Mona Navaei-Nigjeh | Neural tissue engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mona Navaei-Nigjeh | Neural tissue engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr.Ā  Mona Navaei-Nigjeh Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iran

Mona Navaei-Nigjeh is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering specializing in tissue engineering at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. With a strong academic background, including a B.Sc. in Biology and an M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, she has garnered multiple awards for her research excellence. Her work focuses on advanced cell culture, molecular biology, and regenerative medicine. Mona has extensive experience as a research assistant and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles. She is also a member of elite societies like the Iran’s National Elites Foundation and the Iranian Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society.

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šŸ† Strengths for the Award:

  1. Academic Excellence: Consistent top performance in her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs with outstanding grades.
  2. Awards and Honors: Recognition as the best researcher and poster presenter in several prominent national scientific festivals and conferences.
  3. Research Publications: Authored or co-authored over 20 publications in high-impact journals, with topics ranging from tissue engineering to molecular biology.
  4. Technical Expertise: Proficient in advanced techniques such as 3D cell culture, flow cytometry, real-time PCR, and scaffold fabrication, which are critical for high-impact research in her field.
  5. Professional Affiliations: Active membership in elite national and international research societies, which enhances her research network and collaboration opportunities.

šŸ“ˆ Areas for Improvement:

  1. International Recognition: While she has been recognized nationally, gaining international research awards or invitations to global conferences would further strengthen her profile.
  2. Leadership Roles: Taking on more leadership positions, such as principal investigator roles or heading research teams, could showcase her as an emerging leader in her field.

Educational Background šŸŽ“

B.Sc. in Biology Tehran University, Tehran, Iran 2005-2009 GPA: 16.39/20. M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (Tissue Engineering)
Tehran University, Tehran, Iran 2010-2012 GPA: 19.06/20. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Tissue Engineering) Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Ongoing GPA: 18.94/20

Honors and Achievements šŸ…

Member of Iran’s National Elites Foundation (INEF). Member of the Iranian Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (ITERMS). Best Researcher Award, Avicenna Student Festival, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2016. Best Poster Awards, various congresses (2015-2016). Outstanding Researcher and Graduate Student, Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, 2012. Top Student Awards in B.Sc. and M.Sc. at University of Tehran

Work Experience šŸ’¼

Research Assistant Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2 years). Scientific and Executive Role Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (6 years). Scientific Activity Brain and Spinal Injury Research Center, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1 year)

Research Experience šŸ”¬

M.Sc. Thesis: ā€œ3D Culture of Differentiated Human Endometrial Stem Cells into Neuronsā€. Ph.D. Thesis: ā€œEffect of Co-Transplantation of Encapsulated Pancreatic Islets with Mesenchymal Stem Cells within Hydrogel as a Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Ratsā€

Workshops šŸ› ļø

  • Elisa Technique, Flow Cytometry, Real-time PCR
    The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2016)

Technical Experience šŸ§Ŗ

Cellular Biology: Culturing various stem cells and cell lines. Molecular Biology: DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, Real-time PCR. Immunology: Immunocytochemistry, Flow Cytometry. Microscopy: Stereo, Fluorescence, and Light Microscopy. Histology: Sample preparation for microscopy and immunohistochemistry. Biochemistry: ELISA, Enzymatic Assays. Tissue Engineering: Fabrication of 3D scaffolds using Electrospinning, Freeze Drying, and Self-assembly

Publication Top NotesĀ 

  • Antibacterial properties of a bacterial cellulose CQD-TiO2 nanocomposite
    • Authors: S. Malmir, A. Karbalaei, M. Pourmadadi, J. Hamedi, F. Yazdian, M. Navaee
    • Journal: Carbohydrate Polymers
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 137

 

  • Preparation of pH-sensitive chitosan/polyvinylpyrrolidone/Ī±-Fe2O3 nanocomposite for drug delivery application: Emphasis on ameliorating restrictions
    • Authors: S.E. Gerami, M. Pourmadadi, H. Fatoorehchi, F. Yazdian, H. Rashedi, …
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 116

