Apoorva Gupta l Economics of Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Apoorva Gupta l Economics of Education | Best Researcher Award

Hansraj College | India

Dr. Apoorva Gupta is an economist with a Ph.D. from Delhi School of Economics, specializing in development economics with a focus on education, health, gender, caste, and social mobility. With extensive teaching experience at Ramjas College and Hansraj College, Dr. Apoorva Gupta has instructed courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, development economics, and data analysis. Her research integrates social networks and intergenerational mobility, supported by experience as a senior research assistant and multiple fellowships. Proficient in Stata, R, and MS Office, Dr. Apoorva Gupta has received awards including Best Paper at the G20 Conference and excels in academic leadership, research, and policy-oriented economic analysis.

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Exploring the Linkage between Education and Financial Autonomy of Women Working in the Urban Informal Sector
– Economic & Political Weekly, 2025, 60(31), 29
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Do school facilities increase school enrolment? Evidence from primary school enrolment in India
– Indian Economic Review, 2025, 1-29
Article · Co-author
Probing the linkages between educational level and occupational choices of women working in urban informal sector of India
– Work, 2024, 79(4), 1637-1652
Article · Co-author
Does domestic monetary policy affect foreign direct investment to India?
– Economics Bulletin, 2024, 44(1), 173-181
Article · Co-author
Determinants of income earned by women working in the urban informal sector in India: An empirical study
– Anwesak, 2024, 53(2), 72-86
Article · Co-author

Esther Babatunde l Data Analysis Software | Research Excellence Award

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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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Seema Irshad | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Seema Irshad | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Seema Irshad is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with more than a decade of experience in higher education, research, and clinical practice. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Aligarh Muslim University, developing a strong academic foundation in psychological theory, research methodology, and applied practice. Her academic career has been primarily associated with a leading public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where she has contributed extensively to undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum design, and academic coordination. Her teaching expertise spans abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, work motivation, and applied psychology, with a strong emphasis on student-centered and technology-enhanced learning. In parallel, she has been actively engaged in research through national and international collaborations, including earlier work as a research assistant and junior project fellow on large-scale public health and educational research projects. Her research interests focus on mental health, psychosocial interventions, psychometric assessment, systematic reviews, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in psychological practice. She has published more than 20 scholarly papers and has presented research at numerous academic conferences. Her contributions include successful involvement in competitive research grants and sustained mentorship of students and early-career researchers. Overall, her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing psychological science, improving mental health outcomes, and fostering academic excellence through teaching, research, and mentorship.

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Ali Raza Shaikh | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ali Raza Shaikh | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Technical University of Darmstadt | Germany

Ali Raza Shaikh is a dedicated mechanical engineer and researcher specializing in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, ice adhesion, aerodynamics, and surface-interface science. He holds a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.Eng. in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics, and is currently pursuing a Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering. With extensive research and practical experience, he has developed experimental setups, conducted thermal-fluid and droplet impact studies, and contributed to advancements in superhydrophobic and anti-icing surfaces. He has served as a research assistant in the MSCA-ITN SURFICE project, conducted industrial research internships, and held graduate research positions, collaborating on international projects and presenting findings at leading conferences. His technical expertise spans experimental design, surface characterization, high-speed imaging, and numerical simulations, complemented by proficiency in MATLAB, Python, LabView, CAD, and LaTeX. His research interests focus on ice adhesion dynamics, surface wetting, thermal-fluid interactions, and functional surface design. Ali has actively participated in workshops and training schools worldwide, contributing to knowledge exchange and innovation in engineering applications. His dedication to advancing research and practical solutions in fluid mechanics and surface science underscores his commitment to scientific excellence and technological development.

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Transient testing of tensile ice adhesion

– Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2025

Ice adhesion dynamics in the tensile mode

– Smart Surface Design for Efficient Ice Protection and Control, 2025

The physics of icing

– Smart Surface Design for Efficient Ice Protection and Control, 2025

Understanding the physics of ice adhesion on complex substrates

– International Conference on Icing of Aircraft, Engines, and Structure, 2023

Xiaochen Xie | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Xiaochen Xie | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Renmin University of China | China

Dr. Xiaochen Xie is an Assistant Professor at the School of Finance, Renmin University of China, with concurrent research associate positions at the China Financial Policy Research Center, the Institute of Public Finance and Taxation, and the Institute of Digital Economics and Taxation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and dual B.E. in Finance and B.S. in Statistics from Peking University. His research spans international trade, industrial organization, public economics, and urban economics, with a focus on firm entry, pricing strategies, and the economic impacts of policy interventions. Dr. Xie has published in leading journals, including the Journal of Economic Geography, and has multiple working papers under review in top-tier journals. He has received awards such as Outstanding Young Scholar at Renmin University and recognition for outstanding papers at the NCER-CCER Chinese Economy Conference. Dr. Xie has extensive teaching experience in undergraduate and graduate courses on public finance, quantitative empirical economics, and structural methods. His research integrates empirical and structural approaches to inform trade, fiscal, and industrial policies. Dr. Xie’s work contributes to understanding the intersection of market structure, policy design, and economic welfare, influencing both academic research and practical policy-making.

