Anna Kurek-Górecka | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anna Kurek-Górecka | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Medical University of Silesia in Katowice | Poland

Dr. Anna Kurek-Górecka is a habilitated researcher in medical and health sciences with specialization in pharmacology and pharmacy, and an assistant professor at the Medical University of Silesia, Poland. Her academic and research career focuses on apitherapy, particularly the pharmacological, immunomodulatory, cardioprotective, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties of bee products such as propolis, bee venom, and honey. She has extensive experience in pharmaceutical sciences, microbiology, immunology, dentistry-related research, and natural product therapeutics. Dr. Kurek-Górecka is an active member of numerous national and international scientific societies and serves in leadership roles within apitherapy organizations. She has delivered invited lectures and presentations at major international congresses across Europe, Australia, and Asia. An accomplished author, reviewer, and book contributor, she has also received multiple academic, organizational, and national honors recognizing her scientific excellence and service to health sciences and apiculture-related research.


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Chun-Li Guo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Chun-Li Guo | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences | China

Dr. Chun-Li Guo is a distinguished Senior Researcher with over two decades of influential contributions to granite petrogenesis, tungsten–tin mineralization, and rare-metal resource geology. She earned her PhD in Mineral Prospecting and Exploration in 2010 and has since become a leading authority on the magmatic and metallogenic evolution of granitoids in South China. Her innovative explanation of progressive tungsten–tin enrichment through geological time significantly advanced metallogenic theory and earned recognition under the Wiley China Excellent Author Program. Her research has also delivered strong economic impact by redefining mineral exploration models, notably overturning long-standing interpretations of Pb–Zn mineralization at the super-large Shizhuyuan deposit. She has completed six major projects and currently leads four nationally funded and industry-supported research initiatives. Her scholarly output exceeds 20 peer-reviewed publications, with six first-author papers cited over 800 times. She has co-authored authoritative geological books and actively collaborates with internationally renowned earth scientists, strengthening global research exchange.

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Qiuxiao Chen | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Qiuxiao Chen | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Mineral Resources, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences | China

Qiuxiao Chen is a senior scholar in spatial planning and urban studies with extensive expertise in GIS, remote sensing, big-data analytics, and regional and urban planning. His academic work bridges advanced geospatial technologies with practical planning applications, focusing on urban vitality, underground space utilization, polycentric development, public facilities, and sustainable land-use strategies. He has led numerous nationally and provincially funded research and planning projects addressing high-quality urban development, territorial spatial planning, youth-oriented cities, and industry–city–human integration. His research outputs include a substantial body of peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals, as well as influential textbooks and book chapters on GIS and computer-aided urban planning. He has also contributed to software development and policy-relevant planning practices. In addition, he plays an active role in academic and professional service, contributing to disciplinary committees and planning societies. His work has received multiple awards recognizing innovation and impact in urban and rural planning.

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Dr. Giovanni Trisolino | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award | 2762

Dr. Giovanni Trisolino | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli | Italy

Dr. Giovanni Trisolino is a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopaedics and traumatology, with extensive expertise in complex limb deformity correction, hip and knee reconstruction, and minimally invasive procedures. He has performed over 5,000 surgical procedures, including more than 2,900 in pediatric patients, and has led innovative projects integrating three-dimensional surgical planning, virtual simulation, and 3D-printed patient-specific instruments. His research focuses on outcomes of pediatric orthopedic surgeries, including procedures for patellar instability, Perthes disease, lateral humeral condyle nonunion, total hip arthroplasty, tarsal coalition, and tibial spine avulsion, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Trisolino has held leadership roles in international and national societies, contributed to guidelines, and received awards for surgical innovation and research excellence. He is actively involved in translational projects exploring virtual and augmented reality, in-silico modeling, and regenerative strategies to advance personalized pediatric orthopaedic care.


