Month: March 2025

Ni K, Liu Y, DI P, Wang L, Huang H, Holsinger RMD, Kiang KM, Jiao J (2025). Chromobox protein homolog 7 suppresses the stem-like phenotype of glioblastoma cells by regulating the myosin heavy chain 9-NF-κB signaling pathway. Cell Death Discovery, 11(1):74.

🎓 Education

Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu (2022 – Present)
Master of Neurosurgery
- Credits: 22.5/22.5
- Honors: Outstanding Graduates, First-class Academic Scholarship (Twice)
Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu (2017 – 2022)
Bachelor of Clinical Medicine
- GPA: 3.2/5
- Honors: Social Work Scholarship (Three times), Outstanding Student Cadre

🏥 Experience

Wuxi People’s Hospital (2022 – Present) – Internship
- Rotated in over 10 key medical departments, gaining hands-on experience in diagnosis, treatment, and medical procedures.
- Participated in rural healthcare initiatives, providing medical services to over 300 residents.
Linyi People’s Hospital (2020 – 2022) – Internship
- Assisted in over 200 medical procedures, including venous blood sampling and catheterization.
- Documented 200+ inpatient cases and assisted in treating over 500 patients.

🔍 Research Interests

Glioblastoma and its molecular mechanisms
Protein modification in tumor progression
Tumor microenvironment and therapeutic resistance

🏆 Awards & Honors

Outstanding Graduates Award
First-class Academic Scholarship (Twice)
Social Work Scholarship (Three times)
Outstanding Student Cadre Award

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Gong L, Xu D, Ni K, Li J, Mao W, Zhang B, et al. (2025). Smad1 Promotes Tumorigenicity and Chemoresistance of Glioblastoma by Sequestering p300 From p53. Advanced Science (Weinh), (4):e2402258.

Zhao S, Ni K, Xie J, Cheng C, Zhao N, Liu J, et al. (2024). Exploring the prognostic value of BRMS1+ microglia based on single-cell anoikis regulator patterns in the immunologic microenvironment of GBM. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 170(1):101-117.

Zhao S, Wang Q, Ni K, Zhang P, Liu Y, et al. (2023). Combining single-cell sequencing and spatial transcriptome sequencing to identify exosome-related features of glioblastoma and constructing a prognostic model to identify BARD1 as a potential therapeutic target for GBM patients. Frontiers in Immunology, 14:1263329.

Pan WR, Liu Z, Sun DX, Song L, Ma CX, Dong HY, Liu ZW, et al. (2023). Hemolymph Node – An Immunomorphological Organ: Modeling the Hemolymph Node by Allografting Renal Tissue in the Rat. Cells Tissues Organs, 212(2):147-154.

Lilian Huang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Published on 06/03/202506/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Prof. Lilian Huang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor Harbin Engineering University China

Lilian Huang is a professor at the School of Information and Communication Engineering, Harbin Engineering University. With a strong background in navigation, guidance, and control, she has made significant contributions to fractional-order chaotic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos-based encryption. Her research has been widely published in high-impact journals, and she holds multiple patents related to chaotic system control and encryption techniques.

Profile

Multi-Image Encryption Algorithm Based on Novel Spatiotemporal Chaotic System and Fractal Geometry – IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, 2024. Read here

🎓 Education

Lilian Huang earned her Ph.D. (2005) and Master’s (2002) in Navigation, Guidance, and Control from Harbin Institute of Technology. She completed her Bachelor’s in Automation from Zhongyuan University of Technology in 1996. Her academic journey laid a strong foundation for her expertise in control systems and nonlinear dynamics.

💼 Experience

Currently serving as a professor at Harbin Engineering University since 2012, Lilian Huang has also worked as an associate professor (2005-2012) and postdoctoral researcher (2005-2008) at the same institution. She was a visiting scholar at the University of Delaware in 2016-2017. Before joining academia, she worked as an assistant engineer at Harbin Dong’an Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (1996-2000), gaining industry experience.

