Assist. Prof. Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen | Microbiology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen , National Chiayi University , Taiwan

Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen is an esteemed Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemical Science and Technology at National ChiaYi University, Chiayi City, Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. from the Institute of Molecular Biology, National Chung Hsing University, in 2011. With a robust background in molecular microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology, and clinical research, Dr. Chen has held various prominent positions, including Associate Research Fellow at Chiayi Christian Hospital and Senior R&D Researcher at GeneReach Biotech Corp. He is also a certified medical technologist and has been on the editorial boards of BMC Infectious Diseases and Processes. Dr. Chen’s contributions to the field are well-regarded, reflecting his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and research

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🎓Education:

Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from National Chung Hsing University in Taichung, Taiwan, completing his studies from July 2005 to February 2011. His doctoral research laid a strong foundation for his expertise in molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and medical technology, contributing significantly to his subsequent academic and professional accomplishments.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen has accumulated extensive professional experience throughout his career. Since August 2019, he has served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemical Science and Technology at National ChiaYi University in Chiayi City, Taiwan. Prior to this, he was a Project Faculty Assistant Professor in the same department from August 2016 to July 2019. From December 2014 to July 2016, Dr. Chen worked as an Associate Research Fellow in the Department of Internal Medicine at Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital. Before that, he was a Senior R&D Researcher at GeneReach Biotech Corp. in Taichung City from August 2014 to November 2014. His postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology at the National Health Research Institutes in Miaoli City, from June 2011 to August 2014, further honed his research skills and expertise in the field.

🏆Awards:

Dr. Yih-Yuan Chen is recognized for his professional certifications, having been certified as a Medical Technologist in Taiwan since 1998. Additionally, he attained certification as an Assistant Professor in Taiwan in 2016, further validating his expertise and qualifications in the field of biochemical science and technology.

Publication Top Notes:

Bioprospecting of a Thermostable L-Methioninase from Alcaligenes aquatilis BJ-1 in Agro-Industrial Waste
- Journal: Microbiology Research
- Year: 2023
Whole Genome Sequencing and Pan-Genomic Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Vibrio cholerae VC01 Isolated from a Clinical Sample
- Journal: Microorganisms
- Year: 2023
Pathological Granuloma Fibrosis Induced by Agar-Embedded Mycobacterium abscessus in C57BL/6JNarl Mice
- Journal: Frontiers in Immunology
- Year: 2023
Microbiota Dysbiosis in Odontogenic Rhinosinusitis and Its Association with Anaerobic Bacteria
- Journal: Scientific Reports
- Year: 2022
Suppression of SREBP-1 Expression by Simvastatin Decreases Visfatin-Induced Chemoresistance to Sunitinib in Human Renal Carcinoma 786-O Cells
- Journal: Life
- Year: 2022

Dr. Pravin Dudhagara , Department of Biosciences, VNSG University , India

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, India. He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, where his research focused on “Polyextremophilic Microbial biodiversity and its biotechnological exploration.” Dr. Dudhagara’s academic journey includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Microbiology from Virani Science College, Saurashtra University, and Department of Life Sciences, North Gujarat University, respectively. His current research interests span antimicrobial resistance, microbiome studies, and genomic surveillance, supported by several funded projects. Dr. Dudhagara has played pivotal roles in various academic and administrative capacities at VNSGU, including coordinating research projects, leading academic programs, and serving on boards and committees aimed at fostering innovation and educational excellence.

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🎓Education:

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara completed his academic journey with a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan, India, spanning from 2008 to 2015. His doctoral thesis focused on “Polyextremophilic Microbial biodiversity and its biotechnological exploration.” Prior to his Ph.D., he earned an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the Department of Life Sciences at North Gujarat University in 2006 and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Virani Science College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India, in 2004.

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Pravin R. Dudhagara currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), Surat, India. Since 2017, he has been actively involved as the Coordinator of the state government-sponsored Supercomputer facility at VNSGU. From February 2020 to May 2021, he served as the Coordinator of the Student Start-up and Innovation Policy (SSIP) Cell. Dr. Dudhagara has also contributed as a Board Member of the Adhoc Board of Biotechnology since December 2021. Starting in October 2022, he took on the role of Convener for Institutional Innovation Counseling at VNSGU, and since November 2022, he has coordinated the M.Sc. Microbiology and PGDMLT programs at the university.

Publication Top Notes:

Bioprospecting of a Thermostable L-Methioninase from Alcaligenes aquatilis BJ-1 in Agro-Industrial Waste
- - Published: 2023
  - Journal: Microbiology Research
  - Cited by: 1
Whole Genome Sequencing and Pan-Genomic Analysis of Multidrug-Resistant Vibrio cholerae VC01 Isolated from a Clinical Sample
- Published: 2023
- Journal: Microorganisms
- Cited by: 1
Comparative taxonomic and functional microbiome profiling of anthrospheric river tributary for xenobiotics degradation study
- Published: 2022
- Journal: Ecological Genetics and Genomics
- Cited by: 1
Degradation and detoxification of monocrotophos using bacterial consortium
- Published: 2022
- Journal: Journal of Applied Biology and Biotechnology
- Cited by: 2
Genome-Guided Investigation Provides New Insights into Secondary Metabolites of Streptomyces parvulus SX6 from Aegiceras corniculatum
- Published: 2022
- Journal: Polish Journal of Microbiology
- Cited by: 2