Dr. Somdutt Mujwar | Computational Nanotechnology | Excellence in Innovation

Dr. Somdutt Mujwar | Computational Nanotechnology | Excellence in Innovation

Dr. Somdutt Mujwarย  , Chitkara University, Punjab , India

Dr. Somdutt Mujwar is a distinguished Computational and Medicinal Chemist renowned for his extensive contributions to drug design and discovery. Currently an Associate Professor at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, India, he applies advanced computational techniques and machine learning in pharmaceutical research. With a robust academic background including a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Dr. Mujwar has made significant strides in computational drug repurposing and genomics-driven drug target identification. His research has been widely published in reputable journals, contributing to advancements in understanding molecular interactions and developing novel therapeutic strategies. Dr. Mujwar’s expertise extends to molecular docking, pharmacophore modeling, and quantitative structure-activity relationship studies, reflecting his commitment to leveraging computational tools for innovative drug development.

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Education:

Dr. Somdutt Mujwar is an accomplished Computational and Medicinal Chemist with a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor at Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, where he leads research applying advanced computational techniques and machine learning in pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Mujwar’s academic journey includes a Master of Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Rajiv Gandhi Technical University and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Barkatullah University, both in India.

Work Experience:

His professional experience spans significant roles such as Assistant Professor at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, where he focused on computational drug repurposing and established a computational drug design laboratory. Previously, as a Doctoral Research Fellow at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, he conducted pioneering research on riboswitches as drug targets. Dr. Mujwar’s research contributions have been published extensively in reputable journals, advancing the fields of molecular docking, pharmacophore modeling, and quantitative structure-activity relationship studies. His work underscores a deep commitment to leveraging computational tools for innovative drug discovery and development.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Doxorubicinโ€”an agent with multiple mechanisms of anticancer activity
    • Cited by 98
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Cells 12 (4), 659
  2. Repurposing metocurine as main protease inhibitor to develop novel antiviral therapy for COVID-19
    • Cited by 68
    • Year: 2020
    • Journal: Structural chemistry 31 (6), 2487-2499
  3. A retrospect on antimicrobial potential of thiazole scaffold
    • Cited by 63
    • Year: 2020
    • Journal: Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry 57 (6), 2304-2329
  4. Molecular Docking and In Silico Cogitation Validate Mefenamic Acid Prodrugs as Human Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor
    • Cited by 63
    • Year: 2019
    • Journal: ASSAY and Drug Development Technologies 17 (6)
  5. Computational repurposing of tamibarotene against triple mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2
    • Cited by 57
    • Year: 2021
    • Journal: Computers in Biology and Medicine 136, 10474

 

 

Mrs. Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award

Mrs. Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award

Mrs. Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia , Laboratorio de Fisiologรญa y Genรฉtica Marina , Chile

Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia De la Jara, based in Coquimbo and available to relocate, is a dedicated marine biologist with extensive experience in research and community engagement. She holds a Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Catรณlica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile, and has completed a student exchange program at Universidad Catรณlica de Valencia, Spain. Her professional roles have included scientific monitoring and education at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo and Oceanogrร fic de Valencia. Marรญa Josรฉ has also worked as a research assistant at the Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas รridas, contributing to studies on protein extraction from fish and antimicrobial tests. She has been actively involved in raising environmental awareness through educational tours and traveling exhibits. Her certifications include PADI Open Water Diver and Deep Trekker Pilot ROV DTG3. Fluent in English and experienced with software like R and Microsoft Excel, Marรญa Josรฉ combines her scientific expertise with strong communication skills to foster marine conservation and research.

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ย ๐ŸŽ“Education:

Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia De la Jara earned her Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Catรณlica del Norte in Coquimbo, Chile, where she studied from 2018 to 2024. As part of her education, she participated in a student exchange program at Universidad Catรณlica de Valencia San Vicente Martir in Valencia, Spain, during 2023-2024. Her thesis focused on the characterization and analysis of the antibacterial capacity of protein extracts from the mucus of native marine fish Seriolella violacea, Cilus gilberti, and Seriola lalandi.

