Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Analytical Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Zagazig University | Egypt

Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish is a highly qualified analytical chemist with a strong academic foundation, holding a B.Sc. in Chemistry–Physics from Zagazig University, a diploma in analytical chemistry with Excellent grade, a pre-master qualification scoring 98%, and a completed M.Sc. in analytical chemistry, while currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. His credentials include a valid TOEFL certificate demonstrating doctoral-level proficiency. He possesses extensive professional experience across the pharmaceutical industry, beginning as a QC chemist and advancing to senior roles in stability and methodology, ultimately becoming Deputy Manager of Labs Development at EIPICO, where he leads a team of ten staff members and oversees method development, comparative in vitro testing, and stress stability research. Dr. Darwish has distinguished technical negotiation capabilities with major international pharmacopoeias including USP, EP, BP, and regulatory bodies such as SFDA, Romanian FDA, and Jordan FDA. His research portfolio includes completed and published works on eco-friendly, sustainable, and greenness-evaluated HPLC methods, such as stability-indicating assays for piracetam, vincamine, LEVOMENOL, NETILMICIN, butylated hydroxytoluene, retinol, tocopherol, colchicine, khellin, valsartan, sacubitril, and shelf-life HPLC methods for sugammadex sodium. He has authored and co-authored 7 peer-reviewed publications, with 33 citations from 22 documents and an h-index of 3 (Scopus ID: 59519037100), reflecting growing international recognition in green analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. His consultancy and technical leadership span Delta Pharma, Grand Pharma, Averroes Pharma, Al-Debeiky Pharma, and Copad Pharma, covering QC operations, stability programs, method development, and finished product evaluation from 2009 to 2021, before joining EIPICO in a senior R&D role. His expertise includes advanced operation of HPLC, GC, ICP, AAS, UV-Vis, and other analytical platforms essential for pharmaceutical quality assessment. Dr. Darwish serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals including European Journal of Scientific Research and Reviews, Results in Chemistry (Elsevier), Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, Asian Journal of Cardiology Research, and Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice, and acts as a Google Scholar and Crossref reviewer for ETERNO PRESS Scholar Council. His collaborative achievements include participation in the USP QualityAssist beta program (2025), contribution to BP sustainability guidance through two accepted ecofriendly case studies (2024), liaison with the Egyptian Pharmacopoeia since 2024, contributions to BP Research Users in 2023, and involvement in USP’s 2021 Dexamethasone product requirements project. Dedicated to green chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, and sustainable method development, Dr. Darwish continues to advance analytical innovation and regulatory-compliant pharmaceutical research.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Darwish, A. S., Abdel‐Raheem, S. M., Meligy, A. M. A., Al‐Sultan, S. I., Kandeel, M., & Darwish, W. S. (2026). Optimization and validation of a green shelf life HPLC technique for testing sugammadex sodium in raw material and parenteral medications. Biomedical Chromatography, 40(1), e70267.

Ma, J.-K., Chen, X.-Y., Zhang, N., Darwish, A. S., Gouda, A. A., El Sheikh, R., & Huang, X.-C. (2025). A straightforward HPLC approach to testing butylated hydroxytoluene, an antioxidant, in pure and topical anti-burn gels; Evaluation of greenness, blueness, and whiteness grades. Talanta Open, 8, 100565.

Huang, X.-C., Darwish, A. S., Darwish, W. S., Chen, R.-M., & Ma, J.-K. (2025). Green rapid HPLC method for testing retinol and tocopherol in ophthalmic gels. Talanta Open, 8, 100538.

Huang, X.-C., Darwish, A. S., Darwish, W. S., Zaki, M. S. A., Lin, Y.-T., Liang, N.-L., & Ma, J.-K. (2025). Ecologically conscious profiles assessments for economic and concurrent HPLC detection of chlordiazepoxide and clidinium bromide in bulk and tablet dosage forms. Results in Chemistry, 7, 102739.

