Amani Alsam l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Amani Alsam l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Jazan University | Saudi Arabia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Amani Alsam is an academic researcher specializing in physical chemistry and ultrafast spectroscopy, with expertise in photoinduced charge transfer and excited-state dynamics in molecular and condensed-matter systems. Assist. Prof. Dr. Amani Alsam earned a PhD from KAUST, an MSc from the University of Waterloo, and a BSc from Jazan University, and has held academic and research positions at Jazan University and as a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Michigan. Her research interests include donor–acceptor materials, conjugated polymers, hybrid interfaces, and semiconductor nanostructures, supported by advanced skills in ultrafast laser spectroscopy, 4D scanning ultrafast electron microscopy, materials synthesis, and device fabrication. Assist. Prof. Dr. Amani Alsam has received competitive scholarships and national research support, contributing impactful publications that advance energy, optoelectronic, and radiation-responsive materials research.

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Effect of Conjugation Length on Photoinduced Charge Transfer in π-Conjugated Oligomer–Acceptor Dyads
– The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, 2017, 121(26), 4891–4901
Bimolecular Excited-State Electron Transfer with Surprisingly Long-Lived Radical Ions
– The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 2015, 119(38), 21896–21903
Role of Ag Nanowires and MXenes in Optimizing Flexible, Semitransparent Bifacial Inverted Perovskite Solar Cells for Building-Integrated Photovoltaics: A SCAPS-1D Modeling Approach
– Advanced Theory and Simulations, 2025, 8(3), 2401004
Enhanced Luminescence and Quenching Mechanisms in Na⁺/Co-Doped K₇CaY₂(B₅O₁₀)₃:Tb³⁺ Phosphors under UV Radiation
– Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 20

Osama Smettei | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Osama Smettei | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

London Health Siences Centre | Canada

Dr. Osama Smettei is a Fellow in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT at Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, Canada, with extensive expertise in non-invasive cardiac imaging and clinical cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus and holds multiple board certifications, including FRCP, Arab Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, and advanced diplomas in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac CT, and MRI. His professional career spans senior consultant and fellowship roles across Canada and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Osama Smettei’s research interests include cardiac imaging, radiation optimization, and preventive cardiology, supported by strong skills in multimodality imaging, registry-based research, and quality improvement. He has authored 49 publications, contributed to PROTECTION VI, received multiple national research awards, and continues to advance patient-centered, evidence-based cardiovascular imaging.

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Nusrat Shaheen | Energy Storage Devices | International Data Breakthrough Achievement Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shaheen | Energy Storage Devices | International Data Breakthrough Achievement Award

Qilu Institute of Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nusrat Shaheen is a physicist specializing in condensed matter physics, thermoelectric materials, and energy storage technologies. She earned her PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Chongqing University, China (2017), following an MSc in Physics from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BSc in Physics from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. She completed two post-doctoral fellowships in China at Xi’an Jiaotong University (2019–2021) and Guangxi University (2021–2023), working on advanced thermoelectric and energy materials. Her academic experience includes serving as Assistant Professor at COMSATS University Islamabad and Lecturer of Physics at a government college in Pakistan. Her research focuses on thermoelectric materials (skutterudites and half-Heuslers), supercapacitors, batteries, fuel cells, and nanomaterial synthesis using hydrothermal, CVD, and solid-state methods. She has extensive expertise in structural, thermal, electrical, and electrochemical characterization. Dr. Shaheen is a recipient of the CSC Scholarship and the International Outstanding Student Award. Her scholarly impact includes 45 documents, an h-index of 17, and approximately 1,346 citations across 1,243 citing documents, reflecting sustained contributions to energy and materials research.

