Editorial Board
Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila, México
| Biography Prof. CristóbalNoé Aguilar is Deanof the School of Chemistry at Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México. He is Chemist(1992) by the same institution; his MSc Program in Food Science and Biotechnology (1995) was held in the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua, México. His PhD Program in Fermentation Biotechnology (2000) was given by the Universidad AutónomaMetropolitana, Mexico. He was working in a Posdocstay in Biotechnology and Molecular Microbiology (2001) in the IRD-Marselle, Francia. Dr. Aguilar has published more than 160 papers published in indexed journals, more than 40 articles in Mexican journals; 16 book chapters, 8 mexican books, 4 editions of international books, 34 proceedings and more than 250 contributions in scientific meetings. Prof. Aguilar is a member level III of S.N.I. (National System of Researchers of Mexico) from 1998, receiving several prizes and awards among which the most important are: National Prize of Research 2010 of the Mexican Academy of Sciences, the Prize “Carlos Casas Campillo 2008” of the Mexican Society of Biotechnology and Bioenegineering, National Prize AgroBio-2005 and the Mexican Price in Food Science and Technology.CONACYT-Coca Cola México 2003. From 2014 is member of the Mexican Academy of Science. Prof. Aguilar has developed more than 21 research projects, including 6 international exchange projects. He has been advisor of 18 PhD thesis, 25MSc thesis and 50 BSc thesis.Prof. Aguilar is member of the International Bioprocessing Association, Mexican Academy of Sciences, Mexican Society for Biotech &Bioeng, Mexican Association for Food Science & Biotechnology. Research Interest
|  |
Michigan Technological University (MTU), USA
| Biography Research Interest
|  |
Aalborg University, Denmark
| Biography Dr. Mette Lübeck is an associate professor in sustainable biotechnology at Aalborg University, Denmark. She obtained her MSc degree in Agronomy at the Royal Veterinary & Agricultural University in Denmark (now University of Copenhagen) in 198, and her PhD degree in molecular plant pathology at the same university. Her research dealt with interactions of microorganisms, biocontrol of plant diseases and molecular characterization of microorganisms. She continued as post doc along this line at University of Copenhagen, until she moved to Department of System Biology at the Technical University of Denmark, joining a strong research group within biorefining processes. Together with this group, she moved to Aalborg University in 2008, got a tenure position and built up a BSc and MSc education in sustainable biotechnology combining fundamental biotechnology with bioprocess engineering. The overall focus of the research at Section of Sustainable Biotechnology at Aalborg University is to develop biochemical biomass conversion systems for the sustainable production of chemicals, fuels and materials (including feed and food). Mette Lübeck's current studies revolve around screening for hydrolytic enzymes in microorganisms and the design and development of biocatalysts. Research Interest
|  |
Okayama University, Japan
| Biography Dr. Jahangir Alam, completed his PhD from Okayama University, Japan. Presently, he is working as microbes researcher at University of Houston College of Pharmacy /Texas Medical Center. He is a member of American Society for Microbiology, American Geographical Society, Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists, Bangladesh Environmental Society, and International Leptospirosis Society. Dr. Jahangir Alam, is an active editor for various scientific journals and ad hoc reviewer for other scientific journals. Research Interest · Applied and environmental microbiology · Nosocomial infections · Vector microbe interaction · Microbial source tracking · Biofilm |  |
King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
| Biography Dr. Jameel M. Al-Khayri is a professor of plant biotechnology at the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. Obtained B.S. in Biology in 1984 from the University of Toledo, M.S. in Agronomy in 1988 and Ph.D. in Plant Science in 1991 from the University of Arkansas, U.S.A. Dedicated research efforts to date palm biotechnology for the last two decades. Published over fifty research articles and reviews in international journals in addition to several book chapters. Co-editor several special journal issues on date palm, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture under abiotic and biotic stress as well as three Springer reference books: Date Palm Biotechnology; Date Palm Genetic Resources, Cultivar Assessment, Cultivation Practices and Novel Products; and Advances in Plant Breeding Strategies. Appointed as a member of the Editorial Board in several international journals. Participated in the organizing committee of international scientific conferences and contributed over fifty research presentations. In addition to teaching, graduate students advising and conducting funded research projects, held administrative posts as the Assistant Director of Date Palm Research Center, Head of Department of Plant Biotechnology, and Vice Dean for Development and Quality Assurance.An active member of the International Society for Horticultural Science and Society for In Vitro Biology and serving as the National Correspondent of the International Association of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology. Served as a member of Majlis Ash Shura (Saudi Arabia Legislative Council) Fifth Session. Research Interest
