Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan Shivamalli | Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

 

Assoc Prof Dr at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research India

Assoc Prof Dr Chandan S is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Mysore and currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator at Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan has extensive research experience, having worked on projects funded by prestigious agencies like DST-SERB and ICMR. He has led various projects, including studies on anti-mucosal inflammatory effects, Alzheimer’s disease therapy, and leptospiral peptidomimetics. Assoc Prof Dr. Chandan’s contributions to the field have earned him awards such as the DST-SERB Young Scientist Award and the ICMR Senior Research Fellowship.

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šŸ“š Educational Qualification

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2002-2005. M.Sc University / College: University of Mysore, JSS College, Mysore Period: 2005-2007 . Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) University / College: Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Vinayaka Missions University Period: 2007-2008 . Ph.D University / College: University of Mysore, University of Mysore Period: 2010-2013

šŸ’¼ Work Experience

1. Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance, ICAR Designation / Department: Post Graduate Research Assistant Period: June 02, 2007 – March 31, 2010 Duration: 2 Years 9 Months. 2. Department of Studies in Biotechnology Designation / Department: Project Fellow Period: May 17, 2010 – May 21, 2011 Duration: 1 Year 0 Months. 3. Indian Council for Medical Research Designation / Department: Senior Research Fellow Period: May 21, 2011 – December 13, 2013 Duration: 2 Years 7 Months. 4. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Lecturer, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: December 13, 2013 – January 31, 2016 Duration: 2 Years 1 Month 5. Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University Designation / Department: Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Period: February 01, 2016 – Till Date Duration: 5 Years 9 Months

šŸ† Awards

1. DST-SERB Young Scientist Awarding Agency: DST-SERB, Purpose of Award: Sanction of Project, Award Type: National, Award Date: June 1, 2016 2. Senior Research Fellow Awarding Agency: ICMR, Purpose of Award: To pursue PhD, Award Type: National, Award Date: May 21, 2011

šŸ”¬ Projects

1. Evaluation of anti-mucosal inflammatory effect of Acacia fernesiana using Zebra fish as model organism Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 1 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 2. A prospective study of synergistic effect of combination therapy of FDA approved drugs and in silico characterization against Alzheimer’s disease Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan S Duration: 2 Year(s) Institute: School of Life Sciences – Mysuru Department: Biotechnology & Bioinformatics 3. Genomic and proteomic analysis of outer membrane vesicles from clinical isolates of Leptospira and development of antileptospiral peptidomimetics Principal Investigator: Dr. Chandan SDuration: 3 Year(s) Institute: Faculty of Life Sciences [FLS] Department: Bioinformatics [BIOINFO]

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Thymus vulgaris Linn.
    Authors: SM Patil, R Ramu, PS Shirahatti, C Shivamallu, RG Amachawadi
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(5)
    Article Number: 134

 

  • Title: Antiviral and immunomodulatory activity of curcumin: A case for prophylactic therapy for COVID-19
    Authors: RK Thimmulappa, KK Mudnakudu-Nagaraju, C Shivamallu, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume and Issue: 7(2)
    Article Number: 133

 

  • Title: Bioactive compounds effective against type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic review
    Authors: C Egbuna, CG Awuchi, G Kushwaha, M Rudrapal, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 21(12)
    Pages: 1067-1095

 

  • Title: In silico evaluation of flavonoids as effective antiviral agents on the spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2
    Authors: AS Jain, P Sushma, C Dharmashekar, MS Beelagi, SK Prasad, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
    Volume and Issue: 28(1)
    Pages: 1040-1051

 

  • Title: Genetic typing of recent classical swine fever isolates from India
    Authors: SS Patil, D Hemadri, BP Shankar, AG Raghavendra, H Veeresh, …
    Year: 2010
    Journal: Veterinary Microbiology
    Volume and Issue: 141(3-4)
    Pages: 367-373

 

  • Title: Genistein: a potent anti-breast cancer agent
    Authors: SS Bhat, SK Prasad, C Shivamallu, KS Prasad, A Syed, P Reddy, CA Cull, …
    Year: 2021
    Journal: Current Issues in Molecular Biology
    Volume and Issue: 43(3)
    Pages: 1502-1517

 

  • Title: Palladium (II) complexes as biologically potent metallo-drugs: Synthesis, spectral characterization, DNA interaction studies and antibacterial activity
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, RMN Kumar, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2013
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume: 107
    Pages: 108-116

 

