Prabhjot Singla | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Prabhjot Singla | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Punjab Agricultural University | India

Dr. Prabhjot Singla, PhD, is a dedicated plant biochemist specializing in plant defense mechanisms, multi-omics analyses, and biochemical characterization of crops. She earned her Ph.D. from Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India in 2020, focusing on stripe rust resistance genes in barley, following her M.Sc. in Biochemistry in 2015, where she investigated protein profiling in lupin genotypes. Dr. Singla has held positions as Guest Faculty at Panjab University and PCTE Group of Institutes, and as Junior and Senior Research Fellow at ICAR-CIPHET and Punjab Agricultural University, contributing to the DBT-BUILDER Interdisciplinary Life Sciences program. Her research expertise includes pest rearing, phenotypic assessment of cotton genotypes, development of disease resistance scales, biochemical enzyme assays, and transcriptome analysis of defense-related genes. She has authored numerous impactful publications, including Insight into the effect of girdling on morpho-physiological parameters of ‘YaLi’ pear, Nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorial characterisation of quinoa-millet enriched gluten-free functional cookies (Acta Alimentaria), and Metabolic adjustments during compatible interaction between barley genotypes and stripe rust pathogen (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry). According to Scopus, Dr. Prabhjot Singla has 14 documents, 113 citations, and an h-index of 7. Recognized with several fellowships and academic honors, she combines rigorous scientific expertise with extensive experience in plant biochemistry and crop improvement research, demonstrating significant contributions to her field.

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Featured Publications

  • Singla, P., Mahajan, M., Dhillon, G. K., Sharma, S., & Waseem, M. (2024). Nutritional, physicochemical, and sensorial characterisation of quinoa-millet enriched gluten-free functional cookies. Acta Alimentaria, 53(4), 673–684.

  • Singla, P., Sharda, R., Sharma, S., Gulati, D., Pandey, K., Singh, N. P., Singh, P. K., & Sharma, A. (2023). Variation in physio-chemical attributes and WUE during growth and development of Pak choi (Brassica rapa L. subsp. chinensis L.) under different drip fertigation and mulching treatments. Acta Alimentaria, 52(3), 458–468.

  • Kaur, M., Bhardwaj, R. D., Singla, P., Kaur, S., & Grewal, S. K. (2023). Drought stress-induced alterations in source–sink relationships in barley during grain development. Gesunde Pflanzen, 75, 2401–2412.

  • Singla, P., Bhardwaj, R. D., Kaur, S., & Kaur, J. (2020). Metabolic adjustments during compatible interaction between barley genotypes and stripe rust pathogen. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 147, 295–302.

  • Singla, P., Bhardwaj, R. D., Kaur, S., & Kaur, J. (2020). Stripe rust induced defence mechanisms in the leaves of contrasting barley genotypes (Hordeum vulgare L.) at the seedling stage. Protoplasma, 257, 169–181.

  • Singla, P., Sharma, S., & Singh, S. (2017). Amino acid composition, protein fractions and electrophoretic analysis of seed storage proteins in lupins. Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry, 30(1), 33–40.

Meng Ning | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Meng Ning | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Chiba University | China

Dr. Meng Ning is an accomplished researcher at Chiba University, Japan, recognized for her pioneering work in the epigenetic regulation of cancer. She has made substantial contributions to understanding the non-catalytic roles of chromatin regulators, particularly in gastric cancer. Her expertise bridges molecular biology and clinical gastrointestinal oncology, enabling her to translate laboratory discoveries into potential therapeutic strategies. Meng Ning is known for her meticulous experimental design, innovative application of genome-editing technologies, and dedication to advancing cancer research through both independent studies and collaborative projects.

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Education

Dr. Meng Ning completed her doctoral studies at Chiba University, Japan, where she focused on elucidating novel mechanisms of cancer progression. Her Ph.D. research revealed a previously unrecognized non-catalytic function of SETD1A in gastric cancer via the E2F4–TAF6 axis. Employing advanced techniques including transcriptomics, epigenomics, and genome-editing approaches, she was able to demonstrate this mechanism independently of traditional methyltransferase activity. Her academic training combines rigorous laboratory research with a strong foundation in clinical oncology, preparing her to conduct translational studies that link fundamental discoveries with therapeutic potential.

Experience

Dr. Meng Ning has extensive experience in both experimental and translational cancer research. She has collaborated with the Department of Pathology at the University of Tokyo to analyze clinical gastric cancer specimens, integrating molecular findings with patient data. Her work spans NGS-based studies, CRISPR genome editing, and multi-omics analyses, reflecting a versatile approach to cancer biology. Beyond laboratory research, she has contributed to the mentorship of junior researchers, participated in collaborative projects across institutions, and actively engaged in the scientific community through professional society memberships and research networks.