|  |
Tofazzal Islam, Bangladesh
| Biography Dr. Tofazzal Islam, completed his PhD (2002) in Applied Bioscience and MS in Ecological Chemistry from the Hokkaido University, Japan. He obtained B Sc Ag (Hon) and M Sc (Ag) in Agricultural Chemistry from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU). Presently, he is working as a professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Bangabanhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Bangladesh. In his professional experience, he took over several positions such as Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellow, Director, Professor, Associate Professor, JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow etc. He is a recipe of several merits and awards in the field of science. Dr. Tofazzal Islam is an author or co-author of more than 100 research publications, review, and chapter in books spanning the areas of molecular plant-oomycete interactions, natural products chemistry, applied and environmental microbiology, biotechnology, plant physiology and e-learning. Research Interest
|  |
Delhi Technological University, India
| Biography Dr. Pravir Kumar is working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Delhi Technological University (Formerly Delhi College of Engineering). Prior to joining, he served as an Associate Professor (Bio-Sciences) and Assistant Director (Center for Medical Engineering) at VIT University, Vellore. He obtained his MS degree from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi followed by diploma thesis in the department of Molecular Cell biology under the guidance of Dr. Lutz Nover and then PhD degree in Cytochrome P450 gene regulation in coronary artery under Late Prof. Rudi Busse and Prof. Dr. Ingrid Fleming in the Cardiovascular physiology, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Before returning to India, he spent several years in the Neurology department, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA as a postdoctoral fellow and later faculty position in Dr. Henry W Querfurth’s group. Still, he is holding adjunct faculty status in the Neurology Department at Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM). His areas of interest and expertise include molecular chaperone and ubiquitin E3 ligase in neurodegenerative disorders along with the aberrant cell cycle re-entries into aged neurons and muscles. He has published 17 papers in peer-reviewed journals (h-index-7; cumulative impact factors: 65; citation index is 532) and three book chapters in Nova publisher, New York. Further, he has presented more than 40 papers in international symposium and proceedings. Until now, he has guided 3 PhD students,10 M.Tech. and more than 50 students at MS levels. He has successfully completed Life Science Research Board –Defence Research and Development Organization (LSRB-DRDO) funded research project in India. He is the life and regular member of various professional societies across the globe. His group is actively collaborated with several well known USA and European Universities. Research Interest
|  |
University of California Medical Center, USA
| Biography Dr. Jang‑Yen Wu, completed his PhD (1968) from University of California Medical Center. Presently, he is working as an Associate Dean for Research, Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science.His major research interests include Structure and Function of Neurotransmitter Enzymes and Receptors; Mechanism of Signal Transduction and Neuronal Degeneration; Neurotransmission and Neurological Disorders. He handles the position of an editor and reviewer for many scientific journals. Dr. Jang‑Yen Wu, is a recipient of many honors and grants. He is an invited speaker of innumerable seminars, symposiums, presentations in the field of science. Research Interest
|  |
ICT Prague, Czech Republic
| Biography Dr. Tomas Branyik is an associate professor in Biotechnology at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Prague, Czech Republic. He obtained his MSc degree in Bioengineering at the ICT Prague in 1994, and his PhD degree in Biotechnology at the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic in 1999. His research dealt with immobilization of microorganisms into inorganic silica matrices by sol-gel method. Between years 2000 - 2004 he continued as post doc at University of Minho, Braga, Portugal where his research interests were focused onfermentation engineering and immobilized cell physiology with emphasis on continuous beer fermentation.In 2004 he returned to ICT Prague and the overall focus of his research group was extended by biotechnology of microalgae and surface interactions of microorganisms. Research Interest
