Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh | Drug Discovery | Best Researcher Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh is a highly accomplished researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology, whose work centers on bioactive peptides, protein hydrolysates, structure-based drug design, encapsulation, and natural product research. His research integrates experimental biology, molecular docking, and dynamic simulation to uncover new therapeutic agents and improve bioavailability in peptide-based drug delivery systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding peptide–receptor interactions, anticancer bioactives, and sustainable biotechnological production, with influential publications in prestigious journals such as PLOS One, Scientific Reports, npj Science of Food, and Critical Reviews in Biotechnology. His innovative studies on cyclotide ligands, oral delivery systems, and plant-based bioactive compounds have advanced the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology and functional food science, earning him strong citation impact and scholarly recognition. In addition to his research, Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Taghizadeh has served as a keynote speaker and workshop lecturer, contributing to scientific capacity-building in molecular biology, computational modeling, and peptide biochemistry, reflecting his leadership and excellence in modern biotechnology research.

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Featured Publications

  • Taghizadeh, M. S., Niazi, A., Moghadam, A., & Afsharifar, A. (2022). Experimental, molecular docking and molecular dynamic studies of natural products targeting overexpressed receptors in breast cancer. PLOS ONE, 17(5), e0267961.

  • Mirzapour-Kouhdasht, A., McClements, D. J., Taghizadeh, M. S., Niazi, A., & others. (2023). Strategies for oral delivery of bioactive peptides with focus on debittering and masking. npj Science of Food, 7(1), 22.

  • Mirzapour-Kouhdasht, A., Sabzipour, F., Taghizadeh, M. S., & others. (2019). Physicochemical, rheological, and molecular characterization of colloidal gelatin produced from common carp by-products using microwave and ultrasound-assisted extraction. Journal of Texture Studies, 50(5), 416–425.

  • Taghizadeh, M. S., Retzl, B., Muratspahić, E., Trenk, C., Casanova, E., & Gruber, C. W. (2022). Discovery of the cyclotide caripe 11 as a ligand of the cholecystokinin-2 receptor. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 9215.

  • Shahraki, Z., Taghizadeh, M. S., Niazi, A., Rowshan, V., & Moghadam, A. (2024). Enhancing bioactive compound production in Salvia mirzayanii through elicitor application: Insights from in vitro and in silico studies. Food Bioscience, 60, 104185.

Dieter E. Kaufmann | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Dieter E. Kaufmann | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Clausthal | Germany

Prof. Dr. Dieter E. Kaufmann is a distinguished organic chemist whose research bridges fundamental synthetic chemistry and applied materials science. His work focuses on the design and synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, and functionalized benzoates with applications in medicinal chemistry, sustainable materials, and energy systems. He has contributed extensively to the chemical modification of renewable resources, including wood, for enhanced durability, hydrophobicity, and flame retardancy, as well as to the development of organic redox flow batteries. With over 128 publications, 3,676 citations, and an h-index of 30, his research demonstrates high scientific impact, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration across organic synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry.

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Featured Publications

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2025). Synthesis and microbiological activities of 3-nitropyrazolo-[1,5-d][1,2,4]triazin-7(6H)-ones and derivatives. Molecules, 2025.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2025). Synthesis, characterization and application of thioindigosulfonic acids as electrolytes in an aqueous organic redox flow battery. ChemElectroChem, 2025.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2023). A new way to 2,3,4-trisubstituted benzo[h]quinolines: Synthesis, consecutive reactions and cellular activities. Molecules, 2023.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2023). Chemistry of polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, 19: Synthesis of new types of compounds modulating the biological activity of Type I interferons (IFN-I). Arkivoc, 2023.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2022). Intramolecular phosphine-promoted Knoevenagel based redox-reaction. Molecules, 2022.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2022). Chemistry of polyhalogenated nitrobutadienes, 17: Efficient synthesis of persubstituted chloroquinolinyl-1H-pyrazoles and evaluation of their antimalarial, anti-SARS-CoV-2, antibacterial, and cytotoxic activities. Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2022.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Surface tuning of wood via covalent modification of its lignocellulosic biopolymers with substituted benzoates: A study on reactivity, efficiency, and durability. ACS Omega, 2021.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Durable modification of wood by benzoylation—Proof of covalent bonding by solution state NMR and DOSY NMR quick-test. Polymers, 2021.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Chemical improvement of surfaces. Part 6: Enhanced flame retardancy of Scots pine sapwood by covalent modification with phosphorus and boron functionalized benzoates. Holzforschung, 2021.

  • Kaufmann, D. E., et al. (2021). Surface tuning of wood through chemical modification for enhanced performance and stability. Holzforschung, 2021.