Prof. Vahab Jafarian | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award
Professor | University of Guilan | Iran
V. Jafarian is an accomplished researcher specializing in protein engineering, photobiology, and biochemical nanotechnology . With 56 peer-reviewed publications, 669 citations, and an h-index of 15, Jafarian has contributed significantly to understanding protein structure-function relationships and the development of bioactive nanomaterials. Key research includes the structural and functional analysis of photoproteins, site-directed mutagenesis to enhance enzymatic activity, and evaluation of ferromagnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. Collaborating with over 100 co-authors, the research integrates molecular spectroscopy, biochemistry, and nanotechnology to address biomedical challenges. Jafarian’s work supports the advancement of therapeutic strategies, molecular biotechnology, and translational applications with broad societal impact .
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Featured Publications
Cloning, Sequencing, Expression and Structural Investigation of Mnemiopsin from Mnemiopsis leidyi
– The Protein Journal, 2011 (Cited by: 59)
Hyaluronic Acid Production Enhancement via Genetic Modification and Culture Medium Optimization in Lactobacillus acidophilus
– International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2019 (Cited by: 58)
Inhibition of Horseradish Peroxidase Activity by Thiol Type Inhibitors
– Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2006 (Cited by: 53)
Methyl Jasmonate Improves Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Anchusa italica under Salinity Stress
– South African Journal of Botany, 2020 (Cited by: 51)
Facile Synthesis of New Hybrid Nanocomposite Sandwich-Type Polyoxometalate@Lead(II) Oxide@Polyvinyl Alcohol as an Efficient and Reusable Amphiphilic Nanocatalyst
– Advanced Powder Technology, 2023 (Cited by: 46)