Andrea Akkawi | Transcription | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Andrea Akkawi  | Transcription | Young Scientist Award

PhD | Centre National de la Recherche scientifique | France

Mr. Andrea Akkawi is a dedicated researcher in molecular and cellular biology, currently holding an individual ANRS fellowship at the Institut de Génétique Humaine, UMR 9002, Montpellier, in the Gene Regulation team led by R. Kiernan (DR1 CNRS). Her work focuses on elucidating the role of PAXT complex proteins in controlling the abundance and polyadenylation of PROMPT non-coding RNAs and their broader influence on gene regulation. She earned her PhD in Biology and Health (2017–2020) under the supervision of M. Mougel (DR2 CNRS, HDR) and S. Laine (MCU UM) at the Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier, where she investigated the accessory P50 protein of Murine Leukemia Virus in viral replication, cell transformation, and RNA export. Mr. Andrea Akkawi holds a Master’s degree in Functional Genomics and Proteomics from Université Saint Joseph, Beirut (2014–2016), where she studied antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and a Bachelor’s in Laboratory Medical Sciences (2011–2014). She has over 49 scholarly documents with 50 citations, an h-index of 4, and her work has appeared in journals including Nature Communications, Retrovirology, and BMC Biology. Mr. Andrea Akkawi is also experienced in student mentorship, ATAC-seq and sRNA-seq techniques, and has participated in several international conferences.

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  • Contreras, X., Depierre, D., Akkawi, C., Srbic, M., Helsmoortel, M., Nogaret, M., LeHars, M., Salifou, K., Heurteau, A., Cuvier, O., & Kiernan, R. (2023). PAP associates with PAXT nuclear exosome to control the stability of PROMPT ncRNAs. Nature Communications, 14, 6745.

  • Akkawi, C., Feuillard, J., Diaz, F. L., Godefroy, N., Belkhir, K., Mougel, M., & Laine, S. (2023). Murine leukemia virus (MLV) P50 protein induces cell transformation via transcriptional regulatory function. Retrovirology, 20, 16.

  • Grasso, G., Akkawi, C., Franckhauser, C., Nait-Saidi, R., Bello, M., Barbier, J., & Kiernan, R. (2022). NF90 interacts with components of RISC and modulates association of Ago2 with mRNA. BMC Biology, 20, 194.

  • Zhao, W., Akkawi, C., Mougel, M., & Ross, S. R. (2020). Murine leukemia virus P50 protein counteracts APOBEC3 by blocking its packaging. Journal of Virology, 94, e00032-20.

  • Mougel, M., Akkawi, C., Chamontin, C., Feuillard, J., Pessel-Vivares, L., Socol, M., & Laine, S. (2020). NXF1 and CRM1 nuclear export pathways orchestrate nuclear export, translation and packaging of murine leukemia retrovirus unspliced RNA. RNA Biology, 17, 528–538.

Liwei Tian | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Liwei Tian | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dean | Guangdong University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Liwei Tian is a distinguished professor and accomplished researcher specializing in computer science and intelligent systems. He holds a Ph.D. and serves as the Assistant to the President and Dean of the School of Computer Science at Guangdong University of Science and Technology. He is a senior network planning designer, senior information system project manager, and master’s supervisor at South China Normal University. Prof. Liwei Tian is a senior member of the China Computer Federation, vice chairman of its Dongguan branch, and an active member of several national committees, including the Intelligent Simulation Optimization and Scheduling Committee and the Discrete and Intelligent Computing Committee. He directs multiple key laboratories and research centers, such as the Kunpeng+ Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory and the AIOT Edge Computing Engineering Technology Research Center. With 61 publications, 152 citations from 149 documents, and an h-index of 5, his research contributions span artificial intelligence, IoT, and intelligent manufacturing. Prof. Liwei Tian has led major provincial research projects and earned several prestigious awards, including the Huaxia High-tech Industry Innovation Award and multiple Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Awards. He has also authored and co-edited four textbooks and holds two software copyrights.

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  • Tian, L. (2023). Research on Intelligent Manufacturing Based on AI and IoT Integration. Journal of Intelligent Systems, 32(4), 567–578.

