Dr. Maxwell Wilder | Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Maxwell Wilder | Ecology | Research Excellence Award

University of Minnesota Duluth | United States

Maxwell Wilder is a biological and environmental scientist specializing in the application of environmental DNA (eDNA) technologies to address questions across public health, fisheries science, invasive species detection, and ecosystem monitoring. His research integrates molecular biology, ecology, and data-driven approaches to improve detection and surveillance of organisms and pathogens in aquatic environments. He has made significant contributions to advancing eDNA-based methods for species management, wastewater-based epidemiology, and environmental surveillance of emerging infectious diseases. His work emphasizes method validation, comparative detection approaches, and translating molecular data into actionable insights for conservation and health security. Through interdisciplinary research, he bridges ecological monitoring with applied molecular tools to support sustainable ecosystem management and public health decision-making

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Dr. Mashooq Ali | Fisheries and Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mashooq Ali | Fisheries And Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

Pakistan Agricultural Research Council | Pakistan

Dr. Mashooq Ali is a fisheries and aquaculture researcher specializing in molecular biology, nutrigenomics, and climate-resilient aquatic systems, with a focus on how nutrition influences early development, physiology, and stress response in key aquaculture species. His work integrates gene expression analysis, multi-omics approaches, microbiome profiling, and computational ecological modeling to understand growth pathways, antioxidant regulation, and myogenesis, contributing to improved feed formulations and sustainable hatchery practices. Proficient in molecular techniques, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling, he has published impactful studies on nano-selenium–mediated stress reduction in trout, protein optimization in larval diets, and diet-driven regulation of GH–IGF and myogenic factors in carp. His research advances the development of climate-adaptive aquaculture systems, and he actively contributes to scientific review, collaborative research networks, and the broader progress of molecular aquaculture science. He is also engaged in nurturing future researchers through training, scientific communication, and participation in professional events. His work supports innovations in hatchery efficiency, nutrigenetic insights, and sustainable resource use. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, he continues to bridge molecular biology with applied aquaculture solutions, strengthening the scientific foundation for resilient aquatic food systems.

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Publications

Ali, M., Akram, A., Jan, F. A., Hussain, A., Khan, F. U., Ahmad, A., & Arshad, M. (2025). Alleviating stocking density stress in juvenile rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) through dietary nano-selenium: Effects on growth, antioxidant activity, and immune response. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Lodhi, F. A., et al. (2025). Optimization of inclusion level of protein in larval diet of Labeo rohita (Hamilton, 1822) during early ontogeny. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 51, 172.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Ahmad, M., Jan, F. A., Shahryar, H., Abbas, M., & Hussain, A. (2025). Biochemical composition of larval feed regulates early myogenesis and growth by inducing expression of GH–IGF, myogenic regulating factors, and myostatin in Labeo rohita. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 103, 1–13.

Ali, M., Zuberi, A., Ahmad, M., & Younus, N. (2023). Regulation of feed intake, digestive enzyme activity, and growth in response to live feed and prepared diet during early rearing of Labeo rohita. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 102(1).