Inês Mansinhos | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Inês Mansinhos | Plant Biotechnology |  Best Researcher Award

PhD student at  University of Algarve, Portugal

Inês Filipa Paixão Mansinhos is a dedicated researcher in the field of Biotechnological Sciences. She is currently pursuing her PhD at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve (Portugal) from 2020 to 2024. Inês holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra (Portugal), where she graduated with a distinction, achieving a final classification of 18 out of 20 in 2017. She also completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology at the Coimbra Agriculture School (ESAC), Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra in 2014, with a final classification of 15 out of 20. Inês’s academic journey reflects her strong commitment to advancing knowledge in the areas of biotechnology and biochemistry.

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🎓 Education:

  • 2020 – 2024: PhD in Biotechnological Sciences, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve, Portugal.
  • 2015 – 2017: Master’s Degree in Biochemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra, Portugal.
    Final classification: 18 (0 to 20)
  • 2011 – 2014: Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology, Coimbra Agriculture School (ESAC), Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, Portugal.
    Final classification: 15 (0 to 20)

👩‍🔬 Employment and Scientific Experience:

  • 2020 – Present: PhD Student in Biotechnology Sciences – Plant Biotechnology Area
    MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development & CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve.
  • 2018 – 2020: Research Grant in Plant Biotechnology
    MeditBio – Centre for Mediterranean Biological Resources and Food, Laboratory of Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Algarve.
  • 2016 – 2017: Research Internship in Genetics and Molecular Biology
    Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra Francisco Gentil EPE, Coimbra, Portugal.
  • 2015: Research Internship in Plant Biotechnology
    QFM-UC – Molecular Physical-Chemistry Research and Development Unit, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, University of Coimbra.
  • 2014 – 2015: Research Internship in Molecular Biology
    IBILI – Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Life Sciences, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra.

Conclusion:

Mrs. Inês Filipa Paixão Mansinhos demonstrates exceptional academic and research credentials, with substantial contributions to biotechnology, particularly in plant sciences. Her impressive educational background, diverse research experience, significant publication record, and impactful research outputs make her a highly suitable candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” She represents a promising young researcher with the potential for continued excellence and innovation in her field.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 243
  • Citations Since 2019: 243
  • h-index: 8
  • h-index Since 2019: 8
  • i10-index: 7
  • i10-index Since 2019: 7

Publication Top Notes:

  • Ultrasonic-assisted extraction and natural deep eutectic solvents combination: A green strategy to improve the recovery of phenolic compounds from Lavandula pedunculata subsp …
    • Antioxidants, 10 (4), 582 (2021)
  • Elicitation improves rosmarinic acid content and antioxidant activity in Thymus lotocephalus shoot cultures
    • Industrial Crops and Products, 137, 214-220 (2019)
  • Phenolic profile, antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibitory capacities of fruit and seed extracts from different Algerian cultivars of date (Phoenix dactylifera L.) were …
    • South African Journal of Botany, 137, 133-148 (2021)
  • Aromatic plants: a source of compounds with antioxidant and neuroprotective effects
    • Oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants in neurological diseases, 155-173 (2020)
  • Greener is better: First approach for the use of natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) to extract antioxidants from the medicinal halophyte Polygonum maritimum L.
    • Molecules, 26 (20), 6136 (2021)
  • Response of Thymus lotocephalus In Vitro Cultures to Drought Stress and Role of Green Extracts in Cosmetics
    • Antioxidants, 11 (8), 1475 (2022)
  • Impact of metallic nanoparticles on in vitro culture, phenolic profile and biological activity of two Mediterranean Lamiaceae species: Lavandula viridis L’Hér and Thymus …
    • Molecules, 26 (21), 6427 (2021)
  • Impact of temperature on phenolic and osmolyte contents in in vitro cultures and micropropagated plants of two mediterranean plant species, Lavandula viridis and Thymus …
    • Plants, 11 (24), 3516 (2022)
  • Exploring the biotechnological value of marine invertebrates: A closer look at the biochemical and antioxidant properties of Sabella spallanzanii and Microcosmus squamiger
    • Animals, 11 (12), 3557 (2021)
  • Influence of elaboration process on chemical, biological, and sensory characteristics of European pennyroyal liqueurs
    • Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 101 (10), 4076-4089 (2021)
  • Oxidative stress and dietary antioxidants in neurological diseases
    • Chapter, 5 (2020)
  • Neuroprotective compounds from plant sources and their modes of action: an update
    • Plant-derived Bioactives: Chemistry and Mode of Action, 417-440 (2020)
  • Bachir bey M. and Romano A. 2021. Phenolic profile, antioxidant activity and enzyme inhibitory capacities of fruit and seed extracts from different Algerian cultivars of date …
    • S Afr J Bot, 137, 133-148 (2021)
  • Influence of biotic and abiotic factors on the production and composition of essential oils
    • Essential oils: extraction methods and applications, 69-97 (2023)
  • How climate change-related abiotic factors affect the production of industrial valuable compounds in Lamiaceae plant species: a review
    • Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1370810 (2024)
  • Role of nanoparticles on modulation of plant secondary metabolism
    • Engineered Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agricultural Production, Soil … (2023)
  • Influence of wine pH and ethanol content on the fining efficacy of proteins from winemaking by-products
    • Foods, 11 (12), 1688 (2022)
  • Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Extracts from Different Fruit Parts of Opuntia leucotricha DC.: A Comparison between a Conventional Organic …
    • Horticulturae, 10 (8), 824 (2024)
  • Environmental Factors Related to Climate Change Alter the Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Lavandula viridis L’Hér Essential Oil
    • Agriculture, 14 (7), 1067 (2024)
  • Drying of Maritime Plants: Effect on Antioxidant Activity
    • XXI EuroFoodChem, 94 (2021)

