Partha Sarathi Nial | Structural Biology | Young Scientist Award

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Young Scientist Award

Partha Sarathi Nial
BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, India
Partha Sarathi Nial
Affiliation BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
Country India
Google Scholar ID View in Profile
Documents 9
Citations 92
h-index 6
Subject Area Structural Biology
Event International Young Scientists Award
ORCID 0009-0008-8742-3087

Partha Sarathi Nial from the BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, India. His research activities are associated with Structural Biology and related interdisciplinary biological sciences. Through scholarly publications, citation visibility, and academic dissemination, his work contributes to the advancement of molecular and structural research within the broader scientific community.[1] The recognition highlights the importance of supporting emerging researchers whose work contributes to scientific understanding, biotechnology innovation, and collaborative academic development.[3]

Abstract

Partha Sarathi Nial is a researcher associated with the BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology whose academic work contributes to Structural Biology and interdisciplinary life sciences research. His publication profile demonstrates active participation in scientific communication through peer-reviewed publications and citation-based scholarly visibility. The Young Scientist Award acknowledges his contribution to molecular and structural biological studies and recognizes the growing importance of early-career researchers in advancing biotechnology and scientific innovation.[1]

Keywords

Young Scientist Award; Structural Biology; Biotechnology; Scientific Research; Molecular Biology; Academic Publications; Research Innovation; Interdisciplinary Science; Biological Sciences; Scholarly Communication.

Introduction

Scientific awards dedicated to emerging researchers provide recognition for scholarly excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative contributions to research advancement. The International Young Scientists Award supports academic researchers whose work contributes to scientific knowledge dissemination and technological progress across diverse scientific disciplines.[3][1]

Research Profile

Partha Sarathi Nial is affiliated with the BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology, India, a research-oriented institution involved in biological science and biotechnology studies. His academic profile includes nine scholarly documents and a citation record reflecting measurable scientific visibility within Structural Biology and related interdisciplinary research areas.[1]

Research Contributions

The research contributions of Partha Sarathi Nial demonstrate active participation in scientific investigation and interdisciplinary biotechnology research. His scholarly work contributes to research dissemination and supports scientific understanding within Structural Biology and molecular sciences.[1]

Publications

The publication profile of Partha Sarathi Nial includes scientific research outputs related to Structural Biology and biotechnology-oriented investigations. These scholarly works contribute to academic communication and scientific dissemination within molecular and biological sciences.[1]

Research Impact

Research impact within scientific disciplines is commonly evaluated through publication records, citation activity, interdisciplinary relevance, and research accessibility. The scholarly profile of Partha Sarathi Nial demonstrates measurable academic visibility through publications and citation metrics within Structural Biology research.[1]

Award Suitability

The academic and scientific profile of Partha Sarathi Nial aligns with the objectives of the International Young Scientists Award through active participation in research dissemination, scientific publication, and interdisciplinary biotechnology studies. His scholarly engagement reflects the importance of supporting emerging scientists whose research contributes to scientific advancement and molecular research innovation.[3]

Conclusion

The Young Scientist Award article recognizes the academic contributions and scientific engagement of Partha Sarathi Nial in the field of Structural Biology and biotechnology research. Through scholarly publications, citation visibility, and interdisciplinary scientific participation, his work contributes to contemporary biological science research and academic dissemination. The recognition further emphasizes the importance of encouraging emerging scientists whose research efforts support innovation, biotechnology advancement, and collaborative scientific development within global academic communities.[3]

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Scholar profile of Partha Sarathi Nial.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Nx13f0UAAAAJ&hl=en
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Partha Sarathi Nial.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8742-3087
  3. International Young Scientists Award. (n.d.). Award recognition and academic excellence platform.
    https://youngscientistawards.com/
  4. Thermal plasma processing of Moringa oleifera biochars: adsorbents for fluoride removal from water†.
    https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlehtml/2023/ra/d2ra07514h

Rajnandani Kashyap | Structural Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Rajnandani Kashyap | Structural Biology | Best Researcher Award

 Saint Louis University, United States

Dr. Rajnandani Kashyap is a structural biologist and postdoctoral fellow at Saint Louis University, USA, specializing in cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography, with impactful research in enzymology, nitrogenase complexes, and bio-catalysis; an award-winning scientist with global experience, she bridges molecular biology with structural insights and scientific mentorship.

