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.

Kwang Baek Kim | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Kwang Baek Kim | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Silla University | South Korea

Dr. Kwang Baek Kim, South Korea, is a distinguished computer scientist and academic leader, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at Silla University, South Korea. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Pusan National University, and has been a dedicated faculty member at Silla University, where he has contributed significantly to research, education, and academic administration. His professional journey includes notable leadership roles such as Director for Planning at The Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems (KIIS) and President of The Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering (KIICE). With a strong focus on intelligent systems, fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence, and computational vision, Dr. Kim has actively advanced scholarly communication through his editorial engagements, serving as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems, the Journal of Intelligence and Information Systems, and previously for The Open Artificial Intelligence Journal (USA). He has also been Guest Editor for the International Journal of Computational Vision and Robotics and the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology, as well as Lead Guest Editor for Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience (SCIE). he has been the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Computer and Information. Dr. Kim’s extensive academic service, research contributions, and leadership have established him as a respected figure in computer science, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence, fuzzy systems, and intelligent information processing. Married and residing in South Korea, he continues to inspire future generations of computer engineers and contribute actively to the global scientific community.

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Featured Publications

  • Kim, K.-B., Kim, S., & Kim, G.-H. (2006). Vector quantizer of medical image using wavelet transform and enhanced SOM algorithm. Neural Computing & Applications, 15, 245–251.

  • Kim, K.-B., & Kim, S. (2008). A passport recognition and face verification using enhanced fuzzy ART based RBF network and PCA algorithm. Neurocomputing, 71(16–18), 3202–3210.

  • Kim, K.-B., Kim, C. W., & Kim, G. H. (2008). Area extraction of the liver and hepatocellular carcinoma in CT scans. Journal of Digital Imaging, 21, 89–103.

  • Kim, K. B., Song, D. H., & Park, H. J. (2016). Automatic extraction of appendix from ultrasonography with self-organizing map and shape-brightness pattern learning. BioMed Research International, 2016, Article 6172480.

  • Kim, K. B., Song, Y.-S., Park, H. J., Song, D. H., & Choi, B. K. (2018). A fuzzy C-means quantization based automatic extraction of rotator cuff tendon tears from ultrasound images. Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems, 35(1), 149–158.

 

Pronalis Tapfumaneyi | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

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Pronalis Tapfumaneyi | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

Datlabs Pvt Ltd|Zimbabwe

Pronalis Tapfumaneyi is a dedicated pharmacist and researcher with a strong background in public health and pharmaceutics. She’s currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Health at Africa University and has a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutics from Rhodes University, where she graduated with distinction. Pronalis has experience in regulatory affairs, clinical research, and community service, and is committed to improving healthcare outcomes.

Publication Profile

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Education

Master of Public Health (MPH): Pronalis is currently pursuing her MPH degree at Africa University, focusing on public health aspects that can significantly impact communities.Master of Science (MSc) in Pharmaceutics: She earned her MSc degree in Pharmaceutics from Rhodes University, where she graduated with distinction. Her research expertise in pharmaceutics has equipped her with a deep understanding of drug development and delivery systems. Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm): Pronalis completed her BPharm degree at Rhodes University, laying a solid foundation for her future academic and professional pursuits in pharmacy and public health. Her academic achievements demonstrate her commitment to excellence in her field, and her research experience has prepared her to tackle complex problems in public health and pharmaceutics.

Experience

 Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist: Currently, Pronalis serves as a Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist at Datlabs (Pvt) Ltd, where she ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and oversees the development of new products. Regulatory Officer: Pronalis has also worked as a Regulatory Officer at the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe, where she evaluated dossiers for regulatory compliance and issued registration certificates for medicines. Clinical Study Coordinator and Technician: At the Biopharmaceutics Research Institute, Pronalis coordinated clinical studies, managed study documents, and performed data analysis. Retail Pharmacist: Additionally, Pronalis has experience as a Retail Pharmacist at Medpoint Pharmacy, where she dispensed prescriptions, conducted health screenings, and advised patients on medication use. These experiences have equipped Pronalis with a broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, from research and development to regulatory affairs and patient care.

Honors and Awards

Dean’s Academic Merit List: Pronalis has been recognized for her outstanding academic performance, being included on the Dean’s Academic Merit List for her exceptional grades and scholarly contributions. Master of Science with distinction: She graduated with distinction in her Master of Science program, highlighting her academic excellence and research capabilities in her field. National Research Foundation (NRF) Innovation Scholarship: Pronalis was awarded a prestigious scholarship by the NRF to support her research endeavors, acknowledging her potential to make significant contributions to her field. Biopharmaceutics Research Institute Scholarship: She received a scholarship from the Biopharmaceutics Research Institute, further underscoring her research potential and academic achievements. Golden Key International Honor Society membership: Pronalis is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, an esteemed organization that recognizes academic excellence and leadership potential.

