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.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hanen Marzouki | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

University of Monastir | Tunisia

Dr. Hanen Marzouki is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences from Tunisia, specializing in the study of essential oils, plant extracts, and their biological activities. Her research focuses on the chemical characterization, chromatographic separation, and bioactivity evaluation of natural compounds derived from medicinal and aromatic plants. She has significantly contributed to understanding the biochemical composition, allelopathic potential, and pharmacological properties of essential oils—particularly those of Laurus nobilis L., Eucalyptus species, and Artemisia herba-alba. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans phytochemistry, in vitro propagation, and molecular analysis, integrating traditional botanical knowledge with modern biotechnological and analytical techniques. Dr. Marzouki has collaborated internationally on research exploring supercritical CO₂ extraction, GC/MS profiling, and in silico molecular docking to investigate bioactive substances for potential therapeutic and agricultural applications. Her scholarly impact is reflected in Scopus with 135 citations across 123 documents and an h-index of 4. On Google Scholar, she continues to build an expanding citation base highlighting her contributions to natural product chemistry and sustainable bioresources.

Featured Publications

Marzouki, H., Horchani, M., Chaieb, I., M’Rabet, Y., Ben Jannet, H., & Saadaoui, E. (2025). Chemical characterization, in silico investigations, in vitro evaluation of allelopathic potential and insecticidal activity of Laurus nobilis L. essential oil. Chemistry & Biodiversity.

Piras, A., Marzouki, H., Falconieri, D., Porcedda, S., Gonçalves, M. J., & Salgueiro, L. (2017). Chemical composition and biological activity of volatile extracts from leaves and fruits of Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi from Tunisia. Records of Natural Products, 11(1), 9–16.

Floris, S., Fais, A., Rosa, A., Piras, A., Marzouki, H., & Era, B. (2019). Phytochemical composition and enzyme inhibitory properties of seed extracts from the Washingtonia filifera palm. RSC Advances, 9, 21278.

Marzouki, H., Falconieri, D., Piras, A., & Porcedda, S. (2015). Chemical composition of essential oils from needles of Pinus pinaster from Italy and Tunisia. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 27(7).

Marzouki, H., Khaldi, A., Piras, A., & Marongiu, B. (2009). Biological activity evaluation of the oils from Laurus nobilis of Tunisia and Algeria extracted by supercritical carbon dioxide. Natural Products Research, 23, 230–237.