Laetitia Gahimbare | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Laetitia Gahimbare | Medicine and Dentistry | Research Excellence Award

World Health Organization in Regional Office for Africa, Republic of the Congo

Dr. Laetitia Gahimbare is a medical doctor specialized in Clinical Pathology and Epidemiology with over 20 years of experience in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance, laboratory systems strengthening, and public health preparedness across Africa. She currently serves as Technical Officer for AMR Surveillance, Evidence and Laboratory Strengthening at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, providing strategic and hands-on leadership to 47 Member States. A recognized expert in GLASS implementation, AMR/AMU surveillance, laboratory quality management, and One Health approaches, she has extensive experience translating surveillance data into policy-relevant evidence. Her work spans post-outbreak recovery, AMR simulation exercises, capacity building, and multisectoral coordination, with numerous contributions to regional reports, peer-reviewed publications, and policy briefs.

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Loubna EL FELS | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Loubna EL FELS | Environmental Science | Excellence in Research Award

Professor at Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco

Prof. Loubna EL FELS is a Professor of Super Habilitation in Biology at the Faculté of Sciences Semlalia, University of Cadi Ayyad in Marrakech, specializing in biotechnology, microbiology, bioprocédés, environmental and ecotoxicology. Title of a doctor with an honorable mention (2014) and this habitation (2020) on the biotechnological valorization of organ déchets and the disposal of polluants, which include important administrative responsibilities and pedagogical matters, noting the same. Adjointe the chef de partement and coordinatrice de masters. It is coordinating and co-ordinating from a number of national and international projets (USAID, PRIMA, ERA-NET, PHC, German-Marocains projets) in the domains of the distribution sites, the economic circuit and the agro-environnement. Porte for start-up, ventilate, laureate from more excellent prices and are active in the medical education and scientific evaluation, it searches for microbial biotechnologies, the value of the biomasse, the trait of the organs and the ecotoxicological suivi. Emergent polluants.

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Abed Abdel Qader | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Abed Abdel Qader | Material Science | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor at Isra University, Jordan

Dr. Abed Abdel Qader is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry with extensive academic and research experience in analytical and polymer chemistry, currently serving part-time at Al-Ahliyya Amman University and Applied Science Private University, and previously at Al-Isra University. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from the Technical University of Dortmund in 2014, where his research focused on molecularly imprinted polymers for affinity-based extraction of peptidic biomarkers, gaining advanced expertise in polymer synthesis, epitope imprinting, MISPE, HPLC, spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. His international research background includes PhD and researcher fellow positions in Germany at the Technical University of Dortmund and the University of Bayreuth, working on environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and advanced chromatographic and isotopic analysis methods. He has also held research and teaching roles at the Royal Scientific Society and the University of Jordan, alongside earlier experience as a chemistry teacher and short-term industry experience at Volkswagen in Germany. Dr. Abdel Qader has received several competitive grants and awards from GIZ, the Abdul Hameed Shoman Scientific Research Support Fund, CIM, and DAAD, supporting laboratory development and innovative research in molecularly imprinted receptors. His professional profile is further strengthened by specialized training in academic writing, good laboratory practice, environmental monitoring, and faculty development, reflecting a strong commitment to research excellence and higher education capacity building.

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Marcelo Royo Vela | Management and Marketing | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Marcelo Royo Vela | Management and Marketing | Research Excellence Award

University of Valencia, Spain

Prof. Dr. Marcelo Royo Vela is a highly cited scholar in marketing, tourism, and consumer behavior, with influential contributions spanning tourism destination image, brand communities, cultural marketing, and higher education branding. His landmark 2009 Tourism Management paper on rural-cultural excursion conceptualization has become a foundational reference in local tourism marketing management, attracting over 380 citations. Equally impactful is his research on virtual brand communities, notably the ZARA case, which advanced understanding of affective commitment, satisfaction, and word-of-mouth in digital environments. His work extends strongly into higher education marketing, where he examined inbound marketing communications and student decision-making as drivers of brand equity. Prof. Royo Vela has also made significant contributions to cultural and cross-national marketing, including studies on service quality perceptions, gender roles, and sexism in advertising. His research on resident attitudes toward tourism and rural-cultural tourism management has shaped sustainable destination development strategies. In retail and services marketing, he explored shopping center design, eco-natural environments, and consumer visit intentions. His studies on airline segmentation, SMS advertising avoidance, and family life cycle models further demonstrate methodological and thematic diversity. He has authored influential books on integrated advertising communication, widely used in Spanish-speaking academia. Overall, his body of work reflects sustained academic excellence, interdisciplinary reach, and long-term impact on marketing and tourism research.

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Branka Sosic-Jurjevic | Endocrinology and Metabolism | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Branka Sosic-Jurjevic | Endocrinology and Metabolism | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Biological Research “Sinisa Stankovic”- National Institute of Republic of Serbia, Serbia

Dr. Branka Sosic-Jurjevic is a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Biological Research “Siniša Stanković,” University of Belgrade, Serbia, specializing in endocrine regulation of metabolism, aging, and sex differences, with a focus on metabolically active organs. She earned her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Belgrade in 2008 and completed extensive postdoctoral training at Charité – University Medicine Berlin and the University of Bonn, Germany. An expert in rodent experimental models, histology, immunohistochemistry, and molecular analyses of the pituitary–thyroid–liver–skeletal muscle axes, she has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Her pioneering work includes elucidating the effects of soy isoflavones genistein and daidzein on thyroid homeostasis in aging models, developing genistein-loaded gold nanoparticles with enhanced bioavailability and antitumor potential, and identifying sex- and age-dependent hepatic responses. Currently, she leads research demonstrating that combined liraglutide treatment and strength–endurance exercise synergistically improves liver function, lipid metabolism, redox homeostasis, body composition, and exercise performance in models of andropause and early metabolic dysfunction. Her research provides translational insights into mitigating age-related metabolic decline while preserving skeletal muscle mass and defining short-term risk–benefit profiles. Dr. Šošić‑Jurjević actively mentors graduate students and early-career researchers, contributes to national and international collaborative projects, and serves on the European Society for Endocrinology Science Committee. Her work integrates pharmacologic and lifestyle interventions to promote metabolic health in aging populations.

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Innocent Mutabazi | Physics (Hydrodynamics) | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Innocent Mutabazi | Physics (Hydrodynamics) | Distinguished Scientist Award

Professeur Emerite at Universite Le Havre Normandie, France

Prof. Innocent Mutabazi is an Emeritus Professor of Physics at the University of Le Havre, with an academic career spanning over four decades in physical hydrodynamics, specializing in hydrodynamic instabilities, spatio-temporal chaos, rotating and stratified flows, transition to turbulence in viscoelastic liquids, and convective heat transfer in complex systems. He earned his Ph.D. and HdR from Université Paris 7 and Université Le Havre, following advanced training in theoretical physics at Moscow University, and has held academic and research positions at PMMH–ESPCI Paris, CEA Saclay, and Ohio State University. He has supervised 22 completed Ph.D. theses and mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold permanent academic positions worldwide. Prof. Mutabazi has secured over €5 million in competitive research funding from national, European, and international agencies and has led major laboratories and international research networks, including serving as Director of LOMC (CNRS) and LIA ISTROF. His leadership roles include Interim President of Normandie Université, Vice-President for Research at the University of Le Havre, and senior advisory positions for the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. He has contributed extensively to national and international scientific governance through expert committees, conference leadership, and professional service, reflecting a distinguished career in research, teaching, and academic administration.

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Qing Xu | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Qing Xu | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Research Excellence Award

Professor at Women’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, China

Prof. Qing Xu is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at Women’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University and Nanjing Women and Children’s Healthcare Hospital, with a PhD in Epidemiology and Health Statistics and extensive clinical and research experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Her research focuses on the etiology of female reproductive disorders, particularly miscarriage and adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with environmental exposures. She has led eight completed and ongoing national and provincial research projects integrating epidemiology, metabolomics, and clinical medicine. Over the past five years, her SCI-indexed publications have achieved a total impact factor exceeding 81.2, with more than 30 papers published in leading international journals such as Environment International and Journal of Hazardous Materials. She has authored two academic textbooks and monographs and holds one authorized Chinese invention patent. Prof. Xu serves as an Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Nanjing Medical University and maintains extensive multidisciplinary collaborations in environmental health and reproductive medicine. She is an active member of the International Society of Exposure Science and serves on standing committees and councils of several academic societies. Her work has elucidated the roles of metals, air pollution, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in miscarriage and adverse pregnancy outcomes. By combining epidemiological methods with omics technologies, she has generated robust evidence for reproductive risk assessment. Her contributions support the development of effective prevention strategies to improve maternal and fetal health.

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Thiago Caon | Biopharmacy | Pinnacle Research Achievement Award

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Prof. Thiago Caon | Biopharmacy | Pinnacle Research Achievement Award

Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Prof. Thiago Caon holds a PhD in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC, 2014), with a sandwich doctorate at Monash University, Australia, under the supervision of Joseph A. Nicolazzo, and a Master’s degree in Biotechnology (UFSC, 2009), in addition to undergraduate degrees in Pharmacy (UFSC, 2006) and Business Administration (UDESC, 2011). His doctoral research focused on the development of pharmaceutic strategies to improve the biopharmaceutical characteristics and intestinal absorption of saquinavir mesylate, aiming at cost-effective formulations suitable for public health systems, while his master’s work standardized ex vivo Franz diffusion cell models for drug permeability studies across skin and mucosal tissues. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UFSC (2014–2015) in pharmaceutical quality assurance and control, supported by CAPES, and has extensive expertise in biopharmaceutics and pharmaceutical technology, particularly in molecular transport across biological membranes, alternative drug administration routes (skin, buccal, mucosal, and sublingual), and the development of nanotechnology-based delivery systems, polymeric films, and hydrogels. Prof. Caon has undertaken complementary research training at UFRGS and Monash University and participated in national initiatives such as the restructuring of the Brazilian Phytotherapy Network in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. Since 2015, he has been a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UFSC, where he is a permanent professor in the Graduate Program in Pharmacy and has served as research coordinator since 2021. He was a key contributor to the creation of the Junior Pharmacy Enterprise (EJIFAR) and is actively involved in innovation and extension projects with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, resulting in products on the market and multiple patent applications. His scientific output includes more than 80 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters, five patent applications, and extensive activity as an ad-hoc reviewer for international journals, reflecting a strong academic profile integrated with innovation, entrepreneurship, and public health impact.

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Ju Seok Ryu | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ju Seok Ryu | Medicine and Dentistry | Best Researcher Award

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital  | South Korea

Professor Ju Seok Ryu is a distinguished clinician–scientist and internationally recognized authority in rehabilitation medicine, with seminal contributions spanning dysphagia, spinal disorders, pediatric rehabilitation, neuromuscular medicine, and rehabilitation engineering. As a tenured Professor and current Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, he has played a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based rehabilitation practices that directly translate into improved patient outcomes across the lifespan. Dr. Ryu’s research is particularly renowned for transforming the assessment and treatment of dysphagia. He is widely regarded as a pioneer in the clinical application of high-resolution manometry (HRM) for swallowing disorders, producing foundational work that clarified pharyngeal pressure dynamics, upper esophageal sphincter physiology, and aspiration mechanisms. His studies integrating HRM with videofluoroscopic swallowing studies and electromyography have established new diagnostic standards and informed precision-based dysphagia management. More recently, he has led innovative research incorporating machine learning, deep learning, and voice analysis to predict aspiration risk, opening new pathways for noninvasive screening and digital health solutions. In parallel, Professor Ryu has made major contributions to neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), particularly the development and validation of sequential 4-channel NMES systems for dysphagia rehabilitation. Through rigorously designed randomized controlled trials published in high-impact journals, his work has demonstrated superior clinical and biomechanical outcomes compared with conventional stimulation approaches, influencing rehabilitation protocols worldwide. His research portfolio also encompasses spinal pain, scoliosis, cerebral palsy, and pediatric neurorehabilitation, with notable advances in understanding abnormal muscle activation patterns, brace biomechanics, gait analysis, and hip displacement prevention in children with severe cerebral palsy. By combining surface electromyography, three-dimensional imaging, and biomechanical modeling, Dr. Ryu has provided mechanistic insights that directly inform individualized rehabilitation strategies. Beyond clinical research, Professor Ryu is deeply engaged in translational innovation, holding more than 20 patents and contributing to medical device and software development aimed at improving rehabilitation diagnostics and therapies. His scholarly output includes over 180 peer-reviewed publications, numerous book chapters in leading rehabilitation texts, and sustained funding from competitive national programs. His work has been recognized with multiple prestigious international and domestic awards, reflecting its global impact. Equally notable is his commitment to academic leadership and mentorship. Professor Ryu has trained generations of physicians, researchers, and allied health professionals, while actively contributing to international societies and guideline development.

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