  • Tian, L., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Optimization of Edge Computing for Industrial IoT Applications. IEEE Access, 10, 11845–11856.

  • Tian, L. (2021). Simulation and Scheduling in Smart Factories: A Machine Learning Approach. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 156, 107295.

Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste  | Best Researcher Award

Research Student | Southern Cross University | Australia

Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu is an emerging environmental engineer and researcher specializing in waste-to-energy technologies and sustainable resource recovery. He is currently pursuing a Research Master’s degree at Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, focusing on the cogasification of waste using the TG-FTIR method. He previously earned an MSc in Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Waste-to-Energy from the Technical University of Hamburg , Germany, and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ghana. Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu has held key roles such as Laboratory Officer at the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant, where he conducted nutrient and proximate analyses, and Research Assistant at KNUST, contributing to petroleum economics and production engineering research. His work reflects a commitment to developing circular economy solutions and energy-efficient systems. He has contributed to international projects, including technology assessments for waste recovery facilities in Africa and the design of biogas plants in Germany. Martinson has represented Southern Cross University at national waste management conferences and co-developed educational modules promoting sustainability among Australian students. His research continues to advance innovations in thermal conversion processes and environmental technology integration.

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Bonsu, M. J. D., Rahman, S., & McIntosh, S. (2025). Thermal and kinetic study of waste polypropylene, cardboard, wood biomass and their blends: A thermogravimetry approach. Energies, 18(9), Article 9053. MDPI.

Daniel Herrero Rivera | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera | Oncology | Best Researcher Award 

Medical Oncologist | HLA Moncloa University Hospital | Spain

Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera is a distinguished Spanish medical oncologist currently serving as Médico Especialista en Oncología Médica at the Hospital Universitario HLA Moncloa and ATRYS in Spain. With a solid foundation in clinical oncology and translational research, he has established himself as a promising figure in precision oncology and cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera earned his medical degree from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2014, followed by multiple advanced qualifications including a Master’s in Medical Oncology (SEOM certification, 2019), a Master’s in Genomic and Big Data Oncology (2020), and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, and Clinical Research from the Universidad de Sevilla (2023). His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in high-impact journals such as European Urology Oncology, Clinical and Translational Oncology, and Radiotherapy and Oncology. He has co-authored several book chapters and presented research exploring the molecular and clinical aspects of cancer therapy, including gene expression signatures, pharmacogenomics, and immuno-oncology. Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera’s research project on gene polymorphisms in prostate cancer, funded by Fundación Progreso y Salud, reflects his dedication to improving personalized cancer treatments. With 58 citations across 56 documents, 6 publications, and an H-index of 5, his work demonstrates growing academic influence. His commitment to advancing precision oncology and his multidisciplinary expertise place him among Spain’s emerging medical researchers dedicated to bridging clinical practice and molecular innovation in cancer management.

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1. Gonçalves, D., Ocanto, A., Meilán, E., Couñago, F., & et al. (2025). First Spanish experience with stereotactic MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (SMART) in borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer: A prospective study. Biomedicines, 13(2390). MDPI.

2. Herrero Rivera, D., Soriano Segura, M., Prato Varela, J. O., Brygadyr Medvid, Y., & López Martín, J. A. (2025). Complete remission with fourth-line immunotherapy after chemotherapy failure in a lung cancer patient with severe autoimmune disease: An unexpected turn in oncologic management. Cureus, 17(6), e86116.

3. Jiménez, N., Garcia de Herreros, M., Reig, Ò., Mellado, B., & et al. (2024). Development and independent validation of a prognostic gene expression signature based on RB1, PTEN, and TP53 in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer patients. European Urology Oncology. Elsevier.

4. (2022). Single-nucleotide polymorphism associations with efficacy and toxicity in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with cabazitaxel. Pharmacogenomics. Future Medicine.

5. López Martín, S., & Herrero Rivera, D. (2020). Assessment of factors associated with the intake of folic acid in the periconceptional period. Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health, 20(3). Juniper Publishers.

6. (2020). Assessment of prognostic and therapeutic factors in male breast cancer: An observational study of a southwest Spanish single center. Archives of Breast Cancer, 7(4), 155–163.

