Caoming Fan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Caoming Fan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Tsinghua University | China

Caoming Fan is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Tsinghua University, working in the PNT Laboratory under the supervision of Prof. Zheng Yao. He holds a doctoral degree in Circuits and Systems from the School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, and has received comprehensive academic training spanning electronic engineering, microelectronics, and geodesy. His interdisciplinary background enables him to bridge theoretical signal processing with practical high-precision positioning applications. Dr. Fan’s research focuses on GNSS and pseudolite-based precise positioning technologies, with particular emphasis on ambiguity resolution, real-time kinematic and PPP/PPP-RTK methods, and error modeling. He has made notable contributions to ground-based and pseudolite-augmented GNSS systems, addressing challenges in indoor and complex environments where conventional satellite navigation performance is limited. His work also extends to GNSS and pseudolite receiver design, baseband signal processing, and multi-sensor fusion, supporting robust, high-accuracy navigation solutions. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals, including Journal of Geodesy and GPS Solutions, covering topics such as pseudolite system augmentation, ground-based PPP-RTK frameworks, calibration techniques for indoor positioning, and phase correction modeling. His early research also contributed to understanding satellite attitude effects on phase wind-up in precise point positioning, reflecting a strong foundation in both theoretical modeling and applied geodesy. Dr. Fan’s academic excellence and research innovation have been recognized through several prestigious awards at national conferences in satellite navigation and location-based services, as well as competitive innovation and entrepreneurship platforms. He has also received a highly competitive national doctoral scholarship. With strong expertise in high-precision navigation, signal processing, and system integration, Dr. Fan continues to advance next-generation positioning, navigation, and timing technologies, contributing to both academic research and practical GNSS/pseudolite applications in challenging environments.

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Lu Hongbin | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lu Hongbin | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion | China

Hongbin Lu is an accomplished environmental engineer specializing in water environment治理, ecological restoration, and pollution control technologies. He holds a doctoral degree in Environmental Engineering jointly awarded by Beijing Normal University and the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences. He currently serves as an Assistant Researcher at the National Key Laboratory of Coal Clean and Efficient Utilization, Institute of Coal Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and acts as a Guest Expert at the Innovation Center for Ecological Protection and Restoration in the Middle Yellow River under the Ministry of Natural Resources. Dr. Lu has established a strong research profile with a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international environmental journals. A significant portion of his work appears as first or corresponding author, reflecting his leadership in scientific innovation and research design. His publications include SCI-indexed articles and a featured cover paper, highlighting the visibility and impact of his research within the global environmental science community. In addition to academic publishing, Dr. Lu demonstrates exceptional innovation capacity through extensive intellectual property achievements. He holds numerous authorized patents, including multiple invention patents, and is the first inventor on several additional invention patent applications. His research outputs have been translated into practical guidance, most notably through his key contribution to nationally adopted technical guidelines on water quality purification using constructed wetlands. These guidelines have been widely implemented, supporting ecological restoration and water quality improvement across diverse regions. Dr. Lu is actively engaged in academic service and leadership. He serves as a Guest Editor for an international journal and regularly reviews manuscripts for well-regarded environmental science publications. He also plays an important role in advancing disciplinary development by contributing to major national academic conferences as a scientific committee member and session chair or organizer. Furthermore, he has led and significantly contributed to multiple competitive research projects supported by national and provincial funding agencies, reinforcing his reputation as a leading young scholar with strong scientific, technological, and societal impact.

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Arezoo Taghizadeh-Toosi | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Arezoo Taghizadeh-Toosi | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Danish Technological Institute | Denmark

