Rozana Ghandy | Digital Data | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Rozana Ghandy | Digital Data | Best Researcher Award

 Islamic Azad University, Tehran | Iran

Dr. Rozana Ghandy is an academic researcher in physical oceanography, pursuing doctoral studies at the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University, where her work focuses on analyzing heat fluxes over the North Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf using advanced weather reanalysis datasets. She holds a master’s degree in oceanography from Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, where she investigated geostrophic currents through field measurements and satellite observations, and a bachelor’s degree in science from Isfahan University. With extensive teaching experience across multiple educational levels—including physics instruction at pre-university, high-school, and laboratory settings—she has contributed significantly to academic development and educational leadership. Her research interests include air–sea interactions, ocean circulation, climate variability, regional sea dynamics, and the application of remote sensing in marine studies. She has presented and published studies on physical parameters in coastal regions, surface flux behavior, and standardized approaches to air–sea heat flux assessment across key marine basins. Her academic achievements include competitive rankings in national entrance examinations and scholarships recognizing her scientific potential. Overall, her work reflects a dedication to advancing understanding of ocean–atmosphere processes and contributing to the broader field of marine and climate science.

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Study of surface fluxes over the Northern Indian Ocean Seas, 2023

Fangdi Ye | Offshore Wind Power | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Fangdi Ye | Offshore Wind Power | Research Excellence Award

Zhejjiang Provincial Energy Group Company Ltd | China

Mr. Fundi is an accomplished energy-sector professional associated with Zhejiang Provincial Energy Group Company Ltd., where he contributes to the advancement of China’s offshore wind power initiatives. He holds an academic background in engineering and renewable energy management, building a solid foundation for his work in large-scale clean-energy development. Throughout his career, he has gained extensive experience in project planning, offshore infrastructure deployment, and strategic energy transition programs, working on initiatives that support regional sustainability goals and national carbon-neutral ambitions. His professional interests include offshore turbine technology, grid integration, marine environmental impact assessment, and the long-term scalability of renewable energy systems. Mr. Fundi has participated in collaborative research efforts with academic and industry partners, focusing on innovation in offshore wind operations and maintenance. He has been recognized within the sector for his contributions to technology modernization and efficiency improvements in coastal wind projects. His ongoing work reflects a commitment to accelerating the deployment of clean, reliable energy resources while promoting responsible environmental stewardship. Overall, Mr. Fundi’s career illustrates a forward-looking vision centered on renewable-energy innovation and the strategic development of China’s offshore wind power capabilities.

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Featured Publications

Xiao, T., Lian, J., Ye, F., Xiong, D., & Hao, X. (2024). Experimental and numerical study on motion characteristics of a bucket foundation during immersion process. Ocean Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.117782

Ye, F., Lian, J., Xiao, T., Xiong, D., Wang, H., Guo, Y., & Shao, N. (2024). Behavior Analysis of a Bucket Foundation with an Offshore Wind Turbine during the In-Water Sinking Process. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12030494

Ye, F., Lian, J., Xiong, D., Wang, H., Guo, Y., Wang, P., & Xiao, T. (2023). Effects of damping plate on the motion response of transport ships under waves. Applied Ocean Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apor.2023.103507

Lian, J., Ye, F., Wang, P., Guo, Y., Wang, H., Xiao, T., & Xiong, D. (2023). Integrated transportation of offshore wind turbine and bucket foundation based on a U and K shaped assembled platform. Ocean Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2023.114096

Ye, F.-D., Lian, J.-J., Guo, Y.-H., Wang, H.-J., Xiao, T.-R., Xiong, D.-Z., & Yu, T.-S. (2023). Stability Study on the Bucket Foundation with Multi-Compartment During the Floating-up Process Considering Air Compressibility. China Ocean Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13344-023-0081-8

Fan Xiao | Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fan Xiao | Data Processing | Research Excellence Award

