Julia Mindlin | Climate science | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Julia Mindlin | Climate science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Julia Mindlin I am a PhD-trained atmospheric and ocean sciences researcher with expertise in the effects of anthropogenic climate forcing on Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation. My academic journey includes a master’s equivalent in Geophysics from UNLP and a robust background in physical and statistical modeling, data analysis (Python, R), and interdisciplinary environmental studies. I have excelled in international collaborations, notably at University of Leipzig and University of Reading, and contributed significantly to workshops and conferences worldwide. As an Assistant Professor at UBA, I lead research initiatives, mentor students, and actively engage in scientific outreach and leadership roles within global climate research communities.

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Education 🎓

PhD in Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) Feb 2020 – March 2024 Thesis title: Effects of anthropogenic climate forcing on the variability of the Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation Supervisor: Carolina S. Vera, Co-supervisor: Theodore G. Shepherd. University Degree in Geophysics (Master’s Equivalent) Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP) Feb 2013 – April 2019. High School Degree, Bachillerato de Bellas Artes March 2008 – December 2012

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards 🏆

”WMO Professor Mariolopoulos Award” January 2024. ”Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship” October 2021. ”CONICET- Doctorate Scholarship” April 2022 – March 2024 Supervisor: Carolina S. Vera, University of Buenos Aires. ”UBACyT – Doctorate Scholarship” September 2019 – September 2022 Supervisor: Carolina S. Vera, University of Buenos Aires. ”Friends of Fulbright Fellowship” January 2017 – March 2017 College Undergraduate Exchange, University of Central Arkansas, USA Fulbright Foundation. ”Exceptional Undergraduate” Scholarship May 2015 – September 2018
Award for Academic Merit, YPF Foundation

Employment History 💼

Postdoctoral Researcher University of Leipzig April 2024 – March 2026. Assistant Professor Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Science, FCEN, UBA August 2023 – present. Internship YPF – Offshore Exploration Division March 2018 – May 2019. Teacher’s Assistant School of Engineering, UNLP August 2018 – July 2019. Teacher’s Assistant Course: Introduction to Programming May 2017 – August 2017

International Experience 🌍

Research Visit – University of Leipzig May 2023 – July 2023 Collaboration supervised by Prof. Dr. Marlene Kretschmer
(Financed with Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship). Research Visit – International Center for Theoretical Physics
April 2023 – May 2023 Collaboration supervised by Dr. Erika Coppola (Financed with Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship). Visiting Student – University of Reading October 2022 – April 2023 Worked with PhD co-supervisor Theodore G. Shepherd. Visiting Student – Barcelona Supercomputing Center February 2022 – July 2022 Worked with Climate Services group, supervised by Nube Gonzalez and Paco Doblas-Reyes. Visiting Student – University of Reading
May 2019 – November 2019 Worked with PhD co-supervisor Theodore G. Shepherd

Recent Participation in Workshops, Conferences, and Meetings 🗓️

Invited co-organizer, WCRP RIfS ”Robustness of Climate Change Information for Decisions” workshop – April 2024. Co-convener, EGU General Assembly – April 2024. Two oral presentations (one highlight talk), EGU General Assembly – April 2024. Two oral presentations, IUGG General Assembly – July 2023. Oral presentation, EGU General Assembly – March 2023. Poster presentation, AGU General Assembly – December 2022. Virtual participation, Congremet – November 2022. Oral presentation, SPARC 7th General Assembly – October 2022. Oral presentation, Advancing Subtropical Climate Dynamics: Diagonal Convergence Zones, Droughts, and Floods in Past, Present and Future Climates – August 2022. Poster presentation, AGU General Assembly – December 2022. Oral presentation, SPARC General Assembly – October 2022. Oral presentation, Stormtrack Workshop – June 2022. Oral presentation, Royal Meteorological Society Student and Early Career Scientists Conference – June 2021. Poster presentation, Online Workshop on Storylines, University of Tokyo – February 2021. Poster presentation, AGU Fall Meeting – December 2020. Participant, Regional Climate Information Workshop, Independent workshop – June 2020. Poster presentation, 6th UK National Climate Dynamics Workshop, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge – June 2020. Poster presentation, Workshop: Stratospheric Predictability and Impact on the Troposphere, ECMWF, Reading, UK – November 2019. Poster presentation, DynVarMIP/CMIP6 and SPARC DynVar and SNAP Workshop, Universidad Computense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain – October 2019. Participant, GC Teleconnections workshop, Met Office, Exeter, UK

Extracurricular Scientific Activities 🌟

Fresh Eyes for CMIP – Steering group, World Climate Research Program (WCRP) South American representative, August 2023 – present. My Climate Risk – Regional Hub, Group member, April 2022 – present. My Climate Risk – Early Career Researcher group, Co-lead, April 2022 – present. Young Earth System Sciences (YESS) community, Executive committee member, April 2022 – present. Young Earth System Sciences (YESS) community, Co-chair of Online Events working group, April 2022 – April 2023. Young Earth System Sciences (YESS) community, Regional representative for South America, April 2021 – April 2022. Departmental Seminars, Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Science, FCEN, UBA, Organizer, April 2021 – April 2022

Outreach and Volunteer Experience 🌱

”Ozone, Planet Earth’s protective sunscreen” at Prociencia Virtual – Speaker, UBA, October 2020. ”Learning Mathematics with the Rural Communities of La Plata” – Head of project Project financed by UNLP Grant of 1000 USD, March 2018 – March 2019. ”Conociendo la Tierra” – Project Participant, September 2016 – September 2018. ”Wonders of the Ocean” – Speaker, UNLP, September 2018. ”Groundwater Resources for Small Rural and Aboriginal Communities – Participant In Chaco Province, Geoscientists Without Borders – SEG, March 2015 – December 2017

Technical Capabilities 💻

  • Physical modelling and reasoning applied to geosciences
  • Statistical modelling
  • University-level teaching
  • Data analysis and visualization: Python, R
  • Machine learning applications
  • Model design and coding
  • Interdisciplinary approaches, specifically related to environmental studies
  • Scientific writing: English and Spanish, Office, LaTeX
  • Group management and leadership

Graduate Courses and Schools 🎓

Physical Climatology (Grade: 10/10), Department of Atmospheric and Ocean Science, FCEN, UBA, 2020. Nonlinear Dynamics (Grade: 10/10), Physics Department, FCEN, UBA, 2020. Climate as a Complex System (no grading), Mathematics of Planet Earth PhD program, Mathematics Department, University of Reading, 2020. AI and Pattern Recognition (Grade: 10/10), Computer Science Department, FCEN, UBA, 2021. Climate Change Leadership: Actors and Strategies for Transitions (no grading), Cemus Research Forum (CEFO), University of Uppsala, 2021. Forecast Verification (no grading), Mathematics of Planet Earth PhD program, Mathematics Department, University of Reading, 2021. XAIDA Training School (no grading), ’Attributing Impacts of Climate Change (I2C): Challenges, Methods and Perspectives’, 2024

