Tudor Vladimirescu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tudor Vladimirescu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

3black Business Solutions Srl | Romania

Mr. Tudor Vladimirescu is a Romanian aerospace engineer and researcher specializing in aircraft structural dynamics and aeroelastic analysis. He holds a degree in Aircraft Structures from the Politehnica University of Bucharest and has completed postgraduate studies in pedagogy, vibration analysis, management, quality assurance, and GIS-based data science. Currently pursuing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2019–2025), he has an extensive professional background spanning over four decades, including roles at UPB/INCREST, STRAERO SA, AL System Design SA, RAN Grup SRL, and TQAS SRL, with expertise in R&D, aircraft design, certification, and testing of Romanian aircraft such as IAR-93, IAR-99, IAR-330, and IAK-52. His research interests include finite element modeling, flutter prediction, aeroelastic stability, dynamic response analysis, and integration of computational and experimental techniques for aircraft safety and performance optimization. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in INCAS Bulletin, MDPI Processes, and Science, Technology & Public Policy, and presented at major aerospace conferences such as EUCASS and the “Caius Iacob” series, where he has also served as session chair. Recognized for his leadership and innovation in applied aeronautical research, Tudor Vladimirescu continues to contribute to advancing flutter analysis methodologies and structural integrity assessments in modern aerospace systems.

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Featured Publications

Influence of External Store Distribution on the Flutter Characteristics of the Romanian IAR-99 HAWK Aircraft, 2025

IAR-99 HAWK Flutter Model Studies with External Stores, 2025

Hasanen A. Hammad | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasanen A. Hammad | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Qassim University-Sohag University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasanen A. Hammad is a distinguished mathematician specializing in Functional Analysis, currently serving at the Department of Mathematics, Sohag University, Egypt, and the College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. (2018), M.Sc. (2015), and B.Sc. (2010, with honors) in Mathematics from Sohag University. With a prolific academic record, Dr. Hammad has published 149 research papers, accumulating 1,157 citations and achieving an h-index of 29 (Scopus). His research focuses on fixed point theory, fractional calculus, differential equations, variational inequalities, and nonlinear functional analysis, contributing significantly to the advancement of mathematical modeling and its applications. He actively serves as a reviewer and editor for prestigious journals, including AIMS Mathematics, Mathematics, Fractal and Fractional, and Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. Dr. Hammad has supervised and evaluated doctoral and master’s theses, and his recent works explore advanced fractional differential systems and stability analysis techniques. Recognized for his dedication to scientific excellence and peer review, he continues to foster international collaborations and mentor young researchers. His contributions underscore his commitment to innovation and the practical impact of mathematical sciences in solving complex theoretical and applied problems.

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Featured Publications

Hammad, H.A., Aboelenen, T., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Optimal control and controllability theorems for impulsive Hilfer fractional integro-differential inclusions with numerical applications. Ain Shams Engineering Journal.

Hammad, H.A. & De la Sen, M. (2025). Existence and stability analysis of fractional differential quasi-variational inequalities with illustrative applications. Advances in Continuous and Discrete Models.

Hammad, H.A., Liu, Z., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Existence and stability results of f-Caputo modified proportional fractional delay differential systems with boundary conditions. Boundary Value Problems.

Hammad, H.A., Dafaalla, M.E., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Creating a novel algorithm for studying the strong convergence to a sequence with applications. PLOS ONE.

Hammad, H.A., Abdeljawad, T., & De la Sen, M. (2025). Solving nonlinear fractional equations and some related integral equations under a measure of noncompactness. Computational and Applied Mathematics.

Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

Dr. Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

George Mason University | United States

Dr. Edward B. Douthett is an accomplished academic and accounting professional serving as an Associate Professor of Accounting at George Mason University’s School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. and M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. Before entering academia, Dr. Douthett gained extensive industry experience at Exxon Chemicals and Exxon Company USA, where he held key roles in financial reporting, analysis, auditing, and management. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Virginia, his teaching expertise spans managerial and cost accounting, financial accounting, and performance evaluation across undergraduate, MBA, and EMBA programs. His academic contributions emphasize cost management, performance measurement, and international business environments. Dr. Douthett’s work bridges theory and practice, integrating real-world corporate insights into academic learning. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and leadership, particularly as the Northern Chapter Virginia Society CPA Professor of Public Accounting. Dedicated to fostering ethical decision-making and analytical skills among future accounting professionals, Dr. Douthett continues to inspire innovation in accounting education and practice.

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Featured Publications

Amoruso, A., Douthett, E., & Duchac, J. (2025). The effect of the legal environment on assurance services: evidence from international registrants in U.S. capital markets. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

Copley, P., Douthett, E. B., & Zhang, S. (2021). Venture capitalists and assurance services on initial public offerings. Journal of Business Research.

