JAYAPRAKASH BEHERA| Medicinal chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. JAYAPRAKASH BEHERA| Medicinal chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Research scholar, CSIR-IIIM JAMMU, India

Jayaprakash Behera, an emerging researcher in Chemistry and Materials Science, holds a PhD from CSIR-IIIM Jammu under AcSIR. He is currently a Project Associate for CSIR Aroma Mission Phase-III. With a background in Polymer Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, he has worked on various research projects at prestigious institutions like IIT Guwahati and IIT Delhi. His innovative research has earned him multiple national and international accolades, including world records and recognition for contributions in scientific development.

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🎓 Education 

PhD: CSIR – IIIM Jammu (continuing). M.Phil. Polymer Chemistry & Material Science, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (2020). M.Sc. Organic Chemistry, Galgotias University (2017). B.Sc. Chemistry, BJB Autonomous College, Utkal University (2013)

💼 Experience 

Jayaprakash has served as Project Associate for CSIR Aroma Mission Phase-III (2023–present) and Phase-II (2021–2023). He worked as JRF in a DST-funded project at Malaviya National Institute of Technology (2017-2019) and undertook major and minor projects at IIT Delhi and IIT Guwahati. He has also contributed significantly to national and international exhibitions and research projects on medicinal and nano-based products.

🏆 Awards & Honors 

Jayaprakash has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam National Star Award, Young Scientist Award, City Excellence Award, Global Icon Award, and Rabindranath Tagore Hall of Fame Award. He is also a five-time world record holder, recognized by the London Book of World Records, USA Book of World Records, and more. Additionally, he has received accolades for his innovative ideas and contributions from CSIR and other organizations.

🔬 Research Focus 

Jayaprakash’s research revolves around Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology, focusing on skin and hair-related solutions, nanoparticle seed coatings, and medicinal products. His work includes nano formulations for agricultural use, innovative medicinal soaps for skin issues, and skin and hair care solutions. He has authored multiple international articles and patents on his discoveries, contributing to the advancement of green chemistry and sustainable material science.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Nano boron nitride laminated poly (ethyl methacrylate)/poly (vinyl alcohol) composite films imprinted with silver nanoparticles as gas barrier and bacteria resistant packaging
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: J Behera, S Patra, S Nazrul, SK Sharma, D Kumar, MK Verma, AK Katare, …
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Bioassay-guided fractionations of Cannabis sativa extract and HPLC-assisted purifications of anti-proliferative active fractions lead to the isolation of 16 known and …
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, SS Bhayye, YP Bharitkar, …
    • Citations: 2

 

  1. Correction: Bioassay-guided fractionations of Cannabis sativa extract and HPLC-assisted purifications of anti-proliferative active fractions lead to the isolation of 16 known …
    • Year: 2024
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, SS Bhayye, YP Bharitkar, …

 

  1. Phytochemical investigation of anti-proliferative active fractions of Cannabis sativa leads to isolate a new Compound Canniprene A and other bioactive compounds through …
    • Year: 2023
    • Authors: Y Nalli, S Bharti, T Amin, R Singh, J Behera, A Goswami, MK Verma

Muhammad Amjad Iqbal | Remote Sensing |Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Muhammad Amjad Iqbal | Remote Sensing |Young Scientist Award

Postdoctoral Researcher at CEOSpaceTech Research Center for Spatial Information, Romania

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Iqbal is a skilled researcher in remote sensing and signal processing, with a focus on oceanography, SAR imaging, and target detection. He holds a PhD from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Romania. With research experience across multiple countries, including Romania, Germany, Spain, and China, he specializes in compressive sensing and high-resolution radar imaging. Dr. Iqbal has contributed to various scientific publications and has worked on geocoded sea ice coverage, ship detection, and coastline engineering. His expertise spans across SAR, ISAR, and mm-wave imaging, alongside his development of novel radar algorithms.

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🎓Education

PhD: Electronics Telecommunication Technology, NUST POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (2023) . MS: Communication and Information Systems Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (2020) . BSc: Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication), Government College University Faisalabad (2015)

💼Experience

Research Assistant: University of Naples, Italy (Dec 2023 – Nov 2024). Research Assistant: CEOSpaceTech Lab, NUST POLITEHNICA, Romania (Jan 2021 – Dec 2023). Software Test Engineer: CIENET Technologies, China (July 2019 – Dec 2019). Lab Engineer: Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan (Feb 2017 – Sep 2017)

🏆Awards and Honors

Early Career Research Award: SERB (2017). Research Excellence Award: GEU, India (2015). DST Travel Grant: USA (2012). Best Paper Presentation Award: TriboIndia 2023 . Member: IAAM (5 years)

🔬Research Focus

Dr. Iqbal’s research focuses on advanced radar imaging, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR), inverse SAR, and compressive sensing. He specializes in high-resolution imaging techniques for target detection, ice-cover delineation, and ocean surface current estimation. His work involves using SAR and ISAR data for applications in environmental monitoring, including sea ice and coastline engineering. Dr. Iqbal aims to improve radar imaging algorithms for accurate environmental analysis and monitoring. 🌍

Conclusion

Dr. Muhammad Amjad Iqbal is a highly skilled researcher whose contributions to the field of remote sensing, particularly in ocean and ice-cover monitoring, have proven impactful. His innovative research in radar imaging, target detection, and signal processing, coupled with international experience and multiple high-quality publications, makes him an excellent candidate for the Young Scientist Award. With continued growth in public engagement and interdisciplinary collaborations, he is poised to make even greater contributions to the scientific community.