 

  • Ameliorating quercetin constraints in cancer therapy with pH-responsive agarose-polyvinylpyrrolidone-hydroxyapatite nanocomposite encapsulated in double nanoemulsion
    • Authors: A. Samadi, M. Pourmadadi, F. Yazdian, H. Rashedi, M. Navaei-Nigjeh
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 91

 

  • Antiapoptotic effects of cerium oxide and yttrium oxide nanoparticles in isolated rat pancreatic islets
    • Authors: A. Hosseini, M. Baeeri, M. Rahimifard, M. Navaei-Nigjeh, A. Mohammadirad, …
    • Journal: Human & Experimental Toxicology
    • Year: 2013
    • Citations: 83

 

  • Improvement of isolated rat pancreatic islets function by combination of cerium oxide nanoparticles/sodium selenite through reduction of oxidative stress
    • Authors: N. Pourkhalili, A. Hosseini, A. Nili-Ahmadabadi, M. Rahimifard, …
    • Journal: Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods
    • Year: 2012
    • Citations: 77

 

  • Protective effects of cerium oxide and yttrium oxide nanoparticles on reduction of oxidative stress induced by sub-acute exposure to diazinon in the rat pancreas
    • Authors: M.R. Khaksar, M. Rahimifard, M. Baeeri, F. Maqbool, M. Navaei-Nigjeh, …
    • Journal: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 71

 

  • Synthesis and characterization of chitosan/polyvinylpyrrolidone coated nanoporous Ī³-Alumina as a pH-sensitive carrier for controlled release of quercetin
    • Authors: E. Nematollahi, M. Pourmadadi, F. Yazdian, H. Fatoorehchi, H. Rashedi, …
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 68

 

  • PVA based nanofiber containing CQDs modified with silica NPs and silk fibroin accelerates wound healing in a rat model
    • Authors: S. Abolghasemzade, M. Pourmadadi, H. Rashedi, F. Yazdian, S. Kianbakht, …
    • Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry B
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 68

 

  • The synthesis and characterization of double nanoemulsion for targeted Co-Delivery of 5-fluorouracil and curcumin using pH-sensitive agarose/chitosan nanocarrier
    • Authors: M. Pourmadadi, M. Ahmadi, M. Abdouss, F. Yazdian, H. Rashedi, …
    • Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 67

 

  • Chitosan/agarose/graphitic carbon nitride nanocomposite as an efficient pH-sensitive drug delivery system for anticancer curcumin releasing
    • Authors: M. Rajabzadeh-Khosroshahi, M. Pourmadadi, F. Yazdian, H. Rashedi, …
    • Journal: Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 66

 

āœ… Conclusion:

Mona Navaei-Nigjehā€™s profile demonstrates excellence in academic research, consistent recognition, and contributions to the field of tissue engineering. Her research output and technical skills make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Further international exposure and leadership roles would make her even more competitive for prestigious global awards.

 

Mohammadsadeq Mottaqi | Computational biology | Young Scientist Award

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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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EducationšŸŽ“

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

Ā Technical SkillsšŸ’»

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

Ā Relevant Experience šŸŒŸ

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, Iranā€™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 šŸ“

  • 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

Amr Mahdy | Numerical analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Amr Mahdy | Numerical analysis | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt.,Ā 

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Dr. Amr Mahdy , a distinguished mathematician, holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a focus on numerical studies for linear and non-linear fractional order differential equations and their optimal control. With a solid academic background including a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Zagazig University, Egypt, they have excelled in their career as an educator and researcher. With over a decade of experience, they’ve served in various capacities at Zagazig University and Taif University, Saudi Arabia. Recognized as a Featured Scientist by Stanford University, their expertise lies in differential equations, offering valuable contributions to the field.šŸŒŸ

 

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šŸŽ“Education

Bachelor of Science May 2006 Zagazig University, Zagazig, P.Q. Box. 44519, Egypt. Major: Mathematics Rank: First on graduation class (1st of 290) Grade: Excellent with Honor GPA: 86.10%. Master of Science in Differential Equation September 2009 Zagazig University, Faculty of Science Registered for M. Sc. January 2008 in the Faculty of Science, Zagazig University. Received M. Sc. in September 2009.Title of M. Sc.: ā€œDIFFERENT ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR SOLVING LINEAR AND NONā€“LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL EQUATIONSā€.

