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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Featured Publications

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.

Zeynep Pehlivan Köksal | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zeynep Pehlivan Köksal | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Recep Tayyip Erdogan University | Turkey

Zeynep Pehlivan Köksal is a dedicated nurse‐scholar currently serving as a Research Assistant (PhD) in the Department of Nursing at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. A native of Trabzon, Turkey, she earned her undergraduate degree from Karadeniz Technical University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, graduating. Soon after, she embarked on her clinical journey working as a staff nurse at Private Imperial Hospital in Trabzon and then at Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital. In 2020, she transitioned into academia, joining Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University as a research assistant, a role she has since built on with doctoral responsibilities beginning. Dr. Pehlivan Köksal has a strong and growing scholarly profile. Her international publications include research on symptoms in cancer patients such as constipation and taste changes and their impact on quality of life, published in Supportive Care in Cancer, as well as qualitative work on nursing students’ experiences in intensive care settings. On the national front, she has authored multiple articles addressing topics such as social support, stress, sleep quality, patient comfort, symptom management, and nursing education. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, often taking the symptom burden of patients undergoing chemotherapy or hemodialysis as her focal point. Beyond journal articles, she has an extensive record of conference presentations, contributing to discourse in oncology nursing, integrative therapies, and evidence-based nursing practices across Turkey. Throughout her career, Zeynep has demonstrated both clinical empathy and scientific rigor, positioning her as a promising researcher committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing nursing science.

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Featured Publications

  • Akbal Demirci, Y., Aşik Özdemir, V., Pehlivan Köksal, Z., Genç Köse, B., & Pekmezci, H. (2025). Experiences and perceptions of Turkish nursing students during their first clinical placement in intensive care units: A qualitative study. Nursing in Critical Care.

  • Pehlivan Köksal, Z., Nural, N., & Kesen, O. (2025). The effect of oral cryotherapy on taste alteration, appetite level, risk of malnutrition and quality of life in patients undergoing chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing.

  • Pehlivan Köksal, Z., & Nural, N. (2025). The effect of taste alteration on malnutrition and quality of life in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Supportive Care in Cancer.

  • Pehlivan Köksal, Z., & Nural, N. (2024, December 1). Ayaktan kemoterapi alan hastaların yaşam kalitesi ve etkileyen faktörler: Tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel çalışma [Quality of life and affecting factors in outpatients receiving chemotherapy: Descriptive and cross‑sectional study]. Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi.

  • Pehlivan Köksal, Z., & Aşik Özdemir, V. (2024, April 29). Hopelessness in patients receiving hemodialysis treatment in the COVID‑19 pandemic: A descriptive and cross‑sectional study. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi.

Abolfazl Olyaei | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abolfazl Olyaei | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Imam Khomeini International University | Iran

Dr. Abolfazl Olyaei is an associate professor at Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin. He earned his B.Sc. in Pure Chemistry from Tabriz University and completed his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry at Tehran University under Professor Mohammad Raouf Darvich. He continued his studies at Tehran University, receiving a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, supervised by Professor Mehdi Ghandi. Dr. Olyaei’s research focuses on organic synthesis, particularly the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, multicomponent reactions, green chemistry, catalysis, organocatalysis, and the application of materials and organomaterials across various scientific fields. Over the years, he has contributed extensively to scientific literature, authoring numerous research and review articles in reputable journals, highlighting his expertise and impact in organic and heterocyclic chemistry. He has authored 89 research documents with 908 citations recorded by Scopus and an h-index of 17, while Google Scholar reports over 1091 citations and an h-index of 19. His work integrates modern synthetic methods with environmentally friendly approaches, contributing to advancements in catalysis and material science. Dr. Olyaei’s academic dedication and prolific publication record make him a prominent figure in the field of organic chemistry in Iran and internationally.

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Featured Publications

Sajjadi, S. B., Olyaei, A., & Shalbafan, M. (2025). Novel naphtho[2,3-b]furan-2,4,9(3H)-trione derivatives as potent ERα inhibitors: Design, regioselective synthesis, HMBC-NMR characterization, in silico molecular docking and ADME studies. BMC Chemistry, 19(1), 253.

Shalbafan, M., Sadeghpour, M., & Olyaei, A. (2025). Study on the interaction of Olmesartan with human serum albumin (HSA) by spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques. Chemical Review and Letters, 8(3), 509–516.

Olyaei, A., Zanjanchi, F., Farzogi, M., & Sadeghpour, M. (2025). Comparative study of electronic structure and photophysical properties of some new Lawsone dyes in dye-sensitized solar cells by DFT and TD-DFT. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 19(2), 336–347.

Olyaei, A., Sadeghpour, M., & Sajjadi, S. B. (2025). A review on synthesis of furonaphthoquinones through Lawsone derivatives annulation reactions and their biological properties. RSC Advances, 15(5), 3515–3546.

Kayyal, M., Olyaei, A., Pourshamsian, K., & Sadeghpour, M. (2025). Molecular docking and prediction of ADME/drug-likeness properties of some benzochromenopyrimidine derivatives as inhibitors of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2). Chemical Review and Letters, 8(2), 300–308.