Razi Al-Azawi | Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Razi Al-Azawi | Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

University of Technology | Iraq

Prof. Dr. Razi Al-Azawi is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in informatics, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational systems. He holds dual B.Sc. degrees in Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering from the University of Technology and Mathematical Sciences from Mustansiriah University, an M.Sc. in Modeling and Simulation from the University of Technology, and a PhD in Informatics from Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has taught a wide range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses, including image processing, deep learning, AI, modeling and simulation, information theory, optimization, probability, web design, and advanced programming. His research interests encompass machine learning, data mining, medical image analysis, laser engineering, cybersecurity, and advanced computational modeling. He has supervised over 50 undergraduate theses and numerous postgraduate dissertations at the Higher Diploma, M.Sc., and PhD levels. His scholarly output includes 16 documents, 264 citations by 257 documents, and an h-index of 6. He has served as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences and holds multiple patents under processing. Through his academic leadership and scientific contributions, he continues to advance innovation in computer science, AI, and engineering domains.

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Andrey Semyashkin | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Andrey Semyashkin | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Olgahospital | Klinikum Stuttgart | Germany

Dr. Andrey Semyashkin is a distinguished Senior Consultant in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery with extensive experience in congenital and complex heart conditions. He earned his MD from the Military Medical Academy in Saint Petersburg, Russia, followed by a PhD from the Pirogov Center, Moscow. Dr. Semyashkin completed comprehensive residencies and fellowships across Germany and Russia, gaining expertise in general, cardiac, and pediatric cardiac surgery. He is board-certified in cardiac surgery and recognized as a certified congenital heart surgeon in Germany. Over the years, he has held senior consultant roles at leading institutions, including Klinikum Stuttgart, University Hospital Münster, and Herzzentrum Duisburg, contributing significantly to clinical care and surgical innovation. His research focuses on congenital heart defects, aortic and mitral valve reconstruction, left ventricular remodeling, and patient-prosthesis mismatch. Dr. Semyashkin has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences, highlighting novel surgical techniques and outcomes. He actively engages in advanced surgical training, including courses on cardiopulmonary transplantation, valve repair, and virtual reality-assisted preoperative planning. Through his clinical practice, research, and teaching, Dr. Semyashkin continues to advance pediatric cardiac surgery, aiming to improve patient outcomes and promote innovation in the field.

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Alexandra Ter Halle | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Alexandra Ter Halle | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Laboratoire Softmat | France

Alexandra ter Halle is a distinguished French researcher specializing in the environmental fate and impact of microplastics and nanoplastics. She holds a PhD from Université Lyon 1 (2000) and an Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from Université Blaise Pascal (2008). Since 2004, she has been a Chargée de Recherche at CNRS, currently affiliated with the IMRCP laboratory in Toulouse. Over her career, she has authored 90 peer-reviewed publications, secured 6 patents (PCT extensions), delivered numerous invited talks, and supervised over 50 students, postdocs, and visiting researchers. Her work focuses on the characterization, degradation, and ecological implications of plastic debris in marine and freshwater environments, including pioneering studies on the nanoplastic fraction of marine litter. Ter Halle has led and coordinated multiple national and international research projects, including the Expédition 7ème Continent and programs funded by ANR, Air Liquide Foundation, and European initiatives. She actively contributes to scientific advisory boards, such as the Fondation de la Mer and GDR “Plastique Environnement et Santé.” Her research has garnered significant recognition, reflected in an h-index of 36, over 6,607 citations, and coverage by 5,162 documents, underscoring her influence in the field of environmental science and marine pollution.

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(2026). Py-GC-MS/MS quantification of microplastics in vertebrate tissues: Addressing false positives of polyethylene. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

(2025). Concentration gradient of plastic debris larger than 500 μm detected across the Southwest Indian Ocean. Scientific Reports.

(2025). A membrane cascade for size-based separation and concentration of nanoplastics in environmental waters. Separation and Purification Technology.

(2025). Modeling fouling kinetics for experiments with transmission varying during filtration. Journal of Membrane Science.

(2025). Unveiling marine plastic degraders through DNA-stable isotope probing. Journal of Hazardous Materials.

