Taehyun Lee | Behavioral Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Taehyun Lee | Behavioral Economics | Research Excellence Award

Korea University | South Korea

Mrs. Taehyun Lee is an economist specializing in policy analysis and impact evaluation, with over five years of experience in public expenditure review, labor market policies, and quantitative monitoring of government interventions. She is currently a permanent researcher at the Korea Employment Information Service, leading research at the Youth Policy Center and previously at the National Work Programs & KLoSA Panel Team. Her work focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of nationwide vocational training, direct job creation programs, and social support initiatives for marginalized populations, applying advanced econometric methods such as Propensity Score Matching and Cox Proportional Hazards models to large-scale administrative and survey datasets. Mrs. Lee has contributed to international comparative studies, engaging scholars from China, Sweden, the U.S., and Europe, and has co-authored several high-impact publications, including ESI highly cited papers. She holds an M.A. in Economics (Labor Economics) from Sogang University, a B.A. in Philosophy and International Studies from Ewha Womans University, and is a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology at Korea University, focusing on behavioral insights for policy and economic decision-making. She has received recognition for research excellence, including the Excellent Paper Award from the Korea Social Science Data Archive, and has successfully led cross-national research collaborations. Her work significantly informs evidence-based policy design for labor markets and social protection systems.

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The relationship between household debt and the Big Five personality traits


– Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 2025 | Contributors: Taehyun Lee; Almas Heshmati

Luis Montes-Bazurto | Conservation Biological Control | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Luis Montes-Bazurto | Conservation Biological Control | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de Lleida | Spain

Luis Montes-Bazurto is an accomplished agronomist and PhD candidate at the Universidad de Lleida, Spain, and IRTA, specializing in sustainable pest management and entomology. He earned his Agronomist Engineering degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, in 2008. With extensive experience in oil palm and coconut pest research, Luis has contributed significantly to the understanding of insect pests such as Demotispa neivai, Elaeidobius species, and Stenoma impressella, exploring both biological and chemical control methods. His work encompasses field and laboratory studies on entomopathogenic fungi, pheromone-based management, and pollinator-pest interactions, with applications in integrated pest management for tropical crops. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and non-refereed publications, reflecting his expertise in insect ecology, biological control, and crop protection. His research interests extend to the role of nectar resources and synthetic volatiles in enhancing natural enemy populations in orchards. Recognized for his contributions to sustainable agriculture, Luis has presented his findings in international conferences and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects across Colombia and Europe. His work emphasizes environmentally responsible pest control strategies, aiming to improve crop productivity while conserving ecological balance, establishing him as a leading researcher in tropical entomology and integrated pest management.

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Effect of alternative nectar sources and herbivore-induced plant volatiles on the fitness and attraction of Aphidoletes aphidimyza

Journal of Pest Science, 2026 · DOI: 10.1007/s10340-025-01993-0
Initial characterisation of Metarhizium anisopliae CPMa1502 for the development of a biopesticide against Demotispa neivai

Journal of Oil Palm Research, 2024 · DOI: 10.21894/jopr.2022.0076
Elaeidobius subvittatus (Faust, 1898)

In: Manejo de plagas para una palmicultura sostenible en Colombia, 2023
La escama blanca del cocotero, Pseudoparlataria bennetti (Williams, 1969)

In: Manejo de plagas para una palmicultura sostenible en Colombia, 2023
Mystrops costaricensis (Gillogly, 1968)

In: Manejo de plagas para una palmicultura sostenible en C

Junyoung Kim | Dermatology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Junyoung Kim | Dermatology | Research Excellence Award

