Gabriella Teresa Capolupo | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Gabriella Teresa Capolupo | Medicine and Dentistry | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Gabriella Teresa Capolupo | Università campus bio medico di Roma | Italy

Gabriella Teresa Capolupo is an accomplished surgeon, researcher, and academic with extensive expertise in general, oncological, and digestive surgery. She has built a distinguished career that integrates advanced clinical practice with dedicated teaching and scientific contributions. As a university lecturer and instructor, she actively contributes to academic programs in General Surgery, Urology, Digestive Surgery, Endocrinology and Metabolic Surgery, Emergency Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery. Her educational roles include formal teaching, clinical tutoring, multidisciplinary course integration, and participation in advanced training initiatives such as postgraduate master programs and summer schools. She also serves as coordinator of the tutoring activities for the School of Specialization in General Surgery, ensuring high-quality mentorship for surgical trainees and supporting their academic and clinical progression. Her academic profile is further strengthened by appointments to evaluation bodies, including doctoral examination committees in translational medicine and oncology. Clinically, Dr. Capolupo’s work is rooted in continuous service at a major university hospital, where she has operated within colorectal, general, and geriatric surgery units. She performs a broad range of surgical procedures with recognized expertise in abdominal oncological surgery using both laparotomic and laparoscopic approaches. Her responsibilities include acting as first surgeon, surgical assistant, and tutor in the operating room, as well as leading emergency surgical teams. She has held roles with functional leadership responsibilities across both permanent and fixed-term appointments. Her research activity is substantial and internationally recognized, with 2,050 citations, 105 scientific documents, and an h-index of 19, reflecting her influence and scholarly impact in the field of surgical sciences. Dr. Capolupo’s professional trajectory demonstrates a strong and consistent commitment to clinical excellence, scientific advancement, and the training of future medical professionals.

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Featured Publications

Schiavone, V., Carannante, F., Melone, G., Miacci, V., Costa, G., Taffon, C., Caricato, M., Capolupo, G. T., & Mascianà, G. (2025). Tailoring the management of colonic lipomas: A 10-year experience of surgical and endoscopic resection. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 15(11), 544. https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm15110544

Schiavone, V., Capolupo, G. T., Mascianà, G., Carannante, F., Costa, G., Miacci, V., & Caricato, M. (2025). Non-operative management (NOM) in rectal cancer: Current evidence and future directions. Encyclopedia, 5(4), 165. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia5040165

Carannante, F., Capolupo, G. T., Barberio, M., Altamura, A., Miacci, V., Scopigno, M. Z., Circhetta, E., Costa, G., Caricato, M., & Viola, M. G. (2024). Evaluation of short-term effects on colorectal surgery elective patients after implementing a patient blood management program: A multicenter retrospective analysis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(15), 4447. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13154447

Feola, A., Minotti, C., Marchetti, D., Caricato, M., Capolupo, G. T., Marsella, L. T., & La Monaca, G. (2021). A five-year survey for plastic surgery malpractice claims in Rome, Italy. Medicina, 57(6), 571. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina57060571

Mascianà, G., Capolupo, G. T., Carannante, F., & Caricato, M. (2019). An omental mass. Any idea? International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 57, 161–164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.02.019

Catarci, M., Ruffo, G., Borghi, F., Patriti, A., Delrio, P., Scatizzi, M., Mancini, S., Garulli, G., Carrara, A., Pirozzi, F., et al. (2019). Colorectal surgery in Italy: A snapshot from the iCral study group. Updates in Surgery, 71, 515–524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-018-00612-1

Carannante, F., Mascianà, G., Lauricella, S., Caricato, M., & Capolupo, G. T. (2019). Correction to: Skin bridge loop stoma: Outcome in 45 patients in comparison with stoma made on a plastic rod. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 34(12), 2195–2197. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-019-03451-7

Milica Milovanovic | Transport Study Program | Excellence in Research Award 

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Ms. Milica Milovanovic | Transport Study Program | Excellence in Research Award 

Ms. Milica Milovanovi | Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering, University of Belgrade | Serbia

