Thanasis Gimisis | Chemistry of Sugars and Nucleosides | Best Paper Award

 

Prof. Dr. Thanasis Gimisis | Chemistry of Sugars and Nucleosides | Best Paper Award

Professor of Organic Chemistry at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Prof. Thanasis Gimisis is a distinguished Professor of Organic Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท. His research focuses on oxidatively produced DNA lesions, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿงช. With over 65 publications and 2,000+ citations ๐Ÿ“š, he has significantly contributed to organic chemistry. He supervises numerous PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students ๐ŸŽ“ and has received funding from prestigious organizations, including the European Union ๐ŸŒ. His expertise extends to teaching organic chemistry and bioorganic chemistry, shaping the next generation of scientists. ๐Ÿš€

Professional Profile
Suitability for the Best paperย  Award

Prof. Gimisis has authored 65+ high-impact international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐Ÿ“š. His research is well-recognized in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿงฌ. His work has not only contributed to fundamental chemistry but also has implications in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry ๐Ÿ’Š.

Education ๐ŸŽ“

โœ… Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry โ€“ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท
โœ… Bachelorโ€™s Degree in Chemistry โ€“ National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Greece ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท

Professional Experience ๐Ÿงช

๐Ÿ”น Professor of Organic Chemistry โ€“ Chemistry Department, NKUA (Current) ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ
๐Ÿ”น Teaching Experience โ€“ Organic Chemistry (theory & lab), Bioorganic Chemistry, and Chemical Biology ๐Ÿ“–
๐Ÿ”น Postgraduate Instructor โ€“ MSc courses on Oligonucleotide Synthesis and Asymmetric Synthesis of Natural Products ๐ŸŽ“
๐Ÿ”น PhD & MSc Supervision โ€“ Supervised 4 completed PhD theses, 5 ongoing PhD theses, 31 completed MSc theses, and 6 ongoing MSc theses ๐Ÿ“œ
๐Ÿ”น Postdoctoral Mentor โ€“ Supervised 5 postdoctoral researchers ๐Ÿ”ฌ
๐Ÿ”น Researcher โ€“ Expertise in DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, synthetic sugar & nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿ—๏ธ
๐Ÿ”น Funded Researcher โ€“ Secured grants from EU, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐Ÿ’ฐ
๐Ÿ”น Scientific Author โ€“ 65+ international publications, 2,000+ citations, h-index 21 ๐Ÿ“‘
๐Ÿ”น Conference Speaker โ€“ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at international conferences ๐ŸŒ

 

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis has continuously advanced in organic chemistry, focusing on DNA lesion synthesis, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors, and synthetic sugar chemistry ๐Ÿ”ฌ. He has mentored PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, shaping the future of scientific innovation ๐ŸŽ“. His research, supported by prestigious grants ๐Ÿ’ฐ, has led to 65+ publications and 2,000+ citations ๐Ÿ“š. Through international collaborations, conference presentations ๐ŸŒŽ, and contributions to textbooks ๐Ÿ“–, he remains at the forefront of organic synthesis and bioorganic chemistry. As an educator and researcher, he actively integrates cutting-edge developments into teaching and scientific discovery ๐Ÿš€.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿค–

Prof. Thanasis Gimisis specializes in organic chemistry, with a strong focus on bioorganic and medicinal chemistry ๐Ÿ’Š. His research explores oxidatively produced DNA lesions ๐Ÿงฌ, glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors for potential therapeutic applications, and synthetic sugar, carba-sugar, and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿฌ. He also works on the hemisynthesis of natural and non-natural secoiridoid products from the Oleaceae family ๐ŸŒฟ. Additionally, he develops novel synthetic methodologies to enhance chemical synthesis efficiency โš—๏ธ. His groundbreaking work contributes to drug discovery, molecular biology, and organic synthesis, pushing the boundaries of modern chemistry ๐Ÿš€.

