Andrea Vera-Gajardo | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Andrea Vera-Gajardo | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de Valparaíso | Chile

Dr. Andrea Vera Gajardo is an Associate Professor of Mathematics whose work bridges algebra, representation theory, and gender studies in STEM. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Chile and has completed postdoctoral research at Durham University. With over 20 publications, an estimated h-index of 10, and 300+ citations, her research explores mathematical structures alongside sociocultural dynamics in science. She leads major interdisciplinary projects on gender and engineering culture in Chile and collaborates internationally. Her contributions advance both mathematical knowledge and inclusive academic practices, positioning her as a leading voice in interdisciplinary and socially engaged mathematics research.

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From Teaching for War to Acknowledging Vulnerability: A Cartography of Gender and Mistake-Handling in Mathematics Education
Uzuri Albizu-Mallea, Andrea Vera-Gajardo, Cultural Studies of Science Education, 2025.

Standardizing Excellence: Metric Assemblages in Mathematics Research in Chile
Fernando A. Valenzuela et al., Science, Technology & Human Values, 2024.

Luma Hamdi | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Luma Hamdi | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

National Agricultural Research Center | Jordan

Dr. Luma Hamdi is an environmental modeling researcher specializing in soil salinity, climate change, and sustainable agriculture. She holds a Ph.D. in Land, Water, and Environment from the University of Jordan, with prior degrees in Environmental Science and Biological Science. Currently a researcher at the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), she leads and contributes to major EU-funded projects on climate-smart agriculture and the WEFE nexus. Her work integrates crop modeling, remote sensing, and water resource management. With an estimated h-index of 4, over 4 publications, and 60+ citations, her research advances resilient agricultural systems. She has also served as a consultant on international environmental projects, contributing to policy and sustainability solutions.

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Juan Jose Muñoz Perez | Civil Engineering |Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Juan Jose Muñoz Perez | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Universidad de Cadiz | Spain

Juan José Muñoz Pérez is a senior academic and researcher in Applied Physics with a strong and internationally recognized profile in coastal engineering and marine sciences. He holds a doctoral degree in a physics-related discipline and is currently a Full Professor at the University of Cádiz, where he has developed a long-standing academic career combining teaching, research, and scientific leadership. His professional experience includes sustained leadership of competitive research projects at regional, national, and European levels, as well as extensive collaboration with public administrations and industry through applied R&D and knowledge-transfer contracts. His research interests focus on coastal dynamics, wave–coast interaction, beach morphodynamics, shoreline evolution, sediment transport, coastal defense structures, and the impacts of sea-level rise and climate change on coastal systems, with a strong emphasis on real-world data and field-based methodologies. He has authored a substantial body of high-impact scientific publications in leading international journals, with bibliometric indicators reflecting his influence in the field, including an h-index of 19, 97 published documents, and over 1244 citations (source to be specified). His scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple positive research and transfer evaluations and sustained funding success. Overall, his work bridges fundamental science and applied coastal management, delivering research outcomes with clear societal, environmental, and technical impact.

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Assessment of the shoreline dynamics in San Andres Island: A remote sensing and EOF analysis approach
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Regional Studies in Marine Science, Elsevier, 2026.

The Effects of Anthropic Structures on Coastline Morphology: A Case Study from the Málaga Coast (Spain)
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI, 2025.

Coastal Management: A Review of Key Elements for Vulnerability Assessment
J.J. Muñoz Pérez et al., Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI, 2024.

Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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.


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Risely Almeida | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Risely Almeida | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award

Universidade do Estado da Bahia | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Risely Ferraz Almeida is a Professor-Researcher in Agricultural Sciences with a strong focus on Soil Science, particularly soil organic matter and carbon dynamics, soil fertility, and sustainable development in Brazilian agriculture. She holds a solid multidisciplinary academic background in agronomy, soil science, data science, project management, and business management, complemented by three post-doctoral fellowships in Soil Science. Her research integrates agro-sustainability, agro-circular systems, fertilization strategies, greenhouse gas mitigation, and advanced data analysis to support innovation and sustainability in agricultural systems. She is the founder of GEMOF (Study Group on Organic Matter and Soil Fertility), which promotes scientific excellence, entrepreneurship, and outreach activities, and the creator of the SOIL LADIES initiative, encouraging female participation in Soil Science. Prof. Almeida has extensive teaching and advisory experience in undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA programs, particularly in agribusiness and agronomy. Her work has contributed significantly to sustainable soil management, climate-smart agriculture, and innovation-driven agribusiness. Overall, her career reflects a strong commitment to scientific leadership, interdisciplinary research, and the advancement of sustainable and socially responsible agriculture.