Ms. Milica Milovanovic, is a young aviation safety researcher whose academic excellence has marked every stage of her career. After completing primary school in 2013 and secondary school in 2017 as a “Vuk Karadžić” award recipient, she enrolled at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Engineering in 2017, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and her Master’s degree in 2022. She has been pursuing her PhD studies since 2022, successfully passing all examinations with a perfect GPA of 10.00 and specializing in air transport, aviation safety, risk analysis, and hybrid MCDM methodologies. Milovanović is the author of 7 scientific papers, including 3 high-ranking international journal publications, addressing critical issues such as drone risk in city logistics, the value of statistical life in air and road transport, and multi-criteria decision-making models for safety measures in aircraft operations. Her national journal contributions include analyses of lightning-strike impacts on flight safety and economic assessments of safety-related investments, while her international conference papers examine UAV collision impacts and hybrid decision-making for aviation safety. Her work has garnered growing recognition, with developing citation metrics, an expanding citation count, and an emerging h-index, reflecting increasing academic influence in the field of aviation safety. Through rigorous analyses of aircraft accidents, risk factors, and safety management systems, Milovanović contributes to enhancing the safety performance of air transport systems. Her use of modern methodologies, including Grey Delphi, AHP, ADAM, and hybrid MCDM models, strengthens safety decision-making in aircraft operations. By participating in international scientific conferences, collaborating with leading researchers, and publishing in indexed journals, she advances scientific understanding of aviation safety and risk management. Her research supports evidence-based policymaking, improved operational safety, and the development of resilient air transport systems, demonstrating her growing impact as a researcher dedicated to the advancement of aviation safety science.

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Featured Publications

Milovanović, M., Vujačić Petrović, J., Čokorilo, O., Vasov, L., Mirosavljević, P., Stojiljković, B., & Marina, M. (2025). Analysis of the value of statistical life in traffic accidents based on investments evaluation. Tehnika.

Tadić, S., Milovanović, M., Krstić, M., & Čokorilo, O. (2025). Selection of safety measures in aircraft operations: A hybrid Grey Delphi–AHP–ADAM MCDM model. Eng, 6(11), 295.

Milovanović, M., Čokorilo, O., Ivković, I., Stojiljković, B., & Vasov, L. (2024). The value of statistical life in air and road transport. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology.

Marina, M., Čokorilo, O., Mirosavljević, P., Vasov, L., Stojiljković, B., & Milovanović, M. (2024). Analysis of the impact of UAV collision on a commercial aircraft. 2024 6th International Conference on Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Automation and Energy Efficiency (SUMMA). IEEE.

Tadić, S., Krstić, M., Veljović, M., Čokorilo, O., & Milovanović, M. (2024). Risk analysis of the use of drones in city logistics. Mathematics, 12(8), 1250.

Milovanovic, M., Čokorilo, O., & Čokorilo, S. (2022). Analysis of the impact of lightning strikes on flight safety. International Journal for Traffic and Transport Engineering, 12(3), Article 05.

Christos Bouras | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Christos Bouras | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Christos Bouras | University of Patras | Greece

Professor Christos Bouras is a distinguished academic leader and renowned computer engineering expert, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics and Rector of the University of Patras, Greece. He holds a Diploma and a PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. Over the course of his career, he has made substantial contributions to advanced networking technologies, digital communications, and distributed systems while leading major academic, administrative, and international initiatives. His research expertise spans and Beyond Networks, performance analysis of networking and computer systems, mobile and wireless communications, telematics, QoS and pricing mechanisms, e-learning technologies, and networked virtual environments. As an active member of IEEE and ACM, Professor Bouras has built a global reputation for innovative contributions and collaborative research. He has also held several prestigious roles, including Honorary Professor at the College of Information Engineering, Sichuan Agricultural University, China, and President of the University of Patras Property Utilization & Management Company. His long-standing academic leadership is matched by a major international presence in scholarly events. Professor Bouras has participated extensively in international conference committees for more than three decades, contributing to global research dialogue in computing, networking, and educational technologies. His committee roles span top-tier conferences such as ACM STOC, ICALP, IEEE ICALT, ICL, ICWN, ICOMP, GRID Computing, and numerous specialized workshops across Europe, Asia, and North America. His involvement includes organizing committees, program committees, keynote speaking, and advisory roles in areas such as distributed algorithms, multimedia systems, web-based learning, virtual environments, mobile technologies, simulation and modeling, and entertainment computing. Widely respected for his research excellence, international collaboration, and academic leadership, Professor Bouras continues to advance global innovation in computer networks, digital systems, and technology-enhanced learning.

