Dr. Fred Legrand Tsafack Tayong | Computational physics in biological systems | Distinguished Scientist Award

Dr. Fred Legrand Tsafack Tayong | Computational physics in biological systems | Distinguished Scientist Award

Faculty of Science – University of Douala, Cameroon

Dr. Fred Legrand Tsafack Tayong is a theoretical physicist specializing in nonlinear dynamics and complex systems, currently affiliated with the Fundamental Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Douala, Cameroon. He earned his PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Douala after completing his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics at the same institution. His academic training is strongly grounded in mathematical modeling, analytical methods, and numerical simulations of nonlinear systems. Dr. Tsafack Tayong’s research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and chaos, van der Pol–type oscillators, stochastic dynamics, circadian rhythm modeling, and the application of nonlinear electronics concepts to biological systems. His doctoral research explored stochastic dynamics and entrainment phenomena in sleep–wake cycle models, contributing to a deeper understanding of biological oscillators under the influence of light and noise. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in reputable international journals, including Brazilian Journal of Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, and actively collaborates with international researchers. Through his scientific contributions and conference presentations, he has gained academic recognition within the field of nonlinear physics. Dr. Tsafack Tayong continues to advance research at the interface of physics and biology, aiming to strengthen theoretical modeling approaches and foster scientific collaboration.

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Ali Ali | Artificial Intelligence and water Resources Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ali Ali | Artificial Intelligence and water Resources Management | Research Excellence Award

Brunel University London | United Kingdom

Dr. Ali Ali is an emerging researcher and PhD student in Civil Engineering at Brunel University London, specializing in Artificial Intelligence applications for water resources management. He holds a BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering from Brunel University and a Diploma with Distinction from Kaplan International College, demonstrating strong academic performance. Dr. Ali has extensive experience with civil engineering and computational software, including AutoCAD, Groundwater Modelling System (GMS), ABAQUS, MATLAB, and programming languages Python and R, enabling advanced modeling, simulation, and data analysis. He has applied his expertise in designing steel and concrete structures while addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges. His professional experience includes multiple Graduate Teaching Assistant roles in Civil Engineering and Computer Science, supporting both undergraduate and master’s students with lab sessions, course material, tutoring, and programming instruction. Additionally, he gained practical industry experience through internships in project management and turbomachinery design, enhancing his skills in project coordination and operational efficiency. Dr. Ali’s research interests focus on optimizing water resources management using AI, sustainable infrastructure design, and hydrological modeling. He has contributed to academic documents, reports, and simulations, with ongoing work aimed at publication in peer-reviewed journals. His work demonstrates a commitment to bridging theoretical research and practical engineering solutions, advancing innovation in civil and environmental engineering.

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Aquifer-specific flood forecasting using machine learning: A comparative analysis for three distinct sedimentary aquifersScience of the Total Environment, 2025 | Open Access

Razi Al-Azawi | Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

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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Helmi Ayari | Data processing | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Helmi Ayari | Data processing | Research Excellence Award

Université Ibn khaldoun | Tunisia

Helmi Ayari is a doctoral researcher in Artificial Intelligence at the École Polytechnique de Tunisie, focusing on machine learning, deep learning, and intelligent imaging systems, with a research track record that includes 3 published documents, an h-index of 1, and citations from 33 documents. He holds a Master of Research in Intelligent Systems for Imaging and Computer Vision and a fundamental Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. His work includes contributions to medical image analysis, explainable AI, and optimization techniques, with notable publications such as a comparative study of classical versus deep learning-based computer-aided diagnosis systems published in Knowledge and Information Systems (Q2), and a study integrating genetic algorithms with ensemble learning for enhanced credit scoring presented at the International Conference on Business Information Systems (Class B). Professionally, he has served as a Maître Assistant and teaching assistant, delivering courses in machine learning, deep learning, Python, R, computer architecture, and automata theory, while supervising Master’s research, coordinating academic programs, and contributing to hackathons and university events. His research interests span AI-driven decision systems, interpretable machine learning, evolutionary optimization, and applied deep learning. Recognized for both academic and pedagogical engagement, he continues advancing impactful AI research and education.

