Raymond Kaempfer | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Raymond Kaempfer | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Israel

Raymond Kaempfer is the Dr. Philip M. Marcus Professor of Molecular Biology and Cancer Research, with a distinguished career spanning over five decades. He has held professorships at Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School and Harvard University, contributing extensively to molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry. His research includes significant work in protein biosynthesis, molecular virology, and cytokine biology. Kaempfer has been a visiting professor and scientist at leading international institutions, including Fondation Curie, University of Gent, and University of Rome. An elected EMBO member, he is actively involved in the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research and the International Cytokine Society.

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Zainab Almansour | Immunology and Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainab Almansour | Immunology and Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zainab H. Almansour is a dynamic academic and researcher with extensive expertise in immunology, antibody engineering, molecular bioscience, and cell biology. With a strong foundation in scientific research and teaching, she demonstrates exceptional analytical, leadership, and communication skills, effectively conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences. Her professional experience spans roles as Associate and Assistant Professor, as well as postdoctoral research, with a focus on fostering student development through innovative teaching methods and virtual enrichment programs. Dr. Almansour has contributed to multiple scientific and administrative initiatives, including curriculum development, accreditation committees, and academic guidance, while maintaining active engagement in laboratory research employing techniques such as phage bio-panning, protein analysis, molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics. She holds multiple patents and actively pursues professional growth through advanced training in AI applications, data analytics, and drug development, reflecting her commitment to innovation and excellence in research and education.

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Meenakshi | Signal Transduction Networks | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meenakshi | Signal Transduction Networks | Research Excellence Award

Chandigarh University | India

Dr. Meenakshi Munjal is an active researcher in the field of wireless communication, contributing extensively to advancements in emerging communication technologies. Over the past several years, she has maintained a strong research trajectory, completing one funded research project and producing a substantial body of scholarly work. Her research output includes more than 30 Scopus-indexed publications and a total citation count of 100, reflecting the growing impact of her contributions within the scientific community. She has authored one book with an ISBN and has two patents published or under process, demonstrating her commitment to innovation and applied research in communication systems. In addition to her publications, she has published eight peer-reviewed journal articles across SCI and Scopus-indexed platforms, strengthening the scientific understanding of wireless networks, signal processing, and communication technologies. Her work aligns with contemporary challenges in wireless systems, contributing to enhanced network performance, reliability, and efficiency. She also holds three professional memberships, supporting collaborative engagement within the research ecosystem. Overall, her research contributions highlight a sustained focus on innovation, scholarly excellence, and the advancement of wireless communication technologies

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Featured Publications: 

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2018). Utility aware network selection in small cell. Wireless Networks, 1–14.

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2019). Group mobility by cooperative communication for high speed railway. Wireless Networks, 25(7), 3857–3866.

Gupta, S. (2014). A review and comprehensive comparison of image denoising techniques. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing for Sustainable Global Development, 1–6.

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2019). QoS and cost-aware protocol selection for next generation wireless network. Journal of Network and Systems Management, 27(2), 327–350.

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2017). Improved network selection for multimedia applications. Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, 28(5), e3121.

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2016). A comparative study of cooperative and non-cooperative game theory in network selection. Computational Techniques in Information and Communication Technologies Conference Proceedings, 1–5.

Meenakshi, G., & Gupta, S. (2014). Advanced level cyclic gray codes with application. International Journal of Electronics Communication and Computer Technology, 1–6.

Munjal, M., & Singh, N. P. (2020). Low cost communication for high speed railway. Wireless Personal Communications, 111(1), 163–178.

Munjal, M. (2024). A comprehensive review of wireless body area network in medical applications. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3100(1), 040013.

Munjal, M., & Dev, S. (2021). Utility based handoff decision for Internet of Everything (IoE). Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS) Proceedings, 1396–1405.

Singh, I., & Munjal, M. (2025). Intelligent network selection mechanisms in the Internet of Everything system. IEEE Access.

Munjal, M., Kaistha, K., Gupta, P., Sardana, L., Verma, R., & Verma, S. (2024). Handoff management using RSS in a heterogeneous system. AIP Conference Proceedings, 3072(1), 030003.

Zhenhua Zhang | Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Zhenhua Zhang | Biology | Research Excellence Award

Hunan Agricultural University | China

Zhenhua Zhang is a plant scientist specializing in plant nutrition, crop physiology, and molecular mechanisms underlying nutrient use efficiency in major crops. His research integrates physiological, molecular, and agronomic approaches to understand how plants acquire, distribute, and utilize essential nutrients—particularly nitrogen—in order to improve nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and support sustainable crop production. He completed postdoctoral research in plant genetics at the CAS Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences, where he gained experience in molecular plant–environment interactions. His doctoral work, conducted jointly at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Hunan Agricultural University, focused on crop physiology with an emphasis on rice nutrient dynamics.

