Andrew Tsotinis | Medicinal Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Andrew Tsotinis | Medicinal Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Professor Tsotinis is a distinguished researcher in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry with a strong focus on the development of novel synthetic methodologies and bioactive molecular frameworks. His research is dedicated to the design, synthesis, and optimization of organic compounds with diverse pharmacological activities, including antineoplastic, antiviral, antibacterial, antitubercular, trypanocidal, and central nervous system (CNS) applications. A significant component of his work involves the structural modification of bioactive natural products, such as melatonin and its derivatives, to enhance therapeutic efficacy and selectivity. Drawing on experience from both academic and industrial research environments, his studies effectively bridge fundamental organic synthesis and applied pharmaceutical chemistry. Professor Tsotinis has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed scientific publications and is the inventor or co-inventor of numerous European and U.S. patents, highlighting the translational impact of his research. He has led and co-led a large number of competitive research programs and has extensively supervised doctoral, postgraduate, and professional pharmacy research projects, contributing significantly to advanced training and innovation in chemical and pharmaceutical sciences.

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Jiqiang Hu | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiqiang Hu | Surface Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Harbin Institute of Technology | China

Jiqiang Hu is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Composite Materials and Structures, School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the development, performance characterization, and engineering application of lightweight polymer and fiber-reinforced composites for aerospace and advanced structural applications. He specializes in interfacial modification strategies, damage and fracture mechanics, and thermomechanical behavior of thermoplastic composites such as CF/PPS, CF/PEEK, and carbon nanofiber-reinforced systems. Dr. Hu’s work integrates advanced experimental techniques with multiscale theoretical modeling and numerical methods, including FFT-based frameworks and non-local elastic–plastic damage models, to understand structure–property relationships and failure mechanisms. His research has led to significant improvements in interlaminar shear strength, fracture toughness, and interfacial adhesion through surface functionalization and molecular-level design. He has published over 20 SCI papers in leading journals such as Composites Part B, Composites Science and Technology, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, and ACS Applied Nano Materials. As principal investigator, he has led multiple projects funded by national foundations and postdoctoral programs, contributing to high-performance composite technologies for next-generation aerospace structures.

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Pratik Sarkar | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Pratik Sarkar | Computational Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

IIT Kharagpur | India

Pratik Sarkar is a Ph.D. research scholar in Computational Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, focusing on theoretical modeling of molecular and nanoscale systems using advanced quantum chemical methods. His research employs density functional theory (DFT) and high-level post–Hartree–Fock approaches, including CCSD(T) and DLPNO-CCSD(T), to investigate electronic structure, bonding, stability, and reactivity. A major theme of his work is the computational design of platinum-free nanocluster and nanoalloy catalysts based on boron, aluminum, and gallium for the oxygen reduction reaction, contributing to sustainable electrocatalysis. He also studies lithium–sulfur clusters to elucidate polysulfide intermediates and lithiation mechanisms relevant to next-generation battery technologies. In parallel, his research explores unconventional carbon chemistry, including planar pentacoordinate and hypercoordinate carbon motifs. By applying bonding and aromaticity analyses such as QTAIM, NICS, and AdNDP, he provides deep insights into multicenter bonding and electron delocalization. His work is published in leading physical chemistry journals and presented at national and international conferences.

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Cyrille Ngoufack Tagousop | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Cyrille Ngoufack Tagousop | Organic Chemistry | Young Researcher Award

University of Ngaoundere | Cameroon

Dr. Cyrille Ngoufack Tagousop is a Senior Lecturer and natural product chemist whose research focuses on the chemical investigation of Cameroonian medicinal plants for bioactive secondary metabolites. His work integrates advanced spectroscopic and spectrometric techniques, including NMR and ESIMS, through collaborations with international facilities such as the PlAneT CPER project and CREMAN at the University of Liège. He has isolated and characterized more than fifty novel or rare secondary metabolites, many of which exhibit exceptional antimicrobial activity, surpassing commercially available antibiotics. These compounds represent valuable lead structures for the development of new therapeutic agents capable of addressing the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance. With 12 peer-reviewed publications, he contributes significantly to natural product drug discovery and actively supports scientific advancement as a reviewer for leading journals in the field.

