Dr. Narjes Rashidi | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Narjes Rashidi | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Narjes Rashidi, University College London, United Kingdom

Dr. Narjes Rashidi is a distinguished biomaterials scientist specializing in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Her groundbreaking research focuses on osteochondral scaffolds, aiming to regenerate both bone and cartilage simultaneously. With an academic background from Oxford and Imperial College London, she has made significant contributions to biomimetic materials and hydrogels for medical applications. Dr. Rashidi’s interdisciplinary expertise in chemical engineering and biomedical sciences has driven advancements in stem cell therapy and extracellular matrix design. Actively engaging in global research collaborations and conferences, she remains committed to pioneering solutions for musculoskeletal disorders.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Narjes Rashidi is a highly accomplished biomaterials scientist with an impressive background in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and biomimetic materials. Her groundbreaking research on osteochondral scaffolds for simultaneous bone and cartilage regeneration makes her an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With academic credentials from Oxford and Imperial College London, interdisciplinary expertise, and global research collaborations, she has made significant contributions to biomedical science.

🎓 Education & Experience:

  • Ph.D. in Biomaterials (2013-2018) 🎓 – University of Oxford

    • 📝 Thesis: Design and Fabrication of Novel Osteochondral Plug for Bone & Cartilage Regeneration

  • MSc in Biomedical Engineering (2010-2011) 🎓 – Imperial College London

    • 📝 Thesis: New Bioactive Glass Scaffold for Bone Regeneration

  • MSc in Chemical Engineering (2002-2005) 🏗️ – Tarbiat Modares University

    • 📝 Thesis: Software Package for Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes

  • BSc in Chemical Engineering (1997-2002) 🏭 – Sharif University of Technology

    • 📝 Thesis: Plant Design for Palm Waste Utilization

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (2022-2023) 🧪 – University of Brighton

  • Postdoctoral Research Associate (2020-2021) 🔬 – Tehran University of Medical Sciences & UCL Collaboration

  • Part-time Researcher (Feb-Apr 2021) 🏥 – ChitoTech (Medical Device Company), Tehran

  • Business Development Manager (2011-2013) 💼 – Avalin Pharma, Tehran

📚 Professional Development:

Dr. Rashidi is dedicated to continuous learning and innovation in biomaterials and tissue engineering. She actively participates in workshops, training programs, and international conferences to stay at the forefront of regenerative medicine and scaffold fabrication techniques. Her interdisciplinary collaborations have enriched her approach to hydrogel and stem cell research, ensuring clinical relevance in biomedical applications. Dr. Rashidi frequently engages in scientific symposiums, sharing her expertise on biomimetic scaffolds and extracellular vesicles. Her passion for scientific discovery and technological advancements drives her to develop pioneering solutions for musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders.

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Rashidi’s research revolves around biomimetic materials and regenerative medicine, particularly in tissue engineering. She specializes in hydrogel-based scaffolds that closely mimic the extracellular matrix, enhancing cell differentiation and tissue regeneration. Her osteochondral scaffold research focuses on simultaneous bone and cartilage repair, addressing major challenges in orthopedic medicine. She also investigates plant-based extracellular vesicles for osteoarthritis treatment, expanding her contributions to stem cell therapy and bioactive materials. Her interdisciplinary approach merges biomedical engineering, materials science, and chemical engineering, ensuring her work bridges laboratory research with clinical applications.

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • Best Breakthrough Actress Award (2007) 🏅 – New York Independent International Film & Video Festival
  • Best Actress in an International Film (2016) 🎭 – BloodGuts UK Horror Award
  • Best Actress Nomination (2016) 🎬 – British Independent Film Awards

Publication Top Notes:

  • 🦠 “Isolation, Characterization, and In Vitro Cell Studies of Plant-Based Exosome-like Nanovesicles for Treatment of Early Osteoarthritis”
  • 🧬 “A novel, microfluidic high-throughput single-cell encapsulation of human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells”
  • 🧪 “Polymerization of chondroitin sulfate and its stimulatory effect on cartilage regeneration; a bioactive material for cartilage regeneration”
  • 🦴 “A Bilayer Osteochondral Scaffold with Self‐Assembled Monomeric Collagen Type‐I, Type‐II, and Polymerized Chondroitin Sulfate Promotes Chondrogenic and Osteogenic Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells”

 

Prof. Dr. Hu Zhu | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Hu Zhu | Biomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Hu Zhu, Fujian Normal University, China

🌟 Dr. Hu Zhu is a distinguished professor at Fujian Normal University and a Ph.D. supervisor in the College of Chemistry and Materials Science. His research focuses on biomaterials, peptide self-assembly, and biocatalysis. With international exposure at the University of Oxford and The University of Manchester, Dr. Zhu has contributed significantly to antibacterial strategies and biomaterial innovation. He is a recipient of prestigious awards, including the New Century Excellent Talents Program and Minjiang Chair Professorship, reflecting his dedication to scientific excellence and innovation. 📚🔬✨

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Suitability of Dr. Hu Zhu for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hu Zhu is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his remarkable contributions to biomaterials, peptide self-assembly, and biocatalysis. His innovative research addresses global challenges such as bacterial resistance and environmental sustainability, combining cutting-edge science with practical applications. Dr. Zhu’s international collaborations, leadership in high-impact projects, and prestigious accolades highlight his commitment to advancing chemical and biological sciences. His work demonstrates a profound impact on academia, industry, and society.

