Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan | Pakistan

Dr. Bilal Khan is a research‑driven academic with a Ph.D. in Computer Software Engineering and more than 15 years of university‑level teaching and research experience across leading higher‑education institutions in Pakistan, including University of Engineering & Technology, Mardan; City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar; Northern University, Nowshera; University of Swabi; and National Institute of Technology, Akora Khattak. His scholarly work focuses on Machine Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare & Bioinformatics Analytics, and Software Engineering, where he has authored a substantial portfolio of international journal publications indexed in venues such as IEEE Access and Journal of Healthcare Engineering. Dr. Khan has played key roles in curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and academic coordination, and serves as a reviewer for high‑impact journals including IEEE Access, ACM Transactions on Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence. His interdisciplinary work bridges theory and practice, and he remains actively engaged in collaborative research, external grant pursuits, and innovative solutions addressing real‑world challenges.

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An empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques for chronic kidney disease prophecy
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Muhammad, F., Abbas, G., Kim, S., 2020.

Software defect prediction for healthcare big data: an empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Shah, M.A., Wakil, K., Khan, A., Uddin, M.I., Mahmoud, M., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021.

An Overview of ETL Techniques, Tools, Processes and Evaluations in Data Warehousing
Khan, B., Jan, S., Khan, W., Chughtai, M.I., Journal on Big Data, 6, 2024.

Performance assessment of classification algorithms on early detection of liver syndrome
Naseem, R., Khan, B., Shah, M.A., et al., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2020.

Exploring the landscape of automatic text summarization: a comprehensive survey
Khan, B., Shah, Z.A., Usman, M., Khan, I., Niazi, B., IEEE Access, 11,  2023.

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 (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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Alexander Zhgun | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Alexander Zhgun | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Group of Fungal Genetic Engineering, Federal Research Center | Russia

Alexander Alexandrovich Zhgun is a senior researcher and head of the Fungal Genetic Engineering Group at the Federal Research Center “Fundamentals of Biotechnology” of the Russian Academy of Sciences, with more than three decades of scientific contribution in biotechnology and cultural heritage protection. He earned his biology degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed a PhD focused on cytochromes P450, building a strong foundation in molecular and fungal biotechnology. His academic career progressed from researcher to group leader, culminating in his appointment as head of the fungal genetic engineering group. His research interests center on molecular diagnostics of biodeterioration, metabolic engineering of fungal strains, secondary fungal metabolites, and biotechnological strategies for protecting historical paintings from microbial damage. Under his leadership, innovative diagnostic systems and preventive technologies for biodegradation of cultural heritage have been developed, alongside pioneering studies that reframe painting-destructive fungi as valuable biotechnological resources.  His scholarly impact includes an h-index reported in the range of 15–16 with corresponding citation records across major databases. Overall, his work bridges fundamental science and applied innovation, delivering lasting impact in biotechnology, antimicrobial discovery, and cultural heritage conservation.

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Detection of Potential Biodeterioration Risks for Tempera Paintings in 16th-Century Exhibits from the State Tretyakov Gallery
A.A. Zhgun, D.A. Avdanina, K.V. Shumikhin, N.P. Simonenko, E.V. Lyubavskaya, et al.,
PLoS One, 15(4), e0230591, 2020. (Citations: 57)


A Novel L-Asparaginase from the Hyperthermophilic Archaeon Thermococcus sibiricus: Heterologous Expression and Characterization
M.V. Dumina, A.A. Zhgun, M.V. Pokrovskaya, S.S. Aleksandrova, et al.,
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22(18), 9894, 2021. (Citations: 41)


1,3-Diaminopropane and Spermidine Upregulate Lovastatin Production via LaeA Regulation in Aspergillus terreus
A.A. Zhgun, G.K. Nuraeva, M.V. Dumina, T.M. Voinova, et al.,
Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, 55(3), 243–254, 2019. (Citations: 37)


Application of Chitosan for Protection of 15th–16th Century Cultural Heritage Objects from Microbial Damage
A.A. Zhgun, D.A. Avdanina, B.T. Shagdarova, E.V. Troyan, et al.,
Materials, 15(21), 7773, 2022. (Citations: 12)

Mustafa Pehlivan | Gaziantep University | Excellence in Research Award

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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.

