Prof. SAYFIDIN SHAHOBIDINOVICH | Resource Discovery Awards | Best Innovation Award

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Prof. SAYFIDIN SHAHOBIDINOVICH | Resource Discovery Awards | Best Innovation Award

Prof. SAYFIDIN SHAHOBIDINOVICH,V. I. NIKITIN-iNSTITUTE OF cHEMISTRY,Tajikistan

Dr. Sayfidin Shahobidinovich Safarov, born on July 15, 1965, in Rudaki district, Tajikistan, is a distinguished chemist currently serving as the Head of the Laboratory for the Enrichment of Ores at the Institute of Chemistry named after V.I. Nikitin, National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, a position he has held since 2020. He earned his Doctor of Chemical Sciences degree and has a robust academic background, including a degree in Chemistry from Tajik State University. Dr. Safarov has extensive experience in various research roles, including positions as a Chemical Engineer and Researcher across several institutions. His research spans ore enrichment, synthesis, and chemical analysis, with numerous publications in top journals, including studies on phosphonylation, adsorption, and the synthesis of novel compounds. Dr. Safarov is fluent in Russian, English, and German and has made significant contributions to both theoretical and applied chemistry

Professional Profile:

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🎓Education:

Dr. Sayfidin Shahobidinovich Safarov earned his higher education in Chemistry from Tajik State University, graduating in 1989. He holds a Doctor of Chemical Sciences degree, underscoring his advanced expertise in the field

🏢Work Experience:

Dr. Sayfidin Shahobidinovich Safarov has had a distinguished career in the field of chemistry. Since 2020, he has been serving as the Head of the Laboratory for the Enrichment of Ores at the Institute of Chemistry named after V.I. Nikitin, National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan. Prior to this, he was a Leading Researcher at the same institution from 2019 to 2020, and served as Acting Head of the Laboratory for the Enrichment of Ores during the same period. Dr. Safarov’s career began with roles as a Chemical Engineer at Tajikenergoprom (1991-1992) and later as a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of History, Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan (1992-2001). He then progressed through positions as a Researcher (2005-2007) and Senior Research Fellow (2007-2010) at the Institute of Chemistry named after V.I. Nikitin.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Adsorption of yeast dextran on clinochlore surface and the implications for pyrite/clinochlore separation
    • Citations: 1
  • Synthesis of 2-Alkynyl- and 2-Amino-12H-benzothiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-12-ones and Their Inhibitory Potential against Monoamine Oxidase A and B
    • Citations: 3
  • Synthesis of 2-Aryl-12H-benzothiazolo[2,3-b]quinazolin-12-ones and Their Activity Against Monoamine Oxidases
    • Citations: 3
  • Synthesis and Inhibitory Activity towards Monoamine Oxidase A and B of 8-Functionalized 3-Fluoro-2-methyl-benzo[4,5]thiazolo[3,2-a]pyrimidin-4-ones
    • Citations: 5
  • Synthesis of 1,3,4-Thiadiazolo[2′,3′:2,3]imidazo[4,5-b]indoles
    • Citations: 4

 

 

Dr. Aleksandra | Resource Discovery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aleksandra | Resource Discovery | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Aleksandra , Kutateladze Institution of Thermophysics SB RAS, Russia

Dr. Aleksandra Yu. Kravtsova is a Senior Research Scientist at Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and the Institute of Thermophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences (IT SB RAS). She holds a Ph.D. in Physico-Mathematical Sciences, awarded in 2018 from IT SB RAS, with a focus on cavitation flow near two-dimensional hydrofoils. With extensive experience in experimental fluid mechanics, she specializes in optical methods such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and Laser Induced Fluorescence (LIF), addressing issues in cavitation and vortex flows.

Professional Profile:

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🎓 Academic Background:

Dr. Kravtsova graduated from Novosibirsk State University in 2008 with a specialization in Mathematics (Mechanics). She completed her Ph.D. at the Institute of Thermophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences, in 2018, with her thesis titled “Experimental investigation of cavitation flow nearest two-dimensional hydrofoils.”

💻 Professional Expertise:

Dr. Kravtsova’s professional expertise lies in experimental fluid mechanics, particularly focusing on cavitation phenomena, hydrodynamic flows in micro- and macroscale channels, and vortex flows. She has led and participated in several research projects funded by the Russian Science Foundation and other organizations, investigating cavitation control and flow turbulence. Her research involves advanced optical techniques and has resulted in over 40 journal publications, demonstrating her significant contributions to her field.

