Elias Charles Nyanza | Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza |  Environmental | Best Academic Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer at  Catholic University Of Health And Allied Sciences, Tanzania

Dr. Elias Charles Nyanza is a Tanzanian public health expert and environmental and occupational health specialist. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Public Health, Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS) in Tanzania. Dr. Nyanza holds a Ph.D. in Population and Public Health from the University of Calgary, Canada, along with an MPH and BSc in Environmental Sciences and Management. His expertise spans quality assurance, environmental exposure assessment, and community health research. Over the years, he has played a key role in academic mentorship, research coordination, and program leadership, including serving as a program coordinator for the Master of Public Health at CUHAS. Recognized for his academic excellence and contributions to global health, he has received several prestigious awards, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and the Global Health Champion Award. His research focuses on HIV immunity, co-morbidities, and metal(loids) exposure, contributing significantly to public health advancements.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2023) – Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit, Tanzania

  • Ph.D. in Population and Public Health (2020) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Master of Public Health (2011) – Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania

  • B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences and Management (2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2015) – Prestigious award for leadership and academic excellence

  • Global Health Champion Award (2013) – University of Calgary, Canada

  • Community Health Sciences Achievement Award (2017, 2019)

  • Tom Feasby Graduate Award in Global Health (2014–2017)

  • Vice Chancellor’s Prize (2007, 2008) – Sokoine University of Agriculture

💼 Professional Expertise:

  • Senior Lecturer (2021–Present) – CUHAS, specializing in Public Health, Community Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health

  • Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator (2014–Present) – University of Calgary & CUHAS partnership

  • Co-Team Leader (2012–Present) – Canadian One Health research-intensive field school in Tanzania

  • Environmental Senior Chemist & Quality Management Representative (2008–2011) – SGS African Assay, Mwanza

Citations:

Citations: 1,733 (All), 1,324 (Since 2020)
h-index: 21 (All), 20 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 34 (All), 31 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Phthalate exposure and children’s neurodevelopment: a systematic review
    M. Ejaredar, E.C. Nyanza, K. Ten Eycke, D. Dewey
    Environmental Research, 142, 51-60 (2015) – Citations: 327

  • Antenatal depression is associated with pregnancy-related anxiety, partner relations, and wealth in women in Northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
    M. Rwakarema, S.S. Premji, E.C. Nyanza, P. Riziki, L. Palacios-Derflingher
    BMC Women’s Health, 15, 1-10 (2015) – Citations: 189

  • Geophagy practices and the content of chemical elements in the soil eaten by pregnant women in artisanal and small-scale gold mining communities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, M. Joseph, S.S. Premji, D.S.K. Thomas, C. Mannion
    BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14, 1-10 (2014) – Citations: 108

  • Antenatal care and opportunities for quality improvement of service provision in resource-limited settings: A mixed-methods study
    A. Solnes Miltenburg, L. Van Der Eem, E.C. Nyanza, S. Van Pelt, P. Ndaki, …
    PLOS ONE, 12(12), e0188279 (2017) – Citations: 90

  • A cross-sectional survey on knowledge and perceptions of health risks associated with arsenic and mercury contamination from artisanal gold mining in Tanzania
    E. Charles, D.S.K. Thomas, D. Dewey, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba, E. Konje
    BMC Public Health, 13, 1-8 (2013) – Citations: 90

  • Toxic mercury versus appropriate technology: Artisanal gold miners’ retort aversion
    J.B. Jønsson, E. Charles, P. Kalvig
    Resources Policy, 38(1), 60-67 (2013) – Citations: 89

  • Period teasing, stigma, and knowledge: A survey of adolescent boys and girls in Northern Tanzania
    A. Benshaul-Tolonen, S. Aguilar-Gomez, N. Heller Batzer, R. Cai, …
    PLOS ONE, 15(10), e0239914 (2020) – Citations: 70

  • Maternal exposure to arsenic and mercury and associated risk of adverse birth outcomes in small-scale gold mining communities in Northern Tanzania
    F.P.B. Elias C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, M. Manyama, J.W. Martin, …
    Environment International, 137, 105450 (2020) – Citations: 69

  • Spatial distribution of mercury and arsenic levels in water, soil, and cassava plants in a community with a long history of gold mining in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, D. Dewey, D.S.K. Thomas, M. Davey, S.E. Ngallaba
    Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 93, 716-721 (2014) – Citations: 54

  • Effects of prenatal exposure and co-exposure to metallic or metalloid elements on early infant neurodevelopmental outcomes in areas with small-scale gold mining activities in Tanzania
    E.C. Nyanza, F.P. Bernier, J.W. Martin, M. Manyama, J. Hatfield, D. Dewey
    Environment International, 149, 106104 (2021) – Citations: 53

 

Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at The University of Burdwan, India 

Dr. Sukhendu Dey is a dedicated Environmental Scientist specializing in aquatic toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant Gr.-II at The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, he holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science, along with a B.Ed. in Life Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science (First Class)
  • B.Ed. in Life Science (First Class)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (First Class)

🔬 Research Specialization:

  • 🧪 Biochemistry
  • 🐟 Fish Haematology
  • 🧬 Biomarkers
  • 🌊 Aquatic Toxicology & Risk Assessment
  • 🏭 Environmental Toxicology
  • 🌍 Ecology & Environmental Sciences

📖 Academic Contributions:

  • 📝 Publications: 30 research articles, reviews & editorials
  • 📚 Book Chapters: 31
  • 📖 Edited Books: 5

🎤 Conferences & Workshops:

Actively engaged in organizing and presenting at various international and national conferences on environmental science and sustainability.

