Ayse Handan Baysal | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Ayse Handan Baysal | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Izmir Institute of Technology | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Handan Baysal is a researcher specializing in food science and technology, with a strong focus on food safety, food microbiology, and food toxicology. Her work centers on understanding the formation and transmission of microbiological risks in foods and developing effective strategies to minimize these risks. She conducts studies on detecting microbial contamination during food production and storage, while advancing preventive measures to ensure safer food systems. Her research includes risk assessment, microbial ecology, molecular microbiology, and fermented foods, along with the development of innovative decontamination and detoxification techniques. She is also actively engaged in identifying and monitoring indicator and pathogenic microorganisms using both classical and modern detection methods, contributing to improved food quality and safety through project-based research initiatives.

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Dmitry Zorov | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Excellence in Citation Achievement Award

Dmitry Zorov | Genetics and Molecular Biology | Excellence in Citation Achievement Award

МГУ имени М.В.Ломоносова | Russia

Dmitry B. Zorov is a distinguished researcher affiliated with Lomonosov Moscow State University, whose work spans biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine. His research primarily focuses on mitochondrial function and pathology, ATP synthase activity, metabolic regulation, adipose tissue biology, and the molecular mechanisms underlying acute kidney injury and systemic disorders. He has also contributed significantly to studies on microbiome–metabolome interactions, neuroprotection, and the physiological impacts of trauma and metabolic imbalance. Zorov has authored numerous influential publications in leading scientific journals such as International Journal of Molecular Sciences and Biochemistry (Moscow), often collaborating with prominent researchers including Egor Y. Plotnikov and Ljubava D. Zorova. In recognition of his contributions to science, he was elected a member of Academia Europaea.

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The Potential for Using the Mechanism of Hypoxic Adaptation in Lower Eukaryotes

– International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2026

Redox Modulation in Therapy of Cancer: Some Pros and Cons

– Scopus, 2026

Mitochondrial Reticulum in Skeletal Muscles: Proven and Hypothetical Functions

– Biochemistry Moscow, 2025

Adaptive and Pathological Changes of the Cardiac Muscle in a Mouse Model of Renocardiac Syndrome: The Role of Nestin-Positive Cells

– International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025

Hemorrhagic Shock and Mitochondria: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approaches

– Biologicheskie Membrany, 2025

Baboo Ali | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Baboo Ali | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi | Turkey

Dr. Baboo Ali is an academician and researcher specializing in agricultural sciences, with a PhD from Ankara University. He is currently affiliated with Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Agriculture, where he contributes to teaching and research. His expertise spans biological and biotechnological pest control, rangeland entomology, organic farming, urban agriculture, and the ecological impact of pesticides on beneficial insects. He has actively participated in multiple national and international research initiatives, including European Union-funded projects such as ECOAGRI and ECOFAR, as well as TÜBİTAK-supported programs. In addition to leading and advising research projects, he has published numerous articles in reputed scientific journals and serves in editorial and reviewer roles across several international publications. His academic contributions also include evaluating doctoral theses, coordinating academic programs like the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), and conducting educational outreach through specialized training and short courses in entomology and sustainable agriculture.

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The Effect of Auxin and Auxin Producing Bacteria on the Growth, Essential Oil Yield, and Composition in Nigella sativa Plants
– Industrial Crops & Products, 2020

Variation of Nutritional Values in Leaves and Stalks of Different Maize Genotypes Having High Protein and High Oil During Vegetation
– Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research, 2015

An Automated Hydroponics System Used in a Greenhouse
– Scientia Horticulturae, 2016

Cantharidin and Toxic Effects on the Population of Apodiplosis spp. in Pistachio Orchards
– Journal of Entomological Research, 2015

Determination of Physiological and Biochemical Compositions on Berries in Different Parts of Clusters in Some Table Grape Varieties
– Erwerbs-Obstbau, 2019

Effects of Different Harvesting Practices on the Agronomic Characteristics of Some Sweet Sorghum and Sorghum × Sudan Grass Hybrid Varieties
– 2022

Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea | Biological Sciences | Research Citation Excellence Award

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea | Biological Sciences | Research Citation Excellence Award

 

Research Professor at CSIC, Spain

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea is a distinguished Research Professor affiliated with the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP) at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). His research primarily focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying the actions of plant hormones. With expertise in Molecular Biology (UNESCO code: 241502) and Genetics (UNESCO code: 240992), Dr. Rodriguez Egea’s work contributes significantly to understanding plant growth, stress responses, and biochemical pathways related to coenzyme biosynthesis.