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Chen, Y., Huang, T., & Xie, X. (2025). “Place-based policies: First-mover advantage and persistence.” Journal of Economic Geography, lbaf001.

Lu, W., & Xie, X. (2024). “Trade, markups, and consumer welfare: Evidence from the global smartphone industry.” Available at SSRN 4804811.

Xie, X. (2021). Two essays on firm entry and pricing. The Pennsylvania State University.

Xinyu Liu | Regression Analysis | Young Innovator Award

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Dr. Xinyu Liu | Regression Analysis | Young Innovator Award

Peking University | China

Dr. Xinyu Liu is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in Microeconomics, Development Economics, and Finance, with a particular focus on e-commerce, consumption behavior, entrepreneurship, housing demolition, and cross-shareholding in China. Dr. Liu earned a Ph.D. in Management (Agricultural Economics and Management) from Peking University, with a dissertation examining the impact of e-commerce on rural residents’ sales and consumption, and a B.E. in Economics from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Currently, Dr. Liu is a postdoctoral fellow at the China International Capital Corporation (CICC) Global Institute and Fudan University, exploring cross-shareholding and firm innovation under the guidance of senior economists. Dr. Liu also served as a short-term consultant at the World Bank, analyzing fertility preferences. With five publications, including in Economic Development and Cultural Change, Cities, and PNAS Nexus, Dr. Liu’s work has been cited 30 times across 30 documents, achieving an h-index of 2. Recognized for academic excellence, Dr. Liu has received multiple awards, including the Peking University Second-Class Scholarship and Best Paper Awards at international conferences. Current research explores digital transformation in agriculture, rural e-commerce expansion, and the economic consequences of housing demolition. Dr. Liu’s research contributes to sustainable and inclusive economic development in China and beyond.

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Wang, X., Ren, Y., Yamauchi, F., Huang, J., & [Author]. (2025). “The power of the anti-corruption campaign: Evidence from cigarette and alcohol consumptions in China.” Economic Development and Cultural Change, 73(2), 941–977.

He, Z., Shi, X., Sun, X., & [Author]. (2024). “Housing demolition and entrepreneurship: Evidence from China.” Cities, 152, 105201.

Wang, X., Min, S., Jin, S., Huang, J., & [Author]. (2025). “The influence of improved wheat and maize varieties on infant mortality in China.” PNAS Nexus, 4(2), pgaf048.

Huang, J., Su, L., Huang, Q., & [Author]. (2022). “Facilitating inclusive ICT application and e-commerce development in rural China.” Agricultural Economics, 53(6), 938–952.

Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Narinder Kaur | Emerging Research Trends | Best Researcher Award

Jaypee Institute of information and technology Noida | India

Dr. Narinder Kaur is an accomplished physicist and researcher specializing in 2D materials, photoelectrochemical water splitting, photodetectors, thermoelectricity, and nanoscale characterization techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, AFM, ellipsometry, and electrospinning. She earned her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, focusing on the growth, structural, optoelectronic, and photoelectrochemical properties of 2D transition metal chalcogenides and their heterostructures. She holds an M.Tech in Nanoscience and Technology and an M.Sc. in Physics, both with top distinctions. Dr. Kaur has extensive research experience as a senior research fellow, teaching assistant, and trainer in advanced spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, and has mentored numerous M.Tech and Ph.D. students in projects involving heterostructure synthesis, thermoelectric materials, and defect engineering of 2D materials. She has contributed to high-impact publications in reputed journals including ACS Applied Energy Materials, RSC Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and Small, and presented her work at international conferences. Dr. Kaur has expertise in material synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization, and has demonstrated leadership in managing central research facilities. Her work advances energy conversion, photodetection, and nanoscale material science, earning her recognition in the field of condensed matter physics and nanotechnology.

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Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Design and optimization of MoS2 nanolayers for sustainable waste water treatment and photoelectrochemical hydrogen production.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Kaur, N., & Sharma, D. (2025). “Optimized Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting via Orientation-Controlled Growth of 2D In2S3 Nanoflakes by Chemical Vapor Deposition.” ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Kaur, N., Ghosh, A., & Rohtagi, B. (2025). “Synthesis of Au nanoparticles and functionalization of In2S3 nanoflowers for enhanced photoelectrochemical performance.” Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry.

Kaur, N., Kodan, N., Sharma, D., Ghosh, A., Bisht, P., Singh, R., & Mehta, B. R. (2025). “2D-In2S3 nanoflakes/1D-WO3 nanorods heterojunction with enhanced absorption and photoresponse for photoelectrochemical water splitting.” Renewable Energy.

Bisht, P., Belle, B. D., Aggarwal, P., Ghosh, A., Xing, W., Kaur, N., Singh, J. P., & Mehta, B. R. (2024). “Gas Sensing Properties of PLD Grown 2D SnS Film: Effect of Film Thickness, Metal Nanoparticle Decoration, and In Situ KPFM Investigation.” Small.