Kyungpook National University School of Medicine | South Korea

Dr. Junyoung Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea, with extensive academic and clinical experience in medical, surgical, and investigative dermatology. He earned his M.D., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Kyungpook National University School of Medicine and completed internship and residency training in dermatology at Kyungpook National University Hospital, followed by fellowship and academic appointments at Severance Hospital, Seoul. His academic career includes progression from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and international research exposure as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Kim’s research focuses on nail disorders, subungual melanoma, skin cancer, dermatologic surgery, cutaneous oncology, inflammatory skin diseases, and translational dermatology, with particular interest in nail unit pathology and surgical innovation. He has authored influential peer-reviewed publications in leading international dermatology journals and contributes actively to academic societies in dermatopathology, nail disease, skin cancer, and dermatologic surgery. According to bibliometric indicators, Dr. Kim has published 110 documents, achieved an h-index of 12, and accumulated approximately 641 citations. His work has advanced clinical understanding and surgical techniques in dermatology, particularly in nail melanoma and reconstructive procedures. Overall, Dr. Kim is recognized as a productive clinician-scientist whose scholarship continues to impact contemporary dermatologic practice and research.

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A Huge Malignant Melanoma in an Elderly Patient: Rapid Palliative Surgical Excision Using Electrocautery
– Korean Journal of Dermatology, 2025
Dermoscopic Features and Their Association With Breslow Thickness of Facial Lentigo Maligna in Koreans: A Multi-Center Retrospective Study
– Journal of Dermatology, 2025
Hutchinson’s Nail Sign: Key Indicator for Subungual Melanoma and Differential Diagnosis
– Review Article
An Effective Technique for Nail Bed Anaesthesia and Access: A Novel Approach Using Punch Tool and 30G Needle
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Comparative Efficacy of Ustekinumab and Guselkumab in Improving Itch in Severe Psoriasis Patients
– Annals of Dermatology, 2025

Patrick Dangla | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Patrick Dangla | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

 Ecole nationale des ponts et chaussées | France

Dr. Patrick Dangla is a senior researcher and internationally recognized expert in civil and geotechnical engineering, with strong academic links to Southeast University and Tsinghua University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in 1982, a PhD in Civil Engineering from École des Ponts ParisTech in 1989, and completed his Habilitation in Civil Engineering in 2000, focusing on energy-based and numerical approaches for unsaturated porous media. His academic and research career spans more than three decades, during which he has led and contributed to major national and international research projects on CO₂ geological storage, salt crystallization, gas-hydrate-bearing sediments, and accelerated carbonation of recycled concrete. His research interests include poromechanics, coupled hydro-mechanical and chemo-mechanical processes, durability of cementitious materials, carbonation, sulfate attack, reactive transport, and multi-scale modeling of porous media. Dr. Dangla has supervised or co-supervised more than 25 PhD candidates and actively collaborates with leading institutions and industry partners, including Electricité de France and Tsinghua University. He has authored 121 scientific documents, receiving 6,061 citations from 4,940 documents, with an h-index of 36, reflecting his strong scientific impact. Through extensive publications, project leadership, and doctoral mentoring, Dr. Dangla has made lasting contributions to sustainable construction materials, energy-related geomechanics, and advanced modeling in civil engineering.

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Monica Enculescu | Wastewater Treatment | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Monica Enculescu | Wastewater Treatment | Research Excellence Award

National Institute of Materials Physics | Romania

Dr. Monica Enculescu is a senior physicist and nanomaterials researcher with nearly three decades of experience at the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP), Magurele, Romania, where she is currently a Scientific Researcher I in the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. She obtained her Ph.D. in Optics and Spectroscopy from the University of Bucharest, following an MSc in Semiconductor Physics and a Licentiate degree in Physics. Her research expertise spans the fabrication and characterization of functional nanostructures, including electrospun polymer nanofibers, semiconductor and metallic nanostructures, composite nanomaterials, and plasmonic systems, with applications in optoelectronics, sensing, photocatalysis, biosensing, and environmental remediation. She has led or coordinated numerous national and international research projects and has been actively involved in Romanian–European collaborative programs. Dr. Enculescu has authored 221 scientific documents indexed in major databases, accumulating 2,771 citations from 2,365 citing documents, and holds an h-index of 26. Her work also includes patented technologies in biosensing and surface plasmon resonance platforms. She has received prestigious recognitions, including the Romanian Academy “Dragomir Hurmuzescu” Award for Physics and a national Excellency Prize for research. Through sustained scientific leadership, international collaboration, and high-impact research output, she has made significant contributions to functional nanostructures and applied materials physics.

