Jyoti Srivastava | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jyoti Srivastava | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jyoti Srivastava | Moffitt Cancer Center | United States

Dr. Jyoti Srivastava, Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis at Moffitt Cancer Center, is an accomplished molecular biologist with over 18 years of pioneering experience spanning cancer biology, immuno-oncology, and therapeutic discovery. Her multidisciplinary research integrates molecular genetics, pharmacology, redox biology, and genomics to uncover mechanisms driving tumor progression, metastasis, and drug resistance. At Moffitt, Dr. Srivastava has made groundbreaking discoveries in melanoma, elucidating how redox and nitrosylation signaling pathways modulate immune evasion and therapeutic resistance in NRAS-driven cancers. Her work has identified actionable targets and led to the development of innovative RNAi-, PROTAC-, and small-molecule–based therapeutics that have advanced toward preclinical and clinical evaluation. Previously at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Yale University, she spearheaded translational research programs that delivered clinical candidates for lung diseases and cancer, while uncovering novel oncogenic pathways such as AEG-1/MTDH in hepatocellular carcinoma and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Srivastava’s contributions—reflected in over 30 peer-reviewed publications, invited talks at major international conferences, and successful therapeutic innovations—underscore her leadership in bridging fundamental discoveries with clinical application, advancing next-generation strategies to combat cancer and chronic diseases.

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Featured Publications 

Yoo, B. K., Santhekadur, P. K., Gredler, R., Chen, D., Emdad, L., Bhutia, S., … & Fisher, P. B. (2011). Increased RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) activity contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatology, 53(5), 1538–1548. https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.24221

Santhekadur, P. K., Das, S. K., Gredler, R., Chen, D., Srivastava, J., Robertson, C., … & Fisher, P. B. (2012). Multifunction protein staphylococcal nuclease domain containing 1 (SND1) promotes tumor angiogenesis in human hepatocellular carcinoma through a novel pathway involving NF-κB and miR-221. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 287(17), 13952–13958. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.M111.323899

Sarkar, D., & Fisher, P. B. (2013). AEG-1/MTDH/Lyric: Clinical significance. Advances in Cancer Research, 120, 39–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-401676-7.00002-0

Srivastava, J., Siddiq, A., Emdad, L., Santhekadur, P. K., Chen, D., Gredler, R., … & Fisher, P. B. (2012). Astrocyte elevated gene-1 promotes hepatocarcinogenesis: Novel insights from a mouse model. Hepatology, 56(5), 1782–1791. https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.25841

Santhekadur, P. K., Akiel, M., Emdad, L., Gredler, R., Srivastava, J., … & Fisher, P. B. (2014). Staphylococcal nuclease domain containing-1 (SND1) promotes migration and invasion via angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and TGF-β signaling. FEBS Open Bio, 4, 353–361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fob.2014.03.001

Vandi Dlama Kamaunji | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vandi Dlama Kamaunji | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vandi Dlama Kamaunji | Tyeeli New Energy Company Limited | Nigeria

Dr. Vandi Dlama Kamaunji is a geologist and geochemist with a strong background in mineral exploration, petrology, geochemistry, and geological mapping. His professional experience spans academic, industrial, and research roles, focusing on the geological evolution, petrogenesis, and mineralization of alkaline and peralkaline complexes in Nigeria and China. He has served as an Exploration/Resource Geologist at Wanrun Mining Company Limited, where he led geological field surveys, core logging, mineral resource estimations, and geophysical data interpretation to support mineral exploration and development projects. His work also included environmental impact assessments, data management, and regulatory compliance. Previously, as a Part-Time Lecturer at Adamawa State University, he delivered courses in ore deposits and geochemistry, supervised research projects, and contributed to curriculum development and academic mentorship. Earlier in his career, he held a leadership role as Head of Geology at L&T Hydrogeo-Engineering Company, where he conducted geophysical surveys, oversaw mineral exploration operations, and managed multidisciplinary geological teams. Dr. Kamaunji’s research contributions include multiple publications in high-impact international journals such as Lithos, International Geology Review, Geological Journal, and Journal of African Earth Sciences. His studies cover diverse topics such as tectonomagmatic processes, isotopic geochemistry, remote sensing applications, and mineral resource potential in Nigeria’s basement complexes and ring structures. His scientific expertise encompasses mineralogy, isotope and trace-element geochemistry, ore deposit modeling, and analytical techniques such as EPMA, LA-ICP-MS, ICP-MS, XRF, and SEM. He is actively engaged in international collaborations and professional organizations, including the International Association of Geochemistry, European Association of Geochemistry, Society of Economic Geologists, and the Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society. Dr. Kamaunji has received several academic and merit awards, including the Excellent Graduate Award (Ph.D.) and the Excellent Master’s Dissertation Award from the China University of Geosciences, as well as the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarships for both his Master’s and Doctoral studies.

