Patrick Maduabuchi Aja | Patrick Maduabuchi Aja | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Patrick Maduabuchi Aja
Kampala International University

Patrick Maduabuchi Aja
Affiliation Kampala International University
Country Uganda
Scopus ID 36727040500
Documents 137
Citations 3,272
h-index 24
Subject Area Nutraceuticals
Event International Invention Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7805-9027

The Innovative Research Award recognizes research contributions that advance scientific understanding, encourage original approaches, and support the development of knowledge with potential practical applications. This article presents a profile of Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, whose supplied researcher information identifies Kampala International University in Uganda as his institutional affiliation and nutraceuticals as his subject area. The profile summarizes the available bibliometric information, research themes, publication activity, and potential relevance to the award category. Numerical indicators are reproduced as supplied and should be checked against current authoritative researcher records before being treated as independently verified. [1]

Abstract

This article profiles Patrick Maduabuchi Aja in the context of the Innovative Research Award and his reported affiliation with Kampala International University, Uganda. Nutraceuticals is identified as his subject area, connecting the profile with research on bioactive substances, nutrition, and potential health applications. The supplied bibliometric record lists 137 documents, 3,272 citations, and an h-index of 24. These figures provide an initial description of reported publication activity and citation influence but require verification against current database records. The article outlines research context, publication considerations, potential impact, and award suitability without attributing unverified findings or specific discoveries to the researcher.[2]

Keywords

Patrick Maduabuchi Aja; Innovative Research Award; nutraceuticals; Kampala International University; research evaluation; bibliometrics; scientific publications; citation analysis; health research; International Invention Awards. [1]

Introduction

Innovative research contributes to scientific progress by developing new questions, testing emerging approaches, and expanding the evidence available to researchers and practitioners. In nutraceuticals, research can address the composition, biological activity, safety, and potential applications of food-derived compounds and related products. Evaluating work in this area requires consideration of methodological quality, reproducibility, relevance, and the strength of published evidence, alongside quantitative indicators of scholarly activity. Bibliometric databases can help identify publication and citation patterns, although database coverage and citation practices influence the interpretation of these measures. [1] [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Patrick Maduabuchi Aja as affiliated with Kampala International University in Uganda and associates his research subject area with nutraceuticals. This field encompasses scientific investigation of compounds and products positioned at the intersection of nutrition and health. The supplied Scopus identifier is 36727040500, while the reported ORCID iD is 0000-0001-7805-9027. These identifiers provide routes for checking author identity, affiliations, and publication records. Their association with the named researcher should be confirmed directly before publication or formal evaluation. [1] [3]

Research Contributions

Research contributions in nutraceuticals may include investigating bioactive compounds, assessing biological mechanisms, examining nutritional applications, improving analytical methods, or evaluating evidence concerning safety and efficacy. The significance of an individual contribution depends on the research questions addressed, the methods employed, the reliability of the findings, and the extent to which independent work supports the conclusions. The information supplied for this profile does not specify individual studies or discoveries; therefore, particular scientific outcomes cannot be attributed to the researcher without examination of the relevant publications and their supporting evidence.[2]

Publications

The supplied profile reports 137 documents associated with the Scopus author identifier. This figure should be interpreted as a reported database count rather than a verified list of peer-reviewed research articles, since indexed documents can include different publication types and author profiles may contain records requiring correction. A comprehensive publication assessment should examine article titles, author order, journal or conference details, publication dates, DOI identifiers, corrections, and possible duplicate or incorrectly attributed records. The Scopus author profile provides a starting point for this verification process. [1]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric figures list 3,272 citations and an h-index of 24. Citation counts can indicate how frequently indexed publications are cited, while the h-index combines publication output and citation frequency into a single measure. Neither metric independently establishes research quality, originality, practical value, or societal benefit. Citation patterns vary across disciplines, career stages, document types, and database coverage. A balanced assessment should therefore combine verified bibliometric data with qualitative examination of research methods, publication quality, collaboration, reproducibility, and evidence of influence beyond citation counts. [2] [4]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award provides a context for considering originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, and the potential relevance of research to scientific or practical challenges. The supplied profile offers preliminary information for reviewing Patrick Maduabuchi Aja’s reported publication activity and subject area. A formal award assessment should additionally examine representative publications, documented individual contributions, research integrity, and evidence supporting claims of innovation. The available profile data alone do not establish selection, award status, or a specific scientific achievement; eligibility and recognition remain subject to the event’s applicable review process.[2]

