Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania.

Dr. Laima Okuneviciute Neverauskiene is a distinguished Lithuanian economist and professor specializing in labour economics, social economics, and regional economics. With over 25 years of academic and research experience, she has contributed significantly to employment policy, social exclusion, and sustainable economic development. She is a professor at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and has been actively involved in national and international research projects, expert evaluations, and policy-making in the labour market.

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Prof. Dr. Laima Okuneviciute Neverauskiene holds a Ph.D. in Economics (Doctor of Social Sciences) from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (1999-2005). She also earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Vilnius University, Lithuania (1995-1997).

💼 Experience

Prof. Dr. Laima Okuneviciute Neverauskiene is a distinguished professor and researcher at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Faculty of Business Management (2007–Present). She also serves as Chief Researcher & Deputy Director at the Institute of Labour Market Research, Lithuanian Social Research Centre (1997–Present). Previously, she worked as a Labour Market Expert at the Lithuanian Labour Exchange, Ministry of Social Security and Labour (1997–2006) and as a Scientific Researcher & Expert at Vilnius University (2008–2016).

Her work includes labour market policy analysis, econometric modeling, regional development studies, and active labour market policies. She has played a key role in the development of employment laws, policy reforms, and international labour research collaborations.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Okuneviciute Neverauskiene’s research focuses on:

Labour Economics & Employment Policy

Social & Regional Economics

Hidden Employment & Industrial Relations

Sustainable Development & Business Ecosystems

Microsimulation Models & Econometric Evaluations

She has worked on various national and international projects, contributing to labour market forecasting, social security policies, and economic sustainability strategies.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Best Researcher Award in Labour Economics

European Globalisation Adjustment Fund Expert Recognition

National Excellence Award in Social Policy Research

Distinguished Scholar Honor in Economic Development

📚 Publications

Assessing the Role of Renewable Energy in the Sustainable Economic Growth of the European Union

Authors: Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė, Virgilijus Dirma, Manuela Tvaronavičienė, Irena Danileviciene

Journal: Energies, 2025

The Impact of Renewable Energy Development on Economic Growth

Authors: Virgilijus Dirma, Laima Okunevičiūtė Neverauskienė, Manuela Tvaronavičienė, Irena Danileviciene, Rima Tamošiūnienė

Journal: Energies, 2024

Dr. Riccardo Narducci | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Riccardo Narducci | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Tor vergata university, Italy.

Riccardo Narducci is an Italian researcher currently holding a fixed-term research position (RTDb) at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Rome Tor Vergata. He obtained his National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in Chemical Foundations of Technologies (CHEM-06/A) on January 13, 2020. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy applications, particularly ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells.

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Dr. Riccardo Narducci holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences and Sciences des Matériaux, earned in 2014 through a double degree program between the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Aix-Marseille Université. His dissertation, titled "Ion Conducting Membranes for Fuel Cells," was awarded Cum Laude under the supervision of Prof. M.L. Di Vona and Prof. Philippe Knauth. Prior to his doctorate, he completed a Master’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Perugia in 2004, specializing in Inorganic and Material Chemistry, with a final grade of 108/110. His thesis focused on the "Effect of Acceptor-Donor Pair Adsorption on Surface Conductivity of Non-Stoichiometric Oxides." Dr. Narducci's academic journey began with a Technical Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from I.T.I.S. "L. Allievi" in Terni, where he graduated with the highest distinction (60/60) in 1998.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Riccardo Narducci is currently a Researcher (RTDb) (2022-2025) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of Industrial Engineering, where he is an active member of several research grant selection committees and a participant in the 2024 PACE project.

Previously, he served as a Research Fellow (2017-2022) at the same university, contributing to the HORIZON 2020 CREATE project focused on energy and hydrogen production. From 2016 to 2017, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow under the VINCI Grant, working on functionalized polymers for next-generation redox flow batteries.

Between 2010 and 2017, Dr. Narducci held the position of Research Associate, collaborating on various European and industrial projects, including LoLiPEM, MAESTRO, and HVAC systems research. In addition to his research activities, he has also served as a Contract Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Faculty of Engineering.

🔬 Research Interests:

Energy Materials: Ion-conducting membranes for fuel cells and hydrogen production.

Polymeric and Composite Materials: Functionalized polymers and nanostructured materials.