Research Interests

Dr. Meng Ning’s primary research interest lies in the epigenetic regulation of cancer, with a focus on non-catalytic functions of chromatin regulators. She investigates how these regulators influence tumor proliferation, cellular signaling, and transcriptional networks using advanced molecular biology techniques. Her research integrates next-generation sequencing, genome editing, and integrative bioinformatics to identify novel mechanisms underlying cancer progression. By connecting these molecular insights with clinical oncology, she aims to identify potential therapeutic targets and contribute to the development of innovative cancer treatments.

Awards

Dr. Meng Ning is nominated for the Best Researcher Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to cancer epigenetics and translational oncology. Her research has introduced novel concepts in understanding chromatin regulator function and tumor biology, demonstrating originality, technical excellence, and significant impact in the field. Her dedication to advancing cancer research through rigorous experimentation and collaborative endeavors positions her as a leading researcher in her discipline.

Publications

Dr. Meng Ning has authored several high-impact, SCI-indexed publications as first or contributing author. Her work demonstrates innovative methodologies and deep insights into the molecular mechanisms of cancer:

Title: Non-catalytic role of SETD1A promotes gastric cancer cell proliferation through the E2F4–TAF6 axis in the cell cycle
Journal: Cell Death & Disease
Published on: 2025-08-23

Title: Non-enzymatic SETD1A activity drives breast cancer cell proliferation via cyclin K
Journal: Breast Cancer Research
Published on: 2025-08-11

Title: Integrated enhancer regulatory network by enhancer–promoter looping in gastric cancer
Journal: NAR Cancer
Published on: 2024-04-08

Conclusion

Dr. Meng Ning exemplifies excellence in scientific research through her innovative studies in cancer epigenetics and her commitment to translational application. Her work bridges basic molecular discoveries and clinical oncology, offering new avenues for therapeutic development. With a combination of technical skill, collaborative engagement, and visionary research, Meng Ning stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions not only advance the understanding of cancer biology but also inspire ongoing innovation in epigenetic and translational research.

Elumalai Gnanamani | Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Elumalai Gnanamani | Chemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | India

Dr. E. Gnanamani is a distinguished Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, with an impactful career in chemistry marked by innovation in microdroplet chemistry and asymmetric catalysis. He is also an Associate Editor for Current Indian Sciences, reflecting his leadership in the academic community. His research bridges the frontiers of organic synthesis and mass spectrometry, contributing significantly to both fundamental and applied chemistry.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • Pioneering Research in Microdroplet Chemistry
    Dr. Gnanamani has carved a niche in microdroplet chemistry, a cutting-edge domain that accelerates chemical reactions, enabling greener, faster, and novel synthetic transformations. His collaborations with Prof. Richard N. Zare (Stanford University), a global leader in the field, have resulted in high-impact publications in JACS, Angew. Chem., Chem. Sci., and Nature Catalysis.

  • Consistent High-Impact Publications
    With over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals with impact factors ranging from 3.4 to 42.8, his work is not only prolific but also highly influential. Several publications are highlighted in Chemistry World, Nature Partner Journals, and other prominent science media outlets.

  • Global Research Exposure & Leadership
    His international research fellowships and visiting positions at Stanford University, Fudan University, ICCAS (Beijing), and IIT-Kanpur demonstrate strong cross-institutional engagement and recognition. Notably, his Fulbright Fellowship, awarded to only one chemist across India in 2014, underscores his global merit.

  • Inventive Mindset with Patents
    Dr. Gnanamani holds multiple international patents (USA, Europe, Mexico, China) reflecting innovation in catalysis and chemical synthesis.

  • Academic Influence and Outreach
    As an Assistant Professor at IIT-Roorkee and Associate Editor for Current Indian Sciences, he plays an active role in mentoring, academic publishing, and scientific dissemination. His numerous invited talks at international conferences show leadership in his field.

🎓 Education

Dr. Gnanamani earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Pondicherry University (2007–2013), where he worked on the design, synthesis, and resolution of conformationally rigid chiral pyridine N-oxides under the supervision of Dr. C. R. Ramanathan. Prior to this, he completed an M.Phil. in Chemistry from Pondicherry University (2006–2007) and an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Madurai Kamaraj University (2004–2006), both with first-class honors, showcasing early academic excellence.