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Gulsah Saydan Kanberoglu | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulsah Saydan Kanberoglu | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Van Yuzuncu Yil University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulsah Saydan Kanberoğlu is an accomplished researcher in the fields of electrochemistry, potentiometric sensor technology, and analytical drug detection. Her scientific work focuses on developing innovative electrochemical sensing platforms, PVC-membrane potentiometric electrodes, metal–organic framework (MOF)-based sensors, and nanostructured materials for pharmaceutical, environmental, and biomedical applications. She has led and contributed to more than 20 funded research projects, covering areas such as molecularly imprinted polymer sensors, deep eutectic solvent-based microextraction, catalytic nanomaterials, and advanced MOF-supported nanoparticles for antibacterial, catalytic, and sensing applications. Dr. Kanberoğlu has an extensive publication record in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, demonstrating her expertise in designing selective, sensitive, and stable sensors for analytes such as lidocaine, dopamine, imipramine, silver ions, rhodamine B, tamoxifen, and various pharmaceutical compounds. Her innovative work also includes electrochemical biosensors, nanostructured catalysts, hydrazine borane dehydrogenation, and environmentally relevant detection techniques. Her research contributions extend to the synthesis and characterization of functional nanomaterials, including ruthenium and silver nanoparticles, graphene oxide-supported catalysts, metal-organic frameworks, and hybrid electrochemical sensing composites. She has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and supervised graduate research, contributing to advancements in both academic scholarship and practical analytical technologies. With strong citation indices in Web of Science and Scopus, Dr. Kanberoğlu continues to influence the field through impactful publications, active project leadership, and ongoing development of next-generation electrochemical sensors.

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1. Khalilzadeh, B., Shadjou, N., Kanberoglu, G. S., Afsharan, H., De La Guardia, M., & others. (2018). Advances in nanomaterial-based optical biosensing and bioimaging of apoptosis via caspase-3 activity: A review. Microchimica Acta, 185(9), 434.

2. Kanberoglu, G. S., Yilmaz, E., & Soylak, M. (2019). Application of deep eutectic solvent in ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction of quercetin from some fruits and vegetables. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 279, 571–577.

3. Meral, R., Dogan, I. S., & Kanberoglu, G. S. (2012). Antioxidants as functional food ingredients. Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology, 2(2), 45–50.

4. Khalilzadeh, B., Rashidi, M., Soleimanian, A., Tajalli, H., Kanberoglu, G. S., & others. (2019). Development of a reliable microRNA-based electrochemical genosensor for monitoring of miR-146a, a key regulatory agent of neurodegenerative disease. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 134, 695–703.

5. Kanberoglu, G. S., Yilmaz, E., & Soylak, M. (2019). Developing a new and simple ultrasound-assisted emulsification liquid phase microextraction method built upon deep eutectic solvents for Patent Blue V in syrup and water samples. Microchemical Journal, 145, 813–818.

S Sankar | Copolymer Nanocomposites | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. S Sankar | Copolymer Nanocomposites | Young Scientist Award

University of Calicut | India

Sankar S. Menon is an emerging researcher in the field of polymer chemistry and materials science, with a strong focus on conducting polymers, polymer nanocomposites, photocatalysis, sensors, and charge-storage devices. His research primarily explores the design, synthesis, and functional optimization of advanced polymer–nanoparticle hybrid materials for next-generation electronic, optoelectronic, environmental, and energy-related applications. Through extensive work on poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole), poly(aniline-co-pyrrole), poly(indole), and polypyrrole-based nanocomposites, he has developed novel materials exhibiting enhanced dielectric behavior, thermal stability, conductivity, optical activity, and photocatalytic efficiency. His contributions include the creation of manganese oxide-, copper–alumina-, Boehmite-, and chitosan-based nanocomposites tailored for gas sensing, antibacterial coatings, optoelectronics, and photodegradation systems. Sankar’s publications in respected journals such as Materials Research Bulletin, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Polymer Composites, Polymer Bulletin, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, and RSC Advances demonstrate his strong experimental expertise in impedance spectroscopy, nanostructure engineering, and structure–property relationships. His collaborative book chapter further highlights his interdisciplinary approach to magnetic and dielectric biocomposites. With a steadily growing research portfolio, Sankar S. Menon’s work contributes significantly to advancing functional nanomaterials and sustainable polymer technologies, positioning him as a promising researcher in contemporary materials chemistry.

