Mohammad Reza Mohammadi |  Infection Disease | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Mohammad Reza Mohammadi |  Infection Disease | Research Excellence Award

Tarbiat Modares University | Iran 

He is a highly motivated researcher with advanced training in medical microbiology and a strong foundation in cellular and molecular biology. His academic background reflects a deep engagement with infectious disease research, particularly in the molecular detection and epidemiological investigation of clinically significant and neglected pathogens. His postgraduate research focused on the molecular identification of fastidious and unculturable bacterial agents associated with culture-negative endocarditis using advanced real-time polymerase chain reaction techniques, contributing valuable insights into diagnostic microbiology and clinical pathogen surveillance. His research expertise spans zoonotic diseases, molecular epidemiology, and neglected tropical diseases, with a strong emphasis on pathogen detection, diagnostic innovation, and molecular characterization. He demonstrates interdisciplinary competence across microbiology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics-supported meta-analysis approaches, enabling integrative research design and data interpretation. His work reflects a commitment to improving diagnostic accuracy, strengthening infectious disease surveillance systems, and advancing translational microbiological research. With a strong analytical mindset and research-driven approach, he shows high potential for impactful contributions in clinical microbiology, global health research, and molecular infectious disease science.

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Global prevalence and genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. in pigeons: a systematic review and meta-analysis

F Mahdavi, M Mamizadeh, MR Mohammadi, A Pouryousef, G Sgroi, ...
Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Article 102437, 2025


Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

SB Sirota, RG Bender, RMV Dominguez, A Movo, LR Swetschinski, ...
The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2025


Prevalence of Free-Living Amoebae in Various Water Sources in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

L Shamsi, M Mamizadeh, MR Mohammadi, A Pouryousef, M Kheiry, ...
Acta Parasitologica 70(6): 220, 2025


Probiophage: A Novel Candidate for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD): A Systematic Review

A Rahi, R Azizian, MR Mohammadi, N Namadiyam, A Azimi, M Hamidi
The Open Microbiology Journal 19(1), 2025

Zeljko Deban | Business | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Zeljko Deban | Business | Research Excellence Award

Southern Cross University | Australia

Zeljko Deban is a Master of Philosophy (Research) candidate at Southern Cross University, Australia, undertaking his degree as a formal pathway toward Doctor of Philosophy studies. His academic focus lies in organisational behaviour, leadership, and psychosocial risk within high-risk engineering and operational environments, where human performance and wellbeing are critical to safety and productivity. Prior to entering academia, he accumulated more than twelve years of management experience in the mining sector, providing him with a strong applied foundation that informs his research perspective and methodological choices. Grounded in Conservation of Resources theory, his research investigates how organisational climate, leader–member relationships, and Psychological Capital interact to shape workforce wellbeing, engagement, and performance outcomes in complex industrial settings. His scholarly work has resulted in a peer-reviewed journal article, with a second manuscript currently under supervisory review for journal submission as part of his MPhil program. As an early-career researcher, he has initiated citation tracking through ORCID and continues to develop a focused research agenda that bridges theory and practice, contributing to evidence-based leadership and organisational strategies aimed at improving psychosocial safety, resilience, and sustainable performance in high-risk industries.

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Ahmed Youssef | Geological Hazards and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Ahmed Youssef | Geological Hazards and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Sohag University | Egypt

This scholarly profile reflects sustained engagement in peer review and academic evaluation across a wide range of geoscience, environmental, and hazard-focused journals, demonstrating deep expertise in earth systems, environmental risk, and applied geosciences. The reviewer’s contributions emphasize interdisciplinary research themes including urban drainage resilience, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, geomorphology, landslide dynamics, hydrogeology, environmental sustainability, and geospatial science. A strong focus is placed on resilient infrastructure planning, particularly in historically dense urban environments facing hydrological, spatial, and socio-environmental constraints. The research perspective integrates remote sensing, spatial analysis, environmental modeling, hazard mapping, and climate risk assessment to support sustainable urban and regional development. Critical engagement with manuscripts reflects advanced understanding of natural hazards, engineering geology, environmental earth sciences, and sustainable land management. The scholarly scope also extends to geomatics, environmental planning, and earth observation technologies, supporting data-driven policy and resilient city frameworks. Overall, the academic contributions demonstrate a commitment to advancing scientific rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based solutions for environmental resilience, disaster mitigation, and sustainable development, strengthening the global knowledge base in geoscience research and environmental systems science.