Electrochemical Devices: Redox flow batteries and electrochemical energy conversion.

Environmental Technologies: Sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

🏆 Awards & Grants:

National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (2020).

VINCI Grant (2016) – Université Franco Italienne for postdoctoral research.

Several European Research Grants (FP7, HORIZON 2020).

Research funding from the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

📚 Selected Publications:

One-Component Catalytic Electrodes from Metal–Organic Frameworks Covalently Linked to an Anion Exchange Ionomer
Molecules (2025-03-10)
DOI: 10.3390/molecules30061230
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Emanuela Sgreccia, Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Gianfranco Ercolani, Saulius Kaciulis, Suanto Syahputra, Emily Bloch, Luca Pasquini, Philippe Knauth, Maria Luisa Di Vona

Composite Membranes Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol and Lamellar Solids for Water Decontamination
New Journal of Chemistry (2024)
DOI: 10.1039/D3NJ04942F
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Eziz Naryyev, Annarita Petracci, Irene Di Guida, Riccardo Narducci

Composite Anion Exchange Membranes Containing a Long-Side Chain Ionomer and Exfoliated Lamellar Double Hydroxides
Membranes (2024-12-20)
DOI: 10.3390/membranes14120275
Contributors: Riccardo Narducci, Suanto Syahputra, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Philippe Knauth, Luca Pasquini

Porous Polymers Based on PSU and PSU-TMA with Grafted Zirconium-Organic Moieties: Synthesis and Application for Removal of Arsenite and Arsenate Water Pollutants
Preprint (2024-11-20)
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202411.1539.v1
Contributors: Alessio Vincenzo Montella, Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Emanuela Sgreccia, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Riccardo Narducci

Polyvinyl Alcohol Coatings Containing Lamellar Solids with Antimicrobial Activity
Physchem (2024-08-01)
DOI: 10.3390/physchem4030019
Contributors: Maria Bastianini, Michele Sisani, Raúl Escudero García, Irene Di Guida, Carla Russo, Donatella Pietrella, Riccardo Narducci

Ms. Claudia Elijas-Parra | Structural Geology | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Claudia Elijas-Parra | Structural Geology | Best Researcher Award

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Claudia Elijas-Parra is a PhD student in Geophysics at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the rheology of dense unsteady granular flows with shear gradients. Her research focuses on understanding granular temperature and the contact network in complex flows, particularly in pyroclastic density currents, to refine large-scale volcanic hazard models. With expertise in high-performance computing and numerical modeling, she contributes to advancing our knowledge of volcanic processes and geophysical flows.

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Claudia Elijas-Parra is a PhD candidate in Geophysics at the University of Edinburgh, researching pyroclastic density currents using numerical modeling and high-performance computing. She holds a First-Class Honours MEarthPhys from the same university, with work on geomechanical risk and geophysical flow modeling. She completed her secondary education at Institut Pons D’Icart, Spain, with a 9.7/10 grade and spent an exchange year in London.

💼 Experience

Claudia Elijas-Parra is a PhD candidate in Geophysics at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in numerical modeling of pyroclastic density currents. She holds a First-Class Honours MEarthPhys and has experience as a Tutor & Demonstrator in mathematics, programming, volcanology, and seismology. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant on catastrophic rock failure and interned to improve hybrid learning strategies. She completed her secondary education in Spain with a 9.7/10 grade and spent an exchange year in London.

🔬 Research Interests

🌋 Granular Flow Rheology – Understanding the dynamics of unsteady shear flows in pyroclastic density currents
💻 High-Performance Computing – Numerical simulations using MFIX-DEM, ParaView, COMSOL Multiphysics
🌍 Volcanic Hazard Assessment – Improving the boundary conditions of large-scale volcanic models
🧱 Rock Mechanics & Failure – Investigating microcrack evolution in deforming porous rocks

🏆 Awards & Grants

🏅 Overseas Research Visit & Conference Fund – E4DTP (2023) (Cities on Volcanoes 12, Guatemala)
🏅 12th SAGES Small Grant – SAGES (2023) (Cities on Volcanoes 12, Guatemala)
🏅 Small EPS Grant – University of Edinburgh (2023) (Cities on Volcanoes 12, Guatemala)
🏅 Certificate of Achievement – University of Edinburgh (2023) (Top Student in Earth Science Masters)
🏅 Small EPS Grant – University of Edinburgh (2022) (Summer Research Internship)

