chonticha Romyasamit | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. chonticha Romyasamit | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

Walailak University | Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chonticha Romyasamit is a biomedical scientist and medical technologist at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thailand. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences from Prince of Songkla University and a B.Sc. in Medical Technology from Walailak University. Her research interests include microbiology, probiotics, infectious diseases, functional foods, and molecular biology. She is licensed by the Medical Technology Council of Thailand and has completed extensive certifications in Good Clinical Practice, biosafety, and diagnostic methodologies. Dr. Romyasamit has secured research funding from institutions such as Prince of Songkla University and Walailak University and has published widely in international journals. Her recent work focuses on eco-friendly probiotic microencapsulation, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic assay development. She actively participates in both national and international scientific conferences and collaborations. Through her academic and research contributions, she aims to promote innovative, sustainable approaches to healthcare and biomedical science.

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Featured Publications

  • “Ratchasong, K., Saengsawang, P., Yusakul, G., Makkliang, F., Lakhanapuram, H. K., Wintachai, P., Thomrongsuwannakij, T., Nwabor, O. F., Punyapornwithaya, V., Romyasamit, C., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Bactericidal activities of nanoemulsion containing Piper betle L. leaf and hydroxychavicol against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli and modelling simulation of hydroxychavicol against bacterial cell division proteins. Antibiotics, 14(8), 788.”

  • “Mitsuwan, W., Romyasamit, C., Kimseng, R., Mahawan, T., & Vimon, S. (2025). Eco-friendly microencapsulation of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei using Ficus pumila seed extract: A novel plant-based delivery system enhancing probiotic stability and gastrointestinal tolerance. Veterinary World, 2039–2050.”

  • “Vimon, S., Romyasamit, C., Nuengjamnong, C., Makkliang, F., Sangkanu, S., Nissapatorn, V., Saengsawang, P., Dalgaard, T. S., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Cissampelos pareira leaf extract containing pectin and prebiotics as a natural encapsulating material for eco-friendly microencapsulation of probiotics. South African Journal of Botany, 184, 560–570.”

  • “Detcharoen, M., Khrueakaew, P., Benjakul, S., Romyasamit, C., Suyapoh, W., & Saetang, J. (2025). Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) supply chain using nanopore sequencing. Foods, 14(10), 1691.”

  • “Muangkaew, T., Singkhamanan, K., Wonglapsuwan, M., Romyasamit, C., Suwannasin, S., Thant, E. P., & Surachat, K. (2025). Phenotypic and genomic analysis of Enterococcus thailandicus MEDPSU_PRO_001 isolated from chicken feces, a potential probiotic with aggregation ability. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research, 20251157.”

  • “Vimon, S., Romyasamit, C., Nuengjamnong, C., Makkliang, F., Sangkanu, S., Nissapatorn, V., Saengsawang, P., Dalgaard, T. S., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Cissampelos pareira leaf extract containing pectin and prebiotics as a natural encapsulating material for eco-friendly microencapsulation of probiotics. South African Journal of Botany, 184, 560–570.”

  • “Romyasamit, C., Kaewdech, A., Sripongpun, P., et al. (2025). Development of a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for Helicobacter pylori detection. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.”

Jagadish Samudrala | Computational Biophotonics Methods | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jagadish Samudrala | Computational Biophotonics Methods | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jagadish Samudrala, GIET University, Gunupur, India

Mr. Jagadeesh Samudrala is a passionate academician and committed researcher serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Aditya University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Digital Image Watermarking from GIET University, Odisha, which strengthens his focus on innovation in digital security and signal processing. With over a decade of academic experience, he continues to merge teaching excellence with research depth.

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📘 Early Academic Pursuits

Mr. Jagadeesh began his academic journey with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) from GIET, Gunupur, Odisha, affiliated with BPUT, Rourkela. He later completed his M.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication (ETC) from the same institute. Both degrees were awarded with First Class distinctions, setting a strong academic foundation. His interest in digital communication systems and image processing took shape early in his academic career, paving the way for his research pursuits.

💼 Professional Endeavors

With a total teaching experience of 12 years, Mr. Jagadeesh has shown consistent commitment to academic delivery, curriculum development, and student mentorship. He is a professional member of IEEE and IETE, reflecting his active engagement with the broader engineering community. His classroom experience is backed by hands-on technical knowledge and real-world applications of electronics and communication systems.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Mr. Jagadeesh’s primary research area is Digital Image Watermarking, a critical aspect of information security and multimedia data protection. His work includes 2 Scopus-indexed journal publications and 5 Scopus-indexed conference presentations. He has also filed and published 3 patents, which demonstrates a strong focus on applied research and innovation in communication technology and digital systems.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Beyond research, Mr. Jagadeesh contributes significantly to the academic ecosystem. He organized a Faculty Development Programme under ATAL, sponsored by AICTE, showcasing his leadership in faculty training. Additionally, he received a grant from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, to lead educational initiatives related to environmental awareness on World Earth Day — an example of his outreach beyond conventional teaching.

📊 Academic Cites & Research Skills

With his work indexed in Scopus and recognized in conferences, Mr. Jagadeesh’s research showcases technical rigor and relevance. He possesses strong skills in digital signal processing, watermarking algorithms, image encryption, MATLAB, and simulation tools, making him proficient in solving complex research problems and advancing secure multimedia technologies.

🎓 Teaching Experience

His 12 years of academic experience encompass not only delivering undergraduate and postgraduate courses but also mentoring students in their research and projects. His participation in 8 Faculty Development Programmes and 4 workshops/seminars highlights his commitment to continuous learning and faculty enrichment.

🏅 Awards and Honors

  • Coordinator of an ATAL Faculty Development Programme (AICTE-sponsored)

  • Grant recipient from the Ministry of Earth Sciences for public education initiatives

  • Holder of 3 published patents in the domain of electronics and image processing

These achievements highlight his credibility, innovation, and proactive engagement with both academic and societal challenges.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

Mr. Jagadeesh is on a trajectory to become a leading contributor in secure image processing and AI-assisted watermarking. His plans include interdisciplinary collaborations, Ph.D. completion, and mentoring upcoming researchers. His long-term vision aligns with building a technology-driven academic environment that encourages innovation and addresses real-world problems.

Top Publications 

Tamper detection, localization and self-recovery using slant transform with DNA encoding for medical images

  • Authors: S Jagadeesh, AK Parida, K Meenakshi
  • Journal: Results in Engineering
  • Year: 2025

Floral-Structured Circular Patch Antenna for WLAN Applications

  • Authors: BV Vyshnavi, B Alekhya, PV Supriya, S Jagadeesh, JJK Sabareesh
  • Journal: 2025 5th International Conference on Trends in Material Science and Engineering
  • Year: 2025

Numerous Determinants Identities Involving Jacobsthal and Jacobsthal Lucas Numbers

  • Authors: SJ, T. Ragunathan, Shweta Choudhary, G. Venkat Narayanan
  • Journal: Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis
  • Year: 2024

Recognition of plant’s leaf infection by image processing approach

  • Authors: U Padma, S Jagadish, MK Singh
  • Journal: Materials Today: Proceedings
  • Year: 2022

Stripe noise removal from remote sensing images

  • Authors: PM Satya, S Jagadish, V Satyanarayana, MK Singh
  • Journal: 2021 6th International Conference on Signal Processing, Computing and Control (ISPCC)
  • Year: 2021