Juan Jose Muñoz Perez | Civil Engineering |Research Excellence Award

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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.

Risely Almeida | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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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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 ·

Rima Isaifan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rima Isaifan | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Georgetown University and Ministy of Higher Education Qatar | Qatar

Dr. Rima J. Isaifan is a distinguished chemical and environmental engineer, researcher, and higher-education quality assurance expert with a Ph.D. with highest honor in Chemical Engineering. She holds an h-index of26, with 65 peer-reviewed research documents and over 1,844 citations, reflecting sustained global research impact. Her academic experience spans associate professorships, adjunct appointments, and senior academic accreditation leadership roles across internationally recognized institutions, alongside extensive service as an evaluator, rapporteur, and expert reviewer for the European Commission, United Nations bodies, and national research agencies. Her research interests integrate air quality and climate change, decarbonization technologies, renewable and sustainable energy systems, nanotechnology and advanced materials, carbon management, urban sustainability, and AI applications in higher education quality assurance and policy. She has contributed to high-impact Q1 journals, interdisciplinary policy-oriented research, and applied sustainability solutions relevant to arid and rapidly urbanizing regions. Her professional excellence has been recognized through multiple international awards, including innovation and research distinctions in higher education quality assurance, sustainability, and environmental research. Through her combined roles in academia, policy, and consultancy, Dr. Isaifan continues to advance evidence-based decision-making, sustainable development practices, and globally relevant frameworks linking science, technology, and education quality, positioning her as a leading voice at the intersection of environmental engineering, climate-health research, and academic governance.

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Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Abdi | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Department of Exercise Physiology, Am.C., Islamic Azad University, Amol | Iran

Dr. Ahmad Abdi is an Associate Professor in Sport Physiology at Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, With a BSc and MSc in Physical Education and Sports Science from Shahid Beheshti University and Central Tehran Branch respectively, and a PhD in Sport Physiology from the Science and Research Branch of Tehran, he brings deep academic grounding. He has taught human anatomy, sports nutrition, physiology and coaching across multiple Azad University campuses, while also serving in leadership roles such as Head of the Faculty of Physical Education. His research interest spans exercise intervention, nutritional supplements, molecular-cellular adaptations to training, and the use of medicinal plant extracts in metabolic disorders and cardiovascular health. He has published books on exercise, diet and atherosclerosis, and on plyometric training to improve athletic performance. His active roles as conference organizer, reviewer and committee chair underscore his commitment to academic service. In conclusion, his combined expertise in applied sport science, molecular physiology and educational leadership positions him as a seasoned contributor to the fields of exercise physiology and metabolic health research.

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Abdi, A., Farzanegi, P., Abaszade, H., & Habibi, M. (2018). Effect of 8 weeks aerobic training with cinnamon extract on retinol binding protein 4 (RBP4) and insulin resistance in rats fed with high-fructose. Journal of Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences, 5(4), 52–61.

Fani, F., Abbassi Daloii, A., & Abdi, A. (2016). The effect of 8 weeks of endurance training and L-NAME on Apelin in adipose tissue in elderly male rats. Journal of Practical Studies of Biosciences in Sport, 4(8), 77–88.

Siddiqui, A., Abdi, A., & Azarbayjani, A. M. (2019). The effect of aerobic exercise on some indicators of cardiac tissue apoptosis in male rats. Feyz Scientific Research Journal: Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 23(5).

Abdi, A., Mehrabani, J., Nordvall, M., Wong, A., Fallah, A., & Bagheri, R. (2022). Effects of concurrent training on irisin and fibronectin type-III domain containing 5 (FNDC5) expression in visceral adipose tissue in type-2 diabetic rats. Archives of Physiology and Biochemistry, 128(3), 651–656.

Azarbayjani, M. A., Fathi, R., Daloii, A. A., Abdi, A., & Fatolahi, H. (n.d.). Acute hematological profile response to one session of aerobic and anaerobic exercise among young male kickboxers. Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation / Turkiye Fiziksel Tip ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi.

Ahmed Fouly | Mechanical Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Fouly | Mechanical Engineering | Best Academic Researcher Award

College of Engineering, King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmed Fouly is an accomplished engineer and researcher with a robust interdisciplinary profile: he holds a PhD in Mechatronics and Robotics (2017) from the Egypt–Japan University of Science and Technology, and earlier earned an MSc and BSc in Production Engineering & Mechanical Design from Minia University. Over the years he has progressed through academic ranks to become Associate Professor at King Saud University and concurrently in Minia University. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles . 873 citations and a current h-index of 18 as per Google Scholar . His research spans materials science tribology and wear, mechatronics and MEMS, AI modeling, and contact modeling using FEA. His academic experience includes service as course instructor in mechatronics, robotics, control, sensors, mechanical design, and finite element analysis, and supervising numerous projects in biomedical composites and robotics. He has secured competitive research grants (e.g. from King Salman Center, oriented research programs) and won multiple awards including “scientific publication awards” over successive years, best conference paper awards, and institutional recognition for robotics design. In sum, Dr. Fouly is a dynamic scholar fusing engineering, materials, and intelligent systems, with strong publication impact and leadership in emerging interdisciplinary fields.

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Fouly, A., Ibrahim, A. M. M., Sherif, E. S. M., FathEl-Bab, A. M. R., & Badran, A. H. (2021). Effect of low hydroxyapatite loading fraction on the mechanical and tribological characteristics of poly (methyl methacrylate) nanocomposites for dentures. Polymers, 13(6), 857.

Ahmadian, H., Fouly, A., Zhou, T., Kumar, A. S., Fathy, A., & Weijia, G. (2024). Investigating the valence balance of adding Nano SiC and MWCNTs on the improvement properties of copper composite using mechanical alloying and SPS techniques. Diamond and Related Materials, 145, 111113.

Fouly, A., & Alkalla, M. G. (2020). Effect of low nanosized alumina loading fraction on the physicomechanical and tribological behavior of epoxy. Tribology International, 152, 106550.

Fouly, A., Assaifan, A. K., Alnaser, I. A., Hussein, O. A., & Abdo, H. S. (2022). Evaluating the mechanical and tribological properties of 3D printed polylactic-acid (PLA) green-composite for artificial implant: Hip joint case study. Polymers, 14(23), 5299.

Fouly, A., Abdo, H. S., Seikh, A. H., Alluhydan, K., Alkhammash, H. I., Alnaser, I. A., … (2022). Evaluation of mechanical and tribological properties of corn cob-reinforced epoxy-based composites—theoretical and experimental study.