Dominic Richmond | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Dominic Richmond
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
Dominic Richmond
Affiliation University of Birmingham
Country United Kingdom
Scopus ID 57189870953
Documents 2
Citations 32
h-index 2
Subject Area Health Professions
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards
ORCID 0009-0001-9270-937X

Dominic Richmond is a United Kingdom-based physiotherapy researcher and advanced clinical practitioner associated with the University of Birmingham and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His academic and clinical work focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury management, sports physiotherapy, and evidence-based rehabilitation practices. Richmond has contributed to clinical research addressing return-to-sport outcomes and musculoskeletal injury prevention within elite athletic and healthcare environments.[1] His profile reflects a combination of academic achievement, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary healthcare research aligned with contemporary health professions scholarship.[2]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Dominic Richmond, a physiotherapist and healthcare researcher whose work has contributed to sports medicine, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and anterior cruciate ligament research. Richmond’s clinical and academic activities integrate evidence-based rehabilitation methods with applied healthcare delivery in hospital and elite sporting environments. His published work and conference contributions demonstrate continuing engagement with ACL rehabilitation pathways, return-to-sport assessment methodologies, and injury risk mitigation strategies.[3] The profile also highlights his participation in healthcare leadership, interdisciplinary clinical practice, and research-oriented physiotherapy education.[4]

Keywords

Health Professions, Physiotherapy, ACL Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Rehabilitation, Knee Injury Research, Return-to-Sport Testing, Advanced Physiotherapy Practice

Introduction

Contemporary healthcare systems increasingly emphasize interdisciplinary rehabilitation, injury prevention, and evidence-informed physiotherapy interventions. Within this context, clinicians engaged in both practical and academic healthcare activities contribute significantly to the development of patient-centered rehabilitation frameworks. Dominic Richmond’s professional profile illustrates the integration of advanced physiotherapy practice with sports medicine research and musculoskeletal healthcare delivery.[5]

Richmond has worked across clinical, academic, and elite sports environments, including orthopaedic clinics, rehabilitation programs, and research-focused healthcare initiatives. His involvement with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and postgraduate studies at the University of Birmingham reflects continued engagement with advanced clinical reasoning, healthcare education, and translational rehabilitation research.[2]

Research Profile

Dominic Richmond’s research profile centers on physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal injury management. His Scopus author profile records publications and citations related to ACL rehabilitation and return-to-sport methodologies.[1] His research interests include knee rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.

In addition to peer-reviewed publications, Richmond has participated in scientific conferences including the European College of Sport Science and UK Strength and Conditioning Association meetings. These activities demonstrate engagement with international scientific communication and collaborative research dissemination.[6]

  • Advanced Practice Physiotherapist specializing in knee rehabilitation and ACL pathways
  • Research involvement in sports medicine and return-to-sport evaluation
  • Participation in NIHR Health and Care Professional Internship Programme
  • Contributor to musculoskeletal physiotherapy education and clinical supervision

Research Contributions

Richmond has contributed to research examining injury rehabilitation strategies and musculoskeletal performance outcomes. His published and presented work includes investigations into ACL rehabilitation pathways and muscle-tendon mechanics associated with eccentric training interventions.[7]

His research collaborations have explored risk factors associated with sports-related injuries and return-to-sport testing after ACL reconstruction. These studies contribute to ongoing discussions concerning rehabilitation quality, athlete recovery, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice.[8]

  • Research on ACL injury priorities among at-risk female populations
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis related to return-to-sport testing
  • Conference presentations involving muscle-tendon mechanics and eccentric training
  • Clinical audit and healthcare improvement initiatives in musculoskeletal services

Publications

  1. Richmond, D., White, C., & Gomulko, T. Pass Rates of Return to Sport Test Batteries Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports, 2026.
  2. Kay, A.D., Richmond, D., Talbot, C., Mina, M., Baross, A.W., & Blazevich, A.J. Stretching of Active Muscle Elicits Chronic Changes in Multiple Strain Risk Factors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2016.
  3. Research priorities for ACL injuries in at-risk groups – The female population. Published in Knee, 2025.[1]

Research Impact

Richmond’s academic output demonstrates measurable engagement within sports medicine and physiotherapy literature. According to Scopus metrics, his publications have received scholarly citations that reflect emerging influence within musculoskeletal rehabilitation research.[1] His work addressing ACL rehabilitation contributes to contemporary discussions concerning rehabilitation benchmarks, athlete recovery standards, and evidence-informed return-to-sport assessments.

