Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Published on 28/11/2025 by Medical Lab Scientist

Dr. Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Doctor | Yıldız Technical University | Turkey

Dr. Hamid Rehman, with 44 citations, 8 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 4, has developed a growing research footprint in environmental microbial biotechnology, sustainable remediation technologies, and predictive analytics for complex environmental systems. His work integrates experimental, materials-based, and data-driven approaches to address soil and water contamination, waste valorization, and climate-related environmental challenges. Dr. Rehman’s contributions span bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements, machine-learning-optimized biochar–microbe systems for toxic metal remediation, and electromagnetic biochar development for enhanced cadmium removal from industrial effluents. His studies published in leading journals—including Scientific Reports, Environmental Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, and Results in Engineering—highlight innovative solutions that merge microbial processes, engineered materials, and sustainability principles. He has also contributed to the advancement of stormwater treatment technologies using expanded shale aggregates and biochar, explored nanoparticle-enhanced microbial enzymatic systems, and co-authored forward-looking reviews on bioinspired and biomass-derived carbon materials for next-generation battery applications. Dr. Rehman’s research portfolio reflects strong international collaboration, including work in subsurface engineering, soil biology, and environmental chemistry, supported by competitive fellowships and multidisciplinary project involvement. His scientific output demonstrates continuous commitment to developing scalable, eco-efficient frameworks grounded in biotechnology, environmental engineering, and system-level modeling. In addition to his publications, Dr. Rehman serves as a reviewer for several reputable journals, contributing to the advancement of rigorous environmental research and emerging sustainable technologies.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Rehman, H., Debik, E., Ulucan-Altuntas, K., Manav-Demir, N., Canci, B., Iqbal, M., … & Khan, A. H. A. (2025). Bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements: An integrated approach with meta-analysis and predictive analytics for scale-up. Results in Engineering, 107720.

2. Rehman, H., Rehman, Z., Das, T. K., et al. (2024). Toxicity evaluation and degradation of cypermethrin-contaminated soil using biochar and Bacillus cereus amendments. Scientific Reports, 14, 29892.

3. Rehman, H., Khan, A. H. A., Butt, T. A., Toqeer, M., Bilal, M., Ahmad, M., Naghi, A. A. A., Rahim, E. L., & Algassem, O. A. S. (2024). Synergistic biochar and Serratia marcescens tackle toxic metal contamination: A multifaceted machine learning approach. Environmental Management, 370, 122575.

4. Rehman, H., Rehman, W., Qu, Z., Ahmad, M., Yousaf, S., Jamal, A., & Iqbal, M. (2023). Electromagnetic biochar: A novel material for cadmium adsorption from industrial wastewater. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 21, 1–10.

5. Das, T. K., Raoelison, O. D., Rehman, H., Zhang, Y., Chau, W., Thamiz, L., … & Mohanty, S. K. (2023). Use of expanded shale, clay, and slate aggregates and biochar in the clear zone of road infrastructures for sustainable treatment of stormwater. Journal of Cleaner Production, 139443.

