Hamed Etezadi | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hamed Etezadi | Quantitative Research | Best Researcher Award

McGill University | Canada

Dr. Hamed Etezadi is a research-focused scholar in Bioresource Engineering with a Ph.D. from McGill University, Canada, where his thesis focused on developing decision support infrastructure for sustainable crop production under the supervision of Prof. Viacheslav Adamchuk. He holds an M.S. in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering from the University of Tehran, Iran, and a B.E. in Agricultural Engineering from Urmia University, Iran. With over 15 years of academic and professional experience, Dr. Etezadi has contributed significantly to precision agriculture, data-driven modeling, remote sensing, machine learning, and autonomous agricultural systems. He has published 6 peer-reviewed journal articles, including Q1 and Q2 journals, and presented at leading conferences such as ASABE and IEEE/CS Robotics and Mechatronics, His research explores soil variability, aerial pollination systems, and predictive modeling for sustainable agriculture. He has received multiple honors, including the FRQNT Scholarship, Grad Excellence Award, and global recognition on Kaggle Notebooks. Dr. Etezadi combines academic teaching, research leadership, and industry experience, including directing growth and innovation in agri-tech platforms, fostering data-driven decision-making, and advancing sustainable farming technologies globally.

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Featured Publications

Etezadi, H., Adamchuk, V., Bouroubi, Y., Leduc, M., Gasser, M.-O., & Titley-Peloquin, D. (2025). “Quantifying intra-field soil variability using categorical data: A case study of predicting soil organic matter using soil survey maps.”

Etezadi, H., & Eshkabilov, S. (2024). “A comprehensive overview of control algorithms, sensors, actuators, and communication tools of autonomous all-terrain vehicles in agriculture.”

Mazinani, M., Zarafshan, P., Dehghani, M., Vahdati, K., & Etezadi, H. (2023). “Design and analysis of an aerial pollination system for walnut trees.”

Zarafshan, P., Etezadi, H., Javadi, S., Roozbahani, A., Hashemy, S. M., & Zarafshan, P. (2023). “Comparison of machine learning models for predicting groundwater level, case study: Najafabad region.”

Salari, K., Zarafshan, P., Khashehchi, M., Chegini, G., Etezadi, H., Karami, H., Szulżyk-Cieplak, J., & Łagód, G. (2022). “Knowledge and technology used in capacitive deionization of water.”

Basharat Ali | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Basharat Ali | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University | China

Dr. Basharat Ali is a dedicated researcher and PhD scholar in Computer Science at Nanjing University, China, with a strong academic foundation in Software Engineering from Northeastern University, China, and the University of Swat, Pakistan. His professional journey includes roles as a Software Developer at Neusoft (China) and RaidIT Solution (Pakistan), where he gained hands-on expertise in programming, system architecture, and cross-border e-commerce platforms. His research focuses on network security, blockchain development, IoT infrastructure protection, and the integration of deep learning techniques for cyber defense. Dr. Ali has published influential works such as “An Efficient E-Voting Algorithm and DApp Using Blockchain Technology” and “Towards a Secure Infrastructure for the IoT’s Using Deep Learning.” His scholarly contributions have achieved an h-index of 4, with 79 citations and 2 indexed documents, reflecting the growing impact of his work in secure digital ecosystems. He has also been recognized for his innovation and technical creativity in decentralized systems and smart contract applications. Combining academic research with practical software engineering and design expertise, Dr. Ali aims to advance global cybersecurity through intelligent, transparent, and scalable blockchain-based systems that shape the next generation of secure digital environments.

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Featured Publications

Ali, B., & Chen, G. (2025). Next-generation AI for advanced threat detection and security enhancement in DNS over HTTPS. Journal of Network and Computer Applications.

Ali, B. (2022). An Efficient E-Voting Algorithm and DApp Using Blockchain Technology.

