Venkatesan K | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Venkatesan K | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

CVR College of Engineeering | India

Dr. K. Venkatesan is an accomplished academic and researcher in chemistry, currently serving as an Associate Professor. His expertise lies in heterocyclic and organometallic synthesis, green chemistry, and biologically active compounds, with a strong focus on drug design using molecular modeling, SAR, and QSAR approaches. He has extensive teaching and research experience, along with numerous publications in reputed international journals. His work emphasizes sustainable chemical processes, nanomaterials, and medicinal chemistry. He has achieved 322 citations, an h-index of 9, and an i10-index of 8. Skilled in advanced analytical techniques, he actively contributes to academic development and innovative research in chemical sciences.

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Synthesis, spectral characterization and antitumor activity of phenothiazine derivatives
– Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry, 2020 (24 Citations)

Noura Bakr | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noura Bakr | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award 

Agricultural and Biological Research Institute/National Research Centre | Egypt

Dr. Noura Elsayed Hebashi Bakr is an Associate Professor specializing in soil and water sciences with strong expertise in GIS and remote sensing for sustainable land and resource management. Her research addresses soil classification, land evaluation, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation in arid regions. She has contributed to numerous national and international projects and published 38 indexed documents. Her research impact is reflected by 1,446 citations across 1,181 documents and an h-index of 18. With active global collaborations and editorial roles, her work supports sustainable agriculture, environmental monitoring, and informed land use planning.

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Fanfan Zhou | Research Excellence | Women Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Fanfan Zhou | Research Excellence | Women Researcher Award

The University of Sydney | Australia

Dr. Fanfan Zhou is a Professor and Head of Pharmacology at The University of Sydney, specializing in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and translational drug research. She earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Rutgers University and her Bachelor’s degree from China Pharmaceutical University. Her research focuses on retinal diseases, eye cancers, natural medicines, and solute carrier transporters. She has an outstanding academic record with 4,075 citations, an h-index of 39, and an i10-index of 101, alongside extensive publications, patents, and editorial contributions to leading international journals.

 

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Role of glycosylation in the organic anion transporter OAT1
– Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2004 (Citations: 140)
Investigation of gallic acid induced anticancer effect in human breast carcinoma MCF-7 cells
– Journal of Biochemical and Molecular Toxicology, 2014 (Citations: 119)

Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang Institute of Hydraulics and Estuary | China

Qiushun Wang is a Professor-level Senior Engineer and joint master’s supervisor at Hohai University, recognized for his authoritative contributions to estuarine and coastal engineering. With a doctoral background in port, coastal, and offshore engineering, his academic and professional work centers on estuarine tidal dynamics, tidal bore mechanisms, numerical modeling, and forecasting technologies. He has established a strong interdisciplinary research profile that integrates hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and climate-related impacts on estuarine systems. His research has played a pivotal role in advancing the scientific understanding of tidal bores, particularly in large and complex estuaries. Through high-resolution numerical simulations and three-dimensional modeling, he has revealed the dynamics of tidal bore propagation, energy evolution, turbulence structure, and sediment transport processes. His work also addresses the influence of river discharge, typhoons, shoreline geometry, and sea-level rise on estuarine hydrodynamics, offering valuable insights into estuary management and disaster prevention. In addition to fundamental research, Qiushun Wang has extensive experience in applied engineering and consulting. He has led or contributed to numerous national and provincial research initiatives and has been responsible for the completion of a large number of estuarine and coastal engineering projects. These projects span tidal bore forecasting, estuarine sediment management, seawall safety enhancement, wave-induced circulation, and coastal morphological evolution. His research outcomes have been directly implemented in key provincial and regional projects, demonstrating strong practical relevance and societal impact. He has published extensively in high-quality international and domestic journals indexed by major scientific databases, with many papers appearing in leading outlets in hydraulic and marine sciences. His publications reflect both methodological innovation and application-driven problem solving, strengthening the link between scientific theory and engineering practice. Overall, Qiushun Wang’s work has significantly advanced tidal bore science and estuarine engineering, contributing to safer coastal infrastructure, improved forecasting capability, and sustainable estuary management.


