Michele Matera l Vector Control | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Michele Matera l Vector Control | Research Excellence Award

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine | Germany

Michele Matera is a PhD student at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, specializing in innovative control of urban malaria vectors. Michele Matera earned his Bachelor’s in Agro-Industrial Biotechnology and Master’s in Biotechnology and Genomics for the Industry and the Environment from Sapienza University of Rome, including an Erasmus+ Traineeship at the Institute for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in Crete, Greece. Michele Matera has extensive experience in vector control through his thesis projects and professional work. His research interests include vector biology, genomic approaches, and sustainable disease control. Michele Matera is skilled in molecular biology, genomics, and applied entomology and has been recognized for academic excellence and innovation.

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Susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi SDA500 Strain to Common Insecticides and Efficacy of Glazed Tile Bioassay for Resistance Characterization


Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases, 2026
| Michele Matera, Melanie Nolden, Sebastian Horstmann, Derric Nimmo, Mark J.I. Paine, David Weetman

 

Integrated De Novo Transcriptome of Culex pipiens Mosquito Larvae as a Resource for Genetic Control Strategies


Scientific Data, 2024
| Mastrantonio, V.; Libro, P.; Di Martino, J.; Matera, M.; Bellini, R.; Castrignanò, T.; Urbanelli, S.; Porretta, D.

 

Mohd Faizan l Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Mohd Faizan l Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

University of Lille | France

Mohd Faizan is a PhD Candidate in Control Systems at the University of Lille, France, specializing in resilience control, fault-tolerant systems, power electronics, and DC microgrids. He holds an M.Tech and B.E. in Electrical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University with first-class distinction. His professional experience includes PhD research at CRIStAL Laboratory on RTTR-based performance degradation prediction and prior research at NTUST, Taiwan, on LSTM-based PV fault detection. His research interests span resilience control, fault diagnosis, DC microgrids, and ML for control, supported by strong skills in MATLAB, Python, power converters, and hardware prototyping. He has received multiple scholarships, academic honors, and IEEE publications, positioning him for impactful research and engineering roles.

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Online Estimation of Remaining Time to Recovery to Enhance Resilience Using Bond Graph Based Power Loss Estimation


IFAC Journal of Systems and Control, 2026
| Mohd Faizan, Mahdi Boukerdja, Anne Lise Gehin, Belkacem Ould Bouamama, Sumit Sood

Non-Linear Control of Interleaved Boost Converter Using Disturbance Observer-Based Approach


IEEE Access, 2025
| Avinash Mishra, Sanjoy Mandal, Jean-Yves Dieulot, Mrinal R. Bachute, Mohd Faizan et al.

Long Short-Term Memory-Based Feedforward Neural Network Algorithm for Photovoltaic Fault Detection Under Irradiance Conditions


IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2024
| Nien-Che Yang, Mohd Faizan

 

Design of 31-Level Asymmetrical Inverter With Reduced Components


International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, 2022

Design of Single Phase Five Level Packed U-Cell Inverter for Standalone and Grid Connected Modes


IEEE SEFET 2022 – International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Future Electric Transportation

Sooyoun Lee l Data Analysis Software | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Sooyoun Lee l Data Analysis Software | Women Researcher Award

National Institute of Health | South Korea

Dr. Sooyoun Lee is a Research Assistant Professor at Ajou University’s Bio-AI Center, specializing in bioinformatics, biomedical science, and computational biology. She holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from Seoul National University and an M.S. in Biomedical Science from Ajou University. Her research focuses on multi-omics data analysis, cancer genomics, precision medicine, and AI-driven drug repositioning. Dr. Lee has extensive experience in bioinformatics tool development, transcriptome analysis, and proteogenomics, with numerous high-impact publications and patents. Her work bridges computational methods and medical applications, advancing personalized healthcare solutions and integrative approaches in biomedical research.

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Esther Babatunde l Data Analysis Software | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Esther Babatunde l Data Analysis Software | Research Excellence Award

 University of Ilorin | Nigeria

Dr. Esther Babatunde is a Senior Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in chemical engineering with expertise in renewable energy, biomass and solid waste management, clean fuel reaction engineering, and process optimization. She earned her PhD and M.Eng. from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and B.Tech. from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. With extensive teaching and research experience, she has contributed to sustainable energy solutions and process innovations. Dr. Babatunde has received multiple awards, including the Global Excellence Stature Award and Q1 Publications Award. Her work bridges academia and industry, advancing clean energy technologies and chemical engineering research.

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Gulshan Sharma l Machine Learning and AI Applications | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Gulshan Sharma l Machine Learning and AI Applications | Research Excellence Award

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Prof. Gulshan Sharma is an experienced academic at the University of Johannesburg with extensive expertise in electrical engineering and power systems. She has attended multiple faculty development programs on PLC, SCADA, industrial automation, smart grids, and modern power system operations. Her research interests include renewable energy technologies, advanced power system control, machine learning applications in power systems, and automation. She has guided projects and internships on SCADA systems and industrial drives. Prof. Sharma is proficient in both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, ranging from electrical machines and control systems to robotics and non-conventional energy sources. Her work contributes to advancing modern power engineering education and research.

