Haona Bao | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Haona Bao | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Haona Bao, The Ohio State Univerisity, United States

Ms. Haona Bao is a dynamic Ph.D. candidate in Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University 🎓. With academic roots at UC Davis and Tennessee State University, her research spans vibrational spectroscopy, food quality, and fibromyalgia diagnostics 🧪. She has published impactful studies on encapsulation, essential oils, and Raman-based detection in top journals 📚. As a teaching assistant, lab safety manager, and award-winning presenter 🏆, she excels in scientific communication and leadership. Haona combines analytical skills, regulatory expertise, and creativity to shape the future of food safety and health innovation 🌾🔬.

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Education

Ms. Haona Bao is an accomplished scholar with a strong academic foundation in food science. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University (expected August 2025) 🧪. She earned her Master of Science in Food and Animal Science from Tennessee State University between 2019 and 2021 🐓🥼. Her academic journey began at the University of California, Davis, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology in 2019 🍇🔬. Her diverse educational background reflects a deep commitment to advancing innovation in food systems and safety 🌱📘.

Experience

Ms. Haona Bao has extensive research experience in food science and technology. At The Ohio State University (2022–present), she serves as a Doctoral Research Assistant, applying vibrational spectroscopy and multivariate analysis for food quality, adulteration detection, and beer evaluation 🍺📊. She also explores metabolomics for fibromyalgia diagnosis 🧠🧬. As a Teaching Assistant, she supports lab-based courses and student learning 👩‍🏫📝. In her role as Lab Safety Manager, she ensures chemical safety and compliance 🧯⚗️. At Tennessee State University (2019–2021), she developed polymer-based encapsulation, led poultry trials, and contributed to novel packaging innovations.

Awards

Ms. Haona Bao has obtained key certifications that strengthen her expertise in food safety and regulatory compliance. In July 2020, she completed Advanced HACCP and Preventive Controls Training from the Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) 🧼🧪, equipping her with in-depth knowledge of hazard analysis and critical control points. Earlier, in October 2019, she earned certification in Preventive Controls for Human Food from the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA) 🥫🔍. These credentials highlight her commitment to ensuring safe food production processes and maintaining high industry standards in quality assurance and public health 🏅🌍.

Research Focus

Ms. Haona Bao specializes in Food Science and Analytical Chemistry, with a strong research focus on vibrational spectroscopy, metabolomics, and encapsulation technologies 🧪🌿. Her work bridges food quality control, functional ingredient delivery, and health diagnostics. She applies advanced spectroscopic tools like FT-IR, FT-MIR, and SERS for rapid, non-invasive diagnosis of conditions like fibromyalgia and long COVID 🧠⚡. Additionally, she explores natural polymers and essential oils in encapsulation for food and health applications 🌰🧴. Her cross-disciplinary efforts connect food safety, health monitoring, and chemical fingerprinting, making impactful contributions to nutraceuticals, rheumatology, and food authentication 📊🍷.

Publication Top Notes

Application of yellow mustard mucilage in encapsulation of essential oils and polyphenols using spray drying

Rapid biomarker-based diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome and related rheumatologic disorders by portable FT-IR spectroscopic techniques

Metabolic fingerprinting for the diagnosis of clinically similar long COVID and Fibromyalgia using a portable FT-MIR spectroscopic combined with chemometrics

Early diagnosis of fibromyalgia using surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy combined with chemometrics

Portable mid-infrared spectroscopy combined with chemometrics to diagnose fibromyalgia and other rheumatologic syndromes using rapid volumetric absorptive microsampling

Authentication and Quality Control of Distilled Spirits by Vibrational Spectroscopy

Yu Liu | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

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Yu Liu | Drug Discovery and Development | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yu Liu, China Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry Co., Ltd, China

Dr. Liu Yu (b. January 11, 1981, Hengyang, Hunan) is a distinguished researcher and doctoral supervisor specializing in medicinal chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011). Currently, he serves as Deputy Director at the China National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products and the Shanghai Drug Synthesis Process Engineering Technology Research Center. He is also a standing committee member of the Health Economics Theory and Policy Committee. Dr. Liu plays a pivotal role in pharmaceutical research and technology transfer in China.

