Suhail Ashraf – Plant Science -Best Researcher Award

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Suhail Ashraf – Plant Science -Best Researcher Award

Mr. Suhail Ashraf  distinguished academic and researcher in the Plant science.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He earned his MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology from the Department of Plant Biotechnology at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, in November 2022, achieving a CGPA of 8.30 out of 10.00. His thesis, titled “Systematic study on the molecular dynamics of biomolecules produced by bacterial endophytes against Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp. infecting banana,” was supervised by Dr. S Nakkeeran. Prior to this, he completed his BSc in Agricultural Sciences from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), India, in May 2020, with a CGPA of 8.39 out of 10.00. During his undergraduate studies, he participated in the RAWE & Experiential Learning Program on Seed Production and Processing under the guidance of Dr. R. R. Mir. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Computer Applications, Business Accounting, and Multilingual D.T.P, specializing in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, from the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), India, in December 2019.

HONORS AND AWARDS

He received the Young Researcher/Scientist Award from the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) in 2022. That same year, he also earned the Best Paper Award from the Department of Environmental Science at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India. Demonstrating his academic excellence, he achieved an All India Rank of 23 in the competitive exam for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 2022. In 2020, he secured an All India Rank of 59 for the Post Graduate-National Talent Scholarship (NTS) in Biotechnology, also organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Additionally, he achieved an All India Rank of 2 in a quiz competition on Seed Technology organized by NAHEP-ICAR, India, in 2021. His commendable work in the Experimental Learning (ELP) Module-II (Commercial Agriculture) earned him a Letter of Appreciation.

Research Experiences

He has extensive research experience, having served as a Junior Research Fellow at the ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Delhi, India, from October 2023 to March 2024. In this role, he actively engaged in a cutting-edge research project titled “Identification, Molecular Genetics and Functional Characterization of Key Resistance/Susceptible Determinants for Sclerotinia Stem Rot Disease in Oilseed Brassica.” He utilized Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), molecular cloning, molecular breeding, and CRISPR-Cas technology to develop resistant cultivars of oilseed Brassica against various pathogens, with a primary focus on combatting Sclerotinia. Besides his research responsibilities, he instructed MS and BS students, managed projects, oversaw laboratory setup, and coordinated training programs for external participants, including farmers.

Previously, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the ICAR – National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Bengaluru, India, from December 2022 to September 2023. He significantly contributed to the Peste des Petits Ruminants Eradication Program (PPR-EP) by evaluating vaccine efficacy and developing ELISA methodologies for accurate disease detection. Using sophisticated techniques such as western blotting and SDS page analysis, he conducted in-depth protein sample examinations, aiding in vaccine formulation. He also played a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing vero cell cultures for experimental purposes.

He has been involved in various plant science research endeavors, contributing to projects such as the molecular dynamics of nematicidal biomolecules produced by bacterial endophytes against Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp. infecting banana, the role of bacterial endophytes and nematicidal biomolecules in mediating immune responses in tomatoes, and the analysis of antimicrobial biomolecules against Fusarium oxysporum using molecular docking and simulation approaches. Additionally, he worked on the development of a CRISPR-Cas system targeting starch branching enzymes in rice and optimized Cordyceps militaris fermentation for enhanced cordycepin production and investigated its antifungal potential through in silico and in vivo analysis.

He completed a 6-month Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) from SKUAST-K in 2020. From 2020 to 2021, he served as a part-time Biology tutor at Iqbal Coaching Centre in Bandipora, India, and volunteered as a tutor and guide for students in his city, both online and offline. Furthermore, he completed a 3-month internship in the Pan African Bioinformatics Network (H3ABioNet) Introduction to Bioinformatics course (IBT-2022), successfully completing modules on databases and resources, Linux, sequence alignment theory and application, multiple sequence alignment, genomics, and molecular evolution and phylogenetics.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CONFERENCES

