Xiao Sun | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Xiao Sun | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Chuzhou University | China

Dr. Xiao Sun, Ph.D., is an accomplished Associate Professor in the College of Biological and Food Engineering at Chuzhou University, specializing in poultry science, meat quality evaluation, agricultural product processing, and intelligent equipment development. Trained in Agricultural Electrification and Automation at Nanjing Agricultural University, Dr. Sun completed his Ph.D. with joint doctoral training in Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas, USA, where he gained extensive international research experience and established long-term academic collaborations. His research addresses critical industry challenges, particularly woody breast myopathy in broilers, focusing on its formation mechanisms, quality deterioration, and practical solutions for detection, grading, and processing optimization. Dr. Sun’s work is distinguished by the integration of machine vision, image analysis, spectroscopy, sensor technologies, neural networks, and intelligent systems to develop non-destructive detection and grading technologies for poultry meat quality. His research has significantly advanced understanding of how myofibrillar protein structure, processing conditions, and storage factors influence meat quality attributes, enabling improved quality control and waste reduction across poultry processing chains. As a principal investigator, he has led multiple competitive research projects funded by provincial authorities, universities, and industry partners, emphasizing translational outcomes and real-world application in slaughtering and processing environments. A prolific innovator, Dr. Sun holds multiple authorized Chinese invention patents, international patents, and software copyrights, including landmark systems for detecting woody breast conditions and intelligent grading of poultry carcasses. His patented technologies have strong potential for industrial deployment, reflecting his commitment to bridging academic research with commercial and societal impact. Dr. Sun has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in leading international journals such as Poultry Science, LWT – Food Science and Technology, Foods, and the Journal of Food Science, contributing foundational and applied insights into poultry meat quality and processing science. His contributions have been recognized through numerous honors, including national science and technology awards, the Young Scientist Program Award of the World’s Poultry Science Association, and prestigious institutional titles. Through sustained research excellence, innovation, and education, Dr. Sun continues to shape the future of intelligent poultry processing and food engineering.

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Nazzareno Diodato | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Nazzareno Diodato | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Paper Award 

Met European Research Observatory | Italy

Dr. Nazzareno Diodato is an internationally recognized climate scientist and environmental hydrologist whose research bridges climate dynamics, hydrology, geomorphology, and data-driven environmental modeling. Educated at the University of Naples Federico II, where he earned his degree in Architecture with an Environmental–Territorial and Geospatial Planning focus (1996), Dr. Diodato further advanced his expertise through postgraduate training with the COMET/MetEd Program of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), alongside professional certifications from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and ESRI. He is the Founding Director and Fellow Research Career Scientist of the Met European Research Observatory, an institution internationally acknowledged for scientific excellence and endorsed by the UCAR International Affiliates Program. Dr. Diodato’s research centers on understanding climate–hydrology interactions across multiple temporal and spatial scales, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean region. His work integrates historical documentary evidence, instrumental observations, geostatistics, and modern data-driven and generative modeling techniques to reconstruct long-term hydroclimatic variability and improve decadal-scale predictions. A defining contribution of his career is the reconstruction of millennium-long records of rainfall erosivity, storminess, snowfall, groundwater recharge, and hydrological extremes, providing unprecedented insight into how climate oscillations—such as the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation—modulate water resources and environmental hazards. As a leader of interdisciplinary initiatives, Dr. Diodato has played a pivotal role in establishing the Interdisciplinary Group for Environment and Water Research (IGEWaR), which focuses on feedbacks between the hydrosphere and other Earth system components, including the biosphere, cryosphere, and lithosphere. Under his guidance, IGEWaR’s Future Plan prioritizes ecosystem and hydrological responses to climate change, spanning surface and subsurface processes and emphasizing uncertainty reduction in historical reconstructions.

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Kirill Poletkin | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Kirill Poletkin | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Hefei University of Technology | China

Professor Kirill V. Poletkin is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in micro- and nano-scale electromechanical systems, contactless levitation micro-actuators, MEMS inertial sensors, and precision instrumentation. He currently serves as a Professor (Talents Programme) at the School of Instrument Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, China. Prof. Poletkin earned his Ph.D. in Control Systems, Informatics, and Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Aviation Institute in 2007, where his doctoral research focused on closed-loop rotor vibratory gyroscopes. He obtained his M.Eng. with honors from Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University, with award-winning research in vibration theory and dynamically tuned gyroscopes recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. With over two decades of international research experience, he has held academic and research positions at leading institutions including the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, University of Freiburg, Nanyang Technological University, Innopolis University, and New Uzbekistan University. He is a former Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellow and has served as Principal Investigator on multiple competitively funded projects supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Chinese provincial agencies. Prof. Poletkin has authored over 86 scientific publications, including 37 peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and a Springer monograph titled Levitation Micro-Systems: Applications to Sensors and Actuators. His pioneering contributions to zero–spring-constant contactless suspensions, hybrid inductive–electrostatic levitation systems, and semi-analytical electromagnetic modeling have enabled new generations of high-precision sensors, actuators, and micro-transport technologies.