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The addition of molybdenum to urea changes its characteristics and can react with N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide
L.A. Moreira, R. Otto, F.B. Guerrini, H.W.P. Carvalho, R. Ferraz-Almeida, J.A. Bendassolli, J. Lavres Jr., E. Mariano,
Scientia Agricola, 2025.


Coffees with certification seals in marketing places of Perpignan (France) and Piracicaba (Brazil)
N.G. de Jail, C.H.B. Cyrino, R. Ferraz Almeida,
Revista de Investigación de Agroproducción Sustentable, 2025.


Potential of Sisal (Agave sisalana) residues for improving sisal plant growth and soil residue stocks in Bahia’s circular agriculture
R. Ferraz-Almeida, A.R. de Oliveira, C.J. Pinheiro, J.L. Oliveira, V.F. de Almeida, E.M. Arruda,
Agronomy, 2025.


Agricultural limestone market in Capanema, Pará: strategies to increase supply and demand
E.V. Lima, R. Ferraz Almeida, P.S.L. Lima,
Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 2025.


Bacillus-inoculated organomineral fertilizer in soybean crop during short-term: comparing sources and doses with mineral fertilizer
M.H.R. Franco, H.C. Belan, J.E.S. Maia, R.P. Mota, R. Ferraz-Almeida, R. de Camargo, E.M. Lemes,
Journal of Plant Nutrition, 2025.

Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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, with a distinguished career spanning several decades in molecular biology and medicinal chemistry. She received her education from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed her postgraduate training at EIMB RAS. An Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, she has gained extensive international research experience through postdoctoral work in Czechoslovakia and Germany. Her scientific contributions include the design and synthesis of biologically active modified nucleosides and nucleotides, with a strong focus on antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal drug mechanisms. She has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds five Russian patents, reflecting a substantial body of documented research output.  She has successfully supervised four PhD dissertations and over 35 diploma theses, while currently mentoring postgraduate researchers. Recipient of two Russian Academy of Sciences awards, her work has significantly advanced the development of novel bacterial and fungal growth inhibitors, establishing her as a respected contributor to biomedical and chemical research with lasting scientific influence.

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The synthesis and antituberculosis activity of 5′-nor carbocyclic uracil derivatives
E. Matyugina, A. Khandazhinskaya, L. Chernousova, S. Andreevskaya, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 20(22), 6680–6686, 2012. (Citations: 82)


Inhibition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains H37Rv and MDR MS-115 by a new set of C5 modified pyrimidine nucleosides
E.R. Shmalenyuk, L.N. Chernousova, I.L. Karpenko, S.N. Kochetkov, Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, 21(17), 4874–4884, 2013. (Citations: 72)


2′-Deoxynucleoside 5′-triphosphates modified at α-, β- and γ-phosphates as substrates for DNA polymerases
L.A. Alexandrova, A.Y. Skoblov, M.V. Jasko, L.S. Victorova, A.A. Krayevsky, Nucleic Acids Research, 26(3), 778–786, 1998. (Citations: 68)


Oligonucleotide derivatives bearing reactive and stabilizing groups attached to C5 of deoxyuridine
A.S. Levina, D.R. Tabatadse, L.M. Khalimskaya, T.A. Prichodko, G.V. Shishkin, Bioconjugate Chemistry, 4(5), 319–325, 1993. (Citations: 49)


Colorimetric solid-phase minisequencing assay illustrated by detection of alpha 1-antitrypsin Z mutation
L. Harju, T. Weber, L. Alexandrova, M. Lukin, M. Ranki, A. Jalanko, Clinical Chemistry, 39(11), 2282–2287, 1993. (Citations: 47)