Arezoo Taghizadeh-Toosi is an accomplished soil scientist with extensive international experience in agricultural and environmental research. Her work focuses on understanding and managing soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics in both mineral and organic soils, with particular emphasis on sustainable agricultural systems. She has developed strong expertise in mitigating gaseous emissions from soils, including ammonia volatilization and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, contributing significantly to climate-smart agriculture initiatives. Her research portfolio includes advanced investigations into the role of biochar in soils, combining experimental measurements with process-based and statistical modelling approaches. She is particularly skilled in applying and developing models for soil carbon turnover and nutrient cycling, supporting evidence-based decision-making in land management and environmental policy. In addition, her work addresses complex interactions between soil iron, sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen cycles, as well as phosphorus accumulation and spatial distribution in intensively managed agricultural landscapes. Arezoo has held senior and research scientist positions across leading research institutions in Europe, Oceania, and Asia, reflecting a strong global research profile and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has contributed to both academic and applied research environments, bridging fundamental soil science with practical solutions for agriculture, digitalization, and environmental sustainability. Her experience also includes academic teaching and international visiting appointments, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge exchange and capacity building. She is an active contributor to the scientific community, serving as an expert reviewer for international funding bodies and participating in grant review panels. Her professional service extends to conference leadership and certified research-based consultancy for the public sector. With a strong publication record, high citation impact, and recognized expertise, Arezoo Taghizadeh-Toosi is a leading figure in soil biogeochemistry and sustainable land-use research.

 

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Taoufik Alsaadi | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Taoufik Alsaadi | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Taoufik Alsaadi, MD, FAAN, is an internationally recognized neurologist and epileptologist with extensive expertise in epilepsy, electroencephalography, and medical education. He currently serves as Chairman of the Neurology Department and Chief Medical Officer at the American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology (ACPN) in Abu Dhabi, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing clinical excellence, academic development, and patient-centered neurological care. Born in Damascus, Syria, Dr. Alsaadi received his medical education at Damascus University before pursuing advanced postgraduate training in neurology, epilepsy, and clinical neurophysiology across leading academic institutions in the United States. He completed comprehensive residency and fellowship training, including advanced subspecialty training in epilepsy and electrophysiology at premier centers, establishing a strong foundation in both clinical practice and academic neurology. Dr. Alsaadi is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and epilepsy, and holds multiple international medical licenses. His clinical interests focus on complex epilepsy management, EEG interpretation, and the integration of evidence-based practices into neurological care. He is widely respected for his contributions to improving the quality of life of patients with epilepsy and for his compassionate, patient-focused approach. An accomplished educator, Dr. Alsaadi has held academic appointments at prominent universities and has been deeply involved in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical education. He has directed residency and fellowship programs, led CME and GME initiatives, and mentored numerous physicians and fellows who now practice globally. Dr. Alsaadi’s leadership extends to international professional organizations, where he has served in senior roles within epilepsy and neurology societies, contributing to education, policy, guideline development, and disease classification initiatives. He is also actively engaged in editorial and peer-review activities for leading neurological journals.

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Diana Dorobantu | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Diana Dorobantu | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

ISFA | Université Lyon 1 | France

Diana Dorobantu is an Associate Professor (Maître de Conférences) at Université Lyon 1, affiliated with the Laboratoire de Sciences Actuarielles et Financières and the Institut de Science Financière et d’Assurances (ISFA). Her academic profile reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning applied mathematics, finance, actuarial science, and risk modeling, supported by advanced training in both mathematical theory and economic applications. Her research expertise lies at the intersection of stochastic processes and applied probability, with a particular emphasis on stochastic control, optimal stopping, and the study of hitting times and passage time distributions. She has made significant contributions to mathematical finance and insurance mathematics, especially in areas related to default risk modeling, contagion effects, life insurance valuation, climate risk, and actuarial applications of Ornstein–Uhlenbeck processes. Her work is recognized for combining rigorous theoretical developments with practical relevance to financial and insurance risk management. Professor Dorobantu has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, including Stochastics, Bernoulli, Quantitative Finance, Journal of Applied Probability, Stochastic Models, and Methodology and Computing in Applied Probability. Her research addresses both analytical and statistical challenges, such as first-passage time densities, suprema-based inference, renewal-reward processes, and parameter estimation for stochastic models. She has also contributed to applied studies in climate risk and agricultural insurance, demonstrating the societal relevance of her work. In addition to her research activities, she is deeply engaged in doctoral supervision, having guided multiple PhD candidates on topics related to stochastic processes, actuarial science, and climate-related risk modeling. Her administrative leadership includes directing graduate-level programs in financial risk engineering and coordinating international actuarial training initiatives. Through her combined roles as researcher, supervisor, and academic leader, Diana Dorobantu has played a key role in advancing actuarial science education and research with strong international visibility.