Professional Profiles:

📚 Education:

He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Valencia in June 1989. Subsequently, he pursued his doctoral studies in Biological Sciences at the Severo Ochoa Center for Molecular Biology, affiliated with the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), completing his doctoral degree in 1994. This academic path reflects his comprehensive training in pharmaceutical sciences and his specialized research in biological sciences at prestigious institutions in Spain.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodriguez Egea currently holds a position as a Research Professor at the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology (IBMCP), part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). His research is focused on molecular mechanisms of action of plant hormones.

Patents:

Dr. Pedro Luis Rodríguez Egea has contributed significantly to the field of agricultural biotechnology through his patents and utility models. One notable patent, WO2007088234, focuses on developing plants resistant to saline and water stress conditions. This innovation addresses critical agricultural challenges by enhancing the ability of plants to thrive in adverse environmental conditions, thereby potentially increasing crop yields and ensuring food security.Another patent, WO2009138535-A1 and its corresponding Spanish versions ES2334539-A1 and ES2334539-B1, involves the utilization of the enzyme phosphopantetheine-adenylyl transferase. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of coenzyme A, contributing to improved plant growth, resistance to salt and osmotic stress, increased lipid reserves, and modification of amino acid content. These innovations not only advance agricultural productivity but also offer sustainable solutions for enhancing plant resilience and nutritional value. Dr. Pedro Luis Rodríguez Egea’s work underscores a commitment to pioneering research aimed at addressing global agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable farming practices. His patents highlight novel approaches to enhancing crop performance and resilience in the face of environmental stressors, thereby contributing significantly to the field of agricultural biotechnology and plant sciences.

 

📚Publications :

PlantACT! – how to tackle the climate crisis

Authors: Hirt, H., Al-Babili, S., Almeida-Trapp, M., Wulff, B.B.H., Young, I.M.

Journal: Trends in Plant Science

Year: 2023

Citations: 9

ABA inhibits myristoylation and induces shuttling of the RGLG1 E3 ligase to promote nuclear degradation of PP2CA

Authors: Belda-Palazon, B., Julian, J., Coego, A., An, C., Rodriguez, P.L.

Journal: Plant Journal

Year: 2019

Citations: 56

The plant ESCRT component FREE1 shuttles to the nucleus to attenuate abscisic acid signalling

Authors: Li, H., Li, Y., Zhao, Q., Wang, X., Gao, C.

Journal: Nature Plants

Year: 2019

Citations: 64

Wounding-Induced Stomatal Closure Requires Jasmonate-Mediated Activation of GORK K + Channels by a Ca 2+ Sensor-Kinase CBL1-CIPK5 Complex

Authors: Förster, S., Schmidt, L.K., Kopic, E., Kudla, J., Becker, D.

Journal: Developmental Cell

Year: 2019

Citations: 77

PYL8 mediates ABA perception in the root through non-cell-autonomous and ligand-stabilization–based mechanisms

Authors: Belda-Palazon, B., Gonzalez-Garcia, M.-P., Lozano-Juste, J., Bennett, M.J., Rodriguez, P.L.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Year: 2018

Citations: 45

The Xerobranching Response Represses Lateral Root Formation When Roots Are Not in Contact with Water

Authors: Orman-Ligeza, B., Morris, E.C., Parizot, B., Beeckman, T., Draye, X.

Journal: Current Biology

Year: 2018

Citations: 84

The Cys-Arg/N-End Rule Pathway Is a General Sensor of Abiotic Stress in Flowering Plants

Authors: Vicente, J., Mendiondo, G.M., Movahedi, M., Gray, J.E., Holdsworth, M.J.

Journal: Current Biology

Year: 2017

Citations: 88

Structure of Ligand-Bound Intermediates of Crop ABA Receptors Highlights PP2C as Necessary ABA Co-receptor

Authors: Moreno-Alvero, M., Yunta, C., Gonzalez-Guzman, M., Rodriguez, P.L., Albert, A.

Journal: Molecular Plant

Year: 2017

Citations: 44

Root hydrotropism is controlled via a cortex-specific growth mechanism

Authors: Dietrich, D., Pang, L., Kobayashi, A., Takahashi, H., Bennett, M.J.

Journal: Nature Plants

Year: 2017

Citations: 169

Depletion of abscisic acid levels in roots of flooded Carrizo citrange (Poncirus trifoliata L. Raf. × Citrus sinensis L. Osb.) plants is a stress-specific response associated to the differential expression of PYR/PYL/RCAR receptors

Authors: Arbona, V., Zandalinas, S.I., Manzi, M., Rodriguez, P.L., Gómez-Cadenas, A.

Journal: Plant Molecular Biology

Year: 2017

Citations: 37