📝 Reviewer for International Journals:

  • Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer)
  • Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
  • Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier)
  • Aquaculture International (Springer)
  • Many more…

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Environmental Research Excellence Award 2023 – 9th International Conference on Environment and Ecology

Citations:

Citations: 379 (All), 362 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Valorization of Wastewater: A Paradigm Shift Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainability
  • Integrative Assessment of Biomarker Responses in Teleostean Fishes Exposed to Glyphosate-Based Herbicide (Excel Mera 71)
  • An Insight on Sampling, Identification, Quantification, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Solid Wastes
  • Time-Dependent Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus (Bloch): A Multiple Endpoint Biomarker Approach
  • Dose-Specific Responses of Anabas testudineus (Bloch) to Anthracene (PAH): Haematological and Biochemical Manifestation
  • Study on Impacts of Direct Supplementation of Choline into Semi-Intensive Fish Culture System Based on Haematopoietic Alterations
  • Face Masks: A COVID-19 Protector or Environmental Contaminant?
  • Nanoparticle Nutraceuticals in Aquaculture: Recent Advances
  • Blood Biochemical and Erythrocytic Morpho-Pathological Consequences of Naphthalene Intoxication in Indian Teleost, Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Dose-Specific Biochemical and Erythrocytic Alterations of Anthracene Exposure on Blood of Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Bioaccumulation of Metals and Metalloids in Seafood: A Comprehensive Overview of Mobilization, Interactive Effects in Eutrophic Environments, and Implications for Public Health
  • Choline Chloride Induces Growth Performance of Indian Major Carps and Air-Breathing Fish Species with an Outcome of Quality Food-Fish under a Semi-Intensive Culture System
  • Are Population Size and Diverse Climatic Conditions the Driving Factors for the Next COVID-19 Pandemic Epicenter in India?
  • Assessment of the Nutritional Quality of Fish Cultured in Samdihi, an Open Cast Coalpit at the Raniganj Coal Field Areas, West Bengal, India
  • Second-Generation Biofuels Toward Environmental Sustainability
  • Direct Choline Administration in Semi-Intensive Pisciculture System: A Positive Contaminant
  • Food Waste Generation and Its Industrial Utilization: An Overview
  • Alterations in Biochemical Parameters of Fish Species Under Choline Administration Directly into the Pond Water in a Semi-Intensive Fish Farming System: A Comparative Study
  • An Overview of Biomass Conversion from Agricultural Waste: Address on Environmental Sustainability
  • Time-Dependent Ultrastructural Alterations on the Skin, Eye, Barbel, and Fins of the Spawn of Clarias batrachus (Linn. 1758) Exposed to UV-B Radiation

 

Sathish Mohan B | Environmental Assessment | Excellence in Research

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Dr Sathish Mohan B |  Environmental Assessment |  Excellence in Research

Director at  Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions,  India

Dr. Sathish Mohan Botsa is a scientist specializing in environmental chemistry, nanotechnology, and global climate change studies. With a Ph.D. from Andhra University, his research focuses on developing multifunctional nanocomposites for environmental remediation, including water purification, corrosion resistance, and pollutant degradation. He has extensive experience in analytical chemistry, microbiology, and material science, contributing to major research projects and mentoring students. A former Project Scientist at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), he was part of India’s 38th Antarctic Research Expedition. Currently, he serves as a scientist at Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions, leading advancements in environmental monitoring and sustainable solutions. Dr. Botsa has received numerous awards, including the Young Scientist Award and Research Excellence Award, and actively contributes as an editorial board member and reviewer for various high-impact scientific journals.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India (Nanocomposites for environmental applications)
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry – Andhra University, India
  • B.Ed. (Physical & Biological Sciences) – Pydah College of Education, India
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry – Dr. V.S. Krishna Govt. Degree College, India

🏢 Professional Experience:

  • Scientist, Bio Enviro Chemical Solutions (2022–Present)
  • Project Scientist-B, National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (2018–2022)
  • JRF, Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship, UGC (2016–2018)
  • JRF, DST Research Project on Water Quality & Kidney Disease (2013–2014)

🔬 Research Interests:

✅ Global Climate Change Studies
✅ Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation
✅ Water Quality Monitoring & Heavy Metal Removal
✅ Microbiology & Pathogen Inactivation

🌍 Key Achievements & Honors:

🏅 Antarctica Research Expedition Member (2018–19, 38th Indian Scientific Expedition)
🏅 Young Scientist Award (Science Father, KIER Awards, INSc) 2020–2021
🏅 Research Excellence Award 2021 (CPACE)
🏅 UGC-Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (2016)

💻 Technical & Software Skills:

🖥 Programming & Analysis: Origin, SPSS, Chem Office, Surfer, Grapher
⚗ Lab Techniques: Nanocomposite Synthesis, Environmental Monitoring, Hydro-geochemical Analysis

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 1,221
  • Citations Since 2020: 1,156
  • h-index: 19
  • h-index Since 2020: 19
  • i10-index: 28
  • i10-index Since 2020: 26

Publication Top Notes:

  • Facile Green Synthesis of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Leaf Extract of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. for Efficient Adsorption of Methylene Blue
    AV Ramesh, D Rama Devi, S Mohan Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(2), 145-155 (2018) – 141 citations

  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Polyethylene Plastics by NiAl₂O₄ Spinels – Synthesis and Characterization
    C Venkataramana, SM Botsa, P Shyamala, R Muralikrishna
    Chemosphere, 265, 129021 (2021) – 111 citations

  • Visible Light Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue by Ternary Nanocomposite, MoO₃/Fe₂O₃/rGO
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies, 6(3), 183-195 (2018) – 98 citations

  • Enhanced UV–Visible Triggered Photocatalytic Degradation of Brilliant Green by Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based NiO and CuO Ternary Nanocomposite and Their Antimicrobial Activity
    GS Sree, SM Botsa, BJM Reddy, KVB Ranjitha
    Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 13(4), 5137-5150 (2020) – 87 citations

  • Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite Photocatalyst: Effective Degradation of 4-Nitrophenol
    BS Mohan, K Ravi, RB Anjaneyulu, GS Sree, K Basavaiah
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 553, 190-194 (2019) – 72 citations

  • Hazardous Heavy Metals in the Pristine Lacustrine Systems of Antarctica: Insights from PMF Model and ERA Techniques
    NS Magesh, A Tiwari, SM Botsa, T da Lima Leitao
    Journal of Hazardous Materials, 412, 125263 (2021) – 58 citations

  • Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Aqueous Extract of Dolichos lablab for Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activities
    MH Kahsay, D RamaDevi, YP Kumar, BS Mohan, A Tadesse, G Battu, …
    OpenNano, 3, 28-37 (2018) – 49 citations

  • ZrO₂/Fe₂O₃/RGO Nanocomposite: Good Photocatalyst for Dyes Degradation
    RB Anjaneyulu, BS Mohan, GP Naidu, R Muralikrishna
    Physica E: Low-dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 108, 105-111 (2019) – 48 citations

  • Flower-Like SnO₂-Fe₂O₃-rGO Ternary Composite as a Highly Efficient Visible Light-Induced Photocatalyst for the Degradation of Organic Pollutants from Contaminated Water
    SM Botsa, GP Naidu, M Ravichandra, SJ Rani, RB Anjaneyulu, …
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12461-12472 (2020) – 42 citations

  • Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Cationic Dyes Under Visible Light Irradiation by CuWO₄-RGO Nanocomposite
    MJ Babu, SM Botsa, SJ Rani, B Venkateswararao, R Muralikrishna
    Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, 3, 205-212 (2020) – 40 citations

  • Removal of Nitrophenols from Wastewater by Monoclinic CuO/RGO Nanocomposite
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 4, 1-7 (2019) – 40 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Cu₂O and CuO Nanoparticles via Sonochemical Assisted Method
    SM Botsa, R Dharmasoth, K Basavaiah
    Current Nanoscience, 15(2), 209-213 (2019) – 34 citations

  • Fabrication of Multifunctional TANI/Cu₂O/Ag Nanocomposite for Environmental Abatement
    SM Botsa, K Basavaiah
    Scientific Reports, 10(1), 14080 (2020) – 30 citations

  • ZnO/RGO Nanocomposite via Hydrothermal Route for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes in the Presence of Visible Light
    KBBVR K Ravi, B Sathish Mohan, G Satya Sree, I Manga Raju
    International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(6), 20-26 (2018) – 29 citations

  • Facile Simultaneous Synthesis of Tetraaniline Nanostructures/Silver Nanoparticles as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Efficient Catalytic Reduction of 4-Nitrophenol to 4-Aminophenol
    SM Botsa, YP Kumar, K Basavaiah
    RSC Advances, 10(37), 22043-22053 (2020) – 26 citations

  • Nanohybrid Material of Co–TiO₂ and Optical Performance on Methylene Blue Dye Under Visible Light Illumination
    SM Botsa, P Seetharam, IM Raju, P Suresh, G Satyanarayana, …
    Hybrid Advances, 1, 100008 (2022) – 23 citations

  • Hydrogeochemistry of the Deglaciated Lacustrine Systems in Antarctica: Potential Impact of Marine Aerosols and Rock-Water Interactions
    NS Magesh, SM Botsa, S Dessai, M Mestry, TDL Leitao, A Tiwari
    Science of the Total Environment, 706, 135822 (2020) – 23 citations

  • Evaluation of Micro-Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nickel Nano-Ferrite and Mn²⁺ Substituted Nickel Nano-Ferrite
    J Suresh, B Trinadh, BV Babu, P Reddy, BS Mohan, AR Krishna, …
    Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413264 (2021) – 22 citations

  • Fabrication of a Heterostructure Composite with CuO and FeS₂ as an Efficient Photocatalyst for Decolourisation of Brilliant Green
    AG Raju, BD Rao, G Himabindu, SM Botsa
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 17, 2648-2656 (2022) – 20 citations

  • A Facile Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanorods for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant and Inactivation of Pathogens
    SM Botsa, D Ramadevi, K Basavaiah
    Journal of Nanoscience and Technology, 467-470 (2018) – 18 citations

 

Yi Wang | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Yi Wang | Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Agricultural Scientist at  Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, United States

Dr. Yi Wang is an Assistant Scientist in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2020 and holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2020) – University of Texas at El Paso
  • B.S. in Chemistry (2012) – University of Science and Technology of China

👨‍🔬 Professional Experience:

  • Assistant Scientist (2022–Present) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Postdoctoral Scientist (2020–2022) – Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Research & Graduate Assistant (2015–2020) – University of Texas at El Paso

🌱 Research Focus:

Dr. Wang specializes in the application of nanotechnology in agriculture, enhancing crop nutrition, disease resistance, and environmental safety. His work also explores the interactions between nanomaterials and plants, using advanced analytical techniques to improve agrochemical formulations and assess the impact of contaminants like PFAS and microplastics.

