Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yogita Arya | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Analyst at Innodata, India

Dr. Yogita Arya is a dedicated chemistry researcher with a strong academic background and expertise in inorganic and organometallic chemistry. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay, where she worked on synthesizing and characterizing novel metal complexes involving redox-active ligands. With a keen interest in computational chemistry and catalysis, she has contributed significantly to scientific research, demonstrated by multiple publications in high-impact international journals. Passionate about both academia and industrial research, she aspires to apply her skills in chemistry research, product development, and process optimization.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, IIT Bombay (2024)
    • Thesis: Electronic Form and Reactivity Profile of Ruthenium and Osmium Derivatives Involving Redox Active Entities
  • M.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2017)
  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi (2015)

Professional Experience 💼

  • Assistant Professor, 07/2024 – 12/2024

    • Taught undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses.
    • Mentored students in research and scientific writing.

  • Ph.D. Researcher, IIT Bombay, 07/2019 – 04/2024

    • Synthesized novel metal complexes and investigated their electronic structures through computational and spectroscopic techniques.
    • Published five research papers, including three independent studies.
    • Gained expertise in various analytical techniques such as NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis, XRD, and computational tools like DFT.
    • Supervised postgraduate students in research projects.

  • Teaching Assistant, IIT Bombay, 07/2020 – 12/2022

    • Conducted laboratory sessions on molecular spectroscopy and inorganic synthesis characterization.

  • Research Associate, University of Delhi, 07/2018 – 02/2019

    • Designed and studied substituted photochromic oxazines and naphthopyrans.
    • Published one research article based on the findings.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry – Synthesis and electronic structure analysis of transition metal complexes.
  • Electrocatalysis – Application of metal complexes in hydrogen evolution and energy-related catalysis.
  • Computational Chemistry – Density Functional Theory (DFT) and TD-DFT calculations for studying electronic properties.
  • Photochromic Materials – Synthesis and characterization of organic-inorganic hybrid materials for optical applications.

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (2017)
  • Qualified UGC-CSIR NET Exam (2018)
  • Nominated for Best Thesis Award at IIT Bombay
  • Lifetime Membership in the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI)

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Yogita Arya is an accomplished chemist with a strong foundation in both experimental and theoretical chemistry. Her research contributions in electrocatalysis, computational chemistry, and transition metal complexes demonstrate her ability to bridge fundamental science with practical applications. With experience in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary research, she is well-positioned to contribute to academic and industrial advancements in chemistry.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ Tetracoordinated 15-Electron Ruthenium(I) in a Discrete Triruthenium Framework
🏛 Inorganic Chemistry | 📅 2023-09-11 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.3c02585
📖 ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

2️⃣ Azo Appended Modified Lawsone Derived Ru‐Systems with Multi‐Redox Entities. Competitive Electronic Form and the Question of Azo Reduction
🏛 Chemistry – A European Journal | 📅 2023-04-21 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202204049
📖 ISSN: 0947-6539, 1521-3765
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

3️⃣ Bidirectional Noninnocence of Hinge-like Deprotonated Bis-Lawsone on Selective Ruthenium Platform: A Function of Varying Ancillary Ligands
🏛 Dalton Transactions | 📅 2022 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1039/d2dt01466a
📖 ISSN: 1477-9226, 1477-9234
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, José Luis Priego, Reyes Jimenez-Aparicio, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

4️⃣ Light Controlled Dimerization of Spiropyran as a Tool to Achieve Dual Responsive Capture and Release System in Aqueous Media
🏛 Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry | 📅 2021-12 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jelechem.2021.115845
📖 ISSN: 1572-6657
✍ Contributors: Arvind Kumar, Priya Ranjan Sahoo, Kunal Prakash, Yogita Arya, Satish Kumar

5️⃣ Osmium(II)-Coordination Induced C–C Bond Functionalization of Bis-Lawsone
🏛 Inorganic Chemistry | 📅 2021-08-16 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01680
📖 ISSN: 0020-1669, 1520-510X
✍ Contributors: Yogita Arya, Sudip Kumar Bera, Sanjib Panda, Goutam Kumar Lahiri

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.

Publication Profile 

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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

 

 

 

 

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.