|  |
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
| Biography Dr. Hesham Ali El Enshasy is currently the assistant director for Innovation and Products Development, Institute of Bioproducts Development, University Technology Malaysia (UTM). Before joining UTM, he was the assistant director of Mubarak City for Scientific Research for Research Institutes Affairs (Alexandria, Egypt). El Enshasy received his B.Sc. and M.Sc in Microbiology (Ain Shams University, Egypt), Dr. rer. Nat. in Industrial Biotechnology (TU Braunschweig, Germany 1998), M.Sc. Technology Management (UTM, Malaysia). Post Doc. Faculty of Engineering, The Ohio State University (USA) and GBF, (Germany). He established many research and industrial platforms for the industrial production of different bioactive metabolites using microbial, mammalian and plant cells in many universities, research institutes and companies. El Enshasy is an active editorial board member for many scientific journals and he is currently the Editor-in-Chief for International Journal of Biotechnology for Wellness Industries (IJBWI). He is also the editor for the book entitled “Bioprocessing Technologies in Biorefinery for Sustainable Production of Fuels, Chemicals, and Polymers” published by John Wiley and Sons, 2013. El Enshasy has two technology patents and more than 100 publications in peer reviewed international journals, book Chapters, and books. He is also active as advisory board member, scientific and bio-business consultant for biotechnology companies in Egypt, Belgium, Greece, USA, China and Malaysia for the important three Ts (Technology Transfer, Technology Implementation and Technology Development) as well as process and platform designer for Biotechnology industries. Research Interest
|  |
Western Sydney University, Australia
| Biography Dr Abbas Amini is an assistant professor at the Australian College of ACK and Western Sydney University, and the member of graduate supervisory board. After obtaining PhD, he conducted research with other Australian universities, as a postdoctoral research fellow at Monash and Deakin Universities, and as a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne. His fine outcomes have been presented in high impact factor journals, e.g., Nature publication group, and a recent published book in 2016. Abbas is the editor of ten reputed journals, and the committee member of 20 international conferences. Research Interest Bionanotech |  |
Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Turkey
| Biography Dr. Omur Baysal completed his PhD (1997 - 2001) in Phytopathology/Plant Physiology from Georg-August University, Germany. Presently, he is working as a professor of Molecular Biology & Genetic at Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey. His current studies are on host-microbe interactions, molecular markers, biological control of pathogens, enhancing enzymatic properties of bioagent using bioinformatic database, protein chemistry/ proteomics besides investigations on genetic differentiation of pathogens using molecular markers, gen tracking and resistance to antibiotics. Research Interest
|  |
Industrial Waste Water Research Lab Division of Applied & Environmental Microbiology Enviro Technology, India
| Biography Dr. Maulin P Shah, currently Chief Scientist & Sr.Manager – Industrial Waste Water Research Lab, Division of Applied & Environmental Microbiology Lab at Enviro Technology Limited, Ankleshwar-393002, Gujarat, India got his Ph.D in Environmental Microbiology from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. He has served as an Assistant Professor at Godhra, Gujarat University in 2001. Dr. Maulin P Shah is a Microbial Biotechnologist with diverse research interest. A group of research scholars working under his guidance on areas ranging from Applied Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology, Bioremediation, and Industrial Liquid Waste Management to solid state fermentation. His laboratory is trying to assess the impact of industrial pollution on microbial diversity of waste water following cultivation dependant and cultivation independent analysis. His major work involves isolation, screening, identification and Genetic Engineering of high impact of Microbes for the degradation of hazardous materials. Dr. Maulin P Shah has more than 120 research publication in highly reputed national & international journals. He has completed one research projects in 2010 in his lab, funded by National Agency. He directs the Research programme at Enviro Technology Ltd, Ankleshwar. He has guided more than 20 Post Graduate students in various disciplines of Life Science. Dr. Maulin P Shah extends his expertise in various National as well as International Reputed Journal as Editor& Editorial Board Member like Open Access Book of Cloud Publication, Journal of Environment Pollution & Human Health. He was founder Editor-in-Chief (2012-2014) of two journals viz.International Journal of Environmental Bioremediation & Biodegradation as well as Journal of Applied & Environmental Microbiology (Science & Education Publishing., USA), Editorial Board Member of American Journal of Microbiological Research (2012-2014), Electronic Journal of Energy & Environment, International Journal of Environment & Sustainability. He is also serving as a Reviewer in various journal of National & International Repute. Research Interest
