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.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

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.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

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.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Staff Page

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.

Uddin, D. R. M. D. H., & Hossain, M. S. (2021). Impact of operating expenditures on firms’ profitability. ELK Asia Pacific Journal of Finance, 11(4).

Hossain, M. S., Hossain, M. A., Masud, A. A., & Hossain, M. S. (2024). Understanding the effect of millennial tourists’ accommodation service experiences using structural equation modeling techniques: An emerging economy context. South Asian Journal of Marketing.

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.

Md Shafiul Islam | Business | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Shafiul Islam | Business | Best Researcher Award 

Researcher in East West University, Bangladesh

Mr. Md Shafiul Islam holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from East West University  with a major in Accounting and a minor in Marketing, preceded by a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Dhaka Commerce College  and a Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Monipur High School and College. He has authored 2 peer-reviewed journal publications, including works on financial technology in sustainable resource management and a systematic review of blockchain applications in FinTech, both published in 2025, and currently has 4 working papers under review covering AI applications in resource management, sustainable banking performance through green FinTech adoption, quantum computing in big data, and the AI spectrum from ANI to ASI. His research contributions reflect his deep interest in the intersections of FinTech, AI, sustainability, and emerging technologies, with growing academic visibility. At present, his publications have received 0 citations with an h-index of 0, reflecting an early-stage but promising research trajectory. Professionally, he is serving as a Business Analyst at Rebing Tech (December 2023–Present) and previously worked as a Revenue Advisor and Business Executive at Guerrilla Solution (May 2021–August 2023). He possesses strong technical expertise in Power BI, Tableau, Excel, R Studio, SPSS, Nvivo, Kobo Toolbox, and Tally ERP, enabling him to handle data-driven decision-making and financial analysis effectively. Alongside his academic and professional career, he has actively participated in extracurricular and humanitarian initiatives, serving as an International General Member of Amnesty International (2024), General Member of East West University Business Club (2018–2019), Volunteer Lead for Cyclone Amphan Response in Dhaka (2020), and Executive Admin (2014) and Assistant General Secretary (2015) of the Dhaka Commerce College Arts and Photography Club. His contributions extend to disaster preparedness and social causes, including service as a Volunteer for Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (2015) and a Senior Volunteer for the Lakho Konthe Shonar Bangla Campaign (2014). With his blend of academic research, industry experience, technical skills, and social commitment, Mr. Islam represents a dynamic professional and emerging scholar in business, technology, and sustainable development.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Tanchangya, T., Sarker, T., Rahman, J., Islam, M. S., Islam, N., & Siddiqi, K. O. (2025). Mapping blockchain applications in FinTech: A systematic review of eleven key domains. Information, 16(9), 769.

Tanchangya, T., Tafsirun, U., Islam, M. S., Islam, N., Chakma, J., & Esquivias, M. A. (2025). Role of financial technology in small-scale natural resource management through sustainable financing in Venezuela. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, 101636.

Jinkai Zheng | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Jinkai Zheng | Computer Vision | Best Researcher Award 

Hangzhou Dianzi University, China

Prof. Jinkai Zheng is a Distinguished Associate Researcher at Hangzhou Dianzi University, Director of the Scientific Research Management Department at the Hangzhou Dianzi University Lishui Research Institute, and an active member of the Multimedia and Biometric Recognition Professional Committees of the China Society of Image and Graphics. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, computer vision, and multimedia analysis, with a particular emphasis on gait recognition and human-centered intelligent analysis. He has published over 40 academic documents, including multiple first-author and corresponding-author papers in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ACM Multimedia, and IEEE Transactions on Multimedia, accumulating more than 900 citations with an h-index of 16 (Google Scholar, 2025). His contributions include the Gait3D dataset, now a widely adopted benchmark by over 300 prestigious institutions worldwide, including Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, and NUS. He has received notable accolades, such as the Special Prize of the 2024 Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Science and Technology Progress Award, the Outstanding Paper Award at the 2023 CSIG Youth Scientists Conference, and the Best Paper Award-Honorable Mention at IEEE ISCAS 2021. With four authorized invention patents, long-term service as a reviewer for leading journals and conferences, and significant participation in national R&D projects, Prof. Zheng has become a recognized young leader in advancing AI-driven multimedia understanding.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Zheng, J., Liu, X., Gu, X., Sun, Y., Gan, C., Zhang, J., Liu, W., & Yan, C. (2022). Gait recognition in the wild with multi-hop temporal switch. Proceedings of the 30th ACM International Conference on Multimedia, 6136–6145.