Ali, B. (2021). Towards a Secure Infrastructure for the IoT’s Using Deep Learning. Multidisciplinary International Journal of Research and Development.

Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jiapeng Xu | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University | China

Dr. Jiapeng Xu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the College of Economics and Management, Northwest A&F University, specializing in urbanization, industrial economy, and urban-rural sustainable development. He earned his Doctor of Management degree from Huazhong Agricultural University and has established a distinguished career in research, teaching, and policy advisory. With over 11 publications in leading journals such as Environmental Impact Assessment Review, Environment, Development and Sustainability, and Environmental Management, his scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index of 5 and over 203 citations. Dr. Xu has led more than 10 national and provincial-level projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and completed 23 teaching and research initiatives. His policy reports have been recognized at the highest levels of government—four adopted by the General Office of the State Council and three receiving direct instructions from national leaders. A Consulting Expert for World Bank Projects and a member of several academic committees, he also contributes as Deputy Secretary-General of the Agricultural Economics Virtual Teaching Office under China’s Ministry of Education. His research continues to advance sustainable economic policies and educational innovation in China’s western development region, earning him prestigious honors such as the Shaanxi Provincial Higher Education Teaching Achievement Award.

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Featured Publications

Promoting Balanced Ecological-economic Development in Ecologically Vulnerable Regions: Spatio-temporal Variation and Driving Factors, 2025

The impact of urbanization on carbon emissions of rural households: a study based on micro-level measurement, 2024

Tudor Vladimirescu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tudor Vladimirescu | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

3black Business Solutions Srl | Romania

Mr. Tudor Vladimirescu is a Romanian aerospace engineer and researcher specializing in aircraft structural dynamics and aeroelastic analysis. He holds a degree in Aircraft Structures from the Politehnica University of Bucharest and has completed postgraduate studies in pedagogy, vibration analysis, management, quality assurance, and GIS-based data science. Currently pursuing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2019–2025), he has an extensive professional background spanning over four decades, including roles at UPB/INCREST, STRAERO SA, AL System Design SA, RAN Grup SRL, and TQAS SRL, with expertise in R&D, aircraft design, certification, and testing of Romanian aircraft such as IAR-93, IAR-99, IAR-330, and IAK-52. His research interests include finite element modeling, flutter prediction, aeroelastic stability, dynamic response analysis, and integration of computational and experimental techniques for aircraft safety and performance optimization. He has published multiple peer-reviewed articles in INCAS Bulletin, MDPI Processes, and Science, Technology & Public Policy, and presented at major aerospace conferences such as EUCASS and the “Caius Iacob” series, where he has also served as session chair. Recognized for his leadership and innovation in applied aeronautical research, Tudor Vladimirescu continues to contribute to advancing flutter analysis methodologies and structural integrity assessments in modern aerospace systems.

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Featured Publications

Influence of External Store Distribution on the Flutter Characteristics of the Romanian IAR-99 HAWK Aircraft, 2025

IAR-99 HAWK Flutter Model Studies with External Stores, 2025

Hasanen A. Hammad | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasanen A. Hammad | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Qassim University-Sohag University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasanen A. Hammad is a distinguished mathematician specializing in Functional Analysis, currently serving at the Department of Mathematics, Sohag University, Egypt, and the College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. He earned his Ph.D. (2018), M.Sc. (2015), and B.Sc. (2010, with honors) in Mathematics from Sohag University. With a prolific academic record, Dr. Hammad has published 149 research papers, accumulating 1,157 citations and achieving an h-index of 29 (Scopus). His research focuses on fixed point theory, fractional calculus, differential equations, variational inequalities, and nonlinear functional analysis, contributing significantly to the advancement of mathematical modeling and its applications. He actively serves as a reviewer and editor for prestigious journals, including AIMS Mathematics, Mathematics, Fractal and Fractional, and Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. Dr. Hammad has supervised and evaluated doctoral and master’s theses, and his recent works explore advanced fractional differential systems and stability analysis techniques. Recognized for his dedication to scientific excellence and peer review, he continues to foster international collaborations and mentor young researchers. His contributions underscore his commitment to innovation and the practical impact of mathematical sciences in solving complex theoretical and applied problems.

