Francisco Isrel Renteria Flores | Data Visualization | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francisco Isrel Renteria Flores | Data Visualization | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francisco Isrel Renteria Flores at Centro Universitario de CIencias de la Salud, Mexico

👨‍🎓 Profile

📚 Academic Background

Francisco Israel Renteria Flores is a PhD candidate in Molecular Biology in Medicine at the University of Guadalajara. He holds a Master’s in Sustainable Production Systems and a Bachelor’s in Marine Biology, showcasing a strong research background and active involvement in scientific communication.

🎓 Education

Francisco completed his PhD in Molecular Biology in Medicine at the University of Guadalajara, Center for Health Sciences (2021-2023). He earned his Master’s in Sustainable Production Systems from Universidad Estatal de Sonora (2016-2018) and his Bachelor’s in Marine Biology at Instituto Tecnológico de Bahía de Banderas (2005-2009).

💼 Professional Experience

Currently, he is a PhD researcher at the Biomedical Research Center of Occidente (IMSS) from 2021 to 2025. Previously, he worked as a Master’s researcher at Universidad Estatal de Sonora (2016-2018) and completed research internships at CICIMAR-IPN (2008-2009), Instituto Tecnológico del Valle del Yaqui (2017), and CIAD-CONACYT Culiacán (2018). He also served as an academic coordinator and lecturer at Tecnológico de Monterrey from 2013 to 2017.

🔬 Research Interests

Francisco’s research interests lie in molecular biology and its medical applications, with a commitment to sustainable practices in biosciences. He has authored three scientific publications, including two as the first author, and has presented his work at international conferences in Spain, Mexico, and other venues.

📖  Top Noted Publications
Bactofection, Bacterial-Mediated Vaccination, and Cancer Therapy: Current Applications and Future Perspectives
    • Authors: Francisco Israel Renteria-Flores, Mariel García-Chagollán, Luis Felipe Jave-Suárez
    • Journal: Vaccines
    • Year: 2024
Severe COVID-19: Drugs and Clinical Trials
    • Authors: Hazael Ramiro Ceja-Gálvez, Francisco Israel Renteria Flores, Ferdinando Nicoletti, Jorge Hernández-Bello, Gabriela Macedo-Ojeda, José Francisco Muñoz-Valle
    • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
    • Year: 2023

Theodoros Sklaviadis| Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Theodoros Sklaviadis | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

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👨‍🔬 Academic Background

Theodoros Sklaviadis is an esteemed Emeritus Professor at the Department of Pharmacognosy-Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. With over 30 years of experience in academia and research, he has made significant contributions to the study of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly prion diseases. Dr. Sklaviadis has held prominent roles, including Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy-Pharmacology, where he has guided numerous research projects and contributed extensively to scientific literature.

🎓 Education

Dr. Sklaviadis holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1980-1984), where he conducted research on the purification and properties of ornithine decarboxylase from Tetrahymena pyriformis. He also earned a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from the same institution (1974-1979).

💼 Professional Experience

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Sklaviadis has served in various prestigious roles. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2023-present). Previously, he was a Professor (2008-2023) and Head of the Department (2021-2023) of Pharmacognosy-Pharmacology at the same university. He also held positions as an Adjunct Professor at Rockefeller University in New York (2011-2015), an Associate Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1993-2008), an Assistant Professor at Yale University, USA (1988-1993), and a Post-Doctoral Associate in Neuropathology at Yale University (1984-1987).

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Sklaviadis’s research is centered on the pathogenesis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular focus on prion diseases and Alzheimer’s disease. His work explores genetic and molecular mechanisms, biomarker identification, and the development of innovative therapeutic strategies. Through collaborative networks and groundbreaking research, Dr. Sklaviadis aims to advance understanding and treatment of these complex conditions.

Fellowships & Awards 🏆

Dr. Sklaviadis was a partner in the Joint Programming Neurodegenerative Disease Research project from 2012 to 2015, focusing on biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. He has received awards for his outstanding contributions, including a 1st Prize at the 67th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2016.