  • Title: Aqueous Extract of Saraca indica Leaves in the Synthesis of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Finding a Way towards Going Green
    Authors: KS Prasad, A Patra, G Shruthi, S Chandan
    Year: 2017
    Journal: Journal of Nanotechnology
    Volume and Issue: 2017(1)
    Article Number: 7502610

 

  • Title: Quinazolinones linked amino acids derivatives as a new class of promising antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents
    Authors: KP Rakesh, S Ramesh, HMM Kumar, S Chandan, DC Gowda
    Year: 2015
    Journal: European Journal of Chemistry
    Volume and Issue: 6(3)
    Pages: 254-260

 

  • Title: Diorganotin(IV) complexes of biologically potent 4(3H)-quinazolinone derived Schiff bases: Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, DNA interaction studies and …
    Authors: KS Prasad, LS Kumar, S Chandan, B Jayalakshmi, HD Revanasiddappa
    Year: 2011
    Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    Volume and Issue: 81(1)

 

Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sitotaw Erena | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

 

Dr at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Sitotaw Haile Erena, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Food Security Studies, College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, specializing in environmental planning. His expertise lies in mitigating urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment, and landscape-based management strategies. With a robust academic background from Ethiopian and international universities, he has conducted extensive research and published numerous papers on flood risk analysis, urban flood vulnerability, and environmental management. Sitotaw also leads impactful projects in environmental and social compliance audits, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable development in Ethiopia.

 

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šŸŒŸQualification

PhD in Environmental Planning Mitigating and Adapting to urban and peri-urban flood hazards through flood mapping, vulnerability assessment and landscape based management strategies

šŸ’¼Work Experience

March 24, 2023 – Present Assistant Professor Center for Food Security Studies (CFSS), College of Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. March 2019 ā€“ March 23, 2023 Assistant Professor Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research. August 10, 2010 – October 2013 Haramaya University, Ethiopia Teaching and Research Lecturer High school teacher Gute High School, East Wollega zone, Wayyu Tuka Woreda, Ethiopia Teaching

 

šŸŽ“Education and Training

October 2013 – March 2019 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Planning Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building, construction and City Development (EiABC), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2008 – July 22, 2010 Master of Art in Geography and Environmental Studies Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. September 11, 2000 – July 29, 2004 Bachelor of Education in Geography Dilla University, Ethiopia

šŸ§‘ā€šŸ”¬Research Experience

  • Detailed list of research projects and publications available upon request

Publications Top NotesšŸ“

 

  • Title: Impacts of Land Use/Land Cover Changes on the Hydrology of the Fafan Catchment Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 8(1)
    Article Number: 10

 

  • Title: Flood vulnerability mapping and local mitigation strategies: The case of Adama City, Ethiopia
    Authors: Erena, S.H., Reddy, R.U., Wodnimu, M.A., Mohamed, A.
    Year: 2024
    Journal: Urban Climate
    Volume: 55
    Article Number: 101906

 

  • Title: Land Cover Change Detection and Prediction in the Fafan Catchment of Ethiopia
    Authors: Amare, M.T., Demissie, S.T., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Journal of Geovisualization and Spatial Analysis
    Volume: 7(2)
    Article Number: 19

 

  • Title: Customers’ satisfaction towards Addis Ababa City’s minibus taxi service
    Authors: Deyas, G.T., Woldeamanuel, M.G., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(11)
    Article Number: e22102

 

  • Title: Spatiotemporal trends of NDVI and its response to climate variability in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Beza, S.A., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e14113

 

  • Title: Determinant factors hinder urban structure plan implementation: The case of Nekemte Town, Ethiopia
    Authors: Negeri, M.D., Guta, M.S., Erena, S.H.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 9(3)
    Article Number: e13448

 

  • Title: Modelling spatiotemporal trends of land use land cover dynamics in the Abbay River Basin, Ethiopia
    Authors: Hussien, K., Kebede, A., Mekuriaw, A., Asfaw Beza, S., Haile Erena, S.
    Year: 2023
    Journal: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
    Volume: 9(1)
    Pages: 347ā€“376

 

ElycƩe TINDANO | Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. ElycƩe TINDANO |Ecology| Best Researcher Award

 

ElycĆ©e Tindano, a BurkinabĆ© national, is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in Botany and Phytoecology. He holds a Doctorate in Botany and Phytoecology from UniversitĆ© Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo (2016). Currently a MaĆ®tre-Assistant at UniversitĆ© Thomas Sankara, Tindano is a member of the university’s Performance Contract Operational Committee and has a history of significant academic and administrative contributions. His research focuses on vegetation dynamics and biodiversity conservation. He has participated in various international capacity-building programs and received several prestigious scholarships, including the ClimapAfrica and TWAS_DFG Cooperation Visits Programme.

