Mariana Blanco Massani | Organic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mariana Blanco Massani | Organic Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

University of Innsbruck | Austria

Dr. Mariana Blanco Massani is a scientist specializing in biomedical and polymer-based technologies with a strong focus on antimicrobial systems and advanced materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Her professional experience spans Marie Curie–funded postdoctoral research, industrial consultancy, and long-term research roles in academic and national technology institutes. Her research interests include drug delivery systems, medical devices, antimicrobial materials, food microbiology, and sustainable packaging. She is a recipient of a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship. Dr. Massani’s career reflects scientific rigor, interdisciplinary innovation, and impactful contributions to applied research.

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Ivan Dmochowski | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Ivan Dmochowski | Bioinorganic Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

Univ. Pennsylvania/Department of Chemistry  | United States

Prof. Ivan Dmochowski is a distinguished chemist and academic leader, currently serving as Alan MacDiarmid Term Chair and Professor of Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Educated at Harvard College and the California Institute of Technology, with postdoctoral training in biophysics, his career spans roles from Assistant to Full Professor and undergraduate leadership. His research centers on bioinorganic chemistry, molecular imaging, MRI contrast agents, and chemical neuroscience, bridging chemistry and biology. He has received numerous prestigious honors, including the NSF CAREER Award and Dreyfus Awards. Overall, his contributions reflect sustained excellence in research, teaching, and scientific innovation.

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Jinxing He | Analytical Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry Progress Award

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Prof. Jinxing He | Analytical Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry Progress Award

Qilu University of Technology Shandong Analysis and Test Center | China

Prof. Jinxing He is a distinguished academic and national expert specializing in Food Safety, Nutrition, and Food Quality Control. With strong academic training and extensive professional experience, he serves as a member of key Ministry of Education expert groups and as a peer review expert for the National Natural Science Foundation of China. His work bridges policy, research, and practical food safety governance, with active contributions to high-impact SCI journals. Prof. He’s research advances food quality evaluation and nutritional risk control. His excellence has been recognized with multiple provincial and national science and technology awards, reflecting his sustained impact on food science research and higher education development.

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Enrichment and Detection of Sulfadimethylpyrimidine in Food by Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Photonic Crystals

– Food Analytical Methods, 2026

Corrigendum to “Marine algae oils from Phaeodactylum tricornutum and Laminaria japonica alleviate obesity, insulin resistance, and gut microbiota dysbiosis in high-fat diet-fed mice”

– Journal of Functional Foods, 2024 (Open Access)

EPA-enriched sulfoquinovosyldiacylglycerol attenuates inflammation in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages

– Journal of Functional Foods, 2025 (Open Access)

Polysaccharide extracted from peony seed meal: Preventive effect on loperamide-induced constipation in rats

– International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025

Development and Application of a Rapid Detection Technique for 2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenyl-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine in Meat Products Based on Hydrogel–Molecular-Imprinting Electrochemical Sensing Technology

– Foods, 2025 (Open Access)

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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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)

Yazeed Alkhrijah | Internet of Things | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yazeed Alkhrijah | Internet of Things | Research Excellence Award

Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University | Saudi Arabia

Assist Prof. Dr. Yazeed Alkhrijah is an accomplished academic leader, innovation strategist, and electrical engineering scholar with extensive experience across higher education, research administration, industry, and national innovation ecosystems. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a specialization in wireless communications, an MSc in digital signal and image processing, and a BSc in electrical engineering with a focus on communications and electronics. He currently leads institutional innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer initiatives, overseeing incubators, intellectual property commercialization, and strategic partnerships aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. His experience includes senior research leadership roles managing research chairs, centers, laboratories, and national research funding portfolios, as well as serving as a subject matter expert for defense and strategic research programs. As a faculty member, he has taught core electrical engineering courses, led digital transformation and national alignment committees, developed graduate and professional programs, and strengthened industry collaboration. His research interests span wireless communications, digital signal processing, innovation systems, entrepreneurship, and applied engineering research. He has received recognition through leadership roles, research excellence contributions, and professional honors within engineering and innovation communities. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to advancing research impact, innovation capacity, and talent development at institutional and national levels.

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Pengyuan Wang | Pancreatitis | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Pengyuan Wang | Pancreatitis | Young Researcher Award

Department of Gastroenterology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University | China

Mr. Pengyuan Wang is an accomplished biomedical researcher and clinician specializing in gastroenterology and translational pharmacology. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine, followed by a Ph.D. in Pharmacology, and further strengthened his academic foundation through postdoctoral training in Gastroenterology. He is currently affiliated with leading clinical and research centers in China, where he integrates clinical insight with mechanistic research to address complex gastrointestinal diseases. His professional experience bridges patient-oriented practice and laboratory-based investigation, enabling a strong bench-to-bedside research approach. Mr. Wang’s primary research interest focuses on the metabolic mechanisms underlying pancreatitis, with particular emphasis on identifying key molecular pathways involved in disease initiation and progression. In parallel, he is actively engaged in drug screening and pharmacological evaluation, aiming to discover and optimize therapeutic candidates for pancreatitis and related metabolic disorders. His work contributes to improving diagnostic strategies and advancing targeted treatments in gastroenterology. Recognized for his rigorous scientific approach and interdisciplinary expertise, he has received academic acknowledgment through competitive research training and scholarly contributions. Overall, Mr. Wang’s research continues to enhance the understanding of pancreatitis pathophysiology and supports the development of innovative therapeutic interventions with significant clinical relevance.

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Esmail El-Fakharany | Drug Delivery | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Esmail El-Fakharany | Drug Delivery | Research Excellence Award

City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications | Egypt

Prof. Dr. Esmail El-Fakharany is a distinguished scientist affiliated with the Protein Research Department at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, where his work significantly advances biomedical and biotechnological research. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology with a minor specialization in biotechnology in 2012, following an M.Sc. in Microbiology with a focus on antiviral agents in 2009, both from the Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a Diploma in Public Health Microbiology from the High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, and a B.Sc. in Microbiology with excellent distinction. Prof. Dr. El-Fakharany possesses extensive experience in immunology and immunoblotting, molecular biology, therapeutic protein and enzyme purification, antiviral and anticancer agent investigation, microbiological techniques, and tissue culture and cell line maintenance. His primary research interests center on antiviral proteins, recombinant and natural bioactive molecules, therapeutic protein engineering, immunological applications, and biotechnology-driven drug development. Through sustained scientific contributions, he has received professional recognition for excellence in microbiology and biotechnology research. Overall, his work continues to play a vital role in translating fundamental microbiological insights into innovative therapeutic strategies, contributing meaningfully to global health and applied life sciences.

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Effectiveness of human, camel, bovine and sheep lactoferrin on the hepatitis C virus cellular infectivity: comparison study

Virology Journal, 2013, Vol. 10(1), Article 199

Oyster mushroom laccase inhibits hepatitis C virus entry into peripheral blood cells and hepatoma cells

Protein & Peptide Letters, 2010, Vol. 17(8), pp. 1031–1039

Examination of the activity of camel milk casein against hepatitis C virus (genotype-4a) and its apoptotic potential in hepatoma and HeLa cell lines

Hepatitis Monthly, 2011, Vol. 11(9)

Potential lactoferrin activity against pathogenic viruses

Comptes Rendus Biologies, 2014, Vol. 337(10), pp. 581–595

Poly(vinyl alcohol)–hyaluronic acid membranes for wound dressing applications: synthesis and in vitro bio-evaluations

Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society, 2015, Vol. 26(7), pp. 1466–1474