Ioan Sarbu | Building Services Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Ioan Sarbu | Building Services Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Polytechnic University of Timisoara | Romania

Prof. Dr. Ioan Sârbu is a professor emeritus and doctoral supervisor in Civil and Building Services Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Timișoara (UPT), Romania. He earned a diploma in civil engineering in 1975 and a PhD in civil engineering in 1993, dedicating more than four decades to academic teaching, research, and leadership at UPT, including nearly 20 years as Head of the Building Services Department and Head of the National Building Equipment Laboratory. His academic activity includes supervision of numerous PhD and MSc students, evaluation of doctoral dissertations, and contributions to national and international academic governance. His research interests cover refrigeration systems, heat pumps, solar energy conversion and storage, thermal comfort and indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency in buildings, water and heat distribution systems, and numerical simulation and optimization in building services engineering. He has authored over 100 indexed documents, with 3,590 citations from 3,305 documents, and an h-index of 21, reflecting sustained international impact. Prof. Sârbu has published extensively in high-impact journals and books with leading publishers and holds patents and software developments. His distinctions include the Henri Coandă Award of the Romanian Academy, multiple international lifetime achievement honors, and recognition among the top 0.5% of researchers worldwide. His career exemplifies lasting contributions to sustainable energy and building services engineering research and education.

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Thermal Protection Impact Assessment of a Residential House on the Energy Efficiency of the Air-Source Heat Pump Radiant Floor Heating System – Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 2025

Exhaustive Overview of Advances in Integrating Renewable Energy Sources into District Heating Systems – Review Article

Investigation by Monitoring and Numerical Simulation of the Performance of a Ground-Source Heat Pump System with and without Regeneration in Different Configurations and Operating Modes – Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024

Experimentally Investigating and Numerically Simulating the Performances of Various Low-Temperature Hydronic Heating/Cooling Systems Connected to a Vertical Closed-Loop Ground-Coupled Heat Pump – Energy and Buildings, 2023

Optimization of Urban Water Distribution Networks Using Heuristic Methods: An Overview – Review Article

Njemuwa Nwaji | Qualitative Research | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Njemuwa Nwaji | Qualitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Science | Poland

Assist. Prof. Dr. Nwaji Njemuwa Njoku is a materials chemist and nanotechnology researcher with extensive international academic and research experience across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rhodes University, South Africa, following an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom, and a B.Tech. in Industrial Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, where he contributes to doctoral-level teaching and advanced research. Previously, he held research and academic positions at Chungnam National University (South Korea), South China Normal University (China), and Alex Ekwueme Federal University (Nigeria). His research focuses on nanotechnology for energy storage and conversion, including advanced nanomaterial synthesis, photo- and electrocatalysis for hydrogen production, high-performance supercapacitor electrodes, and biocompatible nanomaterials for biomedical applications. He has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and mentored international graduate students. His scholarly output is reflected in a strong citation record and an H-index of 21. He has received competitive international funding, including serving as Principal Investigator on a major National Research Foundation of South Korea grant, underscoring his contributions to sustainable energy and functional nanomaterials research.

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Rasha Fouad | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rasha Fouad | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

 Kind Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Rasha Fouad is a distinguished nursing scholar with a PhD in Nursing, specializing in community and gerontological health nursing. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Alexandria University. With over 29 years of professional experience, she has held key academic and leadership roles, including Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Head of Gerontological Nursing Department, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Acting Dean. She has also contributed internationally as an Assistant Professor in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Prof. Fouad has taught a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including gerontological nursing, psychosocial aspects of aging, nursing administration, community health, and research methodology. Her research interests focus on gerontological nursing, psychosocial well-being of older adults, community health, and nursing education. She is an active reviewer for several international journals and has conducted numerous workshops on research methods, academic enhancement, and simulation-based learning. Her dedication to advancing nursing education and research has earned her recognition for excellence, inspiring future generations of nursing professionals through her teaching, mentorship, and scholarly contributions.