Publications Top Notes 📝

    • Storyline description of Southern Hemisphere midlatitude circulation and precipitation response to greenhouse gas forcing
      • Year: 2020
      • Authors: J Mindlin, TG Shepherd, CS Vera, M Osman, G Zappa, RW Lee, …
      • Source: Climate Dynamics 54, 4399-4421
    • A storyline attribution of the 2011/2012 drought in Southeastern South America
      • Year: 2022
      • Authors: L van Garderen, J Mindlin
      • Source: Weather 77 (6), 212-218
    • Combined effects of global warming and ozone depletion/recovery on Southern Hemisphere atmospheric circulation and regional precipitation
      • Year: 2021
      • Authors: J Mindlin, TG Shepherd, C Vera, M Osman
      • Source: Geophysical Research Letters 48 (12), e2021GL092568
    • Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science
      • Year: 2023
      • Authors: E Baulenas, G Versteeg, M Terrado, J Mindlin, D Bojovic
      • Source: Global Challenges 7 (7), 2200183
    • The Role of the Stratosphere in Driving Uncertainties in the Southern Hemisphere Future Climate
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: J Mindlin, CS Vera, TG Shepherd, M Osman
      • Source: EGU24
    • Dynamical systems analysis of the” El Niño Southern Oscillation” phenomenon
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: J Mindlin, GB Mindlin, P di Nezio
      • Source: EGU24
    • Plausible Drying and Wetting Scenarios for Summer in Southeastern South America
      • Year: 2023
      • Authors: J Mindlin, CS Vera, TG Shepherd, M Osman
      • Source: Journal of Climate 36 (22), 7973-7991
    • Plausible Drying and Wetting Scenarios for Summer Rainfall in Southeastern South America: a storyline approach
      • Year: 2023
      • Authors: J Mindlin, CS Vera, TG Shepherd, M Osman
      • Source: EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, EGU-9513

 

Amechi Nwankwegu | Frehwater eutrophication | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Amechi Nwankwegu | Frehwater eutrophication | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amechi S. Nwankwegu, with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering from Hohai University, China, is a dedicated researcher specializing in environmental biotechnology and ecology. His expertise spans microbial degradation of hydrocarbons, freshwater eutrophication, and algal bloom management. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at Southwest University, Chongqing, he has published extensively on topics related to ecosystem sustainability and climate change impacts on aquatic environments. Dr. Nwankwegu is an active member of several international academic bodies and has received prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to environmental science. He is committed to advancing sustainable solutions through innovative research and collaborative efforts globally.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science & Engineering Hohai University, Nanjing, China 2017-2021. M.Sc. in Environmental Microbiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria 2013-2014. B.Sc. in Microbiology (First Class Honours)
Tansian University, Nigeria 2007-2011

💼Work Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow Southwest University, Chongqing, China 2021 – 2024. Laboratory Assistant
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria 2015-2016 Assisted professor as Master’s degree mentor. Mathematics Tutor
Okorma Community Secondary School, Nigeria 2012 – 2013 Tutored senior secondary 1 and 2 students

📑Research Areas

Environmental biotechnology and ecology. Air-Soil-Water-environment protection and sustainability, climate change/biotic and abiotic stressors. Freshwater eutrophication, phytoplankton ecology, nutrient limitation, and algal bloom management. Molecular biology and modeling biodegradation of hydrocarbons. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons. Microbial cell immobilization. Remediation of petroleum and heavy metal contaminated water and soil

🏢Association/Professional Bodies

Organization of African Academic Doctors (2019-present). Nigerian Society for Microbiology (2015-present). American Society for Microbiology (Outreach member, 2010-present). Applied Microbiology International (AMI) (Full member, 2015-present). Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology (FADIB) (2015-present). Association of Nigerians in Nanjing (ANN), China (2017-present)

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Article 1

    • Title: Metabolites dynamics exacerbated by external nutrients inputs into a Ceratium hirundinella-dominated bloom in the Pengxi River, Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Aquatic Toxicology
    • Year: 2023-05
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106507
    • Contributors: Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Lei Zhang; Deti Xie; Okugbe E. Ohore; Yiping Li; Guanglang Yang; Xuexing Yao; Zenghui Song; Qing Yang

    Article 2

    • Title: Ecological mechanisms of sedimental microbial biodiversity shift and the role of antimicrobial resistance genes in modulating microbial turnover
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
    • Year: 2023-01
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116547
    • Contributors: Okugbe Ebiotubo Ohore; Yuwen Wang; Yunjie Wei; Edmond Sanganyado; Muhammad Shafiq; Xiaoyang Jiao; Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Wenhua Liu; Zhen Wang

    Article 3

    • Title: Storm and floods increase the duration and extent of phosphorus limitation on algal blooms in a tributary of the Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Journal of Hydrology
    • Year: 2022
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2022.127562
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85124181977
    • Contributors: Li, Y.; Huang, Y.; Ji, D.; Cheng, Y.; Nwankwegu, A.S.; Paerl, H.W.; Tang, C.; Yang, Z.; Zhao, X.; Chen, Y. et al.

    Article 4

    • Title: The Daily Dynamics of Algal Blooms: A Case Study in a Tributary of Three Gorges Reservoir
    • Source: SSRN
    • Year: 2022
    • EID: 2-s2.0-85123336717
    • Part of ISSN: 15565068
    • Contributors: Zhang, L.; Tan, B.; Hu, P.; Niu, X.; Zhang, X.; Liu, J.; Nwankwegu, A.S.; Frenken, T.; Hamilton, P.B.; Haffner, G.D.

    Article 5

    • Title: Tracking the influence of antibiotics, antibiotic resistomes, and salinity gradient in modulating microbial community assemblage of surface water and the ecological consequences
    • Journal: Chemosphere
    • Year: 2022-10
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135428
    • Contributors: Okugbe Ebiotubo Ohore; Yunjie Wei; Yuwen Wang; Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Zhen Wang

    Article 6

    • Title: Variabilities in autumn cyanobacterial responses to ecosystem external enrichments based on nutrient addition bioassay in Pengxi River, Three Gorges Reservoir, China
    • Journal: Environmental Pollution
    • Year: 2022-06
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119103
    • Contributors: Amechi S. Nwankwegu; Lei Zhang; Deti Xie; Yiping Li

 

Zekeria Yusuf | Plant Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Zekeria Yusuf | Plant Biotechnology| Best Researcher Award

