Serban Cucu | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Serban Cucu | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

National Research and Development Institute for Food Bioresources | Romania

Serban Eugen Cucu has been actively involved in national and international research, innovation, and professional training initiatives, contributing to applied research, technology transfer, and workforce development in the agri-food and bioresources sectors. His experience includes managing and supervising complex, multisectoral projects focused on innovation, experimental product development, physicochemical and sensory analysis, shelf-life determination, product labeling, dissemination of results, and preparation of final technical reports, demonstrating strong coordination and leadership capabilities. In parallel, he has played a significant role as an expert trainer in professional qualification programs, where his responsibilities encompassed designing and delivering structured training sessions, developing course materials and competence evaluation tools, assessing participants, managing training documentation in line with regulatory frameworks, identifying and mitigating risks, organizing graduation examinations, and coordinating training providers’ interactions with national qualification and authorization authorities. His work also involves identifying and managing material, human, and technical resources, monitoring and coordinating training program implementation, proposing trainer needs across occupational fields, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer, consultancy, and assistance in professional education contexts. From a research output perspective, his scholarly profile includes 2 published documents, which have received 12 citations across 12 citing documents, resulting in an h-index of 1, reflecting emerging research impact alongside strong applied and educational contributions.

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Impact of Hemp Flour on the Nutritional, Sensory, and Functional Properties of Wheat and Whole Wheat Muffins

– Foods (Journal Article), 2025


Alireza Dehnad | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Alireza Dehnad | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization | Iran 

Dr. Alireza Dehnad is an accomplished microbiologist and biotechnologist with extensive experience spanning veterinary microbiology, microbial biotechnology, and industrial applications. His research portfolio encompasses viral and bacterial disease studies in both humans and animals, bioprocess optimization, green synthesis of nanoparticles, probiotic development, antibiotic-producing Actinomycetes, and advanced biotechnological approaches for wound healing, bioremediation, and controlled-release drug delivery. He has contributed significantly to microbial screening, identification of bioactive metabolites, and the taxonomical characterization of plant growth–promoting Actinobacteria. With strong involvement in academic supervision and scientific training, he has guided numerous graduate research projects and delivered substantial teaching hours across microbiology, biotechnology, and veterinary sciences. His leadership roles in research centers, scientific committees, and biotechnology laboratories reflect a long-standing commitment to scientific development and innovation. Dr. Dehnad’s scholarly output includes 39 documents, supported by 666 citations across 647 citing sources, and an h-index of 13, highlighting the impact and visibility of his work within the global scientific community. His multidisciplinary expertise, combined with sustained contributions to advanced microbial research, positions him as a leading figure in applied microbiology and biotechnological innovation.

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Featured Publications

1. Hajyasini, A., Dehnad, A., Farzi, A., Mobasseri, M., Ostadrahimi, A., & Kafili, B. (2025). Effect of Selenomethionine-enriched yeast on hypothyroidism patients. Archives of Razi Institute.

2. Mazloumi, Z., Rafat, A., Asl, K. D., Karimipour, M., Shanehbandi, D., Talebi, M., Montazer, M., Movassaghpour, A. A., Dehnad, A., Farahzadi, R., & Nozad Charoudeh, H. (2024). Telomerase and mitochondria inhibition promote apoptosis and TET2 and ANMT3a expression in triple negative breast cancer cell lines. Bioimpacts.

3. Tikmehdash, H. T., Dehnad, A., Mosavari, N., Hokmabadi, B. N., & Mahmazi, S. (2024). Isolation, serological and molecular methods in screening of Burkholderia mallei in East Azerbaijan province, Iran. Veterinary Research Forum.