 

Ahmad Sharifi | Plant Biotechnology | BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

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Assist Prof Dr Ahmad Sharifi |  Plant Biotechnology  |  BioAgri Innovator Excellence Award

Research Institute for Industrial Biotechnology, Iranian Academic Centre for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khorasan Razavi Branch at  Horticultural Plants Biotechnology Department,  Iran

Dr. Ahmad Sharifi is a dedicated faculty member at the Ornamental Plant Biotechnology Department of the Iranian Academic Center for Education, Culture & Research (ACECR). With a PhD in Agricultural Biotechnology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2015), Dr. Sharifi also holds an MSc (2003) and a BSc (2000) in Agricultural Sciences from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad and the Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Gorgan, respectively.

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Academic Qualifications:

🎓 BSc: Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, University of Gorgan, 2000
🎓 MSc: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2003
🎓 PhD: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, 2015

 

Areas of Expertise:

🌿 Plant Biotechnology
🌱 Plant Tissue Culture

 

Research Focus: Plant Biotechnology

  • Plant Tissue Culture:
    • Development and optimization of in vitro culture techniques for ornamental plants.
    • Somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis in various plant species.
    • Micropropagation protocols for large-scale production of disease-free plants.
  • Genetic Engineering:
    • Genetic transformation methods to enhance desirable traits in ornamental plants, such as disease resistance and improved flower quality.
    • CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies for targeted genetic modifications.
  • Molecular Biology:
    • Analysis of gene expression patterns and molecular pathways involved in plant growth and development.
    • Use of molecular markers for plant breeding and genetic diversity studies.
  • Biotechnological Applications:
    • Production of secondary metabolites and phytochemicals through biotechnological approaches.
    • Application of biotechnology for sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation.
  • Bioreactor Systems:
    • Utilization of bioreactor systems for the mass propagation of ornamental plants.
    • Scaling up plant tissue culture techniques for commercial applications.

Publication Top Notes:

1. Optimization of the in-vitro culture protocol of Haworthiopsis viscosa and Haworthia truncata var. truncate

  • Authors: Kharrazi, M., Sargazi Moghaddam, Z., Moradian, M., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: South African Journal of Botany, 2024, 169, pp. 506–514

2. Micropropagation and ex vitro rooting of three ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia Engl.) cultivars

  • Authors: Kharrazi, M., Moradian, M., Moghaddam, Z.S., Khadem, A., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology – Plant, 2023, 59(1), pp. 129–139

3. Role of AGAMOUS Gene in Increasing Tepals of Amaryllis

  • Authors: Dastmalchi, S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2023, 25(4), pp. 975–988

4. Auxin sensitivity improves production of rosmarinic acid in transformed hairy roots of Lavandula angustifolia

  • Authors: Khadem, A., Bagheri, A., Moshtaghi, N., Akhar, F.K., Sharifi, A.
  • Journal: Biological Communications, 2022, 67(3), pp. 160–167

5. In vitro propagation and callus induction of medicinal endangered plant meadow rue (Thalictrum minus L.) for producing berberine

  • Authors: Moghaddam, Z.S., Moshtaghi, N., Sharifi, A., Zahedi, A., Khadem, A.
  • Journal: Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2022, 21(81), pp. 92–101