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Education

Mr. Yu Liu pursued his education in Medicinal Chemistry 🧪 at the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences 🎓. He was enrolled as a full-time student from September 2008 to July 2011 📅. During this period, he dedicated himself to advanced research in the field, ultimately earning a Doctorate degree 🎖️. His studies focused on the development of medicinal compounds and pharmaceutical innovations, contributing to the field of drug discovery and development 💊. With a strong academic foundation, Mr. Liu gained expertise in chemical synthesis and pharmacology, preparing him for a successful career in medicinal sciences 🔬.

Professional Leadership

Mr. Yu Liu serves as the Deputy Director 🏛️ at both the Technology Transfer Center, China National Institute for the Control of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products and the Shanghai Drug Synthesis Process Engineering Technology Research Center 🔬. In these roles, he plays a pivotal part in advancing pharmaceutical and biotechnology research 💊. His leadership drives innovation in drug development and synthesis, ensuring progress in the field of medicinal chemistry 🧪. With his extensive expertise, Mr. Liu significantly contributes to technology transfer, regulatory advancements, and pharmaceutical innovation, reinforcing his influence in the global healthcare industry 🌍.

Experience

Mr. Yu Liu is an esteemed member of high-level academic committees 🏛️, including the Standing Committee of the Health Economics Theory and Policy Professional Committee under the Chinese Association of Health Economics 📊. His active participation in these organizations reflects his dedication to bridging scientific innovation and economic policy in healthcare 💡💰. By contributing to policy development and strategic decision-making, he plays a crucial role in shaping the future of health economics and pharmaceutical advancements 💊. His interdisciplinary expertise ensures a significant impact on both scientific research and economic frameworks, fostering innovation in healthcare systems 🌍.

Research Focus

Yu Liu’s research focuses on analytical chemistry, particularly in pharmaceutical analysis. His expertise lies in the development and validation of advanced chromatographic techniques, such as GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC-RID (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Refractive Index Detection). His work involves identifying and quantifying related substances in pharmaceutical compounds, including novel impurities in tetrabenazine. His contributions ensure drug purity, safety, and efficacy, making a significant impact on quality control and regulatory compliance in the pharmaceutical industry. His research bridges analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, advancing drug formulation and safety.

Publication Top Notes

GC and HPLC-RID method development and validation for the determination of twelve related substances, including several novel compounds in tetrabenazine

Reda Abdel-Hameed | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Reda Abdel-Hameed | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Hameed, University of Hail, Egypt

Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Hameed is a distinguished chemist specializing in applied physical chemistry. He earned his B.Sc. (1998), M.Sc. (2003), and Ph.D. (2006) from Al-Azhar University, Cairo. With over two decades in academia, he has served as a professor at Al-Azhar University and an associate professor at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. His prolific research includes 134 published papers on nanotechnology, drug design, and environmental chemistry. A leader in scientific innovation, he continues to shape the future of chemistry through groundbreaking studies and mentorship.

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Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Hameed 🎓 is a distinguished chemist with a strong academic background. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1998 with an Excellent with Honor degree 🏅, followed by an M.Sc. in Applied Organic Chemistry in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Applied Physical Chemistry in 2006. His academic career began as a Demonstrator at Al-Azhar University (1998-2003) and progressed to Lecturer (2003-2006), Assistant Professor (2006-2012), and Associate Professor (2012-2017). He also served at Hail University, KSA (2009-2012). Since 2017, he has been a Full Professor at Al-Azhar University, contributing significantly to the field of chemistry 🔬.