Awards & Honors ๐Ÿ†

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Research Grants & Funding โ€“ Secured prestigious grants from the European Union, Hellenic Foundation for Research & Innovation, and National Scholarships Foundation ๐Ÿ’ฐ

๐Ÿ“œ High-Impact Publications โ€“ Authored 65+ international journal articles with 2,000+ citations and an h-index of 21 ๐Ÿ“š

๐ŸŒ International Recognition โ€“ Presented 70+ oral and poster presentations at leading global scientific conferences ๐ŸŽค

๐ŸŽ“ Academic Leadership โ€“ Supervised multiple PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral researchers, contributing significantly to scientific education and mentorship ๐Ÿ…

โš—๏ธ Contributions to Organic Chemistry โ€“ Recognized for innovative research in bioorganic chemistry, DNA lesions, and nucleoside chemistry ๐Ÿ”ฌ

Publication Top Notes:

๐Ÿ“˜ Encyclopedia of Radicals in Chemistry, Biology and Materials โ€“ A Adhikary, A Kumar, D Becker, MD Sevilla | Cited by: 567 | Year: 2012

๐Ÿงช Naturally occurring pentacyclic triterpenes as inhibitors of glycogen phosphorylase: synthesis, structureโˆ’activity relationships, and X-ray crystallographic studies โ€“ X Wen, H Sun, J Liu, K Cheng, P Zhang, L Zhang, J Hao, L Zhang, P Ni, … | Cited by: 257 | Year: 2008

๐Ÿ”ฌ 5-endo-trig radical cyclizations: Disfavored or favored processes? โ€“ C Chatgilialoglu, C Ferreri, M Guerra, V Timokhin, G Froudakis, T Gimisis | Cited by: 113 | Year: 2002

๐Ÿซ’ Olives and olive oil as functional foods: bioactivity, chemistry and processing โ€“ A Kiritsakis, F Shahidi | Cited by: 83 | Year: 2017

๐Ÿงฌ Tautomerism in the guanyl radical โ€“ C Chatgilialoglu, C Caminal, A Altieri, GC Vougioukalakis, QG Mulazzani, … | Cited by: 76 | Year: 2006

๐ŸŒ€ 1,5-Radical translocation protocol for the generation of C-1′ radicals in nucleosides. Synthesis of spiro nucleosides through a rare 5-endo-trig cyclization โ€“ T Gimisis, C Chatgilialoglu | Cited by: 75 | Year: 1996

๐Ÿงซ Isolation, characterization, and independent synthesis of guanine oxidation products โ€“ T Gimisis, C CismaลŸ | Cited by: 72 | Year: 2006.

๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion:

James M. Cookโ€™s outstanding contributions to medicinal chemistry, intellectual property achievements, and academic leadership make him an exceptional candidate for the Best Scholar Award ๐Ÿ†. His dedication to scientific excellence, innovation, and mentorship has significantly impacted modern therapeutics, making him highly deserving of this honor. ๐Ÿš€

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Otilia Bobis | chemical composition | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Otilia Bobis | chemical composition | Best Researcher Award

Senior researcher PhD at, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Otilia Bobis ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด is a distinguished scientific researcher specializing in apicultural biotechnologies ๐Ÿ and natural bioactive compounds. She earned her PhD in Animal Science (2007) and has held key research positions at the Life Science Institute โ€œRegele Mihai I al Romรขnieiโ€ since 2008. With a strong background in biochemistry, biotechnology, and food traceability, she has led multiple research grants ๐Ÿ“Š and published 170+ scientific papers ๐Ÿ“š. A member of the International Honey Commission and other scientific societies, her work advances honeybee product quality, authenticity, and health benefits ๐Ÿฏ.

Professional Profile

Suitability for the Researcher Award

Lilyan Alsaka is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to her exceptional contributions to environmental engineering and sustainability. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ง With over 20 years of research experience, she has significantly impacted water quality, wastewater treatment, and pollution control. Her work has led to multiple high-impact publications, focusing on hydrogel applications, landfill leachate treatment, and electrokinetic remediation. ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐Ÿ“š

Educationย ๐ŸŽ“

  • PhD in Animal Science (2007) – University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Master’s Degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Vegetal Extracts (2003) – University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Diploma in Agriculture, Technology of Agricultural Products (2001) – University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

 

Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • Scientific Researcher I (Since 2018) – Life Science Institute โ€œRegele Mihai I al Romรขnieiโ€, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Scientific Researcher II (2016-2018) – Life Science Institute โ€œRegele Mihai I al Romรขnieiโ€, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
  • Quality Manager (Since 2008) – APHIS-DIA Laboratory, Life Science Institute โ€œRegele Mihai I al Romรขnieiโ€, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

 

Professional Development ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“–

Otilia Bobis ๐Ÿ“š is a dedicated scientific researcher specializing in apicultural biotechnologies ๐Ÿ, bioactive compounds ๐ŸŒฟ, and food authenticity ๐Ÿฏ. With a PhD in Animal Science ๐ŸŽ“, she has led and contributed to numerous research grants ๐Ÿ’ก, focusing on honeybee product quality, biochemical markers, and food traceability ๐Ÿ”ฌ. As a Quality Manager ๐Ÿ… at APHIS-DIA Laboratory, she ensures high research standards โœ…. A member of prestigious scientific societies ๐ŸŒ, she has published 170+ research articles ๐Ÿ“, advancing knowledge in natural product chemistry and biotechnology. Her work contributes to sustainable agriculture and innovative food safety solutions ๐ŸŒพ

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Research Focus ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿค–

Otilia Bobis specializes in apicultural biotechnologies ๐Ÿ, focusing on the quality, authenticity, and bioactive properties of honeybee products ๐Ÿฏ. Her research includes physico-chemical analysis ๐Ÿงช, biochemical markers for food traceability ๐Ÿ”, and the impact of environmental factors on bee colonies ๐ŸŒฟ. She also works on natural product chemistry ๐ŸŒพ, identifying bioactive compounds with health benefits ๐Ÿ’Š. Additionally, she contributes to food safety and agricultural sustainability ๐ŸŒ by developing innovative biotechnologies for controlling contaminants in bee-derived products. Her expertise supports the standardization and authentication of natural products โœ…, ensuring their nutritional and medicinal value ๐Ÿ†.

 

Publication Top Notes:

๐Ÿ“œ Physico-chemical and bioactive properties of different floral origin honeys from Romania โ€“ ML Al, D Daniel, A Moise, O Bobis, L Laslo, S Bogdanov | ๐Ÿ“… 2009 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 557

๐Ÿฅฌ Total and individual carotenoids and phenolic acids content in fresh, refrigerated and processed spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) โ€“ A Bunea, M Andjelkovic, C Socaciu, O Bobis, M Neacsu, R Verhรฉ, … | ๐Ÿ“… 2008 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 411

๐Ÿฏ In vitro antioxidant capacity of honeybee-collected pollen of selected floral origin harvested from Romania โ€“ LA MฤƒrghitaลŸ, OG Stanciu, DS Dezmirean, O BobiลŸ, O Popescu, … | ๐Ÿ“… 2009 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 322

๐Ÿ‘‘ Biological activities of royal jelly – review โ€“ CI Pavel, LA Mฤƒrghitaศ™, O Bobiศ™, DS Dezmirean, A ลžapcaliu, I Radoi, … | ๐Ÿ“… 2011 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 192

๐Ÿฉบ Honey and diabetes: the importance of natural simple sugars in diet for preventing and treating different types of diabetes โ€“ O BobiลŸ, DS Dezmirean, AR Moise | ๐Ÿ“… 2018 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 171

๐ŸŒฟ Changes in major bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity of Agastache foeniculum, Lavandula angustifolia, Melissa officinalis and Nepeta cataria: Effect of harvest time โ€ฆ โ€“ SC Duda, LA MฤƒrghitaลŸ, D Dezmirean, M Duda, R Mฤƒrgฤƒoan, O BobiลŸ | ๐Ÿ“… 2015 | ๐Ÿ”ข Cited by: 150

๐Ÿ… Conclusion:

With a strong research portfolio, leadership in multiple grants, and global scientific contributions, Otilia Bobis is highly deserving of a Best Researcher Award. Her work has significantly impacted apicultural sciences, biotechnology, and food authenticity, making her a leader in her field ๐Ÿ”.