Professor, Karaganda Buketov University, Kazakhstan
Dr. Ishmuratova Margarita Yulayevna is a distinguished biologist and the Head of the Research Center of Biotechnology and Eco-Monitoring at Ye.A. Buketov Karaganda University, Kazakhstan. She also serves as a Professor-Researcher in the Department of Botany. With a PhD in Biology, she has significantly contributed to plant science, ecological monitoring, and phytochemical studies across Kazakhstan and beyond. 🌿🔬
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🎓 Education
Dr. Ishmuratova earned her PhD (Candidate of Biological Sciences) with a specialization in plant biology and ecology. Over the years, she enriched her academic and research profile through international training at institutions like Newcastle University (UK), Altai State University (Russia), Czech Technical University, and Novosibirsk State University. 📘🌍
💼 Experience
With decades of research and academic service, Dr. Ishmuratova leads innovative projects in plant biotechnology and eco-monitoring. As Head of the Research Center and a dedicated professor, she has supervised numerous research activities and guided young scholars in exploring plant pharmacognosy, arid flora, and botanical morphology. She has also actively collaborated with international universities through professional development programs. 🌱👩🏫
🔬 Research Interests
Her research spans multiple domains, including medicinal and essential oil plant resources, introduction of plant species, plant anatomy and morphology, and pharmacognosy. She is deeply involved in studying the flora of Kazakhstan’s arid zones, plant cryobiology, and ecological interactions, contributing valuable insights to environmental and botanical sciences. 🌾🧪
🏆 Awards
Dr. Ishmuratova is a multi-time laureate of prestigious awards, including the “Young Scientist Championship of the Phytochemistry Institute” (2000–2002), and the State Award “The Young Talented Scientist” from the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan (2004–2010). She was honored as the best researcher of Karaganda University “Bolashaq” in 2013 and received the “Best Teacher of Universities” award in 2019. 🏅🎓
📚 Publications
Isolation and In Silico Anti‐COVID‐19 Main Protease (Mpro)… — Journal of Chemistry, 2021 — Cited by 36
In Vitro and In Silico Cytotoxic and Antibacterial Activities… — Journal of Chemistry, 2021 — Cited by 35
Component Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of CO2 Extract… — The Scientific World Journal, 2021 — Cited by 32
Jusanin, a New Flavonoid from Artemisia commutata… — Molecules, 2022 — Cited by 29
One‐step Multiple Component Isolation from Crinitaria tatarica… — Journal of Separation Science, 2012 — Cited by 29
Isolation and In Silico Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Papain-Like Protease… — Molecules, 2022 — Cited by 28
Constituents of Artemisia tschernieviana… — Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 2015 — Cited by 25
Isolation and In Silico SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibition… — Molecules, 2022 — Cited by 24
Phylogenetic Taxonomy of Artemisia L. Species… — Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, 2018 — Cited by 22
CO2-Extracts of Scabiosa isetensis and S. ochroleuca… — Chemistry of Natural Compounds, 2017 — Cited by 22
Antimicrobial Activity of Thymus serpyllum Chemotypes… — Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021 — Cited by –
🏁 Conclusion
Dr. Ishmuratova Margarita Yulayevna is a highly commendable nominee for the Outstanding Contribution Award. Her deep-rooted expertise in biological sciences, particularly in Kazakhstan’s arid flora, plant pharmacognosy, and cryo biology, has made a lasting impact on ecological research and botanical studies in the region. Her leadership, consistent recognition, and evolving academic presence reflect an outstanding scientific career worthy of international appreciation and honor. 🏆🌿