De-Wei Gao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. De-Wei Gao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

ShanghaiTech University | China

De-Wei Gao is an accomplished chemist serving as an assistant professor and principal investigator at ShanghaiTech University, where he leads research programs in synthetic organic chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and organoboron chemistry. He built his academic foundation through studies in chemistry and advanced training in organic synthesis at leading Chinese institutions before expanding his expertise through postdoctoral appointments in biochemistry and organic chemistry at internationally recognized research centers. His work focuses on catalytic asymmetric transformations, boron-based reagent design, stereoselective bond construction, organometallic reactivity, and mechanistic exploration of complex synthetic pathways. Gao is skilled in asymmetric synthesis, catalytic methodology development, organometallic catalysis, multistep organic synthesis, reaction mechanism analysis, and the design of stereochemically rich molecular architectures. His professional contributions extend to editorial and advisory roles that support the advancement of early-career chemists. He has received multiple distinguished honors from national chemical societies, academic institutions, and international publishers in recognition of his contributions to chiral synthesis and innovative organoboron chemistry. Gao’s growing body of research, publications, and patents highlights his influence in modern synthetic methodology, and his ongoing work continues to advance precision chemical synthesis with broad implications for pharmaceutical, materials, and catalytic science.

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Jaime Charris | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jaime Charris | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Central University of Venezuela | Venezuela

Jaime Enrique Charris Charris is a distinguished medicinal chemist from the Faculty of Pharmacy at the Central University of Venezuela, recognized for his contributions to organic synthesis, drug design, and spectroscopic methods applied to the development of molecules with anticancer and antiparasitic potential. He holds academic training in pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, and a doctoral degree in the same field, complemented by postdoctoral research experiences in leading institutions in the United States and France. His professional trajectory includes decades of service as a professor, researcher, and academic leader, where he directed divisions, postgraduate programs, and research initiatives within his faculty, eventually attaining emeritus status. His research interests focus on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of heterocyclic compounds, hybrids, and functionalized derivatives for the treatment of diseases such as Chagas, leishmaniasis, malaria, and various cancers, with skills spanning synthetic chemistry, in silico ADMET profiling, pharmacological assays, and drug repurposing strategies. He has guided doctoral research, secured national research grants, and published extensively in international journals. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including distinctions from scientific foundations, academic institutions, and national science ministries. In conclusion, Dr. Charris combines scientific rigor, innovation, and leadership in medicinal chemistry, positioning himself as a prominent figure advancing therapeutic discovery in Latin America and beyond.

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Yoana Rosenova | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Yoana Rosenova | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Medical University – Varna | Bulgaria

Yoana Rosenova Ruseva is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of Varna with a strong academic foundation in pharmacy and specialization in medicinal plants and phytopharmaceutical products. She earned her master’s degree in pharmacy from the same university and began her career in community pharmacy practice, where she continues to serve as a pharmacy manager, bridging academic knowledge with practical application. Her professional journey expanded into academia with her appointment as assistant professor in pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical botany, while she also pursues doctoral research in pharmacognosy and phytochemistry. Her research interests focus on medicinal plants, phytochemistry, biodiversity, and the pharmacological activity of plant-based products. She possesses expertise in phytochemical analysis, essential oil characterization, chemotaxonomic classification, and natural product development. She has contributed to collaborative research on the chemical composition of Thymus species from Bulgarian flora, enriching knowledge on their therapeutic relevance and unveiling new chemotypes of scientific importance. Her skills include interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate species identification, phytochemical profiling, and critical data analysis. Dr. Ruseva is a member of the Bulgarian Pharmaceutical Union and has published in peer-reviewed journals while actively engaging in academic collaborations across institutions. With a growing research portfolio and recognition for her contributions, she represents a promising scholar dedicated to advancing natural product research and phytopharmaceutical innovation.

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