Bogdan Majkusiak | Tunneling | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Bogdan Majkusiak | Tunneling | Research Excellence Award

Warsaw Unversity of Technology | Poland

Bogdan Majkusiak is a distinguished Polish scientist and Professor at the Warsaw University of Technology, renowned for his influential contributions to electronics, semiconductor physics, and microelectronics. He progressed through successive academic degrees at the Faculty of Electronics and rose from technician to a leading academic figure, shaping the field through extensive research, teaching, and leadership. His career includes significant service as Associate Dean, Senior Associate Dean, Rector’s Representative for English Language Studies, and long-standing membership in faculty and scientific councils. He has played a central role in international scientific events, serving on steering and technical program committees for major conferences such as INFOS, IWCE, and Diagnostic and Yield, as well as acting as General Chair of INFOS in Krakow. His expertise has been recognized through appointments as an expert for national research and accreditation bodies. Majkusiak’s scholarly output includes impactful book chapters on multigate MOS physics and nanoscale CMOS modeling, reflecting his deep contributions to device simulation and semiconductor technology. He is widely cited in the global research community, with an h-index of, citation count of, and indexed documents, underscoring his enduring influence on microelectronics research and semiconductor device engineering.

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Featured Publications 

Jasiński, J., Mazurak, A., & Majkusiak, B. (2016). Effect of interface traps parameters on admittance characteristics of the MIS (metal–insulator–semiconductor) tunnel structures. Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering.

Mazurak, A., Jasiński, J., & Majkusiak, B. (2016). Effect of nanocrystal geometric location on tunnel currents and small-signal admittance of MIS structures. Physica Status Solidi (C): Current Topics in Solid State Physics.

Tanous, D., Mazurak, A., & Majkusiak, B. (2016). Impact of nanocrystal(s) location on C-V-t and I-V-t characteristics of ncMOS structures. Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering.

Wiśniewski, P., & Majkusiak, B. (2016). Modeling of tunnel field effect transistor: The impact of construction parameters. Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering.

Wiśniewski, P., Mroczyński, R., & Majkusiak, B. (2016). Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) of silicon for the technology of nanoelectronic devices and structures. Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering.

Xiaoliang Yuan | Pharmaceutical Affairs Management | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Xiaoliang Yuan | Pharmaceutical Affairs Management | Research Excellence Award

Shenyang Pharmaceutical University | China

Dr. Xiaoliang Yuan serves as the Deputy Dean of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship School at Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, where he is recognized as an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor with a strong academic foundation in management. He has an extensive research footprint, having led multiple provincial and municipal initiatives supported by departments of science, technology, and education, while also contributing to numerous additional projects across national and regional platforms. His scholarly achievements include publishing more than several dozen papers in SCI, EI, CSSCI, and Peking University Core journals, authoring a national-level project completion report, and writing a scholarly book. Dr. Yuan’s research spans pharmaceutical innovation systems, regional innovation capability, digital innovation, collaborative innovation frameworks, and online public opinion governance in food and drug safety. His contributions have earned him significant recognition, including provincial and municipal awards in social sciences. In addition to his research leadership, he has actively shaped decision-making consultations within science and technology think tanks. Dr. Yuan’s academic influence is reflected in an h-index of X, with X documents and X citations, highlighting his growing impact in management and pharmaceutical innovation research. His work continues to drive interdisciplinary advancements and strengthen the regional innovation landscape.

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Featured Publications 

Yuan, X., Wu, Y., Lin, M., & Yuan, X. (2025). Impact of China’s drug innovation policy on patent quantity and quality: Evidence from a representative chemical pharmaceutical enterprise. Pharmacoeconomics and Policy.

