lorenzo Maccioni | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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lorenzo Maccioni | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Free University of Bozen Bolzano | Italy

Assist. Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Maccioni is an Assistant Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (UNIBZ), where he conducts research within the European FSE+ project saveLUBe, focusing on sustainable and efficient lubrication of mechanical systems. His research centers on the evaluation, design, and monitoring of lubricated components such as bearings and gearboxes for power transmission applications, with strong links to regional and industrial needs. As a key member of the Machine Design group led by Professor Franco Concli, he contributes to industrial research projects spanning automotive and wind turbine bearings, electric mobility, and high power-density gearboxes for heavy industry and aerospace applications. His academic activities include teaching machine design and advanced manufacturing methodologies, supervising undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral research, and contributing to research proposal development and international scientific dissemination.

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Tolera Abdissa Feyissa | Engineering | Most Cited Article Award

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Tolera Abdissa Feyissa | Engineering | Most Cited Article Award

Rostock University | Germany

Mr. Tolera Abdissa Feyissa is an academic and researcher in the field of Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. He has served in higher education for more than a decade, progressing through roles as graduate assistant, assistant lecturer, lecturer, and assistant professor within engineering institutions. His academic work focuses on hydraulics, hydrology, flood and drought risk management, groundwater hydrology, open channel flow, hydraulic structures, and water resources planning and management. He has played a significant role in postgraduate education, including coordinating a Home Grown Postgraduate Program in collaboration with international partners, where he was responsible for organizing research activities, coordinating scholars, and strengthening academic capacity. In addition to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses, he has supervised and advised master’s students in hydraulic engineering on a wide range of research topics and has been actively involved in laboratory-based experimental work in hydraulic engineering. He has also contributed to academic administration and research development through leadership roles such as Research and Publication Director, supporting research dissemination and institutional research performance. His teaching portfolio includes core and advanced courses in hydraulics, surface and groundwater hydrology, environmental impact assessment, and water resources systems.

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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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Nandha Gopal | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Nandha Gopal | Engineering | Editorial Board Member

NANDHA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY | India

Dr. N. Nandhagopal is a distinguished academic and researcher in Electronics, Communication Engineering, and Embedded System Technology, recognized for his extensive contributions to engineering education, research innovation, and academic leadership. With a strong foundation in electronics and applied electronics, further strengthened by advanced degrees including an M.E., Ph.D., and a highly commended D.Sc., he has developed deep expertise in embedded systems, medical image processing, and intelligent computational techniques. His doctoral research, focused on computer-aided diagnosis for automatic detection of brain tumors using MRI imaging, reflects his commitment to impactful, technology-driven healthcare solutions. Over the course of his career, he has held progressively responsible positions across several engineering institutions, beginning as a lecturer and advancing to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Head of Department, and Principal. His leadership roles demonstrate his ability to guide academic programs, mentor faculty, and enhance institutional quality. Throughout his professional journey, he has contributed to curriculum development, research supervision, and the implementation of innovative teaching methodologies aligned with AICTE standards. Dr. Nandhagopal is known for fostering research culture, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and integrating emerging technologies into engineering education. His strong academic background, combined with over a decade of teaching and administrative experience, highlights his dedication to advancing engineering knowledge and shaping the next generation of engineers.

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Nandhagopal, N., & Karnan, M. (2010). Diagnose brain tumor through MRI using image processing clustering algorithms such as Fuzzy C Means along with intelligent optimization techniques. In Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Computing Research (pp. 241–246). IEEE.

Navaneethan, S., & Nandhagopal, N. (2021). RE-PUPIL: Resource efficient pupil detection system using the technique of average black pixel density. Sādhanā, 46(3), 114.

Satya Sreedhar, P. S., & Nandhagopal, N. (2022). Classification similarity network model for image fusion using ResNet50 and GoogLeNet. Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, 31(3), 1–12.

Radhakrishnan, M., Panneerselvam, A., & Nachimuthu, N. (2020). Canny edge detection model in MRI image segmentation using optimized parameter tuning method. Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, 26(6), 1–10.

Nandhagopal, N., Navaneethan, S., Nivedita, V., Parimala, A., & Valluru, D. (2021). Human eye pupil detection system for different iris database images. Journal of Computational and Theoretical Nanoscience, 18(4), 1239–1242.

Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mehmet Özgüe Çelik | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mersin University | Turkey

Dr. Mehmet Özgür Çelik is a dedicated researcher and academic in the Department of Geomatics Engineering at Mersin University, Türkiye. With a strong academic foundation that includes a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geomatics Engineering from Karadeniz Technical University and a Ph.D. in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, his work bridges advanced spatial technologies with pressing environmental challenges. His research primarily focuses on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing applications, groundwater monitoring, climate change analysis, and land administration systems. Through his scholarly pursuits, Dr. Çelik explores innovative methods for integrating spatial data and satellite imagery to support sustainable resource management, environmental monitoring, and spatial planning. As a Research Assistant, he has contributed to multiple academic projects and publications that advance understanding in geospatial modeling, environmental assessment, and the application of geoinformatics in decision-making processes. His work is distinguished by its interdisciplinary nature, combining technical precision with environmental and societal relevance. Actively involved in academic research communities, Dr. Çelik maintains an active presence on platforms such as ORCID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Publons, where his studies contribute to the global discourse on geospatial science and environmental sustainability. His commitment to leveraging GIS and remote sensing technologies to address challenges related to climate change, land use, and water resources underscores his vision of using spatial intelligence for a more sustainable and data-driven future.

