ERGUN KAYA | PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. ERGUN KAYA | PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr., Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey

🌱 Prof. Dr. Ergun Kaya is a distinguished molecular biologist at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Türkiye. With a deep expertise in cryopreservation, plant tissue culture, and synthetic seeds, he has contributed extensively to the fields of molecular biology and genetics. His innovative research integrates modern techniques with plant sciences, aiming to enhance plant preservation and propagation methods. Prof. Kaya has earned recognition for his scientific contributions and continues to push the boundaries of plant biotechnology.

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Education

🎓 Prof. Kaya completed his PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics from Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü in Kocaeli, Türkiye. He furthered his academic journey at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, where he continues to conduct advanced research and mentor the next generation of scientists.

Experience

💼 Prof. Kaya currently serves as a professor in the Molecular Biology and Genetics Department at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. His academic journey began at Gebze Yüksek Teknoloji Enstitüsü, where he worked as a specialist and later transitioned to his current role, developing innovative plant biotechnology research.

Research Focus

🔬 Prof. Kaya’s research delves into cryopreservation, meristem culture, cryotherapy, and the use of molecular markers in plant sciences. His pioneering work in synthetic seed technology is aimed at improving plant conservation and creating new opportunities for plant-based studies in agriculture and biotechnology.

Awards and Honours

🏆 Prof. Kaya has garnered numerous accolades for his research, particularly in the fields of plant tissue culture and molecular biology. His contributions to plant preservation and genetic studies have earned him recognition within academic and scientific communities.

Publication Top Notes

Investigation of biological activities of in vitro grown Sesamum orientale plant extract on the cell cultures: wound healing and antiproliferation

Valeriana alanyense (Caprifoliaceae): a new species from Southwest Anatolia (Turkey) based on morphological and molecular data

Comparative chromatographic analysis of phenolic compounds of Liquidambar orientalis plant cultivated under in vitro salt stress

Elizabeth Silva | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Elizabeth Silva | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

PhD student in Chemistry, Goias Federal University, Brazil

Mrs. Elizabeth Silva, a dedicated PhD student in Chemistry at Goias Federal University in Brazil, has been honored with the prestigious Best Researcher Award in Biotechnology. 🏆 Her relentless pursuit of excellence and passion for advancing scientific knowledge in the field of biotechnology have garnered widespread recognition. With her innovative research methodologies and unwavering commitment, she has made significant contributions to the scientific community. Mrs. Silva’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and her outstanding achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring researchers worldwide. 🌟

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Academic graduation

Mrs. Elizabeth Silva is an accomplished researcher with a diverse academic background spanning from her Ph.D. in Chemistry at the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil, to her specialization in Environmental Management. 🎓 With expertise in biotechnological processes, her research has focused on areas such as metabolomic profiling for xylitol production and fermentation for ethanol synthesis. Under the guidance of esteemed advisors like Vanessa Gisele Pasqualotto Severino and Inti Doraci Cavalcanti Montaño, she has excelled in her studies and contributed significantly to the field. Her continuous pursuit of knowledge is evident through additional training in analytical instrumentation and natural product chemistry. 🌱

 

Professional performance

 

Mrs. Elizabeth Silva’s professional journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences, showcasing her versatility and expertise across various sectors. 🌟 From her meticulous work as a Public Management Technician at the State Secretariat for Administration to her role as a Quality Control Analyst at Guirré Indústria e Comércio de Cosméticos Ltda., she has demonstrated exceptional dedication and proficiency. Her internships at the Federal University of Goiás provided valuable insights into natural products chemistry and experimental chemistry. As a former Chemistry Teacher at Colégio Estadual Dom Abel, she imparted knowledge with passion. Throughout her career, Mrs. Silva has consistently exhibited a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. 📚

Research Project

Mrs. Elizabeth Gonçalves da Silva is currently engaged in a cutting-edge research project focused on the optimization of xylitol production through the co-culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pachysolen tannophilus, alongside the study of the metabolomic profile. 🧪 This project, marked as “in progress,” underscores her commitment to advancing biotechnological processes. Collaborating with esteemed researchers such as Inti Doraci Cavalcanti Montaño, Vanessa Gisele Pasqualotto Severino, Carlos Alberto Galeano Suarez, and Gabriel Luis Castiglioni, Mrs. Silva aims to delve deeper into the intricacies of metabolic pathways to enhance xylitol yield. Her dedication to this endeavor promises significant contributions to the field of biotechnology. 🌱

Publication

Title: Process intensification of continuous xylitol production in a 30 immobilized co-printing fixed-bed microbioreactor by co-culture of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Pachysolen tannophilus

Journal: Chemical Engineering and Processing

Year: 2023

Lada Lukić Bilela | Biotechnology | Collaborative Research Excellence Award

Lada Lukić Bilela : Biotechnology: Collaborative Research Excellence Award

👨‍🏫 Lada Lukić Bilela stands as a distinguished academic and researcher in the domain of Biotechnology.  Holding a Ph.d in University of Zagreb his professional journey exemplifies dedication and expertise. 📚

🌐 Professional Profiles:

