Vaibhav Suryawanshi | Engineering | Best Innovator Award

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Mr. Vaibhav Suryawanshi | Engineering | Best Innovator Award

Mr. Vaibhav Suryawanshi | Sanjivani College of Engineering Kopargaon | India

The researcher specializes in mechanical engineering with a strong focus on design engineering, vibration analysis, and advanced data-driven methodologies. With extensive academic and teaching experience, their work integrates experimental techniques and analytical tools to address complex mechanical system challenges. A key research contribution includes the experimental investigation of particle damping performance in gearbox vibration, utilizing modern data visualization and analysis platforms such as Tableau. This study, published in a Scopus-indexed AIP Conference Proceedings, highlights innovative approaches to improving mechanical system stability and performance. The researcher has demonstrated consistent scholarly impact through multiple publications, citations, and a growing h-index, reflecting the relevance and applicability of their work in contemporary engineering research. Their ongoing doctoral research further emphasizes advancements in mechanical systems, aiming to develop efficient, reliable, and data-informed engineering solutions aligned with emerging industrial and technological demands.

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El Khansa Lameche | Network | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. El Khansa Lameche | Network | Women Researcher Award

Dr. El Khansa Lameche | Laarbi Ben M Hidi Univercity | Algeria

A researcher in urban hydraulics with a strong academic background in hydraulic engineering has focused extensively on modeling and optimization of urban drainage systems. Their work emphasizes the integration of numerical modeling, GIS tools, and MATLAB-based rainfall analysis to assess and manage flood risks in urban environments. Key research contributions include sewer network modeling, rainfall hazard assessment, and predictive modeling of stormwater flow behavior. Their doctoral research explores the impacts of climate change on urban drainage infrastructure, aiming to modernize flood zone management through digitization and advanced simulation techniques. Active participation in international conferences and specialized training programs has strengthened expertise in integrated water resource management and scientific communication. Recognized for innovation, their projects have received awards for addressing rainfall extremes and enhancing urban flood mitigation strategies. Their research outputs demonstrate growing academic impact, contributing to sustainable and resilient urban water management solutions.

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Flood analysis and mitigation strategies in Algeria
– H Boutaghane, T Boulmaiz, EK Lameche, A Lefkir, M Hasbaia, Wadi Flash Floods: Challenges and Advanced Approaches for Disaster Risk, 2021
Urban flood numerical modeling and hydraulic performance of a drainage network: A case study in Algiers, Algeria
– E Lameche, H Boutaghane, M Saber, KI Abdrabo, AM Bermad, Water Science & Technology, 2023
Climate-adaptive urban drainage modeling: Assessing future flood hazards in Algiers, Algeria
– E Lameche, H Boutaghane, M Saber, K Tanaka, A Dahak, SA Kantoush, Urban Climate, 2026

Venkateswara Kolli | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Venkateswara Kolli | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Venkateswara Kolli | Malnad college of Engineeri | India

Dr. Venkateswara Rao Kolli is a researcher specializing in photonics, with a strong focus on optical MEMS and integrated optical sensing technologies. His work centers on the design, analysis, and optimization of photonic sensors for applications in force, pressure, and acceleration measurement, as well as bio, chemical, and biomedical diagnostics. He has extensively explored integrated optical components such as ring resonators, racetrack resonators, and Mach–Zehnder interferometers, along with photonic crystal structures, to achieve high sensitivity and enhanced Q-factor performance. His research integrates these optical elements with mechanical structures like cantilever beams and diaphragms to develop advanced sensing systems. He employs numerical techniques such as the Finite Element Method for mechanical analysis and the Finite Difference Time Domain method for electromagnetic simulations, contributing to efficient and high-performance sensor design for both communication and medical applications.

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Photonic crystal ring resonator based force sensor: design and analysis
– T Sreenivasulu, V Rao, T Badrinarayana, G Hegde, T Srinivas, Optik, 2018

A high Q-factor photonic crystal microring-resonator based pressure sensor
– VR Kolli, I Bahaddur, D Prabhakar, S Talabattula, Photonics and Nanostructures – Fundamentals and Applications, 2021

High Q photonic crystal based microring resonator biosensor for the detection of glucose concentration in urine and blood
– VR Kolli, S Talabattula, IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Computing and Communication Technologies, 2020

Design and analysis of serially coupled double microring resonator based force sensor for 1 μN range measurement
– VR Kolli, T Srinivasulu, G Hegde, T Badrinarayana, S Talabattula, Optik

Alina Esterhuizen | Neurogenetics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alina Esterhuizen | Neurogenetics | Research Excellence Award

UCT/NHLS | South Africa

Dr. Alina Esterhuizen is a professionally registered medical scientist specializing in Molecular Human Genetics, Neurogenetics with a strong dual focus on translational research and molecular diagnostic service leadership. Her expertise lies in integrating advanced genomic research into routine clinical diagnostics, ensuring that scientific discoveries directly improve patient care. She has extensive experience in clinical genetic testing, quality management systems, validation and implementation of new diagnostic protocols, and the continuous enhancement of laboratory standards within accredited healthcare environments. Her research centers on the genetics of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular emphasis on paediatric epilepsies and neuromuscular diseases. She has contributed significantly to understanding the genetic architecture of complex epilepsy in African paediatric populations, advancing the identification of pathogenic variants and improving diagnostic yield in underrepresented groups. Her work also includes mutation profiling in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, supporting the development and application of emerging gene-based therapeutic approaches. Beyond research and diagnostics, she is actively engaged in teaching, mentorship, and supervision of students and laboratory professionals. She is deeply committed to strengthening local genomic capacity and promoting equitable access to genetic testing services across Africa, ensuring that precision medicine becomes accessible to diverse and historically underserved populations.

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Current practice in diagnostic genetic testing of the epilepsies

– Epileptic Disorders 24 (5), 765–786 (2022) | Citations: 100

Clinical application of epilepsy genetics in Africa: is now the time?

– Frontiers in Neurology 9, 276 (2018) | Citations: 39

C9orf72 repeat expansions in South Africans with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

– Journal of the Neurological Sciences 401, 51–54 | Citations: —