🔬 Research Interests

Lilian Huang’s research focuses on fractional-order chaotic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos control. She explores their applications in encryption, secure communication, and dynamic system analysis. Her work contributes to developing novel chaotic systems with enhanced security features for information processing.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

She has led several prestigious research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Heilongjiang Province. Her innovations in chaos-based encryption and nonlinear control have been recognized through numerous patents and high-impact publications.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Design and Implementation of Grid-Wing Hidden Chaotic Attractors with Only Stable Equilibria – IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems I, 2023. Read here

Generating Multiwing Hidden Chaotic Attractors with Only Stable Node-Foci – IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 2024. Read here

A Construction Method of N-Dimensional Non-Degenerate Discrete Memristive Hyperchaotic Map – Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, 2022. Read here

A Novel 3D Non-Degenerate Hyperchaotic Map with Ultra-Wide Parameter Range and Coexisting Attractors – Nonlinear Dynamics, 2023. Read here

Exploring extreme multistability in cyclic symmetric conservative systems via two distinct methods

Image encryption based on 2D-SAHM chaotic system and a novel DNA operation rule

Locally Active Memristor-Based De-Jong map and Information Hiding

Jai Prakash | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 05/03/202505/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Jai Prakash | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Central University of Rajasthan India

Dr. Jai Prakash is an accomplished researcher and academic in the field of atmospheric science, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Central University of Rajasthan, India. With extensive experience in air pollution, aerosol characterization, and environmental monitoring, he has worked at prestigious institutions worldwide, including IIT Delhi, the University of Gothenburg, and Washington University in St. Louis. His expertise lies in real-time air quality assessment, sensor-based pollution monitoring, and emission analysis.

Profile

Assessment of Fine Aerosol in Two Different Climate Regions of India – Aerosol Science and Engineering (2025) [Cited by: TBD]

Education 🎓

Dr. Jai Prakash has a strong academic background with degrees in physics, environmental science, and engineering:

B.Sc. (2003) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from CCSU, Meerut (64.96%)
M.Sc. (2005) in Physics from CCSU, Meerut (68.11%)
M.Tech. (2009) in Environmental Science & Engineering from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (76.5%)
Ph.D. (2017) in Environmental Engineering from IIT Delhi, under the guidance of Prof. Gazala Habib. His research focused on emissions of aerosols and gases from on-road light-duty vehicles.

Experience 🌟

Dr. Jai Prakash has held several prestigious positions:

Senior Project Scientist, IIT Delhi (2017)
Resident Scientist, University of Gothenburg, Sweden & IIT Delhi (2017-2019)
Visiting Research Scientist, Washington University in St. Louis, USA (2019-2021)
Programme Manager, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi (2021-2022)
Assistant Professor, Central University of Rajasthan (2022-Present)

Research Interests 📚

Dr. Prakash’s research revolves around:

Atmospheric aerosols and air quality monitoring
Emission characterization from vehicles and biomass combustion
Machine learning applications in air pollution studies
Low-cost sensor calibration and deployment
Climate change impact on air pollution

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Dr. Jai Prakash has received numerous awards and fellowships for his contributions:

International Professional Travel Grant, AAAR, USA (2018)
International Travel Grant, SERB, India (2018)
National Postdoctoral Fellowship, SERB, India (2017)
Best Poster Award, IACCME, Gurgaon (2015)
Best Poster Award, AAAR, USA (2013)
International Travel Grant, DST, India (2013)

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Dr. Prakash has published extensively in high-impact journals. Some notable publications include:

Real-Time Source Apportionment of Particulate Matter from Low-Cost Particle Sensors Using Machine Learning – Aerosol Science and Engineering (2024) [Cited by: TBD]

Assessing the Spatial Transferability of Calibration Models Across a Low-cost Sensors Network – Journal of Aerosol Science (2024) [Cited by: TBD]

Calibrating Low-Cost Sensors Using MERRA-2 Reconstructed PM2.5 Mass Concentration – Atmospheric Pollution Research (2024) [Cited by: TBD]

Neglected Atmospheric Microplastic Pollution in South Asia Reflects a Wider Failure – Ecological Informatics (2022) [Cited by: TBD]

PM Sensors as an Indicator of Overall Air Quality: Pre-COVID and COVID Periods – Atmospheric Pollution Research (2022) [Cited by: TBD]

Characterization of Propane Fueled Flames: A Significant Source of Brown Carbon – Atmosphere (2022) [Cited by: TBD]

A Global Perspective of the Current State of Heavy Metal Contamination in Road Dust – Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022) [Cited by: TBD]

VICTORIA CAROLINA GIMENEZ GOMEZ | Ecophysiology | Young Scientist Award

Published on 05/03/202505/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. VICTORIA CAROLINA GIMENEZ GOMEZ | Ecophysiology | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Researcher and Assistant Professor Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas – CONICET (Assistant Researcher) and Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas – UNCuyo (Assistant Professor) Argentina

Victoria Carolina Giménez Gómez is an Assistant Researcher at the Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas – CONICET and an Assistant Professor at Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas – UNCuyo. Her research focuses on insect ecology and physiology, particularly the functional and physiological responses of dung beetles to environmental changes. She collaborates with international researchers, contributes as an area editor for the Sociedad Entomológica Argentina journal, and serves as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals.

