Naima Rahiel | Public Health Analytics | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Naima Rahiel | Public Health Analytics | Women Researcher Award

QARTZ, Université Paris 8 | France

Naima Rahiel is a doctoral researcher in Industrial Engineering and Productics at the University of Paris 8, specializing in the modeling and optimization of complex systems, with a particular focus on hospital logistics and supply chain resilience. She holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oran 2, Algeria, where she built strong foundations in probabilistic analysis, production systems, and decision-making under uncertainty. Her professional experience includes academic teaching at IUT de Montreuil and practical research in industrial and healthcare environments, such as Tosyali Algeria and the Canastel Pediatric Hospital in Oran. Her research explores the resilience of healthcare supply chains through analytical and simulation-based approaches, leading to several international conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, including contributions to Springer’s book series and the journal Environmental Systems and Decision. Passionate about innovation, data analysis, and system reliability, she aims to bridge theoretical modeling with real-world decision support tools for sustainable and adaptive supply chain management. Her academic achievements and active participation in scientific events demonstrate her commitment to advancing research on healthcare logistics and resilience engineering, contributing valuable insights to the industrial and operational research community.

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Featured Publication

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2024). Healthcare Supply Chain: Resilience Qualitative Evaluation. In Hospital Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Healthcare.

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., Hachemi, K., Aouffen, N., & Rahiel, I. (2025). Resilience of the hospital supply chain: a case study-based approach on safety stock. Environment Systems and Decisions, 45 (4), 56.

Rahiel, N., Addouche, S.A., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2025). Function-Based Modeling for Reactive Optimization of Healthcare Resource Reallocation. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LOGISTIQUA 2025).

Ekaterina Balakina | Vehicle Movement Control | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Balakina | Vehicle Movement Control | Best Researcher Award

Volgograd State Technical University | Russia

Prof. Dr. Ekaterina Viktorovna Balakina is a distinguished scholar in the field of mechanical and automotive engineering, holding a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree. She graduated with honors from Volgograd Polytechnic Institute in 1993 in Mechanical Engineering and subsequently worked as a design engineer at the Titan Central Design Bureau of the Barrikady Defense Plant. In 1996, she defended her PhD thesis in “Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles” and joined Volgograd State Technical University in 1997, later completing a research internship at the Warsaw Military Technical Academy in 2004. In 2011, she defended her doctoral dissertation in the same specialty. Prof. Balakina’s research focuses on vehicle stability, elastic properties of tires, and the contact interaction of elastic wheels with solid supports. She is co-author of two national regulatory documents on vehicle handling and dynamic stabilization, and she has authored approximately 300 publications, including five monographs, 14 patents, and four software certificates. Her work has garnered 104 citations from 48 documents, with an h-index of 6. She has received multiple awards, including the Honorary Diploma of the Ministry of Education and Science. As a full member of the Russian Academy of Transport since 2014, she continues to lead research projects and teach courses on vehicle maintenance, design, and operation.

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Featured Publications

Balakina, E.V., Sergienko, I.V., & Konshin, V.A. (2025). Calculation of normal tire stiffness for tractors and agricultural machinery based on the loaded wheel radius. Tractors and Agricultural Machinery, Journal Article.

Balakina, E.V., Godzhaev, Z.A., Konshin, A.A., & Kochetov, M.S. (2023). Calculation of normal stiffness and contact patch of ultra-low pressure tires for agricultural machinery. Tractors and Agricultural Machinery, Journal Article.

Balakina, E.V., Lipatov, E.Y., & Sarbayev, D.S. (2020). Advantages of Using Wheel Rolling Radius for Calculating Friction Characteristics in Wheel-to-Road Contact Patch. In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Book.

Golubeva, T.A., & Balakina, E.V. (2020). Finding New Component in Displacement of Normal Supporting Surface Reaction to Car Wheels. In Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering, Book.

Balakina, E.V. (2019). Calculation of the Friction Coefficient between a Steady Elastic Wheel and a Solid Support Surface in the Presence of a Lateral Force. Journal of Friction and Wear, Journal Article.

