Xavier Boucher | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Xavier Boucher | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mines Saint Etienne | France

Professor Xavier Boucher is a Professor of Industrial Management at Mines Saint-Étienne, affiliated with the Center for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering and the CNRS LIMOS laboratory. His research focuses on the design, management, and transformation of complex collaborative systems, with particular emphasis on territorial healthcare systems and Healthcare 5.0. Previously recognized internationally for his expertise in industrial servitization and product–service systems, he has led strategic research initiatives bridging engineering, decision systems, and organizational innovation. He has coordinated and contributed to numerous European and national research projects and plays an active role in the international scientific community through editorial responsibilities, expert reviews, and leadership in professional societies. Professor Boucher has an extensive publication record in leading journals and conferences in industrial engineering and manufacturing systems. His teaching covers industrial engineering, production and logistics management, enterprise modeling, information systems, and healthcare systems, with strong involvement in research-oriented master’s programs and academic leadership.


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Alejandro Martin-Montalvo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alejandro Martin-Montalvo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

CABIMER CSIC | Spain

Alejandro Martin-Montalvo Sánchez is a Principal Investigator at CSIC-CABIMER, internationally recognized for his contributions to metabolism and aging research. His work focuses on developing pharmacological strategies to promote healthy aging and extend healthspan through experimental models ranging from yeast to mammals and translational human studies. He has authored more than sixty high-impact scientific publications, holds multiple patents, and maintains a strong citation record, reflecting sustained scientific influence. His research has helped establish key paradigms, including the role of metabolic modulators such as metformin, sirtuin activators, and hydrogen sulphide in delaying age-related decline. As leader of an emerging research group, he has successfully secured competitive funding, supervised doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, and built international collaborations with leading scientists. Beyond research, he actively contributes as a journal editor, reviewer, scientific evaluator, and mentor, while also engaging in public outreach and industry-linked translational projects aimed at improving human health and longevity.

 

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Isaac Aninakwanh | Research Excellence | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Isaac Aninakwanh | Research Excellence | Young Scientist Award

St. Monicas College of Education–Mampong, Ashanti | Ghana

Isaac Aninakwah is a doctoral researcher in Geography and Regional Planning with a strong academic foundation and multidisciplinary expertise in physical and human geography, environmental science, and social studies. He holds advanced training in geography education and has developed broad competence across geomorphology, climatology, water resources, wetland management, oceanography, environmental governance, and sustainability studies. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to understanding the interactions between natural systems and human societies, particularly within developing-country contexts. His research interests focus on geomorphology, shoreline dynamics, water quality assessment, climate change adaptation, land-use and land-cover change, environmental justice, and sustainable management of marine and terrestrial resources. He has demonstrated significant experience in handling research projects related to sediment contamination, erosion processes, hill slope failure, wetland degradation, urban heat island dynamics, biodiversity conservation, and resource governance. His work integrates geospatial techniques, remote sensing, GIS, statistical analysis, and field-based environmental assessment to inform policy-relevant solutions. Isaac has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and contributed scholarly chapters to reputable academic publishers. His research outputs address critical environmental and socio-economic challenges, including land degradation, water security, plastic pollution, eutrophication, urban expansion, and ecosystem service loss. In addition to academic publishing, he actively contributes to public discourse through opinion pieces on environmental management, governance, infrastructure safety, social welfare, and sustainable development. Beyond research, he is an experienced educator with strong mentoring, proposal writing, and research dissemination skills. He is proficient in statistical software, geospatial tools, and digital research platforms, enabling effective data-driven analysis. Fluent in English and Twi with basic proficiency in French, he combines academic rigor with effective communication and community engagement. Overall, Isaac Aninakwah is a dedicated scholar and educator whose work bridges environmental science, social inquiry, and policy relevance, contributing meaningfully to sustainable development, resource management, and geographic scholarship in Africa.

