Esther Babatunde l Data Analysis Software | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Esther Babatunde l Data Analysis Software | Research Excellence Award

 University of Ilorin | Nigeria

Dr. Esther Babatunde is a Senior Lecturer and Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in chemical engineering with expertise in renewable energy, biomass and solid waste management, clean fuel reaction engineering, and process optimization. She earned her PhD and M.Eng. from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and B.Tech. from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. With extensive teaching and research experience, she has contributed to sustainable energy solutions and process innovations. Dr. Babatunde has received multiple awards, including the Global Excellence Stature Award and Q1 Publications Award. Her work bridges academia and industry, advancing clean energy technologies and chemical engineering research.

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Deme Hirko l Water Engineer | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Deme Hirko l Water Engineer | Research Excellence Award

 Jimma University | Ethiopia

Dr. Deme Hirko is a motivated, results-oriented civil engineer with a PhD (defended November 2025, Stellenbosch University) and over 10 years of academic and research experience in water resources engineering, hydrology, and climate change modelling. His education spans a PhD in Civil Engineering, an MSc in Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering, and a BSc in Hydraulic and Water Resources Engineering. Professionally, Dr. Deme Hirko has served as lecturer, teaching assistant, hydrology analyst, site engineer, and departmental coordinator. His research interests include climate-resilient water allocation, hydrological modelling, and AI applications. He possesses strong skills in machine learning, WEAP, Python, GIS, and HPC, has supervised numerous theses, received institutional recognition for leadership, and is committed to advancing sustainable, data-driven water management through postdoctoral research.

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Guru Guruswamy l Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Guru Guruswamy l Aerospace and Civil Engineering | Distinguished Scientist Award

NASA Ames Research Center | United States

Dr. Guru Guruswamy is a distinguished aerospace scientist with decades of leadership in computational aeroelasticity, multidisciplinary design, and high-performance computing. He holds a PhD from Purdue University, an ME from the Indian Institute of Science, and a BE from Bangalore University with top honors. His professional career spans senior scientific leadership at NASA Ames, consultancy in high-fidelity air-taxi simulations, and earlier roles in industry and national laboratories. Dr. Guru Guruswamy’s research interests include transonic aeroelasticity, fluid-structure-control interaction, and scalable HPC frameworks, supported by advanced skills in simulation software development and project oversight. A recipient of multiple NASA, AIAA, and academic honors, he continues to shape aerospace innovation through research, mentorship, and global technical leadership.

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A body-fitted structured grid approach to simulate breathing mode oscillations during parachute deployment


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2025

Grid topology for time-accurate deployment simulation of 2D parachutes using Navier–Stokes equations


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2023

High-fidelity flight simulation of small aircraft over tall buildings


Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2022

Computation of gust-induced responses of an air taxi using Navier–Stokes equations


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2022

Active control of Dutch-roll oscillations of eVTOL aircraft


Aerospace Science and Technology, 2021

Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai is a climate change and food security scholar with over six years of experience spanning teaching, postdoctoral research, and applied policy work. He holds a PhD, MSc, PGDip, and BSS from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with additional training in sustainability from Beijing Normal University. His professional experience includes roles as Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Ad Hoc Lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, Research Assistant, and Ecosystem Services Analyst. Dr. Rodney Tatenda Muringai’s research interests focus on climate change adaptation, fisheries and aquaculture, livelihoods, and socio-ecological resilience, supported by strong skills in policy analysis, GIS, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis. He has received NRF, SARChI, and LIMA awards and continues to contribute impactful, policy-relevant research that advances sustainable development in Africa.

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Vulnerability of inland small-scale fishing communities to climate change and variability: Insights from the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu L. Mafongoya, Romano Lottering – Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025
Living in the wild: The bidirectional impacts of human–wildlife interaction in Binga and Nyaminyami rural districts, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Walter Musakwa, Phindile Mthembu, Takafara Gozo – Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 2025
Sub-Saharan Africa freshwater fisheries under climate change: Impacts, adaptation, and mitigation measures

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Fishes, 2022
Climate change perceptions, impacts and adaptation strategies: Insights from fishers in the Zambezi River Basin, Zimbabwe

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering – Sustainability, 2022
Unlocking the potential of fish to improve food and nutrition security in Sub-Saharan Africa

Rodney T. Muringai, Paramu Mafongoya, Romano T. Lottering et al. – Sustainability, 2021

Chongchong Zhou | Data Protection | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chongchong Zhou | Data Protection | Research Excellence Award

Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology, CAS | China

Assist. Prof. Dr. Chongchong Zhou received his Ph.D.  the State Key Laboratory of Precision Geodesy, Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Wuhan, China. He currently serves as an Engineer at the National Geodetic Observatory, Wuhan, under the Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology of CAS. His education and professional experience center on space geodesy and satellite navigation. His research interests include precise orbit determination of low Earth orbit satellites, DORIS, and satellite laser ranging data processing. Dr. Chongchong Zhou possesses strong skills in geodetic modeling, data analysis, and satellite tracking, has received academic recognition within CAS, and continues to contribute to high-precision Earth observation research.