Zekeria Yusuf Habib is an accomplished Associate Professor and Biological Science Program Head at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. With a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and a background in Applied Genetics, he specializes in genetic variability and performance of agricultural crops, notably groundnut and citrus. His research, published in reputable journals, focuses on plant biotechnology, enzymatic properties, and phyto-fabrication of nanoparticles. Zekeria is dedicated to enhancing research activities and educational quality, serving as a subtheme leader and coordinator at his institution. Fluent in Oromo, Amharic, and English, he actively contributes to academia through curriculum development, manuscript reviews, and training programs in biotechnology and molecular biology.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Plant Breeding Haramaya University, Maya, Ethiopia October 2011 to August 2018 Dissertation Title: Genetic Variability, Inter-Relationship and Performance of Groundnut (Arachis hypogea L.) varieties for Yield and Oil Traits in Ethiopia. M.Sc. in Applied Genetics Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia September 2005 to March 2008
Thesis Title: Study of chromosomes of snail spp in Bulinus truncatus/tropicus complex collected from various localities in Ethiopia. B.Ed. in Biology Haramaya University, Maya, Ethiopia October 1998 to July 2001

🏫🧪Experiences in Academic, Research, and Community Activities

  1. Subtheme Leader of Bioscience Research

Position: Subtheme Leader (equivalent to headship position), Institution: Basic Science Research (Theme VI), Duration: Since December 15, 2018, Responsibilities: Actively participated in improving research activities, identifying research priority areas, and encouraging young staff in research activities.

  1. Biological Science Program Coordinator

Position: Coordinator (equivalent to headship position), Institution: School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Haramaya University, Duration: Since June 28, 2022, Responsibilities: Contributing to the reorganization of laboratory resources within the School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology (SBBT) and ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all staff members.

  1. Training Participation: Frontiers in Flow Cytometry™ 2023

Event: 24 Hour Virtual Event, Details: Training in cellular laboratory analysis

  1. Capacity Building Training

Topic: Enhancing the Quality of Education at Higher Education Institutions, Audience: Middle-level Institutional Leaders

  1. Curriculum Review Committee Member

Programs: M.Sc Genetics and Biotechnology,Institution: School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Haramaya University, Role: Ad hoc committee member

  1. Ad Hoc Committee Member

Activities: Staff promotion committee member, Facilitating national exit exams

  1. External Examiner

Institutions: Madda Walabu University, Dire Dawa University, Salale University, Role: External examiner for M.Sc theses

  1. Manuscript Reviewer

Journals: Reviewed manuscript titled “Physicochemical properties and bioactive compounds of three varieties of melon (Cucumis melo) seed oils” in Food Science and Nutrition (Wiley journal). Reviewed manuscript titled “White Clover Components as an Effective Biosorbent for the Elimination of Toxic Malachite Green from Wastewater” in Natural Product Communications (SAGE journal)

  1. R Software Training Facilitator

Collaboration: Haramaya University Research Office and CNCS. Role: Involved in the facilitation of R software training sessions

  1. Laboratory Manual Preparation

Courses: Genetics, Cytogenetics, Enzymology, and Enzyme Technology, Program: Undergraduate Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program, Responsibility: Preparing laboratory manuals for specified courses

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Article 1

    • Title: Characterization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles for extraction of harar coffee (coffea arabica L.) genomic DNA
    • Authors: T. Beyene, Z. Yusuf, E. Teju
    • Journal: Vegetos
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)

    Article 2

    • Title: On farm diversity and genetic erosion of sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.]
    • Authors: I. Adem, Z. Yusuf, M. Chimdesa
    • Journal: International Journal of Vegetable Science
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)

    Article 3

    • Title: Direct Organogenesis of Citrus Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
    • Authors: Z. Yusuf, M. Desta, W. Mohammed
    • Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 63–70

    Article 4

    • Title: Phyto-fabrication of Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles from Ocimum Gratissimum L. Leaf and Flower Extracts and their Antimicrobial Activities
    • Authors: M. Abdi, Z. Yusuf, J.M. Sasikumar
    • Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 17
    • Article Number: e18740707261876

    Article 5

    • Title: Biological Activities of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Seed, Rind and Pulp Oil Extracts
    • Authors: A. Getahun, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
    • Journal: Anti-Infective Agents
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 21
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 1–5, e310323215317

    Article 6

    • Title: Optimization of Hormonal Compositions of Media in In Vitro Propagation of Orange Cultivars from Shoot Tip Nodal Segments
    • Authors: F. Abdi, Z. Yusuf, Y. Petros, M. Desta
    • Journal: International Journal of Agronomy
    • Year: 2023
    • Article ID: 3581881

    Article 7

    • Title: Enzymatic Properties of Red Beet (Beta vulgaris L.) Leaf, Root Pulp and Peel
    • Authors: T. Sileshi, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
    • Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 395–404

    Article 8

    • Title: Optimization of Hormonal Compositions of Media for In vitro Propagation of Apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) Cultivars
    • Authors: B. Abdella, Z. Yusuf, Y. Petros
    • Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 1
    • Article Number: e187407072301240

    Article 9

    • Title: Physicochemical Properties and Biological Activities of Koseret (Lippia adoensis Hochst. Var. Koseret) Seed and Leaf Oil Extracts
    • Authors: M. Shiferaw, Z. Yusuf, M. Desta
    • Journal: Recent Patents on Biotechnology
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 142–150

    Article 10

    • Title: Effects of Indigenous and Commercial Rhizobia on Growth and Nodulation of Soybean (Glycine max L) under Greenhouse Condition
    • Authors: M. Desta, A. Akuma, M. Minay, Z. Yusuf, K. Baye
    • Journal: Open Biotechnology Journal
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 17
    • Issue: 1
    • Article Number: e187407072302070

Leyi Li |Paleoclimate| Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Leyi Li | Paleoclimate | Best Researcher Award

Li Leyi is an Associate Professor at the Xi’an Institute for Innovative Earth Environment, specializing in Quaternary Geology. With a Ph.D. from the Institute of Earth Environment, CAS, and extensive fieldwork across the Tibetan Plateau and Tien Shan, Li focuses on the Cenozoic uplift processes and their environmental impacts. Li employs methods such as paleomagnetism, sedimentology, and geochemistry to reconstruct paleoelevation and study climatic changes. Awarded multiple honors and significant funding, Li has constructed detailed stratigraphic frameworks and provided insights into the historical intrusion of the Indian monsoon, significantly contributing to the understanding of tectonic and climatic evolution.

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🎓 Education

2019 Ph.D. in Quaternary Geology, Institute of Earth Environment, CAS, China. 2017 Visiting Student, Dept of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Michigan University, USA. 2015 M.S. in Quaternary Geology, Institute of Earth Environment, CAS, China. 2011 B.A. in Resource and Environmental Sciences, Hubei University of Science and Technology, China.

