Vicky Sophianopoulou | Biology and Life Sciences | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Vicky Sophianopoulou
National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Greece

Vicky Sophianopoulou
Affiliation National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”
Country Greece
Scopus ID 6602692226
Documents 43
Citations 1,469
h-index 20
Subject area Biology and Life Sciences
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards

Vicky Sophianopoulou is a researcher affiliated with the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” in Greece. Her listed publications address biological regulation, fungal biology, cellular quiescence and antifungal activity. This academic recognition profile presents the supplied bibliometric indicators and selected research contributions in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the Global Innovation Technologist Awards. [1]

Abstract

This profile summarizes the research record attributed to Vicky Sophianopoulou using the supplied Scopus indicators and three selected publications from 2023–2025. The reported record comprises 43 documents, 1,469 citations and an h-index of 20. The selected studies concern antifungal activity against Aspergillus nidulans and cellular membrane processes associated with quiescence. These topics provide a basis for describing the profile’s relevance to biological research and interdisciplinary scientific investigation. [1]

Keywords

Vicky Sophianopoulou; biology and life sciences; fungal biology; antifungal activity; Aspergillus nidulans; polyethyleneimine; cellular quiescence; membrane domains; research impact; scientific innovation.

Introduction

Academic research profiles bring together publication records, citation indicators and subject-specific contributions to provide an overview of scholarly activity. Sophianopoulou’s supplied publication examples reflect investigations into fungal responses and cellular biology. The following account distinguishes reported bibliometric information from interpretations of the research topics and does not imply an independently verified award decision. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” as the institutional affiliation. The reported h-index of 20 indicates a combination of publication output and citation activity under the conventional h-index definition. Citation counts may vary over time and across databases; the figures presented here are supplied values rather than a live bibliometric audit. [3]

Research Contributions

The listed studies explore antifungal approaches and mechanisms associated with cellular survival. Research on functionalized polyethyleneimine derivatives examines their antifungal activity against quiescent conidia and germlings of Aspergillus nidulans. Work on ferroptosis-protective membrane domains in quiescence addresses cellular processes relevant to understanding membrane organization and stress-related biology. [4]

Publications

Three supplied publications illustrate the range of research represented in this profile:

  • “The effect of copper on the antifungal activity of polyethyleneimines against quiescent conidia and germlings of Aspergillus nidulans” (2025), Scientific Reports. [4]
  • “Antifungal Activity of Functionalized Hyperbranched Polyethyleneimine Derivatives against Quiescent Conidia and Germlings of the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Aspergillus nidulans” (2024), Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. [5]
  • “Ferroptosis-protective membrane domains in quiescence” (2023), Cell Reports. [6]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric indicators report 1,469 citations across 43 documents. Such metrics offer one quantitative perspective on scholarly reach but do not independently establish research quality, originality or societal benefit. A comprehensive assessment would also consider methodological rigor, reproducibility, authorship contributions and the influence of findings within relevant scientific communities. [3]

Award Suitability

The research themes and supplied citation indicators provide relevant material for consideration under an innovative research recognition category. A formal award evaluation should verify the bibliometric record, assess the candidate’s specific contributions to the listed studies and apply the event’s published eligibility and judging criteria. This profile does not constitute confirmation of nomination, selection or receipt of an award.

