Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Julia Shamshina | Biopolymers | Research Excellence Award

Texas Tech | United States

Dr. Julia Shamshina is an accomplished chemist and academic leader specializing in sustainable chemistry and biopolymeric materials. She earned her B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from D. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia and completed her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at The University of Alabama. Her professional career spans industrial research, national laboratories, startups, and academia, including roles as Research Chemist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Fellow, Senior Research Scientist, and multiple Chief Scientific Officer appointments in technology-driven companies. Dr. Shamshina has held academic positions at McGill University and Texas Tech University, where she is currently an Assistant Professor at the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute with a joint appointment in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Her research focuses on biopolymers, chitin, functional biopolymeric materials, ionic liquids, biotechnology, and advanced separation technologies, with strong emphasis on green chemistry and sustainable processes. She has received numerous honors, including a NASA Tech Brief Award, a Green Chemistry Challenge Award, and multiple innovation and accelerator awards. Overall, Dr. Shamshina’s career reflects impactful contributions at the intersection of chemistry, sustainability, and translational research.

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Yasmine Gabi | Materials Science | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Yasmine Gabi | Materials Science | Excellence in Research Award

Saarland University | Germany

Dr. Yasmine Gabi is a senior scientist and expert in electromagnetic non-destructive testing (NDT) systems, with extensive experience in industrial and research-driven environments. She earned her Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Grenoble University (G2Elab), focusing on modeling the 3MA NDT system for online production of dual-phase steel, and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Physics with specialization in magnetic systems engineering from Joseph Fourier University. Since 2012, she has played a key role at Fraunhofer IZFP, leading the development of physics-based simulation platforms using finite element methods and analytical models to validate experimental NDT signals. Her professional experience also includes advanced system modeling at Schneider Electric and nanomagnetism research with CNRS and the Swiss Light Source. Her research interests span electromagnetism, hysteresis modeling, eddy current analysis, and magnetic materials characterization. With strong scientific dissemination through high-impact publications and invited plenary talks, her work significantly advances reliable electromagnetic inspection technologies, contributing to both academic progress and industrial innovation.

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Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

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Dr. Marcin Przybylak | Surface Modification | Materials Chemistry Advancement Award

Poznan Science and Technology Park, Adam Mickiewicz University Foundation | Poland

Dr. Marcin Przybylak is a chemical scientist with expertise in applied and environmental chemistry and a strong focus on research-to-industry translation. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the Faculty of Chemistry at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. He currently serves as an Associate Researcher at the Poznań Science and Technology Park, where his responsibilities include scientific research, project implementation, publication and patent preparation, supervision of graduate research, coordination of research teams, and collaboration with industrial partners. His previous professional experience includes work as a Senior Technician at the Greater Poland Center for Advanced Technologies, with a focus on electrospinning research and scientific equipment processes, and as an Assistant at the Institute of Natural Fibers and Medicinal Plants, contributing to experimental design and material characterization. His research interests include functional materials, electrospinning technologies, and applied chemical innovation. Recognized through institutional research achievements and competitive projects, he continues to make meaningful contributions to applied chemistry and technological development.

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Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Santhos Kumar A U | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. MGR Educational Research Institute, Chennai | India

Dr. Santhosh Kumar A. U. is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Chemistry, currently serving as Professor at Dr. MGR University, Educational Research Institute, Chennai. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Anna University, Chennai, following an M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from CEG, Anna University, and a B.Sc. in General Chemistry from the University of Madras. With over a decade of experience spanning teaching and research, he has held progressive academic positions including Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and has also contributed significantly as a Research Associate and Senior Research Fellow at the Central Institute of Plastics Engineering Technology (CIPET), Chennai. His research interests focus on applied chemistry, materials science, and innovative research methodologies. Dr. Santhosh Kumar has received awards for innovative research work, leadership and service excellence, and contributions to major institutional milestones. His career reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and impactful educational leadership.

