Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Felix Oludare Ajiola | Economic History | Best Researcher Award

Felix Oludare Ajiola, Ph.D. is a Nigerian historian specializing in African, economic, and social history, with a focus on urban and environmental studies. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Ibadan (2021), and has held various academic positions at the University of Lagos since 2015, currently serving as a Lecturer 1. His research explores themes such as cocoa production in Southwestern Nigeria and urban crime in Lagos. Dr. Ajiola has forthcoming publications in notable journals and a book chapter on Nigeria’s structural adjustment programs, contributing significantly to African historical scholarship.

Publication profile

scholar

Research Interests:

  • African History
  • Economic History
  • Social History
  • Urban & Environmental Studies

Education:

Ph.D. in African History (2014-2021), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. M.A. in History (2010-2012), University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. B.A. in History (2004-2009), University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Recent Academic Employment:

Lecturer I (2023 ā€“ present), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Lecturer II (2019 ā€“ 2023), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Assistant Lecturer (2015 ā€“ 2019), Department of History and Strategic Studies, University of Lagos. Research Assistant (2012 ā€“ 2014), Justice S. A. Akintan (Retired Judge of the Supreme Court of Nigeria)

Publication

  • Early geography of the coronavirus disease outbreak in Nigeria
    Authors: A Olusola, B Olusola, O Onafeso, F Ajiola, S Adelabu
    Journal: GeoJournal
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 26

 

  • Deforestation, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability in South-west, Nigeria, 1960-2015
    Authors: F Ajiola, T Ilesanmi
    Journal: Unilag Journal of Humanities
    Year: 2017
    Volume: 5(1), Pages 206-226
    Citations: 5

 

  • Accumulation and Dispossession: Cocoa Production, Rural Development and the Structural Adjustment Programme in Southwest Nigeria, 1986ā€“1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: A Journal of the Department of History & Strategic Studies, University of Lagos
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 3

 

  • British Colonial Land Use Policies and Housing Development in Lagos
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development
    Year: 2022
    Volume: 2(1)
    Citations: 2

 

  • Public Health and Political Governance: The Colonial State and Disease Control in Lagos, 1924ā€“1935
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Africa Review
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1

 

  • Cocoa Production and Rural Development in Idanre, Southwestern Nigeria, 1900-1996
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • Economies of African States Since Independence
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Unilag Press & Bookshop Ltd
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  • The development of Afro-Jazz Culture and the Role of Agency in Nigeria
    Authors: FO Ajiola, P Williams
    Publisher: National Institute for Cultural Orientation
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 1

 

  • Michael M. Ogbeidi, Business History and the Lagos School of History, 1962-2016
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
    Year: 2018
    Citations: 1

 

  • Globalization and the Nigerian Youths
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Publisher: Dahomey International Business, ESEP Le-Berger UniversitƩ, Republic of Benin
    Year: 2016
    Citations: 1

 

  • Urban Crime in the Lagos Traffic: An Ethnography at the Crossroads of Multiple Codes of Ethics
    Author: FO Ajiola
    Journal: Journal of African Cultural Studies
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

Conclusion šŸŒŸ

The candidate has a strong foundation in research with several notable achievements, making them a compelling contender for the Best Researcher Award. Their academic background, research awards, and teaching experience showcase a dedication to advancing metallurgical and materials engineering. To further strengthen their candidacy, they could focus on increasing the visibility of their research through more high-impact publications and exploring interdisciplinary collaborations. Overall, the candidate is highly suitable for consideration, and with continued dedication, they could emerge as a top choice for the award.

Chin-Soon Phan | Chemical Biology | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Chin-Soon Phan | Chemical Biology | Young Scientist Award

Chin-Soon Phan specializes in marine natural products chemistry. He earned his BSc and PhD from UMS, Malaysia, followed by postdoctoral research at Hokkaido University and National University of Singapore. Since December 2023, he has led research at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis, focusing on microbial natural products in the Baltic region.

Publication profile

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Research and Innovations:

Ongoing Research Projects: NATALION, EU Project (2023-2027): Research on natural products at the Latvian Institute of Organic Synthesis. Project Link Completed Research Projects: JSPS KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid (2019-2021): Anti-algal peptides from cyanobacteria. Fujiwara Natural History Foundation Grant (2017-2018): Investigation of soft corals from Borneo Island. Matsuken Kogyo Research Grant (2016-2017): Chemical study of Bornean microorganisms. Universiti Malaysia Sabah Research Grant (2016-2018): Secondary metabolites from Bornean soft corals.

Citation Index:

Patents Published/Under Process:

Peptides with Antimicrobial Properties (2024): Patent no. WO/2024/025474. Novel Prenylating Enzyme (2022): Patent no. WO/2022/168952. Anti-fungal Composition from Syzygium leucoxylon (2020): Patent no. PI 2017704425. Herbal Composition from Bornean Wild Gingers (2019): Patent no. PI 2017704948.

Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.):

47 Published Research Papers including notable journals like Journal of Natural Products, ACS Chemical Biology, and Natural Product Reports. Key papers include: Tyrosine Peptides from Microcystis aeruginosa (Journal of Natural Products). Substrate Promiscuity of XncB (ACS Chemical Biology, 2024). Noducyclamides A1-A4 and B1-B2 from Nodularia sp. (Journal of Natural Products, 2024).

 

Publication

  1. Biosynthesis of a New Benzazepine Alkaloid Nanangelenin A from Aspergillus nanangensis Involves an Unusual L-Kynurenine-Incorporating NRPS Catalyzing Regioselective Lactamization
    Authors: H Li, CLM Gilchrist, CS Phan, HJ Lacey, D Vuong, SA Moggach, E Lacey
    Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
    Year: 2020
    Volume: 142(15), Pages 7145-7152
    Citations: 36

 

  1. Bipolenins Kā€“N: New sesquiterpenoids from the fungal plant pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana
    Authors: CS Phan, H Li, S Kessler, PS Solomon, AM Piggott, YH Chooi
    Journal: Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 15(1), Pages 2020-2028
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Bioactive Cembranoids from the Soft Coral Genus Sinularia sp. in Borneo
    Authors: T Kamada, MC Kang, CS Phan, II Zanil, YJ Jeon, CS Vairappan
    Journal: Marine Drugs
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 16(4), 99
    Citations: 33

 

  1. Argicyclamides Aā€“C Unveil Enzymatic Basis for Guanidine Bis-prenylation
    Authors: CS Phan, K Matsuda, N Balloo, K Fujita, T Wakimoto, T Okino
    Journal: Journal of the American Chemical Society
    Year: 2021
    Volume: 143(27), Pages 10083-10087
    Citations: 30

 

  1. New anti-bacterial halogenated tricyclic sesquiterpenes from Bornean Laurencia majuscula (Harvey) Lucas
    Authors: T Kamada, CS Phan, CS Vairappan
    Journal: Natural Product Research
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 33(4), Pages 464-471
    Citations: 25

 

  1. Capgermacrenes A and B, Bioactive Secondary Metabolites from a Bornean Soft Coral, Capnella sp.
    Authors: CS Phan, SY Ng, EA Kim, YJ Jeon, K Palaniveloo, …
    Journal: Marine Drugs
    Year: 2015
    Volume: 13(5), Pages 3103-3115
    Citations: 24

 

  1. Aaptamine-Related Alkaloid from the Marine Sponge Aaptos aaptos
    Authors: T Hamada, Y Matsumoto, CS Phan, T Kamada, S Onitsuka, H Okamura
    Journal: Natural Product Communications
    Year: 2019
    Volume: 14(9), 1934578X19863935
    Citations: 20

 

  1. Cytotoxic Sesterterpenoids from Bornean Sponge Spongia sp.
    Authors: CS Phan, T Kamada, T Hamada, CS Vairappan
    Journal: Records of Natural Products
    Year: 2018
    Volume: 12(6), Pages 643-647
    Citations: 17

šŸ“š Conclusion

Chin-Soon Phan is a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award due to his extensive research experience, significant publications, high citation index, and notable patents. His innovative work in marine natural products and ongoing EU project demonstrates a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications. While he could benefit from increased industry collaboration and broader dissemination of his work, his achievements to date make him a commendable nominee for the award.

Antonios Kousaxidis | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Mr. Antonios Kousaxidis | Medicinal Chemistry |Best Researcher Award

Ā Mr at School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

A seasoned educator and researcher with extensive experience in physics, holding positions from Assistant to Associate Professor at IAU, Urmia, and Urmia University of Technology. Specialized in teaching a range of undergraduate to Ph.D. courses including Quantum Mechanics, Laser Physics, and Nonlinear Dynamical Systems. Proficient in Maple and Matlab programming with a strong background in finite element method analysis. Led impactful research projects in chaotic systems, cancer treatment, and national security, earning multiple awards including the Kharazmi Scientific Festival Second Prize. A recognized leader in academia with a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and education.

Profile

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šŸŽ“ Education:

Masterā€™s Degree in Medicinal Chemistry: (9.85/10) from Departments of Chemistry, Medicine, Biological Applications and Technology, University of Ioannina, 45110, Ioannina, Greece.Ā Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry: (7.76/10) from Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110, Ioannina, Greece.

Personal Skills:

Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry: Training in synthetic organic chemistry and biochemistry applied to drug design, with experience in several areas of synthetic methodology using retrosynthetic approaches. Metal-Based Coupling Reactions: Excellent knowledge and practice of metal-based coupling reactions in modern organic chemistry. Synthetic Routes Optimization: Training in synthetic routes optimization using one-pot reactions during masterā€™s thesis. Analytical Methods: Proficient in NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectrometry for identifying organic compounds. Small Molecule Synthesis: Synthesis of small molecule organic compounds and isolation by recrystallization. Purification and Separation: Excellent knowledge and practice in chromatographic methods like column, preparative, and thin-layer chromatography for purifying and separating organic compounds. Biochemical Protocols: Good practice in using biochemical protocols for enzyme kinetics experiments. Drug Discovery Programs: Extensive experience in drug discovery programs, structure-based drug design, molecular docking, and SAR estimation models using in silico methods (Discovery Studio, Chimera, LigandScout, PyMOL, OpenBabel, ADMET). Scientific Manuscripts: Proficient in writing and preparing scientific manuscripts.