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An ultra-high energy density flexible asymmetric supercapacitor based on hierarchical fabric decorated with 2D bimetallic oxide nanosheets and MOF-derived porous carbon polyhedra

– Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2019 | Citations: 284
Binary WO₃–ZnO nanostructures supported rGO ternary nanocomposite for visible light driven photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

– Synthetic Metals, 2020 | Citations: 186
Ag-doped FeCo₂O₄ nanoparticles and their composite with flat 2D reduced graphene oxide sheets for photocatalytic degradation of colored and colorless compounds

– FlatChem, 2022 | Citations: 99
The energy crisis in Pakistan: A possible solution via biomass-based waste

– Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2016 | Citations: 99
An efficient genetic algorithm based demand side management scheme for smart grid

– International Conference on Network-Based Information Systems, 2015 | Citations: 98

Olivier Munguiko Munyamahoro | Volcanologie | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Olivier Munguiko Munyamahoro | Volcanologie | Best Researcher Award

 Université Clermont Auvergne | France

Dr. Olivier Munguiko Munyamahoro is a volcanology and seismology researcher specializing in geochemical and seismic approaches to understanding magmatic processes and eruption precursors, with a strong focus on volcanic hazard reduction. He is currently pursuing a PhD at Université Clermont Auvergne, France (expected 2026), where his research investigates the spatial and temporal variability of diffuse volcanic degassing in urban environments of the Kivu Rift, East African Rift System, and its links to volcano-tectonic activity and air quality impacts. He holds advanced degrees in physics from the Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Professionally, he serves as a Junior Researcher at the Goma Volcano Observatory, contributing to the monitoring of Nyiragongo and Nyamulagira volcanoes through seismic data analysis, event location, and interpretation, and has prior experience as a Teaching Assistant in higher education. His research interests include volcanic degassing, seismicity, magma dynamics, eruption forecasting, and environmental impacts of volcanic activity. Dr. Munguiko Munyamahoro has participated in several international training programs and conferences on seismology and volcanology and is a recipient of the IASPEI Early Career 2022 Award from the African Seismological Commission. Through integrated geochemical and seismological monitoring, his work contributes to improved volcanic risk assessment and the protection of vulnerable communities in active rift environments.

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Lava lake activity at Nyiragongo volcano between the years 2020 and 2021 documented by seismic activity and sulfur dioxide emissions, DRC

Volcanica, 7(2), 607–619, 2024
Munguiko, O.; Maska, S.; Habari, F. S.; Minani, A. S.; Bakole, E.; Mavonga, T.; Ngangu, B.; Sadiki, A. T.; Balezi, G.
Analysis of the seismicity recorded before the May 22, 2021 eruption of Nyiragongo Volcano, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Journal of Volcanology and Seismology, 17(3), 246–257, 2023
Sadiki, A. T.; Kyambikwa, A. M.; Namogo, D. B.; Diomi, L. N.; Munguiko, O. M.; Balezi, G. M.; et al.
DOI: 10.1134/S0742046323700136
General overview of the post-eruptive seismic activity of the Nyiragongo volcano on May 22, 2021, Eastern DR Congo

Maska, S.; Diomi, L.; Munguiko, O.; Mavonga, G., 2023

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Transition from spot to long-lived eruptive activity in continental rifting tracked by monitoring soil degassing

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Munguiko, M. O.; Boudoire, G.; Regis, E.; Valade, S.; et al.
Temporal variations of indoor CO₂ content and radon activity in the city of Goma (DR Congo): volcano-tectonic influences on air quality

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Carlos Martins | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Carlos Martins | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

 SerQ – Centro de Inovação e Competências da Floresta | Portugal

Dr. Carlos Eduardo de Jesus Martins is an Invited Assistant Professor at the University of Coimbra (Faculty of Sciences and Technology) and a Researcher at SerQ – Centro de Inovação e Competências da Floresta, with expertise in civil engineering and materials engineering focused on timber and wood-based products. He completed his Integrated Master in Civil Engineering in 2010 and earned a PhD in Civil Engineering (Structures) in 2019 at the University of Coimbra, with distinction. His academic and professional experience spans teaching in higher education, postdoctoral research, and leadership roles in national and international R&D projects, including serving as Principal Investigator. Dr. Martins’ research centers on timber structures, engineered wood products, timber–concrete composite systems, mechanical characterization of wood, non-destructive testing, numerical modelling, durability, life-cycle analysis, circular economy, and sustainable forest-based construction solutions. He has authored 31 peer-reviewed documents, accumulating 402 citations, with an h-index of 13, reflecting consistent scientific impact in the field. He has contributed to book sections, organized scientific events, supervised MSc dissertations, and collaborated extensively with multidisciplinary research teams. His work supports innovation in sustainable construction, structural performance, and the valorization of forest resources, contributing to resilient, low-carbon built environments.

