Jayakumar Jayachandran | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Jayakumar Jayachandran | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Senior Researcher | National Tsing Hua University |   Taiwan

Dr. Jayachandran Jayakumar is a distinguished research faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, recognized for his multidisciplinary contributions spanning organic synthesis, advanced materials, photocatalysis, OLED technologies, and biomedical nanomaterials. His research excellence is reflected in a strong global footprint, with 2,260 citations, 56 publications, and an h-index of 28, underscoring his sustained scholarly influence across chemistry, materials science, and chemical engineering. Dr. Jayakumar has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Advanced Materials, ACS Nano, Nature Communications, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Langmuir, and Chemical Engineering Journal, demonstrating both breadth and depth in frontier research. His notable achievements include pioneering work on metal-catalyzed C–H activation, the development of photocatalytic hydrogen-evolution systems, advanced OLED emitters and hole-transport materials, and innovative nanomaterial-enabled cancer therapeutics. His role as a corresponding author in several publications highlights his leadership in driving collaborative scientific endeavors with global teams from Taiwan, India, Lithuania, Japan, and beyond. Through contributions to sustainable energy technologies, next-generation optoelectronic materials, and cutting-edge biomedical platforms such as pH-responsive mRNA oral vaccine delivery and HfO₂ nanoparticle-based tumor monitoring, Dr. Jayakumar’s research demonstrates strong societal relevance and translational potential. His work continues to advance interdisciplinary innovation, bridge fundamental chemistry with applied engineering, and support solutions in clean energy, health care, and smart materials for emerging global challenges.

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Lucia Camelia Pirvu | Materials Science | Best Collaborative Research Award 

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Dr. Lucia Camelia Pirvu | Materials Science | Best Collaborative Research Award 

Senior Researches | National Institute of Chemical Pharmaceutical R&D | Romania

Dr. Lucia Camelia Pîrvu is a senior researcher and biochemist at the National Institute of Chemical Pharmaceutical Research and Development (ICCF), Bucharest, Romania. With over 29 years of dedicated research and innovation in pharmaceutical biotechnology, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of natural and plant-derived products for medicinal, agricultural, cosmetic, and hygienic applications. Her expertise encompasses the design and development of novel phytoproducts, extraction technologies, and advanced analytical characterization methods for active botanical compounds, alongside pre-pharmacological screening and ROS activity assessments. Dr. Pîrvu has coordinated and managed 12 interdisciplinary research projects funded by national and European programs, with a cumulative budget exceeding €4 million. Notable among these are pioneering studies on ecological laser technologies, natural antimicrobial agents, and herbal products targeting metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders. Her leadership has strengthened technology transfer between public research institutions and private industries, fostering innovation in Romania’s bioeconomy and sustainable health sectors. Her academic impact is underscored by 401 citations across 361 documents, 51 publications, and an h-index of 12, reflecting her recognized contribution to biochemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. Dr. Pîrvu’s research integrates molecular biology, phytochemistry, and green chemistry approaches to develop safer, eco-friendly bioactive formulations. Through international collaborations and participation in EU-funded consortia, she has promoted interdisciplinary dialogue between academia and industry. Her scientific vision emphasizes the valorization of plant resources through innovative, sustainable biotechnological processes that support human health and environmental well-being. As a project leader, mentor, and expert in herbal medicine research, Dr. Lucia Camelia Pîrvu continues to shape the evolution of natural product-based pharmaceutical development in Romania and beyond.

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Featured Publications

  1. Pîrvu, L., Hlevca, C., Nicu, I., & Bubueanu, C. (2014). Comparative studies on analytical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities of a series of vegetal extracts prepared from eight plant species growing in Romania. JPC–Journal of Planar Chromatography–Modern TLC, 27(5), 346–356. Citations: 58

  2. Armatu, A., Colceru-Mihul, S., Bubueanu, C., Draghici, E., & Pîrvu, L. (2010). Evaluation of antioxidant and free scavenging potential of some Lamiaceae species growing in Romania. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 15(3), 5274–5280. Citations: 53

  3. Pîrvu, L., Dragomir, C., Schiopu, S., & Mihul, S. C. (2012). Vegetal extracts with gastroprotective activity. Part I. Extracts obtained from Centaurea cyanus L. raw material. Romanian Biotechnological Letters, 17(2), 7169–7176. Citations: 34

  4. Stefaniu, A., Pîrvu, L., Albu, B., & Pintilie, L. (2020). Molecular docking study on several benzoic acid derivatives against SARS-CoV-2. Molecules, 25(24), 5828. Citations: 31

  5. Grigore, A., Bubueanu, C., Pîrvu, L., Ionita, L., & Toba, G. (2015). Plantago lanceolata L. crops – source of valuable raw material for various industrial applications. [Publication details not specified]. Citations: 31