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1. Sankar, S., Krishnaraj, T. P., Sunojkumar, P., & Ramesan, M. T. (2025). Chitosan-functionalized poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole) nanocomposites: Promising materials for optoelectronics and antibacterial surfaces. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 437, 128319.

2. Sankar, S., & Ramesan, M. T. (2025). Synthesis of multifunctional poly(thiophene-co-pyrrole)/Boehmite nanocomposites for optoelectronic, dielectric, photocatalytic and antibacterial applications. Polymer Composites.

3. Sankar, S., & Ramesan, M. T. (2024). Copper alumina nanoparticles reinforced poly(pyrrole-co-indole): Characterization, dielectric properties and gas sensing applications. Polymer Bulletin, 81, 5237–5252.

4. Sankar, S., & Ramesan, M. T. (2022). Synthesis, characterization, conductivity, and gas-sensing performance of copolymer nanocomposites based on copper alumina and poly(aniline-co-pyrrole). Polymer Engineering and Science, 62, 2402.

5. Sankar, S., & Ramesan, M. T. (2022). Thermal, optical and temperature-dependent electrical properties of poly(aniline-co-pyrrole)/copper alumina nanocomposites for optoelectronic devices. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 147, 13375.

Prashant Kishor Sharma | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Prashant Kishor Sharma | Microfluidics | Research Excellence Award

National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan

Prashant Kishor Sharma is a PhD researcher in Mechanical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan, with a strong focus on microfluidics, active matter, and AI-integrated engineering. His research centers on the design and control of magnetically actuated artificial cilia and swarm microrobots for precise manipulation of fluids and particles at the microscale. He has pioneered studies in microflow switching using artificial cilia for on-demand particle manipulation, enabling advanced control in lab-on-a-chip platforms. Sharma has also explored cognitive and neurobehavioral responses of zebrafish in microfluidic environments, developing AI-assisted computational models to optimize drug delivery and therapeutic testing. In addition to his microfluidics research, he has contributed to computational hemodynamics, utilizing physics-informed neural networks and CFD to analyze abdominal aortic aneurysms, and has implemented bio-inspired designs for drag reduction and thermal optimization in engineering systems. His earlier work involved adsorption-based oxygen concentrators using natural zeolites and the development of solar-powered drying devices, demonstrating his versatility in both biomedical and energy applications. Sharma has published extensively in high-impact journals, including Advanced Intelligent Systems, Biosensors, and Biomicrofluidics, and holds a patent for a natural zeolite-based oxygen concentrator. His research integrates AI, computational modeling, and experimental fluid mechanics to advance the development of lab-on-a-chip platforms for biomedical diagnostics and drug delivery. Recognized for excellence, he has received awards for outstanding research contributions and poster presentations, highlighting his innovative approaches to micro-robotics, flow control, and biomedical engineering, positioning him as a leading emerging researcher in microfluidic systems and active matter technologies.

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  • Sharma, P. K., Lu, T.-Y., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Microfluidic mixing with the dynamic control of magnetic actuation. Advanced Intelligent Systems.

  • Sharma, P. K., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). AI-integrated micro/nanoscale magnetic robots for biomedical applications: Recent advances in design, fabrication, and functions. Biosensors.

  • Sharma, P. K., Wei, P.-W., Loganathan, D., Lu, Y.-H., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Microflow switching using artificial cilia for on-demand particle manipulation. Advanced Intelligent Systems.

  • Sharma, P. K., Loganathan, D., Chen, M.-L., Lu, Y.-H., Wang, P.-H., & Chen, C.-Y. (2025). Cognitive dynamics of drug-mediated zebrafish under sound stimuli in a microfluidic environment. Biomicrofluidics.

  • Kandukuri, K. S., Sharma, P. K., & Arun, R. K. (2024). A comparative assessment of distributive mode active solar dryers: Flat plate collector vs evacuated tube collector with thermal energy storage and perforated baffled trays. Solar Energy Journal.

