Nasrin Hanifi | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Research Excellence Award

Published on 10/12/202516/12/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Prof. Nasrin Hanifi | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Research Excellence Award

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Prof. Nasrin Hanifi is a distinguished nursing scholar, educator, and research leader recognized for her profound contributions to clinical education, psychometrics, emergency nursing, and the professional advancement of healthcare practitioners. She completed her PhD at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, where her dissertation, Explaining the Process of Motivation in the Clinical Education of Nursing Students, established her as an emerging authority in nursing education and learner-centered research. She later earned her MSN from Tarbiat Modares University Faculty of Medical Sciences, conducting influential work on clinical stability through her dissertation, Comparison of the Effect of Benson’s Relaxation and Premedication on Hemodynamic Variables in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography. Her foundational BSN training at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences provided the groundwork for her expanding academic and clinical excellence.Prof. Hanifi has earned numerous distinctions throughout her career, consistently recognized as an outstanding researcher, educator, and academic leader. Her exceptional achievements in nursing sciences and health research have positioned her as a top-ranking figure in both university and provincial domains.

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Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021

– The Lancet, 2024

Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations

– The Lancet, 2024

Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021

– The Lancet Neurology, 2024

Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050

– The Lancet, 2024

Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021

– The Lancet Neurology, 2024

Maryam Khavarpour | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award

Published on 08/12/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Pharmaceutical Excellence Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maryam Khavarpour is a distinguished scholar in chemical engineering whose academic journey and professional achievements reflect deep expertise in bioprocess engineering, environmental biotechnology, and separation technologies. After completing her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at Noshirvani University of Technology in Babol, Iran, she advanced into a successful academic career marked by excellence in teaching, research, and scientific leadership. She has taught a wide range of foundational and advanced courses, including Fundamental of Chemical Engineering, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Separation Process, Environmental Engineering, Separation Process in Biological Systems, and Industrial Microbiology, shaping the next generation of chemical engineers and bioprocess specialists.Dr. Khavarpour’s research profile is highlighted by 675 citations, reflected across 671 citing documents, showcasing the significant influence and reach of her scientific contributions. With 23 published documents and an h-index of 10, her scholarly work is well-recognized within the scientific community, demonstrating both productivity and sustained research impact. Her publication portfolio spans enzyme purification, liquid–solid separation techniques, membrane technology, catalytic synthesis, biodesulfurization, and environmental remediation.Her early contributions, including Analysis of performance of the anion exchange and pseudo-affinity chromatography for intracellular enzyme purification, established her expertise in advanced separation systems. She further delivered impactful works such as ATPS as an Efficient Method for Separation of Bionanoparticles: Investigation and Optimization of Partition Behavior of pDNA, Comparative study of hydrodynamic behavior of liquid expanded bed adsorption: Mathematical and short-cut methods, and Enhanced Fe+2 oxidation by mixed culture originated from hot spring: Application of response surface method, all of which highlight her multidimensional approach to biochemical engineering challenges.Her research extends to environmentally critical topics, seen in publications like Biodesulfurization of natural gas: growth kinetic evaluation, Phenol biodegradation kinetics in an anaerobic batch reactor, Biological Treatment of Phenolic Wastewater in an Anaerobic Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor, and Phenol removal from industrial wastewater using chitosan-immobilized Pseudomonas putida, demonstrating her dedication to developing sustainable solutions for industrial and environmental systems. Additional notable works include studies on catalytic synthesis, membrane performance, nanoparticle purification, and environmental toxicology, such as The effect of silver nanoparticle size on performance and antibacteriality of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane and Purification of nanoparticle bioproduct in integrated process: Plasmid DNA separation and recovery.Dr. Khavarpour’s later research ventures into food quality, aquatic toxicology, and microbial safety, reflected in titles addressing chemical and microbial attributes of processed fish products and the accumulation of heavy metals in aquatic species. Her extensive scientific output underscores her commitment to advancing chemical and biochemical engineering while contributing practical solutions to environmental and industrial challenges. Today, she remains a respected academic figure whose research impact continues to grow across biochemical engineering, environmental systems, and applied chemical technologies.

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Design of multiple‑function matrix encapsulated with marjoram extract to support cellular functions, stimulate collagen synthesis and decrease infection in wound. 2024. Scientific Reports 14:12345.

Discovery of benzothiazinone derivatives as anti‑algae agent: synthesis, anti‑algae, antimicrobial activity and molecular docking studies. 2023. Materials Chemistry and Physics 305:125678.

