Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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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.

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Talent Award

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Mr. Mehrdad Esmaeilipour | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Talent Award

Arya Plasma Gostar Pars | Iran

Mehrdad Esmaeilipour is an accomplished Electronics Engineer with extensive experience in green technology, digital health, and smart systems innovation. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from Islamic Azad University, he has applied his expertise as a Senior Electronics Engineer at Arya Plasma Gostar Pars Company, leading projects in cold plasma systems, air purification, and wastewater treatment technologies. As the founder and CEO of Parsa Pardazesh Bushehr Sanat Company (PPBS Co.), he has combined technical excellence with entrepreneurial vision, fostering innovation, employment, and social impact. His research spans artificial intelligence, robotics, smart wearable devices, renewable energy systems, and electronic circuit optimization, leading to multiple patents, including a novel smart bracelet for visually impaired individuals. He has authored several books and journal articles on photovoltaic systems, electrical safety, robotics, and AI applications, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements. With conference presentations in Europe, Iran, and beyond, he has gained international recognition through numerous awards such as the Best Wearable Sensing Technology Award 2025 and the Global Recognition Award 2025. Dedicated to leveraging electronics for environmental sustainability and human welfare, Mehrdad continues to integrate research, innovation, and mentorship, shaping the future of smart systems and sustainable engineering.

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Featured Publications

Esmaeilipour, M., & Zalzar, M. H. (2025). Design, construction and performance comparison of fuzzy logic controller and PID controller for two-wheel balance robot (smart sensors). Applied Mathematics on Science and Engineering, 2(1), 36–47.

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, July). Advances and challenges in lithium-ion battery technology. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Electrical, Mechanical, Information Technology and Computer in Engineering Sciences (Naples, Italy).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, May). Design of an optimal proportional-integral-derivative controller utilizing AI techniques for brushless direct current motor with phase shift. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer, Electrical, Mechanical and Engineering Science (Eindhoven, Netherlands).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, June). Advancements in cold plasma technology for electronic and surface sterilization applications. In Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Science and Technology of Electrical, Computer and Mechanical Engineering (Iran).

Esmaeilipour, M. (2025, February). Design, construction and performance comparison of fuzzy logic controller and PID controller for two-wheel balance robot. In Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Electrical Engineering, Computer, Mechanics and Artificial Intelligence (Mashhad, Iran).

Giulia Mauri | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Researcher Award

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Dr. Giulia Mauri | Medicine and Health Sciences | Young Researcher Award

Istituto Clinico Humanitas | Italy

Dr. Giulia Mauri is an accomplished general surgery resident in her fourth year at a leading research hospital in Milan. After earning her Medical Degree cum laude from Università degli Studi di Pavia in 2018, with Erasmus studies in Finland and France, she completed the Italian Board MD exam in 2019. Her training spans across multiple domains: general and HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) surgery, pancreatic surgery, upper GI, colorectal, transplant surgery, emergency & trauma, endoscopy, ultrasound, otolaryngology, and interventional radiology. She has also engaged in physician roles in intensive and sub-intensive care, as well as emergency medicine, including service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research output includes multiple multicenter cohort studies, technical manuscripts on surgical techniques such as anatomical segmentectomies, assessments of frailty in open abdomen surgery, and studies in gallbladder drainage methods in fragile patients. Awards include competitive fellowships (e.g. Rita Levi Montalcini), merit-based residencies, and other academic fellowships. Her research interests lie in surgical innovation, patient frailty, outcomes in emergency and trauma surgery, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, and minimally invasive / robotic techniques. Her publication record comprises 7 documents, with 12 total citations and an h-index of 3. She aims to further contribute to evidence-based surgery, mentoring, and global surgical care.

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Featured Publications

Bunino, F. M., Zulian, D., Famularo, S., Persichetti, G. W. L., Mauri, G., & Del Fabbro, D. (2025). Open abdomen versus primary closure in nontrauma patients: A weighted analysis of a single-center experience. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.

Procopio, F., Galvanin, J., Mauri, G., Famularo, S., Pedicini, V., Milana, F., Costa, G., & Torzilli, G. (2025). Predictive model of intrahepatic collateral vessels among hepatic veins in patients with liver tumors involving the caval confluence. Surgery.

Torzilli, G., Galvanin, J., Mauri, G., Costa, G., Branciforte, B., Milana, F., Palmisano, A., & Procopio, F. (2025). Sliced liver hepatectomy: A new type of scaffold-sparing hepatectomy for multiple bilobar colorectal liver metastases. Surgical Oncology.

Kaplan, L. J., Martinez-Casas, I., Mohseni, S., Cimino, M., Kurihara, H., Lee, M. J., Bass, G. A., Dogjani, A., Subashi, K., Doci, K., & Mauri, G. (2025). Small bowel obstruction outcomes according to compliance with the World Society of Emergency Surgery Bologna guidelines. British Journal of Surgery.

Bunino, F., Marrano, E., Carbone, F., Mauri, G., Ceolin, M., Penazzi, R., Zucchini, N., Biloslavo, A., & Kurihara, H. (2024). Clinical Frailty Score is a good predictor of postoperative mortality in patients undergoing open abdomen surgery: A multicenter retrospective cohort study. Minerva Surgery.

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”