Dr. Min Li, PhD, Northeastern university, China

Min Li is a second-year Ph.D. candidate specializing in Environmental Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Northeastern University, China. Under the supervision of Prof. Dake Xu, a National Distinguished Young Scholar, Min focuses on cutting-edge research in spent lithium-ion battery recycling, microbial electro-extraction (MEE), bioleaching, and resource recovery process optimization. With a strong academic foundation from prestigious Chinese institutions and demonstrated research excellence through high-impact publications, Min is at the forefront of sustainable battery recycling technologies.


Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering

Northeastern University (Double First-Class, 985 Project)
September 2024 – Present
Supervisor: Prof. Dake Xu (National Distinguished Young Scholar)

Master’s Candidate in Environmental Engineering

Dalian University of Technology (985 Project)
September 2021 – Present
Academic Performance: Top 10% in program

Key Coursework: Environmental Biotechnology, Pollution Control Chemistry, Environmental Microbial Engineering, Advanced Environmental Engineering Technologies & Case Studies

Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering

Dalian Polytechnic University
September 2017 – July 2021
GPA: 3.07/4.0 | Class Rank: 3/60

Key Coursework: Linear Algebra (91), Chemical Engineering Principles (93), Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Pollution Control Engineering, Environmental Chemistry


Research Focus

Min Li’s research addresses critical challenges in sustainable resource recovery from electronic waste, particularly spent lithium-ion batteries. The core research areas include:

  • Microbial Electro-Extraction (MEE): Development of bioelectrochemical systems for metal recovery from battery waste
  • Near-Neutral Bioleaching: Innovative pH-neutral microbial systems for efficient leaching of lithium, cobalt, and nickel with minimal environmental impact
  • Electroactive Bacteria Applications: Utilization of electroactive microbial consortia for sustainable battery recycling
  • Gut Microbiota Engineering: Application of gut microbiota in resource recovery processes
  • Process Optimization: Establishment of leaching kinetics models and optimization of cultivation parameters for pilot-scale operations
  • Environmental Biotechnology: Integration of molecular biology techniques (transcriptomics, 16S rRNA analysis) for understanding microbial dynamics in bioleaching systems

Research Experience

Ph.D. Dissertation Research

Near-neutral bioleaching of spent lithium-ion batteries via electroactive and gut microbiota consortium
September 2019 – Present

Min Li has developed innovative microbial pH-neutral systems that efficiently leach valuable metals (Li, Co, Ni) from spent lithium-ion batteries while minimizing secondary pollution. This groundbreaking work proposes a novel electroactive bacteria and gut microbiota-based near-neutral bioleaching process, representing a significant advancement in sustainable battery recycling technology.

Key Research Activities:

  • Designed and optimized microbial pH-neutral systems for enhanced metal recovery with reduced environmental footprint
  • Pioneered the integration of electroactive bacteria with gut microbiota for near-neutral bioleaching applications
  • Conducted comprehensive transcriptomic analyses to elucidate gene expression patterns during metal extraction
  • Performed 16S rRNA sequencing to investigate microbial community dynamics and succession
  • Optimized cultivation parameters including pH, temperature, substrate concentration, and inoculum ratio
  • Established mathematical leaching kinetics models to predict extraction efficiency and guide pilot-scale operations
  • Evaluated process scalability and economic feasibility for industrial implementation

Research Timeline

2024 – Present: Ph.D. Candidate, Northeastern University (Environmental Engineering)

2021 – Present: Master’s Candidate, Dalian University of Technology (Environmental Engineering)

2019 – Present: Primary Research on Near-neutral Bioleaching of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

2017 – 2021: Bachelor’s Degree, Dalian Polytechnic University (Environmental Engineering)


Research Publications

Min Li, Danni Zhang, Dawn E. Holmes, Qiuli Xia, Hong Wang, Yongqiang Fan, Hao Song, Dake Xu, Derek R. Lovley. Genetic and transcriptomic analysis of microbial electro-extraction for releasing metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. Bioresource Technology, Volume 440, 2026, Article 133479. (First Author, Q1 Journal, IF: High Impact Factor in Environmental Sciences)

Danni Zhang, Min Li, Ying Wang, Qiuli Xia, Yumeng Wang, Yuting Jin, Junting Tong, et al. The formation of yukonite from FeIII–AsV slurries: Kinetic studies and implications for calcium arsenate treatment. Chemical Engineering Journal, Volume 499, 2024, Article 156592. (Co-First Author, Q1 Journal, Top-tier publication in Chemical Engineering)


Research Impact

Min Li’s research contributions have been published in prestigious Q1 journals including Bioresource Technology and Chemical Engineering Journal, both highly regarded in their respective fields. The work on microbial electro-extraction represents a paradigm shift in battery recycling, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes. The genetic and transcriptomic analyses provide fundamental insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying bioelectrochemical metal recovery, contributing to both applied and fundamental knowledge in environmental biotechnology. The research on yukonite formation from arsenic-iron systems has important implications for hazardous waste management and environmental remediation, particularly in addressing arsenic contamination challenges.


Innovation & Intellectual Property

Patent Application

Danni Zhang, Min Li. “Method of synergistic hydrogel-bacteria leaching for efficient recovery from spent battery cathode powder.” Chinese Invention Patent Application No.: 2025100593594. (Co-Inventor)

This patent represents a novel technological innovation combining hydrogel materials with bacterial bioleaching for enhanced recovery of valuable metals from battery cathode materials. The synergistic approach addresses key challenges in conventional bioleaching including slow kinetics and incomplete extraction, offering significant commercial potential for the battery recycling industry.


Research Projects & Funding

Min Li’s doctoral research is supported through the prestigious National Distinguished Young Scholar program awarded to supervisor Prof. Dake Xu, ensuring adequate funding and resources for cutting-edge experimental work. The research project on near-neutral bioleaching of spent lithium-ion batteries aligns with China’s strategic priorities in circular economy, sustainable development, and critical metal security. While currently in the Ph.D. phase, Min has contributed to research initiatives that address both fundamental scientific questions and practical industrial applications.


Academic Excellence

Min Li has demonstrated consistent academic excellence throughout the educational trajectory:

  • Achieved Top 10% ranking in the Master’s program at Dalian University of Technology, a prestigious 985 Project institution
  • Ranked 3rd out of 60 students in the undergraduate Environmental Engineering program at Dalian Polytechnic University
  • Successfully transitioned from a Master’s program to direct Ph.D. candidacy, reflecting exceptional research performance
  • Secured First Author position on publications in high-impact Q1 journals as an early-career researcher
  • Excelled in advanced coursework including Chemical Engineering Principles (93/100) and Linear Algebra (91/100)
  • Selected to work under the supervision of Prof. Dake Xu, a National Distinguished Young Scholar, indicating recognition of research potential

Societal & Industry Contribution

Min Li’s research addresses urgent global challenges in electronic waste management and sustainable resource recovery. With the exponential growth of electric vehicles and portable electronics, spent lithium-ion batteries represent both an environmental hazard and a valuable secondary resource for critical metals including lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The development of near-neutral bioleaching technologies offers a green alternative that can be implemented in developing regions without sophisticated infrastructure, potentially democratizing access to battery recycling technologies. The minimal secondary pollution approach reduces environmental burden and aligns with circular economy principles. By establishing kinetics models and optimization parameters, Min’s work facilitates technology transfer from laboratory to industrial scale, contributing to the commercialization of sustainable battery recycling processes.


Global Recognition

Min Li’s research has garnered international recognition through collaboration with prominent researchers including Prof. Derek R. Lovley from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Dr. Dawn E. Holmes, internationally recognized experts in microbial electrochemistry and geobiology. Publication in high-impact international journals including Bioresource Technology and Chemical Engineering Journal demonstrates the global relevance and significance of the research contributions. The work on microbial electro-extraction contributes to international efforts in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), positioning Min Li as an emerging researcher in the global scientific community addressing critical environmental challenges.

Dr.Camille Giraut, Research Associate at the Graduate Institute, Switzerland

Dr. Camille Giraut is a sociologist specializing in race, diversity, and affirmative action in comparative perspective between France, Brazil, and Switzerland. She completed her PhD in Anthropology and Sociology at the Graduate Institute Geneva in January 2025 with Summa Cum Laude, based on six years of fieldwork examining the reception and social meanings of affirmative action programs in color-blind contexts. Since March 2025, she has served as Head of Training at Yojoa, where she develops and delivers programs on diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination across Swiss public institutions and private companies. Alongside her professional engagement, she remains actively involved in academic teaching, publishing, and collaborative research with the Swiss School of Higher Education in Social Work. Her ongoing objective is to advance research on diversity and equality policies in Switzerland while preparing for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship and the SNSF Postdoc.Mobility grant.

Online Profiles

Professional contact details include her affiliation as Research Associate at the Albert Hirschman Center on Democracy, Graduate Institute Geneva, along with her institutional email and Swiss mobile number. Her academic footprint is reflected through publications in leading journals, contributions to public scholarship, and visibility through conference participation and invited talks.

Education

Dr. Giraut holds a PhD in Anthropology and Sociology from the Graduate Institute Geneva (2018–2025), where she conducted comparative fieldwork in France and Brazil, including an exchange at Universidade Federal Fluminense in Rio de Janeiro. She previously completed a Master’s degree in Anthropology and Sociology with an exchange at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Geneva, enriched by an Erasmus year at the University of Malta. Her methodological training includes a visual anthropology summer school at the Netherlands Institute of Athens.

Research Focus

Her research explores affirmative action, race and color-blindness, diversity governance, intersectionality, and the lived experience of beneficiaries of equality programs. Using ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and comparative analysis, she investigates how public policies are interpreted, negotiated, and contested across national contexts. Her work situates race and social justice debates within transnational, postcolonial, and bureaucratic frameworks, with a growing orientation toward the Swiss landscape of diversity and inclusion.

