Shyamal Acharya | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Shyamal Acharya | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology (CUET) | Bangladesh

Mr. Shyamal Acharya is an accomplished researcher and academic in Civil Engineering with a strong specialization in Water Resources Engineering, combining teaching excellence with applied research and consultancy experience. His scholarly work focuses on sustainable water management, hydrologic alteration, reservoir sedimentation, flood risk assessment, and performance evaluation of urban water supply systems, with particular relevance to the socio-economic and environmental context of Bangladesh. He has contributed peer-reviewed research published by internationally recognized publishers, addressing critical issues such as the impacts of hydraulic infrastructure on river systems and efficiency assessment of public water utilities. His research methodology integrates remote sensing, hydrological modeling, risk assessment frameworks, and institutional performance indicators to support evidence-based policy and engineering decisions. Alongside academic research, he has extensive professional experience in high-impact consultancy projects, including feasibility studies and structural design of port infrastructure, tourism development initiatives, dam stability assessments, and industrial water-related engineering solutions. His involvement in reservoir irrigation feasibility and flood mitigation studies reflects a strong commitment to climate resilience, food security, and sustainable infrastructure development. As an educator and mentor, he actively contributes to capacity building in water resources engineering and civil engineering practice. He is a Life Fellow of a national professional engineering body and maintains strong links with professional and development institutions, enabling effective knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and policy stakeholders. His profile demonstrates sustained contributions to research excellence, practical engineering impact, and national development priorities in water and environmental engineering.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Acharya, S. (2025). Performance assessment of a public water supply provider in Bangladesh. Urban Water Journal.

Mostafa Kabolizadeh | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Mostafa Kabolizadeh | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran

Prof. Mostafa Kabolizadeh is an accomplished researcher and academic with recognized expertise in geomatics, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and spatial data science, contributing significantly to the advancement of geospatial technologies and their real-world applications. His scholarly work integrates LiDAR, satellite image processing, spatial analysis, and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges in mapping, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and wildlife conservation. He has demonstrated strong research leadership through the successful completion and coordination of numerous competitive research and consultancy projects, bridging theoretical innovation with applied solutions for industry and public-sector needs. His publication portfolio includes a substantial body of peer-reviewed journal articles in high-impact international and national outlets, reflecting sustained contributions to image processing, pattern recognition, optimization algorithms, and 3D reconstruction. He is also the author of an academic book that supports knowledge dissemination in geomatics and remote sensing. In addition to research productivity, he plays an active role in shaping the scientific community through professional service, society leadership, and collaborative research initiatives that foster interdisciplinary and applied geospatial science. His work emphasizes the integration of advanced algorithms and web-based GIS platforms for scalable spatial decision-making. Through mentoring, collaboration, and innovation, he has contributed to capacity building in remote sensing and surveying, while advancing methodological rigor and technological adoption across geospatial disciplines. His research continues to influence academic scholarship and applied practices by promoting data-driven, intelligent, and sustainable spatial solutions across environmental, engineering, and societal domains.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Balouei, F., Kabolizadeh, M., & Rabiei-Dastjerdi, H. (2026). A novel high-resolution soil-moisture mapping using Sentinel-1 imagery and optimization-based for a new precise remote sensing drought index. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Zaheri Abdehvand, Z., & Kabolizadeh, M. (2025). Improving the temporal and spatial accuracy of the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) map using satellite image fusion algorithms. Journal of Applied Research in Geographical Sciences.

Karimi, D., Kabolizadeh, M., Rangzan, K., Zaheri Abdehvand, Z., & Balouei, F. (2025). New methodology for improved bathymetry of coastal zones based on spaceborne spectroscopy. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Pourmorad, S., Kabolizadeh, M., & Dimuccio, L. A. (2024). Artificial intelligence advancements for accurate groundwater level modelling: An updated synthesis and review. Applied Sciences, 14(16), 7358.

Kabolizadeh, M., Rangzan, K., Mohammadi, S., & Rabiei-Dastjerdi, H. (2024). Challenges of rainfall erosivity prediction: A novel GIS-based optimization algorithm to reduce uncertainty in large country modeling. Earth Science Informatics.

