Kalpana Mandal | Biosensors | Best Researcher Award

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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

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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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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

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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].

Hongxiao Lv | Vascular Dementia | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hongxiao Lv | Vascular Dementia | Best Researcher Award

Hebei University of Chinese Medicine | China

Dr. Hongxiao Lv is a PhD candidate at Hebei University of Chinese Medicine whose scholarship focuses on the syndrome differentiation and treatment of ischemic cerebrovascular disease within the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Materia Medica, a master’s in Acupuncture and Tuina, and current doctoral training in TCM Diagnostics, she has developed a robust interdisciplinary foundation spanning herbal therapeutics, manual therapies, and diagnostic theory. Her research portfolio includes two major projects and the publication of a monograph titled Practical Technologies of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has authored four peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus and is an active member of the Professional Committee on Integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. Her current work aims to integrate TCM syndrome models with cerebrovascular ischemic pathology to improve evidence-based TCM strategies for stroke and related disorders. Although detailed bibliometric metrics such as h-index, total documents and citation counts are not publicly disclosed at this time, her growing publication list and involvement in funded research reflect increasing academic impact and emerging scholarship. She declares that all information provided is truthful and complete and agrees to abide by the awards policies and terms.

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Lv, H., Liu, Y., Yang, X., Xu, X., Zhou, J., & Yu, W. (2025). Research progress on the role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of vascular dementia and its treatment. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 34(10)

Xueyang Zhou | Computer Graphics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Xueyang Zhou | Computer Graphics | Best Researcher Award 

Beihang University | China

Dr. Xueyang Zhou is a distinguished researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Beihang University (BUAA), specializing in computer graphics, computer vision, 3D reconstruction, inverse rendering, and material reconstruction using machine learning. With a strong academic foundation from the Shenyuan Honors College of Beihang University, where he earned a B.Eng. in Electronic Information Engineering, Dr. Zhou has demonstrated exceptional technical and analytical skills. His scholarly contributions include publications such as “High-resolution SVBRDF estimation based on deep inverse rendering from two-shot images” in The Visual Computer and “MF‐SDF: Neural Implicit Surface Reconstruction using Mixed Incident Illumination and Fourier Feature Optimization” in Computer Graphics Forum. His research has garnered 2 citations, with an h-index of 1 according to Scopus. Dr. Zhou is also the inventor of a national patent on traffic network planning. He has participated in major research projects like the Comprehensive Transportation Big Data Platform and received numerous honors, including the First-class Scholarship in Discipline Competition and Honorable Mention at ICM. His portfolio demonstrates a robust blend of innovation, leadership, and technical proficiency supported by verifiable documents and academic citations.

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  • Li, Z., Shen, X., Hu, Y., & Zhou, X. (2023). High-resolution SVBRDF estimation based on deep inverse rendering from two-shot images. The Visual Computer, 39(10), 4609–4622.

  • Zhou, X., Shen, X., & Hu, Y. (2025). MF‐SDF: Neural implicit surface reconstruction using mixed incident illumination and Fourier feature optimization. Computer Graphics Forum

Melike Bakir | Legume Genetics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Melike Bakir | Legume Genetics | Best Researcher Award 

Erciyes University | Turkey

Dr. Melike Bakır, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at Erciyes University, Turkey, is a distinguished researcher specializing in plant biotechnology, molecular genetics, and crop improvement. She earned her Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Ankara and has since advanced research in lentil and chickpea genomics, focusing on cold tolerance, hybrid incompatibility, and molecular marker development. Dr. Bakır has successfully led and co-led multiple national and international funded projects, including TUBITAK and Erciyes University initiatives. Her scholarly achievements are reflected in 38 scientific documents, 576 citations, and an impressive h-index of 15, highlighting her research impact and global recognition. She has also contributed as a visiting scholar at the University of Vermont, USA, and as a visiting researcher at the Public University of Navarre, Spain, collaborating with global experts to enhance crop resilience through genomic innovation. Dr. Bakır’s work bridges molecular biology and applied agricultural science, contributing significantly to sustainable crop improvement strategies and advancing genetic resources in legume species, positioning her as one of Turkey’s leading scientists in agricultural biotechnology research.