Haitao Zhang | Laser Coherent Combination | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Haitao Zhang | Laser Coherent Combination | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Tsinghua University | China

Prof. Haitao Zhang is a distinguished tenured professor at the Department of Precision Instruments, Tsinghua University, and a leading expert in photonics and laser technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering and B.S. in Testing Technology and Instrumentation from Beijing Institute of Technology. Since joining Tsinghua University, he has advanced from postdoctoral researcher to full professor, also serving as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. Prof. Haitao Zhang research encompasses femtosecond and fiber laser technologies, planar waveguide solid-state lasers, femtosecond laser medical equipment, and optoelectronic information processing, including super-resolution imaging and optical wireless communication. His pioneering contributions to solid-state and fiber laser systems have significantly influenced precision instrumentation and medical laser applications. He has published over 160 scientific papers, accumulating 1,204 citations by 1,011 documents, with an h-index of 19, demonstrating his sustained impact on the global optics community. He serves as Vice Director of the Institute of Laser Engineering at Tsinghua University and as an executive member of professional committees under the Chinese Optical Society and Beijing Optical Society. Prof. Zhang has received multiple national and ministerial awards, including the Second Prize in Natural Science from China’s Ministry of Education and the First Prize in Science and Technology Progress for his work on super-luminescent fiber light. Additionally, he contributes to international research dissemination as a Guest Editor for Applied Sciences and Micromachines, leading special issues on femtosecond and fiber laser advancements.

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Featured Publication 

  • Liu, X., Li, Y., Zhang, H.*, Gu, Y., Wu, W., & Zhang, T. (2023). Blood clot ablation effects based on burst-mode femtosecond laser. Acta Optica Sinica, 43(2).

  • Zhang, H., Liu, X., Li, Y., Wu, W., Gu, Y., & Zhang, T. (2022). Study on the mechanism of thrombus ablation in vitro by burst-mode femtosecond laser. Journal of Biophotonics.

  • Li, Z., Zhang, H., Chen, J., & Huang, Y. (2022). Robust optical and SAR image registration based on phase congruency scale space. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters.

  • Li, Z., Zhang, H., Huang, Y., & Li, H. (2022). A robust strategy for large-size optical and SAR image registration. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 14(13).

  • Zhang, H., Zu, J., Liu, X., Chen, J., & Xu, H. (2022). High power all-fiber supercontinuum system based on graded-index multimode fibers. Applied Sciences, 12(11).

  • Zhang, H., Zu, J., Deng, D., Xu, H., & Chen, J. (2022). Yb-doped fiber chirped pulse amplification system delivering 1 mJ, 231 fs at 1 kHz repetition rate. Photonics, 9(2).

  • Zhang, H.*, Deng, D., Zu, J., Chen, J., & Li, D. (2021). Numerical model of chirped-pulse amplification in pulsed synchronously pumped low repetition rate fiber lasers. IEEE Photonics Journal, 13(3).

  • Deng, D., Zhang, H.*, Zu, J., & Chen, J. (2021). Buildup dynamics of a pulsating dissipative soliton in an all-normal-dispersion PM Yb-doped fiber laser with a NALM. Optics Letters, 46(7).

Raphael Moreira | Agricultural Machinery | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Raphael Moreira | Agricultural Machinery | Best Researcher Award

Coordinator | Federal Institute of Espírito Santo |Brazil

Prof. Dr. Raphael Moreira is a Brazilian academic and researcher recognized for his contributions to agricultural sciences, intellectual property, and rural innovation. Born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in 1982, he is currently Professor Eletivo at Iles – Campus Itapina, serving as a permanent faculty member of the Professional Master’s Program in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation (PROFNIT). He also acts as Coordinator of Postgraduate Programs and Courses, is the designated future coordinator of the Professional Master’s Program in Coffee Growing (Ifes – Campus Itapina), and serves as Deputy Coordinator of the undergraduate program in Agronomy. His teaching and research encompass diverse areas, with emphasis on agricultural mechanization, precision agriculture, development and testing of agricultural and forestry machinery, ergonomics, pesticide application technologies, and innovation in storage systems. He has further expertise in water resources, including irrigation and drainage projects, fertigation with coffee wastewater, soil and water conservation, rural water supply projects, and earth dam designs. Beyond technical aspects, he integrates perspectives on rural administration, agroecology, environmental legislation, and sustainable property management, aligning his work with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His scholarly production reflects his growing influence, with 21 citations, 6 publications, and an h-index of 3, evidencing both academic impact and practical relevance. Committed to fostering innovation and knowledge transfer in agriculture, Prof. Dr. Raphael Moreira bridges research and practice, preparing students and professionals to advance sustainable, technology-driven solutions in Brazilian agribusiness and environmental management.

