Amon Exavery | Statistical Analysis | Transcontinental Excellence in Research Data Analysis Award

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Dr. Amon Exavery | Statistical Analysis | Transcontinental Excellence in Research Data Analysis Award

University of Dodoma | Tanzania

Dr. Amon Exavery is a distinguished statistician and public health researcher with over 15 years of experience in research, evaluation, and learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Dodoma, a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from the University of Dar es Salaam. Dr. Exavery has led numerous large-scale health and social service research projects, including impactful programs on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH, nutrition, reproductive, maternal, and child health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and sustainable livelihoods. As a Senior Research and Learning Advisor at Pact Tanzania, he has spearheaded multiple secondary data analyses, impact evaluations, and evidence-based program improvements. Previously, he served as a Statistician and Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Jhpiego, where he applied advanced statistical modeling, multilevel analysis, and predictive analytics to inform policy and practice. A prolific author, Dr. Exavery has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, presented at international conferences, and contributed to global public health knowledge. Recognized for his strategic leadership, mentorship, and innovative research approaches, he continues to drive evidence-based interventions and strengthen research capacity across Tanzania and the wider region.

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Featured Publications

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2026). “Enhancing Longitudinal Impact Evaluation of Non-Experimental Interventions: A Comparative Analysis of Generalized Estimating Equations and Multilevel Models Based on Empirical Evaluation of Temporal Change in Food Security Following an Economic Empowerment Intervention.” Evaluation and Program Planning.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2025). “Determinants of Participation in WORTH Yetu Economic Empowerment Intervention among Caregivers of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Tanzania: A Longitudinal Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis.” Social Sciences & Humanities Open.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024). “Longitudinal Evaluation of the Influence of WORTH Yetu on Household Economic Status Based on the Count of Non-Asset Resources for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children’s Well-Being in Tanzania.” Child Indicators Research.

Exavery, A., Katbi, M., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024). “Multivariate Mixed-Effects Ordinal Logistic Regression Models with Difference-in-Differences Estimator of the Impact of WORTH Yetu on Household Hunger and Socioeconomic Status among OVC Caregivers in Tanzania.” PLOS ONE.

Exavery, A., Alam, K., Charles, J., Barankena, A., Bajaria, S., Minja, E., Mulikuza, J., Mbwambo, T., Ally, A., Mseya, R., et al. (2022). “Impact of Household Economic Strengthening Intervention on Food Security among Caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Tanzania.” PLOS ONE.

Basmah Alzamil | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Basmah Alzamil | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Basmah Alzamil is an Assistant Professor at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University, specializing in organizational behavior, strategic management, and entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration from King Saud University in 2023 with distinction, following an MBA from Saginaw Valley State University and a BBA from King Saud University, graduating with second honors. Her academic career includes extensive teaching experience in research methods, strategic management, performance management, administrative leadership, entrepreneurship, project management, and crisis management. She has also supervised cooperative training programs, organized practical training initiatives, and contributed to curriculum development. Dr. Alzamil’s research focuses on digital leadership, creative deviance, organizational socialization, workplace behavior, and the effects of digital transformation on employee performance and innovation. Her recent publications explore topics such as the mediating role of paradox mindset, the impact of digital leadership on toxic workplaces, and the influence of social support on workplace deviance. She has presented her work at international conferences and participated in professional development courses in research creativity, communication, and leadership. Dr. Alzamil’s scholarship bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for organizational development, innovation, and sustainable workplace practices, contributing to both academic research and practical applications in management.

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Featured Publications

Alzamil, B. S. (2025). “Employees’ Creative Deviance in Response to Digitalization and Knowledge: The Mediating Role of Employees’ Paradox Mindset.” Journal of Innovation & Knowledge.

Alzamil, B., & Alyafi, R. S. (2024). “Perceived Social Support and Workplace Deviant Behaviors: The Mediating Role of Self-Esteem in Employees in Saudi Arabia.” Journal Article.

Alzamil, B. S., & Alyafi, R. S. (2022). “Organizational Socialization Applicability, Measurements, and Theories: A Systematic Review and Guideline for Future Research.” International Journal of Business Management and Economic Review.

