Hongwu Sun | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hongwu Sun | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Third Military Medical University | China

Prof. Hongwu Sun is a leading researcher in nano-medicine, vaccine adjuvants, and translational pharmaceutical sciences, with sustained contributions spanning fundamental research, applied R&D, and innovation. His work focuses on the design of advanced nanocarriers, immunomodulatory adjuvants, and membrane-based delivery systems with applications in drug development and next-generation vaccines. According to Scopus, he has 906 citations across 46 documents, with an h-index of 18, reflecting strong scholarly impact and citation consistency. His research outputs include high-quality journal articles, conference publications, and scientific monographs, alongside extensive patent activity supporting pharmaceutical product transformation. He has led and contributed to nationally competitive research projects in drug innovation and biopharmaceutical development, resulting in multiple technologies translated toward industrial application. Prof. Hongwu Sun’s contributions extend to peer-review service for high-impact journals, editorial and evaluation roles, and leadership in academic conferences, underscoring his influence on research quality, innovation pathways, and the advancement of nano-enabled biomedical solutions.

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Fan Liu | Nanobiotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Fan Liu | Nanobiotechnology | Research Excellence Award

PhD | The University of Sydney | Australia

Ms. Fan Liu is an emerging researcher specializing in nanomaterials, bioimaging probes, polymer-based scaffolds, and photonic materials, with a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning nanotechnology, biomaterials, cancer diagnostics, and photocatalytic applications. Her research contributions demonstrate a consistent emphasis on designing functional nanostructures for biomedical imaging, therapeutic synergy, tissue engineering, and sustainable photoconversion systems. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles covering advanced nanosystems for cancer imaging and therapy, including tailored carbon dots for synergistic cancer treatment and nanomaterials for cancer photocatalysis therapy. Her work on dual-modal contrast agents integrating magnetic resonance and fluorescence functionalities has contributed to enhanced diagnostic precision in biomedical imaging. Additionally, she has developed a range of peptide- and polymer-based fluorescent probes with targeted imaging capabilities, enabling improved cancer detection and molecular diagnostics. A substantial part of her research portfolio focuses on 3D-printed biodegradable scaffolds utilizing poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(ε-caprolactone), hydroxyapatite, and β-tricalcium phosphate composites for bone regeneration and multifunctional biomedical applications. These works highlight innovation in scaffold engineering, material biocompatibility, and the integration of nanomaterials into regenerative technologies. Her contributions to energy-related nanotechnology include the development of ZnS-CdSe@Co/N-C core–shell composites for visible-light CO₂ photoconversion, showcasing her interdisciplinary vision and capability in designing nanocomposites for environmental sustainability. As a corresponding author on several publications, she has demonstrated leadership in guiding research design, execution, and dissemination. Her scholarly output spans high-impact journals such as Dyes and Pigments, Materials Today Sustainability, Nanomaterials, New Journal of Chemistry, Talanta, ChemistrySelect, and Bioorganic Chemistry. Her research achievements reflect strong expertise in fluorescent probe synthesis, nanocomposite fabrication, imaging agent development, photocatalytic nanomaterials, and advanced 3D-printing strategies. She continues to contribute to the advancement of nanotechnology-driven solutions for healthcare, diagnostics, regenerative medicine, and sustainable material innovation.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

1. Liu, F., Zheng, H., & Huang, J. (2026). Tailoring carbon dots for cancer imaging and synergistic therapy. Dyes and Pigments, 246(1), 113391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dyepig.2025.113391

2. Ma, S. H., Jiang, L. X., Yang, W. J., Liu, F., Wang, D., Wang, F., & Huang, J. (2025). Advances of nanomaterials in cancer photocatalysis therapy. Materials Today Sustainability, 29, 101023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2024.101023

3. Zheng, S.-Y., Tang, W.-Q., Zhang, M., Yan, J.-R., Liu, F., Yan, G.-P., Liang, S.-C., & Wang, Y.-F. (2022). Dual-modal polypeptide-containing contrast agents for magnetic resonance / fluorescence imaging. Bioorganic Chemistry, 129, 106161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2022.106161

4. Zheng, S.-Y., Liu, Z.-W., Kang, H.-L., & Liu, F. (2022). 3D-printed scaffolds based on poly(trimethylene carbonate), poly(ε-caprolactone), and β-tricalcium phosphate. International Journal of Bioprinting, 9(1), 641.