|  |
Baylor College of Medicine, USA
| Biography Dr. Sushrut Arora completed his B.V.Sc & A.H in 2002 at College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, MHOW, India. He did his M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Public Heath at College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Mathura, India, where he worked on developing rapid methods for detection of food borne pathogens and was recipient of the University Merit Scholarship. Later he was trained at a BSL-3+ laboratory where he worked on molecular- and Immuno-detection of different pathogens, such as avian influenza virus, bovine immunodeficiency virus and anthrax. He finished his Ph.D. from Biomedical Diagnostics Institute, Dublin City University, and Dublin, Ireland in 2011. During Ph.D. he was recipient postgraduate research scholarship under Postgraduate Research Scholarship Scheme of the Embark Initiative of the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET), Ireland and worked on development of antibody-based strategies for detection of sub-clinical mastitis. Thereafter, he joined Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health), Houston, USA and worked on antibody characterization for their catalytic potential for therapeutic targeting. Subsequently, at Rice University, Houston, USA, he studied the role of a short secreted cytokine in cornea development using chicken model. Currently, he is a Postdoctoral Associate at Baylor College of Medicine and working on developing vaccines and diagnostics forUrea plasma and Group B Streptococci. He has published extensively including a textbook, book chapters, research articles and invited reviews. Research Interest
|  |
Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
| Biography Dr. Sowbiya Muneer is currently Research Professor at the Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Horticulture, Gyeongsang National University, Korea. After completing M.S. in Botany from Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India in 2007. Dr. Muneer received her Ph. D in Plant Biotechnology from Jamia Millia University, New Delhi, India in 2011. She then worked in Pohang university of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Chonnam National University, Korea, as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2011-2014. Her research work mainly focusses in the area of Plant Proteomics and Plant Molecular physiology. Research Interest
|  |
Minnesota University, USA
| Biography Dr. Shamseldin is Dr. rer. Nat in Cell biology and applied botany from Phillips University of Marburg, Germany in 2005. Dr. Shamseldin is currently in the Biotechnology Institute in Minnesota University for post doc for one year which started from September 2015. He visited also the school of Biological Sciences at National Seoul University in South of Korea for one year as post doc from 2007 to 2008. He established many research and microbiological and molecular methods in symbiotic Nitrogen fixation. Shamseldin is an active editorial board member and reviewer for many scientific journals and he is currently the assistant of the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Biotechnology and biochemistry, India.Dr: Shamseldin has published more than 30 publications in the highly ranked journals in his research of interest. He has the position of associate professor in Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications, Alex, Egypt as permanent position. Research Interest · Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation · Bioremediation · Microbial Ecology · Proteomics · Environmental stresses · Microbial physiology |  |
Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
| Biography
Professor Cork received a BS in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, majoring in Physical Chemistry and minoring in Mathematics. He finished an MS with Dr. Mark Haussler, Univ. of Az., Biochemistry Dept. on the homeostatic control of the 1 alpha hydroxylase which produces the hormonal form of Vitamin D, producing 3 peered reviewed publications in major journals under Dr. Haussler. Professor Cork's Ph.D. Dissertation was under Dr. Michael Cusanovich, Univ. of Arizona, on two stage, single stage anaerobic reduction, single stage anaerobic oxidation of Sulfate to Sulfur by a bacterial mutualism. Dr. Cork went on to be Research Director of Aquaterra Biochemicals, Inc. for one year, and an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the Univ. of Mississippi for one year. Later he became an Assistant, Associate and Full Professor of Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. His research involves the use of Systems Biotechnology/Bioinformatics/Immunology/Biochemical Engineering in a number of diverse areas including HIV-1 Vaccine Development and Bioremidiation of toxic compounds used in Agricultural and the Oil and Gas Industries. Research Interest Computational Biology Bioremediation of chlorinated aromatic Sulfur containing toxic compounds. |  |
