Karima Almazroui | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Karima Almazroui | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Mohamed bin Zayed U for Humanities | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Karima Matar Almazroui is a visionary leader and scholar in higher education, policy reform, and institutional transformation, with over two decades of distinguished service in academia and government. She holds a Ph.D. in Language, Reading, and Culture from the University of Arizona, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Arkansas, a Master’s in Strategic Studies and National Security from the UAE National Defense College, and a B.A. in Arabic Language Education from the United Arab Emirates University. Currently serving as Advisor to the Chancellor at Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, she has pioneered initiatives in quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and international collaboration. Her prior leadership roles include Advisor to the Minister of Education, Executive Director at ADEK, and Chairwoman of Educators Without Borders in Geneva. Dr. Almazroui’s research encompasses educational policy, curriculum development, teacher training, language acquisition, and the integration of technology in learning. Her publication record includes 16 documents, 144 citations by 137 documents, and an h-index of 6, reflecting her academic impact. Recognized with numerous awards—including the Middle East Women Leader Excellence Award and the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Award for Arabic Language Innovation—she continues to advance global education through research, innovation, and transformative leadership.

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Featured Publications

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Ideological Indoctrination of Children During Crises: Non-Religious Extremism in Authoritarian Regimes”, Child Protection and Practice.

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Cultural Norms, Digital Infrastructures, and Institutional Trust: Rethinking Bullying Governance in UAE Schools”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies

Almazroui, Karima & Awad, Cecile (2025) “Literacy Under Siege: Evaluating Scalable Interventions for Displaced Children in Conflict-Affected Settings”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies.

Almazroui, Karima (2025) “Enhancing Arabic Literacy Through Data-Driven Assessment: The Impact of Running Records on Reading Evaluation and Instruction”, International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies.

Al Mazroui, Karima & Alzyoudi, Mohammed (2024) “The Role of ChatGPT in Mitigating Loneliness Among Older Adults: An Exploratory Study”, Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies.

Wael Baniodeh | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Wael Baniodeh | Food Safety | Best Researcher Award

Dubai Municipality | United Arab Emirates

Mr. Wael Ahmad Bani Odeh is a distinguished Food Studies and Systems Officer at the Dubai Municipality’s Food Safety Department, with over 15 years of progressive experience in food safety management, risk assessment, and food control systems. He holds a B.Sc. in Food Technology from Mosul University (2002) and a High Diploma in Nutrition and Food Technology from Jordan University of Science and Technology (2006). His professional expertise spans food safety risk analysis, microbiological and chemical risk assessments, food labeling compliance, and the application of international standards such as ISO 22000 and HACCP. Mr. Bani Odeh has led numerous food awareness campaigns, inspections, and research studies related to food safety and public health. His published research focuses on pesticide residues in imported fruits and vegetables within the UAE. A recipient of multiple awards—including the Creative Employee Award and the Second Prize in the Dubai International Food Safety Conference Poster Competition—he is recognized for his contributions to food system innovation and risk management. His academic and professional record includes 7 documents, 68 citations by 66 documents, and an h-index of 3, underscoring his scholarly influence. Mr. Bani Odeh continues to advance food safety science, policy integration, and sustainable practices within global food systems.

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Featured Publications

Assessment of Contamination and Compliance in Imported Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Coffee, and Tea in the UAE, (2025) Journal of Food Science.

Quality and Authenticity of Animal and Vegetable Fats Imported to the United Arab Emirates, (2025) Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Volume 24, December 2025.

Aravindh Sekar | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aravindh Sekar | Blockchain | Best Researcher Award

Penske Logistics | United States

Dr. Aravindh Sekar holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems (Analytics/Decision Support) from Dakota State University (2024), an M.S. in Information Science & Technology from Missouri University of Science & Technology (2011), and a B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (2006). He is currently Staff Software Architect, Supply Chain Solutions at Penske Logistics (since January 2018), where he leads the architecture and integration of technical solutions across supply-chain platforms, defines enterprise standards, and champions data-driven, API-led design and governance for future-state capabilities. Earlier, he served as Project Leader at Leggett & Platt (June 2010–January 2018), managing logistics and operational systems, implementing Oracle Transportation Management workflows, and customizing agent workflows and business monitors. His research interests span digital transformation, enterprise architecture, emerging technologies (blockchain, AI, IoT) in supply chain management, IT governance and leadership, cybersecurity in digital platforms, and bridging theory with practice in agile supply-chain ecosystems. His recent awards include the Graduate Research Initiative (GRI) award for his exploratory project on “Factors Influencing Blockchain Implementation in Supply Chain Management.” His published work addresses blockchain adoption, project management adaptations for blockchain, and inventory-control complexity through reinforcement learning. Dr. Sekar’s scholarly output includes 4 documents, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, reflecting his growing academic impact.

