Wojciech Bronisław Ciesielka | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wojciech Bronislaw Ciesielka | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities, Poland

Dr. Wojciech Bronisław Ciesielka earned his PhD in Technical Sciences at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics in 2002 and has been a faculty member at the Department of Power Systems and Environmental Protection Facilities since 2009, after working at the Department of Mechanics and Vibroacoustics from 1994 to 2009. As founder and mentor of the student scientific club “MechaBajt,” he has supervised over 200 student papers, 5 engineering theses, 125 master’s theses, and co-supervised 2 doctoral dissertations, guiding 14 award-winning theses in faculty competitions and one recognized in “DIAMONDS of AGH.” His research spans intelligent systems, mechanical engineering, robotics, energy and environmental protection systems, and sound engineering, with a focus on designing innovative solutions such as signal-processor-based sound control systems, industrial noise protection, drone control, and methods to improve reliability of power distribution lines under icing conditions. Notable achievements include the patented System for Active Noise Reduction (PL188803B1), Acoustic Maps for Kraków, Katowice, and Warsaw, the Acoustic Climate Management System for Kraków, and control solutions implemented during World Youth Day 2016 in Kraków. His ongoing research addresses reducing fuel and energy consumption in transport and construction. He has collaborated with AGH University of Krakow, Silesian University of Technology, the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research of the Polish Academy of Sciences, PZL Świdnik, Building Research Institute, CIOP–PIB, ArcelorMittal Poland, the Marshal’s Office of the Małopolska Region, and the City of Kraków Office. He is an active member of the Polish Acoustical Society and the League for Noise Prevention, Kraków Branch. With more than 80 publications in indexed journals and conference proceedings, Dr. Ciesielka’s work has garnered significant recognition with over 500 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting his sustained contributions to sound engineering, intelligent systems, and environmental protection innovations.

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Featured Publications

Ciesielka, W. B., & Hamiga, W. M. (2025). Numerical analysis of aerodynamics and aeroacoustics in heterogeneous vehicle platoons: Impacts on fuel consumption and environmental emissions. Energies, 18(19), 5275.

Hamiga, W. M., & Ciesielka, W. B. (2022). Numerical analysis of aeroacoustic phenomena generated by heterogeneous column of vehicles. Energies, 15(13), 4669.

Konstantinos Diamantaras | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras | International Hellenic University | Greece

Prof. Konstantinos Diamantaras is a Professor at the International Hellenic University, Department of Information & Electronic Engineering, and Vice Rector since 2023, holding a Beng from NTUA, Greece, and an MSc and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University. His research focuses on machine learning, signal processing, and augmented/virtual reality, with over 230 scientific publications and 79 journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, accumulating more than 7,300 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 30) and 3,027 citations on Scopus (h-index 23). He has authored four books, including Principal Component Neural Networks (1996) and Artificial Neural Networks (2007), and received the IEEE Best Paper Award in 1997 for Adaptive Principal Component Extraction (APEX). He leads multiple EU- and university-funded projects, such as Kids Radio Europe, METACHEF, Digital4all, and AI-based food recognition. His collaborations include Prof. S. Y. Kung (Princeton), Prof. Athina Petropulu (Rutgers), Prof. Tomas McKelvey (Chalmers), and partnerships with Alzheimer Hellas and the University of Alicante on NLP applications. He serves on editorial boards of Journal of Signal Processing Systems and Applied Sciences, contributing to advancements in deep learning, pattern recognition, biomedical informatics, adaptive signal processing, and educational technology. His work spans practical AI applications in health, digital learning, and immersive experiences, influencing both academic research and societal impact. He is an active IEEE member and IEEE Signal Processing Society participant, advancing knowledge in neural networks, computational intelligence, and multilingual natural language generation.

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Featured Publications

Diamantaras, K. I., & Kung, S. Y. (1996). Principal component neural networks: Theory and applications. In Adaptive and learning systems for signal processing, communications, and control (p. 1694). Springer.

