Yunsong Mu | Emerging Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Prof. Yunsong Mu | Emerging Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yunsong Mu | Renmin University | China

Professor Yunsong Mu is an accomplished environmental toxicologist and academic leader serving as Vice Dean at the School of Chemistry and Life Resources, Renmin University of China. His pioneering research integrates computational toxicology and risk assessment to address the health impacts of emerging environmental pollutants. With over 50 Scopus-indexed publications, two authored books, and 20 patents, he has made significant contributions to environmental science innovation and policy. His groundbreaking GNN-based immunotoxicity prediction framework offers transformative tools for pollutant risk evaluation. Recognized by national and international bodies, Professor Mu exemplifies excellence in environmental research and scientific leadership.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Mu, Y., et al. (2025). Machine learning-driven 3D-QSAR models facilitated rapid on-site broad-spectrum immunoassay of (fluoro)quinolones using evanescent wave fiber-embedded optofluidic biochip. Biosensors and Bioelectronics.

Mu, Y., et al. (2025). Advances and perspectives on the life-cycle impact assessment of personal protective equipment in the post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Mu, Y., et al. (2025). Application of machine learning in nanotoxicology: A critical review and perspective.

Mu, Y., et al. (2024). Predicting the water ecological criteria of copper using machine learning and multiple linear regression approaches. Zhongguo Huanjing Kexue (China Environmental Science).

Kristine Hallisy | Innovation Impact | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristine Hallisy | Innovation Impact | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kristine Hallisy | University of WI-Madison | United States

Dr. Kristine Marie (Kristi) Hallisy, PT, DSc, is an Associate Professor (CHS) in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. She plays a pivotal role in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, where she integrates clinical expertise with innovative teaching practices. Dr. Hallisy’s professional focus lies in advancing physical therapy education, promoting evidence-based practice, and fostering interprofessional collaboration. Her research interests include clinical education models, patient-centered care, and strategies for enhancing student learning and professional identity formation. With years of academic and clinical experience, she has contributed to shaping future healthcare professionals through mentorship and curriculum development. She is actively involved in institutional service and community outreach initiatives that strengthen health education and practice. Dr. Hallisy has presented her work at national and international conferences and has published in peer-reviewed journals related to physical therapy and health sciences education. She emphasizes compassionate, ethical, and holistic approaches to healthcare delivery. Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to improving health outcomes and educational quality. Known for her collaborative spirit, she bridges the gap between research and clinical practice. Dr. Hallisy continues to inspire excellence among students, educators, and practitioners alike.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Salihu, E. Y., Hallisy, K., Baidoo, S., Malta, J. S., Ferrill, C., Melgoza, F., Sandretto, R., Culotti, P. C., & Chewning, B. (2025). Feasibility and acceptability of a “Train the Leader” model for disseminating Tai Chi Prime with fidelity in African American/Black and Latinx communities: A pilot mixed-methods implementation study. Healthcare, 13(20), 2622. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13202622

Ajit Yadav | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Mr. Ajit Yadav | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ajit Yadav | Indian Institute of Technology Indore | India

Mr. Ajit Yadav is a Ph.D. Scholar in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, specializing in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (2D-TMD)-based IoT-enabled biosensors for early disease detection. His research integrates nanomaterials synthesis via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with smart sensor technology, enabling real-time and highly sensitive biomolecule detection. He has two granted patents on point-of-care diagnostic systems and toxic gas detection technologies and has published three peer-reviewed papers in leading SCI-indexed journals such as the IEEE Sensors Journal and Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. His collaborative projects with AIIMS Bhopal and RMIT University, Australia, strengthen the biomedical application and global impact of his work. Through innovative sensor design, IoT integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Mr. Yadav’s research contributes to the advancement of portable, scalable, and intelligent biosensing platforms, supporting the future of personalized healthcare and environmental monitoring.

Profile: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Verma, V. K., Patel, C., Chaudhary, S., Yadav, A., Bajoria, P., Ako, R. T., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Pd-loaded MoS₂ nanoflowers for enhanced room-temperature methanol sensing. IEEE Sensors Journal, 25(2), 2186–2193. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2024.3506014

Yadav, A., Patel, C., Kanwar, J. R., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Miniaturized IoT-enabled MoS₂-based electrochemical sensor for real-time adenine monitoring. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 119564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2025.119564

Yadav, A., Patel, C., Verma, V. K., Kanwar, J. R., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). A point-of-care and IoT-enabled MoS₂-based sensor for uric acid detection in human serum. IEEE Sensors Journal, 25(20), 37714–37721. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2025.3609535

Iffat Prianka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Assist. Prof. Dr. Iffat Prianka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Iffat Prianka | Ibrahim Medical College | Bangladesh

