Dr. Tun Naw Sut | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea

Dr. Sut Tun Naw is a nanomedicine and biomaterials researcher whose work focuses on lipid‐based membrane systems, bio-interfaces, and diagnostic technologies. His scholarly impact is evidenced by strong citation metrics across major databases, including Scopus with more than 787 citations, over 51 indexed documents, and an h-index reflecting sustained contributions to the field. His Google Scholar profile further demonstrates consistent influence with citations approaching 963, an h-index in the high 10, and an extensive record of high-quality publications. Collectively, his research profile highlights significant advancements in supported lipid bilayers, membrane interactions, and nanoscale bioengineering.

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Education Background

Dr. Sut Tun Naw completed a dual doctoral program jointly conferred by Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea, where he conducted interdisciplinary work spanning nanomedicine and chemical engineering. Prior to his doctoral training, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, where he developed foundational knowledge in biomaterials and surface engineering. His academic journey began with a diploma in biomedical engineering from Ngee Ann Polytechnic, providing him early exposure to medical technologies, diagnostics, and laboratory instrumentation. This integrated academic background enables his cross-disciplinary expertise in nanoscience and biomedical engineering.

Professional Experience

Dr. Sut Tun Naw has developed strong research and engineering competencies through a combination of academic and industry roles. He is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Sungkyunkwan University, where he advances biomimetic lipid membrane systems for biosensing and diagnostic platforms. His earlier experiences at Nanyang Technological University included work as a project officer investigating phospholipid self-assembly and membrane fabrication strategies. He has further contributed to translational research as a research intern at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology and held engineering positions in Singapore’s medical technology and manufacturing sectors, where he supported equipment testing, compliance evaluation, and device maintenance.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Sut Tun Naw has been recognized through several competitive distinctions reflecting scientific merit and editorial leadership. His research received support from a national-level Creative Challenge Research Grant awarded by the National Research Foundation of Korea, enabling further development of innovative biomimetic technologies. He contributes to the scholarly community as a guest editor for a special issue on biomimicry and functional materials and serves as a topic editor in the field of membrane science. His academic accomplishments have also been acknowledged by graduate scholarship programs that support outstanding researchers developing advanced chemical and nanotechnology solutions.

Research Focus

Dr. Sut Tun Naw’s research centers on supported lipid bilayers, biomimetic membrane coatings, and nanoscale interactions at solid–liquid interfaces. He investigates how lipid assemblies form, reorganize, and respond to environmental and chemical cues, contributing key insights relevant to biosensors, antiviral strategies, and membrane-based diagnostics. His work also examines protein adsorption, membrane morphology, and the physicochemical behavior of bicelles and fatty-acid systems. Through experimental biophysics, nanofabrication, and surface engineering approaches, he aims to design functional lipid platforms for biomedical detection, molecular analysis, and therapeutic applications. His contributions continue to advance nanomedicine and membrane science.

Top Publications

Sut, T. N., Park, S., Choe, Y., & Cho, N. J. (2019). Characterizing the supported lipid membrane formation from cholesterol-rich bicelles. Langmuir, 35(47), 15063–15070. Cited by approximately thirty-eight articles.

Ferhan, A. R., Yoon, B. K., Park, J. H., Sut, T. N., Chin, H., Jackman, J. A., et al. (2019). Solvent-assisted preparation of supported lipid bilayers. Nature Protocols, 14(7), 2091–2118. Cited by approximately one hundred thirty-nine articles.

Park, J. H., Sut, T. N., Jackman, J. A., Ferhan, A. R., Yoon, B. K., & Cho, N. J. (2017). Controlling adsorption and passivation properties of bovine serum albumin on silica surfaces. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 19(13), 8854–8865. Cited by approximately seventy-eight articles.

Yoon, B. K., Jeon, W. Y., Sut, T. N., Cho, N. J., & Jackman, J. A. (2020). Stopping membrane-enveloped viruses with nanotechnology strategies. ACS Nano, 15(1), 125–148. Cited by approximately seventy articles.

Yoon, B. K., Jackman, J. A., Kim, M. C., Sut, T. N., & Cho, N. J. (2017). Correlating membrane morphological responses with micellar aggregation behavior. Langmuir, 33(11), 2750–2759. Cited by approximately sixty-one articles.

Umadevi Kandalam | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, United States

Dr. Umadevi Kandalam, Ph.D., is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Associate Professor of Physiology at the Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, where she also holds a faculty role with the L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. With a strong foundation in zoology, endocrinology, and parasitology from Andhra and Annamalai Universities, complemented by advanced training in computer applications and environmental management, she brings interdisciplinary expertise to biomedical and craniofacial research. Her career spans significant roles at Nova Southeastern University, where she was Associate Professor and Director of the Craniofacial Research Fellowship, and at institutions in India, including Andhra University, where she began as a Young Scientist. Dr. Kandalam has actively engaged in faculty development, completing programs at Texas Tech and Cornell University, while also contributing to professional bodies such as AADOCR through session chairing and mentorship. Recognized with prestigious awards like the Faculty Scientific Research Award by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Osteoscience Foundation, as well as multiple External Funding Recognition Awards at Nova Southeastern, she has established a strong research profile in craniofacial biology and biomaterials. Her scholarly impact is reflected in 25 research documents, a citation count of 1,283 by 1,149 documents, and an h-index of 13, underscoring her international recognition and influence. Through her commitment to teaching, research, and leadership, Dr. Kandalam continues to shape dental education and biomedical sciences with innovation and dedication.

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Featured Publications

Ishii, T., Ruiz-Torruella, M., Yamamoto, K., Yamaguchi, T., Heidari, A., Pierrelus, R., Leon, E., Shindo, S., Rawas-Qalaji, M., Pastore, M.R., Ikeda, A., Nakamura, S., Mawardi, H., Kandalam, U., Hardigan, P., Witek, L., Coelho, P.G., & Kawai, T. Locally Secreted Semaphorin 4D Is Engaged in Both Pathogenic Bone Resorption and Retarded Bone Regeneration in a Ligature-Induced Mouse Model of Periodontitis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(10), 5630 (2022).

Babanejad, N., Kandalam, U., & Omidian, H. Functional properties of thermally tampered poly (ethylene oxide). Bioimplants, 12(5), 471-476 (2022).

Shindo, S., Savitri, I.J., Ishii, T., Ikeda, A., Pierrelus, R., Heidari, A., Okubo, K., Nakamura, S., Kandalam, U., Kawai, T., et al. Dual-Function Semaphorin 4D Released by Platelets: Promotion of Suppression of Osteoblastogenesis and Osteoclastogenesis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(6), 2938 (2022).

Babanejada, N., Kandalam, U., Ahmad, R., Omidian, Y., & Omidian, H. Abuse-deterrent properties and cytotoxicity of poly (ethylene oxide) after thermal tampering. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 600(1), 120481 (2021).

Kandalam, U., Kawai, T., Ravindran, G., Brockman, R., Romero, J., Munro, M., Ortiz, J., Heidari, A., Thomas, R., Kuriakose, S., Naglieri, C., Ejtemai, S., & Kaltman, S.I. Pre-differentiated Gingival Stem Cells Induced Bone Regeneration in Rat Alveolar Bone Defect Model. Tissue Engineering Part A, 5-6, 427-436 (2021).