Mihaela Georieva | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Georieva | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Sofia | Bulgaria

Dr. Mihaela Georgieva is an accomplished Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Chemistry at the Technical University of Sofia (TU-Sofia), Bulgaria. With over 18 years of research experience in the fields of electroless and electrochemical metallization, corrosion protection, and nanocomposite materials, she has established herself as a leading scientist in applied electrochemistry. Dr. Georgieva began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia, specializing in Electrochemistry and Corrosion Protection. She earned her PhD in Physical Chemistry from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with a dissertation on the electroless deposition of copper composite coatings on polymer substrates. Her scientific output includes 31 peer-reviewed publications, co-authorship of 2 patents, and participation in 13 research projects, three of which she has led as a principal investigator. Her work has received 122 citations across 77 documents, and she holds an h-index of 7 (Scopus), reflecting the impact and visibility of her research in the scientific community. Dr. Georgieva is actively involved in national and European research collaborations and has presented her findings at numerous international conferences. She has also contributed as a reviewer for more than 10 academic journals. Her dedication to both teaching and research continues to inspire innovation in materials science and electrochemistry.

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Featured Publications

  • Petrova, S., Lazarova, D., Georgieva, M., Petrova, M., Dobrev, D., & Ditchev, D. (2025). Metallization of 3D-printed PET and PETG samples with different filling densities of the inner layers. Materials, 18(14), 3401.

  • Petrova, M., Lazarova, D., Dobrev, D., Georgieva, M., & Petrova, S. (2025). Development of an environmentally friendly pre-treatment for electroless metallisation of glasses. Transactions of the IMF, 103(1), 1–8.

  • Georgieva, M., Lazarova, D., Petrova, M., & Dobreva, E. (2023). Selection of a suitable environmentally friendly (non-toxic) etching solution in the electroless metallisation of ABS polymers. Transactions of the IMF, 101(6), 321–329.

  • Georgieva, M., Lazarova, D., Petrova, M., Tzaneva, B., & Dobreva, E. (2023). Modification of the surface of ABS polymer by swelling operation and its influence on some properties of electroless deposited metal coatings. Transactions of the IMF, 101(1), 18–26.

  • Georgieva, M. G. (2022). Study of a system for creating a statistical model of the electroless plating of Cu-Ni-P alloys. Transactions of the IMF, 100(6), 345–351.

 

Ahmed Aboelyazid | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ahmed Aboelyazid | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Badr University in Cairo | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Aboelyazid is a highly skilled pharmaceutical chemist with over 17 years of experience in pharmaceutical research, academic teaching, and regulatory affairs. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Cairo University, following a Master’s in the same field and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy. He also holds diplomas in HPLC troubleshooting, Nuclear Pharmacy, and Business Administration, as well as certifications in ISO 17025 internal auditing, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence in drug design. Dr. Aboelyazid currently works as a Lecturer Assistant at Badr University in Cairo, where he teaches pharmaceutical and analytical chemistry, drug design, and quality control. He played a pivotal role in helping the College of Pharmacy achieve NAQAAE accreditation and has coordinated several training and quality assurance initiatives. Previously, he served at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) for over a decade, holding roles including Technical Manager and Head of the Technical Advisory Unit. His expertise spans GMP, CTD dossiers, GLP, lab safety, chromatography, and regulatory compliance. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, IRCA QMS Auditor, and CPD trainer. Dr. Aboelyazid has authored many scientific publications, with 22 citations and an h-index of 3. He is also a reviewer for the Microchemical Journal and serves as a lead guest editor for the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Science.

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Featured Publications

  • “A validated and environmentally sustainable high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for the concurrent analysis of axitinib, pazopanib, crizotinib, ruxolitinib, and ibrutinib in bulk drug substances and pharmaceutical formulations”

  • “Molecular Structure, Docking, Spectroscopic Characterization, Antibacterial, and Anticancer Activity of Copper(I, II), Silver(I), and Cadmium(II) Complexes”

  • “The practice and knowledge among community pharmacists about dispensing antibiotics in Egypt; a cross-sectional study”

  • “Unraveling the miRNA Puzzle in Atherosclerosis: Revolutionizing Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapeutic Approaches”

  • “Nephroprotective effect of Physalis peruviana L. calyx extract and its butanolic fraction against cadmium chloride toxicity in rats and molecular docking of isolated compounds”