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Panagiotis Bousoulas | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Bousoulas | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

National Technical University of Athens | Greece

Assist. Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Bousoulas is an emerging scientific leader in the field of developmental biology and epigenetics, with a research program focused on understanding novel DNA and RNA modifications and their role in neural function, development, and disease. His academic foundation spans prestigious institutions, beginning with a BSc in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester, followed by doctoral training at the University of Cambridge, UK, where he completed PhD rotations under globally recognized pioneers, including Sir John B. Gurdon, Sarah Bray, and Azim Surani. Prior to this, he studied Physics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany—a multidisciplinary background that contributes to his systems-level scientific approach. Dr. Bousoulas’ professional trajectory includes advanced postdoctoral research at major international institutions such as the Gurdon Institute (Cambridge), Yale University, and the Broad Institute/Harvard University, where he worked with Sir John B. Gurdon, Antonio Giraldez, and John Rinn—leading authorities in developmental biology and genomics. He currently serves as a Principal Investigator at the Chinese Institute for Brain Research (CIBR), where he leads an independent research group supported by multiple competitive funding awards, including the Beijing Natural Science Foundation, Human Frontiers Long-Term Fellowship, Isaac Newton Trust, and a major BBSRC project grant exceeding £830,000. His groundbreaking work contributed to the discovery of methylated deoxyadenosine (m6dA) in vertebrate genomes, reported in Koziol et al., 2015, which opened an entirely novel field in vertebrate epigenetics. His research continues to advance global understanding of how DNA and RNA chemical modifications regulate brain development and contribute to neurological disease, with potential applications in diagnostics and therapeutics. Recognized for excellence early in his career, Dr. Bousoulas has received awards from the AAAS Science Journal, Queen Elizabeth II, the Wellcome Trust, and Cambridge European Trust. His research has significant societal impact, contributing to improved understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying brain disorders and offering potential routes toward medical innovation.

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Featured Publications

  • (2025). Closed-loop CBRAM crossbar system toward hardware acceleration of quantum algorithms. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems

  • (2025). Low-power perovskite-based memristors enable fused reservoir computing and neuromorphic vision with highly accurate color perception.

  • (2025). A physics-based compact SPICE model emulating volatile and non-volatile switching patterns to heart arrhythmia detection.

  • (2025). Highly reliable perovskite-based memristors using Ag nanoparticles/FA₂PbI₄ junctions for enhanced memory and optoelectronic synaptic performance.

  • (2025). Low-power FA₂PbI₄/SiO₂ bilayer memristors with Pt nanoparticles exhibiting reconfigurable synaptic and neuron properties for compact optoelectronic neuromorphic systems.

Mohammed Laid Tedjani | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Mohammed Laid Tedjani | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

El oued university | Algeria

Dr. Mohammed Laid Tedjani is a Process Engineering specialist at the Faculty of Technology, University of El-Oued, Algeria, where he also serves as a Temporary Professor. He earned his Ph.D. in Process Engineering in March 2022, following a Master’s degree in Petroleum Refining Engineering (2018) and a Bachelor’s degree in Refining and Petrochemicals (2016), consistently ranking first in his cohort with an outstanding academic record. His research spans process optimization, nanotechnology, material science, biosynthesis, antioxidant and antibacterial activity, chemical engineering, crystal engineering, numerical optimization, and petroleum engineering. Dr. Tedjani has established a strong scholarly presence, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Molecular Structure, Journal of Cluster Science, Membranes, Textile Research Journal, Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers, and Ferroelectrics. His work has received growing visibility, reflecting impactful contributions in green synthesis of metal and metal-oxide nanoparticles, their physicochemical characterization, and applications in optoelectronics, catalysis, and bioactivity enhancement. He has also presented at international conferences, including the International Seminar on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering. As a Publons Academy Certified Peer Reviewer, Dr. Tedjani has completed more than 20 reviews for reputable journals, demonstrating his active role in scientific quality assurance. His collaborative research network includes national and international scholars working across materials chemistry, nanoscience, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering. His publications continue to gain citations, highlighting the societal relevance of his work in sustainable materials, green nanotechnology, and environmental remediation.

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Featured Publications

1. Laouini, S. E., Bouafia, A., Soldatov, A. V., Algarni, H., Tedjani, M. L., Ali, G. A. M., … (2021). Green synthesized Ag/Ag₂O nanoparticles using aqueous leaves extracts of Phoenix dactylifera L. and their azo dye photodegradation. Membranes, 11(7), 468.