Erika Azorin-vega | Qualitative Research | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Erika Azorin-vega | Qualitative Research | Women Researcher Award

Instituto Nacional De Investigaciones Nucleares | Mexico

Erika Patricia Azorín Vega is a distinguished researcher at the Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Nucleares, specializing in radiopharmaceuticals and their applications in cancer diagnosis and therapy. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Experimental Biology from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, a Master’s in Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Bio-Physiology and Neurosciences from CINVESTAV-IPN, with research focused on cellular interactions with extracellular matrices and tumor cell biology. Since 2013, she has led pioneering work in radiopharmaceutical development, resulting in four international patents and over 80 scientific publications with nearly a thousand citations. Her academic contributions include directing multiple undergraduate and graduate theses, reviewing projects for national and international funding agencies, and participating in thesis evaluations globally. She has served as a professor and invited lecturer at several universities, delivering specialized courses in radiobiology, dosimetry, and medical physics, both nationally and internationally. Her research interests encompass radiopharmaceutical design, cancer radiotherapy, metabolomics, and radiation protection. Recognized for her excellence in scientific communication, she has delivered numerous conferences and outreach presentations to advance knowledge in nuclear medicine. Erika’s work continues to shape the field of radiopharmaceutical research and the training of highly skilled professionals in medical physics and biotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Jiménez-Mancilla, N., Ferro-Flores, G., Santos-Cuevas, C., & et al. (2013). Multifunctional targeted therapy system based on 99mTc/177Lu-labeled gold nanoparticles-Tat(49–57)-Lys3-bombesin internalized in nuclei of prostate cancer. Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, 56(13), 663–671.

Ferro-Flores, G., Luna-Gutiérrez, M., Ocampo-García, B., Santos-Cuevas, C., & et al. (2017). Clinical translation of a PSMA inhibitor for 99mTc-based SPECT. Nuclear Medicine and Biology, 48, 36–44.

Mendoza-Nava, H., Ferro-Flores, G., Ramírez, F. M., Ocampo-García, B., & et al. (2016). 177Lu-dendrimer conjugated to folate and bombesin with gold nanoparticles in the dendritic cavity: A potential theranostic radiopharmaceutical. Journal of Nanomaterials, 2016(1), 1039258.

Azorín-Vega, A. V. E., Ferro-Flores, G., & Ocampo-García, B. E. (2014). Multifunctional radiolabeled nanoparticles for targeted therapy. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 21(1), 124–138.

Mendoza-Nava, H., Ferro-Flores, G., Ramírez, F. M., Ocampo-García, B., & et al. (2017). Fluorescent, plasmonic, and radiotherapeutic properties of the 177Lu–dendrimer-AuNP–folate–bombesin nanoprobe located inside cancer cells. Molecular Imaging, 16, 1536012117704768.

Tomasz Zatonski | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Tomasz Zatonski | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Prof. Tomasz Zatoński is a distinguished otolaryngologist and Associate Professor at the Medical University of Wrocław, Poland, currently serving as Vice-Rector for University Communications and Head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He earned his MD from the Medical University of Wrocław, followed by specialization in otolaryngology, a doctoral degree on DNA ploidy analysis in laryngeal cancer, and a habilitation focusing on the role of HPV and cell cycle proteins in head and neck carcinogenesis. With a prolific research profile, Prof. Zatoński has authored 112 documents cited 1,551 times by 1,530 documents and holds an h-index of 20. His research interests focus on HPV-associated head and neck cancers, surgical oncology, endolaryngeal microsurgery, tumor markers, and carcinogenesis mechanisms. He has participated in numerous international observerships, teaching courses, and conferences in the USA, India, Israel, and Europe, and has been recognized with multiple awards for teaching, research, and service, including honors from the Medical University of Wrocław and the Minister of Health. Prof. Zatoński leads and contributes to significant national and international grants, including population cohort studies and biomedical research projects. His work integrates clinical expertise with translational research, advancing knowledge in head and neck oncology and improving patient care and outcomes globally.

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📄 Fibrous Dysplasia of the Ethmoid Bone Diagnosed in a 10‑Year‑Old Patient
Zofia Resler, Monika Morawska‑Kochman, Katarzyna Resler, Tomasz Zatoński — Medicina (2025)
Open access case report of rare fibrous dysplasia in a child, including clinical presentation and management.
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📄 Multinational Attitudes Toward AI in Health Care and Diagnostics Among Hospital Patients
F. Busch et al.JAMA Network Open (2025)
Large international survey exploring patient trust, preferences, and concerns regarding AI use in health care and diagnostics.
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📄 Age‑related Hearing Loss Associated With Cognitive Impairment in the Polish Cohort of the PURE Study
Połtyn‑Zaradna K., Pazdro‑Zastawny K., Szcześniak D., et al. — Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2025)
Open access study linking presbycusis (age‑related hearing loss) with cognitive impairment in a Polish adult cohort.
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📄 Fabrication and Comprehensive Evaluation of Zr‑Based Bulk Metallic Glass Matrix Composites for Biomedical Applications
Science China Materials (2024)
Open access materials science research on zirconium‑based bulk metallic glass composites relevant to biomedical implants and applications.
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📄 Hypertension in Adult Population Under 50 in the Population Cohort Study of Wroclaw Citizens (PICTURE): Prevalent, Undetected, and Mostly Preventable
Critical Public Health (2025)
Open access population health article examining the epidemiology and prevention potential for hypertension in younger adults.
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George Vlontzos | Agricultural Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. George Vlontzos | Agricultural Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Thessaly | Greece