Douthett, E. B., & Copley, P. (2020). The Enrollment Cliff, Mega-Universities, COVID-19, and the Changing Landscape of U.S. Colleges. CPA Journal.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do Auditors Protect Shareholders Against Financial Expropriation by Corporate Insiders? The Journal of American Academy of Business.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do auditors provide assurance beyond the financial statements? Evidence from the market for new issues. Journal of Theoretical Accounting Research.

Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá | Qualitative Research | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá | Qualitative Research | Best Research Article Award

Hospital Universitario La Paz | Spain

Dr. Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá is a physician-scientist specializing in endocrinology and nutrition, with a clinical appointment since 2010 at Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid. She holds a Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (2005) and completed further training under RD 99/2011 at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2012. Over her career she has published widely on diabetes and pregnancy, gestational and pregestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, and metabolic outcomes, including contributions as corresponding author. Her work spans over 30 scientific articles (e.g. on glycemic control, gestational weight gain, twin versus singleton pregnancies, neonatal outcomes, continuous glucose monitoring) as well as book chapters on hypertensive disorders, exercise in gestational diabetes, and obesity in pregnancy. She has led or participated in multiple funded projects—among them randomized trials and studies on biomarker validation, dietary interventions in pregnancy, and predictors of glycemic control. She also undertook a research stay at Memorial Sloan Kettering (USA) in 2009–2010. Her research interests lie at the intersection of maternal–fetal medicine, diabetes, metabolic programming, and endocrinology innovations.

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Featured Publications

Aguilera-García, I., Barquiel-Alcalá, B., Vázquez-Pérez, P., Prados-Sánchez, M.C., & González-Pérez de Villar, N. (2025). Time to change guidelines? Suboptimal glycemic control measures by CGM associated with cystic fibrosis exacerbations despite adequate HbA1c. Acta Diabetológica.

Borrego Soriano, I., Barquiel-Alcalá, B., Moreno-Domínguez, O., Qasem Moreno, A.L., García-Pérez de Sevilla, E., & González-Pérez de Villar, N. (2025). Screening system for the detection of unknown or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in a tertiary hospital: A retrospective study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

Quirós, C., Herrera, M.T., Amigó, J., Perea, V., Barquiel, B., et al. (2024). Real-world evidence of off-label use of commercially automated insulin delivery systems compared to multiple daily insulin injections in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

Barquiel, B. (AC), Calvo, M., Moreno-Domínguez, O., Bartha, J.L., et al. (2023). The PREDG study: A randomised controlled trial testing whether an educational intervention can prevent gestational weight gain in women with obesity. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.

García-Moreno, C., Benítez-Valderrama, P., Barquiel, B., González-Pérez de Villar, N., Hillman, N., Lora Pablos, A., & Herranz, L. (2022). Efficacy of continuous glucose monitoring on maternal and neonatal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Diabetic Medicine.

 

Alexia Iasonos | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexia Iasonos | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | United States

Dr. Alexia E. Iasonos is a recognized expert in biostatistics, currently a Member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she serves as Director of Clinical Research Development. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics & Statistics from the University of Cyprus (1992-96), followed by an M.S. in Biometry & Statistics and a Ph.D. in Biometry & Statistics from SUNY Albany (awarded in 1998 and 2002 respectively). Her professional trajectory includes roles in academic statistics, pharmaceutical industry, and extensive hospital-affiliated clinical trial biostatistics. Her methodological research focuses on design and analysis of clinical trials, especially Bayesian adaptive Phase I and II designs, dose-finding methods, dose-expansion cohort development, predictive modeling and nomograms, biomarker evaluation and endpoints, particularly in gynecologic oncology. Her work has been instrumental in improving early drug development processes. According to AD Scientific Index, her h-index is 52, with over 10,779 total citations. She is an elected Fellow of the Society of Clinical Trials, deputy editor of Journal of Clinical Oncology, member/chair in several protocol and monitoring committees. Among her awards are those tied to leadership in early-phase trial methodology and contributions to cancer biostatistics. In conclusion, Dr. Iasonos continues to make high impact contributions in biostatistics and oncology by combining rigorous methodology with translational collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Iasonos, A. (2024). Evaluation of early phase dose finding algorithms in heterogeneous populations. Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference.

Iasonos, A. (2023). Controlled amplification in oncology dose-finding trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials.

Iasonos, A. (2022). Stopping rules for phase I clinical trials with dose expansion cohorts. Statistical Methods in Medical Research.

Iasonos, A. (2021). Controlled backfill in oncology dose-finding trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials.

Iasonos, A. (2021). Phase I clinical trials in adoptive T-cell therapies. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series C (Applied Statistics).