💼 Experience

Dr. Gnanamani has served as Assistant Professor at IIT Roorkee since March 2020, specializing in microdroplet chemistry and analytical techniques. He has held several prestigious international positions, including Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University under Prof. Barry M. Trost and as a Visiting Faculty at Fudan University and IIT-Kanpur, collaborating with renowned chemists like Prof. Richard N. Zare and Prof. Vinod K. Singh. His career demonstrates an ongoing commitment to global scientific exchange and innovation.

🔬 Research Interests On Chemistry

Dr. Gnanamani’s research is pioneering in microdroplet chemistry, focusing on accelerating organic reactions and elucidating mechanisms via mass spectrometry. He designs novel chiral molecules for organometal and organocatalysis, engages in the total synthesis of bioactive natural products, and explores classical resolution techniques for determining absolute configuration. His work consistently merges synthetic elegance with practical application.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Gnanamani has received numerous accolades, including the ChemComm Emerging Investigator 2024, the Patent Innovator Award 2021 (PROFOPI, Mexico), and the Fulbright Award 2014 (the only chemist selected from India). Other honors include the Developing Country Fellowship (China), CSIR-SRF, UGC Meritorious Fellowship, and Best Oral Presentation Award at NCFAC, among others. His early success in GATE (2007) reflects a consistent trajectory of excellence.

📚 Publications

  • Can all bulk-phase reactions be accelerated in microdroplets?
    S. Banerjee, E. Gnanamani, X. Yan, R. N. Zare
    Year: 2017 Citations: 213

  • Direct enantio- and diastereoselective vinylogous addition of butenolides to chromones catalyzed by Zn-prophenol
    B. M. Trost, E. Gnanamani, C. A. Kalnmals, C. I. J. Hung, J. S. Tracy
    Year: 2019 Citations: 88

  • Chemoselective N-alkylation of indoles in aqueous microdroplets
    E. Gnanamani, X. Yan, R. N. Zare
    Year: 2020 Citations: 78

  • Branched aldehydes as linchpins for the enantioselective and stereodivergent synthesis of 1,3-aminoalcohols featuring a quaternary stereocentre
    B. M. Trost, C. I. Hung, T. Saget, E. Gnanamani
    Year: 2018 Citations: 62

  • Direct C(sp3)–N bond formation between toluene and amine in water microdroplets
    Y. Meng, E. Gnanamani, R. N. Zare
    Year: 2022 Citations: 58

  • Zn-ProPhenol catalyzed enantio- and diastereoselective direct vinylogous Mannich reactions between α, β- and β, γ-butenolides and aldimines
    B. M. Trost, E. Gnanamani, J. S. Tracy, C. A. Kalnmals
    Year: 2017 Citations: 57

  • 1,4-Benzoquinone antimicrobial agents against Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis derived from scorpion venom
    E. N. Carcamo-Noriega, S. Sathyamoorthi, S. Banerjee, E. Gnanamani, …
    Year: 2019 Citations: 54

  • Controlling regioselectivity in the enantioselective N-alkylation of indole analogues catalyzed by dinuclear zinc-ProPhenol
    B. M. Trost, E. Gnanamani, C. I. Hung
    Year: 2017 Citations: 53

  • One-step formation of pharmaceuticals having a phenylacetic acid core using water microdroplets
    Y. Meng, E. Gnanamani, R. N. Zare
    Year: 2023 Citations: 46

  • Catalyst-free decarboxylative amination of carboxylic acids in water microdroplets
    Y. Meng, E. Gnanamani, R. N. Zare
    Year: 2022 Citations: 46

  • Tuning the reactivity of ketones through unsaturation: Construction of cyclic and acyclic quaternary stereocenters via Zn-ProPhenol catalyzed Mannich reactions
    B. M. Trost, C. I. J. Hung, E. Gnanamani
    Year: 2019 Citations: 45

🧾 Conclusion

🌟 Dr. E. Gnanamani stands out as a visionary chemist whose groundbreaking research in microdroplet chemistry has redefined reaction paradigms and accelerated green and sustainable synthetic methodologies. His global collaborations, patent innovations, and high-impact publications make him a highly deserving candidate for any prestigious research award. With his unwavering commitment to chemical sciences and mentorship, Dr. Gnanamani continues to inspire the next generation of scientists.