Vafeiadis, T., Diamantaras, K. I., Sarigiannidis, G., & Chatzisavvas, K. C. (2015). A comparison of machine learning techniques for customer churn prediction. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 55, 1–9

Giatsoglou, M., Vozalis, M. G., Diamantaras, K., Vakali, A., & Sarigiannidis, G. (2017). Sentiment analysis leveraging emotions and word embeddings. Expert Systems with Applications, 69, 214–224.

Lampropoulos, G., Keramopoulos, E., Diamantaras, K., & Evangelidis, G. (2022). Augmented reality and gamification in education: A systematic literature review of research, applications, and empirical studies. Applied Sciences, 12(13), 6809.

Maglaveras, N., Stamkopoulos, T., Diamantaras, K., Pappas, C., & Strintzis, M. (1998). ECG pattern recognition and classification using non-linear transformations and neural networks: A review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 52(1–3), 191–208.

Gravanis, G., Vakali, A., Diamantaras, K., & Karadais, P. (2019). Behind the cues: A benchmarking study for fake news detection. Expert Systems with Applications, 124, 292–303.

Kung, S. Y., & Diamantaras, K. I. (1990). A neural network learning algorithm for adaptive principal component extraction (APEX). In ICASSP-90. Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (pp. 256–259).

Kung, S. Y., Diamantaras, K. I., & Taur, J. S. (1994). Adaptive principal component extraction (APEX) and applications. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 42(5), 1202–1217.

Stamkopoulos, T., Diamantaras, K., Maglaveras, N., & Strintzis, M. (1998). ECG analysis using nonlinear PCA neural networks for ischemia detection. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing, 46(11), 3058–3067.

Lv Guangfu | Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lv Guangfu | Pharmacology of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Best Researcher Award 

Changchun University of Chinese Medicine | China

Mr. Lv Guangfu holds a Ph.D. in Chinese Materia Medica from Changchun University of Chinese Medicine and brings over a decade of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, specializing in drug screening and mechanistic studies of Chinese herbs for anti-tumor, neurological, and psychiatric diseases, with a particular focus on depression treatment strategies. He currently serves as Associate Vice President of R&D in a pharmaceutical company and has contributed significantly to the secondary development of a leading traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) product, establishing corporate standards and elucidating its mechanism of action, which generated RMB 20 million in profit over three years. He has also participated in preclinical research for a novel TCM drug targeting cerebral ischemia, contributing to both pharmacological and toxicological evaluations. Mr. Lv is the holder of one patent and has collaborated extensively with industry partners, producing over 30 peer-reviewed publications. His work has garnered recognition through five Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards, reflecting both academic and practical impact. He actively engages with the professional community as a Council Member of the 2nd Board of Specialty Committee of Manchu Clinical Medicine of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and as a member of the Council of the Chinese Medicine Pharmacology Branch under the China Information Association of Chinese Medicine. His research primarily focuses on drug screening for liver cancer treatment, anti-tumor mechanisms, and depression therapeutics. His studies have attracted significant scholarly attention, earning him an h-index of 12 and more than 420 citations, demonstrating influence in Chinese medicine research and pharmacology. Through his combined industrial and academic contributions, Mr. Lv advances both innovative TCM development and evidence-based mechanistic research. His leadership in projects bridges the gap between traditional medicine and modern pharmaceutical standards, while his publications contribute to global knowledge on herbal pharmacology and drug development.

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Featured Publications

Mechanisms of Baishao and Gancao on major depressive disorder: Network pharmacology and validation. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Amedeo Lonardo | Epatologia | Lifetime achievement Award

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Dr. Amedeo Lonardo | Epatologia | Lifetime Achievement Award 

