Adrian Rodriguez | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Dr. Adrian Rodriguez | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

California State University, Fullerton | United States

Dr. Adrian Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Human Services whose work centers on college student well-being, equity in higher education, and culturally responsive training. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has extensive experience teaching courses on counseling, substance use, conflict resolution, and case management across multiple institutions. His research examines perceived stress and graduate school aspirations, best practices for inclusive undergraduate research labs, graduate student mental health, and the impact of childhood trauma and attachment on students’ relationships and academic functioning. Dr. Rodriguez has published in journals such as Innovative Higher Education, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, and the Journal of College Student Retention, and has presented widely at APA, APS, NOHS, and other national conferences. He has developed workshops for faculty on supporting graduate students’ mental health and creating inclusive research environments, while mentoring numerous undergraduate researchers, honors students, and McNair Scholars. His service includes curriculum development, accreditation work, and contributions to college and university committees focused on student success, equity, and community engagement. Recognized as an AAHHE Faculty Fellow and recipient of professional development and intramural research awards, he remains committed to advancing human services education through scholarship, mentorship, and culturally responsive practice.

Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Rodriguez, A.A., Norris, S., Arain, S., Ratanasiripong, P., & Garcia, J.A. (2025). “Graduate school intent: Stress resilience, early exposure to graduate environments, and self-efficacy.” Innovative Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-025-09857-2

Rodriguez, A.A., & Mallinckrodt, B. (2021). “Native American-identified students’ transition to college: A theoretical model of coping challenges and resources.” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025118799747

Aditta Chowdhury | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Mr. Aditta Chowdhury | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology | Bangladesh

Aditta Chowdhury is an electrical and electronic engineering researcher and academic whose work focuses on advancing biomedical signal processing, embedded systems, and sustainable energy technologies. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, graduating with top academic distinction. His professional journey includes teaching and research roles in reputed engineering institutions, where he has contributed to curriculum development, laboratory instruction, and collaborative research. His research experience spans FPGA-based biomedical signal processing, photoplethysmogram-driven cardiovascular and metabolic disease detection, multimodal physiological signal analysis, plasmonic biosensing, microgrid feasibility assessment, and low-power VLSI system design. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and international conferences, demonstrating expertise in hardware–software co-design, machine learning applications in healthcare, and emerging sensor technologies. His work has resulted in several innovative solutions, including cardiovascular disease classifiers, hypertension detection systems, EOG-based eye-movement processors, and microgrid sustainability assessments. He has received multiple academic scholarships and awards recognizing his exceptional academic performance and research accomplishments. Driven by a commitment to impactful scientific contribution, he aims to continue developing intelligent, efficient, and accessible engineering solutions through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Profile : Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Eldaly, A.B.M., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2024). “Photoplethysmogram-based heart rate and blood pressure estimation with hypertension classification.” IPEM–Translation, 100024.

Joy, J.D., Rahman, M.S., Rahad, R., Chowdhury, A., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2024). “A novel and effective oxidation-resistant approach in plasmonic MIM biosensors for real-time detection of urea and glucose in urine for monitoring diabetic and kidney disease.” Optics Communications, 573, 131012.

Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Hasan, K., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2023). “An FPGA implementation of multiclass disease detection from PPG.”
IEEE Sensors Letters, 7(11), 1–4.

Islam, M.A., Chowdhury, A., Jahan, I., & Farrok, O. (2024). “Mitigation of environmental impacts and challenges during hydrogen production.”
Bioresource Technology, 131666.

Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2023). “Hardware/software co-design of an ECG–PPG preprocessor: A qualitative and quantitative analysis.”
Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering, 9.

Shawn (Xiaoguang) Chen | Public Policy | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Dr. Shawn (Xiaoguang) Chen | Public Policy | Research Excellence Award

