Laura Higueras Contreras | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos | Spain

Laura Higueras Contreras is a Spanish researcher and academic specialized in Food Science, Food Technology, and Pharmacy, with advanced expertise in active and antimicrobial food packaging. She holds degrees in Food Science and Technology and Pharmacy, as well as a PhD with international distinction and additional postgraduate training in pharmaceutical research. Her scientific work focuses on biopolymers, chitosan-based materials, cyclodextrins, and sustainable packaging systems for food safety and shelf-life extension. She has extensive experience in publicly funded international, national, and regional R&D projects, contributing to experimental design, data analysis, and technical reporting. Her research output includes numerous peer-reviewed SCI publications, international book chapters, and conference contributions in food science, materials science, and packaging technology. In addition, she has participated in academic teaching, supervised final degree projects, and completed research stays at prestigious international institutions.

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Winfried Menninghaus | Research Excellence | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Winfried Menninghaus | Research Excellence | Outstanding Scientist Award

Max-Planck Institute of Empirical Aesthetics | Germany

Winfried Menninghaus is a leading literary scholar and philosopher whose work unites classical rhetoric, philosophical aesthetics, and modern empirical research. Grounded in ancient Greek and Latin poetics as well as aesthetic theory from Baumgarten and Kant onward, his scholarship offers influential interpretations of major German authors such as Klopstock, Hölderlin, Novalis, Kafka, and Celan. He has made major contributions to core aesthetic debates on beauty, the sublime, nonsense, disgust, and the purpose of art, emphasizing the central role of strong and even negative emotions in aesthetic experience. In his later work, he pioneered the integration of empirical methods into aesthetics, collaborating with psychologists, linguists, and neuroscientists to study sound, rhythm, and melody in poetic language. His research demonstrates how poetic parallelism and deliberate linguistic deviation jointly shape aesthetic appreciation and emotional response. Through this interdisciplinary approach, Menninghaus has played a key role in bridging humanistic theory and experimental aesthetics.

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Ke Wang | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ke Wang | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology | Germany

Ke Wang is a researcher in mechanics and metamaterials with advanced training from Harbin Institute of Technology and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. His work focuses on nonlocal mechanical systems, roton-like dispersion relations, programmable metamaterials, and wave control, combining theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation. He has extensive expertise in metamaterial design, dispersion analysis, and multiscale modeling, with strong skills in MATLAB, Python, C++, and professional engineering software. His research spans mechanical, acoustic, and electromagnetic metamaterials, as well as applications in thermal regulation and smart structures. He has authored numerous high-impact journal publications, holds multiple patents, and actively contributes to international conferences and collaborative research initiatives.

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Zafran Ullah | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Zafran Ullah | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Sunway University | Malaysia

Mr. Zafran Ullah is a dedicated PhD student at the School of Engineering, Sunway University, Malaysia, specializing in chemical engineering and sustainable chemical processes. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, awarded through a fully funded UNDIP scholarship. With over four years of research experience in academia, Zafran has contributed significantly to the field, publishing more than eight articles in renowned international journals including Elsevier, Analytical Sciences, Springer, and The Journal of Biological and Chemical Luminescence. His research primarily focuses on biomass conversion into value-added chemicals via TiO₂ photocatalysis, bridging fundamental chemical engineering principles with applied sustainable technologies. He has completed and is engaged in three research projects, collaborating with five international researchers, and serves as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals. According to Scopus, he has 34 citations across 3 documents and an h-index of 2, reflecting the growing impact of his research contributions. Zafran’s work emphasizes innovation in green chemistry, photochemical catalysis, and industrially relevant biomass valorization, aiming to provide practical solutions for energy and chemical sustainability challenges. He actively participates in consultancy and collaborative research projects, contributing to knowledge dissemination through peer-reviewed publications and scientific collaborations. His ongoing studies and professional engagements demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing chemical engineering research with societal and environmental relevance.

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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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Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Wang Qiushun | Research Excellence | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang Institute of Hydraulics and Estuary | China

Qiushun Wang is a Professor-level Senior Engineer and joint master’s supervisor at Hohai University, recognized for his authoritative contributions to estuarine and coastal engineering. With a doctoral background in port, coastal, and offshore engineering, his academic and professional work centers on estuarine tidal dynamics, tidal bore mechanisms, numerical modeling, and forecasting technologies. He has established a strong interdisciplinary research profile that integrates hydrodynamics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and climate-related impacts on estuarine systems. His research has played a pivotal role in advancing the scientific understanding of tidal bores, particularly in large and complex estuaries. Through high-resolution numerical simulations and three-dimensional modeling, he has revealed the dynamics of tidal bore propagation, energy evolution, turbulence structure, and sediment transport processes. His work also addresses the influence of river discharge, typhoons, shoreline geometry, and sea-level rise on estuarine hydrodynamics, offering valuable insights into estuary management and disaster prevention. In addition to fundamental research, Qiushun Wang has extensive experience in applied engineering and consulting. He has led or contributed to numerous national and provincial research initiatives and has been responsible for the completion of a large number of estuarine and coastal engineering projects. These projects span tidal bore forecasting, estuarine sediment management, seawall safety enhancement, wave-induced circulation, and coastal morphological evolution. His research outcomes have been directly implemented in key provincial and regional projects, demonstrating strong practical relevance and societal impact. He has published extensively in high-quality international and domestic journals indexed by major scientific databases, with many papers appearing in leading outlets in hydraulic and marine sciences. His publications reflect both methodological innovation and application-driven problem solving, strengthening the link between scientific theory and engineering practice. Overall, Qiushun Wang’s work has significantly advanced tidal bore science and estuarine engineering, contributing to safer coastal infrastructure, improved forecasting capability, and sustainable estuary management.


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