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Youming Wang | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Youming Wang | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center | China

Dr. Wang Youming is a distinguished veterinary epidemiologist and senior leader at the China Animal Health and Epidemiology Center, recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in animal disease surveillance, risk analysis, and policy development. With more than two decades of continuous engagement in veterinary epidemiology, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening animal health systems, advancing evidence-based disease prevention strategies, and supporting public health protection through improved animal disease control. Dr. Wang holds advanced academic training in veterinary medicine, including doctoral and master’s qualifications, complemented by specialized international training in field veterinary epidemiology. His strong academic foundation is matched by extensive practical experience in applied epidemiology, emergency response, and international veterinary collaboration. In his current leadership roles, Dr. Wang serves as Head of the FAO Reference Center for Veterinary Epidemiology in China, Director of the Division of Epidemiology Survey, and Head of the WOAH Collaborating Centre for Veterinary Epidemiology and Public Health. Through these positions, he provides strategic direction for national epidemiological investigations, disease risk assessment, and policy advisory services, while also representing China in global animal health initiatives. Dr. Wang has been a key contributor to major national animal disease prevention and control strategies, including comprehensive plans addressing avian influenza and other high-impact animal diseases. He led the establishment of a nationwide epidemiological investigation system for major animal diseases and introduced advanced statistical and dynamic modeling approaches to identify disease risk factors and evaluate control measures. His work significantly advanced the transition of animal disease risk analysis in China from qualitative judgment to quantitative, data-driven decision-making. Beyond policy and system development, Dr. Wang has built collaborative research platforms linking leading domestic universities with prominent international institutions. He has authored over a hundred peer-reviewed articles, published numerous academic books, and submitted dozens of high-level technical reports to national authorities. His sustained contributions have had a lasting impact on veterinary epidemiology, animal health governance, and international cooperation in disease prevention and control.

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Dayirou Njoya | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dayirou Njoya | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

University of Yaounde 1 | Cameroon

Professor NJOYA Dayirou is a senior lecturer and researcher in applied inorganic chemistry, specializing in mineral materials chemistry, and serves at the Faculty of Science of the University of Yaoundé I. His academic career is marked by steady progression to the rank of Professor, reflecting his sustained commitment to higher education, scientific research, and the development of local expertise. His research activities primarily focus on the physicochemical properties of ceramic materials, the study of local mineral resources, the valorization of clays, bauxites, and feldspars, as well as the development of technical ceramics and ceramic membranes, particularly for water treatment and purification applications. He has developed recognized expertise in the chemical, mineralogical, and microstructural characterization of materials, the optimization of processing routes, and the evaluation of the technological properties of finished products. Professor NJOYA Dayirou is the author and co-author of a substantial body of scientific publications in leading international journals, addressing topics such as the genesis and industrial valorization of clay deposits, vitreous ceramics, porous materials, low-cost filtration membranes, and environmentally friendly materials derived from local resources and agro-industrial waste. His research has made a significant contribution to the advancement of sustainable ceramic materials in Central Africa. He has also led and co-led several international research projects in collaboration with European and African institutions, thereby strengthening South–South and North–South scientific cooperation. Alongside his academic activities, he holds administrative and community leadership responsibilities, demonstrating strong societal engagement and leadership rooted in local and scientific development.

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Ali Raza Shaikh | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ali Raza Shaikh | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

TU Darmstadt | Germany

Ali Raza Shaikh is a doctoral researcher in Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, specializing in fluid mechanics, ice adhesion, heat transfer, aerodynamics, and anti-icing surface technologies. His Ph.D. research focuses on the experimental study of ice adhesion in the tensile mode, with strong emphasis on surface–interface science and ice-phobic material design. He is an MSCA-ITN Research Assistant within the SURFICE project, where he established a dedicated Ice Adhesion Laboratory, developed advanced experimental setups, conducted high-precision measurements, and managed project activities, budgets, and international collaborations. Ali holds a Master’s degree in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics from Jiangsu University, China, where his research combined experimental and numerical investigations of droplet impact on micro-textured superhydrophobic surfaces. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Quaid-e-Awam University, Pakistan, with strong foundations in thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, and machine design. His international research experience includes an industrial research internship at Rail Tec Arsenal, Austria, performing icing wind tunnel experiments under realistic cold-climate conditions. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on icing physics, superhydrophobic surfaces, and multiphase flow modeling. With expertise in advanced experimental diagnostics, surface characterization, and numerical analysis, Ali is an emerging researcher in ice-surface interactions and cold-region engineering technologies.

