Siddhartha Kundu | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siddhartha Kundu | Mathematics |  Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Delhi, India

Dr. Siddhartha Kundu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi. He holds an MBBS, MD, and PhD, and brings extensive expertise in clinical biochemistry and molecular diagnostics. With a strong background in academic research and teaching, Dr. Kundu has contributed to several national and international scientific publications. He is actively engaged in advancing biochemical research and medical education in India.

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Professional Experience:

With over 20 years of post-MD experience, Dr. Siddhartha Kundu is a medical doctor and biochemical scientist with recognized contributions in teaching, research, and academic leadership.

  • Teaching/Research: 18+ years

  • Advisory Roles: 2+ years

  • Leadership Positions: 2+ years

Research Interests:

  • Mathematical Modeling of macromolecules and complex biochemical systems (both physiological and pathological)

  • Bioinformatics & Algorithm Development for molecular biology applications

Technical Skills:

  • Programming Languages: PERL, C, Python

  • Data Analysis Platforms: R, Cygwin

  • Bioinformatics: Algorithm design, modeling, and simulation

Editorial Contributions:

  • Invited Reviewer for peer-reviewed journals such as:

    • Scientific Reports

    • Bioinformatics

    • PLOS ONE

    • Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR)

Research Output:

(A) Software and Servers Developed

  1. TemporalGSSA
    R package for time-step parameterization in biochemical networks.

  2. ReDirection
    R package for calculating dissociation constants and dominant reaction direction.

  3. ProTG4
    Web server predicting protein sequences from TG4-mapped peptide libraries.

  4. Fe2OG
    Web server predicting Fe(II)/2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase functions.

(B) Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

(Author is sole and corresponding author in most; # = single author, * = corresponding)

  1. Kundu S#*. Scientific Reports (2024) – Dissociation constants in biochemical networks.

  2. Kundu S#*. Front Mol Biosci (2023) – ReDirection R-package.

  3. Kundu S#*. Math Biosci Eng (2022) – Ligand interactions as eigenvalue functions.

  4. Kundu S#*. J Bioinf Comp Biol (2022) – TemporalGSSA.

  5. Kundu S#*. Bioinform Biol Insights (2021) – ProTG4 server.

(Full publication list available upon request or via PubMed search)

(C) Conferences, Abstracts & Chapters

  • Conference Abstract: “Role of mathematical models in elucidating biochemical rules”, WGC Singapore (2018).

  • Book Reviews: National Medical Journal of India (2005), Indian Journal of History of Science (2006)

(D) Posters

Presented at:

  • BIOSPARKS 2018, JNU, New Delhi

  • 3rd International Plant Physiology Congress, JNU

  • 3rd International Conference on Integrative Biology, Valencia, Spain

Honors and Awards:

  • AIIMS Excellence in Research Award – 2021, 2022

Additional Information:

  • Dr. Kundu is a passionate educator and innovator in the application of mathematical and computational models to unravel biological complexity. His work bridges medical biochemistry, theoretical biology, and systems modeling.

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 133

  • Citations since 2020: 78

  • h-index: 7

  • h-index since 2020: 6

  • i10-index: 5

  • i10-index since 2020: 1

Publication Top Notes:

  • Insights into the molecular mechanism of apoptosis induced by TNF-α in mouse epidermal JB6-derived RT-101 cells
    N. Singh, N. Khanna, H. Sharma, S. Kundu, S. Azmi
    Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, 2002

  • Distribution and prediction of catalytic domains in 2-oxoglutarate dependent dioxygenases
    S. Kundu
    BMC Research Notes, 2012

  • Origin, evolution, and divergence of plant class C GH9 endoglucanases
    S. Kundu, R. Sharma
    BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2018

  • In silico identification and taxonomic distribution of plant class C GH9 endoglucanases
    S. Kundu, R. Sharma
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016

  • Unity in diversity: A systems approach to regulating plant cell physiology by 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases
    S. Kundu
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2015

  • Co-operative intermolecular kinetics of 2-oxoglutarate dependent dioxygenases may be essential for system-level regulation of plant cell physiology
    S. Kundu
    Frontiers in Plant Science, 2015