Jonas Muheki | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Jonas Muheki | Physics | Research Excellence Award

Kyambogo University | Uganda

Mr. Jonas Muheki is a physicist specializing in biological and medical physics with a strong research focus on developing innovative cancer therapy modalities using light, electric, and magnetic fields through opto-electromagnetic approaches. His work integrates theoretical, computational, and experimental physics to advance biomedical applications, particularly in biophysics, bioelectromagnetism, optoelectronics, and novel therapeutic and diagnostic platforms. He has made substantial contributions to photonics, plasmonic metasurfaces, terahertz biosensors, optical and solar absorbers, and machine learning–assisted material design, with a well-established publication record that has achieved significant international citation impact. His research outputs demonstrate interdisciplinary strength, combining nanomaterials, graphene-based structures, metamaterials, and artificial intelligence for sensing, biosensing, biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and energy-related applications. Professionally, he has extensive academic and laboratory experience as a graduate research assistant, contributing to imaging innovations, cancer-oriented biophysical research, computational modeling, and experimental design while also mentoring junior researchers and supporting laboratory training. His teaching experience spans undergraduate and diploma-level physics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity, solar and energy physics, laboratory instruction, and applied physics courses, supported by a strong commitment to pedagogy, curriculum support, and student mentoring. He has also contributed as a peer reviewer for international journals, demonstrating scholarly service to the scientific community. His skill set includes advanced simulation tools, data analysis, programming, and machine learning techniques, complemented by strong communication and collaborative abilities. Overall, his profile reflects a forward-looking researcher and educator with impactful contributions across medical physics, photonics, and applied interdisciplinary science.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Muheki, J., Wekalao, J., Albargi, H. B., Jalalah, M., Almawgani, A. H. M., & Patel, S. K. (2025). A graphene–gold metasurface inspired surface plasmon resonance sensor designed for terahertz applications in sensing and detection of heavy metals in water. Plasmonics, 20(1), 289–303.

Wekalao, J., Mandela, N., Muheki, J., & Zaid, A. (2025). Design and analysis of a terahertz metasurface-based refractive index sensor for hemoglobin detection with behaviour prediction using polynomial regression. Plasmonics, 20(4), 2123–2152.

Wekalao, J., Muheki, J., Mandela, N., Kabarokole, P., & Makoye, P. (2025). Machine learning-optimized titanium-based broadband absorber with high-efficiency performance across visible and infrared wavelengths. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 57(2), Article 129.

Armghan, A., Jonas, M., Surve, J., Patel, S. K., Aliqab, K., & Alsharari, M. (2023). Refractory material inspired ultra-wideband solar absorber for thermoelectric photovoltaic performance enhancement with ML inspired prediction. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 73, 461–472.

Alsharari, M., Muheki, J., Armghan, A., Aliqab, K., Surve, J., & Patel, S. K. (2023). Thermal management mechanism employing transparent nanostructures for winter and summer seasons for indoor environments. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 193, Article 108533.

Ezekiel Aruoture | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Ezekiel Aruoture | Mental Health | Research Excellence Award

Teaching Assistant at University of Ibadan | Nigeria

Mr. Ezekiel Aruoture is a clinical psychology researcher and practitioner with strong grounding in neuropsychology, mental health, and cognitive health across diverse populations, with particular emphasis on adolescents, individuals living with chronic or terminal illnesses, and neurodegenerative conditions. His research profile integrates psychosocial theory, clinical intervention, and culturally responsive perspectives, with notable contributions to understanding mental health outcomes, future orientation, resilience, and cognitive functioning in vulnerable groups. He has led and contributed to multidisciplinary studies employing mixed methods, including quantitative modeling, qualitative interviews, and community-based participatory approaches, with demonstrated expertise in cognitive behavioral interventions, motivation-focused therapies, and neuropsychological assessment. His scholarly outputs span adolescent health, HIV-related mental health, organizational psychology, digital stress, family systems, and African-centered psychological discourse, reflected in peer-reviewed journal publications and ongoing manuscripts addressing future orientation, intergenerational trauma, and psychosocial adaptation. Professionally, he has gained hands-on clinical experience within neuropsychiatric settings, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions, administering standardized psychometric instruments, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and participating in case formulation and applied research initiatives aimed at improving care quality. Alongside clinical and research practice, he has substantial teaching and academic support experience, facilitating tutorials and practical sessions across core psychology domains, mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate learners, and contributing to curriculum support and academic capacity building. He has also served as a reviewer for international journals, participated in large-scale funded social and health research projects, and remains actively engaged in professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-oriented mental health advancement.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Balogun, S. K., & Aruoture, E. O. (2024). Cultural homogenization vs. cultural diversity: Social media’s double-edged sword in the age of globalization. African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 14(4), 23.

