Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova | Experimental Design | Research Excellence Award | Faculty of Biology at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski | Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova is an internationally respected microbiologist and nanobiotechnology researcher with a distinguished academic and scientific career centered on antimicrobial nanomaterials, green synthesis of nanoparticles, bacterial physiology, ecotoxicology, and water quality assessment. She holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology and advanced postgraduate training in biochemistry and microbiology from Sofia University Saint Kliment Ohridski, where she currently serves as Professor in the Faculty of Biology, Department of General and Industrial Microbiology. Her professional experience spans decades of progressive academic leadership, including roles as associate professor and professor, with sustained excellence in teaching, research supervision, and project leadership. Prof. Dr. Iliana Ivanova has actively participated in and led numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects, including competitive programs supported by the Bulgarian National Science Fund and Sofia University, addressing topics such as multifunctional nanoceramics, antimicrobial graphene composites, green nanoparticle synthesis, and environmental toxicity assessment. Her research interests focus on the development of metal and metal-oxide nanomaterials with antibacterial, antibiofilm, and cytotoxic properties, integration of microbiological assays with materials science, and the evaluation of ecological safety using microbial and aquatic test systems.

 

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Featured Publications

Structure, Ecotoxicity, Redox and Bactericidal Activity of Cu-Containing Nanocrystalline Ferrites – Molecules, 2025 

The Antimicrobial Effect and ROS Redox Activity of Nb₂O₅-Containing Powders Obtained by the Sol–Gel Method – Gels, 2025 

Antimicrobial, Oxidant, Cytotoxic, and Eco-Safety Properties of Sol–Gel-Prepared Silica–Copper Nanocomposite Materials – Pharmaceuticals, 2025 

Optical, Photocatalytic, and Antibacterial Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Fe-Doped SrTiO₃ Powders – Water, 2025 

nahidb shahabadi | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

nahidb shahabadi | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Prof nahid shahabadi, razi university, Iran

Dr nahid shahabadi earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran (1989), and his M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1999) in Inorganic Chemistry from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran. He has served as a Lab Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, Head of Chemistry Dept., Head of Graduate Office, Associate Professor, and Professor. He was named the Outstanding Chemist of Iran (2019) and ranked among the top two percent of highly cited researchers worldwide (2022, 2023). He has guided 19 Ph.D. students, published 158 papers, and taught various advanced chemistry courses. 🧪📚🌍

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Education

With a robust academic background in chemistry, the individual earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran, in 1989 🧪. They advanced their expertise by obtaining an M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran, in 1994 🧬. Their academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the same institution in 1999 🎓. This comprehensive education has laid a solid foundation for a distinguished career in the field of inorganic chemistry, showcasing their dedication and profound understanding of the discipline 🌟.

Experience

🔬👨‍🔬 Dr nahid shahabadi has held various pivotal roles in academia, including Lab Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Assistant Professor, Head of Chemistry Department, Head of Graduate Office, and Associate Professor. With a specialization in Inorganic Chemistry, he served as Head of the Inorganic Chemistry Department and achieved Professorship. Recognized as an Outstanding Chemist of the country in 2019, he consistently ranks among the top-cited scientists globally, listed in the top two percent in 2022 and 2023. His career spans decades of impactful research and leadership, shaping the field of Chemistry. 🌍📚

Research focus

Dr. N Shahabadi’s research focuses on the interactions between various chemical compounds and biomolecules, particularly DNA and proteins. Utilizing multi-spectroscopic techniques and molecular modeling, Dr. Shahabadi investigates the binding mechanisms of metal complexes, food additives, and pharmaceuticals with DNA and proteins such as bovine and human serum albumin. These studies are essential for understanding the biochemical behavior of these compounds, contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. 🧬🔬📚💊

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DNA binding and DNA cleavage studies of a water soluble cobalt (II) complex containing dinitrogen Schiff base ligand: The effect of metal on the mode of binding

Multispectroscopic studies on the interaction of 2-tert-butylhydroquinone (TBHQ), a food additive, with bovine serum albumin

Study on the interaction of food colourant quinoline yellow with bovine serum albumin by spectroscopic techniques

Binding studies of a new copper (II) complex containing mixed aliphatic and aromatic dinitrogen ligands with bovine serum albumin using different instrumental methods

DNA interaction studies of a platinum (II) complex, PtCl2 (NN)(NN= 4, 7-dimethyl-1, 10-phenanthroline), using different instrumental methods

Multi-spectroscopic and molecular modeling studies on the interaction of antihypertensive drug; methyldopa with calf thymus DNA

Spectroscopic studies on the interaction of calf thymus DNA with the drug levetiracetam

Multispectroscopic DNA-binding studies of a tris-chelate nickel (II) complex containing 4, 7-diphenyl 1, 10-phenanthroline ligands

Study on the interaction of the epilepsy drug, zonisamide with human serum albumin (HSA) by spectroscopic and molecular docking techniques

Study on the interaction of the drug mesalamine with calf thymus DNA using molecular docking and spectroscopic techniques