Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Raquel Gaspar | Financial Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

ISEG, Universidade de Lisboa | Portugal

Prof. Raquel M. Gaspar is an Associate Professor of Finance with Habilitation at ISEG – Universidade de Lisboa, where she coordinates the Scientific Area of Finance and the Master in Finance program. She earned her PhD in Finance from the Stockholm School of Economics in 2006, focusing on credit risk and forward price models under the supervision of Prof. Tomas Björk, following an MSc in Mathematics Applied to Economics and Management from ISEG. Her research interests include mathematical and computational finance, credit risk modeling, asset pricing, stochastic processes, portfolio management, and risk analysis. Prof. Gaspar has extensive teaching experience at ISEG and internationally, including Stockholm Business School and Universidad Complutense de Madrid. She has supervised multiple PhD and MSc theses in finance and actuarial science, with an emphasis on quantitative methods and applied finance. Her scientific contributions are reflected in 329 citations, an h-index of 10, and 13 i10-index publications, according to Google Scholar. She has authored several pedagogical materials and textbooks and participates actively in research projects under CEMAPRE/REM. Recognized for her pedagogical innovation and leadership, Prof. Gaspar continues to contribute to the development of financial education and quantitative finance research in Portugal and abroad.

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Featured Publications

Gaspar, R. M., & Silva, P. M. (2023). Investors’ perspective on portfolio insurance: Expected utility vs prospect theories. Portuguese Economic Journal.

França, R., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023). On the bias of the unbiased expectation theory. Mathematics.

Gaspar, R. M., & Khapko, M. (2023, October). In memoriam: Tomas Björk (1947–2021), on his career and beyond. Finance and Stochastics.

Almeida, J., & Gaspar, R. M. (2023, July 25). Portfolio performance of European target prices. Journal of Risk and Financial Management.

Céu, M. S., & Gaspar, R. M. (2022, December 21). Vegetative cycle and bankruptcy predictors of agricultural firms. Agricultural Economics (Zemědělská ekonomika), 0139-570X / 1805-9295.

Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi | Bio Materials | Best Researcher Award

United Arab Emirates University | United Arab Emirates

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maatouk Khoukhi holds a PhD in Machine Intelligence & Systems Engineering (Tohoku University, Japan 2004), an MSc in Renewable Energy (Algeria 1993) and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Algeria 1991). He has held academic appointments at Sultan Qaboos University (Oman), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia), University of Sharjah (UAE) and since 2017 at United Arab Emirates University (UAE) in Architectural Engineering. His research focuses on solar energy systems, building energy conservation, HVAC systems and sustainable built-environment technology. According to his UAEU profile he has produced 36 journal articles and 9 conference contributions (4 conference articles + 2 other papers) to date. Bibliometric data from AD Scientific Index lists his h-index as 16, total citations approximately 772, and about 53 papers with i10-index in that source. He has received multiple awards—including “International Research Scientist Award” (2024), and repeated recognition at UAEU for publishing in the top 5% of journals (2019-2023). In summary, Dr Khoukhi is an accomplished international academic with a strong publication record, recognised research impact, and significant contributions in building energy and solar technology.

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Featured Publications

Khoukhi, M., Gomez, A., Dar Saleh, A., Alkaabi, M., & Muhsenah, H. (2024). “Enhancing green building technologies and solutions in UAE university campus: a comprehensive assessment and validation approach.” Buildings.

Khoukhi, M. (2023). “Potential of form-pocketed design in mitigating heat in a university educational glazed-curtained building in the desert climate of UAE.” Energy and Buildings.

Kutty, N., Barakat, D., & Khoukhi, M. (2023). “A French residential retrofit toward achieving net-zero energy target in a Mediterranean climate.” Buildings.

Abdullah, A. K., Darsaleh, A., Abdelbaqi, S., & Khoukhi, M. (2022). “Thermal performance evaluation of window shutters for residential buildings: a case study of Abu Dhabi, UAE.” Energies.

Mohammad, A. F., Dar Saleh, A. F., Khoukhi, M., & Al-Marzouqi, A. H. (2022). “A new method for capturing CO₂ from effluent gases using a rice-based product.” Energies.