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An Extension of Davis and Lo’s Contagion Model

A. Cousin, D. Dorobantu, D. Rullière · Quantitative Finance · Cited by 23
Optimal Strategies in a Risky Debt Context

D. Dorobantu, M. Elvira Mancino, M. Pontier · Stochastics · Cited by 9
Joint Law of an Ornstein–Uhlenbeck Process and Its Supremum

C. Blanchet-Scalliet, D. Dorobantu, L. Gay · Journal of Applied Probability · Cited by 8
A Model-Point Approach to Indifference Pricing of Life Insurance Portfolios with Dependent Lives

C. Blanchet-Scalliet, D. Dorobantu, Y. Salhi · Methodology and Computing in Applied Probability · Cited by 8

Aikaterini Sousamli | Academic Recognition | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Aikaterini Sousamli | Academic Recognition | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Aikaterini Sousamli | University of West Attica, Department of Midwifery | Greece

Aikaterini Sousamli is an experienced midwife, researcher, and PhD candidate at the University of West Attica, specializing in perinatal health, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), women’s health, and primary healthcare. With a strong academic foundation in midwifery and postgraduate studies in Primary Health Care—completed with highest distinction—she has developed a multidisciplinary profile that integrates clinical care, epidemiological research, and public health education. Her doctoral research focuses on perinatal factors associated with the emergence of ASD in children and the implications for family dynamics. She contributes actively as a research associate in major public health, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and global health indicator programs within the Department of Medicine at the University of Thessaly. Her expertise also extends to family planning, maternal mental health, menopause, postpartum care, and vulnerable populations. Throughout her clinical career, she has held key positions in family planning centers, obstetrics and gynecology units, oncology operating rooms, and primary healthcare services. She has played an instrumental role in revitalizing community-based family planning services, developing childbirth education programs both in-person and online, and delivering health education to students and the wider community on reproductive health, prevention, and women’s well-being. Her scientific activity includes numerous peer-reviewed publications, systematic reviews, epidemiological studies, and collaborative research across midwifery, public health, autism, reproductive health, multiple sclerosis, and maternal mental health. She has contributed to international and national conferences with oral presentations and e-posters, and she serves as a reviewer for reputable scientific journals. Additionally, she has supported academic development through translation and editing of midwifery educational materials and has delivered lectures in university medical programs on primary healthcare and the role of the midwife.

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Amar, F. E. (2025). EL JUEGO COMO MEDIO DE ENSEÑANZA DE LOS DEPORTES PARALÍMPICOS. In Cartografía Lúdica: enseñar, aprender, cuidar y transformar la cultura y la sociedad jugando (Book chapter). ISBN: 979-13-7006-273-6.

Amar, F. E. (2025). EL MAESTRO QUE ACTÚA. UNA NARRATIVA A PROPÓSITO DE SU HOMOSEXUALIDAD. In Caminando hacia la inclusión de las personas LGBTIQA+. Resistencias y alternativas contrahegemónicas (Book chapter). ISBN: 979-13-7006-510-2.

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

Amar, F. E. (2025). Tecnología, inclusión y educación social. Una narrativa. RiiTE: Revista Interuniversitaria de Investigación en Tecnología Educativa.

Amar, F. E. (2025). Mi infancia son recuerdos de un patio (de colegio) en Cádiz. Gaditana-Logía. https://doi.org/10.25267/Gadit.2025.v6.07

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

Roghieh Hajiboland | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Roghieh Hajiboland | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Roghieh Hajiboland | University of Tabriz | Iran

