Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya | Aromatic Plants | Innovation Pioneer Award

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Prof. Dr. Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya | Aromatic Plants | Innovation Pioneer Award

Academician, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of medicinal plants. He completed his PhD at Çukurova University, focusing on the essential oil yield and quality of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.). He currently serves as a Professor at Mustafa Kemal University, where he has held various roles, including General Manager of TEKNOPARK HATAY A.Ş. and Manager of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research Center. Prof. Kaya is leading multiple international projects, including H2020 initiatives. He is an active member of several scientific associations in the field. 🌱📚🌍

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Academic Background

Prof. Dr. Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya holds a PhD from Çukurova University, where he conducted research on the essential oil yield and quality of Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.), focusing on row spaces and harvest times. He completed his Master’s degree at Mustafa Kemal University, studying the morphological and phenological characteristics of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) grown in Hatay, Turkey. His research contributions in the field of medicinal plants are significant, with ongoing focus on improving plant yields and essential oil quality. Prof. Yue continues to drive advancements in this area through his academic work. 🌿🎓🔬

Professional Experience

Prof. Dr. Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya has had an extensive academic career at Mustafa Kemal University, where he has served as Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture since 2019. Prior to this, he held roles as Associate Professor (2014-2019) and Assistant Professor (2008-2014). His academic journey began as a Research Assistant at both Mustafa Kemal University (1997-2008) and Çukurova University (2000-2006). Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the field of agriculture, with a focus on medicinal plants and crop management. 🌾👩‍🏫📚

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Durmuş Alpaslan Kaya research primarily revolves around medicinal and aromatic plants 🌿, with a strong emphasis on their chemical composition, bioactivity, and antimicrobial properties. His work explores essential oils derived from various plants, including Lavandula stoechas and Artemisia annua, with applications in antifungal and antibacterial treatments. He also investigates biodegradable packaging materials using plant-based compounds 🏷️. Other key areas of interest include natural oil-based lipid nanocarriers, tissue engineering with collagen-based hydrogels, and herbal medicine for growth performance and health benefits in agricultural practices 🌱💊.

Publication Top Notes

  • Biodegradable antimicrobial food packaging: Trends and perspectives 🍽️
    Cited by: 299
    Year: 2020
  • Comparing the effect of sub-critical water extraction with conventional extraction methods on the chemical composition of Lavandula stoechas 🌿
    Cited by: 125
    Year: 2008
  • Chemical composition and antifungal activity of the essential oil of Artemisia annua L. against foliar and soil-borne fungal pathogens 🌱
    Cited by: 109
    Year: 2005
  • Antifungal activities of the essential oils on post-harvest disease agent Penicillium digitatum 🧴
    Cited by: 80
    Year: 2005
  • Collagen wound dressings with anti-inflammatory activity 💉
    Cited by: 63
    Year: 2012
  • Effect of harvest time on essential oil composition of Thymbra spicata L. growing in flora of Adıyaman 🌿
    Cited by: 59
    Year: 2011
  • Evaluation of the in vitro bioactivities of mahaleb cherry (Prunus mahaleb L.) 🍒
    Cited by: 58
    Year: 2012
  • Collagen-based hydrogels and their applications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine 🧬
    Cited by: 57
    Year: 2019
  • Lipid nanocarriers based on natural oils with high activity against oxygen free radicals and tumor cell proliferation 🧪
    Cited by: 52
    Year: 2015
  • Effect of seed powder of a herbal legume fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graceum L.) on growth performance, body components, digestive parts, and blood parameters of broiler chicks 🐔
    Cited by: 48
    Year: 2013
  • An investigation of dye plants and their colourant substances in the eastern Mediterranean region of Turkey 🖌️
    Cited by: 48
    Year: 2004
  • Selection of Optimal Operating Conditions for Extraction of Myrtus Communis L. Essential Oil by the Steam Distillation Method 🌿
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2020
  • The effects of different locations and hormone doses on the rooting of cuttings of Karabaş Lavender (Lavandula stoechas L.) grown in the flora of Hatay 🌾
    Cited by: 40
    Year: 2000
  • Hepatoprotective activity of linalool in rats against liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride 🧑‍🔬
    Cited by: 38
    Year: 2019
  • Determination and antifungal activities of laurel and fennel essential oils against fungal disease agents of cypress seedlings 🌱
    Cited by: 37
    Year: 2020
  • Chemical composition, antimicrobial and antibiofilm efficacy of C. limon and L. angustifolia EOs and of their mixtures against Staphylococcus epidermidis clinical strains 🍋
    Cited by: 29
    Year: 2018
  • Essential oil contents and ethnopharmacological characteristics of some spices and herbal drugs traded in Turkey 🌿
    Cited by: 27
    Year: 2006
  • Diurnal, ontogenetic and morphogenetic variability of Lavandula stoechas L. ssp. stoechas in East Mediterranean region 🌸
    Cited by: 25
    Year: 2012
  • Hatay yöresinde halk arasinda kullanilan bazi önemli tibbi ve kokulu bitkilerin tespiti ve toplanmasi 🌱
    Cited by: 25
    Year: 1999
  • Hatay yöresinde doğal olarak yetişen defne (laurus nobilis l.) bitkisinin kalite özelliklerinin belirlenmesi ve seleksiyonu 🌿
    Cited by: 23
    Year: 2010

Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rohan Kumar | Climate Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher At Uppsala University,Sweden

Dr. Rohan Kumar is an outstanding researcher whose expertise spans climate modeling, renewable energy, and environmental impact assessment. He has been instrumental in developing strategies for decarbonizing industries like shipping and is committed to advancing renewable energy systems for sustainable future solutions. His robust academic background, combined with hands-on experience in consultancy, underscores his capacity to make significant real-world contributions.

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🎓 Education

Rohan Kumar holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Manchester, where he focused on Offshore Wind Climatology and Energy Conversion. He was awarded the prestigious Overseas Research Scholarship by the Government of India for his doctoral studies. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences with a specialization in Hydrology from TERI SAS, Delhi. His undergraduate studies were completed with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Environmental Sciences from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi.

 

💼 Experience 

Rohan currently works as a researcher at Uppsala University, where he focuses on developing scenarios for shipping emission reductions, modeling emissions, and proposing high-resolution inventories for alternative fuels. He integrates emission data into climate models to assess impacts on the Baltic Sea region and has worked extensively on decarbonization strategies for the shipping industry.,Before his current role, Rohan served as a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University, where he worked on climate modeling using WRF-Chem to assess long-term impacts of shipping emissions. His earlier roles also include serving as an advisor and consultant for energy and environment projects at Sterling Agro Industries, where he led feasibility studies for solar and wind energy projects. He has also worked as a teaching assistant at the University of Manchester and as a lecturer at TERI SAS, Delhi.

Skills and Expertise:

Rohan Kumar has expertise in scientific research, including numerical and stochastic modeling, statistical and data analysis, and the application of artificial neural networks (ANN). He is proficient in using various modeling software such as WRF, Grads, LEAP, NEMO, ArcGIS, and several renewable energy tools including WAsP, OpenWind, and WindPro. Additionally, Rohan is skilled in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and R, and is well-versed in GIS-based applications.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

Rohan has been recognized for his academic excellence with several awards and fellowships. He was awarded the Overseas Research Scholarship for his PhD studies in renewable energy by the Government of India and received a Research Fellowship for foreign citizens from TUBITAK, Turkey. He also received a Conference Grant in 2017 from the Fluid Group at the University of Manchester.

🔬 Research Focus

Rohan Kumar’s research primarily focuses on the sustainable energy transition, with a particular emphasis on offshore wind energy, renewable energy systems, and emissions mitigation strategies. He employs advanced climate modeling techniques to study the impacts of shipping emissions on regional climates and works on the development of cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions. His research also explores the environmental and economic feasibility of renewable energy projects and aims to reduce emissions in both maritime and land-based sectors.

🏆Conclusion 

Dr. Kumar’s research is of immense value to global sustainability goals, particularly in reducing emissions and advancing renewable energy systems. His interdisciplinary approach and impactful publications make him a frontrunner for the “Best Researcher Award.” With continued efforts in outreach and collaboration, he is poised to lead future innovations in climate and energy research.

Publication:

  • Validation and diagnostic study of cloudburst events over the Himalayan region using IMDAA and ERA5
    • Authors: Lohan, N., Routray, A., Kumar, R., Mahala, B.K., Kumar, S.
    • Journal: Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk
    • Year: 2025
    • Volume & Issue: 16(1), Article 2446589
    • Citations: 0
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Toward a renewable future: Attaining 100% renewable electricity generation through sustainable transition
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Asim, M., Kanwal, A., Jawad, M., Pervez, M.
    • Journal: AIP Advances
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume & Issue: 14(8), Article 085032
    • Citations: 0
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Transforming the transportation sector: Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions through electric vehicles (EVs) and exploring sustainable pathways
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Asim, M., Fouad, Y., Kalam, M.A.
    • Journal: AIP Advances
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume & Issue: 14(3), Article 035320
    • Citations: 5
    • Type: Review, Open Access

 

