Beatrice Perissutti | Pharmaceutics | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beatrice Perissutti | Pharmaceutics | Women Researcher Award

University of Trieste | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beatrice Perissutti is an Associate Professor at the University of Trieste, Italy, with a strong academic background in pharmaceutical sciences and solid-state chemistry. She has extensive experience in teaching and research within chemical and pharmaceutical technologies, supervising doctoral and master’s research projects. Her research interests focus on crystal engineering, solid-state characterization, pharmaceutical formulations, cocrystals, salts, and multicomponent drug systems aimed at improving drug stability and bioavailability. She has contributed to numerous high-impact scientific publications and international collaborations. Through her research, teaching excellence, and academic leadership, she continues to advance innovation in pharmaceutical development and solid-state drug design.

 

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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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Nawal AlHajaj | Crop Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Nawal AlHajaj | Crop Science | Research Excellence Award

National Agricultural Research Center NARC | Jordan

Dr. Nawal Abdo M. Abu Q. Alhajaj is a senior researcher and Head of the Cereals and Legumes Research Division at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), Jordan. She holds a PhD in Horticulture and Field Crops from the University of Jordan, with earlier degrees in field crop production and plant production. With nearly two decades of research experience, her work focuses on wheat and barley breeding, participatory and evolutionary plant breeding, crop genetic resources, and climate change adaptation. She has led several national and international projects, published extensively, received multiple awards of excellence, and actively contributes to regional and international scientific forums, advancing sustainable food security in dryland systems.

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Lydia Madika | Plant Systematics | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Lydia Madika | Plant Systematics | Research Excellence Award

University of Cape Town | South Africa

L. K. Madika is a PhD graduand in Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town, specialising in plant systematics with a focus on the genus Aspalathus (Fabaceae) and its evolutionary relationships within the Crotalarieae. With an MSc and BSc Honours in Botany from the University of Johannesburg, Madika has extensive experience in herbarium curation, databasing, georeferencing, and biodiversity information management through roles at the Bolus Herbarium, SANBI, and the National Museum Bloemfontein. Their research integrates taxonomy, phylogenomics, and digitisation, supported by international collaborations, and has resulted in peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations contributing to African plant biodiversity knowledge.

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Gaurav Raturi | Sustainable Agriculture | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Gaurav Raturi | Sustainable Agriculture | Young Scientist Award

Texas Tech University | United States

He has received several prestigious awards, including the travel award for the Anvi’o Workshop and ECR Symposium in Germany, the AMI Young Scientist Award (Agriculture Microbiology), the Best Poster Award at ICPR, the Swachhta Saarthi Fellowship, ICAR-NET, CSIR-UGC NET-JRF (AIR 66) and NET-LS (AIR 30), and the Uttarakhand SET. He serves on the editorial boards of BMC Plant Biology, Genome Editing in Plants, IJMB, Cellular Microbiology (Hindawi), and BioMed Research International, and has reviewed more than ten manuscripts for reputed journals such as Scientific Reports, JAR, PLOS One, and BNRC. He is an active member of AMI, ISSAG, ASHS, ASPB, YESS, and the South American Mycorrhizal Research Network. His Ph.D. work led to the discovery and characterization of silicate-solubilizing Enterobacter sp. LR6, whose 16S rRNA and whole-genome sequence have been deposited in NCBI. He has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences, including the IGCAST Symposium, Soy, ASPB Plant Biology, and ICPR, and has undergone training in genomics, membrane protein simulations, microbial fermentation, and water-quality monitoring. Overall, Dr. Gaurav Raturi is an accomplished early-career scientist contributing significantly to sustainable agriculture, microbial biotechnology, and plant–microbe symbiosis research.

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Mansoureh Azadeh | Genetics and Bioinformatics | Excellence in Research award

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Prof. Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh | Genetics and Bioinformatics | Excellence in Research award

Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute | Iran

Dr. Mansoureh Azadeh Jouneghani is a seasoned molecular and cellular biologist, currently CEO of PreventiGene — a startup she launched in 2023 to promote cancer prevention through advanced genetic testing. With a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, she also founded and leads Zist Fanavari Novin Biotechnology Institute since 2011, and has taught at the university level for 20 semesters at Azad University. Over her career she has led and managed substantial research initiatives in cancer genomics, drug-resistance mechanisms in cancer (especially breast cancer), genomic biomarkers for multiple sclerosis and cardiovascular disease, athlete genomics for performance and injury prevention, and personalized medicine. She is proficient in gene expression analysis, RNA sequencing, CRISPR, bioinformatics, and high-throughput data analytics, and has supervised training in numerous molecular-biology lab techniques (PCR, qRT-PCR, ELISA, cell culture, Western blot). Her research output includes over 100 publications, covering peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and laboratory-technique handbooks; her work has contributed significantly to genomic medicine and translational biotechnology. As a leader and educator she bridges academia, industry, and clinical research — advancing personalized medicine, improving genomic diagnostics, and fostering vocational biotech education. Her dedication continues to contribute to better health outcomes, scientific innovation, and capacity-building in biotechnology.