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Wei Dai | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Wei Dai | Quantitative Research | Research Excellence Award

Sichuan Cancer Hospital | China

Dr. Wei Dai is an accomplished thoracic surgeon and researcher specializing in minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer and the integration of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into perioperative care. He earned his MD in Clinical Medicine from Southern Medical University, an MSc in Thoracic Surgery from Peking Union Medical College, a PhD in Thoracic Surgery from Sichuan University, and completed a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet. Dr. Dai has progressed through roles from thoracic surgery trainee and resident to attending surgeon, and currently serves as an associate consultant at Sichuan Cancer Hospital. His research focuses on the development and implementation of PRO-based databases, optimization of postoperative symptom management, and enhancement of patient rehabilitation and recovery pathways. Dr. Dai has led multiple national and provincial research grants, including multicenter randomized controlled trials, and has been instrumental in establishing REDCap-based medical research platforms. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and serves as a reviewer for several international journals. An active member of leading professional societies, including ESTS, IASLC, and ISOQOL, Dr. Dai is dedicated to advancing precision perioperative care and improving the quality of life for lung cancer patients. His work bridges clinical innovation, research excellence, and patient-centered care.

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Featured Publications

Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “ASO visual abstract: Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Liu, J., Ma, H., Li, D., Li, Y., Qing, H., Wei, X., Shi, Q., Li, Q., Dai, W., & Zhou, P. (2025). “Early post-discharge pain trajectories after thoracoscopic sublobar resection for Stage IA non-small cell lung cancer.” Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Tian, X., Mao, P., Lei, C., Yu, H., Dai, W., Wei, X., Zhang, J., Xu, W., & Shi, Q. (2025). “Patient-reported walking difficulty predicting the post-discharge overall function in patients with lung cancer undergoing minimally invasive surgery.” Journal of Cancer Survivorship.

Liao, J., Hu, X., Wei, X., Dai, W., Yu, H., Tian, X., Wang, Y., Qin, Q., Xu, N., Li, Y., et al. (2025). “Sex-related differences in postoperative patient-reported outcomes among lung cancer patients: A multicenter cohort study.” BMC Cancer.

Zheng, H., Guo, C., Zhang, Y., Gu, H., Zhao, Y., Xiang, R., Dai, W., Wei, X., Xie, T., Li, Q., et al. (2025). “Single staged repair of an anastomotic tracheal fistula following Mckeown esophagectomy via cervical incision: A case report.” Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Almudena García-García | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Almudena García-García | Climate Change Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ | Germany

Dr. Almudena García-García is a scientist specializing in remote sensing and environmental sciences, currently affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Remote Sensing Centre for Earth System Research at Leipzig University. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and St. Francis Xavier University, following an M.Sc. in Earth Sciences and a B.Sc. in Physics. With extensive experience as a course and lab instructor, research assistant, and project manager, her work focuses on climate extremes, soil heat dynamics, hydrology, and biodiversity under changing environmental conditions. Dr. García-García has led and contributed to multiple national and international research projects, including DFG-funded studies on soil heat extremes and ESA’s 4DHYDROLOGY initiative. She has co-authored numerous high-impact peer-reviewed publications on soil moisture, transpiration, land-surface modeling, and Earth observation data integration. Recognized for her scientific excellence, she has received the Governor General Graduate Medal, the Moire A. Wadleigh Award, and a nomination to the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. Dr. García-García has supervised bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students, fostering the next generation of environmental scientists. Her research combines remote sensing, Earth system modeling, and observational data to better understand the impacts of climate variability and extremes on terrestrial and hydrological systems.