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Huaxun Wu | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Dr. Huaxun Wu | Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Outstanding Contribution Award

Anhui Medical University | China

Dr. Huaxun Wu is an accomplished pharmacologist and Associate Professor at Anhui Medical University, serving as a Master’s Supervisor with a strong record of academic leadership, research excellence, and translational impact in anti-inflammatory immunopharmacology and clinical pharmacology. He holds both MD and PhD degrees in Pharmacology and has established himself as a recognized contributor to pharmacological science through sustained competitive funding, high-quality publications, and active service within national and provincial academic societies. Dr. Wu has served as Principal Investigator for multiple prestigious research programs, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Youth Program), the Anhui Provincial Natural Science Foundation (General Program), the Anhui Provincial Key Program for Outstanding Young Talents in Universities, and the Anhui Provincial Key Program for Natural Science Research in Higher Education Institutions. These projects focus on the mechanisms of inflammation, immune regulation, and pharmacological intervention, contributing to improved understanding of drug targets and therapeutic strategies in inflammatory and immune-related diseases. With more than 30 peer-reviewed academic publications, including over 20 SCI-indexed articles, Dr. Wu’s work has achieved significant international visibility, reflected in more than 1,183 citing articles. His research demonstrates a strong balance between fundamental pharmacological discovery and methodological rigor. In addition to journal publications, he has contributed substantially to pharmacological education and research methodology through the publication of authoritative textbooks, including Pharmacological Experimental Methodology (4th Edition) and Pharmacological Research Methodology, which are widely used in academic and clinical training. Dr. Wu’s innovation capacity is further evidenced by his intellectual property portfolio, which includes one granted national patent and three granted PCT patents, underscoring the translational potential and practical relevance of his research outputs. His editorial involvement with the Chinese Pharmacology Bulletin reflects peer recognition of his expertise and commitment to maintaining high scientific standards.

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Warda Al Saidi | Physics and Astronomy | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Warda Al Saidi | Physics and Astronomy | Young Scientist Award 

University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) | Oman

Dr. Warda Al Saidi is a highly accomplished physicist, lecturer, and researcher specializing in spintronics, magnetism, and thin-film magnetic systems. She earned her PhD in Physics from Sultan Qaboos University (2021–2024), building on a strong academic foundation that includes a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the same institution. Currently, she serves as a Physics Lecturer at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Muscat, where she delivers undergraduate lectures, conducts laboratory sessions, integrates modern teaching technologies, and actively contributes to curriculum development and academic advising. Previously, she taught physics at Al Shomoukh International School, where she was recognized for outstanding teaching performance. Dr. Al Saidi’s research focuses on magnetic skyrmions, spintronics, plasmon-driven magnetic phenomena, and multistate memory devices for next-generation computing and AI acceleration. She has authored numerous high-impact publications in leading journals such as Physical Review B, Applied Physics Letters, Scientific Reports, Journal of Physics D, physica status solidi (a), and Materials Today Electronics. Her work combines experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches, utilizing tools such as Python, MATLAB, MuMax3, and advanced data analysis techniques. She has gained valuable international research experience, including serving as an Assistant Researcher Physicist at CERN, Geneva, and working as a Medical Physicist at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and The Royal Hospital in Oman. Dr. Al Saidi is an active contributor to the global scientific community, with numerous invited talks, conference presentations, and awards, including the Best Post-PhD Project Award at IEEE RTSI 2025 and multiple best paper and oral presentation recognitions. A member of IEEE, she is deeply committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advancing physics research with real-world technological impact.

