Aatika Nizam | Organic chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aatika Nizam | Organic chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor,Christ University India

Dr. Aatika Nizam is an Associate Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India. She holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Bangalore University and specializes in organic synthesis, innovative methodologies, and designing molecules for biological systems and photoluminescence applications. Dr. Nizam has significantly advanced cross-coupling reactions by developing magnetic nanocatalysts and heterogeneous catalysts, optimizing Suzuki-Miyaura and Mizoroki-Heck reactions. She is a prolific researcher with numerous publications in reputed international journals, showcasing her dedication to advancing organic chemistry. Her academic and research excellence has earned her recognition as a life member of prominent scientific societies.

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🎓Education

Ph.D.: Organic Chemistry, Bangalore University, India. M.Sc.: Organic Chemistry, Bangalore University, India. B.Sc.: Chemistry, Bangalore University, India.

💼Experience

Associate Professor, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Researcher: Advanced organic synthesis methodologies and catalyst development. Contributor: Published extensively in high-impact journals like Chemical Engineering Journal and ACS Omega.

🏆Award and Honor

Patent Holder: Novel catalyst-free methodologies for organic synthesis.. Best Researcher Award Nominee, CHRIST University.. Research Excellence Recognitions: International publications and academic contributions. Life Member: Electrochemical Society of India, Indian Council of Chemists.
Dr. Nizam’s accolades reflect her innovation and research leadership in chemistry.

🔬 Research Focus

Heterocyclic Compounds: Designing biologically active molecules. Catalysis: Magnetic nanocatalysts for Suzuki-Miyaura and Mizoroki-Heck reactions. Photo-Mediated Synthesis: Innovations in fluorescence sensing applications. Dr. Nizam’s research aims to solve complex challenges in organic synthesis and contribute to sustainable methodologies.

Publications Top Noted

  1. Nano-architectured polypyrrole based magnetic nanocatalyst for the N-arylation of imidazoles and fused imidazoles
    • Year: 2025
    • Authors: Hegde, S., Surendran, S., Vijayan, A., Nizam, A.
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. 10-camphor sulfonic acid: A simple and efficient organocatalyst to access anti-SARS-COV-2 Benzoxanthene derivatives
    • Year: 2025
    • Authors: M, J., Devasia, J., Chinnam, S., Wadhwa, P., Krishna, S.B.N.
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Titanium based dual behavioral magnetic nanocomposite for ipso-hydroxylation and selective oxidation reactions under white light
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Hegde, S., Mago, A., Patel, R., Nizam, A.
    • Citations: 4

 

  1. Magnetically retractable tea extract stabilized palladium nanoparticles for denitrogenative cross-coupling of aryl bromides with arylhydrazines under green conditions: An alternate route for the biaryls synthesis
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Hegde, S., Nizam, A.
    • Citations: 4

 

  1. Phytofabricated bimetallic synthesis of silver-copper nanoparticles using Aerva lanata extract to evaluate their potential cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Thirumoorthy, G., Balasubramanian, B., George, J.A., Rengasamy, K.R.R., Veerappa Lakshmaiah, V.
    • Citations: 11

 

  1. Phytochemicals of Nardostachys jatamansi as potential inhibitors of HCV E2 receptor: An in silico study
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Hnamte, L., Nagella, P., Nizam, A., Lakshmaiah, V.V.
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Acidified groundnut cake for enhanced bio adsorption of anionic textile dye Reactive Red 195
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Jayan, A., Nizam, A., Nagella, P., Veerappa Lakshmaiah, V.
    • Citations: 1

 

  1. Navigating green synthesized metal-based nanoparticles as anti-inflammatory agent – Comprehensive review
    • Year: 2025
    • Authors: Hegde, S., Balasubramanian, B., Paul, R., Chelliapan, S., Lakshmaiah, V.V.
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Production, Delivery, and Regulatory Aspects for Application of Plant-Based Anti-microbial Peptides: a Comprehensive Review
    • Year: 2025
    • Authors: Nagella, P., Balasubramanian, B., Park, S., Lakshmaiah, V.V., Mousavi Khaneghah, A.
    • Citations: 0

 

  1. Excited state intramolecular proton transfer dual emission Schiff bases for metal detection and cell imaging
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Joy, F., Aakash, V., Devasia, J., Nizam, A.
    • Citations: 5

 

Mahdi Jalali | Natural Product Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Mahdi Jalali | Natural Product Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Dr at University of Bergen Norway

Vinh Le Ba is a Vietnamese pharmaceutical scientist currently holding an MSCA Postdoctoral scholarship at the University of Bergen, Norway. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Chungnam National University, South Korea, where he also conducted postdoctoral research. With extensive teaching experience in Organic Chemistry and Pharmacognosy, he has guided numerous master’s and Ph.D. students in their theses. Vinh has received multiple awards for his research, including Best Poster at the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy conferences. He is an active researcher in marine medicinal materials and serves as a guest editor for the Plants Journal.

