Aboothahir Afzal | Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Aboothahir Afzal | Chemistry| Editorial Board Member 

Kerala Government polytechnic college kozhikode | India

Dr. Aboothahir Afzal is a highly dedicated and accomplished physicist with nearly two decades of continuous teaching, research, and academic leadership experience. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Physics at Thunchan Memorial Government College, Tirur, Kerala (under the University of Calicut), he has been actively engaged in teaching B.Sc. and M.Sc. Physics courses since 2011, following his initial academic tenure at The New College (Autonomous), Chennai. With a strong passion for student-centered learning, he incorporates Research-Based Pedagogical Tools (RBPT) and innovative teaching strategies to enhance analytical thinking and practical skills among learners. Dr. Afzal has handled a wide range of subjects, including Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, Computational Physics using Python, Mechanics, and Mathematical Physics, shaping the academic foundation of countless students over nineteen years. Dr. Afzal’s research contributions span dielectric spectroscopy, computational physics, materials science, amorphous pharmaceuticals, nonlinear optical crystals, and molecular dynamics. He has authored and co-authored impactful publications in reputed journals such as Indian Journal of Physics, Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, Materials Today: Proceedings, Chemistry Select, and Results in Chemistry. His doctoral research at the University of Calicut centered on broadband dielectric and DFT investigations of glass-forming pharmaceutical systems. He has completed a UGC-funded Minor Research Project and continues to supervise research, including guiding a Ph.D. scholar working on ionogels for electrochemical applications. His expertise includes advanced instrumentation such as broadband dielectric spectrometers, DSC, XRD, FTIR, and UV spectroscopy, along with computational tools like Gaussian and GaussView. In addition to research, Dr. Afzal demonstrates strong administrative and leadership abilities. He has served as Head of the Department since 2020 and contributed significantly as a member of curriculum design committees, NSS Program Officer, NAAC Committee member, Program Manager for Continuing Education, and coordinator of national workshops on computational physics and astronomical data analysis. His active participation as resource person, invited speaker, and trainer at national and international events reflects his commitment to academic development. He has attended numerous refresher courses, RBPT workshops, and specialized training programs, including a prestigious national research internship at IIT Bombay. Beyond academics, Dr. Afzal is known for mentoring students, supporting higher education aspirations, and participating in community-oriented activities, including deputation as Assistant Hajj Officer in Saudi Arabia. A multilingual scholar with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, he continues to contribute meaningfully to physics education, research, and institutional development.

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Featured Publications

Hemalatha, A., Afzal, A., Muthu, S., Raja, M., Sevvanthi, S., Manonmani, J., & Senthil, S. (2023). A combined experimental and theoretical studies on non-centrosymmetric NLO single crystal of L-Norvalinium hydrogen maleate. AIP Conference Proceedings.

Baiju, S., Afzal, A., Thayyil, M. S., Al-Otaibi, J. S., & Ali, S. K. (2023). Computational studies on anticancerous Camptothecin and its derivative Camp-10 by density functional theory. Results in Chemistry, 5, 100837.

Hemalatha, A., Muthu, S., Afzal, A., Ramesh, P., Raja, M., Manonmani, J., & Senthil, S. (2023). Investigation on crystal structure, spectroscopic, electronic and NLO analysis of a non-centrosymmetric NLO single crystal: L-Leucinium hydrogen maleate (LLM). AIP Conference Proceedings.

Hemalatha, A., Afzal, A., Muthu, S., Raja, M., & Senthil, S. (2022). Growth, molecular structure and characterization of L-Isoleucinium hydrogen maleate hemihydrate (LIM) NLO single crystal by density functional theory. Materials Today: Proceedings, 56, 1–7.

Poovingal, N. N. M., Thayyil, M. S., Afzal, A., & Govindaraj, G. (2022). Thermal and dielectric studies on orientationally disordered crystal: Cyclobutanol. Indian Journal of Physics, 96, 1649–1659.