Zhanbin Wang | Biological Sciences | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Zhanbin Wang | Biological Sciences | Lifetime achievement Award

Northeast Forestry University | China

Dr. Wang Zhanbin is an Associate Professor in the College of Forestry at Northeast Forestry University, China. With over 25 years of experience in forest pathology, he is also the Director of the Forest Pathology Credit Committee of the Chinese Forestry Society. He is proficient in English and actively supervises master’s students while teaching courses like Integrated Management of Forest Pests. His extensive work focuses on plant disease resistance, forest pest management, and ecological sustainability.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  1. Extensive Career Duration and Experience:
    With a professional journey spanning over three decades (from 1994 to present), Dr. Wang has consistently worked in the field of forest protection, particularly focusing on forest pathology and molecular biology of forest diseases.

  2. Significant Scientific Contributions:
    He has received multiple prestigious awards at provincial and national levels, including:

    • 1st Prize from Liaoning Provincial Forestry Department (2015),

    • Multiple 2nd and 3rd Prizes from the Heilongjiang Province Science and Technology Progress Awards,

    • Liangxi Forestry Science and Technology Award (twice).
      These awards reflect sustained and impactful contributions to applied forestry research, particularly in disease resistance in poplar and sustainable pest control.

  3. Academic Productivity:
    His work has been published in SCI-indexed journals and national agricultural bulletins. His recent research includes studies on microbial interactions, transcriptomics, and triterpenoid biosynthesis — showing both depth and evolution in research focus.

  4. Leadership and Social Service:
    Dr. Wang holds a leadership position as Director of the Forest Pathology Credit Committee of the Chinese Forestry Society, indicating strong recognition by the national academic community.

  5. Educational Contributions:
    He has trained Master’s students, taught specialized courses like Integrated Management of Forest Pests, and contributed to several important textbooks and national teaching materials — reinforcing his academic leadership.

  6. Interdisciplinary Application:
    His work bridges plant pathology, molecular biology, genetics, and environmental management, contributing to real-world forest sustainability and plant health.

🎓 Education

Dr. Wang holds a PhD in Forest Protection (2007) from Northeast Forestry University. He earned his Master’s in Genetic Engineering (2003) from Harbin Normal University and a Bachelor’s degree in Forest Protection (1994) from Northeast Forestry University. He furthered his research as a postdoctoral fellow (2009–2012) at Jilin Yanbian Forestry Group.

💼 Experience

  • 2005–Present: Associate Professor, College of Forestry, Northeast Forestry University

  • 2003–2005: Teaching Assistant, Northeast Forestry University

  • 1997–2003: Research Assistant, Institute of Microbiology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences
    Dr. Wang has consistently contributed to forest pathology, particularly in fungal disease resistance and pest management.

🔬 Research Interests On Biological Sciences

His key research areas include:

  • Forest Pathology

  • Molecular Biology of Forest Diseases

  • Transgenic Disease-Resistant Poplars

  • Integrated Pest and Disease Management in Coniferous-Broadleaf Forests
    He integrates lab-based molecular work with field-based ecological applications.

🏆 Awards

Dr. Wang has received numerous honors, including:

  • 2005: Third Prize, Chinese Forestry Society, for transgenic fungal resistance in poplar

  • 2010 & 2011: Heilongjiang Science & Technology Progress Awards

  • 2015: First Prize, Liaoning Provincial Forestry Department, for breeding stress-resistant poplar

  • 2017 & 2022: Liangxi Forestry Science & Technology Awards for disease control in artificial forests and ecological regulation techniques
    These awards underscore his innovation in forest biotechnology and sustainability.

📚 Publications

Below are Dr. Wang’s key peer-reviewed publications from recent years, including hyperlinks and citation contexts:

  1. 2023 – Effect of powdery mildew on interleaf microbial communities and leaf antioxidant enzyme systems, Journal of Forestry Research – cited by 2

  2. 2022 – Transcriptional Responses for Biosynthesis of Triterpenoids in Exogenous Inducers Treated Inonotus hispidus Using RNA-Seq, Molecules – cited by 3

  3. 2022 – Effects of Compound Elicitors on the Biosynthesis of Triterpenoids and Activity of Defense Enzymes from Inonotus hispidus, Molecules – cited by 1

  4. 2022 – The Powdery Mildew on Polygonum persicaria L.: Microscopic Observation and Phylogenetic Relationship Analysis, Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 38(9):130–136

  5. 2022 – Isolation of Endophytic Fungi from Medicinal Plants and Screening and Identification of Antagonism, Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin, 38(1):75–81

📖 He has also contributed to several academic books and national-level teaching materials on forest pathology and quarantine.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Wang Zhanbin is a dedicated forest pathology expert whose innovations in disease-resistant poplars and integrated pest management have had a lasting impact on forestry research in China. His scholarly output, teaching excellence, and technological contributions make him a distinguished nominee for any scientific recognition in environmental and biological sciences.