Biochemistry and Molecular Science

Boutaina Addoum is a young researcher in molecular oncology, cellular biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics at the National Center for Nuclear Energy, Sciences and Techniques (CNESTEN), Morocco. She holds a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology, Biotechnology, and Bioinformatics and has developed a multidisciplinary research profile through the successful implementation of projects spanning fundamental research, translational oncology, and applied biotechnology. This broad scientific background has enabled her to acquire extensive expertise in molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, and natural product valorization. Since joining CNESTEN in 2023 as a researcher within the Unit of Biology and Medical Research (UBRM), Dr. Addoum has focused her research on the identification and validation of molecular biomarkers involved in cancer diagnosis, prognosis, therapeutic response, and radioresistance, particularly in lung, colorectal, bladder, breast, and prostate cancers. Her work integrates molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and computer-aided drug design (CADD) to advance precision oncology. She has extensive experience in the investigation of cancer-associated biomarkers, including EGFR, HER2, PIK3CA, hTERT, TP53, PD-L1, CDK2, TWIST1, and epigenetic regulators, using approaches such as RT-qPCR, mutation analysis, DNA methylation profiling, telomere biology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, ADMET prediction, and artificial intelligence-assisted drug discovery. Her research also explores the therapeutic potential of natural bioactive compounds, particularly bee venom and other bee-derived products, as innovative strategies for the treatment of hormone-dependent cancers. Dr. Addoum has authored and co-authored 27 peer-reviewed publications in international scientific journals and has presented more than 25 communications at national and international conferences. She is currently preparing several additional manuscripts as first author. In addition to her research activities, she serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals and is actively involved in the training of the next generation of scientists by supervising undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. students, as well as contributing to practical teaching sessions and workshops in molecular biology, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. She is an active member of the Moroccan Society of Bioinformatics (SMBI), contributing to the promotion of bioinformatics research and interdisciplinary scientific collaboration in Morocco. Since 2024, she has also been an active member of the Moroccan Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (BMAM), where she contributes to raising awareness of biosafety and biosecurity, promoting best laboratory practices, and strengthening national capacity through training, networking, and scientific outreach. Dr. Addoum is currently a member of the research project "Identification of Novel Genomic Biomarkers of Innate and Acquired Radioresistance: Toward Targeted and Effective Management of Lung Cancer Patients," funded under the Nuclear and Isotopic Techniques (TNI) Program supported by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and the OCP Foundation. Through her research, she aims to strengthen CNESTEN's scientific excellence, contribute to the development of precision oncology in Morocco, and foster innovative multidisciplinary projects addressing major public health challenges.

Gul-E-Saba Chaudhry is a distinguished researcher in cancer drug discovery, targeted therapeutics, and translational medicine, recognized among the Stanford University and Elsevier Top 2% Scientists. Her research focuses on the discovery and development of novel anticancer agents from natural products and synthetic molecules, including metal-based complexes, heterocyclic derivatives, hyaluronic acid- and nanoparticle-based targeted drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, and precision therapeutics for cancer treatment. Through extensive international collaborations, particularly across South Asia, Dr. Chaudhry has contributed to the development of innovative therapeutic candidates involving palladium, cadmium, and zinc complexes, thiazolidinone and pyrazoline derivatives, and advanced drug delivery platforms. Her work also explores marine and terrestrial bioactive compounds that induce apoptosis and regulate cancer-related molecular signaling pathways, supporting precision oncology and translational drug discovery. In addition to biomedical research, she has made significant contributions to environmental and climate-related studies, including climate change, carbon sequestration, sustainable forestry, biodiversity conservation, ecophysiological adaptations, and phytochemical diversity. Dr. Chaudhry has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator on several nationally and internationally funded projects and has authored over 80 peer-reviewed research articles, conference papers, and book chapters, with an H-index of 20 and an i10-index of 37. Her research has been published in leading journals such as Dalton Transactions, ACS Omega, RSC Advances, Frontiers in Pharmacology, and Springer Nature journals. She also serves as an editor, editorial board member, and reviewer for several international journals, including those published by Springer Nature, the American Chemical Society (ACS), Taylor & Francis, Wiley, and MDPI. Dr. Chaudhry is an Associate Member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honour Society, reflecting her commitment to scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing innovative solutions in cancer therapeutics, environmental sustainability, and global health.

