Ruth Etiosa Olusola | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Ruth Etiosa Olusola 
Caleb University, Nigeria

Ruth Etiosa Olusola
Affiliation Caleb University
Country Nigeria
Scopus ID 59166859900
Documents 9
Citations 251
h-index 4
Subject Area Medicinal Chemistry
Event International Top Pharmaceutical Awards
Google Scholar 5PU6WugAAAAJ

Ruth Etiosa Olusola (Nee Ogbemudia) is a researcher affiliated with Caleb University, Imota, Nigeria, whose documented scholarly interests include organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, organic synthesis, plant bio-assay and heavy-metal analysis. Her research record includes studies of plant-derived constituents, phytochemical profiling, nutritional composition, antimicrobial activity and analytical approaches relevant to pharmaceutical and natural-product research. Her Google Scholar profile records 251 citations and an h-index of 4, providing a measurable basis for considering her research profile within the scope of the Best Researcher Award. [1]

Abstract

Ruth Etiosa Olusola is a Nigerian researcher whose academic profile combines organic chemistry and natural-product research with analytical and bioassay-oriented investigations. The available scholarly record identifies Caleb University, Imota, as her institutional affiliation and lists organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, organic synthesis, plant bio-assay and heavy-metal analysis among her research areas. [1] Her publication record includes work on soybean composition, phytochemical characterization of Aspilia africana, chitosan-based heavy-metal adsorption and investigations of Spilanthes filicaulis. [2] These studies collectively demonstrate an interdisciplinary research profile connecting chemistry, natural products, analytical science and pharmaceutical research.

Keywords

Ruth Etiosa Olusola, Best Researcher Award, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Plant Bio-assay, Phytochemical Analysis, GC-MS, Antimicrobial Research, Pharmaceutical Research, Natural Products, Heavy Metal Analysis, Chitosan Adsorption, Spilanthes filicaulis, Aspilia africana, International Top Pharmaceutical Awards.

Introduction

Natural-product and medicinal-chemistry research provides an important scientific pathway for investigating biologically active compounds and chemically characterizing materials derived from plants and other natural sources. Olusola’s documented work fits within this broad research landscape through studies involving phytochemical screening, GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial investigation and computational assessment of plant-derived compounds. [3] Her research also extends into analytical chemistry through mineral and proximate composition studies and investigations of heavy-metal removal using modified chitosan materials. [4]

Research Profile

The research profile documented for Olusola identifies Organic Chemistry and Natural Product Chemistry as central areas, alongside Organic Synthesis, Plant Bio-assay and Heavy Metal Analysis. [1] Her publications show practical application of these areas through chemical extraction, phytochemical screening, chromatographic analysis and biological evaluation. In particular, her work on Aspilia africana used phytochemical studies and GC-MS analysis to characterize compounds present in chloroform leaf extracts. [2]

Research Contributions

A significant contribution of the documented research is the investigation of plant materials as sources of phytochemicals and potentially useful bioactive compounds. Research involving Spilanthes filicaulis has examined its ethnopharmacological importance and summarized available evidence concerning its chemical and pharmacological characteristics. [5] A subsequent 2026 study involving Olusola investigated antimicrobial effects, phytochemical profiling and in-silico analysis of compounds from the plant, thereby connecting experimental biological testing with computational drug-development approaches.

Publications

The available profile lists nine documents published between 2016 and 2026, covering plant chemistry, nutritional composition, adsorption materials, and pharmacological research. The publications demonstrate a multidisciplinary research profile spanning natural products, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical-related investigations. [1] Several of the listed studies have identifiable DOI records, providing persistent links for independent access to the corresponding scholarly publications.