Gulshan Sharma | Medicinal Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Gulshan Sharma | Medicinal Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Kurukshetra University | India

Gulshan Sharma is an emerging researcher in pharmaceutical sciences whose work focuses on advanced drug delivery systems, nanotechnology-based therapeutics, and phytochemical-driven anticancer strategies. As a Research Scholar at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, he integrates pharmaceutics, nanotechnology, medicinal chemistry, immunology, and polymer science to develop innovative solutions for cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases. His research contributions emphasize nanoemulsions, phytochemical-loaded nanocarriers, lactoferrin-engineered delivery systems, and mRNA-based immunotherapeutic platforms. Gulshan has authored impactful publications across SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, covering topics such as nanoemulsion therapies for lung cancer, intranasal nanoformulations for Parkinson’s disease, phytochemical nanocarriers for breast cancer, and molecular insights into the anticancer potential of compounds like echinacoside. His interdisciplinary work also advances lactoferrin-conjugated nanocarriers for targeted cancer therapy, demonstrating their immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory benefits. With a growing citation index and collaborations with reputed scientists such as Sachin Kumar Singh, Hardeep Singh Tuli, Neeraj Mishra, and Harish Dureja, he contributes to cutting-edge research in cancer immunotherapy, neurological drug delivery, and phytochemical-based therapeutics. His work on nanoengineered platforms for mRNA delivery and precision oncology highlights his commitment to bridging fundamental pharmaceutics with translational nanomedicine. Through sustained innovation and impactful research outputs, Gulshan Sharma continues to advance next-generation therapeutic technologies aimed at improving cancer treatment outcomes and addressing unmet clinical challenges.

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Sheokand, A., Koli, D., Wadhwa, K., Sharma, G., Pahwa, R., & Tuli, H. S. (2025). Mechanistic insights into the anticancer potential of echinacoside: Therapeutic applications and future directions. Archiv der Pharmazie. Advance online publication.

Pahwa, R., Saini, S., Sharma, G., Panwar, R., Tuli, H. S., Mishra, N., Vishwas, S., Singh, T. G., Gupta, G., Dureja, H., et al. (2025). Lactoferrin-conjugated nanocarriers for transformative strategies in cancer management: New insights on breast cancer therapy. Current Drug Delivery. Advance online publication.

Sharma, G., Wadhwa, K., Kumar, S., Singh, G., & Pahwa, R. (2025). Revolutionizing Parkinson’s treatment: Harnessing the potential of intranasal nanoemulsions for targeted therapy. Drug Delivery and Translational Research. Advance online publication.

Pahwa, R., Sharma, G., Chhabra, J., Haider, T., Anitha, K., & Mishra, N. (2024). Nanoemulsion therapy: A paradigm shift in lung cancer management. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 106227.

Muhammad Atiqullah | Polymer Chemistry | Innovative Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah | Polymer Chemistry | Innovative Research Award

National Company for Mechanical Systems | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Muhammad Atiqullah is an accomplished scientific and technical leader whose career spans four decades of continuous contributions to chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science, and defense-related composite technologies. His work integrates advanced research, technical consulting, academic leadership, and industrial innovation, with a strong specialization in polymer reaction engineering, polyolefin catalysts, and thermoset polymer composites. As a Senior R&D Engineer and consultant in the defense sector, he focuses on developing high-performance composite materials and selecting polymeric systems for critical defense applications. His extensive experience at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals includes serving as Professor, Senior Research Engineer, founding director of major research centers, and contributor to establishing national research infrastructures. He led large-scale, high-impact collaborative programs with global organizations and developed strategic research initiatives in polyolefin catalysts, synthetic lubricants, polymeric flow aids, and advanced composite materials. Dr. Atiqullah’s work has generated substantial national value, including major competitive research funding and industry-sponsored projects. He is the lead inventor of multiple U.S. patents and has published extensively in high-ranking scientific journals, earning over a thousand citations. His editorial leadership includes serving as Editor-in-Chief of a materials science journal, and he is widely recognized as an expert reviewer across numerous scientific platforms. His research encompasses defense polymer composites, energy-efficient polymer processes, catalyst development, and high-value polyolefin technologies that underpin modern materials engineering and industrial chemistry. Beyond research, he has mentored graduate researchers, developed advanced laboratories, shaped research strategies, and contributed to national innovation ecosystems. Recognized through prestigious fellowships, awards, and leadership roles, Dr. Atiqullah continues to pursue scientific advancements with a forward-looking vision to establish specialized centers for defense polymer composites and to promote innovation-driven economic growth through technology development and talent cultivation.

