Syed Inzimam Ul Haq | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Syed Inzimam Ul Haq | Plant Physiology | Best Researcher Award

Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Dr. Syed Inzimam Ul Haq is a passionate plant physiologist and PhD candidate at Masaryk University, Czechia, specializing in the analysis of photosynthetic activity using advanced biophysical methods such as in vivo chlorophyll fluorescence and spectral reflectance. With over 3 peer-reviewed publications and a strong research portfolio, he has an h-index of 1, over 13 citations. He holds an M.Phil. and BS in Botany from Islamia College Peshawar, Pakistan, and currently serves as a part-time cooperating staff member at the Department of Experimental Biology, Masaryk University. He has previously worked as a Lab Assistant and a Biology Teacher in Pakistan. His research interests include plant stress physiology, chlorophyll fluorescence, nanotechnology, CRISPR genome editing, and sustainable agriculture. He has presented his work at national and international conferences and mentored multiple undergraduate and postgraduate students. Notable projects include studies on the phytoremediation potential of crops and the physiological adaptation of plants under space-mimicking environments like Antarctic regolith. With a consistent Q1 publication record and international collaborations, Dr. Haq is committed to advancing knowledge in plant science and making impactful contributions to global agricultural sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Haq, S. I. U., Hájek, J., & Barták, M. (2025). From Antarctic regolith to lunar greenhouses: Mechanistic insights into Brassica rapa Photosystem II dynamics for sustainable space agriculture. Life Sciences in Space Research.

Haq, S. I. U., Tariq, F., Sama, N. U., Jamal, H., & Mohamed, I. H. (2025). Role of autophagy in plant growth and adaptation to salt stress. Planta, 261, 49.

Ullah, Z., Haq, S. I. U., Ullah, A., Asghar, M. A., Seleiman, M. F., Saleem, K., Zeng, F., Sama, N. U., Kamran, K., & Ahmad, S. (2024). Effect of green synthesized silver nanoparticles on growth and biochemical profile of Pearl millet under NaCl stress. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 1–20.

Haq, S. I. U., Zheng, D., Feng, N., Jiang, X., Qiao, F., He, J. S., & Qiu, Q. S. (2022). Progresses of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in forage crops. Journal of Plant Physiology, 179, 153860.

Xie, Y., Haq, S. I. U., Jiang, X., Zheng, D., Feng, N., Wang, W., He, J.-S., & Qiu, Q. S. (2022). Plant genome editing: CRISPR, base editing, prime editing, and beyond. Grassland Research, 1–10.

 

Debashree Borthakur | Plant Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Debashree Borthakur | Plant Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Assam Don Bosco University | India

Dr. Debashree Borthakur is a research scholar in Microbiology at Tripura University, with a strong foundation in microbial biotechnology and environmental microbiology. She holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Bangalore University and ranked 5th in her university. With a CSIR-NET qualification (AIR-31), her research work focuses on microbial applications in health, environment, and biotechnology, including screening of aroma-producing microbes, microbial remediation of plastic toxicity, and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. She has authored several research articles and has two national patents filed—on an OCR pen and a deep convolutional neural network model for colon cancer detection. With an h-index of 3, 5 Scopus-indexed documents, and over 12 citations, her contributions are growing steadily in the scientific community. She has served as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and technical program committee (TPC) member for reputed international conferences like CSNT, IEEE TALE, and CICN. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the National Biotech Youth Award and General Proficiency Award. Actively engaged in academic seminars, FDPs, and national/international conferences, she bridges interdisciplinary knowledge in life sciences and engineering. Her research integrates innovation, microbiology, and AI, aiming for impactful solutions in health, agriculture, and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Borthakur, D. (2024). Screening and Characterization of Aroma and Flavour Producing Bacteria and Yeast from Traditional Fermented Food and Beverages of Northeast India. Proceedings of the International Conference on Communications, Electronics and Digital Technologies (NICEDT).

Borthakur, D. (2023). Evaluation of Tea Rhizospheric Microbes in Promoting Seed Germination and Plant Growth – An Alternative Strategy Using Biofertilizer. Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Trendz in Microbiology.

Borthakur, D. (2022). Bioprospectation of Plant-Associated Endophytes in Plastic Degradation. Proceedings of the International Conference at NIT Jalandhar.

Borthakur, D. (2022). Microbial Pathogenesis and Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Omicron. Proceedings of the International Conference by Palamuru University.

Borthakur, D. (2020). Microremediation: A Natural Technology Towards Remediation of Plastic Toxicity. Proceedings of BIOINVENTION’20 – Advances in Biosciences.

Atef Samy | Plant Microbiology | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Atef Samy | Plant Microbiology | Best Paper Award

Masr | Egypt

Dr. Atef El-Gebaly, PhD in Microbiology from Al-Azhar University (2025), is an accomplished researcher and academic with expertise in medical microbiology, virology, nanotechnology applications, and infection control. He has contributed significantly to the fields of microbial diagnostics and antiviral therapeutics, with an h-index of 4, more than 4 published documents, and over 45 citations in peer-reviewed international journals. His career spans diverse roles, including Assistant Lecturer of Microbiology at Misr University for Science and Technology (2021–2024), Teaching Assistant at Badr Academy for Science and Technology (2017–2020), Medical Laboratory Specialist at Suad Kafafi University Hospital (2010–2021), and earlier research roles at the Egyptian Russian University and Dar Al Fouad Hospital. Dr. El-Gebaly’s research interests focus on the antiviral and antimicrobial activities of nanoparticles, green synthesis of nanomaterials, essential oils as bioactive agents, and the development of alternative strategies against resistant pathogens. He has authored impactful works published in journals such as Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, and Egyptian Journal of Chemistry. His achievements include advancing laboratory curricula, supervising students, and applying innovative methods in clinical microbiology. Recognized for his scientific contributions, Dr. El-Gebaly continues to pursue excellence in microbiology and nanomedicine, aiming to promote sustainable solutions in healthcare and biomedical research.

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Featured Publications

“Antiviral potential of copper and titanium dioxide nanoparticles against H1N1, Adenovirus 40 and herpes simplex virus type-II”

“Combination of nanoparticles (NPs) and essential oils (EOs) as promising alternatives to non-effective antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents: A review”

“Green synthesis, characterization and medicinal uses of silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs), copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and their mechanism of action: A review”

“Effective Antiviral Activity of Tea Tree and Lemon Essential Oils against Influenza A virus (H1N1), Herpes Simplex virus Type 2 and Adenovirus Type 40”

“Green synthesized silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ficus carica leaf extract and their activity on human viruses”

“A Predictive and Comparative Study Via Viral and Biochemical Measurements for Responders and Non-Responders Egyptian Hepatitis C Patients to Daclatasvir Plus Sofosbuvir Therapy”