Afif Ben Mahmoud | Genomics | Excellence in Research

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Ā Dr. Afif Ben Mahmoud | Genomics | Excellence in Research Ā 

Ā Dr at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute,Ā  Qatar

Afif Ben Mahmoud, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Associate at the Neurological Disorders Research Center, Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, in Doha, Qatar. A Tunisian national, Dr. Ben Mahmoud specializes in human molecular genetics and has dedicated over ten years to researching neurological disorders and genetic diseases. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and has made significant contributions to understanding neurodevelopmental disorders through innovative research techniques and mentoring graduate students. His work emphasizes the identification of genetic factors in various disorders, making him a vital asset to the scientific community in Qatar and beyond.

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Education šŸŽ“

Dr. Ben Mahmoud earned his Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (Human Molecular Genetics) from the Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Tunisia, in 2015. Prior to this, he obtained a Masterā€™s degree in Genetics and Biodiversity from the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir, Tunisia, in 2009. His academic journey began with an Engineering degree in Animal Production from the Higher School of Agronomy of Mateur, University of Carthage, Tunisia, in 2007. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in his research endeavors.

Experience šŸ’¼

Since 2019, Dr. Ben Mahmoud has served as a Senior Research Associate at the Qatar Biomedical Research Institute, where he identifies and characterizes candidate genes for neurodevelopmental disorders by analyzing whole exome and whole genome sequencing data. Before this, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of UAE, from 2016 to 2018, focusing on genomic and cellular studies of autosomal recessive disorders. He has also taught cell biology and genetics at various higher education institutions in Tunisia, contributing to the academic development of future scientists.

Awards and Honors šŸ†

Dr. Ben Mahmoud has received recognition for his contributions to genetic research and education. He participated in the development of cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9 technology at UAEU, which aims to better understand diseases. His work has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed publications, establishing him as an authority in his field. He has been actively involved in mentoring students, fostering the next generation of researchers, and enhancing the academic environment in which he works.

Research Focus šŸ”¬

Dr. Ben Mahmoud’s research primarily focuses on neurological disorders and human genetic diseases, specifically identifying the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders. He employs advanced techniques such as next-generation sequencing and molecular biology methods to analyze candidate genes. His recent studies aim to elucidate the cellular mechanisms behind disease-causing mutations, contributing to the broader understanding of genetic disorders. Dr. Ben Mahmoud’s work is instrumental in developing targeted therapeutic strategies, enhancing the potential for personalized medicine in treating complex genetic conditions.

Conclusion šŸ“

Dr. Afif Ben Mahmoud exemplifies excellence in research through his substantial contributions to the field of neurological disorders and human genetics. His extensive experience, technical expertise, and commitment to mentorship position him as a strong candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. By addressing potential areas for improvement, such as broadening his research focus and enhancing public engagement, Dr. Ben Mahmoud could further amplify his impact within the scientific community and beyond. His ongoing work promises to advance our understanding of complex genetic diseases, making him a valuable asset to the field.

Publications Top Notes

  • Antagonist effects of Bacillus spp. strains against Fusarium graminearum for protection of durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L. subsp. durum)
    • Authors: I Zalila-Kolsi, AB Mahmoud, H Ali, S Sellami, Z Nasfi, S Tounsi, …
    • Journal: Microbiological Research, 2016
    • Pages: 148-158

 

  • Mitochondrial DNA mutations and polymorphisms in asthenospermic infertile men
    • Authors: S Baklouti-Gargouri, M Ghorbel, A Ben Mahmoud, E Mkaouar-Rebai, …
    • Journal: Molecular Biology Reports, 2013
    • Volume/Pages: 40, 4705-4712

 

  • A novel mutation MT-COIII m.9267G>C and MT-COI m.5913G>A mutation in mitochondrial genes in a Tunisian family with maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD)
    • Authors: M Tabebi, E Mkaouar-Rebai, M Mnif, F Kallabi, AB Mahmoud, WB Saad, …
    • Journal: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2015
    • Volume/Pages: 459(3), 353-360

 

  • Genetics of hypogonadotropic hypogonadismā€”Human and mouse genes, inheritance, oligogenicity, and genetic counseling
    • Authors: ED Louden, A Poch, HG Kim, A Ben-Mahmoud, SH Kim, LC Layman
    • Journal: Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2021
    • Volume: 534, 111334

