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

Ana V Villar | Biophotonic Signal Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ana V Villar | Biophotonic Signal Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ana V Villar, University of Cantabria, Spain

Dr. Ana V. Villar Ramoa, Associate Professor at the University of Cantabria, is a globally recognized leader in cardiac fibrosis, theragnostics, and extracellular vesicle-based therapies. With over two decades of academic, clinical, and translational research experience, she serves as Head of the FIBROHEART Group, focusing on multidisciplinary cardiovascular innovation. Her work spans imaging, nanomedicine, and regenerative science.

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📘 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Villar graduated from Complutense University in 1996, followed by a PhD in Biochemistry from UPV Bilbao under the mentorship of the renowned Felix Goñi. Her early career featured prestigious postdoctoral positions across elite institutions including the NOVARTIS GNF Institute (California), University of Barcelona, and IDIVAL, reflecting a deep commitment to scientific excellence and global collaboration.

🧪 Professional Endeavors

Since 2008, she has served as Associate Professor at the University of Cantabria and, from 2015, leads the FIBROHEART group at IBBTEC. Her professional path showcases sustained research leadership, being the principal investigator (PI) on 13 major national and international projects, many funded through the Horizon Europe Programme, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, and regional initiatives like Gobierno de Cantabria.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Villar’s research lies at the intersection of biophotonics, fibrosis biology, and theragnostic nanomedicine. Her group has achieved several scientific firsts, including the 3D tomography reconstruction of cardiac fibroblasts using cryoSIM fluorescence and synchrotron X-ray techniques. She has developed novel drug targets (e.g., CDT-Hsp90) and electrostimulated EV therapies for tissue regeneration, contributing two European patents a milestone in translational science.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Her scientific output includes multiple D1-ranked journal publications (e.g., Theranostics, J. Extracell Vesicles, Chem. Science, iScience), and her work has had substantial influence on fibrotic disease modeling, precision medicine, and nano-delivery systems. Her technologies have practical clinical implications for cardiac, skin (scleroderma), and lung fibrosis, reinforcing her multidisease research relevance.

📈 Academic Citations and Research Skills

With a citation index of 25, Dr. Villar demonstrates sustained influence in her field. Her research strengths include extracellular vesicles, organ-on-chip modeling, epigenetic profiling, in vivo nanotracking, and advanced imaging modalities. Her commitment to data transparency is evident through the publication of datasets on BioRxiv, Zenodo, and Mendeley.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

A dedicated educator, she has mentored multiple PhD students, organized international training programs, and served as director of the Nanomedicine course at UIMP (2022–2025) and UC Summer School in Laredo. Her educational outreach includes lectures, symposia, and hands-on scientific workshops, reflecting a strong pedagogical presence in higher education and postgraduate training.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Her visionary research was formally recognized by Fundación Figeva (2022) for excellence in multidisciplinary research, and she was publicly acknowledged by the Government of Cantabria. She has twice received OpenLab competitive funding to advance therapies to preclinical trials, demonstrating applied success beyond academia.

🌐 Legacy and Future Contributions

As an executive member of high-impact networks such as REDFIBRO and Conexion Nanomedicina CSIC, Dr. Villar plays a critical role in shaping the future of biomedical research in Spain and Europe. Her future contributions are expected to revolutionize EV-based diagnostics, fibrosis-specific imaging tools, and precision-targeted therapies through continued innovation, strong academic leadership, and effective knowledge transfer to clinical environments.

Top Publications 

Fibroblast-derived extracellular vesicles as trackable efficient transporters of an experimental nanodrug with fibrotic heart and lung targeting

  • Authors: Villar AV, et al.
    Journal: Theranostics
    Year: 2024

Short telomeres in alveolar type II cells associate with lung fibrosis in post COVID-19 patients with cancerfibrosis biology

  • Authors: Martínez P, Sánchez-Vazquez R, Saha A, Rodriguez-Duque MS, Naranjo-Gonzalo S, Osorio-Chavez JS, Villar-Ramos AV, Blasco MA
    Journal: Aging
    Year: 2023

Profibrotic Role of Inducible Heat Shock Protein 90a Isoform in Systemic Sclerosis

  • Authors: Villar AV, et al.
    Journal: Journal of Immunology
    Year: 2022

Correlative 3D cryo X-ray imaging reveals intracellular location and effect of designed antifibrotic protein–nanomaterial hybrids

  • Authors: Villar AV, et al.
    Journal: Chemical Science
    Year: 2021

Engineering multifunctional metal/protein hybrid nanomaterials as tools for therapeutic intervention and high-sensitivity detection

  • Authors: Villar AV, et al.
    Journal: Chemical Science
    Year: 2021