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Yvonne Brunetto | Business | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yvonne Brunetto | Business | Research Excellence Award

Southern Cross University | Australia

Professor Yvonne Brunetto is a distinguished scholar in management and human resource management at the School of Business and Tourism, Southern Cross University, Australia, where she has served in senior academic leadership roles including Professor, Deputy Dean of Research, Acting Dean, Department Head, and Professor of Management and HRM. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Management from Griffith University, with a thesis on implementing policies within institutional frameworks examined without revision by internationally recognised scholars, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography and a Diploma in Education from the University of New South Wales, and postgraduate studies at Macquarie University. Across a long and influential academic career spanning university teaching, program coordination, and executive academic administration, Professor Brunetto has made substantial contributions to research on public sector management, leadership, workplace relationships, performance, and human resource policy. She has published extensively in leading international journals and scholarly outlets, producing 115 peer-reviewed documents that have generated more than 3,280 citations across 2,573 citing publications, reflecting the wide impact of her work on management theory and practice. With an h-index of 31, her research demonstrates sustained influence and high scholarly quality, positioning her as a leading authority in management and human resource management research and academic leadership within Australia and internationally.

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Zhiwu Tian | Chronic kidney disease; Dialysis | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Zhiwu Tian | Chronic kidney disease; Dialysis | Research Excellence Award

The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University | China 

This professional profile reflects a strong foundation in advanced nursing practice with a specialized focus on nephrology and dialysis care. Chronic kidney disease; Dialysis  The work integrates clinical expertise with research-driven approaches to improve outcomes for individuals living with chronic kidney disease. Research activities concentrate on dialysis-related fatigue, psychological well-being, emotional resilience, and long-term adaptation to chronic illness, emphasizing holistic and patient-centered care models. Particular attention is given to mental health support, stress management, and quality-of-life enhancement for patients undergoing long-term renal therapy. Scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals that advance evidence-based nephrology nursing practices, clinical care protocols, and interdisciplinary treatment strategies. Research interests also extend to behavioral health interventions, psychosocial nursing frameworks, patient education models, and supportive care systems that strengthen treatment adherence and emotional stability. This work demonstrates a commitment to integrating clinical practice, scientific research, and compassionate care to optimize dialysis experiences, improve therapeutic engagement, and enhance long-term patient well-being. Through a combination of research innovation and clinical application, this professional profile represents a modern, research-oriented approach to nursing that prioritizes both physical treatment outcomes and psychological health in chronic disease management.

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Yin, J., Tian, Z., Li, P., Li, H., Dong, Y., & Yang, X. (2022). A time‐saving method of creating AVF buttonholes: Indwelling trocar technique. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 31(21–22), 3000–3008.

Tian, Z., Xiong, C., Wang, Y., Tao, H., Zhou, S., & Yan, J. (2022). Association between familism and mental health in dementia caregivers: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Psychogeriatrics, 22(4), 610–620.

Jean-Philippe Valois | Computer Science | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Jean-Philippe Valois | Computer Science | Young Scientist Award

