Ayda Ahmadi | Pancreatic Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Ayda Ahmadi | Pancreatic Cancer | Best Researcher Award 

Student | Sahand University of Technology | Iran

Ms. Ayda Ahmadi is an emerging young researcher in biomedical and pharmaceutical engineering whose academic performance, early research productivity, and strong technical training collectively position her as a promising candidate for a Best Researcher Award. Currently pursuing her M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Pharmaceutical Engineering at Sahand University of Technology, she holds a solid academic foundation built on a high-performing B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering (Biomaterials) from Khayyam University. Her hands-on experience includes two extensive 240-hour internships at Samen Pharmaceutical Company—where she gained valuable skills in pharmaceutical formulation, sterile production systems, GMP-based quality control, and laboratory documentation—and in a Dental Prosthesis Laboratory, where she developed practical expertise in biomaterials fabrication relevant to tissue engineering and biomedical device applications. Ayda’s research output reflects her focus on advanced drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and biomaterials, demonstrated through significant works such as the preparation and characterization of silica nanoparticles and aerogels for smart drug delivery, the design of targeted nanocarriers for anticancer drug delivery to pancreatic tumors, and the study of calcium sulfate for treating bone infections in diabetic patients. With manuscripts submitted and under review, she shows early publication initiative and a clear commitment to building a strong scientific portfolio. Her technical proficiency across COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Aspen HYSYS, OriginPro, and data management tools further enhances her research capability, supported by multiple certifications. Ayda’s research interests—spanning nanostructure functionalization, controlled antibiotic release, and biomedical applications of engineered materials—align strongly with global research priorities in precision medicine and therapeutic innovation. Motivated to participate in international conferences and collaborative projects, she demonstrates ambition, discipline, and scientific curiosity, making her a suitable and competitive candidate for recognition in young researcher or early-career researcher award categories.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ahmadi, A., Souri, A., & Moghaddas, J. S. (2025). Preparation, characterization, and application of silica nanoparticles and silica aerogel in smart drug delivery systems. Manuscript submitted for publication.

  2. Ahmadi, A., Souri, A., & Moghaddas, J. S. (2025). Design and development of smart nanocarriers for targeted delivery of anticancer drugs to pancreatic tumors: A review study. Manuscript under review.

  3. Ahmadi, A. (2024). Investigation of the effect of calcium sulfate in the treatment of bone infections in diabetic patients. Unpublished research project, Khayyam University.

  4. Ahmadi, A. (2024). Surface modification of silica aerogel for drug delivery in the treatment of bone infection in diabetic patients. Unpublished research study, Sahand University of Technology.

  5. Ahmadi, A., Souri, A., & Moghaddas, J. S. (2024). Development of functionalized nanostructures for controlled antibiotic release in infectious diseases. Unpublished manuscript.

Ms, Ayda Ahmadi’s research advances next-generation drug delivery systems and biomaterial-based therapeutics, contributing to safer, more effective treatments for cancer and infectious diseases. Her innovative work in nanotechnology and smart drug carriers supports global medical innovation by improving targeted therapy, reducing side effects, and addressing critical healthcare challenges.

Jaweher Bday | Cancer Research | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Jaweher Bday | Cancer Research | Best Researcher Award 

PhD Student | Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir | Tunisia

Ms. Jaweher Bday is a highly promising PhD researcher in biotechnology with a robust specialization in immuno-oncology, demonstrating strong potential and clear suitability for a Best Researcher Award through her scientific rigor, technical depth, and impactful research outputs. Her academic journey—from a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology, a research master’s in cell biology and physiology, to an ongoing PhD at the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir—illustrates continuous progression and dedication to cancer research. She has completed several competitive international research internships in leading laboratories in France, including the Bio PeroxIL Laboratory at the University of Burgundy and the INSERM U1307 Laboratory at the University of Nantes, enhancing her expertise in cell death mechanisms, tumor biology, and advanced molecular techniques. Her publication record is strong and growing, with peer-reviewed articles in recognized journals on topics such as arginase regulation in HPV infection, hybrid cell-death induction in breast cancer models, and the role of nitric oxide pathways in cervical carcinogenesis, along with an additional submitted manuscript on HPV circulating markers. Jaweher’s scientific maturity is evidenced by her active participation in conferences, including oral and poster presentations at national and international oncology and toxicology meetings, reflecting substantial dissemination of her research. Beyond laboratory excellence, she demonstrates leadership through major roles in the Tunisian Association of Biotechnology Students, including serving as President and spearheading scientific events and innovation-focused programs. Her teaching activities, spanning workshops, directed courses, and hands-on training, further showcase her commitment to academic development and knowledge transfer. Equipped with advanced laboratory skills, strong analytical proficiency using tools like FlowJo, ImageJ, SPSS, and GraphPad, along with extensive training in scientific writing, publishing, quality management, and pedagogy, she embodies the qualities of an emerging researcher with both scientific impact and community engagement. Overall, her achievements, productivity, international exposure, and leadership make her an excellent candidate for a Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