🏫 Professional Experience

2023-Present Associate Professor, Dept. of Environment Change, Xi’an Institute for Innovative Earth Environment. 2019-2023 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Environment Change, Xi’an Institute for Innovative Earth Environment. 2011-2012 Geography Teacher, Xingshan No.1 High School, Yichang, Hubei, China.

🌍 Main Research Interests and Fieldwork Locations

Fieldwork Locations: Hoh Xil Basin, Eastern Kunlun Mountains, Changdu block of the eastern Tibetan Plateau, and Eastern Tien Shan of Xinjiang. Research Methods: Paleomagnetism, sedimentology, geochemistry, and thermal chronology. Research Focus: Cenozoic uplift processes of the Tibetan Plateau and the Tien Shan and their environmental effects.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Science and Technology Star: Xi’an Institute for Innovative Earth Environment (2023, 2022, 2021). Outstanding Staff: Xi’an Institute for Innovative Earth Environment, 2020. China Scholarship Council: 2017. Merit Student: University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2014.

💰 Awarded Funding

NSF (NSF-42102023): Magnetostratigraphy study of the Eocene-Oligocene climate transition event in the Hoh Xil Basin, Tibetan Plateau. PI: Li Leyi. ¥300,000 (2022.01-2024.12). Open Fund of Yunnan Key Laboratory of Earth System Science (ESS2022001): Magnetostratigraphy of the Tuotuohe Formation in the Hoh Xil Basin, Tibetan Plateau. PI: Li Leyi. ¥30,000 (2023.1-2024.12).

📚 Academic Achievements

Stratigraphy and Age Control: Utilized seven methods including high-resolution magnetostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, and detrital zircon chronology to determine the depositional age of Cenozoic strata in the Hoh Xil Basin. Defined age ranges: Tuotuohe Formation (37-32.7 Ma), Yaxicuo Formation (32.7-23.6 Ma), Wudaoliang Formation (23.6-19.7 Ma). Palaeoelevation Reconstruction: Reconstructed palaeoelevation of Hoh Xil Basin at 29 Ma (2.5 km ± 0.5 km) and proposed a two-stage uplift model since the Eocene. Detrital Zircon Age Spectra: Indicated no significant change in provenance since the Late Cretaceous. Identified Tanggula Mountains as the main source area, with basin-mountain geomorphology established by the Late Cretaceous. Oxygen Isotopes and Climate Change: Identified a significant positive oxygen isotope bias at 30.5 Ma. Suggested this was due to Indian monsoon intrusion and increased evaporation linked to tectonic uplift.

🧪 Contribution to Research & Development

High-Resolution Chronological Framework: Constructed a detailed stratigraphic chronological framework for the Hoh Xil Basin, aiding future paleo-environment and tectonics research. Extended Indian Monsoon History: Provided evidence for the intrusion of the Indian monsoon into the central Tibetan Plateau at 30.5 Ma. Paleo-Elevation Insights: Demonstrated that the central northern part of the Tibetan Plateau was not at its current elevation in the Early Oligocene. Proposed a two-stage uplift model since the Late Eocene with corresponding dynamic mechanisms.

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Article 1

    • Title: Eocene Tectonic Uplifts Caused the Early Oligocene Intrusion of the Indian Monsoon Into the Tuotuohe Basin and the Increased Evaporation, Central-Northern Tibet: Insights From the Oxygen Isotope Record
    • Authors: L. Li, H. Chang
    • Journal: Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 39
    • Issue: 5
    • Article Number: e2023PA004698

    Article 2

    • Title: Revised chronology of the middle–upper Cenozoic succession in the Tuotuohe Basin, central-northern Tibetan Plateau, and its paleoelevation implications
    • Authors: L. Li, H. Chang, A. Farnsworth, Y. Miao, Z. An
    • Journal: Bulletin of the Geological Society of America
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 136
    • Issue: 5-6
    • Pages: 2359–2372
    • Citations: 1

    Article 3

    • Title: No significant provenance changes in the Hoh Xil Basin, central-northern Tibetan Plateau, from the Late Cretaceous to the Early Miocene
    • Authors: L. Li, H. Chang, A.V. Zuza, C. Wu, X. Qiang
    • Journal: Global and Planetary Change
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 232
    • Article Number: 104338
    • Citations: 2

    Article 4

    • Title: Detrital zircon U–Pb geochronology of modern river sediment in the Eastern Pamir Syntaxis and its implications for the formation of the Pamir and growth of the Tibetan Plateau
    • Authors: J. Shen, H. Chang, H. Tu, C. Guan, L. Li
    • Journal: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 616
    • Article Number: 111487
    • Citations: 1

    Article 5

    • Title: Magnetostratigraphy of the Tuotuohe Formation in the Tuotuohe Basin, Central-Northern Tibetan Plateau: Paleolatitude and Paleoenvironmental Implications
    • Authors: L. Li, H. Chang, X. Li, X. Qiang, C. Guan
    • Journal: Minerals
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 4
    • Article Number: 533
    • Citations: 2

    Article 6

    • Title: Cenozoic Uplift of Tanggula Range and Tuouohe Basin, Northern Tibet: Insights of the Anisotropy of Magnetic Susceptibility
    • Authors: L. Li, H. Chang, J.M. Pares, C. Guan, C. Quan
    • Journal: Frontiers in Earth Science
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 10
    • Article Number: 815315
    • Citations: 4

    Article 7

    • Title: Study on geomorphic development characteristics and control factors of mountainous watershed of the Yarkant River based on Hypsometric Integral
    • Authors: J. Shen, H. Chang, D. Wei, Y. Xian, L. Deng
    • Journal: Quaternary Sciences
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 42
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 858–868
    • Citations: 4

    Article 8

    • Title: Formation and re-o of the Suerkuli Basin within the Altyn Tagh in northeastern Tibetan Plateau since late Miocene
    • Authors: H. Chang, L. Li, X. Qiang, X. Fang, Z. An
    • Journal: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 556
    • Article Number: 109851
    • Citations: 3

    Article 9

    • Title: Climate-driven formation of fluvial terraces across the Tibetan Plateau since 200 kya: A review
    • Authors: Y. Tao, J. Xiong, H. Zhang, H. Chang, L. Li
    • Journal: Quaternary Science Reviews
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 237
    • Article Number: 106303
    • Citations: 40

    Article 10

    • Title: Rock magnetic constraints for the Mid-Miocene Climatic Optimum from a high-resolution sedimentary sequence of the northwestern Qaidam Basin, NE Tibetan Plateau
    • Authors: C. Guan, H. Chang, M. Yan, J. Zan, S. Liu
    • Journal: Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
    • Year: 2019
    • Volume: 532
    • Article Number: 109263
    • Citations: 19

 

Arman Kishan | Orthopaedic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arman Kishan | Orthopaedic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

A proactive and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a track record of optimizing operational practices in the Division of Shoulder and Sports Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Known for driving results and ensuring the seamless execution of critical processes.

