CarlaAndreea Culda | Biology | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. CarlaAndreea Culda | Biology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Carla AndreeaCulda at University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Carla Andreea Culda is a dedicated researcher in parasitology, specializing in vector-borne diseases and conservation medicine. She is a Ph.D. student at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca, and has extensive international research experience, including work in the Galápagos Islands, Italy, and Portugal. With a strong background in molecular biology, she has contributed to numerous high-impact research projects, publications, and science communication initiatives. As a teaching assistant and molecular biology technician, she mentors young scientists while advancing cutting-edge research in parasitology and public health.

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Educational Background 🎓

Carla Andreea Culda holds a Ph.D. in Parasitology from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Babeș-Bolyai, Cluj-Napoca (2020-present). She earned a Master’s degree in Medical Biology (2018-2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (2015-2018) from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca. She has participated in specialized training programs, including a Conservation Genetics Traineeship in Portugal (2025) and a Science Communication Camp (2023). Her education combines expertise in molecular biology, parasitology, and ecology, preparing her for impactful contributions in conservation medicine.

Professional Background🏆

Carla has worked on multiple international research projects, including vector-borne pathogen studies in Galápagos (2020-present), eco-ethological monitoring of Alpine marmots in Italy (2023), and parasitology research in Portugal (2025). She co-organized the EUA-CDE Thematic Workshop on sustainability in doctoral education (2023) and serves as a molecular biology technician (2024-present). Additionally, she has been a teaching assistant (2021-present) and has supervised students in laboratory research. With expertise in diagnostics, fieldwork, and project coordination, she continues to contribute significantly to parasitology and conservation science.

Awards and Honors🏅

Carla has received multiple accolades, including the Leader Award from the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (2020) for mentoring young scientists. She has been part of eight research projects, securing grants and recognition for her contributions to molecular biology and epidemiology. Her work in vector-borne diseases, public health, and One Health initiatives has earned her invitations to prestigious workshops, conferences, and training programs worldwide. She has delivered 17 oral presentations and 8 poster presentations at international conferences, showcasing her impactful research.

Research Focus🔬

Carla specializes in vector-borne diseases, molecular parasitology, and conservation medicine. Her Ph.D. research focuses on vector-borne pathogens in dogs from the Galápagos Islands, contributing to conservation efforts. She has conducted research on avian malaria, parasitic threats to wildlife, and eco-ethological monitoring of Alpine marmots. Her work integrates molecular biology techniques with epidemiological modeling to advance One Health approaches. She is also involved in projects on RT-PCR data analysis and AI-driven epidemiological studies, bridging molecular diagnostics with global health initiatives.

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Feeding sources of mosquitoes in Galapagos Islands: A potential threat to wildlife conservation 🦟🌍
📅 Year: 2025 | 📑 Journal: Acta Tropica 262, 107528

2️⃣ Canine vector-borne parasites in the Galapagos 🐶🦠
📅 Year: 2024 | 📑 Journal: Parasites & Vectors 17 (1), 515

3️⃣ Gasterophilus in horses from Romania: diversity, prevalence, seasonal dynamics, and distribution 🐴📊
📅 Year: 2024 | 📑 Journal: Parasitology Research 123 (12), 416

4️⃣ Molecular survey of flea-borne pathogens in fleas associated with carnivores from Algeria and an Artificial Neural Network-based risk analysis of flea-borne diseases 🦠🤖
📅 Year: 2024 | 📑 Journal: Research in Veterinary Science 171, 105235

Conclusion

Carla Andreea Culda is a highly accomplished young researcher with extensive expertise in parasitology, molecular biology, and conservation medicine. Her international research experience, including work in the Galápagos Islands, Italy, and Portugal, demonstrates her global scientific impact. With 12 impact-factor publications, multiple conference presentations, and leadership in student grants and research projects, she has established herself as a promising scientist. Her active role in teaching, science communication, and workshop organization further highlights her commitment to academic and public engagement. While expanding independent research funding could enhance her profile, her strong collaborative efforts, innovative research, and contributions to biological sciences make her a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award.