Profile

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🎓 Education 

Dr. Kashyap earned her Ph.D. in Applied Biology from CSIR-IICT (AcSIR) as a DST-INSPIRE fellow (CGPA: 9.04), completed her B.Tech. in Biotechnology from Amity University with a gold medal (CGPA: 9.04), and holds strong academic foundations from St. Thomas Sr. Sec. School; she also trained as a Research Assistant at IISER Pune.

💼 Experience 

Dr. Kashyap has over a decade of scientific experience including postdoctoral research at SLU, research at IISER Pune, structural work with nitrogenase supercomplexes, mentoring MD/PhD students, leading projects across protein structure, enzymology, and bioinformatics, and hosting global conferences and symposia.

🏆 Awards and Honors 

She has received over a dozen prestigious awards including Best Poster (SLU 2025 & 2023), multiple oral presentation awards (India, USA), international travel awards (EMBO, ACA), DST-INSPIRE fellowship, and gold medal for university rank, recognizing her excellence in research, presentation, and communication.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Kashyap focuses on structural enzymology using cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography to explore redox systems, nitrogenase-like complexes, ribosomal interactions, and bio-catalytic mechanisms, integrating molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein engineering for mechanistic and therapeutic insights.

 Conclusion

Dr. Rajnandani Kashyap stands out as an outstanding contender for the Best Researcher Award. Her robust academic background, high-impact structural discoveries, and active engagement in scholarly dissemination and mentorship reflect a researcher of rare distinction. With her trajectory, technical command, and international recognition, she exemplifies the qualities of a globally impactful scientist. Continued focus on leadership roles and grant acquisition will propel her further into the top echelons of biomedical and structural research.

📝Publications 

1. Title: Discovery of a new class of type 1 methionine aminopeptidases that have relaxed substrate specificity
Year: 2019
Authors: SC Bala, N Haque, V Pillalamarri, R Reddi, R Kashyap, AK Marapaka, …
Citations: 13

2. Title: Exo-selective intermolecular Diels–Alder reaction by PyrI4 and AbnU on non-natural substrates
Year: 2021
Authors: R Kashyap, NV Yerra, J Oja, S Bala, GR Potuganti, JR Thota, M Alla, …
Citations: 5

3. Title: Strategic enzymatic enantioselective desymmetrization of prochiral cyclohexa-2,5-dienones
Year: 2024
Authors: N KumaráNagendla, MK ReddyáMudiam
Citations: 2

4. Title: Cryo-EM captures the coordination of asymmetric electron transfer through a di-copper site in DPOR
Year: 2025
Authors: R Kashyap, N Walsh, J Deveryshetty, M Tokmina-Lukaszewska, K Zhao, …

5. Title: Cryo-EM reveals a bi-copper cluster coordinating asymmetric electron transfer in the nitrogenase-like DPOR complex
Year: 2025
Authors: R Kashyap, J Deveryshetty, N Walsh, B Bennett, E Antony

6. Title: Cryo-EM captures the coordination of long-range allostery and asymmetric electron transfer by a bi-copper cluster in the nitrogenase-like DPOR complex
Year: 2024
Authors: R Kashyap, J Deveryshetty, N Walsh, M Tokmina-Lukaszewska, …

7. Title: Insights into assembly of constitutive filament-forming proteins of novel fold through domain dissection and EGFP insertion-based screen: A case study of Spiroplasma Fibril
Year: 2023
Authors: M Bapat, S Harne, R Kashyap, P Gayathri

8. Title: Cryo-EM Reveals the Structural Origins of Asymmetric Electron Transfer in Nitrogenase-Like Enzymes
Year: 2023
Authors: R Kashyap, J Deveryshetty, E Antony

9. Title: Structural and functional characterization of β barrel proteins involved in intermolecular Diels-Alder reaction
Year: 2022
Author: R Kashyap

Yonca Yuzugullu | Agricultural Microbiology | Editorial Board Member

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 Dr. Yonca Yuzugullu | Agricultural Microbiology |Editorial Board Member

🌟Profile Summary

🌿 As an Assistant Professor at the International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Dr. [Your Name] is dedicated to creating a dynamic and enriching learning environment. Holding a Ph.D. in Microbiology from CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, with an impressive academic background, including a Master’s from Jaipur National University, Dr. [Your Name] has consistently demonstrated a passion for research. Notably, the Ph.D. thesis focused on the “Impact of municipal solid waste on soil microbiological properties and wheat growth.” This showcases a commitment to understanding the intricate connections between environmental factors and agricultural outcomes. 📚🔬

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🚀 Career Objective:

To work in a learning and challenging environment, utilizing my skills and knowledge to the best of my abilities and contribute positively to my personal growth as well as the growth of the organization.

