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Sunil Ghatge | Biotransformation | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Sunil Ghatge | Biotransformation | Young Scientist Award

Post-Doc at Biotransformation, Gwangju Institute of science and technology, Iraq

Rand Al-Obaidi is a highly accomplished dentist with a strong academic background and extensive professional experience. She holds a Certificate in Dental Surgery from Baghdad University, where she ranked 45th out of 304 students. Rand also earned a Master of Science in Preventive Dentistry from the same university, achieving an impressive average of 87.33%. Her academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Cariology and Comprehensive Care from the University of Montpellier, France, in 2018. Throughout her career, Rand has gained valuable experience through various roles, including training at the Alliwia Dental Center, serving as a general dental practitioner at the Diyala Health Center, and working as a lecturer at Al-Mustansiria University. She is a member of several prestigious dental associations and has made significant contributions to the field through her research, presentations, and publications. Rand’s dedication to dentistry is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and her commitment to improving oral health care practices.

Professional Profiles:

Technical and experimental skills:

Dr. Sunil Ghatge is experienced in various molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. He is proficient in electrophoresis techniques such as SDS-PAGE, PAGE, agarose gel electrophoresis, Southern and Western blotting. He also has expertise in PCR-related techniques including random mutagenesis, site-directed mutagenesis, screening of metagenomic libraries, RT-PCR, QPCR, and overlap PCR. Dr. Ghatge is skilled in molecular biology and recombinant DNA techniques such as cloning, restriction digestion, restriction mapping, transformation, electroporation, homologous recombination, and gene knockout. Additionally, he is experienced in protein purification techniques such as adsorption, ion exchange, and affinity chromatography using Akta prime, purifier, and explorer systems. He is also proficient in various biophysical techniques including calorimetry, UV-visible spectrophotometry, viscometry, SEM, XRD analysis, flame photometry, HPLC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, and FTIR. In enzymology, Dr. Ghatge has expertise in biochemical characterization, rational engineering for desired properties, assay development, enzyme kinetics, computational analysis, and understanding enzyme mechanisms and modes of action.

Trainee Officer:

During his tenure as a Trainee-Officer at Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd in Pune, India, from June 2010 to January 2011, Dr. Sunil Ghatge worked in the Downstream/Upstream processing and quality control unit of the Process and Development Department. His responsibilities likely included supporting the development and optimization of biopharmaceutical processes, ensuring quality control measures were met, and gaining valuable hands-on experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.

Research Experience:

Dr. Sunil Ghatge has extensive research experience in biodegradation and biotransformation processes. Since May 2015, he has been involved in projects such as the biodegradation of polyethylene and pesticides using the bio-photo Fenton approach, production of biomass-derived flavor or fragrance compounds through lignin valorization using thermophilic laccase, biodegradation and biotransformation of herbicides using nitroreductase, and engineering substrate selectivity of ferulic acid decarboxylase. Prior to his postdoctoral work, Dr. Ghatge completed his Ph.D. at the Division of Applied Life Sciences, Synthetic Biotechnology Lab, Gyeongsang National University, South Korea, with a dissertation titled “Characterization of recombinant cellulases and the role of carbohydrate binding modules in the hydrolysis of crystalline cellulose.” He also holds a Master of Science from Shivaji University, focusing on the isolation and characterization of glucose isomerase from Streptomyces griseus, and a Bachelor of Biotechnology from Lokmangal Biotechnology College, where he studied antimicrobial substrate-producing microorganisms.

Awards and Recognition:

Dr. Sunil Ghatge has received several prestigious awards for his research contributions. On 20 Feb 2014, he was honored with the Best Research Paper Presentation Award at Gyeongsang National University for his exceptional work. Additionally, on 06 Nov 2014, he received the Young Pioneer Research Award, further highlighting his significant contributions to the field. Earlier in his academic career, Dr. Ghatge was awarded the Merit Scholarship of Shivaji University, Kolhapur in April 2009, recognizing his outstanding academic performance and dedication to his studies.

Research Conferences:

Dr. Sunil Ghatge has actively participated in various international conferences and symposiums, showcasing his research through poster presentations and contributing to the scientific community. He presented a poster at ASM Microbe on June 15-19, 2023, in Houston, TX, highlighting his recent work in microbiology. In June 2022, Dr. Ghatge presented an on-demand poster at the FEMS Conference on Microbiology held in Belgrade, Serbia, further demonstrating his commitment to sharing knowledge and advancing the field. His contributions also include poster presentations at the International Symposium of the Federation of Korean Society of Microbiology and Biotechnology in Yeosu, Korea, in June 2018, and at a conference organized by the Microbiological Society of Korea at the Kimdaejung Convention Center in Gwangju, Korea, in April 2016. Dr. Ghatge’s dedication to microbial biotechnology is evident through his participation in the International Symposium and Annual Meeting titled “Recent Breakthroughs in Microbial Biotechnology: from Bench to Industry” in July 2013 in Alpensia, Pyeongchang, Korea, and in the Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the Society for Industrial Microbiology in August 2012 in Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, USA. His involvement also extends to the Korea Bioengineering Conference in April 2011 in Jeju, Korea, showcasing his commitment to professional development and collaboration in the field of microbiology.

Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies:

During his Bachelor of Science (BSc), Dr. Sunil Ghatge was an active participant in the National Service Scheme (NSS) and served as the University representative, showcasing his commitment to community service and leadership. Outside of academia, he enjoys playing cricket, listening to silent songs and music, and watching historical TV programs. Dr. Ghatge also has a passion for culinary experimentation and spends time in the kitchen creating new dishes. Additionally, he finds joy in visiting natural beauty places, highlighting his appreciation for the outdoors and exploration.

Publications:

  1. Biodegradation of polyethylene: a brief review
    • S Ghatge, Y Yang, JH Ahn, HG Hur
    • Applied Biological Chemistry 63, 1-14, 2020
    • Citations: 313
  2. Construction and characterization of chimeric cellulases with enhanced catalytic activity towards insoluble cellulosic substrates
    • AA Telke, SS Ghatge, SH Kang, S Thangapandian, KW Lee, HD Shin, …
    • Bioresource technology 112, 10-17, 2012
    • Citations: 39
  3. Characterization of modular bifunctional processive endoglucanase Cel5 from Hahella chejuensis KCTC 2396
    • SS Ghatge, AA Telke, SH Kang, V Arulalapperumal, KW Lee, …
    • Applied microbiology and biotechnology 98, 4421-4435, 2014
    • Citations: 36
  4. Multifunctional cellulolytic auxiliary activity protein HcAA10-2 from Hahella chejuensis enhances enzymatic hydrolysis of crystalline cellulose
    • SS Ghatge, AA Telke, TR Waghmode, Y Lee, KW Lee, DB Oh, HD Shin, …
    • Applied microbiology and biotechnology 99, 3041-3055, 2015
    • Citations: 35
  5. Thermoalkaliphilic laccase treatment for enhanced production of high-value benzaldehyde chemicals from lignin
    • Y Yang, WY Song, HG Hur, TY Kim, S Ghatge
    • International journal of biological macromolecules 124, 200-208, 2019
    • Citations: 29
  6. Degradation of sulfonated polyethylene by a bio-photo-fenton approach using glucose oxidase immobilized on titanium dioxide
    • S Ghatge, Y Yang, Y Ko, Y Yoon, JH Ahn, JJ Kim, HG Hur
    • Journal of hazardous materials 423, 127067, 2022
    • Citations: 28
  7. Biodegradation of polyethylene: a brief review
    • S Ghatge, Y Yang, JH Ahn, HG Hur
    • Appl Biol Chem 63: 27, 2020
    • Citations: 28
  8. A novel laccase from thermoalkaliphilic bacterium Caldalkalibacillus thermarum strain TA2.A1 able to catalyze dimerization of a lignin model compound
    • S Ghatge, Y Yang, WY Song, TY Kim, HG Hur
    • Applied microbiology and biotechnology 102, 4075-4086, 2018
    • Citations: 28
  9. Engineering of family-5 glycoside hydrolase (Cel5A) from an uncultured bacterium for efficient hydrolysis of cellulosic substrates
    • AA Telke, N Zhuang, SS Ghatge, SH Lee, A Ali Shah, H Khan, Y Um, …
    • PLoS One 8 (6), e65727, 2013
    • Citations: 23
  10. Characterization of a novel thermostable carboxylesterase from thermoalkaliphilic bacterium Bacillus thermocloaceae
    • Y Yang, S Ghatge, HG Hur
    • Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry 83 (5), 882-891, 2019
    • Citations: 17

 

Prof. Liang Cheng | Chemical Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Liang Cheng | Chemical Biology | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Chemistry at Chemical Biology, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Liang Cheng earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, from 2004 to 2009. Prior to that, he completed his B.Sc. in Chemistry at Beijing Normal University, also in Beijing, from 2000 to 2004.

Experience:

Liang Cheng is currently a Professor at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor at the same institute from 2015 to 2021. He gained valuable international experience as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University in New York, NY, USA, working with Prof. Ronald Breslow from 2011 to 2014. Before his postdoctoral stint, Liang was a Group Leader & Research Scientist at Chemizon Inc. & Centaurus Biopharma Co., Ltd. in Beijing, China, from 2009 to 2011.

Research:

Liang Cheng’s research interests include the recognition and functionalization of RNA by small organic molecules, as well as the selective synthesis of biologically active molecules.

Awards:

Liang Cheng has received several prestigious awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field of chemistry. In 2020, he was awarded the Outstanding Youth Science Foundation by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as the Thieme Chemistry Journals Award. In 2016, he was selected as a finalist for the CIFAR (Canadian Institute for Advanced Research) Azrieli Global Scholars Program. In 2015, he was honored with the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology. Earlier in his career, Liang received Centaurus BioPharma’s Annual Outstanding Staff Award in 2011 and the Best Report Award in the 2nd “CCME-IOC & ICCAS-LMRF” Alfa Aesar® Symposium in 2009. He was also recognized with the Outstanding Young Scientist Award of the Chinese Academy of Sciences for the period 2007-2008.