Experience

Her academic experience includes teaching roles at the University of Geneva, Universidade Federal Fluminense, the Graduate Institute Geneva, and the University of Fribourg, where she contributed sessions on gender, intersectionality, and racial relations. She has also held responsibilities as conference organizer, workshop chair, and peer reviewer for several journals in English, French, and Portuguese. Beyond academia, she has worked in NGO, library, media, and human-rights settings, demonstrating a strong orientation toward applied social research and public engagement.

Research Timeline & Research Publications

Her research trajectory spans early involvement in the ANR Global Race project (2018), doctoral fieldwork in France and Brazil (2019–2023), and subsequent diversification of outputs through journal publications, book chapters, and public communications. Below is the complete list of peer-reviewed publications:

Journal Articles

  1. Giraut, Camille. “‘The icing on the cake’: negotiating diversity and intersectional ascription to gain access to Sciences Po.” French Politics (2025).

  2. Giraut, Camille. “From privileges to rights: changing perceptions of racial quotas in Brazil.” Ethnic and Racial Studies (2023): 1–24.

  3. Moraes Silva, Graziella; Toste Daflon, Veronica; Giraut, Camille. “Seeing race like a state: higher education affirmative action verification commissions in Brazil.” Latin American Politics and Society (2023): 1–26.

  4. Giraut, Camille. “Subjectivation et (afro) féminisme dans le funk carioca.” Sociétés politiques comparées (2019): 1–30.

Book Chapters
5. Toste Daflon, Verônica; Moraes Silva, Graziella; Giraut, Camille. “Raça, Estado e burocracias: as Comissões de Heteroclassificação nas Instituições Federais de Ensino Superior.” In Raça e Estado (2022).

Book Reviews
6. Giraut, Camille. Review of L’Épreuve de la discrimination by J. Talpin et al. L’Année sociologique 72.1 (2022).
7. Giraut, Camille. Review of Feminist Trouble by E. Lépinard. TSANTSA (2021): 238–240.

Research Impact

Dr. Giraut’s work advances understanding of how individuals perceive and legitimize affirmative action policies, contributing empirical depth to debates on racial classification, color-blindness, and equality frames. Her comparative research has informed discussions within French-, Brazilian-, and Swiss-based academic communities and has been recognized by the Swiss Sociological Association Young Talent Prize in 2024.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Her contributions lie in innovative qualitative methodologies, multi-site ethnography, and the conceptual reframing of racial ascription and bureaucratic classification. While her research does not involve formal IP, it generates new analytical tools for understanding diversity governance and public policy perception.

Research Projects & Funding

Her doctoral work was fully supported by the SNSF Doc.CH grant (CHF 216,524), enabling extended field research across multiple countries. She continues to pursue external funding, particularly through Swiss and European postdoctoral mobility and excellence schemes, to develop research on diversity governance in Switzerland.

Conference Contributions

She has presented widely at international conferences, including the AAA, LASA, CES, SAGS, ARIC, CES, EHESS, and numerous seminars in Brazil, France, Switzerland, and Portugal. Her talks cover topics such as affirmative action reception, intersectionality, race verification commissions, and cultural politics in Brazil.

Academic Excellence

Her academic record includes a Summa Cum Laude PhD, competitive funding awards, multi-language research output, and recognition through national prizes. She has contributed to hiring committees, scientific committees, and peer-review activities, reflecting her growing standing within the field.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Through her role at Yojoa, she translates academic expertise into practical training programs on diversity and anti-discrimination for institutions and companies across Switzerland. Her public-facing writing, media collaborations, and community engagement strengthen the bridge between research and social change.

Global Recognition

Her publications across prominent international journals, invitations to speak at global academic events, and involvement in transnational research collaborations illustrate her visibility within international sociology, anthropology, and race studies communities.

Dr. Sridhar Sampath, Assistant professor, School of Rehabilitation and Behavioral Sciences Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation, India

S. Sridhar is an Assistant Professor of Audiology with research expertise in psychoacoustics, music perception, auditory neuroscience, and hearing technologies. With a strong clinical and academic background from premier institutes such as AIISH Mysore and JIPMER Puducherry, he works at the intersection of auditory cognition, temporal processing, and applied signal processing. His contributions include peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and a book chapter with Springer, reflecting a growing impact in audiological sciences and hearing research.

Online Profiles

S. Sridhar maintains active research profiles across global academic platforms, including ORCID, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar, where his scholarly publications, metrics, and professional collaborations can be accessed. These profiles serve as comprehensive repositories of his research output and academic engagement.

Education

His academic journey includes a B.A.S.L.P from Madras Medical College, an M.Sc in Audiology from the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH), and ongoing doctoral research (Ph.D. in Audiology) at AIISH since 2021. His foundational schooling at Chinmaya Vidyalaya and Shri Krishnaswamy Matric Hr. Sec. School strengthened his early interest in communication sciences and auditory research.

Research Focus

His research focuses on psychophysical correlates of auditory perception, temporal fine structure processing, spatial hearing, musical ability assessment, and the cognitive underpinnings of auditory working memory. He integrates behavioral, psychoacoustic, and signal-processing paradigms to study auditory mechanisms in children and adults.

Experience

His professional experience spans clinical audiology, academic teaching, and research roles across institutions such as Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation (as Assistant Professor), AIISH Mysore (Audiologist & Junior Research Fellow), JIPMER Puducherry (Tutor in Speech Pathology & Audiology), and Ilampiari Therapy Centre (Consultant Audiologist & SLP). This diverse experience bridges research, clinical practice, and academic leadership.

Research Timeline & Research Publications

Across his research timeline from 2019–2025, he has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Journal of Audiology and Otology, Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, Acta Scientific Otolaryngology, Auditory and Vestibular Research, and Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. His work spans topics such as spatial acuity paradigms, temporal processing, musicality in children, and raga perception using chimeric stimuli.

Research Impact

His studies contribute to advancing understanding of auditory temporal mechanisms, musical perception in children, and cross-domain auditory cognition, with applications for hearing aid processing, auditory training, and pediatric hearing evaluation. His findings on musicality and auditory working memory provide evidence for early identification of auditory cognitive potential in children.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

He has contributed innovative auditory research, including temporal-based raga classification models, chimeric sentence processing paradigms, and methodological advancements in spatial acuity assessment. His work supports emerging frameworks for integrating music perception research with clinical audiology.

Research Projects & Funding

During his tenure as Junior Research Fellow and through institutional affiliations, he has been involved in funded research exploring auditory processing, temporal sensitivity, spatial hearing methods, and music-based auditory evaluation techniques. His doctoral research continues to investigate auditory cognition and psychophysical markers in children.

Conference Contributions

He has delivered numerous oral and poster presentations at national and international scientific fora, including ISHACON, AIISH Audiology Convention, VCCA, International Symposium on Frontiers of Research in Speech and Music, and other specialized workshops. His talks cover topics such as temporal fine structure, raga identification, spatial hearing, and auditory working memory.

Academic Excellence

His academic career is marked by consistent excellence, reflected through competitive conference awards, invited lectures, and roles as resource person in workshops on amplification technology. His strong publication record and active research engagement reinforce his standing in the field of audiology.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Through clinical service as an audiologist and speech-language pathologist, he has contributed to community-based hearing health, early identification, and rehabilitative audiology. His academic teaching and mentoring support the next generation of audiology professionals and researchers.

Global Recognition

His work published with Springer and internationally indexed journals, combined with presentations at global conferences, has earned him recognition within the international audiology and speech-music research communities. His collaborations and citations continue to expand his global research footprint.

Top Noted Publication

His influential publication, “Comparison of a Free-Field and a Closed-Field Sound Source Identification Paradigms in Assessing Spatial Acuity in Adults with Normal Hearing Sensitivity” (Journal of Audiology and Otology, 2023), stands out for its methodological rigor and its implications for spatial hearing assessment in clinical and research settings.

Dr. Rachid Bouzammit, university sidi mohamed ben abdelah, Morocco

Dr. Rachid Bouzammit is an accomplished organic chemist specializing in heterocyclic chemistry and drug design. Based in Fes, Morocco, he earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah University in 2024 with highest honors. His research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of novel heterocyclic compounds, particularly spiroisoxazolines and chromone-isoxazole hybrids with potential antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory applications. Currently serving as a lecturer at the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Dr. Bouzammit combines active research with extensive teaching experience across multiple chemistry disciplines. His work bridges synthetic organic chemistry with computational studies and biological applications, contributing to the development of new therapeutic agents and materials science innovations.

Online Profiles

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachid-Bouzammit

Education

Dr. Bouzammit holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry (2024, Très honorable mention) from Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, where he conducted research at the Laboratory of Engineering Organometallic, Molecular and Environmental Materials (LIMOME) under Professor Ghali Al Houari’s supervision. His dissertation focused on the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of novel spiroisoxazoline heterocycles and chromone-isoxazole and isoxazoline hybrids. He earned his Master’s degree in Molecular Organic Chemistry (2017) from the same institution, working on tri-azide compound synthesis under Professor Hassane Faraj. His Bachelor’s degree (Licence Fondamentale) in Bio-organic Chemistry (2015) and DEUG in Chemistry (2014) were also completed at USMBA. He obtained his Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences with Life and Earth Sciences specialization (2012) from Lycée Abdelkrim El Khattabi, Taounate, Morocco.

Research Focus

Dr. Bouzammit’s research centers on the design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of bioactive heterocyclic compounds with therapeutic potential. His primary focus encompasses spiroisoxazoline synthesis, chromone-isoxazole hybrid development, and triazole-isoxazole conjugates targeting antibacterial and anti-inflammatory applications. He employs sophisticated methodologies including 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions, multi-step organic synthesis, and computational chemistry approaches combining DFT calculations, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, and ADMET profiling. His work integrates experimental organic chemistry with in silico drug design, structural elucidation through advanced spectroscopic techniques (NMR, IR, MS, X-ray crystallography), and biological screening for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-corrosion properties. His research contributes to medicinal chemistry, materials science, and green chemistry initiatives.

