Biplab Mazumder | Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Biplab Mazumder
Affiliation Jahangirnagar University
Country Bangladesh
ORCID ID 0009-0005-6290-1618
Documents 4
Subject Area Plant-Based and Alternative Proteins
Event International Food Scientist Awards

Biplab Mazumder
Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh

Biplab Mazumder is a researcher affiliated with Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh, whose scholarly work spans computational biology, microbiology, food safety, public health, and bioinformatics. His recent publications demonstrate growing expertise in computational screening of bioactive compounds, genetic variant analysis, and microbiological assessment of drinking water quality. These interdisciplinary contributions align with emerging priorities in food science, antimicrobial discovery, and public health research.[1]

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Abstract

This academic profile summarizes the research achievements of Biplab Mazumder, highlighting interdisciplinary investigations in computational biology, food microbiology, antimicrobial compound discovery, molecular genetics, and drinking water safety. His published studies integrate laboratory investigations with computational methodologies to address challenges in food safety, infectious diseases, and biomedical sciences. The diversity of his publications demonstrates an emerging research trajectory that bridges biological sciences with computational approaches.[2]

Keywords

Plant-Based Proteins, Alternative Proteins, Computational Biology, Molecular Docking, Food Microbiology, Water Quality, Bioinformatics, Antimicrobial Compounds, Public Health, Food Safety, Computational Screening, Staphylococcus aureus.

Introduction

Modern food science increasingly relies upon interdisciplinary research involving computational biology, microbiology, molecular genetics, and environmental health. Biplab Mazumder’s scholarly activities reflect these evolving research directions through studies focused on microbial contamination, computational drug discovery, and structural bioinformatics. His work contributes to understanding foodborne pathogens, safe drinking water, and computational identification of biologically active compounds.[3]

Research Profile

Based at Jahangirnagar University, Biplab Mazumder has developed an interdisciplinary publication portfolio that combines computational modeling with experimental biological sciences. His investigations include molecular docking of plant-derived antimicrobial compounds, computational evaluation of disease-associated gene variants, microbiological quality assessment of drinking water, and conference contributions related to bacteriological surveillance. These activities illustrate a growing commitment to evidence-based scientific research with practical relevance to food safety and biomedical applications.[4]

Research Contributions

  • Applied computational screening approaches to identify plant-derived antimicrobial compounds targeting Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Investigated damaging CDK4 genetic variants using computational structural biology and functional prediction techniques.
  • Evaluated microbiological contamination of restaurant drinking water in Savar, Bangladesh, contributing evidence for public health monitoring.
  • Presented conference research addressing bacteriological quality assessment of drinking water supplies.
  • Contributed interdisciplinary research integrating food microbiology, computational biology, genetics, and public health.

Publications

  • Computational Screening of Plant-Derived Antimicrobial Compounds Against Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus. In Silico Research in Biomedicine, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.insi.2026.100504.
  • In silico identification of damaging CDK4 variants linked to cancer pathogenesis: functional and structural insights. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 2026. DOI: 10.1186/s43042-026-00843-7.
  • Microbial contamination in drinking water at restaurants in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences, 2025. DOI: 10.3329/jujbs.v13i1.83662.
  • Bacteriological quality assessment of restaurant drinking water in Savar area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Conference Abstract, 8th International Botanical Conference, Dhaka, 2024.

Research Impact

Although currently representing an emerging publication portfolio, the research demonstrates relevance to food safety, antimicrobial discovery, computational biology, and environmental microbiology. The integration of computational modeling with microbiological investigations provides useful scientific evidence for future research concerning infectious disease control, food quality, and safe water management. The studies also illustrate growing expertise in bioinformatics-driven biomedical investigation.[2]

Award Suitability

Biplab Mazumder demonstrates characteristics appropriate for consideration for the Best Researcher Award through interdisciplinary scholarship, peer-reviewed publications, computational innovation, and contributions to food safety and biomedical sciences. His research addresses practical challenges involving antimicrobial resistance, water quality, computational biology, and genetic disease mechanisms. The combination of laboratory research and computational methodologies reflects scientific versatility and supports continued academic development within food science and related biological disciplines.[4]

Conclusion

Biplab Mazumder has established an emerging multidisciplinary research profile encompassing computational biology, microbiology, food safety, and biomedical sciences. His peer-reviewed publications demonstrate growing scientific productivity and interdisciplinary collaboration. Continued research in these areas is expected to contribute further to computational biomedical research, food microbiology, and public health while supporting innovation within plant-based and alternative protein research.

