Kinga Grzech-Lesniak | Biotechnology | Excellence in Research Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

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.


View Orcid Profile

Featured Publications


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.

Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

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.


View Orcid Profile

Featured Publications

Ghasem Ahangari | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research

Published on by Popular Engineer

Prof. Ghasem Ahangari | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | Iran

Professor Ghasem Ahangari is a senior academic and research leader in medical biotechnology, molecular immunology, and neuroimmunogenetics, with more than three decades of sustained contributions to translational biomedical science.  He holds academic training in medical technology, hematology, and molecular clinical immunology, with advanced research experience in internationally recognized institutions, including the Karolinska Institute. His professional career includes long-term faculty appointments, departmental leadership, institute directorships, and coordination of national and international scientific programs. His research interests center on complex disorders such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, neuroimmune and psychosomatic conditions, inflammation, neurotransmitter receptor signaling, and molecular diagnostics, with increasing integration of artificial intelligence in medical research. Professor Ahangari has authored numerous high-impact journal articles, books, and patents, supervised graduate researchers, and organized major scientific workshops and symposia. He is a recipient of multiple academic and research awards from national and international scientific bodies. Overall, his career reflects a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, academic leadership, and advancing precision medicine through molecular and systems-level approaches.

Citation Metrics (Google Scholar)

2000
1600
600
200
0

Citations
1998

Documents
29
h-index
19

Citations

Documents

h-index


View Google Scholar Profile

Featured Publications

Meltem Eranıl | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

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.

Citation Metrics (Scopus)

1200
1000
600
200
0

Citations
36

Documents
3
h-index
1

Citations

Documents

h-index


View Scopus Profile

Featured Publications

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 ·

Pan Li | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

Dr. Pan Li | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Academy of Military Science of the People’s Liberation Army | China

Li Pan is a PhD candidate and active researcher at the Academy of Military Sciences, specializing in computational and experimental materials science. Her academic training and doctoral education are grounded in advanced materials engineering, with a strong emphasis on first-principles calculations and microstructural analysis of alloys. Through her research experiencez, she has developed a solid theoretical and practical understanding of alloy design, phase stability, and structure–property relationships at the atomic and microstructural scales. Li Pan has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in high-impact journals, including Nature Communications, reflecting the quality and relevance of her work. In addition to journal articles, she has authored one scholarly monograph, highlighting her ability to synthesize complex scientific knowledge into cohesive academic work. Her research interests include density functional theory, alloy microstructure evolution, and computational materials modeling. She has received academic recognition for her research productivity and innovation during her doctoral studies. Overall, Li Pan represents an emerging scholar in materials science whose work contributes to advancing the fundamental understanding and design of advanced alloy systems.

Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Pan, L., Huang, L., Wang, X., Xu, W., Zhou, Y., & Chen, J. (2025). Pressure effect on structural, mechanical, electronic and thermodynamic properties of Cr–Co sigma phase using first-principles method. Philosophical Magazine.

Pan, L., Chen, J., Huang, L., & Zhang, J. (2024). First-principles study of structural, mechanical, electronic properties and Debye temperature of NbCo₂ Laves phases under pressure. Physica B: Condensed Matter, —, 415683.

Pan, L., Chen, J., Huang, L., & Zhang, J. (2023). Site occupancy and electronic properties of NbCo₂ Laves phases doped with Re. Computational and Theoretical Chemistry, —, 114389.

Pan, L., Huang, L., Chen, J., & Zhang, J. (2023). Site occupancy of Ru in μ phases: A density functional theory study. International Journal of Modern Physics B, —, 23502648.

Pan, L., Huang, L., Chen, J., & Zhang, J. (2022). First-principles study of Co₂₁W₁₈ with pressure effect: Structural, mechanical, electronic properties and Debye temperature. Materials Today Communications, —, 104276.

