Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zubair Anwar | Phrmaceutical Chemistry | Editorial Board Member

Deputy Director | Baqai Medical University | Pakistan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zubair Anwar is a leading researcher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, recognized for his extensive contributions to drug stability, photochemistry, kinetic degradation studies, analytical method development, pharmaceutical formulations, and biopolymer-based drug-delivery systems. His research integrates experimental chemistry with computational modeling to explore photostabilization mechanisms, degradation pathways, and formulation optimization for small molecules and therapeutics. Dr. Anwar has authored 55 Scopus-indexed documents with 719 citations from 580 citing documents and holds an h-index of 12, reflecting the significant influence and continuity of his scholarly work within the pharmaceutical sciences community. His scientific outputs span advanced spectroscopic techniques, stability-indicating analytical procedures, polymeric delivery systems, periodontal drug-delivery devices, hydrogels, and cyclodextrin-assisted photostability enhancements. He has contributed to internationally indexed journals and book chapters covering drug degradation, excipient interactions, chitosan-based xerogels, periodontal implants, and computational kinetic modeling. Dr. Anwar’s recent work includes innovative biopolymer-based dental chips, PEGylated chitosan xerogels, and highly stable enzymatic hydrogels designed for wound-healing applications. His research consistently bridges fundamental pharmaceutical chemistry with applied therapeutics, leading to impactful publications, collaborative research outputs, and notable advancements in formulation science and drug-delivery technologies. In addition to publishing widely, he contributes as a peer reviewer for multiple reputable scientific journals, demonstrating his commitment to advancing quality, rigor, and innovation in pharmaceutical research. His body of work continues to influence drug-delivery design, analytical chemistry, and stability science across academia and industry.

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Featured Publications :

Afzal, S., Sheraz, M. A., Ahmed, S., Tariq, S., Kazi, S. H., Zafar, F., & Anwar, Z. (2025). Chitosan-based biodegradable dental chips impregnated with chlorhexidine gluconate for the treatment of periodontitis. RSC Pharmaceutics.
Khurshid, A., Anwar, Z., Usmani, M., Altaf, R., Awan, A., Akram, Z., Kazi, S. H., Ahmed, S., Sheraz, M. A., & Ahmad, I. (2025). Cyclodextrin-assisted photostabilization of 5-fluorouracil: A combined kinetic and computational investigation. RSC Advances.
Zafar, F., Sheraz, M. A., Ali, S. A., Riaz, M., Ahmed, S., & Anwar, Z. (2025). Novel antibiotic-loaded PEGylated xerogels of acidified chitosan for periodontal diseases. Current Drug Delivery.
Zia, S. Y., Ahmed, S., Jamal, H. S., Perveen, M., Sheraz, M. A., Anwar, Z., & Ali, S. A. (2025). Formulation development of highly stable collagenase-containing hydrogels for wound healing. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Zafar, F., Sheraz, M. A., Ali, S. A., Riaz, M., Ahmed, S., Kazi, S. H., Tariq, S., & Anwar, Z. (2025). PEGylated chitosan xerogels for localized periodontal therapy: Design, characterization, and drug release. Scientific Reports.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammadyusuf Jorayev | Chemical Biology | Environmental Chemistry Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr . Muhammadyusuf Jorayev | Andijan State University | Uzbekistan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammadyusuf Jorayev is an Uzbek biologist specializing in the fauna and ecology of aphids, with a strong focus on their distribution and interactions with medicinal plants of the Fergana Valley. He is affiliated with Andijan State University, where he serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Zoology and Biochemistry, and also contributes to teaching at Asaka Medical College. His academic training has been rooted in Andijan State University, where he advanced from undergraduate to doctoral studies under the supervision of Prof. Khusanov Alijon Karimovich, developing expertise in cell biology, plant-based ecological systems, and insect-plant interactions. His research explores the ecological specialization, coevolution, and variability of aphids across food plants, contributing to both theoretical insights and practical applications in agriculture and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Jorayev has also worked on environmental issues, co-inventing a patented device for collecting microplastic samples in water, reflecting his commitment to addressing contemporary ecological challenges. He has published in national and international journals, including the Russian Journal of Parasitology and Theoretical & Applied Science, and his work has been cited 6 times across 6 Scopus-indexed documents. With 3 documents indexed in Scopus, an h-index of 2, and a Scopus Author ID of 59236767400, Orcid ID of 0000-0002-5896-4748 his professional achievements highlight his dedication to research, teaching, innovation, and the advancement of biological sciences in Uzbekistan

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Featured Publications

Jorayev, M., Khusanov, A., Sabirov, O., Frank, Y., Vorobev, D., Vorobev, E., Rakhmatullina, S., Tashbaev, S., Mamatkarimova, S., Yakhyoyev, A., & Juraev, M. (2025). Microplastic pollution of the Zrafshan river tributary in Samarkand and Navoi regions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Green Analytical Chemistry, 5, 100200.

2. Jorayev, M., Abdullaev, I., Khusanov, A., Voronova-Bartet, N., Abdullayeva, M., Gandjaeva, L., & Jumanazarov, X. (2024). Annotated checklist of the aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) of Uzbekistan. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 10(3), 627–646.