Dr. Iffat Tania Prianka is an accomplished public health researcher and academic with extensive experience in community medicine, preventive and social medicine, and epidemiology. She holds an M. Phil. in Preventive and Social Medicine and an MPH in Epidemiology, and is currently pursuing a PhD. Her academic contributions include research on autism awareness among medical students, internet addiction, physical exercise practices among diabetic patients, and mental stress in infertile women. Dr. Prianka has served in diverse roles including Lecturer and Assistant Professor at Ibrahim Medical College, Senior House Physician at United Hospital Dhaka, and Lead Medical Officer and Public Health Expert at Fera Foundation, USA. She has significant experience in research methodology, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and public health program implementation. Her professional development includes international training in medical education, research methodology, data interpretation, and faculty development programs. She has presented at international conferences, received awards for academic excellence, and published multiple peer-reviewed research articles in reputable journals. Dr. Prianka is proficient in statistical software (SPSS, STATA) and skilled in scientific communication, teaching, and community health research.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Prianka, I. T., Haque, W., Jahan, N., Saha, M., Prity, T. T., & Gupta, P. K. S. (2022). Knowledge and attitude on early sign of autism among 1st year to 3rd year medical students in a selected medical college in Bangladesh. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceuticals, 9(9).

Jahan, N., Idris, M. R., Prianka, I. T., & Gupta, P. K. S. (2022). Internet addiction and its determinants among medical students in Dhaka City during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceuticals, 9(12).

Sungyoung Yoon | Engineering Achievements | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Dr. Sungyoung Yoon | Engineering Achievements | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sungyoung Yoon | Samsung Electronics | South Korea

Dr. Sungyoung Yoon is a distinguished plasma engineer specializing in the development of advanced plasma devices for semiconductor manufacturing. He currently serves as a Principal Engineer at Samsung Electronics, where he leads innovations in remote plasma sources (RPS), PECVD plasma uniformity control, and selective etching processes for next-generation V-NAND and 3D memory devices. He earned his Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering with a focus on plasma physics and engineering from Seoul National University, where his research explored hydroxyl radical generation mechanisms in electrolyte streamer discharges. His academic foundation and technical expertise have driven a prolific career bridging plasma diagnostics, numerical modeling, and applied plasma engineering. Before joining Samsung, Dr. Yoon worked as a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy (KFE) and as a Postdoctoral Associate at Seoul National University, where he contributed to projects involving plasma chemistry, optical diagnostics, and radical generation for industrial and biomedical applications. Dr. Yoon has authored SCI-indexed publications in leading journals such as Plasma Sources Science and Technology, Scientific Reports, and Physical Review Plasmas, and holds over a dozen international patents across Korea, the U.S., Taiwan, and China. His recent research explores metamaterials for plasma control, phase-controlled etching, and dual-frequency plasma systems.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Yoon, S.-Y., Jeon, H., Yi, C., Park, S., Ryu, S., & Kim, S. B. (2018). Mutual interaction between plasma characteristics and liquid properties in AC-driven pin-to-liquid discharge. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 12037. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-30466-9

Kang, K. A., Ryu, Y. S., Piao, M. J., Shilnikova, K., Kang, H. K., Yi, J. M., Boulanger, M., … Yoon, S.-Y., … Hyun, J. W. (2018). DUOX2-mediated production of reactive oxygen species induces epithelial mesenchymal transition in 5-fluorouracil resistant human colon cancer cells. Redox Biology, 17, 224–235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2018.04.008

Baek, K. H., Yong, H. I., Yoo, J. H., Kim, J. W., Byeon, Y. S., Lim, J., Yoon, S.-Y., Ryu, S., & Jo, C. (2020). Antimicrobial effects and mechanism of plasma activated fine droplets produced from arc discharge plasma on planktonic Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 53(12), 124002. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6463/ab6cb0

Lee, J. Y., Kim, K. H., Park, S. Y., Yoon, S.-Y., Kim, G. H., Lee, Y. M., Rhyu, I. C., & Seol, Y. J. (2019). The bactericidal effect of an atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on Porphyromonas gingivalis biofilms on sandblasted and acid-etched titanium discs. Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science, 49(5), 319–329. https://doi.org/10.5051/jpis.2019.49.5.319

Kang, K. A., Piao, M. J., Eom, S., Yoon, S.-Y., Ryu, S., Kim, S. B., Yi, J. M., & Hyun, J. W. (2020). Non-thermal dielectric-barrier discharge plasma induces reactive oxygen species by epigenetically modifying the expression of NADPH oxidase family genes in keratinocytes. Redox Biology, 37, 101698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.redox.2020.101698

Samia ZAOUI | AI Advancements | Women Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Mrs. Samia ZAOUI | AI Advancements | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Samia ZAOUI | Mohammed VI Foundation of Health and Sciences | Morocco