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Featured Publications

Jurgelionis, A., Fechteler, P., Eisert, P., Bellotti, F., David, H., Laulajainen, J. P., Bouras, C., … (2009). Platform for distributed 3D gaming. International Journal of Computer Games Technology, 2009(1), Article 231863.

Bouras, C., Kollia, A., & Papazois, A. (2017). SDN & NFV in 5G: Advancements and challenges. In 2017 20th Conference on Innovations in Clouds, Internet and Networks (ICIN) (pp. xx–xx). IEEE.

Bouras, C., & Tsogkas, V. (2012). A clustering technique for news articles using WordNet. Knowledge-Based Systems, 36, 115–128.

Bouras, C., & Tsiatsos, T. (2006). Educational virtual environments: Design rationale and architecture. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 29(2), 153–173.

Bouras, C., Philopoulos, A., & Tsiatsos, T. (2001). e-Learning through distributed virtual environments. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 24(3), 175–199.

Bouras, C., Ntarzanos, P., & Papazois, A. (2016). Cost modeling for SDN/NFV based mobile 5G networks. In 2016 8th International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems and Workshops (ICUMT) (pp. xx–xx). IEEE.

Bouras, C., Konidaris, A., & Kostoulas, D. (2004). Predictive prefetching on the web and its potential impact in the wide area. World Wide Web, 7(2), 143–179.

Renata Marks-Bielska | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska | Bioenergy | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska | Uniwersytet Warminsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie | Poland

Prof. Dr. Renata Marks-Bielska is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Economic Science, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, where she has served since January 2023, following her tenure as Professor from 2011 to 2023 and Associate Professor from 2003 to 2011, after beginning her academic path as a PhD student in 1999. Her scientific work spans agricultural economics, land management, policy analysis, sustainability transitions, and rural development, with a strong focus on agricultural real estate markets, the Common Agricultural Policy, and environmental and climate-related transformations. She has served as Head of a national research project examining conditions of trade in agricultural real estate in relation to the Agricultural Property Resource of the State Treasury (2020), and as contractor in multiple international and national projects including the UpWaste modular cascade system for sustainable upcycling of agricultural residues under the ERA-NET FACCE SURPLUS program (2022–2023), a study on diagnosis and development of farms in Warmia and Mazury in the context of the EU Green Deal (2023), and the Horizon-Europe WAMA project focused on transformative climate change adaptation and resilience building in north-eastern Poland (2024–2026). Her research has contributed to evidence-based policy design supporting agricultural sustainability, climate resilience, farm development strategies, and efficient land-use governance. Prof. Marks-Bielska has been recognized with multiple awards, including the prestigious Scholarship of the Minister of National Education for outstanding scientific achievements (1999) and numerous Rector’s Awards from 2003 to 2023 for excellence in research, teaching, and organizational leadership, as well as a Statuette from the Mayor of Kurzętnik for scientific contributions supporting business. Her scholarly impact includes 38 publications, 606 citations across 557 documents, and an h-index of 11, reflecting her long-standing contribution to agricultural economics and regional development research. Through decades of academic leadership, rigorous scholarship, and international collaboration, she continues to shape scientific dialogue on sustainable agriculture, resource management, and rural policy at national and European levels.

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Featured Publications

Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., Kurowska, K., & Zielińska-Chmielewska, A. (2025). First-generation biofuels vs. energy security: An overview of biodiesel and bioethanol. Energies, 18(22), 6055.

Marks-Bielska, R., & Koshkalda, I. (2025). Land and its rents in the process of land management: An overview of Poland and Ukraine as examples. Land, 14(11), 2177.

Kryszk, H., Kurowska, K., & Marks-Bielska, R. (2024). The importance of measures undertaken to improve the quality of life in the problem areas: A case study in Warmia and Mazury region in Poland. Sustainability, 16(16), 6786.

Novikova, A., Zemaitiene, R., Marks-Bielska, R., & Bielski, S. (2024). Assessment of the environmental public goods of the organic farming system: A Lithuanian case study. Agriculture, 14(3), 362.

