Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Behavioral Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda | Behavioral Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda at Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé, Burkina Faso

👨‍🎓  Profiles

🌟 Summary

Dr. Bèwadéyir Serge Poda is a dedicated researcher in applied biological sciences, specializing in medical entomology. Currently a postdoctoral fellow at Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands, he focuses on in-flight mating behaviors in Anopheles malaria mosquitoes.

🎓 Education

Dr. Poda earned his PhD in Applied Biological Sciences, Medical Entomology from University Joseph KI-ZERBO in Burkina Faso in 2021. He also holds a Master’s degree in Microbial and Cellular Biotechnology (2014) and a Bachelor’s in Fundamental and Applied Biology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology (2011) from the same institution. He completed his Baccalaureate in Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in 2007.

💼 Professional Experience

Since 2022, Dr. Poda has been a postdoctoral fellow at Wageningen University & Research, where he studies in-flight mating in sympatric swarms of Anopheles mosquitoes. Prior to this, he was a PhD student at IRSS (Burkina Faso) and MIVEGEC-IRD, CNRS (France) from 2017 to 2021, focusing on the chemical and visual cues used by Anopheles females. He also worked as a postgraduate fellow at IRSS, investigating the effects of irradiation on the reproductive success of An. arabiensis from 2014 to 2017, and completed various internships related to malaria entomology.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Poda has received several prestigious grants, including serving as the Principal Investigator for the Africa Talent Programme grant (€291k, 2022-2025) and as a co-investigator for the LAMIVECT grant (€3k, 2020). He has also been awarded multiple scholarships, such as the UEMOA scholarship of excellence (2019), the French National Research Institute PhD scholarship (2017-2020), and the Burkina Faso government PhD scholarship (2017-2021).

🔬 Research Interests

His research interests encompass the ecology and behavior of malaria vectors, the development of genetic control strategies for mosquito populations, and assessing the effectiveness of vector control measures. Dr. Poda is proficient in molecular techniques, mosquito rearing, and behavioral studies.

 

📖 Top Noted Publications

Spatial and temporal characteristics of laboratory-induced Anopheles coluzzii swarms: shape, structure and flight kinematics
    • Authors: Bèwadéyir Serge Poda, Antoine Cribellier, Lionel Feugère, Mathurin Fatou, Charles Nignan, Domonbabele François de Sales Hien, Pie Müller, Olivier Gnankiné, Roch Kounbobr Dabiré, Abdoulaye Diabaté et al.
    • Journal: iScience
    • Year: 2024
The complex swarming dynamics of malaria mosquitoes emerges from simple minimally-interactive behavioral rules
    • Authors: Antoine Cribellier, Bèwadéyir Serge Poda, Roch Kounbobr Dabiré, Abdoulaye Diabaté, Olivier Roux, Florian T. Muijres
    • Journal: Preprint (BioRxiv)
    • Year: 2024
Mosquitoes integrate visual and acoustic cues to mediate conspecific interactions in swarms
    • Authors: Saumya Gupta, Antoine Cribellier, Serge B. Poda, Olivier Roux, Florian T. Muijres, Jeffrey A. Riffell
    • Journal: Current Biology
    • Year: 2024
Spatial and temporal characteristics of laboratory-induced Anopheles coluzzii swarms: shape, structure and flight kinematics
    • Authors: Bèwadéyir Serge Poda, Antoine Cribellier, Lionel Feugère, Mathurin Fatou, Charles Nignan, Domonbabele François de Sales Hien, Pie Müller, Olivier Gnankiné, Roch Kounbobr Dabiré, Abdoulaye Diabaté et al.
    • Journal: Preprint (BioRxiv)
    • Year: 2024
Adult mosquito predation and potential impact on the sterile insect technique
    • Authors: Bèwadéyir Serge Poda
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Year: 2022

Liu Yang | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Liu Yang | Bioinformatics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Liu Yang at Department of General Surgery, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, China

👨‍🎓 Profile

👨‍⚕️ Current Position

Prof. Dr. Yang Liu is a Chief Physician and Associate Professor, serving as the Deputy Head of General Surgery at Jiangsu Cancer Hospital and the Head of Colorectal Surgery at Nanjing Medical University.

📜 Summary

Yang Liu is a prominent figure in colorectal surgery, also acting as a Master’s Supervisor and visiting overseas researcher at Thomas Jefferson University’s BluConner Hospital. His work has earned him multiple accolades in cancer research.