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Featured Publications

Hammad, H.A., Aboelenen, T., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Optimal control and controllability theorems for impulsive Hilfer fractional integro-differential inclusions with numerical applications. Ain Shams Engineering Journal.

Hammad, H.A. & De la Sen, M. (2025). Existence and stability analysis of fractional differential quasi-variational inequalities with illustrative applications. Advances in Continuous and Discrete Models.

Hammad, H.A., Liu, Z., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Existence and stability results of f-Caputo modified proportional fractional delay differential systems with boundary conditions. Boundary Value Problems.

Hammad, H.A., Dafaalla, M.E., & Abdalla, M.E.M. (2025). Creating a novel algorithm for studying the strong convergence to a sequence with applications. PLOS ONE.

Hammad, H.A., Abdeljawad, T., & De la Sen, M. (2025). Solving nonlinear fractional equations and some related integral equations under a measure of noncompactness. Computational and Applied Mathematics.

Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

Dr. Edward Douthett | Qualitative Research | Excellence in Research

George Mason University | United States

Dr. Edward B. Douthett is an accomplished academic and accounting professional serving as an Associate Professor of Accounting at George Mason University’s School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. and M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business and a B.S. in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University. Before entering academia, Dr. Douthett gained extensive industry experience at Exxon Chemicals and Exxon Company USA, where he held key roles in financial reporting, analysis, auditing, and management. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Virginia, his teaching expertise spans managerial and cost accounting, financial accounting, and performance evaluation across undergraduate, MBA, and EMBA programs. His academic contributions emphasize cost management, performance measurement, and international business environments. Dr. Douthett’s work bridges theory and practice, integrating real-world corporate insights into academic learning. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and leadership, particularly as the Northern Chapter Virginia Society CPA Professor of Public Accounting. Dedicated to fostering ethical decision-making and analytical skills among future accounting professionals, Dr. Douthett continues to inspire innovation in accounting education and practice.

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Featured Publications

Amoruso, A., Douthett, E., & Duchac, J. (2025). The effect of the legal environment on assurance services: evidence from international registrants in U.S. capital markets. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting.

Copley, P., Douthett, E. B., & Zhang, S. (2021). Venture capitalists and assurance services on initial public offerings. Journal of Business Research.

Douthett, E. B., & Copley, P. (2020). The Enrollment Cliff, Mega-Universities, COVID-19, and the Changing Landscape of U.S. Colleges. CPA Journal.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do Auditors Protect Shareholders Against Financial Expropriation by Corporate Insiders? The Journal of American Academy of Business.

Douthett, E. B. (2020). Do auditors provide assurance beyond the financial statements? Evidence from the market for new issues. Journal of Theoretical Accounting Research.

Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá | Qualitative Research | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá | Qualitative Research | Best Research Article Award

Hospital Universitario La Paz | Spain

Dr. Beatriz Barquiel Alcalá is a physician-scientist specializing in endocrinology and nutrition, with a clinical appointment since 2010 at Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid. She holds a Licentiate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Granada (2005) and completed further training under RD 99/2011 at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2012. Over her career she has published widely on diabetes and pregnancy, gestational and pregestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, and metabolic outcomes, including contributions as corresponding author. Her work spans over 30 scientific articles (e.g. on glycemic control, gestational weight gain, twin versus singleton pregnancies, neonatal outcomes, continuous glucose monitoring) as well as book chapters on hypertensive disorders, exercise in gestational diabetes, and obesity in pregnancy. She has led or participated in multiple funded projects—among them randomized trials and studies on biomarker validation, dietary interventions in pregnancy, and predictors of glycemic control. She also undertook a research stay at Memorial Sloan Kettering (USA) in 2009–2010. Her research interests lie at the intersection of maternal–fetal medicine, diabetes, metabolic programming, and endocrinology innovations.

