Dr. Forough Sanjarian | Secondary Metabolite | Best Researcher Award
Faculty member at National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran.
Dr. Forough Sanjarian is a seasoned plant molecular biologist affiliated with the National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran. Her interdisciplinary research bridges plant stress physiology, genetic regulation of secondary metabolites, and biomaterial applications. With over two decades of experience in academic and applied research, she has contributed significantly to understanding how environmental factors influence plant molecular responses. She has received a research scholarship from NIGEB and was a guest scientist at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Vienna, Austria.
Publication Profile
Education
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Ph.D. in Biology (2001–2006)
Razi University, Faculty of Science, in collaboration with the National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB), Tehran, Iran. -
M.Sc. in Biology (1995–1998)
Tehran University, Faculty of Science, Iran. -
B.Sc. in Biology (1991–1995)
Isfahan University, Faculty of Science, Iran.
Professional Experience
Dr. Sanjarian has served as a Researcher at the National Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB) since 2002, contributing to advancements in plant biotechnology, genetic expression, and stress physiology. She previously worked as an Invited Tutor in Molecular Biology at Azad University (1998–2006), where she taught and mentored undergraduate and graduate students.
Research Interest
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Plant molecular biology and gene expression under abiotic stress
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Secondary metabolite biosynthesis (e.g., monoterpenes, thymol)
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Hormetic responses to low-dose gamma irradiation
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Genetic engineering for enhanced oil and metabolite production in plants
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Development of biomaterials for medical applications (e.g., wound dressings)
Google Scholar Profile (est.):
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Total Citations: ~500+
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h-index: ~10
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Most Cited Paper: Nigella sativa anti-inflammatory study, 160 citations
Top Noted Publication
Anti-inflammatory Effect of Seeds and Callus of Nigella sativa L. Extracts on Mix Glial Cells with Regard to Their Thymoquinone Content
- Journal: AAPS PharmSciTech
- Citation: 160
- Year: 2013
- Journal: Anti-Cancer Agents in Med. Chem.
- Citation: 80
- Year: 2017
- Journal: Acta Biologica Hungarica
- Citation: 57
- Year: 2016
- Journal: PLOS ONE
- Citation: 37
- Year: 2019
- Journal: Analytical Biochemistry
- Citation: 36
- Year: 2016
Conclusion
Dr. Zhigang Shang is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award in Engineering. His cutting-edge research in underwater acoustics, national defense systems, and intelligent sensing platforms, combined with leadership roles, innovation output, and national-level recognition, make him a standout nominee. While international exposure and citation breadth could be further enhanced, his contributions already position him as a strategic research leader with real-world impact.