Prof. George Vlontzos is a distinguished agricultural economist and Full Professor at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he directs the Laboratory of Agricultural Economics and Consumer Behavior. He holds a Ph.D. in Planning and Regional Development (University of Thessaly), an MBA in Agribusiness (University of Wales, Aberystwyth) and a BSc in Agriculture (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). With a strong international academic profile, he has served as a visiting professor at the University of Florida and contributed to graduate programs at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier. Prof. Vlontzos has authored 62 documents indexed on Scopus with 952 citations by 886 documents and an h‑index of 17, reflecting significant research impact in agricultural economics, efficiency and sustainability analysis, consumer behavior, optimization and AI applications in agriculture. His research employs advanced quantitative and behavioral models—such as Data Envelopment Analysis, Stochastic Frontier Analysis, the Theory of Planned Behavior and Artificial Neural Networks—to address economic and environmental efficiency, consumer decision processes, and sustainable agri‑food systems. He has published extensively in refereed journals, participated in major international conferences, and contributed to multiple competitive projects co‑funded by the EU, national and private sources. His leadership in research and education underscores his influence in shaping sustainable agricultural policy and practice.

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Assessing the economic impact of insect pollination on the agricultural sector: A department-level case study in France

– Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 2025

Emerging Technologies for Investigating Food Consumer Behavior: A Systematic Review

– Review, 2025

A hybrid remotely operated underwater vehicle for maintenance operations in aquaculture: Practical insights from Greek fish farms

– Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2025

Digital Transformation of Food Supply Chain Management Using Blockchain: A Systematic Literature Review Towards Food Safety and Traceability

– Business and Information Systems Engineering, 2025

Variable RTS in hierarchical network DEA: Enhancing efficiency in higher education systems

– Socio Economic Planning Sciences, 2024

Madai López-Silva | Innovation in Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Madai López-Silva | Innovation in Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tepeaca | Mexico

Dr. Madai López Silva is a Professor–Researcher at the Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tepeaca, holding a Ph.D. in Biotic Product Development from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional. With extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and leading technological development projects, she has contributed significantly to food science and sustainable ingredient design. Her research focuses on starch modification through OSA esterification, extrusion, and heat–moisture treatment, carbohydrate digestibility, functional food development, and valorization of agro-industrial residues, including insect-based flours. She has published 8 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Food Chemistry, Carbohydrate Polymers, and Food Hydrocolloids, accumulating 295 citations across 268 documents and achieving an h-index of 6. Dr. López Silva also serves as a peer reviewer for 14 international Elsevier journals and collaborates with national and international institutions to advance research in starch and protein modification, functional ingredient development, and structural characterization of biopolymers. She co-authored the book chapter Starchy Flour Modification to Alter Its Digestibility (CRC Press, 2022) and has led projects integrating chemical, physical, and polyphenol-based strategies to reduce digestibility and improve nutritional functionality. Her work bridges scientific innovation and practical applications, fostering healthier, sustainable, and evidence-based food systems, and earning recognition for research excellence.

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Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang | Government and Public Policy Analysis | Global Data Innovation Recognition Award

Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang is a distinguished scholar in engineering education and public policy, serving as Professor at the School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University, Associate Director of the university’s Research Center on Engineering Education Innovation, and Deputy Secretary General of the Chinese Society for Engineering Education. Since 2002, he has focused on advancing engineering education reform in China, contributing as a consultant to the Ministry of Education’s Department of Comprehensive Reform, where he has supported institutional restructuring and the development of Emerging Engineering Education (3E). His research centers on engineering education policy, interdisciplinary organizational innovation, and teaching reform, leading to more than 100 academic papers and five monographs. His influential work includes models such as the learning-science–driven engineering education framework and intelligent social engineering education model, which have significantly shaped China’s strategic direction in engineering education transformation. His achievements have been widely recognized, earning him the first prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Research Achievement Award in 2010, second prizes of Zhejiang Philosophy and Social Sciences Outstanding Achievement Awards in 2012 and 2014, and the special prize of the Zhejiang Higher Education Teaching Award in 2022. His scholarship continues to shape policy discourse and practice in modern engineering education.

