Belén Requena | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Belén Requena | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

San Pablo CEU University | Spain

Belén Paula Fernández Requena is a biotechnologist and academic researcher specializing in metabolomics, bioanalysis, lipid metabolism, and advanced imaging technologies. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, a Master’s degree in Genetics and Cellular Biology, and a PhD in Health Sciences and Technology from CEU San Pablo University, where she is currently a full-time Profesor Contratado. Her doctoral work was conducted within the Excellence Research Group in Metabolomics and Bioanalysis (CEMBIO), focusing on molecular and metabolic mechanisms relevant to human health. Her international research experience spans leading European institutions, including Julius-Maximilians Universität Würzburg, IMDEA Food Institute, and Maastricht University, where she trained in single-cell imaging under the supervision of Prof. Ron Heeren. Her research interests include lipidomics, epigenetic regulation of metabolism, extracellular vesicles, plant and insect signaling mechanisms, and host–pathogen interactions, particularly lipid alterations associated with Leishmania infection and therapeutic response. Her work has contributed to interdisciplinary advances across biotechnology, molecular biology, and translational health research. Through sustained international collaboration and methodological innovation, she continues to advance metabolomics-driven approaches with long-term impact in biomedical and biotechnological sciences.


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Plasma miRNA–Metabolite Dysregulation in People with HIV with Cirrhosis Despite Successful HCV Cure
Ana Virseda-Berdices, Raquel Behar-Lagares, Juan Berenguer, Juan González-García, Belén Fernández Requena et al.,
Pharmaceuticals, 2026. (Journal Article)

Addressing the Untargeted Lipidomics Challenge in Urine Samples: Comparative Study of Extraction Methods by UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS
Belén Fernández Requena, Carolina González-Riaño, Coral Barbas,
Analytica Chimica Acta, 2024. (WOS)

Comprehensive Lipidomic Analysis Reveals Further Insights into the Molecular Mechanism of Podocyte Lipotoxicity in Alport Syndrome
Amir Shabaka, Belén Fernández Requena, Carolina González-Riaño et al.,
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 2024. (WOS)

LiLA: Lipid Lung-Based ATLAS Built Through a Comprehensive Workflow Designed for Accurate Lipid Annotation
Belén Fernández Requena, Sajid Nadeem, Vineel P. Reddy et al.,
Communications Biology, 2024. (Nature Portfolio)

Yulia Yugay | Nanotechnology |Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yulia Yugay | Nanotechnology |Research Excellence Award

Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences | Russia

Dr. Yulia A. Yugay is a plant biotechnologist and molecular biologist with a PhD in Biological Sciences, currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Bionanotechnology and Biomedicine, Federal Scientific Center of the East Asia Terrestrial Biodiversity, Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Her academic training is rooted in advanced biological sciences, with specialization in plant biotechnology and molecular genetics, and her professional experience spans fundamental research and applied innovation within leading national research institutes. Her research interests focus on plant cell and tissue cultures, molecular mechanisms of stress physiology, and the integration of bionanotechnology for the development of biologically active nanomaterials and functional biomolecules with applications in sustainable agriculture, biotechnology, and biomedicine. Dr. Yugay has authored 29 peer-reviewed scientific documents published in Q1–Q2 journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, with a strong record as first, corresponding, and co-author; her scholarly impact is reflected through an established h-index-10 and substantial citation record as indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, demonstrating consistent international visibility. In addition to research, she actively contributes to the scientific community as a peer reviewer for international journals, including MDPI titles. Her achievements highlight scientific excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and meaningful translational potential, positioning her as a leading contributor to modern plant biotechnology and bionanotechnology research.

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Marta Filipa Simões | Astrobiology | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Marta Filipa Simões | Astrobiology | Research Excellence Award

Macau University of Science and Technology | Macau

Marta Filipa Simões is an internationally recognized researcher in microbiology, mycology, astrobiology, and planetary protection, with strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning environmental microbiology, filamentous fungi, astromycology, and microgravity research. She has authored 29+ peer-reviewed scientific documents, accumulating 1,338 total citations (884 since 2021), with an h-index of 20 and an i10-index of 29, reflecting sustained global research impact. Her academic training and professional experience are rooted in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, and environmental biotechnology, with appointments and collaborations across leading international institutions and space-science programs. Her research focuses on extremophiles, fungal biodiversity, microbial survival in space and extreme environments, biogenic metal nanoparticles, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial applications in sustainability and planetary habitability models. She has contributed to highly cited works in journals such as Gene, AMB Express, Astrobiology, Life, and Environmental Chemistry Letters, and has played a significant role in advancing microbial astrobiology and planetary protection frameworks. Her scholarly excellence is supported by international collaborations, funded research initiatives, and contributions to quality management systems in microbial collections. Overall, her work bridges Earth and space microbiology, delivering high-impact science with relevance to health, sustainability, and space exploration.

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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.