  • Perspectives on shipping emissions and their impacts on the surface ocean and lower atmosphere: An environmental-social-economic dimension
    • Authors: Shi, Z., Endres, S., Rutgersson, A., Yang, M., Zhang, C.
    • Journal: Elementa
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume & Issue: 11(1), Article 00052
    • Citations: 4
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Techno-economic assessment of energy and environmental impact of waste-to-energy electricity generation
    • Authors: Asim, M., Kumar, R., Kanwal, A., Ahmad, A., Farooq, M.
    • Journal: Energy Reports
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume & Issue: 9, pp. 1087–1097
    • Citations: 3
    • Type: Article, Open Access

 

  • Large-scale offshore wind energy installation in northwest India: Assessment of wind resource using Weather Research and Forecasting and levelized cost of energy
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
    • Journal: Wind Energy
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume & Issue: 24(2), pp. 174–192
    • Citations: 36
    • Type: Article

 

  • Assessment of WRF prediction of velocity profile and turbulence intensity by comparison to field measurement
    • Authors: Kumar, R., Stallard, T., Stansby, P.K.
    • Conference: Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 3
    • Type: Conference Paper

 

Rashed Ahmed | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

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Rashed Ahmed | Environmental Science | Best Scholar Award

Mr Rashed Ahmed, NSU Journal And Student Research, Bangladesh

Rashed Ahmed 🎓 is an undergraduate Pharmacy student at North South University, Bangladesh, with a CGPA of 3.04. Passionate about research 🧪, writing ✍️, and volunteering 🤝, he actively contributes to academia and community initiatives. Rashed serves as an Editorial Board Member for JEESc and the Journal of Angiotherapy 📚, while also co-editing Lipir Alo Web Magazine. His publications span pharmaceutical quality, educational reforms, and waste management 🌍. A dedicated Nutrition Club Ambassador and hotel reviewer, Rashed embraces leadership and creativity. His proactive spirit drives his engagement in conferences and collaborative research on urban flooding and sustainability.

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Education and Academic Excellence

Rashed Ahmed is a dedicated undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy at North South University, Bangladesh. With 185 completed credits and a current CGPA of 3.04, Rashed consistently demonstrates commitment to his studies and academic growth. His previous educational achievements include a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with a GPA of 4.42 and a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with a GPA of 4.94, both reflecting his strong academic foundation in science.

Editorial and Leadership Roles

Rashed holds multiple editorial positions, including Associate Editor for the NSU Journal of Student Research and Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Angiotherapy and the Journal of Energy and Environmental Science. His leadership extends to serving as a Nutrition Club Ambassador and as Chief Marshal of Volunteers during the launch of the book “50 Years of Bangladesh: A Tale of A Miracle.”

Extracurricular Involvement

Rashed Ahmed is a dynamic individual who thrives beyond academia 🌟. He actively participates in volunteering initiatives 🤝, showcasing his commitment to community service. As a passionate writer ✍️, he regularly contributes articles, expressing his insights and creativity. Rashed also enjoys engaging in sports like cricket 🏏 and chess ♟️, reflecting his strategic thinking and team spirit. His diverse interests not only enhance his holistic development but also foster strong interpersonal skills. This well-rounded approach to life makes Rashed a standout candidate for the award 🏆, demonstrating his dedication to personal growth and multifaceted excellence.

Internship

Rashed Ahmed gained valuable experience through multiple internships in the pharmaceutical field. He served as an In Plant Trainee at Renata PLC from 14th September to 28th September, honing his skills in industrial processes. He also worked as a Model Pharmacy Intern at NSU Model Pharmacy from 9th July to 23rd November, where he gained practical experience in a controlled pharmacy environment. Additionally, Rashed completed a Hospital Pharmacy Internship at AMZ Hospital Limited from 15th November to 15th December, applying his knowledge to clinical settings and improving patient care. 💊🏥💼📅

Research Focus

Rashed Ahmed’s research spans diverse fields, primarily focusing on urban environmental issues 🌍, educational reforms 📚, and pharmaceutical sciences 💊. His studies address urban flooding, drainage congestion, and water pollution in Chattogram, Bangladesh, highlighting the environmental challenges in metropolitan areas. Ahmed also explores higher education trends, ethical AI use, and digital learning 🧑‍🎓. Additionally, his work in pharmaceutical sciences examines immunoglobulins and medication optimization using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry 🧬. This multidisciplinary approach reflects his dedication to improving urban resilience, advancing educational policies, and enhancing healthcare practices for sustainable development and public well-being.

Publication Top Notes

Exploring ChatGPT Usage in Higher Education: Patterns, Perceptions, and Ethical Implications Among University Students

Drainage Congestion and Its Impacts on Urban Environment: An Impact Assessment on Chattogram Metropolitan City, Bangladesh

Evolution of Educational Reforms in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of National Education Commissions (1972–2009)

Immunoglobulins: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Applications in Immune Response

The Role of Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy( 2D NMR Spectroscopy )in Pharmaceutical Research: Applications, Advancements, and Future Directions