Pierre Boulanger | Medical AI | Innovative Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Pierre Boulanger | Medical AI | Innovative Research Award

Emeritus Professor at University of Alberta, Canada

Prof. Dr. Pierre Boulanger is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta with joint appointments in Computing Science and Radiology, bringing over 42 years of impact across academia, government research, and industry. His career includes 18 years at the National Research Council of Canada and 24 years at the university, where he directed the Advanced Human Computer Interface Laboratory and held the CISCO Chair in Healthcare Solutions. He currently serves as Scientific Director of the SERVIER Virtual Cardiac Centre and CTO of RoboSonica Inc., leading innovations in robotic-assisted echocardiography and telehealth systems. His research expertise spans quantum image processing, geometry-aware neural networks, medical AI, 3D computer vision, and virtual/augmented reality, with a strong focus on patient-specific medical imaging. Prof. Boulanger has authored over 425 scientific publications, holds 10 US patents, and has led major funded projects supported by CIHR, FRQNT, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alberta Innovates, and CISCO. Since retiring in January 2025, he continues active research in quantum manifold-based processing and advanced medical AI, while contributing extensively as an editor, reviewer, and international collaborator.

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Cristina Pruenza | Inteligencia Artificial in Sepsis Detection | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mrs. Cristina Pruenza | Inteligencia Artificial in Sepsis Detection | Excellence in Innovation Award

Technical Manager at Instituto de Ingeniería del Conocimiento(IIC), Spain

Mrs. Cristina Pruenza is a Data Scientist and Technical Director at the Instituto de Ingeniería del Conocimiento since 2022, specializing in algorithms, artificial intelligence (neural networks, fuzzy logic, expert systems), databases, and data collection. Previously, she served at the same institution as Data Scientist and Project Manager (2019–2022) and as Data Scientist and Technical Leader (2014–2019), after beginning her professional career as a Data Scientist intern at ADIC (2013–2014). She holds an Executive MBA from IE Business School (2020) and two Master’s degrees from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in Computer Engineering and in Research and Innovation in ICT (both 2016). She also earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Engineering and Mathematics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2014, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary academic background that supports her leadership in applied artificial intelligence and data-driven projects.

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Soonmin Ho | Materials Chemistry | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Soonmin Ho | Materials Chemistry | Distinguished Scientist Award

Professor at INTI International University, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Soonmin Ho is a distinguished Malaysian academic and researcher in Materials Chemistry, currently serving as Associate Professor at INTI International University since April 2010. He obtained his B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry, M.Sc. in Materials Chemistry, and Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from Universiti Putra Malaysia between 1998 and 2010. His research focuses on thin film materials, solar cells, electrochemical energy storage, and nanostructured materials, leading multiple national research grants as Principal Investigator and contributing as Co-Investigator. He has extensive experience in the preparation and characterization of nickel and cobalt-based thin films using chemical bath deposition and SILAR methods, with significant work on photovoltaic and pseudocapacitor applications. Over the years, he has received numerous national and international awards, including the Young Scientist Award (2016), International Best Researcher in Green Chemistry (2019), World Top Scientists’ Awards (2023), and multiple Outstanding Researcher and Reviewer Awards through 2025. His consistent excellence in research, innovation, and peer review has earned him global recognition, including the SIR C.V. Raman Award 2025 and ERA Asian Research Excellence Award 2025 in Science.

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Umme Habiba | Information Science and Library Management | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Umme Habiba | Information Science and Library Management | Research Excellence Award

Noakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh

Mrs. Umme Habiba has a strong academic foundation in Information Science and Library Management, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Dhaka with First Class (2nd position), followed by an M.Phil degree and PhD Fellowship in the same discipline. She has over a decade of teaching experience at reputed universities in Bangladesh and is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Institute of Information Sciences, Noakhali Science and Technology University. Her academic excellence is reflected through multiple scholarships from the Dhaka Board and her department at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has also held key administrative roles, including Acting Librarian, Assistant Proctor, and Student Advisor at Noakhali Science and Technology University. Her professional expertise includes hands-on experience with KOHA library automation software, MARC21 cataloguing standards, OPAC systems, and SPSS for statistical analysis. She remains actively engaged in academic development, library management, and student mentorship within higher education.

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Mohammed Yahya | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammed Yahya | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

Dr. Mohammed Yahya is an experienced academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University and advanced training in biomedical and applied physics. He currently serves as an Academic Instructor with the Royal Canadian Navy and as an Instructor/Adjunct Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University, teaching a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical, electrical, and applied sciences. His expertise spans thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, engineering materials, and advanced physics, with a strong emphasis on adaptive teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Dr. Yahya has held multiple postdoctoral research positions in Canada and France, contributing to high-impact research in numerical modeling, cosmic radiation shielding, photoacoustic imaging, and optical interferometry. He has developed novel experimental systems, finite element models, and computational tools using COMSOL and MATLAB, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. His work has been recognized through doctoral and invention awards, and he holds an international patent related to thermal gas separation systems.

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Ghulam Zakir Hassan | Water Resources | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ghulam Zakir Hassan | Water Resources | Best Researcher Award

Director at Irrigation Research Institute, Pakistan

Dr. Ghulam Zakir Hassan has over three decades of professional experience in water resources engineering, specializing in integrated water resources management, sustainable groundwater development, and climate change adaptation. His expertise covers managed aquifer recharge, rainwater harvesting, groundwater modelling, aquifer characterization, and surface water–groundwater interaction studies. He has extensive hands-on experience in canal lining, seepage analysis, drainage, waterlogging and salinity control, flood mitigation, and hill torrent management. His work also includes groundwater quality assessment, irrigation suitability, sediment transport analysis, and geotechnical and subsurface investigations. He has contributed significantly to water policy analysis, institutional governance, and project planning, implementation, monitoring, and quality control. In addition, he is actively engaged in capacity building, stakeholder engagement, inter-agency coordination, and technical training to support sustainable and resilient water management systems.

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Muammer Maral | Educational Administration | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Muammer Maral | Educational Administration | Excellence in Research Award

Assistant Professor of Educational Administration at Milli Savunma University, Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Muammer Maral is a faculty member in Educational Administration, committed to strengthening institutional effectiveness through rigorous data-driven policy analysis. His research focuses on performance dynamics in education, with particular emphasis on higher education systems. By integrating advanced quantitative methodologies, he delivers robust evidence to inform educational decision-making. His work offers critical insights into global educational trends and reforms. Dr. Maral has published extensively in high-impact SSCI journals. His scholarship significantly contributes to understanding quality, efficiency, and future directions of educational institutions in a competitive global landscape.

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