Burak Ezer | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Burak Ezer | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Medical Doctor | Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital | Turkey

Dr. Burak Ezer is a dedicated medical microbiologist whose work spans clinical microbiology, infectious diseases, and rare pathogen case studies. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of fungal and bacterial infections, chronic hepatitis, and viral seroprevalence, publishing extensively in both national and international peer-reviewed journals. His research emphasizes the clinical and diagnostic aspects of emerging pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, and serological markers, often employing advanced molecular and automated techniques. Dr. Ezer has demonstrated strong academic leadership through his role as corresponding author on numerous publications, participation in international and national conferences, and editorial and peer-review responsibilities for indexed journals. He has also contributed to book chapters, further consolidating his expertise in hepatitis and herpesvirus research. His collaborative efforts with multiple co-authors reflect a broad network and commitment to advancing medical science. Dr. Ezer’s measurable research impact is documented through Scopus, showing 9 publications, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

1. Ezer, B., Taşkın, Z., Kaba, K., Uğraklı, S., & Doğan, M. (2025). Comparison of automated systems using liquid microdilution for the determination of colistin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae strains. Turkish Bulletin of Hygiene and Experimental Biology.

2. Ezer, B., Esen, H. S., Ugrakli, S., Iyisoy, M. S., & Ozdemir, M. (2025, October 8). Association between serum HBV DNA levels and CCL-20, CD8a, CXCL-16, and GDF-15 in patients with chronic hepatitis B. Viruses.

3. Ezer, B., Ceylan, A., Arazi-Kan, S. N., Uğraklı, S., Bulut, R., & Demircioğlu, S. (2025, September 29). Fungemia caused by Fusarium proliferatum species complex in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia: A rare case report. Klimik Journal.

4. Ezer, B., Uğraklı, S., & Kasapoğlu, E. (2025, September 25). Kandidemi vakalarında hematolojik parametrelerin Albicans ve non-Albicans Candida türleri ile ilişkisi. Flora: The Journal of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology.

5. Ezer, B., Çiftci, H. S., Uğraklı, S., Bulut, R., & Gök, F. (2025, August 29). Candida auris fungemia confirmed by Sanger sequencing method: A rare case report. Genel Tıp Dergisi.

Bartholomew Saanu Adeleke | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Bartholomew Saanu Adeleke | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer and Researcher | Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology | Nigeria

Dr. Bartholomew Saanu Adeleke is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, with expertise in microbial biotechnology, soil-plant-microbe interactions, and next-generation sequencing. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Microbiology, M.Tech. in Food Microbiology, and Ph.D. in Science with Biology, earned from leading universities in Nigeria and South Africa. An early-career scientist with remarkable global recognition, he has consistently contributed to advancing knowledge in microbiology through high-quality publications and impactful collaborations across Africa, North America, Europe, and Asia. His work has been instrumental in demonstrating the potential of plant-associated microbiomes as sustainable alternatives to agrochemicals, offering vital solutions for food security and environmental sustainability. He also serves as an editor, reviewer, and member of professional bodies, enhancing the scientific community’s growth. His measurable research impact on Scopus includes 1,746 citations, 38 documents, and an h-index of 20.

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Featured Publications

1. B. S. A. O. O. Babalola, “Oilseed crop sunflower (Helianthus annuus) as a source of food: Nutritional and health benefits,” Food Science & Nutrition, vol. 8, pp. 4666–4684, 2020.

2. M. S. Ayilara, B. S. Adeleke, S. A. Akinola, C. A. Fayose, U. T. Adeyemi, et al., “Biopesticides as a promising alternative to synthetic pesticides: A case for microbial pesticides, phytopesticides, and nanobiopesticides,” Frontiers in Microbiology, vol. 14, p. 1040901, 2023.

3. B. S. Adeleke and O. O. Babalola, “Pharmacological potential of fungal endophytes associated with medicinal plants: A review,” Journal of Fungi, vol. 7, no. 2, p. 147, 2021.

4. B. S. Adeleke, M. S. Ayilara, S. A. Akinola, and O. O. Babalola, “Biocontrol mechanisms of endophytic fungi,” Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, vol. 32, no. 1, p. 46, 2022.

5. B. S. Adeleke, O. O. Babalola, and B. R. Glick, “Plant growth-promoting root-colonizing bacterial endophytes,” Rhizosphere, vol. 20, p. 100433, 2021.