🏆 Research Grants & Projects:

  • PI: USDA NIFA AFRI-funded research on agro-nanomaterials ($299,541)
  • Co-PI: Nanoparticle-based crop disease management ($729,000)
  • Collaborator on multiple high-impact projects totaling millions in research funding

📚 Professional Contributions:

  • Editorial Board Member: ACS Agricultural Science and Technology, Plant Nano Biology, Agronomy
  • Reviewer: Top-tier journals like Environmental Science & Technology, Soil Biology & Biochemistry, and Scientific Reports
  • USDA-NIFA Proposal Panel Reviewer

🏅 Honors & Awards:

  • Sustainable Nanotechnology Organization (SNO) Student Award (2018)
  • University of California CEIN Travel Award (2019)
  • Dodson Research Grant (2021)

🎓 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • Taught General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso
  • Mentor for Yale Conservation Scholars Program (2022, 2024)

🌍 Community Engagement:

  • Judge at Sigma Xi Student Research Conference
  • Presenter & Committee Member at Plant Science Day Events

Citations:

Citations: 1,099 (1,063 since 2020)
h-index: 21 (20 since 2020)
i10-index: 31 (30 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Improvement of Nutrient Elements and Allicin Content in Green Onion (Allium fistulosum) Plants Exposed to CuO Nanoparticles
  • Copper Nanowires as Nanofertilizers for Alfalfa Plants: Understanding Nano-Bio Systems Interactions from Microbial Genomics, Plant Molecular Responses, and Spectroscopic Studies
  • Foliar Exposure of Cu(OH)₂ Nanopesticide to Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Variety-Dependent Copper Translocation and Biochemical Responses
  • Bok Choy (Brassica rapa) Grown in Copper Oxide Nanoparticles-Amended Soils Exhibits Toxicity in a Phenotype-Dependent Manner: Translocation, Biodistribution, and Nutritional Impact
  • Copper Oxide (CuO) Nanoparticles Affect Yield, Nutritional Quality, and Auxin-Associated Gene Expression in Weedy and Cultivated Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Grains
  • Enhancing Agrichemical Delivery and Plant Development with Biopolymer-Based Stimuli-Responsive Core–Shell Nanostructures
  • Evaluation of the Effects of Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Responses: Underlining the Benefits of Nanotechnology for Agricultural Applications
  • Factors Affecting Fate and Transport of Engineered Nanomaterials in Terrestrial Environments
  • Therapeutic Delivery of Nanoscale Sulfur to Suppress Disease in Tomatoes: In Vitro Imaging and Orthogonal Mechanistic Investigation
  • Effects of Different Surface-Coated nTiO₂ on Full-Grown Carrot Plants: Impacts on Root Splitting, Essential Elements, and Ti Uptake
  • Growth, Gas Exchange, and Mineral Nutrients of Ornamental Grasses Irrigated with Saline Water
  • Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming
  • Soil and Foliar Exposure of Soybean (Glycine max) to Cu: Nanoparticle Coating-Dependent Plant Responses
  • Impact of Engineered Nanomaterials on Rice (Oryza sativa L.): A Critical Review of Current Knowledge
  • Lignin Nanoparticles as Delivery Systems to Facilitate Translocation of Methoxyfenozide in Soybean (Glycine max)
  • Metabolomic Analysis Reveals Dose-Dependent Alteration of Maize (Zea mays L.) Metabolites and Mineral Nutrient Profiles Upon Exposure to Zerovalent Iron Nanoparticles
  • Engineering Climate-Resilient Rice Using a Nanobiostimulant-Based “Stress Training” Strategy
  • Differential Physiological and Biochemical Impacts of Nano vs. Micron Cu at Two Phenological Growth Stages in Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Plants
  • Surface-Coated Sulfur Nanoparticles Suppress Fusarium Disease in Field-Grown Tomato: Increased Yield and Nutrient Biofortification
  • Soil-Aged Nano Titanium Dioxide Effects on Full-Grown Carrot: Dose- and Surface-Coating-Dependent Improvements on Growth and Nutrient Quality

 

 

Chaojie Zhang | Environmental Pollutants | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Chaojie Zhang |  Environmental Pollutants |  Best Researcher Award

Professor at Tongji University, China

Prof. Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University specializing in environmental engineering. With an active research and teaching career since 2004, her work focuses on emerging pollutant control, CO₂ resource utilization, industrial wastewater desalination, and biological nitrogen removal. She has led multiple research projects, published over 40 papers, and holds 4 patents. In addition to her research, she teaches courses like “Environmental Monitoring” and has received awards for her contributions to scientific progress.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background & Experience:

Dr. Chaojie Zhang is a professor at Tongji University with extensive expertise in environmental engineering. She has been actively engaged in research and teaching since 2004.

🔬 Research Focus:

Her work primarily addresses:

  • 🏭 Emerging Pollutant Control
  • ♻️ CO₂ Resource Utilization
  • 💧 Industrial Wastewater Desalination
  • 🦠 Biological Nitrogen Removal

📑 Research Contributions:

  • 📄 40+ published papers
  • 🏅 4 patents in environmental engineering
  • 🔍 Led multiple research projects

🏆 Awards & Teaching:

  • 🎖️ Recognized for scientific progress contributions
  • 📚 Teaches “Environmental Monitoring” and other courses

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 2,314
  • Citing Documents: 1,901
  • Total Publications: 79
  • h-index: 23

Publication Top Notes:

  • Yao, Z., Wang, Q., Fan, J., Zhang, C., & Zhou, X. (2025). Efficient decontamination and detoxification of phenols by photocatalytic CQDs@Ag₃PO₄: Re-insights into the targeted reduction and coupling processes of ·O₂⁻ and ¹O₂. Separation and Purification Technology.

  • Zhao, Y., Zhang, C., Xue, Y., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline antibiotics and elimination of N-nitrosodimethylamine formation potential by BiOCl/ZnIn₂S₄ heterostructure under visible-light irradiation. Journal of Environmental Management.

  • Gao, J., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Influence of aqueous constituents on hexafluoropropylene oxide trimer acid (HFPO-TA) defluorination by UV/sulfite/iodide system. Water Science and Technology.

  • Sun, X., Xie, T., Zhang, C., Zhang, Y., & Zhou, X. (2024). Research of photosynthetic microorganisms in the resourceful treatment of livestock and poultry breeding wastewater. Industrial Water Treatment.