Mustafa Pehlivan | Gaziantep University | Excellence in Research Award

Mr. Mustafa Pehlivan | Gaziantep University | Excellence in Research Award

Gaziantep University | Turkey

Mustafa Pehlivan is an Associate Professor of Botany with an academic background spanning undergraduate to doctoral training in Biology, completed at Çukurova University and Gaziantep University, with doctoral research focused on floristic composition and hemeroby analysis and master’s work on regional herbaceous flora. His academic experience includes long-term service as Doctor Faculty Member and Associate Professor at Gaziantep University, contributing to both biology and medicinal–aromatic plants programs. His research integrates botany, ethnobotany, plant ecology, phytochemistry, and experimental biology, with a strong emphasis on Lamiaceae species, bioactive plant extracts, green-synthesized nanoparticles, and their anticancer, antioxidant, apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory effects on cancer cell lines. He has supervised numerous completed and ongoing master’s and doctoral theses and has served as investigator or principal investigator in many nationally funded research projects, including TÜBİTAK and university-supported grants. His scholarly output is indexed in international databases, with documented publications, citations, and an established h-index reflecting sustained scientific impact. He has contributed to biodiversity inventories, traditional knowledge documentation, environmental contamination studies, and applied biomedical plant research. Overall, his work bridges classical botany with modern molecular and cellular approaches, supporting both biodiversity conservation and translational biomedical science.


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In Vitro Evaluation of Anticancer Activity and Phenolic Compounds of Hypericum olympicum in Human Lung Cancer Cells
P. Yumrutaş, M. Korkmaz, M. Pehlivan, D. Taşdemir, Ö. Yumrutaş.
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2025.


Roles on Antiproliferation, Apoptosis, Necrosis and Proinflammation of Micromeria fruticosa Essential Oil on Lung Cancer Cells
P. Yumrutaş, M. Korkmaz, M. Pehlivan, D. Taşdemir, Ö. Yumrutaş.
International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 2025.


Possible Induction of Apoptotic and Necrotic Death Pathways in Lung Cancer Cells by Clinopodium vulgare L.
Ö. Yumrutaş, M. Pehlivan, P. Yumrutaş, D. Kahraman.
Boletín Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Plantas Medicinales y Aromáticas, 2024.


Determination of Some Selected Heavy Metals in Wheat and Pepper Samples Collected from Gaziantep (Türkiye)
K. Mencik, M. Doğan, M. Pehlivan.
Comptes Rendus de l’Académie Bulgare des Sciences, 2023.


Sideritis Species in Challenging Against Cancer: Cytotoxic, Antiproliferative and Apoptotic Roles
Ö. Yumrutaş, M. Pehlivan, P. Yumrutaş.
Eurasian Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2023.

Mohammad Hassan Sohouli | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sohouli | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Mohammad Hassan Sohouli is an Assistant Professor and an accomplished researcher in Cellular and Molecular Nutrition and Clinical Nutrition, with a PhD completed from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran. His academic training integrates molecular nutrition, clinical nutrition, and public health, forming a strong foundation for translational and evidence-based research. He has been an active speaker at national and regional scientific conferences, and he has served as Chief Director at the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research Center for Pediatric Nutrition and as a specialist clinical nutritionist at the Children Medical Center, Tehran. Dr. Sohouli has contributed to 148 completed and ongoing research projects and authored more than 141 articles in SCI- and  journals, accumulating over 1,306 citations, with an H-index of  19. His research interests focus on childhood obesity, NAFLD, dietary patterns, gut microbiota, cardiometabolic outcomes, pediatric and maternal nutrition, and public health nutrition, with extensive expertise in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trials. He has published three ISBN books, holds 13 patents, completed 68 consultancy projects, and received multiple recognitions as a top researcher, reflecting his sustained impact and leadership in nutrition science.

