Shahid Iqbal | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Shahid Iqbal | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Shahid Iqbal | Soochow University | China

Dr. Shahid Iqbal is an experienced educator and accomplished researcher in the fields of chemistry, biology, and biochemistry, with over a decade of teaching students from middle school to postgraduate levels. He currently serves as a Biochemistry Teacher at Myddelton College, China, and has held research and academic positions at Soochow University and Kohat University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on food and biochemistry, with specific interests in emulsions, digestion, nutrition, rheology, edible packaging, and food stability. Dr. Iqbal earned his PhD in Chemistry with a specialization in food biopolymers and colloids from Gomal University, Pakistan, conducting significant research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst under Professor David Julian McClements. He has published over fifty research papers and has been cited more than seven hundred times, with an h-index of eighteen. His career reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, global collaboration, and innovative teaching.

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Educational Background

Dr. Shahid Iqbal holds a PhD in Chemistry with a specialization in food biopolymers and colloids from the Institute of Chemical Sciences at Gomal University, Pakistan. During his doctoral studies, he conducted major portions of his research at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, under the supervision of the renowned Professor David Julian McClements. His thesis focused on the emulsification of water-in-vegetable oil, exploring advanced mechanisms in food colloid systems. Prior to his doctoral degree, he completed his MPhil in Chemistry at the same institute, where he gained foundational expertise in chemical sciences and research methodologies. His academic journey reflects a strong focus on food science, emulsions, and colloid chemistry, laying the groundwork for his extensive research contributions in biochemistry and food engineering. Through these rigorous academic pursuits, Dr. Iqbal has built a solid scientific foundation, allowing him to contribute significantly to international research and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shahid Iqbal has built a diverse and dynamic professional career across academia and research. He is currently serving as a Biochemistry Teacher at Myddelton College in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, where he teaches IGCSE and A-Level Chemistry and Biology and supervises research projects, including competitions like ASDAN JSOE and UKChO. Previously, he worked as an Associate Researcher and Foreign Teacher at Soochow University, China, where he focused on food digestion and emulsions while supervising six master’s students. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the same institution, contributing to projects on protein-polysaccharide-based multiple emulsions and gelation. Earlier, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan, teaching undergraduate to doctoral-level students. He also held roles as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Science Teacher at Working Folks Grammar High School, and Research Associate under the Pakistan Science Foundation at Gomal University.

Research Focus

Dr. Shahid Iqbal’s research primarily focuses on food biochemistry, colloid chemistry, and chemical engineering, with an emphasis on emulsions, digestion, rheology, and functional food systems. His work explores the structural and functional behavior of protein-polysaccharide systems, starch, and lipids in various food matrices, particularly under gastrointestinal conditions. A significant part of his research addresses the development and stability of water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and multiple emulsions, including Pickering emulsions and semi-solid lipid systems. He investigates how factors like amylose content, pH, molecular aggregation, and processing methods affect the rheological, microstructural, and digestibility characteristics of foods. His studies extend to edible packaging, shelf-life improvement, and the creation of responsive food-grade materials using natural biopolymers like chitosan. Dr. Iqbal’s interdisciplinary work combines advanced analytical techniques with in vitro digestion models to bridge food structure with nutritional function, making his research highly relevant to both food science innovation and health-focused food engineering.

Publication Top Notes

Amylose content modulates maize starch hydrolysis, rheology, and microstructure during simulated gastrointestinal digestion
Year: 2021
Citations: 74

Pickering emulsions based on the pH-responsive assembly of food-grade chitosan
Year: 2021
Citations: 50

Controlling the rheological properties of oil phases using controlled protein-polysaccharide aggregation and heteroaggregation in water-in-oil emulsions
Year: 2019
Citations: 46

Controlling W/O/W multiple emulsion microstructure by osmotic swelling and internal protein gelation
Year: 2013
Citations: 45

Structuring of water-in-oil emulsions using controlled aggregation of polysaccharide in aqueous phases
Year: 2019
Citations: 42

Controlling the rheological properties of W1/O/W2 multiple emulsions using osmotic swelling: Impact of WPI-pectin gelation in the internal and external aqueous phases
Year: 2020
Citations: 36

Conclusion

Dr. Shahid Iqbal is a strong candidate for the “Research for Excellence in Research Award”. His prolific research, interdisciplinary collaborations, global mobility, and mentorship record demonstrate his commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. With minor strategic improvements in research dissemination and global visibility, he would not only meet but exceed the standards expected for this prestigious recognition.