Tesfamichael Derso | Social Sciences | Young Researcher Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

Mr. Tesfamichael Derso | Social Sciences | Young Researcher Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Mr. Tesfamichael Derso is a historian and researcher specializing in Ethiopian history, heritage management, and social integration, with more than nine years of experience in teaching, research, and community service. He holds a MA in History from the University of Gondar and a BA in History and Heritage Management from Wolita Sodo University. Since he has taught history at the secondary level, and since he has served as a university lecturer at Bahir Dar University, where he delivers lectures, designs and grades assessments, leads review sessions, supervises student learning, and carries out scholarly research. His publications include four articles in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals on topics such as ethnic interaction, Iddir institutions, forestry history, infrastructure development, and the impact of the Fascist Italian occupation in Gondar. His research interests include interethnic relations, heritage and indigenous institutions, environmental history, colonial and wartime impacts, and local community identity. He has also participated in seminars and training in research ethics, conservation, leadership, and manuscript restoration. Among his recognitions is the Young African Fellowships Award from CODESRIA and the Mastercard Foundation.

Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Derso, T. F. (2025). Fascist Italian occupation and its impact on Ethiopia: The case of Gondar, 1936 to 1941. National Identities, 24(4), 1–24.

Derso, T. F. (2024). Ethnic interaction and integration in Gondär (Ethiopia): The case of the Amhara and Tigre, 1930–1970s. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 11(1), 2330177.

Derso, T. F. (2024). Forest and forestry in Gondar (Ethiopia) from 1938 to 1991: Utilization, opportunities, and constraints. Israel Journal of Ecology and Evolution, 1–10.

Fentie, T. (2023). Iddir in Gondar: Historical development and its role in promoting social interaction among different ‘ethno-linguistic’ groups (1936–1994). Ethiopian Journal of Social Sciences, 9(1), 45–63.

Fentie, T. (2023). An assessment of road and bridge construction in Simen and Begemider province, 1963–1991. Ethiopian Journal of Social Sciences, 9(2), 75–90.

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

Published on by Popular Engineer

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.

Profile : Google Scholar

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.

Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Published on by Popular Engineer

Dr. Fahim Kanani | Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Belenson medical centre | Israel

Dr. Fahim Kanani is a distinguished Israeli surgeon and researcher specializing in general surgery, hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, and surgical oncology. He completed his MD at the University of Verona, Italy, in 2014, and is currently pursuing dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Healthcare Administration at Tel Aviv University, with an expected completion in 2025. Dr. Kanani’s clinical training includes residencies in internal medicine and general surgery at Edith Wolfson Medical Centre and Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, respectively. His research interests encompass minimally invasive surgery, organ transplantation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in surgical practices. He has authored over 11 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the field of surgery. Dr. Kanani’s work has been recognized with several awards, including the Best Clinical Researcher in Medicine Award in 2025. His commitment to advancing surgical practices and patient care is evident through his extensive training, research contributions, and recognition in the medical community.

Profile : Orcid

Featured Publications

Lahav, Z., Shimonovich, S., Kanani, F., Haberman, S., Ebril, S., Hashavia, E., Shopen, N., & Cohen, N. (2025). Assessing the role of chest CT in minor blunt trauma: Evaluation of the NEXUS decision instrument across an expanded population. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

Messer, N., Bertke, A., Miller, B. T., Beffa, L. R. A., Petro, C. C., Krpata, D. M., Lahat, G., Nizri, E., Abu-Abeid, A., & Kanani, F., et al. (2025). Outcomes of abdominal wall closure with fascial bridging using a polyglactin 910 (Vicryl) mesh following non-trauma laparotomy: A multi-center study. Hernia: The Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

Messer, N., Ben Yehuda, A., Manoskin, Y., Abu-Abeid, A., Lessing, Y., Kanani, F., Nizri, E., Lahat, G., & Szold, A. (2025). Performance and operative outcomes’ evaluation of a hand-held articulating laparoscopic device: A prospective clinical trial on the HandX™ platform. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Lessing, Y., Dvir, N., Kanani, F., Eldar, S. M., Keidar, A., Lahat, G., & Abu-Abeid, A. (2025). The role of preoperative consumption of antiobesity medications in patients undergoing bariatric and metabolic surgery. Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care.

Kanani, F., Messer, N., Khalil, M., Khabarov, E., & Zoabi, N. (2025, November). Effectiveness of standardized pain management protocols for acute abdominal pain in emergency departments: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Emergency Medicine.