Oleksandr Shapoval | Neuroimaging | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Oleksandr Shapoval | Neuroimaging | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Oleksandr Shapoval | Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences | Czech Republic

Dr. Oleksandr Shapoval, Ph.D., is a dedicated scientific researcher at the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic in Prague, where he contributes to advanced developments in multimodal nanomarkers for complex microbial systems. His work centers on the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of luminescent and magnetic nanoparticles, along with the design of functional colloids and nanosystems that serve as versatile multimodal imaging probes capable of immobilizing low-molecular-weight bioactive compounds and optimizing nanoparticle compatibility across diverse environments. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry with specialization in macromolecular compounds, complemented by degrees in administrative and financial management, as well as extensive training in chemical technology, fuel, and carbon materials. Over his career, Dr. Shapoval has established a strong academic presence, reflected in 136 citations, 17 published documents, and an h-index of 8, demonstrating the impact and quality of his scientific contributions. His multidisciplinary background and sustained research productivity position him as a valuable contributor to the field of nanosystems engineering, bridging chemistry, materials science, and bio-nanotechnology in ways that advance both theoretical understanding and practical application.

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Featured Publications

Vasylyshyn, T., Patsula, V., Větvička, D., Shapoval, O., Pankrác, J., Kabešová, M., Beneš, J., & Horák, D. (2025). Intraperitoneal versus intravenous administration of Flamma®-conjugated PEG-alendronate-coated upconversion nanoparticles in a mouse pancreatic cancer model. Nanoscale Advances.

Nahorniak, M., Horák, D., Šlouf, M., Steinhart, M., Shapoval, O., Engstová, H., & Ježek, P. (2025). Lanthanide-based UCNPs: Toxicity evaluation and interaction of ultrasmall core vs. core–shell nanoparticles with cells. Materials Advances.

Vasylyshyn, T., Huntošová, V., Patsula, V., Olejárová, S., Slabý, C., Jurašeková, Z., Bánó, G., Kubacková, J., Šlouf, M., Shapoval, O., et al. (2025). Surface-engineered core–shell upconversion nanoparticles for effective hypericin delivery and multimodal imaging. Nanoscale.

Shapoval, O., Patsula, V., Větvička, D., Šlouf, M., Kabešová, M., Vasylyshyn, T., Svobodová, L. M., Konefal, M., Kočková, O., Pankrác, J., et al. (2025). Theranostic verteporfin-conjugated upconversion nanoparticles for cancer treatment. Nanomaterials, 15(22), 1690.

Shapoval, O., Engstová, H., Šlouf, M., Kočková, O., Dlasková, A., Jabůrek, M., Halili, A., Mozheitová, A., Jirák, D., Ježek, P., et al. (2025). Liraglutide-conjugated poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid)-coated core–shell upconversion nanoparticles for theranostics of diabetes. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Nikhil Agarwal | Neuroimaging | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Nikhil Agarwal | Neuroimaging | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Nikhil Agarwal | Paher University | India

Nikhil Agarwal is a Research Scholar in the Department of Chemistry at PAHER University, Udaipur, specializing in supramolecular chemistry with a focus on molecular interactions, host–guest systems, and functional materials. His academic pathway includes foundational training in medical sciences, advanced studies in pharmaceutical chemistry, and professional qualifications in education, contributing to a multidisciplinary perspective that strengthens his research approach. He has accumulated extensive teaching experience, serving in coaching institutes and later as a postgraduate teacher in Biology and Chemistry, where he also handled responsibilities as Exam Head and CBSE Coordinator while contributing to physical education activities. His research output reflects growing scholarly recognition, with a total of 49 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 1, demonstrating his contributions to the field and the impact of his published documents. Alongside his academic commitments, he is driven by strong professional values such as discipline, dedication, and a result-oriented mindset, continuously striving to enhance his abilities and pursue excellence in both research and teaching. His combined expertise in supramolecular chemistry, educational practice, and academic administration positions him as a committed researcher aiming to advance scientific understanding and contribute meaningfully to his discipline.

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Featured Publications

Sharma, V. S., Sharma, A. S., Agarwal, N. K., Shah, P. A., & Shrivastav, P. S. (2020). Self-assembled blue-light emitting materials for their liquid crystalline and OLED applications: From a simple molecular design to supramolecular materials. Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, 5(10), 1691–1705.

Sharma, V. S., Sharma, A. S., Ganga, V. S. R., Shrivastav, P. S., Shah, P. A., & Agarwal, N. (2021). Room-temperature blue-light-emitting liquid crystalline materials based on phenanthroimidazole-substituted carbazole derivatives. New Journal of Chemistry, 45(47), 22193–22201.

Sharma, V. S., Sharma, A. S., Agarwal, N. K., Shah, P. A., & Shrivastav, P. S. (2021). Correction: Self-assembled blue-light emitting materials for their liquid crystalline and OLED applications: From a simple molecular design to supramolecular materials. Molecular Systems Design & Engineering, 6(6), 493.

Rana, J. R., Sharma, V. S., Agarwal, N. K., Panchal, J., & Gothwal, R. (2022). Synthesis, characterization, mesomorphic study of some novel sulphonamide Schiff base derivatives and their antimicrobial evaluation. World Scientific News, 168, 69–80.

Patel, V. B., Agarwal, N. K., Sharma, V. S., Gothwal, R., & Sharma, B. (2022). Synthesis, characterization, mesomorphic and biological evaluation of some novel sulphonamide Schiff base derivatives. World Scientific News, 1–15.

Agarwal, N., Sharma, V. S., Mali, H., Pathan, S., Thakar, S., Athar, M., … (2025). Pyrene-based macrocyclic system with tetramethoxy resorcinarene functionalization: Applications in liquid crystals and bioimaging study. Journal of Molecular Liquids, Article 128943.