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Featured Publications

Sekar, A., Tech, D., Brooks, P., & Noteboom, C. (2024) “Factors Influencing Blockchain Implementation in Supply Chain Management: An Exploratory Pilot Study”, Issues in Information Systems.

Sekar, Aravindh, Tech, Deb, & Noteboom, Cherie Bakker (2024) “Exploring the Impact of Blockchain Integration on Inventory Accuracy and Supply Chain Efficiency – A Literature Review”, AMCIS 2024 Proceedings.

Sekar, Aravindh, & Tech, Deb (2024) “Exploratory Study on the Impact of Blockchain Adoption on Inventory Accuracy and Supply Chain Efficiency”, AMCIS 2024 Proceedings.

Sekar, Aravindh, & Zeng, David (2022) “Reinforcement Learning Algorithms and Complexity of Inventory Control: A Review”, MWAIS 2022 Proceedings.

Sekar, Aravindh (2023) “Determining the Effectiveness of RL in Tackling Inventory Control Complexities”, International Journal of Management and Applied Science (IJMAS).

Govindu, D., Tippani, R., Porika, M., & Sura, S. P. (2023) “Methodology of Assessing Microplastics and Nanoplastics in the Environment: Recent Advances in the Practical Approaches”, in Micro and Nanoplastics in Soil: Threats to Plant-Based Food.

Afaque Karim | Spatial Data Interpretation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Afaque Karim | Spatial Data Interpretation | Best Researcher Award

Geological Survey of India | India

Dr. Afaque Karim is a distinguished physicist recognized for his expertise in nuclear structure theory and applied physics. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Aligarh Muslim University, India, focusing on the “Application of Relativistic Mean Field to Nuclear Structure Studies” under the supervision of Dr. Shakeb Ahmad, with evaluation by eminent scholars including Prof. Peter Ring of TUM, Germany. Dr. Karim holds an M.Sc. in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Physics from Aligarh Muslim University, where he graduated with First Class Honors and earned Gold and University Medals. Currently serving as a Geophysicist with the Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines, he has contributed to gravity and magnetic mapping, geophysical borehole analysis, and RF antenna research. His academic interests encompass nuclear structure theory, geophysics, liquid crystal studies, and advanced material properties. Dr. Karim’s accolades include national-level scholarships, multiple merit awards, and the Best Paper Award with a Gold Medal at OPTICS’14. His professional journey reflects a blend of deep theoretical insight and applied research excellence, marking him as an influential figure in modern physics and geoscience research.

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Featured Publications

Karim, A., & Ahmad, S. (2015). Relativistic self-consistent mean-field description of Sm isotopes. Physical Review C.

Karim, A., & Ahmad, S. (2019). A self-consistent mean-field study of Z = 120 nuclei and α-decay chains of 292, 298, 299, 300, 304120 isotopes. Chinese Journal of Physics.

Karim, A., Yadav, H., & Ahmad, S. (2014). Design and simulation of LC based patch antenna @ 20 GHz frequency. AIP Conference Proceedings.

Karim, A., Yadav, H., & Sinha, A. (2013). Liquid Crystal Based Patch Antenna: Tunable Patch Antenna at 10 GHz Frequency. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing.

Karim, A., Naz, T., & Ahmad, S. (2018). Shape phase transitions and isotopic shift in barium isotopes within covariant density functional theory. International Journal of Modern Physics E.

Ashraf, T., Aziz, R., Khuwaja, A. M., Afaque, S. M., & Karim, M. (2020). Left ventricular aneurysmectomy in a young female with pseudoaneurysm of unknown etiology. Journal of the Saudi Heart Association.

Karim, A., Yadav, H., & Ahmad, S. (2015). Tunable nano dispersed LC based patch antenna. AIP Conference Proceedings.