Kryszk, H., Kurowska, K., Marks-Bielska, R., Bielski, S., & Eźlakowski, B. (2023). Barriers and prospects for the development of renewable energy sources in Poland during the energy crisis. Energies, 16(4), 1724.

Rudnicki, R., Biczkowski, M., Wiśniewski, Ł., Wiśniewski, P., Bielski, S., & Marks-Bielska, R. (2023). Towards green agriculture and sustainable development: Pro-environmental activity of farms under the Common Agricultural Policy. Energies, 16(4), 1770.

Florin Mitu | Cardiology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Florin Mitu | Cardiology | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Florin Mitu | University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania

Mr. Florin Mitu is a distinguished university professor at the VIth Medical Clinic of “Gr. T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iași, where he has served since 2014 as head of discipline, coordinator of teaching activities in medical semiology, and course holder for third-year general medicine as well as coordinator of optional courses in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular rehabilitation for years III–V. He supervises student groups, diploma theses, residency courses, and postgraduate programs, contributing extensively to medical education. Since 2014, he has been accredited to supervise doctoral theses, actively guiding research in medicine and supporting national academic development. In parallel, he is a specialist physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and balneophysiotherapy at the Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital, Cardiovascular Recovery Clinic in Iași, where he carries out intensive clinical activity. His leadership roles include tenure as Head of the VIth Medical Clinic and Head of the Cardiovascular Recovery Section, overseeing medical, administrative, and research activities. Between 2011 and 2014, he served as Director of the Medical Department I and member of the Faculty Council, contributing to academic governance, and between 2008–2010, 2016–2019, and 2020–2023, he was an active member of the University Senate. Previously, he was General Director of the Clinical Rehabilitation Hospital (2002–2004), managing its medical and administrative functions. His academic career spans decades, including roles as associate professor (2003–2014), lecturer (1999–2003), and teaching assistant (1991–1999), with continuous responsibilities in teaching semiology, supervising students, and instructing residents. His early international training included professional medical internships in cardiac rehabilitation in Switzerland (University of Berne) and Belgium (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège). He began his career as a general practitioner and medical intern in Iași county hospitals. His educational background includes a Master’s degree in Health Services Management from “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, focusing on organizational and financial management in healthcare. He has served as a member of habilitation and doctoral committees from 2014 to 2024 and continues to contribute to national specialty commissions in internal medicine and cardiology. His scientific contribution is substantial, with 170 published documents, 921 citations indexed across 858 citing documents, and an h-index of 14, reflecting his long-term impact in medical education, internal medicine, cardiovascular recovery, and clinical research. Through sustained academic, clinical, managerial, and research activity, he has established a leading role in Romanian medical science and mentorship.

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Featured Publications

Dorobantu, M., Tautu, O. F., Dimulescu, D., Sinescu, C., Gusbeth-Tatomir, P., et al. (2018). Perspectives on hypertension’s prevalence, treatment and control in a high cardiovascular risk East European country: Data from the SEPHAR III survey. Journal of Hypertension, 36(3), 690–700.

Dorobantu, M., Darabont, R., Ghiorghe, S., Arsenescu-Georgescu, C., et al. (2014). Hypertension prevalence and control in Romania at a seven-year interval: Comparison of SEPHAR I and II surveys. Journal of Hypertension, 32(1), 39–47.

Cojocariu, S. A., Maștaleru, A., Sascău, R. A., Stătescu, C., Mitu, F., et al. (2021). Neuropsychiatric consequences of lipophilic beta-blockers. Medicina, 57(2), 155.

Iurciuc, S., Cimpean, A. M., Mitu, F., Heredea, R., & Iurciuc, M. (2017). Vascular aging and subclinical atherosclerosis: Why such a “never ending” and challenging story in cardiology? Clinical Interventions in Aging, 1339–1345.

Marcu, D. T. M., Adam, C. A., Mitu, F., Cumpat, C., Aursulesei Onofrei, V., et al. (2023). Cardiovascular involvement in tuberculosis: From pathophysiology to diagnosis and complications A narrative review. Diagnostics, 13(3), 432.

Adam, C. A., Anghel, R., Marcu, D. T. M., Mitu, O., Roca, M., & Mitu, F. (2022). Impact of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on arterial stiffness and vascular aging What do we know so far? (A narrative review). Life, 12(6), 803.