  1. Souid, M., Bday, J., Souissi, S., Ghedira, R., Gabbouj, S., Shini-Hadhri, S., Toumi, D., Bergaoui, H., Zouari, I., Faleh, R., Zakhama, A., & Hassen, E. (2023). Arginase is upregulated in healthy women infected by oncogenic HPV types. Biomarkers, 28(7), 628–636.

  2. Bday, J., Souid, M., Pires, V., Gabbouj, S., Véjux, A., Lizard, G., & Hassen, E. (2025). Arginase activity inhibition with thymoquinone induces a hybrid type of cell death in MDA-MB-231 cell line. Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, 39(2), e70130.

  3. Bday, J., Souid, M., Farhat, K. H., Macherki, Y., Ghedira, R., Gabbouj, S., Shini-Hadhri, S., Faleh, R., & Hassen, E. (2025). Involvement of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in precancerous and cancerous cervical lesions. Nitric Oxide, 159, 176–185.

  4. Souid, M., Ghedira, R., Bday, J., Gabbouj, S., Shini-Hadhri, S., Hajji, A., Faleh, R., & Hassen, E. (Under review). Human Papillomavirus-16 circulating markers distribution among unvaccinated women. Infectious Diseases Now.

  5. Bday, J., Souid, M., Pires, V., Véjux, A., Lizard, G., & Hassen, E. (2025). Hybrid cell-death mechanisms in breast cancer: Insights from thymoquinone-mediated arginase inhibition. Manuscript in preparation.

Ms. Jaweher Bday’s work advances immuno-oncology by uncovering novel cellular and molecular mechanisms that can drive more precise cancer diagnostics and targeted therapies. Her research contributes to global health by improving understanding of HPV-related cancers and breast cancer biology, supporting innovations that can shape future clinical and translational applications. Through scientific leadership, teaching, and community engagement, she helps strengthen research capacity and fosters the next generation of biotechnology innovators.

Permal Deo | Prostate Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Permal Deo | Prostate Cancer | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia | Australia

Dr. Permal Deo is a distinguished food scientist and academic leader renowned for his contributions to nutrition, food biochemistry, and public health research. He holds a PhD in Food Biochemistry from Queen’s University Belfast, UK, where his doctoral work investigated the effects of food-derived advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) on oxidative stress and receptor activity in human cell lines. Complementing this, he earned a Master of Applied Science and Postgraduate Diploma from The University of Queensland, Australia, and a Bachelor of Science from The University of the South Pacific, Fiji. With over two decades of academic, research, and industry experience, Dr. Deo’s expertise encompasses food microbiology, food processing, functional foods, and the molecular pathways linking type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease. His research emphasizes the bioactivity of natural plant compounds and nutraceuticals in combating oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as the antimicrobial and food safety applications of electrochemically activated solutions. An accomplished mentor and research leader, he has supervised numerous postgraduate students and attracted more than AUD 2.5 million in competitive funding from prestigious bodies including the Australian Research Council, Diabetes Australia, and Horticulture Innovation. His extensive collaborations with institutions such as CSIRO, Monash University, and the University of Adelaide have advanced understanding in genome stability, indigenous food systems, and sustainable nutrition technologies. Widely recognized for his scholarly impact and leadership, Dr. Deo has presented at global scientific conferences and published influential studies in leading journals. His enduring scientific legacy is reflected through 944 citations, 57 documents, and an h-index of 19, underscoring his influential role in advancing the frontiers of food biochemistry, nutritional science, and biomedical innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Snelson, M., Tan, S. M., Clarke, R. E., De Pasquale, C., Thallas-Bonke, V., Deo, P., … & Coughlan, M. T. (2021). Processed foods drive intestinal barrier permeability and microvascular diseases. Science Advances, 7(14), eabe4841. Cited by: 148