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Beltrami, H., González-Rouco, J. F., Peng, J., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., García-García, A., & García-Pereira, F. (2025, November 12). Robust increase in observed heat storage by the global subsurface. Science Advances.

Mahecha, M. D., Bastos, A., Bohn, F. J., Eisenhauer, N., Feilhauer, H., Hickler, T., Kalesse-Los, H., Migliavacca, M., Otto, F. E. L., Peng, J., et al. (2024). Biodiversity and climate extremes: Known interactions and research gaps. Earth’s Future.

Garcia-Pereira, F., Gonzalez-Rouco, J. F., Melo-Aguilar, C., Steinert, N. J., Garcia-Bustamante, E., de Vrese, P., Jungclaus, J., Lorenz, S., Hagemann, S., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., et al. (2024). First comprehensive assessment of industrial-era land heat uptake from multiple sources. Earth System Dynamics, 15, 547–2024.

Garcia-Pereira, F., Gonzalez-Rouco, J. F., Schmid, T., Melo-Aguilar, C., Vegas-Canas, C., Steinert, N. J., Roldan-Gomez, P. J., Cuesta-Valero, F. J., Garcia-Garcia, A., & Beltrami, H., et al. (2024). Thermodynamic and hydrological drivers of the soil and bedrock thermal regimes in central Spain. Soil, 10, 1–2024.

Meng, X., Hu, J., Peng, J., Li, J., Leng, G., Ferhatoglu, C., Li, X., Garcia-Garcia, A., & Yang, Y. (2024). Validation and expansion of the soil moisture index for assessing soil moisture dynamics from AMSR2 brightness temperature.

Piotr Porwik | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Piotr Porwik | Machine Learning and AI Applications | Best Researcher Award

University of Silesia | Poland

Prof. Dr. Piotr Porwik is a full professor in the Institute of Computer Science at the University of Silesia in Katowice, specializing in engineering and technical sciences. He earned his M.Sc. in computer science from the University of Silesia in 1978, his Ph.D. in 1985, and completed his habilitation in 2006 at AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow. His research spans machine learning, biometrics, image processing, biomedical imaging, and spectral methods for Boolean functions. Across his career, he has authored 81 scientific documents that have attracted 1,003 citations from 783 citing documents, and he holds an h-index of 17. He has published extensively in journals, international conferences, books, and book chapters, while also supervising Master’s and Ph.D. students. Prof. Porwik has served in major academic leadership roles, including Deputy Dean and Director of the Institute, and played a key role in shaping academic publishing as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Informatics and Technologies. His achievements have been recognized through numerous distinctions, including the Bronze Cross of Merit and multiple awards from the President of the University of Silesia for scientific accomplishments. His work continues to advance biometric security, classifier development, and biomedical informatics, underscoring his long-standing academic influence and research innovation.

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Wrobel, K., Porwik, P., & Orczyk, T. (2025). “Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ranking Methods in Detecting Feature Drift in Artificial and Real Data” in (Book) / Lecture Notes in?

Mensah Dadzie, B., & Porwik, P. (2025). “Feature-Based Drift Detection in Non-stationary Data Streams Using Multiple Classifiers: A Comprehensive Analysis” in (Book)

Porwik, P., Orczyk, T., Wrobel, K., & Mensah Dadzie, B. (2025). “A Novel Method for Drift Detection in Streaming Data Based on Measurement of Changes in Feature Ranks” in Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing Research, (DOI: 10.2478/jaiscr-2025-0008).

