Ahsan Khan | Biomedical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ahsan Khan | Biomedical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahsan Khan | Tongji University | China

Dr. Ahsan Riaz Khan is an accomplished researcher specializing in chemical engineering, environmental sciences, corrosion science, surface engineering, and biomaterials. He holds advanced academic qualifications in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, complemented by strong interdisciplinary training across materials development, environmental health, and biomedical applications. He is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, where he contributes to cutting-edge research on biomaterials, corrosion-resistant surfaces, biocompatibility, drug-release systems, and in-vivo/in-vitro implant evaluations. Dr. Khan’s research expertise spans the development of novel, sustainable, and cost-effective coating materials; surface modification of metals and alloys; tribology; anticorrosion technology; adhesion engineering; electrochemical methods; and advanced techniques in cell culture, toxicity analysis, and immunohistochemistry. His interdisciplinary background enables him to work at the intersection of engineering, materials science, medicine, and environmental sustainability. He has published 28 peer-reviewed research papers, contributing significantly to high-impact journals in materials science, corrosion protection, biomaterials, environmental pollution, electrochemistry, and regenerative medicine. His publications have received over 330 citations with an H-index above 10, reflecting strong academic influence and global research engagement. His work includes notable contributions to magnesium alloys, smart scaffolds, hybrid biomaterials, environmental risk assessments, supercapacitive materials, and psychological health investigations. Dr. Khan has earned multiple academic honors, including innovation awards, competitive scholarships, excellence certificates, and internship recognitions. He has participated in a wide range of international conferences, workshops, and training programs in environmental management, materials engineering, GIS, chemical engineering, and waste management. Skilled in a broad array of analytical and characterization techniques—such as SEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, TGA, ICP-OES, GC-MS, Raman spectroscopy, and electrochemical workstations—Dr. Khan combines technical depth with strong research leadership. Fluent in English, Urdu, and conversational Chinese (HSK-3), he remains committed to advancing global research in materials innovation, corrosion engineering, environmental sustainability, and biomedical technology.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A. R., Grewal, N. S., Zhou, C., Yuan, K., Zhang, H. J., & Jun, Z. Recent advances in biodegradable metals for implant applications: Exploring in vivo and in vitro responses. Results in Engineering, 20, 101526.

Zafar, Z., Mehmood, M. S., Ahamad, M. I., Chudhary, A., Abbas, N., Khan, A. R., … Trend analysis of the decadal variations of water bodies and land use/land cover through MODIS imagery: An in-depth study from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Water Supply, 21(2), 927–940.

Rehman, A. U., Shah, M. Z., Ali, A., Zhao, T., Shah, R., Ullah, I., Bilal, H., Khan, A. R., … Thermochemical heat storage ability of ZnSO₄·7H₂O as potential long-term heat storage material. International Journal of Energy Research, 45(3), 4746–4754.

Khan, M., Tiehu, L., Hussain, A., Raza, A., Zada, A., Alei, D., Khan, A. R., Ali, R., … Physiochemical evaluations, mechanical attenuations and thermal stability of graphene nanosheets and functionalized nanodiamonds loaded pitch-derived carbon foam composites. Diamond and Related Materials, 126, 109077.

Khan, Z. U., Razzaq, A., Khan, A., Rehman, N. U., Khan, H., Khan, T., Khan, A. U., … Physicochemical characterizations and pharmacokinetic evaluation of pentazocine solid lipid nanoparticles against inflammatory pain model. Pharmaceutics, 14(2), 409.

Diane Harper | Precision Medicine | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr Diane Harper | Precision Medicine | Distinguished Scientist Award

Prof. Dr Diane Harper | University of MIchigan | United States

Prof. Dr. Diane M. Harper is a globally recognized physician-scientist, educator, and leader in women’s health, family medicine, and preventive oncology. She earned her SB and SM degrees in Chemical Engineering and Polymerics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), followed by her MD and MPH in Biostatistics/Epidemiology from the University of Kansas Medical School. Complementing her medical and public health expertise, she completed numerous prestigious postgraduate fellowships and executive leadership programs, including the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program, University of Michigan Ross School of Business Leadership Development, and US PHS Primary Care Fellowship in Washington, D.C. Over her distinguished career, Dr. Harper has held senior academic and administrative appointments at leading institutions including Dartmouth College, University of Missouri–Kansas City, University of Louisville, and currently the University of Michigan, where she serves as a Professor of Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Women’s and Gender Studies, and Affiliate Faculty in Biomedical Engineering. Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges medicine, engineering, and public health to improve women’s health outcomes worldwide. Internationally acclaimed for her pioneering work on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer prevention, Dr. Harper has been instrumental in the development and clinical validation of HPV vaccines, advancing screening technologies, and establishing evidence-based guidelines for HPV-associated disease management. Her research spans clinical trials, shared decision-making, health equity, and policy reform, emphasizing underserved and physically disabled populations.

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Featured Publications

Quinn, J. A., Munoz, F. M., Gonik, B., Frau, L., Cutland, C., Mallett-Moore, T., … & Harper, D. M. (2016). Preterm birth: Case definition & guidelines for data collection, analysis, and presentation of immunisation safety data. Vaccine, 34(49), 6047–6056.

Harper, D. M., DeMars, L. R. (2017). HPV vaccines – A review of the first decade. Gynecologic Oncology, 146(1), 196–204.

Tota, J. E., Struyf, F., Merikukka, M., Gonzalez, P., Kreimer, A. R., Bi, D., … & Harper, D. M. (2017). Evaluation of type replacement following HPV16/18 vaccination: pooled analysis of two randomized trials. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 109(7), djw300.

Gorin, S. S., Jimbo, M., Heizelman, R., Harmes, K. M., & Harper, D. M. (2021). The future of cancer screening after COVID‐19 may be at home. Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Dykens, J. A., Peterson, C. E., Holt, H. K., & Harper, D. M. (2023). Gender neutral HPV vaccination programs: Reconsidering policies to expand cancer prevention globally. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1067299.