Andrey Edemsky | Diagnostic Analytics | International Data Mastery Achievement Award

Prof. Dr. Andrey Edemsky | Diagnostic Analytics | International Data Mastery Achievement Award

Institute for Slavic Studies | Russia

Prof. Dr. Andrey Edemsky is a Candidate of Historical Sciences and Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Contemporary History of Central and South-Eastern European Countries, Institute of Slavic Studies, where he has worked since 1988. He graduated with honors from the History Department of Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1985 and defended his PhD dissertation on Yugoslav foreign policy in the Balkan region during 1970–1985. His research focuses on international politics, the history of Yugoslavia and its successor states, Soviet-Yugoslav relations, and the disintegration of multinational communist federations. Edemsky has contributed to numerous domestic and international projects, publications, and archival document collections, including studies on the Cold War, the Prague Spring, and the evolution of socialist political models in Eastern and Southeastern Europe. He has held research positions at the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies and completed professional retraining in Documentation Science. Edemsky’s work encompasses historical monographs, essays, and document publications, exploring the interplay of domestic and foreign policy, diplomacy, and political processes in the Balkans and Soviet sphere. His scholarship has informed both academic and policy discussions on the region’s complex history, highlighting the dynamics of ideology, power, and international relations in the 20th century.

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Featured Publications

Edemsky, Andrey. (2022). Zoran Đinđić: Politician Shot at the Top of His Career. In Book Chapter.

Edemskiy, Andrei B. (2021). Belgrade and Moscow on the brink of another conflict: Tito versus Brezhnev in 1968. In Book Chapter.

Edemsky, A.B. (2021). “Without a free, democratic Russia, humanity cannot resist Asian communist totalitarianism”: Mikhail Mikhailov and Milovan Djilas on social development issues in the second half of the 1960s. In Conference Paper.

Edemskiy, Andrey B. (2020). The evolution of approaches of the Soviet leadership to the Yugoslav model of self-government (1950s — the early 1960s). In Book Chapter.

Edemski, Andrej Borisovič & Ninković, Momir. (2019). “‘Misija dobre volje.’ Dobrica Ćosić at the Second All-Union Congress of Soviet Writers (15–26 December 1954).” Istorija 20. veka, Journal Article.

Wenhu Xu | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenhu Xu | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Peking University | China

Wenhu Xu is a doctoral candidate in Demography at Peking University, with a master’s degree in Social Work from the same institution and a bachelor’s degree from Jimei University. His research focuses on population aging, elderly health, social policy, and the silver economy. Xu has actively contributed to national research projects, including the National Key Research and Development Plan and the National Social Science Foundation major project on elderly care systems with Chinese characteristics. His work has been published in both international and Chinese core journals, addressing topics such as chronic diseases, medical burden, and the impact of AI and accessibility technologies on vulnerable groups. He has presented at multiple international conferences, including IJCAI and AIDBEI, and received distinctions such as the Peking University May Fourth Scholarship and recognition as a merit student. Xu’s academic endeavors integrate demographic analysis with social innovation, emphasizing data-driven insights for improving health equity and active aging. His goal is to contribute to policy optimization and the sustainable development of China’s aging society through interdisciplinary research and evidence-based strategies.

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Featured Publication

A Cohort of Sociodemographic and Health-Related Risk Factors for All-Cause Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China, 2025

Decheng Li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Decheng Li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lanzhou University of Technology | China

Dr. Decheng Li is a dedicated scholar and researcher at the School of Automation and Electrical Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, China. He obtained his academic training in electrical engineering and automation, focusing on intelligent control systems, robotics, and power electronics. With extensive teaching and research experience, Dr. Li has contributed significantly to the advancement of automation technologies and intelligent systems applications in industrial environments. His research interests encompass intelligent control theory, optimization algorithms, renewable energy integration, and advanced signal processing techniques for control systems. Dr. Li has authored and co-authored numerous papers in leading international journals and conferences, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and technological innovation. He has been involved in several national and provincial research projects, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. In recognition of his contributions, Dr. Li has received multiple academic awards and honors for his outstanding research and teaching performance. He continues to mentor graduate students and promote interdisciplinary research to solve real-world engineering challenges. Dr. Li remains committed to advancing automation and intelligent systems for sustainable industrial development and the future of smart technologies.

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Featured Publication

Liu, J., Li, D., & Chen, H. (2025). “Robust hybrid decentralized controller design for Voice Coil Actuator-Fast Steering Mirror system in high-precision optical measurements.

Talita Ferreira | Data Regulation | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Talita Ferreira | Data Regulation | Best Researcher Award

University of Salamanca | Spain

Talita Ferreira is an experienced pharmacist and regulatory affairs specialist with over 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, leading strategic projects across Latin America, the USA, and Africa. She holds a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of São Paulo and is pursuing a PhD in Business Economy at Universidad de Salamanca, with a research focus on healthcare management, organizational strategies, decision-making processes, and knowledge management. Talita has served as CEO and founder of multiple companies, including Avanti Farmacêutica, Pharma Avanti, and Legis Consulting, providing regulatory, quality, and strategic support to pharmaceutical organizations. She has collaborated with global institutions such as the World Health Organization and the International Pharmaceutical Federation, supporting vaccine manufacturing expansion, regulatory compliance, and biowaiver alignment initiatives. Her professional experience spans regulatory submissions, due diligence, GMP inspections, and regulatory intelligence, contributing to product launches, portfolio expansion, and process improvements. Talita combines her industry expertise with academic experience as an assistant professor and facilitator of business simulation games in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Known for her effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, she is committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and sustainable growth within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

