| Dr | Rong | Zhao | Jiangsu Institute of Metrology（Jiangsu Energy Metrology Data Center） | China | Environmental Science | Laser absorption spectroscopy for combustion diagnostics , industrial trace gas metrology | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof | joonho | park | Seoul national university of Science and technology | South Korea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | plant physiology | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Bilal | Aslam | Qassim University | Saudi Arabia | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | One Health & Antimicrobial Resistance | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Luis Alberto | Vazquez | Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla | Spain | Medicine and Health Sciences | Endocrinología, Diabetes, Obesidad, Nutrición | Innovative Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | João | Teixeira e Costa | FEUP | Portugal | Environmental Science | Sustainable Soil Remediation | Innovative Research 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 |
| Mr | Md.Aman Ul | Azam Khan | BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology | Bangladesh | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Material science | Innovative Research 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 |
| Prof | July | Villalba | Politécnico Grancolombiano | Colombia | Business, Management and Accounting | Competitividad empresarial basada en la cuarta revolución industrial | Industry Impact Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Mohamed | Ahmed | faculty of Technology and Education Helwan University | Egypt | Engineering | electrical | Health Innovator’s Leadership Award | View Profile |
| Prof | Jean-Paul | Nguyen | Clinique Bretéché groupe Elsan | France | Health Professions | Neurosurgery, Pain, Brain stimulation | Global Health Impact Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | King-Ning | TU | City University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | Advanced Materials Engineering | Electronic Packaging Technology | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Prof Dr | SAMUEL | FRIMPONG | UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI | United States | Engineering | Mining and Explosives Engineering | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Ms | Nuzhat | Prova | Pace University | United States | Computer Science | Data Science | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Mr | Sahriar | Ahamed | Explorative Academy | Bangladesh | Space Exploration Technologies | Time - Space -Relativity | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Mrs | Xinyang | Song | Beijing Institute of Space Mechanics and Electronics | China | Earth and Planetary Sciences | thermal control of remote sensor | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Assoc Prof Dr | Wenhao | Pu | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | China | Renewable Energy Technologies | 能源动力 | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | CHARAN KUMAR | GANTEDA | Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha School of Engineering, Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University) | India | Mathematics | FLUID DYNAMICS | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Dr | Jibin joy | Daniel | Pushpagiri college of dental sciences thiruvalla Pathanamthitta | India | Dentistry | Orthodontics | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |
| Assist Prof Dr | Sumit | Swain | Dayanandasagar College of Engineering, Bangalore | India | Nanotechnology | Fractional Order Circuits | Excellence in Research Award | View Profile |