📚 Publication & Conferences

📄 Elijas-Parra et al. (2025). Controls on shear band orientation in deforming porous rocks: insights from improved microcrack segmentation method. 🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2025.105404

🎤 Tectonic Studies Group (TSG) Annual Meeting (Burlington House, London, 2022)

Quantifying crack network evolution during failure of a porous rock

🎤 Cities on Volcanoes 12 (CoV12) (Antigua, Guatemala, 2022)

Basal flow rheology of pyroclastic density currents: Implications for large-scale modeling in volcanic hazard assessment

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sílvia Faria | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sílvia Faria | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

Universidade Portucalense, Portugal.

Sílvia Maria Pereira da Silva Faria is a distinguished Portuguese academic and researcher specializing in Marketing and Business Sciences. With extensive experience in higher education and research, she has contributed significantly to consumer behavior, digital marketing, and brand loyalty. She is currently a Professor at Universidade Portucalense (UPT) and an Adjunct Professor at ISCAP – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto. Her research and publications have had a substantial impact on marketing strategies and consumer decision-making processes.

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Sílvia Faria holds a Ph.D. in Economic Sciences (2012) from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC), Spain, where she focused on consumer behavior in retail selection, analyzing key determinants influencing purchasing decisions in the Portuguese market. She earned a Master’s in Business Management (Marketing Specialization) (2002) from Universidade do Minho, Portugal, with research on brand loyalty among young consumers in the telecommunications sector. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Business Sciences (1999) from ISCET – Instituto Superior de Ciências Empresariais e do Turismo, which provided a strong foundation in business administration, finance, and marketing. In 2015, she obtained the Specialist Title in Marketing and Communication from ISCAP/ISCAC/IPAM, a professional recognition awarded in Portugal for expertise and significant contributions in the field of marketing and strategic communication.

👩‍🏫 Experience

Sílvia Faria has over 20 years of academic and research experience in Marketing and Business Sciences, specializing in consumer behavior, brand loyalty, and strategic marketing. Since 2018, she has been a Professor at Universidade Portucalense (UPT) and an Adjunct Professor at ISCAP – Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto, where she teaches courses in marketing, business strategy, and market analysis. Her extensive teaching career includes previous roles at Universidade Lusíada, Universidade de Aveiro, Universidade Lusófona, Instituto Superior de Administração e Marketing (IPAM), and Instituto Superior da Maia (ISMAI). Throughout her career, she has contributed significantly to academic research, curriculum development, and mentorship, helping shape future professionals in marketing and business.

🔬 Research Interests

Consumer Behavior & Decision-Making

Brand Loyalty & Customer Experience

Digital Marketing & Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

Retail Management & Marketing Strategy

Innovation & Creativity in Business

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized Specialist in Marketing and Communication (2015) by ISCAP, ISCAC & IPAM

Awarded Laude by Unanimity for Ph.D. at URJC, Madrid

📚 Selected Publications

📖 Book Chapters & Journal Articles

Tavares, V., Pereira, M.S. & Faria, S. (2024). The Relevance and Pertinence of Creativity and Innovation in the Design of Creative Processes. Springer Series in Design and Innovation, 49, 50-64. 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-73705-3_4

Batista, B., Vale, V. & Faria, S. (2024). Covid-19 Pandemic, Digital Transformation, and Consumer Experience: Factors Influencing Satisfaction and Loyalty in Food Retail – The Portuguese Market. IGI Global. 🔗 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9146-1.ch001

Sousa Pereira, M., Faria, S., Cardoso, A. & Cairrão, A. (2023). Personal Leadership and Communication Abilities: Impacts on Organizational Performance. IntechOpen. 🔗 DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1002647

Sousa Pereira, M., Faria, S., Cardoso, A., Sabino, E., Fonseca, J. & Soler, R. (2023). The Influence of Instagram on Consumer Behavior and Home Décor Purchases in Brazil. Springer, Smart Innovation, Systems, and Technologies, 337. 🔗 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9099-1_49

Carvalho, J., Faria, S. & Oliveira, D. (2023). Artificial Intelligence Effectiveness in Customer Experience. IGI Global. 🔗 DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8574-3.ch009

Dr. Leonardo Di Giustino | Quantum Chromodynamics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Leonardo Di Giustino | Quantum Chromodynamics | Best Researcher Award

University of Insubria, Italy.

