Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hossein Morowvat | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Research and Technology Deputy at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran.

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Morowvat, in Neyriz, Fars Province, Iran, is a distinguished Iranian pharmaceutical biotechnologist. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, he has made significant contributions to the fields of microalgal biotechnology, recombinant protein production, and metabolic engineering. Fluent in Persian, English, German, and French, Dr. Morowvat is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, integrating biotechnology with environmental sustainability. His work has been instrumental in advancing therapeutic and cosmetic bioproducts, and he actively participates in various scientific committees and editorial boards.

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Education

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (2008–2014)
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Thesis: Study of the effects of ackA and pta inhibition by antisense RNA on acetate excretion and recombinant beta interferon expression in Escherichia coli.
Pharm.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2001–2008)
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Thesis: PCR amplification of 18S rRNA, Single Cell Protein production, and fatty acid evaluation of some naturally isolated microalgae.

Work Experience

Dr. Morowvat has held various roles in both academic and industrial settings:

Academic Positions:
- Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (2014–Present).
Industrial Roles:
- Technical Assistant at Sina Darou Pharmaceutical Company.
- Visiting Researcher at CinnaGen and Zist Darou Danesh Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Companies.
- Novel Technologies Advisor at Shafa Pharmed Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Company.
- Scientific Advisor at Iranian Green Future (Algomed®) Pharmaceutical Company.

Research Focus

Dr. Morowvat’s research encompasses:

Metabolic and Bioprocess Engineering of Escherichia coli.
Systems and Synthetic Biology.
Microalgal Biotechnology for bioactive compound extraction.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, focusing on monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins.
Development of cosmeceuticals and biocosmetics from microalgal extracts.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Morowvat’s excellence has been recognized through several prestigious awards:

Best Elite Researcher, 4th Congress of Iran’s National Elites (2010).
Best Researcher Student, 15th Razi Research Festival on Medical Sciences (2010).
Best Researcher Student, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (2008).
Best Poster Presentation, 11th Seminar of Iranian Pharmacy Students (2005).

Conclusion

Dr. Mohammad Hossein Morowvat exemplifies the ideal profile of a “Best Researcher Award” recipient, with a demonstrated commitment to scientific innovation, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His contributions to biotechnology and pharmacy education are noteworthy and have had a measurable impact both in academia and the pharmaceutical industry. While there are opportunities for further global engagement and innovation visibility, his current achievements make him a highly suitable and deserving candidate for the award.

Publications to Noted

1. Stability and Functional Consequences of Disulfide Bond Engineering in Aspergillus flavus Uricase

Authors: Rahbar M.R., Nezafat N., Morowvat M.H., Hajizade M.S., Ghasemi Y.
Journal: Scientific Reports
Year: 2025

2. Microalgae-Based Sunscreens as Green and Sustainable Cosmetic Products (Review)

Authors: Najafi A., Heidary M., Martinez R.M., Baby A.R., Morowvat M.H.
Year: 2025
Citations: 1

3. Green Biosynthesized Selenium Nanoparticles Using Whole Cell and Cell Lysate of Spirulina platensis: Characterizations and In Vitro Wound Healing Studies

Authors: Sadeghi M.M., Alipour S., Morowvat M.H., Das S.S., Dehshahri A.
Journal: Bionanoscience
Year: 2025

4. Emerging Methods in the Identification of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Pathogens (Review)

Authors: Kiaghobadi F., Dehshahri A., Ghasemi Y., Morowvat M.H.
Year: 2025
Citations: 1

5. Assessment of Exoelectrogenic Potential of Microbial Consortia of Sewage Sludge for Bioelectricity Generation

Authors: Mirza S.S., Abbas A.S., Mansoor D., Ur-Rehman H., Fatima A.
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Year: 2025

6. Nutritional Health Connection of Algae and its Pharmaceutical Value as Anticancer and Antioxidant Constituents of Drugs (Review)

Authors: Mirza S.S., Akbar S., Ijaz M.U., Ishaque A., Fatima K.
Year: 2025
Citations: 1

7. Potential Glycerol Production Inducers in Saccharomyces cerevisiae Identified by In Silico Approaches

Authors: Pakrouh Z., Ranjbar S., Ghasemi Y., Morowvat M.H., Negahdaripour M.
Journal: Food Biotechnology
Year: 2025

8. Structural Insight into Wild Type of Arginine Deiminase Protein and its Three Mutated Versions in Complex with Arginine Molecule: A Computational Approach

Authors: Abdollahi S., Eslami M., Morowvat M.H., Ghasemi Y.
Journal: Current Proteomics
Year: 2025

9. Studying the Effect of Magnetic Fields on Biological Activity of Phycocyanin Extracted from Desmonostoc alborzicum

Authors: Saraei Z.P., Nowruzi B., Morowvat M.H.
Journal: Microbe Netherlands
Year: 2024

10. Optimization of Spore Production in Bacillus coagulans Using Response Surface Methodology Approach

Authors: Mirmajidi S.H., Irajie C., Savardashtaki A., Morowvat M.H., Ghasemi Y.
Journal: Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Year: 2024

Mohammad Hossein Morowvat | Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award