 

  • Identification of a novel m.9588G>A missense mutation in the mitochondrial COIII gene in asthenozoospermic Tunisian infertile men
    • Authors: S Baklouti-Gargouri, M Ghorbel, A Ben Mahmoud, E Mkaouar-Rebai, …
    • Journal: Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 2014
    • Volume/Pages: 31, 595-600

 

  • A novel aberrant splice site mutation in COL27A1 is responsible for Steel syndrome and extension of the phenotype to include hearing loss
    • Authors: N Gariballa, A Ben-Mahoud, M Komara, AM Al-Shamsi, …
    • Journal: American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 2017
    • Volume/Pages: 173(5), 1257-1263

 

  • Whole mitochondrial genome screening of a family with maternally inherited diabetes and deafness (MIDD) associated with retinopathy: A putative haplotype associated to MIDD and its phenotypic implications
    • Authors: M Tabebi, N Charfi, F Kallabi, O Alila-Fersi, AB Mahmoud, A Tlili, …
    • Journal: Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, 2017
    • Volume/Pages: 31(1), 253-259

 

  • Two novel mutations in COII and tRNAHis mitochondrial genes in asthenozoospermic infertiles men
    • Authors: BG Siwar, G Myriam, BM Afif, MR Emna, C Nozha, S Afifa, F Faiza, …
    • Journal: Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2014
    • Volume/Pages: 450(1), 610-615

 

  • A novel m.6307A>G mutation in the mitochondrial COXI gene in asthenozoospermic infertile men
    • Authors: S Baklouti-Gargouri, M Ghorbel, A Ben Mahmoud, E Mkaouar-Rebai, …
    • Journal: Molecular Reproduction and Development, 2013
    • Volume/Pages: 80(7), 581-587

 

  • Bacillus amyloliquefaciens: Harnessing Its Potential for Industrial, Medical, and Agricultural Applicationsā€”A Comprehensive Review
    • Authors: I Zalila-Kolsi, A Ben-Mahmoud, R Al-Barazie
    • Journal: Microorganisms, 2023
    • Volume/Pages: 11(9), 2215

 

  • Novel cases of Tunisian patients with mutations in the gene encoding 17Ī²-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 3 and a founder effect
    • Authors: BB Rhouma, F Kallabi, N Mahfoudh, AB Mahmoud, RT Engeli, H Kamoun, …
    • Journal: The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2017
    • Volume/Pages: 165, 86-94

 

  • Eif2b3 mutants recapitulate phenotypes of vanishing white matter disease and validate novel disease alleles in zebrafish
    • Authors: YR Lee, SH Kim, A Ben-Mahmoud, OH Kim, TI Choi, KH Lee, B Ku, J Eum, …
    • Journal: Human Molecular Genetics, 2021
    • Volume/Pages: 30(5), 331-342

 

Rahul Kumar | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Rahul Kumar | Genetics and Plant Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Dr atĀ ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra India

Dr. Rahul Kumar is a researcher at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, specializing in Genetics and Plant Breeding. He earned his Ph.D. (2023) and M.Sc. (2018) from ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, securing first-class honors. His research focuses on molecular mapping of seed traits in soybean, with 12 research publications. Rahul has filed patents on software innovations like “SEEDFIG” and actively engages in seminars and workshops on genomics and biotechnology. A recipient of multiple awards, including the IARI Ph.D. Best Student Award and Young Scientist Award, he also holds leadership roles in professional societies.

 

Publication profile

Scholar

Education

PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding (ICAR-IARI, 2023). MSc in Genetics and Plant Breeding (ICAR-IARI, 2018). BSc in Agriculture (GBPUA&T, Pantnagar, 2016)

Achievements & Awards:

Best Ph.D. Student Award at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (2022). Young Scientist Award (2023, APSR & AEEFWS). Best Paper & Poster Awards at national and international conferences

Research Contributions:

  • 12 Research Papers published, with a focus on seed traits in Soybean
  • 2 Patents filed (Software: ‘SEEDFIG’ and Entrepreneurial Climate Estimation)

Professional Involvement:

  • Former President of Post Graduate School Student Union, ICAR-IARI
  • Life member of various scientific societies, including APSR and ISGPB

Extracurricular Achievements:

  • Winner of singing and badminton competitions at ICAR

Trainings & Workshops:

  • Attended numerous seminars and training programs, including intellectual property rights and advanced agricultural techniques.