šŸ’» Software Skills:

Office Suite (ECDL degree) – Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. Calculative and predictive programs like MestReNova, Topspin DataAnalysis, ChemDraw Ultra, MedChem Designer, and BioLoom.

Research Focus:

A. Kousaxidis primarily focuses on the design and synthesis of novel compounds with therapeutic potential, particularly targeting enzymes such as aldose reductase (ALR2) and protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B). The research also encompasses antimicrobial agents, lipoxygenase inhibitors, and therapeutic strategies for conditions like diabetes mellitus and sepsis.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • A Molecular Hybridization Approach for the Design of Selective Aldose Reductase (ALR2) Inhibitors and Exploration of Their Activities Against Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B (PTP1B)
    • Authors: Kousaxidis, A., Petrou, A., Rouvim, P., Nicolaou, I., Geronikaki, A.
    • Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 1271
    • Article Number: 134116
    • Citations: 3
    • Summary: This study presents a hybridization approach to develop selective ALR2 inhibitors and investigates their potential activities against PTP1B, highlighting their dual therapeutic potential.

 

  • Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Evaluation of Indazole Carboxamides of N-Substituted Pyrrole Derivatives as Soybean Lipoxygenase Inhibitors
    • Authors: Lavrentaki, V., Kousaxidis, A., Theodosis-Nobelos, P., Koutsopoulos, K., Nicolaou, I.
    • Journal: Molecular Diversity
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 2
    • Summary: This paper discusses the synthesis and evaluation of novel indazole carboxamides, demonstrating significant inhibitory activity against soybean lipoxygenase.

 

  • N-Derivatives of (Z)-Methyl 3-(4-Oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-5-ylidene)methyl)-1H-indole-2-carboxylates as Antimicrobial Agentsā€”In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation
    • Authors: Petrou, A., Geronikaki, A., Kartsev, V., Nicolaou, I., Vizirianakis, I.S.
    • Journal: Pharmaceuticals
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 1
    • Article Number: 131
    • Citations: 4
    • Summary: This open-access article evaluates the antimicrobial activity of new N-derivatives, supported by both in silico and in vitro methods.

 

  • Non-acidic Bifunctional Benzothiazole-Based Thiazolidinones with Antimicrobial and Aldose Reductase Inhibitory Activity as a Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Sepsis
    • Authors: Kousaxidis, A., Kovacikova, L., Nicolaou, I., Stefek, M., Geronikaki, A.
    • Journal: Medicinal Chemistry Research
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 30
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 1837-1848
    • Citations: 13
    • Summary: This research explores benzothiazole-based thiazolidinones with dual activity, suggesting a promising approach for treating sepsis.

 

  • Aldose Reductase and Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B Inhibitors as a Promising Therapeutic Approach for Diabetes Mellitus
    • Authors: Kousaxidis, A., Petrou, A., Lavrentaki, V., Nicolaou, I., Geronikaki, A.
    • Journal: European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 207
    • Article Number: 112742
    • Citations: 39
    • Summary: This review highlights the potential of targeting ALR2 and PTP1B as a therapeutic strategy for diabetes, emphasizing recent advances and future perspectives.

 

Marina Dimitrijevic | Physical Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Ā Ms. Marina Dimitrijevic | Plant Pathology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science Serbia

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬ I am deeply passionate about chemistry and pharmaceutical research, with a focus on synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds. My academic journey has been marked by significant contributions to the field, including the publication of research work in prestigious SCI-listed journals.šŸŒŸ

 

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EducationšŸŽ“

  • PhD Studies, Chemistry Faculty of Sciences, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Specialization: Organic Chemistry Commenced: 2021. Master of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2020-2021. Bachelor of Chemistry Department for Research and Development Faculty of Science, University of Kragujevac (Serbia) Duration: 2016-2020

šŸ’¼Work Experience

Research Trainee
University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
2022 – Present

Conducting scientific research focused on the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, with a specific emphasis on developing small molecules as potential inhibitors of the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (hDHODH).Engaged in teaching Organic Chemistry courses, imparting knowledge and expertise to students.Acting as a mentor at the Regional Center for Talented Children in Kragujevac, guiding and supporting the development of young talents.

Ā Expertise

My areas of expertise include:

  • Synthesis of organic compounds
  • Spectroscopic analysis techniques
  • Chromatographic methods
  • Pharmacological properties and evaluation of compounds

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Rapid access to pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones: An improved synthetic protocol using a precursor prepared by Pfitzinger reaction
    • Journal: Tetrahedron
    • Volume: 132
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 133236

 

  1. Title: Discovery of a new class of potent pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones based inhibitors of human dihydroorotate dehydrogenase: Synthesis, pharmacological and toxicological evaluation
    • Journal: Bioorganic chemistry
    • Volume: 147
    • Year: 2024
    • Pages: 107359