Conclusion

Vicky Sophianopoulou’s supplied research profile combines reported scholarly metrics with publications addressing fungal biology and cellular quiescence. Together, these details provide a concise overview for academic recognition and further evaluation. Verification against current researcher records and original publication metadata remains advisable before formal publication or award-related use.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Vicky Sophianopoulou, Author ID 6602692226. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6602692226
  2. National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”. Institutional affiliation supplied for this profile. Official institutional information should be consulted for verification.
  3. Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
    DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0507655102.
  4. Tsiourvas, D., Sideratou, Z., Mavrogonatou, E., Sophianopoulou, V., Gerostathis, S., et al. (2025). “The effect of copper on the antifungal activity of polyethyleneimines against quiescent conidia and germlings of Aspergillus nidulans.” Scientific Reports. DOI not supplied; verify through the publisher’s record.
  5. Gerostathis, S., Athanasopoulos, A., Panagiotaki, K. N., Tsiourvas, D., Sophianopoulou, V., et al. (2024). “Antifungal Activity of Functionalized Hyperbranched Polyethyleneimine Derivatives against Quiescent Conidia and Germlings of the Opportunistic Fungal Pathogen Aspergillus nidulans.” Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents. DOI not supplied.
  6. Megarioti, A. H., Esch, B. M., Athanasopoulos, A., Sophianopoulou, V., André, B., et al. (2023). “Ferroptosis-protective membrane domains in quiescence.” Cell Reports. DOI not supplied; verify through the publisher’s record.
  7. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Official event website and information.
    innovationtechnologist.com

Dong Yan | Chemistry and Materials Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Dong Yan
Xinyang Normal University, China
Dong Yan
Affiliation Xinyang Normal University
Country China
Scopus ID 57190016976
Documents 10
Citations 19
h-index 3
Subject Area Chemistry and Materials Science
Event Global Innovation Technologist Awards

Dong Yan is a Chinese academic researcher and associate professor affiliated with the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Xinyang Normal University. His research activities focus on engineering materials technology, non-metallic mineral processing, hydraulic structure repair technologies, and applied materials science for infrastructure sustainability. He has contributed to multiple interdisciplinary engineering initiatives involving water conservancy systems, mineral modification technologies, and civil engineering applications.[1] His scholarly profile demonstrates a growing research trajectory within the domains of chemistry, materials science, and engineering innovation.[2]

Abstract

The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers demonstrating sustained scholarly engagement and interdisciplinary technical contributions within emerging engineering and materials science domains. Dong Yan has established a professional profile centered on civil engineering materials, hydraulic repair technologies, and mineral processing applications. His research portfolio includes contributions to waterproofing technologies, anticorrosion engineering materials, and polymer-modified structural systems for infrastructure durability.[3] Through academic publications, technology development initiatives, patents, and collaborative engineering projects, his work reflects integration between academic inquiry and industrial application.[4]

Keywords

Engineering Materials Technology; Materials Science; Hydraulic Structure Repair; Non-metallic Mineral Processing; Civil Engineering; Polymer Modification; Infrastructure Durability; Waterproofing Materials; Anticorrosion Engineering; Innovation Research.

Introduction

The development of advanced engineering materials and infrastructure repair technologies has become increasingly important in modern civil engineering and environmental sustainability research. Researchers working at the intersection of chemistry, structural engineering, and applied materials science contribute significantly to the durability and resilience of industrial and public infrastructure systems.[5]

Dong Yan’s academic and professional trajectory reflects engagement with these interdisciplinary research priorities. His educational background includes undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral training at Taiyuan University of Technology in civil engineering, engineering mechanics, and mining engineering. These academic foundations supported his specialization in non-metallic mineral processing and engineering material modification technologies.[6]

In addition to his university appointments, he has participated in engineering research collaborations, water conservancy technology initiatives, and emergency management systems related to hydrogeological disaster rescue operations. His profile also includes service roles within scientific advisory programs and regional technology development initiatives.[7]

Research Profile

Dong Yan currently serves as Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at Xinyang Normal University. His research profile is associated with engineering materials technology and hydraulic structure rehabilitation systems. He is additionally connected with research activities involving ecological protection and high-quality development projects in the Yellow River Basin region.[8]

His academic experience includes a visiting scholar appointment at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, where he participated in engineering research related to marine hydraulic repair materials. He subsequently joined postdoctoral research activities associated with the Yellow River Conservancy Commission under the Ministry of Water Resources in China.[9]

  • Research specialization in engineering materials technology and mineral modification.
  • Participation in National Natural Science Foundation of China related projects.
  • Involvement in hydraulic structure repair technology development.

