Dr. Akash Shivling Mali | Neuroscience | Young Scientist Award

Scientist at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany

Dr. Akash S. Mali is an accomplished neuroscientist with over eight years of multidisciplinary research experience across Europe and India. He holds a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from Charles University, Czechia, and a Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania, with a foundational degree in Pharmacy from Shivaji University, India.

Profile:

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Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Animal Physiology – Charles University, Prague, Czechia

• M.Sc. in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology – Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania

• B.Pharm. – Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India

Research Expertise:

• Neuroinflammation and microglial polarization

• 2D/3D cell culture and organoids

• Immunohistochemistry, MEA, flow cytometry, PCR

• Drug delivery systems and antiviral drug mechanisms

• Scientific writing and data analysis

Work Experience:

• Scientist, University Hospital Jena, Germany (2024–present)

• Data Scientist, ThermoFisher Scientific, Czechia (2022–2024)

• Visiting Researcher, University Hospital Jena, Germany (2022)

• Assistant Professor, DBATU, India (2017–2018)

• Production Operator, Aditi Pharmaceuticals, India (2014)

Key Publications:

1. Int. J. Mol. Sci. (2023) – Oxidative stress alleviation via Nrf2/HO1 in microglia

2. Mol. Cell Neurosci. (2022) – Microglial M2 polarization via opioid receptors

3. JBRA Assist Reprod. (2021) – COVID-19’s impact on fertility

4. Applied Sciences (2020) – Breast cancer and erythrocyte effects of metal chelators

5. IJPSN (2016) – Microparticulate drug delivery for hydrochlorothiazide

Awards & Grants:

• Best Researcher Award (Physiology) – Govt. of India (2022)

• Travel Grant – Signal Transduction Society, Germany (2022)

• 3-Year Research Grant – Charles University (2020–2022)

• Highest Academic Achievement Award – Vytautas Magnus University (2015)

Conferences:

• Signal Transduction Society Meeting, Germany (2022)

• Nature Vital Science Conference, Lithuania (2015)

Books Authored:

• Textbook of Nanobiology, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Introduction of Python

Professional Affiliations:

• Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council

• Signal Transduction Society

• International Society for Molecular Neurodegeneration

• Italian Glia Network

Citation Metrics (as per Google Scholar):

• Total Citations: 247

• Citations Since 2020: 203

• h-index: 8

• i10-index: 8

Publication Top Notes:

1. Formulation and Evaluation of Multipurpose Herbal Cream
   International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 4(11), pp. 1495–1498, 2015. Cited by: 76

2. Opioid Receptor Activation Suppresses the Neuroinflammatory Response by Promoting Microglial M2 Polarization
   Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 121, 103744, 2022. Cited by: 22

3. A Brief Review on Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
   International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research, 8(1), pp. 10–15, 2016. Cited by: 21

4. Smart Cane for Blind Person Assisted with Android Application and SOS Transmission
   International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 8(3), pp. 235–240, 2018. Cited by: 19

5. Opioids Alleviate Oxidative Stress via the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway in LPS-Stimulated Microglia
   International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(13), 11089, 2023. Cited by: 15

6. Genetic Insights of Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis: Complex Biology
   Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 8(3), pp. 175–184, 2018. Cited by: 15

7. COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction and Fertility
   JBRA Assisted Reproduction, 25(2), pp. 310–313, 2021. Cited by: 13

8. Interaction of 2,6,7-Trihydroxy-Xanthene-3-Ones with Iron and Copper, and Biological Effect on Breast Cancer Cells and Erythrocytes
   Applied Sciences, 10(14), 4846, 2020. Cited by: 12

9. Automated Unified Trolley System for LPG Leakage Detection with Safety Measures and Refill Booking
   International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, 8(3), pp. 224–228, 2018. Cited by: 8

10. In Vitro Propagation of Pomegranate
    International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 2018. Cited by: 6

11. Development of Cosmeceutical Cream for Dermatitis and Acne Vulgaris
    Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences, 9(1), pp. 33–36, 2018. Cited by: 5

12. Design and Development of Nanoemulsion of Smilax china for Anti-Psoriasis Activity
    International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024. Cited by: 4

13. Migraine Is Not Just a Headache
    Pharma Science Monitor, 9(1), 2018. Cited by: 4

14. Image Security with Image Steganography Using DCT Coefficient and Encryption
    International Journal of Innovations in Engineering Research and Technology, 2016. Cited by: 4

15. Past, Present and Future About Ebola Virus Diseases: An Updated Review
    Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine, 2(2), 2016. Cited by: 4

16. Oral Drug Delivery System Challenges to Pediatrics and Current Approaches
    PharmaTutor, 6(6), pp. 9–13, 2018. Cited by: 3

17. Design and Development of Cosmeceutical Cream for Hyperpigmentation and Anti-Aging
    International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine, 1, pp. 27–31, 2018. Cited by: 3

18. Therapeutic Gases Pharmacology and Its Advanced Delivery
    PharmaTutor, 5(1), pp. 37–41, 2017. Cited by: 3

19. Antinociceptive and Antioxidant Activities of Methanolic Extract of Leaves of Azadirachta indica (Neem)
    bioRxiv, preprint, 2019. Cited by: 2

20. Zika Virus Disease
    International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine, 2018. Cited by: 2