Meiqun Yin | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Meiqun Yin | Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

China University of Political Science and Law | China

Professor Meiqun Yin is the Vice Dean, Professor, and Ph.D. Supervisor at the Business School of the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL), Beijing. She earned her Ph.D. in Accounting from Renmin University of China in 2005 and has over 15 years of distinguished academic and administrative experience. A pioneering scholar at the intersection of accounting, quantitative finance, and artificial intelligence, Professor Yin leads groundbreaking research integrating large language models (LLMs) and chain-of-thought (CoT) prompting into financial forecasting and portfolio optimization. Her flagship study, published in Expert Systems with Applications (2026), demonstrates the superior predictive power of AI-driven models in earnings forecasting and investment strategy design, generating significant alpha with low-risk exposure. As a core researcher in AI-driven financial analysis, she has led multiple national and provincial research projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Social Science Foundation of China. Professor Yin has published extensively in leading journals and contributed influential works on digital finance, financial statement analysis, and responsible investment. Recognized with honors such as the First Prize for Research Achievement, Outstanding Teaching Award, and the Young and Middle-aged Backbone Teacher Title, she continues to advance the digital transformation of accounting and finance education. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an active member of the Chinese Accounting Association and IMA China Management Accounting Expert Committee.

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Yin, M., & Guo, M. (2026). Complex forecasting and investment strategy optimization via chain-of-thought of large language models. Expert Systems with Applications, 298, 129913.

 

Xusheng Wan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Xusheng Wan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Southwest Petroleum University | China

Wan Xusheng, from Jingning, Gansu Province, is a distinguished professor, assistant dean, and doctoral supervisor at the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, Southwest Petroleum University. He earned his Ph.D. in geotechnical engineering from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sichuan University. Professor Wan has led three National Natural Science Foundation projects and over ten other provincial and key laboratory-funded research initiatives. His work has earned him significant recognition, including a first prize in the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award and a second prize in the National Association Award. He has published over 100 academic papers, 56 of which are SCI-indexed, garnering more than 1,200 citations, and holds over 40 national patents and four software copyrights. He serves on the editorial boards of the ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering and the Glacier and Permafrost Institute and reviews for more than 40 international and domestic journals. Professor Wan teaches undergraduate courses in Soil Mechanics and Advanced Soil Mechanics, and graduate courses including Geotechnical Engineering Testing and Construction Monitoring, having guided more than 60 undergraduate projects and trained numerous master’s students. He has contributed extensively to teaching reform, leading provincial- and university-level projects, co-editing a graduate textbook, and publishing multiple educational reform papers. His students have achieved national and regional awards under his mentorship. Actively involved in professional organizations, he serves on committees related to cold regions engineering, geosciences, and civil engineering education, and is committed to advancing research, innovation, and talent cultivation in geotechnical engineering, particularly in cold and arid regions.

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Featured Publications

  • Wan, X., Lai, Y., & Wang, C. (2015). Experimental study on the freezing temperatures of saline silty soils. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 26(2), 175–187.

  • Wan, X., You, Z., Wen, H., & Crossley, W. (2017). An experimental study of salt expansion in sodium saline soils under transient conditions. Journal of Arid Land, 9(6), 865–878.

  • Wan, X., Gong, F., Mengfei, [et al.]. (2019). Experimental study of the salt transfer in a cold sodium sulfate soil. KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 23(4), 1573–1585.

  • Wan, X., & Yang, Z. (2020). Pore water freezing characteristic in saline soils based on pore size distribution. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 173, 103030.

  • Wan, X., Zhong, C., Mohamed, H. S., Qiu, E., & Qu, M. (2020). Study on the thermal conductivity model of sodium sulfate soils. Experimental Heat Transfer.

  • Wan, X., Liu, E., & Qiu, E. (2021). Study on ice nucleation temperature and water freezing in saline soils. Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, 32(1), 119–138.

Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

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Dereba Megersa | Environmental Science | Most Cited Article Award

Ethiopia Meteorlogy Institute | Ethiopia

Dr. Dereba Muleta Megersa,  in Arsi Bekoji, Oromia, Ethiopia, is a dedicated meteorologist and climate science professional with a strong academic and international training background. He began his education at Tulu Nageso Elementary School and progressed through Bekoji Junior and Senior Secondary Schools, completing his preparatory studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arba Minch University and later pursued a Master’s degree at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST), China, graduating. Currently engaged in advanced studies, Dereba has consistently expanded his expertise through numerous international workshops and training programs. His participation includes the FY2023 Fengyun Satellite User Conference in Xiamen, China; seminars on global climate change, agricultural meteorology, and disaster mitigation hosted by NUIST and CMA; and specialized courses on atmospheric policy and weather forecasting across China and South Korea. These experiences reflect his commitment to enhancing meteorological forecasting and environmental resilience in developing countries. Dereba is fluent in professional communication and actively collaborates through platforms like WeChat and ORCID. With a career rooted in academic excellence and global engagement, Dereba continues to contribute to climate science and disaster preparedness, embodying a proactive approach to international collaboration and sustainable development.