Zhifen Chen | Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhifen Chen | Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

German Heart Center, TUM University Hospital, Technical University of Munich (TUM) | Germany

Dr. Zhifen Chen is an Independent Junior Group Leader at the German Heart Center, Technical University of Munich, specializing in experimental cardiology. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences from Hubei Normal University and a Master of Science from Tsinghua University. Dr. Chen completed her PhD at the Technical University of Munich with a summa cum laude distinction, focusing on human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac disease modeling, therapeutic discovery, and safety pharmacology. She pursued postdoctoral research at Harvard University and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, contributing to functional genomics, CRISPR-based screening, and cardiovascular disease studies. Her research focuses on the genetics and molecular mechanisms of coronary artery disease, adipose tissue biology, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular precision medicine. Dr. Chen has secured multiple competitive grants, including from the DFG, DZHK, and international cardiovascular research partnerships. She has received numerous awards and honors, such as PhD summa cum laude, international travel awards, and conference prizes. She actively supervises postdoctoral researchers, PhD, MD, Master, and Bachelor students, and contributes to scientific communities as a reviewer, consortium member, and workshop organizer. Dr. Chen’s work integrates genome editing, transcriptomics, and advanced in vitro models to identify novel therapeutic targets, advancing cardiovascular research and translational medicine.

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Featured Publications

von Scheidt, M., Adkar, S. S., Krefting, J., Hoermann, G., Meggendorfer, M., Bauer, S., Mitchell, S., Pugach, I., Friess, C., Ma, A., et al. (2025). “Clonal Haematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential and Mortality in Coronary Artery Disease.” European Heart Journal.

Xu, C., Nie, X., Chen, Z., Qu, J. Z., & Wang, D. (2025). “Stenotic Left Atrioventricular Valve after Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair: A Distinct Surgical Phenotype.” The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.

Chen, Z., Li, S., Song, X., Diagel, A., Li, L., Moggio, A., Li, Z., Chen, Y., Dang, T., Li, M., et al. (2025). “An Interplay of Non-Coding RNAs Regulates CDH13 Expression and Affects Endothelial Function and Coronary Artery Disease Risk.” Preprint.

Byers, P., Kellerer, T., Li, M., Chen, Z., Huser, T., & Hellerer, T. (2025). “Super-Resolution Upgrade for Deep Tissue Imaging Featuring Simple Implementation.” Nature Communications.

Sanin, V., Schmieder, R. S., Koenig, W., Li, L., Schunkert, H., & Chen, Z. (2025). “Rolle der Genetik in der Präzisionsmedizin der Koronaren Herzkrankheit.” Herz.

Alexander Churbanov | Predictive Modeling Innovations | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alexander Churbanov | Predictive Modeling Innovations | Best Researcher Award

Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences | Russia

Dr. Alexander Churbanov is a senior scientist at the Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics, Russian Academy of Sciences, specializing in mathematical modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and coupled physical phenomena in porous media and viscous flows. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mathematical Modeling from Lomonosov Moscow State University in 1978 and 1988, respectively, with his doctoral thesis focused on numerical simulation of convective phenomena in technological facilities. Dr. Churbanov began his career as an engineer developing training systems for Soviet orbital flights at the Bureau of Space Research “ENERGIA” and later contributed to semiconductor material production modeling at the State Institute of Rare Metals Industry. Since 1988, he has served as a Senior Scientist at Keldysh Institute, where his research emphasizes the development of efficient algorithms and codes for CFD applications. He has authored 34 documents, including 25 SCI/Scopus-indexed journal papers, and his work has been cited 240 times, yielding an h-index of 8. His research interests encompass incompressible and slightly compressible viscous flows, coupled phenomena, open-source CFD software, and predictive modeling innovations. Recognized for contributions to mathematical modeling of coupled physical systems, Dr. Churbanov continues to advance computational methods, bridging theory and practical applications in engineering and applied sciences.

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Featured Publications

Churbanov, A. G., Churbanova, N. G., & Trapeznikova, M. A. (2023). “Coupled Prediction of Flows in Domains Containing a Porous Medium and a Free Stream.” Mathematical Models and Computer Simulations.

Churbanova, N. G., Trapeznikova, M. A., Churbanov, A. G., & Emets, V. V. (2023). “Prediction of Flows in an Automotive Catalytic Converter.” In Systems of Signals Generating and Processing in the Field of On-Board Communications, SOSG 2023 – Conference Proceedings.

Podryga, V. O., Churbanov, A. G., Tarasov, N. I., Polyakov, S. V., Trapeznikova, M. A., & Churbanova, N. G. (2022). “Multiscale Approach for Modeling Multiphase Fluid Flows in Installations for Reprocessing of Natural Gas.” Lobachevskii Journal of Mathematics.

Churbanov, A., Churbanova, N., Polyakov, S., & Trapeznikova, M. (2021). “Coupled Calculations of Flows in Domains Including a Porous Medium and a Homogeneous Fluid.” In Proceedings – 2021 Ivannikov Memorial Workshop, IVMEM 2021.