Research Impact

The available Google Scholar record reports 251 citations and an h-index of 4, indicating that the documented publications have received measurable scholarly attention. [1] The profile also records an i10-index of 2. Her highly cited work on soybean composition demonstrates substantial visibility within the listed record, while her more recent work on Spilanthes filicaulis extends the research portfolio toward antimicrobial activity, phytochemical profiling and computational analysis[3]

Award Suitability

The documented combination of publication activity, citation impact and interdisciplinary chemistry research provides a reasonable academic basis for consideration for a Best Researcher Award. Her work connects organic and natural-product chemistry with phytochemical characterization, plant bio-assay, analytical investigation and research relevant to pharmaceutical discovery. The 2026 study integrating antimicrobial assays, phytochemical profiling and in-silico analysis further demonstrates a contemporary research direction that links natural products with potential drug-development investigations. [3]

Conclusion

Ruth Etiosa Olusola represents a chemistry-focused research profile with documented activity in organic chemistry, natural products, phytochemical analysis, plant bio-assay and analytical research. Her publication record includes studies of medicinal plants, nutritional composition, antimicrobial properties and adsorption materials. The available citation indicators, together with her continuing publication activity, provide relevant evidence for academic recognition under a Best Researcher Award framework. [1]

References

    1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Ruth Etiosa Olusola (Nee Ogbemudia), author profile. Google Scholar. Citation and bibliographic information accessed from the supplied researcher profile.https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5PU6WugAAAAJ&hl=en
    2. Ogbemudia, R. E., Adeyemo, J. A., & Nwadozie, B. C. (2018). Phytochemical Studies and GC-MS Analysis of Chloroform Extract of the Leaves of Aspilia africana. Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJOPACS/2017/38663
    3. Ojo, O., Olusola, R. E., & Ojo, O. O. (2024). Spilanthes filicaulis (Schumach. & Thonn.) C. D. Adams: An insights into ethnopharmacologically important but scientifically understudied species. Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pharma.2024.05.010
    4. Olohigbe, A. B., Ogbemudia, R. E., & Okiei, W. (2018). Highly Deacetylated Chitosan as Low-cost Adsorbent Material for Removal of Heavy Metals from Water. Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJOPACS/2018/38599
    5. Ogbemudia, R. E., Nnadozie, B. C., & Anuge, B. (2018). Mineral and Proximate Composition of Soya Bean. Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJOPACS/2017/38530

Haona Bao | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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

Heba Abdelmegeed | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Heba Abdelmegeed | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Heba Abdelmegeed, National Research Centre, Egypt

Dr. Heba Abdelmegeed is a senior researcher at the Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. 🎓 She earned her Ph.D. in Immunology (Magna Cum Laude) from Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, and a Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Hokkaido University, Japan. With expertise in immunology, molecular biology, and cancer biology, she has authored impactful research on cancer therapeutics and immunomodulation. 🧪 Her diverse academic journey spans Germany, Japan, and Egypt, with multiple publications, awards, and international conference contributions. Driven by scientific curiosity, she continues to explore cutting-edge innovations in cancer biology and immunological research.

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Education

Dr. Heba Abdelmegeed is a distinguished immunologist with a rich academic journey across three continents. She earned her Ph.D. in Immunology (magna cum laude) from the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪, where her research focused on the activation-dependent rearrangement of macrophage lipid metabolism. Prior to that, she completed her M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Hokkaido University, Japan 🇯🇵, exploring innovative approaches to activate iNKT cells using α-GalCer liposomes and interleukin 12. Her academic path began in Egypt 🇪🇬, graduating with honors from Ain Shams University with a Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Experience

Dr. Heba Abdelmegeed is a dedicated researcher with a diverse and global professional background in pharmaceutical sciences. Since August 2020, she has served as a Senior Researcher at the Chemistry of Natural Compounds Department, NRC, Egypt 🇪🇬. Previously, she was a Ph.D. candidate at the Technical University of Dresden, Germany 🇩🇪, from 2015 to 2020. She also held the role of Assistant Researcher at NRC and was a Master’s candidate at Hokkaido University, Japan 🇯🇵. Her career began as a Quality Control Analyst at NODCAR, reflecting her strong foundation in drug analysis and research.