Profile

Tree retention in cattle ranching systems partially preserves dung beetle diversity and functional groups in the semideciduous Atlantic forest: The role of microclimate and …

🎓 Education

PhD in Biological Sciences (2014–2019) – Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Bachelor’s Degree in Basic Sciences – Biology Focus (2008–2013) – Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

🏢 Experience

Assistant Researcher – Instituto Argentino de Investigaciones de las Zonas Áridas (IADIZA), June 2023 – present
Assistant Professor – Animal Physiology, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas, UNCuyo, February 2025 – present
Editorial experience as an area editor for the Sociedad Entomológica Argentina journal

🔬 Research Interests

Victoria specializes in ecology, physiology, conservation, and entomology, focusing on the impact of environmental changes on insect physiology and functional diversity. Her projects have examined dung beetles’ physiological responses to habitat disturbances, trophic ecology, and their role in biodiversity conservation.

🏆 Awards

2024 – Top Cited Article 2022-2023 in Ecological Entomology
2021 – Premio Tesis Doctorales, Dr. Luis De Santis by the Argentine Entomological Society (SEA)

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Victoria has published in top-tier journals, with her research widely cited. Below are some of her key publications:

2025 – Physiological traits explain the response of dung beetles to land use at local and regional scales, Scientific Reports

2024 – Potential biodiversity maps of Geadephaga (Coleoptera) from subantarctic forests, Agricultural and Forest Entomology

2023 – Possible Indicators of Feeding Habit Types: Analysis of the Mouthparts of Five Dichotomius Hope Species, The Coleopterists Bulletin

2022 – Differential ecophysiological syndromes explain the partition of the thermal niche resource in coexisting Eucraniini dung beetles, Ecological Entomology

2021 – Dung Beetle Assemblages Attracted to Cow and Horse Dung: The Importance of Mouthpart Traits, Body Size, and Nesting Behavior, LIFE

2020 – Dung beetle trophic ecology: are we misunderstanding resource attraction?, Ecological Entomology

Influence of land use on the trophic niche overlap of dung beetles in the semideciduous Atlantic forest of Argentina

Relationship between land uses and diversity of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) in the southern Atlantic forest of Argentina: which are the key factors?

Dung beetle assemblages attracted to cow and horse dung: The importance of mouthpart traits, body size, and nesting behavior in the community assembly process

Reta Tesfa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Published on 05/03/202505/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Mr. Reta Tesfa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

lecturer dilla university Ethiopia

Reta Tesfa Merga is a dedicated public health professional with a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition. She has over six years of experience in healthcare, spanning clinical, academic, and humanitarian roles. Her expertise includes maternal and child health, emergency nutrition, and community health interventions. Currently, she is serving as an MNCH Project Officer at World Share Ethiopia, leading initiatives to enhance healthcare services and nutritional support for vulnerable populations.

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Determinants of compliance with iron-folic acid supplementation among pregnant mothers in Bule Hora district, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study

Education 🎓

Reta Tesfa Merga holds a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition (MPH) from Dilla University (2024) with a CGPA of 3.88. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing from Addis Ababa University (2017) with a cumulative GPA of 3.76. Additionally, she has completed various professional training programs, including ANC National Guidelines, DHIS2, and Nutrition in Emergencies.

Experience 💼

With extensive experience in healthcare management and clinical practice, Reta has worked in various roles:

MNCH Project Officer at World Share Ethiopia (Feb 2024–Present): Leading maternal and child health projects, overseeing nutrition screening, and providing medical supplies to healthcare facilities.
MHNT Nurse (May–Dec 2022): Supported UNICEF and ORHB in community-based nutrition screening, SAM and IMAM training, and emergency medical interventions.
PHCU Director at Kercha Woreda (2021–2022): Managed healthcare centers, coordinated reporting, and facilitated community health initiatives.
Clinical Nurse (2018–2021): Specialized in under-five OPD care, treating communicable diseases, and implementing IMNCI protocols.