Baofu Zhu | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Baofu Zhu | Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Guangdong Pharmaceutical University | China 

Zhu Baofu, Ph.D., is a professor and master's supervisor specializing in cosmetic science, natural product chemistry, and supramolecular drug delivery. His research primarily focuses on the extraction, separation, structural modification, and functional application of natural active ingredients, with additional expertise in the self-assembly of supramolecular compounds driven by weak intermolecular interactions. He investigates how these self-assembled systems can be engineered for advanced drug delivery and controlled-release applications, contributing to innovation at the interface of pharmacy, cosmetics, and biomaterials. He has published more than 20 SCI-indexed research articles, secured three invention patents, and led ten scientific research projects funded at provincial and ministerial levels. His academic contributions include co-editing four textbooks related to fragrances, flavors, cosmetic efficacy evaluation, and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as participating in the compilation of a national blue book summarizing China’s achievements in cosmetic science research. His work has been recognized through major awards, including a Second-Class Science and Technology Progress Award at the provincial level. Beyond research, he provides academic leadership through editorial service and participation in professional expert committees, contributing significantly to the advancement of cosmetic science and pharmaceutical innovation in China.

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Featured Publications 

Li, A., Zhao, J., Zhang, C., Jiang, Q., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2023). Lewis acid-promoted three-component cyclization for the construction of functionalized oxazoles. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 88(1), Article 2c01432.

Jiang, Q., Li, A., Liu, X., Yu, Y., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2022). Lewis acid-catalyzed synthesis of polysubstituted furans from conjugated ene-yne-ketones and 1,3,5-triazinanes. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 87(11), Article 2c00182.

He, J., Yu, Y., Guo, P., Liu, X., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2020). Palladium-catalyzed C–N bond formation: A straightforward alkoxymethylation process for the synthesis of the C1 and C3-dialkoxy indoles. ChemistrySelect, 5(48), 2–7.

Liu, W., He, J., Liu, X., Yu, Y., Pei, Y., Zhu, B., & Cao, H. (2020). Controllable site-selective construction of 4- and 5-hydroxyalkyl-substituted imidazoles from amidines, ynals, and water. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 85(23), Article 0c01715.

Wang, Y., Liu, X., Zhu, B., Guo, P., Pei, Y., He, Q., & Cao, H. (2020). Cu(I)-catalyzed three-component cyclization for the construction of functionalized thiazoles. The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 85(16), Article 0c01381.

Bin Quan | Electromagnetic Wave Absorption | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bin Quan | Electromagnetic Wave Absorption | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology | China

Bin Quan is a materials scientist at the Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, known for his contributions to carbon-based and metal-oxide electromagnetic wave absorption, 3D-printed microwave‐absorbing devices, and advanced structural characterization. He earned his engineering doctorate from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics under the supervision of Prof. Guangbin Ji and gained extensive international research experience at Nanyang Technological University and the China Academy of Engineering Physics. His work integrates materials synthesis, first-principles simulation, CST-based device optimization, and techniques such as EPR, XAFS, XRD, SEM, and TEM to engineer next-generation electromagnetic shielding materials. Widely recognized for scientific impact, he has been listed among the world’s globally distinguished scientists by Elsevier and Stanford University and has received multiple Nano Research Top Paper Awards from Tsinghua University Press. His scholarly output includes an impressive h-index of X, with Y published documents and Z citations, reflecting the strong international reception of his research. He is also the inventor of multiple national patents related to advanced absorbing materials and functional composites, demonstrating his active role in translating scientific innovation into practical technological solutions.

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Featured Publications 

Guo, T., Feng, Y., Quan, B., Zhuang, Y., Sun, G., Xue, L., Fang, L., & Zhu, X. (2025). Enhanced dielectric losses in α-MnO₂ via protonation modulation. Chemical Communications.

Liu, J., Chen, Y., Wang, P., Shen, X., Jin, R., Lu, X., Huang, X., Wen, Y., & Quan, B. (2025). Four-state electrochromic smart devices for dynamic environmental adaptive camouflage with synergistic thermal–electromagnetic energy management. Journal of Materials Chemistry C.

Chen, Y., Quan, B., Lin, L., Xie, L., Jiao, H., Min, X., Yu, G., He, B., Lu, X., Liu, J., & others. (2025). Recyclable construction of multi-layer films with an impedance gradient design for high-efficiency electromagnetic absorption performance. Chemical Communications.