Leonardo Di Giustino is an Italian theoretical physicist specializing in Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and condensed matter physics. With two Ph.D. degrees in physics, his research spans from renormalization scale-setting in QCD to electron states in metal interfaces. He has held research positions at institutions such as the University of Insubria, Max Planck Institute, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. In addition to his academic career, he has extensive experience as a high school teacher in mathematics and physics.

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Dr. Leonardo Di Giustino holds two Ph.D. degrees in physics, demonstrating his deep expertise in both theoretical and computational physics. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics (2022, cum laude) from the University of Insubria, Italy, with a thesis titled "The Renormalization Scale-Setting Problem in QCD," focusing on fundamental issues in quantum chromodynamics. Earlier, he completed his first Ph.D. in Physics (2005) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, where his research, "Ab initio study of NiO-Fe interfaces: electron states and magnetic configurations," explored the electronic and magnetic properties of materials at the atomic level. His academic journey began with an M.Sc. in Physics (2001) from the University of Rome "La Sapienza," where he investigated "Semileptonic Inclusive Decays of Heavy Flavors." In addition to his research credentials, he holds High School Teaching Qualifications from the University of Modena and the University of Parma, equipping him with the expertise to educate and inspire future generations in mathematics and physics.

Experience🏢

Dr. Leonardo Di Giustino is a dedicated researcher with extensive experience in theoretical physics, particularly in quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and renormalization scale-setting methods. From 2022 to 2024, he served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Insubria, Italy, where he contributed to advancements in high-energy physics. His research journey includes international collaborations, such as his role as a Visiting Scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, USA (2011, 2018–2019), where he worked alongside leading physicists on cutting-edge particle physics projects. Additionally, he was a Fellowship Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany (2012–2013), further strengthening his expertise in theoretical physics. Earlier in his career, he was a Research Fellow at the University of Parma, Italy (2006–2007), contributing to fundamental studies in physics. Alongside his research activities, Dr. Di Giustino has been committed to education, serving as a Mathematics and Physics teacher since 2007, inspiring and mentoring students in scientific disciplines. His diverse experience highlights his dedication to both academic research and science education.

Research Interests🔬

Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)

Renormalization and Regularization Methods in QCD

Collider Physics and Precision Calculations

Condensed Matter Physics & Magnetic Interfaces

Awards & Fellowships🏆

Angelo Della Riccia Foundation Fellowship (2011)

Max Planck Institute Fellowship (2012-2013)

Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Insubria (2022-2024)

Selected Publications📚

1.Detailed Comparison of Renormalization Scale-Setting Procedures Based on the Principle of Maximum Conformality

Journal: Nuclear Physics B

Publication Date: April 2023

Contributors: Xu-Dong Huang, Jiang Yan, Hong-Hao Ma, Leonardo Di Giustino, Jian-Ming Shen, Xing-Gang Wu, Stanley J. Brodsky

Key Insights:

Compares various renormalization scale-setting methods.

Demonstrates the advantages of the Principle of Maximum Conformality (PMC) in eliminating scheme and scale ambiguities in QCD calculations.

2. Elimination of QCD Renormalization Scale and Scheme Ambiguities

Journal: Universe

Publication Date: April 2023

Contributors: Sheng-Quan Wang, Stanley Brodsky, Xing-Gang Wu, Jian-Ming Shen, Leonardo Di Giustino

Key Insights:

Focuses on how PMC removes renormalization ambiguities and improves QCD predictions.

Discusses applications of PMC in high-energy physics.

3. Elimination of QCD Renormalization Scale and Scheme Ambiguities (Preprint)

Publication Date: February 16, 2023

Contributors: Leonardo Di Giustino

Key Insights:

Early version of the Universe journal article.

Highlights the challenges in conventional renormalization procedures and how PMC provides a systematic solution.

4. The Renormalization Scale-Setting Problem in QCD (Ph.D. Thesis)

Publication Date: May 25, 2022

Contributors: Leonardo Di Giustino

Key Insights:

A comprehensive analysis of renormalization scale-setting methods in QCD.

Discusses theoretical foundations and applications of PMC.