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Education 🎓

Kathmandu Medical College & Teaching Hospital (KMCTH)

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), May 2022

Achievements/Honors 🏆

2024: ON/AOSSM Education Scholarship Awarded $1,000 scholarship by the Orthoregeneration Network Foundation/American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (ON/AOSSM) to attend the 2024 AOSSM conference. 2024: Diversity Research Award, Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) Recognition and a plaque awarded for the abstract submission titled ‘Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear: Eight–Year Follow–Up’. 2024: Resident Research Award, Maryland Orthopaedic Association (MOA) Annual Meeting Awarded $500 cash prize and Plaque for the podium presentation titled Outcomes at Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up of Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear. 2024: Top 5 Podium Presentation, 1st Annual Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Research Symposium Awarded $50 cash prize for the podium presentation titled How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Highest Scored Rotator Cuff Repair Paper, Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) Annual Meeting Eight-year Follow-up of Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Exploring Revision Rates And Patient Well-being For Long-term Satisfaction. 2024: Oral Podium Presentation, American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) Abstract titled ‘Endoscopic Versus Open Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Postoperative Complications In Patients On Anticoagulation’ at the 102nd AAPS 2024 annual meeting. 2024: Article on the cover page of Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (JSES) How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Recognized as an Outstanding Poster, at the 2024 Uniformed Services University (USU) Research Days Bariatric Surgery Patients Have Comparable 5-Year Risk of Revision Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Compared to Class III Obesity Patients: A Propensity Matched Analysis. 2024: Featured highlight in AAOS Headline News, March 19, 2024 How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Shoulder 360 Orthopaedic Education Scholarship This award supports attendance for residents and fellows at the Shoulder 360 annual meeting and provides dedicated “Young Surgeon’s Sessions” to enhance early-career physicians’ education. 2023: Pilot Grant Study Winner: Orthoregeneration Network (ON) Foundation, Switzerland Awarded: $30,000 for the Randomized Control Trial research proposal – Varying BM-MSCs Concentrations’ Impact on Rotator Cuff Repair Outcome. 2023: Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society (MASES) Orthopaedic Education Scholarship Enables residents and fellows to participate in the MASES annual meeting. 2021: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in 1st Attempt Achieving success in an examination where only 20% of applicants cleared the examination.

Employment History 👔

Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Johns Hopkins University SOM (Division of Shoulder and Sports Surgery) PI: Dr. Uma Srikumaran, October 2022 – Present. Resident Medical Officer Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), August 2021 – April 2022

Work Experience 💼

Sub-Internship at The Johns Hopkins SOM, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) under the mentorship of Dr. Dawn LaPorte, March 2024 – April 2024. IASES Meetings and Events Coordinator Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (IASES) under the mentorship of Dr. Umasuthan Srikumaran (IASES President), March 2023 – Present. Shoulder and Sports Clinical Research Meeting Moderator Johns Hopkins Shoulder and Sports clinical research interest group under the mentorship of Drs. Umasuthan Srikumaran and Matthew Best, March 2023 – Present. Medical Student Research Elective at The Johns Hopkins University SOM, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) at the Peripheral Nerve Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Sami Tuffaha, May 2022 – August 2022 Volunteer Research Fellow The Johns Hopkins University SOM, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health under the mentorship of Dr. Fan Liang, June 2022 – Present Medical School Internship Kathmandu Medical College & Teaching Hospital (KMCTH) as part of the MBBS program, June 2020 – May 2021

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Title: How low can we go? A randomized controlled trial of low-quantity initial opioid prescriptions for shoulder surgery
  • Authors: A. Kishan, Z.C. Pearson, S.S. Li, C.H. Pathiravasan, U. Srikumaran
  • Journal: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue: 6
  • Pages: 1211–1218

 

  • Title: Endoscopic Versus Open Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Postoperative Complications in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
  • Authors: A. Kishan, S. Kubsad, M. Haft, D.M. LaPorte, D.M. Nguyen
  • Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
  • Year: 2024
  • Status: Article in Press

 

Mohammadsadeq Mottaqi | Computational biology | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Mohammadsadeq Mottaqi | Computational biology | Young Scientist Award

MohammadSadeq Mottaqi is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Biochemistry at the City University of New York, with a strong foundation in Biotechnology from the University of Tehran. He possesses a robust skill set in Python, R, and various bioinformatics tools. His research focuses on machine learning-based drug action prediction, molecular dynamics simulations, and protein-ligand interactions. He has contributed significantly to research projects at Hunter College and Weill Cornell Medicine, and has industry experience as an R&D intern. MohammadSadeq is a published author, with works in journals like the Journal of Environmental Management and Informatics in Medicine Unlocked.

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City University of New York, the Graduate Center, New York, NY PhD in Biochemistry, Computer Science Department
Aug 2022 – Present. University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran B.Sc. in Biotechnology, GPA: 3.8 (top 15%) Sep 2017 – March 2022

 Technical Skills💻

Programming Languages: Python, R, Bioinformatics Tools and Libraries: PyMol, MOE, Gromacs, Spss, Unity, Scikit-learn, Data Analysis: Transcriptomics data analysis, Statistical analysis, Data Visualization, Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Others: High-performance computing

 Relevant Experience 🌟

Machine learning-based prediction methods for drug actions
Prof. Lei Xie lab, Hunter College and Weill Cornell Medicine
June 2023 – Present
Thesis: Deep learning models for chemical-induced differential gene expression and cell viability predictions for de novo drugs and cell lines

  • Resolve challenges in predictive modeling using algorithmic approaches
  • Design pre-processing pipelines for Transcriptomics datasets
  • Integrate disparate Transcriptomics datasets (80 cell-lines) using Python
  • Incorporate multiple diverse labeled and unlabeled OMICS data
  • Contribute to writing manuscript

Molecular dynamics simulations of mutated HER2 protein
Research assistant – Dr. Mateusz Marianski lab, Hunter College
April 2023 – June 2023

  • Investigated coupling reactions and residue interactions in several mutated HER2 proteins
  • Performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations employing Gromacs
  • Analyzed the data of the MD simulations
  • Presented the interpreted results

Protein-Ligand interactions in docking
Research assistant – Prof. Tom Kurtzman lab, Lehman College
Nov 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Identified the potential molecular interactions between protein pharmacophores and ligands
  • Wrote Python scripts in PyMOL for detection of potential H-bonds and Van der Waals forces

Aral Teb CO. Ltd., Tehran, Iran
R&D Intern
May 2020 – Oct 2020

  • Designed and executed experiments for a bacterial diagnostic kit
  • Converted 3D MRI data into a format compatible with 3D bioprinter
  • Served as a key researcher in the clean room

Virtual reality (VR) project, Iran’s National Elites Foundation
Nov 2020 – Aug 2021

