Ziyang Jiao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ziyang Jiao | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Huaibei Normal University | China

Dr. Ziyang Jiao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology at Huaibei Normal University. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer & Information Science & Engineering from Syracuse University, USA. His research centers on file and storage systems, solid-state drives (SSDs), operating systems, and sustainable computing, contributing significantly to the advancement of efficient and eco-friendly data management technologies. Dr. Jiao has completed five major research projects and collaborated with leading institutions such as Syracuse University, Florida International University, Samsung Electronics, and Dankook University. His scholarly impact includes 28 citations, an h-index of 3, and 13 indexed research documents as per Scopus. He has published one peer-reviewed journal article and holds two patents under process. His pioneering work introduced the concept of asymmetric and heterogeneous RAID (paRAID) and explored capacity-variant systems for dynamic storage optimization. Recognized for his excellence, Dr. Jiao received the ACM Best Paper Award, the Best Presented Research Award, and the All-University Doctoral Award. A member of USENIX, ACM, IEEE, and ASEE, he continues to shape next-generation green computing and sustainable storage architectures.

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Featured Publications 

Jiao, Z., & Kim, B. S. (2022). Asymmetric RAID: Rethinking RAID for SSD heterogeneity. In Proceedings of the ACM Symposium on Storage Systems

Geoffrey Borman | Education | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Geoffrey Borman | Education | Best Researcher Award

Arizona State University | United States

Dr. Geoffrey D. Borman, Ph.D. University of Chicago, currently the Alice Wiley Snell Endowed Professor at the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University, Tempe, has established a distinguished career in quantitative methods, educational policy analysis and the design of large‐scale randomized and quasi‐experimental studies directed at educational inequality and school reform. He holds over 55 major peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters and technical reports his Scopus profile reports 3,653 citations and an h-index of 30 His work includes seminal meta-analyses of comprehensive school reform and national randomized field trials such as the long-term evaluation of “Success for All”, and has addressed summer learning, teacher quality, and self-affirmation interventions to narrow achievement gaps. His methodological contributions span causal inference, multilevel modeling, and research synthesis, and his substantive agenda focuses on how schooling outcomes are socially distributed and how interventions can promote equity. He has held leadership roles such as Director of the Interdisciplinary Training Program in the Education Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently leads research efforts and training at ASU. His numerous honors include Fellow of the American Educational Research Association and national awards for research impact

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Featured Publications 

Borman, G. D., et al. (2025). The costs and impacts of Descubriendo la Lectura: Evidence from a multisite experimental study. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.

Borman, G. D., et al. (2024). The Spanish- and English-language literacy impacts of Descubriendo la Lectura across three experimental replications. Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness.

Borman, G. D., et al. (2024). The district-wide effectiveness of the Achieve3000 program: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk.

Borman, G. D., et al. (2022). A replicable identity-based intervention reduces the Black-White suspension gap at scale. American Educational Research Journal.

Bahar Aksoy | Pediatric Nursing | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Bahar Aksoy | Pediatric Nursing | Young Scientist Award

Mediterranean University | Turkey

Bahar Aksoy is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in pediatric and family health nursing, currently serving as a Lecturer at Akdeniz University. Her scholarly productivity is evidenced by 19 published documents, encompassing international journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings. With an impressive record of 57 total citations drawn from 55 citing documents, her work has contributed substantially to the fields of child health, nursing education, and family-centered care. Dr. Aksoy’s h-index of 4 demonstrates both the relevance and sustained impact of her publications within the scientific community. Her research encompasses areas such as child development, apitherapy applications in dermatological care, pediatric nursing image studies, and psychometric scale adaptation for child and adolescent populations. In addition to her academic writing, she actively participates in COST Action networks across Europe, contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives in public health, digitalization, and child welfare. Her growing citation metrics and international collaborations reflect her rising influence as a researcher committed to advancing evidence-based nursing practice and child health innovation through cross-national engagement and scholarly excellence.