Balogun, S. K., Nwankwo, B. E., Okehie, H. U., & Aruoture, E. U. (2024). Beauty and sexuality in the African setting. Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology, 7(2), 7.

Aruoture, E. O., & Adegbie, C. A. (2024). Practice environment and commuting stress as predictors of emotional labour among nurses in Ibadan, Oyo State. African Journal for the Psychological Studies of Social Issues, 27(2), 5.

Balogun, S., & Aruoture, E. (2025). Healing the nation from the inside out: The role of home and family in national development. Caritas Journal of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, 3(1), 4.

Aruoture, E. O., & Adegoke, M. A. (2024). Perceived parental responsiveness and neuroticism as predictors of bullying behaviour among in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Oyo State. African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 14(3), 4.

Gul Durak | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Ms. Gul Durak | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Yildiz Technical University | Turkey

Ms. Gul Durak is an industrial engineering professional with strong applied expertise at the intersection of air cargo logistics, operations management, and cost optimization, developed through extensive practice in a global airline and manufacturing environments. Her professional focus centers on operational efficiency, air cargo logistics systems, cost analysis, and financial decision-support, combining analytical rigor with real-world logistics performance needs. She has built advanced competence in evaluating operation costs, managing logistics workflows, supporting strategic negotiations, and contributing to company-level management decisions within complex, large-scale organizations. Her experience spans air cargo operations, logistics specialization, and engineering roles that emphasize data-driven optimization and performance improvement, supported by quantitative tools and optimization software. In parallel, her research orientation reflects a growing interest in industrial engineering methodologies, logistics finance, and decision-making models that enhance efficiency and sustainability in transportation and supply chain systems. She has contributed to cost optimization initiatives recognized for their impact, demonstrating an ability to translate analytical research into actionable operational improvements. Alongside professional practice, she actively engages with academic and industry communities through invited talks and knowledge-sharing activities, highlighting her commitment to bridging theory and practice. Her skill set includes advanced logistics analytics, negotiation, financial analysis, and operations research tools, complemented by multilingual communication abilities that support international collaboration. Overall, her profile reflects a practitioner-researcher perspective, combining industrial engineering research interests with hands-on expertise in air cargo logistics and cost-focused operational strategy.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid 

Featured Publication

Durak, G., & Çetin Demirel, N. (2025). Cargo aircraft capacity optimization: A hybrid approach comprising a genetic algorithm and large neighborhood search. Applied Sciences, 15(22), 11988.

Hoda Doosalivand | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hoda Doosalivand | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hoda Doosalivand is a clinical psychologist and academic whose work integrates research, teaching, and advanced clinical practice with a strong focus on evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention. Her scholarly contributions center on sleep disorders, insomnia, transdiagnostic vulnerability factors, emotion regulation, suicidal ideation, self-injury, and cognitive-behavioral and transdiagnostic therapeutic approaches. She has played a key role in the development, validation, and cultural adaptation of psychological assessment instruments, particularly in the domain of sleep and emotional functioning, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in clinical populations. Her research portfolio includes experimental studies, randomized clinical trials, psychometric investigations, and theoretically grounded reviews that bridge clinical theory with applied practice. In parallel with her research activity, she has extensive professional experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, working with diverse populations presenting with sleep problems, internalizing disorders, personality pathology, and high-risk behaviors. She has also been actively involved in interdisciplinary initiatives addressing spiritual and psychosocial aspects of health care, including mental health support for individuals facing chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Her service to the academic community includes editorial and peer-review activities for multiple national and international scientific journals, reflecting her commitment to research quality and scholarly rigor. Through her combined roles in clinical supervision, academic leadership, and publication in high-impact journals, she has contributed meaningfully to advancing contemporary clinical psychology, particularly in the integration of transdiagnostic frameworks, culturally sensitive interventions, and empirically supported treatments.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Sardarzehi, R., Doosalivand, H., Fatollahzade, S., Bastami, M., & Jansson-Fröjmark, M. (2025). Insomnia and nightmares as vulnerability factors for suicidal ideation from the perspective of the integrated motivational–volitional model. Archives of Suicide Research.

