Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

EIMB RAS | Russia

Liudmila A. Alexandrova is a senior researcher at the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences (EIMB RAS), with a distinguished career spanning molecular biology, bioorganic and medicinal chemistry. She graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed postgraduate studies at EIMB RAS, followed by international postdoctoral research in Czechoslovakia and Germany as an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow. Her research focuses on the mechanisms of action of antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agents, with particular emphasis on the design and synthesis of nucleosides and nucleotides modified by heterocyclic bases and carbohydrate fragments.  She has contributed to and led competitive research projects, including a Russian Science Foundation grant  and has received two awards from the Russian Academy of Sciences. An experienced mentor, she has supervised four PhD dissertations and more than 35 diploma theses, currently guiding postgraduate researchers. Her scholarly record is documented through international research profiles underscoring her lasting contributions to antimicrobial drug discovery and nucleoside chemistry.


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Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

EIMB RAS | Russia

Liudmila A. Alexandrova is a senior researcher at the Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, with a distinguished career spanning several decades in molecular biology and medicinal chemistry. She received her education from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed her postgraduate training at EIMB RAS. An Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, she has gained extensive international research experience through postdoctoral work in Czechoslovakia and Germany. Her scientific contributions include the design and synthesis of biologically active modified nucleosides and nucleotides, with a strong focus on antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal drug mechanisms. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds five Russian patents, reflecting a substantial body of documented research output.  She has successfully supervised four PhD dissertations and over 35 diploma theses, while currently mentoring postgraduate researchers. Recipient of two Russian Academy of Sciences awards, her work has significantly advanced the development of novel bacterial and fungal growth inhibitors, establishing her as a respected contributor to biomedical and chemical research with lasting scientific influence.

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The synthesis and antituberculosis activity of 5′-nor carbocyclic uracil derivatives
E. Matyugina, A. Khandazhinskaya, L. Chernousova, S. Andreevskaya, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 20(22), 6680–6686, 2012. (Citations: 82)


Inhibition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains H37Rv and MDR MS-115 by a new set of C5 modified pyrimidine nucleosides
E.R. Shmalenyuk, L.N. Chernousova, I.L. Karpenko, S.N. Kochetkov, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 21(17), 4874–4884, 2013. (Citations: 72)


2′-Deoxynucleoside 5′-triphosphates modified at α-, β- and γ-phosphates as substrates for DNA polymerases
L.A. Alexandrova, A.Y. Skoblov, M.V. Jasko, L.S. Victorova, A.A. Krayevsky, Nucleic Acids Research, 26(3), 778–786, 1998. (Citations: 68)


Oligonucleotide derivatives bearing reactive and stabilizing groups attached to C5 of deoxyuridine
A.S. Levina, D.R. Tabatadse, L.M. Khalimskaya, T.A. Prichodko, G.V. Shishkin, Bioconjugate Chemistry, 4(5), 319–325, 1993. (Citations: 49)


Colorimetric solid-phase minisequencing assay illustrated by detection of alpha 1-antitrypsin Z mutation
L. Harju, T. Weber, L. Alexandrova, M. Lukin, M. Ranki, A. Jalanko, Clinical Chemistry, 39(11), 2282–2287, 1993. (Citations: 47)

Mohammad Hassan Sohouli | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sohouli | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sohouli is an Assistant Professor and an accomplished researcher in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, with a PhD completed from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran. His academic training integrates molecular nutrition, clinical nutrition, and public health, forming a strong foundation for translational and evidence-based research. He has been an active speaker at national and regional scientific conferences, and he has served as Chief Director at the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center for Pediatric Nutrition and as a specialist clinical nutritionist at the Children Medical Center, Tehran. Dr. Sohouli has contributed to 148 completed and ongoing research projects and authored more than 141 articles in SCI- and  journals, accumulating over 1,306 citations, with an H-index of  19. His research interests focus on childhood obesity, NAFLD, dietary patterns, gut microbiota, cardiometabolic outcomes, pediatric and maternal nutrition, and public health nutrition, with extensive expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials. He has published three ISBN books, holds 13 patents, completed 68 consultancy projects, and received multiple recognitions as a top researcher, reflecting his sustained impact and leadership in nutrition science.

