jun ou | Nanomedicine | Best Academic Researcher Award

jun ou | Nanomedicine | Best Academic Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. jun ou, Guilin University of Technology , China

Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a renowned materials scientist specializing in biomaterials and nanotechnology. With a Ph.D. from Sichuan University, he serves as a professor at Guilin University of Technology. His expertise spans degradable bio-metals, upconversion nanomaterials, and smart drug delivery systems. He has served as a visiting scholar in Australia and Germany and has received multiple honors, including the Best Researcher Award 2023. Prof. Ou has published widely in high-impact journals and delivered talks at international conferences, contributing significantly to biomedical material innovation.

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Education

Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a distinguished academic with extensive qualifications in biomaterials and related fields. He earned his Ph.D. in Biomaterials from the University of Sichuan’s School of Materials Science and Engineering, where he studied from 2004 to 2010. Earlier, he completed his M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry at Guangxi Normal University between 2001 and 2003. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of Chengdu, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His diverse academic background has laid a strong foundation for his contributions to the field of biomaterials.

Experience

Prof. Dr. Jun Ou has extensive teaching experience in Science and Engineering. From 2010 to 2022, he taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Guilin University of Technology, including “Introduction to Metallurgical Transmission Principles” and “Degradable Bio-Metal” focusing on novel ophthalmic materials. He designed course curricula, organized lectures, and graded assignments. As a professor, he has shared his expertise in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Thermodynamics, and more, educating students worldwide. In addition, he has held visiting scholar positions, including at the Australian National University and Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung in Germany.

Awards

Prof. Dr. Jun Ou has received numerous prestigious awards and honors throughout his distinguished career. In 2023, he was honored with the Best Researcher Award at the International Research Awards on Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology. In 2022, he was named the Outstanding Open Science Author of the Year by Wiley-China. He also received the CSC Government of China Scholarship Council award in 2013 for his research project on rare earth nanomaterials and their application in constructing nano carbon monoxide carrier release systems, a three-year project that showcased his innovative contributions to nanotechnology and materials science.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Jun Ou is a prominent researcher in the field of luminescent materials and nanophosphors, with a specific focus on upconversion luminescence, optical temperature sensing, and lanthanide-doped materials. His work explores the design and enhancement of rare-earth-doped phosphors like NaYF₄: Yb, Ho and Er³⁺/Tm³⁺ systems for efficient green emission and thermometric applications. He also delves into nanoparticle-mediated nitric oxide delivery for biomedical applications like brain tumors. 🚀 His innovative use of Mn doping and 808 nm NIR excitation advances both materials science and nanomedicine, contributing significantly to next-gen optical sensors and bioimaging technologies.

Publication Top Notes

Synchronous realization of green upconversion emission enhancement and optical temperature sensitivity improvement in phosphors NaYF4: Yb, Ho via Mn doping

Promising lanthanide- NaYbF4:Er3+@NaYbF4:Tm3+ micro-phosphors for highly efficient upconversion luminescence and temperature sensing

Preliminary investigation of nitric oxide release from upconverted nanoparticles excited at 808 nm near-infrared for brain tumors

Corrigendum to “The synthesis of Er3+/Yb3+/K+ triple-doped NaYF4 phosphors and its high sensitivity optical thermometers at low power” J. Alloys Compd. 937 (March) (2023) 168299 (Journal of Alloys and Compounds (2023) 937, (S0925838822046904), (10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.168299))

SooHo Yeo | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award

SooHo Yeo | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr SooHo Yeo, College of Pharmacy & Yonsei Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Yonsei University, South Korea

Dr. SooHo Yeo is a research professor at Yonsei University, specializing in pharmaceutics, cosmeceutics, and photodynamic therapy. He holds a Ph.D. in pharmacy from Chung-Ang University, where he focused on artificial skin formulations for topical delivery of adenosine. Dr. Yeo’s research interests include nano/micro-particles, skin absorption, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic analysis, with applications in cancer treatment and cosmetic clinical tests. He has published numerous studies on nanoparticle-based cancer therapies and anti-adhesive agents. His work contributes significantly to skin irritation, absorption studies, and enhancing anticancer therapies. 🧴💡🔬📚🎓