Ali Kaveh | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Ali Kaveh | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering/Iran Univerrsity of Science and Technology | Iran

Prof. Dr. Ali Kaveh is a Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), renowned for his pioneering work in structural mechanics, graph theory applications, and metaheuristic optimization. He holds a BSc from Tabriz University, an MSc, DIC, and PhD in Structural Engineering from Imperial College London, and Dipl.-Ing. and Dr. Tech. degrees from the Technical University of Vienna. With an h-index of 85, over 735 journal articles, 155 conference papers, and more than 30,000 citations, his research spans optimal structural analysis, sparse matrix methods, symmetry in structures, and the development of novel algorithms such as Charged System Search, Ray Optimization, and Water Strider Algorithm. A Fellow of the Iranian Academy of Sciences, The World Academy of Sciences, and the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Prof. Kaveh has authored 18 English books and 23 Persian volumes, shaping modern computational structural engineering. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Journal of Civil Engineering and the International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, contributing extensively to global scholarship. Recipient of 47 awards and a mentor to numerous PhD students, Prof. Kaveh continues to advance innovative, efficient, and sustainable structural design methodologies that influence academia and industry worldwide.

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Featured Publications

1️⃣ Zavari, S., Kaveh, A., Babaei, H., Arshid, E., Dimitri, R., & Tornabene, F. (2024). A quasi-3D hyperbolic formulation for the buckling study of metal foam microplates layered with graphene nanoplatelets-embedded nanocomposite patches with temperature fluctuations. Composite Structures.

2️⃣ Kaveh, A., & Yousefpoor, H. (2024). Chaotic Artificial Bees Colony. In Studies in Computational Intelligence.

3️⃣ Kaveh, A., & Yousefpoor, H. (2024). Chaotic Biogeography Based Optimization. In Studies in Computational Intelligence.

4️⃣ Kaveh, A., & Yousefpoor, H. (2024). Chaotic Cyclical Parthenogenesis Algorithm. In Studies in Computational Intelligence.

5️⃣ Kaveh, A., & Yousefpoor, H. (2024). Chaotic Differential Evolution. In Studies in Computational Intelligence.

Eman Ayman Nada |  Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Eman Ayman Nada |  Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Mnistry of Health, Damietta | Egypt

Dr. Eman Ayman Nada is a pharmacist-researcher who earned her Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Tanta University (2017–2022), graduating with a “Very Good” grade. She currently serves as a hospital pharmacist at Kafr Saad Central Hospital in Damietta, Egypt, and as a researcher with the Medical Research Group of Egypt (MRGE) in Arlington, USA. In her research role she has led systematic reviews and meta-analyses (including as first or corresponding author), performing data analysis with RevMan and SPSS. Her education and internships have included clinical research training (via Negida Academy) and GCP certification (viaMedical Agency for Research and Statistics in London). Her research interests span clinical pharmacy, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, pharmacoepidemiology, drug safety and pharmacovigilance, and the intersection of data-analysis / machine-learning with public-health outcomes. She has also served in student-research leadership roles, coordinating training for hundreds of students in scientific research methodology. Looking ahead, she aims to further publish high-impact evidence-based medicine studies, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to improved pharmaceutical care through rigorous clinical research.

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Featured Publications

1️⃣ Nada, E. A., Abu Kaddorah, M. E., El Jamal, M., Hamad, A., & Mansour, F. R. (2025). Eggshell waste as a sustainable resource for nanoparticle preparation; synthesis, characterization and applications. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management.

2️⃣ Varghese, C., Peters, L., Gaborit, L., Xu, W., Kalyanasundaram, K., Basam, A., Park, M., Wells, C., McLean, K. A., Schamberg, G., et al. (2025). Predicting opioid consumption after surgical discharge: a multinational derivation and validation study using a foundation model. npj Digital Medicine.

3️⃣ Zaazouee, M. S., Nada, E. A., Al-kafarna, M., Shaheen, A., Ramu, S. K., Hafez, A. H., Matar, S. G., Assar, A., Elshennawy, M., Abu El-Enien, H., et al. (2025). A multinational cross-sectional study on the prevalence and predictors of long COVID across 33 countries. Scientific Reports.

4️⃣ Abdelghany, A., Qutob, I. A., Abdel Azim, A., Assem, M., Gad, M., Shawkat, A., Gamal, A., & Nada, E. A. (2025). Perioperative and oncological outcomes of laparoscopic versus open pancreaticoduodenectomy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Annals of Oncology.

5️⃣ Chukr, M., Mohamady, A. O., Abdallh, F., Farrag, D. A., Nada, E. A., Qutob, I. A., & Elsayed, M. M. (2025). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Blood Donation Among Medical Students: A Systematic Review Across Nine Countries. Preprint.

