Myungsuk Kim | Natural product | Best Researcher Award

🌟 Prof. Myungsuk Kim, Natural product, Best Researcher Award 🏆

Professor at Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Myungsuk Kim, a Senior Research Scientist at the Natural Product Research Center, Korea Institute of Science & Technology (KIST), and an Assistant Professor at the Division of Bio-Medical Science & Technology, University of Science and Technology (UST), KIST School. Additionally, I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. My research primarily focuses on nutritional biology, with a particular emphasis on systems genetic analysis of atherosclerosis and gut microbiota.

Education:

Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology, University of California, Davis, USA (September 2021)

M.Sc. in Life Science & Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (February 2013)

B.Sc. in Bioengineering & Biotechnology, B.B.A. in Business Administration, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (February 2011)

Research Focus:

My research revolves around the intricate interplay of genetics, nutrition, and microbiota in the context of atherosclerosis. Specifically, I have delved into systems genetic analysis using a Diversity Outbred F1 mouse population to unravel the complexities of this multifaceted condition. My work extends to areas such as musculoskeletal traits, osteosarcopenia, and the impact of various natural products on health.

Professional Journey:

Senior Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (March 2022 – Present)

Graduate Student Researcher, USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center, USA (October 2017 – August 2021)

Research Scientist, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea (February 2013 – September 2017)

Research Assistant, Yonsei University, Department of Biotechnology (February 2011 – August 2012)

Honors & Awards:

Young Investigator Research Award, Korean Society of Molecular and Cellular Biology (September 2022)

Best Presentation Awards in various scientific programs (2020-2022)

Asan Biomedical Sciences Scholarship, Asan Foundation (January 2020)

HENRY A. JASTRO Graduate Research Award, University of California, Davis (October 2019)

KIST Fellowship, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (September 2017)

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

I have contributed to several impactful publications in renowned journals, addressing topics such as the microbiota’s role in cardiovascular disease, the effects of natural compounds on liver damage, and the modulation of hepatic transcriptional profiles. My work has been recognized with awards, and I continue to actively publish in esteemed scientific journals.

Title: Fucosterol inhibits matrix metalloproteinase expression and promotes type‐1 procollagen production in UVB‐induced HaCaT cells

  • Authors: MS Kim, GH Oh, MJ Kim, JK Hwang
  • Journal: Photochemistry and Photobiology
  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 89
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 911-918
  • Citations: 97

Title: Youngiasides A and C Isolated from Youngia denticulatum Inhibit UVB-Induced MMP Expression and Promote Type I Procollagen Production via Repression of …

  • Authors: M Kim, YG Park, HJ Lee, SJ Lim, CW Nho
  • Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 63
  • Issue: 22
  • Pages: 5428-5438
  • Citations: 85

Title: Apigenin isolated from Daphne genkwa Siebold et Zucc. inhibits 3T3-L1 preadipocyte differentiation through a modulation of mitotic clonal expansion

  • Authors: MA Kim, K Kang, HJ Lee, M Kim, CY Kim, CW Nho
  • Journal: Life Sciences
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 101
  • Issue: 1-2
  • Pages: 64-72
  • Citations: 69

Title: Boesenbergia pandurata Attenuates Diet-Induced Obesity by Activating AMP-Activated Protein Kinase and Regulating Lipid Metabolism

  • Authors: DY Kim, MS Kim, BK Sa, MB Kim, JK Hwang
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 994-1005
  • Citations: 67

Title: Modulating the microbiota as a therapeutic intervention for type 2 diabetes

  • Authors: MN Huda, M Kim, BJ Bennett
  • Journal: Frontiers in Endocrinology
  • Year: Not specified
  • Volume: 12
  • Pages: 632335

Author Metrics:

Published in journals with significant impact factors, including Cardiovascular Research, Frontiers in Genetics, and Nutrients.

Co-first or corresponding author in multiple publications.

Recognized through awards such as Best Presentation Awards and Young Investigator Research Award.