🏅Awards and Honors

Dr. Aleksandra Yu. Kravtsova has been recognized for her contributions to science and research with several prestigious awards and honors. In 2018, she received gratitude from the Novosibirsk region Government for her significant scientific contributions. She was a scholarship holder of the Russian Federation Government from 2013 to 2018 in the field of science and energy, and in 2017, she earned a certificate of top science at the International Conference “Lomonosov Readings in Altai: Fundamental Problems of Science and Education.” Additionally, in 2013, she was awarded a scholarship from the Novosibirsk region Government for her work in power engineering.

👩‍💻 Positions

Dr. Aleksandra Yu. Kravtsova has held several key positions throughout her career. Since 2019, she has been a Senior Research Scientist at Novosibirsk State University (NSU) and at the Institute of Thermophysics, Russian Academy of Sciences (IT SB RAS). From 2019 to 2022, she served as a Research Scientist at IT SB RAS. Prior to that, she was a Junior Research Scientist at IT SB RAS from 2013 to 2018, where she completed her Ph.D. Her career began as an Engineer at IT SB RAS and the Center of Virology and Biotechnology “Vector,” Novosibirsk region, Russia, between 2004 and 2008

Publication Top Notes:
  • Effect of a textured surface on the occurrence and development of cavitation on the hydrofoil
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 13
  • Experimental study of cavitating flow around a NACA 0012 hydrofoil in a slit channel
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 3
  • High-speed visualization of cavities, arising in a slit channel of complex shape
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 2
  • Investigation of the cavitation processes behind a cylinder located in a microchannel in a wide range of Reynolds numbers
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 5
  • Experimental Study of Liquid Behavior in T-Micromixer at Different Inlet Flow Rate Ratios
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 2

 

 

Mr. Andrew Stewart | Resource Discovery Award | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Andrew Stewart | Resource Discovery Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Andrew Stewart, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand

Mr. Andrew Stewart, a distinguished alumnus of Victoria University of Wellington 🎓, is a prominent figure at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. With a robust career spanning from Assistant Curator to his current role as Curator NE (Fishes), Andrew has made remarkable contributions to the museum’s Vertebrates collection, particularly in Fishes. His leadership has seen the expansion of collections, including a pioneering DNA tissue repository and a cutting-edge alcohol storage facility. Andrew’s taxonomic expertise shines through his extensive publications and contributions to “The Fishes of New Zealand,” solidifying his legacy in fish biology and taxonomy. His dedication has earned him prestigious awards, reflecting his profound impact on the field and his effective science communication efforts 🐟.

🌐 Professional Profile:

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Education and qualifications

Mr. Andrew Stewart is an alumnus of Victoria University of Wellington in Wellington, NZ, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree 🎓. His educational journey at this esteemed institution equipped him with the foundational knowledge and skills essential for his career path and ongoing professional development.

Employment Summary

  • 2023–present: Curator NE (Fishes), Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
  • 2018–2023: Assistant Curator: Vertebrates (Fishes), Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Achievements

Andrew has significantly expanded the Fishes collection, developed a large DNA tissue collection, and led the construction of a state-of-the-art alcohol storage facility. He has been a pivotal figure in media interactions related to fish biology and taxonomy, authored substantial sections of “The Fishes of New Zealand,” and published numerous peer-reviewed papers. His taxonomic expertise is widely recognized, and several fish species bear his name in recognition of his contributions.

Awards and Recognition

Andrew has received accolades such as the best oral presentation at the International Biosafety 8th Annual ABSANZ Conference in 2018 and the Royal Zoological Society of N.S.W. Whitley Medal for his book on the Natural History of Australasian Animals. He was also honored with the New Zealand Association of Scientists’ Science Communicator Award in 1996.

Publication Top Notes:

1.  Upside‐down swimming: in situ observations of inverted orientation in Gigantactis, with a new depth record for the Ceratioidei
Year: 2024-03
2.  Dichichthyidae, a New Family of Deepwater Sharks (Carcharhiniformes) from the Indo–West Pacific, with Description of a New Species
Year: 2024-03-28
3.  The first record of Australian flatback mangrove goby Mugilogobius platynotus (Günther 1861) (Gobiidae; Tridentigerinae) from New Zealand
Year: 2022-05-19
4.  A new species of deep-water triplefin (Pisces: Tripterygiidae) in the genus Ruanoho from coastal New Zealand waters
Year: 2021-06-03
5.  First record of male freshwater eels (Anguilla dieffenbachii) caught at sea
Year: 2019-04-03