Mohamadi Jam, M., Rasouli, A., Nejad-Ebrahim Soumee, Z., Doosalivand, H., & Saed, O. (2025). Integration of sleep and emotion treatment: A randomized trial of transdiagnostic CBT for comorbid insomnia. BMC Psychiatry, 25, Article 6832.

Doos Ali Vand, H., Hooman, F., Sardarzehi, R., Bastami, M., & Jansson-Fröjmark, M. (2024). Prediction of insomnia severity based on early maladaptive schemas: A logistic regression analysis. Sleep and Breathing.

Habibi Asgarabad, M., Doos Ali Vand, H., Salehi Yegaei, P., Hooman, F., Ahmadi, R., Baglioni, C., & Moradi, S. (2023). The contribution of transdiagnostic vulnerability factors in patients with chronic insomnia. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, Article 1162729.

Habibi Asgarabad, M., Doos Ali Vand, H., Salehi Yegaei, P., Hooman, F., Ahmadi, R., Baglioni, C., & Moradi, S. (2023). The contribution of transdiagnostic vulnerability factors in patients with chronic insomnia (Preprint). Research Square.

Aviroop Mukherjee | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Aviroop Mukherjee | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Independent Researcher | India

Aviroop Mukherjee is a biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans advanced materials, medical devices, and multidisciplinary technological innovation. With a strong academic foundation in biomedical engineering and specialization in material sciences, biomaterials, and microscopic techniques, he has engaged extensively in applied research that integrates engineering principles with healthcare needs. His scientific contributions include studies on diabetic peripheral neuropathy detection, taste-recognition prosthetic systems, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator technologies, reflecting a consistent focus on improving diagnostic and therapeutic tools. He has presented his research at numerous national and international scientific forums, covering themes such as hydroxyapatite-coated biometal implants, combat imaging systems, biomechanical injury prediction, signal-processing-based medical diagnostics, and bio-resin prosthetic development. His innovation-driven approach is further demonstrated through patents registered in the areas of taste-recognition prostheses and advanced protective helmet compositions. Alongside his research pursuits, he has played active roles in scientific and technological organizations, contributing to interdisciplinary development, research coordination, and the promotion of emerging technologies. His leadership in research-focused associations and involvement in technology-oriented initiatives underscore his commitment to bridging engineering, healthcare, and industry-driven innovation. Overall, his profile reflects a blend of academic rigor, inventive problem-solving, and a strong drive toward translational research with practical applications in biomedical engineering and allied domains.

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Featured Publications

Mukherjee, A. (2018). Programmed footprint analyser for the detection and analysis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. In Proceedings of the 14th International Colloquium on Signal Processing and Its Applications (CSPA). IEEE.

Mukherjee, A. (2018). Bio-resin based artificial tongue prosthesis for taste recognition. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, Special Issue 06, 1180–1184.

Mukherjee, A. (2018). Silicon–Bismuth strip based battery-less implantable cardioverter defibrillator. In Conference Proceedings (ISBN: 9788190476096).

Mukherjee, A. (Inventor). (2017). An artificial tongue prosthesis for taste recognition (Indian Patent No. 201741034759). Government of India.

Mukherjee, A. (Inventor). (2018). A composition for making helmets and a process for preparation thereof (Indian Patent No. 201841039107). Government of India.

