Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Ataturk University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok is a researcher in chemical engineering whose work focuses on thermal analysis, reaction kinetics, combustion, pyrolysis, and the degradation behaviour of diverse materials including coals, polymers, cementitious composites, and fuel blends. She has established scientific expertise in characterizing high-temperature material responses using advanced thermal techniques such as TGA, DTG, DSC, FTIR, and BET, contributing to improved understanding of combustion mechanisms, catalytic pyrolysis processes, self-heating behaviours, and fuel performance. Her research extends to the evaluation of coal and coal mixtures, the thermal behaviour of biodiesel and waste-derived fuels, and the kinetic modelling of decomposition reactions, with applications in energy conversion, materials processing, and sustainable engineering. She has published extensively in respected international journals, often serving as the corresponding author, and her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary relevance across chemical engineering, materials science, and energy studies. Through numerous research projects, she has contributed to developing innovative methodologies for analysing thermal stability, reaction pathways, and structural transformations of engineering materials. Her scientific output supports advances in clean energy, fuel optimisation, material durability, and environmentally responsible resource utilisation, positioning her as an active contributor to applied chemical and thermal engineering research.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Yanık, K., Naktiyok, J., & Korkmaz, M. (2025). Investigation of the combustion behavior and ash composition of Umutbaca coal–Na₂CO₃ addition. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2025). Combustion behavior of diesel and biodiesel blends containing waste transformer oil. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Naktiyok, J., Uylaş, K. B., & Dönmez, B. (2025). Dimetakrilat grubundan olan bir polimer kompozitin karakterizasyonu ve termal parçalanma kinetiği. Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi.

Naktiyok, J., & Özer, A. (2022). Termogravimetrik analiz ile farklı kömürlerin yanma prosesinin incelenmesi. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2022). Thermal behaviours at low and high temperature of biodiesels produced from beef tallow and corn oil. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Omolade Ilesanmi | Discourse Studies | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Omolade Ilesanmi | Discourse Studies | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer II at McPherson University | Nigeria

Omolade Mayokun Ilesanmi is a scholar of English language and discourse studies whose research interrogates the interactions among media discourse, identity, humour, gender, sexuality, and protest communication within contemporary Nigerian and African sociocultural spaces. Her work draws on critical discourse analysis, multimodality, pragmatics and sociolinguistic approaches to uncover how ideology, power and representation shape public narratives across digital platforms, popular culture and mediated communication. She has published in international peer-reviewed outlets such as African Identities, Sexuality & Culture and Comedy Studies, offering innovative insights into youth activism, queer-related humour, digital resistance, stand-up comedy as social commentary, and media portrayals of social actors. Her research spans the discursive framing of protest movements, multimodal representations of conflict, narrative constructions of single motherhood in film, and the pragmatic functions of humour in shaping public perception. She also investigates the linguistic dynamics of online matchmaking shows, identity negotiation in digital spaces and the cultural politics embedded in comedic performance and digital storytelling. Her published and ongoing works contribute to expanding discourse-analytic perspectives on African media ecologies, marginalised identities and socio-political communication. She has authored a book chapter with a global academic publisher and maintains an active publication pipeline with several manuscripts under review in respected journals. Her emerging scholarly impact is reflected in a citation record of 13 citations, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 1, demonstrating a steadily growing research footprint. Through collaborative and individual scholarship, she continues to advance interdisciplinary conversations in discourse studies, gender and sexuality studies, and digital communication.

Profiles: Google Scholar | LinkedIn | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

Osisanwo, A., & Ilesanmi, O. (2023). Gender, ethnic and class as humour strategies in stand-up comedy of Bovi, Kenny Blaq, Akpororo and Basket Mouth. Comedy Studies, 14(1), 20–35.
(Cited by: 12)

Ilesanmi, O., & Osisanwo, A. (2024). Discursive tropes of aggression against queer-sexuality in Nigerian standup comedy. Sexuality & Culture, 28(6), 2860–2878.
(Cited by: 1)

Ilesanmi, O. (2026). Multimodal representation of herder-farmer conflicts in selected Nigerian online cartoons. In Conflict and representation in online communication (pp. 169–200).