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Featured Publications 

Aksoy, B., Yeniğün, S. C., & Sümen, A. (2025). Pain self-efficacy scale for children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 years (SPaSE): Translation, adaptation and psychometric properties into Turkish. Journal of Pediatric Nursing.

Abhijeet Das | Environmental Science | Research Breakthrough Recognition Award

Dr. Abhijeet Das | Environmental Science | Research Breakthrough Recognition Award 

C.V. Raman Global University | India

Dr. Abhijeet Das has made significant scholarly contributions in the field of water resource management, hydrological modeling, and GIS-based environmental assessment. His research output reflects a robust academic profile with an h-index of 8, demonstrating consistent impact and influence in his domain. He has authored or co-authored over 93 research documents, including peer-reviewed journal papers, international conference proceedings, and collaborative technical reports. His publications collectively have received more than 243 citations, highlighting the recognition and relevance of his work within the scientific community. Through his interdisciplinary research, Dr. Das has advanced the understanding of hydro-environmental challenges, particularly in the Brahmani, Mahanadi, and Baitarani River basins of India, employing modern technologies such as remote sensing, GIS-based multi-criteria decision-making, and artificial intelligence. His collaborative projects with institutions across Iceland, Australia, Lebanon, and the United Kingdom further underscore his international research footprint. The citation strength of his studies on water quality modeling, pollution vulnerability, and spatial hydrological analysis illustrates both academic rigor and practical significance, contributing directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on clean water and climate resilience

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Featured Publications 

Das, A. (2025). Drinking water resources suitability assessment in Brahmani River, Odisha based on pollution index of surface water utilizing advanced water quality methods. Scientific Reports.

Das, A. (2025). An optimization-based framework for water quality assessment and pollution source apportionment employing GIS and machine learning techniques for smart surface water governance. Discover Environment.

Das, A. (2025). Reimagining biofiltration for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment.

Das, A. (2025). A data-driven approach utilizing machine learning (ML) and geographical information system (GIS)-based time series analysis with data augmentation for water quality assessment in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India. Discover Sustainability.

Das, A. (2025). Surface water quality evaluation impacting drinking water sources and sanitation using water quality index, multivariate techniques, and interpretable machine learning models in Mahanadi River, Odisha (India)

Dmitriy Sheyn | Orthopedics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dmitriy Sheyn | Orthopedics | Best Researcher Award 

Cedars-Sinai Health Science University | United States

Prof. Dmitriy Sheyn is an accomplished biomedical scientist whose extensive research contributions have significantly advanced the fields of regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, and musculoskeletal tissue engineering. With over 160 scientific documents, including peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and invited presentations, his scholarly output reflects sustained innovation and leadership in translational science. Prof. Sheyn’s research has garnered widespread academic recognition, as evidenced by his impressive h-index of 33, indicating that at least 33 of his publications have each been cited 33 times or more. His total citation count exceeds 3,800, demonstrating the lasting impact of his discoveries on subsequent scientific advancements. His studies in intervertebral disc regeneration, stem cell differentiation, and gene therapy for orthopedic repair have been published in prestigious journals such as Science Translational Medicine, Stem Cells Translational Medicine, Tissue Engineering, and Molecular Therapy. Prof. Sheyn’s ability to bridge basic science with clinical applications continues to inspire collaborative efforts within the global scientific community. His work at Cedars-Sinai not only underscores a deep commitment to research excellence but also provides transformative insights into novel therapeutic approaches for spinal disorders and musculoskeletal diseases, making him a recognized leader in regenerative orthopaedic research

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Featured Publications 

  • Shapiro, G., Kallai, I., Sheyn, D., Tawackoli, W., Koh, Y. D., Bae, H., Trietel, T., Goldbart, R., Kost, J., Gazit, Z., Gazit, D., & Pelled, G. (2014). Ultrasound-mediated transgene expression in endogenous stem cells recruited to bone injury sites. Polymers for Advanced Technologies, 25(5), 525–531.