References

  1. Mazumder, B. (2026). Computational Screening of Plant-Derived Antimicrobial Compounds Against Alpha-Hemolysin of Staphylococcus aureus. In Silico Research in Biomedicine.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.insi.2026.100504
  2. Mazumder, B. (2026). In silico identification of damaging CDK4 variants linked to cancer pathogenesis: functional and structural insights. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-026-00843-7
  3. Mazumder, B. (2025). Microbial contamination in drinking water at restaurants in Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Jahangirnagar University Journal of Biological Sciences.
    DOI:https://doi.org/10.3329/jujbs.v13i1.83662
  4. ORCID. Researcher Profile: Biplab Mazumder.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6290-1618

Sajjad Hussain | Food Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Research Excellence Award

Sajjad Hussain
Affiliation Xinxiang University
Country China
Scopus ID 60048256000
Documents 32
Citations 813
h-index 17
Subject Area Food Chemistry and Biochemistry Award
Event International Food Scientist Awards

Sajjad Hussain
Xinxiang University, China

Sajjad Hussain is an Associate Professor at Xinxiang University, China, recognized for contributions to materials chemistry, coordination polymers, catalysis, energy storage materials, and computational chemistry. His interdisciplinary work integrates experimental synthesis and theoretical modeling to advance sustainable energy technologies, environmental remediation, and functional inorganic materials.[1]

Abstract

Sajjad Hussain is a researcher in materials chemistry specializing in catalysis, energy storage, nanomaterials, and coordination polymers. His work combines experimental synthesis with computational modeling to develop advanced materials for hydrogen production, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy applications. Through extensive publications and international collaborations, he has contributed significantly to modern materials science and renewable energy research.[2]

Keywords

Catalysis, MXene, Single-Atom Catalysts, Energy Storage, Hydrogen Evolution, Coordination Polymers, Nanomaterials, Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Remediation.

Introduction

With academic training from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, UET Lahore, and GC University Lahore, Dr. Hussain has established an international research career spanning Pakistan, China, and the United Kingdom. His expertise encompasses inorganic chemistry, crystallography, theoretical simulations, and advanced energy materials.[1]

Research Profile

His research portfolio includes transition-metal single atom catalysts, inorganic-organic frameworks, nanocomposites, luminescent materials, boron chemistry, hydrogen storage systems, and photocatalytic materials. He has supervised numerous postgraduate researchers and actively collaborates with international research groups.[3]

Research Contributions

  • Development of MXene-supported single-atom catalysts.
  • Advanced studies on HER, OER, ORR, and CO oxidation mechanisms.
  • Coordination polymer synthesis and luminescent sensing applications.
  • Hydrogen storage and renewable energy materials research.
  • Environmental remediation through photocatalysis and adsorption technologies.

Publications

Hussain has authored approximately 100 scientific publications, including articles in ACS Materials Letters, ACS Catalysis, Coordination Chemistry Reviews, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Chemical Engineering Journal, and Frontiers in Chemistry. His work demonstrates strong influence in catalysis, materials chemistry, and energy science.

Research Impact

According to available metrics, his scholarly output has achieved significant visibility, with hundreds of citations, a strong h-index, and extensive international collaborations. His contributions support emerging technologies in clean energy production and sustainable materials development.[1]

Award Suitability

Hussain demonstrates sustained excellence in materials chemistry, catalysis, and energy research. His interdisciplinary achievements, international collaborations, mentorship activities, and publication record support strong consideration for research excellence and innovation awards in chemistry and materials science.

Conclusion

Through experimental innovation and computational investigation, Dr. Sajjad Hussain has contributed substantially to the advancement of sustainable energy materials and functional chemical systems. His research continues to influence developments in catalysis, nanotechnology, and advanced materials engineering.

References

  1. Elsevier. (2026). Scopus Author Details: Hussain, Sajjad (Author ID 60048256000).
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60048256000
  2. Hussain, S. et al. (2025). Coordination Chemistry Reviews.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2025.217023
  3. ACS Materials Letters (2024). Single-Atom Electrocatalysts Anchored on Phosphoniobic Acid Cluster.
    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsmaterialslett.4c00349

Mohammad Akrami | Innovative Food Product Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mohammad Akrami | Innovative Food Product Development | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant professor at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Prof. Mohammad Akrami is an Assistant Professor at the Pharmaceutical Biomaterials Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), specializing in nanotechnology, drug delivery, and biomedical engineering. With 40+ research publications, his work focuses on 3D pharming, nanoghost fabrication, and cancer-targeting therapies. He has held key R&D and leadership roles in the pharmaceutical industry and medical innovation policy, contributing to biotechnology advancements. His expertise bridges pharmacy, engineering, and medicine, making him a distinguished researcher in pharmaceutical sciences.

