Nagwa Ibrahim Abu-Zahra | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nagwa Ibrahim Abu-Zahra | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Animal Health Research Institute | Egypt

Dr. Nagwa Ibrahim Saad Abu-Zahra is a dedicated researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), part of the Agriculture Research Center in Giza, Egypt. Her research focuses on aquatic animal health, particularly the physiological, immunological, and toxicological responses of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) to environmental stressors and dietary interventions. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications in respected international journals such as Scientific Reports, Aquaculture International, and Veterinary Research Communications. Her work explores the protective effects of natural compounds like spirulina, curcumin, and peppermint against pollutants and pathogens, contributing to safer and more sustainable aquaculture practices. Dr. Abu-Zahra’s research has been cited in the global scientific community, reflecting growing recognition, and she maintains an H-index of 3 with multiple recent publications. Beyond her authorship, she actively contributes to scholarly peer review, having completed 21 verified reviews for reputable journals. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates aspects of toxicology, immunology, and fish physiology, making her work relevant to biophotonics, particularly in assessing oxidative stress and cellular changes using biological markers. Through collaboration and scientific service, Dr. Abu-Zahra continues to impact the field of aquatic veterinary science and is well-positioned for future advancements in research and academic leadership.

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Featured Publications

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Abdelatty, A., Soliman, S., Ghoniem, A. M., Gouda, M., & Elsherief, M. F. (2025). Betaine attenuates chronic azoxystrobin toxicity in Oreochromis niloticus: Hemato-biochemical, antioxidant, immunological, genotoxic, and histological insights. Aquatic Toxicology, 280, 107592.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Atia, A. A., Elseify, M. M., Abass, M. E., & Soliman, S. (2025). Dietary Pelargonium sidoides extract mitigates thermal stress in Oreochromis niloticus: Physiological and immunological insights. Veterinary Research Communications.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Gouda, M., Elseify, M. M., Abass, M. E., El-Gohary, M. S., & El-Sokary, E. T. (2025). Azolla pinnata mitigates pendimethalin induced immunotoxicity, oxidative stress and histopathological changes in Oreochromis niloticus. Scientific Reports, 15, 96757.”

  • “El-Gammal, G. A., Ali, G. I. E., Saif, A. S., Elbaz, S., Fadl, S. E., & Abu-Zahra, N. I. S. (2025). The immunomodulatory and antioxidative effects of curcumin-supplemented diets against the isolated Aeromonas hydrophila in Oreochromis niloticus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 150, 110077.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., ElShenawy, A. M., Ali, G. I. E., Al-Sokary, E. T., Mousa, M. A., & Abd El-Hady, H. A. M. (2024). Mentha piperita powder enhances the biological response, growth performance, disease resistance, and survival of Oreochromis niloticus infected with Vibrio alginolyticus. Aquaculture International, 32, 1961–1976.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Elseify, M. M., Atia, A. A., & Al-Sokary, E. T. (2024). Impacts of florfenicol on immunity, antioxidant activity, and histopathology of Oreochromis niloticus: A potential protective effect of dietary Spirulina platensis. Veterinary Research Communications, 48, 319–330.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Atia, A. A., Elseify, M. M., & Soliman, S. (2023). Biological and histological changes and DNA damage in Oreochromis niloticus exposed to oxytetracycline: A potential amelioratory role of ascorbic acid [Preprint]. Research Square.”

Md. Shazzadur Rahman | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Md. Shazzadur Rahman | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Mining, Mineralogy and Metallurgy | Bangladesh

Md. Shazzadur Rahman is a dedicated environmental geoscientist specializing in groundwater contamination, particularly arsenic pollution in Bangladesh. He holds a B.Sc. and M.S. in Geology and Mining, and an M.Phil. in Environmental Science from the University of Rajshahi, where he graduated with top honors. His research focuses on arsenic geochemistry, rock-water interaction, and health risk assessment, utilizing advanced tools like Monte Carlo simulation, GIS, and machine learning. Rahman has published multiple high-impact articles in leading journals such as Chemosphere and Environmental Sciences Europe, highlighting his contributions to understanding contaminant sources and health implications. He is proficient in software including PHREEQC, AquaChem, ArcGIS, and SPSS, and has completed significant geological fieldwork across Bangladesh. His work bridges environmental science and public health, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for groundwater safety. With strong academic credentials and growing international recognition, Rahman is emerging as a promising researcher committed to addressing critical environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

  • Arsenic in groundwater from Southwest Bangladesh: Sources, water quality, and potential health concern

  • Accumulation of arsenic and other metals in soil and human consumable foods of Meherpur district, southwestern Bangladesh, and associated health risk assessment

  • Mobilization mechanisms and spatial distribution of arsenic in groundwater of western Bangladesh: Evaluating water quality and health risk using EWQI and Monte Carlo simulation

  • Comprehensive assessment of trace element pollution and its distribution in surface and groundwater around the Ishwardi export processing zone, Bangladesh

  • Seasonal variation, spatial distribution, and health risk assessment of trace elements in a major canal of Chittagong, Bangladesh: Implications for irrigation suitability

  • Hydrogeochemical analysis of aquifer in northwestern part of Bangladesh: Implication for targeting low arsenic zone