Albert Eisenbarth | Infectious Diseases Prevention | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Albert Eisenbarth | Infectious Diseases Prevention | Best Researcher Award

Head of Medical Entomology Unit | Bundeswehr Hospital Hamburg | Germany

Albert Eisenbarth is an accomplished researcher at the Bundeswehr Hospital Hamburg, Germany, specializing in infectious diseases, tropical medicine, and vector biology. He holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biology from the University of Hamburg  where his doctoral work focused on the ecology and control of mosquito-borne pathogens. Over the years, Dr. Eisenbarth has gained extensive professional experience leading and collaborating on multidisciplinary research projects across Europe and Africa, particularly in the molecular detection and epidemiology of parasitic and vector-borne diseases. His research interests encompass mosquito ecology, disease transmission modeling, public health interventions, and the application of artificial intelligence in entomological studies. Dr. Eisenbarth possesses strong research skills in molecular biology, field entomology, data analytics, and bioinformatics, which he applies to enhance disease surveillance and vector control programs. His collaborative approach and scientific leadership have contributed to the success of international initiatives investigating malaria, leishmaniasis, and arbovirus transmission. A dedicated academic and mentor, he has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed papers published in reputed journals such as Scientific Data, Acta Tropica, and Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease. His contributions to research excellence have earned him recognition within the scientific community, including invitations to present at international symposia and participate in global health research networks. Dr. Eisenbarth’s continuing commitment to bridging field research with applied innovations reflects his passion for advancing global public health outcomes. His long-term vision involves fostering stronger international collaborations and mentoring early-career scientists in tropical disease research. Through his scholarly achievements and leadership, he continues to make a meaningful impact in biomedical research and public health policy.Dr. Albert Eisenbarth has an impressive academic record with 418 citations across 31 published documents and an h-index of 14, reflecting the strong impact and consistency of his research contributions in infectious diseases and vector biology.


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Featured Publications

1. Nolte, K., Agboli, E., Garcia, G. A., Badolo, A., Becker, N., Loc, D. H., Dworrak, T. V., Eguchi, J., Eisenbarth, A., de Freitas, R. M., et al. (2025). Comprehensive mosquito wing image repository for advancing research on geometric morphometric- and AI-based identification.

2. Lubbers, C., Amaral, L.-J., Colebunders, R., Brattig, N., Hadermann, A., & Eisenbarth, A. (2025, October). The last mile in onchocerciasis elimination: Diagnostic challenges.

3. Krüger, A., Balczun, C., Scheid, P. L., Hagen, R. M., & Eisenbarth, A. (2023). Molecular detection of Leishmania (Sauroleishmania) adleri (Trypanosomatida: Trypanosomatidae) in Sergentomyia sp. sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Mali and Niger.

4. Stoek, F., Barry, Y., Ba, A., Schulz, A., Rissmann, M., Wylezich, C., Sadeghi, B., Beyit, A. D., Eisenbarth, A., N’diaye, F. B., et al. (2022, April 15). Mosquito survey in Mauritania: Detection of Rift Valley fever virus and dengue virus and the determination of feeding patterns.

5. Ngwasiri, N. N., Brattig, N. W., Ndjonka, D., Liebau, E., Paguem, A., Leusder, D., Kingsley, M. T., Eisenbarth, A., Renz, A., & Daniel, A. M. (2021). Correction to: Galectins from Onchocerca ochengi and O. volvulus and their immune recognition by Wistar rats, Gudali zebu cattle and human hosts.

 

 

Adnan Lahuf | Plant Viruses | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adnan Lahuf | Plant Viruses | Best Researcher Award

Academic Professor | University of Kerbala | Iraq

Professor Dr. Adnan A. Lahuf, an esteemed scholar and researcher in Plant Virology, serves in the Plant Protection Department at the College of Agriculture, University of Kerbala. He holds a BSc in Plant Protection Sciences and an MSc in Plant Pathology from the University of Kufa, Iraq, and earned his PhD in Plant Virology from the University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom. With a distinguished academic and professional career, Dr. Lahuf has contributed extensively to plant disease diagnostics, molecular virology, and biocontrol methods, holding leadership roles such as Registration Manager of the College of Agriculture and Editor-in-Chief of the Kerbala Journal for Agricultural Sciences. His professional service includes membership in the American Society of Plant Pathology and the Arab Plant Protection Society, as well as participation in multiple national scientific and agricultural conferences. Dr. Lahuf’s research primarily focuses on plant viruses, fungal pathogens, and nanotechnology-based plant disease management. He has authored numerous publications in international journals, reporting several first records of plant diseases and developing innovative, cost-effective diagnostic techniques. As a dedicated mentor, he has supervised doctoral and master’s students, conducted workshops and training programs, and received multiple commendations for his academic excellence and institutional service. His scholarly impact is reflected through 250 Citations, 38 Documents, 11 h-index.

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Featured Publications

1. Lahuf, A. A., & Kareem, A. A. (2019). Evaluation the potential of indigenous biocontrol agent Trichoderma harzianum and its interactive effect with nanosized ZnO particles against the sunflower damping-off pathogen. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 365, 012033.

2. Lahuf, A. A., Jaafar, O. H., Al-Mosoy, M., & Hameed, Z. L. (2018). First record of the crown rot fungus Fusarium equiseti affecting Triticum aestivum L. and Aptenia cordifolia in Iraq. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 6(4), 543–548.

3. Abdulmoohsin, R. G., & Lahuf, A. A. (2019). Bioefficiency of some indigenous biocontrol agents against Rhizoctonia solani causing cowpea seed rot and preemergence damping-off. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science: 4th International Conference.

4. Al-Tememe, Z. A. M., & Lahuf, A. A. (2019). Occurrence, identification, pathogenicity and control of Neoscytalidium dimidiatum fungus, the causal agent of sooty canker on Eucalyptus camaldulensis in Kerbala province of Iraq. Plant Archives, 19(1), 31–38.

5. Lahuf, A. A. (2019). First report of Fusarium proliferatum causing stem and root rot on lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii) in Iraq. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal, 12, 1.