Marise Lazaretti-Castro | Endocrinologia | Academic Excellence Paper Award

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Prof. Marise Lazaretti-Castro, Endocrinologia, Academic Excellence Paper Award

Professor at UNIFESP, Brazil

Summary:

Dr. Marise Lazaretti-Castro is an esteemed Adjunct Professor of Endocrinology at UNIFESP, leading research in osteometabolic diseases and providing clinical expertise in bone fragility disorders. With a prolific academic career, she has mentored numerous students, contributed extensively to scientific literature, and held significant leadership roles in national and international endocrinology and osteoporosis organizations.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • Free Docency in Endocrinology: Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Marise Lazaretti-Castro is an Adjunct Professor of Endocrinology at the Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil. She heads the Osteometabolic Diseases Research Unit and is an experienced clinical endocrinologist specializing in the treatment of osteoporosis, parathyroid diseases, and other conditions related to bone fragility. Throughout her career, Dr. Lazaretti-Castro has mentored over 20 PhD graduates and 30 Master’s graduates. She served as the Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Endocrinology and Metabolism at UNIFESP for seven years. Additionally, she has authored around 200 articles and numerous book chapters.

Dr. Lazaretti-Castro is a former president of the Brazilian Association for Bone Assessment, Osteoporosis, and Osteometabolism (ABRASSO) and was the President of the 35th Brazilian Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM) held in São Paulo in 2022. She currently participates in the Scientific Committees of both ABRASSO and SBEM and represents Latin America on the Ex-Officio Council of the International Osteoporosis Foundation.

Research Interests:

  • Osteoporosis
  • Parathyroid diseases
  • Bone fragility conditions
  • Osteometabolic diseases

Top Noted Publication:

Thyrotropin-releasing hormone and the thyroid hormone feedback mechanism

  • Authors: MI Chiamolera, FE Wondisford
  • Journal: Endocrinology
  • Volume: 150, Issue: 3, Pages: 1091-1096
  • Year: 2009
  • Citations: 431

Hypothalamus‐pituitary‐thyroid axis

  • Authors: TM Ortiga‐Carvalho, MI Chiamolera, CC Pazos‐Moura, FE Wondisford
  • Journal: Comprehensive Physiology
  • Volume: 6, Issue: 3, Pages: 1387-1428
  • Year: 2011
  • Citations: 418

Adult exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) in Wistar rats reduces sperm quality with disruption of the hypothalamic–pituitary–testicular axis

  • Authors: P Wisniewski, RM Romano, MML Kizys, KC Oliveira, T Kasamatsu, …
  • Journal: Toxicology
  • Volume: 329, Pages: 1-9
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 265

Daily exposure to silver nanoparticles during prepubertal development decreases adult sperm and reproductive parameters

  • Authors: FT Mathias, RM Romano, MML Kizys, T Kasamatsu, G Giannocco, …
  • Journal: Nanotoxicology
  • Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 64-70
  • Year: 2015
  • Citations: 94

Perinatal exposure to glyphosate-based herbicide alters the thyrotrophic axis and causes thyroid hormone homeostasis imbalance in male rats

  • Authors: JS de Souza, MML Kizys, RR da Conceição, G Glebocki, RM Romano, …
  • Journal: Toxicology
  • Volume: 377, Pages: 25-37
  • Year: 2017
  • Citations: 87

 

 

Abdur Rashid Khan | Plant Pathology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abdur Rashid Khan, Plant Pathology Award, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Summary:

Dr. Abdur Rashid Khan is an accomplished plant pathologist specializing in the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying fungal pathogens and their biological control. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology from Nanjing Agricultural University and an M.Sc. in Plant Pathology from King Saud Agricultural University. Dr. Khan’s research has significantly contributed to understanding Bacillus-derived VOCs and their role in plant disease management. His work has been recognized with numerous awards and scholarships, including the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship and the Saudi Arabian Government Scholarship. With extensive experience in bioinformatics and laboratory techniques, Dr. Khan continues to advance the field of plant pathology through innovative research and collaborative projects.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Molecular Plant Pathology (2018-2024) – Nanjing Agricultural University, Jiangsu, P.R. China

M.Sc. in Plant Pathology (2012-2015) – King Saud Agricultural University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

B.Sc. in Agriculture (Plant Pathology) (2006-2010) – University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Abdur Rashid Khan is currently affiliated with the Department of Plant Pathology at the College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, China. His research is primarily centered on the genetic and molecular aspects of fungal pathogens and the biological control of plant fungal diseases. Dr. Khan focuses on the role of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) produced by Bacillus species and the interactions between different Bacillus isolates. He has authored several research articles published in prestigious journals such as Biology, Physiologia Plantarum, Frontiers in Plant Science, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Microorganisms, Biomolecules, Biological Control, Archives of Microbiology, Plants, and Phytopathology. His ongoing research includes a paper under review in Postharvest Biology and Technology and another manuscript in preparation for submission.