Sun Yat-sen University | China

Xiao Fan is an Associate Professor and PhD advisor at the School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, recognized for his contributions to mineral exploration, mathematical geoscience, and data-driven Earth system analysis. He received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in mineral resource exploration from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), with joint doctoral training at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on mineral system modeling, multi-physics numerical simulation, fractal and singularity analysis, machine-learning-based mineral prospectivity, and knowledge-driven geoscientific data integration. As a core member of major national innovation teams, he has led or participated in several national and provincial research projects and contributed to the creation of an advanced UAV-based geophysical–geochemical acquisition and processing platform. He has published 54 documents with 986 citations from 706 sources and holds an h-index of 19, along with multiple patents, software copyrights, and highly cited works in leading SCI journals. He serves on editorial boards and scientific committees, including roles as youth editor and guest editor, and has organized sessions for the International Geological Congress. His work advances quantitative mineral prediction and computational geoscience, contributing impactful models and methods that enhance understanding of mineralization processes and exploration efficiency.

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Featured Publications

(2025). “Three-Dimensional Prospectivity Modeling of Jinshan Ag-Au Deposit, Southern China by Weights-of-Evidence.” Journal of Earth Science.

(2025). “Lithologic mapping of intermediate-acid intrusive rocks in the eastern Tianshan Gobi Desert using machine learning and multi-source data fusion.” Earth Science Frontiers.

(2025). “A DFT study on mechanisms of indium adsorption on sphalerite (100), (110), and (111) surfaces: Implications for critical metal mineralization.” Ore Geology Reviews.

(2025). “Data-driven expeditious mapping and identifying granites in covered areas via deep machine learning: A case study on the implications for geodynamics and mineralization of Eastern Tianshan.” Lithos.

(2025). “Numerical Modeling and Exploration Data Coupled-driven Mineral Prospectivity Mapping: A Case Study of Fankou Pb-Zn Deposit.” Geotectonica et Metallogenia.

Bardia Rodd | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Bardia Rodd | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

SUNY Upstate Medical University | United States

Prof. Bardia Rodd is an Associate Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Associate Director of AI Innovation at the AI for Health Equity, Analytics, and Diagnostics (AHEAD) Center. He completed dual PhDs in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Université Laval and in Computer Science from the University of Malaya, alongside a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, focusing on precision medicine, artificial intelligence, and image-guided systems. His academic career spans faculty positions at SUNY Upstate, the University of Maryland, and Laval University, with extensive experience in biocomputational engineering, machine learning, medical image analysis, and data-driven healthcare solutions. He has led numerous grants, including initiatives in AI in education, biomedical research, and curriculum development. Prof. Rodd has supervised multiple graduate and postgraduate students and contributed to open educational resources, advancing accessible teaching in machine learning and bioengineering. He is an active member of professional societies including IEEE, SPIE, and the Association of Pathology Informatics, serving on multiple technical committees and leadership roles. His research interests include AI-driven biomedical imaging, predictive modeling, and health equity applications. Prof. Rodd has authored a textbook on machine learning for data analysis and continues to integrate research, teaching, and innovation to advance computational medicine and AI education.

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Featured Publications

Siezen, H., Awasthi, N., Rad, M. S., Ma, L., & Rodd, B. (2025). “Low-rank distribution embedding of dynamic thermographic data for breast cancer detection.” Journal of Thermal Biology, 104303.

Usamentiaga, R., Fidanza, A., Yousefi, B., Iacutone, G., Logroscino, G., & Sfarra, S. (2025). “Advancing knee injury prevention and anomaly detection in rugby players through automated processing of infrared thermography: A novel biothermodynamics approach.” Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 103782.

Rad, M. S., Huang, J. V., Hosseini, M. M., Choudhary, R., Siezen, H., Akabari, R., et al. (2025). “Deep learning for digital pathology: A critical overview of methodological framework.” Journal of Pathology Informatics, 100514.

Yousefi, B., Khansari, M., Trask, R., Tallon, P., Carino, C., Afrasiyabi, A., Kundra, V., Ma, L., Ren, L., Farahani, K., & Hershman, M. (2025). “Measuring subtle HD data representation and multimodal imaging phenotype embedding for precision medicine.” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, TIM-24-01821.