Abdulrazzaq Hammal | Industrial Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Hammal | Industrial Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at the University of Aleppo | Syria

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Hammal is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Basic Sciences (Industrial Chemistry), specializing in industrial chemistry, nanochemistry, building materials, natural raw materials, and water treatment. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry (2008), Master’s in Applied Chemistry with a focus on Inorganic Industries (2012), and PhD in Applied Chemistry – Inorganic Industries (2017), all from the University of Aleppo. With more than 40 publications in international and regional journals, his research has advanced innovative solutions in ceramic membranes, nanomaterials, water purification, and biomedical applications, garnering significant academic impact with an h-index of 3, over 18 citations, and more than 7 documents indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar. Dr. Hammal has contributed to international conferences across Syria, Iraq, and Malaysia, also serving as Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Fourth Chemistry Conference at the University of Aleppo. His innovative research has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Best Invention Award at Al-Basil Exhibition (2018), the Best Research Award from Aleppo University (2018), and medals from the ARID platform (2020–2022). Dedicated to mentoring, organizing workshops, and leading the Syrian Scientific Olympiad in Chemistry, Dr. Hammal continues to contribute impactful research toward sustainable industrial and environmental solutions.

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Featured Publications

Hammal, A. (2025). Preparation of geopolymer membranes using clay and some industrial wastes to remove the organic load of pharmaceutical wastewater. BMC Research Notes.

Hammal, A. (2024). Preparation of nano-silica and nano-silicone. Basic and Applied Sciences – Scientific Journal of King Faisal University.

Hammal, A., Al-Hamed Al-Duihi, H., & Alchab, L. (2024). Preparation of nano hydroxyapatite loaded with Syrian Inula extract against dental caries. Materials Chemistry and Physics.

Hammal, A., & Sulaiman, A. (2024). Isolating pure silica from Syrian clay for bioglass manufacturing. Kufa Journal of Engineering.

Lakshmikanthan P | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lakshmikanthan P | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research-fourth Paradigm Institute | India

Dr. P. Lakshmikanthan is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bengaluru (since April 2022), having earlier served as Scientist at NEERI Nagpur (2017–2022), Assistant Professor at Ramaiah University, and a post-doctoral researcher at IISc Bangalore, with prior professional experience in engineering consultancy roles. His research spans greenhouse gas measurement, climate-change assessment and urban health risk modeling, environmental forecasting, sustainability engineering and solid waste management, and ocean modeling. He holds a PhD (IISc, 2015), an M.E. in Environmental Engineering (Anna University, 2010) and a B.E. in Civil Engineering (Anna University, 2006). According to Google Scholar, his work has attracted ~485 citations (Cited by 483) and his h-index is 12. He was awarded the Nawab Bahadur Jung Award for best paper in 2016. Through his publications, modeling and forecasting contributions, and interdisciplinary work on waste, climate, health and environment, he continues to influence research directions in sustainability and risk assessment.

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Featured Publications

Manjunatha, G. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., Chavan, D., Baghel, D. S., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2024). Detection and extinguishment approaches for municipal solid waste landfill fires: A mini review. Waste Management & Research.

Baghel, D. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Kumar, S. (2024). Towards sustainable municipal solid waste management in India: Challenges, trends, and innovations. Journal of Waste Management and Disposal.

Sughosh, P., Lakshmikanthan, P., Vibha, S., & Sivakumar Babu, G. L. (2023). Influence of hydraulic conductivity and moisture retention characteristics of waste on the performance of leachate recirculation system. Indian Geotechnical Journal.

Santhosh, L. G., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Shilpa, D. N. (2022). Quantification of gas emissions from municipal solid waste by biochemical methane potential (BMP) assay method using leachate and wastewater sludge as inoculum. In Indian Geotechnical Conference. Singapore: Springer Nature.

Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Manjunatha, G. S., Singh, D., Khati, S., Arya, S., & Kumar, R. (2022). Determination of risk of spontaneous waste ignition and leachate quality for open municipal solid waste dumpsite. Waste Management.

Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an Assistant Professor (Temporary) of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, India, specializing in social determinants of population health, geospatial analysis, and public health research. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (2025), following an M.Phil. and Master of Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, and a Gold Medalist M.A. in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. Dr. Das has presented his research at multiple national and international conferences, focusing on urban poverty, child malnutrition, elderly morbidity, and maternal health. His scholarly contributions include over 14 peer-reviewed publications, 5 book chapters, and extensive research on mortality, fertility, and population-environment interactions. He is proficient in quantitative and spatial analysis tools including SPSS, STATA, ArcGIS, R, and Mortpak. With an h-index of 3, more than 9 documents, and over 37 citations, his work is widely recognized for its impact on public health and population geography. Dr. Das has received awards for excellence in research and contribution to population studies. His ongoing work integrates geospatial methods with social science approaches to inform policy and improve health outcomes in India, particularly among vulnerable populations.