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Featured Publications

da Silva Ferreira, T., Pauletti, G. M., Fernandes, E. A. F., Campos, A. F., Aceituno, A., … (2024). “Knowledge-based: facilitating access to medicines in Latin America.”

de Oliveira, L. G., de Souza Marcelino, V., & da Silva Rangel, F. C. (2018). “Perception of chemicals graduates about the adoção of teaching methodologies in a virtual learning.

Ferreira, T. S. (2019). “Technical alignment of collaborators through the management of knowledge.” University of São Paulo.

Ferreira, T. S., Pauletti, G. M., & Vázquez-Suárez, L. (2025). “How the Stakeholders’ Perception Contributes to the Pharmaceutical Strategies: A Regional Case Study in Latin America.

Ferreira, T. S., Pauletti, G. M., Fernandes, E. A., Campos, A. F., Aceituno, A., … (2023). “Knowledge-Based: Strategic Access to Medicines in Latin America.

Serges Kikwani | Mechanics of Solids | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Serges Kikwani | Mechanics of Solids | Best Researcher Award

Laboratory of Mechanics and Acoustics (LMA) | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Dr. Serges Kikwani is a PhD Research Scholar in Solid Mechanics at the Laboratory of Mechanics and Acoustics (LMA), Aix-Marseille University, France, where his research focuses on modeling thermomechanical coupling in adhesive bonding through experimental, analytical, and numerical methods. He holds a DEA in Applied Fluid Mechanics and an Engineering degree in Mechanical Construction from the University of Kinshasa, DRC. With extensive academic and industrial experience, Dr. Kikwani has contributed to mechanical design, thermodynamic solar pumping systems, and infrastructure projects in collaboration with JICA and other institutions. He has held teaching and research positions at multiple universities, including the University of Kinshasa, Loyola University, and the American University of Kinshasa, coordinating academic programs and mentoring students. His research interests encompass materials mechanics, structural adhesives, thermal characterization, and energy-efficient systems. He has published studies on thermal and viscoelastic characterization of adhesives, introducing non-destructive methods using PZT resonance and inverse finite element analysis to determine dynamic material properties. Recognized for his contributions to adhesive materials research, he was nominated for the Best Researcher Award for advancing understanding of dynamic and vibratory behavior in polymers. His work supports the development of more reliable and efficient structural bonding solutions, bridging theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches in solid mechanics.

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Featured Publications

Kikwani, S. (2025). “Thermal characterization of adhesives and studies of CTR between metal and adhesives.” In Proceedings, Springer.

Kikwani, S. (2025). “Multi-Scale Characterization of Viscoelastic Properties in Structural Adhesives Using PZT Resonance and Non-Contact Impulse Validation.” Results in Engineering, November 6, 2025.

Kikwani, S. (2025). “Thermal characterization of adhesives and studies of CTR between metal and adhesives.” 8th International Conference on Adhesive Bonding 2025, Porto, Portugal, July 11, 2025.

Mittar Pal | Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Mittar Pal | Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology | India

Dr. Mittar Pal is an experienced academic and researcher in Electronics & Communication Engineering with over twelve years of teaching and research experience, specializing in renewable energy systems and AI‑based engineering applications. He holds a B.Tech in ECE (2003), M.Tech in Nanoscience & Technology (2013) and completed his Pre‑PhD in ECE (2019) from renowned Indian institutions, and recently earned his PhD on barrier identification and prioritisation for solar photovoltaic system deployment in dairy farming in India (2023). His work on techno‑economic analysis of photovoltaic systems in dairy farming and optimization of utility‑integrated solar PV systems has appeared in SCI and Scopus‑indexed outlets, and he has supervised numerous B.Tech and M.Tech projects while contributing to NBA documentation and curriculum development. He is UGC‑NET qualified for Electronic Science (Assistant Professor). His research interests span signal & system theory, digital electronics, power electronics, renewable solar energy modelling (using MATLAB, HOMER Pro, SAM, RETScreen), AI/ML, generative AI, IoT and pattern recognition. With a growing scholarly profile (h‑index ~ 5 and citation count ~5 as per publicly listed profiles), he continues to publish, present at international conferences, and drive innovation in teaching and research. His dedication to transforming traditional dairy farming through solar PV integration underscores his commitment to sustainability and engineering education.