2. Sim, D. P., Khazandi, M., Chan, W. Y., Deo, P., & Trott, D. J. (2019). Antimicrobial activity of thyme oil, oregano oil, thymol and carvacrol against sensitive and resistant microbial isolates from dogs with otitis externa. Veterinary Dermatology. Cited by: 106

3. Deo, P., Hewawasam, E., Karakoulakis, A., Claudie, D. J., Nelson, R., & Vemulpad, S. (2016). In vitro inhibitory activities of selected Australian medicinal plant extracts against protein glycation, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), and digestive enzymes linked to diabetes. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 16(1), 435. Cited by: 61

4. Bergamin, A., Mantzioris, E., Cross, G., Deo, P., Garg, S., & Hill, A. M. (2019). Nutraceuticals: Reviewing their role in chronic disease prevention and management. Pharmaceutical Medicine, 33(4), 291–309. Cited by: 60

5. Fenech, M., Knasmueller, S., Knudsen, L. E., Kirsch-Volders, M., Deo, P., … & Bonassi, S. (2021). “Micronuclei and Disease” special issue: Aims, scope, and synthesis of outcomes. Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, 788, 108384. Cited by: 54

6. Ferro, S., Amorico, T., & Deo, P. (2018). Role of food sanitising treatments in inducing the ‘viable but nonculturable’ state of microorganisms. Food Control, 91, 321–329. Cited by: 54

Ramon Mangues | Cancer | Best Research Article Award

Prof. Dr. Ramon Mangues | Cancer | Best Research Article Award

Pharmacological Research | Institut de Recerca Sant Pau | Spain

Prof. Dr. Ramon Mangues Bafalluy, PharmD, PhD, is a distinguished Clinical Pharmacist and Biomedical Research Professor at the Institut de Recerca, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, where he leads the Consolidated Oncogenesis and Antitumor Drugs Group (GOA). A recognized authority in oncology, nanomedicine, and targeted drug delivery, he has made pioneering contributions to the development of therapeutic nanotechnologies and translational cancer research. Trained in pharmacy and clinical pharmacology, Dr. Mangues advanced his expertise in cancer biology through extensive postdoctoral research at the New York University Medical Center. His professional career spans key leadership roles within IIB Sant Pau, CIBER-BBN, and as Co-founder and Scientific Advisor of Nanoligent S.L., a spin-off dedicated to translating nanomedicine discoveries into clinical therapies. His research interests encompass nanoconjugates, protein-based nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery, immunotherapeutic strategies, preclinical drug development, and biomarker identification for improved cancer diagnosis and treatment. A strong advocate of collaborative science, he has partnered with leading clinical specialists and secured numerous competitive research grants, including participation in major European Union initiatives such as SAFE-N-MEDTECH, EuroTransBio, and H2020 programs. Holding multiple patents in nanomedicine, Dr. Mangues’s innovative work bridges the gap between molecular oncology and clinical application. As a mentor and academic leader, he has supervised numerous doctoral theses and authored an extensive body of publications that have shaped contemporary cancer nanotherapy approaches. His achievements have been recognized through prestigious distinctions for research excellence and international scientific leadership. Dr. Mangues’s enduring impact on biomedical innovation is evident through 7,280 citations, 154 documents, and an h-index of 42, underscoring his influential role in advancing nanomedicine and targeted cancer therapy research.

Featured Publications

1. Merlos-Suárez, A., Barriga, F. M., Jung, P., Iglesias, M., Céspedes, M. V., Rossell, D., Sevillano, M., Attolini, C. S.-O., Hernando-Momblona, X., da Silva-Diz, V., Muñoz, P., Clevers, H., Sancho, E., Mangues, R., & Batlle, E. (2011). The intestinal stem cell signature identifies colorectal cancer stem cells and predicts disease relapse. Cell Stem Cell, 8(5), 511–524. Cited by: 1,145

2. Sanchez-Garcia, L., Martín, L., Mangues, R., Ferrer-Miralles, N., Vázquez, E., & Villaverde, A. (2016). Recombinant pharmaceuticals from microbial cells: A 2015 update. Microbial Cell Factories, 15(1), 33. Cited by: 445

3. Esteller, M., Gonzalez, S., Risques, R. A., Marcuello, E., Mangues, R., Germa, J. R., Herman, J. G., Capellà, G., & Peinado, M. A. (2001). K-ras and p16 aberrations confer poor prognosis in human colorectal cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 19(2), 299–304. Cited by: 335

4. Guerrero, S., Casanova, I., Farré, L., Mazo, A., Capellà, G., & Mangues, R. (2000). K-ras codon 12 mutation induces higher level of resistance to apoptosis and predisposition to anchorage-independent growth than codon 13 mutation or proto-oncogene. Cancer Research, 60(23), 6750–6756. Cited by: 325

5. Ventura, S., Zurdo, J., Narayanan, S., Parreño, M., Mangues, R., Reif, B., Chiti, F., Giannoni, E., Dobson, C. M., & Serrano, L. (2004). Short amino acid stretches can mediate amyloid formation in globular proteins: The Src homology 3 (SH3) case. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 101(19), 7258–7263. Cited by: 301

Rami Ahmad | Cancer Therapy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Rami Ahmad | Cancer Therapy | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Czech Education and Scientific Network | Czech Republic

Prof. Dr. Rami Ahmad El-Nabulsi is a distinguished theoretical physicist and applied mathematician whose research bridges nonlinear quantum dynamics, fractal mechanics, plasma and solid-state physics, and advanced mathematical modeling. Holding a PhD in Particle and Mathematical Physics from AMU, along with postgraduate diplomas in Plasma Physics and degrees in Physics at both master’s and bachelor’s levels, he has built a prolific career combining theoretical rigor with computational innovation. He is currently affiliated with the Center of Excellence in Quantum Technology, Faculty of Engineering, and the Quantum-Atom Optics Laboratory at Chiang Mai University, Thailand, as well as with the University of South Bohemia and the Department of Optical Networks CESNET in the Czech Republic. Prof. El-Nabulsi’s research interests encompass geometrical and quantum dynamics, nonlinear systems, chaos and bifurcations, general relativity, quantum field theory, and the application of fractional and fractal calculus to complex systems in engineering, astrophysics, and materials science. His expertise extends to advanced computational modeling, partial differential equations, stochastic systems, and numerical simulations. He has received multiple international honors, including the Outstanding Scientist Research Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. A reviewer for more than 250 scientific journals and an editorial board member in over 40 peer-reviewed publications, he has authored more than 390 research articles in high-impact international journals and is frequently invited as an honorary speaker at global conferences. Prof. El-Nabulsi’s academic dedication, multidisciplinary approach, and sustained research excellence continue to shape theoretical and applied physics worldwide. His scholarly impact is reflected in 4,873 citations, 277 documents, and an h-index of 35, underscoring his influential role in advancing modern fractal physics and nonlinear dynamical systems research.

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Featured Publications

1. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Anukool, W. (2025). Chaotic and fractal maps in higher-order derivative dynamical systems. Frontiers in Physics, 12, 1529644. Cited by: 8

2. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Anukool, W. (2025). Qualitative financial modelling in fractal dimensions. Financial Innovation, 11, 42. Cited by: 6

3. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2025). A fractional model to study soliton in presence of charged space debris at low-Earth orbital plasma region. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, 52(9), 4671–4693. Cited by: 4

4. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Golmankhaneh, A. K. (2025). Propagation of waves in fractal spaces. Waves in Random and Complex Media. Cited by: 4

5. El-Nabulsi, R. A., & Anukool, W. (2025). Vlasov equation, waves and dispersion relations in fractal dimensions: Landau damping and the toroidal ion temperature gradient instability problem. Waves in Random and Complex Media. Cited by: 14

6. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2024). Transition from circular to spiral waves and from Mexican hat to upside-down Mexican hat-solutions: The cases of local and nonlocal λ–ω reaction–diffusion–convection fractal systems with variable coefficients. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 189, 115737. Cited by: 3

7. El-Nabulsi, R. A. (2024). Modelling nematic liquid crystal in fractal dimensions. Medicine in Novel Technology and Devices, 24, 100334. Cited by: 7