Dr. Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos | Functional Genomics | Best Review Article Award |

Researcher , at Yucatan Scientific Research Center, Mexico.

Dr. Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos is a distinguished plant biotechnologist specializing in molecular mechanisms, genetic circuits, and plant stress adaptation. He is currently an Investigador por México at the Unidad de Biología Integrativa, Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán (CICY). A Level II Member (2025-2029) of Mexico’s National System of Researchers, he actively contributes to advancing genetic transformation in non-model plants, with a focus on fiber-producing crops like Agave and Palma jipi.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Alatorre-Cobos earned his Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology (2012) from Cinvestav-Irapuato, following a Master’s degree in Plant Biotechnology (2005) from CICY and a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy with a specialization in Phytotechnology (2002) from the Universidad Autónoma Chapingo (UACh). His academic journey has equipped him with extensive expertise in plant genetics, molecular biology, and sustainable crop development.

Professional Experience 💼

He has held multiple research roles, including Investigador por México at CONAHCYT (2015-2022) at Colegio de Postgraduados Campus Campeche. His international experience includes research stays at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden (2018), the University of Helsinki and the University of Cambridge (2013-2015), and Umeå University, Sweden (2014). He has also worked with leading research groups in Mexico, such as LANGEBIO-Cinvestav.

Research Interests 🌍

His research explores molecular and genetic mechanisms in plant development, with a strong emphasis on fiber production in traditional crops. He works on developing genetic transformation platforms for non-model plants, enabling advanced genomic studies. Additionally, he investigates plant root system responses to environmental stress, contributing to sustainability and agricultural resilience in tropical regions.

Awards & Honors 🏆

Dr. Alatorre-Cobos has received several prestigious recognitions, including his appointment as a Level II Researcher in Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI). His contributions to plant biotechnology have positioned him as a key figure in genetic transformation research and agricultural sustainability.

Top Noted Publications 📚

Secondary Metabolites from Croton Species and Their Biological Activity on Cell Cycle Regulators

Authors: Jorge Augusto Alamillo-Vásquez, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres, Enrique Ibarra-Laclette, Feliza Ramón-Farías, Pilar Nicasio-Torres, Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos

Journal: Metabolites

Year: 2025

DOI: 10.3390/metabo15040216

The Return of Natural Dyes: The Case of Logwood Tree (Haematoxylum campechianum L.)

Authors: Manuel A. Chablé-Vega, Eleazar García-Hernández, Jorge E. Martínez-Heredia, José L. Villalpando-Aguilar, Jesús Arreola-Enríquez, Itzel López-Rosas, Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos

Journal: Biotechnic & Histochemistry

Year: 2024

DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2024.2367535

Non-Targeted Metabolomic Analysis of Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh: Metabolic Adaptive Responses to Stress Caused by N Starvation

Authors: Jorge David Cadena-Zamudio, Juan Luis Monribot-Villanueva, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres, Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos, José Antonio Guerrero-Analco, Enrique Ibarra-Laclette

Journal: Metabolites

Year: 2023

DOI: 10.3390/metabo13091021

Ectopic Callose Deposition into Woody Biomass Modulates the Nano-Architecture of Macrofibrils

Authors: Matthieu Bourdon, Jan Lyczakowski, Rosalie Cresswell, Sam Amsbury, Francisco Vilaplana, Marie-Joo Le Guen, Nadege Follain, Raymond Wightman, Chang Su, Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos, et al.

Journal: Nature Plants

Year: 2023

DOI: 10.1038/s41477-023-01459-0

Morfometría y Viabilidad de Semillas de Brosimum alicastrum Sw. en Campeche

Authors: Alberto Santillán Fernández, Sandra Sugey Castañeda-Alonso, Eugenio Carrillo Ávila, Alfredo Esteban Tadeo Noble, Jaime Bautista Ortega, Javier Enrique Vera López, Fulgencio Alatorre-Cobos

Journal: Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Forestales

Year: 2023

DOI: 10.29298/rmcf.v14i77.1345

Conclusion

Dr. Alatorre Cobos has a strong foundation in plant biotechnology and a notable international research profile, making him a competitive candidate. To maximize his chances, he should showcase high-impact review publications, their influence in the field, and citation metrics. If his review articles are highly cited and contribute significantly to advancing plant biotechnology knowledge, he stands a solid chance of winning.

Prof. Dr. Fadia El Sherif | Plant biotechnology | Women Researcher Award |

Department of biological science, at King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

Prof. Dr. Fadia Mohamed Youssef Askar El Sherif is an esteemed plant physiologist and biotechnologist, specializing in stress physiology, micropropagation, and plant genetic engineering. With a career spanning three decades, she has made significant contributions to plant biotechnology, medicinal plant research, and sustainable agriculture. She has held academic positions at Suez Canal University, Egypt, and King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, fostering international collaborations and mentoring the next generation of researchers.

Professional Experience 💼

Professor, Department of Horticulture – Suez Canal University, Egypt (Since 2019)

Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences – King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (2013–2022)

Visiting Scholar – Institute of Forest Genetics, University of Hamburg, Germany (2006–2008)

Associate Professor, Horticulture Department – Suez Canal University, Egypt (2014–2019)

Assistant Lecturer & Demonstrator – Suez Canal University, Egypt (1993–2014)

Throughout her career, she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervised multiple research projects in plant physiology, biotechnology, and horticulture.

Awards & Honors 🏆

International Publishing Award (2013–2023) – Suez Canal University, Egypt

Recognized for outstanding research contributions in plant biotechnology

Numerous supervised M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, shaping the future of agricultural biotechnology

Top Noted Publications 📚

Effect of gamma irradiation on enhancement of some economic traits and molecular changes in Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – F. El Sherif, S. Khattab, E. Ghoname, N. Salem, K. Radwan – 89 citations – Life Science Journal – 2011

Foliar application of Moringa oleifera leaves extract altered stress-responsive gene expression and enhanced bioactive compounds composition in Ocimum basilicum – M.A. Alkuwayti, F. El-Sherif, Y.K. Yap, S. Khattab – 50 citations – South African Journal of Botany – 2020

Silybum marianum L. plants under abiotic elicitation: Silybin content and overexpression of chalcone synthase genes – H.A.S. El-Garhy, S. Khattab, M.M.A. Moustafa, R. Abou Ali, A.Z.A. Azeiz, F. El-Sherif – 45 citations – Plant Physiology and Biochemistry – 2016

Aloe vera leaf extract as a potential growth enhancer for Populus trees grown under in vitro conditions – F. El Sherif – 42 citations – American Journal of Plant Biology – 2017

Effect of manure and bio-fertilizers on growth, yield, silymarin content, and protein expression profile of Silybum marianum – E.G. Ismail, W.W. Mohamed, S. Khattab, F.E. Sherif – 42 citations – International Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants – 2013

Conclusion

Dr. El Sherif is a highly qualified researcher with a strong publication record, international exposure, and leadership in plant biotechnology and physiology. She is a suitable candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award, especially if she can highlight her research impact, citations, and leadership roles in more detail.