Universiti Sains Malaysia, , Malaysia
| Biography Dr. Baharudin Ibrahim obtained his Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2005 and Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) in 2007 from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His PhD work was on metabolomics and respiratory medicine from University of Manchester in 2011. He has presented many of his works in international conferences such as American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society and published his researches in reputable journals. Dr. Ibrahim is currently working as a senior lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy specializing in respiratory and infectious medicine in USM. His researches focus on metabolomics, pharmacogenomics and pharmacometabonomics to identify biomarkers of diseases and metabolites to predict adverse drug reactions. Research Interest Pharmacotherapy Biomarkers identification for diagnosis and phenotyping Personalized medicine Translational and multidisciplinary research involving metabolomics Pharmacogenomics and pharmacometabonomics in particular cardio, pulmonary and infectious diseases. |  |
Washington University School of medicine , USA
| Biography Dr. Vandna Kukshal did her PhD from Jawaharlal Nehru University, India in 2012. For her research she got prestigious fellowship of CSIR –JRF/SRF from Indian Government. While her PhD, she discovered her interest in field of Protein crystallography and Biochemistry. She did her PhD in structural characterization of DNA repair proteins of Eubacteria especially DNA ligase A and Beta clamp. She discovered some novel antibacterial molecules targeting DNA ligaseA enzyme. After completing her PhD in 2012, she joined Dr. Tom Ellenberger Laboratory in Washington University School of medicine as post-doctoral fellow and continued her research in DNA repair pathway and focused on characterization of human DNA ligase III. While her post doc she got extensive research experience in developing in vivo and in vitro assays. She characterized functional dynamics and mechanism of human DNA ligase III. After completing her Postdoc She joined Dr. Ron Bose Lab at Washington University School of medicine as senior scientist and trying to understand molecular mechanism of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) and structural and functional relation of Cancer mutations of EGFR. Research Interest DNA replication, DNA repair, Cancer Biology, Protein crystallography, structural Biology, Drug discovery, Cell signaling. |  |
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
| Biography
Dr. Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza is an ‘Adiunkt (Assistant Professor)’, cell biology researcher, conducting research on cancerstromal communication and networking, contribution of small-RNAs and extracellular vesicles in cancer development, progression and metastasis.
Dr. Talimur Reza attained his PhD, major in Animal Biotechnology at August 2014 from Kangwon National University, South Korea. After that worked as postdoctoral fellow from October 2014 to February 2018 at the Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Since March 2018, he has been working as a ‘Adiunkt’ under the ‘Department of Genetics’ at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
During PhD study, he was awarded with Best-KNU scholarship which covered his tuition fees, health insurances and living expenses. Moreover, he had been working as a ‘Research Associate’ during his PhD study to a project funded by ‘National Research Foundation of
Korea’. While, at the time of masters, he was awarded with NSICT-fellowship from the Government of Bangladesh to support his living expenses and also worked as a ‘Research Assistant’ to a genetic resources conservation project funded by USDA at Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh.
He also published several articles in different peerreviewed journals and presented his research findings at different conferences.
At present, he is investigating the role of RNA polymerase III (Pol III) and tRNAs in cancerstromal communication and in the cancer development, progression, metastasis and inhibition.
communication and in the cancer development, progression, metastasis and inhibition.Dr. Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza is a cell biology researcher, conducting research on cancerstromal
communication and networking, contribution of small-RNAs and extracellular
vesicles in cancer development, progression and metastasis.
