Jingduo Hu | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingduo Hu | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award

Jilin University | China 

Jingduo Hu is a distinguished scholar specializing in ethics, social philosophy, and political philosophy with a particular focus on Marx’s theory of justice. He earned his doctoral degree from Jilin University, where he developed a deep engagement with both theoretical and historical dimensions of philosophical inquiry. His research critically examines classical philosophical concepts and their relevance to contemporary social, political, and ethical challenges, offering nuanced insights into the intersections of justice, social change, and governance. Hu has contributed significantly to the academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, addressing topics such as historical materialism, public capital in socialism, and the biopolitical implications of digital capitalism. His monograph, Critique and Reconstruction: A Study of Marx’s Theory of Justice, reflects his commitment to bridging theoretical analysis with practical considerations of modern society. By combining rigorous scholarship with innovative perspectives, Hu’s work explores the dynamics of social justice in the context of global political and economic transformations. His research highlights the ongoing relevance of classical philosophical frameworks while engaging with pressing contemporary issues, including the ethical dimensions of technology, digital governance, and societal organization. Through his publications, Hu has contributed to critical debates on the nature of justice, ethical governance, and the role of philosophy in understanding and shaping societal development. His scholarship is characterized by its analytical depth, historical awareness, and forward-looking approach, positioning him as a prominent voice in contemporary philosophy and social thought.

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Featured Publications

Hu, J. (2025). The digitization of life: The biopolitics in the era of digital capitalism. World Futures.

Hu, J. (2024). Theoretical foundations of public capital in socialism with Chinese characteristics. Critique.

Hu, J. (2024). Beyond capitalist justice: The role of historical materialism in Marx’s theory of justice. Critique.

Willy Kasuga | Curriculum Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Willy Kasuga | Curriculum Studies | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Mkwawa University College of Education | Tanzania

Dr. Willy Kasuga is a dedicated scholar and lecturer in the field of education, with expertise spanning curriculum studies, science education, educational statistics, and measurement and evaluation. He has established a strong academic foundation through undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral training at the University of Dar es Salaam, building a career that reflects both scholarly rigor and practical engagement with the teaching profession. Currently serving as a lecturer at Mkwawa University College of Education, he has also held leadership roles including Associate Dean of Academics, Deputy Quality Assurance Coordinator, and Examination Officer, which highlight his capacity for academic governance and institutional development. His research has contributed significantly to understanding problem-based learning, curriculum ideologies, professional development of science and mathematics teachers, and the influence of politics in curriculum change, with publications in reputable international journals. He has participated in several national and international conferences, workshops, and projects addressing pressing educational issues such as teacher wellbeing, ICT integration in teaching, and early childhood care and education. Beyond research, Dr. Kasuga is recognized for his commitment to innovative pedagogy, motivating learners, and advancing quality teaching and learning practices in Tanzania and beyond. He is a member of the University of Dar es Salaam Academic Staff Association and continues to contribute to both academic and professional communities through collaborative initiatives. With a combination of teaching experience, research productivity, and academic service, Dr. Kasuga exemplifies a professional devoted to advancing education through scholarship, leadership, and innovation.

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Featured Publications

Kasuga, W., Maro, W., & Pangani, I. (2022). Effect of problem-based learning on developing science process skills and learning achievement on the topic of safety in our environment. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 19(3), 872–886.

Kasuga, W. (2020). Curriculum ideologies underpinning curriculum in Tanzania: A pre-service science teacher’s perspectives. European Journal of Education Studies, 7(3), 226–235.

Kasuga, W. (2019). Teaching profession in Tanzania: Unequal profession among the equal professions. International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, 3(4), 86–106.

Kasuga, W. (2019). The influence of politics in curriculum change and innovation in Tanzania. European Journal of Education Studies, 5(12), 22–45.

Kasuga, W. (2019). The status of professional development programmes for science and mathematics teachers in Tanzania. National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 4(1), 91–96.

