Florinela Sirbu l Chemical Thermodynamics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Florinela Sirbu l Chemical Thermodynamics | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu | Romania

Dr. Florinela Sirbu is a senior research scientist in physical chemistry with long-standing expertise in chemical and electrochemical thermodynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry, a postgraduate diploma in advanced studies, and a bachelor’s degree in biochemical engineering, with sustained research experience at a national research institute. Her professional work focuses on experimental determination and modeling of thermophysical properties of electrolyte and non-electrolyte systems, including biomolecule-containing aqueous solutions. Her research skills include advanced density and sound-speed measurements, electrochemical methods, conductivity analysis, and application of classical and modern thermodynamic models, reflecting significant contributions to experimental data generation, theoretical modeling, and scientific research advancement.

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Partial Molar Volumes, Isentropic Compressibilities, and Partial Molar Expansibilities of N-Methylglycine and D-Glucose in Aqueous Environments

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 218, 515–524, 2016
Densities, Speeds of Sound, Refractive Indices, Viscosities and Related Thermodynamic Properties for n-Hexadecane + Two Aromatic Hydrocarbons Binary Mixtures

The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 128, 383–393, 2019
Activity Coefficients of Electrolytes in the NaCl + Na2SO4 + H2O Ternary System from Potential Difference Measurements

Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 56(12), 4935–4943, 2011
Radiochemical Investigations on Natural Mineral Waters from the Bucovina Region, Romania

Romanian Journal of Physics, 61(5–6), 1051–1066, 2016
Thermophysical Properties of n-Hexadecane + Some Alkylbenzenes Binary Mixtures at Temperatures from 298.15 K to 318.15 K

Journal of Molecular Liquids, 237, 208–215, 2017

Paul Yohanna l Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Paul Yohanna l Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Kampala International University | Uganda

Dr. Paul Yohanna is a civil engineering academic and consultant with strong expertise in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, structural mechanics, and infrastructure sustainability. He holds a Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and has extensive university-level teaching experience in strength of materials, fluid dynamics, hydrology, and engineering materials. His professional experience spans lecturing, consulting for development projects, and applied research in construction and geotechnics. His research interests include sustainable construction materials, geotechnical characterization, infrastructure resilience, and engineering education, supported by skills in laboratory testing, data analysis, field investigations, and scholarly publishing, with conference participation reflecting continuous professional development and academic leadership.

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Apoorva Gupta l Economics of Education | Best Researcher Award

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
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Does domestic monetary policy affect foreign direct investment to India?
Economics Bulletin, 2024, 44(1), 173-181
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Determinants of income earned by women working in the urban informal sector in India: An empirical study
Anwesak, 2024, 53(2), 72-86
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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

Charles Chimezie Ajaero | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero | Environmental Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority | Nigeria

Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero is a Nigerian nuclear regulatory professional with extensive leadership experience in radiation protection, nuclear safety, and environmental management. He holds a PhD in Environmental Management (Background Radiation Measurements), an MSc in Applied Geophysics, and a BSc in Industrial Physics. Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero serves as Deputy General Manager and Zonal Coordinator at the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority, overseeing regulatory, administrative, and ICT operations while conducting inspections, authorizations, and regulatory reviews. His research interests include background radiation, circular economy, waste management, energy transition, and climate change. His research skills span radiation measurement, environmental assessment, geophysical data analysis, and policy evaluation. Dr. Charles Chimezie Ajaero holds professional certifications and memberships but has no specific awards listed. Overall, he is a result-oriented leader committed to sustainable development and nuclear safety.

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Fulufhelo Hope Mudau | Real World Case Studies | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Fulufhelo Hope Mudau | Real World Case Studies | Research Excellence Award

 University of South Africa | South Africa

Fulufhelo H. Mudau, PhD (Chem) is a South African chemist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of South Africa, Institute of Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, with strong expertise in membrane science, water treatment, and nanomaterials. She holds a PhD in Chemistry, along with an MSc in Chemistry, BSc Honours, and a BSc in Chemistry and Applied Chemistry. Her professional experience includes postdoctoral research, e-tutoring, laboratory teaching, project administration, and water and wastewater operations. Her research interests focus on ion exchange membranes, polymer–nanoparticle interactions, and sustainable water technologies, supported by strong skills in experimental design, analytical chemistry, data analysis, and academic supervision. Fulufhelo H. Mudau, PhD (Chem) has received multiple awards for innovation, research excellence, and science communication, reflecting her commitment to impactful research, education, and youth development.