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Featured Publications

Mittarpal. (2018). “Modeling and Simulation of Solar Photovoltaic Module using Matlab-Simulink.” International Journal for Research in Engineering Application & Management .

Mittarpal. (2018). “Modeling Design and Simulation of Photovoltaic Module with Tags Using Simulink.” International Journal of Advance & Innovative Research.

Mittarpal, & Asha. (2018). “Simulation and Modeling of Photovoltaic Module Using Simscape.” National Conference on Advances in Power, Control & Communication Systems .

Mittarpal, Naresh Kumar, & Priyanka Anand, Sunita. (2017). “Realization of Flip Flops Using LabVIEW and MATLAB.”

Mittarpal, Naresh Kumar, & Sunita Rani. (2017). “Realisation of Digital Circuits Systems Using Embedded Function on MATLAB.” International Journal of Engineering and Technology.

Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Jaypee Institute of information and technology Noida | India

Dr. Narinder Kaur is an accomplished physicist and researcher specializing in 2D materials, photoelectrochemical water splitting, photodetectors, thermoelectricity, and nanoscale characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, AFM, ellipsometry, and electrospinning. She earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, focusing on the growth, structural, optoelectronic, and photoelectrochemical properties of 2D transition metal chalcogenides and their heterostructures. She holds an M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology and an M.Sc. in Physics, both with top distinctions. Dr. Kaur has extensive research experience as a senior research fellow, teaching assistant, and trainer in advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, and has mentored numerous M.Tech and Ph.D. students in projects involving heterostructure synthesis, thermoelectric materials, and defect engineering of 2D materials. She has contributed to high-impact publications in reputed journals including ACS Applied Energy Materials, RSC Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and Small, and presented her work at international conferences. Dr. Kaur has expertise in material synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization, and has demonstrated leadership in managing central research facilities. Her work advances energy conversion, photodetection, and nanoscale material science, earning her recognition in the field of condensed matter physics and nanotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Design and optimization of MoS2 nanolayers for sustainable waste water treatment and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Optimized Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting via Orientation-Controlled Growth of 2D In2S3 Nanoflakes by Chemical Vapor Deposition.” ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Kaur, N., Ghosh, A., & Rohtagi, B. (2025). “Synthesis of Au nanoparticles and functionalization of In2S3 nanoflowers for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.” Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.

Kaur, N., Kodan, N., Sharma, D., Ghosh, A., Bisht, P., Singh, R., & Mehta, B. R. (2025). “2D-In2S3 nanoflakes/1D-WO3 nanorods heterojunction with enhanced absorption and photoresponse for photoelectrochemical water splitting.” Renewable Energy.

Bisht, P., Belle, B. D., Aggarwal, P., Ghosh, A., Xing, W., Kaur, N., Singh, J. P., & Mehta, B. R. (2024). “Gas Sensing Properties of PLD Grown 2D SnS Film: Effect of Film Thickness, Metal Nanoparticle Decoration, and In Situ KPFM Investigation.” Small.

Peter Wheeler | Engineering | Excellence in Innovation

Mr. Peter Wheeler | Engineering | Excellence in Innovation

The Open University | United Kingdom

Peter Wheeler is a doctoral researcher at The Open University specializing in acoustics, psychoacoustics, and low-frequency noise control. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Audio Engineering and a master’s degree in Applied Acoustics, and has extensive professional experience as an Acoustic Consultant and Design Engineer in environmental and building acoustics. His research focuses on the effects of music noise, low-frequency control methods, and audio-induced vibrotactile sensations, culminating in investigations into exploiting the missing fundamental phenomenon for low-frequency noise mitigation at music events. Wheeler has contributed significantly to the field through published works in leading journals, including Applied Acoustics, and through presentations at international acoustics conferences. His research has influenced revisions to UK noise management guidance and led to the development of standardized music genre spectral data adopted by acoustic consultancies for noise prediction and evaluation. Additionally, he is in the process of patenting a digital signal processing algorithm utilizing the missing fundamental phenomenon to mitigate low-frequency noise while preserving auditory perception for event attendees. A member of the Institute of Acoustics, Wheeler continues to advance acoustic research by integrating psychoacoustic principles with practical noise management solutions, establishing himself as a leading contributor to innovations in environmental sound control. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to both scientific rigor and real-world application in acoustic engineering.

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Featured Publications

Application of Psychoacoustic Phenomena as a Method of Low Frequency Noise Control for Events, (2026) Applied Acoustics.

Investigating the Potential of Exploiting the Missing Fundamental Phenomenon for Low Frequency Noise Control at Music Events, (2026) Applied Acoustics.