Beyond publication metrics, Richmond’s research impact is reinforced by his participation in healthcare leadership programs, conference presentations, and integration of research findings into clinical rehabilitation pathways. Such contributions support broader healthcare objectives focused on patient outcomes, rehabilitation quality, and multidisciplinary collaboration.[4]

Award Suitability

Dominic Richmond’s professional and academic profile aligns with the objectives commonly associated with the Best Researcher Award within the Global Innovation Technologist Awards framework. His combined contributions to clinical physiotherapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation research, healthcare education, and interdisciplinary sports medicine demonstrate engagement with both scientific inquiry and applied healthcare innovation.[9]

The integration of evidence-based rehabilitation methods into advanced clinical practice, alongside conference participation and peer-reviewed publications, reflects sustained commitment to healthcare advancement. His role in ACL rehabilitation leadership and musculoskeletal clinical services further supports recognition within professional health professions awards programs.[5]

Conclusion

Dominic Richmond represents an emerging contributor within physiotherapy and sports rehabilitation research. His academic publications, clinical leadership activities, and participation in healthcare-focused research initiatives collectively demonstrate ongoing engagement with musculoskeletal rehabilitation science and evidence-based healthcare practice. Through collaborative research, advanced clinical service delivery, and scholarly dissemination, Richmond contributes to the evolving landscape of health professions and rehabilitation medicine.[3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dominic Richmond, Author ID 57189870953. Scopus.
    www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57189870953
  2. University of Birmingham. (2025). Academic and professional profile associated with advanced physiotherapy studies and healthcare practice.
  3. ORCID. (2026). Dominic Richmond ORCID Profile.
    orcid.org/0009-0001-9270-937X
  4. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. (2026). Advanced Practice Physiotherapy and rehabilitation leadership activities.
  5. Richmond, D. (2026). Clinical rehabilitation and ACL management contributions in musculoskeletal healthcare.
  6. European College of Sport Science. (2013). Conference proceedings and research presentation abstracts involving muscle-tendon mechanics.
  7. Kay, A.D., Richmond, D., Talbot, C., Mina, M., Baross, A.W., & Blazevich, A.J. (2016). Stretching of Active Muscle Elicits Chronic Changes in Multiple Strain Risk Factors. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
  8. Richmond, D., White, C., & Gomulko, T. (2026). Pass Rates of Return to Sport Test Batteries Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports.
    doi.org/10.3390/sports14050211
  9. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. (2026). International recognition framework for innovation and research excellence.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Catherine Frenkel | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Catherine Frenkel | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Levine Cancer Institute | United States

Dr. Catherine Frenkel is a surgeon-scientist specializing in head and neck oncology, surgical innovation, and clinical ethics. Her research integrates oncologic outcomes with ethical frameworks, particularly in areas such as robotic surgery, telesurgery, and decision-making in complex cancer care. She has contributed significantly to enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols and multidisciplinary cancer treatment optimization. Her work also explores ethical challenges in transplantation and AI integration in surgical practice. Dr. Catherine Frenkel is actively involved in clinical research as a principal investigator, focusing on improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery through evidence-based and ethically grounded innovations in surgical oncology.

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Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, India

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is a researcher in Decision Sciences and Operations with expertise in healthcare logistics, drone delivery systems, IoT integration, and fuzzy systems. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the School of Management and Entrepreneurship (SME), IIT Jodhpur, focusing on intelligent and sustainable healthcare logistics using IoT and drone-based technologies. His academic journey spans mechanical engineering, operations research, and decision sciences, with consistent academic excellence and contributions in interdisciplinary research. He is a prolific scholar with numerous journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters to his name.

Publication Profile 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Decision Sciences and Operations
    SME, IIT Jodhpur (2020 – 2025)
    CGPA: 7.73
    Thesis: Mobility in Blood Supply Management using IoT paradigm

  • M.Tech. in Operations Research
    NIT Durgapur (2018 – 2020)
    CGPA: 7.92
    Thesis: An analysis on Dombi Neutrosophic and m-Polar Pythagorean Fuzzy Graphs with properties

  • B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
    RGPV University (2012 – 2016)
    CGPA: 7.92

Professional Experience 💼

  • Participated in various workshops including:

    • Gender Bias and Stereotyping (TEQIP-III Workshop, NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Gender Equality and Women Rights (NIT Durgapur, 2019)

    • Navigating PhD and Beyond (ACS Society, IIT Jodhpur, 2025)

  • Proficient in academic research, teaching, LATEX typesetting, and consulting

  • Skills include Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX, with focus on Supply Chain Management

  • Involved in multiple international conferences with presentations on drone logistics, tokenization in supply chains, and multi-modal healthcare routing