Cao, Y., Sutera, P., Mendes, W. S., Yousefi, B., Hrinivich, T., Deek, M., et al. (2024). “Machine learning predicts conventional imaging metastasis-free survival (MFS) for oligometastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (omCSPC) using prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET radiomics.” Radiotherapy and Oncology, 199, 110443.

Khalid Alanazi | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Khalid Alanazi | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Department of Mechanical Engineering/University of Tabuk | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Khalid Alanazi is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tabuk, specializing in energy systems, fluid mechanics, and material erosion studies. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering with distinction from the University of Tabuk, followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tulsa, where he conducted extensive research on solid particle erosion, oil-water emulsions, and computational fluid dynamics. Over his academic career, Dr. Alanazi has contributed to both teaching and curriculum development, instructing courses ranging from Engineering Mechanics and Fluid Mechanics to Turbomachinery and Refrigeration Systems, while supervising senior design projects and field training programs. His research primarily focuses on solar-powered desalination technologies, oil-water emulsion behavior under variable conditions, and the erosion resistance of metals in gas-solid flows. Dr. Alanazi has published numerous papers in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing both fundamental and applied mechanical engineering. Recognized for his academic excellence, he has received multiple awards including the Prince Fahad bin Sultan Award for Academic Excellence and the Chapman Graduate Scholar Presentation Awards. His work continues to bridge experimental, computational, and applied approaches, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions and industrial applications worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Alanazi, K., Mohan, R. S., Kolla, S. S., & Shoham, O. (2024). “Effects of water salinity and temperature on oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by a nonionic surfactant.” Journal of Molecular Liquids, 414, 126067.

Alanazi, K., Mohan, R., Kolla, S. S., & Shoham, O. (2023). “Experimental study of monovalent salt and hydrochloric acid solution effects on the stability of blank oil-water dispersion in batch separators.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 87660.

Alanazi, K., Mohan, R., Kolla, S. S., & Shoham, O. (2023). “Effect of water cut and temperature on the stability of emulsifier-free oil-water dispersion in batch separators at various stirrer speeds.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 87660.

AbdelMeguid, H., Alanazi, K., Al-Shammari, A. F., Al-Twaim, O., Aljuhani, A., et al. (2025). “Sequential thermal and optical upgrades for passive solar stills: Toward sustainable desalination in arid climates.” Clean Energy and Sustainability, 3(4), 10017.

Alanazi, K., Mohan, R., Kolla, S. S., & Shoham, O. (2025). “Stability analysis of pure oil-water emulsion in gravity-based separators.” Journal of Fluids Engineering, 147(1), 011401.

Xiaochen Xie | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Xiaochen Xie | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Renmin University of China | China

Dr. Xiaochen Xie is an Assistant Professor at the School of Finance, Renmin University of China, with concurrent research associate positions at the China Financial Policy Research Center, the Institute of Public Finance and Taxation, and the Institute of Digital Economics and Taxation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and dual B.E. in Finance and B.S. in Statistics from Peking University. His research spans international trade, industrial organization, public economics, and urban economics, with a focus on firm entry, pricing strategies, and the economic impacts of policy interventions. Dr. Xie has published in leading journals, including the Journal of Economic Geography, and has multiple working papers under review in top-tier journals. He has received awards such as Outstanding Young Scholar at Renmin University and recognition for outstanding papers at the NCER-CCER Chinese Economy Conference. Dr. Xie has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate courses on public finance, quantitative empirical economics, and structural methods. His research integrates empirical and structural approaches to inform trade, fiscal, and industrial policies. Dr. Xie’s work contributes to understanding the intersection of market structure, policy design, and economic welfare, influencing both academic research and practical policy-making.

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Featured Publications

Chen, Y., Huang, T., & Xie, X. (2025). “Place-based policies: First-mover advantage and persistence.” Journal of Economic Geography, lbaf001.

Lu, W., & Xie, X. (2024). “Trade, markups, and consumer welfare: Evidence from the global smartphone industry.” Available at SSRN 4804811.

Xie, X. (2021). Two essays on firm entry and pricing. The Pennsylvania State University.