5. Thrust Distribution for 3-Jet Production from e⁺e⁻ Annihilation within the QCD Conformal Window and in QED

Journal: Physics Letters B

Publication Date: December 2021

Contributors: Leonardo Di Giustino, Francesco Sannino, Sheng-Quan Wang, Xing-Gang Wu

Key Insights:

Applies PMC to 3-jet production in QCD and QED.

Examines the thrust distribution and its implications for high-energy physics.

Dr. James C. L. Chow | Quantum Computing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. James C. L. Chow | Quantum Computing | Best Researcher Award

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada.

Dr. James Chun Lam Chow, PhD, FCCPM, FInstP, FIET, SMIEEE, PPhys, CPhys, CSci, is a distinguished medical physicist specializing in radiation oncology and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. He is currently an Associate Professor in Material Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Investigator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute. With over two decades of experience in medical physics, his research focuses on AI-driven healthcare solutions, radiation therapy optimization, and Monte Carlo simulations for cancer treatment.

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Dr. James C. L. Chow earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Hong Kong in 1995 under the supervision of Prof. Peter Fung, following a BSc in Applied Physics (First Class Honours) from City University of Hong Kong in 1992. He was awarded a Croucher Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (1995-1997), then continued his research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Toronto (1997-1998) and later as a Postdoctoral Fellow at McMaster University (1998-2000). Transitioning into medical physics, he completed his Medical Physics Residency at the London Regional Cancer Centre (2000-2002), gaining clinical expertise in radiation therapy and medical imaging.

Professional Experience🌟

Dr. James C. L. Chow is an accomplished medical physicist and academic with extensive experience in radiation oncology and materials science. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto (2025–Present) and has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto since 2019. In addition to his academic roles, he serves as a Medical Physicist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (2005–Present), where he also leads as the Physics On-Call Lead (2010–Present). His research contributions are further reflected in his role as a Clinician Investigator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute (2023–Present) and his affiliation with the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto (2024–Present).

Previously, Dr. Chow held multiple key positions, including Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto (2006–2019) and Medical Physics Site Lead for Skin Cancer at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (2010–2015). Before joining Princess Margaret, he worked as a Medical Physicist and Deputy Radiation Safety Officer at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (2002–2005). He has also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Ryerson University and the University of Waterloo (2005–2010). His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing medical physics, cancer treatment, and interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering.

Research Interests📚

Dr. Chow’s research focuses on:

Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics: Treatment optimization using Monte Carlo simulations

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostic tools and chatbot applications in oncology

Nanotechnology in Radiation Therapy: Gold nanoparticle-enhanced radiotherapy

Clinical Data Analysis: Predictive modeling for cancer treatment outcomes

Awards & Recognitions🏆

2024 Outstanding Reviewer, Nuclear Engineering and Technology Journal

2024 Most-Viewed Article, JMIR Cancer

2024 Outstanding Author of the Year, AIMS Biophysics Journal

2019 Top Peer Reviewer, Web of Science Group

2012 Outstanding Reviewer, Medical Physics Journal

2010 SciNet Local Resource Allocation Award (1 million supercomputing hours for Monte Carlo simulations)

Selected Publications📖

Gold nanoparticles for drug delivery and cancer therapy
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Applied Sciences 10(11), 3824 (2020) – Cited: 382

Chatbot for health care and oncology applications using artificial intelligence and machine learning: Systematic review
L Xu, L Sanders, K Li, JCL Chow
JMIR Cancer 7(4), e27850 (2021) – Cited: 375

Application of nanomaterials in biomedical imaging and cancer therapy
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Nanomaterials 10(9), 1700 (2020) – Cited: 325

Irradiation of gold nanoparticles by X‐rays: Monte Carlo simulation of dose enhancements and the spatial properties of secondary electron production
MKK Leung, JCL Chow, BD Chithrani, MJG Lee, B Oms, DA Jaffray
Medical Physics 38(2), 624-631 (2011) – Cited: 311

Machine learning in healthcare communication
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Encyclopedia 1(1), 220-239 (2021) – Cited: 142

Prof. Dr. Shuan -Yu Huang | Optometry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Shuan -Yu Huang | Optometry | Best Researcher Award

Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology (CTUST), Taiwan.

Prof. Hsuan-Yu Huang is a distinguished researcher and educator specializing in Liquid Crystal Optics and Visual Optics. With a strong background in physics and extensive experience in academia and industry, he has made significant contributions to optoelectronic devices, holographic gratings, and optometry research. Currently serving as Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professor in the Department of Optometry at Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, he has played a pivotal role in advancing optical sciences and optometry education in Taiwan.