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Parthiban V | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Parthiban V | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Sri Muthukumaran Institute Of Technology | India

Mr. Parthiban V is a seasoned academician with over two decades of teaching experience in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology, Chennai. He holds a Ph.D. (pursuing) in VLSI Design from Anna University, Chennai, along with M.E. in Applied Electronics, AMIE in Electronics and Communication Engineering, a Post Diploma in Machine Maintenance from CIPET, and a Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering. His academic career spans roles as Instructor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor, reflecting progressive professional growth and strong leadership capabilities. He has handled a wide range of subjects including VLSI Design, Wireless Communication, Optical Communication, Microprocessors, Antenna and Wave Propagation, and Computer Networks. His research interests focus on IoT applications, VLSI, wireless communication systems, and embedded technologies. He has published several papers in reputed national and international journals and conferences. His contributions have been recognized through student project funding from the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology and the Best Nodal Officer Award from the Election Commission of India. With active involvement in academic administration, accreditation processes, and faculty development, he continues to contribute effectively to teaching, research, and institutional development.

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IOT Based Security System for Bank Vaults


– International Journal for Science and Research in Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 5, May 2023

IOT Based Smart Garbage Monitoring and Classification System


– International Journal for Science and Research in Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 6, June 2022

Design and Implementation of Unmanned Agronomy Seed Sowing Machine Using Solar Panel


– International Journal for Science and Research in Technology, Vol. 8, Issue 3, March 2022

A Personal Emergency Disaster Communication Service for Smart Phones using RF Transmitter


– International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management, Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2019

Razi Al-Azawi | Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Razi Al-Azawi | Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

University of Technology | Iraq

Prof. Dr. Razi Al-Azawi is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in informatics, artificial intelligence, and advanced computational systems. He holds dual B.Sc. degrees in Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering from the University of Technology and Mathematical Sciences from Mustansiriah University, an M.Sc. in Modeling and Simulation from the University of Technology, and a PhD in Informatics from Kharkov National University of Radio Electronics. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has taught a wide range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses, including image processing, deep learning, AI, modeling and simulation, information theory, optimization, probability, web design, and advanced programming. His research interests encompass machine learning, data mining, medical image analysis, laser engineering, cybersecurity, and advanced computational modeling. He has supervised over 50 undergraduate theses and numerous postgraduate dissertations at the Higher Diploma, M.Sc., and PhD levels. His scholarly output includes 16 documents, 264 citations by 257 documents, and an h-index of 6. He has served as a reviewer for several international journals and conferences and holds multiple patents under processing. Through his academic leadership and scientific contributions, he continues to advance innovation in computer science, AI, and engineering domains.

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Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas | Financial Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kanellos Toudas is a scholar in accounting and financial analysis with extensive academic, governmental, and professional experience. He earned both his graduate and postgraduate diplomas in Business Administration from the University of Piraeus, followed by a Ph.D. in Financial Management and Accounting from the Athens University of Economics and Business, and later extended his research expertise through postdoctoral studies at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Dr. Toudas has combined rigorous academic work with significant professional service, beginning his career as an auditor for the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, where he later served as Head of the Accounting Department. His public-sector leadership includes roles as Deputy Mayor of Finance and Deputy Governor within national financial and agricultural institutions. In academia, he is an Associate Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, having also taught at major Greek universities in areas such as accounting principles, financial analysis, and IFRS. He has authored and co-authored numerous research papers and has participated in many national and international conferences. His research interests include financial reporting, auditing, accounting standards, and capital market regulation. Dr. Toudas continues to contribute to the advancement of accounting research and financial governance through teaching, scholarship, and public service.

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Toudas, K., Poutos, E., & Balios, D. (2013). Concept, regulations and institutional issues of IPSAS: A critical review. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 2(1), 43–54.

Boufounou, P., Mavroudi, M., Toudas, K., & Georgakopoulos, G. (2022). Digital transformation of the Greek banking sector in the COVID era. Sustainability, 14(19), 11855.

Boufounou, P., Moustairas, I., Toudas, K., & Malesios, C. (2023). ESGs and customer choice: Some empirical evidence. Circular Economy and Sustainability, 3(4), 1841–1874.

Frangos, C., Frangos, C., Sotiropoulos, I., Orfanos, V., Toudas, K., & Gkika, E. (2012). The effects of the Greek economic crisis on eating habits and psychological attitudes of young people: A sample survey among Greek university students. Proceedings of the World Congress of Engineering, 1, 485–489.

Georgakopoulos, G., Toudas, K., Poutos, E. I., Kounadeas, T., & Tsavalias, S. (2022). Capital structure, corporate governance, equity ownership and their impact on firms’ profitability and effectiveness in the energy sector. Energies, 15(10), 3625.

