journal publications, including studies on Atropa acuminata (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant), callus induction, antioxidant profiling, and ethnomedicinal surveys. He has accumulated about 58 citations and holds an h-index of 3. He earned a Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences in 2022. His research interests lie at the interface of plant biotechnology, synthetic biology, stress physiology, mutagenesis, and conservation of endangered medicinal germplasm. He also mentors junior researchers and promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary research. In future, he aims to expand transgenic approaches, metabolic engineering, and sustainable production of bioactive compounds while continuing efforts in plant conservation and capacity building in biotechnology.

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Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2022). In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalaya. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant.

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2021). Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl. Biotechnology Reports, 31, e00688.

Dar, S. A., Gulzar, N., Lone, I. M., & Mohammad, H. B. (2020). Ethnomedicinal plants used by tribal community of district Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir–India. International Research Journal of Plant Sciences, 11(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.14303/irjps.2020.005

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2021). An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya. Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences.

Dar, S. A., Nawchoo, I. A., Tyub, S., & Kamili, A. N. (2020). Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites. Journal of Research and Development.

Samuel Agele | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Samuel Agele | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of Technology, akure | Nigeria

Professor Samuel Ohikhena Agele is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of plant environmental physiology and agronomy, currently serving as a Professor and Lead Researcher at the Department of Crop, Soil & Pest Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He holds a B.Agric., M.Sc. in Desert Science, Ph.D. in Crop Physiology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Protected Crops & Irrigation. With over 25 Master’s and 20 Ph.D. theses successfully supervised, his academic leadership is well recognized. Professor Agele has held significant administrative roles, including Head of Department (2013–2016) and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Africa, Toru Orua (2017–2019). His research interests encompass soil-plant-climate interactions, conservation agriculture, ecological restoration, and the domestication of medicinal plant species. He has contributed extensively to literature, authoring numerous journal articles and book chapters. His work has been recognized by various professional associations, including the International Horticultural Science Society and the Soil Science Society of Nigeria. Professor Agele’s research has garnered over 390 citations, reflecting his significant impact in his field. His publication count stands at 34, with a predicted h-index of 13.

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Akinseye, F. M., Adam, M., Agele, S. O., Hoffmann, M. P., Traore, P. C. S., & [others]. (2017). Assessing crop model improvements through comparison of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) simulation models: A case study of West African varieties. Field Crops Research, 

Akinseye, F. M., Ajeigbe, H. A., Traore, P. C. S., Agele, S. O., Zemadim, B., & [others]. (2020). Improving sorghum productivity under changing climatic conditions: A modelling approach. Field Crops Research,

Agele, S. O., Iremiren, G. O., & Ojeniyi, S. O. (2000). Effects of tillage and mulching on the growth, development and yield of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) in the humid south of Nigeria. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Lajide, L., Adedire, C. O., Muse, W. A., & Agele, S. O. (1998). Insecticidal activity of powders of some Nigerian plants against the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.). The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Agele, S. O., Iremiren, G. O., & Ojeniyi, S. O. (1999). Effects of plant density and mulching on the performance of late-season tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) in southern Nigeria. The Journal of Agricultural Science, 

Shivshankar Gunjegaonkar | Plant Hormones | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shivshankar Gunjegaonkar | Plant Hormones | Best Researcher Award

ASPM’s K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy | India

Dr. Gunjegaonkar Shivshankar M. is an accomplished academician and researcher in Pharmacology with over 15 years of experience, including 1.5 years in industry and more than 13 years in academia. He currently serves as Associate Professor at ASPM’s K. T. Patil College of Pharmacy, Osmanabad, and has previously held leadership roles as HOD, NAAC Coordinator, IQAC Coordinator, and Academic Audit Coordinator across reputed pharmacy institutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Vels University, Chennai, M. Pharm. from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and B. Pharm. from Pune University. His research interests focus on pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants, methyl jasmonate mechanisms, immunotherapy, and experimental pharmacology. Dr. Shivshankar has contributed significantly to research with 35 publications, 3 books, 5 book chapters, and 3 patents. His work has received 55 citations, an h-index of 5, and 11 Scopus-indexed documents. He has guided more than 70 students, delivered talks, and served as editorial board member for reputed journals. With 18 awards, including the Research Excellence Award (2022) and multiple recognitions for teaching and peer reviewing, Dr. Shivshankar continues to contribute actively to pharmaceutical education and research, striving to bridge traditional knowledge with modern drug discovery.

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Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Sasane, D. R., Shaikh, S. A., Joshi, A. A., & Sapkale, G. N. (2024). Cefotaxime-induced allergic reaction in a 4 years old boy: Case presentation and management strategies. Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology.

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Nargund, S. L., Joshi, A. A., & Bhalerao, A. V. (2023). Hinokitiol attenuates LPS-induced arthritic inflammation: A preclinical perspective. In Computational intelligence for clinical diagnosis (pp. 545–561).

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Khakal, V. R., Joshi, A. A., Nargund, S. L., Shinde, S. D., & Khan, N. S. (2022). Cardio-protective effect of Cocculus hirsutus in experimental hypertension in rats. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine,

Shinde, S. D., Jain, P. G., Cheke, R. S., Surana, S. J., & Gunjegaonkar, S. M. (2021). Abrogation of cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats and HEK-293 cell lines by formononetin: In vivo and in vitro study. Comparative Clinical Pathology.

Gunjegaonkar, S. M., Wankhede, S. B., Shanmugarajan, T. S., & Shinde, S. D. (2020). Bioactive role of plant stress hormone methyl jasmonate against lipopolysaccharide induced arthritis. Heliyon.

