Leszek Ruchomski | Nanomaterial | Breakthrough in High Vacuum Cryogenics Award

Mr. Leszek Ruchomski | Nanomaterial | Breakthrough in High Vacuum Cryogenics Award

Lublin University Of Technology | Poland

Mr. Leszek Ruchomski is a researcher affiliated with Politechnika Lubelska (Lublin University of Technology), Poland, with expertise in materials science, crystallography, and functional oxide materials, particularly multiferroic and magnetoelectric systems. His research focuses on structure–property relationships in complex oxides, including the effects of chemical doping on crystal structure and spin ordering, as exemplified by his work on La-doped BiFeO₃. According to Scopus, he has authored 9 peer-reviewed publications that have received 62 citations across 54 citing documents, reflecting steady international visibility, with an h-index of 6. He has collaborated with at least 17 co-authors, indicating active engagement in multidisciplinary and international research networks. His contributions support the development of advanced functional materials with potential impact on energy-efficient electronics, sensing technologies, and next-generation multifunctional devices.

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Shahid Aziz | Nanomaterial | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Shahid Aziz | Nanomaterial | Research Excellence Award 

Assistan professor | Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST) | Pakistan

Dr. Shahid Aziz is an accomplished organic chemist and Assistant Professor at Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJK, with a research portfolio distinguished by over 20 publications and a growing global scholarly footprint marked by 466 citations, an h-index of 13, and an i10-index of 14. His work centers on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of natural products, particularly from medicinal plants indigenous to the Himalayan and Kashmir regions. Dr. Aziz has significantly contributed to understanding the chemical diversity and pharmacological potential of essential oils, polyphenols, alkaloids, and secondary metabolites, with several of his studies achieving high citation impact—such as investigations on Thymus serpyllum, Verbascum thapsus, Angelica glauca, Zanthoxylum alatum, and Prunus persica. His collaborative work with national and international researchers has advanced knowledge in antioxidant, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiplasmodial, and phytotoxic activities, providing scientific bases for traditional medicinal uses and identifying promising bioactive compounds for drug discovery. In synthetic organic chemistry, Dr. Aziz has contributed to the development of novel anthrapyran derivatives, semicarbazides, triazoles, and pyrroloimidazoles, expanding the repertoire of compounds with potential therapeutic relevance. His research has been published in reputable journals such as Natural Product Communications, Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, and Journal of King Saud University–Science. Beyond advancing fundamental science, his work supports bioprospecting, natural-product-based drug development, and regional biodiversity conservation, reflecting both academic merit and societal value. Through sustained scholarly output, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and commitment to natural product chemistry, Dr. Aziz continues to contribute meaningfully to the global scientific community.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Aziz, S., & Rehman. (2008). Isolation and structural studies on the chemical constituents of Thymus serpyllum. Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 32, 605–614. Cited by: 57

2. Hussain, H., Aziz, S., Miana, G. A., Ahmad, V. U., Anwar, S., & Ahmed, I. (2009). Minor chemical constituents of Verbascum thapsus. Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 37(2), 124–126. Cited by: 55

3. Irshad, M., Rehman, H., Shahid, M., & Aziz, S. (2011). Antioxidant, antimicrobial and phytotoxic activities of essential oil of Angelica glauca. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 23(5), 1947–1951. Cited by: 43

4. Hussain, H., Aziz, S., Schulz, B., & Krohn, K. (2011). Synthesis of a 4H-anthra [1,2-b] pyran derivative and its antimicrobial activity. Natural Product Communications, 6(6), 1934578X1100600621. Cited by: 39

5. Irshad, M., Aziz, S., Rehman, H., & Hussain, H. (2012). GC-MS analysis and antimicrobial activities of essential oils of Angelica glauca, Plectranthus rugosus, and Valeriana wallichii. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 15(1), 15–21. Cited by: 3

Dr. Shahid Aziz’s research in natural products and organic chemistry advances the discovery of bioactive compounds from medicinal and aromatic plants, contributing to the development of novel antimicrobial, antioxidant, and phytotoxic agents. His work bridges fundamental chemical research with practical applications in medicine, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sciences, supporting global efforts in health, sustainability, and natural product innovation.