Naveed Ahmed | Technology Scientists Innovations | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed | Technology Scientists Innovations | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed is a distinguished scientist in Medical Microbiology whose research seamlessly blends laboratory science with clinical impact. Currently serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, he earned his Ph.D. from Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he was recognized for academic excellence and timely graduation. His work spans infectious disease diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, nanomedicine applications, and computational vaccine design. With over 46 Q1/Q2 publications, an H-index of 23, Dr. Ahmed has contributed to global health datasets and collaborative studies published in top-tier journals such as The Lancet. His innovations include patented laboratory protocols for microbial diagnostics and immune profiling. Known for his capacity to integrate molecular methods, bioinformatics, and translational science, Dr. Ahmed’s career reflects both depth of expertise and breadth of interdisciplinary collaboration, making him a prominent figure in the global fight against infectious diseases.

Professional Profile

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Education 

Dr. Ahmed holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Microbiology from Universiti Sains Malaysia. His doctoral research, supported by competitive scholarships and awards, focused on molecular pathogenesis of Epstein–Barr Virus-associated cancers and immune checkpoint modulation. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master of Science in Microbiology from the University of Central Punjab, Pakistan, where he developed expertise in bacteriology, immunology, and clinical diagnostics. His academic journey began with a BS (Honors) in Medical Laboratory Technology from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan, where he cultivated laboratory proficiency and research skills. Throughout his education, Dr. Ahmed actively engaged in research projects, academic presentations, and interdisciplinary collaborations, laying a foundation for high-impact publications and translational innovations. This diverse and rigorous educational background enables him to tackle complex biomedical challenges through both experimental and computational approaches.

Experience 

Dr. Ahmed’s professional trajectory blends academic teaching, laboratory management, and high-impact research. As Assistant Professor at the University of Tabuk, he teaches undergraduate and diploma-level courses, designs curricula, and fosters research collaborations with international teams. Previously, as a Graduate Research Assistant at Universiti Sains Malaysia, he managed grant-funded projects, secured ethical clearances, coordinated multi-institutional studies, and delivered results published in Q1/Q2 journals. Earlier roles as Laboratory Technologist at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and as Microbiology Supervisor at Chughtai Lab honed his expertise in clinical diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship, biosafety, and ISO 15189 implementation. His teaching experience includes visiting lectureships at the University of Central Punjab and Imperial College of Business Studies. Across all roles, Dr. Ahmed has demonstrated leadership in laboratory innovation, research project management, and academic mentorship, ensuring his contributions extend from the bench to the classroom and into public health policy.

Research Focus 

Dr. Ahmed’s research focuses on the intersection of microbial pathogenesis, diagnostics, and therapeutic innovation. His investigations into antimicrobial resistance encompass genetic profiling of multidrug-resistant pathogens, elucidating resistance mechanisms induced by heavy metal exposure, and identifying virulence factors in hospital-acquired infections. In virology, he has advanced understanding of Epstein–Barr Virus latency genes and their role in immune checkpoint regulation, with implications for immunotherapy. He also explores nanomedicine, developing carbon-based nanomaterials and bioactive microbial compounds as diagnostic and therapeutic agents against cancer. His computational vaccine design projects leverage immunoinformatics to engineer multi-epitope vaccines targeting high-burden pathogens. Additionally, Dr. Ahmed contributes to global health surveillance datasets, applying systematic review and meta-analysis methods to epidemiological trends. His integrative approach combines molecular biology, bioinformatics, and translational science, aiming to bridge laboratory research with deployable healthcare solutions that address both infectious diseases and oncology in resource-diverse settings.

Awards & Honors 

Dr. Ahmed’s achievements are recognized through numerous competitive awards. He received the Graduate on Time Award (2024) and was nominated for the Best Ph.D. Thesis Award at Universiti Sains Malaysia. His presentation skills earned him 2nd place and the Young Investigator Award at the 9th Regional Conference on Molecular Medicine (2023). He twice won the prestigious Sanggar Sanjung Award (2021, 2022) for best publication-based research among USM students and was recognized as Best Oral Presenter in the departmental journal club (2022). Early in his career, he won Best Poster Presentation at the Annual Conference of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Society of Pakistan (2020). His research funding success includes grants from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and industry collaborations with Medical Innovation Ventures. Combined with international fellowships and professional memberships, these honors underscore his sustained excellence in research, innovation, and scholarly dissemination.

Publication Top Notes

Title: The Microbial Sources of Bioactive Compounds: Potential Anticancer Therapeutic Options
Authors: Ahmed, N., Abusalah, M. A. H. A., Absar, M., Nasir, M. H., Farzand, A., Ahmad, I., Sohail, Z., Singh, K. K. B., Baig, A. A., & Yean, C. Y.
Journal: Nano Life, Vol. 15, 2430007.
Summary: Microbial metabolites from bacteria and fungi were isolated, characterized, and screened for anticancer activity. Several showed high selectivity and strong molecular target binding, offering sustainable leads for oncology drug development.