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Syzygium aromaticum Oil Mediated Green Combustion Synthesis of Ag-Doped MgFe2O4 Nanoparticles: Photoluminescence, Electrochemical, and Photocatalytic Investigations

Journal of Molecular Structure, 2026

Ntombizodwa P Zwane | States of Matter | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ntombizodwa P Zwane | States of Matter | Research Excellence Award

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | South Africa

Dr. Ntombizodwa P. Zwane is an accomplished dentist and academic with over two decades of experience in clinical dentistry and dental education. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) and has served as a lecturer and clinician at a leading health sciences university since 2004. Her professional expertise is strongly rooted in removable prosthodontics, with extensive experience in teaching complete denture prosthodontics and managing patients requiring removable prostheses. Her academic work also encompasses dental materials science, biomaterials–biofilm interactions, and the innovative application of cold atmospheric plasma in dentistry. Actively engaged in evidence-based dental research, she contributes to structured, bias-minimised scientific evaluation and peer review processes. She is widely recognized for her commitment to undergraduate teaching, clinical supervision, assessment, and academic quality assurance. Through her combined roles as educator, clinician, and researcher, she continues to advance prosthodontic education and research, contributing meaningfully to the development of modern, science-driven dental practice.

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Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Shows Strain-Dependence Against Candida albicans Growth on Titanium

– Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2025

Ntombizodwa P. Zwane; Isak J. van der Walt; Steve A.S. Olorunju; Euphemia Sekati; Adam Shnier; Deran Reddy

Hua Cheng | Biomolecules | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Hua Cheng | Biomolecules | Research Excellence Award

Wuhan Polytechnic University | China

Prof. Hua Cheng is an accomplished plant scientist and Associate Professor at the School of Selenium Science and Engineering Modern Industry, Wuhan Polytechnic University. He earned his Ph.D. in Forest Cultivation from Nanjing Forestry University, following a Master’s degree in Crop Genetics and Breeding and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Yangtze University. His academic career spans teaching and research roles at Huanggang Normal University and extensive international experience as a visiting scholar at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Seoul National University, and Wuhan University. Prof. Cheng’s research focuses on plant genetics and development, medicinal and energy plants, flavonoid biosynthesis, organic selenium-rich plant products, and Ginkgo biloba secondary metabolism. He has received multiple prestigious science and technology progress awards at provincial and municipal levels, contributed to national group standards, and played a role in the development of recognized plant varieties. His work significantly advances sustainable plant resource utilization and modern agricultural biotechnology.

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Foliar nano-selenium regulates Cardamine violifolia physiology and rhizosphere microenvironment for synergistic lead-contaminated soil remediation

– Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2025
Bacteria suppress immune responses in Arabidopsis by inducing methylglyoxal accumulation and promoting H2O2 scavenging

– Developmental Cell, 2025
Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles by grape seed extract synergized with ascorbic acid: preparation optimization, structural characterization, and functional activity

– Foods, 2025
Cadmium distinctly affects selenium accumulation in Cardamine violifolia roots and shoots

– Industrial Crops & Products, 2025
Chitosan-derived nano-selenium-based coatings for postharvest safety of cherry tomato

– LWT – Food Science and Technology, 2025

Yi Wang | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yi Wang | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Yi Wang is a Professor and Principal Investigator at Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, with a strong academic foundation in respiratory medicine and translational biomedical research. His education and professional training have shaped a focused career dedicated to understanding complex lung diseases, particularly pulmonary fibrosis. With extensive experience leading independent research groups, he has made significant contributions to uncovering molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying fibrotic lung remodeling. His research interests include DNA methylation, endoplasmic reticulum stress, macrophage–fibroblast interactions, gene therapy, and targeted drug delivery systems for respiratory diseases. Prof. Wang has published more than 28 high-impact scientific articles in leading international journals such as Nature Communications and the European Respiratory Journal. His work has been recognized through prestigious honors, including the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars, alongside multiple national and provincial research grants. Overall, Prof. Wang’s research advances both fundamental understanding and therapeutic innovation in pulmonary fibrosis.