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Moreira, R. M. G., Teixeira, M. M., Fernandes, H. C., Cecon, P. R., & Minette, L. J. (2013). Desenvolvimento de um revolvedor mecânico de café. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 34(6 Supl. 1), 3655–3662.

Moreira, R. M. G., Teixeira, M. M., Santos, F. L., Fernandes, H. C., & Cecon, P. R. (2016). Preliminary design of a coffee harvester (Projeto preliminar de uma derriçadora de café). Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 37(5), 2933–2946.

Posse, R. P., Santos, E. J., Valani, F., Oliveira, V. S., Prucoli Posse, S. C., Moreira, R. M. G., & Costa, G. S. (2019). Vegetative development and productivity of the watermelon under different irrigation depths in the Northwest region of Espírito Santo. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 36(4), 1–11.

Moreira, R. M. G. (2023). Uso da metodologia Project Based Learning no componente … Revista Ioles (article).

Syeda Maryam Hussain | Animal science | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Syeda Maryam Hussain | Animal science | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor| PMAS-UAAR | Pakistan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Syeda Maryam Hussain is an accomplished academic and researcher serving as an Assistant Professor (TTS) in Livestock Management and Production at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Production and Quality from the University of São Paulo, Brazil (2016), an M.Sc. (Hons) in Animal Nutrition, and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Animal Sciences from KPK Agricultural University, Pakistan. With extensive professional experience, she has contributed as Assistant Professor at Agriculture University Peshawar, and earlier served in various technical and coordination roles with organizations such as Islamic Relief, Relief International, AHITI, and the Barani Area Development Project. Her research and academic output are substantial, including authorship and co-authorship of several books and numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputed journals, addressing themes such as camel production, livestock welfare, nanotechnology in food systems, zoonoses, and sustainable livestock practices. She has secured multiple research grants, including projects funded by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan and the Korean Ginseng Society, reflecting her ability to bridge applied and fundamental research for practical impact. Assist. Prof. Dr. Syeda Maryam Hussain has also actively organized and participated in national and international seminars, conferences, and training programs, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge dissemination and professional development. Her contributions have been recognized through research awards and leadership in awareness campaigns for livestock and food safety. With 61 citations by 58 documents, 19 documents, and an h-index of 5, she continues to advance impactful scholarship while fostering innovation in livestock science, animal health, and food security, making her a valuable contributor to veterinary and agricultural sciences in Pakistan and beyond.

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Faraz, A., Faizan, S., Iram, S., Hussain, S. M., Muhammad, F. I., Muhammad, R., Muhammad, U., Sannan, N., Asma, A., Khoullah, F., Isra, K., Arooj, F., Chanda, L., Mavra, A., & Muhammad, H. G. (2025). Meat slaughtering. In Meat composition and nutrition (pp. xxx–xxx). Apple Academic Press.

Imtiaz, H. R., Muhammad, R., Irsa, K., Zeeshan, M. I., Hussain, S. M., Sannan, N., Muhammad, A. A., Muhammad, U., Khoullah, F., Rao, A. I., Muhammad, U., Haziq, A., Muhammad, A. J., & Muhammad, H. G. (2025). Meat slaughtering. In Meat composition and nutrition (pp. xxx–xxx). Apple Academic Press.

Faraz, A., Saleem, F., Akbar, M. A., Ishaq, H. M., Hussain, S. M., Iqbal, Z. M., Nazir, S., Qureshi, T. M., & Khalil, A. F. (2024). Safety and regulatory issues of organic nanomaterial. In K. Younis, O. Yousuf, & S. Ul Islam (Eds.), Organic-based nanomaterials in food packaging (pp. 123–145). Springer.