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Education

Dr. SooHo Yeo is a distinguished scholar in the field of pharmacy, having completed his M.S./Ph.D. at the College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea, in 2021. His research focused on developing innovative solutions for drug delivery, with his dissertation titled “Artificial Skin Formulation for Topical Delivery of Adenosine.” 🌱💊 His work combines pharmaceutical science and cutting-edge technology to enhance therapeutic efficacy through topical applications. Dr. Yeo’s contributions aim to revolutionize treatments by improving the delivery mechanisms of crucial compounds like adenosine, benefiting patients worldwide. 🧴🌏

Experience

Dr. SooHo Yeo is a dedicated researcher with extensive experience in the field of pharmacy and nanoscience. Since 2023, he has been a Research Professor at the College of Pharmacy, Yonsei University, Incheon, Korea. Prior to this, he served as a Research Professor at the Department of Nanoscience and Engineering, INJE University, Gimhae, Korea, from 2021 to 2023. With a strong focus on advancing research in these fields, Dr. Yeo has made significant contributions to the scientific community. 🔬📚💉🌱

Research Fields

Dr. SooHo Yeo specializes in pharmaceutics and cosmeceutics, focusing on nano/micro-particles, solid dispersion, emulsions, liposomes, films, creams, and inhalers. His research integrates biology and toxicology, including in vitro skin irritation and absorption studies, using cells and reconstructed human epidermis tissues (following OECD guidelines), along with cellular uptake observed through confocal microscopy. Dr. Yeo also conducts pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic analysis for anti-cancer and anti-adhesive agents. His cosmetic clinical tests include skin wrinkle and moisture assessments. Additionally, he explores photodynamic therapy, advancing treatments for skin care and cancer therapies. 💉🧴🧬🔬💆‍♀️

Research Focus

Dr. SooHo Yeo’s research primarily focuses on nanotechnology for cancer treatment, particularly in the development of advanced drug delivery systems. His work involves the use of nanoparticles, such as PLGA and solid lipid nanoparticles, to enhance the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and chemotherapy. Through innovative drug encapsulation methods, including for agents like Purpurin-18-N-hydroxylimide methyl ester, Dr. Yeo aims to improve therapeutic outcomes in cancer treatment. His studies also explore the use of smart nanoparticles for targeting specific organelles like mitochondria or lysosomes to optimize treatment precision and minimize side effects. 🧬💉🔬💊

Publication Top Notes

Application of PLGA nanoparticles to photodynamic cancer therapy by encapsulating Purpurin-18-N-hydroxylimide methyl ester

4-Hexylresorcinol Loaded Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Enhancing Anticancer Activity

Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy Efficacy through Solid Lipid Nanoparticle of Purpurin-18-N-Propylimide Methyl Ester for Cancer Treatment

Polysaccharide-based emulsion gels for the prevention of postoperative adhesions and as a drug delivery system using 5-fluorouracil

Design of smart chemotherapy of doxorubicin hydrochloride using nanostructured lipid carriers and solid lipid nanoparticles for improved anticancer efficacy

Long-wavelength absorbing and mitochondria or lysosome organelle-targeting photosensitizers with flexible or rigid terminus for fluorescence imaging and high-performance photodynamic therapy

Improved anticancer efficacy of methyl pyropheophorbide-a–incorporated solid lipid nanoparticles in photodynamic therapy

Transition metal-dependent heavy-atom effect of metallochlorin photosensitizers for enhanced photodynamic therapy

pH-Responsive Nano-transferosomes of Purpurin-18 Sodium Salt and Doxorubicin for Enhanced Anticancer Efficiency by Photodynamic and Chemo Combination Therapy

Long-Wavelength Absorbing Benzimidazolo-Chlorin for Enhanced Photodynamic Therapy

 

 

Smriti Bansal | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award

Smriti Bansal | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award

Ms Smriti Bansal, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, India

Ms. Smriti Bansal is a Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry, specializing in nanoparticle fabrication, water remediation, drug delivery, and antimicrobial studies. Her research focuses on creating transition metal-based nanoparticles for catalytic studies, contributing to both environmental sustainability and medicinal chemistry. She has authored high-impact publications in journals like ACS Applied Biomaterials and Ceramics International, and presented her work at international conferences. A research fellow at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, she is also a reviewer for top journals. Her leadership, interdisciplinary contributions, and recognition make her a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Academic Qualification