Research & Scientific Activities 🔬

Dr. Sklaviadis has published 78 papers and contributed one book chapter. His work has garnered over 4,189 citations, reflecting an H-index of 34 and an i10-index of 70. His research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, with significant contributions to understanding and combating prion diseases and other neurological conditions.

📖 Publication

RNA editing regulates glutamatergic synapses in the frontal cortex of a molecular subtype of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
    • Authors: Karagianni, K., Dafou, D., Xanthopoulos, K., Sklaviadis, T., Kanata, E.
    • Journal: Molecular Medicine
    • Year: 2024
SIMOA Diagnostics on Alzheimer’s Disease and Frontotemporal Dementia
    • Authors: Chatziefstathiou, A., Canaslan, S., Kanata, E., Sklaviadis, T., Dafou, D.
    • Journal: Biomedicines
    • Year: 2024
Αnti-prion effects of anthocyanins
    • Authors: Christoudia, N., Bekas, N., Kanata, E., Dafou, D., Sklaviadis, T.
    • Journal: Redox Biology
    • Year: 2024
A Comparison of RML Prion Inactivation Efficiency by Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Photocatalysis
    • Authors: Paspaltsis, I., Kanata, E., Sotiriadis, S., Xanthopoulos, K., Sklaviadis, T.
    • Journal: Pathogens
    • Year: 2024
Gene targeting in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis using causality-based feature selection and machine learning
    • Authors: Founta, K., Dafou, D., Kanata, E., Gounaris, A., Xanthopoulos, K.
    • Journal: Molecular Medicine
    • Year: 2023

Stuart Cockbill | Real-world Case Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Stuart Cockbill,Real-world Case Studies, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Loughborough University, United Kingdom

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🎓 Higher Education

  • Ph.D. (2016-2021)
    Loughborough University
    Thesis: The role of co-design in supporting energy-related retrofit by householders.
  • Master of Science with Distinction (2009-2011)
    Coventry University
    Thesis: The future home: A research study investigating the effects of access to information and awareness.
  • Master of Design, First Class Honours (2005-2009)
    Coventry University
    Thesis: Inclusive equipment design: Improving fitness for a capable population.

🎓 Professional Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022)
  • Axure RP Short Course, Loughborough University (2015)
  • QSR NVivo 10 Short Course, Loughborough University (2013)
  • Solidworks Essentials Training Course, Solid Solutions (2011)

💼 Employment History

  • Senior Lecturer in Service Design (2024 – Present)
    Loughborough University
    Programme Leader for BA Design/Industrial Design, Co-Programme Leader for MA User Experience & Service Design, Deputy Programme Leader for MSc User Experience Design.
  • Lecturer in Design (2020 – 2023)
    Loughborough University
    Module leadership, supervision of doctoral researchers, personal academic tutor, and member of the Design for Future Living Research Group.
  • Lecturer in Product/Industrial Design Maternity Cover (2018 – 2019)
    Loughborough University
    Module leadership, Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) visiting tutor, developing research area.
  • Research Associate – DICE Project (2016 – 2019)
    Loughborough University
    Organising study activities, publishing outputs, day-to-day project administration.

🔬 Research and Enterprise Funding

  • IUK – Vehicle to Energy Communities (VECTORS) (2022)
    Funder: Innovate UK. Value: £34,959. Co-I: Dr Stuart Cockbill.
  • MECS-Design School Collaboration (SD4MECS) (2020)
    Funder: FDCO Project Number: 300123. Value: £77,611. Co-I: Dr Stuart Cockbill.
  • IUK – Social Innovation and Social Business Models for MTC’s COLCO Project (2020)
    Funder: Innovate UK. Value: £12,980.62. Co-Is: Dr Stuart Cockbill.

📚 Research Excellence

  • Strong publication record in international journals.
    Citations: 64 (Google Scholar h-index: 5, i-10: 4, Scopus h-index: 3).

🎓 PhD Supervision

  • Valentina Volpi: Playing with the Trouble: An anarchafeminist game design praxis into, through, and for Social Innovation in the context of London Housing Precarity.
  • Princess Woy: Designing Positively: A well-being integrative approach to designing foot-to-go services.
  • Katie Calvert: Designing an Urban Consumer Product Remanufacturing Model.