Shruti Shukla | Social Impact Young Researcher Award| 

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Ms. Shruti Shukla | Social Impact |  Young Researcher Award 

Technical University of Munich | Germany

Ms. Shruti Shukla is a dedicated researcher in global health with a strong focus on gender equity, adolescent maternal and child health, and the socio-economic determinants of well-being in low- and middle-income countries. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Global Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, where her research examines the impact of gender transformative interventions on adolescent maternal and child health outcomes. She holds an MSc in Global Health from Maastricht University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Liberal Arts from Ashoka University, and an MSc in Biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Her extensive professional experience includes research associate roles at TUM and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, contributing to projects on economic violence, intimate partner violence, and the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequities. She has also worked as a project coordinator for community-based health programs in India focusing on pneumonia and anaemia prevention. Her research interests encompass public health policy, gender-based violence prevention, and global health systems. She has delivered lectures on global and maternal health and contributed to several international collaborations. Ms. Shukla continues to pursue evidence-based approaches that promote equity, resilience, and empowerment in global health contexts.

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Featured Publications

Shukla, S., Shenderovich, Y., Jacobs, C., & Steinert, J. I. (2025). Pedalling progress? Assessing the long-term impact of a bicycle intervention on adolescent maternal and child health in Zambia. Social Science & Medicine.

Shukla, S., Kharade, A., Böhret, I., Jumaniyazova, M., Meyer, S. R., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., Shenderovich, Y., & Steinert, J. (2025). How do gender transformative interventions reduce adolescent pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A realist synthesis. Journal of Global Health.

Shukla, S., Mosha, N. R., Meyer, S. R., Harvey, S., Lees, S., Mshana, G., & Stöckl, H. (2025). Women’s informal group participation and intimate partner violence in Mwanza, Tanzania: A longitudinal study. Social Science & Medicine.

Steinert, J. I., Shukla, S., & Satish, R. V. (2024). Navigating distress: Exploring factors affecting adolescent girls’ wellbeing during and after a violence-focused survey in Maharashtra, India. Child Abuse & Neglect.

Shukla, S., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., Meyer, S. R., Shenderovich, Y., & Steinert, J. I. (2024). Mechanisms behind gender transformative approaches targeting adolescent pregnancy in low- and middle-income countries: A realist synthesis protocol. Systematic Reviews.

Shukla, S., Castro Torres, A. F., Satish, R. V., Shenderovich, Y., Abejirinde, I.-O. O., & Steinert, J. I. (2023). Factors associated with adolescent pregnancy in Maharashtra, India: A mixed-methods study. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters.

Meyer, S. R., Hardt, S., Brambilla, R., Shukla, S., & Stöckl, H. (2023). Sociological theories to explain intimate partner violence: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Trauma, Violence, & Abuse. Advance online publication.

Noriaki Hirota | Material | Excellence in Research

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Dr. Noriaki Hirota | Material | Excellence in Research

Japan Atomic Energy Agency | Japan

Dr. Noriaki Hirota is an accomplished materials scientist and Associate Deputy Director at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, where he contributes extensively to research in structural and functional materials within the nuclear energy sector. He earned both his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Science from the Institute of Science Tokyo, with his doctoral research completed in 2025. With over 19 years of professional experience, Dr. Hirota has worked at the intersection of metallurgy, corrosion science, and mechanical engineering. During his tenure at Japan Steel Works, he developed high-performance turbine rotor materials for thermal power generation and advanced stainless steel forging processes. His subsequent work at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency has focused on developing corrosion-resistant materials for sulfuric acid decomposers in the Sulfur-Iodine hydrogen production process and improving stainless steels to mitigate stress corrosion cracking under extreme nuclear conditions. A member of The Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ), he has authored several impactful publications in nuclear materials research. His work has significantly advanced the understanding of material durability and performance in harsh environments, earning him recognition for his technical innovation and leadership. Dr. Hirota remains committed to promoting sustainable energy solutions through advanced materials development.

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Featured Publications

Hirota, N., Takeda, R., Ide, H., Tsuchiya, K., & Kobayashi, Y. (2025, December). Effect of grain refinement on cracks occurring in SUS304L stainless steel under nuclear reactor operating conditions. Nuclear Materials and Energy.