Faraz, A., Hussain, S. M., Iglesias Pastrana, C., & Zappaterra, M. (2024). Good housing: Camels and their interaction with the environment. In B. Padalino & B. Faye (Eds.), Dromedary camel behavior and welfare (Vol. 24, pp. 71–109). Springer.

Rehman, S., Arshad, M., Sabir, S., Jabeen, N., Mangi, K. H., Murtaza, A., Hussain, S. M., Sharif, M. M., Ifrah, T., & Adil, M. (2024). Phytochemicals as promising defense against infectious bursal disease. In R. Z. Abbas, A. M. A. Khan, W. Qamar, J. Arshad, & S. Mehnaz (Eds.), Complementary and alternative medicine: Botanicals/homeopathy/herbal medicine. Unique Scientific Publishers.

Chen Di-Lin | Ship and Ocean Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chen Di-Lin | Ship and Ocean Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ocean University of China | China

Dr. Di-Lin Chen is a Lecturer in the College of Engineering at Ocean University of China, where he focuses on multiscale heat and mass transfer, multiphysics coupling, marine and offshore engineering, and viscoelastic fluid dynamics. He earned his Ph.D. from Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in March 2025, with a joint training period at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research emphasizes coupled transport mechanisms involving electricity, heat, fluid flow, and mass transfer, tackling critical challenges such as electro-thermal coupling, flow instabilities, microfluidic behavior, and ion transport regulation in polymer rheological systems. To date, Dr. Di-Lin Chen has published 16 peer-reviewed SCI-indexed papers, including 12 as first author, with 84 citations across 56 documents and an h-index of 5, in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Physics of Fluids, Physical Review Fluids, Journal of Molecular Liquids, and Acta Mechanica Sinica. One of his works was recognized as an Editor’s Pick in a leading fluid mechanics journal, further highlighting the significance of his contributions. Beyond publishing, he has delivered four conference presentations, including two keynote talks, and actively serves the academic community as a guest editor for a SCI-indexed journal and as a reviewer for Physics of Fluids. His excellence has been recognized through several prestigious honors, including the Outstanding Doctoral Graduate of Heilongjiang Province, Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (top 5% at HIT), National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, and the China Scholarship Council Joint Doctoral Training Program. Currently, he leads the National Postdoctoral Researcher Support Program, manages a university-level seed fund project, and participates in a General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, reinforcing his position as a promising scholar in advanced heat and mass transfer and electrohydrodynamics.

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Chen, D.-L., Luo, K., & Wu, J., Yi, H.-L. (2021). Electrohydrodynamic conduction pumping of a viscoelastic dielectric fluid with the Onsager–Wien effect. Physics of Fluids, 33(11), 113101.

Chen, D.-L., Zhang, Y., & Luo, K., Yi, H.-L. (2024). Interfacial and dynamical behaviors of induced charge electroosmosis in polymer electrolyte solutions with pH modulation. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 409, 125512.

Chen, D.-L., Luo, K., & Yang, C., Yi, H.-L. (2023). Assisted heat transfer enhancement in non-Newtonian dielectric fluids based on ion conduction phenomena. Physics of Fluids, 35(11), 113109.

Chen, D.-L., Zhang, Y., Gao, X.-L., & Luo, K., Wu, J., Yi, H.-L. (2023). Electrohydrodynamic conduction phenomena of a viscoelastic dielectric fluid with electroelastic instability. Physical Review Fluids, 8(5), 053702.

Chen, D.-L., Zhang, Z.-Y., Zhang, Y.-M., & Luo, K., Yi, H.-L. (2023). A mechanistic investigation of electroconvection transport of polymer electrolyte solutions on a perfectly selective membrane. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 673, 131813.

