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.

Yemene Valaire Matieta | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Yemene Valaire Matieta | Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD Students at University of Dschang | Cameroon

Mr. Yemene Valaire Matieta is a dedicated Cameroonian postgraduate researcher in the Research Unit of Microbiology and Antimicrobial Substances, Department of Biochemistry, Dschang School of Science and Technology, University of Dschang, Cameroon. He holds a Master’s degree in Biochemistry (Pharmacology) from the University of Dschang, where he graduated with distinction and was recognized as the valedictorian of his promotion. His academic journey and research endeavors are deeply rooted in biochemical pharmacology, natural product chemistry, and antimicrobial studies. Matieta has demonstrated strong expertise in setting up and managing microbiology research units and toxicity evaluation laboratories. His scientific focus lies in antibacterial and antibiotic-potentiation activities of plant-derived compounds, phytochemical profiling, efflux pump inhibition, and the evaluation of cytotoxic, acute, and sub-chronic toxicities of medicinal plant extracts. Proficient in advanced techniques such as plant extraction, phytochemical screening, antibiogram, microdilution methods, HPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS profiling, and biochemical assays, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of multidrug-resistant pathogens and the synergistic effects of natural products with conventional antibiotics. Matieta has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed papers in reputed journals including Journal of Ethnopharmacology, PLOS ONE, Investigational Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, and Natural Product Research, working alongside renowned scholars like Professors Victor Kuete and Armelle Mbaveng. His master’s research on the anti-Klebsiella activity of methanolic extracts of Cameroonian food plants demonstrated his innovative approach toward combating antibiotic resistance. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received distinctions such as the Pharmacology Best Researcher Award and the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship, in addition to being named best schoolteacher at the Jackson Group repetition class. Fluent in French and proficient in English, Matieta represents the new generation of African researchers committed to advancing biomedical sciences through natural product research and pharmacological innovation.

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Featured Publications : 

Matieta, V. Y., (2025). Enhancing tetracycline, ceftazidime, and amoxicillin efficacy with hydroethanolic extracts of Mammea africana (Calophyllaceae) and Baillonella toxisperma (Sapotaceae) against clinically relevant drug-resistant enteric bacteria. Pharmacological Research Natural Products.