Title: Carbon-based Nanomaterials as Multifunctional Particles for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Ahmed, N., Abusalah, M. A. H. A., Absar, M., Noor, M. S., Bukhari, B., Anjum, S. A., Singh, K. K. B., & Yean, C. Y.
Journal: Nano Life, Vol. 15, 2430005.
Summary: Graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and fullerenes were functionalized for targeted cancer imaging and therapy. They enabled enhanced tumor visualization, sustained drug release, and effective photothermal/photodynamic treatment, advancing nanotheranostic applications.

Title: Immunoinformatic Execution and Design of an Anti–Epstein–Barr Virus Vaccine with Multiple Epitopes Triggering Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses
Authors: Ahmed, N., Rabaan, A. A., Alwashmi, A. S., et al.
Journal: Microorganisms, Vol. 11, 2448.
Summary: A computational pipeline identified epitopes from EBV latent and lytic proteins, modeled their MHC binding, and simulated strong immune responses. Codon optimization suggested efficient bacterial expression, supporting rapid vaccine prototyping.

Title: Heavy Metal (Arsenic) Induced Antibiotic Resistance among Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Bacteria of Nosocomial Origin
Authors: Ahmed, N., Tahir, K., Aslam, S., et al.
Journal: Pharmaceuticals, Vol. 15, 1426.
Summary: Arsenic in hospital effluents was linked to co-selection of plasmid-borne ESBL and arsenic resistance genes. This co-resistance highlights environmental drivers of antimicrobial resistance and the need for better wastewater control.

Title: Updates on Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV)-Associated Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: Emphasis on the Latent Gene Products of EBV
Authors: Ahmed, N., Abusalah, M. A. H. A., Farzand, A., Absar, M., Yusof, N. Y., Rabaan, A. A., et al.
Journal: Medicina, Vol. 59, Issue 2.
Summary: This review outlines how EBV latent proteins like LMP1 and EBNA1 drive oncogenesis, evade immunity, and present therapeutic targets, emphasizing potential immunotherapy approaches for endemic regions.

Title: The Antimicrobial Efficacy against Selective Oral Microbes, Antioxidant Activity and Preliminary Phytochemical Screening of Zingiber officinale
Authors: Ahmed, N., Karobari, M. I., Yousaf, A., et al.
Journal: Infection and Drug Resistance,pp. 2773–2785.
Summary: Methanolic and aqueous ginger extracts inhibited oral pathogens and showed strong antioxidant activity linked to high phenolic and flavonoid content, supporting its use in oral health products.

Title: Antibiotic Resistance Profile in Relation to Virulence Genes fimH, hlyA and usp of Uropathogenic E. coli Isolates in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Ahmed, N., Zeshan, B., Naveed, M., et al.
Journal: Tropical Biomedicine, Vol. 36, pp. 559–568.
Summary:In clinical isolates, fimH and hlyA genes correlated with multidrug resistance. The findings stress the dual risk of resistance and virulence in urinary tract infections.

Conclusion

Dr. Naveed Ahmed possesses the academic excellence, research productivity, and global engagement expected of a Best Researcher Award recipient. His combination of high-impact publications, patents, conference recognition, and international collaborations demonstrates a clear commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in medical microbiology and infectious diseases. With continued emphasis on leadership in large-scale research initiatives and translational impact, he is exceptionally well-suited for this award and has strong potential to contribute even more significantly to the scientific community in the future.

Yoshitada Morikawa | Quantum Simulations | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr Yoshitada Morikawa | Quantum Simulations | Best Researcher Award

Professor, The University of Osaka, Japan.

Professor Yoshitada Morikawa is a leading Japanese physicist and materials scientist specializing in quantum simulations. Born in Osaka in 1966, he currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Precision Engineering at Osaka University. With a rich academic journey spanning Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo, he has significantly contributed to computational physics, surface science, and AI-driven materials design. Professor Morikawa is known for combining quantum mechanics with machine learning to explore and optimize surface/interface phenomena, catalysis, and semiconductor behavior. His scholarly work includes over 218 peer-reviewed publications and a remarkable h-index of 49. His impact is further demonstrated through leadership roles in the Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science and the Physical Society of Japan. Widely respected for his visionary research and scientific leadership, Professor Morikawa is a strong advocate for a carbon-neutral society through fundamental science.

  📌Author’s Profile

🎓 Education 

Yoshitada Morikawa received his B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry in 1989 and M.Sc. in Chemistry in 1991, both from Kyoto University. He then earned his Ph.D. in Physics in 1994 from the Institute for Solid State Physics, University of Tokyo. His education laid a robust foundation in theoretical and computational science, equipping him with the necessary tools to explore the intersections of quantum mechanics, chemistry, and material interfaces. During his doctoral studies, he held a prestigious Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Fellowship (DC), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship (PD) at Kyoto University. These early roles catalyzed his deep involvement in atomic-scale material analysis and first-principles simulations. Professor Morikawa’s academic path exemplifies a seamless integration of multi-disciplinary domains and a commitment to scientific rigor, establishing him as a globally recognized figure in quantum materials research and theory-driven computational modeling.