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Meltem Eranıl | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Meltem Eranıl | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Izmir University of Economics | Turkey

Meltem Eranil is an academic researcher affiliated with Yaşar University, Turkey, with scholarly contributions indexed in Scopus that reflect a focused and emerging research profile. According to Scopus data, she has authored 3 peer-reviewed documents, which together have received 36 citations, resulting in an h-index of 1, indicating growing academic influence within her field. Her academic background is grounded in advanced university-level training, supporting her engagement in research, teaching, and scholarly collaboration. Professionally, she has contributed to academic research through publication activity and co-authored works, demonstrating experience in collaborative and interdisciplinary environments. Her research interests align with contemporary themes in her discipline, emphasizing analytical rigor, applied methodologies, and knowledge dissemination through indexed journals. Although no awarded grants are currently listed in Scopus, her citation impact highlights the relevance of her work within the scholarly community. Overall, Meltem Eranil’s academic profile reflects a developing research trajectory marked by peer-reviewed publications, measurable citation impact, and ongoing contributions to academic scholarship, positioning her as a researcher with potential for continued growth and broader international visibility.

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Z. Seymen, M. Eranıl
Kadın/Woman 2000: Journal for Women’s Studies, 24(2), 2024 ·

Ö. Demirbaş, M. Eranıl
IDA International Design and Art Journal, 2023 ·

M. Eranıl, M. O. Gürel
Gender, Place & Culture, 2018 ·

Mohammed Maiza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammed Maiza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Université Oran 1 | Algeria

Dr. Mohammed Maiza is an Associate Professor of Computer Science specializing in Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, with a strong academic and research profile in intelligent systems and data-driven computing. He holds an engineering degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, followed by a Magister and Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on Pattern Recognition and AI. His academic career includes long-standing experience as a Lecturer-Researcher at leading Algerian universities, where he has contributed extensively to teaching, research supervision, and academic leadership. His research interests span pattern recognition, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analysis, and intelligent decision-support systems. Dr. Maiza has actively participated in international conferences, workshops, and research visits in Algeria and France, strengthening collaborative research networks. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed in international databases, with measurable scholarly impact reflected through his h-index, citation count, and documented research outputs in major indexing platforms. In addition to research, he has held several academic leadership and coordination roles, contributing to curriculum development and institutional governance. His academic contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing AI research, mentoring graduate students, and fostering innovation in computer science, positioning him as a respected researcher and educator in the field.

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C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi, A. Ahmad, M. Maiza
International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14(1), 10505–10513, 2023 · Citations: 5

M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, C. Cherif, A. Taleb-Ahmed
Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, 2025(4), 2025 · Citations: 4

A. Ahmad, M. Bouneffa, H. Basson, C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi, M. Maiza
Enterprise Interoperability X: Enterprise Interoperability Through Connected Enterprises, 2024 · Citations: 1

C. Cherif, M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, A. Taleb
13th European Workshop on Visual Information Processing (EUVIP), pp. 1–6, 2025

C. Cherif, M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, A. Taleb-Ahmed
Informatica, 49(3), 2025

Zohaib Khan | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Zohaib Khan | Engineering and Technology | Excellence in Research Award

Jiangsu University | China

Zohaib Khan is a PhD candidate in Control Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University, specializing in machine learning–driven perception and control for intelligent robotic systems. With over six years of research and applied experience, his work bridges deep learning, computer vision, and real-time robotic control, with a strong focus on agricultural robotics and precision farming. He has authored more than 10 high-impact SCI-indexed journal articles, achieving an h-index of 6, with 11 research documents and 121 citations. His research interests include object detection and segmentation (YOLO series, transformer-based models, RCNN), vision-guided navigation, precision spraying, and robust control of autonomous robots in unstructured environments. Zohaib has contributed as both first and co-author to leading journals such as Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Agronomy, Sensors, and IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Alongside research, he has extensive experience supervising student projects and developing real-time AI pipelines using Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, ROS, and C/C++. His academic excellence is recognized through multiple national and international awards, including innovation, debate, and research excellence honors. Overall, Zohaib Khan represents a strong blend of theoretical rigor and practical AI deployment, aiming to advance large-scale industrial and agricultural perception systems.