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Featured Publications

Kamaunji, V. D., Wang, L. X., Ahmed, H. A., Zhu, Y. X., Vincent, V. I., & Girei, M. B. (2020). Coexisting A1 and A2 granites of Kudaru Complex: Implications for genetic and tectonic diversity of A-type granite in the Younger Granite Province, north-central Nigeria. International Journal of Earth Sciences, 109(2), 511–535. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00531-020-01818-8

Kamaunji, V. D., Wang, L. X., Ma, C. Q., Liu, J., & Zhu, Y. X. (2021). Petrogenesis and tectonic implication of the Permian–Triassic syenogranites from the eastern segment of the East Kunlun Orogen, China. Lithos, 402, 105932. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2020.105932

Vincent, V. I., Wang, L. X., Zhu, Y. X., Kamaunji, V. D., Ahmed, H. A., Ntekim, E. E., & Cao, L. (2022). Onset of the anorogenic alkaline magmatism in the Nigerian Younger Granite Province: Constraints from the Daura and Dutse complexes. Lithos, 410, 106561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lithos.2021.106561

Vincent, V. I., Li, H., Girei, M. B., Förster, M. W., & Kamaunji, V. D. (2023). Tourmaline and zircon trace the nature and timing of magmatic-hydrothermal episodes in granite-related Sn mineralization: Insights from the Libata Sn ore field. American Mineralogist, 108(3), 552–571. https://doi.org/10.2138/am-2023-8334

Ahmed, H. A., Wang, L. X., Ma, C. Q., Abdallsamed, M. I. M., Girei, M. B., Zhu, Y. X., Vincent, V. I., & Kamaunji, V. D. (2021). Contrasting Neoproterozoic and Mesozoic granitoids in Zaranda Complex (Nigeria): Insights into the distinct origins, tectonic settings, and mineralization potential. International Journal of Earth Sciences, 110(4), 1389–1413. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00531-021-02021-z

 

siguo xiao | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. siguo xiao | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. siguo xiao | Xiangtan University | China

Dr. Siguo Xiao is a distinguished Professor and Doctoral Supervisor specializing in optoelectronic technology and semiconductor physics. He teaches core courses such as Optoelectronic Technology and Semiconductor Physics, fostering innovation and practical expertise among graduate and doctoral students. His research focuses on solid-state luminescence, luminescent materials, and advanced optoelectronic applications, with interests spanning nanomaterials, optical glass and ceramics, and semiconductor optoelectronic technologies. Over his prolific career, Prof. Xiao has led or participated in more than ten major research projects, including the National Program, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), and key initiatives supported by the Hunan Provincial Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Education. His project leadership includes notable NSFC-funded studies on semiconductor oxide/rare earth fluoride micro-nano composites and broadband quantum cutting luminescent materials Prof. Xiao has made significant scholarly contributions, authoring over 80 SCI/EI-indexed papers in high-impact journals such as Physical Review Letters, Optics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, and RSC Advances. His research has achieved an impressive academic footprint, with 1,578 citations from 1,412 documents, 110 total publications, and an h-index of 23 — underscoring both the depth and influence of his scientific output. He is also an accomplished inventor with over ten national invention patents, including A Blue Up-Conversion Luminescent Material and Its Preparation Method and A Silicate Yellow Long-Lasting Phosphor and Its Preparation Method. Four of his patented technologies have been successfully transferred for industrial application, highlighting his commitment to translational research and technology commercialization. In recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements, Prof. Xiao received the Third Prize of the Hunan Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award. His mentorship has guided graduate students to notable accolades, including one Provincial Excellent Graduate Thesis and two Xiangtan University President’s Awards.

