Jiangui Zhao | Smart Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiangui Zhao | Smart Agriculture | Best Researcher Award

Shanxi Agricultural University | China

Dr. Jiangui Zhao is a distinguished researcher at the College of Information Science and Engineering, Shanxi Agricultural University, China, specializing in smart agriculture and precision crop monitoring. His work focuses on the modeling and visualization of nitrogen and chlorophyll levels in Solanum lycopersicum L. (tomato) leaves using hyperspectral imaging for nitrogen stress diagnosis. With a strong foundation in non-destructive testing technologies such as hyperspectral imaging and Raman spectroscopy, Dr. Zhao advances agricultural innovation through crop growth monitoring, pest and disease early warning, and quality assessment. He has contributed significantly to projects including the Shanxi Province Doctoral Research Initiation Grant, the Shanxi Agricultural University Talent Introduction Research Start-up Fund, and the National Key Research and Development Program of China, among others. His scholarly contributions are reflected in five research publications, accumulating 24 citations across 24 documents, and an h-index of 3, highlighting the academic impact of his work. Through his research, Dr. Zhao remains committed to integrating data-driven technologies and intelligent sensing to enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and precision of agricultural management systems in modern greenhouse and field environments.

Featured Publications 

Guang, P., Xue, Y., Zhao, J., & Li, W. (2024). Hyperspectral detection and visualization of pigment content in different positions of tomato leaf at seedling stage. Guang Pu Fen Xi (Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis).

Gustavo Rivero | Leukemia | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gustavo Rivero | Leukemia | Best Researcher Award

Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute | United States

Dr. Gustavo Rivero, M.D., is an accomplished hematologist and oncologist currently serving as Director of the Leukemia Translational Biology Program at the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, affiliated with the University of South Florida. He obtained his M.D. from Francisco de Miranda University, Venezuela, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, followed by fellowships in Hematology and Oncology at the NHLBI-NIH and Leukemia at Johns Hopkins University. With over a decade of academic experience at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as Associate Professor, Dr. Rivero has made significant contributions to leukemia and myeloid malignancy research. His scholarly output includes 4 peer-reviewed publications, cited 431 times across 426 documents, demonstrating an h-index of 4 according to Scopus. He has received multiple honors, including the Early Career Faculty Award for Excellence in Patient Care and the Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Awards at Baylor. Dr. Rivero’s ongoing academic and clinical endeavors are complemented by his leadership roles at Georgetown University and his pioneering educational initiatives such as HemAdvances. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he continues to advance translational leukemia research and mentorship in hematologic oncology worldwide

Featured Publications 

Kontoyiannis, D. P., Hachem, R., Lewis, R. E., Rivero, G., Torres, H. A., Thornby, J., Champlin, R., Kantarjian, H., Bodey, G. P., & Raad, I. I. (2003). Efficacy and toxicity of caspofungin in combination with liposomal amphotericin B as primary or salvage treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis in patients with hematologic malignancies. Cancer, 98(2), 292–299.

Ebenezer Arthur Duncan | Marketing | Best Scholar Award

Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan | Marketing | Best Scholar Award

University of Professional Studies, Accra | Ghana

Dr. Ebenezer Arthur Duncan (Ph.D.) is a distinguished Ghanaian academic and marketing professional with extensive experience in leadership, research, and business development. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, where he teaches Marketing, Leadership, People Management, and Research Methodology. Dr. Duncan has contributed significantly to the fields of sales and marketing within rural and community banking, insurance, and fast-moving consumer goods. He holds a Ph.D. in Marketing and an MPhil in Global Leadership from UPSA, where he was recognized as the Best Student and a BSc in Marketing from GIMPA (Best Student). His research interests include strategic management, product development, consumer behavior, and organizational leadership. Dr. Duncan has authored 1 documents, accumulating 13 citations and achieving an h-index of 1 by Scopus, reflecting his growing impact in marketing and leadership research. Beyond academia, he has consulted for several organizations, including Lorent Kal Travel Agency, Meridian Pre-University, and Sovereign Microfinance, leading initiatives in customer service training and business strategy. His academic excellence and professional achievements underscore his commitment to education, service, and ethical leadership.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications 

Tulashie, S. K., Dodoo, D., Ketu, E., Adiku, S. G. K., Miyittah, M. K., Forfoe, E., & Arthur, E. A. (2023). Environmental and socio-economic benefits of a circular economy for bioethanol production in the northern part of Ghana. Journal of Cleaner Production.

Kenyon Gradert | English | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kenyon Gradert | English | Best Researcher Award

Samford University | United States

Dr. Kenyon Gradert is an accomplished scholar and Assistant Professor of English at Samford University, specializing in American literature, Romanticism, religion, and cultural criticism. He earned his Ph.D. in English from Washington University in St. Louis, where he also received certificates in American Studies and Digital Humanities. His academic journey includes prestigious appointments such as Postdoctoral Fellow at Auburn University and Washington University, and a Volkswagen Foundation Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Universität Heidelberg’s Center for American Studies. Dr. Gradert has taught an extensive range of courses in literature, theory, and writing, with notable emphasis on authors like Herman Melville and themes of morality, faith, and identity in American thought. His contributions have earned him distinctions such as the Hennig Cohen Prize (Honorable Mention) and multiple teaching awards recognizing his pedagogical excellence. His research has appeared in respected journals and reflects interdisciplinary engagement with history, religion, and the humanities. According to current research metrics, Dr. Gradert has authored 8 documents, accumulated 8 citations, and maintains an h-index of 2, demonstrating by scopus his growing impact in the field of literary and cultural studies through influential publications and active academic engagement.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications 

Gradert, K. (2024). Windmills, whales, and democracy’s mad enchanters. Leviathan, United States.