Darwish, A. S., Zaki, M. S. A., Salih, A. G. K. A., Abd Ellatif, M., Patel, A. A., Mallick, A. K., Ahsan, M., & Darwish, W. S. (2025). A simple eco-friendly stability-indicating HPLC method for determination of netilmicin in bulk and ophthalmic solution. Biomedical Chromatography, 39(8), e70152.

Alenezi, S. S., Gouda, A. A., El Sheikh, R., Badahdah, N. A., Alzuhiri, M. E., Magrabi, A. H., Jilani, A. L., & Darwish, A. S. (2025). Environmental sustainability profiles assessment of HPLC stability-indicating method for quantitation of piracetam and vincamine in pharmaceutical medications. Talanta Open, 7, 100407.

Darwish, A. S., Zaki, M. S. A., Salih, A. G. K. A., Abd Ellatif, M., Patel, A. A., Mallick, A. K., Ahsan, M., & Darwish, W. S. (2025). Developing a sensitive, ecological, and economic HPLC method for the concurrent quantification of kolchicine and khellin in bulk and sachet pharmaceuticals. Microchemical Journal, 195, 114716.

Rubens C. Costa-Filho | Infection | Excellence in Research Award 

Published on by Invention Awards

Dr. Rubens C. Costa-Filho | Infection | Excellence in Research Award 

Prof. Dr. Rubens Costa-Filho | FIOCRUZ/IOC | Brazil

Dr. Rubens C. Costa-Filho is an accomplished physician–scientist whose career spans decades of leadership, research, and academic contribution in the fields of intensive care, sepsis, hemostasis, thrombosis, and infectious diseases. His professional trajectory reflects a deep commitment to developing evidence-based practices, advancing critical care medicine, and contributing to scientific understanding through both clinical innovation and academic inquiry. His extensive experience includes the founding and long-term coordination of a major intensive care service, where he played a key role in establishing advanced protocols for the management of critically ill patients, with a particular focus on cardiovascular emergencies, sepsis, and multi-system organ dysfunction. His involvement in the creation of the Latin American Institute of Sepsis marked an important milestone in the region’s coordinated response to sepsis, strengthening collaborative research efforts, promoting professional education, and generating scientific awareness about early diagnosis and effective clinical management. His experience directing a specialized thromboelastometry service further cemented his expertise in coagulation assessment, blood management, and the clinical application of hemostatic monitoring technologies in critical care settings. Through this work, he contributed to improving transfusion practices, guiding therapeutic decision-making, and enhancing clinical outcomes in complex surgical and critically ill patient populations. Dr. Costa-Filho’s academic influence also extends to scientific communication and knowledge dissemination. He has been instrumental in designing educational platforms that connect healthcare professionals with leading experts, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and expanding access to advanced medical knowledge. His commitment to academic development is additionally reflected in his participation in multidisciplinary research groups and continuous engagement with innovations in intensive care medicine, infectious disease epidemiology, and emerging therapeutic strategies. His longstanding involvement with global professional societies has allowed him to contribute to international guidelines, strengthen collaborative networks, and uphold high scientific standards in his fields of expertise. Currently, Dr. Costa-Filho is pursuing doctoral research in Tropical Medicine, expanding his scientific focus to infectious diseases that pose significant global health challenges. His Ph.D. work centers on COVID-19 within the Department of Tropical Medicine, where he contributes to ongoing investigations into immunological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the disease. Working in an immunopharmacology laboratory, he participates in studies examining host responses, inflammatory pathways, and potential therapeutic targets, with the aim of generating translational insights relevant to the management of severe viral infections.
Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Price, V. L., Nanayakkara, A., Pasini, A., Bazellières, E., Vernale, A., Rocher, C., Borchiellini, C., Le Bivic, A., Renard, E., & Leys, S. P. (2025). Why homoscleromorph sponges have ciliated epithelia: Evidence for an ancestral role in mucociliary driven particle flux. Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution. Advance online publication.

