Hassanali Naghdi Badi | Medicinal Plants | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hassanali Naghdi Badi | Medicinal Plants | Best Academic Researcher Award

Shahed University | Iran

Dr. Hassanali Naghdi Badi is an Associate Professor specializing in Agronomy with a focus on medicinal plants, with a distinguished research career spanning over two decades. His work encompasses the cultivation, genetics, and bioactive properties of medicinal and aromatic plants, contributing significantly to the advancement of plant-based sciences. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals indexed in ISI and Scopus and has presented more than 100 papers at national and international conferences. Dr. Naghdi Badi has supervised and advised over 200 Master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations, fostering the next generation of researchers in the field. He has served as Principal Investigator or collaborator in more than 30 research projects, emphasizing translational applications in medicinal plant cultivation, essential oil production, and crop improvement. His research contributions have earned him recognition as one of the World’s Top 2% Highly Cited Researchers in 2023 and 2025. He has authored seminal books, including Seeds of Crops and Medicinal Plants and Volatile Oil Crops, reflecting his expertise in plant bioresources. Additionally, he has led major research and academic centers, including the Medicinal Plants Research Center and the Medicinal Plants Technology Incubator Center, and has managed scientific journals, promoting high-quality research dissemination in the field of medicinal plant science.

Profiles: Scopus |  Orcid

Featured Publications:

Naghdi Badi, H., , , , & . (2025). Cannabidiol extracted from Cannabis sativa L. plant shows neuroprotective impacts against 6-HODA-induced neurotoxicity via Nrf2 signal transduction pathway. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.

Naghdi Badi, H., , , , & . (2025). Alterations in mineral and biochemical traits of Artemisia haussknechtii Boiss. populations by soil and environmental factors. Scientific Reports.

Naghdi Badi, H., , , , & . (2025). Chemical composition diversity in wild populations of Artemisia sieberi Besser under the same climate conditions. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution.

Naghdi Badi, H., , , , & . (2025). Variation in the essential oil composition of wild Artemisia haussknechtii Boiss. populations collected from Iran. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution.

Naghdi Badi, H., , , & . (2025). Impact of varying light intensities on morphology, phytochemistry, volatile compounds, and gene expression in Thymus vulgaris L. PLOS ONE.

Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga | Medicinal plants | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga |  Medicinal plants |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor  at  Université de Lubumbashi, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Cedrick Shakalenga is an Associate Professor at the University of Lubumbashi, DR Congo, specializing in Pharmacognosy within the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Born on February 26, 1991, in Manono, Cedrick earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Lubumbashi and the University of Mons, focusing on integrating traditional medicine into the official health system in DR Congo. He holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Pharmacist Diploma from the University of Lubumbashi. Cedrick has substantial teaching and research experience, having served as a Teaching Assistant and Scientific Research Officer before his current role. His research includes studying medicinal plants, traditional medicine, and quality control of herbal drugs. He has published extensively, with notable works in journals like the South African Journal of Botany and PLoS One. Cedrick has also been recognized with the Peter Hylands Award for his research on medicinal plants. He resides in Lubumbashi with his wife, Kyungu Nsenga Nicole, and their child.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018 – 2022)
    • University of Lubumbashi (DR Congo) & University of Mons (Belgium)
    • Thesis Title: Conditions for the Integration of Traditional Medicine into the Official Health System in DR Congo
  • Diploma of Advanced Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2018 – 2021)
    • University of Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
  • Pharmacist Diploma (2011 – 2016)
    • University of Lubumbashi (DR Congo)
  • State Diploma in General Pedagogy (2004 – 2009)
    • Bunyinge / Manono Institute (DR Congo)
  • Primary School Certificate (1996 – 2003)
    • Mukushi / Manono Primary School (DR Congo)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor (Since 2023)
    • University of Lubumbashi, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy Laboratory
    • Courses: Biophysics I & II, Traditional Medicine
  • Teaching Assistant (2018 – 2022)
    • University of Lubumbashi, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy Laboratory
  • Scientific Research Officer (2014 – 2015)
    • Jardin d’Etude Pharmaceutiques, University of Lubumbashi
  • Pharmacist (2014 – 2015)
    • Tamtam Pharmacy, Lubumbashi
  • Teacher (2009 – 2010)
    • Maendeleo/Lusa Primary School, Manono

