Muhammad Riaz | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Riaz | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Rehman Medical Institute | Pakistan

Dr. Muhammad Riaz is a distinguished microbiologist with over eleven years of progressive experience in clinical laboratory diagnostics and supervision. He earned his PhD in Microbiology from Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, an MPhil in Medical Microbiology from the University of Peshawar, an MSc in Microbiology from the University of Karachi, and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Technology. His career has spanned roles such as Senior Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Supervisor, and Lecturer, in which he has overseen bacterial culture, isolation, biochemical identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing (following CLSI & EUCAST standards), molecular diagnostics (PCR), media preparation, staining, biochemical testing, and quality assurance under regulated biosafety conditions. His research has focused on antimicrobial resistance—studies include works on Salmonella Typhi, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhi, and Candida auris. He has participated in conferences, training workshops (e.g. ISO 15189, Infection Prevention & Control), and published multiple peer-reviewed articles; his work has accrued dozens of documents and citations in national and international journals. Dr. Riaz is also engaged in mentoring, outbreak preparedness, and diagnostic stewardship. His research interests include resistome profiling, molecular epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, diagnostic innovation, and public health microbiology. He has received recognition for his commitment to laboratory excellence and continues to contribute to improvements in diagnostics, patient care, and infection control.

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Featured Publications

Riaz, M., Ahmad, S., Sattar, F., Li, G., Din, Z. U., Ahmad, S., Azra, A., Waheed, A., Ul Haq, I., & Phelan, J. E. (2025). Whole-genome sequencing analysis of drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi in children. Pathogens, 14(10), 967.

Din, Z. U., Ullah, F., Khan, A. S., Ahmad, S., Azra, A., Waheed, A., Muhammad, N., Ali, F., Khattak, F. A., Rani, G. F., & Riaz, M. (2025). Genomic insights into pyrazinamide and fluoroquinolone resistance in multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.International Journal of Medical Microbiology.

Khan, M., Khattak, M. T., Gul, A., Riaz, M., & Zahra, F. T. (2024). A comparable risk of extensively drug-resistant typhoid fever in the pediatric cohort during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Health Sciences.

Riaz, M., Khan, I., Khan, S., Sattar, F., & Khan, M. I. (2023). Study on multidrug, extensive drug and pan drug resistance in septicemic infants. IPS Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2(1), 12.

Riaz, M. (2017). Outcome of 12-weeks triple therapy (TT), including sofosbuvir (SOF), ribavirin and pegylated interferon-alfa in all non-cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis-C genotype-3 infection. Medical Forum, 28(7).

Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Tehran Province | Iran

Dr. Mahdi Sadeghi Pour Marvi is a molecular and soil microbiologist whose research spans microbial ecology, soil biology, genomics and ecosystem biodiversity. He earned his Ph.D. in Soil Biology & Biotechnology from the University of Tehran, following an M.Sc. in Soil Science from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. Over more than a decade of academic work, he has investigated the biodiversity and functional capabilities (e.g. sulfur oxidation) of native chemolithotrophic microorganisms in agricultural and mining soils, published on the diversity of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in copper mine ecosystems, and studied plant-microbe interactions under stress conditions. His methodological skills include molecular techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, DGGE), bioinformatics (phylogenetics, sequence alignment), and statistical & GIS modeling (SAS, SPSS, PAST, ArcGIS).  He has 9- citations, h-index-1, to date, with ongoing research contributions in microbial and soil ecology.  In summary, Dr. Sadeghi’s expertise bridges microbiology, soil ecology and bioinformatics, making him a valuable contributor to environmental and ecosystem research.

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Featured Publications

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2017). Isolation and identification of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria in agricultural soil and evaluating sulfur oxidation yield. Biological Journal of Microorganism, 21(1), 113–125. University of Isfahan, Iran. ISSN: 2322-5173.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2017). Operational evaluation of sulfur-oxidizing bacteria yield isolated from copper mine soil and their molecular identification based on 16S rRNA sequence. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Research (Iranian Journal of Biology). University of Tehran.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2016). The diversity of sulfur-oxidizing bacterial populations at an Iranian copper mine and the surrounding agricultural soils. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 14(3), 509–533.* ALÖKI Kft., Budapest, Hungary.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2012). Effect of inoculation with VA mycorrhiza and Azotobacter on grain yield, LAI and protein of wheat under drought stress conditions. International Journal of Agriscience, 2(6), 466–476.* ISSN 2228-6322.

Sadeghi Pour Marvi, M. (2011). Thermoplastic biopolymer production (PHB, Poly 3-Hydroxybutyric acid) using secondary carbon source bioreactor based on nitrogen fixation biotechnology. Bioresearch Bulletin, 5, 284–298.

Manouchehr Fadaee | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manouchehr Fadaee | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Manouchehr Fadaee is an accomplished researcher recognized for his contributions to microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, and host–pathogen interactions.  demonstrating consistent productivity and influence in the field. His academic journey is rooted in biomedical sciences, where he advanced his expertise in immunotherapy, cancer progression, gut microbiome, infectious diseases, and exosome-mediated communication. Dr. Fadaee has experience collaborating with international journals, contributing impactful reviews and original research articles in leading platforms such as Journal of Drug Targeting, Cancer Cell International, Cell Communication and Signaling, Breast Cancer Research, and American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. His research interests span exosome-based therapies, postbiotics, gut microbiota, autoimmunity, cancer immunotherapy, and novel antimicrobial strategies. Beyond research, he has actively served as a peer reviewer for journals including Journal of Drug Targeting and Cell Biology International, enhancing the quality of scientific discourse. With several impactful works on immunotherapy and microbial interventions, Dr. Fadaee continues to advance innovative approaches to combat cancer and infectious diseases, making him a promising leader in biomedical research.

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Featured Publications

“The Cytotoxic and Immune‐Regulatory Roles of CD8+T Cell‐Derived Exosomes in Cancer: A Systematic Review”

“Gut microbiome and colorectal cancer: From pathogenesis to treatment”

“Potential of Vaginal Microbiota Transplantation (VMT) in Endometritis Management”

“Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Infertility and the Impact of Antioxidants”

“Exosome therapeutics for non-small cell lung cancer tumorigenesis”