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Autophagy Related 5 Promotes Mitochondrial Fission and Inflammation via HSP90-HIF-1α-Mediated Glycolysis in Kidney Fibrosis
– Advanced Science, 2025
Kynurenine Acts as a Signaling Molecule to Attenuate Pulmonary Fibrosis by Enhancing the AHR-PTEN Axis
– Journal of Advanced Research, 2025
Kdm2a Inhibition in Skeletal Muscle Improves Metabolic Flexibility in Obesity
– Nature Metabolism, 2025
Effect of Roxadustat on Lowering Blood Lipids in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients with Anemia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study
– Renal Failure, 2025
Correlation Between Protein-Energy Wasting and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
– Renal Failure, 2025

Ganeshan R | DBNA | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ganeshan R | DBNA | Research Excellence Award

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Ganeshan R is an accomplished academic and researcher in Information and Communication Engineering, known for his strong interdisciplinary expertise in computing and security domains. He earned his Ph.D. from Anna University, following postgraduate degrees in Software Engineering and Information Technology, and an undergraduate degree in Information Technology, all with first-class distinctions. His academic and professional experience spans teaching, research, and technical mentoring in higher education. His research interests focus on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Computer Networks, Network Security, Software Engineering, and Cloud Security. He has received academic recognitions for scholarly contributions, demonstrating sustained commitment to research excellence and technological advancement.

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A Novel CNN-BiLSTM-GRU Hybrid Deep Learning Model for Human Activity Recognition

– International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 2024 (Citations: 17)

Carlos Junqueira Junior | High Performance Computing | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Carlos Junqueira Junior | High Performance Computing | Research Excellence Award

École Nationale d’Arts et Métiers | France

Dr. Carlos Junqueira Junior is an accomplished computational fluid dynamics (CFD) researcher and HPC specialist with extensive experience in numerical modeling for fluids and solids. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), Brazil, focusing on the development of parallel solvers for large eddy simulation of supersonic jet flows, following an MSc on upwind parallel solvers for turbulent flow applications. He also holds a Diplôme d’Ingénieur from Grenoble INP, France, where he conducted research on numerical modeling during an internship at CEA, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from UNESP, Brazil. Professionally, he has contributed significantly as an HPC Research Engineer at Arts et Métiers ParisTech, France, and held research and teaching positions at ITA, IAE, and CTMSP, Brazil, where he developed parallel CFD solvers for RANS and LES simulations and taught numerical methods to engineering students. His research interests include high-performance computing, turbulence modeling, supersonic flows, and numerical methods for fluid dynamics. Dr. Junqueira’s work has been recognized internationally for advancing simulation techniques in aerospace and turbo machinery applications. His contributions continue to impact computational engineering, bridging fundamental research and practical applications in CFD.

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Moritz Rosenthal | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award 

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Mr. Moritz Rosenthal | Electrochemistry | Research Excellence Award 

Aalto University | Finland

Mr. Moritz Rosenthal is a dedicated chemist and doctoral candidate at Aalto University School of Chemical Engineering, Finland, with a strong focus on material and nano chemistry. He earned his M.Sc. in Chemistry from Leibniz University, Hanover, with distinction, emphasizing advanced inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, and his B.Sc. in Chemistry from the same institution, graduating with a solid foundation in synthesis and characterization of materials, including transition metal seleno phosphates. His professional journey includes research assistant roles at both Leibniz University and Aalto University, where he synthesized and analyzed catalysts for oxygen evolution reactions in acidic electrolytes, targeting sustainable replacements for platinum group metals in proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. During his Master’s thesis, he collaborated internationally with experts on advanced material studies, and his industrial internship at Honeywell Specialty Chemicals led to a patented invention related to low-melting flux materials. His research interests encompass catalysis, electrochemistry, transition metal oxides, and sustainable hydrogen technologies. Mr. Rosenthal has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, innovative research contributions, and a commitment to advancing clean energy solutions. His work bridges fundamental chemistry and applied materials science, reflecting both scholarly rigor and practical impact in the field of sustainable energy and advanced functional materials.

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