Ilesanmi, O. (2025). Discursive tropes of youth activism in the tweets of virtual #EndSARS protesters. African Identities, 1–21.

Zhanyang Qian | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zhanyang Qian | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Nantong University | China

Dr. Zhanyang Qian is a neural regeneration scientist specializing in innovative therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury, with a strong focus on immunomodulation, neuroinflammation, and cellular repair mechanisms. His research integrates advanced molecular immunology, mitochondrial biology, and translational animal models to uncover pathways that drive neural protection and functional recovery. He has secured multiple national-level grants and prestigious provincial talent recognitions, reflecting his rapidly rising impact in the field. Dr. Qian has authored a robust portfolio of high-impact publications, including several first- and corresponding-author papers in top-tier journals, with his work cited by leading neuroscience outlets. His studies have advanced understanding of microglial and astrocytic responses, efferocytosis in senescent macrophages, and mitophagy-driven neuroprotection, contributing valuable insights to the development of targeted interventions for central nervous system injury. Beyond research, he contributes to the scientific community as a committee member in neurological regeneration, serves on an editorial board, and reviews for reputable journals. Dr. Qian is recognized for his leadership in pioneering mechanistic discoveries and translating them toward clinically relevant therapeutic strategies, positioning him as an emerging expert in spinal cord injury repair and neural regeneration.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Xia, M., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Wang, T., Zhang, C., Zhou, J., Zhu, X., Hong, H., Li, H., Qian, Z., et al. (2025). GLP-1R activation restores Gas6-driven efferocytosis in senescent foamy macrophages to promote neural repair. Redox Biology, 103857.

Xia, M., Li, C., Chen, J., Wu, C., Zhang, J., Hong, H., Jiang, J., Xu, G., Qian, Z., & Cui, Z. (2025). Activation of FANCC attenuates mitochondrial ROS-driven necroptosis by targeting TBK1-dependent mitophagy in astrocytes after spinal cord injury. Theranostics.

Qian, Z., Li, R., Zhao, T., Xie, K., Li, P., Li, G., Shen, N., Gong, J., Hong, X., & Yang, L., et al. (2024). Blockade of the ADAM8–Fra-1 complex attenuates neuroinflammation by suppressing the Map3k4/MAPKs axis after spinal cord injury. Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters, 29, Article 589.

Qian, Z., Xia, M., Zhao, T., Li, Y., Li, G., Zhang, Y., Li, H., & Yang, L. (2024). ACOD1, rather than itaconate, facilitates p62-mediated activation of Nrf2 in microglia post spinal cord contusion. Clinical and Translational Medicine, 14, Article e1661.

Chang, J., Qian, Z., Wang, B., Cao, J., Zhang, S., Jiang, F., Kong, R., Yu, X., Cao, X., & Yang, L., et al. (2023). Transplantation of A2 type astrocytes promotes neural repair and remyelination after spinal cord injury. Cell Communication and Signaling, 21(1).

Batsaikhan Ookhnoi | Arts and Humanities | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Dr. Batsaikhan Ookhnoi | Arts and Humanities | Outstanding Contribution Award

Professor at Mangolian Academy Of Sciences | Mongolia

Dr. Batsaikhan Ookhnoi is a distinguished Mongolian historian and senior researcher whose scholarly work has significantly shaped modern understandings of Mongolia’s political evolution, statehood, and international relations. His research spans key themes such as Mongolian independence movements, early 20th-century diplomacy, state-building processes, political repression and rehabilitation, and Mongolia’s interactions with major powers including Russia, China, and Western nations. As a professor, leading scholar, and head of a major research department at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, he has played a central role in advancing national historical scholarship and mentoring future historians through doctoral and master’s supervision. His expertise is recognized through numerous national honors, major state awards, and international visiting scholar appointments at globally respected institutions in Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Korea, Taiwan, and others, reflecting his global academic impact. Dr. Batsaikhan has authored an extensive body of work, including numerous monographs, influential edited volumes, and more than a hundred peer-reviewed research articles that explore Mongolia’s modern history, political culture, religious leadership, and socio-political transformations. His widely cited publications on Bogdo Khaan, Mongolia’s revolutionary periods, and cross-regional historical interactions have become authoritative resources in the field. In addition to scholarly publications, he has contributed to public understanding of history through many articles in popular media. His leadership in historical commissions and academic committees has further strengthened Mongolia’s historical studies landscape, making him one of the most reputable and impactful historians in contemporary Mongolian academia.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Ookhnoi, B. (2024). On the estimations of activity of Baron R. F. Ungern in historiography of Mongolia. Journal of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, 1, 43–54.