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Featured Publications

Li⁺ and B³⁺ Co-Doping Induced Near-Infrared Emission Enhancement of Ga₁.₆Sc₀.₄O₃:Cr³⁺. (2025). ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology.

Long-Wavelength Broadband Near-Infrared ZrTe₃O₈:Cr³⁺, Ti⁴⁺ Phosphor of High Luminescence Quantum Yield and Excellent Thermal Stability. (2025). ACS Applied Optical Materials.

Luminescence Improvement via Site Environment Adjustment and Site Occupancy Regulation of Eu²⁺ in Ca₈MgSi₄O₁₆Cl₂. (2025). Optical Materials.

Pure Near-Infrared Up-Conversion Emission of Tm³⁺ Sensitized by Ni²⁺ in MgGa₂O₄. (2024). Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

Broadband Near-Infrared Emission in Cr³⁺, Yb³⁺, Li⁺ Tri-Doped In₂TeO₆. (2024). Materials Research Bulletin.

Nasser Fallah | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nasser Fallah | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Nasser Fallah | University of Zabol | Iran

Dr. Naser Fallah is an Associate Professor of English Language Teaching at the University of Zanjan, where he also serves as the Head of the English Department. He earned his PhD in English Language Education from Tarbiat Modares University and has extensive experience in both teaching and research. His scholarly interests focus on the psychology of language learning and teaching, second language motivation, mindfulness, teacher education, higher education, and the intersection of entrepreneurship and career planning. Dr. Fallah teaches courses in language teaching methodology, language testing, psychology of second language learning, classroom management, research methods, and teaching practicum. His research explores themes such as teacher autonomy and clarity, learner engagement, mindfulness, anxiety, burnout, entrepreneurial intention, and the humanization of second language education. He has published widely in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to our understanding of effective teaching practices, learner motivation, and the psychological factors that influence language acquisition. His work emphasizes empowering learners, supporting teachers, and fostering positive educational environments that integrate both academic and personal development.

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Featured Publications

allah, N., Lotfi Gaskaree, B., & Zahedi Moghaddam, S. (2025). Teacher enthusiasm and EFL learners’ willingness to communicate: The role of enjoyment and boredom. English Teaching & Learning. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42321-024-00190-z

Khabar, M., Fallah, N., & Lotfi Gaskaree, B. (2025). Teacher autonomy support and student agentic engagement in EFL context: The mediating role of learning empowerment. Educational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1080/01443410.2025.2567553

Taghavi-Nejad, F. S., Fallah, N., & Lotfi Gaskaree, B. (2024). Mindfulness and procrastination among university EFL learners: The role of attention control and self-regulated learning. Psychological Reports. https://doi.org/10.1177/00332941241287423

Fallah, N., Abdolahzadeh, F., & Yaaghobi, M. (2023). Mindfulness and anxiety among foreign language teachers: The role of cognitive reappraisal and self-efficacy. Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02259-5

Fallah, N., Abdolahzadeh, F., & Lotfi, B. (2023). Examining the interconnections among entrepreneurial passion, need for achievement, social support, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention among foreign language learners: A moderated mediation model. Entrepreneurship Education.

Enrico Petretto | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Enrico Petretto | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Enrico Petretto | University Of Cagliari | Italy