1. One month Course on “Information Handling Skills for Teaching, Learning &
Research” 2021, organized by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
University under ICAR-NAHEP (IG) Sub Project on National Knowledge Management
Centre for Agricultural Education and Research.
2. Two months training on “Organic Agribusiness and management” 2022, Indian Institute
of Plantation Management, Bengaluru and SKUAST-Kashmir.
3. Eight weeks Agmoocs training on “Integrated pest management” and “Fundamentals
Agricultural extension” 2020, followed by 6 weeks training on “Application of statistics
in Agriculture” organized by Common Wealth Learning, Canada.
4. Four weeks training on “Crop pest diagnosis v2.0” 2020, organized by CABI, Nosworthy
Way, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 8DE, UK.
5. Ten days hands on training on “Genomics tools and techniques for crop improvement”
2020, organized by ICAR-NAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir.
6. Seven days’ workshop on “Statistics and Informatics in Experimental Data
Management and Analysis” 2022, for Research Scholars of NARES under CAASTNAHEP ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi.
7. Three days “Hands on Training Programme in Molecular Diagnosis of pests and
pathogens infecting crops” 2022, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, India.
8. One month of International workshop on “Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics” – 2022,
organized by Decode life an open organization of life sciences.
9. Four days Hands on training in “Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data Analysis”
2022, organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore India.
10. Cloud – based Hands-on Workshop on “Molecular Docking, Pharmacophore Modeling
and Machine Learning” 2022, by ICMR – National Institute of Cancer Prevention and
Research, and Schrodinger Inc.
11. One-month industrial training on “Essentials of Bioinformatics” 2021, organized by
ICAR-NAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir. Six days Training Programme on “Conventional and
Molecular Approaches for Crop Improvement under Changing Climatic
Scenario”2020, organized by Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS) under IDPNAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir from.
12. One month of International workshop on “Plant Genomics a One-month industrial training
on “MS Azure, Python and R Programming”- 2020, organized by ICAR-National
Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) in collaboration with SKUAST-Kashmir
and 360DigiTMG.
13. Five days International Workshop on “Quantitative Genetics and Genomics in Plant
breeding”2020, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Vignan’s Foundation for
Science, Technology & Research, AP, India.
14. Certificate courses on “Gene manipulation in plants, Cell signalling and GMO’s”
(https://www.open.edu/openlearn) were earned from the Open Learn University United
Kingdom

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Susanta Kumar Sahu – Biological Award – Best Researcher Award

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Susanta Kumar Sahu – Biological Award – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Susanta Kumar Sahu distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological. He has been employed at Utkal University since November 2001, where he served as a Reader and Head during various periods: from June 2011 to May 2013, August 2015 to May 2017, and June 2019 to September 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Professor & Unit Head at Asmara College of Health Science (Asmara University), under the government of Africa, from January 2016 to July 2016. His tenure also includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Garyounis University, under the government of Africa in Libya, from 2009 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he held positions as a Lecturer at Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, Bangalore University, from December 1994 to August 1995, and at the Institute of Pharmacy and Technology, Utkal University, from September 1995 to November 2001. Prior to his academic roles, he worked as a Graduate Apprentice at Boots Pharmaceutical in Sion, Bombay, from 1992 to 1993.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey at Berhampur University, Odisha, completing his B.Pharm. in 1992, followed by an M.Pharm. from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Tamil Nadu, in 1995, focusing on Pharmaceutical Chemistry with subjects ranging from Medicinal and Organic Chemistry to Chemistry of Natural Products and Instrumental Chemistry. He then earned his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Berhampur University in 1999, under the guidance of Prof. P.K Misro and Prof. P.K Panda, specializing in the synthesis and pharmacological studies of new indole derivative drugs and their congeners. Later, in 2009, he achieved a D.Sc. from the same university, delving into Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Evaluation, with a thesis titled “Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of New Heterocyclic Compounds,” supervised by Prof. P.K Misro and Prof. P.K Panda.

 Work experiences

He has amassed extensive teaching experience across various prestigious institutions and universities. At UDPS, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, he has been actively involved in teaching B.Pharm, M.Pharm, and Ph.D. courses since November 22, 2001, and has taken on administrative responsibilities as the Head of the Department during multiple periods, including from June 1, 2011, to May 30, 2013, August 10, 2015, to May 31, 2017, and June 1, 2019, to September 15, 2021. His teaching duties have encompassed Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, and Instrumental Chemistry. Similarly, at Asmara University, Asmara, under the government of Africa, he served as a teacher and researcher, as well as a Unit Head in 2016, contributing to the education of students in B.Pharm and M.Pharm programs. He also taught and conducted research at Garyounis University, Libya, under the government of Africa, from 2009 to 2010, focusing on the same subjects. Earlier in his career, he engaged in teaching and research roles at various institutions, including UDPS, Utkal University, Institute of Pharmacy and Technology in Cuttack under Utkal University, and Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy under Bangalore University, from 1994 to 1995 and 1995 to 2001, respectively. Throughout these positions, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and research in the fields of Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, and Instrumental Chemistry.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICE

  Organized Seminar

  • Seminar on Wholeness and Implicate Order, held at MKCG Auditorium, Utkal University Dt. 08 February 2009. (Convenor)
  • National Seminar, School of Pharmacy, Utkal University, Dt. 23-24th March 2002.(asst secretary organizing committee)

As Chairperson

  • Eastern Regional of Indian Pharmacological Society & 21st Annual Conference of Odisha State Brach of IPS, held at SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Dt. 11-13 November 2011.
  • ICMR Sponsored national Seminar on Quality control and Standardization of Ethnopharmaceuticals in the present era organized by Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneswar on 4-5th March 2018. (as Chairman, Scientific Committee)

Invited Speaker

  • State Level Seminar, IMT Pharmacy College, Puri Dt. 5th April 2013.
  • State Level Seminar, CPS, Puri
  • State Level Seminar, Dadhichi College of PharmacyBBSR
  • J.B. Autonomous College,BBSR
  • School of Pharmacy Centurion University,BBSR
  • GRY College of Pharmacy ,M.P

 

Workshop:

  • Participated as a trainee in the National workshop on Drug design and Discovery at Institute of life sciences from 03-6th march 2014 Bhubaneswar.
  • Participated as Delegate in the workshop on computational tools for protein modeling and lead optimization in drug discovery from 7-8th mar 2014 JSS College of pharmacy Ooty.
  • Working Pharmacist, Institute of Pharmacy & Technology Dt. 27-28th March 2000.

 

Refresher Courses/ Training Programmes/Workshops attended:

  • Attended introduction training program for teachers in Pharmaceutical Sciences sponsored by AICTE from 09thSep-28thSep 1998 at Kakatiya University, Warangal, AP.

Attended UGC sponsored course from 10thJun-30thJun 2002 at Annamali University, Tamil Nadu.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1.A Combined approach of Pharmacophore modelling, QSAR study ,molecular docking and in Silico ADME/TOX prediction of 4- Arylthioand 4-Arloxy-3-Iodopyridine-2(1H) one analogs to identify potential Reverse Transcriptase inhibitor; anti-HIV agents. Medicinal chemistry.DOI;102174/1573406417666201214100822.(IMF.3.02)

2.Identification of antimycobacterial agent using  insilico virtual  screening ,ADME predication,Docking and Molecular Dynamics simulation approach,  current computer aided Drug Design, 2020 BMS-CCADD-2020-25.DOI:10.2174/1573409916999200730182308  ( IMF.1.66)3. Rational in silico drug design of HIV-RTinhibitors through G-QSAR and moleculardocking study of 4-arylthio and 4-aryloxy-3-iodopyridine-2(1-H)-one derivative. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences

3.Pharmacophore modelling, QSAR study, molecular docking and insilico ADME prediction of1,2,3‑triazole and pyrazolopyridones As DprE1 inhibitor antitubercular agents ,SN Applied Sciences.(IMF.1.0)

4.Computer-aided identification of lead compounds as FtsZ inhibitors using molecular docking, virtual screening, DFT analysis and molecular dynamic simulation, Journal of Molecular Modelling.2019;25;360 http;//doi.org/10.1007/s00894-019-4238-6.(IMF.1.3)

5.FtsZ inhibitors as a new genera of antibacterial agents Review article, Bioorganic Chemistry   doi.org /10.1016/jbioorg.2019. 103169  (IMF.3.9)

6.Pharmacophore generation, atom-based 3D-QSAR, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies on benzamide

7. analogues as FtsZ inhibitors. Journal of Biomolrcular Structure and Dynamics; 2017, (DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2017.1384401).(IMF.3.02).