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Featured Publications

Megersa, D. M., Abera, M., Geremew, T., Zainab, Z., & Luo, X. S. (2025). Effects of climate on malaria transmission: The role of temperature, rainfall, and humidity across Africa. Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 156, 438.

Megersa, D. M., & Luo, X.-S. (2025). Effects of climate change on malaria risk to human health: A review. Atmosphere, 16(1), 71.

Geremew, T., Ullah, I., Akinsanola, A. A., Muleta, D., Teshome, F., Syed, S., & Rafi, R. (2025). Unravelling Southern Ocean sea surface temperatures impacts on long rainfall variability in East Africa. Atmospheric Research, 310, 108406.

Luo, X.-S., Muleta, D., Hu, Z., Tang, H., Zhao, Z., Shen, S., & Lee, B.-L. (2017). Inclusive development and agricultural adaptation to climate change. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 24, 78–83.

Yohannes, T., Yu, J., Jonah, K., Oo, K. Y. T., Muleta, D., Adem, K., & Geremew, T. (2024). A bibliographic review on anthropogenic climate change and drought. Environmental Science & Policy, 160, 103830.

Abdela, K. A., Fantabil, A., & Muleta, D. (2023). Bibliographic review on drought and water level articles. Discover Water, 3, 17.

Anand Prakash Singh | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Anand Prakash Singh | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

University of Michigan | United States

Dr. Anand Prakash Singh is a Research Investigator at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, where he leads translational studies in cardio-oncology, cardio-immunology, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and exercise-induced cardiac regeneration. He earned his B.Sc. in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology from the University of Lucknow (2007), M.Sc. in Biotechnology from the University of Allahabad, and Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Following his doctorate, he completed postdoctoral training at prestigious institutions including South Asian University, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, while also serving as a visiting scholar at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. His research focuses on understanding the molecular pathways of cardiac inflammation, senescence, and regeneration, particularly in the context of metabolic stress and cancer therapy–induced cardiotoxicity. Dr. Singh is the recipient of multiple competitive grants, including the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Inaugural Grant Award and VA IPA funding, and has contributed as Co-Investigator to major NIH and AHA projects exploring heart–brain interactions and exercise-mediated cardioprotection. Recognized for his scholarly excellence, he has received honors such as the First Prize for Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Innovation & Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare and the Outstanding Reviewer Award from Experimental Biology and Medicine. His ongoing research aims to bridge basic molecular mechanisms with clinical therapeutics for cardiovascular disease prevention and recovery.

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Featured Publications

Guo, H. L. Y., Gupte, M., Umbarkar, P., Singh, A. P., et al. (2017). Entanglement of GSK-3β, β-catenin and TGF-β1 signaling network to regulate myocardial fibrosis. Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, 174, Article 107–118.

Singh, A. P., Glennon, M. S., Umbarkar, P., Gupte, M., Galindo, C. L., Zhang, Q., et al. (2019). Ponatinib-induced cardiotoxicity: Delineating the signalling mechanisms and potential rescue strategies. Cardiovascular Research, 115(5), 966–977.

Umbarkar, P., Tousif, S., Singh, A. P., Anderson, J. C., Zhang, Q., Tallquist, M. D., et al. (2022). Fibroblast GSK-3α promotes fibrosis via RAF-MEK-ERK pathway in the injured heart. Circulation Research, 131(7), 620–636.

Singh, A. P., Umbarkar, P., Tousif, S., & Lal, H. (2020). Cardiotoxicity of the BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors: Emphasis on ponatinib. International Journal of Cardiology, 316, 214–221.

Umbarkar, P., Singh, A. P., Gupte, M., Verma, V. K., Galindo, C. L., Guo, Y., Zhang, Q., et al. (2019). Cardiomyocyte SMAD4-dependent TGF-β signaling is essential to maintain adult heart homeostasis. JACC: Basic to Translational Science, 4(1), 41–53.