Prof. Roghieh Hajiboland is a distinguished Full Professor of Plant Physiology in the Department of Plant, Cell and Molecular Biology, renowned for her extensive contributions to mineral nutrition, abiotic stress tolerance, and plant–microbe interactions. She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Physiology from the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and has since developed a globally recognized research portfolio focused on nutrient uptake, transport physiology, heavy metal tolerance, salinity and drought stress adaptation, aluminum toxicity, and silicon- and selenium-mediated stress mitigation in diverse crop and halophytic species. With an active research career spanning more than a decade, Prof. Hajiboland has produced a substantial body of high-impact scientific work, including 60+ international journal articles, influential compilation books with Springer, Elsevier, Wiley, and Shayesteh Publishers, and numerous national publications and conference presentations. Her studies have advanced fundamental understanding of mineral element functions, nutrient remobilization, antioxidant responses, water relations, and physiological/biochemical mechanisms underlying stress resilience in plants. She is widely recognized for pioneering research on tea plant physiology, halophyte species, intercropping systems, and the roles of aluminum, selenium, and silicon in plant stress biology. Prof. Hajiboland teaches a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral-level courses, including Plant Physiology, Plant Growth and Development, Mineral Nutrition, Uptake and Transport in Plants, Transport Physiology, Evolutionary Biology, and Plant–Microbe Interactions. Her academic leadership includes supervising graduate research, mentoring young scientists, and contributing actively to departmental and institutional development. Her scholarly visibility is supported through Google Scholar, Scopus, and ResearchGate profiles, reflecting strong citation influence and international collaboration, particularly with leading researchers in Europe. Through her sustained research, teaching, and publication record, Prof. Hajiboland continues to shape contemporary understanding of plant stress physiology and sustainable crop improvement under challenging environmental conditions.

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Moradtalab, N., Hajiboland, R., Aliasgharzad, N., Hartmann, T. E., & Neumann, G. (2019). Silicon and the association with an arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungus (Rhizophagus clarus) mitigate the adverse effects of drought stress on strawberry. Agronomy, 9(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9010041

Rahmat, S., Hajiboland, R., & Sadeghzade, N. (2017). Selenium delays leaf senescence in oilseed rape plants. Photosynthetica, 55(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11099-016-0643-6

Hajiboland, R., Bahrami-Rad, S., & Poschenrieder, C. (2017). Silicon modifies both a local response and a systemic response to mechanical stress in tobacco leaves. Biologia Plantarum, 61(1), 123–131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10535-016-0633-3

Ebrahimi, N., Hartikainen, H., Simojoki, A., Hajiboland, R., & Seppänen, M. (2015). Dynamics of dry matter and selenium accumulation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) in response to organic and inorganic selenium treatments. Agricultural and Food Science, 24(3), 219–230.*

Hajiboland, R., Sadeghzadeh, N., Ebrahimi, N., Sadeghzadeh, B., & Mohammadi, S. A. (2015). Influence of selenium in drought-stressed wheat plants under greenhouse and field conditions. Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, 105(2), 213–225. https://doi.org/10.14720/aas.2015.105.2.01

Hajiboland, R., Bastani, S., Bahrami-Rad, S., & Poschenrieder, C. (2015). Interactions between aluminum and boron in tea (Camellia sinensis) plants. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 37(12), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-015-1803-1

Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan | University of Birjand | Iran

Dr. Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashanis an Associate Professor of Animal Science at the University of Birjand, specializing in Poultry Science and Poultry Nutrition. With an academic path beginning with a diploma in Natural Sciences and progressing through B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Animal and Poultry Science from the University of Birjand, followed by a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, he has built a strong research portfolio in poultry nutrition, antioxidant strategies, heat-stress mitigation, feed additives, and improvement of poultry performance, immunity, lipid metabolism, skeletal health, intestinal morphology, and meat quality. His M.Sc. and Ph.D. dissertations focused on enriching egg yolk n-3 fatty acids and evaluating natural antioxidants in diets containing vegetable oils and tallow under heat stress in Arian broilers. Since joining academia in , Dr. Hosseini-Vashan has held key administrative roles as Head of the Animal Science Department and Head of the Animal Science Research Laboratory, and has served as Secretary of the First National Congress on Advances in Animal Sciences. He is an active member of several professional bodies including WPSA and the Iran Genetics Association. His teaching portfolio spans Poultry Production, Poultry Health, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Physiology, Diet Formulation, and Advanced Bioenergetics. He has authored numerous conference papers and peer-reviewed journal publications in prestigious Iranian and international journals, addressing nutritional interventions such as pomegranate peel, tomato pomace, turmeric, grape pomace, hempseed, nanoselenium, saffron petal extract, and functional feed additives in poultry and ostrich production systems. His research consistently emphasizes enhancing animal health and productivity under challenging environmental conditions, especially heat stress, and exploring natural, cost-effective, and sustainable dietary solutions for the modern poultry industry.