 

 

mojtaba Mortazavi | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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mojtaba Mortazavi | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr mojtaba Mortazavi, kerman university, Iran

Dr. Mojtaba Mortazavi, a distinguished biochemist, earned his B.S. in Biology (2000) and Ph.D. in Biochemistry (2011) from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. His research spans enzyme structure-function relationships, protein engineering, molecular docking, antimicrobial peptides, and biosensors. Dr. Mortazavi has contributed to notable projects, including stabilizing luciferase enzymes and screening β-lactamase-producing bacteria. He is a prolific author, with publications in Protein Engineering, Design & Selection and Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. His work on drought-responsive proteins and enzyme kinetics is widely recognized. Passionate about innovation, Dr. Mortazavi explores bioluminescence, bioinformatics, and pharmaceutical biotechnology. 🌟📚

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Education

Dr. Mojtaba Mortazavi embarked on his academic journey with a High School Diploma from 12 Bahman High School, Jannat Shahr, Darab, Iran, in 1996 🎓. He earned his B.S. in Biology from Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Iran, in 2000 🧪. Pursuing his passion for biochemistry, he completed his M.Sc. in Biochemistry at the College of Biological Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran, in 2006 🧫. Dr. Mortazavi culminated his academic achievements with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the same university in 2011, specializing in advanced biochemical research and applications 🥼🔬.

Experience

Dr. Mojtaba Mortazavi is a leading expert in enzyme structure-function relationships and pharmaceutical biotechnology. His work spans molecular identification of β-lactamase-producing bacteria, antimicrobial peptides, and protein-protein interactions. Skilled in recombinant enzyme production, he applies advanced techniques like circular dichroism, fluorescence spectroscopy, and bioinformatics for structural characterization and molecular docking. Dr. Mortazavi excels in peptide engineering, cell culture, and biosensor development, alongside pioneering bioluminescence applications and drought-responsive protein identification in tea. With expertise in cloning, expression, and purification of enzymes, his research bridges biotechnology and pharmaceutical innovation, fostering advancements in nano alumina evaluations and rare codon analysis. 🌱✨

Research Projects

Dr. Mojtaba Mortazavi has contributed significantly to various groundbreaking research areas. His work includes the cloning and characterization of firefly luciferase from a new lampyroid species 🔥, exploring extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria from clinical specimens 🦠, and the stabilization of luciferase enzyme using site-directed mutagenesis 🧬. Additionally, Dr. Mortazavi led the internal evaluation of the Research Department of Biotechnology at the Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental Sciences 🏫. These studies reflect his commitment to advancing biotechnology and microbial research.

Research Focus

Dr. Mojtaba Mortazavi’s research spans multiple domains, primarily focusing on protein engineering, biocatalysis, and biochemical analysis. His work includes the design of thermostable luciferases, catalytic nanocomposites, and studies on the Pichia pastoris expression system for protein production. He also investigates the effects of ionic liquids on enzyme structure and activity. His interdisciplinary approach also touches on biotechnology, molecular dynamics, and drug design. Key areas of his expertise include biocatalysis, nanocomposites, biochemical systems, and enzymology. 🧬🔬⚙️🌱

Publication top Notes

Design of thermostable luciferases through arginine saturation in solvent-exposed loops

New developments in Pichia pastoris expression system, review and update

Synthesis and characterization of GO/ZIF-67 nanocomposite: investigation of catalytic activity for the determination of epinine in the presence of dobutamine

The effect of different percentages of triethanolammonium butyrate ionic liquid on the structure and activity of urate oxidase: Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation …

cDNA cloning, expression and homology modeling of a luciferase from the firefly Lampyroidea maculata

Design, synthesis and biological assessment of acridine derivatives containing 1, 3, 4-thiadiazole moiety as novel selective acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Evaluation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) biochemical traits in normal and drought stress conditions to identify drought tolerant clones

Spectroscopic and functional characterization of Lampyris turkestanicus luciferase: a comparative study

Enhancement of Thermostability of Aspergillus flavus Urate Oxidase by Immobilization on the Ni-Based Magnetic Metal–Organic Framework

Surface charge modification increases firefly luciferase rigidity without alteration in bioluminescence spectra

Effects of 940 MHz EMF on luciferase solution: Structure, function, and dielectric studies

Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Scholar Award

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Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Scholar Award

Prof Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU, Tlemcen University, Algeria

🌿Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Natural Product Research and Applications (JNPRA) since 2021. A permanent teacher researcher at Tlemcen University, she leads the Phytochemistry of Bioactive Substances and Microbial Ecology team in the Natural Products Laboratory. She oversees the Master’s training in Bioactivities, Analysis, and Control of Essential and Vegetable Oils (BAACHEV). Notably, she has a pending patent for a powerful Anabasis articulata extract targeting breast cancer. Her education includes a PhD in Biology and a Magister in Natural Substances, Biological Activities, and Syntheses. 🧪👩‍🔬