Tousif, S., Singh, A. P., Umbarkar, P., Galindo, C., Wheeler, N., Toro Cora, A., et al. (2023). Ponatinib drives cardiotoxicity by S100A8/A9-NLRP3-IL-1β mediated inflammation. Circulation Research, 132(3), 267–289.

Sudabeh Gharemahmudli | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Sudabeh Gharemahmudli | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Department of Watershed Management Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) | Iran

Dr. Sudabeh Gharemahmudli is an accomplished environmental scientist specializing in soil and water conservation, salinity management, and microbial biotechnology for erosion control. She is currently completing her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Tarbiat Modares University (2025), having earned her Ph.D. in Soil Science from Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, where she conducted pioneering research titled “Controllability of Soil and Water Loss in Saline Soils Using Microorganisms.” Her doctoral work, supervised by Professor Seyed Hamidreza Sadeghi, explored the innovative use of soil cyanobacteria to biologically stabilize saline and alkaline soils, demonstrating a sustainable approach to reducing erosion and surface runoff under simulated rainfall conditions. Dr. Gharemahmudli also holds an M.Sc. from Tarbiat Modares University a B.Sc., and an A.Sc. from Gonbad Kavous University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Her scientific contributions lie at the intersection of biological soil management, environmental restoration, and eco-engineering, with a focus on developing long-term, cost-effective, and eco-friendly alternatives to conventional soil stabilizers. She continues to advance her research on bio-based strategies for watershed management and environmental sustainability. Dr. Gharemahmudli is known for her dedication to applying microbial technologies in addressing global challenges related to soil degradation, salinization, and water resource conservation.

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  • Rouhani, H., Gharemahmudli, S., Torkashvand, T., & Kashani, M. (2017). Granulometric variation of river suspended sediments due to sand and gravel mining: Case study of Vaz River. Watershed Management Research, 30(1), 2–13.

  • Sadeghi, S. H. R., Gharemahmudli, S., Kheirfam, H., Khaledi Darvishan, A., Kiani Harchegani, M., Saeidi, P., Gholami, L., & Vafakhah, M. (2018). Short-term temporal variations in runoff and sediment concentration in different land uses under two rainfall intensities. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 6(2), 184–193.

  • Gharemahmudli, S., Najafinejad, A., Sadeghi, S. H. R., Zarei Darkid, B., Mohammadian Behbahanie, A., & Kheirfam, H. (2020). Effects of type, level and time of sand and gravel mining on particle size distributions of suspended sediment. Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 27(3), 163–180.

  • Sadeghi, S. H. R., Najafinejad, A., Gharemahmudli, S., Zarei Darkid, B., Mohammadian Behbahanie, A., & Kheirfam, H. (2021). Reducing surface runoff from soils subjected to a freezing–thawing cycle using soil cyanobacteria. Applied Soil Ecology, 157, 103770.

  • Gharemahmudli, S., Sadeghi, S. H. R., Sadeghi, V. S., Najafinejad, A., & Jafarpoor, A. (2022). Reduction in soil loss caused by a freeze–thaw cycle through inoculation of endemic soil microorganisms. Catena, 213, 106150.

  • Sadeghi, S. H. R., & Gharemahmudli, S. (2022). Morphometrical analysis of cracks and crevices on a cyanobacterized soil surface subjected to a freeze–thaw cycle using image processing. Journal of Water and Soil Conservation, 29(1), 1–30.

Firat Emir | Econometrics and Finance | Best Research Article Award

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Firat Emir | Econometrics and Finance | Best Research Article Award

Final International University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fırat Emir is a Cypriot scholar and educator born on , North Cyprus. He holds a PhD in Economics from the Eastern Mediterranean University , where he graduated as the top student of his department, specializing in sustainability, energy, environment, and economic growth. His doctoral dissertation focused on the Convergence of Energy Efficiency, Energy Intensity, and CO₂ Emissions in the European Union. He also earned an MSc in Economics and a BSc in Economics from the same university, both completed with distinction. he obtained an International Postgraduate Certificate of Education (M.Ed) from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. Dr. Emir has extensive academic experience, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Chandigarh Group of Colleges, India, and a Lecturer (Assoc. Prof. Dr.) in the Department of Business Administration at Final International University, Kyrenia, North Cyprus. He previously held positions at the Middle East Technical University and Bahçeşehir Cyprus University. His teaching portfolio spans economics, business, and research methodology, covering undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Dr. Emir is also an experienced IBDP, A-Level, and IGCSE teacher at the English School of Kyrenia. His research interests include sustainable development, energy economics, and environmental policy. Recognized internationally, he has received the Best Researcher Award and Top Most Cited Researcher Award for his impactful contributions to economic and environmental sciences.