Research Contributions

The research contributions associated with Dong Yan span infrastructure materials engineering, polymer modification technologies, and applied civil engineering systems. His publications and technical activities indicate continued engagement with waterproofing engineering materials, anticorrosion technologies, and sustainable infrastructure enhancement methods.[10]

His academic record includes participation in national and regional scientific projects involving engineering materials and structural rehabilitation technologies. In addition to scholarly publications, his work has included patent applications and collaborative engineering implementation initiatives designed to improve the operational durability of water conservancy and infrastructure systems.[11]

  1. Development and evaluation of polymer-modified engineering materials.
  2. Research on waterproofing and anticorrosion applications for infrastructure systems.
  3. Technical collaboration in hydraulic structure repair engineering.
  4. Contributions to mineral processing and non-metallic material modification technologies.

Publications

The Scopus author profile associated with Dong Yan reports ten indexed documents and nineteen citations. His publications are positioned within engineering reports, materials science applications, and civil engineering technologies.[1]

  • Yan, D. et al. “Waterproofing and Anticorrosion Engineering Materials for Animal Husbandry Buildings Based on Polymer Modification.” Engineering Reports, 2026.
  • Research publications addressing mineral processing technologies, engineering repair systems, and infrastructure material optimization methodologies.[2]
  • Conference and collaborative technical outputs connected with water conservancy engineering and applied materials science projects.[8]

Research Impact

The research impact of Dong Yan’s work can be observed through his integration of scientific investigation with practical engineering implementation. His contributions to material durability research and hydraulic infrastructure repair technologies are aligned with regional environmental protection and sustainable infrastructure priorities.[12]

His academic profile further reflects collaborative engagement across university research systems, government-supported engineering initiatives, and industrial technology development projects. Such interdisciplinary integration is increasingly recognized as a critical component of applied scientific innovation in civil engineering and materials science sectors.[13]

  • Scopus-indexed publication record with interdisciplinary engineering focus.
  • Participation in nationally supported scientific projects.
  • Research contributions linked to sustainable infrastructure engineering.

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award is intended to recognize researchers demonstrating notable interdisciplinary research engagement, applied scientific contributions, and measurable impact within technological and engineering domains. Dong Yan’s profile aligns with these criteria through his documented activities in engineering materials innovation, hydraulic structure repair research, and collaborative scientific development initiatives.[14]

His involvement in national research projects, engineering technology implementation programs, and university-industry collaborations reflects a professional trajectory focused on translational research and applied innovation. The combination of scholarly publications, patents, academic service, and regional scientific recognition further supports the suitability of his profile for consideration within innovation-oriented academic recognition frameworks.[15]

Conclusion

Dong Yan’s academic and engineering activities demonstrate a continuing commitment to applied research in materials science, infrastructure sustainability, and civil engineering innovation. His interdisciplinary work connecting engineering materials, hydraulic technologies, and infrastructure repair systems reflects contemporary scientific priorities within sustainable engineering research. Through scholarly publications, collaborative technical initiatives, and professional service activities, his profile illustrates an emerging contribution to innovation-focused engineering research and technology development.[1][10]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Dong Yan, Author ID 57190016976. Scopus.
    www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57190016976
  2. Scopus Preview. (2026). Documents, citations, and indexed publication metrics for Dong Yan.
  3. Yan, D. et al. (2026). Waterproofing and Anticorrosion Engineering Materials for Animal Husbandry Buildings Based on Polymer Modification. Engineering Reports.
  4. Xinyang Normal University. (n.d.). Academic profile and engineering materials research activities of Dong Yan.
  5. Engineering materials science literature discussing infrastructure sustainability and anticorrosion technologies in civil engineering systems.
  6. Taiyuan University of Technology. Educational background records associated with engineering and mining disciplines.
  7. Professional service activities and emergency management participation records associated with engineering rescue systems in Henan Province.
  8. Yellow River Conservancy Commission. Research and development initiatives related to hydraulic structure repair technologies.
  9. Chulalongkorn University. Visiting scholar engineering research collaboration information.
  10. Engineering Reports. Research publication concerning polymer-modified engineering materials for infrastructure protection.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/eng2.70036
  11. Regional university-industry collaboration initiatives in engineering material innovation and technology transfer.
  12. Research concerning sustainable infrastructure durability and water conservancy engineering technologies in China.
  13. Applied engineering innovation programs involving interdisciplinary materials science and civil engineering research.
  14. Global Innovation Technologist Awards. Award recognition platform for innovation and applied research excellence.
    innovationtechnologist.com
  15. Professional recognition records including youth science and technology awards, academic commendations, and innovation acknowledgements associated with Dong Yan’s engineering career.

Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

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Prof. Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

Faculty of Sciences at Gabes | Tunisia

Prof. Jihad Souissi is a mathematician specializing in orthogonal polynomials, semi-classical structures, and operator-based characterizations, with particular expertise in Dunkl and q-Dunkl operators. His research advances the analytic and algebraic understanding of classical, semi-classical, and q-orthogonal polynomial families through raising and lowering operators, structure relations, differential and difference equations, and operator transformations. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications across high-ranking journals, contributing new theoretical frameworks for polynomial characterization, zero-centroid analysis, Appell and q-Appell structures, coherent pairs, and connections between major orthogonal polynomial sequences such as Laguerre, Jacobi, Hermite, and ultraspherical polynomials. His work also explores applications of operator methods to problems in mathematical physics, including boundary-flux control and Stefan-type free boundary problems. In addition to published research, he has produced several preprints expanding semi-classical theory and Dunkl-based formulations. He has presented his findings at international mathematical conferences and seminars and co-edited a scholarly book on orthogonal polynomials and Dunkl operators. Prof. Souissi also serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals, reflecting his active engagement in the global mathematical research community.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Souissi, J. (2025). New findings on zero centroids in semi-classical orthogonal polynomials of class one. Annali dell’Universita di Ferrara. Advance online publication.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). Optimal boundary-flux control of a sharp moving interface in the classical two-phase Stefan problem. Axioms, 14(11), Article 840.

Souissi, J., Alaya, M., & Aloui, B. (2025).Ultraspherical polynomials and Hahn’s theorem with respect to a raising operator. Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society – Simon Stevin.

Srivastava, H. M., Souissi, J., & Aloui, B. (2025). Structure relation of the symmetric q-Dunkl-classical orthogonal q-polynomials. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). A Hahn-type characterization of generalized Hermite polynomials through a Dunkl-based raising operator. Mathematics, 13(21), Article 3371.

Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Guochang Li | Electrochemistry | Innovative Research Award

Professor at Ningbo University, China

Dr. Guochang Li is a distinguished associate professor at the School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nanjing University in 2021 under the mentorship of Prof. Zheng Hu (Cheung Kong Scholar/National Distinguished Young Scholar). Dr. Li specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of carbon-based materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and their derivatives for energy storage and conversion systems. His research integrates advanced material characterization, theoretical simulations, and practical energy applications, contributing significantly to high-impact publications and patents in the field.

Publication Profile 

Scopus

Educational Background 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Nanjing University, 2021

  • Tutor: Prof. Zheng Hu (胡征), Cheung Kong Scholar, National Distinguished Young Scholar

Professional Experience 💼

  • Distinguished Associate Professor
    School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering,
    Ningbo University, China
    (Date unspecified–Present)

Research Interests 🔬

  • Functional carbon-based materials and MOFs

  • Hybrid capacitors and secondary batteries (e.g., Na-ion, Zn-ion, Li–S)

  • Electrocatalysis for water splitting and CO₂ reduction

  • Single-/double-atomic site electrodes

  • Mechanistic studies on SEI film formation and ion migration

Scientific Achievements

  • Publications: Published multiple high-impact articles in Angewandte Chemie, Advanced Functional Materials, Advanced Materials, Small, and Dalton Transactions.