Research Interests 🔬

  • Drone-based healthcare logistics and optimization

  • IoT and AI integration in blood supply chain management

  • Fuzzy and neutrosophic graph theory applications

  • Multi-modal logistics, decision sciences, and supply chain modeling

  • Ant colony and hybrid metaheuristic algorithms

  • Sustainability and resilience in medical logistics systems

Awards and Honors🏆✨

  • Gold Medalist in B.E. (Mechanical Engineering), RGPV University (2016)

  • Gold Medalist in M.Tech. (Operations Research), NIT Durgapur (2020)

  • MHRD Fellowship for M.Tech. studies (2018)

  • MoE Doctoral Fellowship for Ph.D. studies (2020)

  • Junior Scientist Award from Madhya Pradesh Government (2006)

  • Qualified GATE in 2017 and 2018 with scores of 380 and 540 respectively

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Tejinder Singh Lakhwani is an emerging academic and research professional whose work integrates technology, healthcare, and operations research. His contributions to drone and IoT-based blood delivery systems demonstrate a commitment to real-world, impactful problem-solving. With multiple awards, gold medals, and a growing portfolio of high-impact publications and presentations, he stands out as a thought leader in the space of sustainable and intelligent logistics systems. His interdisciplinary expertise and ongoing Ph.D. research are shaping the future of smart healthcare supply chains.

Publications 📚

1️⃣ 🛰️ Healthcare Logistics (IoT & Drone):

  • Beyond numbers: A novel IoT and drone framework for enhancing healthcare logistics
    📰 Discover Health Systems, Vol. 4, 2025


2️⃣ 🚁 Blood Bag Deliveries & Emergencies:

  • Revolutionizing healthcare logistics: The strategic role of drone technology in blood bag deliveries for remote and emergency care
    📰 Journal of Transport and Health, Vol. 42, 2025
    🔗 doi: 10.1016/j.jth.2025.102053


3️⃣ 🏦 Banking & Fuzzy Models:

  • Navigating uncertainty: Leveraging fuzzy queuing models to revolutionize customer experience in banking
    📰 Fuzzy Economic Review, Vol. 29, No. 1, 2024
    🔗 doi: 10.25102/fer.2024.01.04


4️⃣ 🔗 Fuzzy Graph Theory:

  • Some operations on Dombi neutrosophic graph
    📰 Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing, Vol. 13, pp. 425–443, 2022


 

 

 

Prabhjyoti Pahwa | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Prabhjyoti Pahwa | Immunology | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D. Student at Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India

Prabhjyoti Pahwa is a dedicated Ph.D. scholar at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, with a focus on immunology and liver diseases. Her work spans a wide range of research areas, from viral infections to immune-metabolic responses in liver disease pathogenesis. She has actively contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, particularly exploring immune alterations in diseases like Hepatitis E and B, as well as in COVID-19 during pregnancy. As a researcher, she combines a strong technical skillset in molecular biology and cell biology with a passion for understanding the immune system’s role in liver diseases. Prabhjyoti is committed to advancing the field of hepatology through innovative research, with a vision to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes in viral infections.

Publication Profile : 

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Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. (2022 – Present)
    Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
  • Junior Research Fellow (2020 – 2022)
    Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi
  • M.Sc. in Biotechnology (2017 – 2019)
    Panjab University, Chandigarh
    GPA: 3.45 (86.24%)
  • B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons.) (2014 – 2017)
    Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi
    GPA: 3.199 (79.99%)
  • Intermediate (Class 12, 2014)
    RPVV Raj Niwas Marg, Delhi
    80.04%
  • Matriculation (Class 10, 2012)
    B.M. Ganges Girls’ Senior Secondary School, Delhi
    CGPA: 8.2

Professional Experience 💼

Prabhjyoti Pahwa is currently a Junior Research Fellow and Ph.D. Scholar at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, where she has been conducting cutting-edge research on hepatology and immunology since 2020. Her research focuses on Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) infection during pregnancy and its severe maternal and fetal outcomes, as well as the immune-metabolic shifts in various liver diseases, including Hepatitis B and C. Throughout her research career, she has worked under the mentorship of Prof. Nirupama Trehanpati and collaborated with prominent researchers in the field of liver diseases. Previously, she was a Master’s student at Panjab University, Chandigarh, where she gained practical experience in biotechnology, cell biology, and molecular techniques. She has also worked on several collaborative projects, contributing to a diverse range of research topics, from lipase-producing bacteria to biosensors for pesticide detection.

