Ahmed El-shazly | Membrane Technology | Best Researcher Award |

Prof. Ahmed El-shazly | Membrane Technology | Best Researcher Award

Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology | Egypt

Prof. Ahmed Hassan Mohamed El-Shazly is a distinguished researcher and academic leader in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering with an impressive h-index of 34, derived from over 180 Scopus-indexed documents and more than 3,650 citations. His prolific scholarly output reflects a career deeply rooted in advancing chemical process design, membrane technology, microreactor systems, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as a Professor at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) and Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph, Canada, Prof. El-Shazly has demonstrated exceptional research leadership through his participation in numerous national and international projects funded by organizations such as STDF, ASRT, and ERASMUS+. His innovative studies on desalination, nanomaterials, and renewable energy integration have significantly influenced both academia and industry. With over three decades of teaching and research experience, he has supervised numerous postgraduate theses and contributed to the development of advanced laboratories and academic programs. In addition, his multiple patents in membrane fabrication and microreactor technology exemplify his commitment to applied innovation. Prof. El-Shazly’s outstanding academic record, high citation impact, and global collaborations solidify his reputation as a leading figure in sustainable chemical engineering research and technological development.

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Featured Publications

Ali, A. Y. M., Abo-Zahhad, E. M., Poredoš, P., Elkady, M. F., & El-Shazly, A. H. (2025). Reliable and cost-effective microchannel cooling for hotspot suppression in HCPV modules. Applied Thermal Engineering, 128516.

Elqady, H. I., Santana, D., Ali, A. Y. M., El-Shazly, A. H., & Elkady, M. F. (2025). Boosting CPV/T efficiency with conductive encapsulants and microchannel cooling: Hybrid numerical-experimental analysis. Applied Thermal Engineering, 127455.

Sichali, A. G., Noby, H., Naragino, H., Yoshitake, T., & El-Shazly, A. H. (2025). PANI/ZnO nanocomposite-modified polystyrene membrane for wastewater filtration. Polymer Bulletin, 1–24.

Kewu, W. K., El-Shazly, A. H., Zkria, A., Naragino, H., & Eldemerdash, U. N. (2025). Microfluidics for evaluation of synthesized nickel oxide nanofluids for enhanced oil recovery. Chemical Engineering Communications, 1–20.

Moustafa, D. M., Elkady, M., Zkria, A., & El-Shazly, A. H. (2025). Numerical investigation of the mixing performance of a split circular obstacle-based micromixer. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 3028(1), 012008.

 

Ibtasam Wajid | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Ibtasam Wajid | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen University China | Pakistan

Ibtasam Wajid is a dedicated researcher currently pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Shenzhen University, China, with a strong academic foundation in Health Informatics (MS, COMSATS University Islamabad) and Biochemistry (BS, Islamia University of Bahawalpur). Working under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Nadeem Javaid at Comsens Lab, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Ibtasam’s research focuses on the integration of machine learning and deep learning techniques in healthcare, particularly for cardiovascular disease prediction and medical data analysis. His expertise encompasses data science, biomedical signal processing, and artificial intelligence applications in clinical decision-making. He has contributed to publications and collaborative projects, with an h-index of 2, 4 published documents, and over 35 citations on Google Scholar, reflecting his growing influence in computational health research. His technical proficiency includes Python, R-Studio, LaTeX, SPSS, and QGIS, along with hands-on laboratory skills in molecular biology and medical imaging. Beyond research, he has organized workshops and mentored undergraduate students in innovative data-driven healthcare projects. His commitment to scientific advancement and multidisciplinary collaboration positions him as a promising researcher contributing to the future of intelligent healthcare systems.

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Featured Publications

shaq, S., Afzal, S., Usmani, S. A., Wajid, I., Aziz, A., Tahir, R., Ahmad, A., & Ullah, A. (2025). Inflammatory cell death and leukemia treatment. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 104909.

