Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

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Cui Xinjie | Properties and Performance | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Cui Xinjie at Northeast Forestry University | China

Dr. Cui Xinjie is a researcher and educator specializing in wood science, with a strong academic background and extensive hands-on experience in wood anatomy, wood identification, wood modification, and archaeological wood preservation. She received her Ph.D. in Wood Science from Kyushu University, Japan, where her doctoral work focused on the natural weathering behavior and weatherproof treatment strategies for Cunninghamia lanceolata, producing influential SCI-indexed publications in Forests. She previously earned her M.Sc. in Wood Science and Technology from Southwest Forestry University, where she conducted pioneering research on species identification and decay classification of wooden remains from the Haimenkou archaeological site. Notably, the four-level decay grading standard she developed has been widely adopted by scholars working on archaeological wood. Dr. Cui has demonstrated exceptional technical proficiency in wood anatomy, completing the identification of 96 wood samples during her master’s studies and preparing over 3,000 permanent microscopic sections for archaeological research, facilitating high-quality analyses of ancient wooden artifacts. Since joining Beihua University, she has served as Secretary for Discipline and Scientific Research and currently leads the Wood Science and Engineering Program while supervising graduate students. She teaches core courses such as Wood Science, Scientific Paper Writing, and Wood Physics and Chemistry, contributing significantly to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation. Her academic contributions also include co-authoring chapters in a major volume on conservation technologies for wooden cultural relics from the Haimenkou site and presenting her research at international and national conferences in China, Japan, and beyond. Dr. Cui has led multiple teaching reform projects at Beihua University and has been recognized with honors such as the National Scholarship and Outstanding Thesis Awards. Her work bridges fundamental wood science, material behavior, and cultural heritage preservation, positioning her as a rising expert committed to advancing sustainable wood research and education.

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Prof. James Melrose | Extracellular matrix Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. James Melrose | Extracellular matrix Award | Best Researcher Award.

Prof. James Melrose , The University of Sydney , Australia

Dr. James Melrose is an esteemed Honorary Senior Research Associate at the University of Sydney’s Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs, situated within the Institute of Bone and Joint Research at Royal North Shore Hospital in St. Leonards, New South Wales. With a career spanning over four decades, Dr. Melrose has made significant contributions to the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, and orthopedic research. His pioneering work focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying disc degeneration and the role of proteoglycans in musculoskeletal health.

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Education:

  • B.Sc (Hons) in Biochemistry (Second Class Upper Division)
    • Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
    • 1973-1977
  • PhD in Biochemistry
    • Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland
    • Thesis: A study of the carbohydrate metabolising enzymes associated with barley
    • 1978-1982

Work Experience:

  • Honorary Senior Research Associate
    • University of Sydney, Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs
    • Institute of Bone and Joint Research
    • Level 10 Kolling Institute of Medical Research B6, Royal North Shore Hospital, St. Leonards, NSW 2065
    • Tel: +61 425 364 726 (Mobile), +61 (2) 9926 4806 (Work)
    • Email: james.melrose@sydney.edu.au
    • 2013 – Present
  • Honorary Professor
    • University of New South Wales, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
    • 2017 – Present

Research Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Research (1983-2013)
    • Conducted extensive research on proteoglycan turnover, disc degeneration, and tissue engineering.
    • Collaborated with various institutions and experts across Australia and internationally.

Special Awards:

  • Smith and Nephew Award for Basic and Applied Studies on The Spine, The Spine Society of Australia, 1994
  • Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand Best Poster Award, 2002
  • European Spine Society GRAMMER AWARD, 2003
  • Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM), 2018
  • Co-recipient GRAMMER PRIZE, European Spine Society, 2019

Peer Recognition and Scientific Review:

  • Actively involved in abstract reviewing, editorial boards, and committees for numerous scientific journals and conferences.

Scientific Committees and Memberships:

  • Member of various scientific societies including Matrix Biology Society of Australia and New Zealand, Orthopaedic Research Society Australia and New Zealand, and others.

Thesis Examination:

  • Participated in examining several PhD theses focusing on diverse topics such as tumour invasion, gelatinases, cartilage turnover, and more.

Invitations to Speak and Chair:

  • Invited speaker and chair at multiple international scientific meetings and symposiums.

 

Publication Top Notes :

Are animal models useful for studying human disc disorders/degeneration?

Citation – 845

Diverse cell signaling events modulated by perlecan

Citation – 315

Increased nerve and blood vessel ingrowth associated with proteoglycan depletion in an ovine anular lesion model of experimental disc degeneration

Citation – 251

Proteoglycan degradation by the ADAMTS family of proteinases

Citation – 249

Keratan sulfate, a complex glycosaminoglycan with unique functional capability

Citation – 219