Prof. Dr. Salvatore De-Simone | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Salvatore De-Simone | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Salvatore De-Simone ,Oswaldo Cruz Institute (IOC),Brazil

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone is a prominent biochemist with a distinguished career in the fields of biotechnology, molecular biology, and infectious diseases. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the State of Rio de Janeiro University (1976), followed by a Master’s (1980) and Doctorate (1986) in Biochemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his career, Dr. De Simone has held various prestigious positions, including Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University and Chief of the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (FIOCRUZ). He has also served as a visiting researcher at several renowned international institutions. Currently, Dr. De Simone is a Specialist in Science and Technology Production and Innovation in Health at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and a member of the National Institute of Neglected Population Diseases of Brazil. His research focuses on antimicrobial peptides, protein structure, and immunological diagnostics, and he has published extensively on these topics. Dr. De Simone has supervised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers and has coordinated significant national and international research projects and symposiums.

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Suitability for the “Best Researcher Award” – Summary and Conclusion

Candidate: Salvatore Giovanni De Simone

Summary of Suitability: Salvatore Giovanni De Simone is an accomplished scientist with an extensive background in biochemistry, molecular biology, and infectious diseases. His career spans over four decades, highlighted by significant contributions to academia, research, and scientific innovation. De Simone has held prestigious positions, including Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University and Chief of the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute. His work has led to numerous advancements in understanding and combating infectious diseases, particularly through the study of protein structures, antimicrobial peptides, and the development of diagnostic tools.

🎓Education:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the State of Rio de Janeiro University, completed in 1976. He further advanced his education by earning a Master of Science in Biochemistry in 1980, followed by a Doctor of Science in Biochemistry in 1986, both from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

🏢Work Experience:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone has held numerous prestigious positions throughout his career. He is currently a Specialist in Science and Technology Production and Innovation in Health at the Center for Technological Development in Health (CDTS) at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Previously, he served as a Full Professor of Biochemistry at the Federal Fluminense University in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, from 1984 to 2012. He also led the Biochemistry of Protein and Peptides Laboratory at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute (FIOCRUZ) from 1992 to 2012. In addition to his roles in Brazil, Dr. De Simone has gained international experience as a Visiting Researcher at the Laboratory of Genic Recombination at the Institut d’Hematologie-Centre Hayem, Hopital St. Louis in Paris, France, in 1987; at the Department of Medical Parasitology at New York University (NYU) in the United States from 1988 to 1989; and at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Germany in 1990.

🏅Awards and Honors:

Salvatore Giovanni De Simone has been recognized with several notable awards and positions throughout his career. He has received the Researcher Productivity Award (Category 1C) from the National Council of Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brazil and has been honored as a Scientist of the State of Rio de Janeiro by the Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ). Dr. De Simone also coordinated the Peptide Synthesis Platform at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation from 1992 to 2012. Additionally, he served as a member of the Assessment Committee in Biotechnology for the National Council of Research from Brazil (CNPq) during the 2022-2023 term.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Development of an Electrochemical Immunosensor for the Diagnostic Testing of Spotted Fever Using Synthetic Peptides
    • Citations: 18
  • Title: Cryptosporidium spp. Contamination in Perna perna Mussels Destined for Human Consumption in Southeastern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Citations: 7
  • Title: Ultrasensitive and Rapid Immuno-detection of Human IgE Anti-therapeutic Horse Sera Using an Electrochemical Immunosensor
    • Citations: 9
  • Title: Development of an ELISA for the Diagnosis of Reactive IgE Antibodies Anti-therapeutic Horse Sera
    • Citations: 10
  • Title: Oligopeptidase B and B2: Comparative Modelling and Virtual Screening as Searching Tools for New Antileishmanial Compounds
    • Citations: 11

 

 

 

 

Ajaya Kumar Rout | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout: Biotechnology: Best Researcher Award

🔬 Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout- Pioneering Bioinformatics Explorer 🧬 Dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of microbial ecosystems, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a dynamic researcher specializing in Metagenomics, Meta-Transcriptomics, Genomics, and more. Currently an ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout holds a Ph.D. in Biosciences & Biotechnology. Their eight years of research spans prestigious roles, garnering accolades like the ICMR-SRF and Young Scientist Award. Proficient in diverse bioinformatics tools and databases, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is shaping the future of genomics. An engaging speaker and prolific writer, Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout serves as an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for renowned journals. 🌐🧑‍🔬🔍

🔬 Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout, Ph.D.

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a dedicated researcher in the field of bioinformatics and genomics, with a focus on metagenomics, meta-transcriptomics, and population genetics. Currently serving as an ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Rout’s expertise lies in unraveling microbial communities and their functions in various ecosystems.

🎓 Academic Background:

Ph.D. in Biosciences & Biotechnology, Fakir Mohan University, Odisha (Thesis: “Metagenomic study in sediments of river Ganga to unravel microbiome and their putative function”). M.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. B.Sc. with Distinction, Utkal University.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions:

Best Oral Presentation Award at a national conference on “Changing course in Global Environment: Challenges and Solutions.” ICMR-Senior Research Fellow and Young Scientist Award for outstanding contributions in Fisheries and Life Sciences. Best Research Scholar Award at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute.

📚 Research Experience (8 Years):

Current role as ICMR-Senior Research Fellow at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University. Previous roles include Young Professional-II at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, contributing to projects on bioinformatics, computational biology, and fisheries.

🧰 Expertise in Tools and Techniques:

Proficient in bioinformatics tools like CLC Genomics Workbench, MG-RAST, MEGAN, GROMACS, and others. Expertise in next-generation sequence data analysis, phylogenetics, comparative genomics, molecular docking, and structure-based drug design.

🌐 Conference Presentations:

Presented at international conferences on topics such as sediment metagenomics, functional gene annotation, and structural insights into GTP binding mechanisms. Received awards for best oral and poster presentations.

👨‍🏫 Teaching and Training:

Served as a resource person in workshops and delivered invited lectures to postgraduate students on bioinformatics.

👨‍🔬 Reviewer for International Journals:

Contributed as a reviewer for journals including Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Frontiers in Genetics, and Journal of Molecular Graphics and Modelling.

👨‍💻 Technical Skills:

Operating systems: Windows, Ubuntu, Linux Mint. Languages: C, C++, PHP. Database: MySQL. Web Technology: HTML.

Professional Profiles:

The impact of her research is evident in citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar:

  • Cited by: All – 409.
  • Citations – 281.
  • h-index – 11.
  • Documents – 37.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

👨‍🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ajaya Kumar Rout is a distinguished researcher with a multifaceted research focus. His work spans metagenomics, reverse vaccinology, and immunoinformatics. His groundbreaking studies include the identification of potential MHC Class-II-restricted epitopes from Leishmania donovani antigens, contributing significantly to the understanding of CD4+ T cell responses in leishmaniasis (Cited by: 68, Year: 2017). In the realm of metagenomics, Dr. Rout has delved into the microbial diversity of river sediments, unveiling the bioremediation potential of bacterial and fungal communities (Cited by: 41, Year: 2020). His work extends to antibiotic resistance gene analysis and beneficial microbiome exploration in river ecosystems (Cited by: 35 and 27, Years: 2020).

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