Ms. Smriti Bansal is a dedicated academician with a strong background in chemistry. She completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, in 2019 (thesis submitted). She earned her M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from PDMU, Department of Chemistry, with an impressive 87.2% in 2018. Her B.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Delhi (2015) further solidified her expertise, with a notable 78% score. Smriti’s academic journey began at Triveni Memorial Sr. Sec. School, where she excelled in both her H.S.C. (82.8%) and S.S.C. (83.6%) exams. 🎓🔬📚

Teaching Experience

Smriti Bansal is a dedicated academic professional with a strong background in chemistry. She currently serves as a Teaching Research Fellow at the Department of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Dwarka, New Delhi, where she has been contributing to the field of Engineering Chemistry and Organic Chemistry since December 19, 2019. 📚🔬 Previously, she held the position of Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Sciences, Delhi Technical Campus, Maharshi Dayanand University, where she taught Engineering Chemistry for one year. Her passion for research and teaching continues to inspire students and elevate the academic community. 👩‍🏫📖

Achievements

Ms. Smriti Bansal has made significant contributions to the field of nanotechnology and research. She successfully completed the “Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course” online program, offered by Duke University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill through Coursera 🎓. She also serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules by Elsevier and the Indian Journal of Physics by Springer 📚. Her research on “Fabrication and Photocatalytic evaluation of functionalized chitosan decorated vanadium pentoxide nano-adsorbents for water remediation” earned her the Commendable Research Award 🏆. Additionally, she is a life member of the Society of Young Biomedical Scientists (SYBS), India 🔬.

Conferences Attended

Ms. Smriti Bansal has actively participated in various prominent workshops and conferences to enhance her expertise. She attended the 7th Workshop on Computational Chemistry of Materials (CCM-2022) organized by the Centre for Advanced Computational Chemistry Studies, Delhi 🧑‍🔬. She also took part in the 5-day residential training program on Pre-Clinical Development of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant-Based Leads at CSIR-CIMAP, Lucknow 🌿. Ms. Bansal participated in the Organic Chemistry Series (OCS-2024) on catalysis for green synthesis 🌱, and the Fostering Sustainable Catalysis – 2024 event 🔬. Furthermore, she joined the National Conference on Environmental Sustainability in Wastewater Remediation (ESWR-2017) and on e-learning MOOCs & Quality in Higher Education 📚.

work Presented

Ms. Smriti Bansal has actively presented her research at numerous prestigious conferences. She delivered an oral talk on “Functionalized Chitosan-Coated Vanadium Pentoxide Nanoparticles” at the Fifth Science Conclave and NBRCOM 2024, organized by AIIMS and SCMM, JNU 🧑‍🔬. Additionally, she presented her work on “DECORATED VANADIUM PENTOXIDE NANODRUGS” at the International Symposium on Advanced Materials (CTAM-2024) 🎤. She also shared her research at AMSET-2023 in Malaysia on photocatalytic evaluation 🌏, and at ICONPAC-2022 on nano-photocatalysts 🌱. Ms. Bansal has contributed to multiple other conferences, including ICRACS-2022, and presented posters and papers on diabetes treatment and water remediation 🌊.

Research Focus

Smriti Bansal’s research focuses on the development of advanced nanomaterials for environmental and biomedical applications. She investigates the fabrication of functionalized nanomaterials, such as chitosan-decorated vanadium pentoxide nanoparticles, for water remediation, photocatalysis, and drug delivery systems. Her work also explores green synthesis approaches for vanadium nanoparticles, emphasizing sustainability and environmental protection. Bansal’s interdisciplinary studies extend into antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities, alongside in silico molecular docking for drug design. Her research has significant implications in environmental sustainability, nanotechnology, and healthcare. 🌍🔬💊

Publication Top Notes

Fabrication and photocatalytic evaluation of functionalized chitosan decorated vanadium pentoxide nano-adsorbents for water remediation

A review on green approaches utilizing phytochemicals in the synthesis of vanadium nano particles and their applications

Direct synthesis of Poly (Ԑ-Caprolactone)-block-poly (glycidyl methacrylate) copolymer and its usage as a potential nano micelles carrier for hydrophobic drugs