Research Interests:

  • Phytopathology
  • Plant bacterial and fungal diseases
  • Integrated disease management
  • Bacillus volatile emission
  • Plant-microbe interactions
  • Microbial diversity and ecology
  • Rhizosphere microbiome
  • Microbial genomics
  • Plant-soil microbial interactions

Top Noted Publication:

Suppression of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by the Induction of Systemic Resistance and Regulation of Antioxidant Pathways in Tomato Using Fengycin Produced by Bacillus

  • Authors: A. Farzand, A. Moosa, M. Zubair, A.R. Khan, V.C. Massawe, H.A.S. Tahir
  • Journal: Biomolecules
  • Volume/Issue: 9(10)
  • Article Number: 613
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 89

Genetic Screening and Expression Analysis of Psychrophilic Bacillus spp. Reveal Their Potential to Alleviate Cold Stress and Modulate Phytohormones in Wheat

  • Authors: M. Zubair, A. Hanif, A. Farzand, T.M.M. Sheikh, A.R. Khan, M. Suleman, M. Ayaz
  • Journal: Microorganisms
  • Volume/Issue: 7(9)
  • Article Number: 337
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 89

Nematicidal Volatiles from Bacillus atrophaeus GBSC56 Promote Growth and Stimulate Induced Systemic Resistance in Tomato Against Meloidogyne incognita

  • Authors: M. Ayaz, Q. Ali, A. Farzand, A.R. Khan, H. Ling, X. Gao
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Volume/Issue: 22(9)
  • Article Number: 5049
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 70

Marker Assisted Detection and LC-MS Analysis of Antimicrobial Compounds in Different Bacillus Strains and Their Antifungal Effect on Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

  • Authors: A. Farzand, A. Moosa, M. Zubair, A.R. Khan, A. Hanif, H.A.S. Tahir, X. Gao
  • Journal: Biological Control
  • Volume: 133
  • Pages: 91-102
  • Year: 2019
  • Citations: 40

Transcriptional Profiling of Diffusible Lipopeptides and Fungal Virulence Genes During Bacillus amyloliquefaciens EZ1509-Mediated Suppression of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

  • Authors: A. Farzand, A. Moosa, M. Zubair, A.R. Khan, M. Ayaz, V.C. Massawe, X. Gao
  • Journal: Phytopathology
  • Volume/Issue: 110(2)
  • Pages: 317-326
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 28

 

 

Samira Maatallah | Plant Hysiology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Samira Maatallah, Plant Hysiology, Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Centre Régional de Recherches Agricoles de Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia

Summary:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samira Maatallah is an accomplished plant ecophysiologist with a Doctoral degree from the University of Tunis El Manar. With a career spanning teaching and research roles, she has contributed significantly to understanding plant responses to environmental stresses. Her work includes national research projects on nitrate accumulation and local seed use for potato cultivation. She has conducted extensive training and internships in Belgium and France, enhancing her expertise in plant physiology and biochemical analysis. Currently, she is a Professor Assistant of Agricultural Higher Education at IRESA/CRRA, continuing her research and teaching endeavors.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Samira Maatallah earned her Doctoral degree in Biology (Plant Ecophysiology) from the University of Tunis El Manar/Faculty of Sciences of Tunis/INRGREF in 2012, with the thesis “Physiological and biochemical behavior of young Laurus nobilis L. plants subject to increasing levels of water stress.” She also holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Plant Ecophysiology (2003) and a Master’s in Natural Sciences (2000) from the same institution. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Experimental Sciences in 1996 from M’dhilla Gafsa Secondary School in Tunisia.

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Maatallah has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience in plant ecophysiology. She served as a contractual assistant at the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Sidi Thabet and the Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa from 2004 to 2009, teaching Plant Physiology and Plant Biology. From 2011 to 2016, she was a contract research assistant at CRRA Sidi Bouzid, where she focused on agricultural research. Since 2016, she has been a Professor Assistant of Agricultural Higher Education at IRESA/CRRA. Her research includes several national projects, such as studying nitrate accumulation in vegetables and the use of local seeds for potato production. She has also coordinated scientific collaboration agreements to evaluate new peach varieties in Central Tunisia.

Research Interests:

Dr. Maatallah’s research interests include plant ecophysiology, salinity tolerance, ion transport, water stress response, and the biochemical analysis of plants. She has focused on physiological and biochemical responses of plants to various environmental stresses, including water and salinity stress, as well as the analysis of osmocompatible compounds and essential oils.

Top Noted Publication:

Evaluation of Two Water Deficit Models on Phenolic Profiles and Antioxidant Activities of Different Peach Fruits Parts

  • Authors: Guizani, M., Dabbou, S., Maatallah, S., Rezig, M., Kilani-Jaziri, S.
  • Journal: Chemistry and Biodiversity
  • Year: 2022
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 4
  • Article Number: e202100851
  • Citations: 6

Variation of Amino Acids in Prunus persica Cultivars Leaves with Regard to Leaf Age

  • Authors: Dabbou, S., Maatallah, S., Antonelli, A., Montevecchi, G.
  • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 281
  • Article Number: 110001
  • Citations: 4

