Kinga Grzech-Lesniak | Biotechnology | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Kinga Grzech-Lesniak | Biotechnology | Excellence in Research Award

Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Prof. Kinga Grzech-Leśniak, DMD, MSc, PhD, is a clinician-scientist and Full Professor serving as Head of the Department of Integrated Dentistry and Director of the Laser Laboratory at Wroclaw Medical University, Poland, with an affiliated Full Professorship at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA. She holds advanced specialization in periodontology and oral pathology and a Master of Science in Laser Dentistry from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome. Her work is widely recognized and highly cited, reflecting strong translational impact. Her research interests center on photobiomodulation (PBM), antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), and nonsurgical and surgical laser applications for periodontal and peri-implant diseases, alongside oral microbiology and pathology to underpin evidence-based, minimally invasive care. Prof. Grzech-Leśniak has received major honors, including the World’s Top 2% Scientists recognition and the Polish Ministry of Health Scientific and Educational Award. She provides extensive international leadership across laser dentistry organizations and directs the EMDOLA European Master program. In conclusion, her integrated clinical expertise, rigorous science, and global leadership continue to advance laser-assisted dentistry and improve patient outcomes.


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An In Vitro Study Comparing Debonding of Orthodontic Ceramic and Metal Brackets Using Er:YAG Laser and Conventional Pliers
Aous Abdulmajeed, Tiannie Phan, Kinga Grzech-Leśniak, Janina Golob Deeb, Applied Sciences, 2025.

Effects of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Lasers with Photobiomodulation on Alveolar Bone Preservation Post-Extraction: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial
Magdalena Gryka-Deszczyńska, Zuzanna Grzech-Leśniak, Diana Dembicka-Mączka, et al., Photonics, 2025.

Photodithazine-Mediated Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Applications
Rafał Wiench, Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, Kinga Grzech-Leśniak, et al., International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2025.

Lei Dong | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Lei Dong | Advanced Materials Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Northwestern Polytechnical University | China

Prof. Lei Dong is a leading materials scientist specializing in graphene-based technologies, energy storage, and ion-transport systems. He earned his PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physics in 2015 and subsequently gained international research experience through postdoctoral and visiting appointments at major research-intensive universities, before progressing to faculty roles and attaining a full professorship. His academic career reflects a strong trajectory from fundamental two-dimensional (2D) materials synthesis to application-driven research in Li-ion batteries and ion-sieving membranes.  He has secured more than 10 competitive research grants and filed over 30 national invention patents, underscoring both scientific excellence and translational impact. His work has been recognized through multiple prestigious talent and innovation awards at the provincial level. Overall, Prof. Dong’s contributions significantly advance scalable 2D materials, high-performance energy storage, and membrane technologies, positioning him as a prominent figure in contemporary materials science and engineering.

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Synthesis and Reduction of Large-Sized Graphene Oxide Sheets
L. Dong, J. Yang, M. Chhowalla, K. P. Loh.
Chemical Society Reviews, 2017


Interface-Confined Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Zero-Valent Metal Nanoparticles–Intercalated MoS₂
Z. Chen, K. Leng, X. Zhao, S. Malkhandi, W. Tang, B. Tian, L. Dong, et al.
Nature Communications, 2017


A Non-Dispersion Strategy for Large-Scale Production of Ultra-High-Concentration Graphene Slurries in Water
L. Dong, Z. Chen, X. Zhao, J. Ma, S. Lin, M. Li, et al.
Nature Communications, 2018


Spontaneous Exfoliation and Tailoring of MoS₂ in Mixed Solvents
L. Dong, S. Lin, L. Yang, J. Zhang, C. Yang, D. Yang, H. Lu.
Chemical Communications, 2014

Amir Hossein akbari | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Amir Hossein akbari | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Iran University of Science and Technology | Iran

Amir Hosein Akbari is an accomplished researcher in industrial engineering with a strong record of scholarly impact his academic background is grounded in advanced industrial engineering education, complemented by progressive research experience spanning optimization, decision sciences, and intelligent systems. His professional experience includes active involvement in high-quality research collaborations and contributions to applied and theoretical studies addressing complex industrial and societal problems. His core research interests focus on supply chain management, optimization, meta-heuristic and evolutionary algorithms, scheduling, decision support systems, and artificial intelligence–driven industrial applications, with several influential works in expert systems, soft computing, and manufacturing systems. His publications have appeared in high-impact venues such as Expert Systems with Applications, Soft Computing, and Neural Computing and Applications, reflecting both methodological rigor and practical relevance. Recognition of his work is demonstrated through strong citation performance and collaborations with well-established scholars in operations research and industrial engineering. Overall, his research portfolio highlights a consistent commitment to advancing intelligent optimization methods and decision-making frameworks, contributing valuable insights to academia and industry while strengthening the scientific foundations of modern industrial engineering.