Education and Experience

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering – East China University of Science and Technology (2004-2007)

💼 Experience:

  • Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor – Fujian Normal University (2017–present)
  • Visiting Professor – The University of Manchester (2019–2020)
  • Academic Visitor – The University of Oxford (2011–2012)
  • Lecturer, Associate Professor, Professor – China University of Petroleum (2007–2017)

Professional Development

📈 Dr. Zhu’s professional journey reflects an impressive blend of academic excellence and global collaboration. 🌍 His tenure at leading institutions like Fujian Normal University and international roles at Oxford and Manchester have enriched his expertise in biomaterials, biotransformation, and biocatalysis. His projects include groundbreaking studies on bacterial quorum sensing, wound healing biomaterials, and eco-friendly solutions for biotechnology. Dr. Zhu’s passion for research is evident in his leadership of high-impact projects funded by prestigious national foundations and industry collaborations, including Unilever. 🧪🔬 His professional development highlights a commitment to advancing chemical and biological sciences for practical applications. 🏅📚

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Zhu specializes in cutting-edge research in biomaterials, peptide self-assembly, biocatalysis, and biotransformation. His work tackles global challenges, such as bacterial resistance and environmental sustainability. 🌍 He leads studies on dynamic molecular mechanisms of quorum sensing, innovative wound-healing hydrogels, and eco-friendly enzymatic systems. With a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Zhu combines chemistry and biology to design advanced biomaterials that are responsive to environmental stimuli, enhance medical applications, and optimize industrial processes. His research epitomizes innovation at the intersection of material science and biotechnology. 🌱💡📈

Awards and Honors

🏆 New Century Excellent Talents in University, Ministry of Education of China
🎖️ 100 Talents Program of Fujian Province
🌟 High-Level Talents of Fujian Province (B Type)
📜 Minjiang Chair Professor

Publication Top Notes:

  1. 📖 “Precise tuning of porphyrin self-assembly and photo-activated antimicrobial activity via metal ion coordination”

    Cited by: 2

  2. 🌀 “The effects of different impeller combinations in the Sphingan WL gum fermentation process”

    Cited by: 2

  3. ⚗️ “Non-precious cobalt-bismuth binary oxide as a superior catalyst for the highly selective aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid in aqueous solvent”

    Cited by: 1

  4. 🧬 “Preparation of bacterial cellulose-based antibacterial membranes with prolonged release of drugs: Emphasis on the chemical structure of drugs”

    Cited by: 9

  5. 🌊 “A novel polycyclic quinazoline and three quinolines alkaloids from marine-derived fungus Trichoderma longibrachiatum QD01 with anti-bacterial and anti-quorum sensing activities”

 

 

Dr. Richard Bright | Biomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Richard Bright | Biomaterials Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Richard Bright , Flinders University, College of Medicine , Australia

Richard John Bright is currently a Research Fellow in Nanomedicine at the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, a position he has held since June 2022. Prior to this role, he was a Research Associate in STEM at the School of Engineering, University of South Australia, from March 2018 to June 2022. He also served as a Senior Research Officer and Laboratory Manager for both the Translational Research in Oral Health Science at the School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide (June 2012 – November 2018), and the Immunotherapy Research Laboratory at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (June 2014 – November 2018). Richard holds a PhD in Medicine from Flinders University (2024), focusing on “Enhancing Osseointegration and Preventing Implant-Associated Infections Through Biomimetic Nano-Modifications.” He earned his Master of Applied Science from Charles Sturt University in 2013, specializing in “Therapeutic Options for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy,” and a Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Science from Charles Sturt University in 2010. Richard also completed his Bachelor of Science with Honours in Molecular Biology and Genetics at The University of Adelaide in 2007.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award: Richard Bright

Richard Bright is a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive expertise and substantial contributions in the field of nanomedicine and biomedical engineering. His research, primarily focused on the development and application of biomimetic nanostructured surfaces for medical and dental applications, demonstrates a high level of innovation and impact.

🎓Education:

Richard John Bright holds a PhD in Medicine from Flinders University (2024), where his research focused on “Enhancing Osseointegration and Preventing Implant-Associated Infections Through Biomimetic Nano-Modifications.” He earned his Master of Applied Science in 2013 from Charles Sturt University, specializing in “Therapeutic Options for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy.” Prior to that, he completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Science at Charles Sturt University in 2010. Richard also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours from The University of Adelaide (2007), where he majored in Molecular Biology and Genetics.

