Gabriel Dăscălescu | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Gabriel Dăscălescu | Biology | Best Researcher Award 

Faculty at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași | Romania

Mr. Gabriel Dăscălescu is a Romanian biomedical researcher and master’s student specializing in Medical Laboratory Science. His research spans neuropsychiatry, oncology, molecular biology, microbiology, and immunology, with a focus on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying stress, addiction, and psychiatric comorbidities. He has significant experience in laboratory diagnostics, including biochemical, hematological, immunological, and molecular techniques, and is skilled in modern methodologies such as PCR, ELISA, and electrophoresis. Gabriel has actively contributed to experimental research, cognitive rehabilitation studies, and investigations into microbiota and systemic health, demonstrating an integrated approach to biomedical science. He has participated in interdisciplinary research projects and contributed to scientific publications, including studies on aggression as a biological process, the role of oral microbiota in dental health, and the efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive stimulation in psychiatric disorders. His work has been recognized with an h-index of 1, 2 citations, and 3 published documents, reflecting his emerging impact in the biomedical research community.

Profiles : Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Linked In 

Featured Publications : 

Dăscălescu, G., & Oprea, O. G. (2024). Aggression as a biological process: The interaction between genetics, neurochemistry, and the environment. International Quarterly of Biological and Medical Research.

Dăscălescu, G. (2024). Oral microbiota: A determining factor on dental health and deficiency.

Moroșan, A.-C., Moroșan, G. C., Săcuiu, I., Dobrin, R.-P., Dumitrescu, A.-M., Cozma, L. C. D., Petrariu, F. D., Dăscălescu, G., Lepădatu, D.-C., Bragaru, M., & Chiriță, R. (2025). Efficacy of computer-assisted cognitive stimulation in psychiatric disorders.

Dăscălescu, G., Ciobica, A., & Dobrin, I. (2025). The impact of psychiatric comorbidities on the survival of cancer patients.

Dăscălescu, G., Kolesnyk, A., Hörcsik, Z. T., Krajnyákf, E. K., Szabó, B., Györgyné Nagy, T. M., Oláh, K. I., Gurzu, I.-L., Nova, B., Petroaie, A. D., Ciobica, A., Kantor, C., & Csabai, J. (2025). Educational and socio-economic determinants of plant-based diet in Romania: A preliminary analysis.

Ashok Kumar | Biotechnology | Young Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ashok Kumar | Biotechnology | Young Scientist Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Ashok Kumar, IIMT UNiversity Meerut Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Ashok Kumar is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Biotechnology, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Life Science and Technology, IIMT University, Meerut, India. With a passion for sustainable agriculture and microbial biotechnology, he has consistently contributed to scientific innovation through teaching, research, and scholarly publications. His career is driven by the objective of translating basic scientific knowledge into practical agricultural technologies. 🌱🧬

🧾 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Kumar earned his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from Banaras Hindu University (2015), focusing on the characterization of diazotrophic bacteria and their role in enhancing wheat growth. He holds an M.Sc. in Biotechnology from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology (2008), and a B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from K.N.P.G. College, Uttar Pradesh (2002). He also cleared national-level competitive exams like NET and GATE multiple times, showcasing his academic rigor and proficiency in life sciences. 📖🎓

👨‍🏫 Experience

With over 8 years of teaching experience, Dr. Kumar started as an Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc) at Sri Mahesh Prasad Degree College (2015–2016), followed by a significant tenure as a Contract Assistant Professor at Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University (2016–2022). Since August 2022, he has been shaping future biotechnologists at IIMT University. He has guided over 15 M.Sc. theses and is currently supervising Ph.D. research, demonstrating his commitment to mentoring young scholars. 🏫📚

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on Soil Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Phytoremediation, Biofertilizers, and Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). His work is particularly aligned with Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Health Management, exploring microbe-mediated nutrient cycling and eco-friendly soil enrichment strategies. His interdisciplinary approach strengthens the plant-soil-microbe nexus for sustainable crop production. 🌿🧪🌍

🏆 Awards and Recognition

He has cleared prestigious examinations such as the National Eligibility Test (NET) and three consecutive GATE exams with impressive percentiles. He was also invited to deliver lectures in government-funded training programs such as the ICAR-ASCI Skill Development Training Programme in 2017. Dr. Kumar’s contributions have earned him respect in the academic and research communities. 🥇📜

📚 Publications Top Notes

Immediate early and early lytic cycle proteins are frequent targets of the Epstein-Barr virus–induced cytotoxic T cell response

Topiramate in the treatment of obese subjects with drug‐naive type 2 diabetes

A finite element cavitation algorithm: application/validation

Reduction of Pollution through Sustainable and Flexible Production by Controlling By-Products.

Effect of fuel particle size and blending ratio on syngas production and performance of co-gasification

Synthesis of newer indolyl/phenothiazinyl substituted 2-oxo/thiobarbituric acid derivatives as potent anticonvulsant agents

Comparison of Th‐cell immunity against human bocavirus and parvovirus B19: proliferation and cytokine responses are similar in magnitude but more closely interrelated with …

Single-shot spinal anaesthesia, combined spinal-epidural and epidural volume extension for elective caesarean section: a randomized comparison

Advances in high-k dielectric gate materials for future ULSI devices