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Featured Publications 

Koboyi, B. W., Keklik, M., Doğanay, Ö., & Bakır, M. (2025). Transferability of genomic SSR markers in Lens species for genus characterization and lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) breeding. Turkish Journal of Field Crops, 30(1), 223–234.

von Wettberg, E., Banks, C. R., Chakraborty, D., Getahun, T., Bakır, M., Sassi, G., Hart, J. A., Kretzler, B., Layegh-Nikravesh, N., Kantar, B. M., Chen, Y. H., Tobin, D., Kraft, J., Khoury, C. K., & King, G. J. (2025). But does it taste good? A plea to consider the importance of flavor in managing plant genetic resources. Plants, People, Planet.

Butnor, J. R., Wilson, C. P., Bakır, M., D’Amato, A. W., Flower, C. E., Hansen, C. F., & Murakami, P. F. (2024). Cold tolerance assay reveals evidence of climate adaptation among American elm (Ulmus americana L.) genotypes. Forests, 15(11), 1843

Shaokun Ge | Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

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Dr. Shaokun Ge | Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

China Academy of Safety Science and Technology | China

Shaokun Ge is a Chinese researcher whose work focuses on the thermal and toxic hazards associated with vehicle‐fires on bridges and the consequent implications for structure, rescue operations and traffic strategy. Having earned a BSc in Mining Engineering followed by a D.C. in Safety Engineering, he has developed a profile around four main research strands: the burning behaviour of bridge vehicle fires (including influences of fire type/scale, ambient wind, and decker spacing/sound-barriers); thermal damage to bridge structures and to personnel (through temperature prediction models and fire-resistant materials for key load-bearing elements, as well as thermal‐hazard evaluation from the standpoint of escape and rescue); toxic-gas generation and distribution in bridge‐fire scenarios (addressing asphyxiating/irritating gases, horizontal/vertical distribution at human height, and toxicity-evaluation modelling); and traffic management plus rapid extinguishing systems for bridge fires (e.g., controlling extremely hazardous vehicles, fire-fighting systems employing river water, and micro-foam extinguishing approaches). As of now, his h-index stands at — and his publication and citation counts are —, reflecting that bibliometric details are still being assembled/verified. His work integrates bridge engineering, fire safety, toxicology, and traffic management, aiming to enhance resilience and rapid response in the event of bridge vehicle‐fires.

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Featured Publications 

Du, G., Liu, G., Ni, Y., Xu, B., & Ge, S. (2025). Fire-induced temperature response of main cables and suspenders in suspension bridges: 1:4-scaled experimental and numerical study. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 68, 105878.

Mohammed Q. Shormani | Linguistics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohammed Q. Shormani | Linguistics | Best  Researcher Award 

Ibb University | Yemen

Dr. Mohammed Shormani, a distinguished Yemeni linguist, currently serves as a Full Professor of Linguistics at Ibb University and an Associate Professor at the University of Cyprus. With a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Hyderabad, India, his academic journey reflects excellence and dedication to advancing the study of language, syntax, and semantics. Dr. Shormani’s scholarly work encompasses over 11 published documents, accumulating 30 citations across 26 referencing sources, with an h-index of 3, highlighting his growing academic impact. His research interests extend to second language acquisition, syntax, and morpho-syntactic theory, particularly within Arabic and English contexts. Over the years, he has significantly contributed to multiple international projects, including the INCLUDE and OLA initiatives funded by Erasmus+. Beyond research, Dr. Shormani has held key leadership roles, including Vice-Dean for Development and Quality Assurance at Ibb University. A committed educator, reviewer, and editor for numerous international journals, he continues to foster academic collaboration and innovation in linguistic research, enriching global discourse in theoretical and applied linguistics.

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Featured Publications 

Shormani, M. Q., & Alfahad, A. (2025). Artificial intelligence or human: The use of ChatGPT in the academic translation for religious texts. SAGE Open.