Jovana Panic | Biomedical engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jovana Panic | Biomedical engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jovana Panic, Osaka University, Japan

Dr. Jovana Panic is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Datability Science, Osaka University, Japan. Born on November 14, 1994, she specializes in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, and medical image analysis. With strong intercultural skills developed through volunteering and theater experiences, she is a multilingual collaborator fluent in Italian, English, Serbian, and Japanese. She holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Surgical Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Her work focuses on AI-driven solutions for medical imaging, particularly retinal and oncological applications. Dr. Panic is passionate about merging technology and healthcare for precision diagnostics. 🌍🧠📊

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🎓 Education

Dr. Panic earned her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Turin in March 2024 with an “Excellent” grade. Her research focused on AI-driven MRI systems for cancer detection. She holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (2019) with a grade of 109/110, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering (2016) with 100/110, both from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Her academic background includes biomedical signal processing, clinical informatics, and bioimaging. She completed high school at Scientific High School “Carlo Cattaneo,” Turin, in 2013 with a score of 93/100. 🎓📘🔬

💼 Experience

Dr. Panic began her postdoctoral role at Osaka University in April 2024, working on AI systems for retinal fundus image analysis. From 2020 to 2024, she was a Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in AI and biomedical engineering at the Polytechnic and University of Turin. She contributed to research at the Candiolo Cancer Institute, developing AI models for rectal and prostate cancer MRI analysis. Her earlier experiences include a research fellowship (2019–2020), clinical engineering at Cellini Humanitas Hospital, and a master’s thesis on DL-based segmentation of rectal cancer. Her multidisciplinary roles demonstrate her commitment to medical AI innovation. 🏥🖥️📈

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Panic has been involved in multiple prestigious European and national research projects, including AIRC, Horizon 2020, and Ministry of Health grants. These projects supported her work in AI-based segmentation, response prediction, and virtual biopsy systems for rectal and prostate cancers. Her Ph.D. research received an “Excellent” grade, recognizing her contributions to oncological imaging. She also served as a teaching assistant in graduate and medical programs, reflecting academic trust in her expertise. Additionally, she received internship and research fellow opportunities at leading institutions like the Candiolo Cancer Institute and Humanitas Hospital, underscoring her promising research trajectory. 🧠🏆📚

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Panic’s research integrates artificial intelligence and biomedical imaging for clinical applications. Her primary focus is on radiomics and deep learning algorithms for automated cancer detection and characterization in MRI and retinal images. She developed convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for rectal and prostate cancer analysis and is currently exploring AI-based retinal fundus image systems. Her work spans radiology, surgical sciences, and data science, aiming to enhance diagnostic precision through AI-powered clinical decision tools. Through her interdisciplinary research, she bridges computer science and medicine to revolutionize cancer imaging and eye disease diagnostics. 🧬💻🩺

Publication Top Notes

  • 🧠📊 Radiomics and MRI of rectal cancer: from engineering to clinical practice – 51 citations, 2021

  • 🧬🤖 MRI-based radiomics to predict response in rectal cancer: manual vs automatic segmentation – 28 citations, 2022

  • 🧠📈 CNN-based system for colorectal cancer segmentation on MRI – 23 citations, 2020

  • 💉🧮 Radiomics to predict chemo response in liver metastases (CT images) – 15 citations, 2020

  • 📊🏥 Normalization strategies in multi-center abdominal MRI radiomics: review/meta-analysis – 12 citations, 2023