University of Western Australia | Australia

Dr. Shawn (Xiaoguang) Chen is an applied economist whose research spans public finance, taxation, misallocation, and development economics. With an h-index of 4, 9 scholarly documents, and 256 citations across 251 citing documents, he has contributed influential work to both international and top-tier Chinese journals. He holds dual PhDs from the London School of Economics and Peking University, supported by competitive scholarships including the LSE Postgraduate Research Scholarship. Dr. Chen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia and has held visiting positions at Harvard Kennedy School, the University of Hong Kong, and the University of Toronto. His research particularly focuses on tax enforcement, VAT systems, government incentives, misallocation, and firm productivity in developing economies, especially China and Sri Lanka. He has secured major research grants from the Australian Academy of Social Sciences, China’s National Science Foundation, and multiple institutional programs. Recognized for scholarly excellence, he has received awards such as the Best Paper Award at the Public Finance Forum of China, the Gregory Chow Award, and early-career distinctions from the Western Australia Chinese Scientists Association. Dr. Chen continues to advance empirical public finance with policy-relevant insights rooted in rigorous causal identification.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Geng, H., Chen, S.X., & Wu, Y. (2025). “The displacement effects of US–China political tensions on China’s international and domestic research collaboration: Evidence from the ‘China Initiative’.” Scientometrics, 40(2), 289–337. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-025-05465-1

Chen, S.X. (2024). “Vulnerability to tax enforcement and spillover effect of corruption: Cross-industry evidence from China.” Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization. https://doi.org/10.1093/jleo/ewac019

Dewage Thilini Sumudu Kumari, R., Tang, S.H.K., & Chen, S.X. (2023). “Un-incorporation and conditional misallocation: Firm-level evidence from Sri Lanka.” B.E. Journal of Macroeconomics. https://doi.org/10.1515/bejm-2022-0107

Dewage Thilini Sumudu Kumari, R., Tang, S.H.K., Chen, S.X., & Li, B. (2023). “Can land misallocation be a greater barrier to development than capital? Evidence from manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka.” Economic Modelling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2023.106368

Mudiyanselage, H.K., & Chen, S.X. (2021). “What impairs the ‘money machine’ of VAT in developing countries?” International Tax and Public Finance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10797-021-09705-x

Amel Latifi | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Prof. Amel Latifi | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Aix-Marseille Université-CNRS | France

Amel Latifi is a Professor of Microbiology at Aix-Marseille University, where he leads the research team focused on Differentiation, Evolution, and Adaptation in Cyanobacteria and directs the Master programs in Microbiology. He earned his PhD in Cellular Biology with a specialization in Microbiology in 1996, investigating mechanisms regulating virulence factor production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Following postdoctoral research in Lausanne and academic appointments in Grenoble and Marseille, he established a research program centered on gene regulation, cell differentiation, and stress-response mechanisms in cyanobacteria, with additional contributions to bacterial genetics, oxidative-stress responses, and biohydrogen production. Over his career, he has coordinated multiple funded research projects, including FunDate, Otolhyd, and Cyanhy, advancing understanding of prokaryotic signaling and metabolism. His extensive publication record reflects long-standing collaborations in microbial genomics, environmental microbiology, and synthetic biology. Latifi has served in elected roles within national academic committees and university governance, contributing to scientific training and educational policy. His work has supported advancements in sustainable biotechnology, microbial physiology, and cyanobacterial metabolism. Overall, his career integrates fundamental microbial science with applied research aimed at environmental and energy-related challenges.

Profiles : Orcid | Scopus

Featured Publications

Independence of a Marine Unicellular Diazotroph to the Presence of NO₃⁻, Microorganisms, 2021 — S. Rabouille, B. Randall, A. Talec, P. Raimbault, T. Blasco, A. Latifi, A. Oschlies

Stress Signaling in Cyanobacteria: A Mechanistic Overview, Life, 2020 — R. Rachedi, M. Foglino, A. Latifi

 

Konstantinos Kaselouris | Smart Cities and Urban Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Mr. Konstantinos Kaselouris | Smart Cities and Urban Analytics | Research Excellence Award

National Technical University of Athens | Greece

Konstantinos-Eirinaios Kaselouris is a civil engineer and research associate specializing in transportation planning and engineering, with a strong focus on traffic engineering, road safety, driver behavior, and statistical and machine-learning modeling. He holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, where he completed a thesis examining the influence of mobile phone use on driving behavior through advanced machine-learning techniques applied to imbalanced naturalistic driving data. His professional experience includes work as a junior civil engineer and site inspector at Attiko Metro S.A., followed by research activities within NTUA’s Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering. He has contributed to major European research projects such as ESRA3 and ERSOnext, and has authored or co-authored conference papers presented at significant international transportation forums including the Transport Research Arena and the International Congress on Transportation Research. His research interests center on improving road safety through data-driven methodologies, crash hotspot identification, and behavioral analytics. He has earned distinctions throughout his academic career, including the 2024 Thomaideio Award for innovative work on crash hotspot identification. His ongoing goal is to advance safe, sustainable mobility through rigorous scientific research and practical engineering solutions.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Kaselouris K., Folla K., Yannis G. “Monitoring national road safety strategies in the EU” in Proceedings of the 10th Transport Research Arena (TRA), 15–18 April 2024, Dublin, Ireland.