Prunus persica By-Products: A Source of Minerals, Phenols and Volatile Compounds

  • Authors: Maatallah, S., Dabbou, S., Castagna, A., Ranieri, A.M., Flamini, G.
  • Journal: Scientia Horticulturae
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 261
  • Article Number: 109016
  • Citations: 23

Physiological Behaviors and Fruit Quality Changes in Five Peach Cultivars During Three Ripening Stages in a Semi-Arid Climate

  • Authors: Guizani, M., Maatallah, S., Dabbou, S., Helal, A.N., Kilani-Jaziri, S.
  • Journal: Acta Physiologiae Plantarum
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 41
  • Issue: 9
  • Article Number: 154
  • Citations: 14

Physiological Responses and Fruit Quality of Four Peach Cultivars Under Sustained and Cyclic Deficit Irrigation in Center-West of Tunisia

  • Authors: Guizani, M., Dabbou, S., Maatallah, S., Helal, A.N., Kilani-Jaziri, S.
  • Journal: Agricultural Water Management
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 217
  • Pages: 81–97
  • Citations: 33

 

 

Farzaneh Bayat | Photonic Crystals | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Farzaneh Bayat, Photonic Crystals, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Iran

Summary:

Dr. Farzaneh Bayat is an accomplished researcher with a rich academic background and a diverse range of professional experiences. She completed her Ph.D. in Physics, focusing on optics and lasers, at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. She has also held visiting scientist and postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions like Heidelberg University and the University of Tabriz. Her research encompasses urban governance, sustainable city development, and advanced photonics, particularly in the design of innovative biosensors. Currently, she is a postdoctoral researcher at the Capital University of Economics and Business, where she continues to make significant contributions to her fields of expertise.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Physics, Optics and Lasers

  • Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
  • Sep 2011 – Sep 2015
  • Thesis: Designing beam shapers using 1DPC nanostructures with gradient refractive index materials
  • Supervisor: Prof. Kazem Jamshidi Ghaleh

M.Sc. in Atomic and Molecular Physics, Optics

  • Zanjan University, Zanjan, Iran
  • Sep 2008 – Oct 2010
  • Thesis: Bose-Einstein condensates in a double-well potential
  • Supervisor: Dr. Saeed Ghanbari

B.Sc. in Physics

  • University of Mohaghegh Ardebili, Ardebil, Iran
  • Sep 2003 – Jul 2007

🏢 Professional Experience:

Postdoctoral Researcher Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China
Current Position
Focus: Urban governance, city development, and city dynamics. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat’s work involves exploring innovative solutions for urban challenges, analyzing city development trends, and enhancing the effectiveness of urban governance strategies.

Associate Researcher Beijing City University, Beijing, China
Six Years
Dr. Farzaneh Bayat conducted extensive research in the fields of urban governance and sustainable city development. Her contributions include academic publications that address key issues such as administrative system reform, urban business development, and grassroots governance. Her work has significantly influenced urban policy and development strategies in Beijing.

Research Interests:

Dr. Farzaneh Bayat’s research spans a wide range of interdisciplinary fields including:

Urban Governance and City Development: Strategies for administrative system reform, business development in urban areas, and grassroots collaborative governance.

Physics and Photonics: Development of beam shapers using photonic crystals, light scattering in disordered materials, and the design of biosensors for early disease detection.

Bioinformatics and Biophotonics: Programmed cell death in mammalian cells, designing biosensors based on localized surface plasmon resonance, and the application of inverse opal structures for biosensing.

Top Noted Publication:

Homogeneous Embedding of Plasmonic Gold Nanoparticles on FTO Substrate to Increase Efficiency in

  • CdS0.75Se0.25 Quantum Dot Sensitized Solar Cell
  • Solar Energy, 2024-07
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2024.112656
  • Contributors: Samaneh Barzegari, Ali Reza Amani-Ghadim, Farzaneh Bayat

Synthesis of Silica Inverse Opal and Evaluation of Its Potential as an Optical Chemical Sensor for Detection of Metal Salts

  • Microchemical Journal, 2024-06
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.110741
  • Contributors: Samira As’adi Harab, Farzaneh Bayat, Zahra Ayazi, Pouria Chaghamirzaei

Controlling Solar Radiation Forces with Graphene in Plasmonic Metasurface

  • Physica Scripta, 2023-05-01
  • DOI: 10.1088/1402-4896/accd9e
  • Contributors: Sina Soleymani, Sevda Seyyedmasoumian, Asma Attariabad, Sepideh Soleymani, Farzaneh Bayat, Hamid Sabet

Structural, Morphological, and Optical Analysis of TiO2 Inverse Opals Prepared Under Different Synthesis Conditions

  • Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2023-04
  • DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.127514
  • Contributors: Farzaneh Bayat, Sanaz Ahmadian Kordasht, Ali Reza Amani-Ghadim, Mohsen Mohammadnejad

Designing Externally Controllable Optical Filters with Two-Dimensional Magnetized Plasma Photonic Crystals

  • The European Physical Journal D, 2022-08
  • DOI: 10.1140/epjd/s10053-022-00466-8
  • Contributors: Kazem Jamshidi-Ghaleh, Fahimeh Karami-Garehgeshlagi, Farzaneh Bayat