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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Featured Publications

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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Featured Publication

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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Featured Publications

(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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Featured Publications

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.

Gennaro Trancone | Environmental Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Gennaro Trancone | Environmental Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

University of Naples “Federico II | Italy

Gennaro Trancone is a civil and environmental engineer specializing in environmental biotechnology, waste-to-energy systems, and sustainable solid-waste management. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Systems Engineering from the University of Naples “Federico II,” where his dissertation focused on biological leaching as a sustainable method for treating construction and demolition waste. With 9 scientific documents, 155 citations, and an h-index of 7 (cited by 123 documents), his research spans anaerobic digestion, dark fermentation, biofilm reactors, renewable biogas production, and remediation of asbestos-contaminated materials. He has contributed to national and international conferences and serves as a reviewer for over 20 peer-reviewed journals. His academic experience includes teaching in soil bioengineering and supporting courses in contaminated-site remediation, sanitary engineering, and waste management. Professionally, he has served as a technical commissioner, project engineer, and consultant for wastewater treatment and marine environmental studies. His work integrates microbial processes, chemical characterization, and circular-economy strategies to create scalable, low-carbon solutions for waste valorization and environmental protection. Recognized for his multidisciplinary approach, he aims to advance biorefinery systems, eco-efficient remediation technologies, and predictive tools for environmental monitoring, contributing to sustainable development and next-generation environmental engineering practices.

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Featured Publications

Bounaas, M., Haouichi, M., Gattal, B., Hamza, W., Benalia, A., Derbal, K., Benzina, M., Pizzi, A., Trancone, G., & Panico, A. (2025). “Optimization of NaOH chemical treatment parameters for biomass-based adsorbents in cationic dye removal processes” in Processes.

Achouri, O., Bianco, F., Trancone, G., & Race, M. (2025). “A critical review of anaerobic biofilm reactors for the renewable biogas production from food waste” in Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Trancone, G., Policastro, G., Spasiano, D., Race, M., Parrino, F., Fratino, U., Fabbricino, M., & Pirozzi, F. (2025). “Treatment of concrete waste from construction and demolition activities: Application of organic acids from continuous dark fermentation in moving bed biofilm reactors” in Chemical Engineering Journal.

Ferraro, A., Marino, E., Trancone, G., Race, M., Mali, M., Pontoni, L., Fabbricino, M., Spasiano, D., & Fratino, U. (2023). “Assessment of environmental parameters effect on potentially toxic elements mobility in foreshore sediments to support marine-coastal contamination prediction” in Marine Pollution Bulletin.

Veropalumbo, R., Oreto, C., Viscione, N., Pirozzi, F., Pontoni, L., Trancone, G., Race, M., & Russo, F. (2023). “Exploring the effect on the environment of encapsulated micro- and nano-plastics into asphalt mastics for road pavement” in Environmental Research.

Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas is a scholar in accounting and financial analysis with extensive academic, governmental, and professional experience. He earned both his graduate and postgraduate diplomas in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, followed by a Ph.D. in Financial Management and Accounting from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and later extended his research expertise through postdoctoral studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Toudas has combined rigorous academic work with significant professional service, beginning his career as an auditor for the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, where he later served as Head of the Accounting Department. His public-sector leadership includes roles as Deputy Mayor of Finance and Deputy Governor within national financial and agricultural institutions. In academia, he is an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, having also taught at major Greek universities in areas such as accounting principles, financial analysis, and IFRS. He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers and has participated in many national and international conferences. His research interests include financial reporting, auditing, accounting standards, and capital market regulation. Dr. Toudas continues to contribute to the advancement of accounting research and financial governance through teaching, scholarship, and public service.

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Featured Publications

Toudas, K., Poutos, E., & Balios, D. (2013). Concept, regulations and institutional issues of IPSAS: A critical review. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2(1), 43–54.

Boufounou, P., Mavroudi, M., Toudas, K., & Georgakopoulos, G. (2022). Digital transformation of the Greek banking sector in the COVID era. Sustainability, 14(19), 11855.

Boufounou, P., Moustairas, I., Toudas, K., & Malesios, C. (2023). ESGs and customer choice: Some empirical evidence. Circular Economy and Sustainability, 3(4), 1841–1874.

