Pinar Karagul | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Pinar Karagul | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Research Assistant | Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry in Duzce University | Turkey

Dr. Pinar Karagoz is a highly accomplished academic whose career is marked by robust education, rich professional experience, strong research interests, well-developed research skills, and multiple recognitions. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU), Turkey; she also completed her Master’s and Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at METU. Throughout her career Dr. Pinar Karagoz has held various positions including faculty at METU, visiting scholar roles in international institutions, and leadership of her own lab (the Karagoz Lab) focusing on data mining, machine learning, recommender systems, semantic web, web usage mining, and social network analysis. Her research interests span machine learning algorithms, big data analytics, workflow and process mining, graph mining, recommendation systems, and information retrieval from web and social media. She has strong research skills in statistical learning, sequential data mining, graph and hyper-graph modeling, stream and event detection, Natural Language Processing (NLP) methods (e.g., irony detection, named entity recognition), trust-aware recommendation, optimization algorithms, and evaluation of algorithms under real world datasets. Dr. Pinar Karagoz has authored 2 documents, 4 Citations, 2 h‐index in some smaller contexts but in larger Scopus / WoS metrics she has many more (Scopus h-index ≈ 23; WoS h-index ≈ 20) and is widely cited (Scopus citations > 1600; WoS > 1100). Her labs and collaborations have produced over one hundred articles in international conferences and journals. She has received awards and honours such as Best Paper Awards, “Distinguished Reviewer” recognitions (e.g. for VLDB), national research funding successes (for instance TÜBİTAK, etc.), and she is often invited to give keynote or invited talks, mentor graduate students, and participate on editorial boards and program committees. In addition, she is professionally active through serving in projects (national and international), supervising theses, and contributing to open source and open research initiatives. In conclusion, Dr. Pinar Karagoz combines solid educational foundations with strong professional academic experience, broad and current research interests, excellent skills in modern data science and mining, and recognitions that reflect her high standing; she is well positioned to continue making high-impact contributions, to lead large international research collaborations, to increase outputs in top (Q1) journals, to play leading roles in her field in terms of service, mentorship, and innovation.

Profile:  Scopus | Google scholar

Featured Publications

  1. Large-Scale Renewable Energy Monitoring and Forecast Based on Intelligent Data Analysis — 2019 — (citation count: not precisely given in source)

  2. Learning to Rank by Using Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines and Conic Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines — 2020 — (citation count: data not available in source)

  3. Comparison of Integer Linear Programming and Dynamic Programming Approaches for ATM Cash Replenishment Optimization Problem — 2020 — (citation count: unknown)

  4. Trajectoy Prediction for Maritime Vessels Using AIS Data — 2020 — (citation count: likely tied to best paper type)

  5. Investigating the Neural Models for Irony Detection on Turkish Informal Texts — 2020 — (citation count: unspecified)

  6. Explicit and Implicit Trust Modeling for Recommendation — 2022 — (citation count: unspecified)

 

Arwa Alqahtani | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Arwa Alqahtani | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Arwa Alqahtani, Imam Mohammed bin Saud university, Saudi Arabia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Arwa Sultan Alqahtani 🌟 is a passionate researcher and academician at Imam Mohammed bin Saud University 🏛️. With a strong foundation in Chemistry, she specializes in medicinal chemistry, green chemistry, natural products, sustainable energy, and applied chemistry 🌱💊. Dr. Alqahtani earned her Ph.D. and MSc degrees from the University of Glasgow 🎓, following earlier studies at King Khalid University and the University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧. Her dynamic career journey reflects excellence in both teaching and research since 2016 📚🔬. She is multilingual, fluent in Arabic and English 🗣️🌍, and proficient in digital tools like MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, and SEO. Dr. Alqahtani’s inspiring dedication to cutting-edge research and academic excellence makes her a standout candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆🧪.