Ookhnoi, B. (2024). The time of the Eighth Bogd Jebtsundamba as the climax of the Jebtsundamba institutions in (Halh) Mongolia. Études mongoles et sibériennes, centrasiatiques et tibétaines.

Ookhnoi, B. (2023). Russo-Mongolian agreement in 1912 and the role of Russian plenipotentiary in its preparation. Journal of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, 1, 48–63.

Ookhnoi, B. (2022, December 16). Book review on “Travelling to the East” – Oscar Mamen’s note on the Bogd Khanate. Journal of International Studies, 45(114).

Ookhnoi, B. (2022, December 16). T. Bavuudorj: About the names written in kanji on the nail plates of Japanese captivated soldiers. Journal of International Studies, 45(114).

Yihalem Tamiru | Food Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yihalem Tamiru | Food Science | Editorial Board Member

Addis Ababa University | Ethiopia

Dr. Yihalem Tamiru is a public health and nutrition researcher with expertise spanning food science, school feeding programs, food safety, hygiene, and community nutrition. Holding a in Food Science and Nutrition, he has nearly two decades of multidisciplinary experience across academic, governmental, and international development settings. His research integrates epidemiological analysis, nutrition policy, and food safety assessment, with notable contributions to improving school meal quality, adolescent nutrition, and national guideline development in Ethiopia. Dr. Tamiru has published in respected international journals, including Clinical Nutrition Open Science, Journal of Nutritional Science, and Heliyon, advancing evidence on dietary quality, microbiological food safety, and programmatic challenges in school feeding systems. He has also played leading roles in national technical working groups, contributing to strategic documents, policy guidelines, and training manuals related to HIV/AIDS counseling, food-based dietary guidelines, and health facility standards. Alongside his research, he has taught and supervised graduate students in nutrition, public health, food security, and research methods. His work is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-driven policy engagement, and sustained commitment to improving nutrition and public health outcomes in Ethiopia.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Tamiru, Y. (2025). Factors influencing dietary diversity among primary school adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Tamiru, Y., Ayelign, A., Mulugeta, A., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Microbiological safety assessment of ready-to-eat cooked foods in the Addis Ababa School Feeding Program, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 10(9), e38110.

Tamiru, Y., Mulugeta, A., Ayelign, A., Jara, D., Melaku, E., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Perceived benefits and challenges of school feeding program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A qualitative study. Journal of Nutritional Science, 13, e42.

Tamiru, Y., Ayelign, A., Mulugeta, A., Reda, Z., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Dietary quality and nutrient intake assessment in school adolescents: A study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 58, 100254.

Tadesse Tarik Tamir | Medicine | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Tadesse Tarik Tamir | Medicine | Editorial Board Member

Senior Lecturer at College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar | Ethiopia

Mr. Tadesse Tarik Tamir is a dedicated scholar and lecturer in Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, with a strong research footprint in maternal and child health. He has authored more than 65 peer-reviewed publications, contributing extensively to areas such as neonatal and infant mortality, childhood nutrition, immunization coverage, maternal vaccination, and pediatric mental health. His work is characterized by rigorous analytical approaches, including spatial, multilevel, and hierarchical modeling applied to large demographic and health survey datasets across Africa. Tadesse’s research offers critical insights into public health challenges affecting vulnerable populations, particularly mothers, infants, and young children in low- and middle-income settings. In addition to his academic role, he actively supports knowledge generation through teaching and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment for emerging researchers. Currently advancing his expertise through studies in epidemiology, he demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. His contributions continue to inform policy, improve health service delivery, and shape interventions aimed at reducing preventable morbidity and mortality among children and women across sub-Saharan Africa.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Tamir, T. T., Zegeye, A. F., Workneh, B. S., Ali, M. S., Gonete, A. T., Techane, M. A., Wassie, M., Kassie, A. T., Ahmed, M. A., & Tsega, S. S., et al. (2025). Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: Evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries. BMC Public Health.