Zhang’s research contributions include studies on nitrogen redistribution during late growth stages of oilseed rape and the physiological mechanisms controlling nitrogen allocation and efficiency. As Head of the Department of Plant Nutrition at Hunan Agricultural University and Principal Investigator in the Southern Grain and Oil Crop Collaborative Innovation Center, he leads projects aimed at enhancing nutrient efficiency in rice, rapeseed, and other staple crops through improved fertilization strategies and molecular breeding targets. His work is further enriched by international training and visiting scientist appointments in the United States, Europe, and IRRI, strengthening global collaboration in plant nutrition and sustainable agriculture.

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Jian, S. F., Liao, Q., Liu, Q., Luo, J. S., Guan, C. Y., Zhang, Z. H.*, & others. (2019). NRT1.1 regulates nitrate allocation and cadmium tolerance in Arabidopsis. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10, 384.

Liao, Q., Jian, S. F., Song, H. X., Guan, C. Y., Lepo, J. E., Ismail, A. M., Zhang, Z. H.*, & others. (2019). Balance between nitrogen use efficiency and cadmium tolerance in Brassica napus and Arabidopsis thaliana. Plant Science.

Liang, G. H., Hua, Y. P., Zhou, T., Liao, Q., Song, H. X., Zhang, Z. H.*, & others. (2019). Bioinformatics analysis and response to nitrate–cadmium stress of NRT1.5 and NRT1.8 family genes in Brassica napus. Crop Science, 45(3), 365–380.

Liao, J. Y., Song, H. X., Zhao, D. S., Wang, T., Guan, C. Y., Zhang, Z. H.*, & others. (2019). Effects of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers on soil inorganic nitrogen forms and fertilization efficiency at different growth stages of rape. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 33(1), 158–164.

Kambiz Akbari Noghabi | Cellular & Molecular Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Kambiz Akbari Noghabi | Cellular & Molecular Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) | Iran

Dr. Kambiz Akbari Noghabi’s research focuses on environmental and industrial biotechnology, with a strong emphasis on microbial physiology, molecular biology, and bio-nanotechnology. His work explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying microbial adaptation, biopolymer production, and natural product biosynthesis. He has made significant contributions to the study of cold-induced biopolymers, particularly from Pseudomonas fluorescens, investigating their structural characteristics and potential environmental applications. His research integrates environmental microbiology with biotechnology to develop sustainable bioprocesses for pollution control, waste management, and bioremediation. Dr. Noghabi also investigates microbial natural products and antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), focusing on their isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization, and functional applications. His multidisciplinary approach combines enrichment and isolation techniques, molecular typing, spectrophotometric analyses, and taxonomical methods to identify and engineer microbial strains with industrial and environmental potential. Overall, his studies contribute to advancing eco-friendly microbial technologies and the development of biologically derived materials for industrial and environmental innovations.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications:

Talaee, M., Modiri, S., Rajabi, M., Saadati, F., Akbari, A., Javadi, S., Guo, S., Vali, H., & Akbari Noghabi, K. (2025). Selective toxicity of a novel antimicrobial peptide Acidocin 4356 against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii in human cell-based in-vitro infection models. Scientific Reports, 15, 2450.

Mohseni Sani, N., Talaee, M., Saadati, F., Ashoori, F., Zamani, J., Shahbani Zahiri, H., Vali, H., & Akbari Noghabi, K. (2025). NT‐OmpA bioemulsifier: Structural insights and polysaccharide‐mediated enhancement of its emulsifying performance. ChemPlusChem, e202400774.

Razani, S., Pourbaferani, M., Mahmoodian, S., Tarrahimofard, H., Ahmadian, G., & Akbari Noghabi, K. (2025). A peek into the relationship between probiotic characteristics of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains and Sortase A gene expression. Current Microbiology, 82, 356.

Fakouri, A., Ghorbani, N., Shafiei, M., Mahmodifard, M., & Akbari Noghabi, K. (2025). Natural-synthetic hybrid nanoparticles: Polydopamine-Phycocyanin composites for enhanced antibacterial phototherapy against bacterial pathogens. Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology B: Biology. Accepted.

