Prof. Piotr Kaminski | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Piotr Kaminski | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Nicolaus Copernicus University | Poland

Dr. Piotr Kamiński, PhD, is a distinguished Professor and Head of the Division of Ecology and Environmental Protection at the Department of Medical Biology and Biochemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland. He also serves at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Zielona Góra, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary studies that bridge environmental sciences and medical biology. His scientific expertise lies in environmental ecophysiology, with research encompassing the physiological responses of humans, birds, mammals, fish, and plants to varying environmental conditions. Dr. Kamiński has made impactful contributions to understanding how ecological and biochemical factors influence organismal health, oxidative stress, and adaptive mechanisms in diverse ecosystems. His collaborations span numerous countries, reflecting a global approach to ecophysiological and environmental safety studies. He has supervised over 180 master’s and bachelor’s theses, and 23 doctoral dissertations, fostering the next generation of scientists. With over 190 peer-reviewed publications, his work appears in reputable journals and edited volumes, often addressing bioenergetics, antioxidant mechanisms, and ecological physiology. His academic excellence is reflected in Scopus metrics with 63 documents, 782 citations from 713 sources, and an h-index of 16. On Google Scholar, his citations exceed 1200, with an h-index of 19, underscoring his international scientific influence and recognition.

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Featured Publications

Dietrich-Muszalska, A., Kamiński, P., Kontek, B., & Gorzelańczyk, E. J. (2025). Curcumin as an antioxidant against ziprasidone-induced lipid peroxidation in human plasma: Potential relevance to cortico-subcortical circuit function. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Kurhaluk, N., Buyun, L., Kołodziejska, R., Kamiński, P., & Tkaczenko, H. (2025). Effect of phenolic compounds and terpenes on the flavour and functionality of plant-based foods. Nutrients.

Tkaczenko, H., Buyun, L., Kołodziejska, R., Kamiński, P., & Kurhaluk, N. (2025). Neuroactive phytochemicals as multi-target modulators of mental health and cognitive function: An integrative review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Kurhaluk, N., Kamiński, P., Bilski, R., Kołodziejska, R., Woźniak, A., & Tkaczenko, H. (2025). Role of antioxidants in modulating the microbiota–gut–brain axis and their impact on neurodegenerative diseases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Bilski, R., Kamiński, P., Kupczyk, D., Jeka, S., Baszyński, J., Tkaczenko, H., & Kurhaluk, N. (2024). Environmental and genetic determinants of ankylosing spondylitis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Mr. Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Shakil Ahmad Zeb | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

PhD Scholar | Quaid-i-Azam University | Pakistan

Shakil Ahmad Zeb is a dedicated researcher and scholar in the field of Plant Sciences, currently pursuing his Ph.D. under the supervision of Dr. Shujaul Mulk Khan at the Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. His research primarily focuses on plant ecology, conservation biology, phytogeography, and riparian vegetation dynamics in the Hindukush range. He has contributed significantly to ecological and biogeographical studies, with several notable publications in reputed journals, including The Botanical Review and Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. His published works include “Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the River Panjkora-Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range” (2021), “Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora” (2025), and collaborative studies on angiosperm distribution, medicinal plant ethnobotany, and the ecological and economic importance of Nannorrhops ritchieana (Mazri Palm). In addition to his academic pursuits, he has presented research at international conferences, including the International Biogeographic Society and the Ecological Society of America, and has received recognition for his contributions to symposiums, workshops, and scientific gatherings. Zeb has also been awarded distinctions such as the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme by HEC, certificates of achievement in teaching and volunteerism, and accolades for communication and presentation skills. His academic output includes 6 documents, 40 citations, and an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing impact in plant ecology and conservation research. Through his scholarly work, Shakil Ahmad Zeb aims to advance sustainable conservation strategies, ecological restoration, and biodiversity management in fragile mountain ecosystems.

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Featured Publications

  1. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, Z., & Abdullah. (2021). Phytogeographic elements and vegetation along the River Panjkora: Classification and ordination studies from the Hindu Kush Mountains range. The Botanical Review, 87(3), 1–25.

  2. Zeb, S. A., Khan, S. M., Abdullah, A., Ahmad, Z., & Zeb, T. A. (2025). Ecological assessment of riparian vegetation along the banks of the River Panjkora, Hindukush Range. Wild, 2(3), 37.

  3. Ahmad, Z., Khan, S. M., Afza, R., Ullah, A., Zeb, S. A., Issayeva, K. S., & Bekzatqyzy, I. S. (2023). Angiosperms distribution under the influence of microclimatic factors across a polluted ecosystem. Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 9, 100223.

  4. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Shehzadi, S., Khan, Y., Ali, S., Iqbal, M., … Haq, Z. U. (2022). Overcoming seed dormancy in the Mazri Palm: A sustainable way for its production at business scale. [Journal name].

  5. Din, B. U., Hadi, F., ul Haq, Z., Ahmed, M., Abbas, M., Salam, A., … Rasheed, S. (2020). Ethnobotanical perspective of medicinal plants in Mulkhow Valley, District Upper Chitral, Pakistan. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences, 13(1), 15–22.

  6. Abdullah, A., Khan, S. M., Ahmad, S., Zeb, S. A., Haq, Z. U., & Balslev, H. (2024). On the trail of the Mazri Palm (Nannorrhops ritchieana) in Pakistan. Palms, 68(1), 26–34.

  7. Zeb, S. A., & Khan, S. M. (2024). Senescence affects fecundity but not vitality in Nannorrhops ritchieana. Plant Species Biology.