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Prof. Enrico Peiretti is an internationally recognized expert in Medical Retina and Vitreous-Retina surgery, with experience in clinical practice, teaching, and research. He has contributed significantly to the advancement of ophthalmology through his extensive scientific work, including more than 107 publications, which have been cited 1,698 times across 1,522 documents, reflecting a strong impact in the field (h-index 23). Prof. Peiretti’s expertise spans complex retinal surgeries, clinical trials, and innovative surgical techniques such as the pioneering “Dry Vitrectomy.” He has received numerous awards, including recognition for the best surgical video in vitreo-retina surgery (“Densiron bubbles under the retina in a recurrent retinal detachment,” GIVRE Society, Genova), and has been a principal investigator or co-investigator in multiple high-profile international studies sponsored by leading pharmaceutical companies. His work combines clinical excellence, academic mentorship, and impactful research, making him a leading authority in ophthalmology worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Tatti, F., Demarinis, G., Dore, S., Sacchi, M., Fossarello, M., Peiretti, E., & Giannaccare, G. (2025). Intrableb pigmentation following XEN implantation: A case series. European Journal of Ophthalmology. https://doi.org/10.1177/11206721241310267

Carta, V., Lixi, F., Loiudice, P., Frongia, F., Tatti, F., Delpiano, C., Cremonesi, P., & Peiretti, E. (2024). The usefulness of 55° wide-field spectral-domain optical coherence tomography in monitoring the features of peripheral subretinal fluid remnants after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery. Diagnostics, 14(13), 1385. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14131385

Tatti, F., Tronci, C., Lixi, F., Demarinis, G., Kuzmich, S., Peiretti, E., Fossarello, M., & Giannaccare, G. (2024). No changes in keratometry readings and anterior chamber depth after XEN gel implantation in patients with glaucoma. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(9), 2537. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13092537

Loiudice, P., Siotto Pintor, E., Tronci, C., Tatti, F., Casini, G., Figus, M., Demarinis, G., & Peiretti, E. (2023). Safety and efficacy of cryopexy during pars plana vitrectomy in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. European Journal of Ophthalmology. https://doi.org/10.1177/11206721231166976

Demarinis, G., Tatti, F., Taloni, A., Giugliano, A. V., Panthagani, J., Myerscough, J., Peiretti, E., & Giannaccare, G. (2023). Treatments for ocular diseases in pregnancy and breastfeeding: A narrative review. Pharmaceuticals, 16(10), 1433. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph16101433

Mansour Amini | Research Excellence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Mansour Amini | University Sains Malaysia | Innovative Research Award 

Dr. Mansour Amini | University Sains | Malaysia

Dr. Mansour Amini is a distinguished academic, researcher, and translator whose expertise spans translation studies, applied linguistics, and English language teaching. He serves as a senior lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, where he contributes actively to teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision. His professional journey includes leadership roles in higher education, where he has coordinated courses, guided research teams, and contributed to programme development and innovation. Fluent in multiple languages, including English, Persian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish, with working knowledge of others, he brings a unique cross-cultural perspective to his scholarship. Dr. Amini’s research covers translation quality assessment, interpreting, language pedagogy, feedback practices, and the integration of artificial intelligence in translation studies. He has published widely in reputable international journals, with his body of work comprising more than forty scholarly documents that have collectively earned over 216 citations across more 152  academic sources, reflected in a citation index of 7. Beyond research, he has been recognized with awards for teaching excellence, academic leadership, and impactful scholarly contributions. His professional engagements also extend to international collaborations, visiting professorships, and fellowships, reflecting his global academic footprint. Dedicated to fostering academic growth, he continues to inspire students and colleagues through innovative research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a passion for multilingual education.

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Featured Publications

Amini, M. (2025). Book review: AI revolution: Profitable opportunities in the age of artificial intelligence. Journal of Multidisciplinary in Social Sciences.

Amini, M., & Zahabi, A. (2025). Communicating across borders: Unveiling the pragmatic foundations in applied linguistics. International Review of Pragmatics.

Amini, M., Lee, K.-F., & Yiqiu, W., & Ravindran, L. (2025). Proposing a framework for ethical use of AI in academic writing based on a conceptual review: Implications for quality education. Interactive Learning Environments.

Amini, M., Wang, Q., Amini, D., Ravindran, L., Tan Ai Lin, D., Ganapathy, M., Singh, M. K. M., Bartsch, D. U. G., Cheng, L., & Ferreyra, H. A., et al. (2025). The significance of humanistic approach and moral development in English language classrooms. Discover Education.