Bao, W., Shen, H., Wang, R., Qian, C., Wang, Y., Zhang, Y., Liu, H., Guo, C., Yu, F., Quan, B., & others. (2025). Atomic layer deposition of zinc-oxide layers for photoassisted lithium metal batteries. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Chen, Y., Quan, B., Liu, J., Lu, X., Lin, L., Shao, G., Wen, Y., Jin, R., Shen, X., & Huang, X. (2025). High-performance flexible microwave absorption films with dynamic adjustable macrostructures and alterable electromagnetic field polarizations. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Aristide Tolok Nelem | Multicriteria optimization | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Aristide Tolok Nelem | Multicriteria optimization | Research Excellence Award

University of Ebolowa | Cameroon

Dr. Aristide Tolok Nelem is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in renewable energy and electrical engineering. he serves as lecturer and head of the department of renewable energy at the higher technical teachers’ training college of the University of Ebolowa, where he also leads the computer and automation research group. his scholarly interests centre on developing low-environmental-footprint energy solutions, especially solar-powered and hybrid systems, combining experimental studies with modelling and simulation to address energy deficits. among his peer-reviewed contributions are studies such as “Optimal Placement and Sizing of Distributed Energy Generation in an Electrical Network Using the Hybrid Algorithm of Bee Colonies and Newton Raphson” and “Extraction of the Parameters of a Photovoltaic Solar Cell by a Metaheuristic Method Associated With the Lambert-W Function,” reflecting his commitment to advancing solar energy technologies. as of this writing, publicly accessible databases list at least two such articles under his authorship. however, comprehensive bibliometric indicators (h-index, total document count, total citation count) are not available or cannot be reliably verified from open sources.

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Featured Publications 

Mbakop, F. K., Assoualaye, G., Tom, A., Tolok Nelem, A., Bidias, J. B., Leontie, L., Iacomi, F., & Djongyang, N. (2024). Effect of efficiency of a thermophotovoltaic GaSb solar cell subjected to 1D photonic crystal filter and double/multi-layer anti-reflective coatings. Transactions of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

Ndzana, N. D. M., Tolok Nelem, A., Abanda, Y. A., Pesdjock, M. J. P., Ngouagna, M. V. T., Zeh, O. F., & Ele, P. (2024). Lithium-ion point-of-care ultrasound battery joint state of charge estimation. Scientific African, 15, e02232.

Tolok Nelem, A., Ele, P., Onanena, R., Olivier, V. B., Ngo Bissé, T. J., & Pesdjock, M. J. P. (2023). An application of multicriteria decision aid in switching state control of a hybrid electric power generation network. Journal of King Saud University – Engineering Sciences, 35(4), 1–12.

Tolok Nelem, A., Ele, P., Ndiaye, P. A., Essiane, S. N., & Pesdjock, M. J. P. (2021). Dynamic optimization of switching states of a hybrid power network. International Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 19, 1–10.

Betul OZEN | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betul OZEN | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Erciyes University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betul OZEN is a distinguished academic in Public Health Nursing at Erciyes University, where she serves as Vice Director of the Institute of Health Sciences and contributes extensively to teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her work focuses on community health, aging health, sustainability, end-of-life studies, chronic disease management, and public health education. She has coordinated multiple institutional, national, and interdisciplinary research projects, addressing areas such as model-based home cardiac rehabilitation, school health nursing, molecular mechanisms of chemical exposures, lipid metabolism, and outcomes of planned discharge programs. Her scholarly productivity reflects a strong academic footprint, with an H-index of 12 and an i10-index of 13 on Google Scholar, alongside numerous peer-reviewed documents and citations across international databases. A recipient of the prestigious Young Scientist Award at the World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, she is recognized for her early contributions to home care and community-based nursing research. Her ongoing scientific endeavors continue to enhance evidence-based nursing practices, improve quality-of-life outcomes for vulnerable populations, and strengthen the integration of public health nursing with preventive and community-centered healthcare models, positioning her as an influential figure in health sciences and applied public health research.

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Featured Publications 

Yilmaz, E., Koca, F. D., Saticioglu, I. B., Ozen, B., Yilmaz, D. D., Nisari, M., & Ocsoy, I. (2025). Formation of colchicine‐incorporated hybrid nanoflower with an intrinsic peroxidase‐mimic and enhanced antimicrobial activities. Chemistry & Biodiversity. Advance online publication.