 

 

Omotara Adeeko | Defense and Peace Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Omotara Adeeko | Defense and Peace Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | United States

Dr. Omotara Adeeko is an accomplished scholar and educator in the field of economics with expertise spanning development economics, international trade and finance, applied macroeconomics, and applied microeconomics. She earned her doctorate in economics with research focusing on efficiency and total factor productivity among developing economies, following a master’s degree that explored the relationship between poverty and the informal sector, and a bachelor’s degree in economics. Dr. Adeeko has produced significant research contributions, including studies on agricultural commodity price forecasting, efficiency and productivity in manufacturing industries, and the economic dynamics of military spending, alongside several working papers addressing efficiency in African economies, productivity growth, economic discrimination, and the intersection of personal finance and social behavior. His research has gained international recognition, with seven citations across seven documents, two indexed publications, and an h-index of one. His teaching portfolio covers a wide range of subjects such as macroeconomic and microeconomic theory, monetary economics, sustainability, managerial economics, business statistics, and environmental economics. He has also taught courses in economic data analysis, development economics, diversity, and health economics across multiple universities. With professional experience in the banking and financial sector, Dr. Adeeko brings applied insights into his academic work. His active participation in international conferences, academic committees, and curriculum development further reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge and nurturing future economists.

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Featured Publications

Sanusi, O. I., Safi, S. K., Adeeko, O., & Tabash, M. I. (2022). Forecasting agricultural commodity price using different models: A case study of widely consumed grains in Nigeria. Agricultural and Resource Economics: International Scientific E-Journal, 8(1868-2022-778), 124–140.

Adeeko, O., Sanusi, O. I., & Tabash, M. I. (2023). An assessment of efficiency and productivity analysis of manufacturing industries in Bangladesh. International Journal of Applied Economics, Finance and Accounting, 16(2), 248–263.

Sanusi, O. I., & Adeeko, O. (2025). Endogenous threats, dual-use innovation, and the economic dynamics of military spending. Defence and Peace Economics, 1–30.

 

 

Shanty A.A | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shanty A.A | Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at St. Teresa’s College | India

Dr. Shanty Antony Angamaly is an accomplished Assistant Professor at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam, specializing in Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Analytical Chemistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry under the guidance of Dr. P.V. Mohanan, focusing on heterocyclic Schiff bases and their transition metal complexes as versatile pharmacophores. Her research expertise spans inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, analytical methods, molecular docking, sensor development, and biological assays. She has extensive experience working with modern analytical instruments including UV-Visible, FT-IR, fluorescence, CD spectrometers, GC-MS, LC-MS, and voltammetric techniques. Dr. Shanty has authored several high-impact publications in international peer-reviewed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of metal complexes, DNA binding studies, enzyme inhibition, fluorescence sensors, and computational chemistry. She has presented her research at multiple national and international conferences and received recognition through awards such as the Young Scientist Award, Best Paper Award, and Young Woman Researcher in Chemistry Award. In addition to research, she is an experienced educator, having guided M.Phil. and postgraduate students, and served as a guest lecturer and external examiner. She actively contributes to professional societies as a reviewer, organizes academic and scientific programs, and mentors students in research and professional development, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing chemistry education and research.

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Featured Publications

  • Angamaly, A. A., & Mohanan, P. V. (2021). Synthesis, characterization, DNA binding, antibacterial, antidiabetic, molecular docking and DFT studies of Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes derived from heterocyclic Schiff base. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry.

  • Gopalakrishnan, A. K., Angamaly, S. A., & Mohanan, P. V. (2021). An insight into the biological properties of imidazole-based Schiff bases: A review. ChemistrySelect.

  • Gopalakrishnan, A. K., Angamaly, S. A., Pradeep, S. D., Madhusoodhanan, D. T., Manoharan, D. K., & Mohanan, P. V. (2021). A novel imidazole bound Schiff base as highly selective “turn-on” fluorescence sensor for Zn²⁺ and colorimetric kit for Co²⁺. Journal of Fluorescence.

  • Shanty, A. A., Raghu, G., & Mohanan, P. V. (2019). Synthesis, characterization, spectral and theoretical, molecular docking and in vitro studies of copper complexes with HIV RT enzyme. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1197, 154–163.

  • Angamaly, A. A., & Mohanan, P. V. (2018). Heterocyclic Schiff bases as non-toxic antioxidants: Solvent effect, structure activity relationship and mechanism of action. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 192, 181–187.