Kaselouris K., Michelaraki E., Katrakazas C., Kallidoni M., Yannis G. “Investigating the influence of mobile phone use on driving behaviour with machine learning analysis” in Proceedings of the 10th Transport Research Arena (TRA), 15–18 April 2024, Dublin, Ireland.

Kaselouris K., Deliali K., Michelaraki E., Dragomanovits A., Yannis G. “A novel methodology for crash hotspot identification and network-wide safety ranking” in Proceedings of the 11th International Congress on Transportation Research, 20–22 September 2023, Heraklion, Greece.

Kaselouris K., Nikolaou D., Laiou A., Yannis G. “E-survey of road users’ attitudes – ESRA3” in 7th UN Global Road Safety Week, Athens, 19 May 2023.

Shinobu Hirayama | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Ms. Shinobu Hirayama | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Meiji Pharmaceutical University | Japan

Shinobu Hirayama is a Japanese clinical microbiology researcher and pharmacist whose work focuses on antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical infectious diseases. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Meiji Pharmaceutical University (1997) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Microbiology. With long-standing experience at Toho University Omori Medical Centre—most recently as Assistant Director of the Department of Pharmacy—she has contributed extensively to infection control and antimicrobial management. Her research portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, antimicrobial dosing metrics, vancomycin-associated kidney injury, and therapeutic strategies for COVID-19 and Clostridioides difficile. She has presented her work at major national and international conferences, including APSMM. Hirayama’s scholarly output includes 5 peer-reviewed documents, cited by 122 documents, with an h-index of 2, reflecting her growing impact in clinical microbiology and antimicrobial stewardship research. She received the Encouragement Award from the Japanese Society of Chemotherapy (2016) for developing a novel evaluation method for carbapenem stewardship. Her current work aims to refine antimicrobial and antifungal stewardship practices to improve patient outcomes and limit resistance development.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Ohtani, M., Yokoo, T., Miyazaki, T., Yasuda, H., Nishikawa, E., Tomida, M., Tsukada, M., Sato, E., Hirayama, S., Murakami, H., Yoshizawa, S., Matsumoto, T., & Tateda, K.
“Clinical efficacy of casirivimab and imdevimab in preventing COVID-19 in the Omicron BA.5 subvariant epidemic: a retrospective study” in Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences, 11(1): 94.

Hirayama, S., Otani, M., Murakami, H., Sakamoto, M., Tateda, K., Matsumoto, T., & Sugita, T. “Association between antimicrobial use and the detection rates of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales: long-term surveillance results from a single centre” in Infection Prevention in Practice, In Press.

Ohtani, M., Yoshizawa, S., Miyazaki, T., Kumade, E., Hirayama, S., Sakamoto, M., Murakami, H., Maeda, T., Ishii, Y., Matsumoto, T., & Tateda, K. “Clinical efficacy of therapeutic agents for Clostridioides difficile infection based on four severity classifications” in Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 77(5): 281–284.

Uekusa, S., Hanai, Y., Hirayama, S., Yokoo, T., Hasegawa, T., Shimoyama, K., Kusano, A., Nishizawa, K., Matsumoto, T., & Matsuo, K. “Vancomycin hydrochloride as a risk factor for acute kidney injury: a retrospective study” in Pharmacology, 108(5): 444–450.

