Christos Antonopoulos | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Christos Antonopoulos | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

University of the Peloponnese | Greece

Associate Professor Christos P. Antonopoulos is an academic and researcher in the field of Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology, with strong expertise in telecommunication systems and embedded systems. He obtained his Diploma and PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Technology from the ECE Department of the University of Patras, Greece. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the Peloponnese, Greece. His research career spans more than two decades, during which he has been actively involved in a large number of competitive research projects at both European and national levels. He has participated in over 22 European research projects under FP5, FP6, FP7, and Horizon 2020 frameworks, as well as more than 10 Greek national research projects, holding significant technical and managerial roles and contributing extensively to the preparation of successful research proposals. His scientific output is substantial, with more than 100 publications in high-quality international journals and conference proceedings, along with 13 book chapters, collectively receiving over 1,200 citations.

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Md Nahid Uz Zaman | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

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Md Nahid Uz Zaman | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Hokkaido University |  Japan

Mr. Md. Nahid Uz Zaman is a registered nurse and global health researcher with more than a decade of professional experience across government and private healthcare systems. Academically distinguished, he ranked first in his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and holds two master’s degrees, one in Nutritional Science and Food Technology and another in Public Health with a specialization in Epidemiology. He is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Hokkaido University, Japan, supported by a prestigious JICA scholarship. His research centers on menstrual health and hygiene (MHH), gender equity, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in low-resource settings, with funding support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His work emphasizes equity-driven, culturally responsive approaches to improving health outcomes for marginalized populations. He has conducted extensive fieldwork across South and Southeast Asia as well as Japan, generating comparative insights into community health systems and social determinants of health. His research has been presented at leading international forums, including the Sustainable Research and Innovation (SRI) Conference in Finland, reflecting strong engagement with the global research community.

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Eid Alotaibi | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

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Eid Alotaibi | Management and Accounting | Research Excellence Award

Princess Norah University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Eid Alotaibi is an Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, where he contributes to teaching, research, and academic leadership in the field of hospitality and tourism studies. His academic work is centered on hospitality management, travel and tourism development, and the strategic and operational dimensions of tourism organizations, with a particular emphasis on service quality, destination management, and sustainable tourism practices. Through his teaching, he is actively involved in developing curricula that align academic knowledge with industry needs, preparing students to meet the evolving challenges of the global hospitality and tourism sector. His research interests reflect contemporary issues in tourism and hospitality, including tourism planning, customer experience, organizational performance, and innovation in tourism services, and his scholarly contributions have been published in reputable academic journals. As a faculty member at a leading women’s university, he also supports academic excellence and research-driven education, contributing to institutional initiatives aimed at advancing hospitality and tourism education.

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Himadri Tanaya Das | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Himadri Tanaya Das | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Utkal University | India

Dr. Himadri Tanaya Das is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems, with a strong focus on batteries and supercapacitors for next-generation hybrid energy storage devices. Recognized as a World Top 2% Scientist, his research is driven by the growing global demand for high-performance, sustainable energy solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. Affordable and Clean Energy. His work emphasizes the experimental design and development of advanced electrode materials aimed at significantly enhancing energy and power density beyond the limits of conventional commercial batteries. With extensive research experience in hybrid electronics, he has contributed substantially to the advancement of self-powered and high-efficiency energy storage systems. His research outcomes have been widely published in reputed international journals and have led to the successful filing of patents, reflecting both scientific impact and translational relevance.

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Shuya Yang | Immunology and Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Shuya Yang | Immunology and Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Air Force Medical University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army | China

Prof. Yang Shuya is a Chinese immunologist and Research Fellow at the Department of Immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Air Force Medical University of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. She holds a PhD in Basic Medicine with a specialization in Immunology, obtained through a direct-entry doctoral program, following her undergraduate training in Clinical Medicine. Her research focuses on cellular and molecular immunity, tumor immunology, tumor metabolic regulation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying immunotherapy. Over the course of her academic career, she has progressed through positions including Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Associate Director, reflecting sustained contributions to research, education, and academic leadership. She has been recognized through several competitive talent programs, including provincial- and city-level youth talent promotion initiatives, highlighting her academic potential and impact. Yang Shuya actively contributes to the national academic community as an expert in the National Graduate Education Evaluation and Monitoring Expert Database and serves on professional committees related to neuroimmunology and medical exchange. She is also a member of multiple scientific and medical associations, with a strong commitment to advancing immunology research and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition to her research and teaching roles, she is engaged in academic publishing and peer review, serving on the editorial board of an international biomedical journal and acting as a reviewer for several SCI-indexed journals in immunology, genetics, virology, and bioengineering. Through her work, she aims to advance understanding of tumor–immune interactions and metabolic regulation, contributing to the development of innovative immunotherapeutic strategies and the cultivation of high-quality biomedical research and education.

