Dr. James C. L. Chow | Quantum Computing | Best Researcher Award

Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Canada.

Dr. James Chun Lam Chow, PhD, FCCPM, FInstP, FIET, SMIEEE, PPhys, CPhys, CSci, is a distinguished medical physicist specializing in radiation oncology and artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. He is currently an Associate Professor in Material Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto and a Clinician Investigator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute. With over two decades of experience in medical physics, his research focuses on AI-driven healthcare solutions, radiation therapy optimization, and Monte Carlo simulations for cancer treatment.

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Education🎓

Dr. James C. L. Chow earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Hong Kong in 1995 under the supervision of Prof. Peter Fung, following a BSc in Applied Physics (First Class Honours) from City University of Hong Kong in 1992. He was awarded a Croucher Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge (1995-1997), then continued his research as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Toronto (1997-1998) and later as a Postdoctoral Fellow at McMaster University (1998-2000). Transitioning into medical physics, he completed his Medical Physics Residency at the London Regional Cancer Centre (2000-2002), gaining clinical expertise in radiation therapy and medical imaging.

Professional Experience🌟

Dr. James C. L. Chow is an accomplished medical physicist and academic with extensive experience in radiation oncology and materials science. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto (2025–Present) and has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto since 2019. In addition to his academic roles, he serves as a Medical Physicist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (2005–Present), where he also leads as the Physics On-Call Lead (2010–Present). His research contributions are further reflected in his role as a Clinician Investigator at the Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute (2023–Present) and his affiliation with the Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto (2024–Present).

Previously, Dr. Chow held multiple key positions, including Assistant Professor in Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto (2006–2019) and Medical Physics Site Lead for Skin Cancer at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (2010–2015). Before joining Princess Margaret, he worked as a Medical Physicist and Deputy Radiation Safety Officer at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (2002–2005). He has also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at Ryerson University and the University of Waterloo (2005–2010). His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing medical physics, cancer treatment, and interdisciplinary research in materials science and engineering.

Research Interests📚

Dr. Chow’s research focuses on:

Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics: Treatment optimization using Monte Carlo simulations

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostic tools and chatbot applications in oncology

Nanotechnology in Radiation Therapy: Gold nanoparticle-enhanced radiotherapy

Clinical Data Analysis: Predictive modeling for cancer treatment outcomes

Awards & Recognitions🏆

2024 Outstanding Reviewer, Nuclear Engineering and Technology Journal

2024 Most-Viewed Article, JMIR Cancer

2024 Outstanding Author of the Year, AIMS Biophysics Journal

2019 Top Peer Reviewer, Web of Science Group

2012 Outstanding Reviewer, Medical Physics Journal

2010 SciNet Local Resource Allocation Award (1 million supercomputing hours for Monte Carlo simulations)

Selected Publications📖

Gold nanoparticles for drug delivery and cancer therapy
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Applied Sciences 10(11), 3824 (2020) – Cited: 382

Chatbot for health care and oncology applications using artificial intelligence and machine learning: Systematic review
L Xu, L Sanders, K Li, JCL Chow
JMIR Cancer 7(4), e27850 (2021) – Cited: 375

Application of nanomaterials in biomedical imaging and cancer therapy
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Nanomaterials 10(9), 1700 (2020) – Cited: 325

Irradiation of gold nanoparticles by X‐rays: Monte Carlo simulation of dose enhancements and the spatial properties of secondary electron production
MKK Leung, JCL Chow, BD Chithrani, MJG Lee, B Oms, DA Jaffray
Medical Physics 38(2), 624-631 (2011) – Cited: 311

Machine learning in healthcare communication
S Siddique, JCL Chow
Encyclopedia 1(1), 220-239 (2021) – Cited: 142

Dr. Naqash Goswami | Animal Breeding | Best Researcher Award

Northwest A&F University, China.

Prof. Naqash Goswami is a dedicated researcher and academic specializing in animal nutrition, veterinary science, and microbiology. With extensive experience in laboratory research, clinical veterinary work, and teaching, he has made significant contributions to the fields of rumen fermentation, probiotics, and animal health. His expertise spans from molecular biology techniques to statistical analysis, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications.