Dickins, J., Liebhaber, S., Watson, J. C. E., & Shormani, M. (2025). Introduction to Yemeni poetry. In Yemeni poetry on the frontline. Routledge.

Shormani, M., Watson, J. C. E., & Dickins, J. (2025). Poems from Ibb and Hadramawt. In Yemeni poetry on the frontline. Routledge.

Shormani, M. (2025, August 5). Generative approaches to language acquisition: Issues from Arab context. Lincom Europa.

Shormani, M. Q., & Al-Samki, A. A. (2025, July 16). Translating dialects between ChatGPT and DeepSeek: Yemeni Sana’ani Arabic terms as a case-in-point. F1000Research.

Caitlin Ying Ming Louey | Medical Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Caitlin Ying Ming Louey | Medical Education | Best  Researcher Award 

Monash University | Australia

Dr. Caitlin Ying Ming Louey, a medical doctor from Monash University, Australia, is an emerging researcher with a growing academic profile in medical education, obstetrics and gynaecology, urology, and paediatric allergy. With an h-index of 2, she has authored and co-authored 4 peer-reviewed research articles, accumulating over 20 citations across international journals such as BMC Medical Education and the Journal of Urological Surgery. Her research focuses on student preparedness for medical practice, clinical confidence, and patient-centered care, reflecting her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through evidence-based education. Dr. Louey’s scholarly work has been presented at prestigious platforms, including the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Annual Scientific Meeting and the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand (USANZ) ASM. She is currently leading projects exploring PSMA PET imaging in prostate cancer and mobile app-based longitudinal fertility research. Actively involved in multidisciplinary collaborations, her studies have contributed meaningful insights to both educational and clinical domains. Dr. Louey’s academic achievements, combined with her dedication to innovation and compassionate care, demonstrate her potential as a future leader in medical research and education, committed to shaping the next generation of evidence-driven medical practitioners.

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Featured Publications 

Louey, C. Y. M., Zeng, A., Roberts, S., Harrison, J., Palermo, C., Leech, M., & Kumar, A. (2025, October 10). Graduating medical students’ perception of preparedness for practice: Experiential learning is key. BMC Medical Education.

Louey, C. Y. M., Mc William, V., Soriano, V., Hornung, C. J., Freeman, W., Peters, R., Said, M., & Perrett, K. (2025, June 26). Australian families’ attitudes to food allergy oral immunotherapy: A national survey .

Louey, C. Y. M. (2025, February). N1M0 disease on PSMA PET, how does this change management? BJU International [Conference poster].

Chen, S., Zhu, L., Yang, S., Wu, W., Liao, L., & Tan, J. (2012, February). High- vs low-power holmium laser lithotripsy: A prospective, randomized study in patients undergoing multitract minipercutaneous nephrolithotomy. Urology, 79(2), 295–299

Xinzhi Song | Ophthalmology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Xinzhi Song | Ophthalmology | Best  Researcher Award 

Gansu Provincial Hospital | China

Dr. Xinzhi Song is a dedicated ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cataract and fundus diseases, with clinical expertise in phacoemulsification cataract surgery, neonatal fundus screening (ROP), macular degeneration, high myopia-related fundus disorders, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and diabetic retinopathy. He also excels in treating ocular trauma and performing laser therapy for both anterior segment and fundus conditions. Dr. Song received advanced training at the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University and has made significant academic contributions, authoring 6 research documents with 5 citations and holding an h-index of 1. His recent publications include high-impact studies in BMC Ophthalmology, Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, and Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology. Recognized for excellence, Dr. Song has been honored as an “Exemplary Individual” of Gansu Provincial Hospital and “Excellent Physician”. He has participated in multiple provincial-level research projects, leading one institutional project, and serves as a reviewer for leading journals such as BMC Ophthalmology and World Journal of Diabetes. Dr. Song is also an active member of several national and international medical associations, contributing to both research and clinical innovation in ophthalmology.

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Featured Publications 

Song, X., Li, L., Zhang, X., & Ma, J. (2025). Comparing the efficacy and safety between femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery and conventional phacoemulsification cataract surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 60(1), e1–e10