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  • Karlilar Pata, S., N. U., E., & Emir, F. (2025). Role of regulatory quality towards a sustainable economic development: A dual study of ease of doing business and economic growth amid bank efficiency. Review of Development Economics. (SSCI)

  • Liu, X., Udemba, E. N., Emir, F., Hussain, S., Khan, N. U., & Abdallah, I. (2024). Nexus between resource policy, renewable energy policy and export diversification: Asymmetric study of environment quality towards sustainable development. Resources Policy, 88, 104402.

  • Emir, F., Udemba, E. N., & Philip, L. D. (2024). Determinants of carbon emissions: Nexus among carbon emissions, coal, agriculture, trade and innovations. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26(7), 17237–17251.

  • Khan, N. U., Udemba, E. N., Emir, F., & Hussain, S. (2024). A look into sustainable development goal amidst technological innovation, financial development and natural resources: A symmetry and asymmetry analyses. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 26(5), 11929–11956.

  • Hussain, S., Udemba, E. N., Emir, F., Khan, N. U., Chammam, W., & Riahi, A. (2024). Assessing sustainable development with the forces of technological innovation, entrepreneurial activity and energy consumption: Insight from asymmetric and bootstrap causality methods. Energy & Environment, 35(6), 3165–3185.

Karina Chueng | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Karina Chueng | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro | Brazil

Dr. Karina Ferreira Chueng is a Brazilian geoscientist specializing in paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic reconstruction, with a strong focus on the use of silica biomineralizations, phytoliths, and carbon isotopes to study Quaternary environmental changes. She earned her Doctorate and Master’s degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences from the Federal Fluminense University and her Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Dr. Chueng’s research has significantly contributed to understanding the geomorphological and climatic evolution of Brazil’s Serra do Espinhaço mountain range and coastal plains. She has authored several peer-reviewed articles in leading journals such as the Journal of South American Earth Sciences and Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física, and co-authored multiple book chapters on phytolith analysis and paleoenvironmental reconstruction. Her collaborative projects span national and international research groups, including partnerships with the University of Exeter (UK) and UC Berkeley (USA). Dr. Chueng has participated in the POLARQ and NEPALEO research groups, focusing on archaeological palynology and paleobiogeoclimatic studies. Her academic service includes organizing scientific events, reviewing for journals, and mentoring undergraduate and doctoral students. Recognized for her scientific excellence, she received the Doutora Fátima Luz Award and was a finalist for the Professor Margarida Penteado Award for Young Geomorphologists (2018). Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, Dr. Chueng continues to advance interdisciplinary research linking geology, archaeology, and environmental science.

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Machado, D. O. B. F., Chueng, K. F., Coe, H. H. G., Silva, A. C., & Costa, C. R. (2021). Paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the headwaters of the Preto River, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, through siliceous bioindicators. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 110, 103349.

Salgado, E. T., Mizusaki, A. M. P., Chueng, K. F., Coe, H. H. G., Evaldt, A. C. P., & Bauermann, S. G. (2021). Holocene palaeoenvironmental and palaeoclimatic reconstruction of a native ecosystem on the coastal plain of southern Brazil through multi-proxy analysis. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 106, 103067.

Chueng, K. F., Coe, H. H. G., Augustin, C. H. R. R., Macario, K. D., Ricardo, S. D. F., & Vasconcelos, A. M. C. (2019). Landscape paleodynamics in siliciclastic domains with the use of phytoliths, sponge spicules and carbon isotopes: The case of southern Espinhaço Mountain Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Journal of South American Earth Sciences, 95, 102232.

Chueng, K. F., Coe, H. H. G., Fagundes, M., Vasconcelos, A. M. C., & Ricardo, S. D. F. (2018). Paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the archaeological area of Serra Negra, east face of the southern Espinhaço (Minas Gerais), through phytolith analysis. Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física, 11(7), 2260–2275.

Coe, H. H. G., Macario, K. D., Gomes, J. G., Oliveira, F. M., Chueng, K. F., Gomes, P. R. S., Carvalho, C., Linares, R., Alves, E. Q., & Santos, G. M. (2014). Understanding Holocene variations in the vegetation of São João River Basin, southeastern coast of Brazil, using phytolith and carbon isotopic analyses. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 403, 59–68.