 

Md Mamunur Rashid | Earth | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid | Earth| Best Researcher Award

University of Southern Mississippi | United States

Dr. Md Mamunur Rashid is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor of Coastal Risk and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi, USA. He earned his Ph.D. in Water Engineering (Hydro-climatology) from the University of South Australia. His research contributions span hydro-climatology, compound flooding, climate change impacts, and environmental data analysis. With a strong academic publication record, he has authored 33 peer-reviewed journal articles, 33 conference papers, and one book chapter, demonstrating sustained productivity and international collaboration. According to Google Scholar metrics, Dr. Rashid’s work has accumulated 1,419 citations, reflecting significant scholarly influence, with an h-index of 20 and an i10-index of 30, indicating both productivity and impact across his career. His research outputs appear in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications Earth & Environment, Scientific Reports, and Journal of Hydrology. He has secured multiple research grants from leading organizations including the U.S. EPA, NSF, and NOAA, contributing to coastal flood resilience and hydrologic risk modeling. Dr. Rashid also serves as a co-guest editor for Weather and Climate Extremes (Elsevier) and as a committee member of the ASCE Task Committee on Compound Flooding, underscoring his growing leadership in coastal and climate risk research.

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Featured Publications

  • Rashid, M. M., Moftakhari, H., & Moradkhani, H. (2024). Stochastic simulation of storm surge extremes along the contiguous United States coastlines using the max-stable process. Communications Earth & Environment, 5, Article 39.

  • Camus, P., Haigh, I. D., Quinn, N., Wahl, T., Benson, T., Gouldby, B., Nasr, A. A., Rashid, M. M., Enríquez, A. R., Darby, S. E., & de Almeida, G. A. M. (2024). Tracking the spatial footprints of extreme storm surges around the coastline of the UK and Ireland. Weather and Climate Extremes, Article 100662.

  • Ali, J., Wahl, T., Enríquez, A. R., Rashid, M. M., Morim, J., Gall, M., & Emrich, C. T. (2023). The role of compound climate and weather extreme events in creating socio-economic impacts in South Florida. Weather and Climate Extremes, Article 100625.

Ms. Tammy Lea | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Tammy Lea | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

University Hospitals Birmingham Nhs trust | United Kingdom

Tammy Lea is a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist specializing in neuro and trauma critical care at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, UK. She has developed advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills for treating acutely unwell patients. Her expertise encompasses spinal cord injuries, ventilator weaning, traumatic brain injuries, polytrauma, burns, and military personnel injured in combat. She is FUSIC accredited for thoracic lung ultrasound and is a respiratory physiotherapy specialist. Tammy has contributed to research in her specialty area, including leading a quality improvement project on a multimodal respiratory weaning intervention for adult spinal cord injury patients, which was published in the Spinal Cord journal. Additionally, she co-authored a study on simulation-based education for on-call respiratory physiotherapists, published in the Journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care. Her work has been presented both nationally and internationally. However, specific details regarding her h-index, citation counts, and the number of documents she has authored are not publicly available.

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Lea, T. J., Harriman, A. J. C., Hodson, J., & Weblin, J. (2025). A multimodal respiratory weaning intervention for adult critical care patients mechanically ventilated with cervical spinal cord injury: A quality improvement project. Spinal Cord. Advance online publication

ZhongChao Han | Stem cells |  Best Researcher Award

Prof. ZhongChao Han | Stem cells |  Best Researcher Award 

National Engineering Research Center of Cell Products | China 

Dr. Zhong Chao Han is a distinguished Chinese hematologist and stem cell researcher, renowned for his pioneering work in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) biology and regenerative medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Jiangxi Medical College and completed his Ph.D. in Life Sciences at the University of Occidental Bretagne in France. Dr. Han has held prominent academic and leadership positions, including professorships at Paris University VII and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, where he also served as President of the Institute of Hematology & Hospital of Blood Diseases. His research has significantly advanced the field of MSCs, particularly in the context of perinatal tissues such as umbilical cord and placenta. Dr. Han's work has led to the development of clinical-grade MSC banks and innovative therapeutic applications, impacting thousands of patients. He has authored numerous influential publications, contributing to the understanding and clinical application of stem cell therapies. Dr. Han is a member of several prestigious scientific societies, including the World Federation of Hemophilia and the American Society of Hematology. His contributions continue to shape the landscape of stem cell research and its clinical applications.