  • Insights into the mechanism(s) of digestion of crystalline cellulose by plant class C GH9 endoglucanases
    S. Kundu
    Journal of Molecular Modeling, 2019

  • Stochastic modelling suggests that an elevated superoxide anion-hydrogen peroxide ratio can drive extravascular phagocyte transmigration by lamellipodium formation
    S. Kundu
    Journal of Theoretical Biology, 2016

  • Mathematical modeling and stochastic simulations suggest that low-affinity peptides can bisect MHC-I mediated export of high-affinity peptides into “early”- and “late”-phases
    S. Kundu
    Heliyon, 2021

  • Modeling ligand-macromolecular interactions as eigenvalue-based transition-state dissociation constants may offer insights into biochemical function of the resulting complexes
    S. Kundu
    Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, 2022

  • ReDirection: An R-package to compute the probable dissociation constant for every reaction of a user-defined biochemical network
    S. Kundu
    Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences, 2023

  • Fe(II)OG: An integrated HMM profile-based web server to predict and analyze putative non-haem iron (II)- and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase function in protein sequences
    S. Kundu
    BMC Research Notes, 2021

  • Mathematical basis of improved protein subfamily classification by a HMM-based sequence filter
    S. Kundu
    Mathematical Biosciences, 2017

  • A mathematically rigorous algorithm to define, compute and assess relevance of the probable dissociation constants in characterizing a biochemical network
    S. Kundu
    Scientific Reports, 2024

  • TemporalGSSA: A numerically robust R-wrapper to facilitate computation of a metabolite-specific and simulation time-dependent trajectory from stochastic simulation algorithm output
    S. Kundu
    Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, 2022

 

Mohamed Othman | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohamed Othman | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Professor Zagazig University Faculty of Science Egypt

Prof. Mohamed I. A. Othman is a renowned mathematician celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions in thermoelasticity, thermoelastic diffusion, and mathematical modeling. With a remarkable career highlighted by over 370 publications, he stands among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford University, 2020–2024). His influence extends through research, mentorship, editorial service, and active engagement in esteemed scientific societies.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Othman has a strong academic foundation in mathematics and applied sciences, leading to his extensive work in complex mathematical theories and applications. Though specific degrees and institutions are not listed, his academic qualifications have enabled him to supervise 30+ postgraduate theses, reflecting deep-rooted expertise in both education and research development.

💼 Experience

Throughout his academic journey, Prof. Othman has mentored M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates, held positions on editorial boards of prestigious journals, and acted as a reviewer for over 120 international publications. His leadership roles underscore his commitment to scholarly excellence and nurturing the next generation of mathematicians.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. Othman’s research is focused on advanced mathematical areas such as thermoelasticity, thermoelastic diffusion, generalized thermoelastic theories, and wave propagation in elastic media. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, providing critical insights into materials science, geophysics, and mechanical systems.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Prof. Othman has received global recognition for his scholarly impact. He has been consistently ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists from 2020 to 2024 by Stanford University. In addition to high citation metrics, he is a member of the American Mathematical Society and Egyptian Mathematical Society, which signifies his esteemed status in the academic world.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Prof. Othman has published over 370 research articles in international journals, earning 8,707 citations, with an h-index of 53 and an i10-index of 210. His work has been cited across disciplines, demonstrating broad academic influence.

🔗 Browse all publications here: Google Scholar – Mohamed I. A. Othman

Example Publication (Single Line Format):

“Effect of rotation on generalized thermoelasticity with two relaxation times in a perfectly conducting medium” (2011), Applied Mathematical Modelling, Cited by 150, explores rotational effects in thermoelastic media.

Reflection of plane waves from an elastic solid half-space under hydrostatic initial stress without energy dissipation

Effect of Thermal Loading due to Laser Pulse on Thermoelastic Porous Media under G-N Theory

Effect of rotation on plane waves in generalized thermo-elasticity with two relaxation times

The effect of rotation on generalized micropolar thermoelasticity for a half-space under five theories

A Novel Model of Plane Waves of Two-temperature Fiber-reinforced Thermoelastic Medium under the Effect of Gravity with Three-phase-lag Model

On the Effect of Thomson and Initial Stress in a Thermo-Porous Elastic Solid under GN Electromagnetic Theory

