Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a distinguished researcher in the field of Analytical Chemistry, with expertise in electrochemical sensors, organic spectroscopy, and electromagnetic methods. His research primarily focuses on the development of novel electrochemical sensing platforms for pharmaceuticals, environmental contaminants, and food safety applications. He has published extensively in SCI-Expanded journals, authored book chapters, and actively contributed to international conferences.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Doctorate (2013-2019): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Analytical Chemistry
  • Postgraduate (2011-2013): Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Organic Chemistry
  • Undergraduate (2006-2010): Sakarya University, Chemistry

Professional Experience 💼

  • Associate Professor (2022 – Present), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Chemistry
  • Research Assistant PhD (2019 – 2022), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
  • Research Assistant (2011 – 2019), Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Research Interests 🔬

  • Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
  • Voltammetric and Amperometric Detection of Pharmaceuticals
  • Nanoparticle-Based Modified Electrodes
  • Flow Injection Analysis for Environmental and Biomedical Applications
  • Organic and Inorganic Spectroscopy

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • YÖK Academic Incentive Award (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016) – Awarded by the Turkish Higher Education Council for outstanding academic contributions.
  • TÜBİTAK Research Grants & Fellowships (Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships) – Recognition from the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey.

Conclusion🌟

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Karakaya is a highly accomplished researcher with a significant body of work in electrochemical analysis and sensor development. His contributions to pharmaceutical analysis, environmental monitoring, and food safety through cutting-edge electrochemical techniques make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His dedication to academia, numerous peer-reviewed publications, and successful research projects demonstrate his pioneering role in analytical chemistry and electrochemical sensor development.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🧪 Sensitive Amperometric Detection of Hydroxylamine at Electropolymerized Curcumin Film Coated Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 ChemistrySelect, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204104
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85159137878

2️⃣ 💊 Voltammetric Determination of Molnupiravir used in COVID-19 Treatment at Magnetite Nanoparticle Modified Carbon Paste Electrode
📖 Microchemical Journal, 2023
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2022.108195
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85142191720

3️⃣ 🩸 Flow-Injection Amperometric Determination of Glucose Using NiO-Co₃O₄ and NiO-Cu Nanoparticle Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Analytical Letters, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2022.2043890
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85125994195

4️⃣ 🧴 Highly Sensitive Square Wave Voltammetric Determination of Sunset Yellow at a Functionalized-MWCNTs/poly(Alizarin Red-S) Composite Modified Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100566
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85128173027

5️⃣ 🌿 A Novel Sensitive and Selective Amperometric Detection Platform for Vanillin in Real Samples
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202100004
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103405126

6️⃣ 🍊 Selective and Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Quercetin Dosage in a Food Supplement
📖 Polymer, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123300
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85097332149

7️⃣ 🧪 Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde at Binary Metal Oxides Modified Pencil Graphite Electrodes
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02861-0
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85117488482

8️⃣ 🔬 Quantum Dots-Based Photoelectrochemical Sensors and Biosensors
📖 Book Chapter: Electroanalytical Applications of Quantum Dot-Based Biosensors, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821670-5.00010-5
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85127700223

9️⃣ 🛢️ Sensitive Electrochemical Determination of Trifluralin at a Disposable Pencil Graphite Electrode
📖 Electroanalysis, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1002/elan.202060618
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85103133538

🔟 💊 Sensitive Voltammetric Determination of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride at a Disposable Electrode
📖 Monatshefte für Chemie, 2021
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s00706-021-02862-z
🏷️ EID: 2-s2.0-85118578850

 

 

 

 

Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mangala Gowri | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at Kasetsart University, Thailand

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Faculty of Science at Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand. She specializes in nanomaterials, electrochemical sensing, and energy conversion. With extensive research experience in synthesizing and characterizing metal nanostructures, her work focuses on developing advanced materials for fuel cells, biosensors, and environmental applications.

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry (2016-2021) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram, India

    • Thesis: Synthesis, characterization, and electrocatalytic activity of layered graphitic carbon nitride and its composite with anisotropic gold nanostructures
    • Research Supervisor: Prof. S. Abraham John

  • M.Sc. in Chemistry (2014-2016) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class, Rank Holder)

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry (2011-2014) – Gandhigram Rural Institute, India (First Class)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (August 2023 – Present)

    • PMU-B Fellow, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand

  • Senior Research Fellow (April 2017 – November 2021)

    • DST-Inspire Fellow, Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, India

  • Internship Fellow (November 2022 – April 2023)

