Nickson Samoo | Medicinal Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Nickson Samoo | Medicinal Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Kenya Medical Research Institute | Kenya

Nickson Kipkemoi Samoo is a medical research professional with over three years of experience in parasitology and entomology, currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the KEMRI Graduate School. He works within the Schistosomiasis Division at the Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development, focusing on vector biology and disease control strategies. His research evaluates the molluscicidal potential and phytochemical profiles of green and purple tea extracts against schistosomiasis vector snails. Nickson has strong expertise in statistical analysis, journal editing, and laboratory protocol standardization, contributing to impactful, data-driven public health research.

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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.

Rajwinder Kaur | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Educator Award

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Dr. Rajwinder Kaur | Medicinal Chemistry | Outstanding Educator Award

Chitkara University | India

Dr. Rajwinder Kaur is a distinguished pharmaceutical chemist, academic leader, and researcher with over 16 years of experience in teaching, research, and academic administration. Currently serving as Assistant Dean (PharmD Program) and Professor, she has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical chemistry, drug design, and therapeutic innovation. Her research focuses on computer-aided drug design (CADD), the discovery of novel chemical entities as adenosine receptor ligands, and the development of therapeutic agents for asthma, inflammation, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and neuroprotection. She has also advanced the scientific understanding of natural products by identifying phytoconstituents with antidepressant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antifungal potential. As Principal Investigator, she successfully completed a prestigious DST Women Scientist (WOS-A) project on thiophene derivatives. Dr. Kaur’s scholarly contributions include impactful publications in high-ranking international journals such as Chemistry Africa, Frontiers in Pharmacology, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceuticals, Polymers, CNS Medicinal Chemistry, and more. Her work spans synthetic chemistry, molecular modeling, nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems, biomarker discovery, and MAO-A inhibitor development. She has authored multiple books with NOVA Science Publishers, highlighting her multidisciplinary expertise. With a strong innovation portfolio, she holds several patents related to thiophene derivatives, novel drug-delivery devices, chemical catalyzers, and therapeutic compounds. Her excellence has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Best Faculty Award, Young Scientist Awards, Gold Medals, and several national accolades. She is also an active member of globally recognized professional bodies such as the ACS, HKCBEES, and APTI. Through her impactful research, innovation, mentoring, and leadership, Dr. Rajwinder Kaur continues to shape the future of pharmaceutical sciences and stands as an exemplary researcher and educator.

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1. Choudhary, D., Kaur, R., Rani, N., Kumar, B., Singh, T. G., Chandrasekaran, B., Rawat, R., & Eyupoglu, V. (2025). Insights into in silico analysis to explore the multitarget antidepressant role of Camellia sinensis. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 1–13.

2. Rani, A., Kaur, R., Aldahish, A., Vasudevan, R., Balaji, P., Dora, C. P., Chandrasekaran, B., Singh, T. G., & Sharma, R. (2025). Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLC)-based topical formulation of hesperidin for effective treatment of psoriasis. Pharmaceutics, 17(4), 478.

3. Choudhary, D., Kumar, B., Chandrasekaran, B., Singh, T. G., Kaur, R., Aldahish, A., Vasudevan, R., & Balaji, P. (2025). Microwave-assisted synthesis of morpholine-based chalcones as reversible MAO-A inhibitors in the management of mental depression. Pharmaceuticals, 18(3), 309.

4. Singh, J. K., Kaur, S., Chandrasekaran, B., Kaur, G., Saini, B., Kaur, R., Silakari, P., Kaur, N., & Bassi, P. (2024). A QbD-navigated approach to the development and evaluation of etodolac–phospholipid complex containing polymeric films for improved anti-inflammatory effect. Polymers, 16(17), 2517.

5. Singh, R., Rani, N., Kaur, R., Chahal, G., Kumar, P., & Kaur, G. (2024). Exploring the therapeutic potential of alkaloids in Alzheimer’s disease management. Central Nervous System Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 24(2), 206–218.

Abolfazl Akbarzadeh | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Abolfazl Akbarzadeh | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Abolfazl Akbarzadeh, a distinguished Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry (Nanobiomedicine) at the Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, is internationally recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher by Thomson Reuters ISI Web of Science, highlighting his placement among the top 1% of scholars worldwide in citations. With an H-index of 66 (Scopus) and over 21,700 citations from 18,576 documents, Dr. Akbarzadeh has made profound contributions to nanomedicine, drug delivery, and tissue engineering, with more than 280 ISI-indexed publications. His pioneering work focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of functionalized nanoparticles and nanostructures for biomedical applications, particularly in controlled delivery of anticancer agents, including doxorubicin-loaded Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles and polymer-coated smart nanocarriers. These innovative systems enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing systemic toxicity and enable targeted delivery to cancerous tissues. In addition to drug delivery, Dr. Akbarzadeh has significantly advanced nanobiomaterials for regenerative medicine, including engineering hydrogels with tunable mechanical properties for soft tissue regeneration and the development of polymeric micro- and nanoparticles containing proteins, peptides, and anticancer drugs. He has applied his expertise in 3D bioprinting, stem cell therapy, and nanofiber design for skin and bone tissue regeneration, exploring natural and biocompatible materials such as propolis and zeolite/hydroxyapatite nanoparticles to promote rapid tissue repair. His work integrates microfluidics for precision synthesis of nanobiomaterials, providing platforms for efficient nanobio-targeting and biomedical engineering applications. Dr. Akbarzadeh’s interdisciplinary research encompasses organic, inorganic, analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and bioengineering, reflecting his robust academic foundation from B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry, M.Sc. in Pure Chemistry, to a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry. His international experience as a visiting professor at Northeastern University (Boston, USA) and UCLA (California, USA) underscores his global scientific influence. Beyond research, he has mentored numerous students in nanobiomedicine and nanotechnology. His innovations have resulted in multiple patents for nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems earning him numerous national awards and recognition for excellence in scientific research and innovation, affirming his status as a leading figure in nanobiomedicine and translational biomedical science.

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  • Jafari-Najaf-Abadi, A., Pazoki-Toroudi, H., Hadjianfar, M., Mirjafary, Z., … (2025). Core–shell nanofibers for localized melanoma therapy delivering Pioglitazone nanoemulsions and gemcitabine dual loaded system. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 28401.

  • Haghighi, M. A., Jahandideh, A., Chamheidari, G. A., Hesaraki, S., Akbarzadeh, A. (2025). Therapeutic potential of nanofibrous scaffolds in calvarial bone regeneration. BioNanoScience, 15(3), 386.

  • Fesendouz, S. A., Hamishehkar, H., Alizadeh, E., Rahbarghazi, R., … (2025). Bactericidal activity and biofilm eradication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by liposome-encapsulated piperacillin/tazobactam. BioNanoScience, 15(1), 87.

  • Hajati Ziabari, A., Jahandideh, A., Akbarzadeh, A., Mortazavi, P. (2025). Evaluation of the effects of curcumin/polycaprolactone nano composite on the healing of experimental osteomyelitis in rabbit tibia. Iranian Journal of Veterinary Surgery, 20(1), 38–46.

  • Hajishoreh, N. K., Mellatyar, H., Kaamyabi, S., Abasalizadeh, F., Akbarzadeh, A. (2024). Preparation and evaluation of polyurethane-based nanofibers for controlled release of simvastatin for the treatment of cardiac disorders. BioNanoScience, 14(2), 1687–1695.