3rd TAGRA

Karadeniz Technical University

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rafet Çağrı Öztürk is a distinguished Associate Professor and Co-Head of the Department of Fisheries Technology Engineering at Karadeniz Technical University in Trabzon, Türkiye. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and specializes in marine ecosystems, aquaculture, and aquatic health.

Dr. Öztürk’s extensive research portfolio addresses critical ecological and biological challenges in aquatic environments. His specialized expertise encompasses aquaculture genetics, environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring, and the epidemiological study of bacterial and viral fish diseases. Furthermore, his impactful work investigates the pressing environmental threat of microplastic pollution and its interactions with marine species.

A core pillar of his recent work involves large-scale marine ecosystem restoration. He serves as a key researcher and project partner in the major Horizon Europe initiative "ROWER" (Restoring Ocean and Waters in European Regions), which implements applied studies on coastal ecosystem monitoring, ghost net and marine litter cleanup, and the development of biodiversity early warning systems. His consistent scholarly excellence is reflected in an h-index of 17 on Google Scholar.

Dr. Öztürk’s active contributions to sustainable marine management and ecological restoration make him an exceptional voice for multidisciplinary dialogues, perfectly complementing the focus on trends and advances in global research and applications at the upcoming TAGRA 3.

St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology

Dr. S. Prathap Singh is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in mechanical engineering, with a strong focus on additive manufacturing, functionally graded materials, tribology, machining, and mathematical optimization. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Chennai.

With a Ph.D. from Anna University, his research revolves around the mechanical testing, characterization, tribological, and machining studies of functionally graded aluminum alloy A356 reinforced with silicon nitride. He has published 40 Scopus and Web of Science, and 9 Book Chapters extensively in high-impact international indexed journals and has a notable citation record.

Dr. Prathap Singh has guided several student research projects on advanced materials and manufacturing processes. He is an active reviewer for reputed journals and has delivered keynote lectures at international conferences. Additionally, he holds multiple patents and has contributed to consultancy projects. His professional memberships include ISTE and IAENG

Ahmad Ali

University of Mumbai

Dr. Ahmad Ali is currently working as Assistant Professor (Senior) in the Department of Life Sciences, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India. Earlier he worked in the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER). He studied at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi for MSc Biochemistry and at University of Mumbai for PhD degree in Life Sciences. He has over 18 years of teaching and research experience. Presently he is heading the Molecular Biochemistry Laboratory in the Department where he is supervising MSc and PhD students.

His areas of research are Protein and DNA Biochemistry with special contributions on Glycation of biomolecules, DNA damage, antiglycating and anti-aggregating properties of natural products. He has also made significant contributions in the area of traditional medicines and their therapeutic applications especially antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory potentials.  Cyanobacterial systems are another thrust area in his lab where researchers are exploring various applications of these organisms in the field of bioremediation, cosmetics and health benefits. He has received several extramural grants from Government and private funding agencies. He has collaborators from National and International laboratories. He is also a recipient of EMBO Travel Grant to attend European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Research Course and CSIR Travel grant to attend International conference. Recently he was invited for Erasmus Mobility program by the University of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine at Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

He is serving as the Reviewer and member of Editorial board of various international journals like Chemosphere, Frontiers in Plant Sciences and Microbiology, Glycobiology, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, and other journals of Elsevier, Frontiers, Springer etc. He has contributed more than 75 research articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals. He is also author of one book and more than 30 book chapters from Springer, Taylor & Francis and Elsevier publishing houses. He has presented his work in many international and national conferences as Invited Speakers and Resource persons. He has also worked as a Member of the organizing committee for many of these conferences. Recently he was invited by the University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary as a visiting Faculty to interact with the researchers from the University

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Dr Faiz Arith received the B. Eng. in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Fukui, Japan. Then, he obtained an M.Sc in Microelectronic from the National University of Malaysia and subsequently a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Materials and Devices from Newcastle University, United Kingdom. Currently, he is the Manager of the Centre of Telecommunication Research and Innovation and the Head of the Micro and Nano Electronic Research Group at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia.

His main research interest is semiconductor materials and devices including silicon carbide power semiconductor devices, solar cells, advanced packaging and optoelectronics devices. He has authored three book chapters, and more than 50 articles, and has won several international innovation competitions. To date, more than 20 research grants with a total value of more than USD 900,000 have been successfully secured as a researcher. Of these, 3 grants are from international agencies, Semiconductor Components Industries LLC (USA) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) where he is the lead researcher.

In addition, he also serves on the Editorial Board of Engineering Research Express (ERX), IOP UK Publisher and the Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC). Apart from that, he has been awarded the Senior Member level in IEEE. Dr Faiz Arith is the recipient of the Excellent Service Award in 2013 and 2021 and several academic prestigious awards

Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mancy Mosa is a distinguished Full Professor in the Highway and Transportation Engineering Department at the College of Engineering, Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad, Iraq. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Highway Project Management from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

With a robust portfolio of over 30 scholarly publications, Prof. Dr. Mosa’s research explores critical modernizations in civil engineering . His specialized focus areas include the application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in pavement subgrades, the development of expert knowledge-based systems for infrastructure maintenance and traffic management, and the integration of sustainable waste materials (such as recycled plastics and crushed glass) into construction processes. His impactful contributions have earned him an h-index of 18 on Google Scholar. Furthermore, his extensive peer-review and editorial work—spanning over 365 reviews and 232 editor records—has led to his recognition as the top-ranked researcher in Iraq across all fields on the Publons (Clarivate) database.

