Mariana Montero Vega | Transportation Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Mariana Montero Vega | Transportation Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya | Germany

Urban mobility and transport systems engineer with a strong focus on people-centred, sustainable mobility solutions. Experienced in integrated transport planning, data-driven modelling, GIS, KPI development, and participatory approaches to support evidence-based decision-making. Has contributed to EU-funded research and innovation projects, including Horizon Europe and EIT Urban Mobility, working on autonomous delivery robots, on-demand transport, micromobility, and last-mile logistics. Skilled in quantitative analysis using Python, R, MATLAB, and transport modelling tools. Combines academic research with applied industry experience to deliver inclusive, practical mobility concepts that enhance urban livability and system efficiency.

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Ferheen Ayaz | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ferheen Ayaz | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

City St. George’s, University of London | United Kingdom

Dr. Ferheen Ayaz is a motivated academic and researcher specializing in AI-driven security, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable energy exchange, with a strong focus on electric vehicles, edge computing, and vehicular communications. Her expertise spans secure AI, blockchain, TinyML, reinforcement learning, and quantum-inspired optimization for energy-efficient and resilient networks. She has extensive experience in teaching, research leadership, project supervision, and international collaboration. Actively engaged in professional service and community leadership, she contributes to advancing equality, innovation, and industry–academia partnerships. Her work bridges theory and practice to support secure, net-zero, and future-ready transportation and communication ecosystems.

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Hyun Ah Woo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hyun Ah Woo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Kyung Hee University Medical Center | South Korea

Hyun Ah Woo, MD, is a clinical associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics at Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul. She completed her medical degree and advanced clinical training at Seoul National University Children’s Hospital and Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology, she has extensive clinical and research experience. Her research focuses on pediatric endocrinology, metabolic disorders, diabetes technology, nephrocalcinosis, and growth-related outcomes, with multiple first-author publications in high-impact international journals.
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Tlou Nathaniel Moja | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Tlou Nathaniel Moja | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability | South Africa

Dr. Tlou Nathaniel Moja is a highly motivated chemist with an MSc in Chemistry (cum laude) and ongoing PhD research focused on nanocomposites for wastewater remediation. He has strong expertise in polymer chemistry, nanomaterial synthesis, and advanced characterization techniques, including SEM, XRD, FTIR, ICP-OES/MS, TGA, GC, and UV-Vis. His academic and research experience includes lecturing, research assistance, laboratory management, and undergraduate mentoring in both chemistry and mathematics. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals and actively participated in national and international scientific conferences. His research strengths include adsorption studies, heavy-metal analysis, and environmental monitoring, supported by excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. Dr. Moja is capable of working independently and collaboratively in demanding research environments, consistently maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism, and is committed to advancing sustainable environmental solutions through scientific innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Giovanni Trisolino | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Giovanni Trisolino | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli | Italy

Dr. Giovanni Trisolino is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy. He earned his MD and specialist training with highest honors from the University of Bologna and has been fully licensed since 2003. With over 5,000 surgical procedures performed—more than 2,900 in pediatric patients—his expertise spans hip and knee reconstruction, limb deformity correction, arthroscopy, and innovative 3D-assisted personalized surgery. He leads advanced projects integrating 3D modeling, virtual simulation, and in-office 3D printing, contributing to internationally recognized publications and awards. Dr. Trisolino holds key leadership roles within EPOS and SITOP, serves as Principal Investigator on multiple ethics-approved studies, and coordinates nationally and EU-funded research projects. His work combines clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and translational research aimed at improving outcomes in complex pediatric musculoskeletal disorders.

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Anna Kurek-Górecka | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anna Kurek-Górecka | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Medical University of Silesia in Katowice | Poland

Dr. Anna Kurek-Górecka is a habilitated researcher in medical and health sciences with specialization in pharmacology and pharmacy, and an assistant professor at the Medical University of Silesia, Poland. Her academic and research career focuses on apitherapy, particularly the pharmacological, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties of bee products such as propolis, bee venom, and honey. She has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, immunology, dentistry-related research, and natural product therapeutics. Dr. Kurek-Górecka is an active member of numerous national and international scientific societies and serves in leadership roles within apitherapy organizations. She has delivered invited lectures and presentations at major international congresses across Europe, Australia, and Asia. An accomplished author, reviewer, and book contributor, she has also received multiple academic, organizational, and national honors recognizing her scientific excellence and service to health sciences and apiculture-related research.