Moustapha Lawani | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Moustapha Lawani | Agricultural Economics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Moustapha Lawani | University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) | Benin

Dr. Moustapha Lawani is a climate change economics researcher completing his Ph.D. in Climate Change Economics under the prestigious WASCAL program at the University of Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegal (2021–2025). He holds a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Operational Research from the Institut of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (IMSP), University of Abomey-Calavi (2016–2018), a Research Master’s degree in Applied Economics from the Faculty of Economics and Management (FASEG), University of Abomey-Calavi (2013–2015), and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the same university (2010–2011). His research experience includes major fieldwork activities such as questionnaire design, data digitization, enumerator recruitment, data mining, and advanced econometric analysis for his ongoing doctoral research. From 2018 to 2020, he worked as a Research Assistant, conducting literature reviews, performing data analysis, and co-authoring research outputs. He also contributed to the Evaluation of Agricultural Policies in Benin (EPAB) project, designing surveys and conducting extensive interviews. Dr. Lawani has significant teaching and mentoring experience, having guided over ten undergraduate students in data collection, econometrics, and the interpretation and presentation of research results. Between 2014 and 2017, he served as a Teaching Assistant in Applied Economics and Mathematics at the University of Abomey-Calavi and several private universities, preparing lectures, leading classes in macroeconomics, microeconomics, statistics, econometrics, operational research, and optimization software, as well as developing and grading assessments. He has participated in several academic webinars and workshops, including programs on Africa’s gas future, climate finance, climate diplomacy, and resilience index measurement organized in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation and the FAO. Dr. Lawani has published and contributed to multiple academic works, including “Determinants de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre dans les institutions de microfinance: Evidences au Bénin” (2021), the article “Enhancing climate-smart agriculture: stakeholder contributions and cooperation in establishing a policy environment in developing countries” published in Climate Policy (2025), and ongoing or under-review papers on illicit financial flows in Africa and synergies and trade-offs in climate-smart agriculture. His publication portfolio includes 4 research outputs, with 0 citations recorded so far and an h-index of 0, reflecting an emerging researcher actively contributing to climate policy, agriculture, and development economics. His academic journey demonstrates a strong commitment to rigorous research, interdisciplinary analysis, and advancing climate-smart development policies in Africa.

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Featured Publications

Lawani, M., Lokonon, B. O. K., & Kane, A. (2025). Enhancing climate-smart agriculture: Stakeholder contributions and cooperation in establishing a policy environment in developing countries. Climate Policy. https://doi.org/10.1080/14693062.2025.2543020

Lawani, M., Avoce Viagannou, F. I., & Acclassato Houensou, D. (2021). Déterminants de la mobilité de la main-d’œuvre dans les institutions de microfinance: Evidences au Bénin. In La microfinance contemporaine: Les frontières de la microfinance (Book chapter).

Liang Zhang | Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Liang Zhang | Economics | Research Excellence Award

Central South University | China

Dr. Liang Zhang is a highly productive and analytically rigorous scholar whose research contributes significantly to the fields of strategic management, corporate innovation, stakeholder governance, and organizational resilience. As an associate professor at the Business School of Central South University, his work integrates perspectives from institutional theory, organizational behavior, resource-based thinking, and corporate governance to explain how firms navigate complex institutional, political, and market environments. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation combined with empirical sophistication, offering valuable insights into how organizations respond to external pressures and internal constraints. A substantial portion of his work examines the influence of institutional forces—such as ideological imprinting, government interventions, and political ties—on firm behavior. His article in the British Journal of Management (2023) provides a compelling analysis of how communist ideological imprinting shapes the strategic transformation of state-owned enterprises, contributing to a deeper understanding of institutional persistence and organizational adaptation. His more recent work, also in British Journal of Management (2024), explores the curvilinear relationship between supply concentration and organizational resilience, highlighting how firms balance risk exposure and resource dependence. Corporate innovation forms another major pillar of his scholarship. His publications in Industry and Innovation analyze the effects of R&D subsidies, partner repeatedness in university-industry alliances, and the configuration of collaborative portfolios on firm innovation performance. These studies offer nuanced insights into how firms strategically allocate and utilize resources, how collaboration patterns shape knowledge flows, and how external supports influence innovation outcomes. This line of inquiry aligns with global priorities around technological upgrading, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable competitiveness. His broader work on stakeholder dynamics and governance further enriches his research contributions. Publications in Management and Organization Review, Journal of Business Research, and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management examine conflicting stakeholder pressures, the signaling effects of government official visits, financing outcomes for young technology-based firms, and board–CEO social ties as determinants of agency costs. These studies collectively illuminate how organizations manage external expectations, secure critical resources, and control internal governance risks. Across his publications, a consistent strength is his ability to integrate multiple theoretical perspectives to explain complex organizational phenomena. His empirical studies frequently utilize multilevel data, advanced statistical modeling, and contextually grounded institutional analysis, reinforcing the robustness of his findings. Liang Zhang’s research provides valuable implications for scholars, policymakers, and industry leaders concerned with innovation management, organizational adaptation, and strategic decision-making in emerging and transitional economies.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, L., Zhang, Z., Jia, M., & Ren, Y. (2020). A tiger with wings: CEO–board surname ties and agency costs. Journal of Business Research, 118, 271–285.

