Dr. Stephano Hanolo Mlozi | Herbal Medicine and Nutraceuticals | Best Researcher Award

Mkwawa University College of Education | Tanzania

Dr. Stephano Hanolo Mlozi is a Senior Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Dar es Salaam, based at Mkwawa University College of Education in Iringa, Tanzania. He is part of the Department of Chemistry and specializes in Organic Chemistry, with a strong research focus on Natural Products. Dr. Mlozi pursued his Bachelor of Science with Education, majoring in Chemistry and Biology, followed by a Master of Science at the University of Dar es Salaam. He then obtained his PhD from The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology. As a committed academic and researcher, he teaches a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Organic Chemistry, Organic Spectroscopy, Biochemistry, Chemo-Ecology, General Chemistry, and Chemistry of Natural Products.Dr. Mlozi’s research interests revolve around Natural Products and Antimicrobial Bio-prospecting, Herbal Drug Formulations, Biofuels, Environmental Sciences, and Chemo-Ecology, making significant contributions to the fields of medicinal plant research and bioactive compound discovery. His publications demonstrate extensive expertise in natural product chemistry and its biomedical applications. Some of his notable works include Biogas Generation from Food Waste through Anaerobic Digestion Technology with Emphasis on Enhancing Circular Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa – A Review, Phytochemistry and Biosynthesis of Phytochemical: In Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants – Steps Towards Drug Discovery, Seasons and Bee Foraging Plant Species Strongly Influence Honey Antimicrobial Activity, and Plant Diversity and Honeybees’ Foraging Preferences: An Implication for Honeybees’ Conservation.His research also includes experimental studies such as In vitro Evaluation of the Herbal Cream Formulation from Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f for Topical Application, GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Phytochemicals from Methanolic Leaf and Root Extracts of Tephrosia vogelii, and The Role of Natural Products from Medicinal Plants against COVID-19: Traditional Medicine Practice in Tanzania. Dr. Mlozi has further explored pharmacological and toxicological aspects in works like The In Vivo Toxicity Evaluation of Leaf and Root Methanolic Extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f using Animal Model and Antimicrobial Activities of Tephrosia vogelii against Selected Pathogenic Fungi and Bacteria Strains. His earlier contributions include studies such as Topical Application of Juices from Fresh Leaves of Lycopersicon esculentum against Fungal Skin Infections in Tanzania and Antimycobacterial and Antibacterial Activities of Extracts from Selected Medicinal Plants in Tanzania, which have laid the foundation for his subsequent research advancements.

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Seasons and bee foraging plant species strongly influence honey antimicrobial activity. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research.

In vitro evaluation of the herbal cream formulation from methanolic leaf extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f for topical application. Clinical Phytoscience.

GC-MS analysis of bioactive phytochemicals from methanolic leaf and root extracts of Tephrosia vogelii. Scientific African.

The role of natural products from medicinal plants against COVID-19: Traditional medicine practice in Tanzania. Heliyon.

The in vivo toxicity evaluation of leaf and root methanolic extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f using animal model. Clinical Phytoscience.

Antimicrobial activities of Tephrosia vogelii against selected pathogenic fungi and bacteria strains. Mycology.

Topical application of juices from fresh leaves of Lycopersicon esculentum against fungal skin infections in Tanzania. MOJ Current Research & Reviews.

Antimycobacterial and antibacterial activities of extracts from Caesalpinia bonduc (L.) Roxb.

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.