  • Zhai, Z., Zhang, C., Chu, L., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Effective defluorination of novel hexafluoropropylene oxide oligomer acids under mild conditions by UV/sulfite/iodide: Mechanisms and ecotoxicity. Water Research.

  • Xue, Y., Zhang, C., Li, S., Zhou, X., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Enhanced denitrification by graphene oxide–modified cathode for the secondary effluent of wastewater treatment plants in three-dimensional biofilm electrode reactors. Water Science and Technology.

  • Zhang, H., Liang, J., Li, Z., Wu, Y., & Zhang, C. (2024). Preparation of forward osmosis composite membrane with Chitosan/Tannic acid co-deposition interlayer and its fluoride removal performance. Separation and Purification Technology.

 

Guilong Peng | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Guilong  Peng |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at  Southwest University,  China

Dr. Guilong Peng is an Associate Professor at Southwest University, specializing in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Municipal Engineering from Chongqing University and completed postdoctoral research in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University. Dr. Peng’s research focuses on advanced oxidation processes, biochar applications, and environmental contaminant degradation. He has published extensively in prominent journals, contributing valuable insights into contaminant treatment and metal recovery. Dr. Peng is dedicated to advancing environmental chemistry, with a particular emphasis on practical solutions for pollution management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Postdoctoral Research, Environmental Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University (2017-2019)
  • Ph.D., Municipal Engineering, Chongqing University (2014-2017)
  • M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry, Southwest University (2011-2014)
  • B.Sc., Chemistry, Sichuan Normal University (2004-2008)

🧪 Research Focus:

  • Environmental Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Oxidation Processes
  • Biochar Applications

🏫 Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Southwest University (2021–present)
  • Lecturer, Southwest University (2019–2021)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Analysis of the Steady-State Concentrations of Reactive Species and Their Role in Contaminant Degradation by the Iron-Biochar/Persulfate Advanced Oxidation Process: Comparison of Probe Compound and Quenching Agent Methods
    Separation and Purification Technology (2025-02)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.128502
  • Activation of Metabisulfite by Dissolved Fe(III) at Environmentally Relevant Concentrations for Organic Contaminants Degradation
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-23)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26030953
  • Highly Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants with HCO3−-Enhanced Ru(III)/NaClO Process
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2025-01-15)
    DOI: 10.3390/ijms26020677
  • The Role of Fe(IV) in the Zero-Valent Iron Biochar Activated Persulfate System for Treatment of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024)
    DOI: 10.1016/J.CEJ.2024.150553
  • New Insights into the Quantification of Fe(IV) Using Methyl Phenyl Sulfoxide (PMSO) as Probe in the Iron-Based Heterogeneous Catalyst Activated Persulfate Process
    Environmental Pollution (2024-12)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.124924
  • Cu-EDTA Decomplexation by UV/Peracetic Acid Oxidation and Coupled Cu Recovery by Alkaline Precipitation: Efficiency and Mechanism
    Chemical Engineering Journal (2024-10)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2024.155678
  • Catalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin in Aqueous Solution by Peroxymonosulfate Activated with a Magnetic CuFe2O4@Biochar Composite
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24065702
  • Synthesis of an Environmentally Friendly Modified Mulberry Branch-Derived Biochar Composite: High Degradation Efficiency of BPA and Mitigation of Toxicity in Silkworm Larvae
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2023)
    DOI: 10.3390/IJMS24043609
  • Enhanced Fe(III)/Fe(II) Redox Cycle for Persulfate Activation by Reducing Sulfur Species
    Catalysts (2022)
    DOI: 10.3390/CATAL12111435
  • Activation of Peroxymonosulfate by Pyrophosphate for the Degradation of AO7 at Neutral pH
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022-07)
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15391-3
  • Decomplexation of Ni(II)-Citrate and Recovery of Nickel from Chelated Nickel Containing Electroplating Wastewater by Peroxymonosulfate with Nickel
    Separation and Purification Technology (2022-01)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120142
  • A Facile Method to Fabricate AC/CuO for Efficient Removal of Organic Pollutants by Adsorption and Persulfate-Based Advanced Oxidation Processes
    AQUA – Water Infrastructure, Ecosystems and Society (2021)
    DOI: 10.2166/AQUA.2020.094

 

Subir Kumar Nag | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Subir Kumar Nag | Climate Change |  Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist at  ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,  India

Dr. Subir Kumar Nag is a Principal Scientist at the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, India. With a strong background in agricultural chemistry and soil science, he holds a Ph.D. from ICAR-IARI and a Diploma in Management from IGNOU. Dr. Nag has held various positions in ICAR, including Scientist and Senior Scientist, and has contributed extensively to research in pesticide residue analysis, ecosystem health, and organic feeding systems for livestock. He has received prestigious awards such as the Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award and Fellowship Awards from both the Range Management Society of India and the Inland Fisheries Society of India.

Profile:

Education:

  • B.Sc. (Agriculture) Hons.
  • M.Sc. (Agr.) in Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science
  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Chemicals (ICAR-IARI)
  • Diploma in Management (IGNOU)

Awards & Fellowships:

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri Young Scientist Award, ICAR (1999-2000)
  • Best Paper Awards (2010, 2011)
  • Fellowship Award (2017, 2024) from the Range Management Society of India & Inland Fisheries Society of India

Research Focus:

  • Pesticide residue analysis in feed, fodder, and milk
  • Monitoring pesticide and metal contamination in aquatic environments
  • Organic feeding systems for livestock production
  • Carbon sequestration and GHG emissions from wetlands
  • Endocrine disruption in fish due to emerging contaminants

Research Projects:

  • Led several projects on pesticide residue monitoring, ecosystem health, and the impact of pollutants on aquatic life.
  • Worked on improving livestock production through better resource management and quality assurance.