  • 🧪⚙️ Normalization improving robustness of MRI radiomics – 9 citations, 2023

  • 🧬💊 Predicting resistance to 1st line chemo in liver metastatic colorectal cancer – 9 citations, 2021

  • 🔍🧠 Deep learning for prostate segmentation on T2w MRI – 7 citations, 2021

  • 🩻🔬 Virtual biopsy in abdominal pathology: current status – 6 citations, 2023

  • 🤖🧠 Fully automatic DL segmentation of rectal cancer (multi-center) – 6 citations, 2022

Sara Mahshid | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Sara Mahshid | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Sara Mahshid, McGill, Canada

Based on the information provided about Prof. Sara Mahshid, here’s an assessment of her suitability for the “Best Researcher Award” considering her credentials:

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Education

Prof. Sara Mahshid holds a robust educational background with a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering (2006-2011) from Sharif University of Technology, Iran. She also earned her M.Sc. (2003-2005) and B.Sc. (1999-2003) in Materials Science & Engineering from the same institution. This solid academic foundation underpins her expertise in the field.

Academic Appointments

Prof. Mahshid is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University (since 2017). Her diverse experience includes roles as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Toronto and McGill University, and as a Lecturer at Monash University, Malaysia. These positions reflect a strong track record in both teaching and research across various institutions.

Professional Affiliations

Her affiliations with prestigious institutions, such as the Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University, and several interdisciplinary initiatives, showcase her active involvement in advancing her field. Memberships in the Center of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (Mi4) highlight her commitment to tackling critical issues in bioengineering and related areas.

Awards and Distinctions

Prof. Mahshid has received numerous accolades, including the Tech Accel IR Award (2024) and the MI4-PFizer Early Career Investigator Award (2023). Her recognition through the McGill Innovation Fund, William and Rhea Seath Awards, and the Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers emphasizes her significant contributions and innovations in her research field.

Publication Top Notes

  • Synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles by hydrolysis and peptization of titanium isopropoxide solution 🌟 – 604 citations, 2007
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors based on the use of polyaniline and its nanocomposites: A review on recent advances 📊 – 202 citations, 2019
  • Are plasmonic optical biosensors ready for use in point-of-need applications? 🔬 – 174 citations, 2020
  • A review on recent advancements in electrochemical biosensing using carbonaceous nanomaterials 🔋 – 135 citations, 2019
  • Mixed-phase TiO2 nanoparticles preparation using sol–gel method 🧪 – 134 citations, 2009
  • The potential application of electrochemical biosensors in the COVID-19 pandemic: A perspective on the rapid diagnostics of SARS-CoV-2 🦠 – 132 citations, 2021
  • Sensitive determination of dopamine in the presence of uric acid and ascorbic acid using TiO2 nanotubes modified with Pd, Pt and Au nanoparticles 🧫 – 131 citations, 2011
  • Oxidation mechanism of C in MgO–C refractory bricks 🔥 – 129 citations, 2006
  • Template-based electrodeposition of Pt/Ni nanowires and its catalytic activity towards glucose oxidation ⚛️ – 123 citations, 2011
  • Effect of Al antioxidant on the rate of oxidation of carbon in MgO–C refractory 🧪 – 92 citations, 2007
  • Electrodeposition and electrocatalytic properties of Pt/Ni–Co nanowires for non-enzymatic glucose detection 🧫 – 74 citations, 2013
  • An AgNP-deposited commercial electrochemistry test strip as a platform for urea detection 🧪 – 60 citations, 2020
  • A hierarchical 3D nanostructured microfluidic device for sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria 🦠 – 58 citations, 2018
  • Mechanistic control of the growth of three-dimensional gold sensors 💎 – 58 citations, 2016
  • Mixed confinement regimes during equilibrium confinement spectroscopy of DNA 🧬 – 57 citations, 2014
  • A Nanostructured Gold/Graphene Microfluidic Device for Direct and Plasmonic-Assisted Impedimetric Detection of Bacteria 🧪 – 56 citations, 2020
  • Experimental evidence of weak excluded volume effects for nanochannel confined DNA 🧬 – 56 citations, 2015
  • Convex lens-induced nanoscale templating 🔬 – 54 citations, 2014
  • Nanopattern-Assisted Direct Growth of Peony-like 3D MoS2/Au Composite for Nonenzymatic Photoelectrochemical Sensing 🌺 – 50 citations, 2020
  • Plasmonic Nanobowtiefluidic Device for Sensitive Detection of Glioma Extracellular Vesicles by Raman Spectrometry 🧬 – 48 citations, 2021