👩‍🏫 Current Job

Position: Assistant Professor Since: 4th Feb 2019 Department: Microbiology Institution: International Institute Of Veterinary Education and Research, Bahuakbarpur, Rohtak, Haryana. Additional Charge: Administration Head.

📚  Academic Profile

B.Sc. (Botany Hons): Delhi University, 2010 Subjects: Botany, Zoology, Chemistry Percentage: 57.20,  M.Sc. (Microbiology): Jaipur National University, Jaipur, 2012 Subject: Microbiology Percentage: 63.54, Ph.D. (Microbiology): CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana, 2018 Subject: Microbiology Percentage: 78.80.

🏆  Academic Achievement

  • Qualified ICAR NET 2015 (68.2%)

🔬 Research Experience

MSc. Dissertation: “Production of bioethanol by Kluyveromyces marxianus using whey media and its estimation.” Ph.D. thesis: “Impact of municipal solid waste on soil microbiological properties and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth.”

🏅 Awards

Best paper award at 19th International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture, Environment, and Forestry (London, 2017) Best poster award at InterDrought-V Conference (Hyderabad, 2017)

👩‍🏫  Trainings and Workshops

  • Completed a 4-Week Induction/Orientation Programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education” (June – July 2021)

🔬 Technical Skills

  • DNA isolation, RNA isolation, Quantification, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis, PAGE, Spectrophotometer, Plasmid Isolation, Microscopy, Fermentation techniques, etc.

🎓ACTIVITIES Extra Curricular

Active participant and organizer of various collegiate events. 1st prize in National youth parliament as a speaker. Participant in “India International Science festival” and “Inter Drought-V conference.”

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Influence of urban sewage sludge amendment on agricultural soil parameters.
    • Journal: Environmental Technology & Innovation
    • Year: 2021
    • Impact Factor: 5.236
  2. Title: Soil microbial properties and functional diversity in response to sewage sludge amendments.
    • Journal: Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science
    • Year: 2020
    • Impact Factor: 2.85
  3. Title: Optimization of the fermentation conditions for ethanol production by Kluyveromyces marxianus HM36338 using response surface methodology.
    • Journal: Indian Journal of Experimental Biology
    • Year: 2019
    • Impact Factor: 0.818
  4. Title: Importance of Legumes and Role of Sulphur Oxidizing Bacteria for Their Production: A Review.
    • Journal: Legume Research
    • Year: 2020
    • Impact Factor: 0.531
  5. Title: Symbiotic Signaling: Insights from Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis.
    • Book Chapter: Plant Microbe Symbiosis
    • Year: 2020
  6. Title: Impact of Long Term Application of Municipal Solid Waste on Physicochemical and Microbial Parameters and Heavy Metal Distribution in Soils in Accordance to Its Agricultural Uses.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological, Biomolecular, Agricultural, Food and Biotechnological Engineering
    • Year: 2017
  7. Title: Qualitative Analysis of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes Produced by Emericella sp strain HST9 under Diverse Culture Conditions.
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Biology
    • Year: 2020
    • Impact Factor: 0.781
  8. Title: Sulphur oxidizing Bacteria: an important tool for plant growth promotions.
    • Book Chapter: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria: Role in Soil Fertility and Nutrient Uptake by Plants (Invited publication, in process)
  9. Title: Different applications of sulphur oxidizing bacteria: A Review.
    • Journal: Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci.
    • Year: 2019
  10. Title: Assessment of the potential of promising fungal isolates for Lignocellulosic biomass utilization under controlled conditions.
    • Journal: The Pharma Innovation Journal
    • Year: 2018
  11. Title: Optimization of Physical and Nutritional Factors for Enhanced Production of Lignocellulolytic Enzymes by Aspergillus terreus FJAT-31011 under Submerged Conditions.
    • Journal: Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci.
    • Year: 2018

 

Yonca Yuzugullu | Structural Biology | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Yonca Yuzugullu | Structural Biology | Young Scientist Award

🌟Profile Summary

🌐 🔬 Dr. Yonca Yüzügüllü Karakuş, an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University, is a dedicated researcher in Microbial Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Structural Biology. With a Ph.D. from the Middle East Technical University, her academic journey includes impactful research stints at the University of Leeds. As the Deputy Head of the Biology Department, she plays a crucial role in academia. Recognized with honors like the RCSB PDB Poster Prize and Kocaeli University Encouragement Award, she fosters the next generation of scientists through her supervision of Ph.D. and Master students. 🌱🧬