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Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Golian, A., & Yaghobfar, A. (2016). Growth, immune, antioxidant, and bone responses of heat stress-exposed broilers fed diets supplemented with tomato pomace. International Journal of Biometeorology, 60(8), 1183–1192.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Golian, A., Yaghobfar, A., Zarban, A., Afzali, N., & … (2012). Antioxidant status, immune system, blood metabolites and carcass characteristic of broiler chickens fed turmeric rhizome powder under heat stress. African Journal of Biotechnology, 11(94), 16118–16125.

Safdari-Rostamabad, M., Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Perai, A. H., & Sarir, H. (2017). Nanoselenium supplementation of heat-stressed broilers: Effects on performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites, immune response, antioxidant status, and jejunal morphology. Biological Trace Element Research, 178(1), 105–116.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Safdari-Rostamabad, M., Piray, A. H., & Sarir, H. (2020). The growth performance, plasma biochemistry indices, immune system, antioxidant status, and intestinal morphology of heat-stressed broiler chickens fed grape (Vitis vinifera) pomace. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 259, 114343.

Sharifian, M., Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., Nasri, M. H. F., & Perai, A. H. (2019). Pomegranate peel extract for broiler chickens under heat stress: Its influence on growth performance, carcass traits, blood metabolites, immunity, jejunal morphology, and meat quality. Livestock Science, 227, 22–28.

Hosseini-Vashan, S. J., & Raei-Moghadam, M. S. (2019). Antioxidant and immune system status, plasma lipid, abdominal fat, and growth performance of broilers exposed to heat stress and fed diets supplemented with pomegranate pulp. Journal of Applied Animal Research, 47(1), 521–531.

Eric Howard | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Eric Howard | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Eric Howard | Macquarie University | Australia

Dr. Eric Howard is an accomplished academic leader, researcher, and innovator with nearly three decades of combined experience across computational physics, astronomy, quantum computing, data science, and cybersecurity. He has made influential contributions through teaching, curriculum design, research supervision, and interdisciplinary program development across multiple higher-education sectors. His academic leadership includes directing programs and advancing pedagogical frameworks for undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA-level studies. Dr. Howard’s research portfolio reflects significant advancements in emerging technologies. His completed and ongoing projects span quantum machine learning for fraud detection, hybrid quantum-classical neural networks for intrusion detection, quantum Bayesian inference models, variational simulations of molecular ground states, holographic beam shaping with AI optimization, and quantum graph neural networks for complex systems. He has published more than sixty peer-reviewed papers in respected SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, covering quantum information science, artificial intelligence, cosmology, cryptography, and computational physics. He also contributes to global scholarship as an editor for international journals in physics and theoretical mathematics, while serving as a peer reviewer for prominent scientific publishers and organizations. In addition, Dr. Howard maintains strong collaborative ties with national research institutes, quantum technology networks, and centers of excellence, advancing high-impact interdisciplinary projects. In industry, Dr. Howard has demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership as CEO of companies specializing in AI-powered cybersecurity and data-driven digital automation. His consultancy experience includes developing secure e-learning ecosystems, threat intelligence platforms, cloud security frameworks, and advanced analytics solutions for enterprise and academic clients. Dr. Howard’s key contributions include pioneering quantum-enhanced cybersecurity models, designing AI-driven threat intelligence frameworks, and leading competitive grant-funded projects in quantum sensing, VQE simulations, and digital security. His sustained commitment to innovation, mentorship, and research excellence underscores his significant impact on scientific, technological, and educational advancement.

