Jun Dong | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Jun Dong | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Nanjing University of Science and Technology | China

Jun Dong is an early-career researcher and lecturer specializing in fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and biomechanics, with a strong focus on alveolar flows, particle transport, and lab-on-a-chip systems. He earned his PhD in Mechanics from Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), following a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation.  He has been serving as a Lecturer in the School of Physics at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, where he actively combines teaching with independent and collaborative research. His work integrates experimental methods, numerical simulations, and microfluidic platform design to address fundamental and applied problems in pulmonary flow physics, chaotic advection, and microscale mixing. He has led multiple competitive youth-funded projects at national, provincial, and university levels and has contributed to several major research programs. Jun Dong has published extensively in high-impact international journals such as Physics of Fluids, Lab on a Chip, Biomicrofluidics, and Particuology. His scholarly output comprises approximately 17 scientific documents, with over 153 citations and an h-index of around 7, reflecting sustained academic impact. He has also received recognition through funded grants, invited talks, peer-review service for international journals, and granted invention patents. Overall, his research advances the understanding of micro- and bio-fluid dynamics and supports the development of next-generation microfluidic and biomedical engineering technologies.

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Synergistically Enhanced High-Efficiency Mixing in Multi-Stage Micro-Mixers with Hybrid Design
Dong, J., Liu, J., Lv, H., Zhu, Y., Wang, C., Particuology, 109, 26–44, 2026.

Revisiting Streak Reorientation in a Turbulent Channel Flow Subjected to Spanwise Oscillating Walls
Wang, C., Li, M., Ying, Y., Dong, J., Yao, J., Physics of Fluids, 37, 115123, 2025.

Tracking the Transport of Inhaled Particles in a Lung-on-a-Chip during Breathing Cycles
Lv, H., Dong, J., Chen, H., Yang, Y., Zhu, Y., Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 29, 64, 2025.

Flow Topology and Mixing in Alveolar Edema: Unsteady Flow in Interconnected Cavities with Moving Walls
Dong, J., Lv, H., Wang, C., Yang, Y., Chen, H., Zhu, Y., Physics of Fluids, 36, 2024.

Three-Dimensional Critical Points and Flow Patterns in Pulmonary Alveoli with Rhythmic Wall Motion
Dong, J., Lv, H., Yang, Y., Cao, Y., Zhu, Y., Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 56, 475401, 2023.

Mohammad Bayat | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammad Bayat | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Imam Khomeini International University | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Bayat is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry with extensive experience in synthetic and applied organic chemistry. He earned his B.Sc. at the Institute of Chemistry, Babolsar , his M.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology , and his Ph.D. from Tarbiat Modarres University . His research encompasses multi-component reactions, isocyanide chemistry, intramolecular Wittig reactions, the synthesis of heterocyclic and C₂-symmetry chiral auxiliaries, organophosphorus compounds, and green/solvent-free methods. He has also worked on micro-scale reactions and diverse industrial applications (coatings, pigment pastes, additives). He has published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, many in Helvetica Chimica Acta, Monatshefte für Chemie, Tetrahedron Letters, Synthetic Communications etc. He holds several patents tied to additives, rheology modifiers, epoxidized vegetable oils and paint/coating technologies. He has received recognition for distinguished researcher at his home institution and region, as well as national technical patents. Dr. Bayat continues to contribute to sustainable organic synthesis and collaborates in industrial-academic projects to translate chemistry research into practical solutions.

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Featured Publications

Fadavi, A., Barzegar, M., Azizi, M. H., & Bayat, M. (2005). Physicochemical composition of ten pomegranate cultivars (Punica granatum L.) grown in Iran. Food Science and Technology International, 11(2), 113–119.

Nasri, S., Bayat, M., & Mirzaei, F. (2021). Recent strategies in the synthesis of spiroindole and spirooxindole scaffolds. Topics in Current Chemistry, 379(4), 25.

Kamalzare, M., Ahghari, M. R., Bayat, M., & Maleki, A. (2021). Fe₃O₄@chitosan-tannic acid bionanocomposite as a novel nanocatalyst for the synthesis of pyranopyrazoles. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 20021.

Kamalzare, M., Bayat, M., & Maleki, A. (2020). Green and efficient three-component synthesis of 4H-pyran catalysed by CuFe₂O₄@starch as a magnetically recyclable bionanocatalyst. Royal Society Open Science, 7(7), 200385.

Safari, F., Hosseini, H., Bayat, M., & Ranjbar, A. (2019). Synthesis and evaluation of antimicrobial activity, cytotoxic and pro-apoptotic effects of novel spiro-4H-pyran derivatives. RSC Advances, 9(43), 24843–24851.*

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).

Hussain Ali | Nanotechnology  | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hussain Ali | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

School of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology Tianjin University  | China

Dr. Hussain Ali is an accomplished researcher and Associate Professor at Tianjin University, specializing in water and wastewater treatment, advanced oxidation processes, nanomaterials, and environmental remediation. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, following a strong academic foundation in engineering sciences. his work has attracted more than 2718 citations, reflecting a strong research impact with an h-index of 31. His academic journey includes serving as a postdoctoral researcher and later advancing to faculty positions, where he has contributed extensively to both teaching and mentoring graduate students. Dr. Ali’s research primarily focuses on photocatalysis, electrochemical treatment, hybrid treatment technologies, and sustainable materials for environmental applications.  He has also been granted multiple patents, secured national and international research funding, and actively serves as an editorial board member for reputed journals. With a global research outlook and dedication to sustainability, Dr. Ali continues to advance innovative solutions to address critical environmental challenges, contributing significantly to science and society.

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Featured Publications

“Nano-and microparticulate drug carriers for targeting of the inflamed intestinal mucosa”

“Anti-neuroinflammatory potential of natural products in attenuation of Alzheimer’s disease”

“Budesonide loaded nanoparticles with pH-sensitive coating for improved mucosal targeting in mouse models of   inflammatory bowel diseases”

“Advances in orally-delivered pH-sensitive nanocarrier systems; an optimisti approach for the treatment of       inflammatory bowel disease”

“Poncirin attenuates CCL4-induced liver injury through inhibition of oxidative  stress”