Costa-Filho, R. C., Oliveira, A., Jr., Saddy, F., Costa, J. L. F., Azevedo, M. S., Cerqueira, D. F., Gualberto, V. H. A., Barbosa, M. I. N. H., Da-Cruz, A. M., & Horta, M. A. (2025). Evaluating the effectiveness of NOACs and LMWH in reducing mortality in critically ill patients with COVID‐19. Journal of Medical Virology. Advance online publication.

Costa-Filho, R. C., Leite, J. P. G., Horta, M. A., Naveca, F. G., Saddy, F., & Castro de Faria Neto, H. C. (2025). Commentary: Evaluation of post-COVID mortality risk in cases classified as severe acute respiratory syndrome in Brazil: A longitudinal study for medium and long term. Frontiers in Medicine, 12, 1558264.

Costa Silva, M., Costa, R. C., Filho, & Estato, V. (2025). Strategic use of intravenous medications to protect target organs in hypertensive emergencies. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, 38(1).

Costa-Filho, R. C., Saddy, F., Costa, J. L. F., & Castro Faria Neto, H. C. (2025). The silent threat of human metapneumovirus: Clinical challenges and diagnostic insights from a severe pneumonia case. Microorganisms, 13(1), 73.

Costa-Filho, R. C. (2023). ISTH 2023 | XXXI Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Event Participation.

Costa-Filho, R. C. (2023). PB0073 A retrospective study of two anticoagulation therapies in critically ill COVID-19 patients prior to vaccination era. Conference Poster, ISTH 2023.

Costa-Filho, R., Oliveira, A., Furtado, E., Saddy, F., de Souza, R., Azevedo, M., Cerqueira, D., Gualberto, V., Costa, J., & Castro-Faria-Neto, H. (2023). PB0073 A retrospective study of two anticoagulation therapies in critically ill COVID-19 patients prior to vaccination era. Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 7(10), 100888.

Naveca, F. G., Nascimento, V. A., Nascimento, F., Ogrzewalska, M., Pauvolid-Corrêa, A., Araújo, M. F., Arantes, I., Batista, É. R., Magalhães, A. Á., & Vinhal, F. et al. (2023). SARS-CoV-2 intra-host diversity, antibody response, and disease severity after reinfection by the variant of concern Gamma in Brazil. Scientific Reports, 13, 33443.

Shuying Shen | Health Professions | Excellence in Innovation Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Prof. Shuying Shen | Health Professions | Excellence in Innovation Award 

 Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Shuying Shen is a distinguished research fellow at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital affiliated with the Medical College of Zhejiang University, where she has established a strong research presence in musculoskeletal biology, molecular regulation, and osteoarthritis pathology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2017 and her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Bioscience in 2012, both from Zhejiang University. Dr. Shen’s research has been continuously supported by major competitive grants, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China Excellent Young Scholars Fund, multiple NSFC General Programs, and the Zhejiang Provincial Outstanding Youth Project. Her funded projects focus on elucidating mechanisms of protein post-translational modification, chondrocyte aging, metabolic reprogramming in osteosarcoma, and non-classical regulatory pathways in chondrocyte physiology, reflecting her deep engagement with both degenerative diseases and cancer biology. Dr. Shen has made influential contributions to the understanding of noncoding RNA functions in osteoarthritis progression, osteosarcoma development and metastasis, and organ size regulation. Her work reveals how circular RNAs, microRNAs, and RNA–protein interactions shape cellular senescence, lipid metabolism, autophagy, and energy homeostasis. She has also advanced knowledge on the interplay between metabolic remodeling and epigenetic regulation in cartilage degeneration. Her publications demonstrate innovative approaches combining molecular biology, functional genomics, epigenetics, and translational models to uncover therapeutic targets for osteoarthritis, intervertebral disc degeneration, and malignancies. Dr. Shen has published 87 peer-reviewed papers, including 50 as first or corresponding author, in top-tier journals such as Nature Aging, Science Translational Medicine, Cell Research, Nature Communications, Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, PNAS, Advanced Science, Molecular Cancer, Bone Research, and Molecular Therapy. Her research has been cited more than 3,000 times, and she holds an H-index of 37, underscoring her strong scientific influence. Through her pioneering discoveries—such as the regulation of chondrocyte senescence by palmitoylation, the role of fatty acid oxidation in osteoarthritis, circRNA-mediated metabolic control, and noncoding RNA networks in osteosarcoma—Dr. Shen has significantly advanced the field of musculoskeletal molecular medicine. Her long-term research goal is to develop novel diagnostic markers and targeted therapies for osteoarthritis and related degenerative diseases through a deeper understanding of RNA regulation, protein modifications, and metabolic homeostasis.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Wang, K., He, W., Gong, Z., Gao, J., Gao, T., Pan, N., Wu, D., Yang, Y., Li, Z., Zhao, X., Ji, M., & Shen, S. Y. (2025). ZDHHC11-mediated palmitoylation alleviates chondrocyte senescence and serves as a therapeutic target for osteoarthritis. Nature Aging.

