James Kim | Stemcells | Best Researcher Award

Dr.James Kim | Stemcells | Best Researcher Award

Bioprocess Scientist at PBS Biotech Inc, United States.

Dr. James Kim is a distinguished bioprocess scientist specializing in chemical and biomolecular engineering. Currently serving at PBS Biotech Inc., he focuses on advancing bioprocessing techniques, downstream analytics, and stem cell research. His expertise extends from his postdoctoral research at the University of Washington, where he pioneered exosome analysis for cancer diagnostics using nano-flow cytometry. During his Ph.D. at Ohio State University, he explored magnetic cell separation for clinical applications and studied hydrodynamic stress in bioreactors. Dr. Kim has collaborated with prestigious institutions, including the NIH, and has made significant contributions to regenerative medicine and biomanufacturing. His research seamlessly integrates fundamental scientific principles with industrial applications, reinforcing his reputation as a leading expert in biomedical engineering.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Ohio State University (2015โ€“2020) under the mentorship of Dr. Jeffrey Chalmers. His doctoral research focused on developing magnetic separation techniques for clinical applications and analyzing the impact of hydrodynamic stress on cell cultures in bioreactors. Before his doctoral studies, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2009โ€“2015), graduating with cum laude honors. His undergraduate studies emphasized fluidics, flow cytometry, and bioprocess engineering, providing a solid foundation for his later research in cell separation, microfluidics, and assay development. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kim demonstrated an interdisciplinary approach, integrating principles from engineering and biomedical sciences to drive innovation in biotechnology.

work Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

With a diverse background in bioprocessing and analytical development, Dr. Kim currently works as a Bioprocess Scientist at PBS Biotech Inc., where he leads efforts in process scale-up, analytics development, and product testing for stem cell biomanufacturing. Prior to this, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Washington (2020โ€“2023), where he played a pivotal role in advancing nano-flow cytometry for exosome-based cancer diagnostics while collaborating with leading industry partners like Beckman Coulter and the NIH. His Ph.D. research at Ohio State University (2015โ€“2020) involved pioneering work in magnetic separation for anemia and cancer diagnostics, as well as characterizing hydrodynamic stress in bioreactors. His extensive experience bridges fundamental research with industrial applications, making significant contributions to the fields of regenerative medicine, precision diagnostics, and biomanufacturing.

Research Focus

Dr. Kimโ€™s research centers on advancing bioprocessing strategies, optimizing bioreactor performance, and developing innovative cell separation techniques. His work in bioprocessing and bioreactor optimization includes modeling oxygen transfer for stem cell culture to improve scalability in regenerative medicine. He has significantly contributed to flow cytometry and exosome characterization, focusing on the standardization of single-molecule flow cytometry techniques for early-stage cancer diagnostics. Additionally, his expertise in magnetic cell separation has led to novel applications in anemia, sickle cell disease, and cancer diagnostics. His interdisciplinary research aims to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and scalable biomanufacturing, facilitating advancements in cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and precision diagnostics.

Awards & Honors๐Ÿ†ย 

Dr. Kim has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Poster Presentation Scholarship at the prestigious ECI: Cell Culture Engineering XVIII Conference in 2023, which awarded him $2,000 for his research contributions. In 2016, he earned another Poster Presentation Scholarship ($500) at the International Advanced Course on Regenerative Medicine Manufacturing. He has actively presented his work at multiple AIChE Annual Meetings between 2017 and 2019, receiving recognition for his oral and poster presentations. His collaborative research efforts with the NIH and industry leaders in the field of exosome flow cytometry have also been acknowledged, further solidifying his standing as an expert in bioprocess engineering and regenerative medicine..

Conclusionโœ…

Dr. James Kim is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his significant contributions to bioprocess engineering and biomedical diagnostics. His work bridges fundamental science and industrial applications, demonstrating innovation in process and instrumentation development. While he excels in research output and industry collaboration, additional focus on patenting, professional memberships, and increasing citation impact could further strengthen his profile. Overall, he is a well-qualified contender for this award.