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Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Younggun Kim | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Sogang University | South Korea

Younggun Kim is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate in Management at Sogang University, South Korea, specializing in strategic human resource management and organizational behavior. His academic journey reflects a strong focus on understanding how digital transformation and artificial intelligence reshape modern management practices. With an emerging research profile, he has published several SSCI and ESCI-indexed journal papers, including “Search better, export stronger: the role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea” and “The appropriability paradox: how innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Younggun actively collaborates with academic peers, such as Jang-Ho Choi and Ajung Heo, to explore boundaryless career behaviors and the impact of job crafting on employee success. He is a member of both the Academy of Management (AOM) and The Korean Academic Society of Business Administration (KASBA). His ongoing doctoral work examines how organizational factors and employment types influence employee engagement in the evolving digital economy. Through his innovative research, Younggun aims to contribute to the effective integration of digital and AI strategies into HRM, particularly supporting small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide.

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Lee, G., Kim, Y., & Choi, J.-H. (2024). The effect of ethical leadership on ethical voice behavior of public institution members: Focused on the moderated mediation effect of psychological ownership and reflective moral attentiveness. Journal of Ethical Management, 24(1), 31–58.

Heo, A. J., & Kim, Y. (2025). The appropriability paradox: How innovation protection moderates entrepreneurial orientation’s impact on international expansion. Review of International Business and Strategy.

Kim, Y., Lee, K., & Choi, J.-H. (2025). Exploring boundaryless careerists inside organizations: The role of job crafting and work engagement to subjective career success. The Career Development Quarterly.

Kim, Y. (2025). Search better, export stronger: The role of appropriability and digital strategy in South Korea.

Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don State Technical University | Russia

Dr. Alexey N. Beskopylny is a distinguished researcher and Vice Rector at Don State Technical University, serving as a Professor in the Department of Transport Systems. He holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and has made significant contributions to civil and structural engineering, materials science, and transport systems. His studies span concrete technology, geopolymers, recycled construction materials, digital modeling, and structural optimization using AI and machine learning. Dr. Beskopylny’s works are frequently featured in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Polymers, Buildings, and Applied Sciences. He has collaborated extensively on international projects focusing on sustainable materials and innovative construction technologies. Recognized for his academic excellence and leadership, he has received multiple institutional honors for advancing the field of transport infrastructure and sustainable construction. His continued efforts contribute to the modernization of engineering education and the promotion of environmentally responsible building practices worldwide.

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Zubarev, K. P., Razveeva, I., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Mailyan, L. R., Shakhalieva, D. M., Chernil’nik, A., & Nikora, N. I. (2025). Predicting the strength of heavy concrete exposed to aggressive environmental influences by machine learning methods. Buildings, 15(21), Article 3998.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Kalkan, İ., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., Umiye, O. A., Althaqafi, E., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Beskopylny, A. N. (2025). Effect of stirrup spacing and recycled steel wires on the shear and energy dissipation of pultruded GFRP hybrid beams. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 20, Article 15589250251380680.

Ecemiş, A. S., Yildizel, S. A., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., & Özkılıç, Y. O. (2025). Sustainable concrete with waste tire rubber and recycled steel fibers: Experimental insights and hybrid PINN–CatBoost prediction. Polymers, 17(21), Article 2910.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Başaran, B., Aksoylu, C., Karalar, M., Zeybek, Ö., Althaqafi, E., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Umiye, O. A. (2025). Bending performance of reinforced concrete beams with partial waste glass aggregate replacement assessed by experimental, theoretical and digital image correlation analyses. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 20716.

Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Beskopylny, A. N., Mailyan, L. R., Shilov, A. A., Razveeva, I., Oganesyan, S., Pogrebnyak, A., Chernil’nik, A., & Elshaeva, D. (2025). Enhancing the mechanical properties of sulfur-modified fly ash/metakaolin geopolymers with polypropylene fibers. Polymers, 17(15), Article 2119.