Experience

Dr. Bouzammit has accumulated extensive experience in organic chemistry research and education since 2017. His academic career includes serving as a lecturer (Vacataire) in the Master’s program for Innovative Materials Chemistry at FSDM (2025/2026), teaching Advanced Organic Chemistry courses and supervising practical work across multiple undergraduate levels including Biology-Chemistry-Geology, Physics-Chemistry, and Materials Chemistry tracks. He has supervised over 100 hours of laboratory practicals annually, mentored four Master’s students to successful thesis defenses (2019-2021), and prepared laboratory facilities for organic chemistry practicals across multiple semesters. His research experience includes a significant Erasmus+ mobility at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania (2022-2023), where he collaborated with international researchers. Since 2018, he has conducted doctoral research producing novel heterocyclic compounds, optimizing synthetic protocols, performing structural characterizations, and investigating biological properties under Professor Ghali Al Houari’s direction.

Research Timeline & Research Publications

Dr. Bouzammit’s research trajectory began with his Master’s thesis (2017) on tri-azide compound synthesis and intensified during his doctoral studies (2018-2024). His publication record spans 2021-2025, with ten published peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Molecules, Journal of Molecular Structure, Colloids and Surfaces A, BMC Chemistry, and Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry. He has two manuscripts currently under review. His research productivity demonstrates consistent output with multiple first-author publications addressing chromone-isoxazole hybrids, spiroisoxazolines, and triazole-isoxazole conjugates. Publications feature comprehensive characterization including crystal structures, DFT calculations, biological evaluations, and molecular modeling studies. His work has been presented at international conferences through ten oral communications and eight poster presentations spanning venues in Morocco, USA, Turkey, and virtual platforms, earning recognition including best communication prize at the SNSEM 2024 doctoral day.

Research Impact

Dr. Bouzammit’s research demonstrates significant impact in medicinal chemistry and materials science. His work on novel heterocyclic compounds addresses critical challenges in antibacterial resistance, inflammation, and corrosion inhibition. Publications in high-impact journals with rigorous peer review processes ensure wide dissemination to the scientific community. His chromone-isoxazole and triazole-isoxazole hybrids show promising antibacterial activity against pathogenic strains, while anti-inflammatory studies reveal potential therapeutic applications. The integration of computational predictions (ADMET, molecular docking, MD simulations) with experimental validation provides comprehensive drug development frameworks. His corrosion inhibition studies contribute to industrial applications in materials protection. The mentorship of four Master’s students who successfully defended theses demonstrates knowledge transfer and capacity building. His participation in peer review for SPARK journal and membership in research committees reflect recognition by the scientific community. International collaboration through Erasmus+ mobility and co-authorship with Romanian researchers enhances global research networks.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Dr. Bouzammit has pioneered innovative synthetic methodologies for heterocyclic compound construction, particularly developing regioselective and diastereospecific 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition protocols for spiroisoxazoline and isoxazole synthesis. He has optimized reaction conditions for chromone-isoxazole hybrid formation through various linkage strategies including direct conjugation, ether linkages, and amide connections, creating diverse molecular architectures with tunable biological properties. His integration of computational chemistry with experimental synthesis represents methodological innovation, employing DFT mechanistic studies to understand reaction pathways, using molecular docking to predict biological targets, and applying ADMET profiling for drug-likeness assessment before synthesis. He has developed structure-activity relationship insights for antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, contributing to rational drug design principles. His work on corrosion inhibitors demonstrates innovative applications of organic heterocycles in materials science. While specific patents are not mentioned in the CV, his novel compound libraries represent intellectual contributions with potential commercial applications in pharmaceutical and industrial sectors.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Bouzammit’s doctoral research (2018-2024) was conducted within the LIMOME laboratory framework at FSDM, focusing on heterocyclic compound synthesis with biological applications. His Erasmus+ mobility grant (March-July 2023) to Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania, represents competitive international funding supporting collaborative research in organic chemistry synthesis and characterization. His involvement in the organization of the 1st International Congress on Materials, Biomaterials, Sciences and Environmental Technologies (May 2024) demonstrates engagement with funded scientific events. As an associate member of LIMOME laboratory since 2025, he contributes to ongoing research programs in organometallic and molecular engineering. His supervision of four Master’s thesis projects indicates involvement in research training programs. The consistent publication record in peer-reviewed journals suggests successful execution of research objectives within institutional frameworks. His teaching responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate programs reflect integration of research outcomes into educational curricula, ensuring knowledge dissemination and student engagement in contemporary research methodologies.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Bouzammit has delivered ten oral communications at prestigious international conferences spanning three continents. Notable presentations include the 13th Annual Academic Research Conference in Alabama, USA (March 2025) on triazole-isoxazole hybrids as antibacterial agents, the 1st International Conference on Materials, Biomaterials and Environmental Sciences (ICMBEST-2024, Fez) where he received the best communication prize at the SNSEM 2024 doctoral day, and the International Symposium on Materials and Environmental Sciences (ISMESH 2024). He has presented at international conferences in Turkey including the International Anatolian Congress on Multidisciplinary Scientific Research (December 2022) and the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies in Istanbul (October 2022). His eight poster presentations demonstrate active participation in scientific dissemination at events such as VAHVISTUS-BIO 2019 and the Pole De Biotechnologie (2018). Conference topics encompass heterocyclic synthesis, antibacterial activity, structural characterization, and biological evaluation, showcasing the breadth of his research contributions to the international scientific community.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Bouzammit’s academic excellence is evidenced by his doctoral degree with “Très honorable” (highest honors) distinction from USMBA in 2024. His selection for the competitive Erasmus+ mobility program to Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania (2022-2023) reflects international recognition of his research potential. He received the best communication prize at the 1ère Journée Doctorale SNSEM 2024, demonstrating excellence in scientific presentation. His comprehensive training includes multiple Web of Science workshops (2020, 2022) covering journal citation reports, highly cited research, and Essential Science Indicators. He completed specialized training on researcher profiles in Publons (2021), literature analysis webinars (2021), and IMIST/CNRST workshops on scientific research, journal selection, and manuscript preparation (2020). His technical proficiency spans advanced analytical techniques including multinuclear NMR (1H, 13C, 2D), mass spectrometry (APCI, HRMS, GCMS), X-ray crystallography, and computational software (ChemBioDraw, MesterNova, Mercury, Mendeley, Zotero). His mastery of bibliographic databases (Scopus, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, Springer) supports rigorous research methodologies.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Dr. Bouzammit contributes significantly to education and community development in Morocco. His extensive teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and graduate levels, including over 400 hours of practical laboratory supervision, tutorial sessions, and course delivery in organic chemistry, thermochemistry, spectroscopy, and computational tools across multiple academic years (2021-2026). He has mentored four Master’s students to successful thesis completions, building research capacity in Morocco’s scientific community. As an associate member of LIMOME laboratory since 2025, he participates in collaborative research addressing societal challenges including antibiotic resistance and materials degradation. His active membership in Association Bab Alilm (Portail de la Science) since 2018 demonstrates commitment to science popularization and student support, including organizing cultural excellence evenings, educational workshops on mind mapping techniques, and international student integration events. He contributed to organizing partnerships between academic institutions and business schools (ENCG-USMBA, 2022), fostering academic-industry connections. His research on corrosion inhibitors addresses industrial needs in materials protection, while antibacterial compound development tackles public health challenges.

Global Recognition

Dr. Bouzammit has achieved international recognition through collaborative research networks spanning Europe, Africa, and North America. His Erasmus+ research stay at Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania (2023) established European collaborations reflected in co-authored publications with Romanian researchers including Professor Luiza Ioana Gaina and Dr. Emese Gal. His publications feature international co-authors from Saudi Arabia (Mohammed M. Alanazi, Hatem A. Abuelizz), India (Somdutt Mujwar), and multiple Moroccan institutions, demonstrating extensive research networks. Conference presentations at venues in the United States (University Research Symposium, Alabama; Annual Academic Research Conference), Turkey (International Anatolian Congress, Istanbul conferences), and Morocco (ICMBEST, ISMESH, SNSEM) showcase global visibility. His research addresses universal challenges including antimicrobial resistance and sustainable materials development, ensuring international relevance. Publications in internationally indexed journals with global readership (Scientific Reports, Molecules, BMC Chemistry, Colloids and Surfaces A) ensure worldwide dissemination. His ResearchGate profile facilitates international scientific networking and collaboration opportunities.

Top Noted Publication

Bouzammit, R., El Hachlafi, N., El Fadili, M., El khabchi, M., Kanzouai, Y., Salghi, R., Alanazi, M.M., Chalkha, M., Pop, A.M., Gal, E., Gaina, L.I., & Al Houari, G. (2025). Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT Calculations, In-vitro and In-silico Studies of Novel Chromone-Isoxazoline Conjugates as Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory agents. Scientific Reports, 15, 31103. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11182-9

This flagship publication in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio, Impact Factor ~4.0) represents Dr. Bouzammit’s most comprehensive work, integrating experimental synthesis with computational predictions and dual biological evaluations. The study presents novel chromone-isoxazoline conjugates characterized through X-ray crystallography, validated through DFT calculations for electronic properties and reaction mechanisms, and evaluated for antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria and anti-inflammatory potential. The multidisciplinary approach combining organic synthesis, structural biology, computational chemistry, and pharmacological screening exemplifies modern drug discovery methodologies. International collaboration with Romanian and Saudi Arabian researchers demonstrates global research impact. This publication synthesizes core themes from his doctoral research, advancing heterocyclic chemistry while addressing critical therapeutic needs in infectious diseases and inflammation management.


Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (Published)

P-1. Bouzammit, R., El Hachlafi, N., El Fadili, M., El khabchi, M., Kanzouai, Y., Salghi, R., Alanazi, M.M., Chalkha, M., Pop, A.M., Gal, E., Gaina, L.I., & Al Houari, G. (2025). Synthesis, Crystal Structure, DFT Calculations, In-vitro and In-silico Studies of Novel Chromone-Isoxazoline Conjugates as Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory agents. Scientific Reports, 15, 31103. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11182-9

P-2. Ech-chihbi, E., Bouzammit, R., Salim, R., Er-rajy, M., Salghi, R., Azgaou, K., Ouakki, M., Azzaoui, K., Ettahiri, W., Alanazi, A., Al Houari, G., & Hammouti, B. (2025). Chromone-isoxazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental, DFT and DFTB approaches. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 720, 137169. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2025.137169

P-3. Kanzouai, Y., Bouribab, A., El Moussaoui, A., Touhtouh, J., Laghmari, M., Bouzammit, R., Aflak, N., Boujdi, K., Chtita, S., Benali, T., Bahsis, L., Bakhouch, M., Chalkha, M., Akhazzane, M., Hammani, K., & Al Houari, G. (2024). Design, Synthesis and Characterization of New Amide-Linked Chromone-Isoxazole Hybrids: In Vitro Anti-Bacterial and Antioxidant Evaluation, DFT Calculations, ADMET Profiling, Docking and Molecular dynamics simulation. Journal of Molecular Structure, 140972. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.140972

P-4. El fadili, M., Er-rajy, M., Mujwar, S., Ajala, A., Bouzammit, R., Kara, M., Abuelizz, H.A., Er-rahmani, S., & Elhallaoui, M. (2024). In silico insights into the design of novel NR2B-selective NMDA receptor antagonists: QSAR modeling, ADME-toxicity predictions, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics investigations. BMC Chemistry, 18, 142. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-024-01248-6

P-5. Bouzammit, R., Belchkar, S., El fadili, M., Kanzouai, Y., Mujwar, S., Alanazi, M.M., Chalkha, M., Nakkabi, A., Bakhouch, M., Gal, E., Gaina, L.I., & Al houari, G. (2024). New Triazole-Isoxazole Hybrids as Antibacterial Agents: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies. Molecules, 29(11), 2510. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29112510

P-6. Bouzammit, R., Belchkar, S., ElFadili, M., Kanzouai, Y., Aflak, N., Chalkha, M., Bahsis, L., Nakkabi, A., Bakhouch, M., Gal, E., Gaina, L.I., & AL Houari, G. (2024). Synthesis, Characterization, DFT mechanistic study, Antibacterial Activity, Molecular modeling, and ADMET properties of novel chromone-isoxazole hybrids. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1314, 138770. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138770

P-7. Bouzammit, R., Lakkab, I., Elfadili, M., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Nakkabi, A., Elbali, B., Obbade, S., Jouffret, L., Lachkar, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024). Synthesis, crystal structure, antioxidant activity and molecular docking studies of 2-(1-(3-methyl-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)ethyl)malononitrile. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1312(Part 1), 138582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.138582

P-8. Kanzouai, Y., Laghmari, M., Yamari, I., Bouzammit, R., Bahsis, L., Benali, T., Chtita, S., Bakhouch, M., Akhazzane, M., el Kouali, M., Hammani, K., & Al Houari, G. (2024). Chromone-isoxazole hybrids molecules: synthesis, spectroscopic, MEDT, ELF, antibacterial, ADME-Tox, molecular docking and MD simulation investigations. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 42(12). https://doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2023.2266022

P-9. Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Hadni, H., Laghmari, M., Bouzammit, R., Nakkabi, A., Benali, T., Tüzün, B., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2023). Design, synthesis, in-vitro and in-silico studies of chromone-isoxazoline conjugates as anti-bacterial agents. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1293, 136205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136205

P-10. Mahfoud, A., Kerbal, A., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., Akhazzane, M., Bakhouch, M., Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., & Al Houari, G. (2021). Synthesis of new spiroheterocycles-fused isoxazoline from 2-arylidenes-3-phenyl-1-indanones through a regio-and diastereospecific 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition. Mediterranean Journal of Chemistry, 11(2), 194-200. https://doi.org/10.13171/mjc02105141076gh

Manuscripts Under Review

P-11. Salim, R., Bouzammit, R., Ech-chihbi, E., Er-rajy, M., Kanzouai, Y., Salghi, R., Azzaoui, K., Al Houari, G., & Hammouti, B. Discovering the Corrosion Resistance of Carbon Steel Using Chromene Derivative as Corrosion Inhibitors. Surfaces and Interfaces (submitted).

P-12. Bouzammit, R., Ait Assou, S., Er-rajy, M., Aflak, N., Bahsis, L., Chalkha, M., El Hassouni, M., Ben Hadda, T., Lachkar, M., & Al Houari, G. Synthesis, Structural Elucidation, Antibacterial Activity, Molecular Docking and Theoretical Investigations of New Spiro-Isoxazolines. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics (submitted).

Thesis

Bouzammit, R. (2024). Synthèse, caractérisation et évaluation biologique de nouveaux hétérocycles spiroisoxazoliniques et d’hybrides de type chromone-isoxazole et isoxazoline [Doctoral dissertation, Université Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah]. LIMOME Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Fes, Morocco. Mention: Très honorable.

Bouzammit, R. (2017). Synthèse du composé tri-azide « N-(1,3-diazido-2-(azidométhyl)propan-2-yl)-4-méthylbenzènesulfonamide » [Master’s thesis, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah]. Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz, Fes, Morocco.


Conference Presentations

Oral Communications

CO-1. Bouzammit, R., Belchkar, S., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Nakkabi, A., & Al Houari, G. (2025, March 11-12). Novel Triazole-Isoxazole Hybrids as Antibacterial Agents: Design, Synthesis, Characterization. 13th Annual Academic Research Conference (ARC), Livingston, Alabama, USA (Virtual and in-person).

CO-2. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, May 29-31). Synthèse d’une nouvelle génération d’isoxazoles hybrides et étude de leur activité antibactérienne. 1st International Conference on Materials, Biomaterials and Environmental Sciences And Technology (ICMBEST-2024), Fez, Morocco.

CO-3. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, May 29-31). Synthèse, caractérisation, étude cristallographique et activité biologique de quelques dérivés du 7-hydrox-4H-chromone-2-carboxylate de méthyle. 1st International Conference on Materials, Biomaterials & Environmental Sciences and Technology (ICMBEST-2024), Fez, Morocco.

CO-4. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, May 7-8). Novel Chromone-Isoxazoline Ether-Linked Conjugates: Synthesis, Structural Analysis and In Vitro Evaluation. International Symposium on Materials, Environmental Sciences, and Hygiene (ISMESH 2024), EST-FES, Morocco.

CO-5. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Bakhouch, M., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, April 27). Synthèse et caractérisation de nouvelles séries de molécules hybrides de type chromone-isoxazole. 1ère Journée Doctorale Substances Naturelles, Santé, Environnement et Modélisation (SNSEM 2024), FSDM-USMBA, Fes, Morocco. [Best Communication Prize]

CO-6. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, April 27). Nouveaux hybrides chromone-isoxazole: Conception, synthèse, caractérisation structurelle et évaluation biologique. 1ère Journée Doctorale Substance Naturelles, Santé, Environnement et Modélisation (SNSEM 2024), FSDM-USMBA, Fes, Morocco.

CO-7. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Bakhouch, M., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, March 4-5). Synthesis and Characterization of New Series of Chromone-Isoxazoline Hybrid Molecules. 12th Annual University Research Symposium (URS), Alabama, USA (Virtual and in-person).

CO-8. Bouzammit, R., Mahfoud, A., Nakkabi, A., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2022, December 28). Synthesis and Characterization of New Heterocyclic Compounds by Cycloaddition Reaction from (E)-2-Ethylidene-3-Methyl-3,4-Dihydronaphthalen-1(2H)-One. International Anatolian Congress on Multidisciplinary Scientific Research, Kayseri, Turkey.

CO-9. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2022, December 19-20). Synthèse et caractérisation de nouvelles bases de Schiff à partir de 3-formyl chromones. 6th International Conference on Materials & Environment (ICME6-2022), Faculty of Sciences, Meknes, Morocco.

CO-10. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Mahfoud, A., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2022, October 17-18). Synthesis of New Heterocyclic Compounds Based on (E)-2-Methyl-3-Arylidene-Chroman-4-Ones. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies, Istanbul, Turkey.

Poster Presentations

CA-1. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, May 29-31). Synthèse et caractérisation d’une nouvelle génération d’isoxazolines hybrides dérivées de la chromone. 1st International Conference on Materials, Biomaterials & Environmental Sciences And Technology (ICMBEST-2024), Fez, Morocco.

CA-2. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, May 29-31). Nouvelle série d’hybrides chromone-isoxazole liée par un amide linker: Processus d’élaboration, synthèse, caractérisation et études biologiques. 1st International Conference on Materials, Biomaterials & Environmental Sciences and Technology (ICMBEST-2024), Fez, Morocco.

CA-3. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Chalkha, M., Bakhouch, M., Nakkabi, A., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, April 27). Synthèse et caractérisation de nouvelles séries d’isoxazolines hybrides à base de chromones. 1ère Journée Doctorale Substances Naturelles, Santé, Environnement & Modélisation (SNSEM 2024), FSDM-USMBA, Fes, Morocco.

CA-4. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2024, April 27). Design, synthèse et caractérisation de quelques chromone-2-carboxamides dérivés du chromone-2-carboxylate de méthyle et de l’acide chromone-2-carboxylique. 1ère Journée Doctorale Substance Naturelles, Santé, Environnement Et Modélisation (SNSEM 2024), FSDM-USMBA, Fes, Morocco.

CA-5. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Bakhouch, M., Daoudi, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2020, December 25-26). Synthesis of New Spiroisoxazolinic Compounds from 2 Ethylidene-3-Methyl-3,4-Dihydronaphthalene-1(2H)-One. Journées Scientifiques Internationales « Modélisation Moléculaire : Enjeux D’application à la Lutte Contre les Maladies Emergentes », Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Casablanca, Morocco.

CA-6. Kanzouai, Y., Bouzammit, R., Akhazzane, M., Daoudi, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2019, April 15-16). 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition as a Versatile Tools Towards Spiroisoxazolines. International Colloquium: Valorization of Natural and Synthetic Biomolecules in Novel Drug-Vector Nanostructures (VAHVISTUS-BIO 2019), FSDM, Fez, Morocco.