Publication Profile

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Education

Assist. Prof. Dr. Arwa Alqahtani is a dedicated scholar with a robust academic background in chemistry and interdisciplinary sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Glasgow (2017–2023) 🎓💊, where she also completed her MSc in the same field (2013–2015) 🎓🔬. Prior to that, she pursued a High Diploma in English Language at the University of Edinburgh (2012–2013) 🇬🇧📚, enhancing her academic communication and global engagement. Her foundational education includes a BSc in Chemistry 🏛️🧪 and a High Diploma in Computer Science 💻📖 from King Khalid University (2010–2011), demonstrating her early commitment to multidisciplinary learning. Dr. Alqahtani’s academic journey highlights her passion for medicinal chemistry, strong language proficiency, and digital literacy. Her diverse qualifications reflect a commitment to continuous learning, skill development, and the integration of scientific knowledge across various domains, making her a valuable contributor to the academic and scientific communities.

Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Arwa Sultan Alqahtani is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Imam Mohammed bin Saud University (2023–Present) 🏛️🔬, following her tenure as a Lecturer from 2016 to 2023 🎓📚. With a solid academic foundation and a passion for education, she has consistently excelled in teaching, mentoring, and research leadership ✨. Her expertise extends beyond academia into the digital realm, showcasing proficiency in modern software applications such as MS Office, Photoshop, and WordPress, along with digital marketing tools like SEO, Facebook Ads, and Google Ads 📈💻. Dr. Alqahtani’s research contributions are rooted in the field of chemistry, where she focuses on sustainable and medicinal innovations that aim to improve health and environmental outcomes 🧬🌱. Her dedication to integrating technology with science and education marks her as a dynamic academic professional committed to meaningful impact and continuous growth in both teaching and research spheres.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Arwa Sultan Alqahtani’s dedication to impactful research and education has positioned her as a leading academic in her field 🏆. She is recognized for her contributions to green chemistry and medicinal chemistry through prestigious research publications and collaborations 🌟🔬. As a nominee for the Best Researcher Award, her work integrating sustainability with innovation stands out globally 🌍💡. Her interdisciplinary skills in chemistry and computer science have added to her broad professional excellence, enhancing her scientific productivity 📚🧪. The Best Researcher Award would further celebrate her outstanding efforts to merge academic excellence with societal benefit 🏅🎓.

Research Focus

Dr. Arwa Sultan Alqahtani’s research focus spans Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Products, Green Chemistry, Sustainable Energy, Applied Chemistry, and Total Synthesis 🌿💊⚡. She is passionate about eco-friendly scientific innovation, seeking sustainable solutions for modern challenges 🌍🔬. Her work includes optimizing drug delivery systems using machine learning and developing green analytical methods using computational assistance 💻🧬. Dr. Alqahtani aims to bridge the gap between synthetic chemistry and environmental responsibility, ensuring that scientific progress aligns with global sustainability goals ♻️🌎. Her interdisciplinary approach empowers collaborations across chemistry, technology, and healthcare sectors 🏥🔬.

Publication Top Notes

  • “Utilization of machine learning approach for production of optimized PLGA nanoparticles for drug delivery applications” 📈💊 (Scientific Reports, 2025)

  • “Adopted green spectrophotometric determination of futibatinib based on diazo coupling with 1-naphthol and assisted computational calculations” 🌿🧪

Sumana Ghosh (Das) | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Sumana Ghosh (Das) | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Sumana Ghosh Das, CSIR-CGCRI, India

Dr. Sumana Ghosh (Das) is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CGCRI, specializing in bio-ceramics and coatings 🎓🔬. She earned her B.E. from IIEST Shibpur, M.Tech from IIT Kharagpur, and Ph.D. from Jadavpur University. Her groundbreaking research focuses on thermal barrier coatings and microwave processing 📡. With over two decades at CGCRI, she has contributed to numerous high-impact projects and publications 📚. Dr. Ghosh has received prestigious awards like the Bharat Jyoti Award 🏆 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s Who 🌍. She actively mentors Ph.D. students and reviews national and international research proposals 👩‍🏫.