šŸ”Research

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics
    Thesis Title: Numerical Studies for Linear and Non-Linear Fractional Order Differential Equations and their Optimal Control

šŸ’¼Professional experience

Demonstrator Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt 7 October 2006 – 2009Assistant Lecturer
Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt 2009Lecturer Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt 2013 – PresentAssociative Professor Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt 2021 – PresentAssistant Professor Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabian 2017 – PresentFeatured Scientist Ranked in the top 2% of scientists by Stanford University (2022-2023)

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Title: Crank-Nicolson finite difference method for solving time-fractional diffusion equation
    Authors: NH Sweilam, MM Khader, AMS Mahdy
    Journal: Journal of Fractional Calculus and Applications
    Volume: 2
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1-9
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 131

 

  1. Title: Numerical studies for fractional-order Logistic differential equation with two different delays
    Authors: NH Sweilam, MM Khader, AMS Mahdy
    Journal: Journal of Applied Mathematics
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 91

 

  1. Title: Numerical study for the fractional differential equations generated by optimization problem using Chebyshev collocation method and FDM
    Authors: MM Khader, NH Sweilam, AMS Mahdy
    Journal: Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences
    Volume: 7
    Issue: 5
    Year: 2013
    Citations: 81

 

  1. Title: An efficient numerical method for solving the fractional diffusion equation
    Authors: MM Khader, NH Sweilam, AMS Mahdy
    Journal: Journal of Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics
    Volume: 1
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1
    Year: 2011
    Citations: 79

 

  1. Title: Numerical studies for solving fractional-order Logistic equation
    Authors: NH Sweilam, MM Khader, AMS Mahdy
    Journal: International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics
    Volume: 78
    Issue: 8
    Pages: 1199-1210
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 76

 

  1. Title: Variable thermal conductivity and hyperbolic two-temperature theory during magneto-photothermal theory of semiconductor induced by laser pulses
    Authors: AMS Mahdy, K Lotfy, A El-Bary, IM Tayel
    Journal: The European Physical Journal Plus
    Volume: 136
    Pages: 1-21
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 73

 

  1. Title: Thermal-piezoelectric problem of a semiconductor medium during photo-thermal excitation
    Authors: AK Khamis, K Lotfy, AA El-Bary, AMS Mahdy, MH Ahmed
    Journal: Waves in Random and Complex Media
    Volume: 31
    Issue: 6
    Pages: 2499-2513
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 71

 

  1. Title: Analytical solution of magneto-photothermal theory during variable thermal conductivity of a semiconductor material due to pulse heat flux and volumetric heat source
    Authors: AMS Mahdy, K Lotfy, W Hassan, AA El-Bary
    Journal: Waves in Random and Complex Media
    Volume: 31
    Issue: 6
    Pages: 2040-2057
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 70

 

  1. Title: Electromagnetic Hall current effect and fractional heat order for microtemperature photo-excited semiconductor medium with laser pulses
    Authors: AMS Mahdy, K Lotfy, MH Ahmed, A El-Bary, EA Ismail
    Journal: Results in Physics
    Volume: 17
    Pages: 103161
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 66

 

  1. Title: Approximate solution for solving nonlinear fractional order smoking model
    Authors: AMS Mahdy, NH Sweilam, M Higazy
    Journal: Alexandria Engineering Journal
    Volume: 59
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 739-752
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 63