San Nyunt Nan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. San Nyunt Nan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Nan San Nyunt is an agricultural professional from a farming community with a strong focus on climate-smart agriculture, crop modeling, and sustainable farming practices. She earned her M.Sc. in Global Agriculture Technology and Genomic Science from National Taiwan University, where she conducted research on climate change risk assessment and adaptation strategies for potato production in Myanmar using the DSSAT model. Her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science from Yezin Agricultural University involved experimental work on controlling root-knot nematodes in tomato crops. Nan has extensive experience working with NGOs and international organizations, leading farmer-centered initiatives, capacity-building programs, and agricultural innovation projects. She co-founded Taungthutada (TTTD), managing projects aimed at food security, women’s empowerment in agribusiness, and improving access to innovative agricultural services. Her roles include research assistant and teaching assistant at National Taiwan University, where she focuses on crop modeling, crop rotation simulations, and research manuscript preparation. She has presented her work at international conferences and published research on the impacts of climate change on potato production. Nan’s interests include crop modeling, agronomic research, climate adaptation strategies, and sustainable agricultural value chains. She has been recognized with the NTU-SEARCA Joint Scholarship for her academic and research excellence. Nan continues to bridge research and practice to advance climate-resilient agriculture.


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Sylvia Bele | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Sylvia Bele | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

Universitätsklinikum Regensburg Klinik für Neurochirurgie | Germany

Dr. Sylvia Bele, MD, IFAANS, is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon and neurointensive care specialist based in Germany, with extensive expertise spanning clinical neurosurgery, neuropathology, and advanced neurocritical care. She completed her medical education at a leading German university and gained valuable international clinical exposure in neurosurgery and cardiac surgery at renowned institutions in the United States and Canada. Her doctoral research in neuropathology focused on molecular mechanisms of neuronal activity, reflecting a strong foundation in translational neuroscience. Dr. Bele’s professional career encompasses comprehensive training in neuropathology and neurosurgery, culminating in board certification as a neurosurgeon and later in intensive care medicine. She has held senior clinical roles at a major university medical center, where she serves as a staff neurosurgeon and is deeply involved in neurocritical care. As Head of the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, she has played a pivotal role in shaping modern neuro ICU practice, with a particular focus on patients suffering from traumatic brain injury and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Her clinical leadership is marked by the establishment of standardized operating procedures, implementation of extended neuromonitoring strategies, and development of data-driven and mathematical models to optimize patient outcomes in the neuro ICU. In addition, she has contributed significantly to resource optimization and financial management within intensive care settings. Dr. Bele is an experienced clinical researcher and has served as Principal Investigator in multiple large, international neurocritical care trials, underscoring her commitment to evidence-based medicine. She holds numerous additional certifications, including Good Clinical Practice, principal investigator qualification, emergency medicine, antibiotic stewardship, transfusion medicine, radiation protection, and transplantation medicine. She is actively engaged in the international neurosurgical and neurointensive care community through memberships in prominent global and national professional societies. Dr. Bele also contributes at the policy and guideline level as a steering board member and guideline representative, reflecting her influence on the advancement of neurocritical care standards.


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Masaya Yamamoto | Neuroscience Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Masaya Yamamoto | Neuroscience Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

Molecular Neuroscience Systems, Laboratory Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University | Japan

Dr. Masaya Yamamoto is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Molecular Neuroscience Systems Laboratory at the Medical Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University. Trained as a physician-scientist, he holds an M.D. and a Ph.D. in Medical Science, with advanced expertise in molecular neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders. His academic background combines rigorous clinical insight with cutting-edge basic research, positioning him at the forefront of modern brain science. Dr. Yamamoto’s research centers on uncovering how astrocytes actively regulate learning, memory, and synaptic plasticity. Moving beyond the traditional view of astrocytes as passive support cells, his work highlights their dynamic roles in cognitive processing. By integrating molecular neuroscience, in vivo imaging, and spatiotemporal proteomics, he investigates neuron–glia interactions across multiple biological scales. His research portfolio includes several completed and ongoing projects that collectively aim to decode the cellular and molecular logic underlying cognitive function and neurodegeneration. He has published peer-reviewed research and review articles in internationally recognized journals, including Neurotherapeutics and Cells. Notably, his integrative review work has provided a unifying framework that connects nanoscale astrocytic calcium signaling, multisynaptic integration, and network-level astrocyte ensemble dynamics. This synthesis has contributed to a paradigm shift in understanding how astrocytes influence memory formation and information processing in the brain. Dr. Yamamoto is an active member of the Japanese Society for Neurochemistry and contributes to the scientific community through interdisciplinary research that bridges molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience. Although he has not yet pursued patents, consultancy, or editorial roles, his work demonstrates strong translational potential, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders. Through his innovative research approach and conceptual contributions, Dr. Yamamoto has helped redefine the role of glial cells in cognition. His achievements reflect a strong commitment to research excellence, making him a highly suitable candidate for the Research Excellence Award.