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Priyanka Sasmal | Molecular Biology | Young Scientist Award

Ms. Priyanka Sasmal | Molecular Biology | Young Scientist Award

Harvard Medical School | United States

Priyanka Sasmal is a doctoral researcher in cell and molecular biology with advanced training in genetics and microbiology. She is pursuing a PhD focused on understanding molecular motor function during mitosis, with emphasis on spindle dynamics and chromosome segregation. Her research experience spans yeast, mammalian systems, synthetic biology, and microfluidics, integrating advanced imaging, protein engineering, and genome editing approaches. She has contributed to peer-reviewed research and international scientific conferences. Recipient of competitive international and national fellowships, her work advances fundamental insights into cytoskeletal regulation and genome stability, supporting future research in cell biology and cancer-related mechanisms.

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Chimeras of Kinesin-6 and Kinesin-14 Reveal Head–Neck–Tail Domain Functions and Dysfunctions That Lead to Aneuploidy in Fission Yeast – bioRxiv, 2024

Authors: P. Sasmal; M. Miyazaki; F. Carlier-Grynkorn; P.T. Tran


Mitotic Kinesin Motors: Insights on Domain Functions

– Sorbonne Université, 2025Author: P. Sasmal

Habibullah Rezaei | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Habibullah Rezaei | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Samangan University | Afghanistan

Habibullah Rezaei is an Assistant Professor specializing in agricultural economics with a strong academic background in farm management and production economics. He has extensive experience in teaching, research, and applied economic analysis related to agricultural systems. His research interests include agricultural productivity, resource use efficiency, rural development, and food security, with a focus on sustainable agriculture. He has published in recognized international and regional journals and contributed to evidence-based agricultural policy discussions. His scholarly work and mentorship support capacity building in agriculture and economics, positioning him as a promising candidate for research excellence and best researcher recognition.

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Assessing the efficiency of wheat producers in Dihdadi District

– Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 2023

Authors: H. Radmand; S.M. Akbai; J. Akbari; H. Rezaei


Evaluating Agricultural Sustainability in Afghanistan (Case Study: Nijrab District)

– Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 2024

Authors: H. Rezaei; A. Rezaee; H. Radmand; A.J. Safdary


Assessing the Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Agricultural Sustainability (Case Study: Rural Areas of Gorgan County)

– 2021

Authors: H. Rezaei; F.S.B. Abadi; A. Rezaee; R. Joolaie; A.A. Sarvestani


Analysing Technical, Pure Technical, Scale, and Economic Efficiency: A Case Study of Potato Producers in Khinjan District

– Potato Research, 2025

Authors: H. Radmand; H. Rezaei; R. Joolaie


Efficiency Analysis of Wheat Production in Baghlan Province: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Based Approach

– Discover Food, 2025

Authors: H. Radmand; F. Eshraghi; A. Keramatzadeh; H. Rezaei

Nusrat Shaheen | Energy Storage Devices | International Data Breakthrough Achievement Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shaheen | Energy Storage Devices | International Data Breakthrough Achievement Award

Qilu Institute of Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shaheen is a physicist specializing in condensed matter physics, thermoelectric materials, and energy storage technologies. She earned her PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Chongqing University, China (2017), following an MSc in Physics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BSc in Physics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. She completed two post-doctoral fellowships in China at Xi’an Jiaotong University (2019–2021) and Guangxi University (2021–2023), working on advanced thermoelectric and energy materials. Her academic experience includes serving as Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad and Lecturer of Physics at a government college in Pakistan. Her research focuses on thermoelectric materials (skutterudites and half-Heuslers), supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, and nanomaterial synthesis using hydrothermal, CVD, and solid-state methods. She has extensive expertise in structural, thermal, electrical, and electrochemical characterization. Dr. Shaheen is a recipient of the CSC Scholarship and the International Outstanding Student Award. Her scholarly impact includes 45 documents, an h-index of 17, and approximately 1,346 citations across 1,243 citing documents, reflecting sustained contributions to energy and materials research.