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Cristina Vallecillo Rivas | Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Cristina Vallecillo Rivas | Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award 

University of Granada | Spain

Dr. María Cristina Vallecillo Rivas is a highly accomplished clinician–scientist and academic specializing in clinical dentistry, oral surgery, implantology, and biomaterials research. She holds a PhD in Clinical Medicine and Public Health (Cum Laude) from the University of Granada, Spain, following a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry and multiple postgraduate Master’s degrees in Oral Surgery and Implantology, Multidisciplinary Esthetic Dentistry, and Odontological Sciences. Her academic trajectory is distinguished by consistent sobresaliente distinctions and the prestigious Extraordinary End-of-Degree Award. Her research focuses on guided bone and tissue regeneration, implant stability, biomaterials, collagen-based and polymeric membranes, peri-implant diseases, and evidence-based clinical dentistry. Dr. Vallecillo has authored and co-authored numerous high-impact SCI-indexed publications in leading journals, including Clinical Oral Investigations, Polymers, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, frequently serving as first and corresponding author. Her scholarly work spans systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomized controlled clinical trials, and translational biomaterials research. Alongside her research, she has made significant contributions to postgraduate and doctoral-level teaching in oral surgery, implantology, maxillofacial infections, and soft tissue management, while supervising Master’s theses and supporting curriculum development initiatives. Recognized for her scientific rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and commitment to translating research into clinical excellence, Dr. Vallecillo is regarded as a leading early-career academic in contemporary dental and oral health sciences.

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Yan-Jiang Zhao | Robotics and Automation | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Yan-Jiang Zhao | Robotics and Automation | Excellence in Research Award 

Harbin University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Yan-Jiang Zhao is a distinguished researcher and academic leader in the field of mechanical engineering and medical robotics, currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Graphics at Harbin University of Science and Technology, China. With extensive international research exposure, including postdoctoral training at Thomas Jefferson University, USA, he has established a strong interdisciplinary research program that bridges mechanical engineering, robotics, and medical applications. Prof. Zhao’s primary research interests encompass medical robotics, flexible and steerable needle insertion systems, multi-fingered dexterous robotic hands, composite filament winding technologies, and TRIZ-based mechanical system innovation. His work focuses on integrating mechanics-based modeling, multimodal sensing, and intelligent control strategies to improve precision, safety, and adaptability in robotic systems, particularly for minimally invasive medical procedures. His recent research efforts include variable-curvature flexible needle insertion, multimodal perception frameworks, and advanced control methods for medical robotic platforms. Throughout his academic career, Prof. Zhao has led or participated in more than 20 competitive research projects, including eight national-level grants such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) General and Young Scientist Funds, alongside multiple provincial and enterprise-funded projects. These projects have resulted in the development of functional robotic prototypes, innovative mechanical designs, and industry-ready technologies. In parallel, he has completed several consultancy and industry collaborations, contributing to composite material structural component development and industrial product design optimization. Prof. Zhao has an impressive scholarly output, having published over 40 peer-reviewed journal articles, with more than 30 indexed in SCI and EI databases. His research has appeared in leading international journals including Expert Systems with Applications, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, IEEE Access, Medical Engineering & Physics, Physics in Medicine & Biology, and the International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer-Assisted Surgery. According to the Web of Science Core Collection, his indexed publications have received over 90 citations, with an h-index of 6 (2025).

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Laleh Kalankesh | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Laleh Kalankesh | Environmental Science | Women Researcher Award 

Medical science university | Iran

Dr. Laleh R. Kalankesh is an accomplished environmental health engineer and academic whose research integrates environmental engineering, public health, and environmental epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on water quality, pollution control, and human health risk assessment. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Iran, where she is actively involved in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and leading multidisciplinary research projects addressing critical environmental and health challenges in Iran and comparable arid and semi-arid regions. Dr. Kalankesh earned her PhD in Environmental Health Engineering from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, where her doctoral research focused on monitoring disinfection by-products (DBPs), including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs), in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water distribution networks. Her work also advanced membrane technology by developing graphene oxide–modified polyamide nanofiltration membranes to enhance the removal of DBPs and total organic carbon (TOC). This research built on her earlier MSc and BSc training in environmental health engineering, with a strong foundation in nanoparticle applications for wastewater treatment and heavy metal removal. Her research portfolio spans water and wastewater treatment, membrane processes, nanomaterials, air pollution, and environmental epidemiology. She has made notable contributions to understanding DBP formation and health risks, desalination using microbial desalination cells, photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, and the application of nanoparticles and composites as bactericides and adsorbents. In parallel, her epidemiological studies examine the health impacts of air pollution, meteorological factors, and socio-environmental inequalities, including contributions to large-scale Global Burden of Disease (GBD) studies published in leading journals such as The Lancet Planetary Health and The Lancet Global Health. Dr. Kalankesh has authored 45 peer-reviewed publications, holds an h-index of 21, and is recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists (2025). She has served as principal investigator on numerous nationally funded research projects and is an active peer reviewer for international journals. Her innovative capacity is further reflected in a patented portable device for sterilizing fruits and vegetables. Through her interdisciplinary research and academic leadership, Dr. Kalankesh continues to contribute significantly to advancing environmental health science and evidence-based policy for sustainable development and public health protection.

