Konstantinos Blazakis | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

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Dr. Konstantinos Blazakis | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

Adjunct professor | Hellenic Mediterranean University | Greece

Dr. Konstantinos Blazakis is an electrical and computer engineer and AI researcher specializing in smart energy systems, renewable energy analytics, and advanced machine learning. His work integrates artificial intelligence, quantum machine learning, and power systems, with a strong focus on electricity theft detection, forecasting, and smart grid optimization. He has advanced academic training in electrical and computer engineering, smart grid measurement processing, and applied mathematics and physics, enabling a multidisciplinary approach to energy challenges. His professional background spans university-level teaching, EU-funded renewable energy and photovoltaic research projects, smart grid resilience studies, and contributions to industrial photovoltaic installations and power network design. His research interests include machine learning and deep learning for energy forecasting, smart meter data analytics, quantum neural networks, vehicle-to-grid modeling, and energy market analysis, as well as emerging nanoelectronic devices for next-generation sensing and computing. His work supports the development of resilient, intelligent, and low-carbon energy infrastructures.

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Ehsan Khajavian | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

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Mr. Ehsan Khajavian | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

Research Assistant | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Iran

Mr. Ehsan Khajavian is a materials and corrosion engineer with strong academic and industrial expertise in corrosion protection, electrochemical analysis, and surface engineering. He holds advanced training in corrosion and protection of materials and materials and metallurgical engineering, with a focus on electrochemical methods, microstructural engineering, and functional surface fabrication. His experience spans academic laboratory supervision, teaching support, and senior industrial roles in technical engineering, metallurgy, and equipment refurbishment. He has contributed to international journals and industrial R&D projects involving corrosion-resistant coatings, casting systems, surface modification, electrochemical instrumentation, and production-line optimization. His research interests center on corrosion science, electrochemical characterization techniques, functional and superhydrophobic surfaces, nanostructured coatings, friction stir processing, and applied corrosion engineering, integrating laboratory-scale research with real-world industrial challenges to deliver durable and scalable materials solutions.

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Corrosion Protection Strategies for Industrial Equipment Using Electrochemical Techniques

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DIMITRIOS STASINOPOULOS | Physiotherapy | Research Excellance Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Stasinopoulos | physiotherapy | Research Excellance Award

Associate Professor of Physiotherapy | University of West Attica | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Stasinopoulos is an internationally recognized academic, clinician, and researcher in physiotherapy, specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and tendinopathy management. He is widely known for advancing evidence-based, conservative rehabilitation approaches that integrate clinical practice with translational research. His expertise spans exercise-based rehabilitation, manual therapy, clinical decision-making, and outcome-driven care models, with significant contributions to physiotherapy education and clinical guidelines. His research focuses on tendinopathies, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder disorders, and pain mechanisms, alongside emerging areas such as telerehabilitation, virtual reality, and data-informed assessment tools. Through systematic reviews, clinical trials, and applied research, his work supports personalized, non-pharmacological rehabilitation strategies. He has received broad professional recognition for academic leadership, research impact, and contributions that continue to shape modern physiotherapy practice worldwide.

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Monica Corea | Materials Science | Research Excellance Award

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Prof. Dr. Monica Corea | Materials Science | Research Excellance Award

Full Profesor | National Polytechnic Institute | Mexico

Dr. Hiren Dave is a mechanical engineering researcher specializing in diesel engine combustion, emission reduction, alternate fuels, and 3-D CFD simulation, with significant contributions through research, publications, and academic service. His background includes advanced studies in mechanical engineering, building strong expertise in thermodynamics, IC engines, and computational analysis. He has experience teaching heat transfer, IC engines, and computational modeling, along with coordinating academic and research initiatives. His work focuses on sustainable engine technologies, combining experimental and numerical studies to enhance efficiency and minimize emissions. He investigates alternative fuels, combustion optimization, spray behavior, ignition characteristics, and after-treatment strategies, aiming to translate computational insights into practical engine advancements that support cleaner transportation and reduced environmental impact. His research has been recognized through several academic honors and technical event contributions, supported by citations from 36 documents, 2 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2.