Experience 

Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Hameed 📚 has an extensive teaching portfolio in chemistry across Al-Azhar University and Hail University. At Al-Azhar, he has taught courses in Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Polymer Science, Industrial Chemistry, and more 🔬. At Hail University, he covered Applied Physical Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Medical Chemistry, and Petroleum Chemistry ⛽. Additionally, he played a key role in developing course specifications and descriptions. His contributions extend to authorship, with books like Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Applied Electrochemistry, and Nanocomposites as Corrosion Inhibitors 📖. His dedication to chemistry education continues to inspire students worldwide 🌍.

Awards

Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel-Hameed 🌍 is a globally recognized scientist, ranked among the world’s top 2% by Stanford University and Elsevier from 2019 to 2023 📊. His excellence in academia has earned him numerous accolades, including the Ideal Student Prize (1996-1997) 🏆, the Faculty of Science Award for Academic Affairs (2012), and the Excellence in Teaching Award (2017) 🎓. He was also honored for integrating technology into higher education (2010) and recognized as the Best Coordinator for Student Activities at Hail University (2016). A proud member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 🔬, he continues to make remarkable contributions.

Research Focus

Prof. Dr. Reda S. Abdel-Hameed specializes in corrosion science and electrochemical applications ⚡🔬. His research focuses on developing corrosion inhibitors 🛡️ for metals, particularly in acidic and marine environments. He explores green chemistry approaches 🌱, including eco-friendly inhibitors derived from expired drugs 💊, polymers 🏗️, and heterocyclic compounds 🧪. His work advances electrochemical techniques for evaluating materials’ durability and protection in industrial applications 🏭. With significant contributions to nanotechnology-based inhibitors 🧬 and adsorption studies, his research benefits sectors like petrochemicals, metallurgy, and coatings 🏗️. His expertise in analytical electrochemistry helps mitigate corrosion-related challenges, ensuring sustainability and efficiency.

Publication Top Notes

Analytical application using modern electrochemical techniques

Ranitidine drugs as non-toxic corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium

Preparation of green cardanol-based epoxy and hardener as primer coatings for petroleum and gas steel in marine environment

Aminolysis of polyethylene terephthalate waste as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in HCl corrosive medium

Effect of expired drugs as corrosion inhibitors for carbon steel in 1M HCL solution

2-(2, 6-dichloranilino) phenyl acetic acid drugs as eco-friendly corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 1M HCl

Expired Voltaren drugs as corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in hydrochloric acid

Nano-composite as corrosion inhibitors for steel alloys in different corrosive media

Corrosion inhibition and adsorption properties of some heterocyclic derivatives on C-steel surface in HCl

Prof. Cedrick MUTOMBO SHAKALENGA |Medicinal Chemistry| Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Cedrick MUTOMBO SHAKALENGA,Medicinal Chemistry,Best Researcher Award

Prof. Cedrick MUTOMBO SHAKALENGA, at University of Lubumbashi,Democratic Republic Congo

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📚Early Academic Pursuits :

Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga was born on February 26, 1991, in Manono, a town located in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His academic journey began in Mukushi / Manono Primary School, where he obtained his Primary School Certificate in 2003. Cedrick then pursued secondary education at the Bunyinge / Manono Institute, earning a State Diploma in General Pedagogy in 2009. His passion for pharmaceutical sciences led him to enroll at the University of Lubumbashi, where he completed a Pharmacist Diploma with a specialization in Hospital & Community Pharmacy in 2016.

🏢Professional Endeavors :

Cedrick’s professional career is marked by significant milestones and diverse roles within the pharmaceutical field. His early work experience includes teaching at Maendeleo/Lusa Primary School in Manono from 2009 to 2010 and serving as a Pharmacist at the Tamtam Pharmacy in Lubumbashi during 2014-2015. His academic career took off when he joined the University of Lubumbashi’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences as a Teaching Assistant from 2018 to 2022.

In 2023, Cedrick was promoted to Associate Professor at the same institution, where he now lectures on Biophysics I and II and Traditional Medicine. Additionally, he has contributed significantly to the scientific community through his role as a Scientific Research Officer at the “Jardin d’Etude Pharmaceutiques” club.