Meltem Eranıl | Social Sciences | Excellence in Research Award

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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.

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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 ·

Ana Maria Abreu Velez | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ana Maria Abreu Velez | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Georgia Dermatopathology Associates | United States

Dr. Ana María Abreu Vélez, M.D., Ph.D., DSc, is a globally recognized dermatologist, immunohematologist, and biomedical researcher renowned for her leadership in autoimmune orphan diseases and multidisciplinary clinical research. With an impactful scholarly record including 72peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 14, 659 citations. she has advanced scientific understanding across dermatology, immunology, toxicology, and tropical medicine. Her academic path includes a medical degree, a Doctorate in Science, and multiple postdoctoral fellowships spanning immunohematology, dermatopathology, and translational research. She has served in senior scientific and operational leadership roles, driving innovation, improving surveillance systems, and modernizing data-driven healthcare programs in national and international settings. Her research focuses on autoimmune blistering diseases, environmental toxicants, clinical trials, infectious diseases, and precision diagnostics. Her career includes leading major healthcare programs, enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and developing novel scientific frameworks. Widely respected for her analytical rigor and scientific contributions, Dr. Abreu continues to advance global health through research excellence, strategic leadership, and impactful biomedical innovation.

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Abreu Velez, A. M., Ramirez-Posada, M., & Howard, M. S. (2025). Post translational modifications and protein-protein interactome of endemic pemphigus in El Bagre, Colombia: A new variant analysis. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 15(3).

Abreu-Velez, A. M., Ramos Muñoz, W., & Howard, M. (2025). Is Tunisian endemic pemphigus foliaceus a real entity or should these cases be reclassified with other autoimmune blistering diseases? Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 15(2).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Hashimoto, T., Upegui, Y. A., Vélez Arango, J. M., Olarte Aponte, A. M., Vega, J. A., & Howard, M. S. (2025). The pericardium cells junctions are a target for autoantibodies of patients affected by a variant of endemic pemphigus foliaceus in El Bagre and surrounding municipalities in Colombia, South America. Diagnostics, 15(8).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Hashimoto, T., Vélez Arango, J. M., Upegui‐Zapata, Y. A., Upegui‐Quiceño, E., Olarte Aponte, A. M., & Howard, M. S. (2025). New complex cell junctions in and around the intervertebral discs discovered using autoantibodies from patients affected by endemic pemphigus foliaceus in El Bagre, Colombia, South America. International Journal of Dermatology, 64(3).

Abreu Velez, A. M., Ramírez‐Posada, M., & Howard, M. S. (2024). Immunofluorescence findings in a reactivating lichenoid photoallergic chronic dermatitis (actinic reticuloid). Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 40(5).

Samwel Mwigeka | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Samwel Mwigeka | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ruaha Catholic University | Tanzania

Samwel Mwigeka is a Tanzanian academic and researcher specialising in public finance, macroeconomics and econometrics. After completing a B.A. in Economics & Geography at the University of Dar es Salaam and an M.A. in Economics at the same institution, he pursued doctoral studies at Henan University in China. He began his professional career in secondary education before joining Ruaha Catholic University as an Assistant Lecturer in, where he continues to teach and mentor students. His published work examines key issues in Tanzanian economy such as budget deficits and inflation, the crowding–out effect of deficits on private investment  and determinants of foreign direct investment (International Journal of Management and Economics Invention), as well as pricing dynamics in the sharing-economy (Airbnb listings, International Business & Economics Studies). His research interest lies at the intersection of fiscal policy, investment flows and macro-economic stability in developing countries. Although his bibliometric profile presently lists an h-index of 1 and citation count of 15 according to an academic-indexing source, he is actively establishing his scholarly trajectory. He is motivated to advance the quality and impact of research and contribute to policy-relevant economic development in Tanzania and beyond.

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Mwigeka, S. (2012). The budget deficit and inflation in Tanzania: A causal relationship (Unpublished master’s dissertation). University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Mwigeka, S. (2016). Do budget deficit crowd out private investment? A case of the Tanzanian economy. International Journal of Business and Management, 11(6), 183–190.