Augustin, C. H. R., Coe, H. H. G., Chueng, K. F., & Gomes, J. G. (2014). Analysis of geomorphic dynamics in ancient quartzite landscape using phytolith and carbon isotopes, Espinhaço Mountain Range, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Géomorphologie: Relief, Processus, Environnement, 20(4), 355–376.

Coe, H. H. G., Gomes, J. G., & Chueng, K. F. (2013). Reconstitutions of vegetation examples and inferences of paleoclimates in the Rio de Janeiro State through silica biomineralizations (phytoliths) and carbon isotopes. Revista Tamoios, 9(1), 1–21.

Jiao Zhai | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Jiao Zhai | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Hebei University of Technology | China

Dr. Jiao Zhai is an Associate Professor at the Hebei University of Technology, specializing in digital microfluidics, single-cell analysis, drug screening, and nanomedicine. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and her B.Sc. from Huazhong Agricultural University. Before joining Hebei University of Technology, Dr. Zhai served as a Research Assistant Professor at the City University of Hong Kong and as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Macau’s State Key Laboratory of Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI. Her pioneering work focuses on developing smart microfluidic platforms for cancer precision medicine and single-cell genomic analysis. She has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, ACS Nano, Lab on a Chip, Talanta, and Advanced Materials. Dr. Zhai has led several competitive research projects, including CityU Strategic Research Grants and collaborative ITF and FDCT-funded initiatives in nanomedicine and biomedical device innovation. Her recent research integrates microengineering and biotechnology to enhance drug screening and tumor cell analysis at the microscale. In recognition of her contributions, she was selected for the Hebei Provincial Outstanding Talents Program and ranked first on the waiting list for the Macao Young Scholars Program. Beyond her research, she actively contributes to the academic community as a Guest Editor for Molecules and a Young Editorial Board Member of Exploration and Military Medical Research.

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Song, N., Zhang, J., Zhai, J., Hong, J., Yuan, C., & Liang, M. (2021). Ferritin: A multifunctional nanoplatform for biological detection, imaging diagnosis, and drug delivery. Accounts of Chemical Research, 54(17), 3313–3325.

Gao, L., Liu, M., Ma, G., Wang, Y., Zhao, L., Yuan, Q., Gao, F., Liu, R., Zhai, J., Chai, Z., & Gao, X. (2015). Peptide-conjugated gold nanoprobe: Intrinsic nanozyme-linked immunosorbent assay of integrin expression level on cell membrane. ACS Nano, 9(11), 10979–10990.

Zhai, J., Li, H., Wong, A. H. H., Dong, C., Yi, S., Jia, Y., Mak, P. I., & Deng, C. X. (2020). A digital microfluidic system with 3D microstructures for single-cell culture. Microsystems & Nanoengineering, 6(1), 6.

Zhai, J., Yi, S., Jia, Y., Mak, P. I., & Martins, R. P. (2019). Cell-based drug screening on microfluidics. TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 117, 231–241.

Zhai, J., Wang, Y., Xu, C., Zheng, L., Wang, M., Feng, W., Gao, L., Zhao, L., Liu, R., & Chai, Z. (2015). Facile approach to observe and quantify the αIIbβ3 integrin on a single cell. Analytical Chemistry, 87(5), 2546–2549.

Wang, Y., Xu, C., Zhai, J., Gao, F., Liu, R., Gao, L., Zhao, Y., Chai, Z., & Gao, X. (2015). Label-free Au cluster used for in vivo 2D and 3D computed tomography of murine kidneys. Analytical Chemistry, 87(1), 343–345.

Antonio Borghese | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Antonio Borghese | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Distinguished Scientist Award

International Buffalo Federation | Italy

Professor Dr. Antonio Borghese, is an eminent Italian scientist renowned for his pioneering contributions to animal production and buffalo research. He earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Veterinary Medicine with top honors, followed by a professional qualification as a veterinarian  and a teaching diploma in Animal Production. His distinguished career began at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità in Rome and continued as a researcher and later Research Director at the Animal Production Research Institute (Istituto Sperimentale per la Zootecnia) in Monterotondo, where he also served as General Director and Director of the Animal Management and Buffalo Department. Professor Borghese has coordinated numerous national and international projects on livestock development, reproduction, and buffalo improvement, significantly advancing animal production systems. A prolific author, he has published over 413 scientific papers and six influential books, including the FAO monograph Buffalo Production and Research and Buffalo Livestock and Products. He has also edited the IDF Bulletin on Milking Management of Dairy Buffaloes and organized major global congresses in buffalo science. As General Secretary of the International Buffalo Federation (IBF) and Coordinator of the FAO Inter-Regional Cooperative Research Network on Buffalo, he has played a central role in promoting buffalo development worldwide through research, education, and international collaboration. Professor Borghese’s lifelong dedication has made him one of the world’s foremost authorities in buffalo science and sustainable animal production.

