Francesca Esposito | Biomedical Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesca Esposito | Biomedical Sciences | Excellence in Research

Università di Cagliari | Italy

Dr. Francesca Esposito is a distinguished researcher whose scholarly contributions have significantly advanced the fields associated with her work at the Università degli Studi di Cagliari. Her research excellence is reflected in a strong global academic footprint, supported by 2,349 citations, 92 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 30, underscoring her consistent influence, productivity, and high-impact scholarship. Her publication record demonstrates sustained engagement with complex scientific questions, and her work continues to be widely referenced across multiple disciplines. Throughout her career, Dr. Esposito has built an extensive network of over 400 co-authors, illustrating her strong collaborative capacity and her ability to contribute to interdisciplinary, multicenter, and international research endeavors. This breadth of collaboration highlights her role as a connector within the scientific community and reflects her commitment to advancing collective knowledge. Her research topics span diverse and evolving areas, contributing to both foundational understanding and applied scientific progress. Dr. Esposito’s scholarly output is characterized by methodological rigor, empirical depth, and relevance to societal challenges. Her contributions address critical scientific and technological issues, integrating advanced analytical approaches and innovative frameworks that have strengthened current research paradigms. Her publications consistently appear in reputable journals, signaling the recognition of her work by the broader academic community. Beyond academic metrics, Dr. Esposito’s research has generated meaningful societal impact through its applicability in real-world contexts, informing evidence-based decision-making, guiding technological development, and supporting interdisciplinary innovation. Her academic achievements and sustained research output affirm her position as an influential contributor to contemporary scholarship, advancing scientific knowledge and fostering international research collaboration.

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Featured Publications

  1. Fulle, M., Marzari, F., Della Corte, V., Fornasier, S., Sierks, H., Rotundi, A., … Esposito, F. (2016). Evolution of the dust size distribution of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko from 2.2 AU to perihelion. The Astrophysical Journal, 821(1), 19. Cited by: 225

  2. Formisano, V., Angrilli, F., Arnold, G., Atreya, S., Bianchini, G., Biondi, D., … Esposito, F. (2005). The planetary Fourier spectrometer (PFS) onboard the European Mars Express mission. Planetary and Space Science, 53(10), 963–974. Cited by: 208

  3. Fulle, M., Della Corte, V., Rotundi, A., Weissman, P., Juhasz, A., Szego, K., … Esposito, F. (2015). Density and charge of pristine fluffy particles from comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 802(1), L12. Cited by: 189

  4. Rotundi, A., Sierks, H., Della Corte, V., Fulle, M., Gutierrez, P. J., Lara, L., … Esposito, F. (2015). Dust measurements in the coma of comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko inbound to the Sun. Science, 347(6220), aaa3905. Cited by: 179

  5. Esposito, F., Molinaro, R., Popa, C. I., Molfese, C., Cozzolino, F., Marty, L., … Määttänen, A. (2016). The role of the atmospheric electric field in the dust‐lifting process. Geophysical Research Letters, 43(10), 5501–5508. Cited by: 114

Eveline Bezerra | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Eveline Bezerra | Computational Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Federal Rural University of Semi-Arid | Brazil

Dr. Eveline Matias Bezerra is a Brazilian physicist and researcher recognized for her interdisciplinary work bridging atomic and molecular physics, quantum biochemistry, and nanotechnology applied to health. Her research integrates advanced computational simulations and molecular modeling to explore the structural, electronic, and optical properties of molecules, biomolecules, and nanostructured materials, contributing to the development of novel therapeutic and technological applications. With a focus on neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, and Chagas disease, her studies have provided quantum-level insights into drug-protein interactions and the behavior of bioactive compounds at the nanoscale. She has published 20 scientific papers, which have collectively received 391 citations by 285 documents, and she holds an h-index of 13, demonstrating her growing international impact in computational and theoretical biophysics. Dr. Bezerra’s contributions have been featured in prominent journals, including ACS Chemical Neuroscience and RSC Advances, where her recent works addressed molecular mechanisms in Alzheimer’s therapy and optical properties of donor–acceptor systems. Actively engaged in national and international collaborations, she plays a pivotal role in advancing quantum biochemistry and materials science research in Brazil. Beyond her publications, Dr. Bezerra has made significant contributions to scientific mentoring and academic development, guiding students in physics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences. Her work exemplifies the integration of computational physics and biomedical innovation, contributing to societal health solutions and technological progress through interdisciplinary science.

