Mir Ahmad | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mir Ahmad | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Government Medical College, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir | India

Dr. Mir Kaisar Ahmad (PhD Biochemistry) serves as Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, Government Medical College (Doda), Jammu & Kashmir, India. He holds an M.Sc. in Biochemistry and a PhD from Aligarh Muslim University, India, and a B.Sc. from the University of Kashmir. His earlier roles include Tutor/Demonstrator in Biochemistry at GMC Baramulla, Senior Resident in Clinical Biochemistry at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, and Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) at AMU’s Faculty of Life Sciences. His research focuses on oxidative stress, antioxidant therapy and toxicological biochemistry particularly the effects of potassium bromate and protective dietary agents such as taurine and vitamin C. Dr. Ahmad mentors postgraduate research and leads outreach efforts such as health screening camps. His commitment to bridging clinical biochemistry and toxicology exemplifies his role as an educator-scientist driving translational research in the Jammu & Kashmir region.

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Featured Publications

Datir, A., James, S. L. J., Ali, K., Lee, J., Ahmad, M., & Saifuddin, A. (2008). MRI of soft-tissue masses: The relationship between lesion size, depth, and diagnosis. Clinical Radiology, 63(4), 373–378.

Ahmad, M. K., Khan, A. A., Ali, S. N., & Mahmood, R. (2015). Chemoprotective effect of taurine on potassium bromate-induced DNA damage, DNA–protein cross-linking and oxidative stress in rat intestine. PLOS ONE, 10(3), e0119137.

Imran, Z., Rafiq, M. A., Ahmad, M., Rasool, K., Batool, S. S., & Hasan, M. M. (2013). Temperature dependent transport and dielectric properties of cadmium titanate nanofiber mats. AIP Advances, 3(3), 032121.

Zafar, A. H., Ahmad, M., & Rehman, S. U. (2008). Study of some performance traits in Sahiwal cows during different periods. Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 28(2), 84–88.

Ahmad, M. K., Amani, S., & Mahmood, R. (2011). Potassium bromate causes cell lysis and induces oxidative stress in human erythrocytes. Environmental Toxicology, 26(3), 250–257.

Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute | Egypt

Marwa Hassan is an immunologist with substantive contributions in stem cell biology, molecular immunology, and translational research. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management (American University in Cairo, 2020). Over her career she has held roles from resident researcher to acting head of department at the Immunology Division of TBRI, and has organized and led numerous specialized training courses (e.g. stem cell culture, molecular immunology, ELISA). Her research interests include non-coding RNAs, stem cell differentiation, immune regulation in liver disease, and biomarker development. She has published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g. on circulating liver cancer stem cells) and contributed to capacity building via workshops and academic leadership. Her awards and recognitions reflect her dual strengths in research and academic service. In sum, Dr. Hassan combines rigorous scientific inquiry with institutional leadership, advancing immunology and regenerative medicine in Egypt and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, M. H. M., & Abdel Hamid, H. M. (2022). Circulating liver cancer stem cells: Clinical implications and future perspectives. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 28(1), 39–52

Ahmed, M. H. M., El Refai, S., & El-Shenawy, R. (2021). MicroRNA-based biomarkers in hepatitis C virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Egyptian Journal of Immunology, 28(2), 75–90.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Hussein, M., & El Sayed, A. (2020). Impact of mesenchymal stem cell passaging on proliferation and differentiation potential. Theodor Bilharz Medical Journal, 18(4), 201–210.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Ibrahim, N., & Khalifa, M. (2019). Role of regulatory T-cells in autoimmune liver diseases: An immunopathological study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 9(3), 355–362.

Ahmed, M. H. M., & El Demerdash, R. (2017). Gene expression profiling of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells under oxidative stress. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 8(1), 112.

Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Vivek D. Talnikar is a chemical engineer and academic whose research spans reactive separations, esterification kinetics, acid recovery, and wastewater treatment. According to his Google Scholar profile, he has an h-index of 4 and over 69 citations . He earned his PhD (2016) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University on esterification reactions and process intensification. His earlier degrees include an MTech in Chemical Engineering (2000, HBTI Kanpur) and BE in Chemical Engineering (1996, Pune University). Over 23 years in academia and one year in industry, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised research, and worked in process development roles. His publications include studies on recovery of acids from dilute streams, reactive distillation, and use of natural coagulants in wastewater treatment, published in reputable journals including Chemical Engineering Communications . He has presented in national and international conferences and contributed to curriculum revision, organizing workshops and webinars on chemical engineering topics. His research interests lie in sustainable separation processes, process intensification, reaction-separation integration, and environmental remediation. Through his work, he aims to bridge fundamental kinetics and practical process design.

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Featured Publications

Talnikar, V. D., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2014). Recovery of acids from dilute streams: A review of process technologies. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31(10), 1720–1731.

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2018). Intensification of the production of 2-ethyl-hexyl acrylate: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 16(7).

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2017). Value-added esterification for the recovery of trifluoroacetic acid: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation studies. Chemical Engineering Communications, 204(3), 356–364.

Talnikar, V. D., Pant, K. K., & Shukla, N. P. (2004). A field study and continuous removal of fluoride in a packed column. Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, 46(4), 289–292.

Talnikar, V. D. (n.d.). An open review on air pollution monitoring systems.