ย ๐ŸขWork Experience:

Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia De la Jara has accumulated extensive work experience in various roles. As a Scientific Monitor at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo from March 2018 to December 2020, she guided educational tours through the Faculty of Marine Sciences, the Mundo Mar Rescue Center, and the Aquarium and Museum of the University. She continued her role as a Scientific Monitor at Oceanogrร fic de Valencia from January 2019 to December 2022, engaging the community with the marine environment and raising awareness through traveling exhibits addressing environmental issues and solutions. In October and November 2023, she worked as a Monitor of Attention and Logistics at Universidad Catรณlica del Norte in Coquimbo.

Publication Top Notes:

Acciones por wrongful birth y wrongful life: ยฟla vida como un perjuicio?

  • Author: Marรญa Josรฉ Tapia
  • Source: Estudios de Derecho Privado. III Jornadas Nacionales de Profesoras de Derecho Privado
  • Year: 2023
  • Type: Book chapter (Writing – original draft)

 

 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal , Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals , India

Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal, an Assistant Professor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in India, has a diverse and accomplished background in bioactive metabolite research and medicinal plant studies. He completed his postdoctoral research on isolating bioactive metabolites from deep-sea fungi at the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology under Prof. Yonghong Liu from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he studied the medicinal properties of Semi liquidambar sp for rheumatoid arthritis at Gannan Normal University with Prof. Zhang Jun from 2019 to 2020. Dr. Kaliaperumal also undertook a short-term training in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy at Saint Petersburg University in 2012. His international experience includes a lab exchange at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and presenting at conferences in Germany and Malaysia. Fluent in English and Tamil, with beginner-level Mandarin, he has also worked as an Editorial Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Lumina Datamatics Inc. His research expertise spans NMR Metabolomics, natural product chemistry, and computational drug design.

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Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal pursued postdoctoral research at two prestigious institutions. At the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Guangzhou, China, from June 2014 to May 2018, he focused on isolating bioactive metabolites from deep-sea fungi and exploring their gene biosynthesis under the guidance of Prof. Yonghong Liu. Following this, at the Department of Bioengineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou, China, from February 2019 to June 2020, he investigated the therapeutic properties of the traditional Chinese medicinal plant Semi liquidambar sp for rheumatoid arthritis using in-vivo human models, supervised by Prof. Zhang Jun. Additionally, Dr. Kaliaperumal enriched his expertise through a short-term training program on High-Resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy at the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Physics, Saint Petersburg University, Russia, spanning from 17th February 2012 to 21st July 2012, under the mentorship of Prof. Vladimir Chizik.

Work Experience:

Dr. Kumaravel Kaliaperumal, currently an Assistant Professor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in India, has a multifaceted career journey. He served as an Editorial Manager and Subject Matter Expert at Lumina Datamatics Inc in Pondicherry from 2021 to 2022. Dr. Kaliaperumal augmented his academic pursuits with significant international exposure, including a 6-month Crash Course Training Programme on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) at Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, from February to July 2012. He also engaged in a Postdoctoral Lab Exchange Visit at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in September 2014 and participated in pivotal conferences such as the International Conference on โ€œRedox Biology meets Nutritionโ€ at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, in September 2015, and the International Conference for Innovation in Biomedical Engineering and Life Sciences at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in December 2015. Dr. Kaliaperumal’s expertise spans various fields, including High-Resolution NMR Metabolomics, Natural Product Chemistry, and Gene Biosynthesis, complemented by a proficiency in languages such as English, Tamil, and beginner-level Mandarin.