Zhang, L., Ren, Y., & Wu, J. (2023). Communist ideological imprinting and the transformation of state‐owned enterprises. British Journal of Management, 34(2), 1062–1078.

Zhang, L., Zhang, Z., Ren, Y., & Jia, M. (2020). The signaling effect of government official visits on external financing of young technology-based firms. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 69(4), 888–903.

Ren, Y., Zhao, W., Zhang, L., & Hou, T. (2024). R&D subsidy and corporate innovation: An integrated view of resource allocation and resource utilisation. Industry and Innovation, 31(6), 727–752.

Zhang, L., Zhang, Z., Jia, M., & Ren, Y. (2017). Do outside directors matter? The impact of prestigious CEOs on firm performance. Chinese Management Studies, 11(2), 284–302.

Zhang, L., Zhang, Z., Jia, M., & Ren, Y. (2020). The strength of two hands: Conflicting stakeholder pressures and corporate philanthropic giving. Management and Organization Review, 16(2), 335–375.

Zhang, S., Shen, H., Zhang, L., & Li, Y. (2023). Promote or inhibit? The influence of partner repeatedness in university–industry alliance portfolios on firm innovation performance. Industry and Innovation, 30(4), 480–505.

Ren, Y., Li, J. J., Zhao, W., & Zhang, L. (2024). The delicate equilibrium: Unveiling the curvilinear nexus between supply concentration and organizational resilience. British Journal of Management, 35(4), 1935–1960.

Muhammad Naveed Khan | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Naveed Khan | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang university | China

Dr. Muhammad Naveed Khan is an accomplished researcher in applied mathematics and computational fluid dynamics, recognized internationally for his extensive contributions to non-Newtonian fluid modeling, hybrid nanofluid behavior, and advanced numerical simulation techniques. With a strong research foundation built through doctoral training in applied mathematics and continuous postdoctoral work at leading academic institutions, he has established himself as a prolific scholar in contemporary fluid mechanics and heat transfer analysis. Dr. Khan’s research focuses on a wide spectrum of computational and theoretical problems, including partial differential equations, heat and mass transfer analysis, hybrid nanofluid and ternary nanofluid flows, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), bioconvection, multiphase flow stability, and Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behaviors under complex physical constraints. His expertise extends to modern transport theories such as Cattaneo–Christov heat flux, Darcy–Forchheimer porous media flow, swirling and rotational fluid systems, chemically reactive micropolar flows, and mixed convection phenomena. His contributions also include exploring the thermophysical roles of nanomaterials, bio-convection mechanisms, cross-diffusion effects, and entropy generation in next-generation heat transfer systems. With 80 SCI-indexed research publications, Dr. Khan has built a substantial scientific footprint, contributing first-author articles to high-impact journals such as Tribology International, Journal of Molecular Liquids, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. His work consistently appears in Q1-ranked journals, demonstrating both scientific rigor and high relevance to global research challenges in energy engineering, fluid mechanics, and material science. His citation metrics—highlighted by more than 1700 citations, an h-index of 25, and an i10-index of 47—reflect his strong influence in the field. He has been recognized among the Top 2% most-cited scientists worldwide by Stanford University for consecutive years, underscoring the global impact of his scholarship. His research engagement includes supervising postgraduate scholars, contributing as a reviewer for more than 30 international scientific journals, and developing advanced computational solutions using COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, MAPLE, and Mathematica. Dr. Khan’s ongoing projects include numerical modeling of drag–lift forces, chemically reactive micropolar systems, MHD nanofluid flows, entropy minimization, and multi-slip non-Newtonian flows over complex geometries. His sustained contributions strengthen theoretical fluid mechanics and support emerging applications in energy systems, environmental modeling, advanced heat exchangers, and high-performance engineering materials.

