| Dr | BEN ENOLUOMEN | EHIGIATOR | Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria | Nigeria | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Sex Pharmacology, Drug Discovery and Ethnopharmacology | Outstanding Scientist Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Alshifa | Memon | NIMS University | India | Biology and Life Sciences | Zoology | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Assist Prof Dr | Sahil | Bajaj | MD Anderson Cancer Center | United States | Neuroscience | Neuro-Oncology | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Imran | Khan | UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT JAIPUR | India | Health Professions | Phd in sports Physiotherapy | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Assist Prof Dr | Mohamed | Arbili | Erbil Polytechnic University | Iraq | Engineering | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Alberto | Zapatera Llinares | Universidad de Alicante | Spain | Educational Innovation in Science | STEAM y ODS | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | HO | SOONMIN | INTI International University | Malaysia | Chemistry and Materials Science | Applied chemistry | Distinguished Scientist Award | View Profile |
| Mr | İsmail | Çapar | Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Faculty of Dentistry | Turkey | Dentistry | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry, Diagnostic Imaging | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Muhammad Waleed | Mehmood | GIFT University | Pakistan | Decision Sciences | Crisis Resilience | Young Innovator Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Md.Aman Ul | Azam Khan | BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology | Bangladesh | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Material science | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Ms | VASILIKI (Betty) | CHARALAMPOPOULOU | GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS SA CEO | Greece | Decision Sciences | Climate Change and the use of downstream space applications for decision support | Excellence in Innovation Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Wondimagegn Genaneh | Shiferaw | Wolaita Sodo University | Ethiopia | Nursing and Health Professions | Critical Care Nursing | Young Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | APPIKATLA | PHANI KUMAR | Koneru Lakshmaiah education foundation | India | Engineering | Electronics and communication engineering | Young Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Ayman | El Sabagh | Siirt Universitesi | Turkey | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Agricultural Sciences | Research Excellence Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Jawahar | Sagar | Havells | India | Engineering | Power electronics | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Ioana | Caprar | Babes-Bolyai University | Romania | Environmental Science | Assessing the Potential Microplastic Sources and Retention Efficiency in Valencia’s Tancat de la Pipa Wetland Abstract Constructed wetlands are promising nature-based solutions for mitigating environmental pollution, able to retain suspended solids as microplastic (MP) particles. This study aims (i) to identify potential sources and transport pathways of MPs in the Tancat de la Pipa constructed wetland (Spain), using a conceptual source-attribution approach based on spatial distribution, particle characteristics, catchment characteristics, hydrological connections, and the available literature and official information, as well as (ii) to evaluate the effectiveness of the wetland in retaining MPs within the investigated size range. Sampling was conducted at six locations representing two inlet canals, two internal sites, and two outlet points of the wetland towards Albufera Lake. Higher MP abundances were recorded at the inlet, while lower concentrations at internal and outlet sites indicated partial retention, with apparent removal efficiencies ranging from 24% to 50%, depending on the sampling campaign. Blue and transparent MPs predominated, while polyethylene (47%) and polyester (18%) were the dominant polymers, followed by polymethyl methacrylate (10%), polystyrene (8%), and polypropylene (7%). The spatial distribution and particle characteristics, together with catchment land use and hydrological connections, indicated potential contributions from mixed sources, including packaging, agricultural activities, wastewater, traffic runoff, fisheries, and industrial activities. These findings provide an initial assessment of potential MP sources and transport pathways in a Mediterranean wetland and indicate partial retention of MPs within the investigated size range, supporting the need for longer-term and source-specific monitoring to improve source attribution and evaluate seasonal variability. Keywords: microplastics; wetland; Albufera; pollution; nature-based solutions | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | João | Teixeira e Costa | FEUP | Portugal | Environmental Science | Sustainable Soil Remediation | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Sunil | Pal | Katwa Bharati Bhaban School | India | Biology and Life Sciences | Animal Behaviour | Best Researcher Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Aasiyah | Muzaahim | Public Senior High School 8 Malang | Indonesia | Medicine and Health Sciences | Opthalmology | Young Scientist Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Al Haarits | Harrats | Al Izzah Leadership School | Indonesia | Medicine and Health Sciences | Mental Health, Toxicology, Forensic | Best Scholar Award | View Profile |