Avinash Kumar | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Avinash Kumar | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Long Island University Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Avinash Kumar, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY. With a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the University of Pune, India, his doctoral work focused on biochemical and biophysical characterization of class II α-mannosidases. He completed postdoctoral research at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and National Center for Cell Science, India, investigating transcriptional and post-translational programs driving prostate cancer progression. His research aims to develop personalized and precision medicine strategies targeting metastatic and high-risk prostate cancer, including health disparities in African American men. Dr. Kumar utilizes high-throughput single-cell genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics in combination with genetically engineered and xenograft mouse models, patient tissues, and complementary cell line studies. He has mentored numerous graduate, undergraduate, and Pharm.D. students, directed the Molecular Imaging Core at LIU, and actively serves on institutional committees and as a reviewer for top journals. Dr. Kumar has published 28 peer-reviewed articles, 5 book chapters, and over 20 conference abstracts, with an h-index of 17 , 873 citations, and 29 publications. He has received multiple fellowships, awards, and research grants and continues to advance translational cancer therapeutics through rigorous preclinical and mechanistic studies.

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Featured Publications

“Reprogrammed Lipid Metabolism-Associated Therapeutic Vulnerabilities in Prostate Cancer”

“The Therapeutic Efficacy and Mechanism of Action of Gnetin C, a Natural Compound from the Melinjo Plant,     Preclinical Mouse Model of Advanced Prostate Cancer”

“AI & experimental-based discovery and preclinical IND-enabling studies of selective BMX inhibitors for       development of cancer therapeutics”

“Data from Dietary Pterostilbene for MTA1-Targeted Interception in High-Risk Premalignant Prostate Cancer”

“Supplementary Figure 1-2; Supplementary Table 1-4 from Dietary Pterostilbene for MTA1-Targeted Interception   in   High- Risk Premalignant Prostate Cancer”

Manouchehr Fadaee | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manouchehr Fadaee | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Manouchehr Fadaee is an accomplished researcher recognized for his contributions to microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, and host–pathogen interactions.  demonstrating consistent productivity and influence in the field. His academic journey is rooted in biomedical sciences, where he advanced his expertise in immunotherapy, cancer progression, gut microbiome, infectious diseases, and exosome-mediated communication. Dr. Fadaee has experience collaborating with international journals, contributing impactful reviews and original research articles in leading platforms such as Journal of Drug Targeting, Cancer Cell International, Cell Communication and Signaling, Breast Cancer Research, and American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. His research interests span exosome-based therapies, postbiotics, gut microbiota, autoimmunity, cancer immunotherapy, and novel antimicrobial strategies. Beyond research, he has actively served as a peer reviewer for journals including Journal of Drug Targeting and Cell Biology International, enhancing the quality of scientific discourse. With several impactful works on immunotherapy and microbial interventions, Dr. Fadaee continues to advance innovative approaches to combat cancer and infectious diseases, making him a promising leader in biomedical research.

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Featured Publications

“The Cytotoxic and Immune‐Regulatory Roles of CD8+T Cell‐Derived Exosomes in Cancer: A Systematic Review”

“Gut microbiome and colorectal cancer: From pathogenesis to treatment”

“Potential of Vaginal Microbiota Transplantation (VMT) in Endometritis Management”

“Cyclophosphamide‐Induced Infertility and the Impact of Antioxidants”

“Exosome therapeutics for non-small cell lung cancer tumorigenesis”

Yan Ding | Biology and Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Yan Ding | Biology and Life Sciences | Excellence in Research

China Medical University | China

Dr. Yan Ding is a biomedical researcher with a doctorate from China Medical University, Shenyang. Her academic training includes a Bachelor’s degree from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, a Master’s and PhD from China Medical University. Since 2013, she has progressed through roles in experimental research—assistant experimentalist, experimentalist, and since 2022, senior experimentalist—at the Institute of Metabolic Disease Research & Drug Development and the College of Basic Medical Science. Her research focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying lung injury, inflammation, epithelial sodium transport, miRNA regulation, pulmonary fibrosis and herbal / natural compounds’ effects. She has published numerous first-author papers addressing roles of miRNAs (e.g. miR-130a-3p, miR-199a-3p, miR-21), luteolin’s therapeutic potential, regulation of epithelial sodium channel (ENaC), anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways. she has an h-index of 6 with 143 citations overall. Throughout her career, she has also contributed to studies of lung fluid clearance, regulatory mechanisms during viral infections, and herbal monomers in edematous disorders. Awards include recognition for excellence in experimental work (institutional). In conclusion, Dr. Ding is an emerging researcher building a solid track record in pulmonary molecular biology, with demonstrated expertise in miRNAs, ion channel regulation, and translational potential in lung disease therapy.

