Dr. Stalin Dhas | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Stalin Dhas | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Stalin Dhas , Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) , India

Dr. T. Stalin Dhas is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor at the Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology in Chennai. He holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Sathyabama University, where he received the Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Doctoral Excellence Award for his thesis on biologically synthesized gold nanoparticles using Sargassum species and their antidiabetic activity. With over 13 years of research experience and 3 years of teaching experience, Dr. Stalin Dhas has significantly contributed to the fields of nanotechnology and marine biotechnology. He has been involved in several funded research projects, including those supported by DST-SERB and MoES, focusing on the applications of nanoparticles in biomedical and aquatic health contexts. His academic background includes an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Microbiology, both with high distinctions.

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šŸŽ“Education:

Dr. T. Stalin Dhas holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from Sathyabama University, Chennai, awarded in 2016 for his research on biologically synthesized gold nanoparticles using Sargassum spp. and their antidiabetic activity. His doctoral work earned him the prestigious Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Doctoral Excellence Award (Gold Medal) for Best Thesis. He also holds an M.Sc. in Microbiology from Sathyabama University, completed in 2009 with a CGPA of 8.54, earning him a First Class with Distinction. Dr. Stalin Dhas obtained his B.Sc. in Microbiology from R.V.S College of Arts & Science, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, graduating in 2007 with a First Class. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Computer Application from CSC Computer Education, Coimbatore, completed in 2007.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Dr. T. Stalin Dhas is currently an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Centre for Ocean Research, Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology in Chennai, a position he has held since June 2014. Prior to this, he served as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) at the same institution from August 2010 to May 2014. During his tenure as a JRF, he worked on a DST-Nanomission funded project focused on the biological synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Sargassum species for antidiabetic applications.

šŸ†Awards:

In 2016, Dr. T. Stalin Dhas was honored with the Col. Dr. Jeppiaar Doctoral Excellence Award (Gold Medal) for Best Thesis in recognition of his outstanding research on biologically synthesized gold nanoparticles using Sargassum species and their antidiabetic activity.

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  • Title: The Potential of Dutasteride for Treating Multidrug-Resistant Candida auris Infection
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  • Title: Antagonistic activity of a novel chitosan-selenium nanoflower against common aquaculture pathogen Aeromonas caviae
    Cited by: 1
  • Title: Optically active organic and inorganic nanomaterials for biological imaging applications: A review
    Cited by: 8
  • Title: Macroalgae-associated halotolerant marine bacteria Exiguobacterium aestuarii ADCG SIST3 synthesized gold nanoparticles and its anticancer activity in breast cancer cell line
    Cited by: 4
  • Title: Lipopeptide and rhamnolipid biosurfactant as biopesticides
    Cited by: 1

 

 

Kristiina Maria Huttunen | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Kristiina Maria Huttunen: Nanobiotechnology

Dr. Kristiina Maria Huttunen, born on May 7, 1980, in Taipalsaari, Finland, is an accomplished researcher specializing in drug targeting and nanochemistry. A native Finnish speaker with excellent proficiency in English, and proficiency in Swedish and basic skills in German, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), leading the Transporter-mediated Drug Delivery group.

šŸŽ“ Education:

Docent Drug Targeting (Adjunct/Associate Professor): University of Eastern Finland, 2015. Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry: University of Kuopio, 2009 (Best Thesis of the University 2008-2009). M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry: University of Kuopio, 2004. B.Sc. in Chemistry: University of JyvƤskylƤ, 2003

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ« Teaching & Continuing Education:

Course Director for Organic Chemistry (from 2023). Various teaching roles since 2005. Continued education in leadership and pedagogy.

šŸ¢ Current Position (in Finland):

University: University of Eastern Finland. Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy. Position: Associate Professor (Tenure Track) and Principal Investigator (PI). Group: Leader of Transporter-mediated Drug Delivery Group (9 members). Commencement: 1st December 2023.

šŸ“š Previous Work Experience:

Research Director, University Researcher, and Academy Research Fellow at UEF. Postdoctoral Research positions in Finland and New Zealand. Research Scientist and Ph.D. Student at the University of Kuopio.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ Supervision & Teaching Experience:

Supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students. Diverse teaching roles in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical courses.

šŸ’° Research Funding:

PI for Project Grants totaling ā‚¬3,060,733. Supervised student grants totaling ā‚¬612,757. Postdoctoral and Ph.D. student grants.

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ’¼ Institutional Responsibilities and Commissions of Trust:

Board Member, Faculty Council, and Doctoral Programme in Drug Research. Active involvement in brain barrier and brain tumor research associations. Reviewer for scientific journals and external reviewer for research plan defenses.

šŸ” Scientific and Societal Impact (2004 ā€“ present):

77 Peer-reviewed original publications, 16 review articles. Invited speaker at 20 national/international conferences and seminars. Webpages and blog for open science communication. Patents and invention disclosures. Extensive engagement in general audience publications and interviews.

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

  • Cited by: All ā€“ 2,401.
  • Citations ā€“ 1595.
  • h-index ā€“ 24.
  • Documents ā€“ 98.

A prolific researcher making meaningful contributions to the academic world!

Research Focus:

Dr. Assoc Prof Dr. Kristiina Maria Huttunen research revolves around understanding brain barrier transporters and their role in drug delivery. Their work spans the structural comparison of sulfonamide-based derivatives, exploration of experimental strategies for studying amino acid transporter utilization, and the intricate relationship between neurosteroids and organic anion transporting polypeptides (OATP)1A2.

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