Publication Profile

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Educational Attainments 

Dr. Sumana Ghosh (Das) is a distinguished metallurgical engineer 🔧 with a passion for materials science. She earned her B.E. in Metallurgical Engineering from IIEST, Shibpur in 1998 🎓, followed by an M.Tech. in Materials Science from IIT Kharagpur in 2000 🏗️. In 2010, she completed her Ph.D. at Jadavpur University 🎓, focusing on the structure-property relationship in thermal barrier coatings 🔬. Dr. Ghosh’s academic journey reflects her dedication to advancing material technologies, contributing to innovations in engineering applications. Her expertise bridges the gap between research and practical solutions in the field of metallurgical and materials science.

Professional Experience 

Dr. Sumana Ghosh (Das) is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata 🌟. She began her career as a Junior Scientist in 2001 and steadily progressed to Scientist (2006-2011) 🧪, Senior Scientist (2011-2015) 🔬, and Principal Scientist (2015-2020) 🏅. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Ghosh has made significant contributions to the fields of bio-ceramics and coatings 💎. Her expertise continues to drive innovation and advanced research at CSIR-CGCRI, shaping the future of material science in India 🚀.

Scientific Contributions 

Dr. Ghosh is a leading researcher in materials science, with over 14 high-impact publications 📚. Her innovative work explores novel coating methods, microwave sintering, and high-temperature glass-ceramic coatings 🔬. These advancements have paved the way for breakthroughs in aerospace ✈️ and biomedical applications 🏥. Dr. Ghosh’s contributions enhance material durability and performance under extreme conditions, making her a key figure in cutting-edge technology development. Her research bridges fundamental science and real-world applications, driving innovation and expanding the possibilities of modern engineering 🌐.

Research Projects 

She has led and contributed to numerous prestigious projects funded by DRDO, CSIR, ARDB, and DST 🔬💼. Her expertise shines through her leadership in groundbreaking initiatives like microwave processing of ceramic composites ⚙️🔥. This innovative work has paved the way for advancements in high-temperature resistant coatings, crucial for aerospace and defense applications ✈️🛡️. Her dedication to cutting-edge research and collaboration with top scientific organizations highlights her commitment to technological progress and material science excellence 🚀📚. Through these contributions, she continues to drive forward solutions for complex engineering challenges.

Awards and Recognitions 

Dr. Sumana Ghosh (Das) is a distinguished materials scientist 🏅 with numerous accolades. She secured 3rd place 🥉 for Best Poster Paper (2009) by The Indian Ceramic Society & NIIST, CSIR. Honored in Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Engineering 📚 (2011-2020), she received their Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. A reviewer for NIT Rourkela and CSIR-HRDG, she’s won the Bharat Jyoti Award 🏆, Bharat Excellence Award 🥇, and the Best Citizens of India Award. As an invited speaker globally 🌏, she continues to shape the field of materials science, particularly glass and ceramics.

Leadership and Engagements 

Dr. Ghosh plays a vital role in academic administration 🏛️, serving on Ph.D. selection committees 🎓, project staff recruitment panels 👩‍💻, and internal scientist assessment boards 🧑‍🔬. Her dedication extends to professional societies as a life member of the Indian Ceramic Society 🔬, reflecting her commitment to the field. Dr. Ghosh also contributes to scholarly advancement by regularly reviewing articles for prestigious journals 📚. Her active involvement in these areas highlights her leadership, expertise, and dedication to fostering academic excellence and scientific progress.

Research Focus

Dr. Sumana Ghosh’s research focuses on developing advanced thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) for gas turbine applications 🔥🔧. Her work emphasizes mitigating thermal growth oxidation (TGO) and enhancing high-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance using novel glass-ceramic and composite materials 🧪🛡️. She explores functionally graded coatings and oxide-based anti-corrosion composites to improve durability and efficiency in harsh environments 🏭💡. Dr. Ghosh’s contributions include studies on microstructure evolution, hot corrosion behavior, and surface protection techniques, paving the way for more resilient and long-lasting turbine components ⚙️✨. Her innovative approaches hold significant potential for advancing materials science and energy systems 🚀.