Publications Profile

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🎓 Education Details

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Biomaterials
    • Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Faculty of Pharmacy (2011-2016)
    • Thesis: Preparation and Characterization of Peptide Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer Cell Therapy.
  • M.Sc. in Biological Sciences
    • Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
    • Thesis: Plasminogen Activation by Plasminogen Activators: The Role of Anti-Human Plasminogen Monoclonal Antibodies.

👩‍🔬 Professional Experience

  • Expertise in Pharmaceutical Analytical Method Development & Validation
  • Hands-on experience in solid and semi-solid pharmaceutical formulation
  • Development of diagnostic biochemical kits using autoanalyzer technology
  • Proficiency in analytical instruments such as HPLC, FTIR, Electrophoresis, 3D Printing, Electrospinning, Electrospraying
  • Extensive experience in gold nanoparticle functionalized drug delivery systems
  • Protein Expression, Purification & Characterization
  • Cancer Cell Line Culturing
  • 3D Printing in Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Electrospinning Techniques

🌱 Research Interests

  • 3D Pharming and 3D Bioprinting
  • Nanoghost Fabrication
  • Microbubble-Based Drug Delivery Systems
  • Cancer Targeting

🏆 Awards and Honors

  • Member of Selected Process, 24th Shahid Motahari Festival, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2023)

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Mohammad Akrami is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of pharmaceutical biomaterials. With extensive experience in drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, 3D bioprinting, and pharmaceutical sciences, he continues to contribute significantly to the field through research, education, and industrial collaborations.

Publications 📚

📌 Development of a Thermoresponsive Core–Shell Hydrogel for Sequential Delivery of Antibiotics and Growth Factors in Regenerative Endodontics
📖 Frontiers in Bioscience-Elite | 📅 Oct 25, 2024 | 🔗 DOI: 10.31083/j.fbe1604032
👥 Contributors: Sayna Shamszadeh, Saeed Asgary, Mohammad Akrami, Fatemeh Mashhadiabbas, Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban, Forough Shams


📌 A doxycycline-loaded microfiber of poly-metformin/PCL for eradicating melanoma stem cells
📖 International Journal of Pharmaceutics | 📅 Jul 2024 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.124358
👥 Contributors: Behnoosh Zarei, Mohammad Akrami, Niloufar Rezaei, Mohammad Mahdavi, Mojtaba Kamankesh, Ismaeil Haririan, Mehdi Asadi, Mona Navaei-Nigjeh


📌 MRI-traceable multifunctional magnetic mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MMSN) capped with graphene quantum dots (GQD) as a theragnostic system in colorectal cancer treatment
📖 Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology | 📅 Jun 2024 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2024.105700
👥 Contributors: Seyyed Mostafa Hojjati, Zeinab Salehi, Mohammad Akrami


📌 Fabrication of a Controlled-Release Core-Shell Floating Tablet of Ketamine Hydrochloride Using a 3D Printing Technique for Management of Refractory Depressions and Chronic Pain
📖 Polymers | 📅 Mar 8, 2024 | 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/polym16060746
👥 Contributors: Tahmineh Karami, Emad Ghobadi, Mohammad Akrami, Ismaeil Haririan


📌 Facile fabrication of an extended‐release tablet of Ticagrelor using three-dimensional printing technology
📖 Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A | 📅 Jan 2024 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.a.37603
👥 Contributors: Sama Rastpeiman, Zahra Panahi, Mohammad Akrami, Ismaeil Haririan, Maryam Asadi


📌 An anti-inflammatory Glyburide-loaded nanoghost for atherosclerosis therapy: A red blood cell-based bio-mimetic strategy
📖 Giant | 📅 Dec 2023 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.giant.2023.100206
👥 Contributors: Zahra Karami, Mohammad Akrami, Jalil Mehrzad, Mehdi Esfandyari-Manesh, Ismaeil Haririan, Saeid Nateghi


📌 3D printed pH-responsive tablets containing N-acetylglucosamine-loaded methylcellulose hydrogel for colon drug delivery applications
📖 International Journal of Pharmaceutics | 📅 Oct 2023 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123366
👥 Contributors: Maryam Asadi, Zeinab Salehi, Mohammad Akrami, Mohammadreza Hosseinpour, Stefan Jockenhövel, Samaneh Ghazanfari


📌 Nanoarchitectonics of Doxycycline-Loaded Vitamin E–D-α-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol 1000 Succinate Micelles for Ovarian Cancer Stem Cell Treatment
📖 Nanomedicine | 📅 Sep 2023 | 🔗 DOI: 10.2217/nnm-2022-0274
👥 Contributors: Zoha Hajikhani, Ismaeil Haririan, Mohammad Akrami, Saba Hajikhan