🎓 Education

Yang has completed his medical degree and advanced training in colorectal surgery, although specific institutions are not detailed here.

🏥 Professional Experience

With a focus on complex minimally invasive surgeries, he performs over 150 advanced procedures annually and actively participates in various national and provincial medical associations.

🔬 Research Interests

His research primarily explores ncRNA genomics in relation to colorectal cancer progression and metastasis, alongside developing innovative surgical techniques.

💡 Patents

Yang holds several patents, including:

  • 2024: Combination of Scutellarein for colorectal cancer treatment.
  • 2023: Multi-angle puncture holder.
  • 2020: Circ-0000423 for colorectal cancer drug development.
  • 2019: Surgical retractor for lower abdominal tumors.

🏆 Awards

He has received notable awards such as:

  • 2021: 2nd Prize for New Medical Technology in Jiangsu for epigenetic fusion in colorectal cancer.
  • 2019: 2nd Prize for his study on LINC00152 in colorectal cancer.
📖  Top Noted Publications

LUCAT1 inhibits ferroptosis in bladder cancer by regulating the mRNA stability of STAT3

  • Authors: Cao, Y., Zou, Z., Wu, X., Hu, J., Yang, L.
    Journal: Gene
    Year: 2024

Magnetic resonance imaging-based lymph node radiomics for predicting the metastasis of evaluable lymph nodes in rectal cancer

  • Authors: Ye, Y.-X., Yang, L., Kang, Z., Du, M., Li, Z.-X.
    Journal: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
    Year: 2024

Emerging Role of ERBB2 in Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Signaling Pathways to Therapeutic Strategies

  • Authors: Wang, N., Cao, Y., Si, C., Bao, J., Yang, L.
    Journal: Cancers
    Year: 2022

FBXW7 and Its Downstream NOTCH Pathway Could be Potential Indicators of Organ-Free Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer

  • Authors: Li, D., Jiang, S., Zhou, X., Sun, Y., Yang, L.
    Journal: Frontiers in Oncology
    Year: 2022

Anal preservation on the psychology and quality of life of low rectal cancer

  • Authors: Mei, F., Yang, X., Na, L., Yang, L.
    Journal: Journal of Surgical Oncology
    Year: 2022

Gang Wang | Biosensing and Bioimaging | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gang Wang | Biosensing and Bioimaging | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Guizhou Normal University, China

👨‍🎓 Profiles

Academic Background 🎓

Dr. Gang Wang holds a PhD in Solid Mechanics from Peking University (2017), a Master’s degree in Integrated Circuit Engineering from Tsinghua University (2013), and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics from Tsinghua University (2008).

Education 📚

  • PhD: Solid Mechanics, Peking University (2017)
  • Master’s: Integrated Circuit Engineering, Tsinghua University (2013)
  • Bachelor’s: Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University (2008)

Professional Experience 💼

Gang Wang is currently the Deputy Dean at Guizhou Normal University (2021-present), where he also serves as a Lecturer and Master Supervisor. He was seconded to the Department of Technology Talent at the Department of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province from April 2022 to May 2023.

Research Interest 🔬

Dr. Wang’s research focuses on microrobots and integrated circuits. His work includes developing innovative surface microstructures and multifunctional hydrogels to enhance microrobot motion efficiency and advance biomedical applications.

 Professional Memberships🔗

Gang is the Director of the Guizhou Integrated Circuits Society, contributing to the advancement of integrated circuits research in his region.