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Muhammad Imran Asghar | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Muhammad Imran Asghar | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

State Key Laboratory of Palaeobiology and Stratigraphy, Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China | China

Muhammad Imran Asghar is a PhD candidate specializing in Paleontology and Stratigraphy at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology (NIGPAS), Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he is pursuing advanced research from 2021 to 2026. His academic journey reflects a strong and consistent focus on fossil plants, palynology, and Permian stratigraphy, supported by rigorous training at leading institutions in China and Pakistan. He earned his Master’s degree in Paleontology and Stratigraphy from Jilin University (2018–2021), following a year of intensive Chinese language training at the same university, enabling him to actively engage in academic research and international collaboration in China. His foundational education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Geology from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, complemented by pre-medical and science education from recognized boards in Punjab, Pakistan. Muhammad Imran Asghar’s research primarily concentrates on Permian paleobotany, particularly sigillarian lycopsids, in situ megaspores, bisporangiate strobili, and palynofloral assemblages from Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang, China. His work contributes significantly to understanding the reproductive biology, taxonomy, and evolutionary significance of Late Paleozoic plant groups, as well as their stratigraphic and paleoenvironmental implications. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals such as Review of Palaeobotany and Palynology and Global Geology, including the description of new genera and species, notably Bisigillariostrobus prolificus and Sublagenicula echinata. In addition to journal articles, he has actively presented his research at major international conferences, including the International Palynological Congress (IPC) and academic meetings of the Chinese Academy of Paleontology, highlighting his engagement with the global paleontological community. Through his integrative approach combining paleobotany, palynology, and stratigraphic analysis, Muhammad Imran Asghar is emerging as a promising researcher contributing to the reconstruction of Permian terrestrial ecosystems and the advancement of Paleozoic plant science.



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Ivis Garcia | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ivis Garcia | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ivis Garcia | Texas A&M University | United States

Dr. Ivis García, Ph.D., AICP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University, with a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and community engagement in housing, urban policy, and social equity. Her research is grounded in the principles of community development, participatory planning, and social justice, with a particular emphasis on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within urban systems. Dr. García’s work focuses on asset-based community development (ABCD) approaches that empower marginalized populations to build capacity and resilience through locally driven solutions. She explores the intersections of housing policy, disaster recovery, gentrification, and displacement, particularly within Latino and Puerto Rican communities in the United States and the Caribbean. Her doctoral dissertation, “The Puerto Rican Identity: Reconstructing Ownership in the Face of Change,” set the foundation for a research agenda that bridges cultural identity with community-based planning and equitable housing strategies. Through her collaborations with organizations such as the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, Texas Appleseed, and Foundation for Puerto Rico, Dr. García integrates academic research with real-world impact, informing equitable policy design and participatory decision-making. She has been a Ford Foundation Fellow, Emerging Poverty Scholar, and recipient of numerous professional awards, including theTexas APA Student Project Award and the  Curriculum Innovation Award from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. Her research has contributed to national dialogues on resilient housing, participatory governance, and social vulnerability in urban environments, often linking theory to applied planning practice. By engaging communities directly in the research process, Dr. García exemplifies the model of a scholar-activist—translating knowledge into meaningful action that promotes inclusive, just, and sustainable urban futures. Her work continues to inspire transformative practices in housing equity and community resilience across diverse urban landscapes.

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García, I. (2025). Earthship architecture as a pathway to post-hurricane resilience and energy independence: A case study analysis in Puerto Rico. Urban Science, 9(11), 446. https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci9110446

Kim, M., García, I., Goetz, E., Hanlon, B., Monkkonen, P., Pendall, R., Pfeiffer, D., Reece, J., & Whittemore, A. (2025). Bring zoning back into the planning curricula. Journal of the American Planning Association. https://doi.org/10.1080/01944363.2025.2455162

García, I. (2025). Residential green infrastructure: Unpacking motivations and obstacles to single-family-home tree planting in diverse, low-income urban neighborhoods. Sustainability, 17(16), 7412. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17167412

García, I. (2025). When the map does not tell the whole story: Integrating community voices into GIS gentrification analysis. Land, 14(8), 1510. https://doi.org/10.3390/land14081510