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Ahmad Allan l Mechanical Engineering – Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Ahmad Allan l Mechanical Engineering – Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

 University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Mr. Ahmad Allan is a Senior Facilities and Operations Engineering Manager and MSc Mechanical Engineering researcher with extensive experience in managing complex facilities portfolios across multiple sectors. He holds postgraduate and undergraduate qualifications in mechanical engineering and has led large-scale operations and maintenance programs, delivering high asset reliability, operational efficiency, and measurable cost and energy savings. His professional expertise includes facilities and asset management, energy management, ESCO initiatives, and HVAC/MEP systems leadership. His research interests focus on waste heat recovery, thermal energy storage, and optimization of green hydrogen PEM electrolyzer systems. A published researcher and holder of internationally recognized professional certifications, Mr. Ahmad Allan is dedicated to advancing sustainable, high-performance energy and facilities engineering solutions.

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Deme Hirko l Water Engineer | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Deme Hirko l Water Engineer | Research Excellence Award

 Jimma University | Ethiopia

Dr. Deme Hirko is a motivated, results-oriented civil engineer with a PhD (defended November 2025, Stellenbosch University) and over 10 years of academic and research experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, and climate change modelling. His education spans a PhD in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, and a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering. Professionally, Dr. Deme Hirko has served as lecturer, teaching assistant, hydrology analyst, site engineer, and departmental coordinator. His research interests include climate-resilient water allocation, hydrological modelling, and AI applications. He possesses strong skills in machine learning, WEAP, Python, GIS, and HPC, has supervised numerous theses, received institutional recognition for leadership, and is committed to advancing sustainable, data-driven water management through postdoctoral research.

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Guru Guruswamy l Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Guru Guruswamy l Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Distinguished Scientist Award

NASA Ames Research Center | United States

Dr. Guru Guruswamy is a distinguished aerospace scientist with decades of leadership in computational aeroelasticity, multidisciplinary design, and high-performance computing. He holds a PhD from Purdue University, an ME from the Indian Institute of Science, and a BE from Bangalore University with top honors. His professional career spans senior scientific leadership at NASA Ames, consultancy in high-fidelity air-taxi simulations, and earlier roles in industry and national laboratories. Dr. Guru Guruswamy’s research interests include transonic aeroelasticity, fluid-structure-control interaction, and scalable HPC frameworks, supported by advanced skills in simulation software development and project oversight. A recipient of multiple NASA, AIAA, and academic honors, he continues to shape aerospace innovation through research, mentorship, and global technical leadership.

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A body-fitted structured grid approach to simulate breathing mode oscillations during parachute deployment


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025

Grid topology for time-accurate deployment simulation of 2D parachutes using Navier–Stokes equations


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2023

High-fidelity flight simulation of small aircraft over tall buildings


Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2022

Computation of gust-induced responses of an air taxi using Navier–Stokes equations


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022

Active control of Dutch-roll oscillations of eVTOL aircraft


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021

Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai is a climate change and food security scholar with over six years of experience spanning teaching, postdoctoral research, and applied policy work. He holds a PhD, MSc, PGDip, and BSS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with additional training in sustainability from Beijing Normal University. His professional experience includes roles as Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Ad Hoc Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, Research Assistant, and Ecosystem Services Analyst. Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai’s research interests focus on climate change adaptation, fisheries and aquaculture, livelihoods, and socio-ecological resilience, supported by strong skills in policy analysis, GIS, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. He has received NRF, SARChI, and LIMA awards and continues to contribute impactful, policy-relevant research that advances sustainable development in Africa.

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Vulnerability of inland small-scale fishing communities to climate change and variability: Insights from the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu L. Mafongoya, Romano Lottering – Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025
Living in the wild: The bidirectional impacts of human–wildlife interaction in Binga and Nyaminyami rural districts, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Walter Musakwa, Phindile Mthembu, Takafara Gozo – Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa freshwater fisheries under climate change: Impacts, adaptation, and mitigation measures

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Fishes, 2022
Climate change perceptions, impacts and adaptation strategies: Insights from fishers in the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Sustainability, 2022
Unlocking the potential of fish to improve food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering et al. – Sustainability, 2021

Charles Chimezie Ajaero | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority | Nigeria

Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero is a Nigerian nuclear regulatory professional with extensive leadership experience in radiation protection, nuclear safety, and environmental management. He holds a PhD in Environmental Management (Background Radiation Measurements), an MSc in Applied Geophysics, and a BSc in Industrial Physics. Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero serves as Deputy General Manager and Zonal Coordinator at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, overseeing regulatory, administrative, and ICT operations while conducting inspections, authorizations, and regulatory reviews. His research interests include background radiation, circular economy, waste management, energy transition, and climate change. His research skills span radiation measurement, environmental assessment, geophysical data analysis, and policy evaluation. Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero holds professional certifications and memberships but has no specific awards listed. Overall, he is a result-oriented leader committed to sustainable development and nuclear safety.

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