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Computer-Aided Diagnosis Systems: A Comparative Study of Classical Machine Learning Versus Deep Learning-Based Approaches. Knowledge and Information Systems, published May 23, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10115-023-01894-7

Integrating Genetic Algorithms and Ensemble Learning for Improved and Transparent Credit Scoring. International Conference on Business Information Systems, June 25, 2025. (Class B)

Aditta Chowdhury | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Aditta Chowdhury | IoT (Internet of Things) Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology | Bangladesh

Aditta Chowdhury is an electrical and electronic engineering researcher and academic whose work focuses on advancing biomedical signal processing, embedded systems, and sustainable energy technologies. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, graduating with top academic distinction. His professional journey includes teaching and research roles in reputed engineering institutions, where he has contributed to curriculum development, laboratory instruction, and collaborative research. His research experience spans FPGA-based biomedical signal processing, photoplethysmogram-driven cardiovascular and metabolic disease detection, multimodal physiological signal analysis, plasmonic biosensing, microgrid feasibility assessment, and low-power VLSI system design. He has published extensively in high-impact journals and international conferences, demonstrating expertise in hardware–software co-design, machine learning applications in healthcare, and emerging sensor technologies. His work has resulted in several innovative solutions, including cardiovascular disease classifiers, hypertension detection systems, EOG-based eye-movement processors, and microgrid sustainability assessments. He has received multiple academic scholarships and awards recognizing his exceptional academic performance and research accomplishments. Driven by a commitment to impactful scientific contribution, he aims to continue developing intelligent, efficient, and accessible engineering solutions through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

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Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Eldaly, A.B.M., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2024). “Photoplethysmogram-based heart rate and blood pressure estimation with hypertension classification.” IPEM–Translation, 100024.

Joy, J.D., Rahman, M.S., Rahad, R., Chowdhury, A., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2024). “A novel and effective oxidation-resistant approach in plasmonic MIM biosensors for real-time detection of urea and glucose in urine for monitoring diabetic and kidney disease.” Optics Communications, 573, 131012.

Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Hasan, K., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2023). “An FPGA implementation of multiclass disease detection from PPG.”
IEEE Sensors Letters, 7(11), 1–4.

Islam, M.A., Chowdhury, A., Jahan, I., & Farrok, O. (2024). “Mitigation of environmental impacts and challenges during hydrogen production.”
Bioresource Technology, 131666.

Chowdhury, A., Das, D., Cheung, R.C.C., & Chowdhury, M.H. (2023). “Hardware/software co-design of an ECG–PPG preprocessor: A qualitative and quantitative analysis.”
Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Engineering, 9.

Xiaoxia Yu | Data Analysis Innovation |  Best Scholar Award  

Mr. Xiaoxia Yu | Data Analysis Innovation |  Best Scholar Award  

Chongqing University of Technology | China

Dr. Xiaoxia Yu is a scholar in mechanical engineering whose work advances intelligent diagnostics and predictive maintenance for large-scale rotating machinery, particularly wind turbines. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and earlier degrees in Vehicle Engineering and Armored Vehicle Engineering, she has built a strong interdisciplinary foundation that integrates mechanical systems knowledge with advanced computational modeling. Her research spans fault diagnosis, health assessment, digital twin systems, graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, and signal processing, supported by a growing publication record that includes 29 documents, 477 citations by 448 documents, and an h-index of 7. As a Lecturer, she leads research projects funded by regional scientific agencies and has contributed to national-level R&D initiatives related to machinery health management. Her work appears in high-impact journals, and she has secured patents focused on structural health monitoring, image recognition, and intelligent fault detection. Recognized with competitive grants and academic honors, she continues to influence the fields of renewable energy reliability and smart manufacturing. Through her commitment to innovation, research leadership, and engineering application, she is emerging as a key contributor to the development of intelligent, data-driven mechanical health monitoring systems.

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Yu, X., Tang, B., & Zhang, K. (2021). Fault Diagnosis of Wind Turbine Gearbox Using a Novel Method of Fast Deep Graph Convolutional Networks. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 70, 1–14.

Yu, X., Tang, B., & Deng, L. (2023). Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery Based on Graph Weighted Reinforcement Networks Under Small Samples and Strong Noise. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 186, 109848.