🏆 Teaching Awards

  • Loughborough University Teaching Innovation Award
    Developing a programme design ‘playbook’ using a service design and design futures approach.
  • Deans Learning and Teaching Award (2019)
    For significant innovations in UG and PG teaching.

🗣️ Invited Speaker

  • Leicestershire County Council Communities Board (2020, 2021, 2022)
  • DICE Industry Advisory Board Meeting (2017)
  • REFIT Industry Partners Meeting (2015)

📖 Publication Top Noted

Article: Understanding the e-cooking experience from the perspective of the everyday cook in Nakuru, Kenya

    • Authors: Coulentianos, M., Kamau, A., Leary, J., Cockbill, S., Mitchell, V.
    • Journal: Energy for Sustainable Development
    • Volume: 81
    • Pages: 101484
    • Year: 2024

Article: The sustainability of convenience food: A review and design research agenda

    • Authors: Woy, P., Wilson, G.T., Cockbill, S.
    • Journal: Journal of Cleaner Production
    • Volume: 451
    • Pages: 142083
    • Year: 2024

Article: Introduction to Service Design for UX Designers

    • Authors: Cockbill, S., Mitchell, V., Roto, V., Lai-Chong Law, E., Zimmerman, J.
    • Journal: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems – Proceedings
    • Volume: 143
    • Year: 2022

Article: Home energy renovation: UK owner-occupied householder uncertainties, information and data needs

    • Authors: Simpson, K., Cockbill, S., Childs, P.
    • Journal: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
    • Volume: 1085
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 012046
    • Year: 2022

Article: Introduction to Service Design for UX Designers

    • Authors: Roto, V., Mitchell, V., Cockbill, S., Lai-Chong Law, E., Zimmerman, J.
    • Journal: Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems – Proceedings
    • Year: 2021

Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin, Social Impact , Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin at Universidad del País Vasco, Spain

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🌟Summary

Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin is a Full Professor at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), specializing in Evolutionary and Educational Psychology. He leads the UNESCO Chair on Communication and Educational Values, fostering knowledge exchange on media and values. His research focuses on educational values, media literacy, adolescent identity, and digital risks.

🎓 Education

Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin holds a PhD in Pedagogy from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), obtained in 2003. He also earned a Licentiate in Pedagogy from UPV/EHU in 1990 and completed a Certificate in Leisure Studies at the University of Oxford in 1994. Additionally, he received a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Education and Society in Euskal Herria from UPV/EHU in 2005, showcasing his extensive academic background and commitment to the field of education.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin is a Full Professor at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in the Department of Evolutionary and Educational Psychology, a position he has held since 2020. He serves as the head of the UNESCO Chair on Communication and Educational Values, promoting the exchange of knowledge on media and educational values. His international experience includes serving as a UNESCO Research Fellow from 1995 to 1997 and as a Visiting Professor at the University of Geneva in 2018. His extensive professional experience underscores his leadership in educational research and his commitment to advancing media literacy and educational values.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Juan Ignacio Martínez de Morentin’s research primarily focuses on media literacy and educational values, examining the impact of media on educational values and the role of digital education. He investigates adolescent identity formation, particularly how adolescents construct their identities and the influence of parental mediation in this process. Another key area of his research is digital anomie and risk perception, where he explores the psychological and educational aspects of digital risks, including the inappropriate use of the internet and social media, and the perception of these risks among different age groups.

📖 Publication Top Noted

Article: An intervention to improve media and information literacy

    • Authors: Cuervo-Sánchez, S.L., Martínez-De-morentin, J.I., Medrano-Samaniego, C.
    • Journal: Educacion XX1
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 407–431
    • Year: 2022

Article: Risks Associated with Posting Content on the Social Media

    • Authors: Martinez-De-Morentin, J.-I., Lareki, A., Altuna, J.
    • Journal: Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologias del Aprendizaje
    • Volume: 16
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 77–83
    • Year: 2021

Article: The impact of becoming a parent about the perception of Internet risk behaviors