Research Focus

Dr. Heba Abdelmegeed’s research primarily focuses on pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and cancer biology 🧪🔬. Her work includes developing novel anti-cancer compounds, such as quinoline and pyridine derivatives, targeting tubulin polymerization and cyclin-dependent kinases to inhibit tumor growth 🎯💊. She also explores nanoparticle drug delivery systems for enhanced antimicrobial and wound healing effects 🧫🩹. Additionally, Dr. Abdelmegeed investigates inflammation, mitochondrial function, and lipid metabolism in cancer and endocrine disorders 🔥🦠⚙️. Her multidisciplinary approach bridges molecular biology, synthetic chemistry, and computational studies to advance therapeutic strategies against cancer and infectious diseases.

Publication Top Notes

In Vivo Inverse Correlation in the Activation of Natural Killer T Cells Through Dual-Signal Stimulation via a Combination of α-Galactosylceramide–Loaded Liposomes and …

Succinate mediates inflammation-induced adrenocortical dysfunction

Coumarins: quorum sensing and biofilm formation inhibition

New heterocycles from dehydroacetic acid (DHA). Synthesis, antimicrobial activity, DNA gyrase inhibition, antioxidant activity, and molecular docking study

Chitosan nanoparticles of new chromone-based sulfonamide derivatives as effective anti-microbial matrix for wound healing acceleration

Synthetic Analogs of Marine Alkaloid Aplysinopsin Suppress Anti-Apoptotic Protein BCL2 in Prostate Cancer

Obesity-associated lipidomic remodeling of the adrenal gland indicates an important role of the FADS2-arachidonic acid axis in adrenocortical hormone production

INFLAMMATION–INDUCED DOWNREGULATION OF SUCCINATE DEHYDROGENASE REGULATES ADRENOCORTICAL FUNCTION

Exploring the antitumor potential of novel quinoline derivatives via tubulin polymerization inhibition in breast cancer; design, synthesis and molecular docking

Mitochondria in cancer: a comprehensive review, bibliometric analysis, and future perspectives

Anti colorectal cancer activity and in silico studies of novel pyridine nortopsentin analog as cyclin dependent kinase 6 inhibitor

Yan Zhang | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Yan Zhang | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award  

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang, Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, China

Dr. Yan Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Stomatology from Jilin University, specializing in innovative dental implant materials, particularly magnesium-based alloys. She is currently a researcher at the Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, focusing on biocompatible implant development. With over 10 SCI-indexed publications, her work on the Nd-modified alloy ZNdK610 shows enhanced osteogenic potential. Dr. Zhang has completed three research projects and is actively pursuing translational research and industry collaborations. Though she has no patents or books yet, her pioneering research continues to push boundaries in implant material science.

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Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Stomatology from Jilin University, with a research focus on innovative implant materials, particularly the application of magnesium alloys 🧪🦷. As a dedicated researcher at the Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Dr. Zhang is actively involved in developing biocompatible materials to improve dental implant performance. Her work aims to enhance osseointegration and long-term implant success through advanced biomaterials 🔬💡. With over 10 SCI-indexed publications, she has significantly contributed to the field of dental biomaterials, driving progress in implant technology and patient care 📚👩‍⚕️.

Professional Memberships

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang is currently not affiliated with any professional memberships or academic societies ❌📋. Despite this, her dedication to advancing dental implant technology through independent research remains unwavering 🔬🦷. Her work at the Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, continues to make meaningful contributions to the field, particularly in the development of magnesium alloy-based implant materials ⚙️🧪. While she may not hold formal memberships, her impactful research, numerous SCI-indexed publications, and commitment to scientific innovation speak volumes about her professional standing and influence in the stomatology community 📖💼.

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yan Zhang specializes in Periodontal Regeneration and Tissue Engineering. Their research primarily focuses on how biological factors like Concentrated Growth Factor (CGF) exudate influence the healing and proliferation of human periodontal ligament cells, especially under inflammatory conditions such as those involving TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor-alpha). This work is crucial in understanding and improving treatments for periodontal diseases by promoting tissue repair and regeneration. Dr. Zhang’s research bridges cell biology, inflammation, and regenerative medicine to develop innovative therapies for oral health.

Publication Top Notes

Concentrated growth factor exudate enhances the proliferation of human periodontal ligament cells in the presence of TNF-α