🔬Contributions and Research Focus :

Cedrick’s research is centered on integrating traditional medicine into the official health system of DR Congo. His Ph.D. thesis, titled “Conditions for the Integration of Traditional Medicine into the Official Health System in DR Congo, Case of Lubumbashi city,” reflects his dedication to this cause. He has co-authored several influential publications that explore various aspects of traditional medicine, pharmacognosy, and public health. His research not only highlights the socio-economic importance of medicinal plants but also addresses public health challenges in DR Congo.

 

🏅Accolades and Recognition :

Cedrick’s dedication and contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences have been widely recognized. In 2023, he received the prestigious “Peter Hylands award” for his poster presentation at the 11th Annual Meeting of The Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association (GP-TCM RA). His research on the authentication of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen., a highly sought-after medicinal plant, earned him this accolade.

🌍Impact and Influence :

Cedrick’s work has had a profound impact on the field of traditional medicine in DR Congo. His efforts to integrate traditional practices into the formal health system have the potential to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability for many Congolese citizens. By advocating for the scientific validation and quality control of traditional medicines, Cedrick is helping to bridge the gap between traditional and modern medical practices.

🚀Legacy and Future Contributions :

Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga’s legacy lies in his unwavering commitment to enhancing the pharmaceutical landscape in DR Congo. His pioneering research and advocacy for traditional medicine integration have set a foundation for future advancements in the field. As an Associate Professor, he continues to inspire and mentor the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists, ensuring that his impact will resonate for years to come.

📝Conclusion :

Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga’s journey from a small town in Manono to becoming an influential figure in pharmaceutical sciences is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and visionary approach. His contributions to traditional medicine, his extensive research portfolio, and his role as an educator highlight his multifaceted impact on the scientific community and society at large. Cedrick’s ongoing efforts and future endeavors promise to further advance the integration of traditional and modern medicine, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes in DR Congo and beyond.

🎓Publication 

Quality control of herbal drugs and preparations: The methods of analysis, their relevance and applications

  • Authors   :N.W Muyumba, S.C Mutombo, H Sheridan, A Nachtergael, Duez P
  • Journal    :Talanta Open
  • Year         : 2021

Perceptions and use of traditional African medicine in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga province (DR Congo): A cross-sectional study

    • Authors :SC Mutombo, AS Bakari, NV Ntabaza, A Nachtergael, SJB Lumbu, P Duez, BJ Kahumba
    • Journal   :PLoS ONE
    • Year       : 2022

Knowledge, attitudes and practices among the population, towards COVID-19 in the Lubumbashi city (DR Congo): An online cross-sectional survey

  • Authors  :MH Manya, SC Mutombo, CV Bashige, Nzuzi MG, TA Kabamba, MA Mutombo, MC Kibwe, MO Moke, JC Nkwanga, NT Nsumbu, AS Bakari, BJ Kahumba, SJB Lumbu
  • Journal    :World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences
  • Year         :  2021

Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards hepatitis B and C viruses among the population of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

  • Authors  :TA Kabamba, MH Manya, SC Mutombo, BC Kasongo, CKC Kakisingi, KS Matanda, MA Mutombo, MC Mwamba, NA Ngulu, MB Kabamba, OA Longanga
  • Journal   :African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  • Year        :   2023

 

Mineral elements analysis and total flavonoids content in the fresh leaves from two varieties of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. consumed as vegetable in Lubumbashi (DR Congo)

  • Authors  :Shakalenga Cedrick Mutombo, Mboni Henry Manya, Nkulu Salvator Nsenga, Mavungu Gaël Nzuzi, Mwenya Cynthia Kibwe, Mwinensenge James Maloba, Chiribagula Valentin Bashige, Amuri Salvius Bakari, Byanga Joh Kahumba, Badibanga Bualufu Victor Ndibualonji
  • Journal   :World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews
  • Year        :   2021