George Papatheodorou | Marine Botany | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. George Papatheodorou | Marine Botany | Research Excellence Award

Professor/Director at University of Patras | Greece

Prof. Dr. George Papatheodorou is a Professor of Geological and Environmental Oceanography at the University of Patras, recognized internationally for his leadership in marine geology, geophysics, sedimentology, geochemistry and marine pollution studies, serving as Director of the Laboratory of Marine Geology and Physical Oceanography and previously holding major administrative roles including Vice Head and Head of the Department of Geology and Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, contributing pioneering research on marine litter, active faults, seabed fluid flows, submarine mass movements, anoxic and hypoxic systems, coastal erosion and marine geoarchaeology, with extensive experience in mapping marine and lacustrine habitats and leading large numbers of oceanographic expeditions focused on geophysical, geochemical, sedimentological and geotechnical investigations, while maintaining a prolific academic record including over one hundred and sixty publications in leading SCI-indexed journals, numerous conference papers, book chapters and academic books, complemented by a high citation impact across Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science and ResearchGate, and supervising large numbers of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, participating as member or chair in dozens of PhD committees across major Greek and international universities, while coordinating or contributing as principal scientist to more than one hundred national, European and international multidisciplinary research projects covering marine geology, fluid flow systems, offshore infrastructure assessment, environmental monitoring, cultural heritage protection and advanced marine remote sensing, and being invited as a distinguished speaker at universities and research institutions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States, establishing him as one of the most influential contemporary scientists in marine geological and environmental oceanography.

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Featured Publications : 

Bellotti, P., Chiocci, F. L., Milli, S., Tortora, P., & Valeri, P. (n.d.). Sequence stratigraphy and depositional setting of the Tiber Delta: Integration of high-resolution seismics, well logs, and archeological data. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 64(3b), 416–432.

Pierdomenico, M., Casalbore, D., & Chiocci, F. L. (n.d.). Massive benthic litter funnelled to deep sea by flash-flood generated hyperpycnal flows. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 5330.

Chiocci, F. L., Romagnoli, C., Tommasi, P., & Bosman, A. (n.d.). The Stromboli 2002 tsunamigenic submarine slide: Characteristics and possible failure mechanisms. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 113(B10).

Chiocci, F. L., Ercilla, G., & Torre, J. (n.d.). Stratal architecture of Western Mediterranean margins as the result of the stacking of Quaternary lowstand deposits below glacio-eustatic fluctuation base level. Sedimentary Geology, 112(3–4), 195–217.

Chiocci, F. L., & De Alteriis, G. (n.d.). The Ischia debris avalanche: First clear submarine evidence in the Mediterranean of a volcanic island prehistorical collapse. Terra Nova, 18(3), 202–209.

 

Vipin Hallan | Marine Botany | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Vipin Hallan | Marine Botany | Best Paper Award

Chief Scientist, Biotechnology Division at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology | India

Dr. Vipin K. Hallan is a distinguished plant virologist and Chief Scientist at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, with a prolific academic and research career spanning over two decades, amassing 2,219 citations from 1,547 documents, 177 publications, and an h-index of 24. He earned his MSc in Biotechnology from MS University of Baroda (1992), followed by a PhD in Botany/Plant Virology from Lucknow University/CSIR-NBRI (2000), and completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships and exchange visits at internationally renowned institutions, including Purdue University, Volcani Research Institute, University of Basel, University of La Plata, and the Plant Health Institute of Montpellier. Dr. Hallan’s professional experience encompasses leadership roles such as Head of the Biotechnology Division, Member Secretary of the Institutional Biosafety Committee, and Chair of multiple scientific and administrative committees. His research interests focus on plant virology, plant–microbe interactions, viral diagnostics, molecular plant biology, and sustainable biotechnological applications. He has developed multiplex diagnostics for major crop viruses, virus-tested apple rootstocks, and patented virus-based elicitors to enhance bioactive compounds in medicinal plants, alongside eco-friendly antiviral formulations in collaboration with industry and international partners. Recognized with honors including the Shri V.P. Gokhale Prize for Phytopathology, he has contributed to mentoring 18 PhD graduates and continues to lead cutting-edge projects. Dr. Hallan’s integrated expertise in plant biotechnology, viral genomics, and translational research underscores his outstanding impact on agriculture, molecular plant sciences, and sustainable innovation.

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Featured Publications

Zhu, Y., Nam, J., Humara, J. M., Mysore, K. S., Lee, L. Y., Cao, H., Valentine, L., & Li, J. (2003). Identification of Arabidopsis rat mutants. Plant Physiology, 132(2), 494–505.

Srivastava, K. M., Hallan, V., Raizada, R. K., Chandra, G., Singh, B. P., & Sane, P. V. (1995). Molecular cloning of Indian tomato leaf curl virus genome following a simple method of concentrating the supercoiled replicative form of viral DNA. Journal of Virological Methods, 51(2–3), 297–304.

Kumar, Y., Hallan, V., & Zaidi, A. A. (2008). Molecular characterization of a distinct bipartite begomovirus species infecting tomato in India. Virus Genes, 37(3), 425–431.

Verma, N., Ram, R., Hallan, V., Kumar, K., & Zaidi, A. A. (2004). Production of Cucumber mosaic virus-free chrysanthemums by meristem tip culture. Crop Protection, 23(5), 469–473.

Kumar, Y., Hallan, V., & Zaidi, A. A. (2011). Chilli leaf curl Palampur virus is a distinct begomovirus species associated with a betasatellite. Plant Pathology, 60(6), 1040–1047.