Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan | Environmental Remediation Using Green Materials | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan | Environmental Remediation Using Green Materials | Young Scientist Award

CGC University | India

Dr. Rohan Samir Kumar Sachan is a dedicated microbiologist from Punjab whose academic journey reflects a strong foundation in medical technology, microbiology, and advanced research in microbial biotechnology. He pursued his bachelor’s degree in medical technology, followed by a master’s and doctoral study in microbiology, where he gained expertise in diverse areas such as biochemistry, immunology, virology, genetic engineering, and bioinformatics. Professionally, he has served as a junior research fellow in a funded project on fungal pathogenesis and has advanced into academia as an assistant professor at reputed universities, contributing to both teaching and research. His research interests lie in microbial biotechnology, polyhydroxyalkanoate production, sustainable bioplastics, nanobiotechnology, microbial genetics, and bio-cement production, with a strong focus on eco-friendly solutions for global challenges. His research skills include advanced data analysis, molecular biology techniques, microbial screening, and bioprocess optimization, supported by proficiency in tools like GraphPad Prism, RStudio, Origin, VOS Viewer, and SnapGene. He has been honored with fellowships, competitive examination achievements, copyrights, conference awards, and recognition as a reviewer for leading journals, which highlight his academic excellence and scientific impact. In conclusion, Dr. Sachan combines research innovation, academic leadership, and collaborative expertise, making significant contributions to microbiology, biotechnology, and sustainable development.

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Featured Publications

Karnwal, A., Kumar Sachan, R. S., Devgon, I., Devgon, J., Pant, G., Panchpuri, M., … (2024). Gold nanoparticles in nanobiotechnology: From synthesis to biosensing applications. ACS Omega, 9(28), 29966–29982. Citations: 98

Sachan, R. S. K., Mistry, V., Dholaria, M., Rana, A., Devgon, I., Ali, I., Iqbal, J., … (2023). Overcoming Mycobacterium tuberculosis drug resistance: Novel medications and repositioning strategies. ACS Omega, 8(36), 32244–32257. Citations: 59

Nisha, Sachan, R. S. K., Singh, A., Karnwal, A., Shidiki, A., & Kumar, G. (2024). Plant-mediated gold nanoparticles in cancer therapy: Exploring anti-cancer mechanisms, drug delivery applications, and future prospects. Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 6, 1490980. Citations: 12

Sachan, R. S. K., Devgon, I., Karnwal, A., & Mahmoud, A. E. D. (2024). Valorization of sugar extracted from wheat straw for eco-friendly polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production by Bacillus megaterium MTCC 453. Bioresource Technology Reports, 25, 101770. Citations: 11

Kaur, P., Sachan, R. S. K., Karnwal, A., & Devgon, I. (2022). A review on clinical manifestation and treatment regimens of UTI in diabetic patients. Iranian Journal of Medical Microbiology, 16(6), 98–115. Citations: 10

Hurford, B., Rana, A., & Sachan, R. (2022). Narrative-based misinformation in India about protection against COVID-19: Not just another “moo-point”. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, 7(1), 1–10. Citations: 8

Sachan, R. S. K., & Karnwal, A. (2022). Advancement in cheese production technology. In Advances in Dairy Microbial Products (pp. 191–208). Citations: 8

Timur Berdimbetov | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Timur Berdimbetov | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

Nukus State Technical University | Uzbekistan

Dr. Berdimbetov Timur Tleubergenovich, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at Nukus State Technical University, is a distinguished academic and researcher whose expertise lies in climate change, remote sensing, GIS technologies, and environmental policy, particularly in the Aral Sea basin and Central Asia. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in information technology from the Nukus Branch of Tashkent University of Information Technologies and a PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he specialized in regional climate-environment interactions. His professional journey includes roles as Dean, Head of Departments, Senior Lecturer, and Researcher across leading institutions in Uzbekistan, reflecting a steady rise through academic and leadership positions. His research interests focus on climate modeling, land degradation, water resource variability, and long-term climatic trends in Central Asia, supported by participation in international projects like Erasmus+ MECAS and CAS Strategic Priority Programs. With over ten Scopus-indexed publications and an H-index of 5, Dr. Berdimbetov has contributed valuable insights into climate variability, vegetation dynamics, and hydrological processes. His research skills encompass QGIS, ARCGIS analytics, Google Earth Engine, and RStudio, enabling advanced spatial and statistical analysis. Recognized with the prestigious CAS-TWAS President’s Fellowship, he continues to advance interdisciplinary collaborations. In conclusion, Dr. Berdimbetov’s academic excellence, leadership, and impactful research make him a deserving nominee for the International Cognitive Scientist Awards.

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Featured Publications

Berdimbetov, T., Ilyas, S., Ma, Z., Bilal, M., & Nietullaeva, S. (2021). Climatic change and human activities link to vegetation dynamics in the Aral Sea Basin using NDVI. Earth Systems and Environment, 5(2), 303–318. Citations: 39

Berdimbetov, T., Ma, Z. G., Shelton, S., Ilyas, S., & Nietullaeva, S. (2021). Identifying land degradation and its driving factors in the Aral Sea Basin from 1982 to 2015. Frontiers in Earth Science, 9, 690000. Citations: 26

Berdimbetov, T. T., Ma, Z. G., Liang, C., & Ilyas, S. (2020). Impact of climate factors and human activities on water resources in the Aral Sea Basin. Hydrology, 7(2), 30. Citations: 25

Berdimbetov, T., Shelton, S., Pushpawela, B., Rathnayake, U., Koshim, A. G., … (2024). Use of intensity analysis and transfer matrix to characterize land conversion in the Aral Sea Basin under changing climate. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 10(4), 4717–4729. Citations: 8

Berdimbetov, T., Nietullaeva, S., & Yegizbayeva, A. (2021). Analysis of impact of Aral Sea catastrophe on anomaly climate variables and hydrological processes. International Journal of Geoinformatics, 17(1), 65–74. Citations: 7

Yegizbayeva, A., Ilyas, S., & Berdimbetov, T. (2022). Drought characterisation of Syrdarya River Basin in Central Asia using reconnaissance drought index. IGARSS 2022–2022 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. Citations: 6