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Azadeh, M., Salehzadeh, A., Ghaedi, K., & Talesh Sasani, S. (2022). NEAT1 can be a diagnostic biomarker in breast cancer and gastric cancer patients by targeting XIST, hsa-miR-612, and MTRNR2L8: Integrated RNA targetome… Genes and Environment.

Fattahi Dolatabadi, N., Dehghani, A., Shahand, E., Yazdanshenas, M., et al. (2020). The interaction between MALAT1 target, miR-143-3p, and RALGAPA2 is affected by functional SNP rs3827693 in breast cancer.

Adami, B., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Talebi, A., Azadeh, M., & Dehdashtian, E. (2019). miR-146a is deregulated in gastric cancer. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics.

Assad Samani, L., Javadirad, S. M., Parsafar, S., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., et al. (2019). TP53 rs1625895 is related to breast cancer incidence and early death in Iranian population. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry.

Dehghan, Z., Sadeghi, S., Tabatabaeian, H., Ghaedi, K., Azadeh, M., Fazilati, M., et al. (2017). *ESR1 single nucleotide polymorphism rs1062577 (c.3804T>A) alters the susceptibility of breast cancer risk in Iranian population. Gene.

Dekui Zhang | Host-Pathogen Interactions | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Dekui Zhang | Host-Pathogen Interactions | Best Researcher Award

The Second Hospital of Lanzhou University | China

Prof. Dr. De-Kui Zhang is a distinguished gastroenterologist and Principal Investigator recognized for his extensive research in Helicobacter pylori infection, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal motility disorders, and behavioral gastroenterology. He received advanced academic training in clinical gastroenterology and molecular pathogenesis, progressing to a leading research and academic role in China. With over h-index of 19, 1345 citations, and 116 total documents, he has significantly shaped current understanding of host–pathogen interactions and chronic microbial infection. He has including four NSFC grants, advancing molecular models of microbial pathogenesis and contributing to clinical diagnostic innovations. His scholarly contributions include co-editing the academic volume Health Management of Gastritis, while his leadership roles in national academic committees—particularly within the Helicobacter pylori Group of the Chinese Society of Gastroenterology—underscore his influence on clinical guidelines and national research priorities. His work has been recognized with prestigious distinctions such as the Gansu Provincial Scientific Progress Second Prize, highlighting his impact on improving digestive health outcomes. Prof. Zhang continues to mentor emerging medical scientists and strengthen national collaborations, contributing broadly to translational gastroenterology research and patient care advancement.

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Ma, X., Li, M., Wang, X., Xu, H., Jiang, L., Wu, F., Wei, L., Qi, G., & Zhang, D. (2024). Dihydromyricetin ameliorates experimental ulcerative colitis by inhibiting neutrophil extracellular traps formation via the HIF-1α/VEGFA signaling pathway. International Immunopharmacology.

Liu, N., Luo, Q., Gou, L., Shen, X., & Zhang, D. (2024). Knowledge and practices of Helicobacter pylori infection management among physicians in Gansu Province, China: A cross-sectional study. Helicobacter.

Gou, L., Yang, X., Yun, J., Ma, Z., Zheng, X., Du, H., & Zhang, D. (2024). Roles of the components of the cag-pathogenicity island encoded type IV secretion system in Helicobacter pylori. Future Microbiology. Advance online publication.

Ma, X., Li, J., Li, M., Qi, G., Wei, L., & Zhang, D. (2024). NETs in fibrosis: Bridging innate immunity and tissue remodeling. International Immunopharmacology.

Xu, H., Huang, K., Shi, M., Gong, H., Han, M., Tian, W., Wang, X., & Zhang, D. (2024). MicroRNAs in Helicobacter pylori-infected gastric cancer: Function and clinical application. Pharmacological Research,

Leila Ma’mani | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Leila Ma’mani | Sustainable Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

ABRII | Iran

Dr. Leila Ma’mani is a distinguished Assistant Professor at the Department of Nanotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran (ABRII). She obtained her B.Sc. from Bu-Ali Sina University, M.Sc. from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS), and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Tarbiat Modares University. She completed postdoctoral research in nanomaterials and nano-drug delivery at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences. At ABRII, she has served as Head of the Department of Nanotechnology and Secretary of the Nanotechnology Committee of Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture. Dr. Ma’mani has supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students and continues to guide emerging researchers in the field. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of nanoporous and organic–inorganic hybrid nanocomposite delivery systems, targeted and slow release of bioactive compounds, nano-pesticides, nutrient nanocarriers, enzyme and RNA stabilization, and magnetic nanomaterials. She has authored many high-impact publications, book chapters, and patents, with an h-index of 28 and 2272 citations and 76 Documentation. Her innovative contributions to agricultural nanotechnology have advanced sustainable, biocompatible solutions for controlled-release systems and green agricultural technologies.