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Wang, C., Jesiek, B., & Zhang, W. (2024). Elevating international collaboration and academic outcomes through strategic research funding: a bibliometric analysis of China Scholarship Council funded publications. Scientometrics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-024-05054-8

Xiu-Teng Wang | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiu-Teng Wang | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

China Institute of Standardization | China

Dr. Xiu-Teng Wang is a leading researcher in environmental protection and standardization, known for his extensive work in solid and hazardous waste management. He earned his B.Sc. from the School of Chemistry and Materials Science at the University of Science and Technology of China in 2004 and completed his Ph.D. in Science at the School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering at Peking University in 2009. Since then, he has worked at the China National Institute of Standardization, contributing to national efforts in solid waste treatment, air pollution control, and environmental management. From 2015 to 2017, he served as Vice President of the Standardization Institute of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region as part of the 16th batch of national doctoral service teams. He currently serves as Chief Researcher of Environmental Protection and Secretary General of SAC/TC275 and the national hazardous waste standards working group while also acting as liaison to ISO/TC275. His research focuses on developing standards for waste treatment, disposal, and resource utilization, and he has led multiple national key R&D and technology projects. With 44 documents, 1,376 citations, 1,260 citing documents, and an h-index of 17, he has established a strong academic presence. His contributions have earned several national awards, underscoring his influence in environmental standardization.

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(2025). Environmental risk assessment of liquid aluminum sulfate water treatment agent prepared from waste sulfuric acid in the integrated circuit industry. Sustainability.

(2025). Crystal structure of 72,73,75,76-tetrafluoro-25,44-di-methyl-31,33,36,38-tetraoxo-31,32,33,36,37,38-hexahydro-3(2,7)-benzo[lmn][3,8]phenanthrolina-1,5(4,1)dipyridin-1-iuma-2,4(1,2),7(1,4)-tribenzenacyclooctaphane-11,51-diium hexafluoridophosphate, [C46H28F4N4O4][PF6]2, a dicationic cyclophane. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie – New Crystal Structures.

(2025). Highly fluorescent, water-soluble tetrapodal perylene diimides insulated by cationic pendants for live-cell imaging. Dyes and Pigments.

(2025). Crystal structure of di-μ-azido-κ1N bis[2-(1,10-phenanthrolin-2-yl)benzo[d]imidazol-1-ido-κ3N,N’,N”]-bis(methanol-κ1O)-di-manganese. Zeitschrift für Kristallographie – New Crystal Structures.

Chien-Yu Tseng | Materials Science and Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Chien-Yu Tseng | Materials Science and Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

National Taiwan University | Taiwan

Chien-Yu Tseng is a materials science researcher specializing in microstructural evolution, phase transformations, and advanced electron microscopy of steels and alloys. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at National Taiwan University, where she previously completed both her M.S. and B.S. degrees, consistently ranking first in her cohort and receiving the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. Her expertise spans SEM, EBSD, TEM/STEM, XRD, alloy design, heat treatment, and mechanical testing, with extensive experience analyzing precipitation-hardening stainless steels, duplex stainless steels, interstitial-free steels, medium-entropy alloys, and 22MnB5 steel. She has led microstructural characterization in a multi-year industry–academia collaboration and contributed to several academic studies involving martensitic transformation, austenite stability, ferrite formation, deformation twinning, and precipitation mechanisms. Her research integrates experimental metallurgy with advanced microscopy to correlate processing, microstructure, and mechanical behavior, offering insights that support alloy development and performance optimization. Through investigations on repeated tempering, thermo-mechanical processing, and hierarchical martensite structures, she aims to advance the understanding of structure–property relationships in complex metallic systems. Her long-term goal is to contribute to next-generation alloy design and high-performance materials engineering through rigorous characterization and mechanistic interpretation.

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Hsiao, T.J., Chiu, P.H., Tai, C.L., Tsao, T.C., Tseng, C.Y., Lin, Y.X., Chen, H.R., … (2022). “Effect of Cu additions on the evolution of eta-prime precipitates in aged AA 7075 Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys” in Metals.

Tai, C.L., Tai, P.J., Hsiao, T.J., Chiu, P.H., Tseng, C.Y., Tsao, T.C., Chung, T.F., … (2022). “Effect of natural ageing on subsequent artificial ageing of AA7075 aluminum alloy” in Metals.

Tseng, C.Y., Lin, J.W., Tai, C.L., Chung, T.F., Yang, Y.L., Tsao, T.C., Lu, S.Y., Chen, J.J., … (2024). “Effect of repeated-tempering induced martensite on the microstructural evolution in 17–7 PH stainless steel” in Materials Characterization.

Chen, J.J., Chiu, P.H., Chen, T.J., Tsao, T.C., Chen, Y.A., Lu, S.Y., Tseng, C.Y., Tai, C.L., … (2024). “Evolution of deformation structures in CrCoNiSi0.3 medium entropy alloy subjected to high-strain-rate and quasi-static compressive deformation” in Materials Characterization.

Tai, C.L., Lin, Y.X., Tseng, C.Y., Chung, T.F., Yang, Y.L., Tsao, T.C., Lu, S.Y., Chiu, P.H., … (2024). “Effects of different combinations of artificial ageing and warm forming on Ω phase and S phase evolutions in an Al-5.1Cu-1.0Mg-0.4Ag high strength aluminum alloy” in Materials Science and Engineering: A.