Citations: 889 citations by 845 documents

Documents: 41

h-index: 20

Research Timeline:

2011-2012: Research Assistant at Yonsei University

2013-2017: Research Scientist at KIST (including Military Service)

2017-2021: Graduate Student Researcher at USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center, USA

2022-Present: Senior Research Scientist at KIST

Masoud Darabi | Clinical Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

🌟 Prof. Masoud Darabi, Clinical Biochemistry, Best Researcher Award 🏆

Professor at Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, Germany

Professional Profiles:

Bio Summary:

Masoud Darabi, PhD, is a Clinical Biochemist and Lab Manager based in Lübeck, Germany. Born on November 6, 1978, in Iran, he holds permanent residence in Germany. He is currently affiliated with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) as the Lab Manager in Experimental Oncology at the Clinic for Haema/Onco.

Education:

  • 2005-2009: PhD in Clinical Biochemistry, Tabriz Medical University
  • 2009: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney

Research Focus:

Dr. Darabi’s research primarily revolves around lipids, with specific focuses on microvesicles, fatty acid trafficking, brown adipocyte generation, and lipid signaling in cell biology.

Professional Journey:

  • 2012-Present: Principal Investigator (Research Group Leader), Tabriz Medical University
  • 2015-2020: Associate Professor, Medical Faculty
  • 2017-2018: Guest Associate Professor (French Foreign Ministry grant), Institute of Biology Valrose
  • 2020-2022: Guest Professor (Humboldt Foundation grant), Heidelberg University Hospital
  • Since 2020: Professor (Medical Faculty)
  • Since 2022: Lab Manager – Experimental Oncology, UKSH – Clinic for Haema/Onco

Honors & Awards:

  • 2020: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Grant (Sabbatical for experienced researchers)
  • 2017: French Foreign Ministry Grant (Sabbatical for experienced researchers)
  • 2016: Iranian Stem Cell Council Grant (Research on fatty acids in stem cells)

Publications Top Noted & Contributions:

  • Dr. Darabi has authored numerous publications, with a focus on lipid-related topics, including clinical trials on gene-nutrient interactions.

Title: A diet containing rapeseed oil-based fats does not increase lipid peroxidation in humans when compared to a diet rich in saturated fatty acids
Journal: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Date: 2024-01-10
DOI: 10.1038/sj/ejcn/1601246
Contributors: E Södergren; I-B Gustafsson; S Basu; J Nourooz-Zadeh; C Nälsén; A Turpeinen; L Berglund; B Vessby

Title: White-brown adipose tissue interplay in polycystic ovary syndrome: Therapeutic avenues
Journal: Biochemical Pharmacology
Date: 2023-12
DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2023.116012
Contributors: Khadijeh Abbasi; Reza Zarezadeh; Amir Valizadeh; Amir Mehdizadeh; Hamed Hamishehkar; Mohammad Nouri; Masoud Darabi

Title: An update on the secretory functions of brown, white, and beige adipose tissue: Towards therapeutic applications
Journal: Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Date: 2023-12-05
DOI: 10.1007/s11154-023-09850-0
Contributors: Zeinab Ghesmati; Mohsen Rashid; Shabnam Fayezi; Frank Gieseler; Effat Alizadeh; Masoud Darabi

Title: Fatty acids of type 2 diabetic serum decrease the stemness properties of human adipose‐derived mesenchymal stem cells
Journal: Journal of Cellular Biochemistry
Date: 2022-07
DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30270
Contributors: Parisa Fayyazpour; Effat Alizadeh; Vahid Hosseini; Ashkan Kalantary‐Charvadeh; Mitra Niafar; Vahideh Sadra; Zahra Norouzi; Aysan Saebnazar; Amir Mehdizadeh; Masoud Darabi

Title: The porcupine inhibitor WNT974 provokes ectodermal lineage differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
Journal: Cell Biochemistry and Function
Date: 2022-06
DOI: 10.1002/cbf.3700
Contributors: Ashkan Kalantary‐Charvadeh; Vahid Hosseini; Amir Mehdizadeh; Saeed Nazari Soltan Ahmad; Reza Rahbarghazi; Hojjatollah Nozad Charoudeh; Mohammad Nouri; Masoud Darabi