Chao Yin | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Dr. Chao Yin | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Shandong Women’s University | China

Chao Yin is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Faculty of Management, Shandong Women’s University, where she specializes in green development, low-carbon strategies, supermarket operations, and agricultural product logistics. She earned her Doctorate in Enterprise Management with a marketing focus from Beijing Jiaotong University, following a master’s degree from the Capital University of Economics and Business and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Qingdao University. Before entering academia, she gained practical industry experience as a marketing manager at Qingdao AEON Dongtai Co., Ltd., which continues to inform her applied research approach. Her scholarly work appears in reputable journals, including Q1 and Q2 outlets, addressing themes such as logistics information systems, sustainable development performance, emissions trajectories, and corporate green innovation. She has also contributed to international symposiums with studies on resource integration and “Farming-Supermarket” supply-chain mechanisms. In the classroom, she teaches courses on marketing management and chain enterprise operations, integrating theory with practice to support student development. Recognized for her growing contributions to sustainability and operations research, her work aims to advance environmentally responsible management strategies and promote efficient, low-carbon business practices for future economic and societal benefit.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Yin, C., Zhang, M., Zhang, Y., & Wu, W. (2020). Business service network node optimization and resource integration based on the construction of logistics information systems. Information Systems and e-Business Management, 18, 723–746. (Q2)

Yin, C. Research on optimization of mixed distribution of chain supermarket based on resource integration. Management Review.

Yin, C. (2015). Research on the Key Issues of “Farming-Supermarket” Docking under the Background of “Internet Plus”. Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Management, Innovation and Development (MID2015).

Yin, C., & Liu, P. (2025). Knowledge-driven green cognition: the impact of enterprise innovation in sustainable development performance. (Q2)

Yin, C., & Bo, Y. (2025). China’s emissions trajectory: Integrating resource management and energy transition strategies. (Q1)

Yan Peng | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Prof. Dr. Yan Peng | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Fuyang Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Yan Peng is a distinguished researcher in genetic testing and molecular genetics, currently serving as Ph.D. and Master’s supervisor, as well as Research Secretary at the School of Medicine, Fuyang Normal University. Dr. Peng earned a Ph.D. (2022) and M.S. (2018) from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and has been a faculty member at Fuyang Normal University since 2022. With a research portfolio focused on live-cell RNA imaging, organelle-targeted imaging, and RNA-protein interaction, Dr. Peng has made significant contributions to molecular biology, including the development of genetically encoded fluorogenic aptamers and dual-color fluorescent reporting systems. Their work has been published in high-impact journals such as Analytical Chemistry, RSC Advances, Analytica Chimica Acta, and Nucleic Acids Research, amassing 73 citations across 68 documents, and an h-index of 5. Dr. Peng has led multiple research projects funded by national and provincial programs, totaling over ¥1,000,000, reflecting recognition for both scientific innovation and teaching excellence. Their studies bridge fundamental molecular genetics and practical biomedical applications, contributing to advances in gene expression analysis and targeted imaging technologies. Dr. Peng’s ongoing work continues to expand the frontiers of RNA-based molecular tools, supporting the development of next-generation diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Peng, Y., Li, M.Q., Gong, F.Y., Liu, X.F., Xiong, J.R., & Wang, K.R. In situ imaging of mRNA transcripts based on split-aptamer and split protein in living cells. RSC Advances, 2024, 14, 10146–10151.

Peng, Y., Shu, L.J., Deng, X.F., Huang, X., Mo, X.M., Du, F., & Tang, Z. Live-cell imaging of endogenous RNA with a genetically encoded fluorogenic allosteric aptamer. Analytical Chemistry, 2023, 95(37), 13762–13768. (CAS Q1 TOP)

Peng, Y., Ai, X.L., Yuan, Y.Y., Dong, J., Cui, X., Du, F., Huang, X., & Tang, Z. Organelle-targeted imaging based on fluorogen-activating RNA aptamers in living cells. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2022, 1209, 339816. (CAS Q1 TOP)

Peng, Y., Huang, X., Huang, T.F., Du, F., Cui, X., & Tang, Z. Combining protein and RNA quantification to evaluate promoter activity by using dual-color fluorescent reporting systems. Bioscience Reports, 2022, 41(9), BSR20211525.