Dr. Talimur Reza attained his PhD, major in Animal Biotechnology at August 2014 from
Kangwon National University, South Korea. After that worked as postdoctoral fellow from
October 2014 to February 2018 at the Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Since
March 2018, he has been working as a ‘Adiunkt’ under the ‘Department of Genetics’ at the
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
During PhD study, he was awarded with Best-KNU scholarship which covered his tuition
fees, health insurances and living expenses. Moreover, he had been working as a ‘Research
Associate’ during his PhD study to a project funded by ‘National Research Foundation of
Korea’. While, at the time of masters, he was awarded with NSICT-fellowship from the
Government of Bangladesh to support his living expenses and also worked as a ‘Research
Assistant’ to a genetic resources conservation project funded by USDA at Bangladesh
Agricultural University, Bangladesh. He also published several articles in different peerreviewed
journals and presented his research findings at different conferences.
At present, he is investigating the role of RNA polymerase III (Pol III) and tRNAs in cancerstromal
communication and in the cancer development, progression, metastasis and inhibition.Dr. Abu Musa Md Talimur Reza is a cell biology researcher, conducting research on cancerstromal
communication and networking, contribution of small-RNAs and extracellular
vesicles in cancer development, progression and metastasis.
Dr. Talimur Reza attained his PhD, major in Animal Biotechnology at August 2014 from
Kangwon National University, South Korea. After that worked as postdoctoral fellow from
October 2014 to February 2018 at the Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. Since
March 2018, he has been working as a ‘Adiunkt’ under the ‘Department of Genetics’ at the
Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland.
During PhD study, he was awarded with Best-KNU scholarship which covered his tuition
fees, health insurances and living expenses. Moreover, he had been working as a ‘Research
Associate’ during his PhD study to a project funded by ‘National Research Foundation of
Korea’. While, at the time of masters, he was awarded with NSICT-fellowship from the
Government of Bangladesh to support his living expenses and also worked as a ‘Research
Assistant’ to a genetic resources conservation project funded by USDA at Bangladesh
Agricultural University, Bangladesh. He also published several articles in different peerreviewed
journals and presented his research findings at different conferences.
At present, he is investigating the role of RNA polymerase III (Pol III) and tRNAs in cancerstromal
communication and in the cancer development, progression, metastasis and inhibition.
Research Interest
|  |
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
| Biography Prof. Y.D. Clonis holds a PhD degree from the University of Southampton (UK), MSc degree from the University of Warwick (UK) and BScdegree (‘Ptychio’) from the University of Athens (Greece). He worked as a SeniorResearch Associate at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Cambridge (UK) and Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Patras (Greece). Currently he is Professor and Director of the Laboratory of Enzyme Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Agricultural University of Athens (Greece). He teaches the courses of Enzyme Technology, MolecularEnzymology and Analytical Biotechnology. His research interests focus on enzyme inhibitors as drugs & pro-drugs, biomimetic affinityligands and affinity chromatography for the purification of high-value enzymes, and optical biosensors based on immobilized enzymes for the analysis of metabolites and xenobiotics. He has more than 100 publications in international scientific journals and books. He is a member of the editorial board and/or referee of scientific journals and funding organizations. Research Interest
|  |
Pasteur Institute, Canada
| Biography Dr. Alireza Zavareh, is a Veterinary Medicine Doctor, completed his PhD in Biotechnology with 20 years of research experience in the area of viral vaccines. He also had 16 years experience in teaching as an Assistant Professor of Biotechnology at Pasteur Institute. Dr. Alireza Zavareh is an author of Medical Virology book, articles and recipient of an award (gold prize and letter of appreciation) from president, concerning the development of a new cell culture Rabies vaccine for industrial manufacturing. He took over a position as Director of WHO Collaborating Center for Reference & Research on Rabies till 2013 at Pasteur Institute. Research Interest Biotechnology Viral Vaccines and Immunology |  |
Amity University , India
| Biography Dr.Rachna Chaturvedi is Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Lucknow India. Obtained B.Sc. in 1983, M.Sc.in 1985 and Ph.D. in Botany in 1992 from Ram Manohar Lohia University Faizabad India. Dedicated research efforts in microbiology for the last two decades. Published over many research articles and reviews in international and national journals in addition to book chapters. Appointed as a member of the Editorial Board and reviewer in several international and national journals. Participated in the organizing committee of international and national scientific conferences and presented over 25 papers in international and national scientific conferences. An active life member of the Academy of Environmental Biology, PASTA (Uttar Pradesh Association for Science and Technology Advancement, Indian Aerobiological Society and Society of Toxicology India Research Interest