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Featured Publications

Aguilera-García, I., Barquiel-Alcalá, B., Vázquez-Pérez, P., Prados-Sánchez, M.C., & González-Pérez de Villar, N. (2025). Time to change guidelines? Suboptimal glycemic control measures by CGM associated with cystic fibrosis exacerbations despite adequate HbA1c. Acta Diabetológica.

Borrego Soriano, I., Barquiel-Alcalá, B., Moreno-Domínguez, O., Qasem Moreno, A.L., García-Pérez de Sevilla, E., & González-Pérez de Villar, N. (2025). Screening system for the detection of unknown or poorly controlled diabetes mellitus in a tertiary hospital: A retrospective study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.

Quirós, C., Herrera, M.T., Amigó, J., Perea, V., Barquiel, B., et al. (2024). Real-world evidence of off-label use of commercially automated insulin delivery systems compared to multiple daily insulin injections in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

Barquiel, B. (AC), Calvo, M., Moreno-Domínguez, O., Bartha, J.L., et al. (2023). The PREDG study: A randomised controlled trial testing whether an educational intervention can prevent gestational weight gain in women with obesity. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN.

García-Moreno, C., Benítez-Valderrama, P., Barquiel, B., González-Pérez de Villar, N., Hillman, N., Lora Pablos, A., & Herranz, L. (2022). Efficacy of continuous glucose monitoring on maternal and neonatal outcomes in gestational diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Diabetic Medicine.

 

Alexia Iasonos | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alexia Iasonos | Algorithm Development | Best Researcher Award

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | United States

Dr. Alexia E. Iasonos is a recognized expert in biostatistics, currently a Member at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she serves as Director of Clinical Research Development. She earned her B.S. in Mathematics & Statistics from the University of Cyprus (1992-96), followed by an M.S. in Biometry & Statistics and a Ph.D. in Biometry & Statistics from SUNY Albany (awarded in 1998 and 2002 respectively). Her professional trajectory includes roles in academic statistics, pharmaceutical industry, and extensive hospital-affiliated clinical trial biostatistics. Her methodological research focuses on design and analysis of clinical trials, especially Bayesian adaptive Phase I and II designs, dose-finding methods, dose-expansion cohort development, predictive modeling and nomograms, biomarker evaluation and endpoints, particularly in gynecologic oncology. Her work has been instrumental in improving early drug development processes. According to AD Scientific Index, her h-index is 52, with over 10,779 total citations. She is an elected Fellow of the Society of Clinical Trials, deputy editor of Journal of Clinical Oncology, member/chair in several protocol and monitoring committees. Among her awards are those tied to leadership in early-phase trial methodology and contributions to cancer biostatistics. In conclusion, Dr. Iasonos continues to make high impact contributions in biostatistics and oncology by combining rigorous methodology with translational collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Iasonos, A. (2024). Evaluation of early phase dose finding algorithms in heterogeneous populations. Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference.

Iasonos, A. (2023). Controlled amplification in oncology dose-finding trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials.

Iasonos, A. (2022). Stopping rules for phase I clinical trials with dose expansion cohorts. Statistical Methods in Medical Research.

Iasonos, A. (2021). Controlled backfill in oncology dose-finding trials. Contemporary Clinical Trials.

Iasonos, A. (2021). Phase I clinical trials in adoptive T-cell therapies. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society: Series C (Applied Statistics).