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Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2020). A nitric oxide-releasing hydrogel for enhancing the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for hindlimb ischemia. Acta Biomaterialia.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2020). High-efficient generation of VCAM-1+ mesenchymal stem cells with multidimensional superiorities in signatures and efficacy on aplastic anaemia mice. Cell Proliferation.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2020). Twist1 promotes dendritic cell-mediated antitumor immunity. Experimental Cell Research.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2020). Efficacy and safety of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells in treatment of cesarean section skin scars: A randomized clinical trial. Stem Cell Research and Therapy.

Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (2020). Enhanced therapeutic effects of MSC-derived extracellular vesicles with an injectable collagen matrix for experimental acute kidney injury treatment. Stem Cell Research and Therapy.

Yapi Joel Angba | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yapi Joel Angba | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouet-Boigny | Ivory Coast

Dr. Yapi Joel Angba, an environmentalist and PhD candidate in Waste Recovery (CEAVALOPRO) at the Institut National Félix Houphouët Boigny (INP-HB), Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, is an emerging researcher passionate about environmental innovation and sustainability. With an academic foundation in Geoscience and Environment and Water Science and Technology from NANGUI ABROGOUA University, he has developed expertise in waste valorization, electrochemistry, and water management. His professional experience includes serving as a Teacher of Solution Chemistry and Supervisor of Technicians at the Electrochemistry and Membrane Processes Laboratory at Cheick Anta Diop University (ESP-UCAD), Dakar, Senegal, where he applied advanced experimental design and laboratory analysis. He has participated in engineering projects such as hydraulic infrastructure development on the Comoé River, improving drinking water access in Abengourou, Côte d’Ivoire. Proficient in tools like RStudio, QGIS, and Design Expert, Dr. Angba demonstrates strong technical and analytical capabilities. His research output includes 6 scientific documents, an h-index of 2, and 25 citations, reflecting his growing scholarly influence. Actively engaged in scientific writing, intellectual property, and digital publishing training, he continues to expand his research impact, focusing on innovative environmental solutions for sustainable development in Africa and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Angba, Y. J., Ba, K., Touré, A. O., Faye, M., Kane, C., Diop, M., Pene, A., Balde, I., Diaye, K., & Diop, A. (2025). Recycling urban solid waste in Senegal to produce green coal. Journal of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, 13(4), Article 134001

Angba, Y. J., Touré, A. O., Abro, K. D. M., Kiari, M. N. A., Drogui, A. P., & Yao, K. B. (2025, September 1). Optimization of biosurfactant production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain Pa using rubber tree seed oil as sole carbon source. Discover Applied Sciences

Francis Corr | Special Education | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Francis Corr | Special Education | Best Researcher Award

University of Virginia | United States

Dr. Francis Corr, a distinguished scholar at the University of Virginia, is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Special Education with an anticipated completion. His research focuses on functional behavior assessment, autism interventions, and applied behavior analysis, contributing significantly to inclusive education and behavioral support systems. With a strong academic foundation including an M.Sc. in Applied Behavior Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast and an Associate Degree in Primary Education from the Open University, Francis has established a multidisciplinary expertise. His research productivity is reflected in an h-index of 5, 12 publications, and over 180 citations, demonstrating the growing impact of his scholarly contributions. He has co-authored and published in reputed journals such as TEACHING Exceptional Children and Behavior Modification, and contributed book chapters in leading behavioral science handbooks. As a Research Assistant and Project Coordinator, he has worked on multiple funded projects under renowned professors like Dr. Mandy Rispoli, leading initiatives that integrate community-based participatory research and behavioral coaching for children with disabilities. His dedication has earned him prestigious recognitions such as the Nancy Hall Butts Award and Mary Florence Award, affirming his excellence in research, teaching, and service in the field of special education.