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Academic Background

Dr.Nabila BELYAGOUBI-BENHAMMOU has a distinguished academic and professional background in biology. She secured the first position at the national level for promotion to the Professor grade at the University of Tlemcen on July 15, 2020. She earned her University Habilitation in Biology on January 10, 2014. Dr. [Name] completed her Magister of Biology, specializing in Natural Substances, Biological Activities, and Syntheses (NSBAS) from the Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Abou Bekr Belkaid University in 2006. She also holds a diploma as an Engineer of State in Analysis and Quality Control (AQC) from the same university, obtained in 2003. Her academic journey began with a Baccalaureate in Natural Science and Life (NSL) from College Yagmouracen, Tlemcen, Algeria, in 1997. 📚🔬🎓

Research Projects

From 2007 to 2009, He participated in a CNEPRU project at the University of Tlemcen, guided by Professor Atik-Bekkara Fawzia, studying the antioxidant power of plant extracts from the Tlemcen region (Code: F 02020060040) 🌿. From 2010 to 2013, He joined another CNEPRU project under Professor Bendimered Nassima, focusing on the constituents of medicinal and aromatic plant extracts from Western Algeria (Code: E02020090065) 🌺. From 2016 to 2020, I worked on a CNEPRU project with Professor Atik-Bekkara Fawzia, exploring the biological and pharmacological potential of algae in Algerian environments (Code: D01N01UN130120150028) 🪸. From 2020 to 2023, I contributed to a PRFU project led by Professor Belyagoubi-Benhammou Nabila, investigating the biological, pharmacological, and cosmetic potential of Pistacia atlantica metabolites (Code: D01N01UN130120200006) 🌳. In 2023, I participated in a PRFU project with Dr. Badid Naima, addressing environmental pollution from olive by-products and their bio-therapeutic and cosmetological potential 🍈.

Research focus

Dr. Nabila Belyagoubi-Benhammou’s research focuses on the bioactivity of plant extracts, particularly in the areas of enzyme inhibition, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. She has conducted in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies on various plants like Anabasis articulata and Pistacia atlantica. Her work also extends to the potential uses of plant extracts in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. She collaborates extensively, contributing to studies on topics like oxidative stress, cancer cell metastasis, and the phytochemical properties of Algerian olive pomace. Her research emphasizes sustainable use of natural resources. 🌿🧬🔬💊

Publication top notes

Enzyme inhibitory, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Anabasis articulata phenolic-rich extract; in vitro, in vivo, and in silico studies

Anabasis articulata (Forssk.) Moq. food aqueous extract triggers oxidative stress-induced senescence and reduces metastatic power in MDA-MB-231 cells

Potential bioactivity of Algerian olive pomace hydro-ethanolic extract: phytochemical investigation, antioxidant activity, and acute toxicity

Nutraceutical Content and Biological Properties of Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Fractions of the Phytocomplex from Pistacia atlantica Desf. Buds, Roots, and Fruits

Bioactivity and applications of saffron floral bio-residues (tepals): a natural by-product for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries

Leaf-buds of Pistacia atlantica: a novel source of bioactive molecules with high anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tyrosinase and antimicrobial properties

Echinops spinosissimus Turra Root Methanolic Extract: Characterization of the Bioactive Components and Relative Wound Healing, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties

From Traditional Knowledge to Modern Formulation: Potential and Prospects of Pistacia atlantica Desf. Essential and Fixed Oils Uses in Cosmetics

Identification of Sterols from Anabasis articulata (Forssk.) Moq. (Chenopodiaceae) Growing in Algeria and Study of Their Potential Bioactivity

Valorization of Algerian Saffron: Stigmas and Flowers as Source of Bioactive Compounds

 

Aziza Aboulila | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Aziza Aboulila | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Aziza Aboulila, Genetics Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, Egypt

Prof. Dr. Aziza Aboulila is a distinguished geneticist specializing in molecular genetics and biotechnology. She obtained her B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (Genetics) from Tanta University in 2004, followed by an M.Sc. in 2009 and a Ph.D. in 2012, both from Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, where she is now a professor. Her research focuses on molecular genome analysis, gene expression, and the use of molecular markers for genome characterization. She has extensive expertise in DNA extraction, PCR, and electrophoresis. Prof. Aboulila’s contributions to genetic variation and phylogenetic studies are widely recognized. 🌾🔬📊👩‍🔬

