Subiya Showkat | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Subiya Showkat | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Bharathidasan University | India

Dr. Subiya Showkat is an emerging researcher in the field of phytochemistry and natural product pharmacology, with a keen focus on the isolation and identification of anticandidal compounds from Himalayan medicinal plants. Her academic foundation, developed through her doctoral research at Bharathidasan University, reflects her dedication to exploring the biochemical potential of natural resources for therapeutic applications. She has developed strong expertise in phytochemical screening, antimicrobial evaluation, computational studies, and toxicity analysis using cell lines, contributing to the growing understanding of plant-based drug discovery. Her work demonstrates the intricate link between ethnobotanical knowledge and modern pharmacological validation, emphasizing the role of Himalayan flora as a reservoir of bioactive compounds with potent antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Dr. Showkat has authored and co-authored several research papers published in reputed indexed journals, where her studies highlight the significance of natural products as alternative sources for the development of safe and effective antifungal agents. Beyond laboratory research, she has actively presented her findings at national and international scientific conferences, contributing to global academic dialogue on medicinal plant research. Her commitment to advancing medicinal chemistry and microbiology is evident in her multidisciplinary approach, combining experimental, analytical, and computational methodologies. With a citation index of 40 and an h-index of 3, she continues to expand her scientific impact and influence in natural product research. Dr. Showkat’s research interests also encompass ethnobotany, microbial bioassay techniques, and structure-based analysis of bioactive molecules, reinforcing her vision to bridge traditional medicine with innovative pharmacological solutions for human health.

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Featured Publications : 

Showkat, S., Dharumadurai, D., & Senthil Kumar, T. (2025). Phytochemical profiling, spectroscopic identification of active compounds, and mechanism of the anticandidal properties of Datura stramonium L. using SwissADMET prediction and molecular docking analysis. Microbial Pathogenesis.

Showkat, S., & Senthil Kumar, T. (2024). Exploring the anticandidal potential: Evaluating leaf extract efficacy and GC–MS metabolite profiling of Chenopodium album var. album L. South African Journal of Botany.

Bina Siddiqui | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Bina Siddiqui | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Distinguish National Professor at HEJ, ICCBS, University of Karachi | Pakistan

Prof. Dr. Bina Shaheen Siddiqui is a globally renowned natural product chemist and Distinguished National Professor at the H.E.J. Research Institute of Chemistry, University of Karachi, Pakistan. Her pioneering scientific contributions have significantly advanced the fields of medicinal chemistry, phytochemistry, and agricultural biotechnology. As one of Pakistan’s most influential scientists, she has led groundbreaking research on natural products, isolating and characterizing hundreds of novel bioactive compounds from medicinal plants with potential therapeutic applications. Her investigations have yielded discoveries in diverse pharmacological domains including anti-epileptic, anti-tuberculosis, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, hypotensive, urease, α-chymotrypsin inhibitory, CNS stimulant and depressant, and spasmolytic activities, with many findings protected by international patents. Prof. Siddiqui’s work also extends to sustainable agriculture, where her studies on neem and other plant species resulted in the development of eco-friendly biopesticides and biofertilizers, now successfully registered and demonstrated in Pakistan’s agricultural fields. She has authored more than four hundred and eighty research publications, book chapters, and patents, reflecting a lifetime of dedication to chemical sciences and innovation. Through her supervision of numerous Ph.D. and M.Phil. scholars, she has nurtured a new generation of scientists in natural product research. Recognized nationally and internationally, she is a Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences, the Pakistan Academy of Sciences, and the Chemical Society of Pakistan. Her exceptional scientific leadership, innovation in natural product chemistry, and contributions to both medicine and agriculture have established her as an inspiring figure among the most influential women in science across the Islamic world.

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Featured Publications : 

Author(s). (2025). Nitrovanillin derivative ameliorates AGE-RAGE nexus associated inflammation: A step towards the amelioration of vascular complications under diabetic environment. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta – Molecular Basis of Disease.

Author(s). (2025). Urease and human glioblastoma (U87) cells growth inhibitory iridoid glycoside acetates from Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Natural Product Research, Article.

Author(s). (2025). Isolation and characterization of secondary metabolites from Eucalyptus camaldulensis var. obtusa. Natural Product Research.

Author(s). (2025). Immunomodulatory effects of arborside C pentaacetate—an iridoid glycoside acetate isolated from Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. and in vitro and in silico studies. Natural Product Research.

Author(s). (2025). Lantanocamarolide, a new pentacyclic triterpenoid from roots of Lantana camara Linn. and its nematicidal activity against Meloidogyne incognita. Natural Product Research.

Author(s). (2024). Synthesis, biological evaluation, and molecular docking studies of new nitro vanillin analogues as anti-glycating agents. Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society, Section A: Chemistry,

Author(s). (2024). Anti-inflammatory and urease inhibitory iridoid glycosides from Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Linn. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Article.