 

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Xiaoli Li | Agricultural | Research Excellance Award

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Prof. Xiaoli Li | Agricultural | Research Excellance Award

Professor | Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Xiaoli Li is a leading scholar in agricultural informatization, known for advancing intelligent agricultural systems, precision tea-garden management, and smart processing technologies. With extensive research contributions supported by 5,854 citations across 4,754 documents, 199 published documents, and an h-index of 44, she has significantly influenced digital agriculture. Her work integrates intelligent sensing, machine vision, spectroscopy, robotics, and data-driven automation to enhance crop quality assessment and real-time decision support. She has led major national research initiatives and collaborated with industry to transform scientific results into practical agricultural innovations. Her achievements have been recognized through multiple prestigious national and international honors, underscoring her impact on sustainable, technology-driven agricultural development.

 

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Afera Halefom Teka | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

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Mr. Afera Halefom Teka | Engineering | Research Excellance Award

Afera Halefom Teka | University of Chinese Academy of Sciences | Ethiopia

Mr. Afera Halefom Teka is a researcher specializing in cartography, geospatial analysis, hydrology, and land–environment interactions, with strong expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and water resources modeling. His work addresses land use change, hydrological processes, watershed vulnerability, and environmental sustainability across diverse landscapes. With experience in academic teaching, research leadership, and interdisciplinary collaborations, he contributes to evidence-based geospatial solutions for climate resilience, watershed management, and sustainable land–water governance. His research applies spatial modeling, multi-criteria evaluation, machine learning, and advanced cartographic visualization to examine land use dynamics, climate variability, soil erosion risk, groundwater potential, and environmental change detection. He has also taken part in international trainings, conferences, and collaborative projects advancing geospatial applications for disaster risk reduction and resource planning. His contributions have been recognized through academic distinctions, research committee leadership roles, competitive training selections, and conference acknowledgments.

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Essa M. Saied | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied | Biochemistry | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Humboldt University of Berlin | Germany

Associate Prof. Dr. Essa M. Saied is a distinguished biochemist and bioorganic chemist whose work advances synthetic medicinal chemistry, lipid biochemistry, and small-molecule drug discovery. Holding research appointments at Humboldt University of Berlin and Suez Canal University, he has built an international reputation through 72 published documents, 2,232 citations from 1,538 citing sources, and an h-index of 31. His research integrates organic synthesis, lipid biochemistry, and computational design to identify small-molecule inhibitors of key sphingolipid-metabolizing enzymes. He employs high-throughput screening, enzymatic assays, molecular modeling, and structure–activity analysis to explore biochemical pathways relevant to cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. His work also develops heterocyclic scaffolds, fluorescent probes, and biochemical tools that deepen understanding of lipid signaling and enzyme function. Through editorial service, peer review, and global collaboration, he continues to contribute significantly to chemical biology and therapeutic innovation.

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Live-Cell Identification of CERT Inhibitors via NanoBRET. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.1.

Small-Molecule Ceramidase Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 16.8.

Stereoselective Synthesis of Novel Sphingoid Bases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Impact Factor 6.21.

Subunit Composition of Serine-Palmitoyltransferase. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), Impact Factor 11.2.

Resolving Sphingolipid Isomers Using Cryogenic IR Spectroscopy. Angewandte Chemie, Impact Factor 15.3.

Isaac Sarfo | Social Sciences | Research Excellance Award

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Dr. Isaac Sarfo | Social Sciences | Research Excellance Award

Research Fellow | Henan University | China

Dr. Isaac Sarfo is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans environmental sustainability, land-use transitions, rural development, and climate change adaptation. His research examines how land-use dynamics, climate variability, ecosystem services, and governance structures influence socio-ecological resilience across diverse regions. With 343 citations from 297 documents, 44 published documents, and an h-index of 11, he has established a strong scholarly footprint in sustainability research. Through extensive involvement in international collaborations, he investigates rural transformation, sustainable landscape management, climate hazards, and community-based adaptation using GIS, remote sensing, mixed-methods analysis, and bibliometric techniques. His work also explores rural revitalization strategies, urban heat patterns, coastal vulnerabilities, and environmental policy assessments across Asia and Africa. By integrating interdisciplinary approaches, he contributes evidence-based insights that support sustainable development, enhance environmental decision-making, and strengthen the resilience of rural livelihoods.