Teaching Experience:

  • Guided three Ph.D. students

International Experience:

  • Postdoctoral Research, CSIRO, Australia (2010)
  • NAIP Training on Carbon Sequestration, Ohio State University, USA (2013-2014)

Citations:

Citations: 1,003
Documents: 946
h-index: 16

Publication Top Notes : 

  • Wetlands function as carbon sink: Evaluation of few floodplains of middle Assam, northeast India in the perspective of climate change
    Nag, S.K., Ghosh, B.D., Das, B.K., Sarkar, U.K.
    Journal of Environmental Management, 2025, 373, 123841
  • An appraisal of carbon capture and sequestration in few selected wetlands of West Bengal
    Nag, S.K., Ghosh, B.D., Sarkar, U.K., Das, B.K.
    Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2024, 26(2), pp. 4229–4244
  • Trophic transfer patterns of arsenic in freshwater ecosystem layers in arsenic-endemic Ganges Delta and its potential human health risk
    Das Sarkar, S., Naskar, M., Sahu, S.K., … Das, B.K., Mohanty, B.P.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, 2023, 30(60), pp. 126178–126194
  • Endocrine disruptive toxicity of cypermethrin in Labeo catla: Involvement of genes and proteins related to the HPG axis
    Ganguly, S., Adhikari, A., Sadhukhan, D., … Nag, S.K., Das, B.K.
    Science of the Total Environment, 2023, 901, 165958
  • Ameliorative effect of natural floating island as fish aggregating devices on heavy metals distribution in a freshwater wetland
    Sarkar, D.J., Das Sarkar, S., Santhana Kumar, V., … Samanta, S., Das, B.K.
    Environmental Pollution, 2023, 336, 122428
  • Emerging contaminant triclosan incites endocrine disruption, reproductive impairments and oxidative stress in the commercially important carp, Catla (Labeo catla): An insight through molecular, histopathological and bioinformatic approach
    Adhikari, A., Das, B.K., Ganguly, S., … Sadhukhan, D., Raut, S.S.
    Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part – C: Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2023, 268, 109605
  • Changes in seed yield and oil quality of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) for industrial use in response to nitrogen and potassium fertilization
    Mitra, S., Adhikary, B., Islam, S., … Mondal, A., Kar, G.
    Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 2023, 69(15), pp. 3619–3636
  • Assessment of environmental and human health risk from pesticide residues in river Gomti, Northern India
    Nag, S.K., Sajina, A.M., Sahu, S.K., … Saha, K., Bandyopadhyay, S.
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2023
  • Comparative assessment of carbon sequestration potential of different types of wetlands in lower Gangetic basin of West Bengal, India
    Nag, S.K., Das Ghosh, B., Nandy, S., … Sarkar, U.K., Das, B.K.
    Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2023, 195(1), 154
  • Impact assessment of an invasive macrophyte community on ecosystem properties: A Mass Balance Approach for Chilika lagoon, India
    Swain, P.R., Parida, P.K., Panikkar, P., … Nag, S.K., Das, B.K.
    Ecological Informatics, 2022, 69, 101592

 

Zarmina Gul | Environments | Best Researcher Award

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Ms Zarmina Gul | Environments |  Best Researcher Award

Northeast Forestry University, China

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar in Biology at Northeast Forestry University, China. She holds a Master’s degree in Botany from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan, with a stellar CGPA of 3.9/4.0. Zarmina has published nine SCI-indexed articles, including a first and corresponding author publication in MDPI Biology. Her research focuses on plant stress physiology, salinity stress, and phytochemistry, with notable projects on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Academic Excellence:

Zarmina Gul is a Ph.D. scholar specializing in Biology with a Master’s in Botany (CGPA: 3.9/4.0) from the University of Agriculture, Pakistan.

🖋️ Research Contributions:

With 9 SCI-indexed publications, including a first and corresponding author article in MDPI Biology, her work spans plant stress physiology, salinity stress, phytochemistry, and medicinal plants. Zarmina has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture through research on Chenopodium quinoa and Moringa oleifera.

🌟 Achievements:

  • Recipient of three prestigious research awards.
  • Editor at IgMin Research Journal.
  • Reviewer for Physiologia Plantarum and BMC (Plants).
  • Active collaborator with multiple key research laboratories in China.

🤝 Engagements:

Zarmina serves as a Research Fellow at the Pakistan Economic Forum, fostering economic and scientific development.

🏸 Beyond Research:

An international badminton player and recipient of the Best Player Certificate, demonstrating versatility in academia and sports.

🌿 Research Focus Areas:

Abiotic stress tolerance, phytochemistry, plant systematics, ethnobotany, and environmental sciences.

Citation Metrics:

  • Citations: 131 by 127 documents
  • Publications: 9
  • h-index: 6

Publication Top Note:

  • An intelligent solvent-responsive surface molecularly imprinted membrane with switchable adsorption/desorption performance for selective separation of psoralen and recognition mechanism
    Luo, Z., Xu, Y., Tian, M., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Industrial Crops and Products, 2024, 207, 117766. (8 Citations)
  • Quality Evaluation of Sanguisorbae Radix via Python-Aided Optimization Fingerprint Chromatography Combined with Quantitative Analysis of Multi-Components by Single Marker
    Gao, Y., Qiao, B., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Chromatographia, 2023, 86(11-12), pp. 717–727. (0 Citations)
  • pH-responsive functionalized surface active ionic liquid as an enhanced medium for efficient extraction and in-situ separation of flavonoids in Vitex negundo L. Leaves
    Cheng, J., Tian, M., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Microchemical Journal, 2023, 193, 109080. (1 Citation)
  • Advances of responsive deep eutectic solvents and application in extraction and separation of bioactive compounds
    Zhang, M., Zhang, Z., Gul, Z., … Zhao, C., Li, C.
    Journal of Separation Science, 2023, 46(15), 2300098. (15 Citations)
  • Effects of Ficus carica L. Water Extract on Taxus cuspidata Sieb. et Zucc. Growth
    Li, Q., Huang, J., Yang, X., … Li, C., Zhao, C.
    Forests, 2023, 14(6), 1213. (2 Citations)
  • Effects of riparian buffer and stream channel widths on ecological indicators in the upper and lower Indus River basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Xiangyue, L., Yukun, C.
    Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023, 11, 1113482. (11 Citations)
  • Impacts of Stressors on Riparian Health Indicators in the Upper and Lower Indus River Basins in Pakistan
    Hira, A., Arif, M., Zarif, N., … Liu, X., Cao, Y.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022, 19(20), 13239. (7 Citations)
  • An Insight into Abiotic Stress and Influx Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants to Cope in Saline Environments
    Gul, Z., Tang, Z.-H., Arif, M., Ye, Z.
    Biology, 2022, 11(4), 597. (58 Citations)
  • Effects of exogenous calcium on adaptive growth, photosynthesis, ion homeostasis and phenolics of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. Plants under salt stress
    Guo, Y., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., … Abozeid, A., Tang, Z.-H.
    Agriculture (Switzerland), 2021, 11(10), 978. (29 Citations)

 

Hemlata Jambhulkar | Environmental | Best Paper Award

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Mrs Hemlata Jambhulkar |  Environmental  |  Best Paper Award

Principal Technical Officer at  CSIR-NEERI,Nagpur, India

Mrs. Hemlata Padmakar Jambhulkar is a Principal Technical Officer at CSIR-NEERI, Nagpur, with a distinguished career in environmental engineering and over three decades of research experience. She holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Nagpur University and specializes in areas such as phytoremediation, soil remediation, wastewater management, and carbon sequestration. She is a life member of various scientific societies, including the Indian Women Scientist Association. Mrs. Jambhulkar has received several accolades, including the Dubai International Award for her contributions to ecological restoration and the Best Paper Award at the Women in Science meeting in 2007. Her work is instrumental in advancing sustainable environmental practices in India.

 

Publication Profile

Educational Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (Physical, Environmental, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical), Nagpur University, 1989
  • B.Sc. in Microbiology, Botany, and Chemistry, Nagpur University, 1987

Research Experience:

Mrs. Jambhulkar has over three decades of experience in environmental research, particularly focusing on:

  • Phytoremediation of mining wastelands and degraded lands
  • Remediation of metal-contaminated soils
  • Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in plants on fly ash dumps
  • Management of wastewater through eco-friendly constructed wetlands
  • Carbon sequestration through afforestation
  • Wastewater recycling for agricultural and forestry applications

Memberships:

She is a life member of multiple professional bodies, including the Researchers Society of Chemical Sciences, Indian Network for Soil Contamination and Research (INSCR), Indian Water Resources Society, Indian Women Scientist Association, and Vigyan Bharati Vidarbha Pradesh Mandal.

Awards and Honors:

  • Dubai International Award (2007): Recognized for contributing to the project “Ecological restoration of degraded lands through biotechnological approaches.”
  • Best Paper Award (2007): For her work on “Assessment of bioaccumulation potential of heavy metals on fly ash dump” at the All India meeting of ‘Women in Science’ organized by the Indian Women Scientist Association.

Citations :

  • Total Citations: 385 (from 352 documents)
  • Publications: 6 documents
  • h-index: 5

Publication Top Notes

  1. “Eco-restoration approach for mine spoil overburden dump through biotechnological route”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Kumar, M.S.
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2019, 191(12), 772
    Citations: 22
  2. “Fly ash toxicity, emerging issues and possible implications for its exploitation in agriculture; Indian scenario: A review”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Shaikh, S.M.S., Kumar, M.S.
    Journal: Chemosphere, 2018, 213, pp. 333–344
    Citations: 115
  3. “Natural vs. reclaimed forests – a case study of successional change, reclamation technique and phytodiversity”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Singh, L., Singh, S.K., Thawale, P.R., Kanfade, H.
    Journal: International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment, 2015, 29(6), pp. 476–498
    Citations: 5
  4. “Assessment of bioaccumulation of heavy metals by different plant species grown on fly ash dump”
    Authors: Jambhulkar, H.P., Juwarkar, A.A.
    Journal: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2009, 72(4), pp. 1122–1128
    Citations: 67
  5. “Phytoremediation of coal mine spoil dump through integrated biotechnological approach”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Jambhulkar, H.P.
    Journal: Bioresource Technology, 2008, 99(11), pp. 4732–4741
    Citations: 97
  6. “Restoration of fly ash dump through biological interventions”
    Authors: Juwarkar, A.A., Jambhulkar, H.P.
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2008, 139(1-3), pp. 355–365
    Citations: 79

 

 

Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Prathiviraj Ragothaman | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate-II at  Pondicherry University,  India

Dr. R. Prathiviraj is a bioinformatics expert with extensive experience in metagenomics, systems biology, protein engineering, and structural bioinformatics. With a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from Bharathidasan University, he has contributed significantly to genomic and metagenomic research, including developing computational models and databases. His research experience spans over 11 years, with 5 years post-Ph.D. and over 56 research publications.