Mohamed Shehata | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shehata | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Tanta University | Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed A. Shehata is a pediatric surgeon with over 20 years’ experience in both general and pediatric surgery. After earning his M.B., B.Ch. with honors, he completed a Master’s in General Surgery (2009) and an M.D. thesis on Thoracoscopic Repair for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in the Pediatric Age Group (2017) at Tanta University, where he rose through lecturer, specialist, assistant professor to associate professor roles. He held specialist positions at Dr. Soliman Faqeeh Hospital, Jeddah, and served as consultant pediatric surgeon in several Saudi Arabian hospitals, including Alanwar Hospital, Hail, before being appointed consultant pediatric surgery at King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, in December 2024. His clinical and academic interests span minimally invasive surgery, thoracoscopic and laparoscopic repair of congenital anomalies, hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal neoplasms, emergency neonatal surgery, and surgical oncology. He is active in surgical education—organizing and instructing workshops in pediatric MIS, laparoscopic bariatric surgery, and advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery—and participates in peer review (Annals of Pediatric Surgery). According to available data, his h-index is 5, with a similar count over recent years, and his publications number over 20 on ResearchGate, with dozens of citations. He has received travel fellowships (e.g., BAPS Hugh Greenwood) and accreditation in multiple continuing medical education workshops.

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“Female Fertility Outcome Following Bariatric Surgery: Five-Year Follow Up”

“GLP-1 and GIP Changes after Sleeve Gastrectomy and Weight Regain in Adolescents. Do we need a Boost?”

“Mass Closure vs. Layer-by-Layer Closure of Transverse Laparotomy in Children: A Randomized Trial with Ultrasound and Elastography Outcomes”

“Comparing open surgical, SELDINGER’S technique with surgical isolation of the vein and ultrasound guided techniques for jugular central line insertion in infants: a randomized clinical trial”

“Laparoscopic management of incarcerated inguinal hernia in children”

“Seven Years Follow-Up after Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents”

Viken Kortian | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viken Kortian | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Macquarie University | Australia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Viken Kortian is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in operations management, innovation, and entrepreneurship, with extensive expertise in business process management, strategy, and big data analytics. He holds a PhD in Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management, where his doctoral research focused on organizational agility and firm performance in Australian SMEs. His academic foundation also includes a Master of Arts, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with honors. Dr. Kortian has built a distinguished career in higher education, currently serving as Associate Professor at Macquarie University’s School of Engineering, where he played a pivotal role in designing and leading the Master of Engineering Management program, one of the university’s largest postgraduate offerings. He has also contributed to Kaplan Business School, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, and the Australian Graduate School of Management through innovative course development in data analytics, quality management, and business excellence. His research interests span business excellence, operations management, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, with several conference presentations, publications, and a US patent to his credit. Recognized with multiple Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and other honors, Dr. Kortian is a dedicated educator, researcher, and thought leader shaping engineering management education in Australia.

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“Challenges and Issues in Implementing & Operationalising Big Data Analytics Capabilities in a major Australian Railway Organisation: A Case Study”

 

Hillary Andrews | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hillary Andrews | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Friends of Cancers Research | United States

Dr. Hillary S. Andrews, PhD, is a project leader and policy researcher whose scholarly output reflects strong engagement in cancer research regulation, patient-advocacy partnerships, and translational biomarker work. According to Google Scholar, she has an h-index of 7, with about 395 citations across her publications. She earned her PhD in Endocrinology and Animal Biosciences (Rutgers University, 2016), followed by a T32 NRSA postdoctoral fellowship in Tumor Biology at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. In her professional experience, she has held roles at Avalere Health (Consultant / FDA Fellow), then at Friends of Cancer Research, where she is now Director of Regulatory & Research Partnerships (since Dec 2022), after serving as Science Policy Analyst. Her work includes leading research partnerships like ctMoniTR and the HRD Harmonization Project, developing policy, authoring white-papers and peer-reviewed articles, and presenting findings at international meetings. Her research interests center on regulatory policy in oncology, translational biomarkers (e.g. HRD, circulating tumor DNA), patient access, market access pathways, and partnerships between patient advocates and researchers. Among her recognitions is authorship in high-visibility policy reports and scientific collaborations that bridge stakeholders (e.g. regulators, academia, patient advocates). In conclusion, her career demonstrates a consistent track record of integrating research, regulation, and stakeholder engagement to accelerate patient-centered cancer research and policy.

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Featured Publications

“Analysis of 20 Independently Performed Assays to Measure Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) in Ovarian Cancer: Findings From the Friends’ HRD Harmonization Project”

“Advancing Evidence Generation for Circulating Tumor DNA: Lessons Learned from A Multi-Assay Study of Baseline Circulating Tumor DNA Levels across Cancer Types and Stages”

“An Analysis of Dosing-Related Postmarketing Requirements for Novel Oncology Drugs Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2012–2022”

“Unraveling Vulnerabilities in Endocrine Therapy-Resistant HER2+/ER+ Breast Cancer”

“Sponsor Perspectives on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Interventional Cancer Clinical Trial Protocols and Data Quality”