Publication

  1. Breeding for herbicide tolerance in crops: a review
    PN Ranjan, CJ Ram, T Anurag, J Nilesh, PB Kumar, Y Suresh, K Rahul
    2020

 

  1. Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) and candidate genes for seed shape and 100-seed weight in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
    R Kumar, M Saini, M Taku, P Debbarma, RK Mahto, A Ramlal, D Sharma, et al.
    2023

 

  1. Accelerated ageing test reveals quantitative nature of inheritance of seed viability in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]
    M Saini, RR Yadav, S Chandra, A Kumar, R Kumar, S Sheoran, et al.
    2022

 

  1. An insight into the nitrogen use efficiency and its importance in crop production
    R Kumar, NR Prakash, BK Padhan
    2019

 

  1. Meta-QTLs linked to nitrogen use efficiency are randomly distributed in Indian rice germplasm
    R Kumar, M Nagarajan, H Bollinedi, PK Bhowmick, AK Singh, RK Ellur, et al.
    2022

 

  1. Development of seed shape software ā€˜SEEDFIGā€™ and study of seed size and seed shape traits in soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.)
    R Kumar, RK Mahto, R Kumar, M Saini, A Talukdar
    2022

 

  1. Genetic studies and mapping of quantitative trait loci (QTL) for yield and yield-related traits in vegetable and seed soybean (Glycine max L.)-derived populations
    R Kumar, M Saini, M Taku, P Debbarma, D Sharma, R Pandey, et al.
    2023

 

  1. Autophagy: an important proteolytic process for the enhancement of post-anthesis nitrogen remobilization in food crops
    BK Padhan, PR Divte, N Sharma, R Kumar, S Nayak
    2020

 

  1. Exploration of miRNA diversity for nutrient use efficiency
    R Kumar, NR Prakash, RR Yadav, KK Rathore, M Saini
    2020

 

Zhou Li | Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Danish Fayaz |Plant Science | Best Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Dr. Li Zhou is a distinguished researcher in plant physiology, renowned for his expertise in understanding grass species’ responses to abiotic stresses like drought and high temperature. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan Agricultural University and postdoctoral experiences at Beijing Forestry University and Rutgers University, he has garnered numerous accolades, including awards from Sichuan Province and prestigious scholarships. Dr. Zhou has led major research projects funded by national and provincial organizations, contributing significantly to the field. As an editorial board member and guest editor for esteemed journals, he shapes scholarly discourse. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and extensive reviewing duties, Dr. Zhou’s impact is profound.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸŽ“ Education

Postdoctor Dec. 2017 – Dec. 2023 Beijing Forestry University, Turfgrass Science. Visiting Scholar Sept. 2014 – Jul. 2016 Rutgers University, Turfgrass Science. Ph.D. Sept. 2010 – Jun. 2016 Sichuan Agricultural University, Grassland Science. B.S. Sept. 2006 – Jun. 2010 Southwest University, Grassland Science

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Professional Experiences

Professor Dec. 2023 – Present College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Associate Professor Dec. 2018 – Nov. 2023 College of Grassland Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University. Lecturer Jul. 2016 – Nov. 2018 College of Animal Science and Technology, Sichuan Agricultural University

šŸ… Honors and Awards

The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2022. Academic and Technical Leader Reserve Candidate, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. Scientific and Technologic Elite, Yaā€™an, Sichuan Province, China, 2021. The Science and Technology Progress Award (Second-class), Sichuan Province, China, 2019. Frontrunner 5000 Top Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China, 2017. Top 100 Most Influential Domestic Academic Papers in China, 2017. Reward-gainer of the excellent PhD dissertation in Sichuan Agricultural University, 2016. Wang Dong Grass-Science Scholarship, Chinese Grassland Society, 2014.