Porwik, P., Orczyk, T., & Japkowicz, N. (2024). “Supervised and Unsupervised Analysis of Feature Drift in a New Type of Detector” in Preprint (Research Square)

Porwik, P., Orczyk, T., & Doroz, R. (2022). “A Stable Method for Detecting Driver Maneuvers Using a Rule Classifier” in Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Saralah Devi Mariamdaran Chethiyar | Smarter Analytics With Ai | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saralah Devi Mariamdaran Chethiyar | Smarter Analytics With Ai | Best Researcher Award

Universiti Utara Malaysia | Malaysia

Prof. Madya Dr. Saralah Devi A/P Mariamdaran is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Psychology, Social Work, and Policy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, specializing in counselling, psychology, and correctional science. She holds a Ph.D. in Correctional Counselling from Universiti Utara Malaysia, a Master’s in Counselling from Universiti Malaya, and a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Her academic and professional experience spans counselling for children, adolescents, women, and prison inmates, with a focus on social psychology, violence, aggression, and psychotherapy. Dr. Saralah Devi has an extensive publication record in both national and international journals and has presented at numerous conferences, earning recognition for innovative teaching, research, and community engagement. She has received multiple awards including Best Innovative Research, Best Conference Presenter, and accolades from governmental and educational institutions for her contributions to education, research, and social development. Actively involved in professional associations such as PERKAMA and APECA, she also serves as a state judge for archery and is recognized for her social activism. Her work bridges academic research, applied psychology, and community development, reflecting a commitment to advancing mental health, counselling, and social well-being in diverse populations.

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Featured Publications

Asad, M., Chethiyar, S.D.M., & Ali, A. (2020). Total quality management, entrepreneurial orientation, and market orientation: Moderating effect of environment on performance of SMEs. Paradigms, 14(1), 102–108.

Chethiyar, S.D.M., Asad, M., Kamaluddin, M.R.U., Ali, A., & Sulaiman, M.A.B.A. (2019). Impact of information and communication overload syndrome on the performance of students. Opción: Revista de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, 390–405.

Asad, M., Muhammad, R., Rasheed, N., Chethiyar, S.D., & Ali, A. (2020). Unveiling antecedents of organizational politics: An exploratory study on science and technology universities of Pakistan. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 29(6s), 2057–2066.

Rathakrishnan, M., Raman, A., Haniffa, M.A.B., Mariamdaran, S.D., & Haron, A.B. (2018). The drill and practice application in teaching science for lower secondary students. International Journal of Education, Psychology and Counseling, 3(7), 100–108.

Kashif, M., Asif, M.U., Ali, A., Asad, M., Chethiyar, S.D.M., & Vedamanikam, M. (2020). Managing and implementing change successfully with respect to COVID-19: A way forward for SMEs. PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, 6(2), 609–624.

Sven Marc Henri Colen | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Sven Marc Henri Colen | Qualitative Research | Best Researcher Award

Technical University Munich | Germany

Mr. Sven Marc Henri Colen PhD candidate in Sustainable Corporate Management at the Technical University of Munich, Sven Marc Henri Colen focuses his research on the green relocation of industrial production to developing countries, with a publication in Business Strategy and the Environment and academic engagements at UC Berkeley and international conferences. He holds a Master’s degree in Market-oriented Management (Top 5%) from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Economics from the University of Augsburg, complemented by study experiences in Japan and South Korea. Professionally, he served as a Senior Consultant at Roland Berger, leading large-scale sustainability and decarbonization projects across the steel, energy, aviation, and automotive sectors. His consulting work emphasized green hydrogen, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainable business transformations. Actively involved in social entrepreneurship and mentoring, he co-founded a personal development start-up and supports student consultancies across Germany. His research and professional interests lie in corporate sustainability, industrial decarbonization, and green technology transitions. Recipient of several international scholarships, including the DAAD Green Hydrogen Fellowship, he combines academic rigor with practical impact, aiming to foster sustainable industrial transformation and global climate action through interdisciplinary and evidence-based management approaches.

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Featured Publications

Colen, S., & Mohnen, A. (2025, November). Between sunlight and sales: Market access constraints and conceptualizing the renewables pull effect.

Colen, S., & Mohnen, A. (2025, May). Unpacking the Renewable Pull Effect: Conditions for Green Industrial Relocation.

Colen, S. (2021, March). NTT International — Transforming a Japanese Keiretsu into a Tech Giant.