Vikrant verma | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Research Excellence Award

Vikrant Verma
Affiliation Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Country India
Scopus ID 57213651680
Documents 20
Citations 70
h-index 4
Subject Area Biology and Life Sciences
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1994-9641

Vikrant Verma
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University,India

Vikrant Verma of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University is presented in connection with the Research Excellence Award at the International Soil Scientist Awards. His reported scholarly record comprises 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4, with research classified within Biology and Life Sciences. The publication record supplied for this profile reflects interdisciplinary work spanning pharmacology, natural bioactive compounds, radiopharmaceuticals, neurobiology, and cardiovascular research.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile summarizes Vikrant Verma’s documented research activity and selected recent publications. The supplied works address mechanisms of bioactive compounds, Alzheimer’s disease, alkaloid pharmacology, targeted radiopharmaceuticals, gut-brain interactions, and endothelial dysfunction. Together, these publications indicate a research portfolio connecting molecular mechanisms with therapeutic and translational questions. The bibliometric information supplied for the profile records 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4.

Keywords

Vikrant Verma; Research Excellence Award; Biology and Life Sciences; pharmacology; bioactive compounds; Alzheimer’s disease; molecular targets; radiopharmaceuticals; gut-brain axis; cardiovascular research.

Introduction

The supplied publication record demonstrates an interdisciplinary orientation within biomedical and life-science research. Recent work includes mechanistic reviews of traditional Chinese medicine-derived compounds and Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids, as well as research concerning PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals and quercetin-mediated gut-brain interactions. These subjects involve molecular pharmacology, therapeutic development, safety considerations, and translational science.

Research Profile

The reported Scopus profile identifies 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4. These metrics provide a quantitative snapshot of indexed scholarly output and citation activity and should be interpreted in relation to field, publication age, document type, and database coverage. [1]

Research Contributions

  • Analysis of molecular targets, standardization, and translational considerations for TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Examination of structure-activity relationships and safety profiles associated with Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids.
  • Review of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical design and clinical translation.
  • Investigation of quercetin, microbiome modulation, and neuroprotective mechanisms involving the gut-brain axis.
  • Assessment of therapeutic strategies addressing endothelial dysfunction across cardiovascular and systemic diseases.

Publications

Selected publications supplied for this profile include the 2026 article on TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine, the study of Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids in Current Bioactive Compounds, and work on PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals in Current Radiopharmaceuticals. Additional publications address quercetin and the gut-brain axis and therapeutic strategies for endothelial dysfunction. [2] [3] [4]

Research Impact

The reported citation count and h-index document measurable scholarly visibility in indexed literature. The subject diversity of the selected publications also illustrates engagement with several areas of biomedical research, including neurodegeneration, natural-product pharmacology, molecular imaging, and vascular biology. Citation metrics are dynamic and may change as databases are updated. [1]

Award Suitability

The supplied record provides several documented elements relevant to an academic recognition profile: indexed publications, citation activity, an h-index, and recent research addressing contemporary questions in Biology and Life Sciences. The combination of mechanistic pharmacology, therapeutic investigation, and translational biomedical themes provides a substantive basis for consideration under a research-excellence framework, subject to the award’s formal evaluation criteria and verification procedures.

Conclusion

Vikrant Verma’s supplied academic profile reflects research activity in Biology and Life Sciences with publications covering molecular pharmacology and several translational biomedical themes. The reported Scopus metrics and selected 2026 publications provide measurable and recent indicators of scholarly activity. Continued publication, citation development, and interdisciplinary research may further document the evolution of this research profile.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Vikrant Verma, Author ID 57213651680. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57213651680
  2. Verma, V. (2026). Mechanistic pharmacology of TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Alzheimer’s disease: molecular targets, standardization, and translational insights. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.prmcm.2026.100831
  3. Verma, V. (2026). Mechanistic Insights, Structure-activity Relationships, and Safety Profile of Mitragyna speciosa Alkaloids. Current Bioactive Compounds. DOI: 10.2174/0115734072492003260811045218
  4. Verma, V. (2026). Theranostic applications of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals: From molecular design to clinical translation and emerging paradigms. Current Radiopharmaceuticals. DOI: 10.1016/j.craph.2026.100054
  5. Verma, V. (2026). Quercetin and the gut-brain axis: Microbiome modulation, neuroprotection, and therapeutic implications. AIMS Molecular Science. DOI: 10.3934/molsci.2026012
  6. Verma, V. (2026). Therapeutic Strategies for Endothelial Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Diabetes: Current and Emerging Approaches. Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. DOI: 10.2174/0118715257414596251206101856