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1. Rawas, Y. A., Abdelaal, A. F., Al‐Muallem, H. A., & Atiqullah, M. (2025). Effects of catalyst activation, deactivation, and active site physical residential environment on ethylene−α‐olefin elastomeric copolymerization. Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, e00406.

2. Atiqullah, M., Abdelaal, A. F., Adamu, S., & Alasiri, H. S. (2024). Catalytic making of ethylene-1-hexene elastomers: Thermodynamic guide to process development. AIChE Journal.

3. Atiqullah, M., & Al‐Asiri, H. S. (2022). Polyolefin catalyst research: A product-driven industrial perspective. The Chemical Record.

4. Ahmed, A. K., Atiqullah, M., Al-Harthi, M. A., Abdelaal, A. F., & Pradhan, D. R. (2020). Nonisothermal crystallization of Ziegler-Natta i-PP-graphene nanocomposite: DSC and new model prediction. The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 98(6), 1398–1410.

5. Atiqullah, M., Al-Sarkhi, A. S., Al-Thenayan, F. M., Al-Malki, A. R., & Alasiri, H. S. (2019). Energy-saving UHMW polymeric flow aids: Catalyst and polymerization process development. Catalysts, 9(1002), 1–15.

Khaydar Yunusov | Polymer Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Khaydar Yunusov | Polymer Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences | Uzbekistan

Prof. Khaydar Ergashovich Yunusov, DSc, is a distinguished scientist in polymer science, cellulose chemistry, and biomaterials, recognized for more than two decades of impactful research and innovation. As Head of the Laboratory of Cellulose and Its Derivatives Chemistry and Technology at the Institute of Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, he has advanced the fundamental understanding and practical application of cellulose-based polymers, biodegradable biomaterials, and nanostructured therapeutic systems. His work integrates molecular-level studies of cellulose modification with the development of functional materials such as nanostructured biofilms, nanofiber mats, hydrogels, antiviral eye films, biosoluble disinfectants, and polymer–nanoparticle composites incorporating Ag, Cu, Se, Zn, Pt, and Au. These materials have been applied to wound healing, burn treatment, drug delivery, antimicrobial therapies, and regenerative medicine. Prof. Yunusov has led multiple national and international projects, contributing significantly to polymer–nanoparticle interaction mechanisms, cellulose supramolecular chemistry, and advanced hydrogel design. His collaborations span China, Belarus, Italy, India, and Thailand, enhancing global scientific exchange and translational research outcomes. With an h-index of 15, more than 60 publications in high-impact journals, and several patented technologies, he has established himself as a leading contributor to polymeric biomaterials research. His commitment to scientific leadership is further reflected in his roles as laboratory manager, project leader, editorial board member, and mentor to young scientists, driving innovation in biomaterials and polymer-based medical technologies.

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Yao, R., Wu, Z., Olatunji, O. Y., Yunusov, K. E., Turakulov, F. M. U., Chen, J., & Jiang, G. (2025). In-situ blood glucose level detection based on a non-enzymatic microneedle biosensor. Microchemical Journal, 115991.

Chai, X., Ge, R., Lou, Y., Ugli, T. F. M., Yunusov, K. E., Nie, L., Khan, M. R., & Jiang, G. (2025). Highly adhesive, stretch, antioxidative and antibacterial double-network hydrogel containing artemisinin for infected wound closure and healing. Chemical Engineering Journal, 169775.

Lou, Y., Chai, X., Ji, M., Sun, Y., Turakulov, F. M., Yunusov, K. E., & Jiang, G. (2025). Hyaluronic acid and polyacrylamide composite hydrogel containing viscid germander herb for wound closure and healing. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 148397.

Jing, Y., Lou, Y., Chai, X., Yunusov, K. E., Sun, Y., Ruan, L., & Jiang, G. (2025). Stretchable and self-healing conductive composite hydrogel dressings based on cross-linked gelatin for wound closure under electrical stimulation. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 3(2), 1422–1432.

Wang, R., Sun, Y., Wang, H., Liu, T., Shavandi, A., Nie, L., Yunusov, K. E., & Jiang, G. (2024). Core–shell structured microneedles with programmed drug release functions for prolonged hyperuricemia management. Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 12(4), 1064–1076.