Research Focus: Medicinal Plants

Cedrick Shakalenga Mutombo’s research primarily revolves around the study and integration of traditional medicinal plants into modern healthcare systems. His work emphasizes several key areas:

  1. Traditional Medicine Integration: Investigating how traditional medicinal practices and plants can be integrated into official health systems in DR Congo. His PhD thesis explored the conditions necessary for this integration, specifically focusing on the city of Lubumbashi.
  2. Quality and Pharmacological Value: Evaluating the impact of environmental factors like solar irradiation and ambient air on the quality and pharmacological properties of medicinal plants. This includes assessing how these factors affect the medicinal efficacy of plant materials used in traditional medicine.
  3. Market Analysis and Socio-Economic Factors: Analyzing the medicinal plants market in Lubumbashi, including the socio-economic aspects and challenges faced by actors in this sector. This research helps understand the economic and social dynamics influencing the use and commercialization of medicinal plants.
  4. Self-Medication Practices: Studying self-medication practices among populations, particularly students, to understand how traditional medicines are used for self-treatment and the associated implications for public health.
  5. Knowledge of Healing Practices: Documenting and analyzing smallholders’ knowledge about using wild plants to treat livestock ailments, such as gastrointestinal parasite infections in goats. This research aims to preserve traditional knowledge and explore its applications in veterinary medicine.
  6. Quality Control of Herbal Drugs: Exploring methods for quality control and analysis of herbal drugs and preparations. This includes evaluating the methods of analysis and their relevance in ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 54
  • Documents: 52
  • h-index: 2

Publication Top Notes:

  • Impact of Lubumbashi’s Solar Irradiation and Ambient Air on the Quality and Pharmacological Value of Root Barks from 4 Most Used Medicinal Plants
    • Authors: Mutombo, C.S., Nsenga, S.N., Moke, P.M., Lumbu, J.-B.S., Kahumba, J.B.
    • Journal: South African Journal of Botany, 2024, 171, pp. 397–411
    • Citations: 0
    • Link: Journal (if available)
  • Evaluation of Self-Medication Practices and Their Characteristics Among Uvira Students in Democratic Republic of Congo
    • Authors: Mboni, H.M., Tshikongo, A.K., Chirubagula, V.B., Akiba, D.B., Rusati, N.M.
    • Journal: Pan African Medical Journal, 2023, 45, 53
    • Citations: 1
    • Link: Journal (if available)
  • Smallholders’ Knowledge About Healing Goat Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections with Wild Plants in Southern DR Congo
    • Authors: Mavungu, G.N., Mutombo, C.S., Numbi, D.M., Okombe, V.E., Duez, P.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023, 14, 1124267
    • Citations: 1
    • Link: Journal (if available)
  • Perceptions and Use of Traditional African Medicine in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga Province (DR Congo): A Cross-Sectional Study
    • Authors: Mutombo, C.S., Bakari, S.A., Ntabaza, V.N., Duez, P., Kahumba, J.B.
    • Journal: PLoS ONE, 2022, 17(10), e0276325
    • Citations: 8
    • Link: Journal (if available)
  • Quality Control of Herbal Drugs and Preparations: The Methods of Analysis, Their Relevance and Applications
    • Authors: Muyumba, N.W., Mutombo, S.C., Sheridan, H., Nachtergael, A., Duez, P.
    • Journal: Talanta Open, 2021, 4, 100070
    • Citations: 44
    • Link: Journal (if available)