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Featured Publications

Khan, A. A., Khan, M. N., Ahammad, N. A., Ashraf, M., Guedri, K., & Galal, A. M. (2022). Flow investigation of second grade micropolar nanofluid with porous medium over an exponentially stretching sheet. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1177/22808000221089782

Ahmad, S., Nadeem, S., & Khan, M. N. (2022). Heat enhancement analysis of the hybridized micropolar nanofluid with Cattaneo–Christov and stratification effects. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062211010833

Zhang, J., Ahmed, A., Khan, M. N., Wang, F., Abdelmohsen, S. A. M., & Tariq, H. (2022). Swirling flow of fluid containing (SiO₂) and (MoS₂) nanoparticles analyzed via Cattaneo–Christov theory. Journal of Applied Biomaterials & Functional Materials. https://doi.org/10.1177/22808000221094685

Khan, M. N., Nadeem, S., Abbas, N., & Zidan, A. M. (2021). Heat and mass transfer investigation of a chemically reactive Burgers nanofluid with an induced magnetic field over an exponentially stretching surface. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089211034941

Khan, A. A., Khan, M. N., Nadeem, S., Hussain, S. M., & Ashraf, M. (2021). Thermal slip and homogeneous/heterogeneous reaction characteristics of second-grade fluid flow over an exponentially stretching sheet. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544089211064187

Khan, M. N., & Nadeem, S. (2021). MHD stagnation point flow of a Maxwell nanofluid over a shrinking sheet (multiple solution). Heat Transfer. https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.22098

Kun He | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc Prof Dr. Kun He | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award 

Renmin University | China

Dr. Kun He is an accomplished computer scientist and currently serves as an Associate Professor at Renmin University of China (since January 2023). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in theoretical computer science, backed by extensive research experience across leading Chinese institutions. Before joining Renmin University, he worked at the Institute of Computing Technology (ICT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), first as an Assistant Researcher (2021–2022) and later as an Associate Researcher (2022). He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Shenzhen University between 2019 and 2021. Dr. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from ICT, CAS in 2019 under the supervision of Prof. Xiaoming Sun. He also holds a Master’s degree from ICT, CAS and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Wuhan University. His research centers on the theory of computing, with particular emphasis on probabilistic methods, sampling algorithms, quantum computing, combinatorial structures, and theoretical machine learning. His work has significantly advanced algorithmic techniques related to the Lovász Local Lemma (LLL), Holant problems, and random constraint satisfaction. Over the years, Dr. He has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing the impact and quality of his research. These include the New Hundred Stars of ICT (2021), the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award of the China Computer Federation (2020), the Special Award for the President of CAS (2019), and the National Scholarship of China (2018). These honors highlight his early and sustained contributions to theoretical computer science. Dr. He has published extensively in top-tier venues such as SODA, STOC, FOCS, ITCS, and Random Structures & Algorithms. His notable works include breakthroughs on the Moser–Tardos algorithm, deterministic counting versions of the Lovász Local Lemma, sampling solutions to random CNF formulas, and quantum extensions of classical combinatorial frameworks. Several of his papers have been widely cited and recognized, including a top-downloaded publication in Random Structures & Algorithms (2020). Recently, his research continues to push theoretical boundaries, with upcoming papers on the phase transition of the Sinkhorn–Knopp algorithm and efficient approximation schemes for Holant problems. Dr. He also actively works on emerging topics involving perfect sampling and permutation constraints within the Lopsided LLL regime, with multiple manuscripts currently under submission. With strong expertise, a prolific publication record, and multiple high-impact contributions, Dr. Kun He stands as a leading figure in modern theoretical computer science.