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Sarfo, I., Qiao, J., Adu-Gyamfi, G., et al. (2025). Why stay when the other side seems greener. Habitat International.

Yeboah, E., Sarfo, I., Kwang, C., et al. (2025). Influence of land use patterns on urban heat island dynamics. Journal of Chinese Architecture and Urbanism.

Sarfo, I., Qiao, J., Yeboah, E., et al. (2024). Meta-analysis of Africa’s land use systems development. Land Use Policy.

Sarfo, I., Qiao, J., Yeboah, E., et al. (2024). Causal effects and prediction of land use systems in rural landscapes. Acta Scientiarum Polonorum Formatio Circumiectus.

Sarfo, I., Bi, S., Xu, X., et al. (2023). Planning for cooler cities in Ghana. Land Use Policy.

Husheng Wu | Computer Science | Research Excellance Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husheng Wu | Computer Science | Research Excellance Award

Associate professor | Engineering University of PAP | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Husheng Wu is an associate-level researcher known for his influential work in swarm intelligence, unmanned systems, and intelligent defense technologies. His background includes advanced studies in engineering disciplines that strengthened his expertise in autonomous decision-making, cooperative control, and intelligent equipment systems. Over the course of his scholarly career, he has produced 74 documents, which have collectively garnered 1,348 citations across 1,091 citing documents, highlighting the measurable impact of his contributions. His research spans multi-agent collaboration, combat simulation, algorithmic intelligence, intelligent task allocation, and adaptive mission planning, with applications across air, ground, and maritime autonomous platforms. In addition to his research, he has contributed to teaching and the development of next-generation defense technologies, earning recognition for advancements in intelligent equipment systems and modern defense engineering.

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wu, h., et al. (2023). cooperative control strategies for uav swarm missions. systems engineering journal.

wu, h., & zhang, l. (2022). intelligent combat decision models for unmanned systems. defense technology.

wu, h., et al. (2021). multi-agent optimization algorithms for battlefield applications. journal of military systems.

wu, h. (2020). swarm intelligence for complex combat scenarios. engineering applications in defense.

wu, h., & li, k. (2019). adaptive mission planning for autonomous platforms. international journal of intelligent systems.

Nikhil Kumar | Chemistry | Research Excellance Award

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Dr. Nikhil Kumar | Chemistry | Research Excellance Award

Scientist | CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur | India

Dr. Nikhil Kumar is a scientist recognized for his work in chemical sciences, functional materials, and advanced catalysis, contributing extensively to perovskite oxides, coordination polymers, metal–organic frameworks, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, corrosion science, and energy-focused nanomaterials. His research advances hydrogen technologies, sustainable catalysis, and materials for energy storage and conversion, supported by impactful publications, patents, book chapters, and national and international fellowships. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus on perovskites and coordination polymers for catalytic and energy applications, preceded by postgraduate and undergraduate degrees in inorganic and physical sciences. His professional experience includes roles in materials development, corrosion studies, catalysis, electrocatalysis, and fuel-cell-related research, along with contributions to major funded projects. His interests span functional materials, water splitting, nitrogen and carbon dioxide reduction, catalytic mechanism exploration, interface engineering, magnetic and electronic materials, nanocomposites, and luminescent systems, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach to next-generation energy technologies.

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Kumar, N., et al. Investigation of new B-site disordered perovskite oxide CaLaScRuO₆+δ. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Kumar, N., & Paul, A. K. . Triggering Lewis acidic nature in 2D-coordination polymers. ACS Inorganic Chemistry.

Kumar, N., Rom, T., Singh, V., & Paul, A. K. Structural and catalytic behaviours of coordination polymers. ACS Crystal Growth & Design.

Kumar, N., Kumari, N., Bhatia, A., & Paul, A. K. Green oxidation of alcohols using ruthenate double perovskites. RSC Reaction Chemistry & Engineering.

Kumar, N., et al. Ca₂FeRuO₆ as a trifunctional electrocatalyst and photocatalyst. ACS Applied Energy Materials.