🧪 Experience 

Professor Morikawa’s career spans over three decades of distinguished service in academic and national research institutions. After his Ph.D., he joined the Joint Research Center for Atom Technology (JRCAT) and later served at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). He held visiting positions at JAIST and the Technical University of Denmark. Since 2004, he has been with Osaka University, first as an Associate Professor at ISIR and then, from 2009, as a full Professor in the Graduate School of Engineering. He has supervised major projects involving surface physics, electrochemistry, and materials simulations. His leadership roles include serving as Vice President of the Japan Society of Vacuum and Surface Science and Representative of the Physical Society of Japan’s Division 9. Professor Morikawa’s vast experience in academic, industrial, and international contexts makes him a valuable leader and a mentor in materials science innovation.

🔬 Research Focus

Professor Morikawa’s research explores quantum mechanical simulations of surfaces and interfaces, targeting real-world problems in energy, catalysis, and semiconductor technology. His lab develops first-principles electronic structure methods integrated with molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, and machine learning algorithms (including deep learning and Gaussian processes). The primary goal is to bridge the microscopic quantum world with macroscopic material properties. Applications range from designing efficient CO₂ conversion catalysts to improving fuel cell performance. His recent focus on AI-enhanced materials design supports the global drive toward a carbon-neutral society. By decoding physical origins of material behavior, he provides theoretical guidelines for improving functionality, efficiency, and sustainability. His comprehensive approach offers insights into both fundamental and applied materials science.

📚Publication Top Notes

1. Experimental and Theoretical Investigations on pH-Dependent Molecular Structure, Electronic Structure, and Absorption Spectra of Ruthenium(II) Complexes with Extended Ligand

Journal of Molecular Structure, November 2025
Contributors: Zi Ying Yeoh, Yoshitada Morikawa, Siow-Ping Tan, Mohammad B. Kassim, Siew San Tan
Summary: This work combines experimental spectroscopy and first-principles simulations to analyze how pH variation influences the molecular geometry and electronic structure of ruthenium(II) complexes. The study demonstrates that protonation states significantly affect the absorption spectra, providing insights into their electronic transitions and potential in sensing and catalytic applications.

2. VibIR-Parallel-Compute: Enhancing Vibration and Infrared Analysis in High-Performance Computing Environments

Journal of Open Source Software, April 15, 2025
Contributors: Kurt Irvin M. Rojas, Yoshitada Morikawa, Ikutaro Hamada
Summary: This publication presents a new open-source computational tool designed to improve the efficiency of vibrational and infrared spectral analysis in large-scale simulations. The tool utilizes parallel computing to accelerate data processing, enabling high-throughput simulations of complex molecular systems in quantum chemistry and materials research.

3. Stabilization of Oxygen Vacancy Ordering and Electrochemical-Proton-Insertion-and-Extraction-Induced Large Resistance Modulation in Strontium Iron Cobalt Oxides Sr(Fe,Co)Oₓ

Nature Communications, January 2, 2025
Contributors: Yosuke Isoda, Thanh Ngoc Pham, Ryotaro Aso, Shuri Nakamizo, Takuya Majima, Saburo Hosokawa, Kiyofumi Nitta, Yoshitada Morikawa, Yuichi Shimakawa, Daisuke Kan
Summary: This collaborative study investigates resistance changes in Sr(Fe,Co)Oₓ caused by reversible proton insertion and oxygen vacancy ordering. Using both experimental data and theoretical modeling, it uncovers mechanisms relevant to next-generation memory and switching devices based on complex oxides.

4. CO Hydrogenation Promoted by Oxygen Atoms Adsorbed onto Cu(100)

Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2024
Contributors: K. Nagita, K. Kamiya, S. Nakanishi, Y. Hamamoto, Y. Morikawa
Summary: This research explores how the presence of adsorbed oxygen atoms on a copper (100) surface alters the catalytic pathway for carbon monoxide hydrogenation. The study combines surface science experiments and density functional theory to propose a more efficient CO-to-methanol conversion mechanism, relevant for sustainable fuel production.

5. Effect of Fluorine Substitution on the Electronic States and Conductance of CuPc on Cu(100)

Applied Surface Science, 2024
Contributors: H. Okuyama, S. Kuwayama, S. Hatta, T. Aruga, Y. Hamamoto, T. Shimada, I. Hamada, Y. Morikawa
Summary: This paper investigates the electronic behavior of copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) molecules modified with fluorine atoms when adsorbed on a Cu(100) surface. The study reveals how fluorine substitution modifies the molecule–metal interaction, enhancing electronic tunability for organic semiconductor and device engineering applications.

🏆 Conclusion 

Professor Yoshitada Morikawa is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, especially for awards that prioritize:

  • Long-term scholarly excellence,

  • Interdisciplinary research, and

  • Cutting-edge integration of AI with quantum materials science.

His career is marked by rigorous academic scholarship, leadership in the scientific community, and a forward-looking research agenda tackling environmental and energy-related grand challenges.