Dr. Rania Mohamed | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rania Mohamed | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

PhD student, Southwest University, China

Dr. Rania Mohamed Awad is a dedicated researcher and lecturer in the field of food science, currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Southwest University, Chongqing, China. She also serves as a lecturer at Khartoum University, Sudan. With a strong background in biochemistry and food science, she has made significant contributions to research on antioxidant capacity, phytochemistry, and food processing. Her work explores innovative techniques to enhance food quality, safety, and nutritional value. Passionate about scientific discovery, she has published multiple research papers in high-impact journals, attended prestigious academic conferences, and actively collaborates on groundbreaking research projects.

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🎓 Education:

Dr. Rania earned her Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture with a specialization in Biochemistry and Food Science from Khartoum University in 2006. She further pursued a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology in 2010, where her dissertation on the antioxidant properties of date palm fruits received top honors. Currently, she is completing her Ph.D. at Southwest University, China, focusing on innovative food processing techniques, with a strong emphasis on the impact of extraction temperature on protein properties in tea science.

💼 Experience:

With years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Rania has played a pivotal role in academia. As a lecturer at Khartoum University, she has mentored students in various subjects, including biochemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and enzyme studies. Her research interests span food biotechnology, chemical safety, flavor enhancement, and extending food shelf life. She has successfully completed five research projects and is currently working on another. She is also actively involved in international collaborations, including participation in the 2024 China-ASEAN Xishan Forum academic conference.

🏆 Awards and Honors:

Dr. Rania has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to food science and research. Her Master’s dissertation was the highest-scoring in the 2013 academic year. She has published innovative research, including a novel study on the effects of extraction temperature on protein from date palm pollen, which has gained attention in the scientific community. Additionally, she is a member of prestigious societies related to food science and human protection.

🔍 Research Focus:

Her research expertise encompasses food science, phytochemistry, chemical biology, agricultural plant science, structural biology, polymer chemistry, and tea science. She explores new methods to improve food quality, develop functional foods, and enhance food safety through biotechnology. Her ongoing projects focus on novel extraction techniques and bioactive compound analysis to optimize food processing methods.

📜 Conclusion:

Dr. Rania Mohamed Awad is a passionate scientist dedicated to advancing food science through research, innovation, and education. Her work bridges the gap between traditional food processing techniques and modern scientific advancements. With a strong academic foundation, international collaborations, and impactful research contributions, she continues to make a difference in the field of food science and technology.

📚 Publications:

Effects of Extraction Temperature of Protein from Date Palm Pollen on the Astringency Taste of Tea (2024) – Food DOI: 10.3390/foods14030508

Effect of Processing Methods on Alkaloids, Phytate, Phenolics, Antioxidants Activity and Minerals of Newly Developed Lupin (Lupinus albus L.) Cultivar – Journal of Food Processing and Preservation DOI: 10.1111/jfpp.12960

Changes in Chemical Composition and Total Energy as Affected by Fermentation and/or Cooking of Pearl Millet Flour Supplemented with Moringa or Fenugreek Seeds Flour – International Food Research Journal (2017)

Changes in Protein Nutritional Quality as Affected by Processing of Millet Supplemented with Moringa Seed Flour (2018) – Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences DOI: 10.1016/j.jssas.2016.05.006

Chemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Mineral Extractability of Sudanese Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fruits – Food Science & Nutrition DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.123

 

Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mariana Sánchez | Biotechnology Award | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Metropolitan Autonomous University, Iztapalapa Unit, Mexico

🌟 Mariana Sánchez Ramos is an accomplished biotechnologist and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, Mexico. With expertise in plant tissue culture and natural product synthesis, she has significantly contributed to biotechnological innovations. Her research focuses on producing bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, emphasizing their anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties. 🌱🔬

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Education

🎓 Mariana holds a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from the Biotechnology Research Center (CEIB-UAEM), where she studied callus cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis to produce bioactive compounds. She also earned a Master’s degree in Biotechnology (CEIB-UAEM), focusing on characterizing crude lipase from Serratia marcescens, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Acapulco, where she conducted a phytochemical study on Lopezia racemosa. 🧪📚

Experience

👩‍🏫 Mariana has served as a Full-time Associate Professor at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa (2022–2024), where she has led research projects on tissue culture and secondary metabolite production. She also worked in R&D at Biokab S.A. de C.V., contributing to the nutraceutical application of arabinoxylans. Her postdoctoral research at UAM Iztapalapa focused on elicited suspension cell cultures of Ageratina pichinchensis. 🌿💡

Research Interests

💡 Mariana’s research revolves around plant tissue culture, secondary metabolite production, and their biopharmaceutical applications. She is particularly interested in studying the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant properties of plant-derived compounds, contributing to health and wellness through biotechnology. 🌸🧬

Awards

🏅 Mariana has received recognition for her innovative research in biotechnology, including her contributions to natural product development and plant tissue culture. Her work bridges scientific discovery with practical applications in pharmacology and industrial biotechnology. 🎖️🌍

Publications

Constituents from Ageratina pichinchensis and Their Inhibitory Effect on Nitric Oxide Production
Applied Sciences, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/app14093942.

University Social Responsibility: Bringing Science to Children
International Journal of Human Sciences Research, 2024. DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.5584142416047.

Cytotoxic Activity of Wild Plant and Callus Extracts of Ageratina pichinchensis and 2,3-Dihydrobenzofuran Isolated from a Callus Culture
Pharmaceuticals, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/ph16101400.