  • Sheyn, D., Yakubovich, D. C., Kallai, I., Su, S., Da, X., Pelled, G., Tawackoli, W., Cook-Weins, G., Schwarz, E. M., Gazit, D., & Gazit, Z. (2013). PTH promotes allograft integration in a calvarial bone defect. Molecular Pharmaceutics, 10(12), 4462–4471

Sevilay Ergun Arslanlı | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sevilay Ergun Arslanlı | Nursing | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award 

Cankiri Karatekin University | Turkey

Dr. Sevilay Ergun Arslanlı is a dedicated nursing professional and academic currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Cankiri Karatekin University Faculty of Health Sciences. She completed her undergraduate studies in Nursing at Uludag University, after which she gained extensive clinical experience as an operating room nurse, intensive care nurse, education nurse, and clinical nurse. She later received a scholarship to pursue her Master’s degree at Oxford Brookes University and earned her Ph.D. in Nursing from Mersin University. Dr. Arslanlı has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing nursing education and practice, having completed 15 research projects and contributed to 10 peer-reviewed journal publications indexed in SCI and Scopus. Her scholarly impact is reflected in her 11 citations, 4 published documents, and an h-index of 2, underscoring the growing recognition of her research contributions. She has also authored one book and participated in one consultancy project, with 10 active collaborations and two professional memberships. Her primary research interests include newborn and maternal care, breastfeeding, paternal involvement, midwifery, and nursing leadership, where she continues to innovate and promote evidence-based practices that enhance healthcare outcomes and support family-centered nursing care.

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Featured Publications 

Ergün Arslanlı, S., Altundal Duru, H., Bakır, E., & Pulat, P. (2025). Exploring the experiences of parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Turkey: A descriptive phenomenological study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Alberto Parisi | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alberto Parisi | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award 

Kobe University | Japan

Dr. Alberto Parisi is a Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Kobe Institute for Atmospheric Studies (KOIAS), Kobe University, Japan, and an Assistant with PhD at the Institute for Philosophical and Religious Studies, ZRS Koper, Slovenia. His research focuses on the intersections of modern European poetry, continental philosophy, and environmental humanities. Dr. Parisi's scholarly contributions include his forthcoming monograph, The Intention of the Spirit: From Intention to Atmosphere, to be published by Routledge. He has authored 23 research papers, as indicated on his Academia.edu profile. However, specific metrics such as his 1 h-index, 2 citation count, and the total 2 number of documents. This absence may be due to the interdisciplinary nature of his work, which spans literature, philosophy, and environmental studies, potentially leading to a limited presence in traditional citation databases.

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Featured Publications 

Parisi, A. (2023). Intentio spiritus: The materialist, pneumatological origins of intention in Augustine. Poligrafi.

Kalpana Mandal | Biosensors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kalpana Mandal | Biosensors | Best Researcher Award 

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovations | United States

Dr. Kalpana Mandal is an accomplished biophysicist and biomedical engineer specializing in cell mechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, microfluidics, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics for Life Sciences from Grenoble University, France, following her M.Sc. in Physics from IIT Kanpur, India. Currently an Affiliate Researcher at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Principal Scientist at KyberX LLC, she has previously contributed to advanced cellular engineering projects at Pandorum Technologies and biomaterial research at the University of Pennsylvania under Prof. Paul A. Janmey. Dr. Mandal’s research excellence is reflected in her over 46 scientific publications, 1,481 citations, and an h-index of 22. Her pioneering studies on mechanotransduction and engineered microenvironments have advanced understanding of disease modeling and regenerative medicine. She has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Young Investigator Award (BMES) and the Rising Star in Bioengineering and Health Awards from Princeton, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins Universities. Beyond research, Dr. Mandal actively mentors emerging scientists, serves as a review editor for Frontiers in Cellular and Developmental Biology, and contributes to outreach initiatives fostering STEM engagement and diversity in biomedical research.