Research Interests 🔬

Prabhjyoti’s primary research interests include:

  • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) and its impact during pregnancy
  • Immuno-metabolic shifts in liver diseases, especially in pregnant women with viral infections
  • The role of T cells, natural killer cells, and cytokines in the progression of liver diseases like hepatitis B
  • Single-cell RNA sequencing for exploring immune responses in chronic viral infections
  • Investigating metabolomic alterations and their correlation with disease severity in liver diseases and SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy.

Publications 📚

  1. Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Deepti Sharma*, Pushpa Yadav, Sherin Sarah Thomas, Sandhya Hora, Preedia Babu E., Gayatri Ramakrishna, Shiv Kumar Sarin*, Nirupama Trehanpati*.
    Prognostic role of serum VEGF and HGF post SBRT in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
    Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 2024 (Accepted in October 2024).


  2. Anoushka Saxena, Minal, Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Jaswinder Singh Maras, Hamda Siddiqui, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Y.M. Mala, Shakun Tyagi, Shiv Kumar Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati.
    Immuno-metabolic shifts in acute liver failure caused by hepatitis E virus infection during pregnancy and their association with obstetric outcomes.
    Hepatology Communication, 2024 (Accepted in October 2024).


  3. Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Ashish Kumar Vyas, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Ravinder Singh, Jaswinder Singh Maras, Sharda Patra, Shiv K Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati*.
    Modulation of CD8+ T cells, natural killer cells and Th1 cytokines by metabolic milieu in decline of HBV viremia in pregnant women treated with Tenofovir disoproxil from second trimester of pregnancy.
    Journal of Reproductive Immunology, 2024, Volume 162.


  4. Sandhya Hora$, Prabhjyoti Pahwa$, Hamda Siddiqui, Anoushka Saxena, Minal Kashyap, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Ravinder Singh, Maryam Javed, Pushpa Yadav, Pratibha Kale, Gayatri Ramakrishna, Meenu Bajpai, Asmita Rathore, Jaswinder Singh Maras, Shakun Tyagi*, Shiv Kumar Sarin*, Nirupama Trehanpati*.
    Metabolic alterations unravel the materno–fetal immune responses with disease severity in pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2.
    Journal of Medical Virology, December 2023, Volume 95, Issue 12.
    DOI: 10.1002/jmv.29257.


  5. Prabhjyoti Pahwa1, Ravinder Singh1, Partha Chattopadhyay2, Priyanka Mehta2, Sharda Patra3, Rajesh Pandey2, Shakun Tyagi4, Shiv Kumar Sarin5*, Nirupama Trehanpati1*.
    Single cell RNA sequencing reveals exhausted adaptive immunity in utero to HBV exposed neonates born to mothers with high HBsAg titres persisting despite vaccination.
    Hepatology, AASLD 2024, Poster of Distinction.


  6. Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Fatima Ali, Ashish Kumar Vyas, Sharda Patra, Shiv K Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati*.
    Decline in viral load induces CD8+ T cells, natural killer cells and Th1 cytokine profile in chronic hepatitis B infected pregnant women treated with Tenofovir disoproxil from second trimester.
    Oral Presentation, AASLD 2022.


  7. Anoushka Saxena, Hamda Siddiqui, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Minal, Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Fatima Ali, Shakun Tyagi, Shiv Kumar Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati*.
    IL-7 induced CD4+ Memory stem T cell-derived pro-inflammatory cytokine storm plays a role in hepatitis E induced pathogenesis in pregnant women.
    AASLD 2022.


  8. Anoushka Saxena, Minal Kashyap, Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Fatima Ali, Hamda Siddiqui, Preedia Babu E., Y.M. Mala, Shakun Tyagi, Nirupama Trehanpati.
    Elevated serum bilirubin levels and aminotransferases are associated with immuno-modulatory and suppressive subsets in pregnant females with intrahepatic cholestasis and hepatitis E virus infection.
    EASL 2022.


  9. Anoushka Saxena, Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Hamda Siddiqui, Jaswinder Singh Maras, Rashi Sehgal, Sharda Patra, Shiv Kumar Sarin, Nirupama Trehanpati.
    The metabolome profiling of patients infected with hepatitis E virus unravels the role of Nicotinate and Nicotinamide pathway and D-glutamine and glutamate metabolism in the development of Acute Liver Failure.
    AASLD 2021.


  10. Prabhjyoti Pahwa, Hamda Siddiqui, Fatima Ali, Jayesh Kumar Sevak, Archana Rastogi, Sakshi Aggarwal, Shakun Tyagi, Nirupama Trehanpati, Asmita Rathore.
    Rise in pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 pregnant patients than moderate to severe patients.
    AOGD 2021.