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An ultra-high energy density flexible asymmetric supercapacitor based on hierarchical fabric decorated with 2D bimetallic oxide nanosheets and MOF-derived porous carbon polyhedra

– Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2019 | Citations: 284
Binary WO₃–ZnO nanostructures supported rGO ternary nanocomposite for visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

– Synthetic Metals, 2020 | Citations: 186
Ag-doped FeCo₂O₄ nanoparticles and their composite with flat 2D reduced graphene oxide sheets for photocatalytic degradation of colored and colorless compounds

– FlatChem, 2022 | Citations: 99
The energy crisis in Pakistan: A possible solution via biomass-based waste

– Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2016 | Citations: 99
An efficient genetic algorithm based demand side management scheme for smart grid

– International Conference on Network-Based Information Systems, 2015 | Citations: 98

Wei Zhang | Statistical Methods | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Wei Zhang | Statistical Methods | Women Researcher Award

University of Tasmania | Australia

Dr. Wei Zhang is a Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the Centre for Maritime and Logistics Management, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania. He holds a Ph.D. in Maritime Studies from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, an M.E. in Transportation Planning & Management, and a B.E. in International Shipping Management from Dalian Maritime University, China. Dr. Zhang’s research focuses on maritime clusters, port development, logistics management, sustainable maritime transport, Industry 4.0 applications, smart port technologies, and hydrogen supply chains. He has led and contributed to multiple national and international research projects, including studies on offshore wind energy integration, maritime cyber security, and port resilience. He has supervised several doctoral and honours research projects, resulting in publications in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Maritime Economics and Logistics, and Transportation Research Part A. Dr. Zhang has received recognition for his Ph.D. thesis and service excellence at AMC, and he actively contributes to professional committees, including the International Association of Maritime Economists and Women in Logistics and Transport. With 17 documents, 483 citations, and an h-index of 11, his work significantly advances evidence-based maritime logistics management and policy development. Dr. Zhang continues to integrate research, teaching, and industry collaboration to promote sustainable and resilient maritime and logistics systems globally.

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The relationship between household debt and the Big Five personality traits


– Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 2025 | Contributors: Taehyun Lee; Almas Heshmati

Quantifying the air-rail intermodal fares based on dynamic connection times


– Transport Policy, 2025 | Contributors: Xu Zhang; Ketao Sun; Vera Zhang

Analyzing Regional Disparities in China’s Green Manufacturing Transition


– Sustainability, 2025 | Contributors: Xuejuan Wang; Qi Deng; Riccardo Natoli; Li Wang; Wei Zhang; Catherine Xiaocui Lou

Container Liner Shipping System Design Considering Methanol-Powered Vessels


– Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2025 | Contributors: Zhaokun Li; Xinke Yu; Jianning Shang; Kang Chen; Xu Xin; Wei Zhang; Shaoqiang Yu

Opportunities and Challenges of Hydrogen Ports: An Empirical Study in Australia and Japan


– Hydrogen, 2024 | Contributors: Peggy Shu-Ling Chen; Hongjun Fan; Hossein Enshaei; Wei Zhang; Wenming Shi; Nagi Abdussamie; Takashi Miwa; Zhuohua Qu; Zaili Yang

Taehyun Lee | Behavioral Economics | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Taehyun Lee | Behavioral Economics | Research Excellence Award

Korea University | South Korea

Mrs. Taehyun Lee is an economist specializing in policy analysis and impact evaluation, with over five years of experience in public expenditure review, labor market policies, and quantitative monitoring of government interventions. She is currently a permanent researcher at the Korea Employment Information Service, leading research at the Youth Policy Center and previously at the National Work Programs & KLoSA Panel Team. Her work focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of nationwide vocational training, direct job creation programs, and social support initiatives for marginalized populations, applying advanced econometric methods such as Propensity Score Matching and Cox Proportional Hazards models to large-scale administrative and survey datasets. Mrs. Lee has contributed to international comparative studies, engaging scholars from China, Sweden, the U.S., and Europe, and has co-authored several high-impact publications, including ESI highly cited papers. She holds an M.A. in Economics (Labor Economics) from Sogang University, a B.A. in Philosophy and International Studies from Ewha Womans University, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at Korea University, focusing on behavioral insights for policy and economic decision-making. She has received recognition for research excellence, including the Excellent Paper Award from the Korea Social Science Data Archive, and has successfully led cross-national research collaborations. Her work significantly informs evidence-based policy design for labor markets and social protection systems.

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The relationship between household debt and the Big Five personality traits


– Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 2025 | Contributors: Taehyun Lee; Almas Heshmati