Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom | Aquatic and Fish Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at Aquatic and Fish Toxicology, SKUAST-K, India

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom holds a PhD in Fisheries Resource Management, specializing in Aquatic Toxicology, from the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K Rangil Ganderbal J&K (OGPA = 8.28). He also has a Master’s of Fisheries Sciences (M.F.Sc.) in Applied Aquaculture, specializing in Fish Parasitology, from Barkatullah University Bhopal Madhya Pradesh (OGPA = 8.37), and a Bachelor’s in Science with Industrial Fish and Fisheries from the University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir (OGPA = 63.11).

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a rich teaching background. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor cum Junior Scientist at the Division of Aquatic Environmental Management, Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, where he has been engaged in teaching, research, and extension activities since December 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Contractual Lecturer at the same division from 2016 to 2019, primarily focusing on teaching. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at the Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-K, from 2014 to 2015, where his responsibilities included assisting in teaching activities.

Achievements:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has a remarkable academic and professional record, including securing the First Rank in merit at the master’s (M.F.Sc.) level in the batch in 2010. He was awarded a Junior Research Fellowship for two years by the Department of Science and Technology (DST, GoI) New Delhi under the INSPIRE Fellowship Scheme in 2011, followed by a Senior Research Fellow for three years by the DST Govt. of India New Delhi under the same scheme in 2013. In 2013, he also received the Best Oral Presentation award for presenting a paper in the 9th J&K Science Congress held at the University of Kashmir on “Innovations and Advances in Sciences and Technology”. Dr. Qayoom’s contributions to academia were further recognized with an Award of Excellence for reviewing manuscripts in the Annual “Research & Review in Biology” (NAAS: 4.79) in 2017, and the Best Young Scientist National Award by the IRDP Group of Journals Chennai, India, with a memento and medal in 2018.

Research Specialized:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom has extensive expertise in Aquatic Toxicology, with a specialization in Fish Parasitology. He is skilled in conducting Fish Toxicity tests, as well as hematological and biochemical analysis. Dr. Qayoom is proficient in using HPLC and GLC methods for pesticide detection from fish muscles and natural waters. He is also trained in in-vivo toxicological procedures related to fishes (bioassay) and has a strong understanding of geno-toxicological studies in fishes, particularly in the induction and detection of micronuclei. Furthermore, he is well-versed in estimating various limnological parameters of water.

Computer Skills:

Dr. Imtiyaz Qayoom is proficient in using MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Additionally, he has a strong command of statistical software such as SPSS, PAST, and R-software.

Publications:

I Qayoom, FA Shah, M Mukhtar, MH Balkhi, FA Bhat, BA Bhat. (2016). Dimethoate induced behavioural changes in juveniles of Cyprinus carpio var. communis under temperate conditions of Kashmir, India. The scientific world Journal, 28.

J Sharma, A Parashar, P Bagare, I Qayoom. (2015). Phytoplanktonic diversity and its relation to physicochemical parameters of water at dogarwadaghat of River Narmada. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 206.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2018). Toxicological evaluation and effects of organophosphate compounds on hematological profile of juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. Communis). Indian Journal of Animal Research, 52 (10), 1469-1475.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Bhat, FA Shah. (2014). Biochemical toxicity of organophosphate compounds in fishes. SKUAST Journal of Research, 16 (1), 1-13.

I Qayoom, BA Bhat. (2015). Change in fishing patterns in Jammu and Kashmir provinces of J and K-a comparative study. Current World Environment, 10 (1), 179.

A Akthar, M Parveen, I Qayoom. (2015). Limnological features of Dal Lake of Kashmir valley with special reference to the anthropogenic pressure along its water shed. Ecol. Environ. Conserv, 21, 497-803.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar. (2018). Assessment of dimethoate residues from Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Chemical Science Review and Letters, 7 (26), 578-581.

I Qayoom, FA Shah. (2017). Parasitic Bioload in Schizothoracine Fishes of Kashmir Valley with Respect to the Trophic Status of Anchar Lake. Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 8 (2), 364-369.

I Qayoom, MH Balkhi, M Mukhtar, FA Shah, BA Bhat. (2016). Chlorpyrifos induced acute toxicity and behavioural responses in juvenile common carps (Cyprinus carpio var. communis) of Kashmir. Ecol Environ Conserv, 22, 71-78.

I Qayoom. (2015). Residue analysis of pesticides in Dal waters and their effect on common carp fish, Cyprinus carpio var. communis. Thesis submitted to Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and ..

Dr. Saul Santini | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate at Analytical Chemistry, University of Florence, Italy

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

Saul Santini completed his PhD in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from November 2020 to October 2023. His research involved the development of analytical procedures for the determination of emerging organic compounds, including the analysis of contaminants in fish samples, rodenticides in owl samples, and phthalates in Talitrus saltator samples. He also worked on determining trace elements in cosmetics and assessing their toxic effects on humans. Saul collaborated with the TecnaTox research center at the University of Tarragona on the analysis of microplastics in human and pig intestine samples and monitored microplastic contamination levels in edible mollusks along the Mediterranean coasts. Additionally, he optimized analytical methods for analyzing pesticides in food matrices and participated in environmental monitoring campaigns. Three of his papers are currently under review in international journals.

Work Experience:

Saul Santini has held several positions in the field of education and chemical safety. Since November 2023, he has been working as a Secondary School Teacher at Istituto Superiore A. Checchi, where he teaches Chemical Science and Technology. He is also a Worker Safety Trainer at ITT Marco Polo, providing safety training for students undertaking the PCTO route and assigned a medium risk. Additionally, Saul works as a Chemical Risk Consultant at a chemical materials production company, where he updates the company’s Risk Assessment Document. He also serves as a Risk Assessment Document Auditor for a social cooperative, reviewing their documents across different territorial sectors.

Training:

Saul Santini completed his Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from September 2015 to July 2017. His dissertation, titled “Legacy and new persistent organic pollutants in Somniosus Microcephalus from NE Greenland,” earned him a final grade of 110/110 cum laude. Prior to his master’s, Saul obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Florence, from September 2011 to April 2015. His dissertation focused on the investigation of pH and phosphate species in PAAm hydrogels, and he achieved a final grade of 102/110. Saul also holds a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from ITIS Tullio Buzzi, Prato, Italy, where he studied from September 2005 to July 2011, achieving a final grade of 75/100. Additionally, Saul participated in an Erasmus+ Traineeship at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain, from September 2017 to March 2018. Under the supervision of Prof. M. Schumacher, he worked on two activities: developing a model for predicting the response of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) in S. Francisco Bay, and conducting outdoor and indoor air monitoring in 12 schools in Tarragona.

Academic and Professional Achievements:

Doctoral Scholarship Department of Excellence

Dates: 2020 – 2023
Institute: University of Florence, Department of Excellence
Details: Scholarship Winner as 1st place in the competition for the XXXVI cycle of the Doctorate in Chemical Sciences

Representative of Doctoral Students

Dates: 06/2021 – 10/2023
Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Research Fellows Representative

Dates: 02/2020 – 10/2020
Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Certificate for Trainers for Safety at Work

Dates: 02/2021 – 12/2021
Institute: National Order of Chemists and Physicists

Registration Order of Chemists and Physicists

Dates: 2021 – present
Institute: Regional Order of Chemists and Physicists of Tuscany – Chemistry Sector