 

 

Pierantonio Russo | Real World Evidence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pierantonio Russo | Real World Evidence | Best Researcher Award

Chief Medical Officer at Eversana | United States

Dr. Pierantonio Russo is an accomplished physician, researcher, and healthcare executive with expertise spanning machine learning and analytics, medical cost management, health economics and outcomes research, and healthcare transformation. His career integrates leadership in clinical innovation, digital health, population management, telemedicine, and hospital-at-home models, along with a deep background in cardiovascular medicine, cardiac surgery, and transplant medicine. He has served in senior leadership roles, including Chief Medical Officer and Corporate Chief Medical Officer at major healthcare and analytics organizations, where he has guided cross-functional teams in applying artificial intelligence and predictive modeling to improve patient care, optimize resource use, and support value-based reimbursement models. He has also played a pivotal role in advancing revenue cycle management, claim payment policies, bundled payments, and value-based contracting. Dr. Russo has collaborated extensively with health systems, payers, pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and key opinion leaders worldwide, contributing to the design of innovative care models and digital health strategies. His academic contributions include teaching, publishing, and presenting at international forums, and he has been recognized with multiple awards and honors for his contributions to medicine, research, and healthcare leadership. Through advisory roles and board memberships, he continues to shape the future of healthcare by integrating clinical expertise with emerging technologies and health system transformation.

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Featured Publications

  1. Azzolina, G., Russo, P., Maffei, G., Marchese, A., & Magherini, A. (1981). Cuore univentricolare septazione. Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia, 11(11), 1718–1724.

  2. Magherini, A., Azzolina, G., Maffei, G., Marchese, A., & Russo, P. (1981). Ecocardiografia bidimensional – Eco Doppler: Anomalie di Ebstein. Anomalia di Ulh. Bollettino della Società Italiana di Cardiologia, 26(11), 1811–1815.

  3. Labriola, E., Russo, P., Di Bartolomeo, R., Dozza, F., Di Benedetto, S., & Poggi, V. (1982). Evoluzione dell’ipertrofia ventricolare sinistra negli operati di valvulopatia aortica. Clinica e Terapia Cardiovascolare, 1(2).

  4. Azzolina, G., Russo, P., Maffei, G., & Marchese, A. (1982). Waterson anastomosis in two-stage correction of severe tetralogy of Fallot; ten years of experience. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 34(4), 413–431.

  5. Russo, P., Pellegrino, A., Anderson, R. H., Becker, E., & Thiene, G. (1983). Anatomia tomografica delle connessioni atrioventricolari univentricolari. Revista Latina de Cardiologia, 4(6).

 

Sachin Karmuse | Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sachin Karmuse | Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at DKTE’s Textile & Engineering Institute | India

Dr. Sachin Mohan Karmuse is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with nearly two decades of teaching and research experience. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at DKTE Society’s Textile and Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, where he has been actively engaged in teaching, research, and academic development. He earned his Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a thesis on an improved system for heart rate monitoring using webcam-based analysis. His research interests include image processing, embedded systems, database engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, supported by strong expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, and ASP.net, as well as software tools like Matlab, OrCAD, Proteus, and Xilinx. Dr. Karmuse has published 22 research papers in reputed journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in his domain. His research impact is reflected in 15 citations by 15 documents, 7 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2. In addition to his research contributions, he is a life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education and has served as a Board of Studies member in his department. His academic profile reflects dedication to innovative teaching, applied research, and advancing technology in healthcare and intelligent systems.

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Featured Publications

(2025). A robust rPPG approach for continuous heart rate measurement based on face. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series B. Advance online publication.

Xinyi Zhang | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Xinyi Zhang | Project Management | Best Researcher Award

Postgraduate at Shandong University | China

Xinyi Zhang is a highly motivated researcher in the field of industrial engineering and management with strong academic performance and leadership experience. She is currently pursuing graduate studies at Shandong University after completing her undergraduate degree in engineering cost estimation at Tianjin University of Technology. Throughout her academic journey, she has consistently ranked among the top students, receiving multiple national and university-level scholarships in recognition of her excellence. Her research interests focus on digital transformation, supply chain management, construction project performance, and innovation in intelligent manufacturing. She has contributed to several research papers, including studies on BIM-enabled collaboration, supply chain transparency, governance in green supply chains, stakeholder collaboration, and the role of digital capabilities in project outcomes, with some already accepted in reputable international journals and others under review or in revision. In addition, she has presented her work at academic conferences and is actively preparing further contributions to high-impact journals. Xinyi is proficient in various research methods and tools, including structural equation modeling, regression analysis, econometrics, and software such as SPSS, AMOS, Stata, R, and Python. Beyond academics, she has demonstrated leadership as president of the graduate student union and participated in national competitions, securing awards for her skills in market survey analysis, statistical modeling, industrial engineering, and construction technology innovation.