Suresh Sagadevan is working as a Professor and Head for International affairs in Nanotechnology & Catalysis Research Centre, University of Malaya, Malaysia. Prof Dr. SURESH SAGADEVAN is a material scientist well known for his outstanding scholastic contribution energy and environmental applications. The novelty of his research is the successful fabricated and developed ternary carbon based heterostructures for environmental and energy applications. Three of his articles are linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals (Elsevier, 2020–2022), highlighting the real-world impact of his research. Prof Dr. SURESH SAGADEVAN is well recognized in his field, internationally and locally, evidenced by the many international and national awards he has received. Stanford University recognized and placed him in World's Top 2% Scientists for CareerLong Citation Impact. Best Scientists in the field of Materials Science, Malaysia (2026) and Malaysia's World's Rising Stars of Science (2025). He was acknowledged with the prestigious award from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship, in Japan, (2023). Furthermore, he received awards as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Charted Chemist (CChem) conferred by the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. Other achievements include: Best paper award from 19th International Conference on Multi-functional Materials and Applications (ICMMA 2025), held at the Hoseo Graduate School of Venture, Seoul, Korea, from November 27 to 29, 2025, Top Cited Papers in 2022–2023 in the Section “Catalytic Reaction Engineering” Catalysts Journal (2024). Besides, he secured many awards
such as Certificate of Excellence, University of Malaya (2023), Highly Cited Paper (Science) from, the University of Malaya (2022), Published papers in the top 10% of Web of Science (WoS) Indexed Journals (2022-2026), Highly Cited Special Issue (Guest Editor) (2023), JMMP Award (2021), Best Scientific Researcher, Best Academic Researcher Award, Indian
Spectrophysics Association (ISPA) award, Young Researcher Award, Best Faculty Award, and so on. A prolific scholar, Dr. Sagadevan serves as Editor, Guest Editor, and Editorial Board Member for reputed ISI journals, alongside recognized reviewer roles. He is recognized as a Trusted Reviewer (Institute of Physics, UK, 2023), ACS Certificate recipient (2022–2026), and Referee/Panel Member for Fellowships and Proposals (RSC, UK, 2020–2025). Internationally, he is one of the TOP Visiting Professor (Inbound Researcher Mobility, 2026), Visiting Adjunct Professor (2022–2025), UI-INSIGHT Top visiting Professor (2026), Program Visiting Lecturer (GLS, ITS, 2024), and World Class Professor (UII). Recently he was appointed to the Youth Editorial Board of Advanced Powder Materials (Elsevier publisher; impact factor: 24.9; April
2026–March 2027). He has filed three patents and authored numerous articles in Web of Science (WoS) indexed journals, with over 12,000 citations and an h-index of 50 according to WoS. He has authored 15 international book series and 100 book chapters. As for research, he has contributed to his performance by conducting excellent research and securing national/international grants. Additionally, he was frequently invited as a plenary, keynote, guest speaker at international
conferences, workshop, seminars and webinars. His track record exemplifies leadership in research, teaching, and global collaboration at the University of Malaya. In addition, he has acted as an assessor for PhD/MSc programs and academic promotions at several universities. His leadership extends to committee roles in scientific associations, professional bodies, and government agencies, highlights his commitment to academic excellence. Prof. Dr. Suresh Sagadevan research focuses on nanofabrication, functional materials, graphene, polymeric nanocomposites, thin films for solar cells, supercapacitors, optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and biosensor applications

Cheng Zhi Huang, Professor of Analytical Pharmacy, Southwest University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, P R China. He earned bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Southwest Normal University, Beijing Normal University, and Peking University, respectively. He had been a visiting researcher at Hitachi, Ltd., and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Ottawa and the University of Tokyo. His research interests include Resonance Spectrometry, and asymmetrical nano-assembly. He has published more than 800 research papers in academic journals such as JACS, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Sci. Adv., ACS Nano, Anal. Chem., and two books (Green development of photoluminescent carbon dots, RSC, 2024; Elastic light scattering spectrometry, De Gruyter-Science Press, English edition, 2019), and found that the dimensions of both nanodornors and nanoacceptors during Resonance energy transfer (RET) play critical roles to the RET efficiency. Has received the Chinese Chemical Society Young Chemists Award, first prizes from the Ministry of Education and the Chinese Association for Testing Technology, and 2 first prizes from the Chongqing Natural Science Awards.

Charles Ramendran SPR Subramaniam is an Associate Professor in the THP Faculty of Business and Finance at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Malaysia. His primary expertise and research interests include healthcare management & mental well-being, human resource management, industrial relations, psychological contracts, occupational safety, and sustainability.   An active member of the international academic community, Dr. Charles has served as Visiting Professor at Universidad de Jaén, Spain, Honorary Adjunct at Lovely Professional University, India and Adjunct Supervisor at SEGi University. He has also delivered keynote addresses and invited lectures across Europe and Asia, sharing expertise on sustainable human resource management and digitization, future of work, leadership, and employment relations.   His research has been published extensively in leading international journals and book chapters, including ABDC, CABS, SCOPUS and ESCI & SSCI-indexed journals, reflecting the impact of his scholarly contributions. Besides that, he has successfully secured and led numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects such as European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST), including grants from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), institutional strategic research grants, and collaborative international initiatives. His work has fostered multidisciplinary collaborations involving researchers from Europe, Asia, and beyond, producing impactful research in sustainable human resource management, healthcare management, smart homes & transportation, organisational psychology, and emerging technologies. Dr. Ramendran is a passionate educator with more than 16 years of academic experience and has consistently been recognised for excellence in teaching, receiving multiple Best Teaching Performance Awards and Teaching Excellence Award. His teaching philosophy integrates research, industry practice, and real-world application to create an engaging and student-centered learning environment that prepares graduates for the rapidly evolving global workplace. Beyond teaching and research, he has supervised numerous undergraduate, master's and doctoral candidates to successful completion and serves as an external examiner, PhD examiner, accreditation reviewer, assessor for Horizon Europe Research Grant (COST), associate editor, conference chair, reviewer, scientific committee member, and grant evaluator for various national and international institutions. His professional contributions continue to strengthen research quality, academic standards, and international collaboration across higher education. Committed to bridging academia and industry, Dr. Charles actively engages in consultancy, policy discussions, curriculum development, and professional training while fostering strategic international partnerships. He played a pivotal role in establishing academic collaboration between UTAR and Universidad de Jaén, Spain, further advancing global research, teaching, and academic mobility. Through his scholarship, leadership, and commitment to excellence, he continues to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the development of future researchers, educators, and industry leaders.