Author Metrics:

  • Performed 32 reviews for journals such as Diabetologia and Scientific Reports.
  • Citations: 1,509
  • Documents: 92
  • h-index: 23

Research Timeline:

  • 2010-Present: Research on fatty acid conversion, Tabriz Medical University
  • 2016: Research on fatty acids in stem cells, Iranian Stem Cell Council
  • 2017-2018: Sabbatical for experienced researchers, French Foreign Ministry
  • 2020-2022: Sabbatical for experienced researchers, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Prof. Shahid Mehmood | Electrochemistry

🎉🏆 Congratulations, Prof. Shahid Mehmood! 🏆 Outstanding Scientist Award!  🥇
Prof. SHAHID MEHMOOD, University Mohammad VI Polytechnic, Morocco

Prof. Shahid Mehmood: Leading Researcher in Electrochemistry

Dear Prof. Shahid Mehmood, Heartiest congratulations on receiving the Outstanding Scientist Award! Your dedication and contributions to the field are truly commendable. This recognition is well-deserved, and we’re excited to witness your continued success. Your innovative work and expertise are making a significant impact, and this award is a testament to your outstanding achievements.

Expertise:
  1. Electrochemical Applications:
    • Development of novel electrode materials.
    • Synthesis of electrocatalysts for various applications (fuel cells, solar cells, water splitting).
    • Electrochemical detection of water contaminants and physiological molecules.
  2. Processing Methods:
    • Hydrothermal Processing.
    • Chemical Processing.
    • Sonochemical Processing.
    • Powder Processing.
    • Electrodeposition.
    • Electrophoretic Deposition.
    • Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Synthesis.
    • Reflux Method.
  3. Research Projects:
    • Preparation of versatile carbon-based nanocomposites for fuel cell applications.
    • Synthesis of metal oxides for wastewater pollutant detection and water purification.
    • Hydrothermal synthesis of nanocomposite materials for detecting physiological molecules.
  4. Synthesis Skills:
    • Nanostructured materials.
    • Nanotubes, Nanowires, Nanocubes.
    • Coatings of Nanomaterials.
    • Graphene Oxide Synthesis.
    • Graphene-Based Electrodes & Catalysts.
    • Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications of Composite Materials.
Teaching & Research Experience:
  1. Assistant Professor (UM6P, Morocco):
    • Coordination of the EXECUTIVE MASTER on Green Hydrogen production.
    • Teaching modules on Fundamentals of hydrogen technology.
    • Research on the production of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia.
    • Active involvement in national and international collaborations.
  2. Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SIIT, Thailand):
    • Investigation of novel materials for electrochemistry.
    • Synthesis of low-dimensional 2D materials.
    • Supervision of students and arrangement of lectures.
  3. Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Fudan University, China):
    • Development of novel materials for fuel cell and solar cell applications.
    • Active participation in research and development.
    • Presentation of research findings.
Academic Education:
  • MS leading to PhD (Experimental Physics with Distinction):
    • Thesis: “Synthesis and Characterization of Co3O4 Based Nanocomposite for Electrochemical Sensor Applications.”
  • M.Sc. Electronics (SARHAD University, Pakistan):
    • CC-GPA: 3.3/4.
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics, Mathematics I, Mathematics II):
    • Government Post Graduate College Haripur, Pakistan.
Funded Projects:
  • Received a research grant of 2 million Moroccan dirham as an Assistant Professor.
Language Proficiency:
  • English (near-native fluency), Urdu (native fluency), Malay (proficient in reading and speaking).
Honors and Awards:
  • Distinction in PhD from the University of Malaya.
  • Winner of the International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship by the Office of China Postdoc Council (OCPC), Fudan University.
Reviewer of International Journals:
  • Contributed as a reviewer for several reputable journals in the field.
Keynote Speaker/Expert Lecture:
  • Presented expert lectures in international conferences and webinars.
International Conferences Presented:
  • Presented research findings in various international conferences.
Tools Handling:
  • Proficient in handling various laboratory equipment and instruments.
Training/Workshops/Appreciations:
  • Participated in workshops, training sessions, and received certificates of appreciation.