|  |
Ruassian Academy of Sciences, Russia
| Biography Eugene Korotkov is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics in National Research Nuclear University “MEPhI” and Principal Investigator in Bioinformatics Department of Bioengineering Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences. He graduated from the National Nuclear Research University (MEPhI), Department of Experimental and Theoretical Physics in 1974. PhD thesis was completed in radiobiology. Then, from 1980 to 1995 Korotkov EV worked at the Institute of Chemical Physics, NN Semenov and began work on the development of mathematical algorithms to study the symbolic sequences. Since 1995, Korotkov EV working with the Center "Bioengineering", Russian Academy of Sciences. His research interests are in developing new methods for the analysis of symbolical sequences and time series and application of it for study of various sequences, such as DNA, protein and linguistic sequences. Research Interest
|  |
Obuda University, Hungary University of Minnesota, USA
| Biography Dr. Habil Hosam Bayoumi Hamuda is a professor at Obuda University. His investigations are on the role of waste management, on soil quality, fertility, the crop production and environmental impacts related to the application of organic wastes to soil to assess: Soil quality, microbial inoculants; nitrification inhibitors and crop quality; Monitorization of organic matter; Measurements of rhizosphere and soil microbial biomass and enzymatic activities in wastewater sludge treated soils; Root systems and microbial composition in the polluted environment. Research Interest
|  |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
| Biography Dr. Kamal A. Rashid is the Director of the newly established Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center and a Research Professor of Biotechnology and Biology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has over thirty years of experience in both academic research, teaching and biotechnology program development. During his career he has developed, directed and implemented biotechnology/biomanufacturing training courses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Utah State University, Penn State University and internationally. Dr. Rashid’s research emphasis has been on toxicology and bioprocessing and has published numerous articles on both subjects. His international activities include education and training program development and delivery for scientists and students from numerous countries, including Canada, China, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico Malaysia, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, and Vietnam . Dr. Rashid is very well recognized for his continuing education, teaching and international programs. He has received a national Faculty Service Award in 1997 from US University Continuing Education Association for his meritorious service to Penn State University. He was also honored in 2011 as the international professor of the year at Utah State University. He received his Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University and BS degree from University of Baghdad, Iraq. Research Interest In Vitro mutagenesis and DNA repair studies in microbial and mammalian systems. Molecular mechanism of chemical mutagenesis. Structure-activity relationship studies with ploycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Comparative studies of the P-450 system for activation of xenobiotics. Studies involving virus induced cell fusion and cell entry of herpes simplex virus. Studies involving recombinant protein production in mammalian cell systems. |  |
AYERZ LLC, USA
| Biography Shirish T. Dhume is currently a consultant in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, where he has more than 15 years of experience. He has worked for both small biotechnology firms and large multinational companies, and is adept to the cultures of both. His specialty is in the field of analytical development and quality control. His focus is in the area of biologics, predominantly recombinant proteins and peptides. He is also proficient in utilizing tools of project management, has extensive experience in supporting regulatory affairs, knowledge of quality systems and international regulations.
Shirish received his Bachelor of Science from University of Mumbai. He has a Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry from University of Kentucky and obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Louisiana State University in 1991, with a GPA of 4.0 / 4.0 in his major subject. He did a post-doctoral fellowship in State University of New York, under Dr. William Lennarz, member of the National Academy of Science, well-known for his work on unravelling mechanisms of protein glycosylation. After his subsequent tenure at the National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences, where he co-authored work on use of glycosylation inhibitors and anti-cancer properties, he joined GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Pharmaceuticals as an investigator. There he co-pioneered the use of fluorescent tags for high-resolution and high-sensitivity HPLC analysis of glycans from native or recombinant glycoproteins and also contributed to the successful approval of Bexxar. After 6 yrs at GSK he moved to Alexion Pharmaceuticals as head of Analytical Development wherehe established a laboratory from the ground-up. He also worked with inter-disciplinary teams to effect the approval of Solaris, an Orphan drug.
