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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Aayushi Rastogi | Non-communicable diseases | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Aayushi Rastogi | Non-communicable diseases | Young Scientist Award

Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | India

Aayushi Rastogi is a public-health researcher specializing in liver-disease epidemiology, with a strong focus on diabetes-associated liver conditions, screening models, and health-systems strengthening. Her work integrates epidemiologic methods with primary-care program implementation to advance early detection and management of liver fibrosis. She has contributed to more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and has played key roles in protocol development, study coordination, quantitative analysis, and manuscript preparation. Her doctoral research examined the prevalence and predictors of liver fibrosis among individuals with diabetes, generating evidence highly relevant for community-based screening initiatives. A major contribution of her work is the development of a practical, low-resource fibrosis-risk score tailored for primary-care settings. This tool uses minimal clinical and laboratory parameters to stratify risk and guide referral pathways, thereby enhancing accessibility of liver-disease assessment at the frontline level. She has also contributed to health-systems research, capacity-building programs, and CSR-supported public-health initiatives, including screening, tele-mentoring, and community engagement projects. With expertise in epidemiologic design, STATA-based data analysis, and implementation research, her work advances evidence-based strategies for early detection, risk stratification, and strengthening of liver-health services, ultimately supporting improved care models for populations at risk of chronic liver disease.

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Alina Esterhuizen |  Neurogenetics | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alina Esterhuizen |  Neurogenetics | Research Excellence Award

UCT/NHLS | South Africa

A translational research program focused on molecular human genetics integrates advanced diagnostics with applied research to improve clinical care in resource-constrained settings. Research centers on the genetics of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, with particular emphasis on paediatric epilepsies and neuromuscular diseases. Major projects have investigated the genetic causes of complex childhood epilepsies in South Africa, contributing to precision management strategies and locally appropriate genetic testing pathways. This work has generated translatable outputs, including evidence-based testing strategies for early-onset epilepsy, decision trees for specialist referral, and improved diagnostic approaches for Duchenne muscular dystrophy aligned with emerging gene-based therapies. Research activities also include innovation and development of new molecular methods and protocols for clinical implementation, bridging discovery and diagnostic practice. Methodologies span next-generation sequencing, chromosomal microarray analysis, MLPA, triplet repeat testing, and variant interpretation frameworks tailored to diverse populations. Funded projects have supported the expansion of locally relevant genetic services and the study of founder and population-specific variants. Collectively, the research emphasizes capacity building, equitable access to genetic diagnosis, and the translation of genomic advances into sustainable clinical services, with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients with rare and complex genetic disorders across Africa.

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Divakar Kuruna | Control systems | Best Researcher Award 

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Dr.  Divakar Kuruna | Control systems | Best Researcher Award 

Siddarth Institute of Engineering and Technology | India

Dr. K. Divakar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology, Puttur, Andhra Pradesh, recognized for his work in advanced control systems and fractional-order filter design. He earned his Ph.D. from VIT, Vellore, after completing his M.Tech from JNTU Ananthapuram and B.Tech from JNTU Hyderabad. His research focuses on fractional-order filters for unstable and integrating systems, time-delay processes, and PID controllers enhanced with higher-order filtering techniques for systems exhibiting delay, instability, and inverse response. Dr. Divakar has contributed impactful publications with an h-index of  more than  citations, and total documents indexed on Google Scholar. His scholarly output includes peer-reviewed journal papers in SCI and Scopus databases, along with patents filed in innovative control methodologies. He is currently engaged in an ongoing research project centered on advanced filter applications in dynamic systems and continues to expand his contributions through collaborations, consultancy inputs, and academic service. Dr. Divakar’s work reflects a strong commitment to solving real-world control challenges, advancing engineering research, and fostering innovation in automated and intelligent systems.

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Maciej Niedzwiecki | Robust Signal Processing | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Prof. Maciej Niedzwiecki | Robust Signal Processing | Best Academic Researcher Award

Gdansk University of Technology | Poland

Maciej Niedzwiecki is a distinguished professor and head of the department of automatic control at
the faculty of electronics, telecommunications and computer science of Gdańsk University of Technology.
He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Gdańsk University of Technology (both with honours)
and later obtained his habilitation in automatic control and robotics from the Technical University of Warsaw;
he holds the scientific title of professor of technical sciences. His work focuses on identification of
non-stationary processes and applications in adaptive signal processing and adaptive control, with
contributions to audio restoration, dynamic weighing of vehicles, navigation systems for the blind,
biomedical data analysis and more.

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Mario Garcia-Verdugo Jimenez-Egizabal | Neuroanatomy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mario Garcia-Verdugo Jimenez-Egizabal | Neuroanatomy | Best Researcher Award

Instituto Cajal (CSIC) | Spain 

Mario Garcia-Verdugo Jimenez-Egizabal is a predoctoral student at the Instituto Cajal, CSIC, whose academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation in biotechnology, computational biology, and neuroscience. He earned his degree in Biotechnology from the University of the Basque Country, where he conducted his undergraduate thesis in nanotechnology at the Biofisika Institute (CSIC). He later completed a Master’s in Computational Biology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, carrying out his research at the Complutense University of Madrid in the field of membrane biophysics. Currently, his doctoral research focuses on the study of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease and its non-motor symptoms such as depression. His recent publication, “From rodents to humans: Conserved codistribution of dopaminergic with serotonergic neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus and their molecular characterization,” underscores his contribution to understanding the conserved neural architecture underlying mood regulation and neurodegeneration. With two journal publications, an h-index of 2, three documents, and three citations, Mario demonstrates growing academic influence in neuroscience research. His work provides novel insights into the dopaminergic populations of the dorsal raphe nucleus, offering a new perspective on the neurobiological mechanisms of depression and Parkinson’s disease.

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Garcia-Verdugo, M., Rodriguez Martin, P., Gustincich, S., Lanciego, J. L., Murer, M. G., Jercog, P., & Moratalla, R. (2025). From rodents to humans: Conserved codistribution of dopaminergic with serotonergic neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus and their molecular characterization. Neurobiology of Disease, 201, 107173.

Caselli, N., Garcia-Verdugo, M., Calero, M., Hernando-Ospina, N., Santiago, J. A., Herráez-Aguilar, D., & Monroy, F. (2024). Red blood cell flickering activity locally controlled by holographic optical tweezers. iScience, 27(6), 109915.