Zheng, J., Liu, X., Wang, S., Wang, L., Yan, C., & Liu, W. (2023). Parsing is all you need for accurate gait recognition in the wild. Proceedings of the 31st ACM International Conference on Multimedia, 116–124.

Zheng, J., Liu, X., Yan, C., Zhang, J., Liu, W., Zhang, X., & Mei, T. (2021). Trand: Transferable neighborhood discovery for unsupervised cross-domain gait recognition. 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), 1–5. IEEE.

Zheng, J., Liu, X., Zhang, B., Yan, C., Zhang, J., Liu, W., & Zhang, Y. (2024). It takes two: Accurate gait recognition in the wild via cross-granularity alignment. Proceedings of the 32nd ACM International Conference on Multimedia, 8786–8794.

Yuan, S., Zheng, J., Li, X., Sun, Y., Li, W., Gao, R., Omar, M. H., & Zhang, J. (2025). Noisy label learning for gait recognition in the wild. Electronics, 14(19), 3752.

Zhang, S., Zheng, J., Zhu, S., & Yan, C. (2025). TrackletGait: A robust framework for gait recognition in the wild. arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.02143.

Zheng, J., Liu, X., Liu, W., He, L., Yan, C., & Mei, T. (n.d.). Supplementary material for “Gait recognition in the wild with dense 3D representations and a benchmark.”

Joao Bordado | Materials Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof Dr. Joao Bordado | Materials Science | Outstanding Scientist Award

Prof Dr. Joao Bordado | IST / UTIS | Portugal

Prof. Dr.-Ing. João Bordado is Full Professor of Chemical Engineering and President of the Scientific Council of C5Lab, with a distinguished career spanning academia and industry. Holding an MSc in Chemistry of Catalytic Processes and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, he was the first Portuguese scientist honored with EURCHEM. After a postdoctoral fellowship in Chemical Organic Synthesis and several years teaching Organic Reaction Mechanisms, he joined Quimigal as Process Engineer, later moving to Hoechst Portugal where he advanced to Research Director and President of Hoechst Ambiente, gaining 25 years of industrial experience. He has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and holds 81 patents, most of which have been implemented as industrial processes, demonstrating his commitment to innovation with direct industrial impact. Over the past two decades, his research has focused on projects developed in close collaboration with industrial partners, operating within TRL3–8, and contributing significantly to applied chemical engineering. He has also served as Scientific Coordinator of major European projects including NewAdhesives, Intelpol, Wadisun, Multifat, BioProduction, and Foul-X-Spel, advancing sustainable materials, industrial chemistry, and technology transfer. Through his leadership, Prof. Bordado has built a career that integrates academic excellence with industrial practice, shaping innovative solutions to global challenges in chemical engineering while mentoring future generations of engineers and scientists.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Bordado, J. C. M., et al. (2024). Unlocking nature’s potential: Modelling Acacia melanoxylon as a renewable resource for bio-oil production through thermochemical liquefaction. Energies.

Bordado, J. C. M., et al. (2024). Exploring bio-based polyurethane adhesives for eco-friendly structural applications: An experimental and numerical study. Polymers.

Bordado, J. C. M., et al. (2024). Life cycle assessment of synthetic natural gas production from captured cement’s CO2 and green H2. Journal of CO2 Utilization.

Bordado, J. C. M., et al. (2024). Carbon-neutral cement: The role of green hydrogen. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

Bordado, J. C. M., et al. (2024). The effect of a liquified wood heavy fraction on the rheological behaviour and performance of paving-grade bitumen. Sustainability Switzerland.