Publication Top Notes:

  • A Chemo-Enzymatic Approach for Preparing Efinaconazole with High Optical Yield
    • Authors: Ju, Z., Li, Z., Li, M., Kaliaperumal, K., Chen, F.-E.
    • Journal: Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2023
    • Citations: 1
  • Semiliquidambar chingii is a highly potent antibacterial plant resource against Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri: Insights into the possible mechanisms of action, chemical basis, and synergistic effect of bioactive compounds
    • Authors: Zhang, J., Zhang, J., Lin, H., Duan, S., Jiang, Y.
    • Journal: Industrial Crops and Products, 2023
    • Citations: 4
  • Linoleic acid from the endophytic fungus Diaporthe sp. HT-79 inhibits the growth of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri by destructing the cell membrane and producing reactive oxygen species (ROS)
    • Authors: Lin, H., Liang, Y., Kaliaperumal, K., Jiang, Y., Zhang, J.
    • Journal: Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 2023
    • Citations: 7
  • Isolation of anticancer bioactive secondary metabolites from the sponge-derived endophytic fungi Penicillium sp. and in-silico computational docking approach
    • Authors: Kaliaperumal, K., Salendra, L., Liu, Y., Saeed, M., Karunakaran, R.
    • Journal: Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023
    • Citations: 2
  • Antibacterial wound dressing with hydrogel from chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol from the red cabbage extract loaded with silver nanoparticles
    • Authors: Kaliaperumal, K., Subramanian, K., Thirunavukkarasu, R., Anbarasu, K., Karunakaran, R.
    • Journal: Green Processing and Synthesis, 2023
    • Citations: 1

 

 

Prof. Hamad Alkhathlan | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamad Alkhathlan | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hamad Alkhathlan , King Saud University , Saudi Arabia

With a B.Sc. in Chemistry from King Saud University and a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, this accomplished individual has left an indelible mark in the field of Organic Chemistry. Their academic journey spans from being an Assistant Professor to currently serving as a Professor at King Saud University, with significant administrative roles such as Dean of Graduate Studies and Vice President for Knowledge Exchange and Technology Transfer. With over 80 publications in ISI journals and 3 US patents, their contributions extend beyond research to accreditation activities, including participation in institutional and departmental reviews and designing national curriculum standards. They have also served as a member of various editorial boards and committees, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to advancing education and scientific research.

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He commenced his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the Chemistry Department at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 1981. Building upon this foundation, he pursued further education and attained a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Chemistry Department at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, in 1988. These academic achievements laid the groundwork for his illustrious career in the field of chemistry, spanning research, academia, and administrative roles.

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Throughout his tenure,he played a pivotal role in shaping the academic journey of numerous scholars. He has supervised the research efforts of 12 Master of Science (MSc) candidates and guided the doctoral endeavors of 8 Ph.D. students, fostering their growth and development in the field of chemistry. Additionally, Dr. [Name] has served as an external examiner for 20 MSc theses and 6 Ph.D. theses, contributing to the rigorous evaluation and quality assurance of academic research within the chemistry domain

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Academic Positions and Duties:
He made significant contributions to academia as a distinguished faculty member at King Saud University. Beginning his journey in 1988, he served as an Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry until 1993. Demonstrating excellence in his field, he advanced to the position of Associate Professor from 1993 to 2004, further enriching the academic environment with his expertise and dedication. Since 2004, Dr. [Name] has held the esteemed title of Professor of Organic Chemistry, continuing to inspire students, contribute to research, and elevate the standards of academic excellence at King Saud University.

Publication Top Notes:

  • COVID-19: a global challenge with old history, epidemiology and progress so far
  • Corrosion inhibitory action of some plant extracts on the corrosion of mild steel in acidic media
  • Plant-Extract-Assisted Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Origanum vulgare L. Extract and Their Microbicidal Activities
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles mediated by Pulicaria glutinosa extract
    • Journal: International Journal of Nanomedicine, 1507-1516 (2013)
    • DOI: 10.2147/IJN.S40635
    • Cited by: 289
  • Biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles using Pulicaria glutinosa extract and their catalytic activity towards the Suzuki coupling reaction
    • Journal: Dalton Transactions 43 (24), 9026-9031 (2014)
    • DOI: 10.1039/C4DT00430F
    • Cited by: 200