Tarek ahmed El-desouky | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tarek ahmed El-desouky | Biology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tarek ahmed EI-desouky, National Research Centre, Egypt

Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a professor at the National Research Centre, Egypt, specializing in food toxicology and contaminants. His research focuses on food safety, mycotoxin contamination, and detoxification methods, including ozone treatment, probiotic applications, and enzymatic degradation. He has led and contributed to multiple national and international projects on food safety, supervised Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, and authored numerous publications. His expertise includes chromatographic detection of food contaminants and the development of eco-friendly solutions for mycotoxin reduction. He holds a patent for an anti-aflatoxin B1 edible fiber and has authored a book on mycotoxin decontamination using ozone gas.

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Summary:

Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a highly accomplished researcher in food toxicology, demonstrating strong expertise in mycotoxin decontamination, food safety, and innovative detoxification methods. His contributions, including impactful publications, patents, and project leadership, make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work has practical applications in food safety, contributing to public health and sustainable food systems.

🎓 Education

Tarek A. El-Desouky is a professor at the National Research Centre, Egypt, specializing in food toxicology and contaminants. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in food safety, contaminant analysis, and mycotoxin research.

💼Experience

With extensive experience in food safety, he has supervised multiple Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses and contributed to more than seven projects related to food safety. He has played key roles in research projects, including the use of probiotic bacteria to eliminate mycotoxins, the production of bacterial and fungal enzymes for mycotoxin decontamination, and eco-friendly biopolymer applications for mycotoxin removal. His expertise extends to chromatographic detection of mycotoxins, pesticides, and heavy metals in food.

🔬Research Focus

His research primarily focuses on food safety, mycotoxin contamination, and detoxification methods, including ozone treatment, probiotic applications, and enzymatic degradation of contaminants. He has published extensively on the reduction of aflatoxins, ochratoxins, and other foodborne toxins, making significant contributions to the field of food toxicology.

🏆Awards

El-Desouky holds a patent for a production method of edible fiber from rice straw that acts as an anti-aflatoxin B1 agent. His expertise is also reflected in his authored book on mycotoxin decontamination using ozone gas.

🛠️Skills

He possesses specialized skills in detecting and determining food contaminants using chromatographic methods, melamine analysis in dairy products, and applying ozone gas for food decontamination. His contributions to food safety and toxin reduction highlight his technical capabilities in analytical chemistry and food toxicology.

Publications

  • Evaluation of ozonated and ultrasonically treated corn starch as an adsorbent for patulin in buffer solutions

    • Author: Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Year: 2025
  • Efficiency of Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from some Dairy Products on Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A

    • Authors: Mohamed T. Fouad, Moustafa El-Shenawy, Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
    • Year: 2021
  • Green synthesis of nanosilver particles by Aspergillus terreus HA1N and Penicillium expansum HA2N and its antifungal activity against mycotoxigenic fungi

    • Author: Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Applied Microbiology
    • Year: 2016
  • Modified Rice Straw as Adsorbent Material to Remove Aflatoxin B1 from Aqueous Media and as a Fiber Source in Fino Bread

    • Author: Tarek A. El-Desouky
    • Journal: Journal of Toxicology
    • Year: 2016
  • Evaluation of protective role of activated charcoal against DNA damage, cytogenetic changes and reproductive toxicity induced by aflatoxin B1 in mice

    • Authors: Abeer H. Abd El-Rahim, Heba A.M. Abd El-Kader, Omaima M. Abd-El-Moneim, Tarek A. El-Desouky, Ibrahim M. Farag
    • Journal: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research
    • Year: 2014

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Tarek Ahmed El-Desouky is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Addressing minor areas for improvement, such as increasing global citations, industry partnerships, and conference engagement, could further strengthen his case for international recognition.