Conclusion

Prof. Sara Mahshid’s distinguished educational background, impressive academic appointments, active professional affiliations, and substantial awards make her a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her ability to overcome challenges and maintain a high level of research excellence further solidifies her suitability for this recognition.

 

NİGAR ÇARŞIBAŞI | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr NİGAR ÇARŞIBAŞI : Engineering| Best Researcher Award

Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı is a distinguished scholar with a robust academic background. Holding a Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University, she earned her Bachelor’s degree from the same institution. Her expertise encompasses Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), biomolecular complex modeling, and the investigation of protein dynamics. As an adept researcher, Nigar explores intricate protein-structure-function relationships, protein-protein, and protein-DNA interactions. Her educational journey commenced at Eyüboğlu Fen Lisesi for high school. With a passion for unraveling the mysteries of molecular structures, Nigar is dedicated to advancing knowledge in chemical engineering. 🌐🔬

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Education :

Dr. Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı is a distinguished scholar in Chemical Engineering, boasting an illustrious academic journey. She achieved her Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 2009, following a Master of Science (M.S.) in 2003, and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in 2001, all from Bogazici University. Her academic prowess traces back to Eyüboğlu Fen Lisesi in 1997 for high school. 🎓 With a specialization in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Çarşıbaşı has left an indelible mark through her dedication to unraveling molecular complexities, earning recognition as a trailblazer in her field. 🌐

Awards :

Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı has garnered significant recognition for her research, receiving publication support from Bogazici University in 2005, 2006, and 2008. 📘 Additionally, her contributions have been acknowledged by Tubitak, with publication supports granted in 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2014, underscoring the sustained excellence in her work. These accolades underscore her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and highlight the institutional acknowledgment of her impactful research endeavors. 🌐🔍

Academic Experiences:

Dr. Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı brings a wealth of academic experience, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering at Uskudar University since 2019, showcasing her commitment to shaping the next generation of engineers. 🎓 In the period between 2009 and 2014, she held a part-time Instructor role at Yeditepe University, leaving an indelible impact on Chemical Engineering education. 🏫 Her early contributions include serving as Assistant Coordinator and Teaching Assistant at Bogazici University from 2001 to 2008, underlining her dedication to both administrative responsibilities and cultivating academic excellence. 🌐

Certificates :

Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı holds the esteemed C Class Occupational Health and Safety Expert certification since 2004, exemplifying her enduring commitment to workplace well-being. 🌐 Her proficiency in occupational health and safety spans nearly two decades, demonstrating not only her theoretical knowledge but also her practical application of safety protocols in diverse environments. As a dedicated professional, Dr. Çarşıbaşı continues to contribute to creating secure and healthy workspaces, aligning with her broader mission of fostering excellence and well-being across various domains. 🛡️💼

Research Focus :

Dr. Nigar Kantarcı Çarşıbaşı is a seasoned researcher, specializing in the intersection of chemical engineering and biomedical sciences. 🧪🔬 Her extensive body of work includes pharmacophore modeling, conformational dynamics, and the development of potent anticancer agents. As a distinguished academic at Üsküdar University, she has significantly contributed to the field of protein dynamics, particularly in targeting interactions crucial for cancer therapy. 🎓 With over 1300 citations, her impactful research spans various publications, showcasing her expertise in elucidating molecular complexities and proposing novel therapeutic strategies. Dr. Çarşıbaşı’s dedication to advancing scientific understanding, especially in cancer research and Alzheimer’s disease, makes her a notable figure in the academic community. 🌐

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