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  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025, October 1–3). Mersin’de iklim değişikliğinin avokado yetiştiriciliğine etkilerinin MaxEnt ile tahmini ve mevcut arazi örtüsü ile karşılaştırılması [Symposium presentation]. TMMOB Harita ve Kadastro Mühendisleri Odası, 20. Türkiye Harita Bilimsel ve Teknik Kurultayı, Ankara, Türkiye.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Drivers and impacts of climate change: Comprehensive review of natural and anthropogenic forcing with GCM-based projections. Geomatics and Environmental Engineering, 19(5), 71–101.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Orhan, O., & Kurt, M. A. (2025). Predicting climate change impacts on sub-tropical fruit suitability using MaxEnt: A regional study from Southern Türkiye. Sustainability, 17(12), 5487.

  • Çoruhlu, Y. E., Alemdar, A., & Çelik, M. Ö. (2024). Investigating the possible effects of the authorization of notaries in real estate selling transactions on the land registry system, with Cadastre 2014’s vision and the light of the opinions of the employees of GDLRC. The Black Sea Journal of Sciences, 14(3), 1245–1274.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., Kuşak, L., & Yakar, M. (2024). Assessment of groundwater potential zones utilizing geographic information system-based Analytical Hierarchy Process, Vlse Kriterijumska Optimizacija Kompromisno Resenje, and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution methods: A case study in Mersin, Türkiye. Sustainability, 16(5), 2202.

  • Çelik, M. Ö., & Çoruhlu, Y. E. (2021, November). Development of an object-oriented geographical data model for the management of SPEA. In International Conference on Mediterranean Geosciences Union (pp. 271–274).

Ammasi Periasamy | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ammasi Periasamy | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Virginia | United States

Dr. Periasamy is an internationally renowned scientist recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the development of advanced optical microscopy techniques for imaging and analyzing single cells, tissues, and living organisms. His pioneering research focuses on designing and developing cutting-edge optical methodologies to study molecular interactions and cellular processes in real time. A major highlight of his recent work is the development of the Fluorescence Lifetime Redox Ratio (FLIRR), an innovative technique used to investigate cellular metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction, with promising applications in the early detection of prostate cancer and its correlation with PSA levels. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy (FLIM), Dr. Periasamy has made significant advances in monitoring calcium oscillations within living cells and developing 2- and 3-color confocal, multiphoton, and FLIM-based Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) imaging systems for visualizing protein interactions in living specimens. His prolific scholarly output includes over 185 refereed journal publications, numerous book chapters, and proceedings, along with more than 200 invited lectures at national and international platforms. As a respected leader in his field, he has edited three books and serves as the series editor for the “Cellular and Clinical Imaging” book series, encompassing 11 volumes. Dr. Periasamy also plays a key role in the global microscopy community as the chairperson and organizer of the annual SPIE conference on Multiphoton Microscopy in the Biomedical Sciences since 2001 and conducts a highly regarded hands-on training workshop on FLIM, FRET, and metabolic imaging at the University of Virginia each year. In recognition of his outstanding scientific achievements and contributions to optical microscopy, he was elected a Fellow of the SPIE Optical Society in 2012.

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Alam, S. R., Mahadevan, M. S., & Periasamy, A. (2023). Detecting RNA–Protein Interactions with EGFP-Cy3 FRET by Acceptor Photobleaching. Current Protocols, 3(2), e689.

Norambuena, A., Sun, X., Wallrabe, H., Cao, R., Sun, N., Pardo, E., Shivange, N., Wang, D. B., Post, L. A., Ferris, H. A., Hu, S., Periasamy, A., & Bloom, G. S. (2022). SOD1 mediates lysosome-to-mitochondria communication and its dysregulation by amyloid-β oligomers. Neurobiology of Disease, 169, Article 105737.

Zhang, J., Wallrabe, H., Siller, K., Mbogo, B., Cassidy, T., Alam, S. R., & Periasamy, A. (2025). Measuring metabolic changes in cancer cells using two-photon fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy and machine-learning analysis. Journal of Biophotonics, 18, e202400426.

 Alam, S. R., Wallrabe, H., Christopher, K. G., Siller, K. H., & Periasamy, A. (2022). Characterization of mitochondrial dysfunction due to laser damage by 2-photon FLIM microscopy. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 11938.

Zhou, L., & El-Deiry, W. S. (2009). Multispectral fluorescence imaging. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 50(10), 1563-1566.

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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  • 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.