Jayateertha Diwan | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jayateertha Diwan | Genetics | Best Researcher Award

University of Agricultural Sciences | India

Dr. Jayateertha R. Diwan has made exceptional contributions to agricultural genetics and plant breeding, focusing on rice crop improvement, molecular breeding, and the integration of genomic tools in agronomic research. His Scopus profile lists an h-index of 5, over 17 peer-reviewed documents, and more than 98 citations, reflecting his strong scientific influence in plant molecular genetics and crop biotechnology. He has published widely in reputed journals such as Frontiers in Physiology, Crop and Pasture Science, and Current Genetics, with recent papers addressing genome-wide association studies, quantitative trait loci mapping, and the genetic basis of stress tolerance and nutrient efficiency in rice. He has also authored book chapters on genome editing and phytoremediation and participated in collaborative projects with institutions including the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad. Beyond his research output, Dr. Diwan has guided numerous postgraduate and doctoral students and led nationally funded projects from DST-SERB, DBT, and RKVY focusing on molecular characterization and sustainable agricultural systems. His consistent record of scholarly excellence, mentorship, and scientific leadership places him among the leading researchers in the field of genetics and plant breeding in India.

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Featured Publications

Diwan, J. R., Mahadevaswamy, Patil, S., Bhanu, D., Devi, K. L., Hegde, S. N., Krishnaraj, P. U., Namitha, R., Pradhan, B. B., & Vashisht, D. (2025). Genome characterization of Acinetobacter species from the rice rhizosphere: A potential plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR).

Kavyashree, N. M., Diwan, J. R., Mahantashivayogayya, K., Lokesha, R., & Naik, N. M. Micro-morphological diversity of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as seen under foldscope.

Kariyanna, B., Prabhuraj, A., Mohan, M., Bheemanna, M., Kalmath, B., Pampanna, Y., & Diwan, J. R. Insecticide usage pattern and evolution of resistance in eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in India. ,

Umar Farooq, M. S., Diwan, J. R., Mahantashivayogayya, K., Kulkarni, V. V., & Shakuntala, N. M. Genetic evaluation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for yield and nutritional quality traits. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences,

Muniswamy, S., Lokesha, R., Yamanura, R., Ramesh, R., & Diwan, J. R. Stability for disease, genotype × environment interaction for yield and its components in pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.].

Ljiljana Bogdanovic | Life Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ljiljana Bogdanovic | Life Science| Best Researcher Award

University of Belgrade | Serbia

Ljiljana Bogdanovic, MD, PhD, is an associate professor and pathologist specializing in nephropathology at the University of Belgrade. Her research emphasizes the molecular and histopathological mechanisms underlying both malignant and non-malignant kidney diseases, focusing on glomerular disorders, inflammatory and immunological conditions, monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance (MGRS), and the regenerative role of stem cells. She has published 24 articles in indexed journals (Scopus) and authored or co-authored six book chapters across three books. With an h-index of 8 and 162 citations (Scopus), her work demonstrates significant impact in renal pathology research. She has completed five major research projects (one international and four national) and is presently involved in an ongoing national project. Her notable participation in the CAGEKID study (an international IARC-WHO initiative on kidney cancer) highlighted her collaborative scientific leadership. Using gene amplification, sequencing, and polymorphism analysis correlated with immunohistochemical findings, her research has advanced understanding of disease pathogenesis and supported targeted therapeutic approaches. Through strong international and national collaborations, she continues to contribute to the integration of molecular insights into clinical nephropathology, bridging basic and applied research for better diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Bogdanovic, L., Vukovic, J., Bogdanovic, J., Babic, I., Micic, D., Medenica, S., & Abazovic, D. (2025, October 9). Stem cells in action: Addressing ischemia-reperfusion injury in acute kidney injury. Molecular Biology Reports.

Bogdanovic, L., Bab, I., Prvanovic, M., Mijac, D., Mladenovic-Markovic, A., Popovic, D., & Bogdanovic, J. (2025, August 5). Uncommon factors leading to nephrotic syndrome. Biomedicines.

Susa, A., Zekovic, M., Davidovic, D., Paunovic, K., Kujundzic, V., Mihajlovic, S., & Bogdanovic, L. (2025, June). From perception to action: Air pollution awareness and behavioral adjustments in pregnant women in Serbia. Healthcare.

Susa, A., Davidovic, D., Nikolic, N., Sljivancanin Jakovljevic, T., Kujundzic, V., Mihajlovic, S., & Bogdanovic, L. (2025, May 28). The role of air pollution exposure and GSTM1-/GSTT1-null genotypes in gestational diabetes mellitus development: A case–control study on gene–environment interactions. Antioxidants.

Medenica, S., Bogdanovic, J., Vekic, J., Vojinovic, T., Babic, I., Bogdanovic, L., Maggio, V., El Tanani, M., & Rizzo, M. (2025, April). Incretin-based therapies and cancer: What’s new? Medicina.