🌐 Professional Profiles

👩‍🔬 Research Interests

Microbial biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Structural Biology

🎓 Education

  • B.S. Ankara University (Biology) 2002
  • Ph.D. Middle East Technical University (Biotechnology) 2010

👨‍🏫 Career/Academic Appointments

2002-2010: Research Assistant, Biotechnology Department, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, TR 2008-2009: Visiting Researcher, Faculty of Biological Sciences, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK 2010-2013: Research Assistant, Biology Department, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TR 2011-2012: Visiting Researcher, Faculty of Biological Sciences, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK 2013-present: Assistant Professor, Biology Department, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TR

👨‍💼 Administrative Positions

  • 2006-present: Deputy Head of Department, Biology Department, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, TR

🏆 Professional Honors & Recognition

  • International/National/Regional:
    • 2009: RCSB PDB Poster Prize at 25th European Crystallographic Meeting
    • 2012: Poster Award (Third Prize) at British Crystallography Annual Meeting
  • University:
    • 2014: Kocaeli University Encouragement Award for Young Scientists (Biology)

🎓 Supervision of PhD Students

2020-present: Elif Kale Bakir, 2018-present: Semih Isik, 2017-2024: Günce Goc

🎓 Supervision of Master Students

2022-present: Kaan Solmaz , 2022-present: Ayşe Türkmenoğlu, 2022-present: Simge Çolak, 2018-2022: Bedirhan Öztürk 2018-2021: Çiğdem Akçay, 2018-2021: Bektore Mansurov, 2017-2019: Gulen Sinem Inci, 2016-2019: Eda Baykal Sarı 2016-2019: Ceren Aggez, 2016-2019: Binnur Yıldırım, 2015-2018: Semih Isik, 2015-2018: Gunce Goc, 2014-2016: Arzu Sertel 2014-2016: Sinem Balcı

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. 🧪 Investigation of how gate residues in the main channel affect the catalytic activity of Scytalidium thermophilum catalase.
    • Authors: Yuzugullu Karakus, Y., Goc, G., Zengin Karatas, M., Balci Unver, S., Yorke, B. A., & Pearson, A. R.
    • Journal: Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology (2024)
  2. 🔬 Thermostable alkaline protease from Scytalidium thermophilum: production, purification, and biochemical characterization.
    • Authors: Yuzugullu Karakus, Y., Inci, G. S., Kale Bakir, E., & Mansurov, B.
    • Journal: Biocatalysis and Biotransformation, 41(5), 380-394 (2023)
  3. 🌱 Production, purification, and characterization of catalase from Aspergillus fumigatus.
    • Authors: Aggez, A., Yuzugullu Karakus, Y.
    • Journal: Open Access Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 7(4), 1-9 (2022)
  4. 🍑 Application of aqueous two-phase system to the purification of persimmon polyphenol oxidase.
    • Authors: Kale, E., Yuzugullu Karakus, Y.
    • Journal: Open Access Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology, 7(3), 1-7 (2022)
  5. 🌿 Partial purification and characterization of polyphenol oxidase enzyme from common-morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea).
    • Authors: Mansurov, B., Kale, E., Acemi, A., & Karakuş, Y. Y.
    • Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Nature, 25(Additional issue 1), 22-32 (2022)
  6. 🌰 Characterization of polyphenol oxidase from fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill.) seeds as a promising source.
    • Authors: Karakus, Y. Y., Yildirim, B., & Acemi, A.
    • Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 170, 261-271 (2021)
  7. 🧪 Probing the role of Val228 on the catalytic activity of Scytalidium catalase.
    • Authors: Goc, G., Balci, S., Yorke, B. A., Pearson, A. R., & Karakus, Y. Y.
    • Journal: Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Proteins and Proteomics, 1869(8), 140662 (2021)
  8. 📘 Typical catalases: function and structure.
    • Author: Karakus, Y. Y.
    • Book: In “Glutathione system and oxidative stress in health and disease” (pp. 1-16). London, UK: IntechOpen (2020)
  9. 🌿 Application of three-phase partitioning to the purification and characterization of polyphenol oxidase from antioxidant rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.).
    • Authors: Karakus, Y. Y., Kahveci, B., Acemi, A., & Kocak, G.
    • Journal: International Journal of Food Engineering, 16(11) (2020)
  10. 🧫 Partial characterization of Bacillus pumilus catalase partitioned in poly(ethylene glycol)/sodium sulfate aqueous two-phase systems.
    • Authors: Yuzugullu Karakus Y, Isik S
    • Journal: Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 49:4, 391−399 (2019)