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šŸŽ“Educational Background

Doctorate: Botany and Phytoecology, UniversitƩ Ouaga I Pr Joseph Ki-Zerbo, 2016, DEA: Botany and Phytoecology, UniversitƩ de Ouagadougou, 2010, Maitrise: Plant Biology and Physiology, UniversitƩ de Ouagadougou, 2008, Licence: Biological Sciences, UniversitƩ de Ouagadougou, 2007, DEUG: Chemistry-Biology, UniversitƩ de Ouagadougou, 2006, BaccalaurƩat: Series D Mathematics and Natural Sciences, 2004, Oupela

šŸ“„Theses and Dissertations

Doctoral Thesis: Title: Etat et dynamique de la vĆ©gĆ©tation et de la flore des inselbergs du Burkina Faso, Year: 2016, Institution: UniversitĆ© de Ouagadougou, Length: 237 pages. DEA Dissertation: Title: Etude de la vĆ©gĆ©tation des formations rocheuses de Kollel et de Tin-Edjar dans la rĆ©gion de la mare dā€™Oursi (Province de lā€™Oudalan/Burkina Faso), Year: 2010, Institution: UniversitĆ© de Ouagadougou, Length: 60 pages

šŸ†Professional Experience

2021-Present: Member, Operational Committee, Performance Contract, UniversitƩ Thomas Sankara, Oct 2020-Present: Assistant Professor in Plant Biology and Ecology, UFR-ST, UniversitƩ Thomas Sankara, 2018-2021: BaccalaurƩat Exam Jury President, Nov 2017-Oct 2020: Assistant in Plant Biology and Ecology, UniversitƩ Thomas Sankara, 2016-2017: Practical Work Monitor in Plant Biology, UFR/SVT, UniversitƩ de Ouagadougou, Sep 2017-Nov 2017: Team Coordinator for Phytosociological, Dendrometric, and Edaphic Data Collection, WASCAL Research Stations, Oct 2016: Participant in Permanent Plot Inventory, Grazing Ecology, WASCAL, Bolgatanga (Ghana), Nov 2012-Feb 2013: Participant in Permanent Plot Inventory, BKF015-IFN2 Project, Expert in Herbaceous Plants

šŸŒæAreas of Expertise

  • Plant Biology
  • Systematic Botany
  • Ecosystem Biodiversity Conservation
  • Functional Ecology
  • Agro-sylvopastoralism
  • Ethnobotany

šŸ“ˆCapacity Building

Jul 2020: Higher Education Teacher Training on Production of Educational Resources for Distance Learning, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Dec 2018: Training in Higher Education Pedagogy, Ethics, and Deontology, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Sep 2014: Urban Tree Inventory Method Training, BKF/015-IFN2 Project. Mar 2014: Training on “Fighting Climate Change through Technical Cooperation and Knowledge Transfer in The Agro-forestry Sector” (FCC-TECKTAFOR), Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Mar 2013: Research Project Writing Training, UniversitĆ© de Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Feb 2012: Homepage Updating Training, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Effect of artisanal gold mining on woody plant diversity in Western Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; Ganame, M.; Bongoungou, S.; Bayen, P.
    • Source: Scientific African, 24, e02221
  • Plant communities on inselbergs in Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; KaborĆ©, G.E.; Porembski, S.; Thiombiano, A.
    • Source: Heliyon, 10(1), e23653
  • Effects of abiotic factors on the flora and vegetation of inselbergs in Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; KadĆ©ba, A.; TraorĆ©, I.C.E.; Thiombiano, A.
    • Source: Environmental Advances, 12, 100378
  • Inselbergs: potential conservation areas for plant diversity in the face of anthropization
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; LankoandĆ©, B.; Porembski, S.; Thiombiano, A.
    • Source: Journal of Phytology, 15, pp. 70ā€“79

 

  • Ecology and drought adaptation mechanisms of Caralluma adscendens N.E.Br. in western Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; Traore, A.; Ouoba, P.
    • Source: International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 17(6), pp. 2412ā€“2428

 

  • An overview on desiccation-tolerant mat-forming monocotyledons on tropical inselbergs
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: Porembski, S.; Rexroth, J.; Weising, K.; Rabarimanarivo, M.N.; de Paula, L.F.A.
    • Source: Flora: Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, 285, 151953

