Anup Basnet Chetry | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry | MidWest University | Nepal

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry is an accomplished chemist specializing in host-guest and macrocyclic chemistry, particularly in the design and application of calixarene-based compounds for selective recovery of valuable metals and removal of toxic metal cations. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Saga National University, Japan, in 2014, supported by the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship, with a dissertation focused on the synthesis of ionizable calix[4]arene and tripodal pseudocalix[3]arene for targeted metal recovery. He holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Prithivi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University. Dr. Chetry’s research experience encompasses the synthesis, characterization, and application of calixarene-based macrocyclic hosts, including the development of cation-exchange resins for scavenging toxic metals and recycling valuable metals from aqueous environments, employing modern spectroscopic techniques such as UV, IR, ^1H-NMR, and ^13C-NMR for compound identification. His research interests extend to material chemistry, water quality assessment, and the selective recovery of rare metals including rare earths, indium, and gallium. Professionally, he has served as a Research Fellow and Senior Scientific Officer at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (2015–2018) and has extensive teaching experience as a chemistry lecturer across multiple institutions, including Mid Western University, L.A. College, Modern Technical College, and Dhulikhel Medical Institute. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Mid Western University, Surkhet, Nepal. Dr. Chetry has contributed significantly to the scientific literature, with over 20 publications, more than 150 citations, and an h-index of 7, reflecting his impact in the field of macrocyclic and materials chemistry. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical environmental and industrial applications, advancing selective metal recovery and sustainable chemical processes.

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Featured Publications

Burlakoti, N., Upadhyaya, J., Ghimire, N., Bajgai, T. R., & Basnet, A. Physical, chemical and microbiological characterization of processed drinking water in central Nepal: Current state study. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 10(1), 157.

Chetry, A. B., Matsufuji, T., Adhikari, B. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., Ohto, K. Intramolecular synergism for group separation extraction of trivalent rare earths by a cross type calix[4]arene with phosphonic and carboxylic acid bifunctionality. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 81(3), 301–310.

Ohto, K., Takedomi, A., Chetry, A. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., & Oshima, T. The effect of phenoxy oxygen atoms on extremely high extraction ability and less separation efficiency of trivalent rare earth elements with tetraphosphonic acid derivative. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 77(1), 363–373.

Adhikari, B. B., Gurung, M., Chetry, A. B., Kawakita, H., & Ohto, K. Highly selective and efficient extraction of two Pb²⁺ ions with a p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene hexacarboxylic acid ligand: An allosteric effect in extraction. RSC Advances, 3(48), 25950–25959.

Ohto, K., Fuchiwaki, N., Yoshihara, T., Chetry, A. B., Morisada, S., & Kawakita, H. Extraction of scandium and other rare earth elements with a tricarboxylic acid derivative of tripodal pseudcalix[3]arene prepared from a new phenolic tripodal framework. Separation and Purification Technology, 226, 259–266.

Chetry, A. B., Adhikari, B. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., & Ohto, K. Selective extraction of Ga(III) with p-t-butylcalix[4]arene tetrahydroxamic acid. Solvent Extraction Research and Development, Japan, 22(1), 25–35.

Thakuri, S., Basnet, A., Rawal, K., Chauhan, R., & Rassu. Technologies, emission estimation, and feasibility of cleaner technologies in brick industry of Nepal. Environmental Challenges, 15, 100928.

Mahat, N., Bhattarai, N., Thapa, M., Lawati, M., & Basnet, A. (2023). Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of traditional medicinal plants.

Mahadi Hasan | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

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Mr. Mahadi Hasan | Materials Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Mahadi Hasan | University of South Dakota | United States

Mr. Mahadi Hasan completed his BS and MS from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and worked as a lecturer for five years before relocating to the United States for a second master’s degree. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Materials Chemistry program at the University of South Dakota. His research focuses on the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs using smart nano-cargo of mineral particles, emphasizing synthesis modification and surface functionalization of nanomaterials. He developed a method for delivering veratridine into colorectal cancer cells using casein-coated carboxylated mesoporous silica nanoparticles and discovered a spongelike morphology of calcium citrate particles and calcium carbonate submicroparticles (400–700 nm), which are advantageous for drug delivery applications. He has also developed an undergraduate laboratory experiment modeling drug discovery and targeted delivery using calcium-based particles. His completed and ongoing projects include mesoporous silica nanoparticle-based targeted drug delivery against colorectal cancer, PEGylated MSNs and calcium carbonate submicroparticles as drug carriers, calcium carbonate nanoparticles as mineral sunscreen against skin cancer, and hydroxyapatite nanorods for gene transfer in plants. He has published 1 SCI-indexed article in Cancers (2025) on liver-specific nanoparticle-mediated delivery and MMP-triggered release of veratridine to target metastatic colorectal cancer, collaborating with Professor Dr. Khosrow Rezvani. He is an ACS member since 2022 and works at the intersection of organic chemistry, materials chemistry, nanotechnology, drug delivery, and biomedical sciences. His research contributes significantly to oncology by creating mineral particle-based gated drug delivery systems, advancing both fundamental knowledge and practical therapeutics. His work has 1 publication, with citations accumulating and an h-index of 1, reflecting his growing influence in nanomedicine and targeted therapeutics. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he is moving toward commercialization of his technology, highlighting the translational impact of his work. His innovations provide practical solutions for colorectal cancer treatment while educating the next generation of chemists and biomedical scientists. His contributions span drug delivery, nanomaterial synthesis, particle morphology engineering, biomedical applications, and translational therapeutics. By integrating chemistry and biomedical sciences, he advances health innovation and sustainable therapeutic strategies. His research has established a platform for further exploration of mineral particle-based nanomedicine. His work demonstrates a unique combination of creativity, scientific rigor, and translational potential in cancer therapeutics, materials chemistry, and nanotechnology. He continues to collaborate with biomedical scientists to optimize nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems for oncology. His developments in mineral particle engineering offer novel approaches for targeted, efficient, and controlled drug delivery. The focus on spongelike calcium citrate and submicroparticles ensures high payload capacity, biocompatibility, and therapeutic efficacy. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge chemistry, materials science, and biomedical applications. His contributions are fostering a new generation of mineral-based nanomedicine platforms with significant health impact.

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Featured Publications

Hasan, M., Eikanger, M., Sane, S., Wijewardhane, K. S. K., Slunecka, J. L., Freeling, J., Rezvani, K., & Sereda, G. (2025). Liver-specific nanoparticle-mediated delivery and MMP-triggered release of veratridine to effectively target metastatic colorectal cancer. Cancers, 17(19), 3253.

Hasan, M., Eikanger, M., Sane, S., Wijewardhane, K. S. K., Slunecka, J., Freeling, J., Rezvani, K., & Sereda, G. (2025). Liver-specific nanoparticle-mediated delivery and MMP-triggered release of veratridine, a potent pro-apoptotic molecule, to effectively target metastatic colorectal cancer [Preprint]. Preprints.