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Featured Publications

Li, Y., & Zhang, X. (2024). The impact of BIM-enabled collaboration and information transparency on prefabricated construction performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management.

Li, Y., Sun, T., Han, R., & Zhang, X. (2025). Influence of contractual and relational governance on green supply chain management practices and sustainability performance in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management.

Shou, Y., Zhai, Y., Zhang, X., & Li, Y. (2024). BIM-enabled supply chain visibility and transparency in prefabricated construction. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management.

Sun, T., Zhang, X., Zhao, J., Li, Y., & Wang, Q. (2025). The impact of stakeholder collaboration on project resilience and performance in the construction industry. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business.

Zhang, X. (2025). The impact of digital capabilities of construction enterprises on project performance: The mediating role of inter-organizational cooperative behavior. Journal of Project Management.

Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hemantkumar Kadam | Heat Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor and PhD Scholar at Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering | India

Mr. Hemantkumar Hindurao Kadam is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with expertise in thermal sciences, heat transfer, and nanofluids research. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering with a research focus on nanofluids, surfactants, stability, and heat transfer enhancement. His academic journey includes advanced studies in thermal engineering with specialization in experimental investigations on alternative fuels for internal combustion engines. His research contributions center on the use of synthetic and biosurfactants, particularly rhamnolipids, for stabilizing nanofluids and improving their thermophysical properties such as viscosity, interfacial tension, and dispersion stability. Through his investigations, he has proposed sustainable approaches to enhance heat transfer performance, offering practical applications in renewable energy systems, HVAC technologies, and electronic cooling solutions. He has published peer-reviewed work in leading journals indexed in SCIE and ESCI, with contributions that highlight the comparative environmental and functional benefits of biosurfactants over synthetic surfactants. His academic portfolio includes journal papers, conference presentations, granted copyrights, and an innovation patent under process. He holds professional membership in ISTE and continues to advance research in sustainable heat transfer technologies. His academic metrics reflect 4 citations by 4 documents, 4 published documents, and an h-index of 1.

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Featured Publications

  1. Nikhade, H. V., Rohokale, O. R., Kalyankar, A. R., Deodikar, A. A., & Deoghare, S. U. (2022). Electronic differential using the concept of torque vectoring. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computing, Communication, Control and Automation (ICCUBEA).

  2. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). A thorough analysis of surfactant addition effects on the thermophysical properties and stability of nanofluids. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 28(4), 775–812.

  3. Kadam, H. H., Pise, A. T., & Sali, A. V. (2025). Experimental study: The impact of surfactant and nanoparticles concentration on the stability of alumina nanofluids. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 1–15.

  4. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). An experimental investigation on the determination of critical micelle concentration (CMC) of various surfactants using the surface tension method. Journal of Polymer and Composites, 13(5).

  5. Kadam, H. H., & Pise, A. T. (2025). Influence of rhamnolipids, anionic surfactants, and Al₂O₃ nanoparticles on the viscosity of distilled water-based fluids: A comparative experimental study. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents.