Deyin Zhang | Genetics | Editorial Board Member

Published on 15/11/2025 by Medical Lab Scientist

Dr. Deyin Zhang | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

Post Doctor | Lanzhou University | China

Dr. De-yin Zhang is an emerging scholar whose scientific contributions encompass 790 citations, 72 documents, and an h-index of 16, reflecting significant impact in the fields of animal genomics and functional regulatory biology. His work spans comprehensive epigenome mapping, structural genomic analysis, and molecular mechanisms underlying economically important traits in sheep, including feed efficiency, tail-fat deposition, growth performance, and rib number variation. As a doctoral and postdoctoral researcher at Lanzhou University, he has developed expertise in multi-tissue epigenetic atlas construction, genome-wide association studies, whole-genome resequencing, and the characterization of non-coding RNAs, contributing to major publications in high-quality journals such as iMeta, Journal of Integrative Agriculture, Zoological Research, BMC Genomics, and Frontiers in Veterinary Science. His research has revealed novel loci, regulatory elements, and functional mutations associated with key production traits, advancing understanding of both domestication processes and targeted breeding strategies. Dr. Zhang also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several international journals and has co-led a Frontiers research topic on livestock epigenetics and multi-omics. His scientific excellence has been recognized through competitive grants, including provincial innovation awards and roles in national R&D and NSFC-funded projects focused on feed conversion biology and tail-fat regulatory mechanisms. Through integrative omics approaches and sustained scholarly productivity, Dr. Zhang continues to contribute valuable resources and insights to modern animal genetics and precision livestock breeding.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Zhang, D., Cheng, J., Li, X., Huang, K., Yuan, L., Zhao, Y., Xu, D., Zhang, Y., Zhao, L., Yang, X., Ma, Z., Xu, Q., Li, C., Wang, X., Zheng, C., Tang, D., Nian, F., Yue, X., Li, W., Tian, H., Weng, X., Hu, P., Feng, Y., Kalds, P., Jiang, Z., Zhao, Y., Zhang, X., Li, F., & Wang, W. (2024). Comprehensive multi-tissue epigenome atlas in sheep: A resource for complex traits, domestication, and breeding. iMeta, 3(6), e254.
Zhang, D., Li, X., Li, F., Zhang, X., Zhao, Y., Zhang, Y., Ma, Z., Tian, H., Weng, X., & Wang, W. (2025). Genome-wide association study identifies novel loci associated with feed efficiency traits in Hu lambs. Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 24(4), 1259–1269.
Zhang, D., Zhang, X., Li, F., Yuan, L., Li, X., Zhang, Y., Zhao, Y., Zhao, L., Wang, J., Xu, D., Cheng, J., Yang, X., Li, W., Lin, C., Zhou, B., & Wang, W. (2022). Whole-genome resequencing reveals molecular imprints of anthropogenic and natural selection in wild and domesticated sheep. Zoological Research, 43(5), 695–705.
Zhang, D., Zhang, X., Li, F., Yuan, L., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Zhao, Y., Zhao, L., Xu, D., Song, Q., Cheng, J., & Wang, W. (2022). Identification and characterization of circular RNAs associated with feed efficiency in Hu lambs. BMC Genomics, 23(1), 288.
Zhang, D., Zhang, X., Li, F., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Zhao, Y., Song, Q., & Wang, W. (2021). Polymorphisms in ovine ME1 and CA1 genes and their association with feed efficiency in Hu sheep. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, 138(5), 589–599.

Hamid Madanchi | Bioinformatics in Lab Medicine | Editorial Board Member

Published on 13/11/202513/11/2025 by Medical Lab Scientist

Mr. Hamid Madanchi | Bioinformatics in Lab Medicine | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor | Semnan University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Hamid Madanchi, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at the Semnan University of Medical Sciences and an active researcher at the Pasteur Institute of Iran. His multidisciplinary research integrates pharmaceutical biotechnology, bioinformatics, immunoinformatics, and peptide-based drug design to develop novel therapeutics and vaccines. With extensive expertise in molecular cloning, protein engineering, computational biology, and antimicrobial peptide synthesis, Dr. Madanchi’s work focuses on the discovery and rational design of bioactive peptides with anticancer, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. His recent investigations include the development of SARS-CoV-2 fusion inhibitors, multi-epitope vaccines against emerging pathogens, and nanobiocomposite scaffolds for biomedical applications. Dr. Madanchi has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, Scientific Reports, Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, and BMC Bioinformatics. His scientific contributions also include studies on peptide-based drug delivery systems, targeted cancer therapies, and computational vaccine design. As principal investigator on multiple national research projects, he has led efforts in epitope-based vaccine construction, antiviral peptide discovery, and bioinformatics-driven drug repurposing. Beyond research, Dr. Madanchi has played an important role in mentoring graduate students and advancing pharmaceutical biotechnology education in Iran. His ongoing work continues to bridge experimental and computational methods for the discovery of next-generation therapeutic biomolecules addressing global health challenges.

Profile: ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Yamchi, A., Madanchi, H., Khazaei, V., Behrouzikhah, M., Abbasi, H., Salehi, M., Moradi, N., & Sanami, S. (2024). Designing a multi-epitope vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 variant based on an immunoinformatics approach. Current Computer-Aided Drug Design, 20(3), 274–290.

2. Lahimchi, M. R., Madanchi, H., Ahmadi, K., Shahbazi, B., & Yousefi, B. (2024). In silico designing a novel TLR4-mediating multiepitope vaccine against monkeypox via advanced immunoinformatics and bioinformatics approaches. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 42(4), 2094–2110.

3. Khadijeh, A., Farasat, A., Rostamian, M., Johari, B., & Madanchi, H. (2021). Enfuvirtide, an HIV-1 fusion inhibitor peptide, can act as a potent SARS-CoV-2 fusion inhibitor: An in silico drug repurposing study. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics.

4. Eivazzadeh-Keihan, R., Radinekiyan, F., Aliabadi, H. A. M., & Madanchi, H. (2021). Chitosan hydrogel/silk fibroin/Mg(OH)₂ nanobiocomposite as a novel scaffold with antimicrobial activity and improved mechanical properties. Scientific Reports, 11, 650.

5. Madanchi, H., Kiasari, R. E., Mousavi, S. J., Johari, B., Shabani, A. A., & Sardari, S. (2020). Design and synthesis of lipopolysaccharide-binding antimicrobial peptides based on truncated rabbit and human CAP18 peptides and evaluation of their action mechanism. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 12(3), 853–864.

Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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