 

  • Sahelian inselberg vegetation in Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2015
    • Authors: Tindano, E.; Ganaba, S.; Sambare, O.; Thiombiano, A.
    • Source: Bois et ForĆŖts des Tropiques, (325), pp. 21ā€“33

 

  • Geographical patterns of woody plants’ functional traits in Burkina Faso
    • Year: 2013
    • Authors: Schmidt, M.; TraorĆ©, S.; OuĆ©draogo, A.; Hahn, K.; Zizka, G.
    • Source: Candollea, 68(2), pp. 197ā€“202

 

shabnam sohrabnezhad | Environmental Pollution | Best Researcher Award

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Ā Prof. shabnam sohrabnezhad | Environmental Pollution |Best Researcher Award

Ā ProfĀ  at university of guilan Iran

A distinguished academic with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Guilan University, renowned for expertise in nano-technology and spectrochemical studies. Recognized for outstanding achievements including top researcher accolades and membership in prestigious scientific organizations like TWOES. Dissertation focused on Spectrochemical and Electrochemical Studies of Phenothiazine Dyes in Molecular Sieves. Extensive teaching experience in General Chemistry and Advanced Analytical Chemistry. Research interests span synthesis and characterization of silica nanocomposites for photocatalysis, as well as mesoporous materials for drug delivery. Acknowledged globally as a top scientist, committed to advancing knowledge in chemistry and nano-technology.

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šŸŽ“Educational Background:

Ph.D. in Chemistry Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Guilan University, Rasht, Iran (2004). M.S. in Chemistry Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ahwaz University, Ahwaz, Iran (1995). B.S. in Chemistry Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ahwaz University, Ahwaz, Iran (1993)

Honors/Awards/Membership:

Top researcher in the 3rd festival on ranking top nano-technology figures, 15 October 2008, Tehran, Iran. Rated the first participant in PhD exam. Rated the best student in B.S. Top researcher of Guilan University in 2018. Top researcher of faculty of science 2019. Member of Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOES). Recognized as one of the top two percent of scientists in the world according to the announcement of the Elsevier Scientific and Publishing Institute and the research follower of Stanford University researchers (2022, 2023).

Dissertation Title: Spectrochemical and Electrochemical Studies of the Phenothiazine Dyes Incorporated in Molecular Sieves

Taught Courses:

General Chemistry, Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Master student), Chromatography and Separation Methods (Master student), Instrumental of Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

šŸ…Research Interest:

Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous and microporous silica nanocomposites such as MCM-41 and zeolites and their application in photocatalytic processes. Synthesis and characterization of mesoporous or core-shells such as MOFs or COFs and their application of drug delivery and biology systems.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  1. Application of AlMCM-41 for Competitive Adsorption of Methylene Blue and Rhodamine B: Thermodynamic and Kinetic Studies
    • Authors: S Eftekhari, A Habibi-Yangjeh, S Sohrabnezhad
    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials
    • Year: 2010
    • Volume: 178
    • Pages: 349-355
    • Citations: 207

 

  1. Electrochemical Study of Methylene Blue Incorporated into Mordenite Type Zeolite and its Application for Amperometric Determination of Ascorbic Acid in Real Samples
    • Authors: M Arvand, S Sohrabnezhad, MF Mousavi, M Shamsipur, MA Zanjanchi
    • Journal: Analytica Chimica Acta
    • Year: 2003
    • Volume: 491
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 193-201
    • Citations: 143

 

  1. The Green Synthesis of Ag/ZnO in Montmorillonite with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
    • Authors: S Sohrabnezhad, A Seifi
    • Journal: Applied Surface Science
    • Year: 2016
    • Volume: 386
    • Pages: 33-40
    • Citations: 119

 

  1. Comparison Absorption of New Methylene Blue Dye in Zeolite and Nanocrystal Zeolite
    • Authors: S Sohrabnezhad, A Pourahmad
    • Journal: Desalination
    • Year: 2010
    • Volume: 256
    • Issues: 1-3
    • Pages: 84-89
    • Citations: 106

 

  1. Synthesis and Characterization of CuOā€“Montmorillonite Nanocomposite by Thermal Decomposition Method and Antibacterial Activity of Nanocomposite
    • Authors: SH Sohrabnezhad, MJM Moghaddam, T Salavatiyan
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • Year: 2014
    • Volume: 125
    • Pages: 73-78
    • Citations: 96

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