Cetın, Z., & Ozen, B. (2024). Investigating spiritual care perceptions and religious coping methods among the relatives of terminally ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Turkey. BMC Palliative Care, 23(1).

Ozen, B., Demir, G., & Sevig, U. (2022). The Scale on Community Care Perception (SCOPE) for nursing students: The reliability and validity. Nursing Forum, 57(4), 655–664.

Aslaner, H., Özen, B., Erten, Z. K., & Gökçek, M. B. (2022). Death and COVID-19 anxiety in home-quarantined individuals aged 65 and over during the pandemic. OMEGA—Journal of Death and Dying.

Ozen, B., Ceyhan, O., & Büyükcelik, A. (2020). Hope and perspective on death in patients with cancer. Death Studies, 44(10), 635–641.

Blessing Nnenna Azubuike  | Remote Sensing and Dairy Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Blessing Nnenna Azubuike  | Remote Sensing and Dairy Science | Research Excellence Award

University of Sydney | Australia

Blessing Nnenna Azubuike is a data scientist and data engineer specialising in environmental and institutional analytics, with a focus on applying sensor- and data-analytics to sustainable agricultural systems. She completed her doctoral studies in sensor and data analytics at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, working on remote sensing, machine learning and optimisation for grazing and feed-management. Her training in agriculture (with honours in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development) provides a strong foundation for bridging field-based knowledge and computational analytics. She has designed and implemented production-grade ETL pipelines, reproducible machine-learning workflows, and stakeholder-facing analytic dashboards — utilising Python, R, SQL, cloud platforms and Microsoft/Azure data tools. In her role as data scientist she developed and optimised scalable data pipelines for multi-source environmental and farm data, built predictive and deep-learning models for pasture and dairy system performance, and translated complex data into actionable insights for farm managers and industry stakeholders. Her work has contributed to improved pasture-cover estimation using satellite data, and to data-driven feed optimization for dairy herds. She also mentors junior analysts, embeds data governance into analytic systems, and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration. Her h-index, total document count and citation count are currently being compiled.

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Featured Publications 

Azubuike, B. N., Chlingaryan, A., Correa-Luna, M., Clark, C. E. F., & Garcia, S. C. (2025). A data-driven approach for optimising supplement allocation to individual lactating dairy cows in pasture-based systems. Smart Agricultural Technology, (Nov 2025), Article 101669.

Azubuike, B. N., Chlingaryan, A., Correa-Luna, M., Clark, C. E. F., & Garcia, S. C. (2025). Data augmentation and interpolation improves machine learning-based pasture biomass estimation from Sentinel-2 imagery. Remote Sensing, 17(23), 3787.

Sandeep Shidu Zokande | Impurity profiling | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Sandeep Shidu Zokande | Impurity profiling | Excellence in Research

Indoco Remedies Limited | India 

Dr. Sandeep Shidu Zokande is a distinguished pharmaceutical scientist and analytical research leader with an extensive career spanning over two decades in analytical development, validation, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. Renowned for his ability to guide large multidisciplinary teams, he has led analytical groups of more than one hundred scientists and directed end-to-end analytical operations for oral, injectable, ophthalmic, suspension, and solution-based formulations across leading pharmaceutical organizations. His body of professional work includes contributions to more than one hundred ANDAs and an equivalent number of global regulatory dossiers, supported by strong scientific writing, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in impurity characterization, stability studies, and analytical troubleshooting. His publication profile—comprising peer-reviewed documents, impactful citations, and an established h-index—demonstrates his scientific credibility and influence within the pharmaceutical research community. As a strategic leader, he has implemented global guidance documents, managed analytical budgets, supported multiple manufacturing sites, overseen stability programs, and ensured GLP-aligned laboratory operations. His roles have included vice-presidential leadership at major analytical and formulation research divisions, headship of analytical departments, and significant contributions in method development, regulatory communication, and training initiatives. Throughout his career, Dr. Zokande has remained committed to scientific integrity, innovation, and excellence in pharmaceutical analytics.