 

Peter Hristov | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Prof Dr. Peter Hristov | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBER-BAS) | Bulgaria

Prof. Dr. Peter Ivanov Hristov is a distinguished Bulgarian molecular biologist and biochemist whose work has significantly advanced the understanding of animal genetic diversity, molecular phylogeny, and population structure in domestic and wild species. Currently serving as a Professor at the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, he has built a rigorous academic career grounded in molecular genetics, evolutionary biology, and biodiversity conservation. Prof. Hristov earned his Master’s degree from Trakia University in 1999, followed by a Ph.D. in 2005 from the Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction at BAS. Over the past decade, he has progressed through academic ranks, serving as Chief Assistant (2010–2015), Associate Professor (2015–2021), and Professor (2021–present), reflecting his longstanding contributions to the field. His primary research areas include biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular phylogeny, population structure studies, and taxonomic research, complemented by strong expertise in bioinformatics and the statistical processing of molecular data. His involvement in international scientific collaborations includes participation in the EU’s Sixth Framework Programme—DeLiver Project (2007–2011)—demonstrating his engagement in large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiatives. Prof. Hristov’s scientific output is extensive and influential. He has authored 83 scientific publications, 59 of which appear in impact-factor or indexed journals, accumulating over 665 citations, with an h-index of 13 (Scopus). Remarkably, in the last five years alone, he has produced 40 publications, all in indexed journals, underscoring his active and consistent research productivity. His work spans genetic differentiation in livestock breeds, molecular detection of bee pathogens, mitochondrial DNA analyses, and phylogenetic exploration across various species. Key recent studies include genetic structure analysis of Bulgarian goat and horse breeds (Diversity, 2024), molecular pathogen detection in honey bees (Veterinary Sciences, 2023), and mitochondrial sequencing contributions revealing domestication centers in horse lineages (Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2022). His research also provides crucial insights into livestock conservation, biodiversity monitoring, and the application of molecular tools in animal breeding and health management. Prof. Hristov is widely recognized in the scientific community, publishing internationally under the name Peter Hristov and maintaining active research profiles on Scopus, ResearchGate, and ORCID. His work continues to bridge molecular science and biodiversity conservation, reinforcing his role as a leading figure in genetic research within Bulgaria and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Radoslavov, G., Kalaydzhiev, G., Yordanov, G., Palova, N., Salkova, D., & Hristov, P. (2025). Genetic diversity of native Bulgarian sheep breeds based on the mitochondrial D-loop sequence analysis. Small Ruminant Research, 108, 107527.

Yordanov, G., Yordanov, T., Mehandjyiski, I., Radoslavov, G., Salkova, D., & Hristov, P. (2025). Population structure and genetic diversity among Shagya Arabian horse genealogical lineages in Bulgaria based on microsatellite genotyping. Veterinary Sciences, 12(8), 776.

Stoeva, D., Gencheva, D., Radoslavov, G., Hristov, P., Yordanova, R., & Beev, G. (2025). Novel DNA barcoding and multiplex PCR strategy for the molecular identification and mycotoxin gene detection of Fusarium spp. in maize from Bulgaria. Methods and Protocols, 8(4), 78.

Salkova, D., Balkanska, R., Shumkova, R., Lazarova, S., Radoslavov, G., & Hristov, P. (2024). Molecular detection and phylogenetic relationships of honey bee-associated viruses in bee products. Veterinary Sciences, 11(8), 369.

Yordanov, G., Kalaydzhiev, G., Palova, N., Salkova, D., Lozanova, L., Dundarova, H., Odjakova, T., Todorov, P., Radoslavov, G., & Hristov, P. (2024). Genetic differentiation and population structure of two Bulgarian local goat breeds using microsatellite markers. Diversity, 16(7), 388.

Hristov, P., Radoslavov, G., Mehandjyiski, I., Salkova, D., & Yordanov, G. (2024). Genetic diversity and population structure among Arabian horse genealogical lineages in Bulgaria. Diversity, 16(5), 281.

Kalaydzhiev, G., Palova, N., Dundarova, H., Lozanova, L., Mehandjyiski, I., Radoslavov, G., & Hristov, P. (2023). Mitochondrial diversity and phylogenetic relationship of eight native Bulgarian sheep breeds. Animals, 13(23), 3655.