CA-7. Bouzammit, R., Kanzouai, Y., Mahfoud, A., Chalkha, M., Bakhouch, M., Akhazzane, M., Daoudi, M., El Yazidi, M., & Al Houari, G. (2019, April 15-16). Design and Synthesis of New Spiroheterocyclic Compounds Containing 2-Isoxazoline Frameworks. International Colloquium: Valorization of Natural and Synthetic Biomolecules in Novel Drug-Vector Nanostructures (VAHVISTUS-BIO 2019),

Dr. Lorian Viola , International Development Professional , United States

Dr. Lorian Viola is a strategic development professional and global health researcher based in Pristina, Kosovo. With over 15 years of experience spanning international development, project management, and research across multiple continents, she specializes in program design, stakeholder engagement, and evidence-based implementation. Currently serving as Senior Project Officer at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Dr. Viola brings expertise in managing complex portfolios, fostering cross-sectoral partnerships, and integrating sustainability practices into organizational operations. Her career reflects a commitment to advancing human rights, democratic governance, and community development in diverse international contexts.

EDUCATION

Dr. Viola holds a PhD in Global Health from Queen Margaret University, Scotland (2021), where she conducted mixed-methods research in rural Honduras as a Doctoral Researcher. She earned her Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University (2007) as a Federal Foreign Language Area Studies Scholar in Swahili, and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Michigan State University (2003) as a Fulbright-Hays Scholar. Her academic foundation demonstrates a sustained commitment to international development and cross-cultural understanding, with specialized training in health program evaluation, project management, and mediation.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Dr. Viola’s research centers on global health interventions in low-resource settings, with emphasis on community-based approaches and sustainable development. Her doctoral work examined health challenges in rural Honduras using participatory methodologies that engaged community members as active stakeholders in research design and implementation. Her research interests span health equity, program evaluation, monitoring and learning systems, and the integration of evidence-based practices into development programming. She applies rigorous mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative and quantitative data to inform practical interventions addressing complex social determinants of health.

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Viola’s professional experience includes strategic planning, program management, grantmaking, and research across governmental, non-governmental, and academic sectors. At USAID Kosovo (2022–2025), she designed value-added programs aligned with regional strategic goals, led co-creation processes, and chaired the Interagency Greening Initiative Committee. She co-founded WomenStrong International, managing a $5 million annual budget and establishing international grantmaking procedures. At Columbia University’s Earth Institute, she managed multi-country projects across six African nations. Earlier roles include Peace Corps Community Health and Economic Development Advisor in Lesotho, where she led orphan registration initiatives and literacy projects, along with multiple positions supporting fundraising, research, and community development across Africa and the United States.

RESEARCH TIMELINE & RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

From 2015 to 2021, Dr. Viola conducted extensive doctoral research at Queen Margaret University, focusing on rural health interventions in Honduras. She designed a comprehensive mixed-methods study, developed tools such as focus group guides and surveys, and facilitated ten knowledge-exchange meetings with policymakers and community stakeholders. She served as a Peer Reviewer for SPARK Journal (2019–2020). Her research contributed actionable findings that informed health programming in resource-limited settings.

RESEARCH IMPACT

Dr. Viola’s research impact is demonstrated through the translation of academic findings into real-world development programming. Her doctoral work influenced community-level health interventions in Honduras. She has applied research methodologies to USAID programming, MEL frameworks for international nonprofits, and evaluation tools for humanitarian partners. Her analytical approach has shaped health, education, governance, and economic development programs across Africa, Central America, and Eastern Europe.

INNOVATION & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Dr. Viola has developed innovative systems and frameworks across her career, including Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) models, international grantmaking procedures, and process evaluation frameworks. She created protocols for international gift and grant approvals at Columbia University and advanced USAID Kosovo’s environmental sustainability practices as chair of the Interagency Greening Initiative Committee. She has further contributed to Collaboration, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) methodologies through portfolio reviews and after-action reviews.

RESEARCH PROJECTS & FUNDING

At OSCE, Dr. Viola manages project cycles across three departments, overseeing Extra-Budgetary project proposals with detailed financial and results-based planning. At USAID Kosovo, she drafted multi-million-dollar Program Descriptions, RFAs, RFPs, IGCEs, and Activity Approval documents. She managed a $5M annual budget at WomenStrong International and oversaw grant administration at Columbia University for health, sanitation, education, and gender programs across six African nations. Her fundraising experience includes achieving 194% of annual goals at Habitat for Humanity Lesotho and 97% of targets at United Way Indiana.

CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS

Throughout her career, Dr. Viola has engaged in extensive knowledge-sharing with stakeholders. During her doctoral research, she conducted ten knowledge-exchange meetings with political leaders and community members in Honduras. At USAID, she facilitated coordination with ministries and development partners. She has organized donor visits, partner consultations, and volunteer events across multiple countries and contributed to learning networks such as the Poverty Ranking Working Group.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Dr. Viola’s academic achievements include the Federal Foreign Language Area Studies Scholarship (Swahili) and the Fulbright-Hays Scholarship. She has completed advanced training including COR Level 2 Certification (2024), Project Management Essentials (Columbia University, 2014), and courses in mediation, child protection, humanitarian response, and health program evaluation. She has served as a journal peer reviewer, maintaining active engagement with academic scholarship.

SOCIETAL / INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION

Dr. Viola contributes significantly to international development, nonprofit governance, and community welfare. She has served on the Governing Board of the International Learning Group School and held leadership roles at WomenStrong International. Her work includes advancing child protection efforts in Lesotho, founding youth education initiatives, and providing capacity-building support in budgeting, financial management, and MEL to partners across Africa, Central America, and Europe.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Dr. Viola is recognized for her impact across five continents. Her experience spans the U.S., Kosovo, Scotland, Honduras, Lesotho, Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, and Senegal. She has held key roles such as Senior Project Officer (OSCE), Strategic Planning Specialist (USAID), and Senior Grants & Operations Manager (WomenStrong International). Her cross-cultural communication skills and Swahili language expertise enhance her ability to navigate complex international contexts.

PUBLICATIONS

Doctoral Dissertation:

  • Viola, L. (2021). [Title not specified]. PhD Thesis, Queen Margaret University, Scotland.

Academic Service:

  • Peer Reviewer, SPARK Journal (2019–2020)

Technical Reports & Program Documents:
Includes Program Descriptions, RFAs, RFPs, AAPs, SOWs, SOOs, donor reports, case studies, and evaluation reports authored throughout her career.

TOP NOTED PUBLICATION

Dr. Viola’s leading scholarly contribution is her 2021 doctoral dissertation, a multi-year mixed-methods study examining health interventions in rural Honduras. This research produced evidence-based findings disseminated through community and policy dialogues, forming the foundation of her expertise in global health and community-based research.

Asst. Prof. Wedam Alghazzawi , Assistant Professor in Department of Biochemistry, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Wedam Mohammad Alghazzawi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With a distinguished academic journey spanning nearly two decades at KAU, she has established herself as a dedicated researcher in nanobiotechnology, electrochemical sensors, and molecular genetics. Her career progression from Teaching Assistant (2007) to Lecturer (2010) and Assistant Professor (2021) reflects sustained academic excellence and commitment to advancing biochemical sciences in Saudi Arabia.

Online Profiles Overview

Dr. Alghazzawi maintains active scholarly presence across multiple international research platforms. Her ORCID ID (0000-0003-1443-5059), Web of Science Researcher ID (AAW-3165-2020), and Scopus Author ID (57217167636) facilitate global research collaboration and visibility. maintains her academic homepage at http://walghazzwi.kau.edu.sa/.

Educational Background Summary

Dr. Alghazzawi earned her Ph.D. in Nanobiotechnology from King Abdulaziz University in June 2020 with a perfect GPA of 5/5, following her M.Sc. in Genetics (2009) and B.Sc. in Biochemistry (2004) from the same institution. Her academic achievements are distinguished by a Postgraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology from Oxford University, UK (March 2019), where she received a Distinction Award. This exceptional educational foundation combines local expertise with international training in cutting-edge nanotechnology applications.

Primary Research Focus

Dr. Alghazzawi’s research interests center on three interconnected areas: synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, development of electrochemical sensors for biomedical applications, and molecular genetics. Her work particularly emphasizes the application of nanotechnology in healthcare diagnostics, with notable contributions to glucose detection systems and antibacterial nanostructured materials. This multidisciplinary approach bridges chemistry, materials science, and clinical applications.

Professional Experience Highlights

Since January 2021, Dr. Alghazzawi has served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at King Abdulaziz University. Her teaching portfolio encompasses diverse undergraduate courses including computer applications in biochemistry, physical biochemistry, biochemistry of nutrition, and medical terminology, alongside supervision of numerous laboratory courses. She also teaches postgraduate courses in computer applications in biochemistry. Beyond teaching, she has held significant administrative roles including Head of Student Activities Unit (Faculty of Science, 2022-present) and Chairperson of Information Technology in the Department of Biochemistry (2020-present), demonstrating strong leadership in academic administration.

Research Timeline Activities

Dr. Alghazzawi’s research journey has been marked by continuous professional development and scholarly engagement. Between 2011 and 2020, she secured research grants from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Master’s project, 2011) and the Deanship of Scientific Research at KAU (PhD project, 2020). Her research activities include participation in international conferences, notably the Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery conference in London (2019) where she delivered an oral presentation, and the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (2022). She has supervised multiple undergraduate research projects and established the Journal Club at the Biochemistry department in 2016, fostering research culture among students and faculty.

Awards Honors Achievements

Dr. Alghazzawi’s academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards. She received the Distinction Award for her Postgraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology from Oxford University (2019). In 2018, the Biochemistry Club under her leadership won the Afaq competition for achieving the highest percentage among student clubs at KAU. Earlier in her career, she received the Creative Certificate in website design and secured fourth position nationally in the Saudi Arabia Computer Skills Competition (2007), along with the Scientific Excellence Award for her B.Sc. degree in Biochemistry (2002-2003). She also achieved first place in the 7th Health Walk Initiative at KAU (2017).