Alavi, S., Amini, M., & Zahabi, A. (2025). Postgraduate TEFL students’ perceptions towards thesis supervision quality in Thailand: The role of expectations and negotiation in supervision quality. Reflections.

Yeoh, S. W., Amini, M., Lee, K.-F., & Oumeng, H. (2025). Analysing individual racism portrayal in Hanna Alkaf’s novel The weight of our sky. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 12(1).

Wu, S., Amini, M., & Mahfoodh, O. H. A. (2025). Unveiling certainty and doubt: A systemic functional exploration of epistemic modality in courtroom discourse. International Journal for the Semiotics of Law – Revue internationale de Sémiotique juridique.

Amini, M. (2025). Navigating health information in the age of artificial intelligence. Multimedia and Sensory Input for Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality.

Amini, M. (2025). Cutting-edge approaches in translator education and pedagogy. Cutting-Edge Approaches in Translator Education and Pedagogy.

Yu Lan Wang | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu Lan Wang | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Yu Lan Wang | Inner Mongolia University of Technology | China

Professor Yu Lan Wang is a distinguished researcher at Inner Mongolia University of Technology, recognized for her impactful contributions to computational mathematics, numerical analysis, and nonlinear science. She has published 61 scholarly works, which have been cited in over 839 publications, 16 h-index, Demonstrating her strong influence and academic reach. Her research has been acknowledged through a solid citation record and a notable research index, highlighting both the quality and depth of her contributions. By advancing high-precision methods for fractional-order systems and uncovering novel chaotic behaviors, she continues to inspire innovation across mathematics, physics, and engineering.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, S., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2025). Dynamic properties and numerical simulations of a fractional phytoplankton–zooplankton ecological model. Networks and Heterogeneous Media, 20(2), Article 028.

Zhang, H., Wang, Y., Bi, J., & Bao, S. (2025). Novel pattern dynamics in a vegetation–water reaction–diffusion model. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation. Advance online publication.

Wang, X., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2025). Dynamic properties and numerical simulations of the fractional Hastings–Powell model with the Grünwald–Letnikov differential derivative. International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos. Advance online publication.

Han, Y., Zhang, J., & Wang, Y. (2024). Dynamic behavior of a two-mass nonlinear fractional-order vibration system. Frontiers in Physics, 12, 1452138.

Ning, J., & Wang, Y. (2024). Fourier spectral method for solving fractional-in-space variable coefficient KdV–Burgers equation. Indian Journal of Physics, 98, 1865–1875.

Tian, F., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2024). Numerical simulation of soliton propagation behavior for the fractional-in-space NLSE with variable coefficients on unbounded domain. Fractal and Fractional, 8(3), 163.

Zhang, S., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2024). Research on dynamical behavior of a phytoplankton–zooplankton ecological model. Research Square. Preprint.

Gao, X., Zhang, H., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2024). Research on pattern dynamics behavior of a fractional vegetation–water model in arid flat environment. Fractal and Fractional, 8(5), 264. 

Zhao, L., & Zhang, W. (2024). Fourier spectral method for the fractional-in-space coupled Whitham–Broer–Kaup equations on unbounded domain. Open Physics, 22(1), 781–795.

Gao, X., Li, Z., & Wang, Y. (2024). Chaotic dynamic behavior of a fractional-order financial system with constant inelastic demand. International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos, 34(7), 2450111.

Zhang, W., Wang, H., Zhang, H., Li, Z., & Li, X. (2024). Dynamical behavior of the fractional BBMB equation on unbounded domain. Fractal and Fractional, 8(7), 383.

Gao, X., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2023). High-precision numerical methods for a class of fractional-order financial systems with constant inelastic demand. SSRN.

Tang, W., Wang, Y., & Li, Z. (2023). Numerical simulation of fractal wave propagation of a multi-dimensional nonlinear fractional-in-space Schrödinger equation. Physica Scripta, 98(2), 025212.

Dai, D., Li, X., Li, Z., Zhang, W., & Wang, Y. (2023). Numerical simulation of the fractional-order Lorenz chaotic systems with Caputo fractional derivative. Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, 135(2), 481–499.