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Yandika Sirgabsou | Transportation Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Yandika Sirgabsou | Transportation Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Capgemini Engineering | France

Mr. Yandika Sirgabsou is an accomplished systems and software safety engineer with extensive expertise in the design, analysis, and validation of safety-critical systems across the automotive, railway, and oil and gas sectors. His academic foundation in computer science, embedded systems, electronics, and automatic control supports a strong integration of research and industrial practice. His research focuses on systems safety, software safety, model-based safety analysis, and human factors, particularly in the context of autonomous and connected systems. He has introduced innovative model-driven approaches for embedded software safety assessment and developed reusable software safety pattern libraries to enhance the robustness of safety architectures. A significant contribution includes proposing a structured framework to address psychological safety and trust in human–autonomous vehicle interaction using systems-theoretic methodologies. His work has been published in well-recognized peer-reviewed journals and strengthened through collaborations with leading international research institutions, demonstrating measurable impact on both academic advancement and industrial safety engineering.

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Chun-Li Guo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Chun-Li Guo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences | China

Dr. Chun-Li Guo is a distinguished Senior Researcher with over two decades of influential contributions to granite petrogenesis, tungsten–tin mineralization, and rare-metal resource geology. She earned her PhD in Mineral Prospecting and Exploration in 2010 and has since become a leading authority on the magmatic and metallogenic evolution of granitoids in South China. Her innovative explanation of progressive tungsten–tin enrichment through geological time significantly advanced metallogenic theory and earned recognition under the Wiley China Excellent Author Program. Her research has also delivered strong economic impact by redefining mineral exploration models, notably overturning long-standing interpretations of Pb–Zn mineralization at the super-large Shizhuyuan deposit. She has completed six major projects and currently leads four nationally funded and industry-supported research initiatives. Her scholarly output exceeds 20 peer-reviewed publications, with six first-author papers cited over 800 times. She has co-authored authoritative geological books and actively collaborates with internationally renowned earth scientists, strengthening global research exchange.

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Qiuxiao Chen | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Qiuxiao Chen | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences | China

Qiuxiao Chen is a senior scholar in spatial planning and urban studies with extensive expertise in GIS, remote sensing, big-data analytics, and regional and urban planning. His academic work bridges advanced geospatial technologies with practical planning applications, focusing on urban vitality, underground space utilization, polycentric development, public facilities, and sustainable land-use strategies. He has led numerous nationally and provincially funded research and planning projects addressing high-quality urban development, territorial spatial planning, youth-oriented cities, and industry–city–human integration. His research outputs include a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, as well as influential textbooks and book chapters on GIS and computer-aided urban planning. He has also contributed to software development and policy-relevant planning practices. In addition, he plays an active role in academic and professional service, contributing to disciplinary committees and planning societies. His work has received multiple awards recognizing innovation and impact in urban and rural planning.

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Līga Marcinkoniene | Agricultural Technology | Pioneer Excellence Award

Mrs. Līga Marcinkoniene | Agricultural Technology | Pioneer Excellence Award

Latvian University of Life Sciences and Technologies | Latvia

Līga Marcinkoniene is a food science researcher and academic professional specializing in organic goat milk quality, dairy processing, and cheese production. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in Food Science, supported by a strong academic background in agricultural sciences. Her professional experience includes research, university-level teaching of practical courses, project management, and leadership roles within agricultural and organic farming organizations. She has been actively involved in nationally funded research projects focused on the suitability of goat milk for cheese production and has extensive hands-on experience in dairy processing and the development of organic goat milk products. Līga Marcinkoniene regularly presents her research at international scientific conferences, addressing seasonal variations in milk composition, fatty acid profiles, and casein characteristics relevant to cheese-making. Her work reflects a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, innovation in dairy technologies, and effective knowledge transfer between scientific research and practical agri-food applications.


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