5. Zhang, K., Xu, Y., Liu, F., Yan, G.-P., & Guo, S.-W. (2023). Preparation and properties of ZnS–CdSe@Co/N-C core/shell composites for visible light photoconversion of CO₂. New Journal of Chemistry, 47, 12550.

Muneeb Ullah | Nanobiotechnology | Best Paper Award

Mr. Muneeb Ullah | Nanobiotechnology | Best Paper Award

PhD Student | Pusan National University | South Korea

Mr. Muneeb Ullah is an accomplished nanomedicine researcher specializing in pharmaceutical nanotechnology, drug delivery systems, and biomaterials for therapeutic applications. His research primarily focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for wound healing, colorectal cancer, diabetic wound treatment, and inflammatory bowel diseases. He has published 38 scientific documents with 504 citations and an h-index of 11, reflecting strong and consistent contributions to high-impact biomedical research. Mr. Muneeb Ullah has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal papers and book chapters in leading outlets such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Small, Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies & Applications, European Polymer Journal, Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, and Current Problems in Cardiology. His works have collectively accumulated an impressive total impact factor exceeding 120. His notable contributions include advancements in nanoparticle-based therapeutics, 3D and 4D bioprinting, nanocarbon-based biomedical materials, and smart wound-healing systems. He has also co-authored multiple academic books and chapters published by CRC Press and Academic Press, covering topics such as fungal biotechnology, gastrointestinal inflammation, carbon dots, cancer nanomedicine, and nanotechnology in wound healing. His interdisciplinary collaborations have led to innovations in biofilm-associated therapies, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery systems. Recognized as a Best Researcher Award recipient in 2024 and 2025, Mr. Muneeb Ullah’s scholarly impact extends to editorial and reviewer services for international journals. His ongoing projects explore novel nanocluster adhesives, biopolymer-based nanostructures, and tumor-selective delivery mechanisms. Through his pioneering R&D initiatives, Mr. Muneeb Ullah continues to advance the frontiers of nanomedicine, combining pharmaceutical technology with molecular innovation to address complex biomedical challenges globally.

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Featured Publications

1. Safdar, M., Ullah, M., Hamayun, S., Wahab, A., Khan, S. U., Abdikakhorovich, S. A., Haq, Z. U., Mehreen, A., Naeem, M., Mustopa, A. Z., & Hasan, N. (2024). Microbiome miracles and their pioneering advances and future frontiers in cardiovascular disease. Current Problems in Cardiology, 49(9), 102686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102686

2. Khan, M. A., Khan, N., Ullah, M., Hamayun, S., Makhmudov, N. I., Mbbs, R., Safdar, M., Bibi, A., Wahab, A., Naeem, M., & Hasan, N. (2024). 3D printing technology and its revolutionary role in stent implementation in cardiovascular disease. Current Problems in Cardiology, 49(6), 102568. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102568

3. Khan, S. U., Ullah, M., Saeed, S., Saleh, E. A. M., Kassem, A. F., Arbi, F. M., Wahab, A., Rehman, M., ur Rehman, K., Khan, D., … & Lu, K. (2024). Nanotherapeutic approaches for transdermal drug delivery systems and their biomedical applications. European Polymer Journal, 207, 112819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.112819

4. Khan, S. U., Huang, Y., Ali, H., Ali, I., Ahmad, S., Khan, S. U., Hussain, T., Ullah, M., & Lu, K. (2024). Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq): Advances and challenges for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Current Problems in Cardiology, 49(2), 102202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.102202

5. Zeb, F., Mehreen, A., Naqeeb, H., Ullah, M., Waleed, A., Awan, U. A., Haider, A., & Naeem, M. (2024). Nutrition and dietary intervention in cancer: Gaps, challenges, and future perspectives. In Nutrition and Dietary Interventions in Cancer (pp. 281–307). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55622-7_11

David Stejskal | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. David Stejskal | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Professor, MD, PhD, MBA, EuSpLM, Head of the Institute of Laboratory Medicine | University Hospital in Ostrava | Czech Republic