Universite de Lille | France

Jean-Philippe Valois is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science and Applications at the MADIS Graduate School in Lille, with a long-term academic objective of becoming a Lecturer (Maître de Conférences) in Computer Science, specializing in scientific computing, optimization, and high-performance computing. He holds a Master’s degree in Scientific Computing and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and has a strong background in numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, numerical analysis, linear algebra, modeling, fluid mechanics, optimization, algorithm design, and operations research. His technical expertise includes parallel metaheuristics, genetic algorithms, machine learning, quantum computing, and hybrid parallel programming (MPI+X), with proficiency in C, C++, MATLAB, and Python, as well as OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, and large-scale computing infrastructures such as Grid’5000 and MesoNET. His doctoral research focuses on “Massively Parallel Exact Optimization for Qubit Allocation in Quantum Systems,” addressing scalable algorithms for emerging quantum architectures. He completed a research internship at Inria within the RAPSODI team, working on 3D population dynamics modeling and the numerical solution of partial differential equations using finite difference and finite volume methods, alongside seasonal professional experience in an agricultural cooperative. He has authored one scientific document, received one citation, and currently reports an h-index of 1 and an i10-index of 0, reflecting the early but promising stage of his research career in computational science and high-performance computing.

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Efficient and Scalable Branch-and-Bound Algorithm for Exact Qubit Allocation
– JP Valois, G Helbecque, N Melab, Future Generation Computer Systems, Article 108342, 2025

A Parallel Island Genetic Algorithm for Triangle-based Image Reconstruction
– JP Valois, T Firmin, N Melab, ACS/IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Applications, 2025

Eshref Trushin | Economics of Innovation and New Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Eshref Trushin | Economics of Innovation and New Technology | Research Excellence Award

Leicester Castle Business School | United Kingdom

Dr Eshref Trushin is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University, Economics of Innovation and New Technology and an accomplished scholar with a distinguished international academic and professional profile. He holds a PhD from Queen Mary University of London, an MA from Duke University in the United States, and an MSc (Research) in Economics and Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science. His co-authored research has been published in Research Policy, a Financial Times top fifty journal, and he has presented his work at major international academic forums including the Royal Economic Society, BAFA, ISPOR, and RADMA, earning three Best Paper Awards. Over his academic career, Dr Trushin has taught eighteen courses across six British universities and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. He has received seven competitive research grants from leading bodies such as the British Academy, ESRC, and the Royal Economic Society. His citation impact includes an h-index of nine, over four hundred citations, and more than thirty indexed documents on Google Scholar. Formerly Chief Economist at BearingPoint Consulting, he led economic reform research influencing national regulations, consulted for World Bank Development Economics on WTO accession and FDI barriers, authored a book on East Asian economic development, and now leads interdisciplinary research on ESG, sustainable development, CO₂ emissions, and the economic and policy impacts of artificial intelligence.

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R&D and productivity in OECD firms and industries: A hierarchical meta-regression analysis

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Research Policy, Vol. 45(10), pp. 2069–2086, 2016 · Citations: 172
Inverted-U relationship between R&D intensity and survival: Evidence on scale and complementarity effects in UK data

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Research Policy, Vol. 45(7), pp. 1474–1492, 2016 · Citations: 102
Basic Problems of Market Transition in Central Asia

E. Trushin – Central Asia and the New Global Economy: Critical Problems, Critical Choices, 2019 · Citations: 18
Uzbekistan: problems of development and reform in the agrarian sector

E. Trushin – Central Asia, pp. 259–291, 2017 · Citations: 16
A firm-level dataset for analyzing entry, exit, employment and R&D expenditures in the UK: 1997–2012

M. Ugur, E. Trushin, E. Solomon – Data in Brief, Vol. 8, pp. 153–157

Gharieb El-Sayyad | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gharieb El-Sayyad | Immunology and Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University Deanship of Scientific Research | Saudi Arabia

Gharieb S. El-Sayyad is an Egyptian academic and researcher serving as an Associate Professor at Badr University in Cairo, affiliated with departments spanning microbiology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. He works extensively in fields such as medical microbiology, nanomaterials, antimicrobial and anticancer applications of nanoparticles, and biotechnology, collaborating with multiple universities and research centers including the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority and several Egyptian universities. According to his Google Scholar profile, he has a substantial academic impact with approximately 7940 citations and an h-index of around 48, reflecting significant influence across his research publications . His body of work includes hundreds of research documents on topics such as synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites, antimicrobial and anticancer activities of novel materials, and optimization of enzyme and nanoparticle processes, demonstrating multidisciplinary contributions to both fundamental science and applied technologies . El-Sayyad’s research outputs are published in a variety of international journals and often involve collaborative investigations into nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental applications. His scholarship reflects a strong record of citations and influence, underscoring his role as a productive and impactful researcher in his fields of expertise

