S M Rafiquzzaman | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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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

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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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Ouafaa Morjani | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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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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.