Tamir, T. T., Tekeba, B., Techane, M. A., Alemu, T. G., Wubneh, C. A., & Wassie, Y. A. (2025). Coverage of complete basic childhood vaccination and its variation by basic characteristics among children aged 12–23 months in 41 low- and middle-income countries: A meta-analysis of demographic and health survey reports between 2015 and 2025. Vaccine.

Kassie, A. T., Zegeye, A. F., Bazezew, A. M., Mamo, E. Y., Gebru, D. M., & Tamir, T. T. (2025). Determinants of pressure to conceive among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys in five countries. PLOS Global Public Health.

Mekonen, E. G., Workneh, B. S., Zegeye, A. F., & Tamir, T. T. (2025). Only three out of ten women received adequate postnatal care in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from 20 countries demographic and health surveys (2015–2022). BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Tekeba, B., Tamir, T. T., & Zegeye, A. F. (2025). Prevalence and determinants of full vaccination coverage according to the national schedule among children aged 12–35 months in Ghana. Scientific Reports.

Arif Uddin | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Arif Uddin | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor at Moinul Hoque Choudhury Memorial Science College | India

Dr. Arif Uddin is a distinguished researcher and academician in the field of zoology with a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning molecular biology, molecular neurobiology, cancer biology, and mitochondrial DNA research. His scientific contributions reflect a deep interest in understanding nucleotide composition, codon usage dynamics, molecular evolution, and gene regulation across diverse organisms, including humans, animals, plants, viruses, and mitochondrial systems. With an extensive body of work comprising more than seventy research publications and over two thousand citations, he has significantly advanced knowledge in areas such as disease-associated gene characterization, mitochondrial genomics, neurodegenerative disorders, oncology-related molecular signatures, and comparative genomics. Dr. Uddin’s research frequently integrates bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and computational biology to explore codon usage patterns, evolutionary forces, expression levels, and genome-wide compositional features. His contributions have earned him multiple recognitions, fellowships, and invitations to review for reputed scientific journals and international foundations. He has also been acknowledged for publishing widely read and highly downloaded papers in leading journals. Alongside his research, he has taught a broad range of zoology and life science subjects, enriching academic environments through his expertise. Dr. Uddin continues to contribute meaningfully to both scientific research and higher education through dedicated scholarship and active engagement in the global research community.

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Featured Publications

Malakar, S. C. A. K., Choudhury, D., Halder, B., Paul, P., Chakraborty, S., & Uddin, A. (2019). A review on coronary artery disease, its risk factors, and therapeutics. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 1437.

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

Chakraborty, S., Yengkhom, S., & Uddin, A. (2020). Analysis of codon usage bias of chloroplast genes in Oryza species: Codon usage of chloroplast genes in Oryza species. Planta, 252(4), 67.

Deb, B., Uddin, A., & Chakraborty, S. (2020). Codon usage pattern and its influencing factors in different genomes of hepadnaviruses. Archives of Virology, 165(3), 557–570.

Uddin, S. C. A., & Mazumder, T. H. (2018). Understanding molecular biology of codon usage in mitochondrial complex IV genes of electron transport system: Relevance to mitochondrial diseases. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 53.

Mehdi Shafiee | Power System | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Mehdi Shafiee | Power System | Editorial Board Member