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Featured Publications

“Factors influencing the provision of public health services by village doctors in   Hubei and Jiangxi provinces,
China”

“Practical actions for fostering cross-disciplinary global health research: lessons from a narrative literature         review”

“Healthcare seeking behaviour among Chinese elderly”

“A cost-effectiveness analysis of three components of a syndromic surveillance system for the early warning of   epidemics in rural China”

“Qualitative study exploring lessons from Liberia and the UK for building a people-centred resilient health system response to COVID-19”

Sravya Yelamanchili | Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering Award

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Mrs. Sravya Yelamanchili | Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering Award

Juniper Elbow Co. Inc | United States

Mrs. Sravya Yelamanchili is an Industrial and Mechanical Engineer with over a decade of hands-on experience in advanced manufacturing especially in the naval and marine systems domain where she has engineered high-integrity marine closures such as watertight, airtight, and ballistic hatches, doors, and scuttles.  Her professional journey includes roles such as Methods Engineer and Engineering Manager, during which she designed detailed assembly protocols, developed configurable BOM frameworks, led ERP (MACOLA, Syteline) migrations, instituted SOPs, and drove continuous improvement programs using lean and Six Sigma principles. Her certifications include Six Sigma Green Belt and NDT Level II (Visual Testing). Her research work spans surface roughness modeling robotics in welding, and process parameter optimization. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and is cited in international journals; her current h-index is [h-index value, 4 with approximately citation count, 115 total citations. She has been recognized for technical leadership and Gold Medal achievement in her undergraduate degree. With deep expertise in process standardization, lean transformation, and engineering leadership, she continues to drive innovation in marine manufacturing, with particular interest in improving first-pass yield, reducing production lead times, and integrating advanced tooling and robotics to raise quality and throughput.

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Featured Publications

Yelamanchili, S. (2025, September 22). Use of additive technologies for the accelerated production of spare parts for marine hatches. International Journal of Science and Research.

Yelamanchili, S. (2025, September 10). Assessing the impact of robotic welding on the productivity of watertight-door manufacturing. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science.

Yelamanchili, S., Prasad, M. V. R. D., & Tejaswi, K. S. (2014, November 10). Study of the influence of process parameters on surface roughness when Inconel 718 is dry turned using CBN cutting tool by artificial neural network approach. International Journal of Materials, Mechanics and Manufacturing.

Elma Hrustemovic | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Elma Hrustemovic | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Sarajevo Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | Bosnia and Herzegovina

Elma Hrustemović is an accomplished researcher from Bosnia and Herzegovina with a strong academic foundation in veterinary sciences and public health. Currently serving as a teaching and research professional at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sarajevo, she has contributed significantly to the advancement of veterinary forensics and its intersection with public health. With a research portfolio spanning topics such as animal welfare, forensic investigation in veterinary practice, zoonoses, and veterinary legislation, she has authored received over 42 citations, and achieved an h-index of 1. Her work has been published in reputable international journals, reflecting her dedication to knowledge dissemination and academic excellence. She has also presented at numerous conferences, building a strong academic network. In recognition of her contributions, she has received prestigious awards for her research and teaching excellence. Her commitment lies in strengthening the role of veterinary sciences in improving public health, safeguarding animal welfare, and advancing forensic methodologies. Elma continues to pursue impactful interdisciplinary research, striving to bridge science, education, and practice for societal benefit.

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Featured Publications

“Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli from Animals, Food and Humans”

“Review of Escherichia coli pathogens and food-borne antibiotic resistance to prevention”

“Antibiotic Resistance of the Campylobacter Isolates According to Their Species in Different Samples of Broiler     Chicken in Many Regions”

“Antibacterial effect of oregano oil and its main component carvacrol on Campylobacter jejuni isolates from broil   caecum”

“Antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the milk of a cow with mastitis in selected                 countries of the Europe, Western Balkans, Asia and Africa”

Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology | Engineering Award of Excellence

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology  | Engineering Award of Excellence

Lovely professional University | India

Dr. Rajeev Kumar is an accomplished researcher and academician in Mechanical Engineering with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IKGPTU, Kapurthala (2023), preceded by an M.Tech in Design Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (2010) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University (2007). Currently serving as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Lovely Professional University, he has contributed extensively to the fields of crack propagation and prognosis, metal matrix composites, polymer composites, and mechanical composites. His prolific academic output includes 74 publications with 874 citations, an h-index of 18, and 64 Scopus-indexed documents, reflecting strong global research visibility. Dr. Kumar has been actively engaged in guiding Ph.D. and postgraduate students while also participating in grant proposals such as the ISRO-funded project on fiber optic acoustic emission sensing. His dedication has earned him recognition, including the Research Excellence Award on Teacher’s Day Celebration 2024 at LPU. Beyond teaching, he has contributed as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. Passionate about innovation, he also holds patents in renewable energy and mechanical system design. Dr. Kumar continues to inspire through impactful research, academic leadership, and scientific service.

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Featured Publications

“Design and analysis of a stairs-climbing military bot for efficient and stable movement on various terrains”

“Unveiling of mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of alkali-treated flax and pine cone fiber   reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: fabrication and characterizations”

“Exploring the implications of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy coatings on tribomechanical, wetting behavior, and   interfacial microstructural characterizations in microwave-clad AISI 304 stainless steels”

“Synergistic Enhancement of Super Capacitive Performance Through Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite Nano-Particles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nano-Composite Electrode”

“Corrosion analysis of stainless steel exposed to Karanja oil biodiesel: a comparative study with commercial           diesel fuel, surface morphology analysis, and long-term immersion effects in alternative fuels”

Arati Tibe | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Arati Tibe | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

palacký university olomouc | Czech Republic

Dr. Arati P. Tibe is a researcher in nanocatalysis and materials science, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Her h-index is 2 and she has 18 citations in total. She earned an integrated B.Sc.–M.Sc. in Nanoscience & Technology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India, where she also conducted master’s research on chitosan-reinforced alumina aerogels for dye removal, as well as undergraduate work involving photocatalytic degradation of dyes using ZnO-based nanomaterials. She has published work including a recent article in Catalysis Communications on bio-inspired synthesis of AgCl-anchored Pd/Au/Ag trimetallic nanoparticles, and another in Nano Trends on selective nanocatalysts for nitroarene reduction reactions. Her instrumentation and characterization skills include UV-Vis, FT-IR, XRD, TGA-DTA, DLS/Zeta potential, Raman spectroscopy, contact angle measurements, dip coating, and electrospinning. Her research interests lie in developing metal nanoparticle composites for energy and environmental applications, especially catalysis, photocatalysis, and remediation. Although early in her career, she has been active in national and international conferences, workshops, and short courses, contributing with poster presentations and participating in research conventions. She is committed to advancing sustainable materials and catalytic systems.

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Featured Publications

“Bio-inspired synthesis of biologically and catalytically active silver chloride-anchored Palladium/Gold/Silver           Trimetallic nanoparticles”

“Impact of Selective Nanocatalysts in Nitroarene Reduction Reactions”

Birhan kassa | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Birhan kassa | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Mr. Birhan Kassa is an Associate Researcher in Animal Breeding and Genetics with extensive experience in poultry breeding programs and indigenous chicken improvement in Ethiopia. He holds a BSc in Animal Production and Technology (2012) and an MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics (2019), and is now pursuing a PhD in the same field at Bahir Dar University. Over the past decade he has led and coordinated applied research in poultry, including comparative evaluations of growth, reproductive and production traits of indigenous and tropically adapted chicken breeds, and has contributed to understanding farmers’ breeding objectives and trait preferences. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to practical manuals and proceedings. His research interests include genetic diversity, heritability estimation, selective breeding, and sustainable poultry production under smallholder and semi-scavenging systems. While I could not locate a verified h-index-2 or total citation-40  for him in the public domain at this moment, his record indicates substantial scholarly output and growing impact. His work has been recognized within national research programs and contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in livestock production. He continues to aim to advance genetic improvement and food security through integrative research.