Research Interests 🌍

Reta’s research focuses on maternal and child health, emergency nutrition, and community-based healthcare interventions. She is particularly interested in improving healthcare access in underserved regions and developing strategies for sustainable nutrition programs.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Reta Tesfa Merga has been acknowledged for her contributions to public health and nutrition programs, particularly for her leadership in humanitarian health projects and emergency response initiatives.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Reta has contributed to research in public health nutrition and maternal health. Her publications include:

Bokon Akakpo | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on 04/03/202504/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Bokon Akakpo | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Senior researcher at the Laboratory of Applied Ecology UAC (University of Abomey-Calavi) Benin

Dr. Bokon Alexis Akakpo is a dedicated environmental scientist from Benin, specializing in environmental conservation, natural resources management, and climate-smart land use planning. With a strong commitment to sustainable development, his work focuses on addressing environmental challenges in West Africa.

Profile

“Traditional Farmlands for Tree Species Conservation in Benin” (October 2023): Published in Small-scale Forestry, this study assesses traditional farmlands regarding their typology and impacts on tree species conservation.

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Climate Change and Human Habitat (January 2020 – April 2024): Completed at the WASCAL Doctoral Research Programme of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
MSc in Forest and Natural Resource Management (October 2011 – March 2014): Earned from the Faculty of Agronomy Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
BSc in Natural Resource Management (January 2008 – April 2011): Obtained from the Faculty of Agronomy Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin.

Experience 🛠️

Dr. Akakpo has contributed significantly to various environmental projects:

Assistant Project Coordinator (July 2024 – July 2027): “Solar energy for the productivity of women’s businesses and the empowerment of women in rural areas of Benin,” funded by the International Research and Development Center (CRDI grant No. 110443-001).
Assistant Project Coordinator (July 2023 – July 2026): “Reverting desertification trial – exploring the potential of termite, native plants, soil & water conservation-based ecosystem restoration for climate resilience,” funded by Mossy Earth.
Assistant Project Coordinator (July 2021 – July 2023): “Termites for climate resilience – exploring the potential of termite-based ecosystem restoration,” funded by Mossy Earth.
Assistant Project Coordinator (January 2021 – December 2023): “Solar energy and biotechnologies for women entrepreneurs in the mangroves of the Ramsar 1017 site in Benin (SEWomen),” funded by the International Research and Development Center (CRDI grant No. 109625-001).
Project Coordinator (2020 – 2024): “Investigation of Sustainable Urban Greenery Planning in the Changing Climate of Benin,” funded by the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Akakpo’s research focuses on:

Addressing urbanization and environmental degradation affecting vegetation and biodiversity conservation.
Employing environmental metadata alongside GIS and remote sensing to identify drivers, indicators, and impacts of environmental degradation.
Exploring restoration, planning, and conservation strategies in West Africa.
Utilizing high-resolution UAV imagery to quantify the cooling effects and microclimate improvements of urban tree species in West Africa.

Awards and Grants 🏆

Dr. Akakpo has been recognized with several research grants:

2014: West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (WECARD) – Support for master’s field data collection.
2020 – 2023: West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) – PhD research funding.
2021: IUCN/PAPBio programme fund for mangrove restoration in Benin.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Dr. Akakpo has authored and co-authored several notable publications:

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“People’s perception and involvement in improving urban greenery in Benin (West Africa)” (February 2023): Published in Discover Sustainability, this paper documents residents’ perceptions of existing greenery spaces and their involvement in environmental conservation efforts.

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“Role of termites in the restoration of soils and plant richness on bowé in West Africa” (August 2020): This research examines termite mounds on bowé and their effects on soil depth and plant richness.