Mei, Z., Yilamu, K., Ni, W., Shen, P., Pan, N., Chen, H., Su, Y., Guo, L., Sun, Q., Li, Z., Huang, D., Fang, X., Fan, S., Zhang, H., & Shen, S. Y. (2025). Chondrocyte fatty acid oxidation drives osteoarthritis via SOX9 degradation and epigenetic regulation. Nature Communications, 16(1), 4892.

Gong, Z., Zhu, J., Chen, J., Feng, F., Zhang, H., Zhang, Z., Song, C., Liang, K., Yang, S., Fan, S., Fang, X., & Shen, S. Y. (2023). CircRREB1 mediates lipid metabolism–related senescent phenotypes in chondrocytes through FASN post-translational modifications. Nature Communications, 14(1), 5242.

Li, Z., Zhang, W., Wei, X. Y., Hu, J. Z., Hu, X., Liu, H., Lu, J., Shen, S. Y., & Ji, M. L. (2025). TRIM15 drives chondrocyte senescence and osteoarthritis progression. Science Translational Medicine, 17(791), eadq1735.

Shen, S. Y., Guo, X. C., Yan, H., Lu, Y., Ji, X. Y., Li, L., Liang, T. B., Zhou, D. W., Zhao, J. C., Yu, J. D., Gong, X. G., Zhang, L., & Zhao, B. (2015). A miR-130a–YAP positive feedback loop promotes organ size and tumorigenesis. Cell Research, 25(9), 997–1012.

Shen, S. Y., Wu, Y. Z., Chen, J. X., Xie, Z., Huang, K. M., Wang, G. L., Yang, Y. T., Ni, W. Y., Chen, Z. J., Shi, P. H., Ma, Y., & Fan, S. W. (2019). CircSERPINE2 protects against osteoarthritis by targeting miR-1271 and ETS-related gene. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 78(6), 826–836.

Shen, S. Y., Yang, Y. T., Shen, P. Y., Ma, J., Fang, B., Wang, Q. X., Wang, K. F., Shi, P. H., Fan, S. W., & Fang, X. Q. (2021). circPDE4B prevents articular cartilage degeneration and promotes repair by acting as a scaffold for RIC8A and MID1. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 80(9), 1209–1219.

Shen, S. Y., Liang, Y., Zhao, Y., Hu, Z., Huang, Y., Wu, Y., Liu, Y., Fan, S., Wang, Q., & Xiao, P. (2024). Dietary supplementation of vitamin B1 prevents the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 121(30), e2408160121.

Vineet Srivastava | Environmental Modeling | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Mr. Vineet Srivastava | Environmental Modeling | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Vineet Srivastava | University of Szeged | Hungary

Mr. Vineet Srivastava is a passionate environmental science researcher specializing in the interaction between sustainable agriculture and climate change, currently pursuing his doctoral studies in Climate Change through Animal Agriculture at the University of Szeged, Hungary. His Ph.D. focuses on estimating ammonia, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions from animal husbandry operations using the advanced photoacoustic spectroscopy method developed at the University of Szeged. He is actively involved in PAS instrument calibration, field sampling, gas estimation, and publication work, contributing to improved understanding of livestock-related emissions and sustainable mitigation strategies. Prior to this, he served as a Junior Research Fellow at CSIR-NEERI, where he contributed to projects under the National Jal Jeevan Mission, working on water quality sensor calibration, rural water monitoring, sampling, analytical assessments, and technical reporting. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Science (Environmental Technology) from Banaras Hindu University, where he researched microplastic impacts on soil properties and wheat productivity, and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from DDU Gorakhpur University. His training includes IoT-based environmental monitoring, analytical instrumentation for environmental contaminants, and field-based environmental assessments. Vineet has presented his research at international conferences and contributed to peer-reviewed publications, with his work receiving 76 citations, 1 indexed publication, and an h-index of 1. He is a recipient of the prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (2024), awarded by the Tempus Public Foundation, and was selected as one of the top 30 candidates from India by the University Grants Commission. He has also qualified the UGC-NET (2022) for eligibility as Assistant Professor in India. Dedicated to advancing sustainable environmental practices, Vineet aims to integrate scientific innovation with practical solutions, aligning personal research goals with broader institutional and global sustainability objectives.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Srivastava, V., Mikó, E., Horváth, L., Gombi, C., Szabó, A., & Bozóki, Z. (2026). Unraveling nitrous oxide in free-stall dairy barns: A linear mixed modeling approach to cyclic, spatial, and environmental drivers. Smart Agricultural Technology, 6, 101678.

Srivastava, R., Srivastava, V., & Singh, A. (2023). Multipurpose benefits of an underexplored species purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.): A critical review. Environmental Management, 71, 1–??.

Rerhrhaye Badr | Electrical Network | Best Scholar Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Mr. Rerhrhaye Badr | Electrical Network | Best Scholar Award

Mr. Rerhrhaye Badr | LASTIMI | Morocco

Mr. Rerhrhaye Badr is an electrical engineer specializing in energy systems, conversion technologies, and sustainable development, holding a Master’s degree in “Énergie électrique, conversion, matériaux et développement durable” from INP Toulouse & Université Paul Sabatier (2021–2022) and an Ingénieur d’État diploma in Génie Électrique from ENSAM Rabat (2019–2021). His professional experience spans academia, healthcare infrastructure, and industrial environments, reflecting a strong balance of technical, managerial, and instructional expertise. As an Enseignant Vacataire at EST-Salé (2023–2024), he delivered courses, TDs, and TPs in solar installation maintenance and electrical systems while supervising 127 final-year projects across Génie Électrique, Informatique Industrielle, Génie Industriel, and Maintenance. In 2023, he served as Project Manager for Hôpital Avicenne Marrakech, leading the design and implementation of a 220 kWc self-consumption solar system, including load-profile analysis, equipment selection, and photovoltaic field dimensioning. His final-year internship at SAFRAN Tech Paris-Saclay (2022) focused on BCI testing for energy-conversion chains and the automation of a LabView-based test bench. From 2014 to 2019, he was Adjoint Chef de Service at HMIMV in Rabat, responsible for maintaining critical electrical and medical equipment in collaboration with Siemens, GE, T2S, and other major firms, following five years (2009–2014) as Chef de Projet overseeing large-scale electrical network renovations and the installation of ten MT/BT transformer stations. His academic output includes 8 published documents, with 24 citations across 17 citing sources and an h-index of 3, reflecting a growing scientific contribution in electrical engineering, energy systems, and applied industrial technologies.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Rerhrhaye, B., Rerhrhaye, F., El Akkary, A., Lahlouh, I., Ennaciri, Y., Sefiani, N., Khouili, D., & El Martaoui, C. (2025). Proposal for the utilization of multilevel solar inverters for the electrical network conditioning of a hospital. EPJ Web of Conferences, 330, Article 03004.

Marijo Bekic | Orthopedics | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Prof. Dr. Marijo Bekic | Orthopedics | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

Prof. Dr. Marijo Bekic | General Hospital Dubrovnik | Croatia

Prof. Dr. Marijo Bekic is a distinguished Croatian trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with an extensive academic and clinical career spanning more than two decades. He completed his medical education at the University of Zagreb School of Medicine (1992–1999) and earned his Master of Sciences in Biomedical Studies in 2002. He received his MD PhD in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in 2005 and progressed through academic ranks, becoming Assistant Professor in 2014, Associate Professor at Dubrovnik University in 2020, Associate Professor at the University of Rijeka in 2023, and later at the University of Split School of Medicine in 2024. His professional journey began at the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zagreb (2002–2007), followed by several years in traumatology at County Hospital Dubrovnik, where he served as General Surgeon-Traumatologist and later Head of the Department of Orthopaedy and Traumatology (2014–2016). Since 2016, he has held senior clinical and leadership roles, including Hospital Director at County Hospital Dubrovnik, contributing significantly to healthcare management and surgical excellence. Prof. Bekic is deeply engaged in national and international professional bodies, serving as Chairman of the Governing Council of the Health Center Dubrovnik and the Emergency Institute of Dubrovacko-Neretvanska County, as well as being a member of civil defence headquarters, scientific committees, Croatian trauma associations, medical chambers, and international military surgery networks. He serves on the editorial board of Acta Chirurgica Croatica and is an active lecturer at the Military School “Ban Josip Jelačić” and the Ambroise Paré International Military Surgery Forum. His organisational leadership includes managing large-scale EU-funded hospital projects focusing on emergency care, trauma management, and modernisation of healthcare infrastructure, with budgets exceeding €10 million. Prof. Bekic has been recognised with awards such as the Croatian Surgery Society’s 2nd Award (2007) and has contributed extensively to scientific literature, with 20 published documents, 115 citations, and an h-index of 5, reflecting his influence in trauma surgery, orthopaedics, and hospital emergency preparedness. His work integrates clinical expertise, academic advancement, strategic healthcare leadership, and cross-border medical collaboration, positioning him as a leading figure in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in Croatia and the wider region.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Bekic, M., Bagavac, P., Sesic, N., Kulić, M., & Bekic, A. (2025). The effect of strain rate on bone fragility and clinical applications. Bioengineering, 12(12), 1295.

Kulic, M., Bagavac, P., Bekic, M., & Krstulovic-Opara, L. (2024). Ex vivo biomechanical bone testing of pig femur as an experimental model. Bioengineering, 11(6), 572.

Milos, M., Vujnović, N., Bekic, M., Lojpur, J., Moretti, M., Kirin, I., & Roth, A. (2022). Retrograde calcaneo-talo-tibial nail, subtalar arthrodesis and fibula transposition in the treatment of traumatic bone and articulatory defect of the distal tibia and talocrural joint: A case report. Trauma Case Reports, 39, 100734.

Vidović, D., Bencic, I., Cuti, T., Bakota, B., Bekic, M., Dobric, I., Sabalic, S., & Blazevic, D. (2021). Surgical treatment of scapular fractures: Results and complications. Injury, 52(1), 33–38.

Ostojić, M., Bulj, Z., Kordić, D., Sunjic, D., Buntic, A., Juka, K., Bliznac, I., Topic, A., Ostojic, Z., Rotim, K., et al. (2019). Establishment of the bone tissue bank at Mostar University Clinical Hospital. Acta Clinica Croatica, 58(4), 565–575.

Vidovic, D., Bencic, I., Cuti, T., Gajski, D., Cengic, T., Bekic, M., Zovak, M., Sabalic, S., & Blazevic, D. (2019). Treatment of humeral shaft fractures: Antegrade interlocking intramedullary nailing with additional interlocking neutralization screws through fracture site. Acta Clinica Croatica, 58(4), 639–648.

Vidovic, D., Elabjer, E., Muškardin, I. V. A., Milosevic, M., Bekic, M., & Bakota, B. (2017). Posterior fragment in ankle fractures: Anteroposterior vs posteroanterior fixation. Injury, 48(S6), S43.

Dario Pezzini | Epidemiology of Drowning | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Prof. Dario Pezzini | Epidemiology of Drowning | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dario Pezzini | Federazione Italiana Nuoto | Italy

Prof. Dario Giorgio Pezzini is a professor of political science with a multidisciplinary background in logic, law, social sciences, and political science. He has extensive expertise in beach safety, lifesaving, and swimming instruction, having served as president of the “Mare sicuro” cooperative of lifeguards, lifeguard assistants, and swimming instructors, and as swimming pool manager and administrator. He organizes and manages collective rescue plans on numerous beaches and has been the National Technical Director of the National Lifesaving Society, preparing rescue strategies for municipalities throughout Italy. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Research Group for the Coastal Environment and serves as a technician for the Italian Swimming Federation. Prof. Pezzini has authored and edited numerous publications on lifesaving, swimming instruction, beach safety, drowning prevention, and political theory, including manuals, educational books, coastal management studies, and ISTISAN reports in collaboration with national health and research institutions. His research contributions focus on the study of accidents in seaside environments, development of drowning prevention strategies, and improvement of collective safety protocols. He has played a pivotal role in establishing national observatories and coordinating technical committees for swimming, environment, and accident prevention. Prof. Pezzini has 34 publications, which have been cited by 34 documents, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting his significant impact in the fields of lifesaving, beach safety, and applied political science.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Study of the interference contribution on the performance of an adhesive bonded press-fitted cylindrical joint. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives.

Xinyu Liu | Development | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Dr. Xinyu Liu | Development | Research Excellence Award 

Dr. Xinyu Liu | Peking university | China

Dr. Xinyu Liu earned a Ph.D. in Management (Agricultural Economics and Management) from Peking University in 2023, with a dissertation on the impact of E-commerce on sales and consumption behavior of rural residents under the supervision of Prof. Jikun Huang, and a B.E. in Economics from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, supervised by Prof. Zekai He. Her research spans microeconomics, development economics, and finance, focusing on e-commerce, consumption, entrepreneurship, housing demolition, and cross-shareholding phenomena in China. She has practical research experience leading the China Rural Revitalization Strategic Data Platform project and participating in studies on smart agriculture and rural E-commerce development. She held postdoctoral appointments at China International Capital Corporation (CICC) Global Institute–Fudan University (2023–2025, cross-shareholding and firm innovation) and was a short-term consultant at the World Bank on fertility preference (2024). Dr. Liu has presented at numerous national and international conferences, including the ASAE 2021 (Best Paper Award) and the Peking University Modern Agriculture Doctoral Student Forum (Best Report Award). She has contributed to research reports on AI economics, embodied intelligent investment, and government auction fund mechanisms for emerging industries. Her work has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Peking University Second-Class Scholarship for Doctoral Students in Modern Agriculture (2022), YingWenTe Scholarship First Prize (2020), and the National Scholarship (2017), among others. She has 5 citations across 2 documents and holds an h-index of 2, reflecting her emerging influence in development economics, e-commerce, and policy-relevant research in China.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

Liu, X., Li, S., Huang, J., & Xiao, H. (2025). Transforming consumption: How E‑commerce reshape online shopping behavior and household spending. China Economic Review, 92, 102444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chieco.2025.10244

 

Jing Wang | Law | Research Excellence Award 

Published on by Invention Awards

Prof. Jing Wang | Law | Research Excellence Award 

Prof. Jing Wang | Inner Mongolia University of Technology | China

Prof. Jing Wang, a Mongolian ethnic scholar with a PhD in Law, is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Inner Mongolia University of Technology, where she also serves as an expert consultant for economic and social development decision-making in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Her research spans administrative law, the governance and legislative regulation of non-governmental organizations, and broader issues related to public administration and legal development. She has led multiple significant research projects, including those funded by the National Social Science Fund of China and key projects under the Inner Mongolia Philosophy and Social Sciences Planning program. Prof. Wang has authored academic monographs, co-edited influential textbooks used across higher education, and published numerous core academic papers contributing to legal scholarship and regional policy development. Her academic output includes 6 documents, supported by 10 citations across published works, reflecting her growing influence in the field. She holds an h-index of 2, demonstrating the emerging academic recognition of her contributions to administrative law, NGO regulation, and public governance. Through her research, publications, and advisory roles, she continues to advance theory and practice in law and governance, providing valuable insights for institutional innovation and socio-legal development in Inner Mongolia and beyond.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

Design of gear-type combustion stabilizer under benign control of pulverized coal combustion behavior. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects.

Ioana Monica Sas-Boca | Vibrations | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Invention Awards

Ms. Ioana Monica Sas-Boca | Vibrations | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Ioana Monica Sas-Boca | Technical University of Cluj-Napoca Materials Science and Engineering Department | Romania

Ms. Ioana Monica Sas-Boca, Ph.D. Eng., is a lecturer at the Faculty of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she has been active since 2001. She has extensive expertise spanning computer programming, CAD design, simulation and modeling, computer graphics, 3D printing, heat treatment, plastic deformation technologies, air pollution, environmental protection, and recycling processes. She has managed and contributed to multiple academic–industry collaborations, including the 2024 contract N-C-CDI 30727 focused on enhancing the electrical and mechanical performance of multi-strand ropes for track circuits. She has participated as a member in seven national and international research projects and has received six research grants. Her academic output includes 43 scientific papers, with 29 ISI articles, 11 indexed in international databases, and 9 presented at conferences, supported by a citation record of 124 citations from 109 documents and an h-index of 6 across major indexing platforms. She has authored three books with ISBN, contributing significantly to engineering applications, plastic deformation processes, and laboratory methodologies. Her research spans materials science, powder metallurgy, deformation processing, and heat treatment, with strong emphasis on numerical simulation and technological optimization. She has 29 SCI/ISI publications and serves as Guest Editor for Atmosphere, while contributing as an author and reviewer for journals such as the International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture and Mechanism and Machine Theory. She is also an active MDPI reviewer across nine journals (2024–2025). Through sustained research, teaching, and international collaborations, she advances engineering innovation, material processing technologies, and environmentally oriented industrial solutions.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Cristea, A. F., Bălcău, M. C., Frunză, D., Haragâş, S., & Sas-Boca, I. M. (2025). Studies on the materials used in the design of a vibration dissipating device, fixed on hand, from a functional and ergonomic point of view. Applied Sciences, 15(16), 8856.

Pop, M., Sas-Boca, I.-M., Frunză, D., & Neag, A. (2025). The influence of hot deformation on the mechanical and structural properties of mild carbon steel for industrial application. Metals, 15(7), 756.

Pop, M., Sas-Boca, I.-M., Frunză, D., Popa, F., & Neag, A. (2024). The influence of hot deformation on the mechanical and structural properties of 42CrMo4 steel. Metals, 14(6), 647.

Haragâș, S., Ninacs, R., Buiga, O., Tudose, L., Haragâș, A., Sas-Boca, I. M., & Cristea, F. A. (2024). An attempt to establish a mathematical model for an unconventional worm gear with bearings. Applied Sciences, 14(23), 10833.

Iluţiu-Varvara, D.-A., Tintelecan, M., Aciu, C., & Sas-Boca, I.-M. (2023). The assessment of the leaching behavior of metallurgical wastes for a sustainable circular economy. In Sustainable Development and Innovations in Mineral Processing (pp. 331–344). Springer.

Pop, M., Sas-Boca, I.-M., Frunza, D., Popa, F., & Neag, A. (2023). Aspects regarding the influence of hot deformation on the mechanical and structural properties of 42CrMo4 steel (Version 2). Preprints.

Pop, M., Sas-Boca, I.-M., & Popa, F. (2023). Aspects regarding the influence of hot deformation on the mechanical and structural properties of 42CrMo4 steel (Version 1). Preprints.

Pop, M. F., Neag, A. V., & Sas-Boca, I.-M. (2023). Experimental and numerical study on the influence of lubrication conditions on AA6068 aluminum alloy cold deformation behavior. Materials, 16(5), 2045.