Kazunari Yokoyama | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Dr. Kazunari Yokoyama | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Scholar Award

Kaohsiung Medical University | Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Kazunari Yokoyama is a distinguished molecular biochemist and genetic researcher whose academic journey reflects a deep and sustained commitment to biochemical, biophysical, and pharmaceutical sciences. He began his formal education in agricultural chemistry at Shizuoka University, where he developed a strong foundation in chemical and biological sciences that would later define his interdisciplinary research career. He advanced his graduate studies at The University of Tokyo, specializing in biochemical and biophysical chemistry, an environment that fostered his early interest in molecular mechanisms underlying biological systems. His doctoral training, carried out within the Department of Science at The University of Tokyo, was closely integrated with pharmaceutical sciences, benefiting from cross-divisional mentorship that enriched his scientific perspective.Prof. Yokoyama’s professional development was shaped by rigorous pre-doctoral and doctoral research training under renowned scientists in Japan, where he refined his expertise in experimental biochemistry, molecular biology, and immunological research. Following the completion of his doctoral studies, he expanded his international research experience through advanced postgraduate training in the United States. His postdoctoral fellowship in microbiology and immunology provided him with extensive exposure to immune system regulation at the molecular level, further strengthening his translational research capabilities. He subsequently held research and junior faculty positions in leading molecular genetics institutes, where he contributed to pioneering work in gene regulation, molecular genetics, and genome-related research.Upon returning to Japan, Prof. Yokoyama played an integral role in nationally significant research programs, including large-scale gene bank initiatives and collaborative genome projects. His work at prominent research centers emphasized chromosome biology, molecular regulation, aging, and genetic resource development. Through numerous collaborative appointments, both domestic and international, he established himself as a versatile and highly respected scientist whose career bridges basic biochemical research and large-scale genomic science. His scholarly contributions continue to influence molecular genetics, biochemical research infrastructure, and interdisciplinary life science innovation.

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Palaniyandi Velusamy | Drug Discovery and Development |

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Prof. Dr. Palaniyandi Velusamy | Drug Discovery and Development | Research Excellence Award

Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital  | India

Prof. Dr. Palaniyandi Velusamy is a distinguished researcher, academic leader, and biotechnology expert recognized for his extensive contributions to microbiology, nanobiotechnology, biosciences, and antibacterial drug research. He began his academic journey with foundational studies in botany and biochemistry before completing his doctoral research at the University of Madras, where he specialized in antibacterial agents and developed research competencies that shaped his future scientific pursuits. Following his Ph.D., he undertook multiple prestigious post-doctoral fellowships across internationally reputed institutions in Taiwan and South Korea, including Academia Sinica, Korea University, and Chonnam National University, where he contributed to advanced research in nanotechnology, microbial applications, and bioengineering. He later served as a Visiting Professor at Kyung Hee University in South Korea, strengthening his global academic footprint. In India, he built a progressive academic career at SRM University, where he contributed as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and later took on key departmental responsibilities including Deputy Controller of Examinations, Research Coordinator, Department Treasurer, Class In-Charge for B.Tech and M.Tech programs, Counsellor, and Course Coordinator for key subjects such as Microbial Technology, Microbiology, Enzyme Technology, Bionanotechnology, Green Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering, and Phytochemistry. His academic leadership expanded further when he joined Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, where he served as Professor and currently holds the role of Joint Director at the Innovation & Incubation Centre, guiding institutional innovation, research development, and technology incubation.Prof. Velusamy’s contributions to scientific publishing are extensive; he serves as Editor for Scientific Reports (Nature Publishing Group), Associate Editor for Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Editor for the Global Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, Guest Editor for Biosensors, and Editorial Board Member for the Austin Journal of Nanomedicine & Nanotechnology. He is also an invited reviewer for globally recognized journals including Colloids and Surfaces B, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, Heliyon, and the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

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Krishnan, N., Singh, P. K., Sakthivelu, M., Velusamy, P., Gopinath, S. C. B., & Raman, P. (2024). Influence of thermal treatment on extraction and characteristics of phytochemicals from rhizome of _Acorus calamus L_. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. doi:10.1007/s13399-022-03415-y

Velusamy, P., Jeyanthi, V., Pachaiappan, R., Anbu, P., & Gopinath, S. C. B. (2024). Secretion of 2,4‑di‑tert‑butylphenol by a new _Pseudomonas strain SBMCH11: A tert‑butyl substituted phenolic compound displayed antibacterial efficacy_. Results in Chemistry, 6, 101593. doi:10.1016/j.rechem.2024.101593

Velusamy, P., Su, C.-H., Ramasamy, P., Arun, V., Rajnish, N., Raman, P., Baskaralingam, V., Kumar, S. M. S., & Gopinath, S. C. B. (2023). Volatile Organic Compounds as Potential Biomarkers for Noninvasive Disease Detection by Nanosensors: A Comprehensive Review. Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, 53(4), 1‑30. doi:10.1080/10408347.2022.2043145

Soundararajan, P., Parthasarathy, S., Sakthivelu, M., Karuppiah, K. M., Velusamy, P., Gopinath, S. C. B., & Raman, P. (2023). Effects of Consuming Repeatedly Heated Edible Oils on Cardiovascular Diseases: A Narrative Review. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 30(30), 1‑18. doi:10.2174/0109298673250752230921090452

Ramesh, V., Kulkarni, S. A., Velusamy, P., Devadasan, V., Devaraju, P., Rajnish, K. N., Madhavan, T., Anbu, P., Ramasamy, P., & Sundarraj, R. (2022). Current Update of Phytotherapeutic Agents in the Treatment of COVID‑19: <i>In‑Silico</i> Based Virtual Screening Approach for the Development of Antiviral Drug. Frontiers in Bioscience‑Landmark, 27(4), 123. doi:10.31083/J.FBL2704123

Parthasarathy, S., Soundararajan, P., Krishnan, N., Karuppiah, K. M., Devadasan, V., Prabhu, D., Rajamanikandan, S., Velusamy, P., Gopinath, S. C. B., & Raman, P. (2022). Detection of adulterants from common edible oils by GC‑MS. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 12(5), 1‑12. doi:10.1007/S13399-022-02913-3