Rakhee Dangi | Plant Systematics | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Rakhee Dangi | Plant Systematics | Women Researcher Award

Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be) University Rajiv Gandhi Institute of IT and Biotechnology | India

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Dr. Rakhee Dangi is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Microbiology and Plant Taxonomy, with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, her expertise lies in molecular systematics, phytochemistry, and genetic diversity analysis of plant species, especially Trigonella.

🎓 Education & Qualifications

She holds a postgraduate degree in Microbiology and has qualified the State Eligibility Test, affirming her academic competence and teaching eligibility.

 💼   Professional Experience

  • 🧪 1999–2002: Project Assistant, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

  • 👩‍🏫 2005–2013: Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Fergusson College, Pune

  • 🧬 2013–Present: Associate Professor, RGITBT, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune

📚 Publications & Academic Contributions

Dr. Dangi has authored 13+ peer-reviewed journal publications, covering molecular phylogenetics, species taxonomy, and biochemical profiling. She has also presented in key national and international conferences and contributed to plant biodiversity research, particularly in Trigonella and Melilotus species.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Proficient in molecular marker techniques (RAPD, ISSR), phylogenetic analysis (nrDNA, cpDNA), phytochemical extraction, in vitro antioxidant assays, and statistical evaluation of genetic diversity.

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Experience

With nearly 20 years of academic teaching, she has mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students in Microbiology and Biotechnology, fostering research-driven learning.

🔬 Research Interests

Her core research areas include:

  • Molecular taxonomy and systematics of Trigonella and Melilotus

  • Plant secondary metabolites and bioactivity screening

  • Conservation of genetic plant resources and phylogenetic studies

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Outgoing Student (Teachers’ Choice Award), Abasaheb Garware College

  • Best Paper Presentation Award, Int’l Conference on Biodiversity (2014)

  • Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET)

📖Publications

 Generic reappraisal in the tribe Trifolieae subtribe Trigonellinae (Leguminosae)
  • Authors: Khushboo Mittal, Rakhee Dangi
    Journal: Plant Systematics and Evolution
    Year: 2025
 Molecular phylogenetic studies on Trigonella section Ellipticae (Trifolieae, Fabaceae) from India utilising nrDNA (ITS) and cpDNA (trnL–trnF & petL–psbE)
  • Authors: Khushboo Mittal, Rakhee Dangi, Priyanka Ingle, Akhtar H. Mallik
    Journal: Phytotaxa
    Year: 2024
 Sympatric speciation in Dipcadi saxorum at Kanheri Caves, Borivali, Maharashtra India
  • Authors: Suchandra Ranjit Dutta, Hensal Salvador Rodrigues, Pramodachandra Praful Harvey, Kiran Gangadhar Chakral, Priyanka Ingle, Rakhee Dangi
    Journal: Phytotaxa
    Year: 2024
 Preliminary evaluation of the phylogenetic position of Trigonella griffithii (Fabaceae): a newly recorded species to the flora of India
  • Authors: Khushboo Mittal, Rakhee Dangi, Akhtar H. Mallik, Priyanka Ingle, Faiz A. Shah
    Journal: Rheedea
    Year: 2023
 Trigonella kargilensis (Trifolieae, Fabaceae), a New Species from India Based on Morphological and Molecular Evidence
  • Authors: Khushboo Mittal, Rakhee Dangi, Priyanka Ingle, Akhtar H. Mallik
    Journal: Annales Botanici Fennici
    Year: 2023

 

Awwal Adamu | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Awwal Adamu | Medicinal Plants | Best Researcher Award

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria | Nigeria

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Awwal Abdullahi Adamu is a dedicated M.Sc. student specializing in Petroleum Chemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. With a strong foundation in teaching and research, he also serves as a Chemistry teacher at Government Secondary School, Warsa-Piti, Kaduna State. He is a registered educator under the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), blending academic knowledge with practical teaching experience.

🎓 Education:

Pursuing a Master of Science in Petroleum Chemistry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

💼 Professional Experience:

Currently a classroom teacher at Government Secondary School Warsa-Piti, Lere LGA, Kaduna State. Registered under the TRCN and actively engaged in both education and scientific research.

📚 Academic Contributions:

Published 2 research papers in reputable journals. Engaged in collaborative research on green corrosion inhibitors and metal ion removal from human plasma using plant-based materials. Key collaborators include Dr. O.R.A. Iyun, Prof. J.D. Habila, and Dr. Abuchi Elebo.

🛠️ Technical Skills:

Skilled in experimental research involving surface chemistry, green chemistry, and modeling techniques such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Experienced in secondary education, teaching chemistry to high school students with a focus on conceptual clarity and real-world application.

🔬 Research Interests:

Green chemistry, surface chemistry, corrosion inhibition, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

📖Publications

Adsorption and thermodynamic studies of the corrosion inhibition effect of Desmodium adscendens (Swartz) extract on carbon steel in 2 M HCl
  • Authors: Awwal Abdullahi Adamu, Ogunkemi Risikat Agbeke Iyun, James Dama Habila
    Journal: BMC Chemistry
    Year: 2025
Application of Artificial Neural Network and Response Surface Methodology Approach for Modeling In-vitro Removal of Cu(ii) Ion From Human Blood Plasma Using a Medicinal Biomass
  • Authors: Abuchi Elebo, Francis Uchenna Anumonye, Mbah Basil, Ndubueze Chijindu Ifeanyi, Vincent Akandi Johnson, Isaac Omole Areguamen, Awwal Abdullahi Adamu, Amarachi Maureen Udoh
    Journal: Progress in Chemical and Biochemical Research
    Year: 2025