 

Monica Filimon | Holocaust Studies | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Monica Filimon | Holocaust Studies | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Kingsborough Community College | United States

Monica Filimon is an Associate Professor of English at Kingsborough Community College, CUNY, with expertise in twentieth-century European literature and cinema, specializing in French, German, Spanish, and Romanian works. Her scholarship focuses on film melodrama, authoritarianism, violence studies, Holocaust and Communism studies, public sphere theory, and nineteenth-century Realism and Naturalism. She earned her PhD in Comparative Literature with a Graduate Certificate in Cinema Studies from Rutgers University, where her dissertation examined film melodrama and authoritarianism in Europe. She also holds Master’s degrees in Liberal Studies from CUNY Graduate Center and in American Studies from the University of Bucharest, as well as a BA in English and Romanian from the University of Craiova. Filimon has authored the book Cristi Puiu: Ineffable Experiences of the Profane World and published peer-reviewed articles on topics including Romanian New Cinema, perceptual realism, and representations of loneliness and victimhood in contemporary European films. She has held leadership roles as Director and Assistant Director of the ESL Program at Kingsborough Community College and has been actively involved in academic service, including moderating film festivals and serving on editorial boards. Her research has been recognized with multiple PSC-CUNY Research Awards and Faculty Achievement Recognition Awards. She has 12 citations by 10 documents, with 5 key publications and an h-index of 3.

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Featured Publications

Filimon, M. (2025). Beyond the document: The Exit of the Trains (2020) as video memorial. Holocaust Studies, 1–24.

Filimon, M. (2014). Mie tu-mi trebi (I need you): Loneliness and victimhood in Cristian Mungiu’s Beyond the Hills. Images, Images, Imagini, Images: Journal of Visual and Cultural Studies, 4, 89–109.

Filimon, M. (2014). Incommunicable experiences: Ambiguity and perceptual realism in Cristi Puiu’s Aurora (2010). Studies in Eastern European Cinema, 5(2), 169–185.

Filimon, M. (2014). Beyond the real: An interview with Cristi Puiu. Studies in Eastern European Cinema, 5(2), 185–188.

Filimon, M. (2010). In short(s) about the New Romanian Cinema. Film Criticism, 34(2–3), 81–96.

Eric Atta Quainoo | Assessment | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Eric Atta Quainoo | Assessment | Innovative Research Award

Wesley College of Education | Ghana 

Dr. Eric Atta Quainoo is a dedicated educationist and researcher with expertise in teacher education, measurement and evaluation, educational leadership, and psychology. He holds advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Teacher Education from Beijing Normal University, where he also completed a master’s program in Educational Leadership and Policy, building on earlier training in Measurement and Evaluation at the University of Cape Coast. He has extensive teaching and lecturing experience across several higher education institutions, where he has taught courses in educational psychology, assessment, research methods, foundations of education, school administration, and differentiated learning. His responsibilities have included lecturing, supervising project work and teaching practice, invigilating examinations, and mentoring students. He has also served in various academic leadership roles, including Head of Department, Examination Officer, Academic Counsellor, and member of institutional boards and committees. His research and publications focus on educational assessment practices, emergency remote teaching, student experiences in higher education, and the role of digital platforms in shaping educational and social discourse. His scholarly contributions have earned him recognition with several institutional and international awards. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and is affiliated with respected professional associations such as AERA, CIES, CSSE, CETAG, and IAIIEA. His academic output is recognized with 113 citations from 111 documents, five publications, and an h-index of 2, underscoring his growing influence in the field of education research.

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Featured Publications

  • Quainoo, E. A., Asamoah, D., Baidoo-Anu, D., Ye, J., & Boateng, C. A. (2025). Examining profiles of classroom assessment literacy among basic school teachers. Cogent Education.

  • Gyamerah, K., Asamoah, D., Baidoo-Anu, D., Quainoo, E. A., Amoateng, E. Y., & Sasu, E. O. (2024). Emergency remote teaching amid global distress: How did teacher educators respond, cope, and plan for recovery? Discover Global Society.

  • Asamoah, D., Baidoo-Anu, D., Quainoo, E. A., Gyamerah, K., Amoateng, E. Y., & Sasu, E. O. (2024). Teacher candidates’ experiences of emergency remote assessment during COVID-19. SN Social Sciences.

  • Mensah, G. A., Quainoo, E. A., & Gyamfi, A. (2024). The abuse and neglect matrix: Factors influencing intrapersonal and interpersonal abuse and neglect. Shanlax International Journal of Education, 12(3), 7541.

  • Baidoo-Anu, D., Asamoah, D., Quainoo, E. A., Gyamerah, K., Amoateng, E. Y., & Sasu, E. O. (2023). Emergency remote assessment practices in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa during COVID-19. Frontiers in Education.