Farhad Vahid | Public Health & Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Farhad Vahid | Public Health & Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award

Scientist | Luxembourg Institute of Health | Luxembourg

Dr. Farhad Vahid is a researcher in nutrition sciences with a strong focus on nutritional epidemiology, inflammation, oxidative stress, and diet-related cardiometabolic and cancer outcomes. His work integrates population-based cohort studies, case–control designs, and advanced statistical modeling to investigate dietary patterns, nutrient quality indices, and their mechanistic links to metabolic health, aging, and chronic disease risk. He has contributed extensively to international, multidisciplinary research collaborations and has played an active role in grant-funded projects addressing personalized nutrition, healthy aging, and sustainable dietary behaviors. With a scholarly output of 100 peer-reviewed documents, his research has accumulated 1,564 citations and achieved an h-index of 22, reflecting consistent impact in the fields of nutrition and public health. His publications span high-quality journals and include contributions to reviews, original research, and translational nutrition science, advancing evidence-based strategies for disease prevention and health promotion through diet.

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Despina Bozoudi | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Despina Bozoudi | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Public Health Inspector | Pafos Municipality | Cyprus

Ms. Despina Bozoudi is a researcher in food microbiology and dairy science with a strong focus on the microbiological, physicochemical, and molecular characterization of traditional fermented foods, particularly PDO cheeses and dairy products. Her research integrates microbial ecology, lactic acid bacteria diversity, yeast functionality, and volatile compound profiling to support authenticity, quality, and safety of traditional foods. She has contributed to studies on Feta, Graviera, Trachanas, and other fermented matrices, as well as to broader themes such as grape and wine microbiomes and probiotic potential of indigenous strains. Her scholarly output includes 11 peer-reviewed documents, encompassing original research articles, review papers, and book chapters published in international journals and edited volumes. Collectively, her work has received 340 citations and reflects a sustained impact in the fields of food microbiology, dairy technology, and fermentation science, with an established h-index of 9, highlighting both productivity and citation influence within her research domain.

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Bilal Yildirim | Clinical Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bilal Yildirim | Clinical Pharmacology | Research Excellence Award

Resident Doctor | Marmara University Internal Medicine Department | Turkey

Dr. Bilal Yildirim is a physician–scientist with a strong research focus spanning hematology, oncology, cardiology, and translational clinical medicine. His scholarly work emphasizes molecular mechanisms of disease, prognostic biomarkers, and genomics-guided therapeutic strategies. He has contributed to research on hematologic genetics through investigations of HFE gene mutations in erythrocytosis and has explored systemic inflammatory markers, such as the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio, as independent prognostic indicators in rare malignancies including chondrosarcoma. His peer-reviewed publication in Brain Sciences presents a comprehensive, genomics-driven, multimodal treatment framework for adult-onset diffuse midline glioma, highlighting precision medicine approaches in neuro-oncology. In addition to conference poster and e-poster presentations at international and national scientific meetings, his academic training and clinical research exposure at major institutions have supported a rigorous approach to evidence-based medicine. His ongoing research trajectory integrates clinical observation with molecular and outcomes-based analysis to advance personalized diagnostics and therapeutics.

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Khalid Hussain | Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Khalid Hussain | Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Sidra Medicine | Qatar

Dr. Khalid Hussain is an internationally recognized researcher in pediatric endocrinology and metabolic genetics, with a sustained focus on the molecular mechanisms of hypoglycemia, congenital hyperinsulinism, monogenic diabetes, and childhood obesity. His research integrates clinical phenotyping with advanced genomic, functional, and translational approaches to elucidate genotype–phenotype relationships in rare endocrine and metabolic disorders. He has led and contributed to numerous large-scale, competitively funded national and international research projects, advancing precision diagnostics and targeted therapies in pediatric metabolic disease. Professor Hussain has authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed literature, comprising 324 scientific documents that collectively have received 11,625 citations, reflecting the global impact of his work. With an h-index of 55, his scholarship has significantly shaped contemporary understanding of dysregulated insulin secretion, pancreatic development, and inherited endocrine disorders, and continues to influence clinical practice and future research directions worldwide.

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Wasiu Akande Ahmed | Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Wasiu Akande Ahmed | Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Beihang University | China

Dr. Wasiu Akande Ahmed is an accomplished researcher whose work centers on advanced challenges in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), satellite communication, and space-based sensing technologies. His research portfolio spans GNSS signal processing, multipath and interference mitigation, signal delay modeling, and noise reduction, with significant contributions to AI-enhanced error correction and system optimization. He is widely recognized for pioneering studies in GNSS reflectometry for environmental monitoring and GNSS-based weather forecasting using radio occultation techniques. His interdisciplinary research further extends to UAV-enabled applications, precision agriculture, climate-smart farming, food security, and 5G–GNSS integration for next-generation location-based services. With numerous publications in high-impact journals and international conferences, multiple patents, and authorship of scholarly books and chapters, his work demonstrates strong translational potential. Through collaborative and innovative research, he continues to advance the frontiers of satellite navigation, remote sensing, and resilient positioning technologies.