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Theodore Metaxas | Econometrics and Finance | Research Excellence Award

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Theodore Metaxas | Econometrics and Finance | Research Excellence Award

University Og Thessaly | Greece

Dr. Theodore Metaxas is Professor of Economic Development at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he also serves as Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Planning and Development of Tourism and Culture and as a tactical member of the University’s Quality Assurance Committee. He holds a PhD in Urban Studies and an MSc in Planning and Regional Development from the University of Thessaly, an MBA from Kingston University in the United Kingdom, and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic and professional work focuses on local and regional economic development, tourism and cultural planning, mega projects, sustainable urban and city development, and strategic planning, with a strong emphasis on applied research methods. Dr. Metaxas has developed an extensive research profile through publications in international peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings, contributing significantly to debates on place competitiveness, city branding, cultural economy, and development policy. His work often bridges theory and practice, examining how strategic planning, governance, and cultural and tourism assets can be leveraged to support sustainable regional growth. He is actively engaged in academic networks and research collaborations at national and international levels and maintains a strong presence across major academic and research platforms. Through his teaching, supervision, and programme leadership, he has contributed to the education and training of graduate and postgraduate students in economics, planning, tourism, and development studies. Dr. Metaxas is recognized for his interdisciplinary approach, combining economics, planning, and policy analysis to address contemporary challenges in regional and urban development, and for his ongoing contribution to quality assurance, curriculum development, and academic governance within higher education.

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Tourism: The great patient of coronavirus COVID-2019

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Place marketing, strategic planning and competitiveness: The case of Malta

– European Planning Studies, 2009 (136 citations)

 

Kapka Miteva | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

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Kapka Miteva | Health Professions | Excellence in Research Award

University of Geneva, Faculty of Medicine | Switzerland

Dr. Kapka Miteva is a researcher in molecular medicine whose work spans regenerative therapies, cardiovascular repair, and high-dimensional analysis of inflammatory mechanisms in heart disease. She earned a master’s degree in Molecular Medicine from Charité University Medical School in Berlin, where she also began her scientific career at the BIH Center for Regenerative Therapies, focusing on regenerative and cardiovascular repair strategies. Her early research achievements culminated in a PhD awarded with summa cum laude, followed by a prestigious Career Development Grant through the Lydia Rabinowitsch Scholarship to support her postdoctoral studies at the same institute. Dr. Miteva’s findings have been disseminated through publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, including The European Heart Journal and Cardiovascular Research, underscoring her contribution to advancing translational cardiovascular science.

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Chao Xiang | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Chao Xiang | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

Hunan University, China

Chao Xiang is a dedicated researcher and academic at Hunan University whose work centers on advancing the reliability and resilience of civil and structural systems through innovative monitoring and computational techniques. His research spans Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), damage detection, deep learning applications in engineering, and automated crack segmentation—areas in which he has contributed to modernizing infrastructure assessment and ensuring structural safety. By integrating sensing technologies with data-driven modeling, he focuses on improving the accuracy, speed, and automation of detecting structural anomalies, enabling earlier intervention and reducing the risk of catastrophic failures. His work in SHM involves developing intelligent frameworks that combine traditional engineering principles with cutting-edge machine learning to interpret complex structural behaviors. In damage detection, he explores robust algorithms capable of identifying subtle patterns that may indicate deterioration, while his deep learning research emphasizes training architectures that enhance prediction performance and adaptability across diverse structural scenarios. His contributions to crack segmentation involve advancing computer vision techniques to automatically locate and evaluate cracks in materials, significantly improving inspection efficiency and reliability. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, peer-reviewed publications, and continued innovation, he aims to push the boundaries of structural diagnostics and contribute to the development of safer, smarter, and more sustainable infrastructure.

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Xiang, C., Guo, J., Cao, R., & Deng, L. (2023). A crack-segmentation algorithm fusing transformers and convolutional neural networks for complex detection scenarios. Automation in Construction, 152, 104894.

