Mauro Maniscalco | Respiratory Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mauro Maniscalco | Respiratory Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mauro Maniscalco | University Federico II of Naples | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mauro Maniscalco is a distinguished physician-scientist and academic leader specializing in respiratory diseases, pulmonary rehabilitation, and airway inflammation. He serves as Scientific Director at ICS Maugeri SpA SB IRCCS – Telese Terme Scientific Institute, Italy, and Associate Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Naples Federico II. Holding an MD, dual Postgraduate Specialisations in Respiratory and Occupational Medicine, and a PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology from the Karolinska Institute (Sweden), Dr. Maniscalco has combined clinical excellence with translational research across academia, healthcare, and military medicine. His research focuses on COPD, asthma, airway inflammation, and pharmacological innovation, leading several national and international funded projects, including studies on benralizumab, mepolizumab, and smart health systems. He has coordinated multiple clinical trials and research networks and contributed to patented innovations in diagnostic methods. With over 210 peer-reviewed publications, more than 8,000 citations, and an h-index of 47, his work is widely recognized in respiratory medicine. He holds key editorial positions in leading journals such as Frontiers in Pharmacology, Scientific Reports, Respiratory Medicine, and Monaldi Archives for Chest Diseases. A Fellow of the European Respiratory Society (FERS), Dr. Maniscalco has been an invited speaker and moderator at prestigious international congresses, including ERS meetings and AIPO national courses. His leadership extends to the PATH-2 University Task Force on Type 2 Allergic Inflammation, the National Centre for Clinical Excellence (ISS), and the AIPO Study Group on Respiratory Pathophysiology and Exercise, reflecting his commitment to advancing respiratory science, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration in translational pulmonary research.

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Arne Lowden | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arne Lowden | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arne Lowden | Stockholm University | Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arne Lowden is a distinguished psychologist and sleep researcher with extensive expertise in sleep/wake regulation, circadian rhythms, light behavior, work hours, health, accidents, nutrition, and mental performance. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Stockholm University in 1999, following a Master of Arts from the University of Stockholm and studies in Economics at Uppsala University. Over his career, Dr. Lowden has held numerous research and academic appointments, including positions at the Institute for Psychosocial Medicine and the Stress Research Institute at Stockholm University, where he has served as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology since 2010. He is a certified sleep specialist and has supervised multiple Master’s, Ph.D., and post-doctoral researchers, contributing significantly to training the next generation of scholars. Dr. Lowden has been actively involved in international and national scientific boards, including the Working Time Society, Swedish Society for Sleep Research & Sleep Medicine, and European Society for Sleep Research. He has served on editorial boards of Sleep Science and Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health and organized major symposia such as the International Symposium on Shiftwork and Working Time. His scholarly activity includes presenting at numerous international conferences across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, with invited talks and oral/poster presentations at forums such as the European Congress on Sleep Research, Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms, and Latin American Symposium on Chronobiology. Dr. Lowden has published extensively in high-impact journals, with over 120 publications, accumulating more than 4,500 citations and an h-index of 35, reflecting his influential contributions to chronobiology, occupational health, and sleep research. His work integrates applied and theoretical perspectives, advancing understanding of human performance, health, and well-being in relation to sleep and circadian regulation.

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Featured Publications

Favero, F., Bresin, R., Mancini, M., Lowden, A., & Avola, D. (2025). Light and motion: Effects of light conditions and mEDI on activity and motion area under a sky-lighting machine. LEUKOS. Advance online publication.

Aries, M. B. C., Fischl, G., Lowden, A., & Beute, F. (2024). The relationship of light exposure to sleep outcomes among office workers. Part 1: Working in the office versus at home before and during the COVID-pandemic. Lighting Research & Technology. Advance online publication.

Beute, F., Lowden, A., & Aries, M. B. C. (2024). The relationship of light exposure to sleep outcomes among office workers. Part 2: Comparison of days with and without social constraints. Lighting Research & Technology. Advance online publication.

Favero, F., Lowden, A., Bresin, R., & Ejhed, J. (2023). Study of the effects of daylighting and artificial lighting at 59° latitude on mental states, behaviour and perception. Sustainability, 15(2), 1144.

Lowden, A., & Kecklund, G. (2021). Considerations on how to light the night-shift. Lighting Research & Technology, 53(5), 619–632.

Lowden, A., Silva-Costa, A., Rotenberg, L., Aquino, E. M. L., Fonseca, M. J. M., & Griep, R. H. (2021). Does work after retirement matter? Sleep features among workers in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 4117.

Tiuganji, N. M., Nehme, P., Marqueze, E. C., Isherwood, C. M., Martins, A. J., Vasconcelos, S., Cipolla-Neto, J., Lowden, A., Skene, D. J., & Moreno, C. R. C. (2020). Eating behavior (duration, content, and timing) among workers living under different levels of urbanization. Nutrients, 12(2), 375.

Kang Sun | Biomass Pyrolysis and Advanced Carbon Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Kang Sun | Biomass Pyrolysis and Advanced Carbon Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Kang Sun | Chinese Academy of Forestry | China

Prof. Kang Sun is a distinguished materials scientist specializing in biomass pyrolysis and bio-based advanced carbon materials. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Chemical Processing Engineering of Forest Products from the Chinese Academy of Forestry and a B.Sc. in Fine Chemicals from East China University of Science and Technology. As a visiting scholar at the University of Tennessee (2017) and Tsinghua University (2023–2024), he has advanced the field of carbon-based materials for energy storage, catalysis, and high-adsorption applications. Prof. Sun has led over 20 major national R&D and foundation-funded projects, including the National Key R&D Program on advanced energy materials from lignin residues. His prolific research output includes more than 110 SCI-indexed publications, exceeding 7,000 citations with an h-index of 45, featuring in top-tier journals such as JACS, Angewandte Chemie, Energy & Environmental Science, Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Applied Catalysis B. Recognized among the top 2% of scientists globally, he has been instrumental in establishing 8 national and industry standards and holds 22 patents, including pioneering innovations in lignin-based carbon nanosheets and activated carbon composites for supercapacitors. His contributions have earned him prestigious honors such as two National Science and Technology Progress Awards, the UNIDO Blue Sky Award, three Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards (ranked 1st), and the Golden Bridge Award. Currently serving as Deputy Secretary-General of both the Activated Carbon Branch of the China Forest Products Industry Association and the Agricultural Power Branch of the China Energy Research Society, Prof. Sun continues to drive impactful research bridging sustainable materials innovation and industrial application.

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Xiao Li | Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiao Li | Signal Processing and Pattern Recognition | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiao Li | School of Computer Science, Xidian University | China

Dr. Xiao Li is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi’an, China, where he also serves as a Master’s Supervisor. He obtained his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Xidian University in 2017. His research focuses on AI for Science, biomedical intelligent diagnosis, radar signal recognition, and cryptographic intelligence analysis, with a strong emphasis on advancing artificial intelligence for complex real-world applications. Dr. Li has made significant contributions to machine learning and signal processing, particularly through the development of pseudo-supervised contrastive learning frameworks and unknown sample generation algorithms that enhance classification accuracy for both known and unknown classes in open-set visual recognition. He has also designed innovative visual prototype generation networks and asymmetric variational autoencoder (VAE) models to improve cross-modal distribution alignment, yielding notable progress in RGB-D transfer learning and fine-grained image recognition. His interdisciplinary research extends to biomedical and engineering domains, including ECG-based cardiomyopathy detection, EEG-based emotion recognition, radar emitter identification, and cryptanalysis. Dr. Li has led multiple research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, and the Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Fund, and has participated in several national and provincial collaborative projects. With an impressive academic record of over 60 peer-reviewed publications, his work has garnered more than 1,200 citations and an h-index of 18, reflecting his growing influence in artificial intelligence and computational intelligence research.

Featured Publications

Zhao, Z., Li, X., & Chang, Z., & Hu, N. (2025). Multi-view contrastive learning with maximal mutual information for continual generalized category discovery. Expert Systems with Applications, 259, 125994.

Zhao, Z., Li, X., Zhai, Z., & Chang, Z. (2024). Pseudo-supervised contrastive learning with inter-class separability for generalized category discovery. Knowledge-Based Systems, 287, 111477.

Zhao, Z., Jiang, M., Guo, J., Yang, X., Hu, Y., & Zhou, X. (2022, October 9). Raindrop removal for in-vehicle camera images with generative adversarial network. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC), 9945304. IEEE.

Irene Deltetto | Women’s Health | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Irene Deltetto | Women’s Health | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Irene Deltetto | HTAnalysts | Australia

Mrs. Irene Deltetto is a healthcare strategist and public health professional with extensive experience in health economics, policy, and innovation. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from the University of Sydney, Australia, and a Master of Science in Economics and Management of Public Administrations and International Organisations, as well as a Bachelor in International Economics and Management from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy. She also completed Social Value and SROI training with Social Ventures Australia in 2019. Currently serving as the Director of Healthcare Strategy & Innovation at HTAnalysts, she leads initiatives in healthcare strategy, value creation, and impact evaluation while mentoring senior staff and promoting a values-driven culture. Her professional journey spans roles of increasing responsibility at HTAnalysts from Senior Consultant to Director where she has developed expertise in health economics, outcomes research, and social return on investment. Previously, she worked as a Life Sciences Consultant at Ernst & Young in Milan, contributing to EMA submissions, cost-utility models, and innovative therapy evaluations. Her earlier experience includes research and advocacy roles with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva, where she focused on maternal and child health. Irene’s therapeutic expertise covers women’s health, oncology, cardiovascular, rare diseases, and medical devices. She has been actively engaged with the Starlight Children’s Foundation as a board observer and volunteer, and has contributed to community health initiatives in Cameroon. An advocate for gender equity and women’s leadership in healthcare, she has presented at ISPOR International and other industry forums. Her academic and professional work has resulted in around 10 publications, over 200 citations, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her impactful contributions to healthcare value and innovation.

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Featured Publications

Deltetto, F., Deltetto, I., Giannantoni, A., Jorgensen, M., Landi, S., Manni, M., Marcato, L., Mirabella, D., Libretti, A., & Remorgida, V. (2025). Perioperative complications in the primary vaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Surgeries, 6(4), 89.

Holcomb, M., De Raeve, L., Ramos Macías, Á., Jorgensen, M., Taylor, A. E., Deltetto, I., & Taylor, C. (2025). Hearing the call for change: Developing ‘living’ guidelines for the cochlear implantation process. The Hearing Journal, 78(7), 16–21.

Crowther, J., Hoek, A. C., Trieu, K., Denham, I., Deltetto, I., Balaguer-Mercado, A., Bullen, J. D., Kissock, K., Patay, D., & Rosewarne, E., et al. (2025). Stakeholder perspectives on scaling up potassium-enriched salt to reduce cardiovascular disease in Australia: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health, 25, 3717.

Crowther, J., Bullen, J. D., Balaguer-Mercado, A., Wong Pan, R., Deltetto, I., Kissock, K., Hastings, B., Hoek, A. C., Webster, J., & Neal, B., et al. (2025). Increasing potassium-enriched salt use in Australia—Understanding the salt supply chain. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 84(2), 146–156.

Denham, I., Maurin, R., Deltetto, I., Mikolaizak, A. S., Waern, J. B., & Taylor, C. (2024). Levodopa-based device-aided therapies for the treatment of advanced Parkinson’s disease: A social return on investment analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1351808.

Ramos-Macías, Á., De Raeve, L., Holcomb, M., Connor, E., Taylor, A., Deltetto, I., & Taylor, C. (2023). Strategies for the implementation of the living guidelines for cochlear implantation in adults. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1272437.

Maurin, R., Deltetto, I., Keay, L., Huang-Lung, J., & Taylor, C. (2023). Feasibility of providing collaborative glaucoma care from a community optometry perspective: A mixed-methods assessment. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 106(2), 202–212.

Altaf, N., Ariyaratne, T. V., Peacock, A., Deltetto, I., El-Hoss, J., Thomas, S., Taylor, C., & Mwipatayi, B. P. (2021). A budget impact model for the use of drug-eluting stents in patients with symptomatic lower-limb peripheral arterial disease: An Australian perspective. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, 44(6), 914–923.

Natasa Knezevic | Environmental and Green Processes | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Natasa Knezevic | Environmental and Green Processes | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Natasa Knezevic | “VINČA” Institute of Nuclear Sciences National Institute of thе Republic of Serbia | Serbia

Dr. Natasa Knezevic is a Serbian researcher and emerging scientist in the field of environmental and chemical engineering, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade. She is affiliated with the “VINCA” Institute of Nuclear Sciences – National Institute of the Republic of Serbia, where she serves as a Research Assistant. Her academic and research expertise encompasses instrumental analysis, organic synthesis and material characterization, adsorption processes on bio-based materials, composites, and the development of green methods for sustainable waste management. Dr. Knežević holds dual master’s degrees in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, and in Environmental Engineering from the University of Belgrade. She has also gained international experience as a visiting researcher at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, and participated in multiple applied science and environmental innovation projects. Her scientific output includes over 12 peer-reviewed publications, around 150 citations, and an h-index of 6, reflecting her growing influence in the field of environmental materials and green technologies. She has received numerous honors, including the Panta S. Tutundžić Award for academic excellence, the Best Technological Innovation Award (2021) from the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Serbia, and recognition for the Best Start-Up Ideas initiative by Coca-Cola Youth Support. Alongside her scientific career, she is an active volunteer, team leader, and ambassador at the University of Belgrade’s Center for Career Development. Fluent in Serbian, English, and Russian, Dr. Knežević combines technical proficiency in tools like SuperPro Designer, OriginPro, ChemDraw, and Python with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, making her a dynamic and versatile young researcher in environmental innovation and sustainable engineering.

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Featured Publications

Abduarahman, M. A., Vuksanovic, M. M., Knezevic, N., Banjanac, K., Milosevic, M., Velickovic, Z., & Marinkovic, A. (2024). MgAl-layered double hydroxide-coated bio-silica as an adsorbent for anionic pollutants removal: A case study of the implementation of sustainable technologies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 25(21), 11837.

Brzić, S., Knezevic, N., Kovacevic, T., Vuksanovic, M., Marinkovic, A., & Grzetic, J. (2024). Furoic acid-based (non)energetic plasticizers for solid composite propellants production. Scientific Technical Review, 74(1), 50–57.

Cujic, M., Knezevic, N., Zivković, F., & Jankovic Mandic, L. (2025). Radiation technology in polymer waste recycling and upcycling: Mechanisms, applications, and prospects. Metallurgical and Materials Data.

Cujic, M., Knezevic, N., Zivković, F., & Jankovic Mandic, L. (2025). Radiation technology in the light of polymer waste recycling. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Congress of South-East Europe.

Embirsh, H. S. A., Vuksanovic, M. M., Mladenovic, I. O., Knezevic, N., Milosevic, M., Mijatov, S., Jancic Heinemann, R., & Marinković, A. (2024). Unsaturated polyester resin-based composites: A case study of lignin valorisation. Chemosphere, 352, 142144.

Knezevic, N., Vuksanovic, M., & Marinkovic, A. (2025). Enhanced mechanical strength and controlled biodegradability of bio-membranes synthesized from waste hemp fibers. Metallurgical and Materials Data.

Knezevic, N., Vuksanovic, M., & Marinkovic, A. (2025). Mechanical and biodegradability properties of synthesized bio-membranes from waste hemp fibers. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering Congress of South-East Europe.

Knezevic, N., Vuksanovic,, M. M., Banjanac, K., Pantic, K., Velickovic, Z., Cvijetic, I., Marinkovic, A., & Miloševic, M. (2024). Cationic waste hemp fibers-based membrane: Case study of anionic pollutants removal through environmentally friendly processes. Journal of Environmental Management, 361, 123174.

Savic, A., Vuksanovic, M. M., Savic, M., Knezevic, N., SaponjiC, A., IliC, S., & Egelja, A. (2025). Modified silica particles coated with Cu–Al layered double hydroxide for phosphate and arsenate removal in water treatment. Molecules, 30(10), 2138.

Sergey Glazyrin | Waste Disposal | Best Researcher Award

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Assistant Professor Dr. Sergey Glazyrin | Waste Disposal | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sergey Glazyrin | NAO "Eurasian National University named after L.N. Gumileva" | Kazakhstan

Assistant Professor Dr. Sergey Glazyrin is a distinguished scholar and expert in industrial heat power engineering, energy efficiency, and environmental technologies. He holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Industrial Heat Power from S. Toraigyrov Pavlodar State University and in Finance and Credit from the Institute of Modern Business, Moscow, along with a Ph.D. (Candidate of Technical Sciences, 2004) in Industrial Heat Power. Over his extensive career, Dr. Glazyrin has combined academic excellence with industrial innovation, serving in key academic roles including Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Heat Power Engineering at both L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and S. Toraigyrov Pavlodar State University. He has led numerous national and international projects focused on heat power systems, renewable energy integration, wastewater reuse, and emission reduction technologies. His applied research has contributed to energy strategies and environmental sustainability in Kazakhstan, including projects under Samruk-Energo, Kazakhmys Energy LLP, and Eurasian Energy Corporation JSC. Dr. Glazyrin is also an active technical expert for Kazakhstan’s Science Fund and International Center for Green Technologies, providing high-level evaluations of energy efficiency initiatives. His research has resulted in over 45 scientific publications, accumulating more than 420 citations and an h-index of 11, reflecting his impact in the fields of thermal energy systems, environmental protection, and power plant optimization. His achievements also include innovative patents, development of national building and energy regulations, and leadership in technology commercialization and dual education programs. Currently, he serves as Associate Professor at Kazan State Power Engineering University, Technical Manager at ECO AIR LLP, and Leading Researcher at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, continuing to advance energy and environmental innovations across Central Asia and Russia.

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Featured Publications

Glazyrin, S. A., Kopishev, E. E., Zhumagulov, M. G., Bimurzina, Z. A., & Aibuldinov, Y. K. (2025). Analysis of the efficiency and environmental impact of municipal solid waste incineration as a tool for sustainability development in Kazakhstan. Sustainability, 17(18), 8696.

Varlamov, G. B., Glazyrin, S. A., Khamzina, A., Bimurzina, Z. A., & Zhakiyev, N. (2024). Hydrogen energy for advancing energy efficiency and environmental friendliness of the heat supply system of residential house. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 64, 103689.

Glazyrin, S. A., Aibuldinov, Y. K., Kopishev, E. E., Zhumagulov, M. G., & Bimurzina, Z. A. (2024). Analysis of the composition and properties of municipal solid waste from various cities in Kazakhstan. Energies, 17(24), 6426.

Glazyrin, S. A., Zhumagulov, M. G., Aydimbaeva, Z. A., & Dostiyarov, A. M. (2020). Universal installation for the integrated utilization of flue gases and wastewater from thermal power plants. E3S Web of Conferences, 178, 01062.

Larisa Ivanescu | Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases |Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Larisa Ivanescu | Vectors and Vector Borne Diseases | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Larisa Ivanescu | Iasi University of Life Scoences Ion Ionescu de la Brad | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Larisa Ivanescu is an accomplished veterinary scientist specializing in parasitology, vector-borne diseases, medical entomology, and molecular diagnostics. She holds a Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Iași, focusing on the bioecology and pathogenicity of Culicidae, and has completed advanced studies in laboratory diagnosis and veterinary medicine. Her expertise encompasses molecular techniques such as end-point PCR, qRT-PCR, digital PCR, and MALDI-TOF, applied to the study of vectors and pathogens, as well as animal biology and parasitology. Dr. Ivănescu has extensive professional experience, progressing from Assistant and Postdoctoral Researcher to Lecturer, and currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Clinics at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iași. She has led and contributed to numerous national and international research projects, including the assessment of vectorial potential of mosquitoes and ticks in Romania, climate change impact modeling on vector-borne diseases, and seroprevalence studies of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever. She has also participated in specialized training programs at institutions including Sorbonne University, France, and the University of Applied Sciences of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Mendrisio, on vector control and molecular diagnostics. Dr. Ivănescu is a member of prominent professional societies, including the Romanian Society for Monitoring and Control of Vectors and Vector-borne Diseases (RoSMCVD), ESCMID, and the College and General Association of Veterinarians in Romania. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with more than 650 citations and an h-index of 14, contributing significantly to the understanding of vector ecology, molecular identification of pathogens, and the risk assessment of vector-borne disease emergence and re-emergence in Europe.

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Featured Publications

Ivănescu, L., Mîndru, R., Bodale, I., Apopei, G.-V., Andronic, L., Hristodorescu, S., Azoicăi, D., & Miron, L. Circulation of Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens species in mosquitoes in the southeastern part of Romania, under the influence of climate change. Life, 15(10), 1612.

Iacob, O. C., Pașca, A.-S., Olariu, L. A., Ivănescu, L. M., & Mareș, M. Controlled freezing inactivates Trichinella britovi in wild boar meat: Insights from a murine infection model and multiplex polymerase chain reaction. Veterinary World, 18, 1667–1674.

Miron, L.-D., & Ivănescu, L. The risk of vector-borne zoonotic disease transmission in the context of global warming. Conference Paper, 17–25.

Mîndru, R., Martinescu, G.-V., Ivănescu, L., Iacob, O., Andronic, L., Matfei, A., Acatrinei, D., & Miron, L. Current situation regarding tick infestations in dogs from Tulcea County. Scientific Papers Journal Veterinary Series, 3(19).

Nica, A.-A., Ivănescu, L., Andronic, L., Mîndru, R., Iacob, O., & Miron, L. Diagnosis and treatment of toxoplasmosis in cats. Scientific Papers Journal Veterinary Series, 3(14).

Maftei, A., Ivănescu, L., Andronic, L., Mîndru, R., Martinescu, G.-V., Acatrinei, D., Iacob, O., & Miron, L. Diagnosis of heartworm diseases through detection of antibodies. Scientific Papers Journal Veterinary Series, 3(15).

Andronic, B.-L., Ivănescu, M.-L., Martinescu, G.-V., Mîndru, R., Rotariu, A.-I., & Miron, L. Ecology and pathogenicity of sandfly vectors in Romania: Review. Scientific Papers Journal Veterinary Series, 3(2).

Victoria Russeva | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Victoria Russeva | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Victoria Russeva | Bulgarian Academy of Sciences | Bulgaria

Dr. Viktoria Russeva is a distinguished Associate Professor at the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum (IEMPAM), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), where she has been a dedicated faculty member since 1998. Her academic and professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to advancing knowledge in the fields of anthropology and archaeology. Dr. Russeva completed her Master’s degree in Archaeology at Sofia University in 1997, laying a strong foundation in archaeological theory and practice, followed by a PhD in Anthropology in 2004, which enabled her to integrate anthropological methodologies with archaeological research to study human populations, their cultural dynamics, and biological development. To further deepen her expertise, she undertook a postdoctoral specialization in paleoanthropology at the Department of Anatomy & Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, from 2003 to 2004. This international experience not only expanded her technical and analytical skills but also provided her with a broader perspective on comparative human evolution and the global dimensions of anthropological research. Dr. Russeva’s primary research interests span paleoanthropology and archaeology, with a focus on several interrelated subfields including paleodemography, anthropological typology, paleopathology, and osteoarchaeology. Her work has been instrumental in understanding human skeletal variation, patterns of ancient population structures, health, and disease in past populations, as well as the anthropological implications of archaeological findings. She combines meticulous fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and comparative studies to uncover insights into human adaptation, demographic changes, and cultural practices over time. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between anthropology and archaeology, allowing for comprehensive reconstructions of past human societies and their biological characteristics. Over the course of her career, Dr. Russeva has produced 16 scholarly publications, which collectively have accumulated over 3,700 reads and approximately 20 citations on ResearchGate. Her research has been published in leading journals such as Acta Morphologica et Anthropologica and Anthropological Researches and Studies, contributing significantly to the academic discourse on human evolution, skeletal biology, and archaeological anthropology. Through her publications, she has disseminated findings that inform both theoretical perspectives and practical methodologies in her fields of study, supporting the development of evidence-based approaches to paleoanthropological and archaeological research. In recognition of her substantial contributions to science and education, Dr. Russeva has been awarded the title of Associate Professor and has maintained active membership in several national and international scientific societies. She has participated in collaborative research projects with institutions worldwide, strengthening interdisciplinary networks and fostering international academic exchange. Her postdoctoral research at Tel Aviv University, in particular, exemplifies her commitment to global collaboration, allowing her to apply advanced analytical techniques in comparative anthropological studies and to contribute to the broader understanding of human evolutionary history. Through her teaching, mentorship, and research, Dr. Russeva continues to shape the next generation of anthropologists and archaeologists while advancing the frontiers of knowledge in human history and biological diversity.

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Featured Publications

Russeva, V. (2025). The earthquake casualties from Heraclea Sintica – Buried under debris of the portico of the Roman forum. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105338

Russeva, V. (2024). Bones, bites, and burials: Investigating a skeleton from Eneolithic necropolis for evidence of probable lion attack in Bulgaria. SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5077953

Russeva, V. (2023). Anthropological investigation of human skeletal remains from late Roman tombs in the western necropolis of Deultum. Archaeologia Bulgarica.

Russeva, V., et al. (2022). A genetic probe into the ancient and medieval history of Southern Europe and West Asia. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abq0755

Russeva, V., et al. (2022). Ancient DNA from Mesopotamia suggests distinct Pre-Pottery and Pottery Neolithic migrations into Anatolia. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abq0762

Russeva, V., et al. (2022). The genetic history of the Southern Arc: A bridge between West Asia and Europe. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abm4247

Russeva, V. (2018). An Ottoman-age femme fatale: Archaeothanatological context for the deviant burial of a woman from site no. 6 on the Haemus highway in Bulgaria. Annales Universitatis Apulensis Series Historica.

Russeva, V. (2016). Human skull artifacts – Roundels and a skull cap fragment from Kozareva Mogila, a late Eneolithic site. Archaeologia Bulgarica.

Russeva, V. (2012). Religion, magic or medicine? New finds of trepanned skulls from southeastern Bulgaria, 11th–13th c. Archaeologia Bulgarica.

Anup Basnet Chetry | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry | Organic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry | MidWest University | Nepal

Assist. Prof. Dr. Anup Basnet Chetry is an accomplished chemist specializing in host-guest and macrocyclic chemistry, particularly in the design and application of calixarene-based compounds for selective recovery of valuable metals and removal of toxic metal cations. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Saga National University, Japan, in 2014, supported by the prestigious Monbukagakusho Scholarship, with a dissertation focused on the synthesis of ionizable calix[4]arene and tripodal pseudocalix[3]arene for targeted metal recovery. He holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal, and a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Prithivi Narayan Campus, Tribhuvan University. Dr. Chetry’s research experience encompasses the synthesis, characterization, and application of calixarene-based macrocyclic hosts, including the development of cation-exchange resins for scavenging toxic metals and recycling valuable metals from aqueous environments, employing modern spectroscopic techniques such as UV, IR, ^1H-NMR, and ^13C-NMR for compound identification. His research interests extend to material chemistry, water quality assessment, and the selective recovery of rare metals including rare earths, indium, and gallium. Professionally, he has served as a Research Fellow and Senior Scientific Officer at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (2015–2018) and has extensive teaching experience as a chemistry lecturer across multiple institutions, including Mid Western University, L.A. College, Modern Technical College, and Dhulikhel Medical Institute. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Mid Western University, Surkhet, Nepal. Dr. Chetry has contributed significantly to the scientific literature, with over 20 publications, more than 150 citations, and an h-index of 7, reflecting his impact in the field of macrocyclic and materials chemistry. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical environmental and industrial applications, advancing selective metal recovery and sustainable chemical processes.

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Featured Publications

Burlakoti, N., Upadhyaya, J., Ghimire, N., Bajgai, T. R., & Basnet, A. Physical, chemical and microbiological characterization of processed drinking water in central Nepal: Current state study. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 10(1), 157.

Chetry, A. B., Matsufuji, T., Adhikari, B. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., Ohto, K. Intramolecular synergism for group separation extraction of trivalent rare earths by a cross type calix[4]arene with phosphonic and carboxylic acid bifunctionality. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 81(3), 301–310.

Ohto, K., Takedomi, A., Chetry, A. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., & Oshima, T. The effect of phenoxy oxygen atoms on extremely high extraction ability and less separation efficiency of trivalent rare earth elements with tetraphosphonic acid derivative. Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 77(1), 363–373.

Adhikari, B. B., Gurung, M., Chetry, A. B., Kawakita, H., & Ohto, K. Highly selective and efficient extraction of two Pb²⁺ ions with a p-tert-butylcalix[6]arene hexacarboxylic acid ligand: An allosteric effect in extraction. RSC Advances, 3(48), 25950–25959.

Ohto, K., Fuchiwaki, N., Yoshihara, T., Chetry, A. B., Morisada, S., & Kawakita, H. Extraction of scandium and other rare earth elements with a tricarboxylic acid derivative of tripodal pseudcalix[3]arene prepared from a new phenolic tripodal framework. Separation and Purification Technology, 226, 259–266.

Chetry, A. B., Adhikari, B. B., Morisada, S., Kawakita, H., & Ohto, K. Selective extraction of Ga(III) with p-t-butylcalix[4]arene tetrahydroxamic acid. Solvent Extraction Research and Development, Japan, 22(1), 25–35.

Thakuri, S., Basnet, A., Rawal, K., Chauhan, R., & Rassu. Technologies, emission estimation, and feasibility of cleaner technologies in brick industry of Nepal. Environmental Challenges, 15, 100928.

Mahat, N., Bhattarai, N., Thapa, M., Lawati, M., & Basnet, A. (2023). Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of traditional medicinal plants.