Faculty Member at Technical and Vocational University | Iran

Dr. Mehdi Shafiee is a committed researcher in advanced power and energy systems, with notable contributions to power system flexibility, resiliency, smart grids, renewable energy integration, and intelligent energy management. His work focuses on probabilistic modeling, robust and multi-objective optimization, and advanced control strategies for modern power networks involving electric vehicles, distributed generation, and hybrid renewable systems. He has contributed extensively to areas such as transactive energy scheduling, load frequency control using fractional-order fuzzy and adaptive PID controllers, microgrid energy management via multi-agent systems, voltage stability enhancement, and flexibility-based approaches to unit commitment under uncertainty. His research portfolio includes impactful publications in international journals and conferences, covering themes like ancillary service market participation by electric vehicles, dynamic assessment of hybrid wind–PV–battery systems, optimal resource scheduling, and innovative methods for distributed generation placement. He has also co-authored books offering foundational and practical knowledge on electric circuits and power distribution system design. With 89 citations, 18 publications, an h-index of 5, and recognition through 84 citing documents, Dr. Shafiee has established a growing research footprint. His academic and scholarly contributions reflect a strong commitment to advancing sustainable, resilient, and smart energy systems aligned with the evolving demands of modern power grids.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Esmaeili, S., & Shafiee, M. (2012). Simulation of dynamic response of small wind-photovoltaic-fuel cell hybrid energy system. Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, 3(3), 194.

Shafiee, M., Ghazi, R., & Moeini-Aghtaie, M. (2019). Day-ahead resource scheduling in distribution networks with presence of electric vehicles and distributed generation units. Electric Power Components and Systems, 47(16–17), 1450–1463.

Estabragh, M. R., Mohammadian, M., & Shafiee, M. (2012). A novel approach for optimal allocation of distributed generations based on static voltage stability margin. Turkish Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, 20(7), 1044–1058.

Shafiee, S. S., & Shafiee, M. (2009). Dynamic performance of Wind/PV/Battery/Fuel-cell hybrid energy system. Journal of International Review on Modelling and Simulation, 2.

Shafiee, M., Vahidi, B., Hosseinian, S. H., & Jazebi, S. (2008). Using artificial neural network to estimate maximum overvoltage on cables with considering forward and backward waves. In Proceedings of the 43rd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (pp. 1–8). IEEE.

 

 

Vladimir Chigrinov | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Vladimir Chigrinov | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Emeritus Professor at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Russia

Professor Vladimir G. Chigrinov is a globally recognized authority in liquid crystal science and flat-panel display technology, with a prolific research career spanning fundamental physics, materials science, and advanced display engineering. Widely regarded as one of the leading experts in his field, he has made significant contributions to the theoretical foundations, device design, and practical applications of liquid crystal technologies. His scholarly output is exceptional, encompassing numerous books, extensive review works, hundreds of peer-reviewed journal publications, and a remarkable number of conference presentations, reflecting his sustained impact on the international research community. He is also a highly accomplished inventor with an impressive portfolio of patents, including dozens registered in major global jurisdictions, underscoring his strong industry relevance and innovation capacity. His research excellence has been acknowledged through prestigious international honors, fellowships, and awards from renowned scientific and professional organizations. In addition to his academic achievements, he has played influential roles in scientific leadership, serving as a fellow and member of multiple respected academies and institutes, contributing to the advancement of data science, artificial intelligence, liquid crystal research, and display technology worldwide. His editorial stewardship in scholarly publishing further highlights his role in shaping research directions and fostering high-quality scientific dissemination. Overall, Professor Chigrinov stands out as a distinguished researcher whose pioneering contributions continue to drive innovation and progress across multiple domains of modern display and optical technologies.

Profiles: Orcid | Staff Page

Featured Publications

Kudreyko, A., Lapanik, V., & Chigrinov, V. (2025). Investigation of anchoring effects in ferroelectric liquid crystals. Physica B: Condensed Matter.

Kharlamov, S. S., Pasechnik, S. V., Chigrinov, V. G., & Zakharov, A. V. (2025). Oscillating Poiseuille flow-induced diffraction grating in a nematic volume with microrelief. Crystals, 15(11), Article 0932.

Kudreyko, A., Chigrinov, V., & Perestoronina, A. (2024). Photoinduced interactions in thin films of azo dyes and planar-aligned nematic liquid crystal. Crystals, 15(1), Article 0022.

Kudreyko, A., Chigrinov, V., Neyts, K., Chausov, D., & Perestoronina, A. (2024). Photonic devices with multi-domain liquid crystal structures. Crystals, 14(6), Article 0512.

Kudreyko, A., & Chigrinov, V. (2023). Optical biosensing of polarized light. Crystals, 13(12), Article 1680.