Xiang, C., Wang, W., Deng, L., Shi, P., & Kong, X. (2022). Crack detection algorithm for concrete structures based on super-resolution reconstruction and segmentation network. Automation in Construction, 140, 104346.

Xiang, C., Gan, V. J. L., Guo, J., & Deng, L. (2023). Semi-supervised learning framework for crack segmentation based on contrastive learning and cross pseudo supervision. Measurement, 113091.

Deng, L., Zuo, H., Wang, W., Xiang, C., & Chu, H. (2023). Internal defect detection of structures based on infrared thermography and deep learning. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 27(3), 1136–1149.

Deng, L., Xu, S., Wang, W., & Xiang, C. (2022). Uniaxial stress identification of steel components based on one-dimensional CNN and ultrasonic method. Measurement, 194, 110868.

Mikhail F. Bagaturov | Arts and Humanities | Research Excellence Award

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Mikhail F. Bagaturov | Arts and Humanities | Research Excellence Award

Leningrad zoo | Russia

Dr. Mikhail F. Bagaturov is a distinguished biologist and conservation specialist known for his extensive contributions to zooculture, biodiversity preservation, and the study of lesser-known animal groups. Serving as the Head of the Department of Zooculture at the State Leningrad Zoo in St. Petersburg, he leads research and management initiatives aimed at enhancing captive propagation, improving husbandry methodologies, and strengthening species survival programs for a wide range of invertebrates and lower vertebrates. His work integrates scientific rigor with public engagement, particularly through educational programs designed to cultivate ecological awareness and inspire young learners toward environmental stewardship. Alongside his zoo leadership role, he is an Associate Researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, where he collaborates on advanced biological studies encompassing amphibians, reptiles, and arthropods, shedding light on their ecological roles, conservation needs, and adaptive behaviors. Since 2016, he has also served as an academic in the Biology Research and Environmental Research Unit at the Athens Institute for Education and Research, contributing to international scholarship and fostering global research exchange. His expertise is further recognized through his active involvement with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, where he serves as an expert within the Species Survival Commission, working across amphibian and conservation planning specialist groups. As the SSC Focal Person for the region of former USSR countries, he plays a key role in coordinating conservation efforts, supporting regional biodiversity strategies, and contributing to assessments and action plans for threatened fauna. Driven by a dedication to preserving vulnerable species and advancing scientific understanding, his work continues to influence modern conservation practices, strengthen international collaboration, and promote sustainable approaches to wildlife management across diverse ecosystems.

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Zoo-based amphibian research and conservation breeding programs

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Amphibian keeper conservation breeding programs

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Diversity of Moths in selected areas of Bagh, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Pakistan)

– Journal of Bioresource Management, 2019 (Cited by 11)


Overview of distribution of the genus Lethrus (Coleoptera: Geotrupidae)

– Russian Entomological Journal, 2015 (Cited by 10)

Oussama Baaloudj | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Oussama Baaloudj | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Università degli Studi della Basilicata | Italy

Dr. Oussama Baaloudj is a dedicated postdoctoral researcher and process engineer whose work centers on advancing sustainable water treatment and environmental process engineering. He is currently contributing to innovative research at the University of Basilicata, where he plays a key role in the development and validation of decentralized urban wastewater treatment systems within the PRIMA SAFE project, a multinational initiative focused on promoting safe and sustainable water reuse in agriculture, food production, and environmental management. His career reflects a strong international dimension, with research experiences across Italy, Canada, France, and Algeria, allowing him to collaborate effectively in diverse academic and industrial settings. Previously, he worked as a part-time researcher at the University of Houari Boumediene, where he contributed to projects in process and reaction engineering within the Laboratory of Reaction Engineering. His doctoral internship at the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières strengthened his expertise in designing and synthesizing advanced sillenite-based photocatalysts, further enhancing his interdisciplinary research capabilities. A highly productive researcher, he has published extensively in high-impact journals and accumulated more than 1,500 citations, showcasing the visibility and relevance of his contributions to the scientific community. His excellence has been recognized through notable honors, including the Scopus Award in 2022 and the FEEM Health Committee Research Award in 2025. Beyond his research activities, he has served as Guest Editor for journals such as Catalysts and ChemEngineering, and has acted as a peer reviewer for more than 50 scientific manuscripts, contributing to the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing. Driven by a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, he continues to advance impactful solutions to modern environmental challenges through rigorous research and scientific leadership.

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