Sumlai Lozada Chang -Protein purification – Best Researcher Award

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Sumlai Lozada Chang -Protein purification – Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Sumlai Lozada Chang distinguished academic and researcher in the field Protein purification. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Biochemistry (Licenciatura en Bioquímica) from the Faculty of Biology at the Universidad de La Habana in 1993. Later, she pursued postgraduate studies and earned a Master in Science and Technology of Biotechnological Processes (Maestría en Ciencias y Tecnología de Procesos Biotecnológicos) from the Institute of Pharmacy and Food at the Universidad de La Habana in 2015.

Course

She has pursued numerous courses to enhance her expertise. In 1994, she took a course on Biological Safety in Laboratories at Instituto Finlay, followed by a Basic Immunology Course in 1995, and Biometry and Experimental Design at the Faculty of Biology, UH, the same year. She studied Biochemistry of Fermentations in 1996 and attended courses on Protein Structures and Enzyme Immobilization. Between 1996 and 1998, she completed English Level I at Instituto Finlay, continuing to Levels II, III, and IV. In 1999, she attended an Industrial Chromatography Course by A. Pharmacia Biotech in Germany. She also studied Theory and Management Techniques at Instituto Finlay. In 2000, she took an Advanced English Course and a Basic Course on Microcomputer Operation at CENSAI, and studied Protein Purification and Isolation at the Faculty of Biology, UH, along with Ultra-cleanliness and Maintenance of Cleanroom Conditions at Instituto Finlay. She also learned about the Operation Cost System of Plant III, General Aspects of Tangential Filtration, and Biosafety at Instituto Finlay in 2001.

In 2002, she took a course on Good Manufacturing Practices for Biological Products at Instituto Finlay. She studied Philosophy at ISP “E. José Varona” in 2003 and English at CNIC the same year. She learned about the Milli-UF-50 Ultrafiltration System for Purified Water at Instituto Finlay in October 2003 and Technological Modifications for IFA Vaccine Production in 2004. She completed courses on Good Practices for Supervisors, Water in the Pharmaceutical Industry, and Specialist Categorization in Advanced Technology in 2005. In 2006, she took courses on Integral Security and Biosafety, Good Practices for Biological Products, and Good Practices in Documentation at Instituto Finlay. She studied Risk Management at Terra Farma in 2008 and Treatment of Non-Conformities with CAPA Focus at Instituto Finlay in 2008 and 2009.

In 2009, she also took courses on Training in Garment Change in Controlled Environments, Basic Validation Principles for Active Substance Area, Fermentation and Sanitization Operations, and Cleaning and Sanitization of Areas at Instituto Finlay. In 2010, she studied Integrated Management of Biosafety and Quality in Biopharmaceutical Products at Instituto Finlay. She took courses on the Implementation of Monitoring Programs in 2012, Handling and Operation of the AKTAprocess Chromatography System, Personnel Behavior in Classified Areas, Control Charts, and Applying Quality Control Charts at Instituto Finlay. In 2014, she attended a Technical Conference on Filtration and studied Process Validation at Instituto Finlay. She took a Protein Chromatography Course at CIM in April 2015, followed by an Initial Course on Good Manufacturing Practices at CIM in September 2016. Most recently, she attended the International Course of Bioprocess in 2023.

Professional Experience at Instituto Finlay

She has held various key positions throughout her career. From 1994 to 1996, she served as the Shift Head of the Purification Area, overseeing the purification of outer membrane vesicles (VME) of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B. In 1996, she worked as an analyst in the Process Control Department, where she determined the content of proteins, polysaccharides, and lipopolysaccharides, analyzed molecular size by chromatography, and assessed protein expression through SDS-PAGE. From 1996 to 1997, she was the Lead Specialist for the extraction stage of VME. Between 1997 and 1999, she specialized in the purification of capsular polysaccharides, particularly the purification of N. meningitidis polysaccharide C and Salmonella typhi polysaccharide Vi.

In 2000 and 2001, she worked as a Process Analyst. From 2002 to 2004, she was the Head of the Support Group Area, responsible for the preparation of solutions and culture media, including material preparation and sterilization. She became the Head of the Purification Area from 2006 to 2007, where she led the purification of VME of N. meningitidis serogroup B, as well as the purification of N. meningitidis polysaccharides C and A, and Salmonella typhi polysaccharide Vi. She later directed the Department of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Production, focusing on the production of Neisseria meningitidis and Salmonella cultures

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Yadvendra Pratap Singh – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Yadvendra Pratap Singh – Biological Networks

Dr. Yadvendra Pratap Singh distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Biological Network. He is committed to providing students with exceptional education and training to foster their understanding of subject areas and enhance their critical-thinking abilities. His focus extends to research, teamwork, mentoring, and service. With primary research interests spanning Web-GIS, GIS and Remote Sensing, as well as Image Processing, he also delves into the realms of Machine Learning and Deep Learning. He ensures that all information provided in his CV is true to the best of his knowledge, reflecting his dedication to integrity and professionalism.