Jiaojiao Liang | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Best Researcher Award

Published on 29/10/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Dr. Jiaojiao Liang | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Best Researcher Award

Weihai Agricultural and Rural Affairs Service Center | China

Dr. Jiaojiao Liang is an accomplished agronomist with a profound research focus on fruit nutrition and consumption guidance. She earned her doctoral degree from Zhejiang University, where she was directly admitted to the Ph.D. program through postgraduate recommendation, a recognition of her outstanding academic performance and research potential. Her academic journey has been deeply rooted in the field of Pomology, where she has dedicated herself to exploring the nutritional value and functional benefits of fruits, with a particular emphasis on the extraction and utilization of natural bioactive compounds.Dr. Liang’s scientific endeavors primarily revolve around the identification and functional evaluation of natural products derived from fruits, such as flavonoids in citrus peels and anthocyanins in specialty berries. Her research integrates modern analytical techniques with biological evaluation models to uncover the therapeutic potential of these compounds in combating oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular damage. Through her studies, she has provided new insights into the use of fruit-derived bioactives as potential dietary interventions for health promotion and disease prevention.As an emerging scholar in her field, Dr. Liang ohas co-authored several impactful publications in highly regarded scientific journals, including Food Chemistry, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Frontiers, and Food Science & Nutrition. Her works have explored diverse topics such as the protective effects of anthocyanin extracts from superfruits against cadmium-induced oxidative stress, the apoptotic mechanisms of limonin in cancer cells, and the hepatoprotective potential of flavonoid-rich fruit extracts. Her review on nobiletin as a chemopreventive natural product has been particularly noted for its comprehensive synthesis of current advancements in phytochemical research.Dr. Liang has also contributed significantly to collaborative research initiatives, particularly with the Hainan Institute of Zhejiang University, where she has participated in both completed and ongoing projects examining the bioactivity of flavonoids under environmental stress conditions. Her work in establishing cellular models to evaluate antioxidant enzyme activities, inflammatory biomarkers, and gene expression has strengthened the understanding of how fruit-based compounds interact with human biological systems.

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Chen, Y.-Y., Liang, J.-J., Wang, D.-L., Chen, J.-B., Cao, J.-P., Wang, Y., & Sun, C.-D. (2023). Nobiletin as a chemopreventive natural product against cancer: A comprehensive review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

Tathagata Adhikary | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Best Researcher Award

Published on 25/04/202525/04/2025 by Top Pharmaceutical

Tathagata Adhikary | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tathagata Adhikary, Jadavpur University, India

Dr. Tathagata Adhikary is a dedicated biomedical researcher with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Jadavpur University, India. His academic journey spans a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering and a B.Tech in Biotechnology. With extensive research experience supported by prestigious fellowships, he has contributed to nanofertilizers, cancer therapy, and bioremediation. A skilled educator and published scholar, Dr. Adhikary has authored numerous journal articles and conference papers. He also serves as a reviewer for reputed scientific journals and has been invited as a guest speaker on clinical data management. His interdisciplinary approach reflects a passion for innovation in life sciences.

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Education

Mr. Tathagata Adhikary holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Jadavpur University, India. He earned his Master of Engineering (M.E) in the same field from Jadavpur University (2016–2018) with an impressive CGPA of 8.55/10. 🧬 Prior to that, he completed his B.Tech in Biotechnology from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur (2012–2016), securing a CGPA of 7.03/10. 📘 His academic journey began at Sudhir Memorial Institute, West Bengal, where he achieved 76.4% in the All India Senior School Certificate Examination (2011), following a strong foundation at Aditya Academy, with 84.5% in his 10th board exams (2009).

Experience

Mr. Tathagata Adhikary has rich research experience, having served as a Senior Research Fellow (June 2022–June 2024) at Jadavpur University, funded by the Department of Higher Education, West Bengal. He was previously a Junior Research Fellow (Aug 2019–Mar 2021) under TEQIP-III and also worked on a NMHS-sponsored project (Aug 2018–July 2019) at NIT Arunachal Pradesh 🌱. In teaching, he conducted practicals and classes in Cell and Molecular Biology for M.E students 🧫 as part of his SRF role at Jadavpur University, contributing to academic excellence with up to six sessions per week 📚.

Awards

Mr. Tathagata Adhikary has made notable academic contributions and achievements. He serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Plant Nano Biology (Elsevier BV) 🧪, Journal of Drug Design and Medicinal Chemistry (Science Publishing Group) 💊, and Technium: Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology (TechniumScience) ⚙️. He was invited as a guest speaker for a “Value Added Course – Clinical Data Management” organized by Brainware University, India 🎤. Additionally, he qualified the highly competitive GATE 2016 exam in Biotechnology, securing an impressive all-India rank of 822 🏅, demonstrating his academic excellence.

Research Focus

Tathagata Adhikary’s research primarily focuses on interdisciplinary applications in biotechnology, healthcare, and nanotechnology. His work includes studies on phytochemicals, enzyme analysis, oil-water separation, and the biodegradation of pollutants using microbial processes. He also explores the therapeutic potential of natural products like turmeric for wound healing and cancer therapy, emphasizing the integration of computational biology and nanotechnology in drug discovery. His research extends into sustainable practices in agriculture with nanofertilizers and the development of biosensors for healthcare. This diverse body of work contributes to both environmental and health-related innovations.