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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Uchenna Kingsley Okeke | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Uchenna Kingsley Okeke | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Uchenna Kingsley Okeke | University of Johannesburg | South Africa

A dedicated researcher and educator, this academic professional has established a strong interdisciplinary footprint in Physics Education, STEM/STEAM pedagogy, and curriculum innovation. Their work spans instructional strategy design, educational assessment, and the integration of indigenous knowledge systems into science education, with a particular emphasis on decolonizing STEM pedagogy and advancing gender-responsive teaching aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4. With teaching and research experience across university and secondary school settings, they have contributed significantly to the development of physics education through innovative instructional approaches, classroom engagement research, and psychomotor domain advancement within STEAM frameworks. Their scholarly achievements include numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference proceedings covering topics such as cognitively guided instruction, contextualized physics pedagogy, assessment practices, student mental health, and gender-related barriers in STEM. Their research also explores comparative instructional models, students’ learning difficulties, cognitive development, and the role of science education in fostering social dimensions of scientific understanding. In addition to publishing in respected international journals, they serve as a peer reviewer for several academic outlets, demonstrating commitment to scholarly quality and academic leadership. The candidate’s professional experience includes university-level instruction, curriculum development, supervision of teaching practicums, and management of school-wide academic programmes. They possess expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, especially SPSS statistical analysis and thematic interpretation of qualitative data. Their contributions extend to professional development initiatives for educators and community-based engagement focused on social and environmental issues. They have presented research at international conferences and participated in capacity-building programmes and workshops dedicated to gender equity, African studies, and early-career research development. Their academic competencies span instructional design, assessment development, cross-cultural collaboration, and evidence-based teaching practices. As an active member of relevant professional bodies, they continue to contribute to the growth of science education through research, leadership, and transformative educational practice.

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Featured Publications

Okeke, U. K., & Ramaila, S. (2025). Decolonizing secondary school science education through contextualized instruction: An exploration of the nature of science, adaptive expertise, instructional implications and pedagogical frameworks for knowledge integration. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101614

Okeke, U. K., & Ramaila, S. (2025). Reimagining the psychomotor domain: Pedagogical implications of STEAM education. Education Sciences, 15(11), 1497. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15111497

Okeke, U. K. (2025). Instructional design considerations: Cognitive development and physics comprehension in secondary education. International Journal of Studies in Psychology, 5(2), 1–4.

Okeke, U. K., & Ramaila, S. (2025, June 28). Teachers’ TPACK: Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of online assessment in K-12 science instruction. In Education and New Developments (END) 2025 Conference Proceedings (pp. 171–174).

Okeke, U. K., & Ramaila, S. (2025, June 28). The emergence of STEAM and its pedagogical implications: A re-evaluation of the psychomotor domain. In Education and New Developments (END) 2025 Conference Proceedings (pp. 151–155).

Adeduyigbe, A. M., Ukoh, E. E., & Okeke, U. K. (2025). Influence of gender on secondary school physics students’ learning difficulties in electricity. Physics Education, 60, 025017. https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/adab5d

Ajit Yadav | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ajit Yadav | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ajit Yadav | Indian Institute of Technology Indore | India

Mr. Ajit Yadav is a Ph.D. Scholar in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, specializing in two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (2D-TMD)-based IoT-enabled biosensors for early disease detection. His research integrates nanomaterials synthesis via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) with smart sensor technology, enabling real-time and highly sensitive biomolecule detection. He has two granted patents on point-of-care diagnostic systems and toxic gas detection technologies and has published three peer-reviewed papers in leading SCI-indexed journals such as the IEEE Sensors Journal and Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry. His collaborative projects with AIIMS Bhopal and RMIT University, Australia, strengthen the biomedical application and global impact of his work. Through innovative sensor design, IoT integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Mr. Yadav’s research contributes to the advancement of portable, scalable, and intelligent biosensing platforms, supporting the future of personalized healthcare and environmental monitoring.

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Verma, V. K., Patel, C., Chaudhary, S., Yadav, A., Bajoria, P., Ako, R. T., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Pd-loaded MoS₂ nanoflowers for enhanced room-temperature methanol sensing. IEEE Sensors Journal, 25(2), 2186–2193. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2024.3506014

Yadav, A., Patel, C., Kanwar, J. R., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). Miniaturized IoT-enabled MoS₂-based electrochemical sensor for real-time adenine monitoring. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 119564. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jelechem.2025.119564

Yadav, A., Patel, C., Verma, V. K., Kanwar, J. R., Sriram, S., & Mukherjee, S. (2025). A point-of-care and IoT-enabled MoS₂-based sensor for uric acid detection in human serum. IEEE Sensors Journal, 25(20), 37714–37721. https://doi.org/10.1109/JSEN.2025.3609535

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.

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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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

Sayak Chatterjee | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sayak Chatterjee | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sayak Chatterjee | University of Massachusetts | United States

Dr. Sayak Chatterjee is a distinguished Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA, specializing in experimental high-energy nuclear and particle physics. His research focuses on precision measurements, detector development, and high-rate data acquisition systems for frontier experiments such as MOLLER at Jefferson Lab and CBM at FAIR, Germany. With advanced expertise in Gas Electron Multipliers (GEM), Cherenkov detectors, and GEANT4-based simulations, he has contributed significantly to detector innovation and performance optimization. Dr. Chatterjee has an impressive academic record, authoring 44 research documents with 179 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting the impact of his contributions to detector physics. His scholarly excellence has been recognized through multiple international honors, including the Ernest Rutherford Best Researcher Award and the Young Research Grant at the Pisa Meeting on Advanced Detectors, Italy. Beyond research, he serves on editorial boards, reviews for leading journals, and actively mentors students, embodying excellence in both scientific innovation and academic leadership.

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Chatterjee, S. (2025). Characterization of Cherenkov detectors for the MOLLER experiment. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment.

Mandal, S., Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Gope, S., Dhani, S., Hegde, A. C., … (2024). Investigation of the stability in the performance of triple GEM detectors for High Energy Physics experiments. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Charging-up effect and uniformity study of a single mask triple GEM detector. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Chatterjee, S., Sen, A., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Effect of relative humidity on the long-term operation of a single mask triple GEM chamber. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

Sen, A., Chatterjee, S., Das, S., & Biswas, S. (2023). Characterization of a new RPC prototype using conventional gas mixture. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A.

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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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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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.