📖  Top Noted Publications
Multifunctional Hydrogel with 3D Printability, Fluorescence, Biodegradability, and Biocompatibility for Biomedical Microrobots
    • Author: Gang Wang, Sisi Wang, Tao Hu, Famin Shi
    • Journal: Molecules
    • Year: 2024
Understanding the Intrinsic Mechanism of High-Performance Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation by Heterogenization of Homonuclear Dual-Atom Catalysts
    • Author: Yuefei Zhang, Yu Yang, Yu Zhang, Xuefei Liu, Wenjun Xiao, Degui Wang, Gang Wang, Zhen Wang, Jinshun Bi, Jincheng Liu et al.
    • Journal: Energy & Environmental Materials
    • Year: 2024
Enhancing Swimming Performance of Magnetic Helical Microswimmers by Surface Microstructure
    • Author: Gang Wang, Sisi Wang, Famin Shi, Xuefei Liu, Degui Wang, Aierken Abuduwayiti, Zhen Wang, Mingqiang Liu, Yan Wu, Jinshun Bi
    • Journal: Langmuir
    • Year: 2024
The Rational Co-Doping Strategy of Transition Metal and Non-Metal Atoms on g-CN for Highly Efficient Hydrogen Evolution by DFT and Machine Learning
    • Author: Yu Yang, Xin Zhao, Tianyun Liu, Yuefei Zhang, Yuanjun Hu, Xuefei Liu, Gang Wang, Degui Wang, Jinshun Bi, Zijiang Luo et al.
    • Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
    • Year: 2024
Coordination Engineering on Novel 2D Pentagonal NiN₂ for Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts
    • Author: Yuanjun Hu, Xin Zhao, Yu Yang, Wenjun Xiao, Xun Zhou, Degui Wang, Gang Wang, Jinshun Bi, Zijiang Luo, Xuefei Liu
    • Journal: Applied Surface Science
    • Year: 2023
Theoretical Calculation of Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Two-Dimensional As₂X₃(X=S, Se, Te) Doped with Transition Metal Atoms
    • Author: Xin Zhao, Yu Yang, Yuanjun Hu, Gang Wang, Degui Wang, Yanfeng Wei, Shuxing Zhou, Jinshun Bi, Wenjun Xiao, Xuefei Liu
    • Journal: Applied Surface Science
    • Year: 2023

Rita Mwendia Njeru | Natural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Rita Mwendia Njeru, Natural Sciences, Best Researcher Award

Ms. Rita Mwendia Njeru at University of Szeged, Hungary

Professional Profile

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🌟Summary

Rita Mwendia Njeru is a Geophysics Researcher at the University of Szeged, Hungary, specializing in digital rock physics and 3D imaging analysis. Her research focuses on microscale characterization of geothermal reservoirs using micro-computed tomography for optimizing water reinjection in the Pannonian Basin.

🎓Education

Rita Mwendia Njeru has pursued a rigorous academic path, culminating in a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Szeged, Hungary, where her research focuses on microscale characterization of geothermal reservoirs using advanced imaging techniques. She holds a Master of Science degree in Physics from Egerton University, Kenya, where she pioneered the Geophysics option for the Masters’ program and played a pivotal role in developing academic frameworks for subsequent students. Rita’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics, also from Egerton University, where she graduated with honors and engaged in extensive coursework that extended beyond traditional physics, including economics and communication skills.

💼 Professional Experience

Rita Mwendia Njeru brings a wealth of professional experience in geophysics research and academic leadership. Currently a Geophysics Researcher at the University of Szeged, Hungary, Rita specializes in digital rock physics and 3D imaging analysis. Her ongoing doctoral research focuses on optimizing water reinjection in geothermal reservoirs within the Pannonian Basin using micro-computed tomography. Previously, Rita served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Tutorial Fellow at Egerton University, Kenya, where she not only taught undergraduate courses in geophysics but also coordinated academic advising and led outreach initiatives to promote science education, particularly encouraging women to pursue physics. She has collaborated with renowned research institutes such as Geochem-Hungary and LIAG-Germany, contributing to advancements in geothermal energy research and digital rock physics. Rita’s diverse roles have equipped her with strong project management skills and a deep commitment to academic excellence and research innovation.

🔬 Research Interests

Rita Mwendia Njeru’s research interests center on advancing the field of geophysics through innovative applications of digital rock physics and 3D imaging analysis. Her current focus is on microscale characterization of geothermal reservoirs using micro-computed tomography, aiming to optimize water reinjection strategies in the Pannonian Basin. Rita is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to address challenges in energy sustainability and geological resource management. Her interdisciplinary approach combines expertise in image processing with a deep understanding of geophysical principles, contributing to the development of sustainable energy solutions and enhancing our understanding of geological systems.