Zhang, K., Tang, B., Deng, L., & Yu, X. (2021). Fault Detection of Wind Turbines by Subspace Reconstruction‑Based Robust Kernel Principal Component Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 70, 1–11.

Li, B., Tang, B., Deng, L., & Yu, X. (2020). Multiscale Dynamic Fusion Prototypical Cluster Network for Fault Diagnosis of Planetary Gearbox Under Few Labeled Samples. Computers in Industry, 123, 103331.

Xiong, P., Tang, B., Deng, L., Zhao, M., & Yu, X. (2021). Multi‑block Domain Adaptation with Central Moment Discrepancy for Fault Diagnosis. Measurement, 169, 108516.

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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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

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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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.

Ahmed Degnah – Metallurgical Engineering – Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Ahmed Degnah - Metallurgical Engineering - Best Researcher Award 

King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology - Saudi Arabia

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Ahmed Abdulaziz Degnah began his academic journey with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Umm Al-Qura University (KSA) in 2010. During his undergraduate studies, he demonstrated exceptional skills and dedication, evidenced by his GPA of 3.32/4.0 with Second Honor. His graduation project on Torsional Vibration & Fault Diagnosis showcased his early interest in engineering research and problem-solving.

Building on his undergraduate success, Ahmed pursued a Master's degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Rutgers University New Brunswick (USA), graduating in 2015 with a commendable GPA of 3.323/4.0. His master's thesis, focusing on the Effect of Solvent on Melting Gel Behavior, delved into the intricate properties of materials, laying the groundwork for his future research endeavors.

His academic pursuits culminated in a Doctorate of Philosophy in Metallurgical Engineering from The University of Utah (USA) in 2019. With an outstanding GPA of 3.96/4.0, Ahmed showcased his dedication to academic excellence. His Ph.D. dissertation, titled "Design, Synthesis, and Properties of Titanium Metal Matrix Composites Based on Ti-B-Fe System," underscored his expertise in metallurgical engineering and materials science.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Ahmed's professional journey reflects a commitment to research and academic excellence. He commenced his career as a Research Assistant at the National Center for Aeronautical Technology, KACST, from January 2011 to August 2013. This role provided him with invaluable experience in conducting research and contributing to cutting-edge projects in the field of aeronautical technology.

His academic prowess led him to serve as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Utah from August to December 2019, where he imparted knowledge in Mechanical Metallurgy. Additionally, he assumed the role of Assistant Professor at KACST, first in the National Center for Aeronautical Technology from February 2020 to April 2022, and currently in the National Center for Advanced Materials Technologies since April 2022. As an Assistant Professor, Ahmed plays a pivotal role in shaping the minds of future engineers and researchers while actively contributing to groundbreaking research projects.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Ahmed's research contributions are significant and far-reaching. His publications span various prestigious journals and conferences, demonstrating the breadth and depth of his expertise. His research interests encompass diverse areas such as additive manufacturing, alloy design, materials characterization, and composite materials.

He has made notable contributions to understanding the micro-scale deformation behavior of additively manufactured alloys, investigating the role of precipitation and solute segregation on material properties, and exploring novel powder metallurgy processing techniques for titanium alloys. Moreover, his research on high-entropy alloys, polymer matrix composites, and advanced materials for high-temperature applications showcases his versatility and innovation in materials science and engineering.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout his career, Ahmed has garnered recognition for his outstanding contributions. He has received numerous appreciation certificates, underscoring his excellence in academia and research. His dedication to teaching and mentoring is evident through the workshops and short courses he has taught, aimed at enriching the knowledge and skills of aspiring engineers and researchers.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Ahmed's work has had a profound impact on the field of materials science and engineering. His research findings have contributed to advancing the understanding of material properties and processing techniques, paving the way for innovations in various industries including aerospace, automotive, and biomedical.

Legacy and Future Contributions

As Ahmed continues to pursue excellence in academia and research, his legacy is one of innovation, mentorship, and academic leadership. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and pushing the boundaries of materials science, he is poised to make significant contributions to solving complex engineering challenges and shaping the future of advanced materials technologies. Through his dedication to education, research, and professional development, Ahmed Abdulaziz Degnah is an inspiring figure whose contributions will continue to resonate within the scientific community for years to come.