    • TEEP-Internship, Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan

Research Interests 🔬

  • Nanomaterials and Composites: Synthesis and characterization of graphitic carbon nitride (GCN), graphene quantum dots (GQDs), carbon dots (CDs), and boron carbon nitride (BCN).
  • Electrochemical Sensing: Developing sensors for neurotransmitters, biomolecules, and toxic chemicals.
  • Energy Conversion and Fuel Cells: Fabrication of metal nanostructures for hydrogen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction, and alcohol oxidation.
  • Surface Chemistry & Material Science: Investigating surface modifications of nanomaterials for enhanced electrochemical performance.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • PMU-B Postdoctoral Fellowship – Program Management Unit for Human Resources and Institutional Development, Bangkok, Thailand (2023 – Present)
  • DST-Inspire Senior Research Fellowship – Department of Science and Technology (DST), India (2017 – 2021)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. V. Mangala Gowri is a dedicated researcher with expertise in nanomaterials, electrochemistry, and energy applications. Her contributions to material synthesis, surface chemistry, and electrochemical sensors are significant for advancing sustainable energy solutions and biomedical applications. With a strong academic and professional background, she continues to make impactful contributions in her field.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Anisotropic gold nanostructure-mediated electrocatalysis on exfoliated GCN: A shape-dependent study
🏛 Surfaces and Interfaces | 📅 Dec 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2024.105453
👥 Contributors: Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, P. Senthil Kumar, Tanawat Imboon, S. Abraham John, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy

2️⃣ Dual vitamin detection Reinvented: High-sensitivity electrochemical sensing of B9 and C with advanced oligomer electrodes
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Dec 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.112269
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Theelada Panleam, Nattapong Srithongkul, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Sirikanjana Thongmee

3️⃣ Fabrication of platinum nanoparticles decorated on nitrogen enriched carbon spheres for nitroaromatics reduction under batch and continuous flow conditions
🏛 Journal of Water Process Engineering | 📅 Nov 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2024.106153
👥 Contributors: Krishnamoorthy Shanmugaraj, Moorthy Mathivanan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Padmanaban Annamalai, Pazhanivel Thangavelu, Radhamanohar Aepuru, Sivakumar Vigneshwaran

4️⃣ Novel electrochemical platforms for the detection of both clinical disorder biomarkers and environmental pollutants using graphitic carbon nitride-conducting oligomer composites
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Nov 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2024.111555
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, K. Hemkumar, Jeerawan Khumphon, Theelada Panleam, Sirikanjana Thongmee

5️⃣ Nitrogen-doped porous carbon-tubes decorated with Co/CoO nanocomposite material derived from covalent organic framework for energy storage application
🏛 Process Safety and Environmental Protection | 📅 Oct 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.08.041
👥 Contributors: Narayanamoorthi Easwaran, N.S.K. Gowthaman, Uma Shankar Veerasamy, Pei-Chien Tsai, Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Sirikanjana Thongmee, S. Abraham John, K.P. Elango, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy

6️⃣ Environmental analysis of nitrobenzene using newly synthesized anisotropic gold nanostructures: Reaction kinetics and electrocatalytic activity
🏛 Journal of Molecular Liquids | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2024.125303
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, P. Senthil Kumar, Veerasamy Uma Shankar, Sirikanjana Thongmee, Gayathri Rangasamy

7️⃣ Samarium-doped vanadium pentoxide nanorods anchored reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite as a bi-functional electrode material for supercapacitor and direct methanol oxidation fuel cell applications
🏛 Process Safety and Environmental Protection | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.017
👥 Contributors: V. Uma Shankar, Yuttana Mona, P. Suganya, P. Senthil Kumar, D. Govindarajan, V. Mangla Gowri, E. Narayanamoorthi, Pei-Chien Tsai, Yuan-Chung Lin, Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy

8️⃣ Exploring Electrochemical Sensing for Fungicide Detection: Utilization of Newly Synthesized Oligomers
🏛 ACS Omega | 📅 Aug 2024 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c04959
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Pontagarn Chanpuang, Warit Bunrueang, Tanawat Imboon, Dusadee Khamboonrueang, Chaisak Issro, Mutsuhiro Shima, Sirikanjana Thongmee

9️⃣ Zero-, one- and two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials as low-cost catalysts in optical and electrochemical sensing of biomolecules and environmental pollutants
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Nov 2023 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.109291
👥 Contributors: N.S.K. Gowthaman, M. Amalraj, Srinivasan Kesavan, Kanagaraj Rajalakshmi, Sekar Shankar, Bharathi Sinduja, P. Arul, R. Karthikeyan, C. Loganathan, Veeramani Mangala Gowri et al.

🔟 Different modes of attachment of graphitic carbon nitrides on glassy carbon electrode and their electrocatalytic activity
🏛 Microchemical Journal | 📅 Aug 2023 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.microc.2023.108818
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, S. Abraham John, Wei Sea Chang, N.S.K. Gowthaman

1️⃣1️⃣ Systematic Study on Morphological, Electrochemical Impedance, and Electrocatalytic Activity of Graphitic Carbon Nitride Modified on a Glassy Carbon Substrate from Sequential Exfoliation in Water
🏛 Langmuir | 📅 Sep 2021 | 📄 Journal Article
🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01550
👥 Contributors: Veeramani Mangala Gowri, Ajay Ajith, Abraham John

Yi Gou | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yi Gou | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher at Guilin Medical University, China

Yi Gou is a distinguished researcher in anticancer drug chemistry with a strong academic background and a track record of innovation. He has authored over 40 SCI papers, with a significant number of first-author publications. His groundbreaking research has led to multiple patents and contributions to international scientific literature. Yi has also served as a guest editor for renowned journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology and Drug Development Research. His expertise and research are recognized globally, contributing to advancements in cancer therapy.

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Educational Background 🎓

Yi Gou earned a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry in 2016. During his doctoral research, he specialized in the field of anticancer drug chemistry, laying the foundation for his subsequent work. His extensive education and training have provided him with a solid understanding of both inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, particularly in designing and synthesizing anticancer small molecule agents. This expertise has guided his research in the development of novel drug candidates, and his academic achievements include numerous publications in high-impact journals.

Professional Experience 💼

Yi Gou is currently serving as an Associate Researcher at Guilin Medical University, where he continues his pioneering research on anticancer drug chemistry. His professional career includes both independent research projects and collaborative work, notably contributing to the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects. He has led one completed NSFC project (Project No. 22007023) and is actively conducting another (Project No. 22267004). In addition to his research, Yi Gou has also been recognized for his editorial contributions, serving as a guest editor for journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology and Drug Development Research. Over the years, his work has resulted in numerous publications, patents, and positive evaluations in the international research community.

Research Interests 🔬

Yi’s primary research focus is on the design and synthesis of small molecule anticancer agents, particularly those involving metal-based complexes. His work merges the fields of inorganic chemistry and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on developing novel therapeutics to combat cancer. Yi has received significant funding for his research, completing one National Natural Science Foundation of China project (Project No. 22007023) and currently leading another (Project No. 22267004). His work has led to eight Chinese invention patents and multiple collaborations, including research on metal-antitumor complexes based on traditional Chinese medicine components.

Key Achievements

🔬 Over 40 published SCI papers, with an h-index of 24
📜 8 Chinese invention patents granted, 6 in the process of application
🔗 Collaborations with leading researchers and national projects
🌍 Recognized as a guest editor for prominent journals
🎓 Member of the Chinese Chemical Society

Publications 📚

  • Li, A., Pan, W., Zhang, Z., Zhang, Y., & Ma, L. (2025). Hydrazone copper(II) complexes suppressed lung adenocarcinoma by activating multiple anticancer pathways. Bioorganic Chemistry, 154, 107994.
  • Li, A., Huang, K., Pan, W., Ma, L., & Gou, Y. (2024). Thiosemicarbazone mixed-valence Cu(I/II) complex against lung adenocarcinoma cells through multiple pathways involving cuproptosis. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 67(11), 9091–9103.

  • Wu, Y., Wu, D., Lan, J., Xu, Y., & Gou, Y. (2024). Assessment of mononuclear/dinuclear copper acylhydrazone complexes for lung cancer treatment. Bioorganic Chemistry, 144, 107122.

  • Deng, J., Wu, Y., Li, A., Yang, F., & Gou, Y. (2023). Dithiocarbazate-Zn(II) complexes for photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy against lung cancer. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 10(22), 6526–6536.

  • Wu, Y., Hou, L., Lan, J., Liu, W., & Gou, Y. (2023). Mixed-ligand copper(II) hydrazone complexes: Synthesis, structure, and anti-lung cancer properties. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1279, 134986.
  • Gou, Y., Liu, L., & Liang, H. (2022). Editorial: The developments of metal-based agents against lung cancer. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 1101890.
  • Chen, M., Chen, X., Huang, G., Gou, Y., & Deng, J. (2022). Synthesis, anti-tumour activity, and mechanism of benzoyl hydrazine Schiff base-copper complexes. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1268, 133730.
  • Deng, J., Peng, C., Hou, L., Huang, G., & Gou, Y. (2022). Dithiocarbazate-copper complex loaded thermosensitive hydrogel for lung cancer therapy via tumor in situ sustained-release. Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 9(23), 6190–6201.
  • Guo, J., Li, A., Guo, R., Jin, J., & Huang, G. (2022). C1orf74 positively regulates the EGFR/AKT/mTORC1 signaling in lung adenocarcinoma cells. PeerJ, 10, e13908.
  • Gou, Y., Jia, X., Hou, L. X., Jiang, H. W., & Yang, F. (2022). Dithiocarbazate-Fe(III), -Co(III), -Ni(II), and -Zn(II) complexes: Design, synthesis, structure, and anticancer evaluation. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 65(9), 6677–6689.