  • Devised 7 biotechnological experiments in VR environments employing Unity software
  • Collaborated with 9 computer scientists and 4 biologists

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Iman Kianian, Mohammad Sadeq Mottaqi, et al. Automated identification of toxigenic cyanobacterial genera for water quality control purposes, Journal of Environmental Management

 

  • Mohammad Sadeq Mottaqi, et al. Contribution of machine learning approaches in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection, Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 2021

Zi Chen | Pharmaceutical science |Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Zi Chen | Pharmaceutical science | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Chen is an accomplished researcher and educator with a distinguished career spanning leading academic institutions such as Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Dartmouth College. With expertise in biomechanics, robotics, morphogenesis, epigenetics, and cancer biophysics, he has made significant contributions to fields ranging from mechanical metamaterials to embryonic development. Assist Prof Dr. Chen’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Society in Science – Branco Weiss Fellowship, and he actively leads and participates in research projects funded by prestigious agencies like the National Science Foundation and Office of Naval Research. His commitment to innovation is evidenced by multiple accolades and grants supporting his pioneering research endeavors.

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Professional Experiences 🌟

06/01/2022-Now: Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. 02/01/2021-05/31/2022: Lead Investigator, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Member of the Faculty, Harvard Medical School. 07/01/2015-12/31/2020: Assistant Professor, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College. 09/01/2014-06/30/2015: Research Scientist, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH; Visiting Associate, Department of Physics, Harvard University. 04/2013-08/31/2014: Research Scientist, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, MO. 10/2012-09/2017: Society in Science – Branco Weiss Fellow. 11/2011-4/2013: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.

Education and Research Interests 🔬

Education: Ph.D., 01/28/2012. Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University. M.A., 06/30/2008. Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University. M.E., 02/28/2005. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai JiaoTong University. B.E., 07/01/2002. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai JiaoTong University.

Research Interests: Biomechanics, robotics, morphogenesis, epigenetics, cancer biophysics.

Honors, Awards, and Grants 🏆💼

Honors and Awards:

  • MassVenture Acorn Innovator Award, 2022.
  • Mask Innovation Challenge, Finalist, 2022.
  • International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) Innovation Award, 2020.
  • Society in Science – Branco Weiss fellowship, 2012-2017.
  • Outstanding Paper Award, ASME 2nd Global Congress on NanoEngineering for Medicine and Biology, 2013.
  • American Academy of Mechanics Founder’s Prize, 2012.

Current and Past Grants:

  • Active Topological Mechanical Metamaterials via Self-Assembly and Fractional Excitations.
  • Unveiling the Biomechanical Principles of Embryonic Brain and Heart Morphogenesis.
  • Reusable, transparent, and reconfigurable N95-equivalent Respirator Masks.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Biomechanics of a Plant-Derived Sealant for Corneal Injuries
    • Authors: B.S. Liu, M. Liao, W.L. Wagner, M. Ackermann, S.J. Mentzer
    • Journal: Translational Vision Science and Technology
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 20
    • Citations: 0

 

  • 3D stimulated Raman spectral imaging of water dynamics associated with pectin-glycocalyceal entanglement
    • Authors: M. Floess, T. Steinle, F. Werner, S.J. Mentzer, H. Giessen
    • Journal: Biomedical Optics Express
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 1460–1471
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Engineering human spinal microphysiological systems to model opioid-induced tolerance
    • Authors: H. Cai, Z. Ao, C. Tian, K. Mackie, F. Guo
    • Journal: Bioactive Materials
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 22
    • Pages: 482–490
    • Citations: 12

 

  • Geometric and network organization of visceral organ epithelium
    • Authors: B.S. Liu, J. Sutlive, W.L. Wagner, M. Ackermann, S.J. Mentzer
    • Journal: Frontiers in Network Physiology
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 3
    • Article: 1144186
    • Citations: 2

 

  • Title: Buckling forces and the wavy folds between pleural epithelial cells
  • Authors: J. Sutlive, B.S. Liu, S.A. Kwan, Z. Chen, S.J. Mentzer
  • Journal: BioSystems
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 240
  • Pages: 105216

Daniele Florio | Pharmaceutical science | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Daniele Florio | Pharmaceutical science | Young Scientist Award

Daniele Florio is a dedicated researcher in pharmaceutical sciences, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Naples Federico II. His doctoral work focuses on integrated molecular approaches targeting mutated Nucleophosmin 1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia, scheduled for completion in October 2024. Daniele brings extensive experience from his Marie Sklodowska-Curie secondment and voluntary internship, specializing in peptide synthesis, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic techniques. With a strong publication record and active participation in international conferences, he contributes significantly to the fields of amyloid aggregation, chemical catalysis, and drug development, showcasing advanced skills in scientific research and analysis.

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👨‍🏫Professional Experience

Tutoring Activities (Grant Type B) 2023-2024, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Provided supplementary teaching for Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry courses for Pharmacy and CTF degree students. Ph.D. Candidate in Pharmaceutical Sciences (XXXVII Cycle) 2021 – Present, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, PhD Project: Integrated molecular approaches targeting mutated Nucleophosmin 1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia., Scheduled PhD end: October 31, 2024. Secondee under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange Action June 2022 – March 2023, Dublin, Ireland, Keladapharmachem, Participated in the GreenX4Drug (EU funded H2020 RISE project), focusing on developing novel asymmetric chemical catalysts for manufacturing high-value APIs and advanced intermediates.. Voluntary Internship Post-Degree 2018 – 2019, Naples, Italy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Designed, synthesized, and characterized peptides, peptidomimetics, and small molecules using solid-phase and solution methodologies. Utilized mass spectrometry (ESI) for identifying synthetic compounds and applied analytical and preparative methodologies (HPLC) for their purification and characterization. Conducted structural and functional characterization of biomolecules through spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, SPR, UV-Vis). Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco

🎓Education and Training

Biologist Board Examination February 7, 2022, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy Master’s Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) July 12, 2021, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Protein fragments of Nucleophosmin 1 as models of amyloids”, Supervisor: Prof. Antonello Merlino, Co-Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco,k Grade: 110/110. Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science (Molecular Diagnostics Field) March 15, 2018, Naples, Italy Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II Experimental Thesis: “Amyloid-like aggregation of Nucleophosmin 1 regions related to Acute Myeloid Leukemia: spectroscopic studies” Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Marasco Grade: 106/110

📖Certifications

English TELSA C1, Grade B Language Certification ESAT, Malta Further & Higher Education Authority

Skills and Competencies

Organizational Skills

  • Efficient under pressure.
  • Adaptive to changes and new situations.
  • Strong independent work organization and goal achievement.