Weitao Yue | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Weitao Yue | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

China University of Mining and Technology | China

Mr. Weitao Yue is a Ph.D. candidate at the China University of Mining and Technology, specializing in Safety Science and Engineering with a focus on coal and rock dynamic disaster prevention and control. His research is dedicated to addressing critical challenges in coal mine safety, emphasizing the investigation of underlying mechanisms, monitoring and early warning systems, and the development of innovative control technologies for coal and rock dynamic disasters. He has actively contributed to multiple national-level major research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, National Key Research and Development Program projects, and National Major Scientific Instrument Development projects, where he played pivotal roles in theoretical innovation, experimental research, and data analysis. Mr. Yue has published seven high-impact SCI papers as first or corresponding author in top-tier journals such as International Journal of Mining Science and Technology, Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, Measurement, Journal of Central South University, and Physics of Fluids. Notably, two of his papers have been recognized as ESI Highly Cited, ranking among the top 1% most cited globally, reflecting his significant academic influence. His research provides theoretical foundations and technical solutions to enhance coal mine safety, contributing substantially to the advancement of mining engineering and disaster prevention technologies.

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Feng, X., Yue, W., Cao, Z., Zhou, S., Cao, X., & Wang, E. (2026). “Multi-scale DEM simulation and experimental validation of water-saturated coal failure under variable-angle shear loading: Revealing hydrochemical coupling damage mechanisms.” Measurement. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2025.119812

Feng, X., Yue, W., Zhao, X., Wang, D., Liu, Q., & Ding, Z. (2025). “Evolution law and risk analysis of fault-slip burst in coal mine based on microseismic monitoring.” Environmental Earth Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-024-12080-5

Vaishali Sharma | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vaishali Sharma | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Post Graduate Institue of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) | India

Dr. Vaishali Sharma is a Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, specializing in neurobiology, neuroinflammation, and sleep disorders. She earned her Ph.D. in Neurology (2020–2025) from PGIMER, focusing on the role of aquaporins, heat shock proteins, and neuroinflammatory markers in idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and their correlation with clinical parameters. She also holds a master’s degree in Zoology and a bachelor’s in Medical Science. Her research encompasses molecular biomarkers, blood-brain barrier disruption, circadian rhythm disturbances, and the evaluation of sleep and headache disorders, combining clinical, translational, and systematic review approaches. Dr. Sharma has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, investigating psychiatric and sleep abnormalities, migraine care, and IIH pathophysiology. She has been recognized with several awards and fellowships, including CSIR and ICMR travel grants, best poster awards, and national and international research fellowships. Her professional activities extend to academic leadership and organizing conferences in neuro-ophthalmology and neurology. Dr. Sharma’s work advances the understanding of neuroinflammatory mechanisms, sleep disorders, and headache pathophysiology, providing insights for improved diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for patients with neurological disorders.

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Featured Publications

Choudhary, N., Kumar, A., Sharma, V., Kaur, K., Kharbanda, P. S., Baishya, J., et al. (2024). “Effectiveness of CBT for reducing depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.” Epilepsy & Behavior, 151, 109608.

Sharma, V., Chakravarty, K., Ray, S., Lal, V., & Takkar, A., Kharbanda, P. (2021). “Evaluation of prevalence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea using overnight-polysomnography in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.” Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 429.

Sharma, V., Chakravarty, K., & Ray, S. (2023). “Questionnaire-based evaluation of sleep abnormality in patients with primary headache disorder: A cross-sectional study from tertiary care centre.” Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 455.

Sharma, S. R. V., & Chakravarty, K. (2023). “Questionnaire-based assessment of sleep abnormalities in patients with migraine: A cross-sectional study with a comparison group.” Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 26, S186.

Sharma, A. T. K., Chakravarty, K., Lal, V., & Kharbanda, P. S., et al. (2022). “Sleep and headache characteristics in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) – An observational study.” Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 25, S296–S297.