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Howard, E. (2025). Data imputation with deep learning: AI techniques for handling missing or noisy data. Eksplorium. https://doi.org/10.52783/eksplorium.65

Howard, E. (2025). End-to-end visibility in global supply chains: Blockchain and AI integration [Dataset]. figshare. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28528676

Howard, E. (2025). Leveraging computer vision and data science for enhanced operational efficiency in smart enterprises. Tangence. https://doi.org/10.52783/tangence.6

Ramshankar, P., Howard, E., Srinivasan, V., Prabu, D., Dhanraj, J. A., Kumar, M. J., & Rajendiran, M. (2025). Nanoscale characterization and imaging techniques for material analysis. AIP Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0277578

Howard, E. (2025). Optimization of heat transfer in mechanical systems using AI in neural networks. Tangence. https://doi.org/10.52783/tangence.3

Howard, E. (2025). Real-time image-based data processing and its applications in managerial decision-making and risk analysis. Eksplorium. https://doi.org/10.52783/eksplorium.181

Ouafaa Morjani | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ouafaa Morjani | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ouafaa Morjani | Hassan II University of Casablanca | Morocco

Dr. Ouafaa Morjani is a dedicated researcher in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Bioinformatics, holding a Ph.D. from Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco. Affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences and Technics of Mohammedia, her work is rooted in the Laboratory of Virology, Oncology, Biosciences, Environment, and New Energies. Her research primarily focuses on thoracic oncology, particularly Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), where she integrates molecular profiling, genetic variants, biomarkers, and advanced diagnostic technologies to improve early detection and precision medicine. Dr. Morjani has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications addressing clinical, anatomical, and molecular dimensions of lung cancer. Her work includes exploring GWAS-derived genetic variants in NSCLC, investigating interleukin-based blood biomarkers, analyzing metastasis patterns, and assessing the impact of smoking on lung cancer mechanisms. She has also presented extensively at prestigious international conferences in Morocco, France, and Saudi Arabia, contributing to discussions on NGS applications, ROS1 rearrangement detection, and molecular pathology. Her scientific expertise is strengthened by advanced training in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) at renowned institutions in France, along with hands-on experience in sequencing platforms such as Ion Torrent and Illumina. She is proficient in NGS library preparation, nucleic acid extraction, and bioinformatics analysis involving FastQ, BAM, and SAM files. Her competencies extend to R programming, statistical analysis, and functional genomics. She has participated in major workshops, including the African BioGenome Project Fellowship, enhancing her mastery of genome assembly, annotation, and biodiversity genomics. Dr. Morjani has additional experience in molecular diagnostics, including RT-qPCR detection of foodborne viruses and breast cancer biomarker analysis through IHC and FISH. She is also actively involved in teaching, mentoring, quality assurance, COVID-19 testing, and regulatory compliance. A member of multiple national and international scientific societies, she is recognized for her adaptability, teamwork, communication skills, and strong commitment to advancing cancer genomics and molecular oncology.

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Morjani, O., Benkirane, N., Errihani, H., Elfahime, E. M., & Lakhiari, H. (2024). Molecular analysis of genetic mutations in non-small cell lung cancer in Morocco. Pan African Medical Journal, 47(1).

Morjani, O., Benlhachemi, S., Errihani, H., El Fahime, E., & Lakhiari, H. (n.d.). Epidemiological, clinical, anatomopathological and molecular profiles of lung cancer in patients at the oncology center of the Cheikh Zaid International University Hospital in Rabat. [Journal information incomplete].

Morjani, O., Yang, Y.-W., Lahlil, R., Lakhiari, H., & Alaoui, H. (2025). Hematological biomarkers for early detection of lung cancer: Evaluating the diagnostic potential of circulating interleukin levels. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(22), 11014.

Morjani, O., Mounaji, N., Ghaouti, M., Errihani, H., El Fahime, E., & Lakhiari, H. (2024). Next generation sequencing and genomic mapping: Towards precision molecular diagnosis of lung cancer in Morocco. Pan African Medical Journal, 49, 75.

Morjani, O., Karimoune, M. A. S., Errihani, H., El Fahime, E. M., & Lakhiari, H. (2023). Comparative study of molecular techniques for detecting ROS1 rearrangement in non-small cell lung cancer: Implications for diagnostic precision. Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 26(6), S5–S6.