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Tianwei He | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Tianwei He | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award 

Yunnan University | China

Dr. Tianwei He is an internationally recognized materials scientist and computational chemist whose research advances the rational discovery and design of next-generation electrocatalysts for sustainable energy and chemical transformations. He is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Materials and Energy, Yunnan University, China, where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of density functional theory (DFT), nanocatalysis, and machine learning. His academic training and professional trajectory span leading institutions in China, Australia, Germany, and Macau, reflecting a strong global research footprint. Dr. He obtained his PhD in Computational Materials Science from Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia, following earlier degrees in Materials Science and Engineering. He subsequently held postdoctoral and assistant researcher positions at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society (Germany), University of Macau, and Queensland University of Technology, working under renowned scholars including Prof. Karsten Reuter, Prof. Hui Pan, and Prof. Aijun Du. These experiences shaped his expertise in theoretical catalysis, surface science, and reaction mechanism modeling. His research focuses on the computational discovery of novel nanocatalysts for key electrochemical and photocatalytic reactions within the C, N, O, and H cycles, including HER, OER, ORR, nitrogen reduction, CO/CO₂ reduction, and selective hydrogenation. By constructing structure- and composition-sensitive models using DFT, NEB, and molecular dynamics, Dr. He provides atomic-level insights into active sites, scaling relationships, and reaction pathways. In recent years, he has integrated machine learning approaches to accelerate catalyst screening and performance prediction. Dr. He has authored and co-authored an extensive body of high-impact publications in premier journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, PNAS, Chem, Advanced Materials, Advanced Energy Materials, Chemical Society Reviews, ACS Catalysis, and Small. With an h-index of 38, over 4,900 citations, and multiple ESI Highly Cited and Hot Papers, his work is widely recognized for its originality and influence in the catalysis community. His studies on single-atom catalysts, heteronuclear dual-atom systems, high-entropy catalysts, and low-dimensional heterostructures have significantly advanced understanding of catalytic stability, selectivity, and efficiency. In addition to research, Dr. He actively contributes to the scientific community as an invited reviewer for leading journals and as a member of early-career editorial boards for Materials Today Energy, Battery Energy, and Journal of Electrochemistry. Through sustained excellence in research, mentorship, and international collaboration, Dr. Tianwei He continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of computational catalysis and sustainable energy materials.

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Marius Manole | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Marius Manole | Dentistry | Research Excellence Award 

UMF “Iuliu Hatieganu” Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Dr. Marius-Ciprian Manole is a distinguished academician, clinician, and researcher in the field of Dental Medicine, with over two decades of combined experience in university teaching, clinical practice, and advanced scientific research. He currently serves as Associate Professor (Conferențiar Universitar) in the Department of Dental Propedeutics and Esthetic Dentistry at the “Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and holds the leadership position of Vice-Dean for Management and Academic Development within the Faculty of Dental Medicine. His academic career reflects a consistent progression through all university ranks, from Preparatory Assistant to Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Associate Professor, demonstrating sustained excellence in education, research, and institutional development. Dr. Manole’s teaching portfolio encompasses undergraduate, postgraduate, and residency-level education in prosthetic dentistry, dental materials, implant-supported prosthetics, esthetic dentistry, and dental technology, delivered to Romanian and international students. He is actively involved in organizing post-university training programs and continuing education courses, contributing to the professional development of dental practitioners and technicians. Parallel to his academic activity, he has maintained an extensive clinical practice as a practicing dentist and administrator of a private dental clinic, specializing in prosthetic, implant-supported, and esthetic restorative treatments, ensuring strong translational integration between research, education, and patient care. His research activity is centered on dental biomaterials, prosthetic technologies, CAD/CAM systems, zirconia ceramics, periodontal health, implant biomechanics, and advanced diagnostic and imaging methods, including micro-CT, finite element analysis, and holographic evaluation. Dr. Manole has authored and co-authored a substantial body of scientific work published in ISI-indexed and peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to advancements in prosthetic accuracy, material performance, periodontal response, and digital dentistry. His research output reflects both fundamental and applied perspectives, with a strong emphasis on improving clinical outcomes and material reliability in dental practice. Dr. Manole is also an active contributor to national and international research projects focused on advanced composite biomaterials, nanotechnology-based dental materials, and innovative prosthetic solutions. His scholarly impact is further reinforced through conference presentations, book authorship, and professional affiliations with prominent dental and biomaterials societies. Recognized for his academic leadership, organizational skills, and commitment to innovation, Dr. Marius-Ciprian Manole continues to play a significant role in shaping modern prosthetic and esthetic dentistry through education, research excellence, and clinical innovation.

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