Education and Training

2006 – 2007: Postdoctoral Fellow Marie Curie Fellowship (Marie Curie Training Network), 18 months Institut für Physiologische Chemie, Abteilung Angewandte Molekularbiologie, Johhanes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany Group leader: Prof. Dr. Werner E. G. Müller 🇩🇪🔬July 2005: PhD in Natural Sciences; Molecular and Cell Biology Dissertation: „Primary structure and phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrial genes from marine sponge Suberites domuncula (Olivi)” University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institute Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb 🧬🎓1995-1997: M. Sc. in Molecular and Cell Biology Master thesis: „Ubiquitin genes from marine sponges Sycon raphanus and Suberites domuncula” University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institute Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb 🧬📚1987 – 1994: B.Sc. in Biology Education University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 📚👨‍🏫1987 – 1993: B.Sc. in General Biology University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 📚🔬

work experience 

2018 – Present: Full Professor: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🔬2016 – 2020: Vice-Dean for International Relations and Quality Assurance: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science 🌐📊2013 – 2018: Associate Professor: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🧬2013 – 2016: Chair of General Biology, Department of Biology: University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science 📚🧬2009 – 2013: Assistant Professor
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology 👨‍🏫🧬2008 – 2009: Research Associate
University of Sarajevo, Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Laboratory for Molecular Genetics of Natural Resources 🔬🧬2006 – 2007: Postdoctoral Fellow:  Johhanes Gutenberg Universität, Abteilung Angewandte Molekularbiologie (Mainz, DE) 🎓🔬1995 – 2007: Assistant/Senior Assistant:  Laboratory for Molecular Genetics, Institut Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb, Croatia 👨‍🔬🧬 1994 – 1995: Biologist: University Clinical Centre Sarajevo, Tissue Typing Laboratory 🔬🏥

Organizational/Managerial Skills:

Principal investigator of 12 scientific projects 🧪🔍Scientific/Organizing committee member (11) 📚📋2018 – 2020 Establishment of Laboratory of Aquatic Molecular Biology (LAMB) in Faculty of Science 🧬🔬2019 – 2020 Establishment of STEM Laboratory in Faculty of Science (Financed by USAID and Save the Children) 🌐👨‍🔬2011 – 2022 Organization of the International Speleological/Speleodivig Expeditions Ponor Kovači – Izvor Ričine (as the president of the Biospeleological Society in Bosnia and Herzegovina) 🌍🏞️Job-Related Skills: Methods in molecular biology such as PCR, DNA analysis techniques, phylogenetic analyses, protein analysis techniques, etc. 🧬🧬Underground fieldwork / biospeleology 🦇🔍

Honors and Awards

🏆 Annual award “Friend of the Science” of the Federal Ministry for Education and Science, 2022.🏅 Annual reward “Josip Juraj Strossmayer“ for the best scientific publication (Croatian Academy of Science and Arts and Zagreb Fair), 2007, for the textbook: Metode u molekularnoj biologiji (Methods in Molecular Biology) (editors): Andreja Ambriović Ristov, Anamaria Brozović, Branka Bruvo Mađarić, Helena Ćetković, Maja Herak Bosnar, Dubravka Hranilović, Silva Katušić Hećimović, Nevenka Meštrović Radan, Snježana Mihaljević, Neda Slade, and Dušica Vujaklija, publisher: Institut Ruđer Bošković, Zagreb, 2007.🥈 2nd Award for the Project “Biodiversity and remediation of quarry Ribnica” (Kakanj Cement; Heidelberg Cement Group); 15/11/2012.📘 Award of the Sarajevo Book Fair for the Science: N. Drešković et al. for Natura 2000 – B&H; Center for Environmentally Sustainable Development (CESD); 23/4/.2012.

Lada Lukić Bilela ’s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

  • Cited by: All – 694, Since 2018– 385
  • h-index: All – 13, Since 2018 – 9
  • i10-index : All -17, Since 2018 -9

Top Noted Publications by Dr.Lada Lukić Bilela 📚🔍:

The essentials of marine biotechnology Paper Published in  2021 Cited by 91

Anticancer Agents: An Overview with a Particular Focus on Their Chemical Classes  Paper Published in  2020Cited by 74

Metode u molekularnoj biologiji Paper Published in 2007 Cited by 59

Morphogenetic activity of silica and bio-silica on the expression of genes controlling biomineralization using SaOS-2 cells Paper Published in 2007 Cited by 56

Identification of skeletal remains of communist armed forces victims during and after World War II: combined Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (STR) and MiniSTR approach Paper Published in 2009  Cited by 46

Valorization of marine waste: exploitation of industrial by-products and beach wrack towards the production of high added-value products Paper Published in  2021Cited by 40

Mitochondrial genome of Suberites domuncula: palindromes and inverted repeats are abundant in non-coding regions Paper Published in 2008 Cited by 33

Initiating effective transboundary Paper Published in 32 Cited by 2012

Genetic variation of European grayling (Thymallus thymallus) populations in the Western Balkans  Paper Published in 2012  Cited by 31

Natura 2000 u Bosni i Hercegovini     Paper Published in 2011 Cited by 22