Monika Balayan | Psychology | Best Innovation Award

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Ms. Monika Balayan | Psychology | Best Innovation Award 

Ms. Monika Balayan | VIP Consulting EOOD and Mneuro Academy | Bulgaria

Ms. Monika Balayan is a distinguished psychologist, scientific innovator, and founder of three original therapeutic systems Laughter Therapy, the MNEURO Method, and Brain Galaxy each uniting emotional regulation, neuroscience, and multimodal activation. With over 30 years of professional experience, she leads interdisciplinary projects connecting psychology, neurophysiology, and education while collaborating with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the Orbeli Institute of Physiology, and 15 research laboratories in Armenia. Her pioneering MNEURO Method is a multimodal brain activation system combining visual, auditory, and kinesthetic channels for enhanced emotional regulation and focus, while Brain Galaxy applies EEG-based consulting techniques to assess and optimize brain activity in applied contexts. Through MNEURO Video Programs, she developed structured audiovisual protocols based on EMDR principles recognized by WHO, APA, NICE, and the U.S. Department of Defense integrating neuroplasticity and emotional balance for therapeutic and educational use. Her book Hypersaznanie (2024, ISBN: 978-954-398-824-2) presents the theoretical and practical foundation of her methods, merging science, presence, and transformation. Monika has also established the MNEURO Academy, an educational and scientific platform for training, consulting, and disseminating neurocognitive methods in psychology and pedagogy. Her ongoing projects include the registration of patents for Brain Galaxy and MNEURO Method, and she holds an official trademark for Laughter Therapy. Recognized as Psychologist of the Year in Armenia (2023) and Honorary Professor of WAPA, she has also received an Innovation Award from an international organization of lawyers and psychologists. Her publications include one book with ISBN, several scientific essays, and media features in international platforms such as Spisanie 8, 24 Chasa, Vagabond Magazine, and DrWolke, reflecting her global impact on applied psychology. Her Google Scholar profile is active, with citation tracking in progress, and her research materials are archived on FIGSHARE and ORCID for open scientific access. She has conducted numerous workshops, trainings, and public masterclasses focused on emotional regulation, creative visualization, and strategic workflow design, reaching thousands of participants worldwide. Through her consultancy for the Office of the President of Armenia and collaborations with leading institutions, she bridges science and practice in public health and education. Monika’s work embodies a synthesis of applied neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and humanistic psychology, influencing both academic research and practical therapeutic systems. With one major scientific book, multiple registered intellectual properties, and an expanding citation base (h-index under development), she continues to advance innovative therapeutic technologies recognized by national and international organizations, reinforcing her status as a global leader in applied psychology and neurotherapy.

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Featured Publications

Balayan, M. (2025). Study on the impact of multimodal videos on unconscious emotional and cognitive patterns. Figshare.

Balayan, M. (2025). The Mneuro Method: Neuropsychological innovation for mental health transformation. Figshare.

Balayan, M. (2024). Hypersconsciousness. Trud Publishing House.

Balayan, M. (2024). Study on the impact of multimodal videos on unconscious emotional and cognitive patterns. Figshare.

Balayan, M. (2022). MNEURO Method and Academy.

Balayan, M. (2010). Laughter therapy methodology developed in Bulgaria. Independent publication.

Balayan, M. (n.d.). Image as a managerial achievement and the impact of political marketing [Doctoral dissertation, Yerevan State University]. Yerevan State University (Armenia).

Balayan, M. (n.d.). Organizational behavior and strategic thinking. FDU Foundation.

Huiqing Jiang | Nucleic Acid | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Prof. Huiqing Jiang | Nucleic Acid | Outstanding Contribution Award

Prof. Huiqing Jiang | Hebei Medical University | China

Prof. Huiqing Jiang is a distinguished Professor, Chief Physician, and Doctoral Supervisor at The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, where he also serves as Director of the Hebei Institute of Digestive Diseases and the Hebei Key Laboratory of Digestive Diseases. A recipient of the prestigious Special Government Allowance from the State Council of China, he has made outstanding contributions to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system diseases. His clinical expertise encompasses endoscopic diagnosis and therapeutic interventions for gastrointestinal disorders, including endoscopic resection of early cancers and polyps, stricture dilation, stent placement, treatment of esophageal varices in cirrhosis, and biliary stone extraction with pancreatic stent insertion. As a pioneer in Hebei Province, he has introduced and advanced multiple endoscopic techniques that have transformed clinical practice and improved patient outcomes. His research primarily focuses on chronic liver diseases, particularly liver fibrosis, and gastrointestinal tumors, where he has established himself as a leading authority in digestive disease research. Prof. Jiang has served as the principal investigator for two National Natural Science Foundation of China projects and has successfully completed six provincial-level projects, earning significant recognition for his innovative contributions. His work has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the First-Class Prize of the Provincial Scientific and Technological Progress Award, three Third-Class Prizes, and the Young Teachers Award from the Huo Yingdong Education Foundation. He has published an impressive 160 peer-reviewed papers, including 11 SCI-indexed articles, with his highest impact publication appearing in the Journal of Hepatology (Impact Factor 9.334). His academic influence is reflected in his citation record of 1,866 citations across 1,714 documents and an h-index of 24, showcasing his sustained scholarly impact in the field. Additionally, he has edited or co-authored 16 authoritative medical textbooks such as Internal Medicine, Diagnostics, and Clinical Hepatology, contributing extensively to medical education and training. Prof. Jiang also holds significant editorial responsibilities, serving as Associate Editor-in-Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and as a board member of several core medical journals. His leadership extends to professional associations as Standing Committee Member of the Chinese Society of Digestive Endoscopy and the Endoscopist Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association, and as Chairman of both the Hebei Branch of the Digestive Endoscopist Association and the Hebei Society of Gastroenterology.

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Featured Publications

piR-19521 facilitates cancer stem cell-like properties by enhancing ALX4 transcription via an enhancer RNA-like mechanism in colorectal cancer. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.

Correction to: The role of the apoptosis-related protein BCL-B in the regulation of mitophagy in hepatic stellate cells during the regression of liver fibrosis. Experimental & Molecular Medicine, 51(1), 1–13.

Identification and validation of a novel predictive signature based on hepatocyte-specific genes in hepatocellular carcinoma by integrated analysis of single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing. BMC Medical Genomics.

Development and validation of risk prediction model for bacterial infections in acute liver failure patients. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

Effect of oxaliplatin on the activation of hepatic stellate cells and its mechanism. Journal of Clinical Hepatology.

Development and validation of a new prognostic model for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure in intensive care unit. World Journal of Gastroenterology.

Identification of oxidative stress-related biomarkers associated with the development of acute-on-chronic liver failure using bioinformatics. Scientific Reports.

Evaluation of ITGB1 expression as a predictor of the therapeutic effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors in gastric cancer. BMC Gastroenterology.

Mine Hamamcioglu Turan | Architectural Conservation | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Mine Hamamcioglu Turan | Architectural Conservation | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Mine Hamamcioglu Turan | Izmir Institute of Technology | Turkey

Prof. Mine Hamamcıoglu Turan is a distinguished Professor of Architecture at the Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage, Izmir Institute of Technology (IZTECH), where she has served since 1996 and currently holds the position of Department Chair. She earned her Ph.D. in Architecture from IZTECH in 2000, following her M.S. from Middle East Technical University and a B.Arch. from Dokuz Eylul University. With over three decades of academic, research, and professional experience, Prof. Turan has established herself as a leading scholar in architectural restoration, heritage conservation, seismic risk assessment, photogrammetry, and cultural landscape preservation. She has supervised more than 25 master’s theses and 7 doctoral dissertations, contributing significantly to Turkey’s next generation of conservation scientists. Her academic portfolio includes over 60 publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and technical reports, many indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, reflecting her international research impact. Prof. Turan has coordinated or contributed to more than 15 national and international research projects, including collaborations supported by TÜBİTAK, Horizon Europe, and the U.S. National Science Foundation, focusing on resilient heritage, disaster risk management, and sustainable conservation technologies. Her notable projects address seismic vulnerability in historical structures, documentation of cultural heritage using 3D photogrammetry, and the integration of archaeological assets into modern urban contexts. A recipient of several awards, including the IZTECH Publication Excellence Award (2020), the Best Oral Presentation Award (2021), and the CAH Best Paper Award (2025), she has also been recognized for her leadership in EU-funded heritage initiatives such as the Horizon2020 UIDB Above Threshold Project (2023). Prof. Turan actively serves on expert panels and committees, including the Gubbio Awards Recommendation Committee (Europe Area 9) and the HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF Expert Panel, shaping policy and research agendas for cultural heritage preservation. Her research has been widely cited, earning her an h-index of 12 and over 500 citations on Google Scholar, underscoring her scholarly influence in architecture and conservation science. Through her leadership, mentorship, and international collaboration, Prof. Turan continues to advance resilient, data-driven, and culturally sensitive approaches to protecting architectural heritage.

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Featured Publications

Demir, H. A., & Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M. (2025). Interventions in historic urban sites after earthquake disasters. Architecture, 5(4), 96.

Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M., Aktaş, E., & Toköz, Ö. D. (2024). Art and construction related qualities of 14th–15th century monuments in a rural landscape on the western coast of Türkiye. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 13, Article 100813.

Turan, M., & Etlacakus, A. (2024). A historic cultural landscape of a castle town in the Western Anatolia: Honaz, Denizli, Turkey. In Heritages Past Present, Built and Social (AMPS Proceeding Series, June 27–30, 2023).

Etlacakuş, A., & Turan, M. H. (2023). Evolution of a medieval castle town and its landscape in the southwestern Anatolia. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 25(1), 1–16.

Demir, H. A., Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M., Yücetürk, K., & Aktaş, E. (2023). Structural performance of authentic architectural heritage designs: A masonry monument in Western Anatolia. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 12, Article 100707.

Demir, H. A., Yücetürk, K., Aktaş, E., & Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M. (2023). The challenges and advantages of macro modeling in ANSYS software for seismic vulnerability assessment of historic masonry structures. In Proceedings of COMPDYN 2023 (ISSN 2623-3347).

Etlacakuş, A., & Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M. (2023, April 17). Characteristics of housing in Darkale rural settlement, Soma, Manisa. Periodica Polytechnica Architecture, 54(1), 1–12.

Çalışkan, M., & Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M. (2022, November 15). Integration of archaeological heritage in metropolitan city centres with urban life: Agora of Smyrna. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 24(6), 1–18.

Gençer, F., & Hamamcıoğlu Turan, M. (2022, October). Hellenistic masonry techniques in southern and western Anatolia. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 45, 103642.

Krzysztof Podwysocki | Biological Invasions | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Krzysztof Podwysocki | Biological Invasions | Young Scientist Award 

State Scientific Research Institute Nature Research Centre | Lithuania

Dr. Krzysztof Podwysocki is a biologist specializing in invasion ecology, trophic ecology, and crustacean biology, with a strong research focus on understanding the mechanisms that drive the success of invasive aquatic species. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Lodz, Poland, in 2025, where his doctoral work investigated the invasion potential of genetically distinct populations of Dikerogammarus villosus, one of Europe’s most impactful invasive amphipods. Currently based at the Nature Research Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania, he leads the project “Exoskeleton strength as a predictor of interspecific aggression and predation survivability in invasive and native amphipods,” exploring the biomechanical and ecological traits that determine competitive dominance and survival in aquatic ecosystems. His research integrates experimental ecology, functional morphology, and biogeography to examine species interactions, dispersal capacities, and environmental adaptability. Dr. Podwysocki has completed a national project on the morphological and chemical variation of D. villosus mouthparts in relation to diet and invasion history, providing key insights into how feeding morphology underpins ecological success. His collaborative experience includes international research initiatives, such as an FAO-funded project in Ghana assessing decapod diversity, and partnerships with the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun on behavioral and physiological studies of invasive amphipods. His work bridges fundamental and applied invasion biology, contributing to predictive models that inform biodiversity conservation and invasive species management. To date, he has published six research papers in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, accumulating 12 citations with an h-index of 2, reflecting the growing impact of his contributions to aquatic invasion ecology. His innovative approach linking biomechanics, population genetics, and ecological performance offers new perspectives on how structural and physiological traits influence invasion dynamics, interspecific competition, and adaptation in changing environments.

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Jiayu Han | Visual Sensors and Machine Learning Techniques for Handwritten Text and Document Recognition | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

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Mr. Jiayu Han | Visual Sensors and Machine Learning Techniques for Handwritten Text and Document Recognition | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

Mr. Jiayu Han | Northeast Electric Power University | China

Mr. Jiayu Han is a student at Northeast Electric Power University in Jilin City, China, currently enrolled in the School of Computer Science. In October 2025, he co-authored a peer-reviewed journal article titled “DocCPLNet: Document Image Rectification via Control Point and Illumination Correction,” published in Sensors (Volume 25, Article 6304). This research introduces DocCPLNet, a deep learning framework designed to rectify distortions in document images captured by digital cameras. The method utilizes control points and illumination correction to enhance image quality, demonstrating robust performance across various scenarios. As of now, Mr. Han has one publication to his name. The article has been accepted and published, but citation metrics such as the number of citations and h-index are not available due to the recent publication date.

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Featured Publications

Ni, H., Han, J., Wang, C., Zhang, S., & Li, R. (2025). DocCPLNet: Document image rectification via control point and illumination correction. Sensors, 25(20), 6304.

Leonid Dombrovsky | Radiative Transfer in Scattering Media | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Leonid Dombrovsky | Radiative Transfer in Scattering Media | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Leonid Dombrovsky | Joint Institute for High Temperatures (RAS) | Russia

Prof. Leonid Dombrovsky is a distinguished expert in heat and mass transfer, radiative heat transfer, and thermal physics with a career spanning over five decades. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanics of Fluids, Gases, and Plasma from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), Russia, in 1974, followed by a Doctor of Engineering Sciences degree in Theoretical Fundamentals of Heat Transfer in 1990 from the Research Institute of Thermal Processes, Moscow. Currently, he serves as Chief Researcher at the Joint Institute for High Temperatures, Russian Academy of Sciences, Senior Researcher at the University of Tyumen, and Research Fellow at Ariel University, Israel. Prof. Dombrovsky’s research interests encompass spectral and wide-range optical properties of particles and fibers, radiative heat transfer in scattering media, combined heat transfer in power engineering, biomedicine, and geophysics, and stabilization of levitating droplet clusters. He has applied his expertise to numerous practical problems, including thermal radiation in combustion systems, heat transfer in advanced porous insulations and ceramics, solar-induced melting of snowpacks, fuel-coolant interactions in nuclear reactors, and photothermal therapy modeling. Prof. Dombrovsky has an extensive record of international collaborations, visiting appointments, and consultancy roles across Europe, the USA, and Australia. A highly cited researcher, he has published over 450 peer-reviewed papers, with more than 11,000 citations and an h-index of 57. He has received prestigious awards including the ICHMT Fellowship Award (2022), William Begell Medal (2018), Graham de Vahl Davis Best Paper Award (2017), and the A.V. Luikov Medal (2018) for outstanding contributions to heat and mass transfer. He is an elected member and chair of various professional bodies including ICHMT, Optica, ASME, ASTFE, and ISES. Prof. Dombrovsky also serves on multiple editorial boards for journals such as Frontiers in Thermal Engineering, High-Temperature Material Processes, and Computational Thermal Sciences, reflecting his leadership in advancing thermal science research globally.

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Featured Publications

Dombrovsky, L. A., Sun, J., & Zhao, J. (2025). Two-step method for calculating normal reflectance of snow under oblique solar illumination. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 301, 109659.

Dombrovsky, L. A., Sun, J., & Zhao, J. (2025). Convergence of the Monte Carlo method in calculating the normal spectral albedo of optically thick snow and cloudy ice. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 399, 109709.

Fedorets, A. A., Dombrovsky, L. A., Shcherbakov, D. V., Frenkel, M., Bormashenko, E., & Nosonovsky, M. (2024). Thermal conditions for the formation of self-assembled cluster of droplets over the water surface and diversity of levitating droplet clusters. Heat and Mass Transfer, 60, 1234–1248.

Fedorets, A. A., Dombrovsky, L. A., Bormashenko, E., Frenkel, M., & Nosonovsky, M. (2024). Inverse phase transition in droplet clusters levitating over the locally heated water layer. Langmuir, 40(32), 12345–12353.

Dombrovsky, L. A., & Randrianalisoa, J. H. (2024). Absorption of collimated incident radiation in a semitransparent strongly scattering medium: Computational analysis and explanation of red algae blooming in snow. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 292, 108976.

Fedorets, A. A., Kolmakov, E. E., Dombrovsky, L. A., & Nosonovsky, M. (2024). Inversion of stabilized large droplet clusters. Langmuir, 40(19), 5678–5685.

Fedorets, A. A., Kolmakov, E. E., & Dombrovsky, L. A. (2024). A new method for precise optical measurements of the sub-micron height of levitation of droplet clusters. Particuology, 71, 101–110.

Starostin, A., Strelnikov, V., Dombrovsky, L. A., Shoval, S., Gendelman, O., & Bormashenko, E. (2024). Effects of asymmetric cooling and surface wettability on the orientation of the freezing tip. Surface Innovations, 12(1), 45–56.

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.