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Education

Dr. Aziza Aboulila 🌱 pursued a B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences (Genetics) from the Faculty of Agriculture, Tanta University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt 🎓, graduating with an Excellent (Honour Degree) in June 2004. 🏆 Following this, Aziza Aboulila completed an M.Sc. in Genetics on February 23, 2009, at Kafrelsheikh University. 📚 The thesis focused on the Genetical Response for Gene Transfer and Somaclonal Variations of Some Plant Genera. 🌾 Later, on July 24, 2012, Aziza Aboulila earned a Ph.D. in Genetics from the same university, conducting Molecular Genetic Studies on Drought Tolerance in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) using SSR DNA Marker. 🌾🔬

Experience

Dr. Aziza Aboulila] is a highly experienced geneticist currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Genetics at the Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, with a career spanning over 18 years. 🌱🧬 He began as a Demonstrator in 2005 and advanced to Professor in 2022. His research interests lie in molecular genetics, biotechnology, and molecular genome analysis, using techniques such as PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA fingerprinting to characterize genomes. 🧫💻 He has extensive experience in gene expression analysis, genotoxicity studies, and the application of nanomaterials as alternative pesticides. 📊🌍 His work also involves the investigation of genetic variation in plant and animal populations and environmental pollution impacts. 🌿🔬

Research focus

Dr. AA Aboulila focuses on plant molecular genetics and pathology, with significant research on genetic diversity, disease resistance, and plant defense mechanisms. 🌿🔬 His work spans various crops, including wheat, barley, rice, sweet potato, and maize, investigating genetic variations and the molecular basis of resistance against pathogens like Puccinia striiformis and Magnaporthe oryzae. 🌾🦠 Dr. Aboulila employs molecular markers, such as SSR, RAPD, and SCoT, to study genetic polymorphisms and improve crop resilience. His research also explores innovative approaches to enhance plant immunity using growth regulators and other inducers. 🧬🛡️

Publication top notes

Variation in several pathogenesis-related (PR) protein genes in wheat (Triticum aestivum) involved in defense against Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici

Genetic Variability and Molecular Characterization of Some Local and Imported Mango Cultivars in Egypt

Efficiency of triple-SCoT primer in characterization of genetic diversity and genotype-specific markers against SSR fingerprint in some Egyptian barley genotypes

Genetic Diversity and Relationships among Some Barley Genotypes for Net Blotch Disease Resistance Using RAPD, SCoT and SSR Markers

Molecular Genetic Diversity and Efficient Plant Regeneration System Via Somatic Embryogenesis in Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.)

Role of silymarin induced rice immunity against blast pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae through regulation of resistance genes expression

BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR DIVERSITY AND THEIR RE-LATIONSHIP TO LATE WILT DISEASE RESISTANCE IN YEL-LOW MAIZE INBRED LINES

Evaluation of genetic polymorphism, genomic template stability, condition factor and hemato-biochemical parameters in response to slow reduction in water level during Nile 

Efficiency of plant growth regulators as inducers for improve systemic acquired resistance against stripe rust disease caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici in wheat …

Degenotoxicity of pendimethalin contaminated clay soil by Pseudomonas resinovorans using anatomical, cytogenetic and biochemical analysis in Vicia faba plants

Feng Zhang | Potato Genetics Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Feng Zhang | Potato Genetics Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Feng Zhang, College of Agronomy, Gansu Agricultural University, China

Dr. Feng Zhang 📚👨‍🔬, born on May 23, 1971, in Gansu, China, is a prominent agronomist specializing in potato genetics and breeding. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy from Gansu Agricultural University in 1993, followed by a Master’s in 2001, and a Doctorate from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2004. Since 2001, he has been a key researcher at the State Key Laboratory of Aridland Crop Science, Gansu Agricultural University, focusing on developing resilient potato varieties 🌾🥔. Dr. Zhang is married, enjoys excellent health, and is actively contributing to agricultural advancements in arid regions 🌍👨‍🌾.

 

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Education

Dr. Zhang completed his Doctorate in Agronomy from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2004 🎓📖. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s degree in 2001 and a Bachelor’s degree in 1993 from Gansu Agricultural University 🌱👨‍🎓.

Research Experience

Dr. Zhang has been a key researcher at the College of Agronomy, Gansu Agricultural University 📅🔬. His research focuses on potato genetics and breeding, contributing significantly to agricultural advancements, particularly in arid regions 🌾🥔🌍

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