Publications to Noted ๐Ÿ“š

Measurement of Oxygen Transfer Rate and Specific Oxygen Uptake Rate of h-iPSC Aggregates in Vertical Wheel Bioreactors to Predict Maximum Cell Density Before Oxygen Limitation (2025)
Authors: James Kim, Omokhowa Agbojo, Sunghoon Jung, Matt Croughan
Citations: Not available

Comparison of EV Characterization by Commercial Highโ€Sensitivity Flow Cytometers and a Custom Singleโ€Molecule Flow Cytometer (2024)
Authors: James Kim, Shihan Xu, Seungโ€Ryoung Jung, Alya Nguyen, Yuanhua Cheng, Mengxia Zhao, Bryant S. Fujimoto, Wyatt Nelson, Perry Schiro, Jeffrey L. Franklin, et al.
Citations: Not available

Intrinsically Magnetic Susceptibility in Human Blood and Its Potential Impact on Cell Separation: Non-Classical and Intermediate Monocytes Have the Strongest Magnetic Behavior in Fresh Human Blood (2021)
Authors: J. Gรณmez-Pastora, J. Kim, V. Multanen, M. Weigand, N.A. Walters, E. Reรกtegui, A.F. Palmer, M.H. Yazer, M. Zborowski, J.J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Magnetophoretic and Spectral Characterization of Oxyhemoglobin and Deoxyhemoglobin: Chemical Versus Enzymatic Processes (2021)
Authors: M.R.H. Weigand, J. Gรณmez-Pastora, J. Kim, M.T. Kurek, R.J. Hickey, D.C. Irwin, P.W. Buehler, M. Zborowski, A.F. Palmer, J.J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Hyperferritinemia in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients โ€“ Is Ferritin the Product of Inflammation or a Pathogenic Mediator? (2020)
Authors: J. Gรณmez-Pastora, M. Weigand, J. Kim, X. Wu, J. Strayer, A.F. Palmer, M. Zborowski, M. Yazer, J.J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Quantification of the Mean and Distribution of Hemoglobin Content in Normal Human Blood Using Cell Tracking Velocimetry (2020)
Authors: James Kim, Jenifer Gรณmez-Pastora, Christopher J. Gilbert, Mitchell Weigand, Nicole A. Walters, Eduardo Reรกtegui, Andre F. Palmer, Mark Yazer, Maciej Zborowski, Jeffrey J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Single Cell Analysis of Aged RBCs: Quantitative Analysis of the Aged Cells and Byproducts (2019)
Authors: J. Kim, M. Weigand, A.F. Palmer, M. Zborowski, M.H. Yazer, J.J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Quantitative Characterization of the Regulation of Iron Metabolism in Glioblastoma Stemโ€Like Cells Using Magnetophoresis (2019)
Authors: Kyoungโ€Joo J. Park, James Kim, Thomas Testoff, Joseph Adams, Miranda Poklar, Maciej Zborowski, Monica Venere, Jeffrey J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

A Subpopulation of Monocytes in Normal Human Blood Has Significant Magnetic Susceptibility: Quantification and Potential Implications (2019)
Authors: James Kim, Jenifer Gรณmezโ€Pastora, Mitchell Weigand, Marnie Potgieter, Nicole A. Walters, Eduardo Reรกtegui, Andre F. Palmer, Mark Yazer, Maciej Zborowski, Jeffrey J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

Correlation of Simulation/Finite Element Analysis to the Separation of Intrinsically Magnetic Spores and Red Blood Cells Using a Microfluidic Magnetic Deposition System (2018)
Authors: J. Sun, L. Moore, W. Xue, J. Kim, M. Zborowski, J.J. Chalmers
Citations: Not available

 

 

EMMANUEL SCALAIS | Medicine and Health Sciences | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr.EMMANUELSCALAIS|MedicineandHealth Sciences| Outstanding Scientist Award

MD at NEPE, Luxembourg.

Dr. Emmanuel Scalais is the Chief Physician of the Pediatric Neurology Department at Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg (CHL)He has authored 82 publications and has been cited 2,877 times in the field of pediatric neurology.His clinical expertise includes conditions such as homocystinuria, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Secondary School: Humanity Greco-Latine (June 1972), Collรจge du Sacrรฉ-Coeur, Charleroi, BelgiumHigh School: Universitรฉ Catholique de LouvainBaccalaurรฉat en Philosophie: Magna cum Laude (June 1975)Doctor of Medicine: Laude (June 1979)

work Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

1988-2002: Pediatric Neurologist, CHC Espรฉrance & Saint Vincent, Liรจge, Belgium (Full-time)Lecturer: Pediatric Neurology Course for nurses at “School of Sainte-Julienne,” LiรจgeLecturer: “Medical Approach of Handicap” in Orthopรฉdagogie2003-2024: Pediatric Neurologist, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, Department of Pediatrics (Full-time)Head of Pediatric Neurology Division (2014-2018, 2018-2024)Lecturer: Pediatric Neurology Course for nurses at “Lycรฉe Technique pour Professions de Santรฉ” (2006-2024)

