Rashad Mukhtar Balal | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Rashad Mukhtar Balal | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

University of Sargodha | Pakistan

Prof. Rashad Mukhtar Balal is a leading horticultural researcher and academician currently heading the Department of Horticulture at the University of Sargodha. He holds a PhD in Pomology, Biotechnology, and Horticultural Stress Physiology  and earlier earned an MPhil in Horticultural Biotechnology and a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture. Over more than two decades, he has served in roles from Assistant Professor to full Professor, with visiting appointments at Cornell University (USA) and Harper Adams University (UK). His research spans Pomology, stress physiology of horticultural crops, biotechnology, citrus rootstocks and nursery management, off-season vegetable production, and the use of phytoextracts to mitigate abiotic and biotic stress. According to his profile on ScienceDirect, He has received numerous national and international recognitions, including the ASHS Outstanding Research Publication Award, national innovation awards, and accolades for establishing certified disease-free citrus nurseries. Through leading significant funded projects and mentoring many MPhil and PhD scholars, he continues to advance horticultural research and education in Pakistan.

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Featured Publications

Shahid, M. A., Sarkhosh, A., Khan, N., Balal, R. M., Ali, S., Rossi, L., Gómez, C., … (2020). Insights into the physiological and biochemical impacts of salt stress on plant growth and development. Agronomy, 10(7), 938.

Abbas, T., Balal, R. M., Shahid, M. A., Pervez, M. A., Ayyub, C. M., Aqueel, M. A., … (2015). Silicon-induced alleviation of NaCl toxicity in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is associated with enhanced photosynthesis, osmoprotectants and antioxidant activities. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 37(2), 6.

Khan, H. A., Ayub, C. M., Pervez, M. A., Bilal, R. M., Shahid, M. A., & Ziaf, K. (2009). Effect of seed priming with NaCl on salinity tolerance of hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) at seedling stage. Soil and Environment, 28(1), 81–87.

Shahid, M. A., Pervez, M. A., Balal, R. M., Mattson, N. S., Rashid, A., Ahmad, R., … (2011). Brassinosteroid (24-epibrassinolide) enhances growth and alleviates the deleterious effects induced by salt stress in pea (Pisum sativum L.). Australian Journal of Crop Science, 5(5), 500–510.

Shahid, M. A., Balal, R. M., Khan, N., Zotarelli, L., Liu, G. D., Sarkhosh, A., … (2019). Selenium impedes cadmium and arsenic toxicity in potato by modulating carbohydrate and nitrogen metabolism. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 180, 588–599.

Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute | Egypt

Marwa Hassan is an immunologist with substantive contributions in stem cell biology, molecular immunology, and translational research. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management (American University in Cairo, 2020). Over her career she has held roles from resident researcher to acting head of department at the Immunology Division of TBRI, and has organized and led numerous specialized training courses (e.g. stem cell culture, molecular immunology, ELISA). Her research interests include non-coding RNAs, stem cell differentiation, immune regulation in liver disease, and biomarker development. She has published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g. on circulating liver cancer stem cells) and contributed to capacity building via workshops and academic leadership. Her awards and recognitions reflect her dual strengths in research and academic service. In sum, Dr. Hassan combines rigorous scientific inquiry with institutional leadership, advancing immunology and regenerative medicine in Egypt and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, M. H. M., & Abdel Hamid, H. M. (2022). Circulating liver cancer stem cells: Clinical implications and future perspectives. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 28(1), 39–52

Ahmed, M. H. M., El Refai, S., & El-Shenawy, R. (2021). MicroRNA-based biomarkers in hepatitis C virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Egyptian Journal of Immunology, 28(2), 75–90.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Hussein, M., & El Sayed, A. (2020). Impact of mesenchymal stem cell passaging on proliferation and differentiation potential. Theodor Bilharz Medical Journal, 18(4), 201–210.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Ibrahim, N., & Khalifa, M. (2019). Role of regulatory T-cells in autoimmune liver diseases: An immunopathological study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 9(3), 355–362.