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🎓 Education

Prof. Naqash Goswami holds a Master’s degree in Animal Nutrition & Feed Science from Sichuan Agricultural University, China (2019), where he specialized in advanced feed formulation, rumen microbiology, and livestock nutrition. Prior to that, he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Sindh Agriculture University, Pakistan (2016), gaining extensive knowledge in animal health, disease management, and clinical veterinary practices. His strong academic foundation began with an Intermediate (Pre-Medical) qualification from Govt. Degree College, Sindh, Pakistan (2010), followed by Matriculation in Science from Govt. High School No.2, Sindh, Pakistan (2008), where he developed a keen interest in biological sciences and animal welfare. His diverse educational background has laid the groundwork for his successful career in animal nutrition, veterinary research, and microbiology. 🚀

💼 Experience

Prof. Naqash Goswami has accumulated three years of teaching experience in China and Pakistan, where he has mentored students in veterinary sciences, animal nutrition, and laboratory techniques. His hands-on expertise includes veterinary clinical training in Animal Reproduction & Genital Diseases, equipping him with advanced diagnostic and treatment skills.

He has also worked at the Central Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Tandojam, where he gained proficiency in disease diagnostics and laboratory analysis. His experience extends to vaccine preparation and methodology at the Vaccine Production Unit in Tandojam, enhancing his knowledge of immunization processes for livestock health.

Additionally, he received specialized training on Progressive Muscular Weakness in Livestock under Dr. I.H. Kathio at Pittson Animal Hospital, USA, expanding his understanding of neuromuscular disorders in animals.

His laboratory expertise includes RNA extraction, PCR, cell culturing, and staining processes, making him highly skilled in molecular biology and veterinary diagnostics. 🧪🔬

🔍 Research Interests

Animal Nutrition & Feed Science – Studying dietary effects on livestock growth & health

Probiotics & Microbial Pathogenesis – Understanding probiotic influence on animal health

Rumen Fermentation & Hydrogen Sulfide Production – Investigating fermentation byproducts and their impact on livestock

Veterinary Public Health & Infectious Diseases – Antibiotic resistance and microbial sensitivity studies

🏆 Awards & Honors

Young Scientist Award – Recognized for outstanding research in animal nutrition

Best Researcher Award – Contribution to veterinary science publications

Academic Excellence Award – Sichuan Agricultural University, China

📄 Selected Publications

📄 Farnesol Improves Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Hepatic Metabolic Dysfunction Induced by Tunicamycin in Mice (2025)
Journal: Biology
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/biology14020213
👥 Contributors: Naqash Goswami, Lionel Kinkpe, Lun Hua, Yong Zhuo, Zhengfeng Fang, Lianqiang Che, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Xuemei Jiang, Bin Feng et al.

📄 Substitution of Soybean Meal with Azolla pinnata Meal Improves Gut Histomorphology and Growth Performance in Commercial Broilers (2024)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2024-1954
👥 Contributors: FU Khan, R Ullah, L Kinkpe, SU Hassan, IS Ahamba, N Goswami, MA Binobead, AMA Cedric, HQ Ahmed, M Shuaib

📄 A Comparative Study of the Effect of Non-Antibiotic Feed Additives on Experimental Colonization of Salmonella Enterica Serovar Enteridis and Intestinal Pathomorphology in Broiler Chickens (2023)
Journal: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
🔗 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1620
👥 Contributors: AR Raffie, A Aslam, MY Tipu, I Altaf, A Mustafa, MS Imran, MZ Farooq, G Abbas, N Goswami, M Mohsin et al.

📄 Production of Hydrogen Sulfide by Fermentation in Rumen and Its Impact on Health and Production of Animals (2020)
Journal: Processes
🔗 DOI: 10.3390/pr8091169
👥 Contributors: Ali Mujtaba Shah, Ma Jian, Zhisheng Wang, Rui Hu, Xueying Wang, Quanhui Peng, Felix Kwame Amevor, Naqash Goswami