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Featured Publications 

Nguyen, H. T., Tirpakova, Z., Peirsman, A., Maity, S., Falcone, N., Kawakita, S., Jeon, K., Khorsandi, D., Rashad, A., Farhadi, N., & Mandal, K. (2025). Embolization-on-a-chip: Novel vascularized liver tumor model for evaluation of cellular and cytokine response to embolic agents. Biofabrication.

Haghniaz, R., Aninwene, G. II, Zarei, F., Yiu, F., Mirmashhouri, B., Ramirez, J., Darabi, A., Tebon, P., Montazerian, H., & Mandal, K., et al. (2025, April). Biodegradable, flexible adhesive patch for urinary bladder suture line reinforcement. Applied Materials Today.

Raheem, A., Mandal, K., Biswas, S., Ahari, A., Najafabadi, A. H., Farhadi, N., Zehtabi, F., Gangrade, A., Mecwan, M., Maity, S., et al. (2025, March 1). Smart biomaterials in healthcare: Breakthroughs in tissue engineering, immunomodulation, patient-specific therapies, and biosensor applications. Applied Physics Reviews.

Alessia Greco | Endocrine Disruptors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alessia Greco | Endocrine Disruptors | Best Researcher Award 

University of Pavia | Italy

Alessia Greco is a biologist at the University of Pavia with expertise in endocrinology, molecular biology and cell culture, particularly focusing on thyroid cell metabolism, inflammation and endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Her professional experience includes research fellowships and contracts at the University of Pavia and ICS Maugeri IRCCS, where she has carried out primary thyrocyte cultures, WST-1 viability assays, ELISA for CXCL8/CCL2, RT-PCR gene expression and cytokine profiling. She earned her Master’s degree in Experimental and Applied Biology, registration as a Section A biologist and has presented her work at the AIT Congress. Her publication record includes several peer-reviewed articles on endocrine disruptors, UV-filters, PFAS, thyroid cancer and ageing (e.g., Environmental Health, Frontiers in Nutrition, Cytokine & Growth Factor Reviews). Although a formal 8 h-index , one source shows 15 publications and 127 citations for an “Alessia Greco” in a different field, suggesting the author’s current h-index may be modest with citation counts likely in the dozens. This indicates a researcher at an early to mid-career stage, actively expanding her publication portfolio and impact in the endocrine-toxicology domain

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Featured Publications 

Coperchini, F., Greco, A., Franchi, E., Limiroli, M., Croce, L., Teliti, M., Calì, B., Dorji, T., Denegri, M., Magri, F., & Rotondi, M. (2025). Evaluation of the effects of PFCAs on spheroid thyroid cells in primary culture: Effects on thyroid function-related genes, tumorigenesis and oxidative stress. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology.

Mennatullah Hendawy | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mennatullah Hendawy | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award 

Technical University of Munich | Germany

Dr. Mennatullah Hendawy is an interdisciplinary and purpose-driven urban planner whose work bridges socio-technical design, ethics, smart cities, mediatization, visualization, and data for social good. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and holds multiple research affiliations, including with the University of California, Santa Cruz, Technical University of Munich, and the Centre for Advanced Internet Studies in Germany. Dr. Hendawy earned her PhD in Planning, Building, and Environment from the Technical University of Berlin with the highest distinction (summa cum laude), where her research focused on the digitalization and communication of urban planning in a mediatized world. Her impressive academic career includes over 20 scholarly publications, cited by 93 documents, and an h-index of 6, reflecting the significant impact of her research in urban studies and digital ethics. She has been recognized internationally through numerous awards, fellowships, and third-party grants exceeding, including funding from the European Cooperation in Science and Technology and Facebook’s Ethics in AI Research Initiative for Africa. Dr. Hendawy continues to advance interdisciplinary research that connects technology, society, and sustainable urban development

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Featured Publications 

Hamza, S. A., Azouz, N., Hammam, R., & Hendawy, M. (2025). UX placemaking towards the inclusion of persons with disabilities in public places in Egypt's Greater Cairo Region. Cities.

Hendawy, M. (2025). After the hype: The uncertain future of Smart Cities. [Book chapter].