Publications

  1. Title: Coastline extraction from SAR data using Doppler centroid images
    Year: 2022
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 14

 

  1. Title: Doppler centroid estimation for ocean surface current retrieval from Sentinel-1 SAR data
    Year: 2022
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 8

 

  1. Title: On the de-ramping of SLC-IW Tops SAR data and ocean circulation parameters estimation
    Year: 2022
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 7

 

  1. Title: Towards Complex-Valued Deep Architectures with Data Model Preservation for Sea Surface Current Estimation from SAR Data
    Year: 2023
    Authors: MA Iqbal, R Mohammadi Asiyabi, O Ghozatlou, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Exploiting Inverse SAR Images and Dual-Pol Decomposition for the Estimation of Tree Scattering Properties
    Year: 2023
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu, A Bathelt, S Sieger
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Assessment of mm-Wave High Resolution Inverse SAR Imaging both with Compact and Sparse Data
    Year: 2023
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu, I Ederra, JC Iriarte
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: 3-D localization of UAV and detection based on harmonics index and spectral entropy criteria
    Year: 2020
    Authors: MA Iqbal, Z Zhao, X ZhiYong, SU Rehman
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Coarse-to-fine estimation: Compressive sensing for high-resolution inverse SAR imaging
    Year: 2024
    Authors: MA Iqbal, MH Conde, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Ice Cover Delineation Over Devon Iceland Using Sentinel Polarimetric SAR and Optical Data
    Year: 2023
    Authors: MA Iqbal, A Anghel, M Datcu
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Feature extraction and classification of UAV’s acoustic signal using 4-microphones array in a real noisy environment
    Year: 2019
    Authors: MA Iqbal, SU Rehman
    Citations: 1

 

Monika Kopeć | medical chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Monika Kopeć | medical chemistry | Young Scientist Award

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

In 2018, I earned a doctorate in chemical science from the Faculty of Chemistry at Lodz University of Technology, specializing in the study of biological systems using spectroscopic techniques. Additionally, I completed a master’s program in logistics with a focus on supply chain management. With nine years of experience in chemistry, including managing research projects, I have honed my skills in team collaboration and project management. I have also undertaken various courses and workshops to enhance my expertise, including those in self-motivation, effective learning, and commercializing research. Now, I aim to further expand my knowledge and skills in research techniques and seek opportunities in leading chemical or logistics companies.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

Educational Qualifications 📚

Postgraduate Studies in Data Analysis and Data Mining University of Lodz, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science October 2021 – June 2022 PhD Studies in Chemistry Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry October 2013 – September 2018 Dissertation awarded by the Council of the Chemical Faculty of Lodz University of Technology Postgraduate Studies in Forensic Biology University of Lodz, Faculty of Biology October 2014 – March 2016 Masters Studies in Logistics with Major in Supply Chain Management University of Lodz, Faculty of Management October 2012 – July 2014 Masters Studies in Chemistry with Major in Medical Chemistry Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry March 2012 – July 2013 Engineering Studies in Chemistry with Major in Chemical Analysis in Environmental Control and Quality Engineering Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry October 2008 – January 2012 Biologically-Chemical Profile High Comprehensive School S. Żeromskiego in Ozorków September 2005 – June 2008

Work Experience 💼

Lecturer Lodz University of Technology October 2019 – Present Responsibilities include experimental analysis, conducting classes, and research documentation. Postdoctoral Fellowship Jagiellonian University in Krakow January 2023 – February 2023 Engineering and Technical Specialist Lodz University of Technology May 2019 – December 2021 Duties involved equipment preparation, chemical reagent management, and ordering. Assistant Lodz University of Technology October 2018 – October 2019 Conducted experimental analysis, classes, and research documentation. Chemist Lodz University of Technology October 2015 – November 2018 Prepared reagents, conducted spectroscopy measurements, and provided technical support. PhD Student Lodz University of Technology October 2013 – September 2018 Conducted measurements using spectroscopy techniques. Apprenticeships Institute of Polymer and Dye Engineering in Zgierz District Police Headquarters in Zgierz July 2011 – August 2011 / July 2010 – August 2010 Hostess Cursor S.A. Sales & Marketing Services August 2009 – September 2009 Trainee District Police Headquarters in Zgierz June 2008 – September 2008