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Nehemiah Rindoria | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award | 2756

Dr. Nehemiah Rindoria | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Kisii University | Kenya 

Dr. Nehemiah Mogoi Rindoria is an accomplished zoologist and aquatic parasitologist with extensive academic, research, and supervisory experience in African freshwater ecosystems. He serves as a lecturer in Biological Sciences at Kisii University and is affiliated as a postdoctoral research fellow with the SARChI Chair in Ecosystem Health at the University of Limpopo. His expertise centers on fish and amphibian parasites, integrating morphological, molecular, and scanning electron microscopy approaches to understand parasite diversity, host–parasite interactions, and ecosystem health. Dr. Rindoria has published widely in high-impact international journals and actively contributes to global parasitology and aquatic science conferences. He has successfully supervised postgraduate students at honours, master’s, and doctoral levels and examined theses across multiple institutions. His professional profile is strengthened by competitive international fellowships, research grants, academic leadership roles, curriculum development, peer-review service, and strong community engagement in education and governance.

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Dr. Fatimah Aljedaani | Research Excellence | Women Researcher Award | 2751

Dr. Fatimah Aljedaani | Research Excellence | Women Researcher Award

King Abdullah university for science and technology (KAUST) | Saudi Arabia

Fatimah Rajeh Aljedaani is a highly accomplished bioscientist and postdoctoral researcher at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), specializing in genome engineering, synthetic biology, plant developmental biology, and cyanobacterial biotechnology. Her research integrates molecular and cell biology with advanced genetic tools to engineer metabolic pathways for the sustainable production of high-value bioactive compounds. She has extensive expertise in CRISPR-based technologies, confocal microscopy, and HPLC, alongside strong lab management and mentorship skills. Fatimah has authored and co-authored influential publications in leading journals, contributing significantly to plant science, microbial biotechnology, and genome editing. She actively serves the scientific community as a reviewer and mentor while collaborating in diverse international research environments. Driven by a vision to become a leader in bioscience research, she is committed to advancing innovation, sustainability, and capacity building in biotechnology, while contributing meaningfully to scientific progress and national development initiatives.

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S M Rafiquzzaman | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. S M Rafiquzzaman | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Gazipur Agricultural University | Bangladesh

S. M. Rafiquzzaman is a senior academic and researcher serving as Professor in the Department of Fisheries Biology and Aquatic Environment at Gazipur Agricultural University, Bangladesh. His expertise spans seaweed culture and biotechnology, seaweed processing, food science, aquaculture nutrition, fish feed development, microbiology, probiotics, fermentation, and sustainable aquaculture systems. He has extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience, including leadership roles as Dean, Department Head, Provost, and quality assurance administrator. His international exposure includes doctoral training in biotechnology and visiting scientist appointments abroad, alongside consultancy roles with national and international organizations on seaweed cultivation, saline agriculture, and wetland assessment. He has contributed influential book chapters and published widely in high-impact journals, with research focusing on seaweed polysaccharides, bioactive compounds, functional feed additives, probiotics, aquaculture health, and climate-resilient crop and aquatic systems. His work integrates biotechnology and sustainability to support food security, environmental resilience, and innovation in fisheries and aquaculture.

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Arsalan Heydarian | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arsalan Heydarian | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

University of Virginia (UVA)/ civil and environmental engineering department | United States

Arsalan Heydarian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia, with affiliated appointments in Systems and Information Engineering and Computer Engineering, and active involvement in the UVA Link Lab. His research lies at the intersection of human-centered infrastructure, smart and healthy buildings, indoor environmental quality, virtual and augmented reality, and intelligent transportation systems. He is internationally recognized for advancing immersive simulation, sensor-based analytics, and data-driven methods to understand human behavior in built and transportation environments. His scholarly work addresses pedestrian and cyclist safety, indoor air quality monitoring, human–building interaction, and digital decision-support tools for infrastructure planning. His publications appear in leading journals spanning building science, transportation psychology, social behavior, and experimental analytics, reflecting strong interdisciplinary and international collaboration. His research contributions are widely cited and supported by competitive funding, while his teaching, mentoring, and service have been recognized through multiple faculty and student-nominated awards.

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Ali Raza Shaikh | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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

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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