 

Alexander Stolin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Alexander Stolin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Merzhanov Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science Russian Academy of Sciences (ISMAN) | Russia

Stolin Alexander Moiseevich is a distinguished materials scientist with a PhD and Doctor of Sciences degree, known for his pioneering contributions in the fields of self-propagating high-temperature synthesis (SHS), rheology, powder metallurgy, and solid-phase technologies. A graduate of Rostov State University, he began his scientific career at the Institute of Chemical Physics before joining ISMAN, where he has led the Laboratory of Plastic Deformation of Inorganic Materials since 1988. With over 500 scientific publications, 50 patents and copyright certificates, and an h-index of 21, his work has significantly advanced the understanding of viscous flow in reacting systems and high-temperature materials processing. He has mentored 21 PhD students and 2 doctoral candidates and is actively involved in multiple editorial boards and scientific committees. He is a key figure in academic-industry collaborations, notably with United Company Rusal. His accolades include the title of Honored Inventor of the USSR, the G.V. Vinogradov Prize, the Gold Medal at the Moscow Salon of Innovations, and the Honored Scientist of the Moscow Region title. His research continues to shape advanced material development and education in Russia and internationally, with a strong commitment to mentoring and scientific leadership. His citation count exceeds 1000, supported by verified documents and indexed publications.

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Featured Publications

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2025). Structure and properties of the surfacing layer obtained with a powder SHS electrode based on TiC–NiCr. Metallurgist.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Cold Uniaxial Pressing of PTFE-Based Composite Materials with Functional TiC and TiB₂ Additives. Russian Metallurgy (Metally).

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Critical Phenomena of Rheodynamic Origin in the Process of One-Sided Cold Pressing of Powder Materials. Theoretical Foundations of Chemical Engineering.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2024). Distinctive Features of the Grain Size Reduction Process in a TiC–NiCr Material Produced by SHS Extrusion. Inorganic Materials.

Stolin, A.M., [Co-authors]. (2023). Structure, and Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ti–Cr–C–Ni–Fe Composite Coatings. Physical Mesomechanics.

Simon Adu | Nuclear Security and Nonproliferation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Simon Adu | Nuclear Security and Nonproliferation | Best Researcher Award

Texas A&M university | United States

Dr. Simon Adu is a distinguished researcher in Radiation Protection and Health Physics with over 16 years of professional experience. He holds a PhD (2016) and MPhil (2008) in Radiation Protection/Health Physics from the University of Ghana, and a BSc in Physics from the University of Cape Coast. He has held senior roles as Senior Research Scientist at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Senior Regulatory Officer heading the Department of Nuclear Security at Ghana’s Nuclear Regulatory Authority, and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana. His work encompasses radiation safety in medical, industrial, mining and research reactor settings; calibration; regulatory inspections; nuclear security; non-proliferation; and education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has supervised PhD and MSc students, reviewed theses externally in several African universities, participated in numerous IAEA-coordinated research projects, and has been awarded prestigious fellowships including the Stanton Fellowship, the IAEA PhD Sandwich Award, and Argonne National Laboratory fellowship. His research interests include nuclear safety, reactor core conversion (HEU to LEU), radiation dosimetry, nuclear security and safeguards. He is also an IAEA nuclear security expert participating in missions across Africa. Dr. Adu’s contributions have significantly advanced regulatory frameworks, improved safety culture, and strengthened capacity building in radiation protection and nuclear security across the region.

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Featured Publications

Doudoo, C. O., Gyekye, P. K., Emi-Reynolds, G., Adu, S., Kpeglo, D. O., Tagoe, S. N. A., & others (2023). “Dose and secondary cancer-risk estimation of patients undergoing high dose rate intracavitary gynaecological brachytherapy.” Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 54 (2), 335–342.

Hasford, F., Owusu-Banahene, J., Otoo, F., Adu, S., Sosu, E. K., Amoako, J. K., & others (2012). “Assessment of annual whole-body occupational radiation exposure in education, research and industrial sectors in Ghana (2000–09).” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 150 (3), 350–358.

Arwui, C. C., Deatanyah, P., Wotorchi-Gordon, S., Ankaah, J., Emi-Reynolds, G., Adu, S., & others (2011). “Assessment of the effectiveness of collimation of Cs–137 panoramic beam on TLD calibration using a constructed lead block collimator and an ICRU slab phantom at SSDL in Ghana.” International Journal of Science and Technology, 1 (4), 169–173.

Ndum, Z. N., Tao, J., Liu, Y., Ford, J., Vlassov, V., Morton, N., Grissom, J., Adu, S., & others (2024). “A digital twin-based simulator for small modular and microreactors.” Proceedings of the 2024 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC), 2963–2974.