Top Noted Publication

Dr. Alghazzawi’s most impactful publication is her 2020 paper titled “Rapid microwave-assisted hydrothermal green synthesis of rGO/NiO nanocomposite for glucose detection in diabetes,” published in Synthetic Metals (Elsevier), volume 267, pages 1-10. This work received Scientific Publishing Awards from the Deanship of Scientific Research at KAU in 2020, recognizing its significant contribution to developing eco-friendly, efficient glucose detection systems for diabetes management using innovative nanomaterial synthesis techniques.

Research Publications Summary

Dr. Alghazzawi has authored three peer-reviewed journal articles and one book chapter. Her most recent publication (2025) on “Antibacterial activity of promising nanostructured cesium oxide” appeared in Discover Nano (Springer), volume 20, page 140. She contributed a chapter titled “Graphene-based Nanocomposites for Sensing” to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2023 book on graphene-based nanocomposite sensors. Her earlier work includes research on DNA repair gene polymorphisms and colon cancer risk in Saudi patients, published in the International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences (2011).

Research Impact Significance

Dr. Alghazzawi’s research demonstrates significant impact through its focus on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly diabetes detection and antimicrobial applications. Her pioneering work on green synthesis of nanomaterials represents an environmentally sustainable approach to developing diagnostic tools. The recognition of her glucose detection research with scientific publishing awards underscores its potential clinical relevance. Her contributions to understanding graphene-based sensors, published by the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry, position her work at the forefront of nanomaterial applications in biosensing technology.

Innovation Intellectual Property

 Dr. Alghazzawi’s research embodies innovation through novel synthesis methodologies, particularly her microwave-assisted hydrothermal green synthesis approach for nanocomposites. Her work has participated in innovation-focused initiatives, including organizing the Faculty of Science Inventors and Innovators Competition (2024) and the entrepreneurial researcher program. She has attended multiple workshops on patents and intellectual property, including “Scientific research and patents” (2012), demonstrating awareness of the commercial potential of academic research.

Research Projects Funding

Dr. Alghazzawi has successfully secured competitive research funding from two major sources: King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for her Master’s thesis project (2011) and the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Abdulaziz University for her Ph.D. thesis project (2020). These grants supported her work on molecular genetics and nanobiotechnology respectively. She has also supervised undergraduate research projects, including award-winning work on caffeine analysis in beverages and its relation to diabetes, which won Best Scientific Poster in the Biochemistry department (2023).

Conference Contributions Summary

Dr. Alghazzawi has actively participated in international scientific conferences, presenting her research across multiple continents. Her contributions include an oral presentation at the Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery conference in London, UK (2019), a conference paper at the IET Conference in China (2025) on reduced graphene oxide/cesium oxide nanocomposites, and a co-authored abstract at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting (2022) focusing on AI-enabled solutions for biodiversity monitoring. She has also attended specialized conferences including the First and Second International Genomic Medicine conferences in Saudi Arabia (2011, 2013).

Academic Excellence Profile

Dr. Alghazzawi’s academic excellence is evidenced by her perfect 5/5 GPA in her Ph.D., the Distinction Award from Oxford University, and her comprehensive professional development through over 80 training courses, workshops, and lectures spanning molecular biology, bioinformatics, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and pedagogy. Her teaching versatility across 12 different laboratory courses and multiple theoretical courses, combined with her proficiency in website design, computer applications, and multilingual capabilities (fluent English alongside Arabic), demonstrates exceptional academic breadth. Her establishment of the Biochemistry Club (2014-2017, 2020-2023) and Student Activities Unit further illustrates her commitment to holistic academic development.

Societal Industry Contribution

Dr. Alghazzawi has made substantial contributions to society through extensive community service and outreach. She has served as Head of Student Activities Unit (2022-present), creating procedural guides for student activities and establishing programs like the “Science and Computer” initiative (2025) and the “Excellence Award for Distinguished Students” (2023). She trained students in the Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Summer Program for gifted students (2021) and organized health-focused initiatives including the “our community is healthy” program (2025). Her work in establishing the Biochemistry Club and organizing exhibitions, competitions, and volunteer programs demonstrates sustained commitment to science education and public engagement with biochemistry.

Global Recognition Overview

Dr. Alghazzawi’s global recognition is reflected in her international education credentials from Oxford University, her publication in internationally renowned journals (Elsevier, Springer, Royal Society of Chemistry), and her indexed profiles on major research databases (ORCID, Web of Science, Scopus). Her participation in international conferences across Europe (UK), Asia (China), and North America (USA), along with her completion of online courses from prestigious institutions including University of Toronto, Chalmers University of Technology, and University of Tokyo, demonstrates her integration into the global scientific community. Her research on green synthesis methodologies and graphene-based sensors addresses universal healthcare challenges, contributing to international scientific discourse on sustainable nanotechnology applications.

Dr. Ganesh Dutta | Assistant Professor | Basanti Devi College (University of Calcutta) Kolkata, India

Early Life and Education

Dr. Ganesh Dutta was born and raised in West Bengal, India, where his early education laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to mathematics and statistics. He completed his Matriculation (1995) and Higher Secondary (Pure Science) (1997) from Malda Zilla School, securing a strong grounding in analytical and quantitative thinking. His academic journey advanced through Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Narendrapur, affiliated with the University of Calcutta, where he earned his B.Sc. (Hons.) in Statistics (2000). He continued at the University of Calcutta, completing his M.Sc. in Statistics (2002) and subsequently his Ph.D. in Statistics (2009) with a thesis titled “Optimum Designs for Covariate Models.”


Academic Background

Dr. Dutta currently serves as an Assistant Professor (Stage II) in the Department of Statistics, Basanti Devi College, under the University of Calcutta, a position he has held since March 2007.
He is also a Visiting Faculty at multiple prestigious institutions:

  • University of Kalyani (PG Department of Statistics) – Since 2016

  • School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences, IACS – Since 2024

  • St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (Even Semester 2024)
    He also served as Visiting Scientist at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) North-East Centre, Tezpur (2011–2013).


Research Focus and Interests

Dr. Dutta’s research spans the intersection of Design of Experiments, Statistical Inference, and Combinatorics, with specific focus areas including:

  • Optimum and robust design theory

  • Covariate-adjusted and neighbor designs

  • Clinical trial methodology and data analytics

  • Statistical modeling and optimization techniques

His scholarly contributions emphasize both theoretical advancement and applied problem-solving across experimental and agricultural statistics.


Teaching and Mentorship

An inspiring educator, Dr. Dutta has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as:

  • ANOVA, Design of Experiments, Sample Surveys, and Multivariate Analysis

  • Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, and Statistical Inference

  • Advanced Data Analytics Techniques and Statistics with R

He has guided seven postgraduate projects and is currently co-supervising a Ph.D. scholar at the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV). His commitment to mentoring has shaped the academic careers of numerous young statisticians.


Major Contributions and Innovations

Dr. Dutta is internationally recognized for his contributions to optimal design theory and robust statistical models. His works have significantly influenced the theory of covariate-adjusted designs, balanced incomplete block designs (BIBD), and neighbor effect models.
He has co-authored a seminal book titled:

  • “Optimal Covariates Designs and Their Applications” (Springer, 2015), which provides comprehensive coverage of theoretical advances and applied aspects of experimental design.


Publications and Research Papers

Dr. Dutta has authored over 35 research papers in peer-reviewed international journals such as Communications in Statistics, Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, Statistics & Probability Letters, Journal of Applied Statistics, and Chemosphere.
Selected recent publications include:

  1. Optimal design strategies for lack-of-fit tests in multifactor regression models, JISPS (2025)

  2. Non-existence of optimal covariate matrices for BIBD with neighbor effects, Communications in Statistics—Theory and Methods (2025)

  3. Optimal covariate allocation in asymmetrical factorial designs, IJSS (2024)

  4. Survey of C.R. Rao’s orthogonal arrays, Statistics and Applications (2024)

  5. Optimality vs. robustness in mixture models, Communications in Statistics—Simulation & Computation (2023)

  6. Designs robust against outliers in covariance models, Communications in Statistics (2021)

  7. Trusted and efficient treatment-control designs, Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice (2021)

His research has advanced the statistical design literature with novel mathematical formulations, optimality criteria, and robustness measures.


Grants, Projects, and Collaborations

Dr. Dutta has engaged in multiple collaborative research projects, particularly with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) through the Bayesian and Interdisciplinary Research Unit (BIRU).

  • 2012–2013: Collaborative projects on combinatorial approaches to optimal design supported by ISI North-East Centre and ISI Kolkata.
    He has also received travel and research support for invited research visits to ISI and collaborative seminars with leading statisticians such as Prof. G. M. Saha and Prof. Rita Saharay.


Awards and Recognitions

  • Best Paper Award, ICSA 2016 (Singapore) – for work on Blocked Main Effects Plans (with R. Saha Ray)

  • Guest Editor, International Journal of Statistical Sciences (IJSS), Vol. 24

  • Reviewer for numerous international journals, including:

    • Statistical Papers, Sankhyā A & B, Communications in Statistics, Journal of Applied Statistics

  • MathSciNet Reviewer (ID 119400)


Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Life Member, Calcutta Statistical Association

  • Life Member, Society of Statistics, Computer and Applications

  • Reviewer and Referee for over ten indexed international journals


Community Engagement and Outreach

Dr. Dutta has contributed significantly to the academic community through:

  • Invited talks and workshops at IIT Tirupati (2025), University of Calcutta, Ranchi University, and University of Kalyani

  • Resource person for data handling and survey design training at ISI North-East Centre, Tezpur (2012)

  • Regular involvement in academic development programmes such as UGC-sponsored refresher and orientation courses, where he consistently earned Grade A+

Dr. Bappa Mukherjee |Scientist-C | Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology | India

Early Life and Education

Born on January 26, 1989, Dr. Bappa Mukherjee hails from West Bengal, India. His early academic journey was marked by a strong interest in physics and earth sciences. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics (Honors) from the University of Burdwan in 2009, laying the foundation for his later specialization in geophysics.