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Rolf Jakoby | Electrical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Dr. Rolf Jakoby | Electrical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

Technical University of Darmstadt | Germany

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Jakoby is an accomplished researcher in microwave engineering, with an outstanding academic impact reflected by an h-index of 43, 570 documents, and 8,158 citations. He holds distinguished academic qualifications, including a Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. in electrical engineering, and has served in leading academic roles such as Full Professor and Head of the Microwave Engineering and Technology Group at TU Darmstadt. His extensive professional experience spans university teaching, advanced research leadership, and collaborative industrial projects with major institutions across Europe and beyond. His research interests include tunable microwave components, adaptive and reconfigurable RF systems, chipless RFID, microwave sensors, and biomedical microwave technologies. He has supervised more than fifty doctoral dissertations and contributed to over seventy major research projects funded by agencies such as DFG, EU Horizon, DLR, and major industrial partners. Widely recognized for his contributions, he has earned numerous awards, including best paper prizes, dissertation awards, and international honors such as the Leopold B. Felsen Award. His work continues to influence advancements in reconfigurable microwave systems, high-frequency materials, and next-generation communication technologies. Overall, his distinguished career demonstrates exemplary leadership, innovation, and long-standing contributions to global microwave engineering research.

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A 100 GHz Switched Beam Patch Antenna Array With 4 × 4 Butler Matrix Based on Metallic-Nanowire-Filled Membrane. (2025). Microwave and Optical Technology Letters.

Ceramic-Based High-Q Retroreflectors for Sub-mm Localization in High-Temperature Environments. (2025). Conference paper.

Liquid Crystal Goes RF: From Gigahertz to Terahertz. (2025). IEEE Microwave Magazine.

Multigap-Waveguide Liquid Crystal Phase Shifter at Ka-Band. (2025). IEEE Microwave and Wireless Technology Letters.

A wireless W-band 3D-printed temperature sensor based on a three-dimensional photonic crystal operating beyond 1000 °C. (2024). Communications Engineering.

Muneeb Ullah | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Muneeb Ullah | Chemical Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Pusan National University | South Korea

Dr. Muneeb Ullah is a dedicated pharmaceutical researcher and doctoral scholar at Pusan National University, South Korea, specializing in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, and advanced drug-delivery systems. With an impressive scientific impact reflected by an h-index of 12, and 512 citations across 38 peer-reviewed publications, books, and chapters, he has significantly contributed to nanomedicine, wound-healing therapeutics, cardiovascular nanotechnology, colorectal cancer therapy, and biofilm-targeting drug-delivery platforms. His academic journey includes a BS-Pharmacy and an MPhil in Pharmaceutical Sciences with specialization in nanotechnology, where he developed polymeric nanoparticles using solvent-evaporation methods. Professionally, he has served as a Research Assistant at Pusan National University and at the National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), as well as a visiting faculty member in Pakistan. His research focuses on nanoparticle engineering, diabetic wound healing, anti-biofilm strategies, 3D/4D bioprinting, cardiovascular nanotechnology, microbial inflammation, and precision oncology. He has also co-authored high-impact works in journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, European Polymer Journal, Pharmaceutics, and Current Problems in Cardiology. His achievements include the HEC Indigenous Scholarship, Best Teacher Award, Best Talent Award, and Best Researcher Awards. Dr. Ullah continues to advance nanotechnology-enabled therapeutics to shape next-generation biomedical solutions.

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Ullah, M., Aftab, M., Safdar, M., Naeem, M., & Wahab, A. (2025). Genetic engineering of fungi. In Fungal biotechnology (pp. 36–44). CRC Press.

Osman, A., Song, Y. H., Ullah, M., Kim, Y., Lee, H., Yoo, J. W., Hwang, D. S., & Seo, J. H. (2025). Sugar nanocluster adhesive boosts wound healing in diabetic mice. Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies & Applications, 11, 100933.

Aftab, M., Ikram, S., Ullah, M., Khan, S. U., Wahab, A., & Naeem, M. (2025). Advancement of 3D bioprinting towards 4D bioprinting for sustained drug delivery and tissue engineering from biopolymers. Journal of Manufacturing & Materials Processing, 9(8), 285.

Aftab, M., Ali, H., Ullah, M., Ikram, S., Khan, S. U., Wahab, A., & Naeem, M. (2025). Biomedical applications of carbon dots: Advances in antimicrobial therapy and targeted delivery systems. Biomedical Materials & Devices, 1–22.

Ahmed, Z., Ullah, M., Zeshan, D., Khan, S. U., & Ali, F. (2025). Exploring the tumor microenvironment in solid cancer: From biology to therapy. In Academic Press.