Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

EIMB RAS | Russia

Liudmila A. Alexandrova is a senior researcher at the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences (EIMB RAS), with a distinguished career spanning molecular biology, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry. She graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed postgraduate studies at EIMB RAS, followed by international postdoctoral research in Czechoslovakia and Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow. Her research focuses on the mechanisms of action of antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agents, with particular emphasis on the design and synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides modified by heterocyclic bases and carbohydrate fragments.  She has contributed to and led competitive research projects, including a Russian Science Foundation grant  and has received two awards from the Russian Academy of Sciences. An experienced mentor, she has supervised four PhD dissertations and more than 35 diploma theses, currently guiding postgraduate researchers. Her scholarly record is documented through international research profiles underscoring her lasting contributions to antimicrobial drug discovery and nucleoside chemistry.


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Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

EIMB RAS | Russia

Liudmila A. Alexandrova is a senior researcher at the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, with a distinguished career spanning several decades in molecular biology and medicinal chemistry. She received her education from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed her postgraduate training at EIMB RAS. An Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, she has gained extensive international research experience through postdoctoral work in Czechoslovakia and Germany. Her scientific contributions include the design and synthesis of biologically active modified nucleosides and nucleotides, with a strong focus on antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal drug mechanisms. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds five Russian patents, reflecting a substantial body of documented research output.  She has successfully supervised four PhD dissertations and over 35 diploma theses, while currently mentoring postgraduate researchers. Recipient of two Russian Academy of Sciences awards, her work has significantly advanced the development of novel bacterial and fungal growth inhibitors, establishing her as a respected contributor to biomedical and chemical research with lasting scientific influence.

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The synthesis and antituberculosis activity of 5′-nor carbocyclic uracil derivatives
E. Matyugina, A. Khandazhinskaya, L. Chernousova, S. Andreevskaya, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 20(22), 6680–6686, 2012. (Citations: 82)


Inhibition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains H37Rv and MDR MS-115 by a new set of C5 modified pyrimidine nucleosides
E.R. Shmalenyuk, L.N. Chernousova, I.L. Karpenko, S.N. Kochetkov, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 21(17), 4874–4884, 2013. (Citations: 72)


2′-Deoxynucleoside 5′-triphosphates modified at α-, β- and γ-phosphates as substrates for DNA polymerases
L.A. Alexandrova, A.Y. Skoblov, M.V. Jasko, L.S. Victorova, A.A. Krayevsky, Nucleic Acids Research, 26(3), 778–786, 1998. (Citations: 68)


Oligonucleotide derivatives bearing reactive and stabilizing groups attached to C5 of deoxyuridine
A.S. Levina, D.R. Tabatadse, L.M. Khalimskaya, T.A. Prichodko, G.V. Shishkin, Bioconjugate Chemistry, 4(5), 319–325, 1993. (Citations: 49)


Colorimetric solid-phase minisequencing assay illustrated by detection of alpha 1-antitrypsin Z mutation
L. Harju, T. Weber, L. Alexandrova, M. Lukin, M. Ranki, A. Jalanko, Clinical Chemistry, 39(11), 2282–2287, 1993. (Citations: 47)

Yogesh Bhola | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yogesh Bhola | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Shri m.p pandya Science college | India

Dr. Yogesh O. Bhola is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of synthetic organic chemistry, with a research focus on aromatic heterocyclic chemistry including pyrazolyl, triazole, and thiazole derivatives. He earned his Ph.D. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry from Saurashtra University, where his thesis explored pharmacologically active compounds through novel catalytic cyclization methods. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Applied and Interdisciplinary Science Department at Sardar Patel University, he has previously held teaching and leadership roles at various academic institutions across Gujarat. His research contributions includeh-index of 2, and 27 citations, reflecting his growing impact in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. Dr. Bhola’s work encompasses total synthesis, parallel synthesis, catalysis, and green chemistry, with applications in antimicrobial and pharmacological studies. He has authored and co-authored several academic books on spectroscopy, polymer chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and laboratory safety, contributing to both knowledge dissemination and laboratory best practices. Recognized with multiple awards, including clearing CSIR-NET twice, GSET, and GATE, as well as prizes in national competitions and conferences, he has established himself as a dedicated scholar. With his strong academic background and interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Bhola continues to advance innovative research in medicinal and applied chemistry.

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Bhola, Y., & Socha, B., et al. (2020). Molecular structure, DFT studies, Hirshfeld surface analysis, energy frameworks and molecular docking studies of novel (E)-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-methyl-N-((3-methylene)-1H-1,2,3-triazole-4-carbohydrazide) molecular crystal and liquid crystals. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals.

Bhola, Y., Dodeja, K., Dholariya, P., & Naliapara, Y. (2019). Synthesis of formic acid catalyzed and cyclized novel modified route for N,7-diphenyl-7H-benzo[7,8]chromeno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-8-amine derivatives and study of their antimicrobial profile. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Kapadiya, K., Dubal, G., Bhola, Y., & Dholaria, P. (2019). Synthesis and antimicrobial evaluation of 1,3,4-oxadiazole bearng Schiff base moiety. Asian Journal of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

Bhola, Y., & Naliapara, Y. T. (2019). Microwave synthesis and antibacterial activities of some 2-amino-6-(phenylthio)pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile derivatives containing 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety. World Scientific News, 117, 221–227.

Bhola, Y., Naliapara, A., Modi, J., & Naliapara, Y. (2019). Synthesis and biological activity of pyrazole and 1,2,3-triazole containing heterocyclic compounds. World Scientific News, 117, 29–43.