    • Authors: Altuna, J., Martínez-de-Morentin, J.-I., Lareki, A.
    • Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
    • Volume: 110
    • Pages: 104803
    • Year: 2020

Article: Influence of self-esteem and attention on the academic performance of ESO and FPB students

    • Authors: Cid-Sillero, S., Pascual-Sagastizabal, E., Martinez-de-Morentin, J.-I.
    • Journal: Revista de Psicodidactica
    • Volume: 25
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 59–67
    • Year: 2020

Article: Young people and digital services: Analysis of the use, rules, and age requirement

    • Authors: Lareki, A., Altuna, J., Martínez de Morentin, J.I., Amenabar, N.
    • Journal: Children and Youth Services Review
    • Volume: 79
    • Pages: 126–131
    • Year: 2017

Amal Al Kassem | Southwestern Arabia | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amal Al Kassem , Southwestern Arabia, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Cologne, Germany

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Summary:

Dr. Amal Al Kassem is a dedicated post-doctoral researcher with a passion for archaeology, specializing in the Paleolithic era. With a strong background in toolmaking, remote sensing, and archaeological fieldwork, she has contributed significantly to the understanding of prehistoric societies, particularly in the Middle East. Dr. Al Kassem’s expertise extends from academic lectures and workshops to field excavations and site evaluations. Her multidisciplinary approach combines traditional archaeological methods with modern technologies, such as satellite imagery and GIS, to analyze and preserve cultural heritage.

👩‍🎓Education:

Dr. Amal Al Kassem’s academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing archaeological research and understanding. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology at Damascus University in 2007, laying the foundation for her future studies. Building on this, she pursued a Master’s Degree in Prehistory from the same institution, specializing in Palaeolithic sites south of Daraa. Her master’s research provided her with a deep understanding of prehistoric societies and the archaeological methods used to study them. Dr. Al Kassem continued her academic pursuit by undertaking a PhD at the Institute of Prehistoric Archaeology, University of Cologne, Germany. Her doctoral research, focused on the variability of core reduction strategies in the Late Middle Palaeolithic of Yabroud I in Syria, showcased her analytical skills and interdisciplinary approach to archaeology. Through her extensive education and research experiences, Dr. Al Kassem has developed into a knowledgeable and skilled archaeologist with a strong foundation in both theoretical concepts and practical methodologies.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Amal Al Kassem possesses a wealth of professional experience that spans both academic and fieldwork domains, showcasing her versatility and expertise in archaeology. As a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Cologne in Germany, she has delved into the complexities of Paleolithic archaeology, focusing on core reduction strategies and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Simultaneously, Dr. Al Kassem serves as the Scientific Director of the ARCO Research Center in Abu Dhabi, where she oversees research initiatives and guides projects aimed at preserving and understanding cultural heritage in the region. Her role extends beyond academia, as she shares her knowledge and expertise through lecturing engagements at universities across Germany, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait, imparting valuable insights into toolmaking techniques and archaeological methodologies. Dr. Al Kassem’s professional journey also includes extensive fieldwork experience, from excavations in Syria and Germany to evaluations of archaeological sites in the UAE. Her multidisciplinary approach, coupled with her dedication to archaeological research and preservation, underscores her significant contributions to the field of archaeology.

Research Interest :

Dr. Amal Al Kassem’s research interests are deeply rooted in Paleolithic archaeology, with a particular focus on understanding prehistoric societies through the analysis of material culture and archaeological landscapes. Her expertise encompasses core reduction strategies, a pivotal aspect of early human technological evolution, which she investigates through comparative studies and analytical approaches. Dr. Al Kassem is also adept at utilizing remote sensing technologies, such as satellite imagery and GIS, to identify and document archaeological sites, especially in regions affected by conflict or environmental degradation. Her research extends beyond academic inquiry to address contemporary issues, such as the impact of conflict on archaeological heritage, highlighting the importance of cultural preservation in conflict zones. Through her research endeavors, Dr. Al Kassem aims to contribute not only to scholarly discourse but also to the broader efforts of safeguarding and interpreting humanity’s collective heritage for future generations.

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