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Antimicrobial activity of metal-substituted cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized by sol–gel technique
– AH Ashour, AI El-Batal, MIAA Maksoud, GS El-Sayyad, S Labib, Particuology, 40, 141–151

Therapeutic and diagnostic potential of nanomaterials for enhanced biomedical applications
– MA Elkodous, GS El-Sayyad, IY Abdelrahman, HS El Bastawisy, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, 180, 411–428

Antibacterial, antibiofilm, and photocatalytic activities of metals-substituted spinel cobalt ferrite nanoparticles
– MIAA Maksoud, GS El-Sayyad, AH Ashour, AI El-Batal, MA Elsayed, Microbial Pathogenesis, 127, 144–158

Response Surface Methodology Optimization of Mono-dispersed MgO Nanoparticles Fabricated by Ultrasonic-Assisted Sol–Gel Method
– CW Wong, YS Chan, J Jeevanandam, K Pal, M Bechelany, Journal of Cluster Science, 31, 367–389

Biomolecules-mediated synthesis of selenium nanoparticles using Aspergillus oryzae fermented Lupin extract and gamma radiation
– FM Mosallam, GS El-Sayyad, RM Fathy, AI El-Batal, Microbial Pathogenesis, 122, 108–116

Njemuwa Nwaji | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Distinction Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji | Chemistry and Materials Science | Research Excellence Distinction Award

Institute of Fundamental Techmological Research, Polish Academy of Science | Poland

The research focuses on nanotechnology-driven solutions for energy storage, energy conversion, and advanced functional materials. Core expertise lies in the rational synthesis of novel nanostructured materials with tailored physicochemical properties for next-generation electronic and energy applications. Significant contributions have been made in the development of advanced nanomaterials for photo- and electrocatalysis, particularly targeting efficient hydrogen production through water splitting by optimizing catalyst composition, morphology, and interfacial charge-transfer processes. Another major research direction involves energy storage systems, with an emphasis on designing high-performance electrode materials for supercapacitors using diverse synthetic strategies to achieve enhanced capacitance, stability, and rate capability. In addition, research extends into biocompatible nanomaterials, including hydrogel- and fiber-based systems for biomedical applications such as controlled drug delivery and self-powered implantable devices. The work integrates materials chemistry, nanofabrication, and electrochemical characterization to address critical challenges in sustainable energy technologies. Collaborative and interdisciplinary research efforts have resulted in impactful publications and the supervision of graduate-level research projects in nanomaterials synthesis, catalysis, and energy-related applications, contributing to advancements in clean energy and functional nanomaterials research.

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Yvonne Brunetto | Organizational Justice | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yvonne Brunetto | Organizational Justice | Research Excellence Award

Southern Cross University | Australia

Yvonne Brunetto is a Professor of Management and Human Resource Management at Southern Cross University, where she works in the School of Business and Tourism. She earned her PhD in Management and has devoted her career to researching the individual and organisational determinants of employee performance, commitment, wellbeing and resilience across public and private sectors — including nurses, police officers, engineers and other professional workers in multiple countries. Her scholarship is extensive and impactful: she has published around 100 journal articles (with roughly 90 since 2011), and her work has been widely cited; according to a recent profile she has a Google Scholar h-index of 37. Her research spans emotional labour, psychological capital, leadership, supervisor–subordinate relationships, organisational commitment, workplace well-being, employee retention and safety across sectors such as healthcare, policing and public administration in countries including Australia, UK, Italy, USA, Malta and Brazil. ANZAM+2Cambridge University Press & Assessment+2 She has not only contributed to empirical research (for example, showing how supervisor–subordinate relationships and psychological capital influence police officers’ training satisfaction and commitment) but has also translated academic findings into practical interventions — delivering resilience leadership and emotional well-being/psychological-capital training to middle managers in health and government sectors, with measurable improvements in employee outcomes.

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