Plane Waves in Generalized Magneto-thermo-viscoelastic Medium with Voids under the Effect of Initial Stress and Laser Pulse Heating

Lord-Shulman theory under the dependence of the modulus of elasticity on the reference temperature in two-dimensional generalized thermoelasticity

A domain of influence in the Moore-Gibson-Thompson theory of Dipolar Bodies

 

Seema SEEMA | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Seema SEEMA | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar Christ University, Bengaluru, India, 560029. India

Ms. Seema is a dedicated researcher in the field of mathematics and computational seismology, currently working as a Senior Research Scholar in the Department of Science (Mathematics) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR Campus, Ghaziabad. With a strong foundation in applied mathematics, she is driven by a passion to explore seismic wave propagation in smart and advanced materials such as piezomagnetic and piezoelectric structures. Her scholarly contributions focus on theoretical and computational analysis of wave mechanics, aiming to enhance the scientific understanding of the Earth’s physical behavior through mathematical models.

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🎓 Education

Ms. Seema is currently pursuing an Executive Post Graduate Program in Data Science & AI at IIT Roorkee, expected to complete by February 2025. She is also completing her Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computing at CHRIST University, where her thesis focuses on Transference Characteristics of Seismic Surface Waves in Piezo-composite Layered Structures with Distinct Interfacial Conditions. She holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics (2014) and a B.Sc. (2012) from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, and completed her schooling with distinction, securing over 80% in both High School and Intermediate education under HBSE.

🧑‍🏫 Experience

Ms. Seema has experience both in academia and research. From June 2020 to May 2022, she worked as a Guest Faculty at CHRIST University, Delhi-NCR, teaching advanced mathematical subjects including Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Differential Equations with Python integration. Since June 2022, she has been serving as a Senior Research Scholar, contributing to the fields of theoretical and computational seismology. Her technical expertise extends to Python, SQL, LaTeX, Mathematica, and data analysis platforms.

🔬 Research Interests

Ms. Seema’s core research interests lie in Theoretical and Computational Seismology, focusing on wave propagation in smart and functional materials such as piezoelectric, piezomagnetic, and functionally graded piezoelectric materials (FGPM). She is particularly interested in surface and interface effects, rheological models, and flexoelectric coupling in seismic wave studies. Her work combines applied mathematics and physical modeling to analyze complex material interactions under various boundary and interface conditions.

🏆 Awards

Ms. Seema secured an impressive All India Rank 6 in the CSIR-NET examination, a prestigious national-level qualification for research and lectureship in India. Her doctoral thesis and multiple publications in SCI-indexed Q1 and Q2 journals further underscore her scientific merit and recognition in the research community.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Ms. Seema has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals. Below is a list of her notable SCI publications along with hyperlinks, journal name, year, and citation info (if available):

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). Theoretical investigation of SH wave transmission in magneto‐electro‐elastic structure having imperfect interface, Applied Physics A (Springer), Q2, IF: 2.5.

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). Nonlinear Surface Effects Study… in Orthotropic Piezoelectric Materials, Journal of Applied Mechanics (ASME), Q1, IF: 2.6.

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). Flexoelectric effect in Love-type waves for piezo-structure, ZAMM, Q2, IF: 2.3.

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). SH and Anti-plane SH waves in Piezoelectric Quasicrystal, Acta Mechanica (Springer), Q2, IF: 2.3.

Seema et al. (2024). Surface wave in flexoelectric plate with viscoelastic coating, Physica Scripta (IOP), Q2, IF: 2.6.

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). Interface Effects in Piezoelectric Quasicrystals, Acta Mechanica Sinica, Q1, IF: 3.8.

Seema & A. Singhal (2025). Wave velocity in flexoelectric piezoelectric AlN, J Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng., Q2, IF: 1.8.

Seema & A. Singhal (2024). Imperfect interfaces in cobalt ferrite plates, Discover Materials, Q2.

Seema et al. (2025). SH wave signals for nanosensor applications in PZT-2 and PZT-5H, Acta Mechanica, Q2, IF: 2.3.

Seema & A. Singhal (2025). Energy transmission in piezomagnetic tetrahedral laminate, Applied Physics A, Q2, IF: 2.5.