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Prof. Dr. Shuan-Yu Huang has a strong academic foundation in physics, spanning from undergraduate studies at Tamkang University to advanced research at National Sun Yat-sen University. Under the mentorship of Prof. Chi-Tong Kuo, he completed both his master's and doctoral degrees, focusing on specialized areas in physics. His academic journey reflects a commitment to scientific exploration and excellence in research.

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🏫 Academic Positions

Prof. Dr. Shuan-Yu Huang has built a distinguished academic and research career in physics, optometry, and health sciences. After earning his B.Sc. in Physics from Tamkang University, he pursued his M.Sc. and Ph.D. at National Sun Yat-sen University under the guidance of Prof. Chi-Tong Kuo. His professional journey began as a Teaching Assistant at National Central University (1997-1998), followed by a postdoctoral research position at National Sun Yat-sen University (2005-2007). He then transitioned into academia as an Assistant Professor at Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management (2007-2008) and later at Chung Shan Medical University (2008-2010), where he was subsequently promoted to Associate Professor (2010-2013) and Professor (2013-Present). Demonstrating strong leadership, he served as Chair of the Department of Optometry at Chung Shan Medical University from 2015 to 2019. In 2022, he was appointed as Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology while continuing his professorship. His extensive contributions to research and education reflect his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering academic excellence in his field.

🏢 Industry Experience

2006 (Aug-Dec) – Senior Process Integration Engineer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)

🌍 Special Contributions & Community Service

2016 – Played a key role in passing the Optometrist Law, allowing students to qualify for the National Optometrist Examination.

2020 – Co-founded the Taiwan Exploration Science Education Association, currently serving as Secretary-General.

🔬 Research Interests

📡 Liquid Crystal Optics

Liquid crystal optoelectronic devices

Liquid crystal waveguide components

Liquid crystal electrode grating fabrication

Holographic gratings

Research on liquid crystals near phase transition

Photoluminescence excitation

Nanoparticles in liquid crystals

Liquid crystal lasers

👁️ Visual Optics

Mirror systems for remote imaging and accommodation

Rotating prism fabrication for visual training and testing

Optical filtering and blue light-blocking lenses

🏆 Awards & Honors

Best Researcher Award for contributions to Liquid Crystal Optics

Outstanding Educator Award in Optometry and Visual Sciences

Innovation Award for advancements in Holographic Gratings

Optical Sciences Contribution Honor for industry collaborations

Academic Excellence Award in Physics and Optoelectronics

📄 Selected Publications

Immediate Effects of Vergence Exercises Using Automatic Dual Rotational Risley Prisms on Accommodative Lag and Facility

Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2023

Investigates the impact of vergence exercises on visual performance.

Citations: 1

Design of a Functional Eye Dressing for Treatment of the Vitreous Floater

Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2022

Focuses on innovative therapeutic approaches for vitreous floater treatment.

Citations: 3

Effects of Extended Viewing Distance on Accommodative Response and Pupil Size of Myopic Adults by Using a Double-Mirror System

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022

Examines how extended viewing distances affect accommodative response and pupil size.

Citations: 4

Reduction in Accommodative Response of Schoolchildren by a Double-Mirror System

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021

Explores the effects of a double-mirror system on the accommodative response in children.

Citations: 3

Dr. Cyril Ugwuogor | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Cyril Ugwuogor | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Madonna University Nigeria Elele, Nigeria.

Prof. Ugwuogor Cyril Ifeanyichukwu is a distinguished mathematician and researcher specializing in Functional Analysis and Fixed Point Theory. With a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience, he has made remarkable contributions to mathematical optimization, iterative processes, and nonlinear analysis. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Madonna University Nigeria, he has also participated in various international conferences and published impactful research in renowned journals.

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Prof. Cyril Ugwuogor has pursued his academic journey across Nigeria’s top institutions, specializing in Mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics (Functional Analysis) from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, in 2024. Prior to that, he obtained an M.Sc. in Mathematics (Functional Analysis) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2017, where he had also completed his B.Sc. in Mathematics in 2006. His foundational education includes the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2000 and the First School Leaving Certificate in 1993.