Conclusion

Patrick Maduabuchi Aja’s supplied researcher profile identifies Kampala International University in Uganda and nutraceuticals as the institutional and subject-area context for this academic recognition article. The reported document, citation, and h-index figures offer an initial overview of scholarly activity but should be verified through authoritative records. A reliable assessment of innovative research requires more than quantitative indicators: it depends on original contributions, sound methodology, reproducible evidence, and demonstrated relevance. Verification of researcher identifiers and individual publications will strengthen the accuracy and credibility of this profile for readers and award reviewers. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Patrick Maduabuchi Aja, Author ID 36727040500.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36727040500
  2. Journal article. (2026. ). Molecular, immunological and oncogenic mechanisms of cervical cancer mediated by HPV/HIV co-infection, clinical implication and management.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s13027-025-00729-0
  3. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier and profile.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7805-9027
  4. Journal article. (2026. ). Innovative HIV care strategies and health system resilience in conflict-affected settings.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-026-00757-6
  5. International Invention Awards. (2026. ). Official award website.
    https://inventionawards.org/

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vesna Vučurović | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vesna Vučurović | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, Department of Biotechnology, Serbia.

Prof. Vesna Vučurović is a distinguished researcher in bioethanol technology, food biotechnology, yeast technology, adsorption, and biomaterial characterization. she is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad. With extensive expertise in microbiological processes and industrial biotechnology, she has significantly contributed to the advancement of renewable energy sources, fermentation technologies, and sustainable material development.

Profile

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🎓 Education

Prof. Vesna Vučurović earned her BSc & MSc in Technological Engineering (1996-2003) from the University of Novi Sad, researching beer barley quality. She completed her Magister degree (2003-2007) with a thesis on bioethanol production from grains, achieving a perfect score (10.00). Her PhD (2007-2012) focused on optimizing alcoholic fermentation of molasses and sugar beet juice using immobilized Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells, contributing to advancements in bioethanol technology and sustainable fuel production.

🏢 Experience

Prof. Vesna Vučurović has been a dedicated academic at the Faculty of Technology, University of Novi Sad since 2003. She began as a Senior Technical Assistant & Teaching Assistant (2003-2005), progressing to Trainee Teaching Associate (2005-2008) and Teaching Associate (2008-2014). She was later promoted to Assistant Professor (2014-2019) and currently serves as an Associate Professor (2019-Present).

🔬 Research Interests

Bioethanol Technology – Renewable energy production and biofuels

Food Biotechnology – Fermentation processes and food processing innovations

Yeast Technology – Yeast cultivation and metabolic engineering

Adsorption – Applications in environmental remediation and material development

Biomaterial Characterization – Enhancing materials for industrial and medical use

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Contributor to multiple national and international research grants

Peer reviewer for high-impact journals like Journal of Cleaner Production, Waste and Biomass Valorization, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Fermentation (MDPI), Foods (MDPI), Polymers (MDPI), and Environmental Engineering and Management Journal

Member of the Serbian Chemical Society, Chemical Society of Vojvodina, and Serbian Society for Microbiology

📚 Selected Publications

🔹 Bioethanol Production from A-Starch Milk and B-Starch Milk as Intermediates of Industrial Wet-Milling Wheat Processing
Fermentation, 2024-03 | DOI: 10.3390/fermentation10030144
Contributors: Aleksandra Katanski, Vesna Vučurović, Damjan Vucurovic, Bojana Bajić, Žana Šaranović, Zita Šereš, Siniša Dodić

🔹 Influence of yeast extract enrichment on fermentative activity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and technological properties of spelt bread
Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 2022 | DOI: 10.2298/ciceq200915016v
Contributors: Vesna Vučurović, Vesna Radovanovic, Jelena Filipović, Vladimir Filipovic, Milenko Kosutic, Nebojsa Novkovic, Vuk Radojevic

🔹 Bioethanol Production from Spent Sugar Beet Pulp—Process Modeling and Cost Analysis
Fermentation, 2022-03 | DOI: 10.3390/fermentation8030114
Contributors: Damjan Vucurovic, Bojana Bajić, Vesna Vučurović, Rada Jevtić-Mučibabić, Siniša Dodić

🔹 The impact of enological products for tartaric stabilization on wine filterability
Chemical Industry and Chemical Engineering Quarterly, 2021 | DOI: 10.2298/ciceq200913003p
Contributors: Vladimir Puskas, Uroš Miljić, Vesna Vučurović

🔹 The effect of yeast extract addition on bread quality parameters
Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2020 | DOI: 10.2298/jsc191024137f
Contributors: Vesna Vučurović, Vladimir Filipovic, Jelena Filipovic, Vesna Vucurovic, Vesna Radovanovic, Milenko Kosutic, Nebojsa Novkovic, Natasa Vukelic