Adu, S., Horvatovic, I., D’Auria, F., Nyarko, B. B. J., Geoffrey, E. R., & Menzel, F. (2015). “Analysis of channel blockage of MNSR reactor using the system thermal-hydraulic code RELAP5/MOD3.3.” Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Nuclear Energy for New Europe, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Birikorang, S. A., Dahunsi, S., Adu, S., Nketia, C. A., & Blay, A. (2025). “Assessing nuclear energy and radiological risks: a case study of radionuclide dispersion from potential nuclear power plant accidents in Ghana.” Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 201 (5), 333–350.

Basharat Ali | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Basharat Ali | Cybersecurity Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University | China

Dr. Basharat Ali is a dedicated researcher and PhD scholar in Computer Science at Nanjing University, China, with a strong academic foundation in Software Engineering from Northeastern University, China, and the University of Swat, Pakistan. His professional journey includes roles as a Software Developer at Neusoft (China) and RaidIT Solution (Pakistan), where he gained hands-on expertise in programming, system architecture, and cross-border e-commerce platforms. His research focuses on network security, blockchain development, IoT infrastructure protection, and the integration of deep learning techniques for cyber defense. Dr. Ali has published influential works such as “An Efficient E-Voting Algorithm and DApp Using Blockchain Technology” and “Towards a Secure Infrastructure for the IoT’s Using Deep Learning.” His scholarly contributions have achieved an h-index of 4, with 79 citations and 2 indexed documents, reflecting the growing impact of his work in secure digital ecosystems. He has also been recognized for his innovation and technical creativity in decentralized systems and smart contract applications. Combining academic research with practical software engineering and design expertise, Dr. Ali aims to advance global cybersecurity through intelligent, transparent, and scalable blockchain-based systems that shape the next generation of secure digital environments.

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Featured Publications

Ali, B., & Chen, G. (2025). Next-generation AI for advanced threat detection and security enhancement in DNS over HTTPS. Journal of Network and Computer Applications.

Ali, B. (2022). An Efficient E-Voting Algorithm and DApp Using Blockchain Technology.

Ali, B. (2021). Towards a Secure Infrastructure for the IoT’s Using Deep Learning. Multidisciplinary International Journal of Research and Development.

Vicente Vanaclocha | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Scholar Award

Prof. Dr. Vicente Vanaclocha | Neuroscience Data Analysis | Best Scholar Award

Universidad de Valencia | Spain

Prof. Dr. Vicente Vanaclocha is a distinguished neurosurgeon and academic recognized for his outstanding contributions to medical science, education, and clinical innovation. He obtained his Licenciatura in Medicine (1981) and completed his PhD in Neurosciences (1988) at the Universitat de València, where his doctoral research focused on experimental studies of ionizing radiation responses in epileptic foci. His academic record includes specialized training in Neurocirugía, earning the European Neurosurgery Title in 1994, and postgraduate degrees in healthcare management and hospital administration. With decades of teaching experience across prestigious institutions such as Universitat de València, Universidad Católica de Valencia, Universidad de Navarra, and Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, he has trained medical students, residents, and international fellows in advanced neurosurgical techniques. He has directed research grants, mentored doctoral candidates, and contributed significantly to knowledge in neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, and innovative surgical procedures. Recipient of multiple academic and clinical recognitions, he continues to combine clinical excellence with research and teaching, advancing neurosurgery and medical education for future generations.

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Featured Publications

Vanaclocha, A., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C., Jordá-Gomez, P., Peñuelas, A., & Gomez-Lopez, D. (2025). Facet Joint Loading After Kevlar-Reinforced Disc Replacement vs. Lumbar Fusion. A cadaveric model study. Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma.

Vanaclocha, A., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C. M., Jordá-Gómez, P., Primo-Capella, V., Blasco, J. R., Portolés, L., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). Effect of Ti6Al4V Alloy Surface and Porosity on Bone Osseointegration: In Vivo Pilot Study in Rabbits. Materials.

Lovera, K., Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C. M., Vanaclocha, A., Jordá-Gómez, P., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). Dental Implant with Porous Structure and Anchorage: Design and Bench Testing in a Calf Rib Model Study. Materials.

Vanaclocha, V., Atienza, C., Vanaclocha, A., Peñuelas, A., Gómez-Herrero, J., Pérez-Carrió, F., Diego-Leyda, J. A., Sáiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2025). New Subperiosteal Dental Implant Design with Finite Element Analysis and Mechanical Validation: A Design Validation Study. Materials.

Vanaclocha, V., Herrera, J. M., Rivera-Paz, M., Saiz-Sapena, N., & Vanaclocha, L. (2024). Can a single basal cistern urokinase bolus help to prevent subarachnoid hemorrhage consequences? Heliyon.