Shabeer Dar | Botany | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shabeer Dar |  Botany | Best Researcher Award

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research–Indian Institute Of Integrative Medicine (CSIR–IIIM),  India

Dr. Shabeer Ahmad is a dedicated researcher specializing in plant tissue culture, genetic transformation, and mutagenesis. With a Ph.D. in Plant Tissue Culture and Mutagenesis from the University of Kashmir, his work focuses on biotechnological plant enhancement, micropropagation, and conservation biology. He has contributed to high-impact research projects, advancing plant-based bioactive compound production.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. (2023) – Plant Tissue Culture & Mutagenesis, University of Kashmir, India

  • M.Sc. (2013) – Botany, Barkatullah University, India

  • B.Sc. (2011) – Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, University of Kashmir, India

🏆 Awards & Honors:

  • Young Scientist Award in Plant Sciences (2022)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Ahmad specializes in micropropagation, mutagenesis, and biotechnological plant enhancement, with applications in conservation and pharmaceuticals. His expertise includes molecular techniques for plant-based bioactive compound production.

📚 Academic & Professional Roles:

  • Contractual Assistant Professor (2023-2025) – Govt. Degree College Gurez, J&K

  • Lecturer (2017-2018) – Govt. Degree College Tangdar Kupwara, J&K

👨‍🏫 Leadership & Mentorship:

Dr. Ahmad actively mentors research assistants and early-career scientists, fostering collaboration in multidisciplinary research.

Publication:

  • In vitro culture and biochemical and antioxidant potential of the critically endangered medicinal plant Atropa acuminata Royle ex Lindl of Kashmir Himalayan
    In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology – Plant

  • Effect of plant growth regulators on in vitro induction and maintenance of callus from leaf and root explants of Atropa acuminata Royal Ex Lindl
    Biotechnology Reports

  • Ethnomedicinal plants used by the tribal community of District Pulwama with special reference to Tehsil Tral, Jammu and Kashmir, India
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

  • An updated overview of Atropa acuminata Royal ex Lindl: A critically endangered medicinal plant of Kashmir Himalaya
    Research and Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences

  • Plant cell cultures: Important methods for production of secondary metabolites
    Journal of Research and Development

  • A robust in-vitro protocol for shoot multiplication of Echinacea angustifolia
    Current Plant Biology

  • Economic and ethnobotanical analysis of ethnomedicinal plant diversity in the Lower Jhelum Valley, Kashmir Himalaya
    Medicon Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

  • Antioxidant and protective effect of methanol extract of Cousinia thomsonii against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in Wistar rats
    Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology

  • Nickel-induced modulations in phosphorus metabolism and other growth parameters of wheat
    International Research Journal of Plant Sciences

 

Simona Gavrilas | Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs Simona Gavrilas | Plants |  Best Researcher Award

lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania

Simona Gavrilaș is a Lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and specializes in Food Technology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Low-Impact Technologies. Since 2017, she has been actively engaged in teaching and research at the Faculty of Food Engineering, Tourism, and Environmental Protection.

Profile:

🔬 Academic Background:

Simona Gavrilaș is a Lecturer at ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, Romania. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and has been teaching at the Faculty of Food Engineering, Tourism, and Environmental Protection since 2017.

📚 Research & Innovations:

Her research focuses on Food Technology, Biotechnology, Food Quality Improvement, and Environmental Low-Impact Technologies. She has contributed significantly to food waste valorization and agrochemical research.

🏆 Achievements & Contributions:

  • Publications: 26 ISI journal articles, 6 books, and 2 internationally recognized book chapters.
  • Projects: Led 3 national projects, 5 research grants, and participated in international collaborations.
  • Editorial Roles: Member of the Journal of Natural Fibers editorial board and reviewer for several MDPI journals.
  • Recognitions: COST-STSM Grant beneficiary and evaluator for Romania’s Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency.

🌍 Impact & Research Vision:

Dr. Gavrilaș is dedicated to sustainable food systems by developing eco-friendly food technologies and enzyme-based treatments. Her work supports agricultural waste valorization for a greener future.

Citations:

Citations: 523 (Total), 366 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (Total), 9 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (Total), 9 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Recent Trends in Biosensors for Environmental Quality Monitoring – Sensors, 2022.
  • Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Spice Extracts – International Journal of Food Properties, 2010.
  • New Potential Biocatalysts by Laccase Immobilization in PVA Cryogel Type Carrier – Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2010.
  • Closing the Loop with Keratin-Rich Fibrous Materials – Polymers, 2021.
  • Salvia officinalis L. Essential Oil: Characterization, Antioxidant Properties, and the Effects of Aromatherapy in Adult Patients – Antioxidants, 2022.
  • Preparation of Immobilized Trametes pubescens Laccase on a Cryogel-Type Polymeric Carrier and Application of the Biocatalyst to Apple Juice Phenolic Compounds – European Food Research and Technology, 2012.
  • The Consumption of Organic, Traditional, and/or European Eco-Label Products: Elements of Local Production and Sustainability – Sustainability, 2021.
  • Removal of Cypermethrin from Water by Using Fucus Spiralis Marine Alga – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019.
  • Membrane-Active Peptides and Their Potential Biomedical Application – Pharmaceutics, 2023.
  • Characterization of the Complexing Agents’ Influence on Bioscouring Cotton Fabrics by FT-IR and TG/DTG/DTA Analysis – Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 2018.
  • The Influence of Elevated CO₂ on Volatile Emissions, Photosynthetic Characteristics, and Pigment Content in Brassicaceae Plant Species and Varieties – Plants, 2022.
  • Comparative Study Regarding the Influence of the Complexing Agents EDTA and Sodium Citrate on the 50% Flax-50% Cotton Fabrics During the Bioscouring Treatment – International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: SGEM, 2016.
  • Commercial Laccase Oxidation of Phenolic Compounds – U.P.B. Scientific Bulletin, Series B: Chemistry and Material Sciences, 2012.
  • White Grape Pomace Valorization for Remediating Purposes – Applied Sciences, 2022.
  • Graphene-Oxide Peptide-Containing Materials for Biomedical Applications – International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2024.
  • Analysis of Sustainable Communication Patterns During the Telework Period in Western Romanian Corporations – International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022.
  • TG/DTG Analysis of an Eco-Friendly Scoured Fabric – Revista de Chimie, 2019.
  • Study on the Influence of Ultrasound in Bioscouring Treatment of 50% Flax + 50% Cotton Fabrics – Annals of the University of Oradea, Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork, 2017.
  • Improving the Antioxidant Properties of Wild Raspberry Juice by Enzymatic Treatments – Revista de Chimie, 2016.
  • A Sustainable Nutritional Behavior in the Era of Climate Changes – Smart and Sustainable Technology for Resilient Cities and Communities, 2022.