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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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Ayaz Abdullin | Quantum Queries | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Ayaz Abdullin | Quantum Queries | Research Excellence Award

Kazan Federal University | Russia

Mr. Ayaz Abdullin is a physicist at Kazan Federal University specializing in quantum and magnetic materials. He holds advanced training in physics and serves as Senior Lecturer with strong engagement in research and education. His work focuses on synthesis, characterization, and data-driven analysis of Fe-based alloys using XRD, Mössbauer spectroscopy, magnetometry, and DFT modeling. In 2025, he was nominated for the Track 33 Quantum Quotient Quests Research Excellence Award for outstanding analytical contributions revealing magnetic heterogeneity in Fe-Al-B alloys. He has authored 6 documents with 18 citations and an h-index of 2, contributing valuable insights to quantum materials design research.

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Mössbauer Study of the Surface of Core-Shell Type Nanoparticles

– Journal of Surface Investigation. X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques, 2016
DFT Study of Magnetic Order in Fe–Al-Based Ternary Alloys

– Magnetic Resonance in Solids, 2025

Evangelia Voulgari | Data Processing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Evangelia Voulgari | Data Processing | Best Researcher Award

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Dr. Evangelia Voulgari is a prehistoric archaeologist specializing in the analysis of ceramic datasets from Neolithic and Bronze Age sites in Southeast Europe. She holds a PhD, MA, and BA in Archaeology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has been Laboratory Teaching Staff there since 2014. She is a postdoctoral researcher on the ERC Synergy Grant EXPLO, leading ceramic data analysis and integrating stratigraphic, contextual, and environmental information for comparative and diachronic studies. Her work is published internationally, and she is a three-time IKY scholarship recipient, contributing to rigorous and transparent archaeological data research.

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Flows, transformations, and temporalities in pots life history: The case of Neolithic Dispilio, North Greece

– Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 2025-10Contributors: Evangelia Voulgari; Marina Sofronidou; Kostas Kotsakis

José Enrique Rodríguez Hernández | Female Underemployment | Research Excellence Award

Dr. José Enrique Rodríguez Hernández | Female Underemployment | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de La Laguna | Spain

Dr. José Enrique Rodríguez Hernández is an Associate Professor and Researcher in Applied Economics and Quantitative Methods at the University of La Laguna, Spain. He holds a PhD in Economics (Cum Laude, Extraordinary Doctoral Award) and has more than 20 years of academic and research experience in applied economics, labor economics and quantitative analysis. Since joining the University of La Laguna in 2007, his work has focused on labor market dynamics, housing economics, gender and employment, and applied microeconometrics, with strong emphasis on rigorous quantitative and microeconometric methods. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, including articles in Q1, Q2 and Q3 journals, and has contributed a peer-reviewed book chapter (ISBN) as part of an institutional research project. His scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index of 4 (WoS and Scopus), with Google Scholar h-index of 7, and citation counts reaching 96 (Scopus), 73 (WoS) and 298 (Google Scholar), including 96 citations by 92 documents, 8 documents, and h-index 4 as reported in selected databases. He has been awarded one officially recognized research period (sexenio). Overall, his career demonstrates sustained contributions to evidence-based research and methodological rigor in applied labor and housing economics with international visibility.

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How has the partner influenced the spouse’s employment situation in Spain before and during Covid-19?

Journal for Labour Market Research, 2025-11-20
José Enrique Rodríguez Hernández
DOI: 10.1186/s12651-025-00417-x
How occupational segregation by gender affects female underemployment in Spain

Labor History, 2023
Rodríguez Hernández, J.E.
DOI: 10.1080/0023656X.2023.2183186
Factors determining labor underutilization in Spain by gender before and after the economic crisis

Economic and Industrial Democracy, 2021
Rodríguez Hernández, J.E.
DOI: 10.1177/0143831X17752266
Part-time employment versus underemployment of mothers and women in Spain

Labor History, 2021
Rodríguez Hernández, J.E.
DOI: 10.1080/0023656X.2021.1910803
Does the housing tenure choice affect the employment situation in Spain?

Estudios De Economia Aplicada, 2012
Hernández, J.E.R.; García, J.A.B.
DOI: 10.25115/EEA.V30I2.355