In Silico Study Applied to Secondary Metabolites of Ageratina pichinchensis (Asteraceae) for Cancer and Psoriasis
Revista Mexicana de Investigación en Productos Naturales, 2023.

Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Activity of Leaf and Cell Culture Extracts of Randia aculeata L. and its Chemical Components by GC-MS
South African Journal of Botany, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.sajb.2021.08.036.

 

 

Haijing Shi | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Haijing Shi | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Northwest A&F University, China

🌟 Haijing Shi is a dedicated Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University. With a strong academic background and extensive research in soil and water conservation, GIS-based ecological modeling, and climate change, Dr. Shi has significantly contributed to environmental science. She has secured numerous research grants and published influential papers, establishing herself as a leader in her field.

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Education

🎓 Haijing Shi holds a Ph.D. in Physical Geography from the University of New South Wales, Australia (2009-2013). She also earned an M.S. in Land Resources & Application of GIS&RS from Northwest A&F University (2005-2008) and a B.S. in Soil and Water Conservation from the same institution (2001-2004).

Experience

🔬 Haijing Shi has been an Associate Professor at the Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University since 2018. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at the same institute from 2014 to 2017. Her professional journey is marked by her commitment to advancing research in soil and water conservation and environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

🌍 Haijing Shi’s research interests include soil and water conservation, data mining, GIS-based ecological modeling, and studying environmental heterogeneity and climate change. Her work focuses on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change and human activities on ecosystems.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Haijing Shi has been awarded several prestigious research grants, including the High-end Foreign Experts Recruitment Plan of China, the National R&D Infrastructure and Facility Development Program of China, and the CAS “Light of West China” program. These accolades recognize her contributions to high-resolution surface process data mining and the spatial classification of topography-induced microhabitats.

Publications

Using the response-effect trait framework to disentangle the effects of climate change and human activities on the provision of ecosystem services by vegetation

A new high-resolution global topographic factor dataset calculated based on SRTM

Estimating the CSLE Biological Conservation Measures’ B-Factor Using Google Earth’s Engine

A digital close range photogrammetric observation system for measuring soil surface morphology during ongoing rainfall

A comparative experimental study of rill erosion on loess soil and clay loam soil based on a digital close-range photogrammetry technology

 

Lei Tian | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lei Tian | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing Forestry University, China

🌲 Lei Tian is a dedicated researcher in the field of forest sciences, affiliated with the College of Forestry at Nanjing Forestry University in China and the Department of Forest Sciences at the University of Helsinki in Finland. His work focuses on forest carbon sinks, climate change, and land use dynamics. With a strong academic background and a passion for forestry, Lei Tian is committed to advancing our understanding of forest ecosystems and their response to environmental changes. 📚🌍

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Education

🎓 PhD in Forest Management (09/2021 – Present) College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China. Department of Forest Sciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Master of Geomatics Engineering (09/2018 – 01/2021) School of Geomatics, Anhui University of Science and Technology, Huainan, China. Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Bachelor of Surveying & Mapping Engineering (09/2013 – 06/2018) School of Environment and Surveying Engineering, Suzhou University, Suzhou, China

Experience

💼 Postgraduate Research & Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province
Lei Tian has actively participated in several research projects supported by the Jiangsu Provincial Education Department, contributing to the publication of multiple journal papers and the production of valuable datasets. His work spans forest age mapping, land use change simulations, and carbon storage assessments. 🌳🔬

💼 National Key Research and Development Program
As a major participant, Lei Tian contributed to research on remote sensing monitoring of land use changes, resulting in significant publications and datasets on land use classification and alpine timberline distribution. 🏞️🛰️

💼 Strategic Pioneer Special Project of Chinese Academy of Sciences
In this project, Lei Tian was involved in international scientific data sharing, focusing on forest type classification and contributing to high-impact research publications. 🌍📊

Research Interests

include the estimation of forest carbon sinks, forest carbon storage modeling, the response of forests to climate change, land use change, and urban heat islands. He is passionate about leveraging remote sensing and GIS technologies to address critical environmental challenges. 🌳🌡️

Awards

Lei Tian has been awarded multiple first-class academic scholarships, merit student scholarships, and recognitions for his outstanding contributions to research and academia. His accolades reflect his dedication and excellence in the field of forest sciences. 🌟📜

Publications

How forest age impacts on net primary productivity: insights from future multi-scenarios. Forest Ecosystems, 100228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fecs.2024.100228. (SCI, Q1)

Forest Age Mapping Using Landsat Time-Series Stacks Data Based on Forest Disturbance and Empirical Relationships between Age and Height. Remote Sensing, 15, 2862. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15112862. (SCI, Q1)

Prediction of Land Surface Temperature Considering Future Land Use Change Effects Under Climate Change Scenarios in Nanjing City, China. Remote Sensing, 15, 2914. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs15112914. (SCI, Q1)

Review of Remote Sensing-Based Methods for Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation: Progress, Challenges, and Prospects. Forests, 14, 1086. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14061086. (SCI, Q1)

Dynamics of the alpine timberline and its response to climate change in the Hengduan mountains over the period 1985–2015. Ecological Indicators, 135, 108589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2022.108589. (SCI, Q1)

Bi-Temporal Analysis of Spatial Changes of Boreal Forest Cover and Species in Siberia for the Years 1985 and 2015. Remote Sensing, 12(24), 4116. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12244116. (SCI, Q1)