Publications:

  1. Optimizing seed inputs in fuzzing with machine learning
    • Authors: L Cheng, Y Zhang, Y Zhang, C Wu, Z Li, Y Fu, H Li
    • Citations: 25
    • Year: 2019
  2. Improving accuracy of static integer overflow detection in binary
    • Authors: Y Zhang, X Sun, Y Deng, L Cheng, S Zeng, Y Fu, D Feng
    • Citations: 23
    • Year: 2015
  3. 基于犝犕犔和模型检测的安全模型验证方法
    • Authors: 程亮, 张阳
    • Citations: 14
    • Year: 2009
  4. Systematic analysis and detection of misconfiguration vulnerabilities in android smartphones
    • Authors: Z Han, L Cheng, Y Zhang, S Zeng, Y Deng, X Sun
    • Citations: 11
    • Year: 2014
  5. Protecting interoperable clinical environment with authentication
    • Authors: L Cheng, Z Li, Y Zhang, Y Zhang, I Lee
    • Citations: 9
    • Year: 2017
  6. A Covert Timing Channel via Algorithmic Complexity Attacks: Design and Analysis
    • Authors: X Sun, L Cheng, Y Zhang
    • Citations: 6
    • Year: 2011
  7. Model checking security policy model using both UML static and dynamic diagrams
    • Authors: L Cheng, Y Zhang
    • Citations: 5
    • Year: 2011
  8. Evaluating and comparing the quality of access control in different operating systems
    • Authors: L Cheng, Y Zhang, Z Han, Y Deng, X Sun, D Feng
    • Citations: 3
    • Year: 2014
  9. Quantitatively measure access control mechanisms across different operating systems
    • Authors: L Cheng, Y Zhang, Z Han
    • Citations: 3
    • Year: 2013
  10. Measuring and comparing the protection quality in different operating systems
    • Authors: Z Han, L Cheng, Y Zhang, D Feng
    • Citations: 3
    • Year: 2013

Ms. Tiago Vila-Nova | Nutricionista | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Tiago Vila-Nova : Leading Researcher in Nutricionista 

Researcher and Nutritionist at the Food and Production Unit , Brazil

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Since entering University, She have always been involved in research. she have always worked on projects serving diabetic, dyslipidemic and hypertensive patients. These projects consisted of providing individualized nutritional care for these patients. In addition, she was a pedagogical supervisor, who guides nutrition students to propose nutritional guidelines and develop eating plans to meet the nutritional needs of these patients. she have developed research projects and guided students in the development of scientific projects. Furthermore, she was always invited to teach classes and participate in course completion work panels. It’s something I enjoy doing and she feel fulfilled. she have a master’s degree and a postgraduate degree in Clinical Nutrition. she have articles and book chapters that have been published.

Experience and Achivements:

Recently, she published a very interesting work on the effect of a garlic supplement on blood pressure in hypertensive patients, it is a clinical trial study developed in master’s degree. This study is very important, as it is a botanical alternative that can contribute to controlling blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Furthermore, the clinical relevance is comparable to traditional first-line medications (hydrochlorothiazide or valsartan). she was very pleased with this publication, a very great record in academic career.

Research:

The user has completed three research projects and is currently involved in none. Their citation index in Scopus/Web of Science/PubMed/Indian Citation Index is 2. They have been involved in one consultancy and industry-sponsored project. The user has published one book with an ISBN, covering text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all projects undertaken by the user is 0 USD/INR. There are no patents published or under process.

The user has published four journals in the SCI and SCIE indexes. They hold two editorial appointments in journals/conferences. Additionally, they have published three journals in the Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed indexes and one journal in another index. The user has not visited any countries for research activities. They have graduated one research scholar and currently have none ongoing. The user has presented at five conferences and has a cumulative impact factor of 10,557 over the last three years. They have not served as an invited speaker or resource person.

Extension Activities:

She contribution to research has always been very active. She have always understood that the best thing is to help people and improve the world – this is one of motivations to continue searching for the truth and doing science. She introduction to science was quite early at university. she was always present in the development of projects and elaboration of methodological outlines. In addition, she was also involved in serving and monitoring the public to be served. Other activities linked to research also involve collecting, tabulating data and statistical analysis. From the interpretation of the results, the textual production for the preparation of the scientific article was also responsibility. she have publications derived from undergraduate, master’s and contributions she made to course completion work. Twice, she had the experience of working on creating content for companies that work with distance education. she led research groups to discuss scientific articles, guidance on research instruments (adipometers, stethoscope and sphingmomanometer, measuring tape). she have already been involved in extension work, which involved the participation of students, who were guided to develop nutritional procedures to meet the nutritional needs of hypertensive, renal, diabetic and dyslipidemic patients.