Abdulrazzaq Hammal | Industrial Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Hammal | Industrial Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at the University of Aleppo | Syria

Dr. Abdulrazzaq Hammal is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Department of Basic Sciences (Industrial Chemistry), specializing in industrial chemistry, nanochemistry, building materials, natural raw materials, and water treatment. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Chemistry (2008), Master’s in Applied Chemistry with a focus on Inorganic Industries (2012), and PhD in Applied Chemistry – Inorganic Industries (2017), all from the University of Aleppo. With more than 40 publications in international and regional journals, his research has advanced innovative solutions in ceramic membranes, nanomaterials, water purification, and biomedical applications, garnering significant academic impact with an h-index of 3, over 18 citations, and more than 7 documents indexed in Scopus and Google Scholar. Dr. Hammal has contributed to international conferences across Syria, Iraq, and Malaysia, also serving as Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the Fourth Chemistry Conference at the University of Aleppo. His innovative research has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Best Invention Award at Al-Basil Exhibition (2018), the Best Research Award from Aleppo University (2018), and medals from the ARID platform (2020–2022). Dedicated to mentoring, organizing workshops, and leading the Syrian Scientific Olympiad in Chemistry, Dr. Hammal continues to contribute impactful research toward sustainable industrial and environmental solutions.

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Featured Publications

Hammal, A. (2025). Preparation of geopolymer membranes using clay and some industrial wastes to remove the organic load of pharmaceutical wastewater. BMC Research Notes.

Hammal, A. (2024). Preparation of nano-silica and nano-silicone. Basic and Applied Sciences – Scientific Journal of King Faisal University.

Hammal, A., Al-Hamed Al-Duihi, H., & Alchab, L. (2024). Preparation of nano hydroxyapatite loaded with Syrian Inula extract against dental caries. Materials Chemistry and Physics.

Hammal, A., & Sulaiman, A. (2024). Isolating pure silica from Syrian clay for bioglass manufacturing. Kufa Journal of Engineering.

Lakshmikanthan P | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Lakshmikanthan P | Environmental Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research-fourth Paradigm Institute | India

Dr. P. Lakshmikanthan is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-4PI, Bengaluru (since April 2022), having earlier served as Scientist at NEERI Nagpur (2017–2022), Assistant Professor at Ramaiah University, and a post-doctoral researcher at IISc Bangalore, with prior professional experience in engineering consultancy roles. His research spans greenhouse gas measurement, climate-change assessment and urban health risk modeling, environmental forecasting, sustainability engineering and solid waste management, and ocean modeling. He holds a PhD (IISc, 2015), an M.E. in Environmental Engineering (Anna University, 2010) and a B.E. in Civil Engineering (Anna University, 2006). According to Google Scholar, his work has attracted ~485 citations (Cited by 483) and his h-index is 12. He was awarded the Nawab Bahadur Jung Award for best paper in 2016. Through his publications, modeling and forecasting contributions, and interdisciplinary work on waste, climate, health and environment, he continues to influence research directions in sustainability and risk assessment.

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Featured Publications

Manjunatha, G. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., Chavan, D., Baghel, D. S., Kumar, S., & Kumar, R. (2024). Detection and extinguishment approaches for municipal solid waste landfill fires: A mini review. Waste Management & Research.

Baghel, D. S., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Kumar, S. (2024). Towards sustainable municipal solid waste management in India: Challenges, trends, and innovations. Journal of Waste Management and Disposal.

Sughosh, P., Lakshmikanthan, P., Vibha, S., & Sivakumar Babu, G. L. (2023). Influence of hydraulic conductivity and moisture retention characteristics of waste on the performance of leachate recirculation system. Indian Geotechnical Journal.

Santhosh, L. G., Lakshmikanthan, P., & Shilpa, D. N. (2022). Quantification of gas emissions from municipal solid waste by biochemical methane potential (BMP) assay method using leachate and wastewater sludge as inoculum. In Indian Geotechnical Conference. Singapore: Springer Nature.

Chavan, D., Lakshmikanthan, P., Manjunatha, G. S., Singh, D., Khati, S., Arya, S., & Kumar, R. (2022). Determination of risk of spontaneous waste ignition and leachate quality for open municipal solid waste dumpsite. Waste Management.