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Featured Publications

  1. Da Costa, R. F., Freire, V. N., Bezerra, E. M., Cavada, B. S., Caetano, E. W. S., & others. (2012). Explaining statin inhibition effectiveness of HMG-CoA reductase by quantum biochemistry computations. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 14(4), 1389–1398. [Citations: 98]

  2. Dantas, D. S., Oliveira, J. I. N., Neto, J. X. L., da Costa, R. F., Bezerra, E. M., Freire, V. N., & others. (2015). Quantum molecular modelling of ibuprofen bound to human serum albumin. RSC Advances, 5(61), 49439–49450. [Citations: 52]

  3. Zanatta, G., Nunes, G., Bezerra, E. M., da Costa, R. F., Martins, A., Caetano, E. W. S., & others. (2014). Antipsychotic haloperidol binding to the human dopamine D3 receptor: Beyond docking through QM/MM refinement toward the design of improved schizophrenia medicines. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 5(10), 1041–1054. [Citations: 46]

  4. Tessarolo, L. D., Mello, C. P., Lima, D. B., Magalhães, E. P., Bezerra, E. M., & others. (2018). Nanoencapsulation of benznidazole in calcium carbonate increases its selectivity to Trypanosoma cruzi. Parasitology, 145(9), 1191–1198. [Citations: 34]

  5. Zanatta, G., Barroso-Neto, I. L., Bambini-Junior, V., Dutra, M. F., Bezerra, E. M., & others. (2012). Quantum biochemistry description of the human dopamine D3 receptor in complex with the selective antagonist eticlopride. Journal of Proteomics & Bioinformatics, 5, 155–162. [Citations: 32]

Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Saika Farook | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Ibrahim Medical College | Bangladesh

Dr. Saika Farook is a distinguished Bangladeshi microbiologist and academic, currently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology at Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka, and as Adjunct Faculty at BRAC University. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Microbiology from BIRDEM Academy, affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in 2020, following her MBBS from Noakhali Medical College under Chittagong University in 2014. Her foundational education includes H.S.C. from Rajuk Uttara Model College. Professionally, Dr. Farook has accumulated extensive clinical and research experience, having served as a Junior Consultant and Virologist at DMFR Molecular Lab & Diagnostics, an MD resident at BIRDEM Academy, and an intern doctor at Jananeta Nurul Haque Adhunik Hospital. Her research focuses on molecular microbiology, infectious diseases, and the epidemiology of Burkholderia pseudomallei, with ongoing projects on detection, molecular epidemiology, and clinical characterization of melioidosis in Bangladesh. Dr. Farook has led and participated in numerous workshops, including bacterial genomics, antimicrobial resistance, bioinformatics, molecular techniques, and infection prevention and control, and she has organized the 3rd South Asian Melioidosis Congress-2023. Her scholarly contributions include 18 publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering diagnostics, molecular epidemiology, and clinical case reports, with presentations at national and international conferences. She is a life member of the Bangladesh Society of Medical Microbiologists and a contributing member of the Global Outreach of the American Society for Microbiology. Dr. Farook’s work has significantly advanced microbiology research and public health awareness in Bangladesh, bridging clinical findings to laboratory investigations and global collaboration. Her academic excellence is further reflected in her research impact, with 6 citations across 4 documents and an h-index of 2.

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Featured Publications

Moutusy, S. I., Farook, S., Mazumder, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2024, Jan). Modified MacConkey agar: A simple selective medium for isolation of Burkholderia pseudomallei from soil. [Full text]. IMC Journal of Medical Science.

Jilani, M. S. A., Farook, S., Bhattacharjee, A., & Tuanyok, A. (2023, Dec). Phylogeographic characterization of Burkholderia pseudomallei isolated from Bangladesh. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011823

Farook, S., Jilani, M. S. A., Islam, M. K., Rawal, S. K., & Mendiratta, N. (2023, Aug). IgG4-related retroperitoneal fibrosis: A case report of a challenging disease. Clinical Case Reports, 11(9), e7865.

Farook, S., Hoque, F., Anwar, S., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2022, Dec). Melioidosis: Bridging the gap from bedside to bench in Bangladesh. Z H Sikder Women’s Medical College Journal, 5(1), 53–57.

Muhib, F., Farook, S., Hossain, M. B., & Jilani, M. S. A. (2025, Sep). Septicemic melioidosis in a young adult with transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia major. Current Research in Microbial Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2025.100464