Ahmed, M. H. M., & El Demerdash, R. (2017). Gene expression profiling of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells under oxidative stress. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 8(1), 112.

lifei wei | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Prof. lifei wei | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Hubei University | China

Professor Lifei Wei, a distinguished scholar at Hubei University, serves as Professor and Doctoral Supervisor with expertise in intelligent remote sensing image processing, agricultural remote sensing, ecological monitoring, and GIS big data analytics. He earned his advanced degrees in engineering and has established himself as a leading academic voice in the field of ecological remote sensing. With over 20 completed and ongoing research projects, his scientific output includes numerous high-impact journal publications indexed in SCI and Scopus. His research profile highlights an h-index of 22, more than 1,604 citations, and several influential works widely recognized in the international community. In addition to academic achievements, Prof. Wei is the Deputy Director of a Hubei Key Laboratory and holds the title of EU Senior Engineer, contributing significantly to interdisciplinary collaborations and consultancy projects in remote sensing applications. He has served as a reviewer for over 20 prestigious journals, including IEEE GRSL, ISPRS, and Remote Sensing, reflecting his standing in the scientific community. His contributions have been acknowledged through multiple awards, grants, and leadership positions. Dedicated to advancing ecological sustainability through technological innovations, Prof. Wei’s impactful career continues to shape remote sensing research and inspire future scholars globally.

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Featured Publications

Tang, J., Zhang, F., Chan, N. W., Li, Z., Ma, X., Wei, L., … & Tan, M. L. (2025). Water color remote sensing models: Inversion mechanisms, optimization, and challenges. Journal of Sea Research, 102622.

Feng, Z., Zhang, F., Cai, X., Liu, C., Wu, D., Zhu, Z., … Wei, L. (2025). Quantitative inversion of suspended particulate matter in Ebinur Lake, an arid region: Evidence based on radiative transfer mechanism model. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 61, 102714.

Zhou, J., Xu, H., Jim, C. Y., … Wei, L. (2025). Spatiotemporal dynamics of land use and landscape in coastal Zhejiang using multiple methods. iScience.

Regional variations in lake areas in China due to human and natural environmental factors since 1990. Ecological Indicators(2025).

Sentinel-2 and UAV Hyperspectral Image Data Fusion Used in Natural Disasters Cause Soil Pollution of the Distribution Map. Land Degradation & Development(2025).

Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Vivek D. Talnikar is a chemical engineer and academic whose research spans reactive separations, esterification kinetics, acid recovery, and wastewater treatment. According to his Google Scholar profile, he has an h-index of 4 and over 69 citations . He earned his PhD (2016) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University on esterification reactions and process intensification. His earlier degrees include an MTech in Chemical Engineering (2000, HBTI Kanpur) and BE in Chemical Engineering (1996, Pune University). Over 23 years in academia and one year in industry, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised research, and worked in process development roles. His publications include studies on recovery of acids from dilute streams, reactive distillation, and use of natural coagulants in wastewater treatment, published in reputable journals including Chemical Engineering Communications . He has presented in national and international conferences and contributed to curriculum revision, organizing workshops and webinars on chemical engineering topics. His research interests lie in sustainable separation processes, process intensification, reaction-separation integration, and environmental remediation. Through his work, he aims to bridge fundamental kinetics and practical process design.

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Featured Publications

Talnikar, V. D., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2014). Recovery of acids from dilute streams: A review of process technologies. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31(10), 1720–1731.

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2018). Intensification of the production of 2-ethyl-hexyl acrylate: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 16(7).

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2017). Value-added esterification for the recovery of trifluoroacetic acid: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation studies. Chemical Engineering Communications, 204(3), 356–364.

Talnikar, V. D., Pant, K. K., & Shukla, N. P. (2004). A field study and continuous removal of fluoride in a packed column. Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, 46(4), 289–292.

Talnikar, V. D. (n.d.). An open review on air pollution monitoring systems.

Daniel Paramythiotis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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”