Arun Kumar | Mathematical Modeling | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arun Kumar | Mathematical Modeling | Best Researcher Award

IIT Mandi | India

Dr. Arun Kumar is a Research Associate (Postdoctoral) at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, specializing in mathematical and computational modeling of complex biological, ecological, and epidemiological systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Banaras Hindu University in 2023, following an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the same institution and a B.Sc. from CCS University, Meerut. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation theory, delay differential equations, reaction–diffusion systems, Turing patterns, and the integration of deep learning and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) for solving partial differential equations. Dr. Kumar has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics including SIR/SIRS epidemic models, cross-diffusion models, predator–prey dynamics, and pattern formation in spatial ecological systems. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical applications in disease modeling and ecology, offering insights into complex population interactions, control strategies, and spatio-temporal dynamics. Currently, he is developing deep learning algorithms to solve PDEs with applications in ecological and epidemiological systems. His ongoing research explores predator-prey interactions, learning in ecological models, and the forecasting of infectious diseases such as monkeypox. Dr. Kumar’s contributions have advanced the understanding of nonlinear systems, providing both analytical and computational tools for studying complex biological and ecological phenomena.

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Featured Publications

Gupta, R. P., & Kumar, A. (2022). “Endemic bubble and multiple cusps generated by saturated treatment of an SIR model through Hopf and Bogdanov–Takens bifurcations.” Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 197, 1–21.

Gupta, R. P., Kumar, A., & Yadav, D. K. (2024). “The complex dynamical study of a UAI epidemic model in non-spatial and spatial environments.” The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(2), 117.

Yadav, D. K., Gupta, R. P., & Kumar, A. (2022). “Nonlinear dynamics of a three species prey-predator system incorporating fear effect and harvesting.” Journal of Mathematical Control Science and Applications.

Kumar, A., Gupta, R. P., & Tiwari, S. (2022). “Influences of nonlinear cross-diffusion on a reduced SI epidemic model with saturated treatment.”

Kumar, A., Kumari, N., Mandal, S., & Tiwari, P. K. (2025). “Autonomous and non-autonomous dynamics of an SIRS model with convex incidence rate.” Journal of the Franklin Institute, 108236.

Wei Dai | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Wei Dai | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Sichuan Cancer Hospital | China

Dr. Wei Dai is an accomplished thoracic surgeon and researcher specializing in minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into perioperative care. He earned his MD in Clinical Medicine from Southern Medical University, an MSc in Thoracic Surgery from Peking Union Medical College, a PhD in Thoracic Surgery from Sichuan University, and completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet. Dr. Dai has progressed through roles from thoracic surgery trainee and resident to attending surgeon, and currently serves as an associate consultant at Sichuan Cancer Hospital. His research focuses on the development and implementation of PRO-based databases, optimization of postoperative symptom management, and enhancement of patient rehabilitation and recovery pathways. Dr. Dai has led multiple national and provincial research grants, including multicenter randomized controlled trials, and has been instrumental in establishing REDCap-based medical research platforms. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. An active member of leading professional societies, including ESTS, IASLC, and ISOQOL, Dr. Dai is dedicated to advancing precision perioperative care and improving the quality of life for lung cancer patients. His work bridges clinical innovation, research excellence, and patient-centered care.

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Featured Publications

Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “ASO visual abstract: Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Tian, X., Mao, P., Lei, C., Yu, H., Dai, W., Wei, X., Zhang, J., Xu, W., & Shi, Q. (2025). “Patient-reported walking difficulty predicting the post-discharge overall function in patients with lung cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery.” Journal of Cancer Survivorship.

Liao, J., Hu, X., Wei, X., Dai, W., Yu, H., Tian, X., Wang, Y., Qin, Q., Xu, N., Li, Y., et al. (2025). “Sex-related differences in postoperative patient-reported outcomes among lung cancer patients: A multicenter cohort study.” BMC Cancer.

Zheng, H., Guo, C., Zhang, Y., Gu, H., Zhao, Y., Xiang, R., Dai, W., Wei, X., Xie, T., Li, Q., et al. (2025). “Single staged repair of an anastomotic tracheal fistula following Mckeown esophagectomy via cervical incision: A case report.” Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.