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Anastasios Koulaouzidis | Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Anastasios Koulaouzidis | Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostics | Research Excellence Award

Clinical Professor | University of Southern Denmark | Denmark

Dr. Anastasios Koulaouzidis is an internationally recognized researcher in gastroenterology with a primary focus on capsule endoscopy, minimally invasive gastrointestinal diagnostics, and the clinical integration of artificial intelligence in endoscopic practice. His scholarly work has significantly shaped quality metrics, consensus guidelines, and real-world implementation strategies for small-bowel and colon capsule endoscopy across Europe and beyond. He has authored 352 peer-reviewed scientific documents, encompassing original research, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, consensus statements, and guideline contributions, reflecting sustained productivity and leadership in translational and clinical research. His publications have collectively attracted 7,744 citations, underscoring their broad scientific influence and adoption within the global gastroenterology community, and he holds an h-index of 49, indicating consistent high-impact output over time. His research portfolio bridges diagnostic innovation, health-care efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes, with particular emphasis on quality improvement, standardization, and future-ready technologies in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

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Licinio Manco | Toxicology & Forensic Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Licinio Manco | Toxicology & Forensic Science | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | University of Coimbra | Portugal

Dr. Licinio Manco is a senior researcher in biological anthropology and human genetics whose work focuses on the genetic and molecular basis of human variation in health and disease. His research spans hematological disorders, including red blood cell enzyme deficiencies and hemoglobinopathies, the genetics of complex diseases such as obesity, population genetics with emphasis on Y-chromosome diversity, and forensic and biomedical epigenetics, particularly DNA methylation–based age estimation. He has contributed extensively to the molecular characterization of inherited anemias, genetic modifiers of fetal hemoglobin, and the interaction between genetic variants, environment, and metabolic phenotypes. His multidisciplinary approach integrates population studies, molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing, and advanced PCR technologies, generating insights relevant to clinical genetics, evolutionary biology, and forensic science. Dr Manco has authored 85 peer-reviewed scientific documents, accumulating 1,417 citations, and holds an h-index of 19, reflecting sustained and influential contributions across human genetics, molecular hematology, and population-based research.

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Peng Qi | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Peng Qi | Biochemistry | Editorial Board Member

Professor | Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dr. Peng Qi is a senior researcher at the Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, whose scholarly work focuses on corrosion science and marine biofouling, with particular emphasis on material degradation and protection in complex ocean environments. His research integrates experimental investigations and applied materials science to advance the understanding of corrosion mechanisms, antifouling strategies, and durability of marine infrastructures. Prof. Qi has made sustained contributions to the development of innovative approaches for mitigating corrosion and biofouling, supporting both fundamental science and real-world marine engineering applications. His scientific output comprises 60 peer-reviewed documents, reflecting consistent productivity and influence in the field. These works have collectively received 1,969 citations, underscoring their impact and recognition within the global research community. With an h-index of 23, his publications demonstrate both depth and continuity of contribution, positioning him as an established authority in marine corrosion and biofouling research.

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Liying Yao | Public Health & Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Liying Yao | Public Health & Epidemiology | Research Excellence Award

Post Doctoral | Guangzhou university | China

Dr. Liying Yao is an active researcher in sports and exercise psychology, with a strong scholarly focus on exercise and mental health, sport performance psychology, physical activity participation, and physical fitness assessment. Her research integrates behavioral science with applied sport and exercise contexts, addressing both individual and community-level determinants of physical activity and psychological well-being. She has contributed to peer-reviewed national and international journals, including SCI, SSCI, and Scopus-indexed publications, with research spanning obesity prevention, adolescent physical health behaviors, social support for exercise, and community-built environments influencing activity participation. Dr. Yao’s work demonstrates methodological rigor and interdisciplinary relevance, particularly in translating psychological theory into practical interventions for health promotion. To date, her scholarly output comprises 9 research documents, accumulating 40 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting growing academic impact and visibility. Her research contributions continue to advance evidence-based understanding in sports and exercise psychology, supporting healthier and more active populations through scientifically grounded insights.

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Frienson Pradhan | Molecular Biology | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Frienson Pradhan | Molecular Biology | Young Scientist Award

Kathmandu University | Nepal

Mr. Frienson Pradhan is a biotechnology researcher with strong interdisciplinary training in molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, and bioinformatics, with a primary focus on translational and sustainability-driven research. His work spans host biomarker discovery, nature-based bioactive compounds, and applied environmental biotechnology. He has led and contributed to studies on circulating miR-1246 as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker in dengue infection, integrating molecular diagnostics, RT-qPCR, and statistical correlation analyses, culminating in a peer-reviewed publication. His research portfolio further includes investigations into plant-derived antibacterial and biopesticidal agents, phylogenetic and domain analysis of bitter taste receptors (TAS2R), and physico-chemical and microbial assessment of drinking water quality. Actively engaged in collaborative and funded research initiatives, he has supported projects linking laboratory science with sustainable enterprise development. His research excellence has been internationally recognized through competitive scientific awards and global research forums, reflecting a strong commitment to impactful, innovation-driven biotechnology research.

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