George Koufos | Biostratigraphy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. George Koufos | Biostratigraphy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. George Koufos, School of Geology, Lab. of Geology and Palaeontology, Greece

Prof. George Koufos is a distinguished paleontologist known for his extensive contributions to the study of mammalian fauna in Greece. He earned his PhD from the University of Thessaloniki in 1980, focusing on Neogene continental deposits. His research spans the late Miocene to the late Pleistocene epochs, with notable discoveries including new hyaenid species and significant mammal localities. Prof. Koufos has published widely, highlighting his expertise in paleontology and stratigraphy, particularly in northern Greece’s Axios Valley. ๐Ÿฆด

 

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Prof. George Koufos is a renowned paleontologist specializing in the Neogene mammal faunas of Greece. His extensive research focuses on the evolutionary history, biostratigraphy, and paleoecology of late Miocene and Pliocene mammals, particularly hipparionine horses and carnivores. Prof. Koufos has contributed significantly to understanding mammalian migrations in the eastern Mediterranean and the paleontological richness of regions like Samos and Macedonia. His work, documented in numerous publications, integrates multidisciplinary approaches such as dental microwear analysis and magnetostratigraphy to refine chronologies and environmental contexts of ancient faunal assemblages. ๐Ÿฆด

 

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  • The Neogene mammal localities of Greece: faunas, chronology and biostratigraphy
    • Cited by: 188 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 2006 ๐Ÿฆด
  • Diversity and paleoecology of Greek late Miocene mammalian faunas
    • Cited by: 170 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 1992 ๐Ÿฆด
  • The evolutionary history and biochronology of European and Southwest Asian Late Miocene and Pliocene hipparionine horses
    • Cited by: 160 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 1996 ๐Ÿฆด
  • A new method of dental microwear analysis: application to extant primates and Ouranopithecus macedoniensis (Late Miocene of Greece)
    • Cited by: 152 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 2005 ๐Ÿฆท
  • Neogene/Quaternary mammalian migrations in eastern Mediterranean
    • Cited by: 142 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 2005 ๐ŸŒ
  • The Miocene large mammal succession in Greece
    • Cited by: 142* ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 1999 ๐Ÿฆ
  • The late Miocene mammal faunas of the Mytilinii basin, Samos Island, Greece: new collection. 16. Biochronology
    • Cited by: 118* ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 2009 ๐Ÿž
  • The face and the mandible of Ouranopithecus macedoniensis: description of new specimens and comparisons
    • Cited by: 111 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 1993 ๐Ÿ’
  • Recent advances on multidisciplinary research at Rudabรกnya, Late Miocene (MN9), Hungary: a compendium
    • Cited by: 106 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 2004 ๐ŸŒ
  • The Pleistocene carnivores of the Mygdonia basin (Macedonia, Greece)
    • Cited by: 89 ๐Ÿ“š, Year: 1992 ๐Ÿฆ

Bengang XING | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Bengang XING | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof Bengang XING ,Nanyang Technological university,Singapore

Dr. Bengang Xing, FRSC, is a distinguished Full Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, renowned for his pioneering work in Chemical Biology and Nano-theranostics. With a Ph.D. from Nanjing University, China, he held research positions at prestigious institutions globally before joining NTU. Dr. Xing’s expertise spans molecular probe design, biomedical imaging, and medicinal chemistry, reflected in over 100 selective publications and numerous patents. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, he has received multiple awards, including the Reaxys PhD Prize and Young Innovator Award. Dr. Xing’s impactful research continues to advance interdisciplinary frontiers in science. ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ”ฌ

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Dr. Bengang Xing’s research encompasses a broad spectrum of interdisciplinary fields, primarily focusing on Chemical Biology, Molecular Probe Design, Biomedical Fluorescent Imaging, Medicinal Chemistry, and Nano-theranostics. Through his pioneering work, he leverages molecular engineering to develop innovative probes and nanomaterials for visualizing and understanding biological processes at the molecular level. His expertise lies in designing advanced imaging agents and therapeutic platforms, facilitating precise diagnosis and targeted treatment of diseases. Dr. Xing’s contributions have significant implications for both fundamental research and clinical applications, promising breakthroughs in personalized medicine and precision healthcare. ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿฉบ

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Real-time monitoring of cell apoptosis and drug screening using fluorescent light-up probe with aggregation-induced emission characteristics

In vitro and in vivo uncaging and bioluminescence imaging by using photocaged upconversion nanoparticles

Recent advances in functional nanomaterials for lightโ€“triggered cancer therapy

Hydrophobic interaction and hydrogen bonding cooperatively confer a vancomycin hydrogel: a potential candidate for biomaterials

In vivoย covalent cross-linking of photon-converted rare-earth nanostructures for tumour localization and theranostics

Nearโ€infrared lightโ€mediated photoactivation of a platinum antitumor prodrug and simultaneous cellular apoptosis imaging by upconversionโ€luminescent nanoparticles

Multifunctional mesoporous silica nanoparticles for cancerโ€targeted and controlled drug delivery

Synthesis and Optimization of MoS2@Fe3O4โ€ICG/Pt(IV) Nanoflowers for MR/IR/PA Bioimaging and Combined PTT/PDT/Chemotherapy Triggered by 808 nm Laser

Recent advances in near-infrared emitting lanthanide-doped nanoconstructs: Mechanism, design and application for bioimaging

Design of coordination polymer gels as stable catalytic systems

Recent progress in near infrared light triggered photodynamic therapy

Au2Pt-PEG-Ce6 nanoformulation with dual nanozyme activities for synergistic chemodynamic therapy/phototherapy

Novel fluorogenic substrates for imaging ฮฒ-lactamase gene expression

NIR light controlled photorelease of siRNA and its targeted intracellular delivery based on upconversion nanoparticles

Simple and rapid synthesis of ultrathin gold nanowires, their self-assembly and application in surface-enhanced Raman scattering

NIR photoresponsive crosslinked upconverting nanocarriers toward selective intracellular drug release

Recent advances of light-mediated theranostics

Gold and hairpin DNA functionalization of upconversion nanocrystals for imaging and in vivo drug delivery

A light-up probe with aggregationhttps://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=Zv-X4JEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=Zv-X4JEAAAAJ:4OULZ7Gr8RgC-induced emission characteristics (AIE) for selective imaging, naked-eye detection and photodynamic killing of Gram-positive bacteria

Semiconducting photothermal nanoagonist for remote-cohttps://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=Zv-X4JEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=Zv-X4JEAAAAJ:eJXPG6dFmWUCntrolled specific cancer therapy