Frangos, C., Frangos, C., Sotiropoulos, I., Orfanos, V., Toudas, K., & Gkika, E. (2012). The effects of the Greek economic crisis on eating habits and psychological attitudes of young people: A sample survey among Greek university students. Proceedings of the World Congress of Engineering, 1, 485–489.

Georgakopoulos, G., Toudas, K., Poutos, E. I., Kounadeas, T., & Tsavalias, S. (2022). Capital structure, corporate governance, equity ownership and their impact on firms’ profitability and effectiveness in the energy sector. Energies, 15(10), 3625.

Kateřina Holušová | Data Visualization | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Kateřina Holušová | Data Visualization | Women Researcher Award

Mendel University in Brno | Czech Republic

Dr. Kateřina Holušová is a Czech forestry and landscape ecology expert with extensive experience in sustainable forest management, nature conservation, and forestry education. She earned her Ph.D. in Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation from Mendel University in Brno in 2013 and a second Ph.D. in Forensic Engineering with a specialization in Forestry and Nature Conservation from Brno University of Technology in 2012, following an M.Sc. in Forestry Engineering from Mendel University. Since 2016, she has been the founder and practical forester at the Moravian Forestry Institute, while also serving as a part-time research assistant and lecturer at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University, covering courses in forest economics, public relations, and development cooperation. Dr. Holušová has participated in numerous international and national projects, including sustainable forestry initiatives in Georgia’s Tusheti region, foreign development cooperation projects for Ukraine, and programs supported by the Czech Ministries of Agriculture and Environment. She has authored 14 publications, cited 65 times across 61 documents, with an h-index of 4. Her research focuses on sustainable forest management, ecosystem services, and landscape conservation. Dr. Holušová actively engages in field research, international collaborations, and conferences, bridging academic research with practical forestry solutions to promote sustainable, ecologically informed forest management.

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Featured Publications

Holušová, K., Šilhan, Z., & Holuša, O. (2025). Regional development in forestry from the point of view of the bioeconomy at the EU member-state level. Land. https://doi.org/10.3390/land14122377

Holušová, K., Šilhan, Z., & Holuša, O. (2025). Regional development in forestry from the point of view of the bioeconomy at the EU member-state level. Preprint. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.2153.v1

Holušová, K., & Holuša, O. (2025). Assessing the provision of ecosystem services using forest site classification as a basis for the forest bioeconomy in the Czech Republic. Forests, 16(8), 1242. https://doi.org/10.3390/f16081242

Holušová, K., Šilhan, Z., & Holuša, O. (2023). Is the current forest management to the northernmost population of Cordulegaster heros (Anisoptera: Cordulegastridae) in Central Europe (Czech Republic) threatening? Forests, 14(2), 228. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14020228

Holušová, K., & Holuša, O. (2023). Occurrence and population density of the endemic species Cordulegaster buchholzi (Anisoptera: Cordulegastridae) on the Cyclades Islands in Greece. Insects, 14(11), 896. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14110896

Sang Soo Shin | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sang Soo Shin | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

OHSUNG TECH R&D Center | South Korea

Dr. Sang Soo Shin is a materials scientist and engineer specializing in advanced casting, molding, and joining technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Pusan National University in 2016, following an M.S. in Advanced Materials Engineering from Korea University in 2008, and a B.E. in Materials Science and Engineering from Pukyoung National University in 2004. With extensive experience in both academia and applied research, Dr. Shin has contributed to over 20 research and development projects, including initiatives supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. His research focuses on high-strength lightweight alloys, mechanically workable composites, and innovative joining techniques for industrial applications. He has authored 17 SCI papers and 10 domestic publications, amassing 304 citations from 236 documents and achieving an h-index of 7, reflecting significant impact in his field. Dr. Shin holds eight patents and has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the Korea Engineer Award (2021), commendations from the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (2023), and the Korean Society of Welding and Joining Engineers Award for Excellence in Presentation (2021). His expertise in materials processing and engineering has contributed to both fundamental research and technological advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing. Dr. Shin continues to drive innovation in materials engineering, bridging academic research with industrial application.

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High-strength Al–Zn–Cu casting alloy with Zn supersaturation: A lightweight alternative to Al-Si and cast iron components , 2025