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Featured Publications

He, K., Li, L., Liu, X., Wang, Y., & Xia, M. (2025). Variable version Lovász Local Lemma: A tale of two boundaries. Information and Computation, 105386.

He, K. (2025). Phase transition of the Sinkhorn-Knopp algorithm. arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.09711.

He, K., Li, Z., Qiu, G., & Zhang, C. (2025). FPTAS for Holant problems with log-concave signatures. In Proceedings of the 2025 Annual ACM–SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA).

He, K., Qiu, G., & Sun, X. (2024). Sampling permutations satisfying constraints within the lopsided local lemma regime. arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.02750.

He, K., Qiu, G., & Sun, X. (2024). Sampling permutations satisfying constraints within and beyond the local lemma regime. arXiv e-prints, arXiv:2411.02750.

He, K., Li, Q., & Sun, X. (2023). Moser-Tardos algorithm: Beyond Shearer’s bound. In Proceedings of the 2023 Annual ACM–SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA).

He, K., Wang, C., & Yin, Y. (2023). Deterministic counting Lovász Local Lemma beyond linear programming. In Proceedings of the 2023 Annual ACM–SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA).

He, K., Wu, K., & Yang, K. (2023). Improved bounds for sampling solutions of random CNF formulas. In Proceedings of the 2023 Annual ACM–SIAM Symposium on Discrete Algorithms (SODA).

He, K., Wang, C., & Yin, Y. (2022). Sampling Lovász Local Lemma for general constraint satisfaction solutions in near-linear time. In 2022 IEEE 63rd Annual Symposium on Foundations of Computer Science (FOCS).

Alaba Ayotunde Fadele | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alaba Ayotunde Fadele | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Alaba Ayotunde Fadele | Federal University of Education | Nigeria

Dr. Alaba Ayotunde Fadele is a distinguished computer scientist and academic leader whose work spans blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT systems, and smart contract security. He is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Instituto de Estudos e Desenvolvemento de Galicia (IDEGA), Madrid, Spain, beginning in 2025. He holds two Ph.D. degrees: a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a specialization in Blockchain from the International University, Bamenda (2020–2023), where his research focused on smart contracts and cyber security, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Malaya (2016–2019), specializing in IoT and cyber security. His earlier academic foundations include a Master of Computer Science (2011–2014) from Ahmadu Bello University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2011–2012) from Usman Danfodio University, and a First Class Honours Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (2004–2008) from Nasarawa State University. Dr. Fadele has held major administrative and academic leadership roles, including Director of the ICT Unit at the Federal University of Education, Zaria (from October 2025), Head of the Department of Computer Science (from June 2025), and Head of the Communications Advancement Unit in the Directorate of University Advancement (2024–2025). He has served as a full-time lecturer at the Federal University of Education, Zaria since 2010, a visiting lecturer at St. Francis of Assisi College of Education since 2021, and previously as a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, as well as a Research Assistant at the University of Malaya. His outstanding contributions have earned him the 2019 JNCA Best Survey Paper Award, Best Presenter Award at the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Postgraduate Symposium in Malaysia (2017), and recognition as the Best Graduating Student in Computer Science at Nasarawa State University (2007/2008). Dr. Fadele has authored 20 scholarly publications, accumulating 1,253 citations from 1,245 documents, and holds an h-index of 10, reflecting his impactful contributions to cyber security, IoT research, blockchain systems, and advanced computing innovations.

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Featured Publications

Alaba, F. A., & Rocha, A. (2025). Conclusions, future directions, and recommendations. In F. A. Alaba & A. Rocha (Eds.), Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (Chapter 5). Springer.

Alaba, F. A., & Rocha, A. (2025). Implementation results. In F. A. Alaba & A. Rocha (Eds.), Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (Chapter 4). Springer.

Alaba, F. A., & Rocha, A. (2025). Machine learning algorithms on malware detection against smart wearable devices. In F. A. Alaba & A. Rocha (Eds.), Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (Chapter 3). Springer.

Alaba, F. A., & Rocha, A. (2025). Security challenges of wearable technology. In F. A. Alaba & A. Rocha (Eds.), Studies in Systems, Decision and Control (Chapter 2). Springer.