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Featured Publications 

Identification of degradation products formed by the interaction of glycopyrrolate and methylparaben in glycopyrrolate oral solution using spectral and chromatographic techniques

Satish Bhagwatrao Aher | Air Pollution | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Satish Bhagwatrao Aher | Air Pollution | Research Excellence Award

ICMR- National Institute for Research in Environmental Health | India

Dr. Satish Bhagwatrao Aher is a distinguished Scientist C at ICMR-NIREH, Bhopal, recognized for his impactful contributions to environmental science and air pollution research. With a strong academic foundation culminating in a Ph.D., he has developed deep expertise in atmospheric pollutants, human health risk assessment, and environmental exposure science. His research portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications indexed in PubMed, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing knowledge in air quality, meteorological interactions, airborne metals, and public health. He holds an h-index of 16 with multiple documents and a substantial citation record, demonstrating the global reach and influence of his scientific contributions. As a Fellow of national academies including UGC, ICAR-IISS, IIAPC, and ISCA, Dr. Aher is widely acknowledged for his leadership and scholarly excellence. He has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on several government- and industry-supported projects focusing on particulate matter, heavy metals, crop residue burning, community-based environmental assessments, and chronic respiratory illness. His work spans environmental monitoring, exposure modeling, mixed-methods public health investigations, and policy-driven research. Through his publications, collaborative projects, and scientific outreach, Dr. Aher continues to contribute meaningfully to improving air quality management and environmental health in India and beyond.

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Featured Publications 

Aher, S. B., & Lakaria, B. L. (2025).
Impact of organic and inorganic nutrient management on soil carbon fractions and indices under soybean–wheat cropping in a Vertisol. Soil Use and Management. Advance online publication.

Tanwar, N., Aher, S. B., Raj, D., & Nandi, S. (2025).
Investigating the impact of meteorological parameters on PM₂.₅ concentrations and air quality index using regression analysis. Journal of Atmospheric Science Research.

Tiwari, P., Aher, S. B., Vyas, V., & Nandi, S. (2025).
Airborne nickel: Sources, health effects, and mitigation strategies. International Journal of Metallic Materials.

Sadhukhan, S., Aher, S. B., Harshavardhanan, P., Raj, D., & Nandi, S. S. (2023).
Understanding the chemical coupling between ground-level ozone and oxides of nitrogen in ambient air at industrial and commercial sites in central India.

Dotaniya, C. K., Myneni, V. R., Lakaria, B. L., Sharma, Y., Meena, B. P., Wanjari, R. H., Shirale, A. O., Dotaniya, M. L., Aher, S. B., Gurav, P., et al. (2023).
Potassium fractions in black soil mediated by integrated nutrient management modules under maize-chickpea cropping sequence. PLOS ONE, 18(9), e0292221.

Chen Haiying | Food Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Chen Haiying | Food Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Jiangnan University | China

Dr. Chen Haiying is an accomplished scholar in Grain, Oil and Plant Protein Engineering, serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Process Equipment and Control Engineering at Jiangnan University. She earned her Doctorate from Jiangnan University’s School of Food Science and Technology and completed her Bachelor of Science in Food Science at Hefei University of Technology, both institutions recognized under China’s major national innovation initiatives. Dr. Chen has advanced expertise across food components, physical property regulation, and process engineering, supported by extensive research experience including postdoctoral training in bioengineering and a visiting scholarship at the University of Sydney. She has led multiple nationally supported research projects, university-level independent research programs, and open fund initiatives, contributing significantly to advancements in food equipment technology and plant-based protein processing. Her scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index  with  published documents and  citations, underscoring her influential presence in the scientific community. Dr. Chen’s work continues to bridge food science and mechanical engineering, driving innovation in sustainable food systems, advanced processing technologies, and functional ingredient development, while mentoring emerging researchers and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration within China’s leading research networks.

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Featured Publications 

Chen, H. (2022). An approach to manufacturing heat-stable and bloom-resistant chocolate by the combination of oleogel and sweeteners. Journal of Food Engineering, 329, 111064.

Chen, H. (2022). A green and biodegradable plasticizer from copolymers of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-co-ε-caprolactone). Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 139(8), 52240.

Chen, H. (2016). A microwave-sensitive solid acid catalyst prepared from sweet potato via a simple method. Catalysts, 6(12), 211.