He earned his M.Sc. (Tech.) in Applied Geophysics from the Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad in 2013 with First Class distinction (78.8%). His master’s dissertation focused on the Tectonic evolution of the east coast of India by marine gravity data.

Dr. Mukherjee went on to complete his Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad in 2017. His doctoral thesis, “Integrated Approach to Study the Heterogeneity of Hydrocarbon Reservoir in Assam-Arakan Basin of North-East India,” provided groundbreaking insights into reservoir characterization using geophysical signal processing and fractal analysis techniques.


Academic Background

  • Ph.D. (Applied Geophysics) – IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, 2017

  • M.Sc. (Tech.) in Applied Geophysics – Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, 2013

  • B.Sc. (Physics Hons.) – University of Burdwan, 2009

Notable Academic Achievements

  • Ranked 7th nationwide in the ISM Dhanbad M.Sc. entrance examination (2010).

  • Awarded multiple national and international fellowships, including the SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) and SPGNA Travel Grant (2018).


Research Focus and Interests

Dr. Mukherjee’s interdisciplinary expertise bridges Geophysics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. His core research areas include:

  • Seismic signal processing and geophysical inversion

  • AI/ML-based subsurface modeling and reservoir characterization

  • Fractal and multifractal analysis in petrophysics

  • Gas hydrate identification and quantification

  • Well log analysis and missing log prediction

  • Earthquake detection and prediction modeling

He actively applies advanced deep learning frameworks, including convolutional and transformer architectures, to geoscientific data interpretation.


Teaching and Mentorship

  • Ph.D. Co-Supervisor, IIT Roorkee and IIT Kharagpur

  • Mentored multiple postgraduate students and early-career researchers in geophysical modeling and data analytics.

  • Delivered expert lectures and short courses in AI-ML applications for geosciences at national conferences and academic workshops.


Major Contributions and Innovations

  • Pioneered AI-driven geological interpretation: Integrated deep learning methods for seismic fault prediction and lithological boundary detection.

  • Developed novel AI-assisted borehole tools: Designed Borehole Acoustic Televiewer and AI-Televiewer Probe (Registered with UK IPO, 2023).

  • Advanced fractal and multifractal characterization techniques for reservoir modeling and gas hydrate mapping.

  • Introduced transformer-based frameworks for seismic phase detection and well log prediction.

  • Contributed to state-of-the-art machine learning workflows for ONGC and SERB projects in seismic interpretation and reservoir analysis.


Publications and Research Papers

Dr. Mukherjee has published extensively in SCI/Scopus-indexed international journals, authoring over 30 peer-reviewed research papers.
Selected works include:

  • Shaw, R.L., Mukherjee, B., Sharma, M.L., Kar, S. (2025). Towards location reliant early earthquake detection: deep learning algorithms and clustered seismic indicators. Journal of Earthquake Engineering.

  • Mukherjee, B., Kar, S., Sain, K. (2025). 3D U-Net assisted fault probability prediction. Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, 141, 104069.

  • Mukherjee, B., Shaw, R.L., Sharma, M.L., Sain, K. (2025). Earthquake prediction using ML perspectives in Himalayan seismic belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 293, 106764.

  • Mukherjee, B., Sain, K., Kar, S. (2024). Machine learning-assisted petrographic classification from geophysical logs. Pure and Applied Geophysics, 181, 2839–2871.

  • Banerjee, A., Mukherjee, B., Sain, K. (2024). ML-based model for Bokaro coal field. Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica, 59, 463–490.

  • Liu, H., Mukherjee, B., et al. (2023). Fractal dimension as a proxy for gold deposit distribution. Ore Geology Reviews, 158, 105534.

  • Mukherjee, B., Sain, K. (2019). Prediction of reservoir parameters in gas hydrate sediments using AI. Journal of Earth System Science, 128, 199.

(For complete list: See Google Scholar profile linked above.)


Grants, Projects, and Collaborations

Sponsored Projects:

  • Delineation of subsurface geological features and prediction of missing logs using ML.

    • Funding Agency: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt. of India

    • Duration: May 2024 – May 2027

    • Role: Principal Investigator

    • Grant Amount: ₹28,01,720 (Ongoing)

Collaborative Projects:

  • Flow rate computation via ML learning in Cambay Basin (PI, ongoing)

  • TOC assessment in KG Basin (PI, completed)

  • Subsurface tectonic anatomy of Upper Assam Basin (Co-PI, completed)


Awards and Recognitions

  • Excellence in Academic Research, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (2024)

  • SPGNA Travel Grant, Society of Petroleum Geophysicists, North America (2018)

  • International Travel Support, Science and Engineering Research Board (2018)

  • SERB National Postdoctoral Fellowship, Govt. of India (2017)


Professional Affiliations and Memberships

  • Editorial Board Member, Discover Geoscience Journal

  • Guest Editor, Journal of Earth System Science (Special Issue on AI/ML in Earth Sciences)

  • Editorial Member, American Journal of Computer Science and Technology

  • Professional Memberships:

    • Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG)

    • Indian Geophysical Union (IGU)

    • American Geophysical Union (AGU)


Community Engagement and Outreach

  • Invited Speaker, GeoIndia 2022 and UrjaVarta 2024 – Lectures on AI in Hydrocarbon Exploration

  • Workshop Leader, Applications of AI-ML in Geosciences (WIHG, 2022)

  • Outreach Contributor, Indian Academy of Sciences Workshop on AI & Earth System Science (BHU, 2023)

  • Regularly delivers public and institutional lectures on AI-driven geoscience innovation and energy resource sustainability.

DR. K. RAMKUMAR | Professor| Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Early Life and Education

Dr. K. Ramkumar, born and raised in Chennai, India, has devoted over two decades to the advancement of computer science and engineering education. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Madras in 1996, followed by a Master of Computer Applications from the same university in 2000. He pursued an M.Phil. in Computer Science from Alagappa University in 2005 and an M.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Anna University in 2006. His strong interest in data protection and computational security led him to complete a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in 2018, where his doctoral research focused on “Ensuring Data Security and Privacy in Cloud Computing.”
In 2023, he broadened his global academic footprint by completing a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Data Analytics.


Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Ramkumar’s career spans more than 24 years of teaching, research, and industry engagement. He has served in diverse academic and administrative roles including Professor, Head of Department, Associate Dean, and Director in reputed engineering institutions across India. He is currently Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai. Previously, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of CSE at Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology and as Professor at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus. He has also held key leadership positions such as Associate Dean and Chairman of the Board of Studies at SRM University Delhi-NCR (Sonepat).
Before returning to academia, Dr. Ramkumar worked in the software industry with organizations like Logica CMG (now CGI) and Satyam Computer Services (now Tech Mahindra), where he led global teams on enterprise solutions and project management. This unique blend of industrial and academic experience has shaped his approach to education and research, bridging the gap between technological innovation and practical implementation.


Research Focus and Interests

Dr. Ramkumar’s research spans a broad spectrum of emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biomedical Data Analytics, Cloud Computing Security and Privacy, Internet of Things and Wireless Sensor Networks, Blockchain, and Computational Intelligence. His work emphasizes secure data management and AI-driven healthcare applications. He has supervised and mentored numerous Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral researchers in India and abroad, including 15 Post-Doctoral fellows at the Singapore Institute of Technology.


Major Research Contributions and Patents

A recognized innovator, Dr. Ramkumar holds more than a dozen published and granted patents in artificial intelligence, IoT, and biomedical engineering. His patented developments include an AI-based skin cancer inspection device, a smart walking stick for the visually impaired, a deep learning-enabled COVID-19 diagnostic kit, and IoT systems for structural damage detection and health monitoring. These innovations reflect his commitment to technological advancement that benefits human well-being.


Publications and Research Papers

Dr. Ramkumar has authored and co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in reputed SCI, Scopus, and Web of Science journals and international conferences. His publications cover AI optimization, machine learning applications in biomedicine, network security, and IoT frameworks. Recent representative works include:

 

Throughput and Load Balancing Optimization in Heterogeneous Networks using Red-Tailed Hawk Algorithm
R. Chandra, K. Ramkumar, Dr. Tan Kuan Tak, Scientific Reports, October 2025, 15:35261.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-14389-y

Qryptographix: Quantum Image Encryption via Random Gates
K. Ramkumar, Indumathi P., Somasundari M.L., Srinivasan
Taylor & Francis Book Series, October 2025.
DOI: 10.1201/9781003531043-11

Credit Card Fraud Detection and Prevention Using a Formula-Based HMM Model Authentication System for Secure Transaction
Madhav Nishok, Kathireven K., K. Ramkumar
Springer Book Series, December 2024.
DOI: 10.1007/978-981-97-4892-1_25

Enhanced AI-Based Diabetic Risk Prediction Using Feature Scaled Ensemble Learning Technique Based on Cloud Computing
R. Manivannan, K. Ramkumar, K. Krishnamurthy
Journal of Cloud Computing, Vol. 5, Issue 8, December 2024, Article 1123.

An Intelligent System to Predict Diabetic Retinal Diseases Based on Diabetic Attributes
Eswari M.S., Balamurali S., Ramkumar K.
Journal of Intelligent Systems, Vol. 5, Issue 6, August 2024, Article 755.

The Development of HP-Based ML Model for Reliable Computational Intelligence System
Vahidhabanu Y., Ramkumar K., Bhatt C., Srinivasan M.L., Sasirekha S.P., Saravanakumar S.
International Conference on Advance Computing and Innovative Technologies in Engineering (ICACITE 2024), pp. 733–738.

Multi-Dimensional Recurrent Neural Networks Hyperspectral Image Classification
Ramkumar K., Al-Jawahry H.M., Shilpa N., Shalini G., Arun M.
IEEE International Conference on Data Science and Network Security (ICDSNS 2024).

A Novel Deep Learning Framework Based Swin Transformer for Dermal Cancer Cell Classification
Ramkumar K., Medeiros E.P., Dong A., de Albuquerque V.H.C., Hassan M.R., Hassan M.M.
Journal of Biomedical Informatics, Vol. 133, July 2024, Article 108097.