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Featured Publications

“Genetic Diversity of Ethiopian Indigenous Chickens a Base for Sustainable Genetic Improvement: A Review”

“A guide to setting up a selective indigenous chicken improvement program: The Tilili breed in Ethiopia”

“On-farm comparative evaluation of production performance of tropically adapted exotic chicken breeds in         western Amhara, Ethiopia”

“Village Chicken Flock Characteristics and Performances in Western Amhara, Ethiopia”

“Current Applications, Future Development and Challenges of Molecular Technologies in Livestock”

Daniel Paramythiotis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Daniel Paramythiotis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

University General Hospital of Thessaloniki AHEPA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Prof.Dr. Daniel Paramythiotis is a Full Professor of Surgery at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AHEPA University Hospital), with extensive academic, clinical, and research contributions in general and hepatobiliary surgery. He earned his M.D. from Aristotle University, his Ph.D. in Medicine focusing on pneumoperitoneum and intra-abdominal perfusion, and an M.Sc. in Surgery of the Liver–Biliary Tract–Pancreas from Democritus University of Thrace. He further enriched his expertise through fellowships at prestigious institutions, including Heidelberg University, the Technical University of Munich, and St. Mark’s Hospital in London. With a prolific academic output of 392 publications, including 87 international journal articles, his research has achieved an H-index of 22, with over 1,637 international citations and a research interest score of 967.8. His primary research interests span hepatopancreatobiliary surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive techniques, and trauma surgery. Professor Paramythiotis has actively participated in more than 34 international conferences and 110 national symposia, delivering lectures and training sessions while mentoring young surgeons. His scientific excellence has been recognized with 12 awards for research papers and 3 recognition awards for contributions to surgery and medical education. As a committed academic, clinician, and educator, he continues to advance surgical knowledge and patient care worldwide.

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Featured Publications

“Surgery Without Scalpel: Histotripsy as a Non-Invasive and Non-Thermal Modality for Liver Tumor Ablation”

“Pancreatic Endometriosis Coexisting with a Splenic Mesothelial Cyst: A Rare Case Report and Review of the Literature”

“Synchronous Pancreatic Neoplasms Involving Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review of Case Reports”

“The Effect of Hepatic Surgical Margins of Colorectal Liver Metastases on Prognosis: A Systematic Review and  Meta-Analysis”

“When to Intervene in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Narrative Review of the Optimal Timing for Intervention Strategies”

 

Shaoyu Yang | Genetics and Genomics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr.Shaoyu Yang | Genetics and Genomics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Guangxi Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Disaster Processes and Ecological Protection Technology, Beibu Gulf University | China

-Dr. Shaoyu Yang is an Assistant Research Fellow whose work spans population genetics, evolutionary genomics, and bioinformatics with strong applications in both terrestrial (silkworm) and marine (oysters, tilapia) systems, and in cancer‐related data mining. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and his M.S. in Genetics from Southwest University, after completing his B.S. in Bioengineering. He has held research positions at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (2015-2016) and has been based at Beibu Gulf University since 2017. His research interests include silkworm domestication and molecular evolution, comparative genomics, population genetic structure, transcriptomics, mitochondrial genomics, omics pipelines, and cancer genomics (TCGA, GEO, miRNA). Dr. Yang has contributed to major national and regional projects, with funding from sources such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the 863 Program, and regional science foundations. He has authored/co-authored high-impact papers in fields such as immunology, aquaculture, molecular evolution, and cancer biology; also holds a patent on a DNA vaccine. His awards include “Top Talent (Level 4)” in Qinzhou and recognition for excellence in graduate study.

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Featured Publications

“Functional characterization of NOD1 from golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus”

“Regulation of PhoB on biofilm formation and hemolysin gene hlyA and ciaR of Streptococcus agalactiae”

“Molecular characterization of complement regulatory factor CD46 in Trachinotus ovatus and its role in the antimicrobial immune responses and complement regulation”

“Molecular cloning and expression profiles of MnSOD and CAT genes from the turbot Scophthalmus maximus”

“Screening of key genes during early embryonic development of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)”