Polyakov, S. V., Trapeznikova, M. A., Churbanov, A. G., & Churbanova, N. G. (2021). “Prediction of Incompressible Flows in a Porous Medium-Free Stream System.” Keldysh Institute Preprints.

Sharon L Burton | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sharon L Burton | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | United States

Dr. Sharon L. Burton is a distinguished faculty member and industry consultant whose work bridges cybersecurity governance, risk management, AI‑driven education, and human resources strategy. She holds a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity Leadership (2022) and a DBA in Quality Systems Management (2015), alongside dual MBAs in Management and HRM. Her career spans roles as Assistant Professor of the Practice in the College of Aviation at Embry‑Riddle and Doctoral Dissertation Chair at Capitol Technology University. Dr. Burton has authored 38 documents with 157 citations, reflecting an h‑index of 5, demonstrating substantial contributions across domains. Her research interests include cybersecurity leadership, organizational behaviour in cyber contexts, AI/augmented education, and workforce resilience. She has published notable articles such as “Cybersecurity Leaders: Knowledge Driving Human Capital Development” and “Exploring the Nexus of Cybersecurity Leadership, Human Factors, Emotional Intelligence, Innovative Work Behavior and Critical Leadership Traits.” Her teaching embodies a student‑centred philosophy: hands‑on projects, reflective feedback, ethical responsibility, and real‑world problem solving. Among her recognitions are awards for teaching excellence, leadership development, and organisational transformation. In summary, Dr. Burton effectively synthesizes academic rigour and practitioner insight to prepare graduates and organisations for leadership in an ever‑evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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Featured Publications

Burton, S. L. (2025). “A Modular Framework for Cybersecurity Laboratory Design in Higher Education.” Laboratories.

Burton, S. L. (2025). “Navigating Digital Transformation.” In Book Chapter.

Burton, S. L. (2025). “Digital Saboteurs: Unmasking Insider Cybersecurity Threats in Aviation and Aerospace.” Law, Economics and Society.

Burton, S. L. (2024). “Advancing Cybersecurity.” In Book Chapter.

Burton, S. L. (2024). “Cybersecure Futures.” In Book Chapter.

Greene, B. A., & Burton, S. L. (2024). “Organizational Readiness for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Network Security.” In Book Chapter.

Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin | Optimization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Universiti Sains | Malaysia

Dr. Wan Siti Nur Atirah Wan Mohd Azemin is a Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Animal Cell Biotechnology from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), an MSc in Bioscience, and a BSc in Industrial Biology from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Her research expertise spans cancer biology, green nanotechnology, and bioinformatics, with a focus on therapeutic peptides, antimicrobial mechanisms, and computational protein analyses. Dr. Azemin’s current work emphasizes the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Pandanus amaryllifolius extracts for antimicrobial textile applications, with dual potential against pathogenic microbes and breast cancer cells. Her previous studies on HepTH1-5 peptides, marine-derived antimicrobial compounds, and computational biology have established a strong foundation in cytotoxicity, antimicrobial activity, and protein interaction networks. She has published extensively in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences. Recognized for her contributions, she has received multiple awards, including gold and silver medals in international innovation competitions, and holds a copyright for her innovative nanoparticle-based antimicrobial PPE research. Beyond research, she actively engages in educational and alumni initiatives, promoting science and innovation. Dr. Azemin’s work reflects a commitment to sustainable, translational solutions in biomedical and nanotechnology applications, bridging fundamental research with practical healthcare and environmental impact.

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Featured Publications

Hassan, H.; Norizham, I. M.; Mohd, M. H.; Mohamad Zin, N.; Bustami, Y.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Dual‑Spectrum Antimicrobial Nylon for Healthcare: Pandanus amaryllifolius Silver Nanoparticles Combat ESKAPK Pathogens and Fungal Infections. Fibers and Polymers. 2025‑10‑24.

Azemin, W.‑A.; Ab Rashid, S.; Philip, N.; Ali, A. M.; Shamsir, M. S.; Fish‑derived hepcidins in cancer treatment: a scoping review. Beni‑Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 2025‑01‑28.

Mendu, C.; Ab Rashid, S.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Philip, N.; Current antibiotics for leptospirosis: Are still effective? Heliyon. 2025‑01‑15. (Conceptualization)

Salikin, N. H.; Keong, L. C.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Philip, N.; Yusuf, N.; Daud, S. A.; Ab Rashid, S.; Combating multidrug‑resistant (MDR) Staphylococcus aureus infection using terpene and its derivative. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2024.

Razali, S. A.; Ishak, N. F.; Azemin, W.‑A.; Low, C.‑F.; Shamsir, M. S.; Riding the wave of innovation: immunoinformatics in fish disease control. PeerJ. 2023.

Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa | Portugal

Prof. Raquel M. Gaspar is an Associate Professor of Finance with Habilitation at ISEG – Universidade de Lisboa, where she coordinates the Scientific Area of Finance and the Master in Finance program. She earned her PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics in 2006, focusing on credit risk and forward price models under the supervision of Prof. Tomas Björk, following an MSc in Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management from ISEG. Her research interests include mathematical and computational finance, credit risk modeling, asset pricing, stochastic processes, portfolio management, and risk analysis. Prof. Gaspar has extensive teaching experience at ISEG and internationally, including Stockholm Business School and Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She has supervised multiple PhD and MSc theses in finance and actuarial science, with an emphasis on quantitative methods and applied finance. Her scientific contributions are reflected in 329 citations, an h-index of 10, and 13 i10-index publications, according to Google Scholar. She has authored several pedagogical materials and textbooks and participates actively in research projects under CEMAPRE/REM. Recognized for her pedagogical innovation and leadership, Prof. Gaspar continues to contribute to the development of financial education and quantitative finance research in Portugal and abroad.

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Featured Publications

Gaspar, R. M., & Silva, P. M. (2023). Investors’ perspective on portfolio insurance: Expected utility vs prospect theories. Portuguese Economic Journal.

França, R., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023). On the bias of the unbiased expectation theory. Mathematics.

Gaspar, R. M., & Khapko, M. (2023, October). In memoriam: Tomas Björk (1947–2021), on his career and beyond. Finance and Stochastics.

Almeida, J., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023, July 25). Portfolio performance of European target prices. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.

Céu, M. S., & Gaspar, R. M. (2022, December 21). Vegetative cycle and bankruptcy predictors of agricultural firms. Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika), 0139-570X / 1805-9295.

Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi holds a PhD in Machine Intelligence & Systems Engineering (Tohoku University, Japan 2004), an MSc in Renewable Energy (Algeria 1993) and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Algeria 1991). He has held academic appointments at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia), University of Sharjah (UAE) and since 2017 at United Arab Emirates University (UAE) in Architectural Engineering. His research focuses on solar energy systems, building energy conservation, HVAC systems and sustainable built-environment technology. According to his UAEU profile he has produced 36 journal articles and 9 conference contributions (4 conference articles + 2 other papers) to date. Bibliometric data from AD Scientific Index lists his h-index as 16, total citations approximately 772, and about 53 papers with i10-index in that source. He has received multiple awards—including “International Research Scientist Award” (2024), and repeated recognition at UAEU for publishing in the top 5% of journals (2019-2023). In summary, Dr Khoukhi is an accomplished international academic with a strong publication record, recognised research impact, and significant contributions in building energy and solar technology.

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Featured Publications

Khoukhi, M., Gomez, A., Dar Saleh, A., Alkaabi, M., & Muhsenah, H. (2024). “Enhancing green building technologies and solutions in UAE university campus: a comprehensive assessment and validation approach.” Buildings.

Khoukhi, M. (2023). “Potential of form-pocketed design in mitigating heat in a university educational glazed-curtained building in the desert climate of UAE.” Energy and Buildings.

Kutty, N., Barakat, D., & Khoukhi, M. (2023). “A French residential retrofit toward achieving net-zero energy target in a Mediterranean climate.” Buildings.

Abdullah, A. K., Darsaleh, A., Abdelbaqi, S., & Khoukhi, M. (2022). “Thermal performance evaluation of window shutters for residential buildings: a case study of Abu Dhabi, UAE.” Energies.

Mohammad, A. F., Dar Saleh, A. F., Khoukhi, M., & Al-Marzouqi, A. H. (2022). “A new method for capturing CO₂ from effluent gases using a rice-based product.” Energies.

Hongming Lv | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hongming Lv | Agricultural Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University | China

Prof. Hongming Lv holds a BVSc (2013) and MVetSc (2016) from Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University, followed by a PhD (2019) from Jilin University, College of Veterinary Medicine. He currently serves as Professor and Master’s supervisor, and is Director of the Department of Basic Veterinary Medicine at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Heilongjiang Bayi Agricultural University. A provincial “E-level” high-talent, he chairs the Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology Branch of the Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, and reviews for journals such as Food Function and Phytomedicine. His research focuses on phytochemicals in poultry and livestock stress regulation, the pathogenic mechanisms of mycotoxins in farm animals, and strategies for prevention and control. As first or corresponding author, he has published over 20 SCI-indexed papers—including ten in top-tier journals (one with a single-paper impact factor of 10.7) such as Redox Biology, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and Poultry Science. His work has been recognised by inclusion in the Stanford-compiled “Top 2% of Scientists” list for 2023 and 2024, election as Outstanding Youth of Heilongjiang Province (2021), a second-class prize in the Jilin Province Natural Science and Technology Award, and a first prize in University Education Teaching Achievement. With a current h-index of approximately 25 and total citations around 2,644, he is a rising figure in veterinary pharmacology and toxicology. Prof. Lv continues to advance understanding of oxidative-stress responses, Nrf2/ferroptosis signalling in animal health, and the application of natural compounds for mycotoxin mitigation.

