Shubham Srivastava | Natural Product Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shubham Srivastava | Natural Product Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ds Group | India

Dr. Shubham Srivastava is a Natural Product Chemist and Analytical Scientist specializing in essential oil chemistry, stereochemistry of terpenoids, and advanced analytical profiling. His research integrates natural product isolation, chiral GC-MS, and NMR-based structure elucidation to explore novel compounds from aromatic plants. He has contributed significantly to chemotaxonomy, essential oil authentication, and quality assessment methods with direct industry applications. With a strong publication record in high-impact journals, Dr. Srivastava bridges academic research and industrial innovation. His work not only advances fundamental chemistry but also addresses practical challenges in natural product utilization, fragrance research, and sustainable resource management.

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Education 

Dr. Srivastava earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants/AcSIR, where he investigated essential oils of the Lamiaceae family, isolating and characterizing multiple novel compounds with promising biological activities. His doctoral research advanced understanding of stereochemistry in terpenoids and chemotypic variations in Ocimum species. Before this, he completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry at HNB Garhwal University, with a strong foundation in organic and analytical chemistry. His undergraduate studies at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University further strengthened his expertise in chemical sciences, providing the academic foundation for his specialization in natural product chemistry.

Professional Experience

Dr. Srivastava currently serves as Deputy Manager (R&D) at DS Group, Noida, where he leads analytical method development, natural product authentication, and quality assessment of fragrance ingredients. He has previously worked as Assistant Manager (R&D) at Goel Group, where he developed GC-MS and NMR-based profiling protocols, standardized quality specifications, and applied international guidelines for essential oils and oleoresins. His experience includes method validation, aroma marker profiling, and chiral analysis, ensuring scientific and industrial alignment. Through his combined academic and industrial roles, he has bridged research innovation with market-driven applications, making significant contributions to product development and chemical authentication.

Awards and Recognition 

Dr. Srivastava has been recognized for his outstanding research in natural product chemistry with the Outstanding Research Publication Award from CSIR-CIMAP. He has also presented his work at national scientific forums, including a notable poster presentation at a conference on aromatic and medicinal plants. His publication portfolio exceeds 14 SCI-indexed papers with a cumulative impact factor above 60, reflecting international recognition of his contributions. He actively serves the scientific community through peer review activities for respected journals such as VEGETOS and the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. These achievements highlight his growing influence as a natural product chemist.

Research Skills 

Dr. Srivastava’s expertise lies in natural product chemistry, with advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as GC-MS, GC-FID, HS-GC, SPME, NMR, FTIR, LC-MS, and GCMS/MS. He is skilled in chiral separation, aroma marker profiling, and compound structure elucidation, supported by strong command of software including ChemDraw and Topspin. His technical strengths extend to column chromatography, distillation, and sample preparation. His research contributions include isolating novel terpenoids, optimizing GC-MS methods for low-concentration aroma markers, and developing protocols for essential oil authentication. His multidisciplinary approach supports both fundamental discovery and practical applications in fragrance science and phytochemistry.

Publications

Srivastava, S., Chanotiya, C.S., Lal, R.K., & Mishra, A. (2022). Chemical investigation and biological activities of Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth) essential oil. Industrial Crops and Products.

Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Chanotiya, C.S., & Mishra, A. (2022). Chemical composition of phenylpropanoid rich chemotypes of Ocimum basilicum L. and their antimicrobial activities. Industrial Crops and Products.

Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Chanotiya, C.S., & Mishra, A. (2021). Chemical diversity of essential oil among basil genotypes (Ocimum viride Willd.) across the years. Industrial Crops and Products.

Kaur, N., Mathela, C.S., Srivastava, S., Rawat, N.S., & Chanotiya, C.S. (2025). Chiral discrimination of (R)-(-)-linalool and characterization of new key marker constituent homalomenol D in Homalomena aromatica (Spreng.) Schott essential oil.

Yadav, K., Pant, Y., Srivastava, S., Bhatt, D., Lal, R.K., Dwivedi, A., Mishra, A., Bawankule, D.U., Semwal, M., & Chanotiya, C.S. (2025). Chemistry and characterization of high-value acyclic alcohols in Ocimum africanum Lour. hybrids and their biological potential. Industrial Crops and Products.

Pant, Y., Srivastava, S., Lal, R.K., Mishra, A., Bawitlung, L., Bhatt, D., Gupta, P., Yadav, S., Bawankule, D.U., & Tyagi, V. (2024). Chemical composition of γ-irradiated German chamomile (Matricaria recutita L.) flower essential oils, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity and antimicrobial effects. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 103391.

Conclusion 

Dr. Shubham Srivastava stands out as an emerging leader in natural product chemistry and analytical science. His research has yielded novel compounds, innovative analytical methods, and practical solutions for essential oil authentication and quality assurance. With strong academic grounding, significant publication output, and industrial research experience, he bridges fundamental chemistry with applied innovation. His ability to integrate advanced analytical technologies with sustainable natural product research underscores his contributions to both science and industry. With expanding collaborations, peer review activities, and growing recognition, Dr. Srivastava is poised to make lasting impacts in natural product chemistry and environmental sustainability.

