Prof. Byung Chang Suh | Biophysics | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Byung Chang Suh | Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology | South Korea

Byung-Chang Suh, Ph.D., is a professor in brain sciences whose research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms that regulate neuronal excitability and signal transduction. He is widely recognized for advancing the understanding of ion channels, GPCR-mediated pathways, phosphoinositide signaling, and membrane repair processes in neuronal systems. His work highlights how key regulators such as PI(4,5)P₂, TMEM16 scramblases, and M3 receptors influence neuronal function and intracellular communication. He has contributed major insights into ion channel modulation, receptor cross-talk, and the molecular basis of sensory and behavioral regulation in model organisms. His publications span high-impact journals and address topics such as ligand-independent receptor activation, macropinocytosis, endosomal sorting, and neuropeptide-driven behavioral control. He is actively involved in editorial roles across multiple international journals in neuroscience, physiology, and endocrinology. His expertise is often sought through peer review for leading journals in the fields of cell biology, neurophysiology, and molecular signaling. His research productivity has earned institutional recognition for academic excellence. Beyond research, he is deeply committed to teaching, mentoring, and cultivating young scientific talent through undergraduate and pre-college research programs. His multidisciplinary approach integrates biophysics, molecular neuroscience, and cellular physiology to illuminate fundamental principles of brain function. His contributions continue to influence studies on neuronal signaling, disease-related pathways, and mechanisms of cellular homeostasis.

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Featured Publications

Jeong, D. J., Woo, J. N., Yun, T., Baek, M., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Kv7 channels as an important contributor to alcohol-induced modulation of neuronal excitability in neonatal rat superior cervical ganglion. Cells, 14(21), 1723.

Kim, B. I., Yeon, J. H., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Palmitoylation code and endosomal sorting regulate ABHD17A plasma membrane targeting and activity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(20), 10190.

Kim, J. E., Ko, W., Jin, S., Woo, J. N., Jung, Y., Bae, I., Choe, H. K., Seo, D., Hille, B., & Suh, B. C. (2025). Activation of TMEM16E scramblase induces ligand-independent growth factor receptor signaling and macropinocytosis for membrane repair. Communications Biology, 8, Article 35.

Kim, D. Y., Moon, K. M., Heo, W., Du, E. J., Park, C. G., Cho, J., Hahm, J. H., Suh, B. C., Kang, K. J., & Kim, K. (2024). A FMRFamide-like neuropeptide FLP-12 signaling regulates foraging-like behaviors in C. elegans. BMB Reports, 47, 100124.

Ko, W., Lee, E., Kim, J. E., Lim, H. H., & Suh, B. C. (2024). The plasma membrane inner leaflet PI(4,5)P₂ is essential for the activation of proton-activated chloride channels. Nature Communications, 15, 7008.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Banashree Saikia | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Banashree Saikia | Sibsagar University, Sivasagar, Assam, India

Dr. Banashree Saikia is a mathematics researcher specializing in plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics, fluid dynamics, MHD, and computational modeling, with significant contributions to the study of wave–particle interactions, plasma instabilities, drift-wave turbulence, and electromagnetic wave behavior in inhomogeneous plasmas. Her research focuses on turbulence-driven wave amplification, ion-acoustic and ion-sound wave instabilities, O-mode and X-mode radiation, and nonlinear modifications in particle distribution functions. She has published impactful journal papers and book chapters on topics such as electrostatic wave amplification, upper-hybrid wave dynamics, Bernstein waves, dusty plasma behavior, and gradient-driven instabilities in magnetized systems. Dr. Saikia has presented her findings at major conferences in nonlinear dynamics, applied mathematics, and plasma physics, contributing to discussions on turbulent plasma processes and theoretical modeling. Her work integrates analytical methods with computational approaches to explore plasma behavior relevant to space, astrophysical, and laboratory environments. She actively participates in professional scientific communities and has attended numerous workshops on plasma physics, astrophysics, mathematical computation, and scientific documentation. In addition to research, she has experience teaching mathematics at undergraduate institutions, supporting academic learning and foundational training in applied mathematics. Her scholarly contributions highlight a strong commitment to advancing the understanding of complex plasma phenomena and promoting interdisciplinary applications within the broader domain of physical sciences.

Featured Publications

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2024). Role of ion-acoustic wave energy in enhanced X-mode radiation phenomena in magnetospheric plasma. Journal of the Korean Physical Society.

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2023). Generation of O-mode in the presence of ion-cyclotron drift wave turbulence in a nonuniform plasma. East European Journal of Physics.

Saikia, B., & Deka, P. N. (2022). Non-linear fluctuating parts of the particle distribution function in the presence of drift wave turbulence in Vlasov plasma. In Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications (pp. 225–231). Springer.