Yeonsik Choi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Yeonsik Choi | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Yeonsik Choi, Yonsei University , South Korea

Yeonsik Choi earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, focusing on novel functional polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting. Prior, he completed an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering at Yonsei University, Seoul. His academic journey includes scholarships such as the Cambridge Trust Scholar and numerous awards recognizing his research contributions.

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Education

Yeonsik Choi earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, focusing on novel functional polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting. Prior, he completed an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering at Yonsei University, Seoul. His academic journey includes scholarships such as the Cambridge Trust Scholar and numerous awards recognizing his research contributions.

Experience 

Dr. Choi serves as an Assistant Professor at Yonsei University and holds affiliations with multiple institutions including Gangnam Severance Hospital and Pohang University of Science and Technology. Previously, he was a NIH K99 Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University, investigating bioresorbable electronics for cardiac therapy and gene therapy methods for atrial fibrillation.

Awards and Honors 

Yeonsik Choi has received prestigious awards including the Presidential Award for promoting health and medical technology in South Korea. He is a recipient of the MRS Postdoctoral Award, Baxter Young Investigator Award, and multiple grants such as the QSIB Opportunity Grant and NIH Pathway to Independence Award. His accolades reflect excellence in research in bioelectronics, healthcare R&D, and innovation in materials science.

Research Focus 

Dr. Choi’s research focuses on bioresorbable polymers and electronic medicine, advancing applications in cardiac electrotherapy and biomedical engineering. His work integrates materials science with biomedical applications, emphasizing innovative approaches to enhance healthcare technologies. Choi’s contributions include developing novel polymeric nanomaterials for energy harvesting and exploring gene therapy methods for treating cardiac conditions like atrial fibrillation.

Publication Top Notes

Fully implantable and bioresorbable cardiac pacemakers without leads or batteries

Controlling and assessing the quality of aerosol jet printed features for large area and flexible electronics

Stretchable, dynamic covalent polymers for soft, long-lived bioresorbable electronic stimulators designed to facilitate neuromuscular regeneration

Photocurable bioresorbable adhesives as functional interfaces between flexible bioelectronic devices and soft biological tissues

A transient, closed-loop network of wireless, body-integrated devices for autonomous electrotherapy

Piezoelectric Nylon‐11 Nanowire Arrays Grown by Template Wetting for Vibrational Energy Harvesting Applications

 

Anuradha Singh | Chemistry Award | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh | Chemistry Award | Women Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Anuradha Singh, University of Allahabad, India

Anuradha Singh 🌟 is an Assistant Professor at S.S. Khanna Girls’ Degree College, University of Allahabad. She holds a D. Phil. in Chemistry from the University of Allahabad and specializes in Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. Her research focuses on designing antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including HIV and HCV inhibitors. Anuradha has secured grants from UGC and DST, contributing significantly to the field with over a dozen publications in reputed journals. She is a recipient of the Research Excellence Award and Swarna Jayanti Puraskar, recognized for her scientific contributions.

 

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Education

Anuradha Singh completed her educational journey with a strong foundation in chemistry, culminating in a D. Phil. from the University of Allahabad in 2015. Her thesis, titled “Design and Synthesis of Antimicrobial Compounds & Studies on their Therapeutic Applications,” underscored her expertise in bioorganic chemistry. Prior to her doctoral studies, she obtained an M. Sc. in Chemistry from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, in 2005, following a B. Sc. in Chemistry, Zoology, and Environmental Science from the same institution in 2003. Anuradha’s academic pursuits reflect her commitment to advancing medicinal chemistry with a focus on combatting infectious diseases. 📚

 

Experience

Anuradha Singh brings a wealth of research experience to her role at SS Khanna Degree College, where she teaches a spectrum of chemistry topics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her teaching repertoire includes General Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry at the undergraduate level, while at the postgraduate level, she covers specialized areas such as Oligonucleotide Synthesis, Synthetic approaches in organic synthesis, and Spectroscopy. Alongside her teaching commitments, Anuradha has been actively involved in pioneering research projects funded by prestigious bodies like UGC, DST, and DBT. Her current UGC Start-up Grant project focuses on the green synthesis and antimicrobial assessment of 4-thiazolidinone derivatives, contributing significantly to the field of medicinal chemistry. 🎓

Awards

Anuradha Singh has been honored with several prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her career, highlighting her contributions to scientific research and academia. In 2023, she participated in the Visiting Scientist Programme at the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. Her dedication and excellence were recognized with the Research Excellence Award by the Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru in 2020. Anuradha’s early achievements include receiving the Swarna Jayanti Puraskar at the 84th Annual Session of the National Academy of Sciences, Jodhpur in 2014, and the HIV Symposium Fellowship from YRG care, Chennai in 2012. She was also awarded the Late M.H. Mahalaha Memorial Gold Medal for Best Presentation at a seminar hosted by RDVV in 2005. 🏆

Research Focus

Anuradha Singh’s research primarily centers around medicinal chemistry, with a specialized focus on designing novel compounds to combat infectious diseases and other health challenges. Her work spans the synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial and antiviral agents, including inhibitors targeting HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and other viruses. Employing molecular dynamics simulations and computational methods, she explores the structural and functional aspects of these compounds to enhance their efficacy and safety profiles. Anuradha’s research contributions extend to exploring natural product-based therapies and developing innovative drug delivery systems. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates chemistry, pharmacology, and computational biology to advance therapeutic interventions. 🧪

Pharmacological Properties of Curcumin (2020) 🌿
In silico studies on new oxathiadiazoles as potential anti-HIV agents (2019) 🧬
Design, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Activities of Novel Heterocyclic Arylsulphonamide Derivatives (2018) 🦠
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Reverse Transcriptase (HIV-RT): Structural implications for drug development (2018) 🧬
In silico studies on N-(Pyridin-2-yl) thiobenzamides as NNRTIs against HIV-1 strains (2018) 🧬
Molecular modeling, synthesis, and evaluation of sulfonamide derivatives (2018) 🦠