Biogenic Nanoparticles

Biogenic Nanoparticles: Interplay with Climate Change and Implications for Human Health provides an exhaustive exploration on the genesis, characteristics, and dynamic transformations of biogenic nanoparticles, unravelling the intricate mechanisms underpinning their far-reaching influence on the ever-evolving panorama of climate dynamics and complex ecosystems. The book will explore the myriad applications of biogenic nanoparticles across domains such as environmental sustainability, agriculture and renewable energy, highlighting their transformative potential to combat pressing global challenges. The multifaceted implications of biogenic nanoparticles for human health are included, meticulously dissecting their potential as groundbreaking agents in the realms of medicine and diagnostics and simultaneously addressing the critical issues surrounding their exposure and potential toxicity.

Dr. Vishnu D. Rajput is a Researcher in the Academy of Biology and Biotechnology, Southern Federal University, Russia. He has 12 years of research experiences in the field of environmental pollution especially on PAHs, priority heavy metals and metallic nanoparticles, and their impacts on plant performance, soil microbial functionalities and plant-microbe-interactions. He earned his doctorate degree from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. He has published 49 peer reviewed research articles, 1 book and 8 book chapters. Dr. Rajput recently received “Highly Qualified Specialist” Status by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and Southern Federal University, Russia.

Abhishek Singh is a researcher at Yerevan State University in the Republic of Armenia. He possesses a strong educational background in agriculture and biotechnology, having obtained a Ph.D. from the esteemed Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology in Meerut, UP, India, as well as an Integrated MSc in Biotechnology with a specialization in Plant studies from the prestigious Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences in Allahabad, India. His current research focuses on studying the effects of salinity stress on various aspects of plants, including physio-biochemical characteristics, morphology, anatomy, ultrastructure of cellular and subcellular organelles, and DNA, RNA, and protein damage. Additionally, he investigates the bioaccumulation, uptake, translocation, and toxic effects of metallic nanoparticles on plants. Understanding "how nanoparticles interact with plants, soil, and the physio-biochemical, genomics, NanoOmics responses for sustainable agriculture" is a crucial area of agricultural science research, and Dr. Singh has provided significant insights in this domain. Dr. Singh has an impressive publication record, with 25 full-length articles, 10 books, 30 chapters (all available in the Scopus database), and 6 articles presented at scientific conferences. Moreover, he has contributed over 30 agriculture-related articles to various magazines, resulting in a total of 74 scientific publications. He is actively involved in peer review for reputable publications globally, earning a certificate as a peer reviewer from Springer, among others. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial boards of numerous journals and societies. In recognition of his accomplishments, the state government of Uttar Pradesh, India, honored Dr. Abhishek Singh with the "Appreciation Award 2021."

Dr. Karen Ghazaryan is a distinguished academic figure, currently holding the esteemed position of Deputy Dean at the prestigious Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University. With a remarkable 16-year journey in the realm of scientific research, he has carved an illustrious path in multiple domains, making significant contributions to the fields of Soil Ecology, Water Resources Monitoring and Management, Climate Change and its Environmental Consequences, Ecological Management of the Environment, Ecological Evaluation of the Environment, and Biodiversity Protection. His profound expertise is reflected in an impressive portfolio of more than 96 scientific research articles, a testament to his dedication and relentless pursuit of advancing knowledge and understanding in his areas of interest. Dr. Ghazaryan scholarly accomplishments extend to the realm of authoring influential books, further cementing his position as a thought leader and authority in his field. Apart from his scholarly achievements, Dr. Ghazaryan actively contributes to the progress of scientific publishing as an esteemed member of various editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals. His commitment to advancing research and fostering academic excellence has made a lasting impact on the scientific community, and his invaluable insights continue to shape the landscape of environmental sciences. Dr. Ghazaryan exemplary career, unwavering dedication, and remarkable contributions to academia make him an outstanding and respected figure in the realm of Soil Ecology and Environmental Sciences. His profound commitment to advancing knowledge and preserving the planet's ecological balance serves as an inspiration to aspiring researchers and scientists worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Athanasios Alexiou holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics Algorithms and Mathematical Modeling in Biology, and completed a two-year Postdoc Research Fellowship in Neuroinformatics Applications from the Ionian University. He currently collaborates with research teams from King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) and the University of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). Additionally, he serves as a Faculty Member at the Department of Science and Engineering at the Novel Global Community Education Foundation (an Educational platform registered in Australia) and as a senior researcher at the AFNP Med Company in Austria.Dr. Alexiou's primary research interests lie in the field of Computational Biomedicine. His work involves developing innovative mathematical models and algorithms for neurodegenerative diseases, creating prognostic Bayesian tools for Alzheimer's disease, identifying molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases, particularly the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and exploring the ethical implications of scientific research.

He holds prestigious roles in academia, including serving as an Associate Editor in esteemed journals like Frontiers in Genetics and Pharmacology in the Section of ELSI, as well as Frontiers in Neuroscience and Psychology Journals. Dr. Alexiou is also a Section Editor in the Current Alzheimer Research Bentham Science journal, an Associate Editor in The Open Public Health Journal and the Infectious Medicine Elsevier Journal, and a Guest Editor in the Biomedicines MDPI journal and the Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity Hindawi Journal. With approximately 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers, chapters, and books published in high-impact publications, along with four patents to his name, he is recognized as an accomplished researcher.Moreover, Dr. Alexiou has edited several books published by reputable publishing houses, delivered numerous talks and presentations in international conferences and workshops, and actively participates in various international funded programs. He is also a valued member of several scientific and program committees for conferences and serves as a Reviewer and Editorial Board Member for esteemed international journals. With over 20 years of experience in mentoring and education, he has taught Computer Science and Theory of Algorithms for the Hellenic Ministry of Education. His biography was featured in the 33rd Marquis Who’s Who International Edition in 2016.

Dr. Tatiana Minkina is the Head of Soil Science and Land Evaluation Department of Southern Federal University, Russia. Her areas of scientific interest are soil science, biogeochemistry of trace elements, environmental soil chemistry and soil monitoring. In 2015, she was awarded a Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science for many years of long-term work for the development and improvement of the educational process and significant contribution to the training of highly qualified specialists. She is a member of the International Committee on Contamination Land; Eurasian Soil Science Societies; the International Committee on Protection of the Environment; and the International Scientific Committee of the International Conferences on Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements. She has 389 scientific publications published in English and is the editor of an Open Access Journal by MDPI “Water.”