Associate Professor at I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (Ternopil, Ukraine), Ukraine.
Dr. Mariia Shanaida (Марія Шанайда) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy and Medical Botany, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology and a DSc in Pharmacy, specializing in medicinal plants 🌿, natural biocompounds 💊, phytochemistry, and ethnopharmacology. With an H-index of 20, her research is widely recognized. Dr. Shanaida actively contributes as a Guest Editor for Q1 MDPI journals and serves on editorial boards of several scientific journals. She has participated in Erasmus+ programs, international fellowships, and conferences, publishing high-impact research indexed in Scopus.
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Suitability of Dr. Mariia Shanaida for the Collaborative Research Excellence Award
Dr. Mariia Shanaida is a highly accomplished researcher in medicinal plant sciences, phytochemistry, and ethnopharmacology. Her extensive international collaborations, editorial roles, and research contributions make her a strong candidate for the Collaborative Research Excellence Award. With a high H-index of 20, numerous Scopus-indexed publications, and leadership in multiple Erasmus+ research fellowships, she has established a global research network that fosters innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
🎓 Education & Experience
- 🏥 DSc in Pharmacy – Ternopil National Medical University, Ukraine
- 🔬 Ph.D. in Biology – Focus on medicinal plant biocompounds
- 📚 Associate Professor – Department of Pharmacognosy & Medical Botany, Ternopil National Medical University
- 🌍 Erasmus+ Research Fellow – Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania
- 📝 Editorial & Reviewer Roles – MDPI, Bentham, Springer Nature, Frontiers
🌱 Professional Development
Dr. Shanaida has actively participated in Erasmus+ programs, research fellowships, and international scientific collaborations 🌍. She has enhanced her expertise in chromatographic analysis 🧪, essential oil research 🌿, and phytochemical screening. Her international exposure includes workshops and training in Poland, Slovakia, and Lithuania, focusing on advanced pharmaceutical technologies. As an editorial board member and reviewer for high-impact journals 📖, she plays a crucial role in shaping scientific discourse. Through her extensive research, she has contributed significantly to pharmacognosy, ethnopharmacology, and nutritional pharmacology, establishing herself as a leading figure in medicinal plant research 🌾.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Shanaida specializes in medicinal plant research 🌿, with a strong focus on natural biocompounds 💊, phytotherapy 🏥, and ethnopharmacology 🌎. Her work involves the chemical characterization of bioactive compounds, their pharmacological properties, and therapeutic applications. She explores chromatographic techniques 🧪 to analyze plant-derived compounds, essential oils, and herbal extracts. Dr. Shanaida is also deeply involved in nutritional pharmacology 🍎, studying the health benefits of functional foods. Her research aims to integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific advancements, contributing to the development of plant-based pharmaceuticals and sustainable medicine solutions 🌱.
🏆 Awards & Honors
- 🎖 High H-index Recognition (20+) – Recognized for impactful research
- 🌍 Erasmus+ Fellowship – Conducted research in Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania
- 📜 Guest Editor & Reviewer – MDPI Q1 journals (Pharmaceuticals, Molecules)
- 🏅 Editorial Board Member – Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal
- 🏆 Outstanding Contributions Award – Recognized for significant contributions to phytochemistry and pharmacognosy
Publication Top Notes
- 🧬 Selenium: an antioxidant with a critical role in anti-aging – Molecules 27(19), 6613, Cited by: 161 (2022)
- 🍬 Health benefits of xylitol – Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology 104(17), 7225-7237, Cited by: 151 (2020)
- 🌿 Natural compounds and products from an anti-aging perspective – Molecules 27(20), 7084, Cited by: 136 (2022)
- 🩺 Polyphenols in metabolic diseases – Molecules 27(19), 6280, Cited by: 114 (2022)
- 🏥 Chemical variability and pharmacological potential of propolis – Molecules 27(5), 1600, Cited by: 90 (2022)
- 💊 Quercetin in the prevention and treatment of coronavirus infections – Pharmaceuticals 15(9), 1049, Cited by: 88 (2022)
- 🌱 Application of the Folin-Ciocalteu method to the evaluation of Salvia sclarea extracts – Farmatsija 66(4), 209-215, Cited by: 82 (2019)
- 😁 A review on natural teeth whitening – Journal of Oral Biosciences, Cited by: 66 (2022)