  • Representative Work:

    • Single atomic Cu–C₃ sites for ultra-stable sodium-ion batteries, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2024

    • NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ quantum dots for Ni–Zn batteries, Adv. Funct. Mater., 2024

    • Carbon nanocages for ultrahigh energy supercapacitors, Small, 2022

  • Patents:

    • Hierarchical carbon-based nanocages for supercapacitors (ZL202111360190.4)

    • Sandwich nanomaterials and NiSe₂/Co₃Se₄ nanospheres (under substantive examination)

Scientific Research Projects

  • Principal Investigator (PI):

    • NSFC Project: Functionalized collapsed carbon nanocages for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors (22209083), 2023–2025

  • Co-Investigator:

    • NSFC Key Projects:

      • Porous metal heterostructures for water splitting (52071174), 2021–2024

      • High-power lithium–sulfur electrodes via synergistic confinement and electrocatalysis (21832003), 2019–2023

Technical Expertise

  • Experimental Equipment: Construction and maintenance of tubular furnaces, GC, gas systems

  • Instrumentation: SEM, HRTEM, XRD, FT-IR, Raman, Electrochemical analyzer, BET surface area analyzers

  • Software & Simulations: Materials Studio, OriginLab, Chemdraw, Jade, XPSPEAK, Photoshop, 3Ds Max, Endnote

Future Research Plan

  1. Na-ion Batteries: Development of single/double atomic site electrodes to regulate electrode–electrolyte interfacial chemistry, SEI formation, and Na⁺ transport.

  2. Zn-I₂ Batteries: Design of advanced electrode materials with enhanced electrochemical performance using atomic-level engineering.

Conclusion🌟

Dr. Guochang Li is an emerging leader in materials chemistry, with a rapidly growing research portfolio centered on next-generation energy devices. His blend of experimental skills, theoretical insight, and interdisciplinary approach enables significant advancements in carbon nanostructures, atomic-scale catalysis, and battery technologies. Backed by strong publication and patent records, Dr. Li continues to push the frontier of energy materials research.

Publications 📚

📄 Mo-Doped Ni-Co Selenide Nanosheets as High-Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Ni-Zn Batteries and Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 M. Xu, S. Cui, X. Fu, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Fluorine-Doped Carbon Dots Decorated on Iron-Cobalt Selenide Nanosheets as Superior Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution in Seawater
👨‍🔬 J. Dai, L. Zhang, Z. Zhang, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 Applied Surface Science
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Single Atomic Cu–C₃ Sites Catalyzed Interfacial Chemistry in Bi@C for Ultra-Stable and Ultrafast Sodium-Ion Batteries
👨‍🔬 G. Li, Y. Tang, Y. Wang, … H. Pang, L. Han
📰 Angewandte Chemie International Edition
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 2

📄 Phosphorus Doping in Co₉S₈/Ni₃S₂ Hollow Nanorods for Supercapacitors
👨‍🔬 S. Cui, L. Wu, X. Lu, … X.W. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 1

📄 Silver Nanoparticle-Decorated NiFe-MOFs as Highly Active Electrocatalysts for Overall Water Splitting
👨‍🔬 C. Zhang, H. Chen, C. Zhou, … G. Li, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Nano Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0

📄 Boosting High Energy Density for Aqueous Ni–Zn Batteries by Synergetic Engineering of Bimetal Doping and Se Vacancy in Ni₃Se₂
👨‍🔬 X. Fu, S. Cui, M. Xu, … X. Xiao, L. Han
📰 ACS Applied Energy Materials
📅 2025 | 📚 Citations: 0