He has successfully managed teams in both functional and matrix management environments, to move therapeutic biologicals through the pipeline in his work at several companies, since then: Curagen (now Celldex), Xcellerex (now GE Healthcare), Shire, Bristol Myers-Squibb and Bluebird, a gene therapy company. In so doing, he enhanced his proficiency in working with drugs at various phases of life cycle from development to post approval, commercial drugs.. Research Interest Shirish’s main interests are in the subject of novel, sensitive and rapid analysis of proteins, peptides and carbohydrates. Though his focus is in the fields of chromatography and spectroscopy, his interests are varied, encompassing electrophoretic and immunological methods of analyzing biomolecules. |  |
Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia
| Biography Dr. Tarek Kapiel is currently working as Assistant Professor, of Plant Biotechnology at Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences and Arts, Al-Baha University, KSA; and Division of Cytology and Genetics, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Cairo University (on leave). He holds a Bachelor of Science from the Department of Botany in 1986, Faculty of Science, Cairo University and he received a Master degree in Genetic Engineering and plant tissue culture from the Division of Cytology and Genetics, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, in 1986. He received his Ph.D. degree in the field of Genetic Engineering, Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology, in 2004 in collaboration with the Institute for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Menoufia and Clemson University, SC, USA. He was working as Visiting Scientist at the Faculty of Life Sciences and Forestry, Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, South Carolina and then later worked as a Visiting Professor at the same institution. He worked as Scientific Advisor and Mentor at Governor School of Science and Mathematics, South Carolina, U.S. He also served as a consultant of Southern Sun Microsystems Research Company. He represented the Academy of Scientific Research and Ministry of Higher Education in many International forums, such as the Jordanian-Egyptian joint Synchrotron, and the granting of the European Union and the Organization World Intellectual Property Organization. He attended many specialized training courses and he is a member of several associations and scientific bodies, and participated in several national scientific projects. Research Interest
|  |
University of Minnesota, USA
| Biography Tim Tripp is the Director of the Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC), the Assistant Director of the Biotechnology Institute (BTI) and the Business and Economic Development Lead for the Office of University Economic Development (UED) at the University of Minnesota. In the BRC he provides contract biotechnology and fermentation services to industry and academia. In the BTI he is part of the top administration of a world class research institute in biotechnology. At the UED Tim works to bridge the gap between the University and commercial organizations and foster positive interactions and partnering between higher education and industry. Prior to the University of Minnesota Tim was the Vice President of Corporate Development, Scientist and Program Manager at a start-up vaccine research and development company located in St. Paul, MN. Here, Tim managed a multi-million dollar Department of Defense contract developing biodefense vaccines. In addition, Tim has worked for various private and publicly traded pharmaceutical/medical device manufacturers providing product, and process development for drugs and devices for human use. Before this he gained experience in a gram positive pathogenesis research laboratory where he developed expertise in infectious disease models, molecular biology, and microbiology. He has co-authored multiple peer reviewed journal articles and presented internationally on various aspects of staphylococcus, streptococcus and enterococcus pathogenesis. Tim received a BS in microbiology, a MS in microbial pathogenesis and a MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Research Interest
|  |
Ain Shams University, Egypt
| Biography
Research Interest NEW ASPECTS ON STABILITY OF SOME EDIBLE OILS Ph.D Thesis in Agricultural Science (Food Science and Technology). Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, 2015. APPLICATION OF SOME METHODS FOR DETECTING ADULTERATION IN OLIVE OIL M.Sc. Thesis in Agricultural Science (Food Science and Technology). Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, 2010. |  |