📌 Additive Manufacturing of an Extended-Release Tablet of Tacrolimus
📖 Materials | 📅 Jul 10, 2023 | 🔗 DOI: 10.3390/ma16144927
👥 Contributors: Azin Abdollahi, Zahra Ansari, Mohammad Akrami, Ismaeil Haririan, Simin Dashti-Khavidaki, Mohammad Irani, Mojtaba Kamankesh, Emad Ghobadi


📌 SPION-based magnetic PLGA nanofibers for neural differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells
📖 Nanotechnology | 📅 Sep 10, 2022 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac7402
👥 Contributors: Mahdieh Mohammadalizadeh, Sara Dabirian, Mohammad Akrami, Zahra Hesari


📌 Potential Wound Healing of PLGA Nanoparticles Containing a Novel L‐Carnitine–GHK Peptide Conjugate
📖 Journal of Nanomaterials | 📅 Jan 2022 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6165759
👥 Contributors: Sorour Ramezanpour, Pedram Tavatoni, Mohammad Akrami, Mona Navaei-Nigjeh, Pezhman Shiri, Thathan Premkumar


📌 Potential anticancer activity of a new pro-apoptotic peptide–thioctic acid gold nanoparticle platform
📖 Nanotechnology | 📅 Apr 2, 2021 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/abd3cb


📌 Tuning the anticancer activity of a novel pro-apoptotic peptide using gold nanoparticle platforms
📖 Scientific Reports | 📅 Aug 4, 2016 | 🔗 DOI: 10.1038/srep31030


 

 

 

Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Ms. Kayise Maseko | Cellular agriculture | Best Scholar Award

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Kayise Hypercia Maseko is a dedicated food scientist and PhD candidate at Tshwane University of Technology, specializing in sustainable food production systems and cellular agriculture. With a background in Food Technology, her research focuses on alternative protein sources, functional foods, and food preservation techniques. Her work in fungi-based meat analogues and mushroom mycelia optimization contributes to the advancement of lab-grown food technologies. She has collaborated with Agricultural Research Council (ARC-TSC) and WildBio on projects related to food processing and cultivated meat alternatives. A passionate educator, she has worked as a tutor and assistant lecturer, mentoring future food scientists. Kayise is an active member of SACNASP and SAAFoST, with multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and international conference presentations (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024). Her commitment to food security and biotechnology innovation is evident in her ongoing research contributions, aiming to address global challenges in sustainable food production.

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Education 

🎓 PhD in Food Technology (2023 – Present)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Evaluation of biomaterials for mycelium production and development of hybrid cell-cultured meat.

🎓 Master of Agricultural Science (M-Tech in Food Technology) (2019 – 2022)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Screening the functional properties of unripe banana flour from 35 varieties based on their genomic and sub-genomic groups.
  • Research Conducted at: Agricultural Research Council – Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC).

🎓 B-Tech in Food Technology (2018)
Tshwane University of Technology

  • Research Topic: Commercial Traditional-type, source of fibre mageu.

Research Focus

🔬 Sustainable Food Production Systems – Investigating eco-friendly and efficient food production methods to enhance global food security.

🌱 Cellular Agriculture – Developing innovative approaches to cultivated meat, focusing on hybrid cell-based meat analogues using fungi-based protein sources.

🥦 Alternative Protein Sources – Exploring mushroom mycelia and plant-based proteins as viable meat substitutes for sustainable diets.

🛡️ Food Preservation Techniques – Researching novel food preservation and processing methods to enhance nutritional value and shelf life.

🍌 Functional Foods & Biomaterials – Studying unripe banana flour functional properties and biomaterials for food production to improve food formulations.

🏭 Industry Collaboration – Working with WildBio on cultivated animal cell biomass and hybrid fungi-based meat alternatives.

📢 Academic Outreach – Presenting research at international conferences (SAAFoST 2023, IUFoST 2024) and mentoring students in food science.

Publications 

📜 Mushroom mycelia as sustainable alternative proteins for the production of hybrid cell‐cultured meat: A review – Journal of Food Science (2025) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.70060]

🍌 Musa species variation, production, and the application of its processed flour: A review – Scientia Horticulturae (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112688]

🍄 Effect of Culture Media on the Yield and Protein Content of Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq.) Kumm Mycelia – International Journal of Food Science (2024) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1155/ijfo/5562732]

🧪 Discrimination of Musa banana genomic and sub-genomic groups based on multi-elemental fingerprints and chemometrics – Journal of Food Composition and Analysis (2021) 🔗 [DOI: 10.1016/j.jfca.2021.104334]