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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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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Xavier Boucher | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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

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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