Best Researcher Award
Maria D. Chermá
Linköping University, Sweden
Maria D. Chermá is a researcher associated with the Swedish academic and forensic science research environment. Her publication record reflects contributions to forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry, pharmacokinetics and the investigation of drug metabolism. Her research addresses scientific questions relevant to the detection, interpretation and evaluation of substances in biological specimens. Her documented publications and bibliometric indicators provide the foundation for recognition under the Best Researcher Award category.
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents Maria D. Chermá’s research activities in medicine and health sciences, with particular emphasis on forensic toxicology and pharmacokinetic investigations. Her scholarly work includes studies examining anabolic androgenic steroids, zopiclone and oxycodone. These subjects demonstrate the relevance of analytical measurement and drug metabolism research to forensic interpretation and public health. The profile considers publication contributions, research visibility and documented academic indicators in relation to the Best Researcher Award.
Keywords
Forensic toxicology; pharmacokinetics; analytical chemistry; drug metabolism; mass spectrometry; substance use; medicine and health sciences; biological specimens; toxicological analysis.
Introduction
Forensic toxicology contributes to healthcare, criminal investigations and scientific understanding of substance exposure. Reliable identification and interpretation of drugs and their metabolites require validated analytical approaches and knowledge of pharmacokinetic processes. Chermá’s identified publications address these interconnected areas through investigations involving biological samples and drug-related measurements. Her work illustrates the importance of combining laboratory research with scientifically supported interpretation of toxicological findings.[3][4]
Research Profile
Her research profile is associated with analytical and forensic investigations of pharmaceutical and other substances. The supplied bibliometric information records 13 documents, 181 citations and an h-index of 8. These indicators offer quantitative perspectives on publication activity and citation visibility. They should be interpreted alongside research quality, methodological relevance, individual contributions and the scientific significance of published findings. Her ORCID identifier provides an additional means of distinguishing her scholarly record.[1][2]
Research Contributions
The identified research themes include:
- Investigation of anabolic androgenic steroid use within a Swedish forensic population.
- Pharmacokinetic evaluation of zopiclone and metabolite-to-parent ratios for estimating intake timing.
- Examination of oxycodone pharmacokinetics and its phase I and phase II metabolites using LC–MS-MS.
Together, these topics demonstrate the importance of analytical toxicology in understanding substance exposure, metabolism and evidence interpretation.[3][4][5]
Publications
Three identified publications illustrate the breadth and continuity of her research interests:
- Use of anabolic androgenic steroids in a Swedish forensic population: Associations with substance use and criminal convictions. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, October 2026.
- Blood pharmacokinetics and use of metabolite-to-parent ratios to predict time of last zopiclone intake. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2026.[4]
- Urinary Pharmacokinetics of Immediate and Controlled Release Oxycodone and its Phase I and II Metabolites Using LC–MS-MS. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2022.[5]
Research Impact
The reported 181 citations and h-index of 8 indicate measurable scholarly visibility. The publication topics also connect laboratory-based research with practical forensic applications, particularly drug identification, exposure assessment and interpretation of biological measurements. Such contributions are relevant to the continuing development of analytical methods and evidence-based toxicological practice. Citation indicators provide useful context but do not independently establish research quality or societal impact.
Award Suitability
Maria D. Chermá’s documented research themes, publication activity and reported citation indicators provide relevant considerations for the Best Researcher Award under the Medicine and Health Sciences category. Her work addresses scientifically important questions in forensic toxicology and pharmacokinetics. The Global Innovation Technologist Awards recognize research contributions, scholarly development and the advancement of knowledge across disciplines. Final award assessment should consider verified authorship, individual research responsibilities and the applicable evaluation criteria.
Conclusion
Maria D. Chermá’s academic profile reflects research engagement in forensic toxicology, analytical chemistry and pharmacokinetic science. Her identified publications address drug metabolism and toxicological investigations with relevance to medicine and forensic applications. The reported bibliometric indicators and documented research themes establish a foundation for consideration in the Best Researcher Award category of the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Her profile represents the contribution of analytical research to scientific understanding and evidence-based practice.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Maria D. Chermá, Author ID 6507872208. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6507872208
- ORCID. (n.d.). Maria D. Chermá: ORCID researcher identifier.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0209-9967
- Chermá, M. D., et al. (2026). Use of anabolic androgenic steroids in a Swedish forensic population: Associations with substance use and criminal convictions. Drug and Alcohol Dependence.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2026.113410
- Gomonit, M. M., Nilsson, G. H., Nyström, I., Berglund, L., Kugelberg, F. C., Chermá, M. D., et al. (2026). Blood pharmacokinetics and use of metabolite-to-parent ratios to predict time of last zopiclone intake. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 50(6).
https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkag032
- Truver, M. T., Jakobsson, G., Chermá, M. D., Swortwood, M. J., Gréen, H., & Kronstrand, R. (2022). Urinary Pharmacokinetics of Immediate and Controlled Release Oxycodone and its Phase I and II Metabolites Using LC–MS-MS. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 46(9), 1025–1031.
https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkab123
- National Library of Medicine. (2026). Blood pharmacokinetics and use of metabolite-to-parent ratios to predict time of last zopiclone intake.