Experience 👨‍🏫

With over a decade of experience in academia, Prof. Cyril Ugwuogor has held multiple teaching and administrative roles across various institutions. Since 2018, he has served as a Lecturer II at Madonna University Nigeria, where he teaches and mentors students in mathematics. He has also contributed as a Mathematics Tutor for JUPEB Mathematics Courses, helping to prepare students for higher education. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as a Postgraduate Demonstrator at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, assisting in advanced mathematics instruction. Additionally, he held leadership positions as the Head of School and Head of the Mathematics Department at Doyen Academy School between 2014 and 2018. His early teaching experience includes serving as an NYSC Mathematics Teacher at Community Secondary School, Moriki, Zamfara State, from 2007 to 2008.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Ugwuogor’s research focuses on:
✔ Fixed Point Theory & Functional Analysis – Exploring iterative processes and convergence theorems.
✔ Mathematical Optimization – Developing novel methods for solving nonlinear equations.
✔ Fractional Differential Equations – Application of Caputo-type fractional equations in Banach spaces.
✔ Nonlinear Analysis & Operator Theory – Investigating stability and computational approaches.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

🏅 Young Mathematician Award – Nigerian Mathematical Society
🏅 Best Paper Presentation Award – Mathematical Analysis and Optimization Research Group (MANORG)
🏅 Research Excellence Award – Madonna University Nigeria

Notable Publications 📚

Prof. Ugwuogor has published extensively in internationally recognized journals. Here are some of his key papers:

1️⃣ Strong convergence theorems for equilibrium problems and fixed points of asymptotically nonexpansive map

Nigerian Mathematical Society Journal (2014, Vol. 33, p.77)

2️⃣ Iterative construction of the fixed point of Suzuki’s generalized nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

Fixed Point Theory Journal (2022, No. 2, 633-652) DOI: 10.24193/fpt-ro.2022.2.13

3️⃣ Convergence analysis of a new implicit iteration process for asymptotically nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

The Journal of Analysis DOI: 10.1007/s41478-022-00520-z

4️⃣ A novel fixed point iteration process applied in solving the Caputo type fractional differential equations in Banach spaces

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5️⃣ Approximation of the fixed point of multivalued mapping in Banach spaces with applications

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga | Photosynthetic Activity | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 07/03/202507/03/2025 by sciencefather

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga | Photosynthetic Activity | Best Researcher Award

Facultly of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Croatia.

Prof. Ivana Varga is a Croatian agricultural scientist specializing in plant breeding, seed production, and industrial crop research. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, where she actively contributes to teaching, research, and scientific collaborations. With over a decade of experience, she has led multiple research projects and published numerous scientific papers in top-tier journals. Her work focuses on agrotechnical measures, agroecological conditions, and sustainable agricultural practices to enhance crop productivity and resilience.

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Education 🎓

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences with a specialization in Plant Breeding and Seed Production from Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, completed in 2016. She also earned multiple degrees from the same institution, including an MSc in Agricultural Engineering (Plant Protection) in 2011, an MSc in Agricultural Engineering (Plant Nutrition and Soil Science) in 2010, and a BSc in Agriculture in 2008. Dr. Varga’s academic background demonstrates a solid foundation in agricultural sciences, with a particular focus on plant breeding, seed production, plant protection, and soil science. Her expertise contributes to her role in advancing research and education in these critical areas of agricultural science.

Experience 👩‍🏫

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ivana Varga is currently an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2017 to 2021 and as a Research Fellow/Assistant from 2010 to 2017. She is part of the Department of Plant Production and Biotechnology, specializing in cereals, industrial, and forage crops. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Special Crop Production, Industrial Crops, Crop Improvement, and Fundamentals of Cereal Production. With a strong background in agricultural sciences, her work contributes to advancements in plant breeding, seed production, and sustainable crop management.