Chih-Lyang Hwang | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Chih-Lyang Hwang | Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Taiwan

Dr. Chih-Lyang Hwang (SM’08) is a distinguished researcher and academic in the field of electrical and mechanical engineering, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Intelligent Robot Center, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), Taipei, Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Tatung Institute of Technology  and subsequently held professorial positions at Tatung Institute of Technology, Tamkang University, and NTUST. With an extensive academic career spanning over three decades, he has contributed significantly to robotics, fuzzy neural modeling, nonlinear control, and human–robot interaction. His research also encompasses distributed visual and wireless localization, UAV control, and emotion recognition. Dr. Hwang has been a Visiting Scholar at Georgia Institute of Technology and Auburn University, broadening his international academic collaborations. He has authored numerous influential journal and conference papers, amassing over 3,383 citations, 533 documents, and an H-index of 29. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University for multiple years, he has also received Excellent and Outstanding Research Awards from NTUST and 2024. His enduring contributions continue to advance intelligent robotics and control systems research globally.

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Hwang, C.-L., Yang, C.-C., & Hung, J.-Y. (2017). Path tracking of an autonomous ground vehicle with different payloads by hierarchical improved fuzzy dynamic sliding-mode control. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 26(2), 899–914.

Hwang, C.-L., Jan, C., & Chen, Y.-H. (2001). Piezomechanics using intelligent variable-structure control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 48(1), 47–59.

Hwang, C.-L., Chang, L.-J., & Yu, Y.-S. (2007). Network-based fuzzy decentralized sliding-mode control for car-like mobile robots. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 54(1), 574–585.

Hwang, C.-L., Chiang, C.-C., & Yeh, Y.-W. (2013). Adaptive fuzzy hierarchical sliding-mode control for the trajectory tracking of uncertain underactuated nonlinear dynamic systems. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 22(2), 286–299.

Hwang, C.-L. (2004). A novel Takagi–Sugeno-based robust adaptive fuzzy sliding-mode controller. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 12(5), 676–687

Luciana Veras de Aquino Figueirôa | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Luciana Veras de Aquino Figueirôa | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

State University of Rio Grande do Norte | Brazil

Luciana Véras de Aquino Figueirôa is a Brazilian veterinary researcher and CNPq doctoral fellow whose academic journey reflects excellence in animal pathology and veterinary sciences. She holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine, a specialization in Small Animal Clinical Medicine and Surgery, a Master’s in Animal Production, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Animal Science at the Federal Rural University of the Semi-Arid (UFERSA). Her doctoral research investigates the neurotoxic effects of Bisphenol A on prefrontal cortex and hippocampal cells in rats, contributing to advancements in neurotoxicology and animal health. food safety, and animal health management. Her professional experience includes teaching pathology, conducting research on aquatic organism diseases, and promoting food quality and safety through inspection and training programs. Recognized for her commitment to veterinary pathology and scientific education, she continues to expand knowledge in neurotoxic effects and animal health monitoring. Her career embodies dedication to animal welfare, sustainable food safety, and veterinary innovation.

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Figueirôa, L. V. de A., Teófilo, T. S., Batista, J. S., Feijó, F. M. C., & Ximenes Lima, J. T. A. (2024). Clinical and histopathological evidence of Hepatobacter penaei in Litopenaeus vannamei culture with high mortality. Archives of Veterinary Science, 29(3), e95315.

Campêlo, M. C. da S., Medeiros, J. M. S. de, Rebouças, L. de O. S., Figueirôa, L. V. A., Oliveira, P. V. C. de, Lima, P. de O., & Silva, J. B. A. da. (2020). Shelf life and consumer preference for sun dried meat produced with different levels of sodium chloride. Research, Society and Development, 9(10), e8297.

Figueirôa, L. V. A., Ximenes de Lima, J. T. A., & Feijó, F. M. C. (2013). Bacterioses em viveiros de camarão marinho em Mossoró-RN. Revista Brasileira de Medicina Veterinária, 35(2), 145–152.

Figueirôa, L. V. A., Batista, J. S., & Guzen, F. P. (2025). Análise do efeito do bisfenol A em células do córtex pré-frontal e do hipocampo cultivadas do rato. Journal of Veterinary Pathology and Animal Health Research, 12(1), 25–34.

Figueirôa, L. V. A. (2013). Anestesia em cães e gatos diabéticos: Uma revisão. Equalis Veterinary Journal, 8(3), 60–68.