Alexandr Ozerin | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Alexandr Ozerin | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

 Volgograd State Technical University | Russia

A. S. Ozerin is an emerging researcher with growing contributions in the fields of nanomaterials, polymer science, and materials chemistry, with a research profile that includes 15 peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 4, and 27 citations, demonstrating both steady scholarly productivity and increasing academic influence. The work explores nanoscale material synthesis, polymer-assisted nanoparticle stabilization, and advanced hybrid material systems, with recent research addressing the pseudomatrix synthesis behavior of nanoscale silver iodide particles in the presence of chitosan, reflecting a strong focus on sustainable material design, controlled crystallization, and functional nanostructures. This research direction aligns closely with current global priorities in the development of environmentally responsible materials, bio-derived polymer supports, and application-driven nanocomposites with potential relevance in antimicrobial applications, chemical sensing, and next-generation functional surfaces. A notable characteristic of Ozerin’s academic trajectory is active collaboration, evidenced by co-authorship with 30 researchers working across diverse scientific disciplines, enabling methodological depth, advanced characterization strategies, and interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, which collectively contribute to the rigor and impact of the published work. The publication record shows a progression from foundational studies toward more complex applied research frameworks, signaling a developing research identity focused on innovation in material synthesis pathways and structure–property optimization. While still at an early stage, the citation pattern and continued publication activity indicate upward momentum and growing recognition within the scientific community. The research conducted not only contributes to fundamental understanding of polymer nanoparticle interactions but also supports the advancement of applied materials science where functionality, sustainability, and nanoscale precision are key factors. With continued engagement in interdisciplinary research, refinement of experimental approaches, and increasing publication visibility, Ozerin’s work holds potential to further expand its academic reach and support broader technological and societal applications in the evolving field of advanced material systems.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Donetskova, L. Yu., Ozerin, A. S., Mikhailyuk, A. E., Radchenko, F. S., Andreev, D. S., Titova, E. S., Babkin, V. A., & Novakov, I. A. (2023). Hydrolysis of polyacrylamide in the presence of nano-sized copper particles. Russian Journal of General Chemistry.

Krotikova, O. A., Ozerin, A. S., Radchenko, Ph. S., Abramchuk, S. S., & Novakov, I. A. (2017). Aqueous phase synthesis of silver iodide nanoparticles from a polyacrylic acid–silver complex. Colloid and Polymer Science, 295(1), 99–105.

Ustyakina, D. R., Chevtaev, A. S., Tabunshchikov, A. I., Ozerin, A. S., Radchenko, F. S., & Novakov, I. A. (2019). Complexes of polyethyleneimine with Cu²⁺ ions in aqueous solutions as precursors for obtaining copper nanoparticles. Polymer Science – Series B, 61(3), 261–265.

Krotikova, O. A., Ozerin, A. S., & Radchenko, F. S. (2017). Polyethylenimine complexes with silver ions in aqueous solutions as precursors for synthesis of monodisperse silver iodide particles. Polymer Science, Series A, 59, 288–294.

Vinogradov, V. S., Ozerin, A. S., Radchenko, Ph. S., & Novakov, I. A. (2025). Pseudomatrix synthesis characteristics of nanoscale silver iodide particles in the presence of chitosan. Iranian Polymer Journal.

A. S. Ozerin’s research advances the understanding and controlled synthesis of nanoscale materials, enabling progress in polymer–nanoparticle systems and functional material design. This work supports future innovations in sensing, catalysis, and antimicrobial applications with potential societal and industrial impact.

Fritz Pragst | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Paper Award

Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Paper Award

Guest Scientist | Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst is a distinguished scholar in forensic and analytical toxicology whose work has significantly shaped modern toxicological science, evidence interpretation, and laboratory methodology. With an academic career spanning several decades, he has established himself as a leading authority in systematic toxicological analysis, forensic chemistry, and biomarker research, contributing to both foundational understanding and applied forensic practice. His scientific influence is demonstrated through 147 published documents, more than 6,170 citations, and an h-index of 43, reflecting consistent scholarly impact, high research relevance, and continued citation in contemporary toxicology literature. His pioneering contributions to hair analysis methodology, including alcohol biomarkers such as ethyl glucuronide and drug exposure evaluation in cases involving familial substance misuse, have provided globally referenced frameworks for long-term toxicological monitoring, legal case assessments, and public health applications. His work addresses complex analytical challenges, including differentiation between substance exposure routes, interpretation of low-level toxicological data, validation of forensic laboratory workflows, and development of ethical and scientifically defensible interpretation models. Beyond research, he has actively contributed to scientific societies, served in editorial and advisory roles, and engaged in extensive collaboration across multidisciplinary research networks, thereby supporting international knowledge exchange and capacity building within toxicology and forensic science communities. His scholarly output also demonstrates a commitment to solving real-world challenges, including improving diagnostic accuracy, enhancing substance abuse monitoring, and supporting fair use of toxicological evidence in legal and clinical environments. Through his influential publications, leadership roles, and contributions to methodological rigor and scientific education, Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst has made a lasting impact on global forensic toxicology, ensuring that analytical science continues to advance with accuracy, ethical integrity, and societal relevance.

Profiles : Scopus | ResearchGate

Pragst, F. (2025). Systematic toxicological analysis in forensic and clinical laboratories: a challenging task of analytical chemistry. ChemTexts, 11(2).

Pragst, F., & Balíková, M. A. (2006). State of the art in hair analysis for detection of drug and alcohol abuse. Clinica Chimica Acta, 370(1–2), 17–49.

Pragst, F. (2022). Is there a relationship between abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs seen in hair results? Drug Testing and Analysis. (2025 listing for 2025 issues)

Prof. Dr. Fritz Pragst has significantly advanced forensic and clinical toxicology through pioneering work in systematic toxicological analysis and hair‐based drug detection methods, shaping global standards and improving public health, justice systems, and medico-legal investigations. His research continues to inspire innovation, strengthen scientific reliability, and support safer societies worldwide.