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Sgro, L. A., Basile, G., Barone, A. C., D’Anna, A., Minutolo, P., Borghese, A., … (2003). Detection of combustion formed nanoparticles. Chemosphere, 51(10), 1079–1090.

Borghese, A., & Merola, S. S. (1998). Time-resolved spectral and spatial description of laser-induced breakdown in air as a pulsed, bright, and broadband ultraviolet–visible light source. Applied Optics, 37(18), 3977–3983.

Sgro, L. A., Borghese, A., Speranza, L., Barone, A. C., Minutolo, P., Bruno, A., … (2008). Measurements of nanoparticles of organic carbon and soot in flames and vehicle exhausts. Environmental Science & Technology, 42(3), 859–863.

Borghese, A., D’Alessio, A., Diana, M., & Venitozzi, C. (1989). Development of hot nitrogen kernel, produced by a very fast spark discharge. Symposium (International) on Combustion, 22(1), 1651–1659.

D’Alessio, A., Di Lorenzo, A., Borghese, A., Beretta, F., & Masi, S. (1977). Study of the soot nucleation zone of rich methane-oxygen flames. Symposium (International) on Combustion, 16(1), 695–708.

Borghese, A., Canevari, R., Donati, V., & Garifo, L. (1981). Unstable–stable resonators with toroidal mirrors. Applied Optics, 20(20), 3547–3552.

Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

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Guoping Zhang | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Most Cited Article Award

Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Guoping Zhang, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Agronomy at Zhejiang University, China, with a prolific career in plant science spanning over four decades. He earned his Bachelor and Master degrees from Zhejiang Agricultural University and his Ph.D.  from Zhejiang University. Beginning his academic journey as an Assistant Lecturer, he rapidly advanced to Professor  and has been a leading faculty member at Zhejiang University. Dr. Zhang’s research primarily focuses on the molecular physiology of stress tolerance in crops, development and evaluation of barley germplasm with high nutrient use efficiency and tolerance to abiotic stresses such as salinity, drought, and acidic soils, as well as the molecular mechanisms governing heavy metal accumulation and tolerance in plants. Over the past two decades, he has successfully led more than research projects, including funded by the China Natural Science Foundation, and published over peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals such as Nature and PNAS, accumulating citations with an h-index of 69. Beyond his research, Dr. Zhang has contributed significantly to the scientific community, serving as chairman of the International Barley Genetics Symposium and as an editorial board member for leading journals, including Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, Plant Growth Regulation, and Journal of Integrative Agriculture. His work bridges fundamental molecular research and applied crop improvement, with a strong emphasis on phytoremediation and sustainable crop production, making him a globally recognized leader in plant stress biology and agronomy.

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  • Fu, L. B., Shen, Q. F., Kuang, L. H., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2019). Transcriptomic and alternative splicing analyses reveal mechanisms of the difference in salt tolerance between barley and rice. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 166, 103810.

  • Ye, L. Z., Wang, Y., Long, L. Z., Luo, H., Shen, Q. F., Broughton, S., Wu, D. X., Shu, X. L., Dai, F., Li, C. D., & Zhang, G. P. (Year). A trypsin family protein gene regulates tillering and leaf shape in barley. Plant Physiology, 181, 701–713.

  • Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Shen, Q. F., Han, Y., Jiang, L. X., Wu, D. Z., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). The HKT transporter HvHKT1;5 negatively regulates salt tolerance. Plant Physiology, 182, 584–596.

  • Shen, Q. F., Fu, L. B., Su, T. T., Ye, L. Z., Huang, L., Kuang, L. H., Wu, L. Y., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., & Zhang, G. P. (2020). Calmodulin HvCaM1 negatively regulates salt tolerance via modulation of HvHKT1s and HvCAMTA4. Plant Physiology, 183, 1650–1662.

  • Cai, S. G., Shen, Q. F., Huang, Y. Q., Han, Z. G., Wu, D. Z., Chen, Z. H., Nevo, E., & Zhang, G. P. (2021). Multi-omics analysis reveals the mechanism underlying the edaphic adaptation in wild barley at evolution slope (Tabigha). Advanced Science.