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San Nyunt Nan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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

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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Sonia Abdennadher | Research Excellence | Best Scholar Award

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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André de Moric | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. André de Moric | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. André de Moric | Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo | Brazil

Dr. André de Moricz, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Head of the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery Group at the Department of Surgery, Santa Casa School of Medical Sciences, São Paulo, Brazil. He holds a medical degree from Fundação do ABC, followed by a Master’s and Doctorate in Surgery from the Santa Casa School of Medical Sciences. Over the course of his extensive academic and clinical career, he has become a leading authority in HPB surgery, complex biliary and pancreatic procedures, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Moricz’s research portfolio spans translational oncology, gastrointestinal diseases, surgical outcomes, immune microenvironments, and advanced operative strategies. His contributions include high-impact research on tumour-specific immune responses in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, global cancer mutational signatures through the Mutographs consortium, and clinically focused studies on gastric emptying after pancreatoduodenectomy, gallstone disease predictors, surgical management in elderly patients, and technical innovations such as modified hepaticojejunostomy to facilitate endoscopic access. He is the author and co-author of several major surgical textbooks, including comprehensive works on general medicine, minimally invasive abdominal wall and digestive surgery, and cornerstone treatises in Brazilian surgical education. His publications also include numerous book chapters featured in authoritative national and regional surgical references, covering HPB surgery, digestive system diseases, and advanced operative management. His early academic contributions also include the development of an experimental pancreas transplantation training model. Beyond academia, Dr. Moricz collaborates with industry, serving as a consultant for projects related to enzyme reposition therapy in pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, supporting innovation that enhances patient care. Recognized for his leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to surgical excellence, Dr. André de Moricz continues to influence clinical practice, research development, and professional training in HPB surgery both in Brazil and internationally.

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Kinker, G. S., Vitiello, G. A. F., Diniz, A. B., Cabral-Piccin, M. P., Pereira, P. H. B., Carvalho, M. L. R., Ferreira, W. A. S., Chaves, A. S., Rondinelli, A., Gusmão, A. F., Defelicibus, A., Dos Santos, G. O., Nunes, W. A., Claro, L. C. L., Bernardo, T. M., Nishio, R. T., Pacheco, A. M., Laus, A. C., Arantes, L. M. R. B., & Moricz, A. de, et al. (2023). Mature tertiary lymphoid structures are key niches of tumour-specific immune responses in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas. Gut, 72(10), 1927–1941.

Rego, R. E., Campos, T. de, Moricz, A. de, Silva, R. A., & Pacheco Júnior, A. M. (2003). Cholecystectomy in the elderly: Early results of open versus laparoscopic approach. Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 49(3), 293–299.

Pereira, F. L., Vasques, F. T., Moricz, A., Campos, T., Pacheco Jr., A. M., & Silva, R. A. (2012). Correlation analysis between post-pancreatoduodenectomy pancreatic fistula and pancreatic histology. Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 39, 41–47.

Rêgo, R. E. C., Campos, T., Moricz, A. de, Silva, R. A., & Pacheco Júnior, A. M. (2003). Tratamento cirúrgico da litíase vesicular no idoso: Análise dos resultados imediatos da colecistectomia por via aberta e videolaparoscópica. Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 49, 293–299.

Reverdito, R., Moricz, A., Campos, T., Pacheco, A. M., & Silva, R. A. (2016). Mirizzi syndrome grades III and IV: Surgical treatment. Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões, 43(4), 243–247.

Flavia Estefanía Amar Cantos | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Flavia Estefanía Amar Cantos | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Flavia Estefanía Amar Cantos | Universidad de Cádiz | Spain