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Featured Publications

Lv, H., Liu, J., He, Y., Xia, S., Qiao, C., & Xu, C. (2024). “The ameliorative role of Licochalcone A on Aflatoxin B₁-triggered hepatotoxicity partially by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Liu, J., Zheng, Y., Yang, S., Zhang, L., Liu, B., Zhang, J., Yu, X., Wei, X., Li, S., Wang, J., & Lv, H. (2024).* “Targeting antioxidant factor Nrf2 by raffinose ameliorates lipid-dysmetabolism-induced pyroptosis, inflammation and fibrosis in NAFLD.” Phytomedicine.

Xia, S., He, Y., Yang, S., Zhang, L., Yu, X., Zhen, L., Wang, C., & Lv, H. (2024).* “Licochalcone A mitigates aflatoxin B₁-induced immunotoxicity via ferroptosis in the bursa of broilers and macrophages.” Poultry Science.

Liu, J., Wu, J., Qiao, C., He, Y., Xia, S., Zheng, Y., & Lv, H. (2023).* “Impact of chronic cold exposure on lung inflammation, pyroptosis and oxidative stress in mice.” International Immunopharmacology.

Lv, H., An, B., Yu, Q., Cao, Y., Liu, Y., & Li, S. (2020). “The hepatoprotective effect of myricetin against lipopolysaccharide and D-galactosamine-induced fulminant hepatitis.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Tze-Woei Tan | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tze-Woei Tan | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

University of Southern California | United States

Dr. Tze-Woei Tan is an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Director of the Limb Salvage Research Program. He obtained his MBBS at the University of Melbourne (2002), completed general surgery training at Brown University (2010) and a vascular surgery fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine (2012), and later earned a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion (2020). His academic career includes an Assistant Professorship at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center (2012-16) and an Associate Professorship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine (2020-22) before his current role at USC. His research focuses on health services, access to care, health equity, and particularly limb preservation in patients with diabetes and peripheral artery disease, securing major NIH and foundation-funded grants in these areas. Among his recognitions are the Roger Pecoraro Award (American Diabetes Association, 2023) and the Faculty Teaching Award at Keck (2024). According to publicly available data his publication record spans from 2007 to 2025 and he is credited with an h-index of ~25, around 2,597 citations, and approximately 124 documents (note: bibliometric values vary by database and may be approximate). In sum, Dr. Tan merges specialist operative vascular surgery with a strong public-health and equity orientation, leading interdisciplinary efforts to reduce amputations and improve vascular care in underserved populations.

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Featured Publications

Bolakale-Rufai, I.K., French, S.R., Knapp, S.M., Thompson, M., Arias, J.C., Garcia-Filion, P., Ainapurapu, B., Tan, T.-W., & Weinkauf, C.C. (2025). “Stratification of Clinical Microvascular Disease Severity Using Non-Invasive Monofilament Testing in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” in Diabetology, 6(4). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology6040024.

Luu, I.Y., Hong, A.T., Lee, A., Arias, J.C., Shih, C.-D., Armstrong, D.G., & Tan, T.-W. (2024). “Improved Diabetic Foot Ulcer Outcomes in Medicaid Beneficiaries with Podiatric Care Access” in Diabetology, 5(5). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology5050036.

Kwon, K., Brown, T.A., Arias Aristizábal, J.C., Armstrong, D.G., & Tan, T.-W. (2024). “Outcomes for Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers Following Transition from Medicaid to Commercial Insurance” in Diabetology, 5(3). DOI: 10.3390/diabetology5030027.

Finco, M.G., Cay, G., Lee, M., Garcia, J., Salazar, E., Tan, T.-W., Armstrong, D.G., & Najafi, B. (2023). “Taking a Load Off: User Perceptions of Smart Offloading Walkers for Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Technology Acceptance Model” in Sensors, 23(5), 2768. DOI: 10.3390/s23052768.

Tan, T.-W., Armstrong, D.G., & collaborators. (2022). “Rates of Diabetes-Related Major Amputations Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Adults Following Medicaid Expansion Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” in JAMA Network Open, 5(3), e223991. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.3991. PMID: 35323948.