Hirota, N., Shibata, H., Takeuchi, T., Otsuka, N., & Tsuchiya, K. (2020, December 1). Voltage drop analysis and leakage suppression design for mineral-insulated cables. Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology,

Chulhwan Bang | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Chulhwan Bang | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Georgia Southern University | United States

Dr. Chulhwan C. Bang is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and Information Systems at Georgia Southern University. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Management, specializing in Management Science and Systems with a minor in Communication, from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. With over a decade of academic and professional experience, Dr. Bang has taught a wide range of courses in business programming, information systems, and data analytics, integrating tools such as Python, SAP, Power BI, and Tableau. His research interests include big data analytics, cryptocurrency forecasting, social media analysis, deep learning, and sports analytics. He has published in top-tier journals such as Information Systems Frontiers and International Journal of Information Management and actively collaborates with students on applied data-driven projects. Prior to academia, he worked in the IT industry as a system architect and software developer, contributing to large-scale ERP and BI projects in Korea and the U.S. Dr. Bang has received multiple honors, including the Outstanding Research Award and finalist recognition for accelerator research grants. His work bridges theory and practice, fostering innovation in analytics education and advancing interdisciplinary research in business intelligence and emerging technologies.

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Featured Publications

Lee, Y. S., & Bang, C. C. (2022). Framework for the Classification of Imbalanced Structured Data Using Under-sampling and Convolutional Neural Network. Information Systems Frontiers.

Bang, C. C., Lee, J., & Rao, H. R. (2021). The Egyptian protest movement in the twittersphere: An investigation of dual sentiment pathways of communication. International Journal of Information Management.

Bang, C. C. (2020). Predicting Loyalty of Korean Mobile Applications: A Dual-Factor Approach. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology for Digital Convergence (IJICTDC).

Yu, J., Bang, C. C., & Oh, D.-Y. (2020). The Effect of Noncognitive Factors on Information Disclosure on Social Network Websites: Role of Habit and Affect. Southern Business & Economic Journal.

Kwon, K. H., Bang, C. C., Egnoto, M., & Rao, H. R. (2016). Social media rumors as improvised public opinion: semantic network analyses of Twitter discourses during Korean saber rattling 2013. Asian Journal of Communication.

Namrata Gupta | Financial Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namrata Gupta | Financial Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

University of Wollongong in Dubai | United Arab Emirates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Namrata Gupta is a distinguished academic in the field of Accounting and Finance, currently serving as an Associate Professor and Academic Integrity Officer at the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), UAE. She holds a Ph.D. in Management Accounting from Banasthali Vidyapith University, India, where her doctoral research focused on “A comparative study of accounting practices in India and UAE with special reference to banking sector companies.” A Chartered Accountant (ACA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) graduate from the University of Delhi, Dr. Gupta has accumulated over two decades of rich academic and professional experience across leading institutions including Heriot-Watt University, Zayed University, Ajman University, and Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Services. Her research interests encompass management accounting, corporate governance, financial reporting, and international banking practices. Recognized for her scholarly excellence and contributions to higher education, she has received numerous accolades for teaching, research, and service in academia. Through her work, Dr. Gupta continues to advance the field of accounting education and foster ethical financial practices, shaping the next generation of finance professionals with integrity and global competence.

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Featured Publications

Gupta, N., & Mirchandani, A. (2019). Corporate governance and performance of microfinance institutions: Recent global evidences. Journal of Management and Governance.

Gupta, N., & Mirchandani, A. (2018). Investigating entrepreneurial success factors of women-owned SMEs in UAE. Management Decision.

Gupta, N. (2015). Differences in accounting treatment of Ijarah: A case study of UAE Islamic banks. International Journal of Islamic and Middle Eastern Finance and Management.

Gokah, T. K., Gupta, N., & Ndiweni, E. (2015). E-learning in higher education – Opportunities and challenges for Dubai. International Journal on E-Learning: Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education.

Gupta, N. (n.d.). Impact of ownership structure and corporate governance on the performance: A case of selected banks in UAE. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues.

yanhong wu | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. yanhong wu | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

UCSI University | China

Prof. Yanhong Wu holds a PhD in Business Administration from UCSI University (Malaysia) and previously earned a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Accounting at Chinese institutions. Since 2009 she has served as Professor at the School of Accounting, Zhanjiang University of Science and Technology, following early-career experience as an accounting supervisor in industry. Her research addresses supply chain management, circular economy, blockchain-enabled accounting systems and accounting education innovation. She has published around 27 peer-reviewed articles including eight SSCI/SCI pieces, 18 EI(CA) indexed papers and six in the Beijing University Core list. She has also secured a national utility-model patent, a software copyright, and authored the monograph Cost Accounting for Enterprises Based on Blockchain Technology. She has led more than ten research and curriculum-reform projects at provincial, municipal and institutional levels including themes such as “dual-teacher” faculty development and AI-enhanced classroom innovation. Her current h-index is approximately 3  and she has accumulated in the region of ~93 citations across her publications. Looking ahead, she continues to advance research at the interface of accounting, sustainability and digital technologies, and is dedicated to cultivating applied-accounting talent for the next generation of enterprises.