Flavia Estefanía Amar Cantos is a specialist in Physical Activity, Sport Sciences, and Educational Innovation, with comprehensive training that includes a degree in Sports Sciences, two official master’s degrees in Physical Activity and Health and Teacher Training, and advanced postgraduate studies in Sports Coaching and Injury Rehabilitation. Her academic trajectory is complemented by extensive university teaching experience at the University of Cádiz, where she has taught subjects related to biomechanics, acrobatics, motor skills, educational gymnastics, sports pedagogy, aquatic activities, recreational physical activity, and the development of motor competence across different educational stages. She has also contributed to practicum coordination in teacher-training programs and delivered specialized courses in sports training and individual sports foundations. Her research activity includes authorship of scientific articles, book chapters, and two monographs published by a recognized sports-science editorial, addressing topics such as injury prevention, water sports initiation, emotional intelligence in physical education, educational technology, and interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches. Beyond academia, she has developed significant professional experience as a coach, instructor, and technical director in gymnastics, aquatic disciplines, fitness environments, and school-based extracurricular programs. She has held roles of academic coordination, subject leadership, and instructional design in vocational and advanced sports-training programs, contributing to curriculum implementation in areas such as biomechanics, biological foundations, sports techniques, group dynamics, disability and inclusion, aquatic conditioning, and emergency intervention. Her profile reflects a solid blend of teaching excellence, applied research, professional leadership, and commitment to promoting health, inclusion, and high-quality physical education through evidence-based practice and innovation.

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Amar Cantos, F. E. (2025). El juego como medio de enseñanza de los deportes paralímpicos. En Cartografía lúdica: Enseñar, aprender, cuidar y transformar la cultura y la sociedad jugando (ISBN 979-13-7006-273-6).

Amar Cantos, F. E. (2025). El maestro que actúa. Una narrativa a propósito de su homosexualidad. En Caminando hacia la inclusión de las personas LGBTIQA+: Resistencias y alternativas contrahegemónicas (ISBN 979-13-7006-510-2).

Amar Cantos, F. E. (2025). Mi infancia son recuerdos de un patio (de colegio) en Cádiz. Gaditana-Logía.

Amar Cantos, F. E. (2025). Mi infancia son recuerdos de un patio (de colegio) en Cádiz. Gaditana-Logía Comunicación.

Amar Cantos, F. E. (2025). Tecnología, inclusión y educación social: Una narrativa. RiiTE: Revista Interuniversitaria de Investigación en Tecnología Educativa. https://doi.org/10.6018/riite.685041

Amar Cantos, F. E. (2024). An oncology patient’s reading. In F. Amar & V. Amar (Eds.), Advances in Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral Studies (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-4244-2.ch013

Amar, F., Sánchez, B., & Amar, V. (2025). La inteligencia artificial a través de la narrativa: ¿Cuánto hay de inteligencia y cuánto de artificial? Educação e Pesquisa. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1678-4634202551291963es

Wenjing Tang | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjing Tang | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenjing Tang | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Wenjing Tang is a distinguished researcher at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, specializing in the immunopathogenic mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and translational biomarker research. Her work focuses on understanding the role of immune regulation in cardiac disorders, particularly through experimental autoimmune myocarditis (EAM) modeling and the evaluation of cardiac function. She possesses advanced expertise in B cell function regulation, AAV-mediated gene interference, Western Blot, flow cytometry, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) detection. Dr. Tang has made significant contributions to the field through the identification of novel therapeutic targets. Her research on GDF15 demonstrated its protective role in EAM by suppressing B cell function via modulation of autophagy and ROS, providing promising avenues for intervention in cardiovascular disease. She has published multiple first-author papers in high-impact SCI journals, reflecting her strong scientific rigor and innovation. Throughout her career, Dr. Tang has been involved in several research projects and holds multiple patents, demonstrating her commitment to translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. She has contributed to editorial work and collaborated with professional organizations, further enhancing the reach and impact of her research. Her areas of focus include immunology, cardiovascular pathophysiology, and biomarker development, highlighting a consistent record of advancing knowledge and clinical translation in her field. Dr. Tang’s work exemplifies a combination of technical proficiency, scientific creativity, and translational relevance. Her research has not only advanced understanding of immune-mediated cardiovascular mechanisms but has also provided potential strategies for novel therapeutic interventions. Through her dedication, innovative approach, and consistent contributions, Dr. Tang stands out as a leading researcher whose work continues to influence both the academic and clinical landscape.

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Author(s). (2025). Fluorinated solvent coupled anions-derived hybrid interphase enabled highly reversible and cryogenic silicon anode. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. https://doi.org/