📖 Publication Top Noted

Micro-scale investigation of the pore network of sandstone in the Pannonian Basin to improve geothermal energy development

    • Authors: Rita Mwendia Njeru, Matthias Halisch, János Szanyi
    • Journal: Geothermics
    • Volume: 2024-09

Optimizing Micro-CT Resolution for Geothermal Reservoir Characterization in the Pannonian Basin

    • Authors: Rita Mwendia Njeru, Akhmad Sofyan, Matthias Halisch, Balázs Kóbor, János Szanyi
    • Journal: Energies
    • Volume: 2024-06-22

Determination of Scaling Zone and Scaling Type in Slotted Liner Based on the Fluid Flow Pattern in the Geothermal Well “X”

    • Authors: Rita Mwendia Njeru
    • Journal: International Journal of Renewable Energy Research
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 8681-8693
    • Year: 2023

Muhammad Shahriar Bashar | Material science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Shahriar Bashar, Material science, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bangladesh

Professional Profile

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Summary

Dr. Muhammad Shahriar Bashar is a distinguished Principal Scientific Officer at the Institute of Fuel Research and Development (IERD) within the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR). With over 18 years of expertise in Energy-Nanotechnology and Semiconductor Fabrication, he spearheads the establishment of Bangladesh’s first Thin-film Semiconductor Fabrication Research Laboratory. His pioneering work includes optimizing metal sulfide and oxide thin-film semiconductors, advancing solar cell technologies, and developing energy-efficient devices. Dr. Bashar’s contributions extend to policy formulation in renewable energy and supervising numerous research theses. His accolades include Bangladesh’s first CdTe-based solar cell and innovations in biomass energy, reflecting his commitment to sustainable development and technological advancement.

Education

  • Ph.D.: Department of Physics, Jahangirnagar University, 2022
  • M.Sc.: Applied Physics & Electronics, University of Dhaka, 1999 (First Class)
  • B.Sc. (Honors): Applied Physics & Electronics, University of Dhaka, 1998 (First Class)
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate: Government Science College, Dhaka Board, 1995 (First Division)
  • Secondary School Certificate: Motijheel Model High School, Dhaka Board, 1993 (First Division)

Professional Experience

  • Principal Scientific Officer: Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), since December 19, 2019
  • Senior Scientific Officer: BCSIR, August 04, 2011 – December 19, 2019
  • Scientific Officer: BCSIR, June 15, 2006 – August 03, 2011
  • Scientific Officer: Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA), July 20, 2004 – June 14, 2006

Current Research Focus

Dr. Bashar is primarily engaged in pioneering research and development in the following areas:

  • Thin-film semiconductor fabrication
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Solar cell fabrication
  • Energy auditing and sustainable energy management
  • Biogas digester design
  • Solar panel testing and optimization

Achievements and Contributions

Dr. Bashar has made significant contributions to the field of renewable energy and semiconductor technology, including:

  • Fabrication of 2nd and 3rd generation thin-film solar cells in Bangladesh
  • Development of highly efficient biomass-based cookstoves and biogas digesters
  • Establishment of the largest solar thermal plant and grid-connected photovoltaic power plants in Bangladesh
  • Design and development of various energy-saving devices and technologies

Skills

  • Thin-film semiconductor fabrication
  • Solar radiation measurement
  • Photovoltaics
  • Energy auditing and sustainable energy management
  • Analytical problem solving and simulation
  • Graphics design and troubleshooting

Awards and Recognitions

  • Research Award “Adamma Bangladesh” (2016) for the fabrication of CdTe based thin-film solar cells
  • Special Award from the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Dhaka (2001)

📖 Publication Top Noted

Article: Low energy synthesis of crystalline mesoporous aluminosilicate consisting of Na-P1 zeolite derived from coal fly ash

    • Authors: Quddus, M.S., Saha, M., Hasanuzzaman, M., Sharmin, N., Bashar, M.S.
    • Journal: Cleaner Materials
    • Volume: 12
    • Pages: 100247
    • Year: 2024

Article: Combined experimental and first principles look into (Ce, Mo) doped BiVO4

    • Authors: Mahi, T.A., Hossain, Q.S., Nishat, S.S., Irfan, A., Ahmed, I.
    • Journal: Heliyon
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: e29408
    • Year: 2024

Article: Amplification of photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics (amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin) by sodium doping in nano-crystallite hydroxyapatite

    • Authors: Tarannum, S., Sahadat Hossain, M., Bashar, M.S., Bahadur, N.M., Ahmed, S.
    • Journal: RSC Advances
    • Volume: 14
    • Issue: 18
    • Pages: 12386–12396
    • Year: 2024

Article: Enhancing perovskite solar cell performance: Investigating the impact of post-annealing on the optoelectrical and structural properties of RF-sputtered NiO films via SCAPS-1D device modeling

    • Authors: Abdur, R., Choudhury, S., Bashar, M.S., Hossain, M., Shah Jamal, M.
    • Journal: Solar Energy
    • Volume: 271
    • Pages: 112443
    • Year: 2024