Amel Bouzabata | Treatment for Infectious Diseases | Best Paper Award

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Prof. Amel Bouzabata | Treatment for Infectious Diseases | Best Paper Award

Professor | Badji-Mokhtar University | Algeria

Prof. Amel Bouzabata is a distinguished researcher and academic at Université Badji Mokhtar – Annaba, Algeria, recognized for her expertise in analytical chemistry, phytochemistry, and antioxidant studies. She obtained her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the same university in 2014, where she developed an early interest in the metabolic profiling of natural compounds and the bioactive evaluation of medicinal plants. Over the years, Prof. Bouzabata has built a strong academic and research portfolio focused on natural product analysis, chromatographic techniques, and high-resolution mass spectrometry (HR-LC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS). Her professional experience includes teaching undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry courses, supervising graduate theses, and participating in interdisciplinary research projects that link chemistry with pharmacology and environmental science. She has collaborated with international researchers to explore the biochemical diversity of regional flora, contributing to several peer-reviewed publications in Scopus-indexed and Q1 journals such as Antioxidants and Journal of Natural Products. Her research interests extend to metabolomics, chemometric analysis, and the discovery of novel antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds from natural sources. Prof. Bouzabata’s research skills include advanced chromatographic separation, spectral interpretation, multivariate data analysis, and the use of bioassay-guided fractionation for compound identification. She has received institutional recognition for her scientific contributions and is actively involved in promoting research capacity development among young scientists in Algeria. Through mentorship and collaboration, she has strengthened the university’s research visibility and global academic partnerships. Prof. Bouzabata continues to pursue innovative approaches to natural compound characterization, integrating analytical precision with biological relevance to address emerging scientific and health challenges. Her dedication to high-quality research and international collaboration underscores her growing influence in chemical and biological sciences. Prof. Amel Bouzabata has achieved 420 total citations across 15 published research documents, demonstrating a consistent scholarly impact with an h-index of 11, based on 376 citing documents in Scopus.

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Publications

1. Bouzabata, A., Montoro, P., Gil, K. A., Piacente, S., et al. (2022). HR-LC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS-Based metabolic profiling coupled with chemometrics for the discrimination of different Echinops spinosus organs and evaluation of their antioxidant activity.

2. Bouzabata, A. (2015). Contribution à l’étude d’une plante médicinale et aromatique Myrtus communis L. Faculté de Médecine, Université Badji-Mokhtar, Annaba, Algérie.

3. Bouzabata, A., Bighelli, A., Abed, L., Casanova, J., & Tomi, F. (2014). Composition and chemical variability of Eucalyptus bosistoana essential oil from Algerian Sahara. Natural Product Communications, 9(5), 1934578X1400900530.

4. Bouzabata, A., & Yavuz, M. (2019). Médecine traditionnelle et ethnopharmacologie en Algérie: de l’histoire à la modernité. Ethnopharmacologia.

5. Bouzabata, A., & Boukhari, A. (2014). Variation in the traditional knowledge of Curcuma longa L. in North-Eastern Algeria. International Journal of Biological, Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Engineering.

 

Lata Deso Abo | Development of New Vaccines | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lata Deso Abo | Development of New Vaccines | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer and Researcher | Haramaya University, Haramaya Institute of Technology | Ethiopia

Lata Deso Abo is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Haramaya Institute of Technology, Haramaya University, Ethiopia. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering/Process Engineering from Haramaya University in 2017, followed by a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Bioenergy Engineering from Addis Ababa Science and Technology University in 2021. His research focuses on sustainable technologies, bioenergy, waste valorization, green innovations, and advanced water treatment, with a particular emphasis on bioethanol production, biomass utilization, and the mitigation of industrial fouling in heat transfer systems. Lata has published extensively in reputable journals including Thermal Science Engineering Progress, Environmental Quality Management, Fuel, Chemosphere, and Results in Engineering, contributing studies on heat exchanger fouling, bioethanol optimization through artificial neural networks, biowaste valorization, and the development of eco-friendly biopesticides. His work has also been presented at international conferences such as EPACT-2022 and the AIP Conference Proceedings. In recognition of his scholarly contributions, he has received multiple awards and certificates for teaching performance, research excellence, and editorial reviewing roles in journals like Results in Engineering, Biomass and Bioenergy, and Journal of Environmental Management. Proficient in English and Amharic, and skilled in computational and chemical engineering tools including Aspen Plus, SuperPro Designer, MATLAB, CHEMCAD, and R programming, Lata Deso Abo combines research, teaching, and innovation to advance chemical engineering knowledge and sustainable solutions, making him a distinguished contributor to both academia and applied engineering research. He has 38 citations from 2 documents with an h-index of 2.

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Publications

1. Chozhavendhan, S., Karthigadevi, G., Bharathiraja, B., Kumar, R. P., Abo, L. D., … (2023). Current and prognostic overview on the strategic exploitation of anaerobic digestion and digestate.

2. Jayakumar, M., Hamda, A. S., Abo, L. D., Daba, B. J., Prabhu, S. V., Rangaraju, M., … (2023). Comprehensive review on lignocellulosic biomass derived biochar production, characterization, utilization and applications.

3. Jayakumar, M., Gebeyehu, K. B., Abo, L. D., Tadesse, A. W., Vivekanandan, B., … (2023). A comprehensive outlook on topical processing methods for biofuel production and its thermal applications.

4. Areti, H. A., Muleta, M. D., Abo, L. D., Hamda, A. S., Adugna, A. A., Edae, I. T., Daba, B. J., … (2024). Innovative uses of agricultural by-products in the food and beverage sector.

5. Gari, M. T., Asfaw, B. T., Arumugasamy, S. K., Abo, L. D., … (Year). Natural resources-based activated carbon synthesis.