Eva Urbon Ladrero | Psychology | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Eva Urbon Ladrero | Psychology | Best Paper Award

Dr. Eva Urbon Ladrero | University of Zaragoza  | Spain

Dr. Eva Urbon Ladrero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Sociology at the Faculty of Education, University of Zaragoza, specializing in Developmental and Educational Psychology. Since 2009, she has built a distinguished academic career focused on teacher training, educational psychology, and child development, contributing extensively to undergraduate and master’s programs in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, and Secondary Teacher Training. Over the years, she has taught a wide variety of subjects, including developmental psychology, educational psychology, child and adolescent psychopathology, psychology and child health, classroom interaction and coexistence, and emotional education for teachers, reflecting her strong commitment to the holistic formation of educators. Her teaching emphasizes the integration of psychological principles into pedagogy, with particular attention to emotional education, socio-emotional well-being, and the promotion of positive learning environments, thereby equipping future educators with the skills to foster both academic success and personal growth in their students. Eva Urbón Ladrero’s contributions highlight the importance of bridging psychology and education, and she has played a pivotal role in developing reflective, emotionally competent, and effective teaching professionals. Since her appointment as Associate Professor in September 2024, she continues to combine part-time teaching with academic collaboration, actively engaging in innovation within the field of social sciences and legal studies. Fluent in Spanish and with working knowledge of English (B1), she remains dedicated to advancing educational psychology and supporting the academic and emotional development of both students and educators.

Profile:  Orcid 

Featured Publications

Salavera, C., Antoñanzas, J. L., Urbón, E., & Usán, P. (2025). Psychometric properties of the metacognition questionnaire (MCQ-A) in Spanish adolescents. Psicologia: Reflexão e Crítica, 38(1), Article 19.

Usán Supervía, P., Urbón Ladrero, E., Antoñanzas Laborda, J. L., & Salavera Bordás, C. (2025). Exploring the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between self-efficacy and self-esteem in adolescent secondary school students. SAGE Open, 15(1).

Usán Supervía, P., Castellanos-Vega, R., Urbón Ladrero, E., Salavera Bordás, C., & Sánchez-García, J. (2025). The mediating role of academic goal orientations in the relationship between empathy and subjective happiness in adolescent students. SAGE Open, 15(1).

Xilai li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. xilai li | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. xilai li | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | China

Mr. Li Xilai, a 25-year-old postgraduate student at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, is pursuing a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Aeronautics, following his Bachelor’s degree in Aircraft Manufacturing Engineering from the Civil Aviation University of China. His academic foundation covers a wide range of aeronautical subjects, including theoretical mechanics, fluid mechanics, structural dynamics, computational aerodynamics, aeroengine principles, and aeronautical systems engineering. He has developed strong technical expertise in advanced engineering software such as ABAQUS, OPENFAST, VABS, BECAS, Bladed, MATLAB, CAD, SolidWorks, and Origin, along with proficiency in programming languages including Python, MATLAB, and FORTRAN. His research interests center on nonlinear blade modeling, aeroelastic response, and vibration suppression in large-scale wind turbines. He has actively contributed to projects such as offshore wind power integrated numerical simulation software evaluation and flow control simulations for blades and airfoils. His innovative research has resulted in two patent applications related to vibration reduction in wind turbine systems and floating platforms. He has also shared his work at prestigious conferences, presenting on topics such as tuned mass-damper inertia systems for vibration control and the influence of control parameters on flutter boundaries in wind turbines. Recognized as an excellent graduate student and outstanding research leader, he combines strong analytical ability with leadership and teamwork. Optimistic, adaptable, and highly motivated, he demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing renewable energy technologies, particularly in offshore wind engineering, while contributing innovative solutions to future challenges in aerospace and energy systems.

Featured Publications

Li Xilai. Numerical Optimization of Tuned Mass-Damper Inertia Systems for Vibration Control in Wind Turbines. China Aerodynamics Conference Proceedings, cited by 8 articles.

Li Xilai. Influence of Control Parameters on Flutter Boundary of Large Horizontal-Axis Wind Turbines. Mechanics & Renewable Energy Forum Proceedings, cited by 5 articles.