Azienda Ospedaliero-Univresitaria di Modena | Italy

Dr. Amedeo Lonardo is a distinguished medical scientist and clinician, holding specializations in Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. He is qualified as Full Professor of Gastroenterology and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine by the Italian National Examination (2017). With a prolific academic career, he has authored 279 scientific publications that have collectively received 19,170 citations as of October 2025, reflecting his enduring influence in hepatology and metabolic research. His h-index stands at 69 (Scopus) and 78 (Google Scholar and ScholarGPS), highlighting his international research impact. Dr. Lonardo currently serves as Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of Metabolism and Target Organ Damage (since 2021) and Editor-in-Chief of Metabolites (since 2024), and also contributes as Associate Editor for Exploration of Medicine and as a member of the editorial boards of Liver International, Digestive and Liver Disease, Advances in Therapy, Exploration of Digestive Diseases, and Exploration of Drug Science. With over 546 editorial records and 1,342 peer review contributions documented in Web of Science, he stands among the most active academic editors in his field. His work has involved collaboration with 2,572 international co-authors, underscoring his extensive global scientific network. Dr. Lonardo’s research focuses primarily on sex differences and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as NAFLD. He pioneered investigations into the influence of sex and sex hormones on fatty liver disease pathogenesis (PMIDs: 10937684, 16618516, 19347015), and expanded this domain to include endocrinological and extrahepatic implications (PMIDs: 31212642, 30084737, 30733187, 39794250, 40566760). His most influential and highly cited reviews published in The Lancet (PMID: 32828189) and Hepatology (PMID: 30924946) have shaped the modern understanding of gender-related differences in MASLD, consolidating his reputation as a global leader in hepatology and metabolic research.

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Featured Publications

Weiskirchen, R., & Lonardo, A. (2025). Sex hormones and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(19), 9594.

Jamalinia, M., Zare, F., Mantovani, A., Targher, G., & Lonardo, A. (2025). Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and sex-specific risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events: A meta-analysis. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 27(9), e16568.

Lonardo, A., & Weiskirchen, R. (2025). Tirzepatide in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and steatohepatitis: A novel star on the horizon? Exploration of Drug Science, 3, 1008128.

Lonardo, A., Zheng, M.-H., & Weiskirchen, R. (2025). Food insecurity is an emerging risk factor for liver disease: A scoping review. Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 19(9), 2545812.

Lonardo, A., & Weiskirchen, R. (2025). PPARs in molecular pathogenesis and drug treatment of type 2 diabetes-related MASLD. Exploration of Digestive Diseases, 3, 100590.

Lonardo, A., Zheng, M.-H., & Eslam, M. (2025). MASLD vs. MAFLD: A narrative review. Exploration of Digestive Diseases, 3, 100586.

Lonardo, A., Stefan, N., & Mantovani, A. (2025). Widening research horizons on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cancer. Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism, 36(7),

Weiskirchen, R., & Lonardo, A. (2025). The ovary–liver axis: Molecular science and epidemiology. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(13), 6382.

Fengxiang Zhu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award 

Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Prof. Dr. Fengxiang Zhu is a distinguished researcher in Microbiology and Agricultural Resource Utilization, currently serving at the Institute of Environment, Resource, Soil and Fertilizer, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences. A graduate of Zhejiang University’s School of Life Sciences, he has devoted his career to sustainable agriculture, waste resource utilization, and environmental protection. Recognized as a Zhejiang Province “151” Talent Project (Second Level) scholar and a National Green and Low-Carbon Science and Technology Service Expert in Animal Husbandry, he has made pioneering contributions to livestock waste recycling and pollution reduction. Prof. Zhu serves as Vice Leader of the Livestock Waste Resource Utilization Group in Zhejiang’s Agricultural Technology Extension Service Team and holds key roles in several national and provincial environmental committees. Since the “11th Five-Year Plan,” he has led more than 10 major provincial and ministerial-level research projects focused on eco-friendly agricultural innovation and resource efficiency. As first or corresponding author, he has published 8 SCI-indexed papers, contributing to the advancement of microbial applications and agricultural sustainability. His impactful research has been recognized with one first-class, one second-class, and one third-class Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Progress Awards. Prof. Zhu holds 18 authorized national invention patents, alongside one European Union and one U.S. patent, reflecting his global influence in environmental biotechnology. He has also led the development and implementation of three Zhejiang Provincial local standards promoting eco-innovation and sustainable agricultural practices. His work has been cited widely in the field, earning him an h-index of 9 with over 300 citations, underscoring his leadership in agricultural microbiology and environmental resource utilization.