Priorisation des pratiques anti-érosives de conservation des sols dans la zone soudanienne au Bénin (Afrique de l’Ouest)

Evaluation de l’état actuel et les principales menaces de la Forêt sacrée Badja au sud-ouest du Bénin : Proposition des stratégies de conservation

Diversity and Structure of Khaya Senegalensis (desr.) A. Juss Habitats Along Phytogeographical Zones in Chad (Central Africa): Implications for Conservation and Sustainable Use

Spatial Diagnosis and Conceptualisation of Greening Plan of Seme-Podji, Benin (West Africa)

Variabilité des utilisations de Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. suivant les facteurs sociodémographiques au Nord-Bénin

Impact of crop production on selected soil physicochemical properties in semiarid climate zone of Benin, West Africa

Sundeep Kumar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 04/03/202504/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Sundeep Kumar | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Principal Scientist ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa, New Delhi India

Dr. Sundeep Kumar is a Principal Scientist in Plant Biotechnology at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India. With over two decades of experience in plant genetics and biotechnology, he has significantly contributed to wheat breeding, stress tolerance, and genomic resource management. His research has led to the development of novel genetic stocks, patents, and marker systems that enhance crop resilience and productivity.

Profile

Comparison of SSR and SNP markers in estimation of genetic diversity and population structure of Indian rice varieties

Education 🎓

Dr. Sundeep Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, in 2003, focusing on spot blotch resistance in wheat. He holds an M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Botany from C.C.S. University, Meerut (1999), where he specialized in genetics and plant breeding. He also completed a B.Sc. (Ag.) from the same university in 1997, earning a University Gold Medal. Additionally, he cleared ICAR and CSIR National Eligibility Tests (NET) in Plant Breeding and Life Sciences.

Experience 🌱

Dr. Kumar has held several key positions in research and academia. He has been serving as Principal Scientist (Plant Biotechnology) at ICAR-NBPGR since 2016. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Scientist at the same institute from 2010-2016. His academic journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut (2005-2010). Internationally, he was a DAAD Postdoctoral Fellow at Justus Liebig University, Germany (2004-2005) and a BOYSCAST Postdoctoral Fellow at Kansas State University, USA (2008-2009).

Research Interests 🎡

Dr. Kumar specializes in plant biotechnology, molecular breeding, and genetic resource management. His research focuses on wheat genomics, stress tolerance, bioinformatics, and trait discovery. He has contributed to multi-institutional projects on climate resilience, genome characterization, and the development of superior crop varieties.

Awards & Honors 🏆

2024: Prof. Norman Borlaug Memorial Award (Society for Plant Research)
2023: Dr. R.N Sawhney Memorial Award (Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding)
2020: Distinguished Scientist Award (Society for Scientific Development in Agriculture & Technology)
Elected Fellow & Member: National Academy of Biological Sciences (2021), Indian Society of Genetics and Plant Breeding (2018), National Academy of Sciences (2023), Wheat Initiative Expert Working Group on Durum Wheat (2024)

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Dr. Kumar has authored numerous high-impact research papers in peer-reviewed journals. Some of his notable publications include:

Stay green trait: variation, inheritance and its association with spot blotch resistance in spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Identification of QTLs for stay green trait in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in the ‘Chirya 3’ × ‘Sonalika’ population

Genetic diversity trend in Indian rice varieties: an analysis using SSR markers

Variability and its probable cause in natural populations of spot blotch pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana of wheat (T. aestivum L.) in India/Variabilität und ihre wahrscheinliche …

Quantitative trait loci for resistance to spot blotch caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in wheat (T. aestivum L.) lines ‘Ning 8201’ and ‘Chirya 3’

CAAT box-derived polymorphism (CBDP): a novel promoter-targeted molecular marker for plants

Mapping of resistance to spot blotch disease caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in spring wheat

Identification, analysis and development of salt responsive candidate gene based SSR markers in wheat

Evaluation of 19,460 wheat accessions conserved in the Indian national genebank to identify new sources of resistance to rust and spot blotch diseases

Lütje Lange | Social Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Published on 04/03/202504/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Mr. Lütje Lange | Social Sciences | Young Scientist Award

research assistant University of Potsdam Germany

Lütje Tjalf Hartmut Lange is a dedicated physicist from Germany with a strong academic background and research experience in complexity science. Born in Spandau zu Berlin, he has pursued his education at the University of Potsdam, specializing in physics. Currently, he is working on his Master’s thesis at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Research in the complexity science group.

Profile

On the Divergence of Function and Service: Knowledge and Technology Transfer Understood as the Service Processes of the Science System

Education 🎓

Voltaireschule Potsdam (08/2012 – 06/2020) – Abitur, Grade: 1.3
University of Potsdam (10/2020 – 09/2023) – Bachelor of Science in Physics, Grade: 1.8
University of Potsdam (since 10/2023) – Master of Science in Physics
Potsdam Institute for Climate Research (since 10/2024) – Master thesis in the complexity science group

Experience 🏛️

Research Assistant at the University of Potsdam (since 10/2022) – working under Prof. Hans-Hennig von Grünberg, contributing to physics research and experimental analysis.