Xu, Y.#, Fu, D.Q.#, Yuan, Y.#, Peng, Y., Dong, J., Du, F., Huang, X., Liu, G.X., Chen, X.H., Wang, Q.W., & Tang, Z. A heterobifunctional molecule recruits cereblon to an RNA scaffold and activates its PROTAC function. Cell Reports Physical Science, 2023, 3(10), 101064. (CAS Q2 TOP)

Ion Tirca | Physicist | Distinguished Scientist Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Dr. Ion Tirca | Physicist | Distinguished Scientist Award

University of Craiova | Romania

Dr. Ion Tirca is a physicist and materials science researcher specializing in photonic processing, thin films, and laser–matter interaction. His academic formation includes a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, a master’s degree in physics, a PhD in sciences, and a postdoctoral research program at the University of Craiova, where he also contributed as a project manager in an entrepreneurial education initiative. He has held research positions at the National Institute for Lasers, Plasma and Radiation Physics and at INCESA, focusing on advanced materials, pulsed laser deposition, and optical properties of functional surfaces. Dr. Tirca has authored 7 scientific documents, accumulated 43 citations from 38 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 4, reflecting the visibility and impact of his contributions. His publications in ISI-rated journals address topics such as Mg–Al layered double hydroxide thin films, WO₃ optical behavior, dopant effects, and biocompatible composite coatings. His research interests include laser deposition technologies, optical materials, nanostructures, biomaterials, and condensed matter physics. He has also participated in academic dissemination activities and contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations. Committed to advancing both scientific knowledge and applied research, Dr. Tirca continues to explore innovative photonic techniques for developing next-generation functional materials.

Profile : Scopus

Featured Publications

Tirca, I., Mitran, V., Marascu, V., Brajnicov, S., Ion, V., Stokker-Cheregi, F., Popovici, I. A., Cimpean, A., Dinca, V., & Dinescu, M. (2017). In vitro testing of curcumin-based composite coatings as antitumoral systems against osteosarcoma cells. Applied Surface Science, 425, 1040–1051.

Vlad, A., Birjega, R., Tirca, I., Matei, A., Mardare, C. C., Hassel, A. W., Nedelcea, A., Dinescu, M., & Zavoianu, R. (2018). Pulsed laser deposition of functionalized Mg–Al layered double hydroxide thin films. Applied Physics A, 124, 152.

Tirca, I., Boerasu, I., Radu, M.-S., & Osiac, M. (2021). Refractive index of WO₃ thin films grown under various temperatures determined by the Swanepoel method. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 620, 413266.

Osiac, M., Boerasu, I., Radu, M.-S., Jigau, M., & Tirca, I. (2021). Influence of iron as a dopant on the refractive index of WO₃. Materials, 14(19), 5845.

Osiac, M., Satulu, V., Jigau, M., Tirca, I., & Tudorascu, I. R. (2023). Influence of substrate temperature on the structural and chemical properties of iron-doped WO₃ films prepared by PLD. Applied Physics A, 129, 544.

Mahbouba Nasraoui | Regression Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Research Data Analysis

Dr. Mahbouba Nasraoui | Regression Analysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Burgundy | France

Dr. Mahbouba Nasraoui is a researcher and lecturer in finance whose work examines the intersections of economic policy uncertainty, ESG practices, market behavior, and corporate decision-making. She holds advanced academic qualifications, including a doctorate in finance, and has taught at institutions such as IAE Dijon and the Faculty of Economics and Management, where she has delivered courses in corporate finance, financial principles, management control, and derivatives. Her professional background spans higher education, professional training, and corporate financial management, offering her a multidisciplinary perspective that enriches her research and teaching. Dr. Nasraoui has published in reputable journals, including Economic Modelling and The Journal of Risk Finance, with studies exploring investment inefficiency, stock market liquidity, and investor sentiment. She has presented her work at several international conferences in France and Tunisia, contributing to discussions on sustainability, ethics, monetary policy, and financial markets. Her research interests include economic policy uncertainty, behavioral finance, ESG integration, financial decision-making, and market microstructure. In recognition of her academic engagement, she continues to collaborate with research teams and participate in scientific events. Dr. Nasraoui strives to advance knowledge in finance while fostering rigorous, engaged learning environments for her students.

Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Nasraoui, M., Ajina, A., & Herve, F. (2025). Economic Policy Uncertainty, ESG Practices, and Investment Inefficiency in U.S. Firms. Economic Modelling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.econmod.2025.107414

Nasraoui, M., Ajina, A., & Kahloul, A. (2024). The influence of economic policy uncertainty on stock market liquidity? The mediating role of investor sentiment. The Journal of Risk Finance. https://doi.org/10.1108/JRF-06-2023-0129