Elias Christoforides | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elias Christoforides | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Elias Christoforides | Agricultural University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Elias Christoforides is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Agricultural University of Athens (A.U.A), specializing in structural biology, biophysics, supramolecular chemistry, and computational methods. He holds degrees in Agricultural Biotechnology, Supramolecular Chemistry, and a Ph.D. in Structural Biology and Crystallography, and since 2016 has taught biophysics-related courses at A.U.A. and the University of West Attica. His research focuses on cyclodextrin inclusion complexes with food ingredients, natural products, and pharmaceutical compounds, employing X-ray crystallography, UV analysis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations to explore host–guest interactions with applications in food, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries. He has published more than twenty peer-reviewed papers, a book chapter, and presented at over forty conferences, while also serving as a reviewer for more than two hundred manuscripts across fifty-seven scientific journals. His work has contributed new insights into complexes involving cholesterol, estradiol, cannabidiol, piperine, citral, geraniol, and flavonoids, advancing encapsulation and drug delivery technologies. Through collaborations with institutions such as NCSR Demokritos, the National Hellenic Research Foundation, and the Medical University of Warsaw, Dr. Christoforides has significantly expanded the structural and functional understanding of bioactive compounds, earning international recognition for his contributions to translational research and innovation in applied biophysics.

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Featured Publications

Szeleszczuk, L., Bethanis, K., Christoforides, E., & Pisklak, D. M. (2025). Combining X-ray and NMR crystallography to explore the structural disorder in racemic propranolol hydrochloride.

Araj, S. K., Szeleszczuk, L., Gubica, T., Zielińska-Pisklak, M., Bethanis, K., Christoforides, E., Dudek, M. K., & Pisklak, D. M. (2025). Physicochemical and structural analysis of N-phenylacetyl-L-prolylglycine ethyl ester (Noopept) – An active pharmaceutical ingredient with nootropic activity

Christoforides, E., Andreou, A., Koskina, P., & Bethanis, K. (2025). Selective crystallization of trans-nerolidol in β-cyclodextrin: Crystal structure and molecular dynamics analysis.

Mazurek, A. H., Szeleszczuk, L., Bethanis, K., Christoforides, E., Dudek, M. K., Wielgus, E., & Pisklak, D. M. (2024). 17-β-Estradiol-β-cyclodextrin complex as an aqueous solution: Structural and physicochemical characterization supported by MM and QM calculations.

Bethanis, K., Christoforides, E., Andreou, A., & Hatziagapiou, K. (2024). Crystal structure of cannabidiol inclusion complexes in native and methylated β-cyclodextrins. Acta Crystallographica Section A: Foundations and Advances.

Souad Kies | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

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Mrs. Souad Kies | Environmental Science | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Tahar Moulay University of Saida | Algeria

Dr. Souad Kies is a Research Professor at the University Dr. Tahar Moulay in Saida, Algeria, where she works in the Modeling and Calculation Methods Laboratory and has been a dedicated civil servant since 2002. She holds a degree in Hydraulic Engineering (1991) and a Master’s in Hydraulics with specialization in hydroelectric works (2002), both from the University of Science and Technology, Oran. Over the years, she has combined teaching, research, and academic leadership with equal commitment, offering courses in General Hydraulics, Statistics, Chemistry, Sanitation, and MIRE while also supervising numerous final year projects. Her research and supervision particularly focus on environmentally sustainable solutions for wastewater treatment, exploring innovative approaches such as the use of plants, biomaterials, and natural polymers. In addition to her teaching and research activities, Dr. Kies has taken on key administrative roles, serving as Head of the Master’s Program in Urban Hydraulics (2018–2024), Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Faculty of Technology (2021–2024), and currently as a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Department of Civil Engineering and Hydraulics. Recognized for her ability to teach, mentor, and coordinate, she actively participates in management and decision-making processes within academic boards, organizes educational activities, and promotes innovative teaching methods. With her interdisciplinary expertise and passion for environmental sustainability, Dr. Kies continues to contribute significantly to hydraulics and civil engineering, fostering both scientific advancement and the training of future engineers and researchers in Algeria.

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Featured Publication

Experimental investigation into biomaterial valorization as eco-friendly coagulants and flocculants for wastewater treatment in semi-arid regions