Gheorghe Balint | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Balint | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Vasile Alecsandri University | Romania

Prof. Dr. Gheorghe Balint is a distinguished academic and researcher in physical education, sports sciences, and winter sports, with over three decades of experience in higher education and international sports organizations. He holds a Doctorate in Pedagogy, recognized as a Doctor in Physical Education and Sports, and a habilitation in optimizing training in faculties of physical education and sports. Currently a Ph.D. supervisor at “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galați, he has served as Professor and Director of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Performance at “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău, as well as Vice-Dean and Head of Chair for Sportive Games. His teaching expertise spans winter sports, association football, coaching, and professional sports pedagogy, while his research interests focus on training optimization, programmed teaching, assessment of theoretical knowledge, and sports performance evaluation. Prof. Balint has coordinated national and international projects, authored multiple books and book chapters, and published numerous ISI-indexed and peer-reviewed articles. He has been recognized with prestigious international honors, including the FIEP Gold and Silver Crosses of Honor and ambassadorial appointments in physical education. Through his leadership, research, and mentorship, Prof. Balint has significantly contributed to the development of physical education, sports science, and international collaboration in training and coaching excellence.

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Grosu, V. T., Vari, H. I., Ordean, M.-N., & Grosu, E. F. (2022). Increasing self-confidence in students from different universities through exercises in body technique and dance therapy. Conference Paper.

Luptáková, G., Argajová, J., Balga, T., & Antala, B. (2025). Team teaching models in primary physical education: Effects on basic motor competencies and self-reported physical literacy. Article.

Šiška, Ľ., Balint, G., Zentko, J., & Voinea, N. L. (2025). Use of a mobile phone for assessing the intensity of strength exercises – Pilot study. Preprint.

Luptáková, G., Argajová, J., Balga, T., & Antala, B. (2025). Team teaching models in primary physical education: Effects on basic motor competencies and self-reported physical literacy. Preprint.

(2024). Changes in selected movement abilities through the use of movement games in physical education lessons at the gymnasium level. Journal of Physical Education and Sport.

Chong-Qing Wan | Data Quality Enhancement | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chong-Qing Wan | Data Quality Enhancement | Best Researcher Award

Capital Normal University | China

Prof. Chong-Qing Wan is a distinguished professor in the Department of Chemistry at Capital Normal University, Beijing, recognized for his extensive contributions to functional coordination chemistry and framework materials, with a research record comprising 83 scientific documents, an h-index of 24, and 1,987 citations from 1,717 documents. He earned a BA in chemistry from Xinyang Normal University, an MS from Nankai University with research on coordination complexes, and later completed his PhD under Prof. Thomas C. W. Mak at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His work spans the synthesis, characterization, and application of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent–organic frameworks (COFs), ionic-liquid-based hybrids, and energy-related materials. He has published impactful studies in Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie, and Chemistry of Materials, contributing to advances in MOF/COF meltability, glass formation, proton-conductive crystalline ionic liquids, and atomically precise nanoclusters. His research interests include functional coordination complexes, energy-storage materials, photocatalysis, and phase-transition mechanisms in porous frameworks. Throughout his academic career, he has been recognized for high-impact publications and sustained contributions to materials chemistry. Continuing to advance the field through innovative synthesis strategies and collaborative research, he remains a leading figure in framework-based materials and functional molecular systems.

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Xue, W. L., Li, G. Q., Chen, H., Han, Y. C., Feng, L., Gu, X. L., Hu, S. Y., Deng, Y. H., Tan, L., Dove, M. T., Li, W., Zhang, J., Dong, H., Chen, Z., Deng, W. H., Xu, G., & Wan, C.-Q. (2024). Melt-quenched glass formation of a family of metal–carboxylate frameworks. Nature Communications, 15, 2040.*

Gu, X. L., Zhao, L., Sun, J., Cui, X. K., Li, G. Q., Hu, S. Y., Deng, Y. H., Li, Z., Li, K., Wang, H., & Wan, C.-Q. (2024). Synthesis and properties of zwitterionic covalent organic framework (COF): The meltability strategy and processability. Chemistry of Materials, 36, 2674–2684.*

Xue, W.-L., Deng, W.-H., Chen, H., Liu, R.-H., Taylor, J. M., Li, Y.-K., Wang, L., Deng, Y.-H., Li, W.-H., Wen, Y.-Y., Wang, G.-E., Wan, C.-Q., & Xu, G. (2021). MOF-directed synthesis of crystalline ionic liquids with enhanced proton conduction. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 60, 1290–1297.