Diagnosing Heart Diseases Through Recurrent Neural Network in Association with Artificial Fish Swarm Optimization
Krishnamurthy R., Amanullah M., Ramkumar K.
Journal of Medical Systems, Vol. 12, Issue 16s, February 2024, pp. 646–654.

Enhancing Human Activity Recognition for the Elderly and Individuals with Disabilities through Optimized IoT and AI Integration with Advanced Neural Networks
Deeptha R., Ramkumar K., Venkateswaran S., Hassan M.M.
Frontiers in Neuroinformatics, Vol. 18, 2024, Article 1454583.

A Comparative Analysis of Methods of End Member Selection for Use in Sub-Pixel Classification: A Convex Hull Approach
K. Ramkumar, Vidhya Lakshmi K., Vidhya K.
Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, Vol. 2022, Article ID 3770871, 9 pages.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/3770871

Efficient Routing Mechanism for Neighbour Selection using Fuzzy Logic in Wireless Sensor Network
K. Ramkumar, N. Ananthi, Puneet Goswami, M. Baskar
Computers and Electrical Engineering, Elsevier, Vol. 94, September 2021.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compeleceng.2021.107365

A Study on Bottom-Up Layers for Secure Communication in Underwater Sensor Networks
S.A. Kalaiselvan, R. Raja, K. Ramkumar, Teena Joseph
Parishodh Journal, Vol. IX, Issue III, March 2020, ISSN 2347-6648.

An Efficient New Way of Communication in Underwater Sensor Networks
S.A. Kalaiselvan, P. Santhosh Kumar Patra, K. Ramkumar, Teena Joseph
International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol. 29, No. 9s, 2020, pp. 3097–3101.

Up-and-Coming Li-Fi Technology under Visible Light Communication to Transfer Data among Multiple Users in Train
B. Anitha Vijayalakshmi, K. Ramkumar, A. Aruna
International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 119, No. 16, 2018, pp. 1587–1598.

Design of QoS Architecture for Global Cloud Computing Services by Adaptive Scheduling Algorithms
K. Ramkumar, G. Gunasekaran
International Journal of Computer Applications, Vol. 92, No. 8, April 2014, pp. 36–41.

Trusted Authentication and Security of Medical Data in Cloud Computing
K. Ramkumar, G. Gunasekaran
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, Vol. 6(2), April 2015, pp. 494–502.

QoS-Based Scheduling of Workflows in Cloud Computing UPNP Architecture
K. Ramkumar, G. Gunasekaran
International Journal of Advances in Engineering Research, Vol. 8, Issue 4, 2014, pp. 1–11.

Preserving Security using Crisscross AES and FCFS Scheduling in Cloud Computing
K. Ramkumar, G. Gunasekaran
International Journal of Advanced Intelligence Paradigms (IJAIP), Vol. 12, Issue 1/2, 2019.

Maintainability Configuration for Component-Based Systems Using Fuzzy Approach
Kiran Narang, Puneet Goswami, K. Ramkumar
In: Computational Methods and Data Engineering, Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, Vol. 1227, Springer, Singapore, 2020, pp. 243–258.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6876-3_18

His scholarly output demonstrates both depth and diversity, integrating AI with real-world applications in healthcare and security.


Awards and Achievements

Dr. Ramkumar has been honored with the Excellence in Academic Leadership Award (2025) for his outstanding contribution to engineering education and research. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt Professional, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and strategic management.


Professional Memberships

He is an active member of several prestigious professional societies including the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (LM126069), the International Association of Engineers (IAENG) (297813), the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (8670228), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, UK) (1101053844), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) (94965039).


Leadership and Administrative Roles

Beyond his research accomplishments, Dr. Ramkumar has made significant administrative contributions as Associate Dean and Dean in-Charge of Engineering and Technology at SRM University Delhi-NCR, Chairman of the Board of Studies, and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at multiple institutions. He has consistently advocated for interdisciplinary curricula and industry-academic collaboration to enhance student learning outcomes.


Summary

Dr. K. Ramkumar is a visionary educator, researcher, and academic leader whose work continues to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and societal needs. His expertise in artificial intelligence, biomedical data analytics, and secure cloud infrastructure positions him as a key contributor to the future of intelligent systems research. Through his innovations, publications, and mentorship, he remains deeply committed to advancing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of technologists and scientists.

Dr. Aishwarya Shetty | Degree college Lecturer JSS Banashankari Arts,Commerce & S.K.Gubbi Science College, Dharwad

Early Life and Education

Dr. Aishwarya Shetty, born on 12 September 1997, hails from Vijayapur, Karnataka, India. Her deep interest in biological sciences began during her undergraduate studies, which laid a strong foundation for her academic and research pursuits in Zoology. She completed her B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology (CBZ) from Rani Channamma University, Belagavi in 2018 with an impressive 85.86%. She went on to complete her M.Sc. in Zoology from Karnatak University, Dharwad in 2020, securing 77.13%, and subsequently cleared the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET) in January 2021.

Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Zoology at Karnatak University, Dharwad (2021–2025) under the supervision of Professor Pulikeshi M. Biradar, with a course work aggregate of 84.5%.


Academic Background

  • Ph.D. in Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2021–2025)
    Thesis Title: Studies on Biology and Biomolecular aspects of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida (Savigny, 1826)

  • M.Sc. in Zoology, Karnatak University, Dharwad (2018–2020)
    Master’s Project: Estimation of biomolecules and minerals from different epigeic earthworms

  • B.Sc. (CBZ), Rani Channamma University, Belagavi (2015–2018)


Ph.D. Thesis Summary

Dr. Shetty’s doctoral research focuses on the biology and biomolecular aspects of the epigeic earthworm Eisenia fetida. Her work explores the life cycle of this species in various organic wastes and evaluates the biomolecular composition of the resulting biomass. The study involves protein, amino acid, and metabolite profiling, alongside screening for biological activities such as anti-diabetic and wound healing properties. Her research holds promising implications for drug discovery and sustainable biotechnological applications, emphasizing the medicinal potential of earthworm-derived biomolecules.


Research Focus and Interests

  • Biomolecular and Phytochemical Analysis

  • Nanoparticle and Membrane Synthesis

  • Microbial and Animal Cell Culture Techniques

  • Bioinformatics and Molecular Docking

  • Network Pharmacology

  • Environmental Biology and Sustainable Waste Utilization


Technical and Computational Skills

Research Tools: SDS-PAGE, GC-MS, FTIR, XRD
Bioinformatics Platforms: PubChem, NCBI, BLAST, Gene Bank, PDB, UniProt, SwissADME, STRING, KEGG
Data Analysis: SPSS (ANOVA), Microsoft Excel, ChemDraw, PyMOL
Scientific Writing & Design: Research Design, Dissertation Guidance, Academic Manuscript Preparation


Training and Certifications

  • Basic Microbiology and Techniques, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Nanotechnology – Hands-on Training, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Animal Cell Culture Techniques, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi

  • Basic and Applied Bioinformatics, Cytxon Biosolutions Pvt. Ltd., Hubballi


Publications

  1. Soumya, P., Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2022). Evaluation of anti-fungal activity in different epigeic earthworm species. International Journal of Scientific Research, 11(10): 52–54. (Impact Factor: 5.7)

  2. Meerasabh, N., Soumya, P., Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2022). Diversity and distribution of useful and harmful insects in the Karnataka University campus, Dharwad. International Journal of Scientific Research, 11(11): 65–67. (Impact Factor: 5.7)

  3. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2023). Biology of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida in different organic wastes. Journal of Environmental Biology, 44:736–743. (SCOPUS & WOS Indexed, IF: 0.9)

  4. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Preliminary screening of the bioactive compounds in the epigeic earthworm cultured in cattle manure. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology, 10(11):705–709. (IF: 5.7)

  5. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Analysis of different bioactive compounds in the tissue of Eisenia fetida. The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 85:28. (SPRINGER, IF: 1.1)

  6. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2024). Studies on in vitro anti-diabetic activities of the epigeic earthworm extract. Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences, 13(2):316–321. (WOS Indexed, IF: 0.310)

  7. Aishwarya, S., & Pulikeshi, M. B. (2025). Evaluation of wound healing activity of the epigeic earthworm extract. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences. (SPRINGER, IF: 0.96)

  8. Aishwarya, S., Amino acid profiling of the epigeic earthworm, Eisenia fetida. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences (Accepted, WOS Indexed, IF: 0.471)

  9. Aishwarya, S., Assessment of protein profiling of Eisenia fetida. Bulletin of National Research Centre (Communicated)

  10. Aishwarya, S., Analysis of biomolecular composition of the biomass of Eisenia fetida produced out of different organic waste. Animals and Zoonoses (Communicated)


Conferences and Workshops

  • Enhancing Article Writing Skills and Academic Footprints, Karnatak University, Dharwad

  • Frontiers in Biological Research 2022, K.L.E.’s P.C. Jabin Science College, Hubballi — Poster on “Anti-inflammatory activity in epigeic earthworms”

  • Environment, Health and Sustainable Development, University of Mysore — Poster on “Biology of the epigeic earthworm in different organic wastes”

  • SPSS Software for Statistical Data Analysis, ACT Academy, Tamil Nadu

  • Application of Open Source Energy Models, IIT Dharwad

  • ILSSD-2025, University of Lucknow — Oral Presentation on “In-vitro wound healing activity of Eisenia fetida extract”

  • Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Resources, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi — Oral Presentation on “Influence of different organic waste on growth and reproduction of Eisenia fetida”

  • Indian Zoological Conference 2025, Bangalore University — Oral Presentation on “In-vitro anti-diabetic activities of Eisenia fetida extract”


Awards and Recognitions

  • Cleared Karnataka State Eligibility Test (K-SET), 2021

  • Published multiple Scopus, Springer, and Web of Science-indexed papers during early Ph.D. candidature

  • Assisted 09 M.Sc. students in dissertation design, research methodology, and writing


Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Indian Zoological Society

  • Active participant in national biological research networks and conference programs