 

Publication Profile

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2019
  • M.Phil. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2013
  • M.Sc. in Bioinformatics – Bharathidasan University, 2011

🏆 Achievements:

  • Publications: 56 research papers, 6 book chapters, 1 conference proceeding
  • H-index: 14 | i10-index: 25 | Total Citations: 510
  • Projects: Led a DST-SERB-funded project on thermophilic CO₂ bioconversion (₹2.1 million)
  • Database Development: Developed CPSIR-CM DB, in silico organisms iPR654 and iCS758
  • Awards:
    • India Prime Icon-Young Researcher Award (2021)
    • InSc-Research Excellence Award (2020)
    • Best Young Researcher Award by GRABS Educational Trust (2019)

💻 Skills & Technical Expertise:

  • Programming: C, C++, Java, R (Basic), Perl, HTML, Visual Basic
  • Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000, Linux
  • Bioinformatics Tools: RasMol, Swiss PDB, PyMol, Autodock, Simpheny™, MEGA, BioEdit, and more
  • Commercial Software for Drug Discovery: Schrödinger™, Discovery Studio™

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Metagenomics & NGS
  • Systems Biology & Genome-Scale Reconstruction
  • Molecular Modeling & Protein Engineering
  • Structural Bioinformatics & Drug Design

🌐 Professional Memberships:

  • Board Member & Research Advisory, Xcellogen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
  • Life Member, Institute of Scholars (InSc)
  • Advisory Member, Biodiversity Team, Bharathidasan University

Publication Top Notes

  • Methanobacterium Formicicum as a Target Rumen Methanogen for the Development of New Methane Mitigation Interventions: A Review
    • P. Chellapandi, M. Bharathi, C. Sangavai, R. Prathiviraj, Veterinary and Animal Science, 36, 2018
  • A Gelatinized Lipopeptide Diet Effectively Modulates Immune Response, Disease Resistance and Gut Microbiome in Penaeus vannamei Challenged with Vibrio parahaemolyticus
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, H. Fernandes, K. Rathna, A.N. Lipton, J. Selvin, Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 112, 92-107, 2021
  • HRLC-ESI-MS-Based Identification of Active Small Molecules from Cissus quadrangularis and Likelihood of Their Action Towards the Primary Targets of Osteoarthritis
    • L.D. Kumar, R. Prathiviraj, M. Selvakumar, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, T. Sivasudha, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1199, 127048, 2020
  • Zoonotic Evolution and Implications of Microbiome in Viral Transmission and Infection
    • R. Rajeev, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Virus Research, 290, 198175, 2020
  • Analysis of Modularity in Proteome-Wide Protein Interaction Networks of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ΔH and Metal-Loving Bacteria
    • R. Prathiviraj, B. Sheela, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Proteins and Proteomics, 1-12, 2019
  • Phylogenomic Proximity and Comparative Proteomic Analysis of SARS-CoV-2
    • R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Gene Reports, 20, 100777, 2020
  • Structure–Function Discrepancy in Clostridium botulinum C3 Toxin for Its Rational Prioritization as a Subunit Vaccine
    • R. Prathiviraj, A. Prisilla, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 34 (6), 1317-1329, 2016
  • Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. Leaves Alleviate Adjuvant-Induced Rheumatoid Arthritis in Rats via Modulating the Finest Disease Targets – IL2RA, IL18 and VEGFA
    • L. Dinesh Kumar, M. Selvakumar, R. Sasikala, R. Guna, E. Abbirami, R. Prathiviraj, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 40 (18), 8155-8168, 2022
  • Gut Microbiome Responses in the Metabolism of Human Dietary Components: Implications in Health and Homeostasis
    • R. Rajeev, P.S. Seethalakshmi, P.K. Jena, R. Prathiviraj, G.S. Kiran, J. Selvin, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62 (27), 7615-7631, 2022
  • Modeling a Global Regulatory Network of Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus Strain ∆H
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Network Modeling Analysis in Health Informatics and Bioinformatics, 9 (1), 17, 2020
  • Potential Probiotic Properties and Molecular Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Millet Porridge or Ragi Koozh and Jalebi Batter
    • M. Manovina, B. Thamarai Selvi, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, Animal Gene, 26, 200134, 2022
  • A Novel Anti-Infective Molecule Nesfactin Identified from Sponge-Associated Bacteria Nesterenkonia sp. MSA31 Against Multidrug Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa
    • G.S. Kiran, A. Sajayan, G. Priyadharshini, A. Balakrishnan, R. Prathiviraj, Microbial Pathogenesis, 157, 104923, 2021
  • A Hijack Mechanism of Indian SARS-CoV-2 Isolates for Relapsing Contemporary Antiviral Therapeutics
    • R. Prathiviraj, S. Saranya, M. Bharathi, P. Chellapandi, Computers in Biology and Medicine, 132, 104315, 2021
  • Structural Constraints-Based Evaluation of Immunogenic Avirulent Toxins from Clostridium botulinum C2 and C3 Toxins as Subunit Vaccines
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, R. Sasikala, P. Chellapandi, Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 44, 17-27, 2016
  • Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis of Astragalus propinquus Components for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes
    • T.R. Sivakumar, D. Surendhirana, K. Chen, P. Lv, A. Vinothkanna, R. Prathiviraj, South African Journal of Botany, 139, 92-105, 2021
  • Molecular Evolutionary Constraints that Determine the Avirulence State of Clostridium botulinum C2 Toxin
    • A. Prisilla, R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Journal of Molecular Evolution, 84, 174-186, 2017
  • Fermentation Microbiome and Metabolic Profiles of Indian Palm Wine
    • R. Prathiviraj, R. Rajeev, C.M. Jose, A. Begum, J. Selvin, G.S. Kiran, Gene Reports, 27, 101543, 2022
  • Comparative Genomic Analysis Reveals Starvation Survival Systems in Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, Anaerobe, 64, 102216, 2020
  • Functional Annotation of Operome from Methanothermobacter thermautotrophicus ΔH: An Insight to Metabolic Gap Filling
    • R. Prathiviraj, P. Chellapandi, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 123, 350-362, 2019
  • A Comprehensive Review on Methane’s Dual Role: Effects in Climate Change and Potential as a Carbon-Neutral Energy Source
    • M. Sobanaa, R. Prathiviraj, J. Selvin, M. Prathaban, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-16, 2024