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Featured Publications

Das, U., & Mohanty, S.K. (2025). “Urban Poverty and Child Malnutrition in India: A Geographical Analysis” in Health on the Move: Population and Public Health Perspectives.

Ahamad, V., & Das, U. (2025). “Health on the move: cardiovascular disease risk among ageing male migrants in India” in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus.

Das, U. (2025). “Is Virginity a Matter of Dignity or a Lack of Opportunity? Exploring the Paradoxical Relationship Between Premarital Sex and Education Among Youth in India” in Sexuality & Culture.

Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). “Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: a decomposition analysis in Bankura district” in BMC Public Health.

Das, U., Kar, N., Riba, T., & Rout, N.R. (2025). “Prevalence of diabetes and disability among older adults in West Bengal and India: A comparative analysis” in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews.

M D Zidan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. M D Zidan | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

AECS | Syria

Prof. Mohammed D. Zidan is a Professor of Laser Physics at the Syrian Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), where he currently heads the Department of Physics and previously led the Laser Division for over three decades. He earned his B.Sc. in Physics and Chemistry from the University of Aleppo (1984), an M.Sc. in Laser Spectroscopy (1988), and a Ph.D. in Laser Spectroscopy (1993) from the University of Sussex, UK. His research covers laser physics, nonlinear optics, optical limiting, carbon nanomaterials, quantum dots, and medical laser applications, with more than 70 publications in international journals. Prof. Zidan has represented Syria at major international conferences, including Laser Physics and CLEO/Europe, and has organized national scientific meetings on laser science. He has been a Lecturer in Medical Physics at Al-Sham Private University since 2017, and his teaching spans general physics, medical physics, laser spectroscopy, and optics for engineering. Promoted to Full Professor in 2003, Prof. Zidan continues to advance laser spectroscopy and nonlinear optical research, contributing significantly to photonics development in Syria and beyond.

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Featured Publication

M. D. Zidan, A. Allahham, A. Ghanem, N. Mousa (2025). Thermal lens study and all optical switching of DB dye solution. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 27(3–4).

M. D. Zidan, A. Allahham, A. Ghanem, N. Mousa (2025). Wavelength dependence of thermal lens and all-optical switching of DB dye solution. Spectroscopy Letters.

M. D. Zidan, A. Allahham, A. Ghanem, N. Mousa, B. Abdallah, A. Al Salman (2025). All-optical switching behavior of CdSe quantum dots solution. Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics & Materials.

M. D. Zidan, M. M. Al-Ktaifani, A. Allahham (2024). Thermal lens effect induced by CW laser beam in tetracarbonyl(2,2ʹ-bipyridyl)chromium(0) complex. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials, 26(9–10), 362–367.

M. D. Zidan, A. Allahham, A. Ghanem, N. Mousa, B. Abdallah, A. Al Salman (2024). Effect of laser powers and sample positions on the self-diffraction ring patterns in CdSe quantum dots solution. Optik, 311, 171948.

Edmundo Tulcanaza | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Edmundo Tulcanaza | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Universidad Politecnica De Madrid | Germany

Edmundo Tulcanaza is a seasoned mining engineer and researcher whose work bridges mining, geostatistics, resource economics, and sustainable extraction of strategic minerals. Educated at Universidad de Chile (Mining Engineering, 1966), he pursued postgraduate studies in Geostatistics & Mineral Economics at École des Mines Paris (1971), later completing an MSc in Geospatial Technologies at Universität Münster (2022), and is currently a PhD candidate at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (2023-2026) studying ecosystems of strategic minerals. Over decades in academia and industry, he has lectured in Chile and Peru, worked as a research assistant at Harvard, been senior engineer in the USA, served as Managing Director of Mineral Resources & Mine Projects at CODELCO Chile, and since 2011 acted as senior consultant for mine asset certification, valuation, and strategic management. His research interests focus on natural capital valuation in mineral ecosystems, mine development risk, exploration decision-making, and resource/reserve reporting under international standards (e.g. NI 43-101, CRIRSCO). Among his major contributions is the book Evaluación de Recursos y Negocios Mineros. He has been awarded recognitions like the Alexander Sutulov award (Chile, 2008) and held leadership roles including in CRIRSCO. His h-index and citation counts are not publicly verified in major indexing services at this time, but his work is widely cited in mining economics and resource estimation. He continues to influence both policy and practice in sustainable mining asset reporting.

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Featured Publication

Tulcanaza, E. (2025). “Towards sustainable extraction of lithium-bearing brine resources: Role of natural capital in the High Andes business strategies” in Mineral Economics.”