Ziba Bakhtiar | Medicinal plant | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar | Medicinal plant | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Shahid Baheshti University, Iran.

🌿 Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is a dedicated Iranian researcher specializing in horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and biotechnology. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Tehran, focusing on the morphological, phytochemical, cytogenetic, and phylogenetic relationships in Trigonella species. With a passion for plant tissue culture and secondary metabolite production, she has made significant contributions to medicinal plant research. Dr. Bakhtiar has taught plant cell and tissue culture and led research projects on Thymus persicus. She has published extensively in prestigious journals and actively participates in scientific conferences and research collaborations. 📚🔬

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Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar’s Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is an outstanding researcher in horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and biotechnology. Her expertise in plant tissue culture, secondary metabolite production, and genetic diversity studies has significantly contributed to medicinal plant research. She has a strong academic foundation with a Ph.D. from the University of Tehran and has mentored numerous students in plant cell and tissue culture. Her work has practical applications in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and herbal medicine.

Education & Experience

🎓 Education:

  • 🏫 B.Sc. in Horticultural Science – Zanjan University, Iran (2005–2009)
  • 🌱 M.Sc. in Horticultural Science (Physiology & Breeding of Medicinal Plants) – Shahid Beheshti University, Iran (2010–2012)
  • 🧬 Ph.D. in Horticultural Science (Breeding & Biotechnology) – University of Tehran, Iran (2018–2022)

👩‍🏫 Experience:

  • đź“– Lecturer – Plant Cell & Tissue Culture, Shahid Beheshti University (2011–2018)
  • 🔬 Researcher – Focused on Thymus persicus micropropagation and cell suspension culture
  • 🏛 Scientist – Worked on medicinal plant biotechnology and phytochemical analysis

Professional Development

🔬 Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar is actively engaged in plant tissue culture, genetic diversity studies, and phytochemical research. She has successfully led funded projects on cell suspension culture for secondary metabolite production, contributing significantly to medicinal plant biotechnology. As a university lecturer, she has trained many students in in vitro propagation techniques. Her Scopus H-index of 5 and Google Scholar H-index of 7 reflect her impactful research. 📊 She has participated in national and international conferences, networking with top scientists in horticulture and biotechnology. Dr. Bakhtiar continues to advance plant breeding innovations, enhancing agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. 🌱📚

Research Focus

🌿 Dr. Ziba Bakhtiar’s research revolves around horticultural science, medicinal plant breeding, and plant biotechnology. She specializes in micropropagation, cell suspension culture, and genetic diversity studies of medicinal plants like Thymus persicus, Trigonella, and Rosa canina. đź§Ş Her work aims to enhance secondary metabolite production for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. She explores cytogenetic and phytochemical relationships in plants, focusing on anti-cancer compounds, essential oils, and antioxidant-rich metabolites. Her research has practical applications in sustainable agriculture, herbal medicine, and industrial crops. Through biotechnological advancements, she contributes to natural product-based drug discovery. 🌾💊

Awards & Honors

🏆 Academic & Research Achievements:

  • 🏅 Funded Research Grant – Iran National Science Foundation (2012–2014)
  • đź“– Scopus H-index: 5 | Google Scholar H-index: 7
  • 🏆 Recognized as a Leading Researcher in medicinal plant biotechnology
  • 🎓 Mentor & Lecturer – Trained students in plant tissue culture & breeding
  • đź“‘ Multiple High-Impact Publications in Scientific Reports, Industrial Crops & Products, and Biologia

Publication Top Notes

📄 In vitro callus induction and micropropagation of Thymus persicus (Lamiaceae), an endangered medicinal plant – Z Bakhtiar, MH Mirjalili, A Sonboli | 🏛 Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology 16(1), 48-54 | 🔍 Cited by: 72 | 📅 2016

📄 In vitro propagation, genetic and phytochemical assessment of Thymus persicus — a medicinally important source of pentacyclic triterpenoids – Z Bakhtiar, MH Mirjalili, A Sonboli, MM Farimani, M Ayyari | 🏛 Biologia 69, 594-603 | 🔍 Cited by: 49 | 📅 2014

📄 Quantification of betulinic, oleanolic and ursolic acids as medicinally important triterpenoids in some Thymus species from Iran – MH Mirjalili, M Ayyari, Z Bakhtiar, M Moridi Farimani, A Sonboli | 🏛 Research Journal of Pharmacognosy 3(1), 23-28 | 🔍 Cited by: 15 | 📅 2016

📄 Molecular authentication of Thymus persicus based on nrDNA ITS sequences data – A Sonboli, MH Mirjalili, Z Bakhtiar, Z Jamzad | 🏛 Iran J. Bot 19, 179-185 | 🔍 Cited by: 15 | 📅 2013

📄 Variability in proximate composition, phytochemical traits and antioxidant properties of Iranian agro-ecotypic populations of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) – Z Bakhtiar, M Hassandokht, MR Naghavi, MH Mirjalili | 🏛 Scientific Reports 14 | 🔍 Cited by: 9 | 📅 2024

📄 Enhanced production of tanshinone and phenolic compounds in hairy roots culture of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge by elicitation – F Rastegarnejad, MH Mirjalili, Z Bakhtiar | 🏛 Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC) 156(1), 4 | 🔍 Cited by: 8 | 📅 2024

Ahmet Ă–zdemir | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Ahmet Ă–zdemir | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Anadolu University Turkey

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Özdemir is a distinguished scholar in Medicinal Chemistry at Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy. Born on July 24, 1972, in Muğla, Turkey, he has been contributing significantly to the field through his research, teaching, and administrative roles. With extensive experience in drug development and chemical synthesis, Prof. Özdemir has been recognized for his impactful work in medicinal chemistry. He is married and a father of two sons. 📚🧪

 

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Education

Prof. Özdemir completed his primary and secondary education in Salihli, Turkey, before pursuing his undergraduate studies at Anadolu University Faculty of Pharmacy (1990-1994). He earned his Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1995-1996) and his Ph.D. (1996-2004) from the same institution. His Master’s thesis focused on 2-substituted-1H-phenantro[9,10-d]imidazole compounds, and his Ph.D. research centered on synthesizing pyrazoline derivatives for their biological activities. 🎓📖

Experience

Prof. Özdemir began his academic career as a Research Assistant at Anadolu University in 1997. He has progressed through roles including Research Assistant Doctor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor. Since 2015, he has served as a Professor at the same university. His administrative roles include Associate Director of Yunus Emre Vocational School and Vice Academic Director of the Open Education Faculty. 🏛️👨‍🏫

Research Interests

Prof. Ă–zdemir’s research interests lie in Medicinal Chemistry, focusing on drug development and synthesis of novel compounds with therapeutic potentials. His work includes designing and evaluating small molecules for targeted therapies, especially for cancer and inflammatory diseases. He employs various chemical techniques to develop new medicinal agents and study their biological effects. 🔬💊

Awards

Prof. Ă–zdemir has received several accolades for his research contributions, including the Anadolu University Article Performance Awards (2014-2020) and the ISIF’21 Silver Medal for his invention related to lung cancer treatment. These awards highlight his excellence in research and innovation. 🏆🎖️

Publications Top Notes

Prof. Ă–zdemir has an extensive publication record in high-impact journals. Notable publications include:

Ă–zdemir A., et al., Molecules, 2022

Altıntop M.D., et al., Archiv der Pharmazie, 2022

Altıntop M.D., et al., European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2022

Temel H.E., et al., Turk J Biochem, 2023

Altıntop M.D., et al., International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023

Altıntop M.D., et al., Archiv der Pharmazie, 2023