Mwigeka, S. (2020). Determinants of foreign direct investment in Tanzania: An autoregressive distributed lag approach. International Journal of Management and Economics Invention, 6(5).

Mwigeka, S. (2022). What factors drive the Airbnb listing’s prices? International Business & Economics Studies, 4(1), 26–35.

Abedien Zabardasti | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Abedien Zabardasti | Chemistry and Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

Lorestan University | Iran

Prof. Abedein Zabardasti is a distinguished Full Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Lorestan University, Iran, recognized for his extensive research contributions in coordination chemistry, molecular interactions, nanochemistry, and theoretical chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry from Shiraz University, and his B.Sc. from the University of Tehran. His innovative studies explore molecular binding mechanisms, nanostructured materials, and porphyrin-based systems with applications in catalysis and environmental chemistry. As a dedicated educator, Prof. Zabardasti has supervised numerous graduate students and played a vital role in advancing chemical education and research infrastructure at Lorestan University. His scholarly excellence has been recognized through various academic honors and leadership roles, including serving as Head of the Department of Chemistry. His work continues to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in inorganic and materials chemistry, contributing significantly to the understanding and application of molecular and nanostructured systems for sustainable development.

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Zabardasti, A., Abd Nusaif, K. I., Abd Al-Aama, Z. M., & Salehnassaj, M. (2025). Computational investigation of hydrogen-rich BH₄(H₂)ₙ⁻ aggregates. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 192, 152252.

Sepahvandian, M., Abd Al-Aama, Z. M., Zahraa, M., Al-Masoudi, H. Q., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Theoretical investigation of optical properties of adducts of Aun and Cun (n = 1–3) with free base porphyrins. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia, 39(9).

Jaberansari, F., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Designing high-performance nonlinear optical materials via interaction of hexahelicene with coinage metal clusters. Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, e730649.

Konani, T., Zabardasti, A., & Al-Baiati, M. N. (2025). Hydrogen storage using Li⁺ decorated bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene molecule: A theoretical investigation. Structural Chemistry, 1–14.

Sepahvandian, M., & Zabardasti, A. (2025). Exploring limonene adsorption on magnesium and selenium doped AlP nanosheets: A DFT study. Computational Condensed Matter, e01094.

Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Vivek Talnika | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Raigad, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Vivek D. Talnikar is a chemical engineer and academic whose research spans reactive separations, esterification kinetics, acid recovery, and wastewater treatment. According to his Google Scholar profile, he has an h-index of 4 and over 69 citations . He earned his PhD (2016) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University on esterification reactions and process intensification. His earlier degrees include an MTech in Chemical Engineering (2000, HBTI Kanpur) and BE in Chemical Engineering (1996, Pune University). Over 23 years in academia and one year in industry, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised research, and worked in process development roles. His publications include studies on recovery of acids from dilute streams, reactive distillation, and use of natural coagulants in wastewater treatment, published in reputable journals including Chemical Engineering Communications . He has presented in national and international conferences and contributed to curriculum revision, organizing workshops and webinars on chemical engineering topics. His research interests lie in sustainable separation processes, process intensification, reaction-separation integration, and environmental remediation. Through his work, he aims to bridge fundamental kinetics and practical process design.

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Talnikar, V. D., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2014). Recovery of acids from dilute streams: A review of process technologies. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 31(10), 1720–1731.

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2018). Intensification of the production of 2-ethyl-hexyl acrylate: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation. International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering, 16(7).

Talnikar, V. D., Deorukhkar, O. A., Katariya, A., & Mahajan, Y. S. (2017). Value-added esterification for the recovery of trifluoroacetic acid: Batch kinetics and reactive distillation studies. Chemical Engineering Communications, 204(3), 356–364.

Talnikar, V. D., Pant, K. K., & Shukla, N. P. (2004). A field study and continuous removal of fluoride in a packed column. Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering, 46(4), 289–292.

Talnikar, V. D. (n.d.). An open review on air pollution monitoring systems.