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Shibel Ageel | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shibel Ageel | Medicine | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Shibel Ageel | Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad | Croatia

Dr. Shibel Ageel is a dedicated and multilingual medical doctor educated at the Medical Faculty of Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, graduating in June 2024 as one of the top-ranking students. He has gained broad and diverse clinical experience across Croatia, Serbia, and Tunisia, completing rotations in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general and abdominal surgery, and demonstrating strong technical and diagnostic skills consistently praised by senior surgeons. His passion for surgery, research, and teaching is evident through active participation and poster presentations at numerous medical conferences, including the Osijek Student Congress (OSCON 2020–2024), SaMED 2020 in Sarajevo, and IMSCNS 2019 in Novi Sad. Dr. Ageel has authored and co-authored five peer-reviewed publications including studies and case reports in the MDPI Journal and other indexed medical journals, covering topics such as septoplasty outcomes, fetal tuberous sclerosis, gastric trichobezoars, uterine prolapse, and prurigo diabeticorum. His research bridges surgical innovation and clinical case documentation, contributing valuable insights into ENT and surgical case management. Recognized for his excellence, he received multiple awards including Best Poster Presentation at OSCON 2023, Best Conference Ambassador at OSCON 2024, and a City of Osijek Scholarship for academic distinction. Certified in Basic Life Support (2018) and Advanced Life Support (2024) by the European Resuscitation Council, he combines clinical competence with academic rigor and communication skills. His publications have collectively received growing scholarly recognition with 35 citations in indexed databases and an h-index of 2, reflecting his early yet impactful research trajectory. Driven by curiosity, empathy, and intercultural competence, Dr. Ageel continues to advance in the medical field through clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and research that integrates evidence with global medical collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Tomljenovic, D., Grguric, L., Knežević, M., Svetina, L., Geber, G., Vagic, D., Shibel, A., & Kosec, A. (2025). Comparing nasal patency outcomes in patients undergoing septoplasty with radiofrequency turbinate reduction, turbinectomy, or valvuloplasty: A prospective cohort study. Medicina, 61(9), 1656.

Vaibhav Mishra | Technology Management | Best Researcher Award 

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Dr. Vaibhav Mishra | Technology Management | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at ICFAI Business School (IBS) Hyderabad, India

Dr. Vaibhav Mishra is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in management, information systems, digital transformation, and consumer behavior. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (2011–2017), an MBA in IT & Operations from IIIT Allahabad (2009–2011), and a B.Tech from Uttar Pradesh Technical University (2005–2009). He has been serving as an Associate Professor at IBS Hyderabad since January 2023, after working as Assistant Professor at IBS Hyderabad (2017–2022) and SRM University, Uttar Pradesh (2014–2017). Over his career, he has actively contributed to international and national conferences including IIM Kozhikode, IIM Nagpur, IIM Raipur, SPJIMR Mumbai, Osmania University, and IMT Hyderabad, with several papers presented between 2018 and 2023, some earning recognition such as the “Best Conference Paper” Award at the IIM Kozhikode Conclave on Globalizing Indian Thought in 2021. His scholarly output includes more than 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, with publications in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and ABDC-ranked journals such as the Journal of Intelligent & Fuzzy Systems (SCI), American Business Review (ABDC A), Pacific Asia Journal of AIS (ABDC B), International Journal of Economics and Business Research, and Asian Journal of Management Cases. His work spans diverse themes such as blockchain, e-business, cloud computing, consumer motivation, green products, e-waste management, and mobile payments. Dr. Mishra has also authored and edited multiple books and book chapters with reputed publishers including CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), Springer, Cengage, and IUP Publications, with titles such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Business Management (2021, CRC Press), Recent Advances in Blockchain Technology (2023, Springer), and Introduction to Information Technology (2020, Cengage). He has contributed to specialized topics like CRM, blockchain applications, and customer relationship management in digital platforms. In addition, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as Guest Editor for special issues such as International Journal of Electronic Government Research (Scopus, WoS, ABDC-C). Beyond publishing, he has organized and convened academic events including the 4th International Conference on Operations Management (ICOM 2022), co-organized MDPs on disaster risk reduction in collaboration with the National Institute of Disaster Management, and delivered keynote lectures and training workshops, including a session on regression with Python at Banaras Hindu University. He has participated in several Faculty Development Programs hosted by premier institutions such as ISB Hyderabad, AICTE, IBS Hyderabad, and KG Somaiya. With a growing body of impactful research, Dr. Mishra has accumulated over 250 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 6 (Google Scholar), reflecting the relevance of his scholarship in management and digital innovation. His academic contributions demonstrate a consistent commitment to advancing research in digital ecosystems, sustainable business practices, consumer insights, and emerging technologies, thereby bridging academic knowledge and real-world business applications.