Fu Chao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Fu Chao | Renewable Energy | Best Researcher Award

Researcher | National Institute of Metrology | China

Dr. Fu Chao is a dedicated researcher from China specializing in integrated energy systems and renewable energy utilization, currently working at the National Institute of Metrology in Beijing. He holds a Master of Engineering degree from North China Electric Power University, where he majored in integrated energy systems with a strong focus on the efficient utilization of renewable energy sources. His research is centered on advancing sustainable energy technologies through the application of exergy-based, cost-oriented, and carbon-conscious methodologies, reflecting his commitment to addressing both technical performance and environmental impacts. Dr. Fu Chao has contributed to the academic community through several high-quality publications in leading journals. His 2024 works include studies on biomass gasification-based fuel cell trigeneration systems assessed through exergy-cost-carbon frameworks, as well as innovative analyses of energy-water-carbon nexuses in renewable-driven power systems. Specifically, his publications in Energy Conversion and Management, Renewable Energy, and Energy explore cutting-edge solutions such as integrating organic Rankine cycles with biomass-syngas-fueled fuel cells, designing multi-energy complementary trigeneration systems, and developing power-to-X systems from carbon dioxide and water co-electrolysis driven by solar full-spectrum energy. These contributions demonstrate his ability to couple theoretical innovation with practical applications in the field of clean energy transformation. With his strong academic training and growing expertise, Dr. Fu Chao is building a promising career in sustainable energy research, focusing on the nexus of efficiency, cost, water resources, and carbon emissions. His work provides valuable insights for the development of low-carbon, efficient, and sustainable energy systems for the future.

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  • Fu, C. (2024). Determining the optimal biomass gasification-based fuel cell trigeneration system in exergy-based cost and carbon footprint method considering energy level. Energy Conversion and Management.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-water-carbon-cost nexus of a biomass-syngas-fueled fuel cell system integrated with organic Rankine cycle. Renewable Energy.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-water nexus of a multi-energy complementary trigeneration system with different fuel mixture ratios. Energy.

  • Fu, C. (2024). Exergy-cost-carbon nexus of power-to-X system from carbon dioxide/water co-electrolysis driven by solar full-spectrum energy. Energy Conversion and Management.

Mohammad Aatif | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Associate professor | King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Public Health, College of Applied Medical Science, King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India, in 2012, following his Master’s in Biotechnology from Kumaun University and Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from M.J.P. Rohilkhand University. With over a decade of academic and research experience, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aatif has significantly contributed to the fields of natural products, cancer chemoprevention, oxidative DNA damage, protein biochemistry, and antibiotic resistance. He has authored over 52 peer-reviewed publications in reputed international journals, in addition to several book chapters and patents, including innovations in cancer research and biomedical applications. His work has been cited 1,644 times by 1,587 documents, reflecting an h-index of 18, which underscores the global recognition and impact of his scientific contributions. Alongside his editorial roles and active peer-review engagements for leading journals, he has successfully secured multiple competitive research grants and fellowships from prestigious institutions in India and Saudi Arabia. His ongoing research and teaching continue to inspire advancements in biochemistry and public health, while his contributions have positioned him as a respected scholar and mentor in the scientific community.

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  • Zafar, F., Shaheen, G., Asif, H. M., Farhan, M., Muteeb, G., & Aatif, M. (2024). Onosma bracteatum Wall aqueous–ethanolic extract suppresses complete Freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats via regulation of TNF-α, IL-6, and C-reactive protein. Molecules, 29(8), 1830.

  • Aatif, M. (2023). Current understanding of polyphenols to enhance bioavailability for better therapies. Biomedicines, 11(7), 2078.

  • Farhan, M., El Oirdi, M., Aatif, M., Nahvi, I., Muteeb, G., & Alam, M. W. (2023). Soy isoflavones induce cell death by copper-mediated mechanism: Understanding its anticancer properties. Molecules, 28(7), 2925.

  • Aatif, M., Raza, M. A., El Oirdi, M., Farhan, M., Mumtaz, M. W., Hamayun, M., & Muteeb, G. (2023). Bioassay-guided alkaloids isolation from Camellia sinensis and Colchicum luteum: In silico and in vitro evaluations for protease inhibition. Molecules, 28(6), 2459.

  • Muteeb, G., Aatif, M., Farhan, M., Alsultan, A., Alshoaibi, A., & Alam, M. W. (2023). Leaves of Moringa oleifera are potential source of bioactive compound β-carotene: Evidence from in silico and quantitative gene expression analysis. Molecules, 28(4), 1578.