Job-related Skills

  • Solid-phase peptide synthesis and combinatorial peptide libraries using Fmoc/Boc chemistry.
  • Experience with various peptide synthesizers (BIOTAGE, Liberty Blue 2.0).
  • Proficient in analysis and purification using ESI mass spectrometry, HPLC, and flash purification systems.
  • Skilled in spectroscopic techniques (CD, Fluorescence, DLS, SPR, UV-Vis, FTIR, NMR).

Digital Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experienced with operating systems: MS-Windows, MacOS, LINUX.
  • Proficient in scientific data analysis software (GraphPad Prism).
  • Knowledgeable in databases (PubMed) and bibliographic management software (EndNote, Mendeley).
  • Proficient with video conferencing software (Teams, Skype, Zoom, Google Meet).
  • Excellent knowledge of major browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

🌍Projects

National Project Participation

  • BANDO-PRIN-2022. Research Project: Design, synthesis, and investigation of novel G-quadruplex aptamers against STAT3 and the interleukin-6 receptor (G4-APTASTAT).
  • Project Coordinator and Head of Research Unit: Prof. GALEONE Aldo

Bibliometric Parameters

  • H-index from Scopus: 11
  • Number of Publications: 24
  • Citations: 388

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • The effects of histidine substitution of aromatic residues on the amyloidogenic properties of the fragment 264–277 of nucleophosmin 1
    • Authors: D. Florio, P. Luciano, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Bioorganic Chemistry
    • Volume: 147
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 107404

 

  • Could Targeting NPM1c+ Misfolding Be a Promising Strategy for Combating Acute Myeloid Leukemia?
    • Authors: D. Florio, D. Marasco
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 2
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 811

 

  • Modulation of hydrogel networks by metal ions
    • Authors: S. La Manna, D. Florio, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Journal of Peptide Science
    • Volume: 29
    • Issue: 8
    • Year: 2023
    • Article ID: e3474

 

  • Ruthenium complexes bearing glucosyl ligands are able to inhibit the amyloid aggregation of short histidine-peptides
    • Authors: D. Florio, S. La Manna, A. Annunziata, M. Monti, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Dalton Transactions
    • Volume: 52
    • Issue: 25
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 8549–8557

 

  • Insights into Network of Hot Spots of Aggregation in Nucleophosmin 1
    • Authors: D. Florio, S. La Manna, C. Di Natale, A.M. Malfitano, D. Marasco
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Volume: 23
    • Issue: 23
    • Year: 2022
    • Pages: 14704

 

  • Hydrogelation tunability of bioinspired short peptides
    • Authors: S. La Manna, D. Florio, V. Panzetta, C. Di Natale, D. Marasco
    • Journal: Soft Matter
    • Volume: 8
    • Year: 2022
    • Pages: 8

 

Isabel Peraita-Costa | Epidemiology | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Isabel Peraita-Costa | Epidemiology | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Isabel Peraita is a seasoned researcher and educator specializing in biomedical sciences, with a robust background in epidemiology, public health, and environmental toxicology. Currently, Dr. Peraita holds dual positions as a Profesor Asociado at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red-Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), demonstrating a commitment to both teaching and cutting-edge research.

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Current Professional Roles

Profesor Asociado, Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Department of Ciencias Biomédicas, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud (Part-time, Permanent Contract, since January 2024). Post-Doctoral Researcher, CIBERESP, Facultad de Farmacia y Ciencias de la Alimentación, Universitat de València (Full-time, since September 2022)

Previous Professional Experience

Dr. Peraita’s professional journey includes significant roles such as:

  • Autonomous Worker at Fundación Pública para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud across multiple short-term projects (2017-2023)
  • Senior Researcher (Titulado Superior) at CIBERESP (2018-2022), focusing on pre-doctoral research
  • Non-Doctoral Researcher at Universitat de València (2017)

🎓Education

Dr. Peraita’s academic credentials are extensive:

Doctorate in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology, and Health, Universitat de València (2022). Máster in Epidemiology and Public Health, Universidad Internacional de Valencia (2023). Máster in Environmental Contamination, Toxicology, and Health, Universitat de València (2016). Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2015)

🔬Research Contributions

Dr. Peraita has significantly contributed to various high-impact research projects funded through competitive public calls, including:

  • Identification of risk factors in colorectal cancer survivors (Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, 2019-2021)
  • Multicentric study on adverse outcomes in colorectal cancer patients (Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga, 2014-2016)

She has also engaged in non-competitive R&D projects focusing on pediatric nutrition, neonatal health, and femoral implant evaluations, working under the leadership of prominent investigators such as Maria Morales Suarez-Varela and Maximino Redondo Bautista.

👨‍🏫Teaching Experience

Dr. Peraita is actively involved in teaching, currently instructing courses in Organic Chemistry as part of the Double Degree in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences – Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir.

Scientific Production and Recognition

With an H-index of 8 on WOS and SCOPUS and 10 on Google Scholar (as of February 2024), Dr. Peraita’s research is widely recognized and cited within the scientific community, reflecting her substantial contributions to the field of biomedical sciences.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Intermittent fasting and the possible benefits in obesity, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials
    • Authors: M. Morales-Suárez-Varela, E. Collado Sanchez, I. Peraita-Costa, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 9
    • Article Number: 3179
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 64
    • This systematic review explores the benefits of intermittent fasting on obesity, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis through randomized clinical trials.

 

  • Maternal physical activity during pregnancy and the effect on the mother and newborn: a systematic review
    • Authors: M. Morales-Suárez-Varela, E. Clemente-Bosch, I. Peraita-Costa, …
    • Journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 130-147
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 47
    • This review examines the impact of maternal physical activity during pregnancy on both maternal and newborn health.

 

  • Systematic review of the association between particulate matter exposure and autism spectrum disorders
    • Authors: M. Morales-Suárez-Varela, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Llopis-Gonzalez
    • Journal: Environmental Research
    • Volume: 153
    • Pages: 150-160
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 42
    • This systematic review investigates the potential link between exposure to particulate matter and the development of autism spectrum disorders.

 

  • Randomized prospective study in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the upper limb with high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (10-kHz) and low-frequency spinal cord stimulation
    • Authors: A. Canós-Verdecho, D. Abejón, R. Robledo, R. Izquierdo, A. Bermejo, …
    • Journal: Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 448-458
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 23
    • This study evaluates the effectiveness of high-frequency (10-kHz) versus low-frequency spinal cord stimulation in patients with complex regional pain syndrome of the upper limb.

 

  • Prevalencia de hipertensión arterial y su asociación con antropometría y dieta en niños (de seis a nueve años): estudio ANIVA
    • Authors: M. Morales-Suárez-Varela, M. Mohino-Chocano, C. Soler, A. Llopis-Morales, …
    • Journal: Nutrición Hospitalaria
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 133-141
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 19
    • This article studies the prevalence of hypertension and its association with anthropometric measures and diet in children aged six to nine years.

