Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Cyrille vinceslas Fohagui fodoup | Energy and Sustainability | Research Excellence Award

University of Dschang | Cameroon

Dr. Fohagui Fodoup Cyrille Vincelas is a mechanical and energy engineering researcher specializing in building energy performance, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort in tropical climates. He holds a PhD in Mechanics and Energetics, preceded by advanced graduate training in physics, electrotechnics, and electrical and power engineering, with academic work strongly focused on energy optimization in buildings. He has extensive teaching experience across universities and technical teacher-training institutions, delivering courses in thermal machines, heat transfer, electrical systems, power electronics, numerical methods, and energy systems engineering. His research integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation to improve energy performance, thermal behavior, and material selection in buildings, with particular attention to energy conversion and storage. Dr. Fohagui Fodoup has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers in reputable energy and building engineering outlets.  His research output includes h-index: 2, total documents: 2, and total citations: 79, reflecting growing international impact in sustainable building research. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects in energy systems and applied engineering and is an active member of professional scientific networks. Overall, his work contributes to the development of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive building solutions for developing regions.

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Experimental comparison of energy performances of common types of buildings constructed in Cameroon and validation of their electrical model
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Koholé Yemeli, W., & Tchuen, G., Journal of Building Simulation, Manuscript under revision.

Economic and environmental combination of building materials and fuel sources to improve building energy performance
Rakshit, D. M., Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., Byrne, A., Tchitnga, R., & Robinson, A. J.,
International Journal of Ambient Energy, 2019.

Influence of fuel type and building material on energy savings in buildings in the tropical region of Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
Applied Thermal Engineering, 122, 806–819, 2017.

Effects of building materials on the thermal behavior of buildings in hot dry climates: A case study of Maroua, Cameroon
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V., Tchuen, G., & Tchitnga, R.,
International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, 4(3), 1–13, 2017.

Determination of the most economical combination between external walls and optimum insulation materials in Cameroonian buildings
Fohagui Fodoup, C. V. & Tchuen, G.,
Journal of Building Engineering, 9, 155–163, 2017.

Liudmila Alexandrova | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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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)

Ghasem Ahangari | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research

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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.

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Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

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Prof. Dr. Mohammed Berka | Electrical Engineering | Engineering Impact Recognition Award

University of Mascara | Algeria

Mohammed Berka is a Full Professor of Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering with extensive academic and research experience in microwave engineering and electromagnetic systems. He holds a State Engineering degree in Electronics, a Master’s degree in Signal and Telecommunications Systems, a PhD in Telecommunications, and an Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR), reflecting a strong and progressive academic background. His career spans nearly two decades of university teaching, supervision, and research leadership, with steady academic promotions culminating in Full Professorship. His research interests focus on metamaterials, metasurfaces, microwave and millimeter-wave filters, antennas, absorbers, MIMO systems, electromagnetic wave propagation, and their applications in wireless communications, 5G, satellite systems, sensing, renewable energy, and photovoltaic optimization. He has contributed to numerous national and international research projects and served in key academic leadership roles. Professor Berka has authored and co-authored 41 peer-reviewed publications, several international conference papers, book chapters, and scholarly books published by recognized academic publishers. His scientific output has achieved an h-index of 7, with 224 citations, reflecting sustained research impact in electromagnetics and microwave engineering. His work has received international recognition through high-impact journal publications, conference invitations, and technical committee memberships, positioning him as an active contributor to advanced telecommunication research and innovation.

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Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

CCS University | India

Professor Sanjay Kumar Bhardwaj is a distinguished zoologist with over 35 years of research experience, recognized for his pioneering work in photoperiodism, seasonal breeding, light color, and intensity effects in birds. Currently serving as a Professor of Zoology, he has contributed extensively to avian chronobiology and environmental physiology, with 89 research papers, multiple book articles, and proceedings. He has supervised numerous M.Phil. scholars and Ph.D. researchers, led more than 10 major research projects, and secured substantial funding from DBT, SERB, UGC, CSIR, DST, and State Government of U.P. His international exposure includes prestigious INSA Exchange Fellowships, and he has represented India at major global conferences such as the International Ornithological Congress and International Chronobiology meetings. Recognized with honors like the FAEB Fellowship, Research Excellence Award, Rashtriya Gaurav Award, and Lifetime Achievement Award, he has also organized major scientific symposia and workshops at national and international levels. His research continues to advance understanding of avian physiology, biological rhythms, cognition under light pollution, and environmental influences on animal biology.