Prof. Dr. Mosa is a globally engaged scholar, serving as an Academic Editor for renowned journals such as PLOS ONE and contributing to the scientific and organizing committees of more than 40 international conferences worldwide . His extensive expertise perfectly complements multidisciplinary scientific dialogues focused on trends and advances in global research and applications.

University of Benin, Nigeria

Dr. Efetobore Gladys Maju-Oyovwikowhe is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at the University of Benin in Benin City, Nigeria. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and specializes in the geological sciences, bridging the gap between theoretical geology and applied field analytics.

With a robust portfolio of over 38 scholarly publications, Dr. Maju-Oyovwikowhe’s research focuses on the optimization of hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, aiming to reduce uncertainties in field development while ensuring environmental sustainability. Her specialized expertise includes sequence stratigraphy, the interpretation of paleodepositional environments, and comprehensive reservoir characterization, particularly within the coastal swamp depositional belts of the Niger Delta Basin. Her impactful academic journey includes recognition such as the M.Sc. Scholarship awarded by the Senator Dafinone Foundation in 2007 and the 1st Prize in the Exxon Mobil quiz competition at the NAPE 2008 International Conference.

Dr. Maju-Oyovwikowhe's active contributions to the scientific community and her commitment to advancing sustainable exploration methodologies perfectly complement multidisciplinary scientific dialogues focused on trends and advances in global research and applications.

Md. Habibur Rahman

Novel Global Educational Foundation, Australia

Md. Habibur Rahman is Registered Pharmacist and a member of the Novel Global Community Education Foundation (Australia). He earned his Ph.D. in Medical Science, and has contributed his expertise to several leading pharmaceutical organizations. His research is primarily focused on neuroscience, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying clinical dementia, with emphasis on biomarker discovery and targeted diagnostic strategies. In addition to his neuroscience work, Dr. Rahman is an expert in molecular biology, with extensive experience in gene expression analysis, oxidative stress pathways, and neuroinflammation. He has been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford University, citation-based global ranking) for his impactful contributions. Dr. Rahman is also an active scientific communicator and public speaker, frequently presenting at international conferences and academic forums. He serves as a peer reviewer for several high-impact journals and is involved in multiple ongoing research collaborations in neuroscience and molecular medicine.

Ashok Kumar NADDA

Jaypee University of Information Technology, India

Dr. Ashok Kumar Nadda is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Waknaghat, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. He holds an extensive ‘Research and Teaching’ experience of more than 10 years in the field of microbial biotechnology, with research expertise focusing on various issues pertaining to ‘nano-biocatalysis, microbial enzymes, biomass, bioenergy’ and ‘climate change. He holds International work experiences in South Korea, India, Malaysia, and People’s Republic of China.

He worked as a post-doctoral fellow in the State Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan China. He also worked as a Brain Pool researcher/ Assistant Professor at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea. Dr. Ashok has published more than 215 scientific contributions in the form of research, review articles, books, book chapters and others at several platforms in various journals of international repute. The research output includes 140 research articles, 55 book chapters and 31 books. He is the main series editor of “Microbial Biotechnology for environment, energy and health” that publishing the books under Taylor and Francis, CRC Press USA. He is also a member of the editorial board and reviewer committee of the various journals of international repute.

He has presented his research findings in more than 40 national/international conferences. He has attended more than 50 conferences/ workshops/colloquia/ seminars etc. in India and abroad. Dr. Ashok is also an active reviewer for many high-impact journals published by Elsevier, Springer Nature, ASC, RSC, and Nature Publishers. Currently, Dr. Ashok has h-index 44, i10 index 136 and 6000+ citation in Google scholar profile. His research works have gained broad interest through his highly-cited research publications, book chapters, conference presentations, and invited lectures.

Aichurok MAZHITOVA

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aichurok Mazhitova is a distinguished Associate Professor and the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree and specializes in the cross-sections of Food Engineering, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology.

Dr. Mazhitova's extensive research portfolio focuses on the biochemical analysis and sustainable processing of agricultural and food products. Her specialized expertise includes the comprehensive determination of amino acid compositions in highland multi-floral honey, as well as cow's and mare's milk, utilizing High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and precolumn derivatization techniques. Additionally, she has made significant contributions to the enhancement of the thermal stability of berry anthocyanins through co-pigmentation with natural extracts. A core pillar of her recent work involves the biotechnological valorization of fruit, vegetable, and sugar beet industrial wastes, transforming them into value-added products to promote environmental sustainability and circular food economies.

Dr. Mazhitova’s active contributions to the scientific community and her commitment to advancing sustainable food engineering methodologies make her an exceptional voice for multidisciplinary dialogues, perfectly complementing the focus on trends and advances in global research and applications at the upcoming TAGRA 3 Congress this October.