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Featured Publications

Agarwal, P., Sahai, M., Mishra, V., Bag, M., & Singh, V. (2011). A review of multi-criteria decision making techniques for supplier evaluation and selection. International Journal of Industrial Engineering Computations, 2(4), 294–318.

Mishra, V., & Singh, V. (2015). Selection of appropriate electronic banking channel alternative: Critical analysis using analytical hierarchy process. International Journal of Bank Marketing, 33(3), 223–242.

Agarwal, P., Sahai, M., Mishra, V., Bag, M., & Singh, V. (2014). Supplier selection in dynamic environment using analytic hierarchy process. International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business, 6(4), 26–33.

Panda, S. K., Mishra, V., Balamurali, R., & Elngar, A. A. (2021). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in business management: Concepts, challenges, and case studies. CRC Press.

Panda, S. K., Mishra, V., Dash, S. P., & Pani, A. K. (2023). Recent advances in blockchain technology: Real-world applications. Springer Nature.

Tripathi, S., & Mishra, V. (2019). Determinants of cloud computing adoption: A comparative study. Pacific Asia Journal of the Association for Information Systems, 11(3), 3–34.

Tewary, T., Gupta, A., Mishra, V., & Kumar, J. (2021). Young working women's purchase intention towards organic cosmetic products. International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 22(2–3), 256–277.

Zeljko Situm | Mechatronics and Robotics | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Zeljko Situm | Mechatronics and Robotics | Academic Excellence Recognition Award

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Croatia

Prof. Dr. Zeljko Situm is a full professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Croatia, with extensive experience in automatic control, pneumatics and hydraulics, pneumatic and hydraulic servo systems, computer control systems, modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems, and mechatronics. He has served as Head of the Department of Robotics and Production System Automation and Chair for Automatic Control and led the Laboratory for Automation and Robotics. He obtained his PhD in 2001, MSc in 1997, and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering in 1993 from the University of Zagreb. Prof. Situm has been a member of international scientific committees, editorial boards, and professional societies, including the Fluid Power Conference, Ventil, Strojniški vestnik, the Slovenian Society for Fluid Power, and the Croatian Society for Robotics. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Faculty Medal in 2017, Recognition Award in 2016, nine Rector’s Awards for student mentorship, and over 140 national and international medals for student project guidance. He has led several major projects, including “Optimal Energy Management in Fluid Power and Electromechanical Systems,” the HiSkid Hybrid Skidder project funded by the ERDF, and numerous national research initiatives on automotive drivetrain dynamics, industrial and mobile robot control, and intelligent mechatronic systems. His work includes the development of experimental electrohydraulic setups, advanced control techniques, nonlinear control algorithms, hybrid drive modeling, PLC-based control, and patent applications for innovative hybrid skidder drives. He has also led a series of research support projects from 2013 to 2024, covering fluid power systems control, robotic systems with hydraulic and pneumatic actuation, bionic robotic systems, mechatronic systems with advanced control capabilities, and innovative mechatronic systems integrated with Internet of Things concepts. Prof. Situm has published extensively in international journals, contributing over 150 publications with significant citations, holding an h-index of 32, and advancing the fields of mechatronics, robotics, hydraulic and pneumatic actuation, and energy-efficient hybrid systems. Through his mentorship, research leadership, and technical innovations, he has substantially contributed to education, applied research, and technological development in Croatia and internationally.

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Featured Publications

Situm, Z., Cavic, F., Pavlović, V., Zorcic, L., Ivanković, A., Cmelješević, M., Galic, B., Prgomet, M., & Varovic, A. (2025, September 16). Advanced mechatronic systems featuring pneumatic actuation. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems.

