Angélique Nicolas Messi | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Angélique Nicolas Messi | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

University of Yaoundé 1 | Cameroon

Dr. Angélique Nicolas Messi is a researcher specializing in pharmaceutical and natural products chemistry, with a focus on discovering bioactive compounds from medicinal plants. Her work emphasizes neuroprotection, anticancer, antimalarial, anti-HIV/AIDS, and anti-neuroinflammatory activities, targeting both natural and synthetic compounds. She employs bioguided isolation, synthesis of flavonoids and biflavonoids, and advanced spectroscopic techniques (1D and 2D NMR) for drug discovery and chemotaxonomy. Dr. Angélique Nicolas Messi has published 11 papers, cited over 70 times, with an h-index of 4, covering topics such as antileishmanial agents from Tarenna conferta, HIV-1 inhibitors from Ochna rhizomatosa, and plant-derived alkaloids for leukemia and malaria drug development, highlighting her contribution to understanding the pharmacological potential of African flora.

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Featured Publications

  • Ndongo, J. T., Issa, M. E., Messi, A. N., Ngo Mbing, J., Cuendet, M., & Pegnyemb, D. E., et al. (2015). Cytotoxic flavonoids and other constituents from the stem bark of Ochna schweinfurthiana. Natural Product Research, 29(17), 1684–1687.

  • Messi, A. N., Mbing, J. N., Ndongo, J. T., Nyegue, M. A., Tchinda, A. T., & Yemeda, F. L., et al. (2016). Phenolic compounds from the roots of Ochna schweinfurthiana and their antioxidant and antiplasmodial activities. Phytochemistry Letters, 17, 119–125.

  • Djova, S. V., Nyegue, M. A., Messi, A. N., Afagnigni, A. D., & Etoa, F. X. (2019). Phytochemical study of aqueous extract of Ochna schweinfurthiana F. Hoffm powder bark and evaluation of their anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, and genotoxic activities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2019, 8908343.

  • Messi, A. N., Bonnet, S. L., Owona, B. A., Wilhelm, A., Kamto, E. L. D., & Ndongo, J. T., et al. (2022). In vitro and in silico potential inhibitory effects of new biflavonoids from Ochna rhizomatosa on HIV-1 integrase and Plasmodium falciparum. Pharmaceutics, 14(8), 1701.

  • Nyegue, M. A., Mbing, J. N., Djova, S. V., Messi, A. N., Olugu, S. V., & Pegnyemb, D. E., et al. (2016). Evaluation of the antioxidant activity of the leaves, stem-barks extracts and fractions of Ochna schweinfurthiana F. Hoffm (Ochnaceae). African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10(17), 370–378.

Deepshikha Gupta | Organic chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Deepshikha Gupta | Organic chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University Noida, India

Deepshikha Gupta is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as a Professor at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, since March 2023. She has been a faculty member at Amity University since August 2006, where she initially held the position of Associate Professor.

 

Publication Profile

Strengths for the Award:

  1. Extensive Research Experience: Dr. Deepshikha Gupta has a prolific research background, with numerous publications in high-impact journals and contributions to various books. Her research focuses on cutting-edge topics like natural products, nanomaterials, and their applications in medicine, which are highly relevant and impactful in current scientific discourse.
  2. Multidisciplinary Expertise: Her work spans across multiple disciplines, including chemistry, nanotechnology, and materials science, demonstrating her versatility and ability to contribute to diverse fields.
  3. International Recognition: Dr. Gupta’s research is widely recognized internationally, as evidenced by her numerous citations, multiple Scopus Author IDs, and extensive publication history in reputed journals and conferences.
  4. Sustainability Focus: Her recent work on sustainable approaches to nanoparticle synthesis highlights her commitment to addressing global challenges like environmental sustainability, which is increasingly valued in contemporary research.

Areas for Improvement:

  1. Industry Collaboration: While her academic achievements are significant, there is limited evidence of direct collaboration with industry, which could enhance the practical application and commercialization of her research findings.
  2. Impact on Policy: Her research could benefit from a more pronounced impact on policy-making, particularly in areas like environmental protection and public health, where her work on nanomaterials and natural products could provide valuable insights.
  3. Public Engagement: Increasing her involvement in public science communication and outreach activities could help bridge the gap between her research and societal understanding, thereby amplifying the impact of her work.

 

🎓 Education:

Dr. Deepshikha Gupta earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, completing her degree in August 2000.

🏢  Experience:

Dr. Gupta has an extensive academic career at Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, where she has served as an Associate Professor of Chemistry since August 2006. Recently, in March 2023, she was promoted to the position of Professor at the same institution, where she continues to contribute significantly to the field of chemistry.

🔬 Research Interests:

Dr. Gupta’s research focuses on natural products, antioxidant potential, antimicrobial activity, and metal oxide nanoparticles. Her work has made substantial contributions to these areas, emphasizing sustainable and green chemistry approaches.

📚 Publications:

Dr. Gupta has an impressive portfolio of scholarly work, including numerous journal articles and book chapters. Some of her recent publications include:

“Rethinking Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Sustainable Approach vs. Traditional Methods” in Chemistry – An Asian Journal (2024).

“Industrial Applications of Nanoparticle Immobilized Enzymes” in Nano-Enzyme Incorporated Particles (2024).

“Coumarin—Synthetic Methodologies, Pharmacology, and Application as Natural Fluorophore” in Topics in Current Chemistry (2024).

“A Review on Hydrogels for Smart Drug Delivery Systems and their Mathematical Modelling” in Current Materials Science (2024).

“Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles and Their Applications in Cancer Therapy” in Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry (2024).

 

Conclusion:

Dr. Deepshikha Gupta is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her extensive research contributions, multidisciplinary expertise, and international recognition. Her work on sustainable nanoparticle synthesis and natural products is particularly commendable. However, she could further strengthen her candidacy by enhancing industry collaborations, influencing policy, and engaging with the public to maximize the societal impact of her research. Overall, she is a highly deserving candidate for the award.