Ang Liu | Real Estate | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ang Liu | Real Estate | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate & Instructor at Rutgers University | United States

Ang Liu is an emerging interdisciplinary scholar whose research spans urban studies, economic geography, housing policy, and the financialization of real estate, with particular attention to how debt, financial instruments, and state–market interactions shape contemporary urban development. His work offers critical insights into housing production, developer practices, financialized urban governance, and technological transformations such as REITs and blockchain-based tokenization. He has published in leading journals including Economic Geography, Urban Geography, Geoforum, Human Geography, and Finance and Space, contributing influential studies on fake equity in housing production, ghost housing dynamics, decentralized finance, and comparative real estate systems. His active research pipeline includes projects on nighttime illumination and housing prices, off-book local government debt, homeownership and political attitudes, and housing satisfaction across building types. His Google Scholar metrics reflect a growing impact, with 58 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 3. Alongside his scholarship, Liu serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals and contributes to major academic associations through committee participation and editorial development initiatives. His teaching covers themes in Chinese urbanism, politics of housing and financialization, and urban economics, cultivating interdisciplinary engagement among students. Complementing his academic work, he brings professional experience in real estate investment and financial product design, which enriches his research with applied understanding of market mechanisms, financial modeling, and capital flows. Collectively, Liu’s scholarship advances rigorous conceptual and empirical contributions to understanding financial architectures, housing systems, and the evolving geographies of global urban change.

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Featured Publications

Liu, A., & Chen, C. (2025). From real estate financialization to decentralization: A comparative review of REITs and blockchain-based tokenization. Geoforum, 159, 104193.

Zeng, X., Gao, Y., Liu, A., & Song, F. (2024). Similar data points identification with LLM: A human-in-the-loop strategy using summarization and hidden state insights. International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics, 13, 179–192.

Jia, M., Liu, A., & Narahara, T. (2024). The integration of dual evaluation and minimum spanning tree clustering to support decision-making in territorial spatial planning. Sustainability, 16(10), 3928.

Liu, A., Jia, M., & Chen, C. (2025). From speculative dreams to ghost housing realities: Homeless homeowners and failed future-making in urban development. Urban Geography, 1–21.

Liu, A. (2025). Financialization versus technologization: Can technology replace finance in global hegemony? Human Geography.

 

 

Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Assam University | India

Dr. Supriyo Chakraborty is a distinguished biotechnology researcher and academic leader whose work spans plant genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and population genetics. Renowned for his impactful contributions, he has authored a substantial body of research, reflected in 4911 citations (3972 since 2020), an h-index of 29 (24 since 2020), and an i10-index of 80 (54 since 2020). His research advances codon usage bias analysis, gene expression prediction, RNA virus genomics, and computational tools for genetic and peptide property analysis. He has developed multiple awarded software innovations that enhance genomic interpretation and statistical genetics, widely used across plant, animal, and microbial systems. His notable work includes microRNA-based viral gene silencing models, codon usage and RNA editing studies in bat-borne viruses, and gene regulation mechanisms in neurobiological conditions. His contributions to QTL mapping in rice, maize, and Drosophila have supported crop improvement and advanced quantitative genetics. He has also generated important insights into human population genetics through studies on ABO and Rh gene frequencies and genetic distance estimation. As a professor of biotechnology, he has mentored numerous doctoral scholars and strengthened research and teaching in genetics, molecular biology, and plant biotechnology. His scholarly books, book chapters, popular articles, and extensive participation in national and international scientific programs reflect his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Dr. Chakraborty’s multifaceted research portfolio and lasting contributions place him among the leading figures in contemporary biotechnology and genetic research.

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Featured Publications

Malakar, A. K., Choudhury, D., Halder, B., Paul, P., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2019). A review on coronary artery disease, its risk factors, and therapeutics. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 234(10), 16812–16823.

Paul, P., Chakraborty, A., Sarkar, D., Langthasa, M., Rahman, M., Bari, M., & Chakraborty, S. (2018). Interplay between miRNAs and human diseases. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(3), 2007–2018.

Khawbung, J. L., Nath, D., & Chakraborty, S. (2021). Drug resistant Tuberculosis: A review. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 74, 101574.

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2018). miRNAs and ovarian cancer: An overview. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 233(5), 3846–3854.

Barman, A., Deb, B., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). A glance at genome editing with CRISPR Cas9 technology. Current Genetics, 66, 447–462.