Mohammad Faisal | Plant Sciences | Excellence in Plant Research

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Prof. Dr. Mohammad Faisal | Plant Sciences | Excellence in Plant Research

King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohammad Faisal is a Professor of Plant Biotechnology in the Department of Botany & Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. in Botany from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India, specializing in plant tissue culture and biotechnology. With postdoctoral training in Spain and India, he brings over 16 years of experience in plant biotechnology research. Dr. Faisal is renowned for his work on in vitro plant regeneration, molecular characterization, and nanoparticle-plant interactions. His academic contributions include 172 peer-reviewed publications and editorial roles in reputed journals, reflecting his leadership in sustainable plant biotechnology.

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Education 

Dr. Faisal holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, MPhil, and PhD in Botany from Aligarh Muslim University, India, where his research focused on plant tissue culture and biotechnology. His PhD thesis explored tissue culture and regeneration in Tylophora indica and Rauvolfia tetraphylla. He completed two postdoctoral fellowships: one at AMU under the DST Fast-track scheme, and the other at Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas (CIB), Madrid, Spain, under Spain’s Ministry of Science & Innovation. He further expanded his expertise at Kangwon National University, South Korea, focusing on advanced techniques in plant genetic engineering and in vitro systems.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Faisal currently serves as a Professor at King Saud University since August 2023, following his roles as Associate Professor (2017–2023) and Assistant Professor (2011–2017). Prior to joining KSU, he held postdoctoral fellowships at CIB Madrid and AMU, and earlier research roles as SRF and Project Fellow at AMU. He has led and participated in various national and international research projects, contributing significantly to tissue culture protocols, crop improvement, and environmental biotechnology. With over 16 years of post-PhD experience, his work bridges academic research and applied biotechnology with a global impact in plant sciences.

Awards and Recognition 

Dr. Faisal has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Excellence of Research Award (2023) by ISAHRD and the Outstanding Scientist Award (2021) by VDGOOD Professional Association. He was honored with the Plant Biotechnologist Award (2017) and the Scientist of the Year Award (2015) by SESR and the National Environmental Science Academy, respectively. He is an elected Fellow of the Linnean Society of London, UK, and SESR, and serves as an international panel expert for the Czech Academy of Sciences. His academic excellence has also been recognized through editorial appointments in journals like Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture and Plant Biotechnology Reports.

Research Skills 

Dr. Faisal specializes in plant tissue culture, in vitro morphogenesis, mass propagation, and genetic transformation of economically important plant species. He employs molecular, phytochemical, and anatomical tools to characterize tissue culture-derived plantlets. His pioneering work includes synthetic seed technology for germplasm conservation and evaluating plant responses to nanoparticles. He has led multiple funded projects in environmental biotechnology and crop improvement. With 172 publications and a strong citation record, his research is both foundational and applied, addressing biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, and plant-environment interactions using cutting-edge biotechnological techniques.

Conclusion 

Prof. Mohammad Faisal exemplifies leadership in plant biotechnology through his impactful research, prolific publication record, and international collaborations. His contributions span fundamental studies and applied innovations in crop improvement, plant tissue culture, and nanotechnology applications. As a research leader, he continues to shape global discourse on sustainable agriculture and germplasm preservation. Through editorial work, professional memberships, and translational research, he actively promotes scientific progress. His expertise and dedication position him as a role model and mentor in the global scientific community, making him a worthy candidate for recognition in academic excellence and plant biotechnology advancement.

Publications

Cokuraj, M., Manokari, M., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., & Shekhawat, M.S. (2025). Synergistic effects of growth regulators and silicon nanoparticles on enhancing morpho-structural stability in Vitex agnus-castus L. plantlets. South African Journal of Botany, 2025

Munir, M., Ahmad, K., Khan, Z.I., Akhtar, S., Nadeem, M., Ashfaq, A., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., Nazir, H.M., & Malik, I.S. (2025). Trophic transfer of arsenic in the food chain from selected crops grown in long-term wastewater contaminated soil. Agricultural Water Management, 2025

Manokari, M., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., & Shekhawat, M.S. (2025). Unveiling the stimulatory effect of silicon nanoparticles on the direct regeneration and micro-structural developments in Cadaba trifoliata (Roxb.) Wight & Arn. Environmental Science: Nano, 2025

Fazal, U., Zada, A., Hanif, M., Lee, S.Y., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., Sultana, T., & Sohail. (2025). Green Myco-Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Using Cortinarius sp.: Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Potential for Biomedical Applications. Microorganisms, 2025

Manokari, M., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., & Shekhawat, M.S. (2024). In vitro regeneration and micro-morpho-anatomical characterization of leaves towards epiphytic adaptation in Aechmea bracteata (Sw.) Griseb. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, 2024

Mani, M., Faisal, M., Alatar, A.A., & Shekhawat, M.S. (2024). In vitro propagation and assessment of the impact of nano silicon on growth and structural developments in Neomarica longifolia (Link & Otto) Sprague (Yellow Iris). South African Journal of Botany, 2024