 

  • Vitamin D-related risk factors for maternal morbidity during pregnancy: a systematic review
    • Authors: M.M. Suárez-Varela, N. Uçar, I. Peraita-Costa, M.F. Huertas, J.M. Soriano, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 15
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 18
    • This review discusses how vitamin D levels influence maternal health and morbidity during pregnancy.

 

  • Endocrine disruptors and autism spectrum disorder in pregnancy: A review and evaluation of the quality of the epidemiological evidence
    • Authors: S. Marí-Bauset, C. Donat-Vargas, A. Llópis-González, A. Marí-Sanchis, …
    • Journal: Children
    • Volume: 5
    • Issue: 12
    • Article Number: 157
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 17
    • This review evaluates the epidemiological evidence linking endocrine disruptors during pregnancy to autism spectrum disorders in offspring.

 

  • How 25 (OH) D levels during pregnancy affect prevalence of autism in children: systematic review
    • Authors: N. Uçar, W.B. Grant, I. Peraita-Costa, M. Morales Suarez-Varela
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 8
    • Article Number: 2311
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 15
    • This review explores the relationship between maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy and the prevalence of autism in children.

 

  • Risk of gestational diabetes due to maternal and partner smoking
    • Authors: M. Morales-Suárez-Varela, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Perales-Marín, …
    • Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 2
    • Article Number: 925
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 12
    • This study investigates the impact of maternal and partner smoking on the risk of gestational diabetes.

 

  • Actigraphic sleep and dietary macronutrient intake in children aged 6–9 years old: A pilot study
    • Authors: S. Coronado Ferrer, I. Peraita-Costa, A. Llopis-Morales, Y. Picó, J.M. Soriano, …
    • Journal: Nutrients
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 11
    • Article Number: 2568
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 11
    • This pilot study examines the relationship between sleep patterns and dietary macronutrient intake in children.

Surjit Paul | Information Systems Security | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Surjit Paul | Information Systems Security | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Surjit Paul is a dedicated and research-oriented academic professional currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur. With a strong background in computer science and a focus on information security breaches and their impact on firm performance, Mr. Surjit Paul has a proven track record of excellence in both teaching and research. Holding an M.Tech from NIT Jamshedpur and an MCA from Biju Patnaik University, Mr. Surjit Paul is an accomplished educator, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at ARKA JAIN University. Proficient in a range of programming languages and research methodologies, Dr. [Your Name] is committed to advancing knowledge in cybersecurity, social media analytics, and website accessibility.

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🎯 Objective

Highly motivated, focused, and research-oriented approach to teaching and learning to achieve the desired goals of the organization. Always eager to learn new tools and technologies required to excel in the current learning environment.

🎓 Education

Ph.D. (Pursuing) Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Thesis Title: “Information Security Breach Incidents and Firms’ Performance”, Supervisor: Prof. Saini Das, Assistant Professor, VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur. M.Tech CSE, 2017 National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, CGPA: 9.35, Thesis Title: “Design a Quantum Secure Authentication Protocol for Entity Authentication”, Supervisors: Prof. Sanjay Kumar & Prof. R.R Suman. M.C.A, 2014, Biju Patnaik University of Technology Odisha, Rourkela, CGPA: 9.06. B.Sc IT (Hons), 2010, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Percentage: 78.58%. 12th Science, 2007, Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Ranchi, Percentage: 65.80%. 10th, 2005, Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Ranchi, Percentage: 76.40%

🏆 Awards & Achievements

Best Researcher Award by SCIENCE FATHER, UGC-JRF/NET Computer Science & Applications, 2015, GATE (Computer Science & Information Technology), 2014, M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) Branch Topper, MCA Branch Topper

👨‍🏫 Experience

Teaching & Research Experience

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & IT, School of Engineering and IT, ARKA JAIN University Jharkhand (August 2023 – Present). Ph.D. Researcher, Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur (July 2017 – Present)

Industry Experience

Summer Intern, Indian Institute of Management Indore (July – September 2016). Java Programmer, Napasoft Jamshedpur (Vendor of TATA STEEL LTD. Jamshedpur) (November 2010 – July 2011)

🔬 Research Interests

  • Cyber Security
  • Information Security & Stock Market Impact
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Accessibility & Usability

💻 Research Techniques/Computer Skills

  • Accessibility, usability, security, and privacy analysis of websites
  • Social media analytics, sentiment & emotion analysis, and topic modeling
  • Event study methodology
  • Meta-analysis

🛠️ Software & Tools

  • Python, Java, C, C++, R
  • SAP ABAP
  • Web Technology
  • MS-Office
  • Achecker, Sortsite, PENTEST, Wireshark

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Accessibility and usability analysis of Indian e-government websites
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Das
    • Journal: Universal Access in the Information Society
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 949-957
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 48
    • This article analyzes the accessibility and usability of Indian e-government websites, highlighting the challenges and areas for improvement.

 

  • Investigating information dissemination and citizen engagement through government social media during the COVID-19 crisis
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Das
    • Journal: Online Information Review
    • Volume: 47
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 316-332
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 12
    • This study examines how government social media channels disseminated information and engaged with citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

  • A novel initial basic feasible solution method for Transportation problem
    • Author: S. Paul
    • Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science
    • Volume: 9
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 0
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 9
    • This article proposes a new method for finding the initial basic feasible solution for transportation problems.

 

  • Real-Time Multimodal Biometric User Authentication for Web Application Access in Wireless LAN
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, D.K. Shaw
    • Journal: Journal of Computer Science
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: 680-693
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 5
    • This study presents a real-time multimodal biometric authentication system for secure access to web applications over wireless LAN.

 

  • Communication in vehicular cloud network using ns-3
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, A.K. Amar
    • Journal: International Journal of Control Theory and Applications
    • Volume: 10
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 4
    • This paper discusses communication protocols in vehicular cloud networks using the ns-3 network simulator.

 

  • A Quantum Secure Entity Authentication Protocol Design for Network Security
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar, R.R. Suman
    • Publication: Research Anthology on Advancements in Quantum Technology
    • Pages: 289-301
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 3
    • This article designs a quantum secure entity authentication protocol aimed at enhancing network security.

 

  • A Quantum Secure Entity Authentication Protocol Design for Network Security
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar, R.R. Suman
    • Journal: International Journal of Information Security and Privacy
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 1-11
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 3
    • This paper provides a detailed analysis and design of a quantum secure entity authentication protocol for network security.

 

  • Comparative Analysis of Various PPP Authentication Protocols
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar
    • Journal: International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 3
    • This study compares different Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) authentication methods.

 

  • Design and Modeling of Real Time Multimodal Biometric Authentication System
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, D.K. Shaw
    • Journal: Journal of Computer Science (Accepted)
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 2
    • This article discusses the design and modeling of a real-time multimodal biometric authentication system.