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Sonia Abdennadher | Research Excellence | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Sonia Abdennadher | Research Excellence | Best Scholar Award

Higher Colleges of Technology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher is an accomplished Associate Professor of Finance and Accounting with extensive international academic and professional experience spanning Europe and the Middle East. She is currently based at the Higher Colleges of Technology in the United Arab Emirates, where she plays a key role in teaching, research leadership, and faculty governance within an AACSB-accredited institution. Holding a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in corporate governance, she has built a distinguished academic career focused on the intersection of governance, finance, technology, and sustainability. Her teaching portfolio is broad and multidisciplinary, covering financial accounting, auditing and assurance, corporate finance, international finance, financial markets, sustainable finance, business ethics, and corporate governance. She has demonstrated strong academic leadership through roles such as program coordination, system course team leadership, applied research coordination, and chairing faculty promotion committees. Dr. Abdennadher is also highly experienced in executive education, capstone supervision, and the use of advanced digital and simulation-based learning platforms. Dr. Abdennadher’s research agenda centers on innovative corporate governance mechanisms, fintech adoption, blockchain applications in financial markets and auditing, ESG practices and disclosure, Islamic finance, and behavioral finance. Her scholarly output includes publications in leading international, peer-reviewed journals ranked in the top quartiles of global indices, as well as books and book chapters published by renowned academic publishers. Her work is recognized for its methodological rigor and practical relevance, particularly within emerging and Gulf-region financial markets. In addition to her publication record, she has successfully secured and contributed to multiple competitive research grants, both as principal investigator and co-investigator. Her large-scale projects often involve collaboration with regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, and professional firms, resulting in original datasets and applied governance frameworks. She is an active contributor to international academic conferences and serves as a reviewer for research grants and scholarly outlets. Overall, Dr. Abdennadher’s profile reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, impactful research, and the advancement of sustainable and technology-driven financial governance.

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Amir H. Navarchian | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Amir H. Navarchian | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Amir H. Navarchian | University of Isfahan | Iran

Prof. Amir H. Navarchian is a distinguished Professor of Chemical and Polymer Engineering at the University of Isfahan, Iran. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology, and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran. He has completed postdoctoral research at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, focusing on polyurethane rheokinetics, and a sabbatical at the University of Waterloo, Canada, investigating polyvinyl acetate as a polymer binder for hybrid aqueous batteries. Prof. Navarchian’s research spans polymer membranes, polymer gas sensors, self-healing composites, and polymerization engineering. He has published extensively, with over 25 journal articles covering polymer/clay nanocomposites, emulsion polymerization, polyurethane chemistry, and molecular simulation studies. His work on PVC/clay nanocomposites led to a patented in-situ polymerization method registered in Iran in 2017. He has also contributed to industrial projects with leading Iranian companies, including the Iranian National Petrochemical Company and Mobarakeh Steel Company, and served as a technical consultant on PVC production processes at Arvand Petrochemical Complex. As an educator, Prof. Navarchian teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, including Advanced Membrane Process Engineering, Polymerization Reaction Engineering, and Design of Experiments. He actively mentors graduate students in chemical and polymer engineering. He is a member of the Iranian Chemical Engineering Association, Iranian Polymer Engineering Association, and Iranian Composite Association. With a Google Scholar H-index of 21 and i10-index of 41, his research has significantly impacted polymer science, nanocomposites, and industrial polymer processes. Prof. Navarchian combines academic excellence with industrial relevance, driving innovation in polymer engineering while fostering the next generation of engineers through teaching, research, and applied consultancy.

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Michael Crawford | Quantum Computing | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Michael Crawford | Quantum Computing | Distinguished Scientist Award

Imperial College | London

Professor Michael Angus Crawford, BSc, PhD, FRSB, FRSC, FRCPath, is an internationally renowned British scientist whose pioneering research has transformed modern understanding of brain chemistry, maternal nutrition, and human evolution. A graduate of the University of Edinburgh and the University of London, he is widely recognized as a founding authority on the essentiality of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids—particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—for brain development, structure, and function. Professor Crawford currently serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction at Imperial College London, based at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Campus. He is Chief Investigator of the FOSS clinical trials, which examine maternal lipid nutrition and its impact on pregnancy outcomes and neurodevelopment. His early prediction in 1972—that failure to meet the brain’s unique nutritional needs would lead to a rise in mental ill health—has since been validated through global health audits, inspiring his continued advocacy for maternal and child nutrition. His distinguished career spans academic leadership, clinical research, global advisory roles, and foundational contributions to nutritional science. He founded the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition and has served as trustee for multiple maternal and child health foundations. His international influence includes major consultancies with WHO, FAO, UNICEF, governments, major research councils, and global industries. Professor Crawford’s honours include the Chevreul Medal, the Avicenna Medal, the Order of the Rising Sun (Japan), the Brain of the Year Award, the Alexander Leaf Lifetime Award, and multiple international gold medals. He has authored seminal books—such as What We Eat Today, The Driving Force, Nutrition and Evolution, and The Shrinking Brain—and published extensively on brain evolution, fatty acid biochemistry, public health, and environmental influences on neurological development.

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Qihang Li | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Qihang Li | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Chongqing University | China

Dr. Qihang Li, Ph.D. from Chongqing University, is an emerging researcher specializing in underground energy storage, rock mechanics, and geotechnical monitoring. His core research focuses on evaluating the feasibility, stability, and airtightness of storing compressed air, natural gas, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide in low-grade salt caverns filled with sediments—a critical direction for advancing large-scale, safe, and sustainable subsurface energy storage technologies. In addition to his contributions to underground storage engineering, Dr. Li integrates computer vision technology into geotechnical applications. He has conducted innovative work on rock and slope monitoring, early-warning systems, and image-recognition–based hazard detection, strengthening the interdisciplinary link between geomechanics and intelligent sensing. Over the past five years, Dr. Li has demonstrated strong research leadership. He has chaired one postgraduate scientific research innovation project and served as a key contributor to more than 10 major research initiatives, including national key R&D sub-projects, general and regional foundation programs, youth funds, and industry–academia collaborative projects. Dr. Li has an impressive publication record, with 45 papers published or accepted—35 indexed in SCI. As the first or corresponding author, he has produced 25 articles in top-tier SCI journals, such as Energy Storage Materials, International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, and Journal of Cleaner Production. His cumulative impact factor exceeds 152.5, with more than 1,100 ResearchGate citations and an H-index of 18. His contributions include 8 ESI Highly Cited/Hot Papers and 2 papers cited over 100 times.

 

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Qinjie Lin | Structural Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Mr. Qinjie Lin | Structural Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Chongqing University | China

Qinjie Lin is a researcher affiliated with Chongqing University, China, where he is connected with the State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology and participates in engineering research related to mechanical systems and thermal-fluid dynamics. His work, as seen on academic networking sites like ResearchGate, shows involvement in both simulation-based engineering analysis and experimental studies of mechanical and thermal systems.  His publication record (as indexed on ResearchGate) includes research on the temperature and fluid characteristics of gear and transmission systems, particularly in aerospace applications. Several of his papers focus on numerical analysis of fluid and temperature fields in accessory gearboxes and fluid-solid coupling heat transfer in aviation transmission components, indicating expertise in leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element modeling (FEM) for engineering problems.  Earlier work by Lin also explores surface integrity and material behavior following shot peening, a widely used surface-strengthening process. These studies analyze how parameters like coverage and peening velocity influence residual stress, surface roughness, and microstructural characteristics of steel components—topics relevant to mechanical design, fatigue life, and manufacturing quality.  His research output shows a blend of practical engineering and theoretical modeling, with multiple articles and preprints that reflect both applied mechanics and thermal field simulation. The ResearchGate profile lists around 11 publications with hundreds of reads and dozens of citations, suggesting a developing academic impact in mechanical and aerospace engineering domains.  Although specific Scopus metrics (such as citation counts and h-index) weren’t retrievable from the provided link, his published work reflects active engagement with numerical analysis methods and applied research problems, especially in the context of energy transfer, materials processing, and mechanical systems common to advanced engineering research at contemporary Chinese universities.

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Numerical Analysis of Fluid and Temperature Field of an Accessory Gearbox

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Dieter Melchart | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dieter Melchart | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Deggendorf Institute of Technology | Germany

Prof. Dr. Dieter Melchart is a distinguished leader in naturopathy and complementary medicine, recognized for shaping clinical practice, academic development, and evidence-based research in the field. He has held pioneering academic appointments, including a landmark professorial role in naturopathy and complementary medicine at one of Germany’s leading medical universities, where he directed a major center dedicated to complementary medicine, holistic care, and health promotion. In this capacity, he also oversaw both an outpatient department and a day clinic, creating a comprehensive model that integrated clinical services, patient education, and interdisciplinary research. His academic influence extends internationally through professorial engagements at a prominent Swiss university and a leading institution for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing. He currently serves as an honorary professor in complementary medicine and individual health management at an applied sciences institution in Germany, contributing to both teaching and strategic program development. For an extended period, he also guided the operations of a well-known competence center focused on integrative health approaches. Prof. Melchart has long held a key leadership role as chairman of the scientific advisory board for the first German clinic devoted to Traditional Chinese Medicine, supporting clinical innovation and advancing rigorous research standards in TCM practice. His scholarly work centers on the clinical evaluation of acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicinal products, and lifestyle-oriented therapeutic concepts, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based application within integrative health systems. As an adjunct professor, he remains actively involved in teaching naturopathy within an interdisciplinary medical curriculum at a major technical university and continues to supervise doctoral research. His contributions reflect a sustained commitment to bridging conventional and complementary medicine, fostering scientific credibility in integrative therapies, and promoting patient-centered, holistic healthcare models that unite traditional knowledge with modern clinical standards.

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Hamideh Elmizadeh | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hamideh Elmizadeh | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hamideh Elmizadeh | Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) | Iran

Dr. Hamideh Elmizadeh is an accomplished analytical chemist specializing in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials, particularly quantum dots and fluorescent nanosensors for biomedical, forensic, and environmental applications. Her expertise spans optical bio-nanosensors, chemometrics, drug-delivery systems, and the development of high-performance analytical platforms using cutting-edge experimental design and molecular spectroscopy techniques. She is highly skilled in software tools such as Design-Expert, Origin, ChemDraw, and Microsoft Office, complementing her strong background in experimental optimization and nanosensor fabrication. Dr. Elmizadeh has served in academic and research positions across leading Iranian institutions, contributing to higher education as a visiting professor and advancing interdisciplinary research as an assistant professor in analytical chemistry. She has also been actively involved in forensic analytical science through her role at a legal medicine research center, where she developed innovative fluorescent probes for rapid and ultrasensitive detection of drugs and biomolecules in complex biological matrices. Her scientific contributions include numerous publications in high-impact journals, covering quantum dot synthesis, apta-nanobiosensors, hydrogel-based materials, environmental pollutant detection, chitosan-based drug carriers, and chemometric modeling. She has authored specialized conference presentations and co-developed several national patents related to photocatalysis, nanomaterial-based sensors, and targeted drug-delivery systems. Her work has resulted in successful research projects leading to impactful publications, patented technologies, and advanced nanosensor prototypes. Dr. Elmizadeh is also the author of a book on chemical and optical nanosensors and maintains active profiles on major scientific platforms, including ResearchGate, LinkedIn, ORCID, and Scopus. She has participated in numerous specialized workshops on nanotechnology, biosensing, flow cytometry, commercialization, standard development, emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship. Recognized for scientific excellence, leadership, and innovation, Dr. Elmizadeh is a member of national scientific organizations and serves as editor-in-chief of a nanochemistry journal. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing analytical chemistry through research, teaching, and technological innovation.

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Khanmohammadi, M., Elmizadeh, H., & Ghasemi, K. (2015). Investigation of size and morphology of chitosan nanoparticles used in drug delivery system employing chemometric technique. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 14(3), 665–672.

Elmizadeh, H., Khanmohammadi, M., Ghasemi, K., Hassanzadeh, G., & others. (2013). Preparation and optimization of chitosan nanoparticles and magnetic chitosan nanoparticles as delivery systems using Box–Behnken statistical design. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 80, 141–146.

Elmizadeh, H., Faridbod, F., Soleimani, M., Ganjali, M. R., & Bardajee, G. R. (2020). Fluorescent apta-nanobiosensors for fast and sensitive detection of digoxin in biological fluids using rGQDs: Comparison of two approaches for immobilization of aptamer. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 302, 127133.

Elmizadeh, H., Soleimani, M., Faridbod, F., & Bardajee, G. R. (2017). Ligand-capped CdTe quantum dots as a fluorescent nanosensor for detection of copper ions in environmental water sample. Journal of Fluorescence, 27(6), 2323–2333.

Bardajee, G. R., Zamani, M., Mahmoodian, H., Elmizadeh, H., Yari, H., & others. (2021). Capability of novel fluorescence DNA-conjugated CdTe/ZnS quantum dots nanoprobe for COVID-19 sensing. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 269, 120702.