Divya Sharma | Signal Transduction Mechanisms | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Divya Sharma | Signal Transduction Mechanisms | Best Researcher Award

Amity University, Punjab | India

Dr. Divya Sharma is an accomplished researcher and academic in Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in information security, cyber vulnerabilities, and electronic medical image protection. She completed her B.Tech. in CSE from Shaheed Udham Singh College of Engineering & Technology, Mohali, followed by an M.Tech. in CSE from Rayat & Bahra Institute of Engineering & Biotechnology, Kharar, and earned her Ph.D. from Chitkara University in 2025 with a CGPA of 9.15. Over her career, she has contributed significantly to the field of cybersecurity, publishing research on electronic medical image security and hybrid edge-based steganography with three-layered cryptography, presented at conferences including ICOECA-2024, CUDC-2023, and ADSSS-2023. She has actively engaged in faculty development, attending programs on cyber vulnerabilities, emerging engineering trends, and ICT-based classroom communication. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at Panjab University SSG Regional Center, Hoshiarpur. Dr. Sharma’s work has been recognized for its impact, with multiple papers cited in peer-reviewed venues, reflecting her growing scholarly influence. She has also participated in numerous short-term courses and industry training programs, enhancing her expertise in relational databases, VB.NET, and applied data science, contributing to both teaching excellence and research innovation.

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Featured Publications:

Sharma, D. (2024, April 18–19). Electronic medical images security and privacy techniques. In 4th International Conference on Expert Clouds and Applications (ICOECA-2024), RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru, India.

Sharma, D. (2024). Hybrid security of EMI using edge-based steganography and three-layered cryptography. In Applied Data Science and Smart Systems (pp. 278–290). CRC Press.

Sharma, D., & Prabha, C. (2023, May 5–6). Security and privacy aspects of electronic health records: A review. In 2023 International Conference on Advancement in Computation & Computer Technologies (ICACCT). IEEE.

Sharma, D., & Kawatra, R. (2022, July 29–30). Security techniques implementation on big data using steganography and cryptography. In ICT Analysis and Applications (pp. 279–302). Springer Nature Singapore.

Sharma, D. (2015, Sept 4–5). Implementing chi-square method and even mirroring for cryptography of speech signal using MATLAB. In 1st International Conference on Next Generation Computing Technologies (NGCT-2015) (pp. 394–397). IEEE.

Sharma, D. (2015, Dec 21–22). Steganography of speech signal into an image. In 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Engineering and Computational Sciences (RAECS-2015) (pp. 1–4). IEEE.

Devendra Jain | Nano-Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Devendra Jain | Nano-Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

MPUAT | India

Dr. Devendra Jain is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur, India. With a strong academic foundation, including a Ph.D. in Science from Rajasthan University and an M.Sc. in Plant Biotechnology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, he has made significant contributions to agricultural microbiology and plant biotechnology. His research interests focus on plant-microbe interactions, bioremediation, nanobiotechnology, and the development of microbial inoculants for sustainable agriculture. Dr. Jain has published over 100 Scopus-indexed, peer-reviewed research papers in reputed international journals, reflecting the depth and breadth of his scientific expertise. His work has received widespread recognition, accumulating more than 1,200 citations, with an h-index of 19, highlighting both the quality and impact of his research. Notably, his studies on zinc-solubilizing and plant growth-promoting bacteria, as well as the application of nanotechnology in agriculture, have contributed significantly to soil health and crop productivity under abiotic stress conditions. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and applied research, Dr. Jain continues to advance knowledge in agricultural biotechnology, positioning himself as a key contributor to India’s sustainable farming research landscape.

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Featured Publications:

  • “Optimization and characterization of an extracellular proteases from aspergillus flavus ‘MTCC 277′”

  • “Screening and Optimization of Zinc Removal Potential in Pseudomonas aeruginosa-HMR1 and its Plant Growth-Promoting Attributes”

  • “Heterosis Studies for Root-Yield-Attributing Characters and Total Alkaloid Content over Different Environments in Withania somnifera L.”

  • “Efficacy evaluation of newly isolated zinc solubilizing bacteria for their potential effect on maize (Zea mays L.) under zinc deficient soil conditions”

  • “Assessment of genetic and biochemical diversity of ecologically variant ectomycorrhizal Russula sp. from India”

  • “Molecular Diversity Analysis of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobium Isolated from Groundnut and Evaluation of Their Field Efficacy”

  • “SSR-marker assisted evaluation of genetic diversity in mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilcezk) genotypes”

  • “Isolation and assessment of genetic diversity of plant growth promoting and abiotic stress tolerant chickpea mesorhizobia”