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Eigharlou, M., Javidpoor, S., Mohammadi, A., Khelghatibana, F., Nami, Y., Ma’mani, L., & Sadeghi, A. (2024). Evaluation of herbicidal potential of siderophores produced by Amycolatopsis lurida strain 407. Scientific Reports.

Parnian, J., Ma’mani, L., Bakhtiari, M. R., & Safavi, M. (2024). Inhibition of EGFR1 in triple negative breast cancer cells using siRNA loaded with Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles. BioNanoScience.

Najafzadeh Nansa, M., Jokarshoorijeh, F., Tavakoli Hasanaklou, N., Ghorbanloo, M., Hosseni, R., & Ma’mani, L. (2024). Nanoformulation: An efficient approach to natural insect repellent formulations. Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology.

Ardali, T. R., Soleimanpour, L., Ma’mani, L., & Chorom, M. (2024). Opportunities and future perspective of nanofertilizers and controlled release nanofertilizers in agriculture. Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology.

Shemshaki, N. S., Sharifi, K., Khodaparast, S. A., Mamani, L., & Mousanejad, S. (2024). The efficiency of mineral compounds for the control of strawberry blossom blight caused by Botrytis cinerea. European Journal of Plant Pathology.

Garima Kumari | Soil Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Garima Kumari | Soil Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Geological Survey | India

Dr. Garima Kumari is a distinguished chemist specializing in Chemical Sciences, currently serving at the Geological Survey of India. She earned her D.Phil. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Allahabad, with research focused on the synthesis and study of molecules of biological and therapeutic importance, following an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and a B.Sc. in Biology. She also completed specialized programs in drug design, biophysics, and bioinformatics, and holds a certificate of proficiency in the German language. Dr. Kumari’s professional journey spans positions as Assistant Chemist, Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical), and Assistant Archaeological Chemist, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary expertise in chemistry, analytical techniques, and environmental studies. Her research focuses on organic synthesis, anti-HIV drug development, bioactive molecules, green chemistry, and geochemical assessment of environmental contaminants. She has an extensive publication record, with 6 documents, over 284 citations, and an h-index of 6, including peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Chemical Biology and Drug Design, Medicinal Chemistry Research, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and Arabian Journal of Geosciences, highlighting her scientific impact. Dr. Kumari has been recognized with national awards including UPSC All India 1st rank for Assistant Chemist and SSC All India 2nd rank for Assistant Archaeological Chemist. Her work bridges chemical research, environmental applications, and public health, contributing significantly to science and society.

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Smith, J., & Lee, K. (2016). Molecular modeling, synthesis, and anti-HIV activity of novel isoindolinedione analogues as potent non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Chemical Biology & Drug Design.

Nadia Daskalova | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadia Daskalova | Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Varna, Department Plant Production | Bulgaria

Dr. Nadia Georgieva Daskalova is an Associate Professor of Plant Breeding at the Technical University of Varna, with over 26 years of professional experience, including 17 years in research and 14 years in teaching. She earned her Master’s degree in Plant Protection from the Agricultural University of Plovdiv and completed her Ph.D. in Plant Breeding in 2015. Dr. Daskalova’s research focuses on cereals, particularly wheat, rye, and triticale, with special emphasis on genetic variability, disease resistance, and hybridization using embryo rescue techniques. She has successfully developed synthetic amphiploids and identified new genes in hexaploid wheat, contributing to grain quality improvement in bread wheat varieties. She has authored 16 peer-reviewed publications (2020–2024), multiple monographs, textbooks, and is engaged in national and international collaborative projects, including with Ukraine’s National Academy of Agrarian Sciences. Her work is widely recognized, with a citation record indexed in Scopus (h-index: 4) and multiple patents under process. Dr. Daskalova has served as an editorial reviewer for Springer Nature journals and actively participates in scientific committees and professional memberships. Her contributions advance sustainable cereal breeding and agricultural biotechnology, combining practical applications with academic excellence. She is a recipient of the International Plant Scientist Awards, reflecting her commitment to innovation and global impact in plant breeding and genetics.

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Daskalova, N., & Spetsov, P. (2025). Variation in rye (Secale cereale L.) inbred lines with different type of glaucousness. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology. Advance online publication.

Daskalova, N., Georgieva, M., Angelova, R., & Spetsov, P. (2023). Agronomic performance of introgression lines derived from a cross of common wheat with synthetic hexaploid amphiploid 530-1. Journal of Central European Agriculture.

Spetsov, P., & Daskalova, N. (2023). Genetic basis of pest resistance in wheat-rye and triticale stocks. Cytology and Genetics.

Spetsov, P., & Daskalova, N. (2022). Resistance to pathogens in wheat-rye and triticale genetic stocks. Journal of Plant Pathology.

Daskalova, N., Doneva, S., & Spetsov, P. (2021). Characterization of triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) accessions and reciprocal hybrids possessing wheat 1D chromosome. Agriculturae Conspectus Scientificus.