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Gupta, B. K., Sarkar, U. K., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Pal, A. (2011). Condition factor, length–weight and length–length relationships of an endangered fish Ompok pabda (Hamilton 1822) (Siluriformes: Siluridae) from the River Gomti. Journal of Applied Ichthyology, 27(3), 962–964.

Batra, T., Malik, I., Prabhat, A., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Kumar, V. (2020). Sleep in unnatural times: Illuminated night negatively affects sleep and associated hypothalamic gene expressions in diurnal zebra finches. Proceedings of the Royal Society B, 287(1928), 20192952.

Mishra, I., Bhardwaj, S. K., Malik, S., & Kumar, V. (2017). Concurrent hypothalamic gene expression under acute and chronic long days: Implications for initiation and maintenance of photoperiodic response in migratory songbirds. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 439, 81–94.

Gupta, B. K., Sarkar, U. K., & Bhardwaj, S. K. (2012). Assessment of habitat quality with relation to fish assemblages in an impacted river of the Ganges basin, northern India. The Environmentalist, 32(1), 35–47.

Kumar, J., Malik, S., Bhardwaj, S. K., & Rani, S. (n.d.). Bright light at night alters the perception of daylength in Indian weaver bird (Ploceus philippinus). Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative… (details incomplete—please share year, volume, pages for full APA format).

Muhammad Amer Qureshi | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amer Qureshi | Biomedical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

University of Nizwa | Oman

Associate Professor Muhammad Amer Qureshi is a distinguished mathematician. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics , an M.S. in Engineering Sciences , and an M.Sc. in Computational Mathematics . His academic career has spanned roles as Associate Professor at the University of Nizwa (Oman), Associate and Assistant Professor at KFUPM (Saudi Arabia), and earlier appointments at GIK Institute and the University of Auckland. His research interests lie in numerical methods for ordinary differential equations (including one-step and multistep integrators, symplectic schemes), computational fluid dynamics (especially nano-hybrid fluids and heat transfer modeling), and the application of symmetries in general relativity (Noether’s theorem, space–time symmetries). He has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate research projects, secured multiple externally funded grants, and published extensively in ISI/Scopus journals. Among his honors are repeated recognition in the Top 2% of global scientists, an Excellence in Teaching Award, and merit-based scholarships for Ph.D. and MS studies. In sum, his multifaceted contributions to theory, computation, and pedagogy mark him as a leading researcher and educator dedicated to advancing mathematics and engineering science.

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Qureshi, M. A., & Hussain, S., & Sadiq, M. A. (2021). Numerical simulations of MHD mixed convection of hybrid nanofluid flow in a horizontal channel with cavity: Impact on heat transfer and hydrodynamic forces. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 27, 101321.

Qureshi, M. A. (2022). Thermal capability and entropy optimization for Prandtl–Eyring hybrid nanofluid flow in solar aircraft implementation. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61(7), 5295–5307.

Qureshi, M. A. (2020). Numerical simulation of heat transfer flow subject to MHD of Williamson nanofluid with thermal radiation. Symmetry, 13(1), 10.

Qureshi, M. A. (2021). A case study of MHD driven Prandtl–Eyring hybrid nanofluid flow over a stretching sheet with thermal jump conditions. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 28, 101581.

Shahzad, F., Jamshed, W., Ibrahim, R. W., Nisar, K. S., & Qureshi, M. A., et al. (2021). Comparative numerical study of thermal features analysis between Oldroyd-B copper and molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles in engine-oil-based nanofluids flow. Coatings, 11(10), 1196.