Sinem Yaprak Karavana | Formulation development | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sinem Yaprak Karavana | Formulation Development | Best Researcher Award

Ege University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Sinem Yaprak Karavana is a distinguished academic in pharmaceutical technology at Ege University, where she has built her entire educational and professional journey, earning successive degrees and rising to a senior professorial role. Her expertise spans formulation development, cosmetology, pharmacology, therapeutics, and broader health sciences, with a strong research focus on innovative drug-delivery systems, including mucoadhesive platforms, nanotechnology-based carriers, and medical textile applications. She has contributed extensively to scientific literature, maintaining an active research portfolio supported by national scientific bodies and health institutions, and has led numerous projects exploring advanced fibre-based systems, buccal delivery technologies, radiopharmaceutical penetration, and medical formulations for neurological, dermatological, and oral health applications. Her research skills encompass formulation design, in vitro and in vivo evaluation, nanoparticle engineering, polymer science, and therapeutic system optimisation. Recognised for her scholarly impact, she has received academic honours, project grants, and professional commendations that reflect her sustained contributions to the pharmaceutical sciences community. Overall, Prof. Karavana stands as an influential researcher whose work continues to shape modern drug-delivery strategies, demonstrating a commitment to innovation, scientific rigor, and translational impact in health-related formulation development.

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Featured Publications

Baloglu, E., Karavana, S. Y., Senyigit, Z. A., & Guneri, T. (2011). Rheological and mechanical properties of poloxamer mixtures as a mucoadhesive gel base. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 16(6), 627–636. Citations: 216

Baloglu, E., Bernkop-Schnürch, A., Karavana, S. Y., & Senyigit, Z. A. (2009). Strategies to prolong the intravaginal residence time of drug delivery systems. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(3), 312–336. Citations: 156

Rençber, S., Karavana, S. Y., Şenyiğit, Z. A., Eraç, B., Limoncu, M. H., & Baloğlu, E. (2017). Mucoadhesive in situ gel formulation for vaginal delivery of clotrimazole: Formulation, preparation, and in vitro/in vivo evaluation. Pharmaceutical Development and Technology, 22(4), 551–561. Citations: 129

Rençber, S., Karavana, S. Y., Yılmaz, F. F., Eraç, B., Nenni, M., Özbal, S., … (2016). Development, characterization, and in vivo assessment of mucoadhesive nanoparticles containing fluconazole for the local treatment of oral candidiasis. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2641–2653. Citations: 114

Şenyiğit, Z. A., Karavana, S. Y., Erac, B., Gürsel, Ö., Limoncu, M. H., & Baloğlu, E. (2014). Evaluation of chitosan-based vaginal bioadhesive gel formulations for antifungal drugs. Acta Pharmaceutica, 64(2), 139–156. Citations: 113

Marasescu Petre | Biomaterials | Best Research Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marasescu Petre | Biomaterials | Best Research Article Award

University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova | Romania

Marasescu Petre is a Romanian dental medicine specialist and academic with a career that bridges clinical practice, teaching, and research. He graduated in dentistry from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, where he currently serves as a lecturer and practicing dentist. His doctoral work explored proangiogenic markers in the progression of lingual squamous carcinomas, reflecting his interest in oncology within oral medicine. Professionally, he has held teaching and clinical roles, contributing to the training of future dentists while maintaining an active dental practice. His research interests lie in oral oncology, dental pathology, and the integration of digital technologies into modern dental care. He has authored books, published numerous articles in both ISI and BDI journals, and participated in significant research projects, including leading initiatives on implementing digital technologies in dental practice and contributing to projects on diagnostic and monitoring systems for oral-dental conditions associated with metabolic and endocrine diseases. His skills encompass clinical dentistry, academic instruction, research design, and project management, combined with expertise in digital health applications. Recognized for his contributions through publications and successful project leadership, he has established himself as a committed scholar-practitioner. In conclusion, Petre Costin Mărășescu is a dedicated professional advancing dental medicine through education, clinical practice, and innovative research.

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Guadalupe Gabriel Flores-Rojas | Smart polymers | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Guadalupe Gabriel Flores-Rojas | Smart polymers | Best Researcher Award

Guadalupe Gabriel Flores Rojas is a highly accomplished chemical scientist with expertise in synthesizing materials with antimicrobial and photophysical properties. With a PhD in Chemical Sciences from UNAM, his research spans enzyme immobilization, nanomaterials, dendritic polymers, and drug delivery systems. He has contributed significantly to radiation-induced polymerization, organometallic chemistry, and environmental remediation. Dr. Flores Rojas has held postdoctoral fellowships at top Mexican research institutions and currently serves at the University Center for Exact Sciences and Engineering (UDG). His prolific publication record and editorial roles demonstrate his commitment to advancing polymer science, nanotechnology, and bioactive materials.

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Education 🎓

Guadalupe Gabriel Flores Rojas earned a PhD in Chemical Sciences from UNAM’s Institute of Nuclear Sciences (2014–2018), with a thesis on antimicrobial biomaterials for enzyme immobilization. He completed an MSc in Chemistry at UNAM’s Institute of Chemistry (2010–2012), focusing on Pd(II) catalysts for C–C coupling. He holds a bachelor’s in Industrial Chemistry with a macromolecules specialization from UNAM’s Cuautitlán campus (2006–2010), where he synthesized dendrimers for photonic applications. Earlier, he obtained his Chemical Technician diploma and a Microcomputer Operation diploma from CETIS No. 32 (2003–2006), building a strong foundation in analytical techniques and computer literacy for scientific applications.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Flores Rojas currently holds a postdoctoral fellowship at UDG, focusing on antimicrobial polymeric materials and nanoparticle-loaded systems for wastewater treatment. He previously worked at UNAM’s Materials Research Institute (2018–2020), designing dendritic photophysical compounds, and at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences (2018), synthesizing biopolymeric materials for controlled drug delivery via gamma radiation. His experience includes evaluating polymer mechanics, SEM/AFM imaging, EPR/NMR/MS spectroscopy, and supervising students. Earlier, he taught mathematics at CETIS No. 32 (2008), demonstrating strong analytical instruction skills. Across roles, he contributes as a journal reviewer, guest editor, and mentor while publishing extensively in international journals.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Dr. Flores Rojas has received recognition through prestigious postdoctoral fellowships from Mexico’s top institutions including UNAM and UDG. He serves as a guest editor at MDPI’s Polymers journal and actively reviews for international journals, reflecting peer recognition of his expertise. His leadership roles in scientific conferences like POLYMAT 2019 and his involvement in editorial contributions highlight his professional reputation. With over 15 indexed publications in high-impact journals such as Polymers, Cellulose, Macromol, and Inorganica Chimica Acta, his contributions to materials science, drug delivery, and nanotechnology have earned acclaim from the global scientific community and research peers.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Flores Rojas’s research centers on the synthesis and engineering of advanced materials with antimicrobial and photophysical properties. He explores gamma radiation and chemical polymerization to develop functionalized biomaterials, nanocomposites, and dendritic compounds for drug delivery, environmental cleanup, and energy transfer. His work on enzyme immobilization, organometallic catalysis, and core-shell nanoparticles integrates polymer chemistry with biomedical and environmental applications. He actively investigates biocompatibility, mechanical behavior, and surface morphology of polymers. With a multidisciplinary approach, he aims to develop smart, responsive materials for industrial, clinical, and energy-based innovations, contributing to sustainable and efficient material science solutions.

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