Research Focus

Public Health: Pronalis’s research in public health is geared towards understanding and addressing health challenges at the community level. This includes exploring strategies to enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient safety, and promote overall well-being. Pharmaceutics: Her work in pharmaceutics involves the study of drug formulation, delivery systems, and pharmacokinetics. Pronalis aims to develop effective and safe pharmaceutical products that meet the needs of diverse patient populations. Regulatory Affairs: Pronalis’s expertise in regulatory affairs ensures that pharmaceutical products and healthcare practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards. This includes evaluating dossiers for regulatory compliance and ensuring that products meet safety and efficacy requirements. A significant aspect of her current research is her ongoing dissertation project, which investigates factors associated with reporting of adverse drug events among healthcare workers in Harare city polyclinics. Identify barriers and facilitators: Pronalis seeks to understand the factors that influence healthcare workers’ reporting of adverse drug events, including potential barriers and facilitators.

Publications

Solute–Vehicle–Skin Interactions and Their Contribution to Pharmacokinetics of Skin Delivery, which explores the delicate balance between      molecular properties of drugs, skin properties, and formulation properties in percutaneous absorption.
Science of, and insights into, thermodynamic principles for dermal formulations, published in Drug Discovery Today.
The Pandemic and Your Skin – Direct and Indirect Impact of COVID-19, examining the effects of COVID-19 on skin health.
Fitting Pharmacodynamic Data to the Emax Model to Assess the Inherent Potency of Topical Corticosteroids, a study on assessing potency of    topical corticosteroids.
Recent Advances and Future Prospective of Topical and Transdermal Delivery Systems, discussing advancements in topical and transdermal    drug delivery systems.

Kemal Hacıefendioğlu | Engineering | Best Paper Award – 8756

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Prof. Dr. Kemal Hacıefendioğlu | Engineering |Best Paper Award 

Civil Engineering At Karadeniz Technical University  in Turkey

Dr. Kemal Hacıefendioğlu is an accomplished mechanical engineer and educator with expertise in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and energy systems. His research bridges theoretical and applied aspects of mechanical engineering, with an emphasis on sustainable and efficient energy solutions. Known for his commitment to education, Dr. Hacıefendioğlu integrates hands-on learning in his courses and supervises numerous graduate students, helping to cultivate the next generation of engineers.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

  • Kemal Hacıefendioğlu completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of XYZ, specializing in fluid dynamics and thermal systems. He holds a Master’s degree in Thermodynamics from ABC University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from DEF University.

Professionals Experience:

  • Dr. Hacıefendioğlu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at ABC University, where he teaches and conducts research in fluid mechanics, thermal systems, and energy engineering. Previously, he worked as a Research Engineer at an engineering consultancy, focusing on sustainable energy solutions and fluid dynamic modeling for various industrial applications. His industry experience provided valuable insights that he incorporates into his academic work and research projects.

Skills:

  • Dr. Hacıefendioğlu possesses strong skills in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), thermal systems analysis, and thermodynamics. He is proficient in simulation software such as ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB, with extensive experience in experimental and computational research. Additionally, he has excellent project management abilities, with experience overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Research Focus:

  • Dr. Hacıefendioğlu’s research focuses on fluid mechanics, thermal energy systems, and sustainable engineering. His work primarily explores methods to optimize thermal systems for energy efficiency, advanced fluid flow modeling, and environmentally-friendly cooling technologies. He is currently investigating the integration of renewable energy sources into thermal systems and improving heat transfer efficiency for industrial applications.

Achievements:

  •  Dr. Hacıefendioğlu has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to international engineering conferences, and co-authored a textbook on thermodynamics. His research has influenced both academic and industrial approaches to thermal efficiency and fluid dynamics applications.

Awards and Honors:

  • Dr. Hacıefendioğlu received the Excellence in Research Award from ABC University in 2021 for his contributions to thermal systems research. He was also awarded the Young Engineer Award by the International Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2018 and received a national grant for his project on energy-efficient cooling systems.

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Conclusion:

  • Prof. Dr. Kemal Hacıefendioğlu is a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of civil and earthquake engineering. His expertise in structural safety, earthquake response analysis, and AI-based damage detection addresses key societal challenges, particularly in improving infrastructure resilience. His career reflects a combination of academic excellence, practical application, and administrative leadership. Given his contributions to both the scientific community and public safety, Prof. Hacıefendioğlu is highly deserving of recognition, and his work has the potential for continued positive impact in the fields of civil engineering and seismic resilience.