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

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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.

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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.

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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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.