Prof. Dr. David Stejskal, MD, PhD, MBA, EuSpLM, is a distinguished researcher and academic leader in the field of laboratory medicine, clinical biochemistry, and internal medicine. His research primarily focuses on the identification and clinical validation of novel biomarkers relevant to metabolic, cardiovascular, nephrological, and inflammatory diseases. With over 3,767 citations, an h-index of 29 (Scopus), and more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, his scholarly influence spans translational diagnostics and clinical applications in metabolic and endocrine disorders. His most cited works include pioneering studies on fatty acid binding proteins (FABP), chemerin, and FGF23, which have significantly advanced understanding of biomarkers in metabolic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular risk assessment. Prof. Dr. David Stejskal’s research group has also contributed substantially to the development of novel diagnostic markers for diabetes, obesity, and atherosclerosis, as well as the evaluation of inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters in internal medicine. Beyond journal publications, he has authored and co-authored several scientific books such as Metabolic Diseases of Mass Incidence, Dyslipidemia, and Urolithiasis, alongside chapters in specialized medical encyclopedias. His work has been instrumental in shaping biomarker-based diagnostic strategies across Central Europe. Prof. Dr. David Stejskal has received notable research and organizational recognitions, including the OMICS Award (USA) for excellence in translational medicine and the Czech Society of Clinical Biochemistry Award. As an editorial contributor, reviewer, and conference organizer, he has significantly influenced international collaboration in laboratory and clinical research. His continued focus on biochemical innovation, diagnostic optimization, and translational research highlights his contribution to advancing laboratory medicine and evidence-based clinical diagnostics globally.

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Featured Publications

1. Sigutova, R., Evin, L., Kusnierova, P., Svagera, Z., Branny, M., & Vaclavik, J. (2025). Specific microRNAs for heart failure: Reference values in whole blood. Biomedicines, 13(10), 2559. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13102559

2. Urinovska, R., Sistik, P., Buzga, M., & Stejskal, D. (2024). Fast and easy simultaneous determination of riboflavin, folic acid, all-trans-retinol and α-tocopherol in human serum by LC/MS/MS for bariatric patients. Journal of Chromatographic Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/chromsci/bmae035

3. Johannsen, B., Baumgartner, D., Karpíšek, M., Paust, N., Zengerle, R., & Mitsakakis, K. (2024). Integration of a bead-based immunoassay on a commercial PCR-performing POC device. Proceedings, 2024(097166). https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2024097166

4. Johannsen, B., Baumgartner, D., Karpíšek, M., Paust, N., Zengerle, R., & Mitsakakis, K. (2023). Patient stratification for antibiotic prescriptions based on the bound-free phase detection immunoassay of C-reactive protein in serum samples. Biosensors, 13(12), 1009. https://doi.org/10.3390/bios13121009

5. Plášek, J., Lazárová, M., Dodulík, J., Švagera, Z., Všianský, F., & Václavík, J. (2022). Secretoneurin as a novel biomarker of cardiovascular episodes: Are we there yet? A narrative review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(23), 7191. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11237191

Dr. Muhammad Magdy | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Magdy | Nanobiotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Magdy , Menoufia university, egypt

Muhammad Magdy Ahmed Abu-Elkomsan is a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Engineering Science at the Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Egypt. Born on January 6, 1989, in Menoufia, Egypt, he specializes in Engineering Mechanics, with a particular focus on fluid mechanics, biofluid mechanics, and nanofluids. Dr. Abu-Elkomsan earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics in 2020 from Menoufia University, where he also completed his M.Sc. in 2016, focusing on mathematical models of peristaltic motion in fluids. His research interests include physiological flows, magnetohydrodynamics, and the study of fluid dynamics in biological systems. With a strong proficiency in scientific computing tools such as MATLAB, Mathematica, and Maple, he has been actively involved in teaching engineering mechanics and mathematics since 2012. Dr. Abu-Elkomsan is fluent in both Arabic and English, and he continues to contribute significantly to his field through research and teaching

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Muhammad Magdy Ahmed Abu-Elkomsan, a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Engineering Science at Menoufia University, Egypt, demonstrates exceptional qualifications for the Best Researcher Award. His academic background, including a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics focused on “Flow of Nanofluids through Biological Systems,” and an M.Sc. on mathematical models of peristaltic motion, highlights his expertise in cutting-edge research areas. His work spans various complex topics such as fluid mechanics, biofluid mechanics, nanofluids, and magnetohydrodynamics, with a notable emphasis on physiological flows and their applications in medical and biological systems.