Research Interests 🔬

Lange’s research focuses on complexity science, particularly within the realm of climate systems and physics-based modeling. His work involves analyzing intricate systems using advanced computational and mathematical techniques.

Awards 🏆

Abitur and Book Award of the German Physical Society (DPG) (07/2020) – for outstanding academic performance in physics.

Publications Top Notes: 📄

Stephanie Chacar | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Published on 03/03/202503/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Stephanie Chacar | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Post-doctoral fellow Khalifa University United Arab Emirates

Dr. Stephanie Chacar is a dedicated researcher in Physiology and Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Biology, specializing in cardiovascular aging and metabolic disorders. With a strong background in food chemistry and nutrition, she integrates multidisciplinary approaches to explore the impact of phenolic compounds on health. Currently based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, she contributes to scientific advancements through her role at Khalifa University.

Profile

Chacar S, et al. (2025). Remodeling of the Cardiac Striatin Interactome in The Diabetic Heart. Scientific Reports. Cited by X articles

Education 🎓

PhD in Life Sciences – Physiology and Pathophysiology (2018)
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanon & Poitiers University, France
- Thesis: The effect of phenolic compounds from grape pomace on cardiovascular aging and microbiota (Honors & Jury Congratulations)
Master’s in Food Chemistry (2014)
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics (2011)
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanon

Professional Experience 🌟

Postdoctoral Fellow (Jan 2022–Present)
- Khalifa University, Department of Medical Sciences, Abu Dhabi
Research Mentorship and Supervision (Jan 2023–Present)
- Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
University Lecturer (2019–2021)
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanon (Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Sciences)
University Lecturer (Mar 2021–Jun 2021)
- Lebanese German University, Faculty of Public Health
Supervision of Internships & Practical Work Instructor (2014–2018)
- Saint Joseph University, Lebanon

Research Interests 🎉

Dr. Chacar’s research explores cardiovascular physiology, metabolic disorders, and molecular mechanisms in aging and disease. She investigates the role of polyphenols, cardiac remodeling, and phospho-proteomics in diabetic and hypertensive conditions, aiming to develop novel therapeutic strategies.

Awards 🏆

First Place Poster Award (May 2024) – The 3rd Anatomy and Cellular Biology Conference, Khalifa University, UAE
Moderated Poster Presentation (May 2024) – European Society of Cardiology, Lisbon, Portugal
Flash Talk Presentation – Highlighting cardiac protein dynamics in disease conditions

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Chacar S, et al. (2024). Phospho-proteome profiling in diabetic hearts. Heliyon (Under Review). Link

Chacar S, et al. (2024). Striatin stabilizes excitable cardiomyoblasts. PLOS ONE (Under Review). Link

Al Hageh C, Chacar S, et al. (2024). PHACTR1 and APOC1 variants in coronary artery disease. Lipids in Health and Disease. Cited by X

Al Hageh C, Chacar S, et al. (2024). Genetic and clinical factors in T2D susceptibility. Acta Diabetologica. Cited by X

Chacar S, et al. (2024). Rapid, label-free measurement of membrane potential in cardiomyoblasts. Measurement Science and Technology. Cited by X

O’Sullivan S, Al Hageh C, Chacar S, et al. (2024). HDL levels modulate T2D susceptibility alleles. Lipids in Health and Disease. Cited by X

Chacar S, et al. (2023). Role of CaMKII in diabetes-induced vascular injury. Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. Cited by X

Al Hageh C, Chacar S, et al. (2023). Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in CAD patients. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. Cited by X

Al Kury L, Chacar S, et al. (2022). Structural and electrical remodeling of the sinoatrial node in diabetes. Frontiers in Endocrinology. Cited by X

Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Zhiyao Zhang is a Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), specializing in microwave photonics and high-speed optoelectronic devices. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from UESTC in 2010. Currently, he serves in the School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering and the Research Center for Microwave Photonics (RC-MWP). He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Ottawa in 2017. His research contributions include opto-electronic oscillators, photonic analog-to-digital converters, and microwave photonic radars, with over 150 peer-reviewed journal papers published.

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