George Mikhailovsky – Biology Network – Best Researcher Award

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George Mikhailovsky – Biology Network – Best Researcher Award

 Dr. George Mikhailovsky  distinguished academic and researcher in the Biology Network. He has held the role of President and CEO at Global Mind Share in Norfolk, VA since July 2012, a non-profit organization co-founded with Gary Sorrell. In this capacity, he oversees the collection of critical global issues affecting humanity from around the world, facilitating their discussion and efforts toward resolution. Additionally, since October 1998, he has served as a Principal Systems Analyst at CALIBRE in Metro Park, Alexandria, VA. With a tenure spanning over two decades, he has been the Technical Lead for significant projects such as the Capital Program Management System (CPMS) and Operating Budget System (OBS) for esteemed entities like the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). His work involves managing approximately $6 million in efforts to develop and implement CPMS, a comprehensive financial management information system that tracks and reports on various aspects including grants, capital programs, contracts, budgets, and expenses, thereby contributing significantly to the efficiency and effectiveness of these transportation authorities.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He obtained his Master of Science in Biophysics and Physiology from Moscow State University in 1966-1969. Subsequently, he pursued a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the same institution, specializing in Biophysics, which he completed in 1969. Later, between 1981 and 1983, he earned his Doctor of Science degree in Biostatistics & Ecological Modeling from the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, USSR Academy of Sciences. His academic journey reflects a comprehensive exploration of interdisciplinary fields, spanning from biophysics to ecological modeling, showcasing his dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and understanding.

Throughout his career, he has held various positions that reflect his expertise and dedication across different fields. From December 1969 to April 1978, he worked at Moscow State University, initially as a Laboratory Assistant, progressing to Junior Scientist, and eventually Senior Scientist. During this time, he played a pivotal role in developing the concept and structure of marine ecological monitoring services for the Government Committee of Meteorology and Environmental Protection. Additionally, he led coastal expeditions to The White Sea from 1973 to 1976 as part of Moscow State University’s initiatives.

Moving forward, from May 1978 to January 1981, he served as a Professor and Deputy Chairman of the Physics-Chemical Biology Department at Irkutsk State University, where he lectured on topics such as General Biophysics, Biophysics of Complex Systems, and Biological Systems Theory. His contributions extended to research in statistical multivariable analysis of the structure of freshwater plankton communities and biological thermodynamics.

Subsequently, from February 1981 to May 1995, he held the position of Principal Scientist at the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia. Here, he specialized in mathematical treatment of multi-variable ecological data, employing methods such as cluster analysis and principal components analysis. He also developed new statistical methods, focusing on statistical modeling of marine ecosystems, including ecological risk assessment and marine environment quality estimation.

In addition to his research roles, he contributed to academia as a Professor of the System Ecology Department at Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Moscow, Russia, from February 1992 to June 1995. His teaching portfolio included courses on General Oceanography, General Ecology, Ecological Monitoring, and Marine Ecology.

Transitioning to the private sector, he served as a Programmer Analyst at Innovative Information Systems, Inc., Rockville, MD, from November 1995 to November 1996, where he was involved in the development and implementation of an online medical supply application. Following this, he joined Information Systems Solutions International, Inc., Silver Spring, MD, as a Senior Programmer from November 1996 to October 1998, contributing to the enhancement of PowerBuilder applications for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

His dedication to education continued as he assumed a part-time Professor role at Software Quality Learning, Inc., Rockville, MD, from March 1997 to August 1999. Here, he focused on educating and training PowerBuilder developers, covering fundamental to advanced topics. Currently, he also serves as the President and CEO of Global Mind Share, a non-profit organization aimed at addressing global issues critical to humanity.

Award and Honour

He has earned numerous certifications and awards throughout his career, showcasing his expertise and recognition in various fields. Notably, in 2008, he obtained the Certified SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) Associate certification, demonstrating his proficiency in this architectural approach. His dedication to excellence was acknowledged in 2006 when he received the Certificate of Excellence from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Additionally, he holds several Oracle certifications, including Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Professional (2004), Oracle 9i Administrator Certified Professional (2003), Oracle 8i Certified Database Administrator (2002), and Oracle 8 Certified Database Administrator (2001), underlining his mastery in Oracle database administration.

Furthermore, he achieved the designation of Master PowerBuilder Programmer in 1999, indicating his advanced skills in this programming language. His contributions to the field of science were recognized in 1995 when he was included in the List of 5000 Outstanding Scientists of Russia by the Russian Government, affirming his significant impact and contributions to scientific research and academia. These certifications and awards underscore his commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and excellence in his respective domains.

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