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Featured Publications

Corr, F., Rispoli, M., & Welker, N. P. (2025). A mega-review of functional communication training for students with disabilities in educational settings. Journal of Behavioral Education, 1–35.

Rinal Prasad | Renewable Energy Management | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rinal Prasad | Renewable Energy Management | Best Researcher Award

University of Fiji | Fiji

Rinal Rinay Prasad, a highly accomplished Mathematics and Physics educator from Fiji, has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the field of education and renewable energy integration. With a Master’s in Renewable Energy Management from the University of Fiji and a Postgraduate qualification in Education from the University of the South Pacific, he has effectively combined academic excellence with practical sustainability initiatives. Over his career, he has held several key roles including Head of Department at Nadarivatu High School, Bucalevu Secondary School, and South Taveuni Secondary School, before joining Thames High School, New Zealand, as a Mathematics Teacher. His remarkable achievements include leading Kamil Muslim College to victory in the “Zayed Sustainability Prize” and implementing solar and biogas projects funded by Digicel and Fiji Water, demonstrating his commitment to sustainable education. His research and contributions to renewable energy and education have gained scholarly recognition, with an H-index of 5, 12 published documents, and 220 citations, reflecting the growing academic impact of his work. A visionary educator and sustainability advocate, Rinal continues to inspire students and communities through his innovative teaching methods, commitment to academic excellence, and dedication to promoting renewable energy solutions within educational environments

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Prasad, R. R. (2025, September 28). Decarbonising island kitchens: Assessing the small-scale flexible balloon digester’s clean cooking potential in Fiji. Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainability, 12(3), 45–58.

Fekadu Tesfaye | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Fekadu Tesfaye | Remote sensing | Best Researcher Award

Injibara University | Ethiopia

Fekadu Temesgen Tesfaye is an Ethiopian academic specializing in Geography, GIS, and Remote Sensing. He holds a Diploma in Geography from Gondar Teachers Education College, a B.Ed. in Geography from Bahir Dar University, and an MSc in GIS and Remote Sensing from Mekelle University. His research focuses on forest management, land-use change, and environmental monitoring, including mapping forest age and species dynamics in the Yeraba plantation forest of northwest Ethiopia using hyperspectral signatures and spectral angle mapper. He has also contributed to studies on soil erosion and conservation prioritization in the Ayu watershed of the Abay basin, Ethiopia. Fekadu has an h-index of 1, with 1 document and 1 citation, reflecting the early impact of his scholarly work. His academic experience spans teaching at primary, junior, senior secondary, and preparatory schools, as well as brief positions at Debre Markos and Finotselam Teachers Colleges. He is proficient in Amharic and English and has actively supported students in map reading and addressed the shortage of teaching aids in geography. Beyond academics, Fekadu enjoys playing football, visiting wildlife, and reading books. His research and teaching demonstrate a commitment to advancing geographic education and environmental understanding in Ethiopia.

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Featured Publications

Temesgen, F., & Terefe, B. (2024). Utilizing multi-criteria decision-making analysis and 3D visualization techniques for dam site selection and irrigation area identification in Gedeb River, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 10(15).

Terefe, B., Melese, T., Temesgen, F., Anagaw, A., Afework, A., & Mitikie, G. (2024). Comparative analysis of RUSLE and SWPT for sub-watershed conservation prioritization in the Ayu watershed, Abay basin, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 10(15).

Terefe, B. (2024). Review of soil loss estimation in Ethiopia: Evaluating the use of the RUSLE model integrated with GIS and remote sensing techniques. Heliyon, 10(15).

Kassaye, M., Tamer, M., Temesgen, F., Derebe, B., & Derebe, Y. (2023). Effects of environmental changes on vegetation and soil characteristics at Lewi Afromontane forest and wetland in northwestern Ethiopia. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 195(12), 1514.

Tesfaye, F. T. (2021). Analysis of carbon stock potential for Gojjamdur community forest, northwest Ethiopia. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt/Egyptology, 18(1).