García, I., Jackson, A., Lee, C. A., Chrisinger, B., & Greenlee, A. J. (2025). On the outside looking in: Latina/o/x and African American student perspectives on community-engaged courses. Journal of Planning Education and Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/0739456X251339979

García, I. (2025). The poorer the neighborhood, the harder it is to reach the park: A GIS equity analysis from Salt Lake City. Sustainability, 17(9), 3774. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17093774

Mikhail Samchukov | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mikhail Samchukov | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mikhail Samchukov | Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Argentina

Dr. Mikhail L. Samchukov is an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon recognized for his pioneering work in limb lengthening, deformity correction, and reconstructive surgery. A senior consultant and researcher with decades of experience, he has played a transformative role in advancing Ilizarov techniques, distraction osteogenesis, and the development of modern external fixation systems. Dr. Samchukov’s distinguished career bridges clinical innovation and biomedical engineering, focusing on precision alignment correction, bone regeneration, and patient-specific orthopedic solutions. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and monographs, and his research has influenced surgical practices and medical device development globally. As a recognized expert and mentor, Dr. Samchukov has led numerous clinical education programs, trained surgeons worldwide, and contributed to the integration of digital technologies into orthopedic modeling and treatment planning. His collaborations span premier medical institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia, strengthening the global network of orthopedic innovation. A frequent invited speaker at leading international congresses and symposiums, he continues to shape the future of reconstructive orthopedics through research leadership, mentorship, and clinical excellence. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to improving patient outcomes through science-driven surgical advancement.

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Golshteyn, G., Oji, E., & Samchukov, M. (2025). Clinical guidelines for the application of tibial cortex transverse transport for diabetic foot ulcers. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 100535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100535

Feraru, L. M., & Samchukov, M. (2025). Limb salvage with transverse tibial bone transport in a high-risk patient with a chronic Achilles tendon ulcer: A case report. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 100575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100575

Stone, R., Samchukov, M., & Hutchison, B. (2025). Transverse tibial bone transport for treatment of calcaneal osteomyelitis: A case report. Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 100537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fastrc.2025.100537

Bafor, A., Iobst, C., Samchukov, M., Cherkashin, A., Singh, S., Aguilar, L., & Glatt, V. (2023, December 20). Reverse dynamization accelerates regenerate bone formation and remodeling in a goat distraction osteogenesis model. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.22.01342

Glatt, V., Samchukov, M., Cherkashin, A., & Iobst, C. (2021, February 3). Reverse dynamization accelerates bone healing in a large-animal osteotomy model. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.20.00380

Ernat, J. J., Wimberly, L., Samchukov, M. L., Cherkaskin, A. M., & Birch, J. G. (2019). Staged reconstruction for type IV tibial deficiency (distal tibiofibular diastasis). JBJS Case Connector. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.CC.19.00088

Wallace, S. B., Cherkashin, A., Samchukov, M., Wimberly, R. L., & Riccio, A. I. (2019, July 3). Real-time monitoring with a controlled advancement drill may decrease plunge depth. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. https://doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.19.00111

Yan Tong Koh | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yan Tong Koh | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yan Tong Koh | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, National Healthcare Group | Singapore

Dr. Koh Yan Tong is an accomplished clinician-scientist whose research contributions have significantly advanced understanding in paediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and ocular inflammation. Her published works span reputable international journals, addressing diverse topics such as retinal diseases, orbital trauma, and uveitis, with clinical implications for both adult and paediatric eye care. Her research has been cited in 11 scientific documents, reflecting her growing influence in ophthalmic literature, and she maintains an h-index of 1, demonstrating the emerging recognition of her early scholarly impact. In addition to her active research pursuits, Dr. Koh plays a pivotal role in clinical leadership, medical education, and translational ophthalmic studies, bridging clinical excellence with academic innovation across the National Healthcare Group and affiliated medical schools.

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Koh, Y. T., Chee, S. P., Fong, K. C., Tan, C. S., & Lim, W. K. (2013). Characteristics and ophthalmic manifestations of the classic dengue fever epidemic in Singapore (2005–2006). Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 2(3), 175–179.