Your diverse experience in both academia and research, along with your involvement in various projects and collaborations, showcases a well-rounded background in electrochemical applications and nanomaterial synthesis. Your contributions to teaching, supervision, and coordination further demonstrate your commitment to education and knowledge dissemination.

Shahid Mehmood
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Verified email at um6p.ma
Material Science | Nanotechnology | Electrochemical sensors | Energy conversion and storage

Selected Publications:
  1. Synthesis of chitosan grafted-polyaniline/Co3O4 nanocube nanocomposites and their photocatalytic activity toward methylene blue dye degradation
    S Shahabuddin, NM Sarih, FH Ismail, MM Shahid, NM Huang
    RSC advances 5 (102), 83857-83867 | Cited by 180 | 2015
  2. Facile fabrication of cobalt oxide nanograin-decorated reduced graphene oxide composite as ultrasensitive platform for dopamine detection
    A Numan, MM Shahid, FS Omar, K Ramesh, S Ramesh
    Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 238, 1043-1051 | Cited by 178 | 2017
  3. An electrochemical sensing platform based on a reduced graphene oxide–cobalt oxide nanocube@ platinum nanocomposite for nitric oxide detection
    MM Shahid, P Rameshkumar, A Pandikumar, HN Lim, YH Ng, NM Huang
    Journal of Materials Chemistry A 3 (27), 14458-14468 | Cited by 152 | 2015
  4. Significantly improved photovoltaic performance in polymer bulk heterojunction solar cells with graphene oxide/PEDOT: PSS double decked hole transport layer
    S Rafique, SM Abdullah, MM Shahid, MO Ansari, K Sulaiman
    Scientific reports 7 (1), 39555 | Cited by 121 | 2017
  5. Ternary nanohybrid of reduced graphene oxide-nafion@ silver nanoparticles for boosting the sensor performance in non-enzymatic amperometric detection of hydrogen peroxide
    N Yusoff, P Rameshkumar, MS Mehmood, A Pandikumar, HW Lee, …
    Biosensors and Bioelectronics 87, 1020-1028 | Cited by 120 | 2017
  6. Facile synthesis of graphene oxide–silver nanocomposite and its modified electrode for enhanced electrochemical detection of nitrite ions
    NI Ikhsan, P Rameshkumar, A Pandikumar, MM Shahid, NM Huang, …
    Talanta 144, 908-914 | Cited by 115 | 2015
  7. Fabrication of platinum nitrogen-doped graphene nanocomposite modified electrode for the electrochemical detection of acetaminophen
    NS Anuar, WJ Basirun, M Ladan, M Shalauddin, MS Mehmood
    Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 266, 375-383 | Cited by 110 | 2018
  8. Enhanced electrocatalytic performance of cobalt oxide nanocubes incorporating reduced graphene oxide as a modified platinum electrode for methanol oxidation
    MM Shahid, A Pandikumar, AM Golsheikh, NM Huang, HN Lim
    RSC Advances 4 (107), 62793-62801 | Cited by 97 | 2014
  9. Reduced graphene/nanostructured cobalt oxide nanocomposite for enhanced electrochemical performance of supercapacitor applications
    S Sagadevan, AR Marlinda, MR Johan, A Umar, H Fouad, OY Alothman, …
    Journal of colloid and interface science 558, 68-77 | Cited by 80 | 2020
  10. Recent advances in fiber-shaped and planar-shaped textile solar cells
    M Hatamvand, E Kamrani, M Lira-Cantu, M Madsen, BR Patil, P Vivo, …
    Nano Energy 71, 104609 | Cited by 75 | 2020