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🏛️ Current Position

  • 2024-Present: MSCA Postdoc Scholarship at the Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen, Norway

🎓 Education

2016-2020: PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. 2011-2015: Bachelor’s Degree, VNU University of Science, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam

👨‍🔬 Previous Academic Positions

2015-Present: Researcher, Department of Marine Medicinal Materials, Institute of Marine Biochemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. 2020: Postdoc Scholarship, College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea. 2021: Postdoc Scholarship, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Republic of Korea. 2022-2024: Research Professor, College of Pharmacy, Korea University, Republic of Korea

🏆 Awards & Honors

04-11-2022: Best Poster at the 53rd Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy. 01-07-2023: Nominated as a full member of the prestigious Sigma Xi Association. 03-11-2023: Best Poster at the 54th Annual General Meeting and Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Pharmacognosy

💰 Grants & Fellowships

  • 03.2016-02.2020: PhD scholarship support from the Brain Korea Fund (BK21 Plus)

📚 Teaching Experience

2016-Present: Teaching Undergraduate Subjects: Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmacognosy uidelines for Master’s and PhD Theses: Successfully supervised several theses on topics involving LC-QTOF MS/MS analysis and biological activities.

🔬 Research Experience

2020-Present: Postdoc scholarships and research professorship at various universities, focusing on pharmaceutical sciences and marine biochemistry. Guest Editor: Special Issue “Chemical Composition and Biological Activity of Plant Secondary Metabolites” for the Plants Journal, starting 01.10.2023.

Publication

  • Investigation of the Inhibitory Activity of Triterpenoids Isolated from Actinidia polygama Stems Against β-Glucuronidase via Enzyme Kinetics, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Analyses
    • Authors: N.V. Phong, M.-S. Heo, L.B. Vinh, Y.H. Kim, S.Y. Yang
    • Published In: Journal of Molecular Structure, 2024
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Inhibition of Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase by Cembranoid Diterpenes from Soft Coral Sinularia maxima: Enzyme Kinetics, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics
    • Authors: N.V. Phong, N.P. Thao, L.B. Vinh, C.V. Minh, S.Y. Yang
    • Published In: Marine Drugs, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Two New Steroidal Saponins with Potential Anti-Inflammatory Effects from the Aerial Parts of Gnetum formosum Markgr.
    • Authors: N.V. Hieu, L.B. Vinh, N.V. Phong, S.Y. Yang, H.L. Tuan Anh
    • Published In: Plants, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Identification of Interleukin (IL)-33 Inhibitory Constituents from Canavalia gladiata Pods
    • Authors: L.B. Vinh, S.H. Shin, Y.K. Han, S. Oh, K.Y. Lee
    • Published In: Antioxidants, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacological Activities of Vernonia cinerea (L.) Less.: An Updated Review
    • Authors: N.M. Trang, L.B. Vinh, N.V. Phong, S.Y. Yang
    • Published In: Nutrients, 2024
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Standardized Extract and Its Compounds from Fruits of Piper longum Suppress MDA-MB-231 Cancer Stem Cells via Down-Regulation of Intracellular Signals
    • Authors: H.T. Ly, P.T. Tran, B.V. Le, K.W. Kang, T.H. Do
    • Published In: South African Journal of Botany, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition Studies of Alkaloid Components from Crinum asiaticum var. sinicum: In Vitro Assessments by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations
    • Authors: N.V. Duc, V.T. Trang, H.L. Tuan Anh, L.Q. Lien, S.Y. Yang
    • Published In: Journal of Asian Natural Products Research, 2024
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Identification of Compounds Using HPLC-QTOF-MS Online Antioxidant Activity Mapping from Aerial Parts of Ligularia stenocephala
    • Authors: Y.K. Han, L.B. Vinh, M.-H. Nam, K.Y. Lee
    • Published In: Applied Biological Chemistry, 2023
    • Citations: 4

 

  • Macrosphelides from Antarctic Fungus Pseudogymnoascus sp. (Strain SF-7351) and Their Neuroprotective Effects on BV2 and HT22 Cells
    • Authors: Z. Liu, L.B. Vinh, N.Q. Tuan, D.-S. Lee, H. Oh
    • Published In: Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2023
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activity of Saponins Isolated from Vernonia gratiosa Hance
    • Authors: P. Van Cong, H.L. Tuan Anh, L.B. Vinh, L.T. Lien, K.Y. Lee
    • Published In: Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2023
    • Citations: 2