Dieter Melchart | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

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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Iffat Prianka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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.

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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).