Qin, Z., Sharma, S., Wan, C.-Q., Malola, S., Xu, W.-W., Häkkinen, H., & Li, G. (2021). A homoleptic alkynyl-ligated [Au₁₃Ag₁₆L₂₄]³⁻ cluster as a catalytically active eight-electron system. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 60, 970–975.*

Qin, Z., Zhang, J., Wan, C.-Q., Liu, S., Abroshan, H., Jin, R., & Li, G. (2020). Atomically precise nanoclusters with reversible isomeric transformation for rotary nanomotors. Nature Communications, 11, 6019.*

Naveed Yasin | Entrepreneurship  | Innovative Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Naveed Yasin | Entrepreneurship  | Innovative Research Award

Abu Dhabi School of Management | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Naveed Yasin is a Full Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management whose career spans academic leadership, research, innovation, and global entrepreneurship ecosystem development. He holds a Ph.D. in Cross-National Comparative Entrepreneurship from an AACSB-accredited university and advanced qualifications in higher education, leadership, and AI-enabled entrepreneurship education. With experience as Vice President of Academic Affairs, Executive Dean, Consulting Vice President, and Director of an academic business incubator, he has led institutional transformation, accreditation initiatives, and the creation of entrepreneurial learning ecosystems across the UAE, UK, Europe, and Asia. His research focuses on immigrant entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education, AI applications in enterprise learning, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, supported by 422 citations across 288 documents, 51 publications, and an h-index of 13. He has published in ABDC A*, ABS 3*, and Scopus Q1 journals and contributed chapters to major publishers such as Palgrave Macmillan and Routledge. His achievements include the UAE & EIE Teaching Excellence Award, a Vice Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Research Thesis, and multiple international recognitions for innovation in education. As an educator, consultant, mentor, and ecosystem builder, Dr. Yasin continues to champion entrepreneurial leadership, global partnerships, and the advancement of universities as catalysts for economic and societal impact.

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Green strategic intent, artificial intelligence capability and behavioral dynamics of achieving circular economy goals in the public sector (2025). Technological Forecasting and Social Change.

‘Imitate or Incubate?’ Evaluating the Current State of University-Based Business Incubators in the United Arab Emirates (2025). Fiib Business Review.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Learning and Social Innovation Education for Entrepreneurs in Poverty: A Sustainable Entrepreneurial Approach (2025). [Book Chapter]

“Try to keep them dumb and under the thumb”: exploring the “darker side” of psychological contracts in “overly embedded” immigrant enterprises (2025). Employee Relations.

Natural capital productivity as a decoupler of energy and emissions in Sub-Saharan Africa (2025). Energy Economics.

 

Adrian Rodriguez | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Adrian Rodriguez | Educational Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

California State University, Fullerton | United States

Dr. Adrian Rodriguez is an Associate Professor of Human Services whose work centers on college student well-being, equity in higher education, and culturally responsive training. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and has extensive experience teaching courses on counseling, substance use, conflict resolution, and case management across multiple institutions. His research examines perceived stress and graduate school aspirations, best practices for inclusive undergraduate research labs, graduate student mental health, and the impact of childhood trauma and attachment on students’ relationships and academic functioning. Dr. Rodriguez has published in journals such as Innovative Higher Education, Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, and the Journal of College Student Retention, and has presented widely at APA, APS, NOHS, and other national conferences. He has developed workshops for faculty on supporting graduate students’ mental health and creating inclusive research environments, while mentoring numerous undergraduate researchers, honors students, and McNair Scholars. His service includes curriculum development, accreditation work, and contributions to college and university committees focused on student success, equity, and community engagement. Recognized as an AAHHE Faculty Fellow and recipient of professional development and intramural research awards, he remains committed to advancing human services education through scholarship, mentorship, and culturally responsive practice.

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Featured Publications

Rodriguez, A.A., Norris, S., Arain, S., Ratanasiripong, P., & Garcia, J.A. (2025). “Graduate school intent: Stress resilience, early exposure to graduate environments, and self-efficacy.” Innovative Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-025-09857-2

Rodriguez, A.A., & Mallinckrodt, B. (2021). “Native American-identified students’ transition to college: A theoretical model of coping challenges and resources.” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025118799747