2. Gherbi, B., Laouini, S. E., Meneceur, S., Bouafia, A., Hemmami, H., Tedjani, M. L., … (2022). Effect of pH value on the bandgap energy and particles size for biosynthesis of ZnO nanoparticles: Efficiency for photocatalytic adsorption of methyl orange. Sustainability, 14(18), 11300.

3. Bouafia, A., Laouini, S. E., Khelef, A., Tedjani, M. L., & Guemari, F. (2021).
Effect of ferric chloride concentration on the type of magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles biosynthesized by aqueous leaves extract of Artemisia and assessment of their antioxidant properties. Journal of Cluster Science, 32(4), 1033–1041.

4. Laid, T. M., Abdelhamid, K., Eddine, L. S., & Abderrhmane, B. (2021).
Optimizing the biosynthesis parameters of iron oxide nanoparticles using central composite design. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1229, 129497.

5. Bouafia, A., Laouini, S. E., Tedjani, M. L., Ali, G. A. M., & Barhoum, A. (2022).
Green biosynthesis and physicochemical characterization of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles using Punica granatum L. fruit peel extract for optoelectronic applications. Textile Research Journal, 92(15–16), 2685–2696.

Jing Ruan | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc Prof Dr. Jing Ruan | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine | China

Dr. Jing Ruan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the Affiliated Ninth People’s Hospital. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and completed earlier degrees in Materials Science & Engineering (B.S.) and Applied Chemistry (M.S.). Her research trajectory spans materials science, biomedical engineering, ophthalmology, and translational nanomedicine. Prior to her academic appointment, she contributed to drug discovery research at Lilly China Research and Development Center, strengthening her foundation in therapeutic innovations. Dr. Ruan’s research focuses on the design of implantable biomaterials and the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular responses. She is internationally recognized for her work in ocular oncology, particularly the epigenetic and pathogenic processes driving melanoma progression. Her interdisciplinary expertise extends to nanotechnology-based targeted cancer therapies, including gene nanocarriers, multimodal theranostic nanoprobes, and nano–immune adjuvants. Over the past five years, she has authored numerous high-impact publications in Acta Biomaterialia, Nano Today, Oncogene, Clinical and Translational Medicine, Bioactive Materials, and Advanced Science, reflecting significant contributions to cancer therapeutics, biomimetic scaffolds, nanotoxicology, and photodynamic therapy. Her collective body of work exceeds dozens of peer-reviewed papers, many of which involve collaborations with leading scientists such as Kam W. Leong, X.J. Loh, and X. Fan, underscoring her strong interdisciplinary and international research partnerships. Her research excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including the Pujiang Award (2021), Rising Star Award (2017), and Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award (2016). Earlier distinctions such as the Young Artist Award and the First Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Scholarship highlight her longstanding academic merit.

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Featured Publications

1. Ma, Y., Lin, H., Wang, P., Yang, H., Yu, J., Tian, H., Li, T., Ge, S., Wang, Y., Jia, R., Leong, K. W., & Ruan, J. (2022). A miRNA-based gene therapy nanodrug synergistically enhances pro-inflammatory antitumor immunity against melanoma. Acta Biomaterialia.

2. Ruan, J., Li, F., Tian, H., Yu, J., Deng, H., Ge, S., & Leong, K. W. (2022). A cascade FRET photosensitizer that enhances photodynamic therapy for ocular melanoma. Nano Today, 47, 101684.

3. Zhuang, A., Chai, P., Wang, S., Zuo, S., Yu, J., Jia, S., Ge, S., Jia, R., Zhou, Y., Shi, W., Xu, X., Ruan, J., & Fan, X. (2022). Metformin promotes histone deacetylation of optineurin and suppresses tumour growth through autophagy inhibition in ocular melanoma. Clinical and Translational Medicine, 12(1), e660.

4. Gu, X., Zhuang, A., Yu, J., Chai, P., Jia, R., & Ruan, J. (2022). Phase separation drives tumor pathogenesis and evolution: All roads lead to Rome. Oncogene, 41(11), 1527–1535.

5. Tian, H., Shi, H., Yu, J., Ge, S., & Ruan, J. (2022). Biophysics role and biomimetic culture systems of ECM stiffness in cancer EMT. Global Challenges, 6(6), 2100094.