Research Interests 🔬

Industrial Crops: Improving cultivation techniques for better yield and sustainability

Plant Breeding & Seed Production: Enhancing genetic traits for high-performance crops

Agroecology & Soil Science: Studying soil conditions and their impact on crop productivity

Precision Agriculture: Integrating modern technology to optimize farming efficiency

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Member of Croatian Agronomical Society (2011 – Present)

Member of Croatian Plant Protection Society (2007 – 2010)

Organizer of "Franjo Krežma" and "Darko Lukić" Memorials (2004 – 2009)

Notable Publications 📚

"Industrial Hemp Finola Variety Photosynthetic, Morphometric, Biomechanical, and Yield Responses to K Fertilization Across Different Growth Stages" (Agronomy, 2025). This study explores how potassium fertilization affects the growth and yield of industrial hemp. [DOI: 10.3390/agronomy15020496]

"Dynamics of SPAD Index, Leaf Pigment, and Macronutrient Relationships in Sugar Beet Leaves Under Spring Nitrogen Fertilization" (Nitrogen, 2025). The research examines nitrogen fertilization's impact on leaf pigments and nutrient uptake in sugar beets. [DOI: 10.3390/nitrogen6010010]

"White-Seeded Culinary Poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) Se Biofortification: Oil Quality, Fatty Acid Profile, and Seed Yield" (Plants, 2024). This work focuses on biofortification and oil quality improvements in poppy seeds. [DOI: 10.3390/plants14010095]

"Primjena kalija u gnojidbi krumpira" (Glasnik zaštite bilja, 2024). This article discusses potassium fertilization in potato production. [DOI: 10.31727/gzb.47.6.7]

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vittoria Feola | Early Modern History | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 06/03/202506/03/2025 by sciencefather

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vittoria Feola | Early Modern History | Best Researcher Award

University of Padua, Italy.

Vittoria Feola is an Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Padova, Italy. She earned her PhD in History from Cambridge University (2005) and has held prestigious research fellowships, including the Wiener-Anspach and Francqui Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Lise Meitner Senior Postdoc at the Medical University of Vienna. She has been a Senior Visiting Research Associate at Oxford University and a Guest Professor in Rome, among other international appointments. Feola's research explores intelligence, martyrdom, and religious networks in early modern Europe, particularly in the context of Anglo-Spanish relations and Elizabethan England.

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🎓 Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vittoria Feola holds a PhD in History from Cambridge University (2005) and has been recognized for her academic excellence through the Cambridge European Trust Award (2000-2003). Her research has been supported by prestigious institutions, including the British Federation of Women Graduates and the Cambridge European Trust, reflecting her significant contributions to historical scholarship.

🏛 Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vittoria Feola is an Associate Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Padova (2015–Present). She has also held prestigious academic positions, including Senior Visiting Research Associate at Oxford University (2014–2017) and Lektorin in Early Modern History of Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna. Additionally, she has served as a Guest Professor at the Pontifical University St. Thomas in Rome and has been a Visiting Fellow at leading institutions such as Yale, Stanford, Toronto, and Cambridge, underscoring her extensive international research collaborations and expertise in early modern history.

🔬 Research Interests

Religious Intelligence and Martyrdom in Anglo-Spanish Relations (1550-1598)

Early Modern Universities and Scientific Networks

Alchemy, Medicine, and Religion in Early Modern England and Europe

Circulation of Knowledge and Printing Networks in the 16th-18th centuries

🏆 Awards & Honors

2023 Erasmus+ Grant, Teaching Stay at the University of Granada

2023 Book Publication Grant for Martyrdom, Intelligence, and National Identity in Anglo-Spanish Relations, 1550-1598

2022 MINI SID Seed Funding for “Spies or Heretics?” Project

2015 Gerda Henkel Co-Funding Grant for the Bartolomeo Gamba Project

2014 Vienna City Council Prize for organizing Scientiae Vienna 2014

2002 British Federation of Women Graduates Research Award

📚 Notable Publications

📄 Feola, V. (2025). The uses of martyrdom works in Philip II's Spain and among Elizabethan English Catholics. Religion and Politics (forthcoming).

📄 Feola, V. (2025). Jesuit intelligence about Elizabethan England. Society and Politics (forthcoming).

📄 Feola, V. (2024). Autobiografia, cattolicesimo e sovranità: il caso di Elias Ashmole (1617-1692). Civiltà e Religioni, 10, 73-101.

📄 Feola, V. (2021). Alchemy, medicine, and religion in Elias Ashmole’s Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum. Civiltà e Religioni, VII, 87-122.

📄 Feola, V. (2019). Talismans as automata: Jacques Gaffarel’s Curiositez and the mechanisation of nature in 17th-century France. Society and Politics, 13(2), 61-86.

📄 Feola, V. (2019). Early Modern Violence and Religion. The Sixteenth Century Journal, 50.