🏢Experience:

Richard John Bright is currently a Research Fellow in Nanomedicine at the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, a position he has held since June 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Research Associate in STEM at the School of Engineering, University of South Australia, from March 2018 to June 2022. His earlier roles include Senior Research Officer and Laboratory Manager for the Translational Research in Oral Health Science at the School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide (June 2012 – November 2018), and Senior Research Officer and Laboratory Manager for the Immunotherapy Research Laboratory at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (June 2014 – November 2018).

Publication Top Notes:

  • Development of “Intelligent particles” for the treatment of dental caries
  • Facile green synthesis of dual stabilized near-infrared CuInSe/ZnS quantum dots as fluorescent probes for cancer-bacteria imaging
  • Exploring the Challenges of Characterising Surface Topography of Polymer–Nanoparticle Composites
  • Development of Microneedles for Antimicrobial Drug Delivery: A Comprehensive Review on Applications in Wound Infection Management
  • Advancing sustainable technologies

 

 

 

 

Dr. Elton da Cruz Pereira | Biomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elton da Cruz Pereira | Biomaterials Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elton da Cruz Pereira , State University of Maringá and Paranaense University , Brazil

Elton da Cruz Alves Pereira is a multifaceted professional with a diverse educational background and extensive expertise across several disciplines. He holds a Biomedical degree from the State University of Maringá (UEM) and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Uberaba (UNIUBE). He furthered his education with a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering focusing on Clinical Engineering from ESTÁCIO and obtained a Master’s in Health Sciences from PCS/UEM. Currently pursuing a PhD in Health Sciences at PCS/UEM and another in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture at Paranaense University (UNIPAR), Elton is also interning in the Medicine course at UNIPAR. His professional journey includes technical training as a Nursing Technician and Assistant at APROVE/SENAI, with experience as a first aider in the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) in Maringá/PR. Elton’s expertise spans Medical, Nursing, Biomedical, and Biomedical Engineering fields, focusing on Intensive Care Units (ICU), Pre-hospital Care, Clinical Analysis, and research in Mycology and 3D Artificial Tissue Engineering. He is actively involved in several research initiatives, including the CNPq Technologies Research group and the HOPE Curative Project under the CENTELHA II – PR program. Elton is also the Founder and CEO of Startup CellEng Biomedical and participates in Maringá/PR’s Hub Connect Health initiative.

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Education:

Elton da Cruz Alves Pereira has built a robust educational background spanning diverse disciplines. He holds a Biomedical degree from the State University of Maringá (UEM) and a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Uberaba (UNIUBE). His academic journey continued with a postgraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on Clinical Engineering, from ESTÁCIO, followed by a Master’s in Health Sciences from PCS/UEM. Currently, Elton is concurrently pursuing two doctoral degrees: one in Health Sciences at PCS/UEM and another in Biotechnology Applied to Agriculture at Paranaense University (UNIPAR). His academic pursuits reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise across multiple domains within the biomedical and health sciences fields.

Work Experience:

Elton da Cruz Alves Pereira has amassed a diverse professional background through various roles. He began as a Nursing Technician and Assistant at APROVE/SENAI, where he gained practical experience in healthcare. Subsequently, he served as a First Aider in the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) in the Municipality of Maringá/PR, demonstrating his commitment to emergency medical response and patient care. Alongside his clinical roles, Elton is the Founder and CEO of Startup CellEng Biomedical, highlighting his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership in biomedical innovation. These positions underscore his breadth of experience across healthcare, emergency services, and biomedical entrepreneurship, shaping his multifaceted career in the field.

Professional Profile:

  • Formulation and Characterization of Nanoemulsion Incorporating Chamomilla recutita L. Extract Stabilized with Hyaluronic Acid
    • Journal: Pharmaceutics
    • Publication Date: 2024-05-23
  • Self-Curing Glass Ionomer Cement Covered by Photopolymerizable Adhesive for Protection of Mucoperiosteal or Gingival Flap Sutures in Canine Oral Surgery
    • Journal: Animals
    • Publication Date: 2023-08-17
  • Hospital Trichosporon asahii isolates with simple architecture biofilms and high resistance to antifungals routinely used in clinical practice
    • Journal: Journal of Medical Mycology
    • Publication Date: 2023-05
  • Polycaprolactone Nanofibers Colonized by HeLa Cells: An Alternative for in vitro Investigation Of Fungal Infection
    • Journal: Future Microbiology
    • Publication Date: 2023-03
  • Geospatial Analysis of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment in Brazil
    • Book Chapter: XXVII Brazilian Congress on Biomedical Engineering
    • Publication Year: 2022