🎓Education:

Dr. Muhammad Magdy Ahmed Abu-Elkomsan holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from the Department of Basic Engineering Science at Menoufia University, Egypt, completed in 2020. His doctoral thesis focused on “Flow of Nanofluids through Biological Systems.” He earned his M.Sc. in Engineering Mechanics from the same department in 2016, with a thesis titled “Study of Some Mathematical Models of Peristaltic Motion of Fluid with Suspended Particles.” Dr. Abu-Elkomsan completed his B.Sc. in Mechanical Power Engineering at Menoufia University in 2010, graduating with an overall rate of Very Good.

🏆Work Experience:

Dr. Muhammad Magdy Ahmed Abu-Elkomsan has been serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Basic Engineering Science at the Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt, since September 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Lecturer in the same department from August 2016 to August 2020. His academic career began as a Demonstrator in the Department of Basic Engineering Science, where he contributed from January 2012 to July 2016.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. The profound effect of heat transfer on magnetic peristaltic flow of a couple stress fluid in an inclined annular tube
  2. Synergistic Exploration of Heat Transfer for Integration Magnetohydrodynamics of Nanofluids Peristaltic Transport within Annular Tubes
  3. The Impact of Heat Transfer and a Magnetic Field on Peristaltic Transport with Slipping through an Asymmetrically Inclined Channel
  4. Benchmarking the Composite Performance of Distinct Shapes of Ferrometallic Gold Nanoshells: Photothermal Cancer Therapy
  5. Conjugate dissipative radiative heating with thermal slipping and the entropy production on the thrust of MHD gold blood nanofluid with curvature effects

 

 

Mr. Thiago Jordão S Lemos | Nanobiotechnology Awards | NanoHealth Innovator Prize

Mr. Thiago Jordão S Lemos | Nanobiotechnology Awards | NanoHealth Innovator Prize

Mr. Thiago Jordão S Lemos , Instituto Butantan , Brazil

Thiago Jordão da Silva Lemos is a biomedical researcher currently affiliated with the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil. He earned his degree in Biomedicine from Universidade Paulista (UNIP) and has extensive experience in research and development, particularly in immunology and animal health. He completed a postgraduate program at the Butantan Institute, focusing on microbiology, where he investigated the immune response induced by an oral vaccine against E. coli serogroups O26 and O111. Lemos has also held roles as a nursing technician and assistant and participated in a short-term internship at the Biophysics Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). His research interests include vaccine development and infectious diseases, and he is actively involved in evaluating immune responses to pathogens in order to develop effective vaccines.

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 🎓Education:

Thiago Jordão da Silva Lemos earned his degree in Biomedicine from Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Brazil, with a thesis titled “Frequency of Bovine Viral Diarrhea in the State of São Paulo,” under the guidance of Ediviges Maristela Pituco. He further pursued postgraduate studies at the Butantan Institute, focusing on microbiology, where he researched the immune response induced by an oral vaccine against E. coli serogroups O26 and O111. Additionally, Lemos completed a short-term internship at the Biophysics Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

 🏢Work Experience:

Lemos is currently affiliated with the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, Brazil, where he works on evaluating immune responses to pathogens to develop effective vaccines. He has held roles as a nursing technician and assistant and has been a member of a research team investigating the immune response induced by an oral vaccine against E. coli serogroups O26 and O111. His professional experience encompasses research and development in immunology and animal health, with a focus on vaccine development and infectious diseases.

Publication Top Notes:

  • O26 Polysaccharides as Key Players in Enteropathogenic E. coli Immune Evasion and Vaccine Development
    • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
    • Publication Date: 2024-03-01
  • Characterization of O26 Enteropathogenic E. coli and Its Implication for Vaccine Development
    • Publication Date: 2023-12-19
  • The potential of Loxosceles gaucho spider venom to regulate Pseudomonas aeruginosa mechanisms of virulence
    • Journal: Toxicon
    • Publication Date: 2018
  • Potential influence of bacterial biofilm formation on scalp folliculitis therapy