Research Focus

Dr. Scalais has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on pediatric neurology, metabolic disorders, and neonatal brain function. Notable contributions include:Research on phenobarbitalโ€™s effects on cerebral blood flow in newbornsStudies on very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency as a cause of neonatal sudden infant deathInvestigations into early myoclonic epilepsy linked to CoQ10 deficiencyDiagnostic and prognostic value of evoked potentials in neonatal hypoxiaCase studies on mitochondrial disorders, such as Leigh’s encephalopathy and POLG mutationsHydroxocobalamin dose intensification in early-onset cobalamin metabolism defects

Conclusion

Dr. Scalais based on his , , and . While increasing could further strengthen his profile, his current body of work already demonstrates and .is highly suitable for this awardsignificant contributions to pediatric neurology researchclinical impactinternational collaborationshigh-impact publications, principal investigator roles, and research fundingoutstanding scientific meritlong-term dedication to pediatric neurology

๐Ÿ“šPublications to Noted

  • Scalais E, Beharry K, Papageorgiou A, Bureau M, Aranda JV (1992). Effects of phenobarbital on cerebral blood flow in the newborn piglet. Developmental Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 19(1), 10-18. [doi: 10.1159/000457457]

  • Scalais E, Bottu J, Wanders RJ, Ferdinandusse S, Waterham HR, De Meirleir L (2015). Familial very long chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency as a cause of neonatal sudden infant death: improved survival by prompt diagnosis. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 167A(1), 211-214. [doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.36803]

  • Scalais E, Chafai R, Van Coster R, Bindl L, Nuttin C, Panagiotaraki C, Seneca S, Lissens W, Ribes A, Geers C, Smet J, De Meirleir L (2013). Early myoclonic epilepsy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and subsequently a nephrotic syndrome in a patient with CoQ10 deficiency caused by mutations in para-hydroxybenzoate-polyprenyl transferase (COQ2). European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 17(6), 625-630. [doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2013.05.013]

  • Scalais E, Connerotte AC, Despontin K, Biver A, Ceuterick-de Groote C, Alders M, Kolivras A, Hachem JP, De Meirleir L (2016). Shwachman-Diamond syndrome presenting with early ichthyosis, associated dermal and epidermal intracellular lipid droplets, hypoglycemia, and later distinctive clinical SDS phenotype. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 170(7), 1799-1805. [doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37673]

  • Scalais E, Francois A, Nuttin C (1996). [Diagnostic and prognostic value of evoked potentials facing cerebral hypoxia in newborn infants]. Archives de Pรฉdiatrie, 3 Suppl 1, 251s-253s. [doi: 10.1016/0929-693x(96)86058-1]

  • Scalais E, Francois B, Schlesser P, Stevens R, Nuttin C, Martin JJ, Van Coster R, Seneca S, Roels F, Van Goethem G, Lofgren A, De Meirleir L (2012). Polymerase gamma deficiency (POLG): clinical course in a child with a two-stage evolution from infantile myocerebrohepatopathy spectrum to an Alpers syndrome and neuropathological findings of Leigh’s encephalopathy. European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 16(5), 542-548. [doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2012.01.013]

  • Scalais E, Francois-Adant A, Nuttin C, Bachy A, Guerit JM (1998). Multimodality evoked potentials as a prognostic tool in term asphyxiated newborns. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology, 108(2), 199-207. [doi: 10.1016/s0168-5597(97)00076-2]

  • Scalais E, Geron C, Pierron C, Cardillo S, Schlesser V, Mataigne F, Borde P, Regal L (2023). Would early versus late hydroxocobalamin dose intensification treatment prevent cognitive decline, macular degeneration and ocular disease in 5 patients with early-onset cblC deficiency? Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 140(3), 107681. [doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2023.107681]

  • Scalais E, Nuttin C, Seneca S, Smet J, De Paepe B, Martin JJ, Stevens R, Pierart F, Battisti O, Lissens W, De Meirleir L, Van Coster R (2007). Infantile presentation of the mitochondrial A8344G mutation. European Journal of Neurology, 14(11), e3-5. [doi: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2007.01926.x]

  • Scalais E, Osterheld E, Geron C, Pierron C, Chafai R, Schlesser V, Borde P, Regal L, Laeremans H, van Gassen KLI, van den Heuvel LPWJ, De Meirleir L (Under revision). Parenteral Hydroxocobalamin Dose Intensification in 5 Patients with Different Types of Early Onset Intracellular Cobalamin Defects: Clinical and Biochemical Responses. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease.

