Hilarie Uwamahoro | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Hilarie Uwamahoro | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD, Tuskegee University, United States.

Hilarie Uwamahoro 🇷🇼 is a dedicated scientist pursuing her Ph.D. in Integrative Biosciences with a focus on biochemistry at Tuskegee University, USA. With a robust academic and research background spanning environmental science, agricultural science, and molecular biochemistry, she is passionate about sustainable innovations and global health. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda, Hilarie also brings experience in leadership, STEM education, and community outreach. 🌍👩‍🔬📘

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🎓 Education

Hilarie holds a Ph.D. (ongoing) in Integrative Biosciences from Tuskegee University (2022–), a Master’s in Environmental Science (2021), and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences from EARTH University, Costa Rica (2019). She completed high school with distinction in Physics–Chemistry–Mathematics at Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology. 🎓🌱📘

💼 Experience

Her professional journey includes roles as a research assistant at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, research fellow at MOMÒ FertiLIFE, and teaching assistant in Organic Chemistry at Tuskegee. She also interned at Michigan State University and conducted fieldwork in Costa Rica and Rwanda. 🧪🌿🌍

🔬 Research Interests

Hilarie focuses on cyclic peptides as antiviral agents, biogas production from cover crops, soil health, and phytocompound antibacterial potential. She is also engaged in plant-soil interactions and sustainable agriculture solutions using advanced molecular and modeling tools. 🧬🧫⚗️

🏆 Awards

She received fellowships from the Mastercard Foundation, USAID, Tuskegee University, and the Howard Buffett Foundation. Notable accolades include the Trellis Fund Fellowship (2025), ACS Research Travel Award (2025), and several certificates for excellence in science, innovation, and leadership. 🏅🎖️🌟

📚 Top Noted Publications

Natural and Designed Cyclic Peptides as Potential Antiviral Drugs (2025), Molecules, 🔗Read — Cited by 2

An In Vitro Evaluation of Industrial Hemp Extracts Against Phytopathogenic Bacteria (2024), Molecules, 🔗Read — Cited by 3

Organic Vegetable Crop Residue Decomposition in Soils (2023), Heliyon, 🔗Read — Cited by 4

Potentials of Winter Cover Crops to Produce Bio-Methane (2021), ASA-CSSA-SSSA Abstracts, 🔗Read

Sediment Reduction of Nyabarongo River Water for Agriculture (2019), EARTH University, 🔗Read

Conclusion

Hilarie Uwamahoro is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Her academic accomplishments, applied research on antiviral and agricultural innovations, dynamic leadership, and commitment to community service make her a standout candidate. While citation metrics and patentable outputs will grow with time, her current trajectory reflects exceptional promise and a solid foundation of research excellence. She embodies the qualities of a modern interdisciplinary scientist—innovative, impactful, and socially engaged. 🌍🔬📈

Mrs. Ruwani Suraweera | Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Ruwani Suraweera | Toxicology | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral student, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

🎓 Dr. Ruwani Kaushalya Suraweera is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in formulation development, drug delivery, and pharmaceutical technology. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Queensland University of Technology, Australia, she has made significant contributions to pharmacy education and research in Sri Lanka. Her expertise spans clinical sciences, nanotechnology, and innovative pharmaceutical practices. A distinguished scholar and pharmacist, Dr. Suraweera is recognized for her impactful publications, awards, and professional affiliations.

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Education

📚 Dr. Suraweera holds a Ph.D. candidacy at Queensland University of Technology, Australia (2023–present). She completed her M.Phil. in Chemical Sciences (2017–2022) with exceptional grades at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Her undergraduate achievement, a B.Pharm (Honours) with a GPA of 3.65, earned her the distinction of being the best performer in her batch. Additionally, she has earned certifications in marketing, quality management systems, and first aid.

Experience

💼 Dr. Suraweera has a rich academic career as a Lecturer in Pharmacy at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2014–2023), where she also served as a Temporary Lecturer earlier. Her work focuses on teaching, research, and mentoring students in advanced pharmaceutical practices. She has also contributed to academia through her roles in curriculum development and clinical training.

Research Interests

🔬 Dr. Suraweera’s research explores cutting-edge topics in pharmaceutical sciences, including formulation development, drug delivery systems, and nanotechnology applications in healthcare. She is passionate about developing innovative therapeutic solutions to improve patient outcomes.

Awards

🏆 Dr. Suraweera has received multiple prestigious grants and scholarships, such as the University Research Grant (2016) and ITEC scholarship from the Government of India. Her academic excellence has been acknowledged with university scholarships and awards for exceptional performance in pharmacy and chemistry.

Publications

Ruwani K. Suraweera, et al. (2024). Development and Characterization of Spray-Dried Combined Levofloxacin–Ambroxol Dry Powder Inhaler Formulation. Pharmaceutics, 16(12). [Cited by articles in PubMed]
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Navanjana T.P. Uyangoda, et al. (2022). Investigation of the Use of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products for COVID-19 Prevention. Sri Lankan Journal of Health Sciences, 1(2). [Cited by articles in Scopus]

Sathya S, et al. (2017). Formulation Development of Cream Incorporating Extracts of Glycyrrhia glabara. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka, 7(1). [Cited in local archives]

Suraweera RK, et al. (2015). Assessing the Characterizations of Ketoprofen Loaded and Unloaded Virgin Coconut Oil-based Creamy Nanoemulsion. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, 8(1). [Cited by 15 articles]