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Mohammed Maiza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mohammed Maiza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Université Oran 1 | Algeria

Dr. Mohammed Maiza is an Associate Professor of Computer Science specializing in Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence, with a strong academic and research profile in intelligent systems and data-driven computing. He holds an engineering degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, followed by a Magister and Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on Pattern Recognition and AI. His academic career includes long-standing experience as a Lecturer-Researcher at leading Algerian universities, where he has contributed extensively to teaching, research supervision, and academic leadership. His research interests span pattern recognition, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analysis, and intelligent decision-support systems. Dr. Maiza has actively participated in international conferences, workshops, and research visits in Algeria and France, strengthening collaborative research networks. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed in international databases, with measurable scholarly impact reflected through his h-index, citation count, and documented research outputs in major indexing platforms. In addition to research, he has held several academic leadership and coordination roles, contributing to curriculum development and institutional governance. His academic contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to advancing AI research, mentoring graduate students, and fostering innovation in computer science, positioning him as a respected researcher and educator in the field.

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C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi, A. Ahmad, M. Maiza
International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems, 14(1), 10505–10513, 2023 · Citations: 5

M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, C. Cherif, A. Taleb-Ahmed
Przegląd Elektrotechniczny, 2025(4), 2025 · Citations: 4

A. Ahmad, M. Bouneffa, H. Basson, C. Cherif, M.K. Abdi, M. Maiza
Enterprise Interoperability X: Enterprise Interoperability Through Connected Enterprises, 2024 · Citations: 1

C. Cherif, M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, A. Taleb
13th European Workshop on Visual Information Processing (EUVIP), pp. 1–6, 2025

C. Cherif, M. Maiza, S. Chouraqui, A. Taleb-Ahmed
Informatica, 49(3), 2025

Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Alexey Beskopylny | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don State Technical University | Russia

Dr. Alexey N. Beskopylny is a distinguished researcher and Vice Rector at Don State Technical University, serving as a Professor in the Department of Transport Systems. He holds a Doctor of Technical Sciences degree and has made significant contributions to civil and structural engineering, materials science, and transport systems. His studies span concrete technology, geopolymers, recycled construction materials, digital modeling, and structural optimization using AI and machine learning. Dr. Beskopylny’s works are frequently featured in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports, Polymers, Buildings, and Applied Sciences. He has collaborated extensively on international projects focusing on sustainable materials and innovative construction technologies. Recognized for his academic excellence and leadership, he has received multiple institutional honors for advancing the field of transport infrastructure and sustainable construction. His continued efforts contribute to the modernization of engineering education and the promotion of environmentally responsible building practices worldwide.

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Zubarev, K. P., Razveeva, I., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Mailyan, L. R., Shakhalieva, D. M., Chernil’nik, A., & Nikora, N. I. (2025). Predicting the strength of heavy concrete exposed to aggressive environmental influences by machine learning methods. Buildings, 15(21), Article 3998.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Kalkan, İ., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., Umiye, O. A., Althaqafi, E., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Beskopylny, A. N. (2025). Effect of stirrup spacing and recycled steel wires on the shear and energy dissipation of pultruded GFRP hybrid beams. Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 20, Article 15589250251380680.

Ecemiş, A. S., Yildizel, S. A., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Aksoylu, C., Madenci, E., & Özkılıç, Y. O. (2025). Sustainable concrete with waste tire rubber and recycled steel fibers: Experimental insights and hybrid PINN–CatBoost prediction. Polymers, 17(21), Article 2910.

Özkılıç, Y. O., Başaran, B., Aksoylu, C., Karalar, M., Zeybek, Ö., Althaqafi, E., Beskopylny, A. N., Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., & Umiye, O. A. (2025). Bending performance of reinforced concrete beams with partial waste glass aggregate replacement assessed by experimental, theoretical and digital image correlation analyses. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 20716.

Stel’makh, S. A., Shcherban’, E. M., Beskopylny, A. N., Mailyan, L. R., Shilov, A. A., Razveeva, I., Oganesyan, S., Pogrebnyak, A., Chernil’nik, A., & Elshaeva, D. (2025). Enhancing the mechanical properties of sulfur-modified fly ash/metakaolin geopolymers with polypropylene fibers. Polymers, 17(15), Article 2119.