Dr. Samia Zaoui, based in Rabat, Morocco, is a multidisciplinary researcher and project leader bridging artificial intelligence, aeronautics, and healthcare systems innovation. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Computer Science Engineering (AI & Aeronautics) at the Higher Institute of Aeronautics and Space (ISAE-SUPAERO) and INP Toulouse, France. Her research focuses on the application of AI technologies for supply chain resilience, predictive modeling, and sustainable industrial systems, with a strong emphasis on pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics. Dr. Zaoui has an extensive background in strategic project development, digital transformation, and industrial management, having held leadership roles at the Mohammed VI Foundation of Health and Sciences and the Cheikh Zaid Foundation. She has spearheaded projects in sports medicine innovation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical technology transfer, fostering collaborations with international organizations such as WHO, LCIF, and Smile Train. Her scientific contributions include several peer-reviewed publications in international journals, such as the Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management and Production Planning & Control, covering topics like AI-driven supply chain viability, sustainability in Industry 5.0, and pharmaceutical risk prediction using machine learning. Dr. Zaoui’s research integrates AI-based decision systems with aeronautical and industrial engineering principles, contributing to global efforts in intelligent, resilient, and sustainable supply networks. She also actively participates in international technology exhibitions and collaborative industrial initiatives across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Zaoui, S., Foguem, C., Tchuente, D., Fosso-Wamba, S., & Kamsu-Foguem, B. (2023). The viability of supply chains with interpretable learning systems: The case of COVID-19 vaccine deliveries. Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, 24(4), 633–657. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40171-023-00357-w

Zaoui, S., Foguem, C., Tchuente, D., & Kamsu-Foguem, B. (2025). The application of artificial intelligence technologies in the resilience and the viability of supply chains: A systematic literature review. Production Planning & Control, 1–18.

Zaoui, H., Zaoui, S., Kamsu-Foguem, B., & Tchuente, D. (2024). Sustainability: The main pillar of Industry 5.0. Oklahoma International Publishing (OkIP) Books. https://doi.org/10.55432/978-1-6692-0007-9_13

StEER – Structural Engineering Extreme Event Reconnaissance. (2024). Hualien City, Taiwan Earthquake: Preliminary Virtual Reconnaissance Report (PVRR). https://doi.org/10.17603/ds2-0d2z-9682

Chaitanya Kumar Mankala | Computational Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Mr. Chaitanya Kumar Mankala | Computational Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Chaitanya Kumar Mankala | Villanova University | United States

Dr. Chaitanya K. Mankala is a distinguished technologist and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, cloud architecture, and large-scale enterprise systems. He has led transformative initiatives at global organizations including Deloitte, Capgemini, and Unisys, driving innovation through the integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, and Salesforce platforms. As a top-performing scholar at Villanova University with advanced degrees in Software Engineering and Health Informatics, he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. His research explores sustainable real-time natural language processing using serverless architectures and next-generation neuroidal networks, with notable publications and conference presentations at leading international forums such as MDPI, IEEE ISBI, and ICEHTMC. Dr. Mankala’s work bridges AI, cloud technologies, and enterprise intelligence, focusing on developing scalable, ethical, and high-performance digital solutions that shape the future of intelligent systems.

 

Libin Yang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Mr. Libin Yang | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Libin Yang | Tianjin University of Technology | China

The Agricultural Technology Award honors individuals who are shaping the future of farming through innovative ideas and advanced research. It recognizes professionals who develop sustainable and smart agricultural systems that improve productivity and protect natural resources. The award encourages creativity, dedication, and real-world solutions that address food security and environmental challenges. Eligible candidates include researchers and professionals with strong academic or practical backgrounds in agricultural technology. Applicants are evaluated based on innovation, scientific contribution, and the impact of their work on farming communities. The selection process values originality, practical outcomes, and transformative potential in agricultural practices. Candidates are required to submit a biography, abstract, and supporting materials that demonstrate their research and achievements. The award promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing within the global agricultural community. It highlights advancements in precision farming, automation, and digital tools that enhance crop yield and efficiency. Recognition under this program strengthens leadership and inspires future agricultural innovators. The award fosters the use of technology in creating eco-friendly and resource-efficient farming systems. It serves as a platform for showcasing excellence in research and development in agriculture. Honorees become part of a growing network of experts driving innovation in food production. This initiative reflects a commitment to modernizing agriculture through science and technology. It ultimately supports global efforts toward a more sustainable, productive, and resilient agricultural future.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Guo, W., Bo, C., Li, W., Feng, Z., Cong, E., Yang, L., & Yang, L. (2022). Enhanced photocatalytic activity of nonuniformly nitrogen-doped Nb₂O₅ by prolonging the lifetime of photogenerated holes. Nanomaterials, 12(10), 1690. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12101690

Shiv Kumar Lohan | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Scientist Day

Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan | Agricultural Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan | Punjab Agricultural University | India

Dr. Shiv Kumar Lohan is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Department of Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, working under the ICAR–AICRP on Ergonomics and Safety in Agriculture. His research focuses on ergonomics and artificial intelligence applications in agricultural mechanization, including the development of immersive virtual reality environments, AI-based ergonomic systems, and remotely controlled farm machinery. With over 50 research publications in leading international journals, three books, and multiple patents, he has made significant contributions to enhancing agricultural efficiency and safety. His work has received extensive academic recognition, reflected in 31 Scopus-indexed documents, 910 citations across 799 citing papers, and an h-index of 11, highlighting his impactful and sustained scholarly contributions to the field.

Profile: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications