Sucheta Agarwal | Human Resource Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal | Human Resource Management | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal | GLA University | India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal is an accomplished researcher and academic with a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in women entrepreneurship and competency development, supported by strong qualifications including UGC-NET, MBA in Human Resource Development, and B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control. She has supervised multiple doctoral candidates, with three PhD scholars already awarded and five currently under her supervision. She serves as Associate Editor for Business Strategy and Development and the Cureus Journal of Business and Economics, and as Senior Editor for the Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. A highly active trainer and consultant, she has led and delivered numerous national and international workshops, FDPs, conferences, and research methodology programs funded by bodies such as ICSSR and NRC. Her contributions include invited lectures, keynote talks, course design, and resource person roles across institutions including EDII Ahmedabad, California State University San Bernardino, Jindal Global Business School, University of Delhi, and several national universities. She has received multiple awards, including Best Paper Award (SBI Conference, USA), Research Excellence Award (InSc), Young Woman Management Researcher Award (AIMS), Young Research Scholarship (AIT Bangkok), and commendations for teaching and research excellence. She has also served as Guest Editor for several special issues in international journals such as Journal of Enterprising Communities, Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, Journal of Family Business Management, and International Journal of Educational Management. Dr. Agarwal is a lifetime or active member of InSc, NHRDN, GAHSSR, and AGBA, supported by a strong publication record of 47 documents, 1,039 citations across 797 sources, and an h-index of 14, reflecting her substantial impact in entrepreneurship, HRM, education management, and sustainability research.

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Featured Publications

Dixit, J. K., Agrawal, V., & Agarwal, S. (2025). Sustainable entrepreneurship: Exploring the intention–behavior gap. Management Decision. Advance online publication.

Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Dana, L. P., & Dwivedi, A. K. (2024). Correction to: An investigation of factors towards family business sustainability: Perspective from India, a developing economy. Journal of Family and Economic Issues.

Bhardwaj, S., Agarwal, S., & Tripathi, V. (2024). Exploring factors influencing the entrepreneurial intentions of the youth community towards green ICT to encourage environmental sustainability: Evidence from an emerging economy. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 90(6), e12331.

Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Dana, L. P., & Dwivedi, A. K. (2024). An investigation of factors towards family business sustainability: Perspective from India, a developing economy. Journal of Family and Economic Issues. Advance online publication.

Agrawal, V., Bhardwaj, S., Pathak, N., Dixit, J. K., Agarwal, S., & Momin, M. M. (2024). Augmenting research. IGI Global.

Agarwal, S., Mangla, S. K., & Ramadani, V. (2024). Enlightening cases. In IGI Global.

Ramadani, V., Agarwal, S., Caputo, A., Agrawal, V., & Dixit, J. K. (2022). Sustainable competencies of social entrepreneurship for sustainable development: Exploratory analysis from a developing economy. Business Strategy and the Environment, 31(7), 3997–3012.

Dixit, J. K., Agarwal, S., Ramadani, V., & Agrawal, V. (2022). Comparing male and female entrepreneurs—Is the comparison justified? A qualitative study in Indian perspective. FIIB Business Review, 11(4), 402–415.

Lijia Fang | Ammonia Combustion | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lijia Fang | Ammonia Combustion | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Lijia Fang | Sophia University | Japan

Mr. Lijia Fang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Science and Engineering at Sophia University, Japan, specializing in AI-driven combustion control and sustainable fuel systems. His research integrates artificial intelligence with combustion engineering to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions. Currently, his work focuses on exploring the synergies between ammonia and ethanol fuels to enhance clean combustion performance and significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. He has completed a major research project titled “Influence of Pre-Chamber Nozzle and Main Chamber Geometry on Ammonia Combustion: A Combined Experimental and Predictive Study” and has published two research papers, including one under review in Applied Thermal Engineering and another published in Energies (2024). His studies employ machine learning algorithms to predict in-cylinder combustion pressure and validate ammonia–oxygen combustion models in constant-volume chambers. Mr. Fang has contributed to seven patents, demonstrating his strong involvement in practical innovation, particularly in electronic systems and control circuits. His research aims to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, high-efficiency combustion systems by integrating AI-based optimization methods with experimental validation. With 2 publications indexed and cited by 6 documents, he currently holds an h-index of 2, reflecting his emerging impact in the field of sustainable combustion and energy technologies. Through his interdisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, mechanical design, and environmental sustainability, Mr. Fang continues to advance cutting-edge research that supports the global pursuit of cleaner and more efficient energy solutions.

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Featured Publications

Fang, L., Singh, H., Ohashi, T., Sanno, M., Lin, G., Yilmaz, E., Ichiyanagi, M., & Suzuki, T. (2024). Effect of machine learning algorithms on prediction of in-cylinder combustion pressure of ammonia–oxygen in a constant-volume combustion chamber. Energies, 17(3), 746. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030746

 

Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor in University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Natasha Saqib is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Kashmir, South Campus, India, specializing in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir with a doctoral thesis on “Product Positioning Strategies in the Indian Emerging Market: An Empirical Study of the FMCG Sector.” With over a decade of academic experience, she has been actively engaged in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and guiding Ph.D. scholars, with one Ph.D. awarded and two currently enrolled under her supervision. Her research interests span marketing strategies, entrepreneurship development, consumer behavior, and sustainability in emerging economies. She has successfully completed four major and minor research projects funded by reputed bodies such as ICSSR and UGC, addressing themes like solar energy adoption, rural entrepreneurship, and social media behavior in the Indian context. Dr. Saqib has authored 20 research publications in reputed indexed journals and conference proceedings, earning over 150 citations and maintaining an h-index of 6, reflecting the impact of her scholarly work. Her research has contributed to shaping innovative frameworks for understanding consumer psychology, market positioning, and policy-level implications in entrepreneurship development. She has received several prestigious honors, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Best Paper Awards at IMS Kolkata (2020) and Rizvi College Mumbai (2020), and recognition as “Best Researcher” at the 6th South Asian Education Awards (2021). She also received the “Young Scientist of the Year (Management)” Award from the GISR Foundation in 2021. Alongside her academic and research achievements, she has held multiple administrative and leadership roles such as Academic Coordinator, Career Counselor, and Convener of key institutional committees, contributing to institutional development, gender sensitization, and student welfare initiatives.

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Featured Publications

Saqib, N., Amin, F., Gupta, S., & Satar, M. S. (2025). Digital business model innovation: Scale development and validation. Business Process Management Journal. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N. (2025). Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: A multiple case study. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N., & Reshi, Z. M. (2025). Harnessing social capital for entrepreneurial success. In Catalyzing entrepreneurial ecosystems: Perspectives and practices (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Saqib, M. (2025). Catalyzing growth. In Transformational strategies for sustainable business growth (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Satar, M. S., Alharthi, S., Omeish, F., Alshibani, S. M., & Saqib, N. (2024). Digital learning orientation and entrepreneurial competencies in graduates: Is blended learning sustainable? Sustainability, 16(17), 7794.

Saqib, N., Dhull, H., & Agrawal, S. (2024). Sonic branding in the telecom sector. In Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., Amin, F., & Mathu, A. A. (2024). Addiction to social media. In Emerging perspectives on digital wellbeing and mental health (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Amin, F. (2024). The development and validation of the Indian social media addiction scale. Online Information Review, 48(1), xx–xx.

Mars Gabbassov | Quantum information science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mars Gabbassov | Quantum information science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mars Gabbassov | U. A.Dzholdasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering | Kazakhstan

Prof. Mars Gabbassov is a distinguished scholar and researcher with a strong academic foundation in mathematics and mechanics, having completed undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies at leading institutions including the Leningrad State University named after A.A. Zhdanov and the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. He currently serves as a Leading Researcher at the U.A. Dzholdasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering and as CEO of the “Factor” Systems Research Company, where he integrates academic insight with applied innovation. His research spans mathematical modeling, quantum mechanics, and information technology, focusing on advancing theoretical frameworks and practical applications that bridge physics, mathematics, and computational science. Prof. Gabbassov has made notable contributions through his studies in modeling complex physical systems and developing methods for computational analysis within quantum frameworks. His scientific output includes 87 published works that reflect a deep commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary exploration. With 14 citations across 10 documents and an h-index of 3, his research continues to influence emerging discussions in mathematical physics and advanced modeling techniques. Through his leadership roles and sustained scientific engagement, he contributes to the development of high-impact research initiatives and technological progress in applied mathematics and quantum systems.

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Featured Publications

Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., Yermagambetov, T. K., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025). Four-dimensional spaces of complex numbers and unitary states of two-qubit quantum systems. Symmetry, 17(11), 1789.

Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., Yermagambetov, T. K., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025, October 7). Four-dimensional spaces of complex numbers and unitary states of two-qubit quantum systems [Preprint]. Preprints.

Abenov, M. M., Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025). Anisotropic four-dimensional spaces of real numbers. Symmetry, 17(5), 795.

Shapen, K. M., Gabbassov, M. B., Rakhymova, A. T., & Kasymkhanov, A. M. (2024). Mathematical modeling of fish resources assessment. Journal of Mathematics, Mechanics and Computer Science, 123(3), 12.

Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Food Hygiene and Safety | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Food Hygiene and Safety | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Iran

Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh holds a Ph.D. in Food Safety and Technology with specialization in Food Microbiology and Biotechnology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. His expertise spans food microbiology and biotechnology, food nanotechnology, food chemistry and biochemistry, preservation and packaging, industrial microbiology, and quality control of food products. He has directed and assisted numerous research projects focusing on antibiotic residues, aflatoxin detection, microbial contamination, and pathogen identification in milk, meat, and dairy products, employing advanced techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, and PCR. His investigations into antibiotic resistance in Gram-positive bacteria, Salmonella contamination, and Brucella spp. detection have contributed significantly to food safety and public health. Prof. Mohsenzadeh has also explored the application of HACCP, TQM, and ISO systems in food processing, advancing risk analysis and quality management across the food industry. As a member of the International HACCP Alliance, Iranian Veterinary Association, and the Veterinary Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, he actively promotes global standards in food hygiene and safety. He has taught extensively in veterinary medicine and food technology, covering courses in food hygiene, milk and meat inspection, bacteriology, and quality control at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has delivered professional workshops on raw milk hygiene, food poisoning, and HACCP implementation for veterinarians and food inspectors. His scholarly output includes over 40 research publications in indexed journals, with more than 700 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting his impactful contributions to food microbiology, safety, and biotechnology in both academic and industrial contexts.

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Featured Publications

Samadi, N., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Hashemi, M. (2025). Luteolin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using propolis wax and safflower oil: Formulation, optimization, and characterization for antibacterial and antioxidant improvement. Chemical Papers, 79(2), [Article 03831-6].

Shariatifar, M., Salavati-Hamedani, M., Rezaeian-Doloei, R., Rezaeigolestani, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2023). Antibiotic resistance and enterotoxin gene profiles of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw milk in Iran. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society, 74(1), Article 29671.

Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Sodium alginate edible coating containing Ferulago angulata (Schlecht.) Boiss essential oil, nisin, and NaCl: Its impact on microbial, chemical, and sensorial properties of refrigerated chicken breast. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 384, 109883.

Salavati Hamedani, M., Rezaeigolestani, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Optimization of antibacterial, physical and mechanical properties of novel chitosan/olibanum gum film for food packaging application. Polymers, 14(19), 3960.

Maleki, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Biodegradable nanocomposite film based on carboxymethyl cellulose/Persian gum containing TiO₂ and fennel essential oil: Investigation of chemical, antimicrobial, and sensory properties on rainbow trout fillet. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30(8), 3276–3287.

Maleki, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2021, November 3). Carboxymethyl cellulose film optimized with Persian gum, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, and fennel essential oil: Investigation of chemical, antimicrobial, and sensory properties on rainbow trout fillet [Preprint].

Varnan, M., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Salari, A. (2020). Antimicrobial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici bioprotective starters against foodborne pathogens in fermented chicken meats. Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, 15(1), 23–32.

Akbarabadi, M., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Housaindokht, M.-R. (2020). Ribose-induced Maillard reaction as an analytical method for detection of adulteration and differentiation of chilled and frozen-thawed minced veal. Food Science of Animal Resources, 40(2), 247–258.

Lanjiao Wen | Land Resource Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen | Land Resource Economics | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen | Huazhong Agricultural University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen is a researcher in Agricultural Economics and Land Resource Management with dual Ph.D. training from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, and Huazhong Agricultural University, China, including a joint doctoral period at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Her work examines rural–urban land conversion, land market mechanisms, carbon emission effects, agents’ behavioral strategies, and spatial coordination in regional development. She has served as Principal Investigator on multiple major national-level projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the National Social Science Foundation of China (SSFC), the Ministry of Education of China, international cooperation foundations, and central university research funds. Her research has advanced understanding of market efficiency, land value increment mechanisms, revenue distribution networks, and carbon effects under rural–urban integration. She has organized and presented in leading international conferences and forums, including IAMO Forum, EAAE, AARES, ICABR, and ICCASU, contributing to global dialogue on land systems, sustainable transformation, and agricultural development. She has received notable recognitions such as the Outstanding Young Social Science Talents of Hubei Province, the “Chutian” Young Scholar Award, and the Donna Brennan Prize. Dr. Wen has published more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in SCI/SSCI indexed journals, with an h-index of approximately 18 and over 1,500 citations, reflecting her influential scholarly contributions to land economics, agricultural sustainability, and policy reform.

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Featured Publications

Wen, L., Chatalova, L., Gao, X., & Zhang, A. (2021). Reduction of carbon emissions through resource-saving and environment-friendly regional economic integration: Evidence from Wuhan metropolitan area, China. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 166, 120590.

Xie, X., Zhang, A., Wen, L., & Bin, P. (2019). How horizontal integration affects transaction costs of rural collective construction land market? An empirical analysis in Nanhai District, Guangdong Province, China. Land Use Policy, 82, 138–146.

Wen, L., Butsic, V., Stapp, J. R., & Zhang, A. (2017). Can China’s land coupon program activate rural assets? An empirical investigation of program characteristics and results of Chongqing. Habitat International, 59, 80–89.

Cao, R., Zhang, A., & Wen, L. (2018). Trans-regional compensation mechanism under imbalanced land development: From the local government economic welfare perspective. Habitat International, 77, 56–63.

Wang, H., He, C., Li, W., Nie, X., Zhong, H., & Wen, L. (2020). Will transferable development rights (TDR) increase regional economic imbalance?—A quota transaction case of cultivated land conversion and reclamation in Guangxi, China. Habitat International, 104, 102254.

Zhang, R., Wen, L., Jin, Y., Zhang, A., & Gil, J. M. (2025). Synergistic impacts of carbon emission trading policy and innovative city pilot policy on urban land green use efficiency in China. Sustainable Cities and Society, 118, 105955.

Wen, L., Chatalova, L., & Zhang, A. (2022). Can China’s unified construction land market mitigate urban land shortage? Evidence from Deqing and Nanhai, Eastern coastal China. Land Use Policy, 115, 105996.

Wen, L., Chatalova, L., Butsic, V., Hu, F. Z. Y., & Zhang, A. (2020). Capitalization of land development rights in rural China: A choice experiment on individuals’ preferences in peri-urban Shanghai. Land Use Policy, 97, 104803.

Yogitha P.S | Nutritional Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Yogitha P.S | Nutritional Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yogitha P.S | Sastra Deemed University | India

Ms. Yogitha P.S is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Biochemistry with a research focus in Nutritional Biochemistry at SASTRA Deemed University, Kumbakonam. She completed her M.Sc. in Biochemistry from the same institution with 87% (2021–2023) and her B.Sc. in Biochemistry with 79% (2018–2021). Her research explores the molecular and nutritional dimensions of neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the gut–brain axis, microbiome modulation, and nutraceutical-based therapeutic strategies. She has published 9 peer-reviewed research articles in recognized journals, including Computational Biology and Chemistry, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal, Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, Multidisciplinary Reviews, and the South Eastern European Journal of Public Health. Notable works include studies on fortified tofu red banana peel-based nutritional modulation in ASD, signaling pathway targets for neurodevelopmental therapy, gut microbiota influences in multiple sclerosis, and systematic reviews on the gut-brain axis. Her scholarly contributions have accumulated citations in 3 citing documents, reflecting emerging recognition in the domain, and she holds an h-index of 1. In addition to her research output, she serves as a reviewer for Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology (Elsevier) and the SBV Journal of Basic, Clinical and Applied Health Science, demonstrating active engagement in academic quality enhancement and peer evaluation. Her research trajectory positions her toward impactful advancements in nutritional neuroscience and clinical biochemistry.

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Featured Publications

Yogitha, P. S., & Suchitra, M. R. (2026). Fortified tofu red banana peel as a nutritional modulator: Computational and molecular insights into food-drug interactions and genetic targets in autism spectrum disorder. Computational Biology and Chemistry, 115, 108739.

Yogitha, P. S., Suchitra, M. R., Murugesan, S., & Arunprakash, T. (2025). The gut-brain axis in multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of microbiome modulation and neurological outcomes.

Yogitha, P. S., Parthasarathy, S., & Suchitra, M. R. (2025). Information systems in nephrology: A synthesized narrative review. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health.

Yogitha, P. S., Suchitra, M. R., & Parthasarathy, S. (2024). Therapeutic role of nutraceuticals in ameliorating neurodevelopmental disorders: A focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – State of art review. Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science Journal, 12(3), 1–14.

Suchitra, M. R., & Yogitha, P. S. (2024). Unraveling neurodevelopmental disorders: Signalling pathways as potential targets for therapeutic intervention in autism spectrum disorder. Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal, 17(3), 1489–1498.

Krubaa, P., & Yogitha, P. S. (2024). Albino Wistar rats: Advantages and limitations in biomedical research. SBV Journal of Basic, Clinical and Applied Health Science, 7(2), 123–128.

Yogitha, P. S., Suchitra, M. R., Govindaraju, P., Meerasa, S. S., Jaiganesh, K., & Parthasarathy, S. (2024). Pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorders and the gut microbiome: A systematic review. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 7(Suppl. 2), e2023ss002.

El Mokhtar El Hafidi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. El Mokhtar El Hafidi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. El Mokhtar El Hafidi | Chouaïb Doukkali University | Morocco

Dr. El Mokhtar El Hafidi is a Civil Protection Captain and researcher at the Laboratory of Engineering Sciences for Energy (LabSIPE), Chouaïb Doukkali University, El Jadida, Morocco, specializing in renewable energy applications for wastewater recovery, sustainable materials, and environmental risk management. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Physics and Energy Engineering and has led and contributed to six major research projects focused on renewable energy integration, eco-efficient wastewater treatment, and the valorization of industrial by-products for civil engineering. Dr. El Hafidi has published 18 peer-reviewed scientific papers in indexed journals and delivered 12 oral communications at international conferences, reflecting his active engagement in the scientific community. His research impact is evidenced by 236+ Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 8, supported by collaborations with Moroccan academic institutions and the Jorf Lasfar thermal power plant. He has developed innovative processes using fly ash, metallic slags, and sludge to produce eco-efficient construction materials, advancing circular economy and low-carbon development strategies. His solar-powered desalination and sustainable distillation systems contribute to improving water recovery efficiency in resource-constrained environments. He holds patent filings on wastewater reuse using metallurgical by-products (N°70757–14/02/2025) and their application in marine civil engineering structures. Dr. El Hafidi serves as a reviewer for leading journals including Desalination, MDPI journals, International Journal of Environmental Research, Journal of Water Process Engineering, Sustainable Chemistry – One World, and Water, Air & Soil Pollution. A member of the Moroccan Association of Environmental Engineering, he actively promotes scientific innovation aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly clean water, affordable energy, responsible resource use, and climate adaptation. His work demonstrates a strong link between laboratory research and practical field solutions to support Morocco’s ecological transition and environmental sustainability.

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Featured Publications

El Hafidi, E. M., Mortadi, A., Chahid, E. G., & Laasri, S. (2025). Effect of trichloroisocyanuric acid concentration on the electrical properties of swimming pool water. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 80521.

Mortadi, A., Tabbai, Y., El Hafidi, E., Nasrellah, H., Chahid, E., Monkade, M., & El Moznine, R. (2025). Investigating temperature effects on perovskite solar cell performance via SCAPS-1D and impedance spectroscopy. Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 17, 100876.

Mortadi, A., El Hafidi, E., Labjar, N., Nasrellah, H., Chahid, E., Monkade, M., & El Moznine, R. (2025). Monitoring the coagulation mechanism and aluminum sulfate impact on textile wastewater treatment: Insights from impedance spectroscopy. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 102, 101501.

Mortadi, A., El Hafidi, E. M., Sadiqi, A., Nasrellah, H., Laasri, S., Chahid, E. G., & El Moznine, R. (2025). Thickness-dependent performance optimization of lead-free FASnI₃ perovskite solar cells: Interplay between optical absorption and charge recombination. Hybrid Advances, 2, 100528.

Mghaiouini, R., Mortadi, A., El Hafidi, E. M., Chahid, E. G., El Bouayadi, R., Benaissa, M., & Labrim, H. (2025, October). Optimizing diammonium phosphate solubility in fertigation using magnetized water: A Taguchi approach. Next Materials, 4, 101193.

El Hafidi, E. M., Mortadi, A., Lizoul, B., Chahid, E. G., & Laasri, S. (2025, October 15). Valorization of industrial wastewater treatment sludge in eco-friendly mortars: Enhancing thermal insulation and sustainability. Recycling, 10(5), 192.

El Hafidi, E. M., Mortadi, A., Lizoul, B., Chahid, E. G., & Laasri, S. (2025, October 2). Valorization of industrial wastewater treatment sludge in eco-friendly mortars: Enhancing thermal insulation and sustainability (Preprint). Preprints.org.

Abderrahim Dinane | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abderrahim Dinane | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Laboratory of thermodynamics and energy, Center for energy research | Morocco

Prof. Dr. Abderrahim Dinane is a distinguished Moroccan physicist and thermodynamics expert, currently serving at the Faculty of Sciences Ben M’Sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca. He holds a State Doctorate in Physical Sciences (2000) and a Ph.D. in Thermodynamics (1986) from the Faculty of Sciences, Rabat, in collaboration with the University of Marseille, France. Over his prolific academic career, he has played a pivotal role in developing Morocco’s thermodynamics and energy research ecosystem, establishing multiple laboratories including the Thermodynamics Research Laboratory at FSBM and the Laboratory on Thermodynamics of Aqueous Electrolyte Mixtures at the Faculty of Sciences, Rabat. His scientific work focuses on the thermodynamic properties of aqueous electrolyte mixtures, with applications in phosphate fertilizers, environmental systems, cloud and aerosol physics, and process engineering. Prof. Dinane has authored and co-authored more than 60 peer-reviewed articles in top-tier international journals such as Fluid Phase Equilibria, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Journal of Solution Chemistry, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, and Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data. He has reviewed over 100 scientific papers for major international journals and supervised more than 20 Ph.D. theses in fields spanning chemical thermodynamics, physical chemistry, materials science, and renewable energy. His innovative hygrometric method for determining thermodynamic properties of aqueous electrolytes has been widely recognized for its precision and applicability in environmental and industrial processes. As a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS), he actively contributes to international collaborations and has served as a reviewer, conference organizer, and committee member in numerous scientific events worldwide. His leadership roles include heading the Projects and Research Department at ERN and coordinating thermal engineering programs, along with significant contributions to national engineering entrance examinations and faculty recruitment. Prof. Dinane’s contributions have earned him multiple certificates of recognition from international publishers and ranking honors, notably 6th among all researchers at Hassan II University and 26th nationwide across Moroccan universities, according to the COMSTECH (OIC) 2024 ranking. With an h-index of 15 and more than 900 citations, his research continues to influence the global scientific community in thermodynamics, energy systems, and environmental applications.

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Featured Publications

El Fadel, W., El Hantati, S., Nour, Z., Dinane, A., Messnaoui, B., Mounir, A., Samaouali, A., & Arbaoui, A. (2025). Experimental and modeling study of the thermodynamic behavior and solubility of the NH₄NO₃–D-sucrose–water ternary system at 298.15 K. Processes, 13(11), 3438.

El Fadel, W., El Hantati, S., Nour, Z., Dinane, A., Messnaoui, B., Mounir, A., Samaouali, A., & Arbaoui, A. (2025). New thermodynamic data for NH₄NO₃–sucrose–water ternary system: Water activity, osmotic coefficient, activity coefficient, excess Gibbs energy, solubility and transfer Gibbs energy at 298.15 K. Preprints, 2025081914.

El Hantati, S., Nour, Z., El Fadel, W., Dinane, A., Messnaoui, B., Samaouali, A., & Arbaoui, A. (2024). Thermodynamic properties of the mixture of potassium phosphate fertilizer with KCl: Water activity, osmotic and activity coefficients, excess energy, and solubility of KH₂PO₄–KCl–H₂O at 298.15 K. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 69(11), 3956–3968.

Nour, Z., Mounir, A., El Fadel, W., El Hantati, S., Dinane, A., Samaouali, A., & Messnaoui, B. (2024). Thermodynamic properties of NaCl–HCl(aq) and HCl–NaCl–KCl(aq) at a temperature of 298.15 K. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 69(7), 2810–2820.

El Hantati, S., El Fadel, W., Nour, Z., Dinane, A., Messnaoui, B., & Samaouali, A. (2023). Thermodynamic properties data of ternary system KBr–KH₂PO₄–H₂O at 298.15 K. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 68(11), 4470–4478.

El Hantati, S., Nour, Z., El Fadel, W., Samaouali, A., Dinane, A., & Messnaoui, B. (2023). Thermodynamics of K₂HPO₄/D-sucrose/water system at 298.15 K: Experiment and modeling. Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 68(11), 4490–4499.

El Fadel, W., El Hantati, S., Nour, Z., Dinane, A., Samaouali, A., & Messnaoui, B. (2023). Experimental determination of osmotic coefficient and salt solubility of system NH₄NO₃–NH₄H₂PO₄–H₂O and their correlation and prediction with the Pitzer–Simonson–Clegg model. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 62(44), 17023–17034.

Laila Jaragh-Alhadad | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad | Medicinal Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Kuwait University, Kuwait

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Early Academic Pursuits

Assistant Professor Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad began her academic journey in the field of Chemistry, earning her Bachelor’s degree in 2004 and Master’s degree in 2009 from Kuwait University, specializing in Petroleum Chemistry. Her exceptional academic performance and dedication to research earned her a prestigious Ph.D. scholarship from Kuwait University in 2011. She pursued her doctoral studies at Cleveland State University, USA, where she specialized in Clinical Bio-analytical Chemistry and successfully completed her Ph.D. in 2017. Her Ph.D. thesis, titled “Cholesterol conjugated heat shock protein 27 inhibitor as a novel anti-ovarian cancer agent,” reflected her early interest in drug design and medicinal chemistry, focusing on cancer therapeutics.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad’s professional career is rooted in excellence and service to science and society. She has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Kuwait University since 2017. Prior to this, she gained valuable experience as a Chemist at Kuwait’s Environmental Public Authority (2009–2011) and as a Graduate Scientific Assistant at Kuwait University (2006–2008). Her professional endeavors extend to administrative and academic committees, where she has contributed to curriculum design, laboratory safety, student affairs, and applied chemistry coordination. Dr. Alhadad also undertook a sabbatical at the Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, USA (2021–2022), further enhancing her expertise in biomedical research and medicinal chemistry applications.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Alhadad’s research focus lies at the intersection of medicinal chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, and cancer pharmacology. Her pioneering studies involve the synthesis and encapsulation of novel anticancer agents targeting proteins such as HSP27, HER2, and tubulin. She has led several funded research projects at Kuwait University, including investigations into low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-encapsulated anticancer drugs, triazole derivatives, and SIRT2 inhibitors. Her work on targeted drug delivery systems has opened new possibilities for more effective cancer treatments with reduced toxicity. Through her innovative use of in-silico and in-vitro models, Dr. Alhadad has made significant contributions to the advancement of modern medicinal chemistry and drug discovery.

Impact and Influence

The impact and influence of Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad are evident across academic, research, and community platforms. She has actively participated in international conferences in Kuwait, the UK, the USA, Italy, Greece, and China, presenting her cutting-edge research on cancer-targeted therapies. Her commitment to science education and public engagement includes serving on various committees, writing awareness articles on cancer research, and volunteering in scientific and social initiatives. Recognized globally, she has received multiple prestigious awards, including the Best Research Award at the 595th International Conference on Recent Advances in Medical and Health Sciences (Oxford, 2019), and the International Research Award on Oncology and Cancer Research (USA, 2021). Her distinguished teaching award (2020–2021) reflects her excellence in both research and education.

Academic Citations

Dr. Alhadad’s research publications have been highly cited in international journals, demonstrating the broad relevance of her work in medicinal chemistry and cancer therapeutics. Her studies on HSP27 inhibitors and LDL-based drug delivery systems are frequently referenced by other researchers in bio-analytical chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. The consistent academic citations her work receives underscore her contributions to global scientific knowledge and highlight her position as a respected scholar in the field.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Looking toward the future, Assistant Professor Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad is committed to expanding her research in medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of targeted therapies for women’s cancers. Her ongoing projects focus on hybrid in-silico/in-vitro drug design and the encapsulation of bioactive compounds for enhanced therapeutic delivery. Through her mentorship, academic leadership, and groundbreaking research, she continues to inspire young scientists and contribute to Kuwait University’s growing reputation for excellence in scientific innovation. Her enduring legacy will be defined by her dedication to advancing medicinal chemistry, improving cancer treatments, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry and biomedical sciences.

Medicinal Chemistry

Assistant Professor Dr. Laila Jaragh-Alhadad’s exceptional research in medicinal chemistry has led to significant advancements in targeted drug delivery and cancer therapeutics. Her pioneering studies on bioactive molecule design, protein inhibition, and encapsulation technologies are transforming the future of medicinal chemistry. Through her leadership, innovation, and global scientific recognition, she continues to shape the evolution of medicinal chemistry toward more effective and personalized cancer treatments.

Featured Publications

Design, synthesis, and antiproliferative activity of antipyrine linked 2-amino-quinoline-3-carbonitrile derivatives as potential dual EGFR/HER-2 inhibitors

Journal: Journal of Molecular Structure

Year: 2026

Citations: 0

A novel one-pot microwave assisted green synthesis of pyridinyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine hybrids as potent antimicrobial agents

Journal: BMC Chemistry

Year: 2025