 

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Educations: 📚🎓

  • He completed his educational journey with distinction, earning a Ph.D. in CSE/Geoinformatics from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in October 2019. Prior to this, he obtained his M.Tech. in CSE/Geoinformatics from the same institute in June 2013. Building upon his academic foundation, he pursued a B.Tech. in Information Technology from Uttar Pradesh Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, graduating in June 2008. His academic pursuits began with Intermediate studies in PCM, and he laid the groundwork for his educational path with a High School degree in Science, both accredited by the U.P. Board and completed in June 2003 and June 2001, respectively.

 EXPERIENCE

He has amassed a wealth of experience in academia, culminating in his current position as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in CSE(AIML) at Manipal University Jaipur, where he has been since July 2022. Prior to this role, he served as an Assistant Professor in CSE-AIML at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from December 2021 to July 2022. His dedication to teaching and research is evident in his tenure as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from July 2018 to December 2021. Earlier in his career, he contributed as a Lecturer in the Computer Science & Engineering department at C.S.M. College of Engineering and Technology/UPTU in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, from January 2009 to April 2010. Through these roles, he has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and the development of future professionals in the field of computer science and engineering.

 

Administrative Leadership Positions, Nucleus Team Member or Committee Service

He actively engages in administrative leadership and committee service, demonstrating his commitment to organizational growth and development. Currently, he serves as a Nucleus member of the E-Cell at CSE(AIML) and Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, a role he has held since 2023. Additionally, he contributes to the Budget Committee for CSE(AIML) at the same institution, demonstrating his involvement in financial planning and decision-making processes. In previous years, he played a crucial role as a member of the NBA Committee for CSE at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, during the academic year 2019-2020. Through these leadership positions and committee memberships, he actively contributes to the strategic initiatives and operational excellence of the academic institutions he is associated with.

 

Honors and Prizes

He has garnered recognition for his contributions in both academic and extracurricular spheres. Notably, in March 2023, his collaborative work on “Language Detection Using Natural Language Processing,” authored alongside Y. Rajanak and R. Patil, earned them the Best Paper Award at the 9th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Systems (ICACCS) held in Coimbatore. This accolade underscores his proficiency and innovation in the field of computer science. Furthermore, his leadership abilities were acknowledged earlier in February 2013 when he received the Best Coordinator award at the 47th Annual Athletic Meet at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj. These achievements reflect his multifaceted talents and dedication to excellence in both academic research and event coordination.

Completed and Ongoing Projects
2015 Vehicle routing and scheduling in solid waste collection systems using GIS
Technology Team Members: Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Singh , Yadvendra Pratap Singh
Innovative research project grant under TEQIP-II of Rs. 3,00,000.00
(link: http://mnnit.ac.in/teqip/?page_id=87) ( Status : Completed)
Thesis
Undergraduate Senior Thesis: Online Hospital Management System, United College of
Engineering and Research Allahabad, 30/05/2008
Master’s Thesis: Geospatial Database Development for Zoning of Waste Water Drainage of
Allahabad city., Prof. (Dr.) D.K.Yadav and Prof( Dr.) R. P. Singh,
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, 22/06/2013
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Doctoral Dissertation: Web-GIS Based Municipal Solid Waste Management System,
Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Singh and Prof. (Dr.) R.P. Singh,
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (M.N.N.I.T.) Allahabad, 26/03/2019

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Gangrade S., Sharma P.C., Sharma A.K, Singh Y.P.(2024)”Modified DeeplabV3+ with multi-level
context attention mechanism for colonoscopy polyp segmentation” ,Computers in Biology and
Medicine,Volume 170,2024,108096,ISSN 0010-4825,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108096.
2. Kumar, A.,Singh, Y.P.,Gupta, A.,Bhagat, M. (2022) “A Deep Neural Network for Classification of
Land Use Satellite Datasets in Mining Environments” Journal of Mining and Environment.
DOI: 10.22044/jme.2022.12262.2224
3. Singh, Y.P., Singh, R.P., Singh, A.K., Yadav, D.K. (2015), “Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technique
for Zoning of Wastewater Drainage of Allahabad City”, International Journal of Advanced Remote
Sensing and GIS, Vol 4, No 1 (2015), pp. 1419-1434
4. Singh, Y. P., Singh, A. K., & Singh, R. P. (2016). Web-GIS based Framework for Solid Waste
Complaint Management for Sustainable and Smart City. International Journal of Advanced
Remote Sensing and GIS, Vol 5, No 10 (2016), pp. 1930-1936

Workshops/FDP and Conferences Attended

1. STC on “Effective Teaching Learning using Social Media” held on 05/06/2023 to 09/06/2023
at NITTTR, Chandigarh
2. One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Big Data and Analytics” held on
03/04/2023 to 07/04/2023 at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar.
3. workshop on “Effective Teaching-Learning Environment using ICT Tools held on 19/12/2022
to21/12/2022 at Manipal University Jaipur
4. Implications of Outcome Based Learning Pedagogy in Higher Education held on12/12/2022 to
16/12/2022 at Manipal University Jaipur
5. One week FDP on “MATLAB for Engineering Applications” held on 18/04/2022 to 22/04/2022,
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