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Featured Publications

Wu, Y. (2025). Financial and environmental impact in closed-loop circular supply chain. Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal.

Wu, Y. (2025). Blockchain-enabled sustainable supply chain management: a study on the impact of collaboration optimization. Management Decision.

Zheng, X. (2024, December 27). Integration of Big Data and Technological Innovation to Promote the Digital Transformation of Marine Ranches. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Science and Intelligent Systems (CSIS 2024).

Wu, Y., & Wang, R. (2024). Sustainability-based enterprise supply chain optimization and response under circular economy approach: agile, adaptive and coordinated. Management Decision.

Zhou, Z., Wu, Y., & Xie, Q. (2024). Social responsibility, information technology, and high-quality development of mining enterprise using structural equation modeling (SEM). Resources Policy.

Eva Ternon | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Eva Ternon | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

CNRS/Laboratory of Oceanography of Villefranche | France

Dr . Eva Ternon is a chemical oceanographer and natural‑products chemist whose work spans atmospheric deposition, seawater biogeochemistry and the chemical ecology of harmful microalgae. After obtaining her PhD on atmospheric deposition in the Mediterranean Sea at the Laboratory of Oceanography of Villefranche (LOV), she held positions in France, the USA and Monaco, working on topics such as algicidal compounds, benthic organism chemistry and toxin‑producing dinoflagellates. In October 2024 she secured a permanent CNRS researcher position at LOV after ranking 1st/120 in the national contest for the “Science to Society” section. Her current research focuses on the chemical ecology of toxic dinoflagellates (particularly Ostreopsis cf. ovata), aerosols of phycotoxins, mucus‑mediated microalgal interactions and discovery of novel toxin families. She has published around 27 peer‑reviewed documents (14 as 1st or 2nd author), been cited ~493 times by ~402 documents, and holds an approximate h‑index of 13. She leads major projects including a MSCA Global Fellowship and H2020 CHEMICROS. Her discoveries of two new toxin families earned her the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropole Entrepreneurship Award in 2022, and she was among the interviewees for an ERC CoG call in 2024. With her dual expertise and interdisciplinary trajectory, she is advancing our understanding of how external drivers and chemical interactions shape harmful algal blooms and air‑sea toxin transfer.

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Featured Publications

Alexander, K. L., Naman, C. B., Iwasaki, A., Mangoni, A., Leao, T., Reher, R., Petras, D., Kim, H., Ternon, E., Caro-Diaz, E. J. E., et al. (2025). “Fatuamide A, a Hybrid PKS/NRPS Metallophore from a Leptolyngbya sp. Marine Cyanobacterium Collected in American Samoa.” Journal of Natural Products.

Ternon, E., Dinasquet, J., Cancelada, L., Rico, B., Moore, A., Trytten, E., Prather, K. A., Gerwick, W. H., & Lemée, R. (2024). “Sea-Air Transfer of Ostreopsis Phycotoxins Is Driven by the Chemical Diversity of the Particulate Fraction in the Surface Microlayer.” Environmental Science & Technology.

Fleming, L. E., Landrigan, P. J., Ashford, O. S., Whitman, E. M., Swift, A., Gerwick, W. H., Heymans, J. J., Hicks, C. C., Morrissey, K., White, M. P., et al. (2024). “Enhancing Human Health and Wellbeing through Sustainably and Equitably Unlocking a Healthy Ocean’s Potential.” Annals of Global Health.

Lanceleur, R., Gémin, M.-P., Blier, A.-L., Meslier, L., Réveillon, D., Amzil, Z., Ternon, E., Thomas, O. P., & Fessard, V. (2024). “Toxic Responses of Metabolites Produced by Ostreopsis cf. ovata on a Panel of Cell Types.” Toxicon.

Skelton, Z. R., McCormick, L. R., Kwan, G. T., Lonthair, J., Neira, C., Clements, S. M., Martz, T. R., Bresnahan, P. J., Send, U., Giddings, S. N., et al. (2024). “Organismal Responses to Deteriorating Water Quality during the Historic 2020 Red Tide off Southern California.” Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene.