Ashiraf Kategaya | Emerging Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ashiraf Kategaya | Emerging Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Erciyes University | Uganda

Ashiraf Kategaya is a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Erciyes University with expertise in circular economy, circular supply chain management, sustainable development, and digital technologies. His research includes high-impact publications and reviews in leading indexed journals, focusing on circular supply chains, Industry 4.0, and meta-analysis. He has led and contributed to numerous consultancy and industry projects in AI adoption, ERP systems, GovTech, smart mobility, digital transformation, and public sector innovation. His contributions bridge research and practice through data-driven insights, frameworks, and innovation strategies that support organizational growth and sustainable development.

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Simon Podnar | Medical Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Simon Podnar | Medical Discoveries | Research Excellence Award

University Medical Centre Ljubljana | Slovenia

Prof. Simon Podnar, MD, DSc, is a distinguished neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist at the University of Ljubljana and the University Medical Center Ljubljana. He specializes in electromyography, neuromuscular imaging, and advanced neurophysiological diagnostics, with international training across Europe and the United States. He introduced neuromuscular ultrasonography to Slovenia and has held major leadership roles in national and international neurological societies. He leads Slovenia’s only state-funded clinical neurological research program, serves on leading journal editorial boards, and has authored over 400 scientific works, including influential discoveries in neuromuscular and peripheral nerve disorders.

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Ammar Khaleel | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Ammar Khaleel | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Széchenyi István Egyetem | Hungary

Ammar Khaleel is a PhD student in Computer Science at Széchenyi István Egyetem, specializing in intelligent and autonomous transportation systems. His research focuses on reinforcement learning–based decision making for autonomous vehicles, with particular emphasis on autonomous driving and lane-changing strategies. He has strong expertise in deep reinforcement learning methods such as DDPG and PPO, as well as Model Predictive Control. Ammar actively works with traffic simulation environments using SUMO and the TraCI Python API to model and evaluate complex traffic scenarios. His technical skills include Python and C/C++, along with experience in Git, LaTeX, and scientific software tools.

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A Multi-Levels RNG Permutation

– Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science


A New Permutation Method for Sequence of Order 28

– Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology


N/A and Signature Analysis for Malwares Detection and Removal

– Indian Journal of Science and Technology

Praveen C Verma | Agricultural Technology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Praveen C Verma | Agricultural Technology | Research Excellence Award

CSIR-NBRI Lucknow | India

Dr. Praveen C. Verma is a Senior Principal Scientist at the National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, specializing in plant molecular biology, genetic engineering, and agricultural biotechnology. His research integrates RNA interference, transgenic technologies, genome engineering, and plant–microbe interactions to address challenges in crop protection, sustainable agriculture, and phytoremediation. He has made significant contributions to insect resistance, medicinal plant biotechnology, hairy root culture systems, and plant-based bioproduction platforms. Dr. Verma holds extensive editorial and peer-review experience with leading international journals and funding agencies and has authored influential book chapters advancing plant biotechnology, genome editing, and molecular approaches for crop improvement.

 

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Mark Butlin | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mark Butlin | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

University of Southern Queensland | Australia

Mark Andrew Butlin is an accomplished education law academic and practitioner with extensive experience across tertiary and secondary education. He is a senior academic at the University of Southern Queensland, specialising in education law, teacher accountability, duty of care, assessment, and professional ethics. His expertise is widely recognised through expert witness engagements, legal consultations, media commentary, and advisory roles for schools, law firms, and government-related matters. He has authored influential books, journal articles, and chapters on education law and ethics, and regularly delivers professional learning for educators and leaders. He is actively involved in professional associations, governance committees, and higher degree research supervision.


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Mohamad Mousavi | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Mohamad Mousavi | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

University of Tehran | Iran

Professor Mohammadali Ebrahimzadeh Mousavi is a leading expert in food science, biotechnology, and food engineering, affiliated with the University of Tehran. His work integrates advanced food processing, packaging technologies, rheology, mass and heat transfer modeling, and functional food development. He has made significant contributions to plant-based products, bioactive compounds, food hydrocolloids, encapsulation systems, and sustainable food technologies. Alongside extensive teaching at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, he has held numerous senior academic, policy-making, and industrial advisory roles. His research output, high citation impact, and technology transfer activities demonstrate strong influence in both academia and industry.

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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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