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Using non-destructive testing to predict the mechanical properties of glued laminated poplar

Structures and Buildings, 2018
Carlos Martins
Experimental evidence for effective flexural-only stiffnesses to account for nonlinear flexural-slip behaviour of timber-concrete composite sections

Construction and Building Materials, 2017
Sebastian, W.M.; Bell, O.G.A.; Martins, C.; Dias, A.M.P.G.
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.04.082
Non-destructive methodologies for assessment of the mechanical properties of new utility poles

BioResources, 2017
Martins, C.E.J.; Dias, A.M.P.G.; Marques, A.F.S.; Dias, A.M.A.
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Environmentally friendly high performance timber-concrete panel

Construction and Building Materials, 2016
Martins, C.; Dias, A.M.P.G.; Costa, R.; Santos, P.
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.07.194
Glulam made by Poplar: delamination and shear strength tests

International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Processing, 2017
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Christina Ryder | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Christina Ryder | Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

 Texas A&M University | United States

Dr. Christina Ryder is a biological anthropologist whose work integrates advanced analytical techniques with archaeological and paleoenvironmental research. She earned her PhD in Biological Anthropology from the University of Colorado Boulder, following an MA in Anthropology from New York University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Biological Anthropology and Biology. Her academic and research experience includes postdoctoral research in North American paleoanthropology and megafaunal studies, as well as extensive teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in biological and forensic anthropology. Her research focuses on Late Pleistocene paleoecology, human–environment interactions, and the development of non-destructive analytical methods, particularly the application of near-infrared spectroscopy for assessing bone collagen preservation to improve radiocarbon dating and stable isotope analysis. She has led and contributed to externally funded research supported by major foundations and has actively participated in interdisciplinary collaborations bridging archaeology, geochemistry, and evolutionary biology. Dr. Ryder has published 7 scholarly documents, which have received 139 citations from 136 citing documents, resulting in an h-index of 5, indicating growing international impact. Her work has been recognized through competitive fellowships and a university-level teaching excellence award. Overall, her contributions advance methodological innovation in biological anthropology while strengthening the integration of laboratory science, archaeological interpretation, and higher education.

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Zdzislaw Kaliniewicz | Seed Properties | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdzislaw Kaliniewicz | Seed Properties | Research Excellence Award

University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zdzisław Kaliniewicz is an academic researcher and educator in technical and agricultural sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Department of Vehicles and Machinery. He obtained a PhD in technical sciences in the field of construction and operation of machines, followed by a habilitation in agricultural sciences with specialization in agricultural engineering. His academic and professional experience focuses on teaching, research, and technological development related to agricultural and forestry machinery. His scientific activity is centered on theoretical and experimental studies aimed at improving the working processes, efficiency, and design of agricultural machines, with particular emphasis on seed cleaning, sorting, and separation technologies. A significant part of his research addresses the identification and application of physical properties of agricultural, horticultural, and forestry seeds to enhance seed quality and processing performance. His work also includes evaluation of field sprayer performance, analysis of factors affecting sowing quality, and the application of modern measurement techniques, such as 3D scanning, for monitoring food and biological products. He has authored 53 scientific documents, which have received 343 citations from 259 citing documents, resulting in an h-index of 11, demonstrating steady scientific impact. Overall, his contributions support innovation, efficiency, and quality improvement in agricultural engineering and mechanized crop production.

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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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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