šŸ”¬ Major Research Projects

The National Natural Science Foundation of China Title: GABA is involved in stress memory that regulates drought and heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2022-2025. Sichuan Science and Technology Program Title: Screening for cadmium-tolerant bermudagrass genotypes and potential mechanism of cadmium tolerance Duration: 2022-2023 The National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaTitle: Reactive oxygen species induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) regulate heat shock transcription factors involved in the improvement of heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2021 China Postdoctoral Science FoundationTitle: The Ca2+ signaling system is involved in GABA-regulated drought tolerance in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2018-2020 Sichuan International Cooperation ProjectTitle: The mechanism of heat and drought tolerance induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in creeping bentgrass Duration: 2017-2019

šŸ“ Editorial Positions

Editorial Board Member, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 2023-present. Young Scientist Editor, Grass Research, 2023-present. Guest Editor, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023-2024. Guest Editor, Plants, 2021-2022.

šŸ“š Publications and Reviewers

Dr. Li Zhou is a leading researcher in the field of plant physiology, focusing on physiological and molecular mechanisms in grass species in response to various abiotic stresses such as drought, high temperature, salinity, etc. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles (71 in English) as the first author or corresponding author in prestigious journals like The Plant Journal, Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Crop Science, Plant Cell & Physiology, Plant and Soil, Planta, Physiologia Plantarum, among others. Dr. Zhou is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. As a senior reviewer, he evaluates more than fifty manuscripts annually for reputable journals such as Plant Biotechnology Journal, Molecular Ecology, Environmental and Experimental Botany, Industrial Crops and Products, Annals of Botany, Physiologia Plantarum, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Crop Science, etc. In 2023, he was ranked as a world top 2% scientist in the field of Plant Biology & Botany.

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: Ī³-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) priming improves seeds germination and seedlings stress tolerance associated with enhanced antioxidant metabolism, DREB expression, and dehydrin accumulation in white clover under water stress.
    Authors: Zhou Min, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Liu Lin, Liu Wei, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 776939

 

  1. Title: Adaptability to high temperature and stay-green genotypes associated with variations in antioxidant, chlorophyll metabolism, and Ī³-aminobutyric acid accumulation in creeping bentgrass species.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Zhang Yan, Han Liebao, Peng Yan*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 750728

 

  1. Title: Water and oxidative homeostasis, Na+/K+ transport, and stress-defensive proteins associated with spermine-induced salt tolerance in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Geng Wan, Qiu Yongsen, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Environmental and Experimental Botany
    Volume: 192
    Page: 104659

 

  1. Title: Chitosan (CTS) alleviates heat-induced leaf senescence in creeping bentgrass by regulating chlorophyll metabolism, antioxidant defense, and the heat shock pathway.
    Authors: Huang Cheng, Tian Yulong, Zhang Bingbing, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Li Zhou*, Zhu Yongqun*
    Journal: Molecules
    Volume: 26
    Page: 5337

 

  1. Title: Diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate priming ameliorates seed germination via involvement in hormonal changes, osmotic adjustment, and dehydrins accumulation in white clover under drought stress.
    Authors: Muhammad Jawad Hassan+, Geng Wan+, Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Ali Raza, Imran Khan, Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Peng Yan, Zhu Yongqun*, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science
    Volume: 12
    Page: 709187

 

  1. Title: Alterations of endogenous hormones, antioxidant metabolism, and aquaporin gene expression in relation to Ī³-aminobutyric acid-regulated thermotolerance in white clover.
    Authors: Qi Hongyin+, Kang Dingfan+, Zeng Weihang+, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Peng Yan, Zhang Xinquan, Zhang Yan, Feng Guangyan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Antioxidants
    Volume: 10
    Page: 1099

 

  1. Title: Photosynthetic maintenance and heat shock protein accumulation relating to Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-regulated heat tolerance in creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera).
    Authors: Zeng Weihang, Muhammad Jawad Hassan, Kang Dingfan, Peng Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: South African Journal of Botany
    Volume: 141
    Page: 405-413

 

  1. Title: Spermine alleviates heat-induced senescence through regulating water and oxidative balance, photosynthesis, and heat shock proteins in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Liang Linlin+, Cao Yiqin+, Wang Duo, Peng Yan, Zhang Yan, Li Zhou*
    Journal: Biologia Plantarum
    Volume: 65
    Page: 184-192

 

  1. Title: Transcriptional regulation and stress-defensive key genes induced by Ī³-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in association with tolerance to water stress in creeping bentgrass.
    Authors: Li Zhou*, Tang Mingyan, Cheng Bizhen, Han Liebao*
    Journal: Plant Signaling & Behavior
    Volume: 16
    Page: 3