Publication top notes

Mitigating TGO growth with glass-ceramic based thermal barrier coatings for gas turbine applications

Novel oxide based anti-corrosion composite coating for gas turbines

High-temperature oxidation-resistant glass–ceramic/YSZ composite coatings for gas turbine engine applications

Hot Corrosion Behaviour of Three-Layered Functionally Graded Glass–ceramic–YSZ-based Thermal Barrier Coating System

Surface and interfacial microstructure evolution of isothermally oxidized thermal barrier coating system

Md Jamir Uddin | Computational chemistry | Best Paper Award

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Md Jamir Uddin | Computational chemistry | Best Paper Award

Mr Md Jamir Uddin, Red Green Research Centre, Bangladesh

Based on the provided profile, Mr. Md Jamir Uddin’s academic background and research experience seem to align well with the criteria for a Research for Best Paper Award. Below is a paragraph-by-paragraph assessment with a conclusion.

Publication profile

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Educational Background

Mr. Uddin holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, with a commendable CGPA of 3.44/4. His undergraduate thesis, titled “Revolutionizing Environmental Cleanup and Medical Treatment with Nano-Sponges: A Comprehensive Review,” highlights his ability to engage in cutting-edge research. This strong educational foundation provides the necessary expertise for high-level research.

Research Interests

His research interests span across multiple chemistry disciplines, including Analytical, Computational, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. This broad spectrum of interests reflects his versatility and potential to contribute innovative ideas to various fields of chemistry. This diversity is an asset in producing impactful research papers.

Research Experience

Mr. Uddin has substantial research experience, serving as a Research Assistant at the Red Green Research Centre and BRAC University. His work on Alzheimer’s disease treatment, focusing on the conjugation of scorpion venom peptides with recombinant human acetylcholinesterase, demonstrates his capacity for complex, interdisciplinary research. Additionally, his review of Ganoderma lucidum in cancer treatment showcases his ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize information to identify new research directions. This extensive research background strengthens his candidacy for the award.

Professional Experience

In his role as a Chemist at Coatex Chemical, Mr. Uddin gained valuable industry experience, conducting quality control and developing new products. His hands-on experience in the chemical industry enhances his practical understanding of chemistry, complementing his academic research skills. This balance between industry and research experience is crucial for producing research papers with practical applications.

Teaching Experience

Mr. Uddin’s teaching experience at SIOS School and College, as well as Dinajpur Polytechnic Institute, demonstrates his commitment to academia. By delivering lectures, assisting in laboratory experiments, and mentoring students, he has honed his ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. His teaching experience further indicates his ability to present research findings clearly, a key skill for writing award-winning papers.

Publications & Scholarship

Mr. Uddin has authored multiple journal publications, including topics like therapeutics, drug delivery systems, and cancer management. These publications indicate his active involvement in research and his ability to contribute to the scientific community. His involvement in workshops and conferences also demonstrates his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. His publication record is a strong testament to his research capabilities and adds to his eligibility for the award.

Applicable Skills

He possesses a wide range of technical skills, including molecular modeling, cheminformatics, quantum mechanical calculations, and proficiency in various chemistry software packages. Additionally, his experience with statistical tools and programming further solidifies his technical expertise. These skills are crucial for conducting high-quality research and producing papers that meet the standards for academic excellence.

Volunteering & Community Service

Mr. Uddin’s involvement in community service, including coordinating academic events and contributing to blood donation efforts, highlights his leadership and commitment to social causes. His active participation in extracurricular activities indicates a well-rounded personality, which is often valued in award considerations.

Conclusion

Given his solid academic foundation, diverse research experience, and active involvement in both academia and the industry, Mr. Md Jamir Uddin is a strong candidate for the Research for Best Paper Award. His work on cutting-edge topics like Alzheimer’s treatment and cancer therapy, coupled with his technical skills and publication record, makes him well-suited for recognition in this area.

Publication top notes

Extracellular vesicles: The future of therapeutics and drug delivery systems

An insight into new strategies and targets to combat antifungal resistance: A comprehensive review

Revolutionizing the biomedical and environmental clean-up through polymeric nano-sponges: A review

Aptamer biosensor design for the detection of endocrine-disrupting chemicals small organic molecules using novel bioinformatics methods

Ebola virus: a new concern, its virological characteristics, diagnosis, present condition, and treatment during the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant–correspondence