Trainings and Workshops 🎓

AFM Modes Training: Contact, tapping, ScanAsyst, Resonance Enhanced AFM-IR, Tapping AFM-IR, and Micro View Dates: 05.12.2022 – 09.12.2022 Laboratory Procedures Training: Operation and proper use of equipment such as the CO2 incubator Memmert ICO150med, laboratory centrifuge MPW 260R with cooling, and laminar chamber II safety class ESCO AIRSTREAM type AC2-4EB Dates: 4.10.2022 – 6.10.2022 Techniques Training: SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, and visualization of protein gels using Comassie and Stain-Free methods Usage of the Mini-Protean Tetra Cell, Trans-Blot Turbo, and ChemiDoc MP systems Dates: 4.10.2022 – 6.10.2022 Microscope and Imaging Software Training: Use of the Leica DMiL LED inverted microscope, Leica FLEXACAM C1 camera, and Leica LAS X software Quick Reading and Effective Learning Methods Course Commercialization of Research and Establishing Cooperation with Industry Workshop Team Coaching Workshop: Motivating Members to Achieve Common Goals Zetasizer and Nanosight Analyzers Training for Particle Size Measurements Training on the Use of Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine and Bionanotechnology Self-Motivation and Team Motivation Workshop

Projects 🚀

Raman Imaging of Human Cancerous Tissue and Cell Cultures (2016) Function: Project Manager Identification of Tumor Changes Based on Imaging and Raman Spectroscopy (2019) Function: Project Contractor Raman Imaging and Endospectroscopy in Oncological Omic Studies (2020 – 2022) Function: Project Contractor Analysis of Angiogenesis Process in Human Breast Tissue Using Raman Spectroscopy (2020 – 2021) Function: Project Manager Influence of Sugars on Metabolism of Lung Cancer Cells (2022) Function: Project Manager The Triangle: Carotenoids-Retinoids-Cytochromes in Cancer Progression (2022 – Present) Function: Project Contractor

Awards 🏆

  • Various Scholarships and Rector’s Scholarships during PhD Studies (2014 – 2018)
  • Platinum Medal at International Warsaw Invention Show (2019)
  • Award of the Rector of the Medical University of Lodz (2019)
  • Award for Scientific Achievements in Spectroscopic Identification of Cancer Changes (2019)
  • Award Supporting Scientific Excellence under the “Initiative of Excellence – Research University” Program (2020, 2021)

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Revision of Commonly Accepted Warburg Mechanism of Cancer Development: Redox-Sensitive Mitochondrial Cytochromes in Breast and Brain Cancers by Raman Imaging
    • Authors: H. Abramczyk, J. Surmacki, B. Brozek-Pluska, M. Kopec
    • Journal: Cancers
    • DOI: 10.3390/cancers13112599
    • Publication Date: Unknown

 

  1. Title: Raman imaging and statistical methods for analysis various type of human brain tumors and breast cancers
    • Authors: M. Kopec, J. Surmacki, M. Błaszczyk, M. Radek, H. Abramczyk
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120091
    • Publication Date: 2021

 

  1. Title: The role of pro- and antiangiogenic factors in angiogenesis process by Raman spectroscopy
    • Authors: M. Kopec, H. Abramczyk
    • Journal: Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
    • DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120667
    • Publication Date: 2021

 

  1. Title: Double face of cytochrome c in cancers by Raman imaging
    • Authors: H. Abramczyk, B. Brożek-Płuska, M. Kopeć
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • DOI: Link
    • Publication Date: 2022

 

  1. Title: Analysis of eggs depending on the hens’ breeding systems by Raman spectroscopy

 

  1. Title: Decoding Breast Cancer Metabolism: Hunting BRCA Mutations by Raman Spectroscopy
    • Authors: M. Kopec, B. Romanowska-Pietrasiak, H. Abramczyk
    • Journal: Photochem
    • DOI: 10.3390/photochem2030048
    • Publication Date: 2022

 

  1. Title: Hyperglycemia and cancer in human lung carcinoma by means of Raman spectroscopy and imaging
    • Authors: M. Kopec, K. Beton, K. Jarczewska, H. Abramczyk
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-21483-y
    • Publication Date: 2022

 

  1. Title: Hemoglobin and cytochrome c. reinterpreting the origins of oxygenation and oxidation in erythrocytes and in vivo cancer lung cells
    • Authors: H. Abramczyk, J.M. Surmacki, M. Kopeć, K. Jarczewska, B. Romanowska-Pietrasiak
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-41858-z
    • Publication Date: 2023

 

  1. Title: Raman imaging and chemometric methods in human normal bronchial and cancer lung cells: Raman biomarkers of lipid reprogramming

 

  1. Title: The role of glucose and fructose on lipid droplet metabolism in human normal bronchial and cancer lung cells by Raman spectroscopy