Situm, Z., Draskovic, T., Hruškar, F., Mestric, L., Sego, M., Stemberger, E., & Antolković, M. (2025, September 16). Designing educational systems to illustrate mechatronic principles. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems.

Matkun, B., Cipek, M., Pavkovic, D., & Situm, Z. (2025, September 16). Pneumatically powered hydraulic rescue shears for firefighter operations. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Mechatronic Systems.

Situm, Z., Benić, J., & Cipek, M. (2025). Mechatronic and robotic systems utilizing pneumatic artificial muscles as actuators. Inventions, 10(4), 44.

Situm, Z., Benic, J., & Cipek, M. (2025, May 6). Mechatronic and robotic systems utilizing pneumatic artificial muscles as actuators [Preprint]. Preprints.

Situm, Z., Benic, J., & Cipek, M. (2024, March 18). Mechatronic and robotic systems utilizing pneumatic artificial muscles as actuators [Preprint]. Preprints.

Situm, Z., Herceg, S., Bolf, N., & Ujević Andrijic, Ž. (2023). Design, construction and control of a manipulator driven by pneumatic artificial muscles. Sensors, 23(2), 776.

Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | Physical education | Innovative Research Award 

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Prof Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | Physical Education | Innovative Research Award 

Prof Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha | UNIARP | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Ricelli Endrigo Ruppel da Rocha earned his Ph.D. in Ciências Biomédicas from Instituto Universitário Italiano de Rosário (IUNIR), Argentina in 2013 under the supervision of Graciela D. Venera. He holds a master’s degree in Educação Física/Fitness from Universidade Federal do Paraná (2010) and a bachelor’s degree in Educação Física from Faculdades Reunidas de Administração, Ciências Contábeis e Econômicas de Palmas (2000). He completed multiple postdoctoral fellowships, including at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (2017–2020), and several specialized courses in Fisiologia do Exercício, Treinamento Desportivo, Metodologia do Ensino Superior, Musculação, Ginástica, and Capacitação em Metodologias Ativas. He is currently a full professor at Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina (UNOESC), coordinating the Educação Física undergraduate program and teaching disciplines including Fisiologia do Exercício, Treinamento Desportivo, Bioestatística, Cineantropometria, Cinesiologia e Biomecânica, Musculação, Medidas e Avaliação, and Treinamento Personalizado, while also contributing to postgraduate programs in Desenvolvimento e Sociedade and Educação Básica, focusing on research fields such as Saúde e Trabalho, Qualidade de Vida e Desenvolvimento, Cultura, Ensino, Saúde e Formação Docente, Sociedade, Cidadania e Segurança, and Fisiologia do Exercício aplicada à Saúde e Desempenho Esportivo. He has extensive experience as a researcher and educator, serving in administrative roles including Coordenador do curso de Educação Física at UNOESC and vice-coordinator at Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe (UNIARP). Prof. da Rocha has been recognized multiple times as Professor Homenageado of Educação Física courses at UNIARP and UNOESC and has actively participated in funded research projects, reviewing studies on topics such as efeitos fisiológicos da temperatura da água durante terapia aquática and diagnóstico e tratamento da síndrome de Addison. He has authored 147 articles listed on Google Scholar with a total of 341 citations, 163 articles with 493 citations on other sources, 12 articles with 58 citations on Web of Science, 9 articles with 62 citations on SciELO, and 7 articles with 60 citations on Scopus, demonstrating an h-index of 7. His work spans Fitness, Fisiologia do Exercício, Aptidão Física, Flexibilidade, Força, Treinamento Intervalado, and Futsal Feminino, making significant contributions to the fields of health sciences, biological sciences, and exercise physiology, with a strong focus on quality of life, development, and performance enhancement.

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Featured Publications

Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., de Andrade, S. F., Alberti, A., Moraes Cruz, R., da Silva, F. N., Bridi, D. A., de Souza, J. T., Pitanga, F., Bianchi, R., Pinheiro, D. F., et al. (2025). Effect of a 12-week multicomponent program on mental disorders as well as biochemical and immunological parameters in teachers with overweight. Biomedicines, 13(10), 2354.

Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., de Andrade, S. F., Alberti, A., Moraes Cruz, R., da Silva, F. N., Bridi, D. A., de Souza, J. T., Pitanga, F., Bianchi, R., Moro, A. C. L., et al. (2025). Effect of a multicomponent program on mental disorders, biochemical and immunological parameters in overweight basic education teachers. Preprint.

Alberti, A., Araujo Coelho, D. R., Vieira, W. F., Moehlecke Iser, B., Lampert, R. M. F., Traebert, E., da Silva, B. B., de Oliveira, B. H., Leao, G. M., Souza, G. de, et al. (2024). Factors associated with the development of depression and the influence of obesity on depressive disorders: A narrative review. Biomedicines, 12(9), 1994.

Almeida, A. L. R., Bridi, D. A., Mazzurana, E. R., Dummel, I. M. G., Foppa, T., Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., Prigol, E. L., Baade, J. H., da Silva, M. P., & Zwierewicz, M. (2024). Validade de constructo e confiabilidade de um questionário para análise da satisfação profissional para professores da Educação Básica. Revista de Gestão e Secretariado, 15(12), 4450.

Werner, M., & Ruppel da Rocha, R. E. (2024). Perception of health-related quality of life of breast cancer patients at different periods of treatment: A scoping review. Concilium.

Proença, R. T. de, Flores, T. B., Ruppel da Rocha, R. E., Zancanaro, V., & Pitanga, F. H. (2024). Diagnosis and treatment of Addison’s Disease: A case report. Concilium.

Mohammad Sabbir Hossain | Aquaculture | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Mohammad Sabbir Hossain | Aquaculture | Young Researcher Award

Mr. Mohammad Sabbir Hossain | Patuakhali Science and Technology University | Bangladesh

Mr. Mohammad Sabbir Hossain is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance and Banking at Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, serving since 2018, and currently pursuing his Ph.D. at the University of Copenhagen, Department of Food and Resource Economics. His research focuses on the intersection of finance, banking, and resource economics, emphasizing sustainable development, food systems, and climate resilience. He has contributed significantly to both aquaculture and banking sectors, exploring economic performance and productivity in prawn, tilapia, and pangas farming, addressing climate change, adaptation strategies, probiotics, efficiency analysis, and systematic reviews to enhance resilience and profitability. In banking, he has analyzed profitability, performance, and efficiency using models such as CAMELS and examined COVID-19’s impact, providing practical insights for financial sector stability and policy improvements. He has completed two research projects funded by the Research and Training Centre at Patuakhali Science and Technology University, published 14 articles in indexed journals, holds an h-index of 5, and has received citations reflecting his contributions to sustainable aquaculture economics, climate change adaptation, bank performance, and production efficiency. Through international collaborations and publications, he advances policy-relevant insights to address global economic and resource challenges.

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Featured Publications

Hasan, A. A. T., Sumon, S. M., Islam, M. T., & Hossain, M. S. (2021). Factors influencing online shopping intentions: The mediating role of perceived enjoyment. Turkish Journal of Marketing, 6(3), 239–253.

Gazi, M. A. I., Masud, A. A., Sobhani, F. A., Dhar, B. K., Hossain, M. S., & Hossain, A. I. (2023). An empirical study on emergency of distant tertiary education in the southern region of Bangladesh during COVID-19: Policy implication. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), 4372.

Islam, S., Hossain, M. S., & Roy, S. K. (2021). Performance evaluation using CAMELS model: A comparative study on private commercial banks in Bangladesh. International Journal for Asian Contemporary Research, 1(4), 170–176.

Hasan, A. A. T., Islam, T., Ehasan, A., Sumon, S. M., Hossain, M. S., & Haydar, A. (2022). The extension of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict green tea purchase intentions: The role of green tea satisfaction. Global Media Journal, 20(49), 1–7.

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Sumon, S. M., Hossain, M. S., & Uddin, M. N. (2025). Assessing technical and scale efficiencies in tilapia production: Influential factors and insights. Aquatic Living Resources, 38, 1.

Sumon, S. M., Hasan, A. A. T., Hossain, M. S., Islam, M. T., Arifin, Z., & Afroz, N. (n.d.). Profitability analysis of small-scale pangas fish farming in some selected areas of Patuakhali District of Bangladesh.