Manenรงa Cristiano Nhanga| Materiais| Excellence in Research Award

Mr.Manenรงa Cristiano Nhanga |Materiais| Excellencein Research Award

Researcher staff at Pรบnguรจ University,Mozambique.
Manenรงa Cristiano Nhanga is a researcher and staff member at Pรบnguรจ University, Mozambique. His academic and research interests focus on areas related to engineering, environmental sciences, and sustainable development. With a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation, he actively contributes to research projects and academic initiatives at the university.
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Education ๐ŸŽ“

Pรบnguรจ University, Mozambique (2020 – 2024)Degree: Bachelor’s in Physics Teaching with a focus on Renewable Energy.Distinction: Best student in the Faculty of Exact and Technological Sciences with an average of 15/20.University of Minho, Portugal (Feb โ€“ June 2024)Conducted a research project on “Evaluation of Heavy Metals Content in Plastic Bags Used as Part of Food Cooking Containers by the Mozambican Community” under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Maria Dulce Geraldo, Prof. Dr. Manuel Filipe Costa, and Prof. Dr. Sรฉrgio Nhapulo.Global Inclusive Society, Brazil (2023)Certified in International Relations, Cooperativism, Geopolitics, and Public Speaking.Mopeia Secondary School, Zambezia (2014-2018)Achieved the best academic performance and was exempted from the national examination in 10th grade.

work Experience๐Ÿ’ผ

University of Minho, Portugal (Feb โ€“ June 2024)Poster Presentation at VII ETCAQ: Evaluation of Zn in Plastic Bags used as Food Containers in Mozambique.Book Chapter Author: Science Education and Sustainability in Hands-On Science 2024.Article Author: Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Plastic Bags used as Improvised Food Cooking Covers: A Case Study from Mozambique (Sustainability Journal 2025, 17, 964).Conference Participation:VII Meeting of Chemical Characterization and Analysis Techniques (June 7, 2024)Catalysis in Industry Lecture by Prof. Pham Thanh Huyen from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (June 20, 2024)Science Fair Jury Member at Colรฉgio do Minho (May 23, 2024)Oral Presentation at the 21st Annual International Hands-On Science Conference 2024 in Goiรกs, Brazil.Electro Expresso, Lda [Assistant]Worked in service, maintenance, and logistics.Global Inclusive Society [Assistant Teacher] (2023)Taught English at intermediate and pre-advanced levels.EISA-JOINT Mozambique [Election Representative, Luabo] (2019)

Research Focus

Nhangaโ€™s research primarily explores:Environmental Sustainability and Heavy Metal ContaminationRenewable Energy Applications in Physics EducationScience Education and Sustainable DevelopmentMaterial Safety in Food PackagingHis work addresses societal challenges in Mozambique, particularly regarding food safety, environmental impact, and education in underdeveloped regions.

Awards & Honors๐Ÿ†ย 

Best Student in Physics Course โ€“ Pรบnguรจ University (2024)
๐Ÿ† Best Academic Performance โ€“ University of Minho (ERASMUS+ ICM, 2024)
๐Ÿ† Best Academic Performance in Secondary School โ€“ Mopeia Secondary School (2018)

Conclusionโœ…

Based on his academic excellence, research achievements, and international collaboration, Manenรงa Cristiano Nhanga is a highly suitable candidate for the Excellence in Research Award. By enhancing his publication record, research funding, and interdisciplinary studies, he can further establish himself as a leading scholar in environmental and material sciences.

๐Ÿ“šPublications to Noted

  • Nhanga, M. C., Geraldo, D., Nhapulo, S. L., Joรฃo, A. F., Carneiro, J., & Costa, M. F. M. (2025). Evaluation of Heavy Metal Content in Plastic Bags Used as Improvised Food Cooking Covers: A Case Study from the Mozambican Community. Sustainability, 17, 964.

  • Nhanga, M. C. (2024). Evaluation of Heavy Metal Content in Plastic Bags Used as Part of Food Cooking Containers: A Socio-educational Sustainability Perspective in Mozambique. In Science Education and Sustainability (pp. XX-XX). ISBN 978-84-8158-971-9.