Despina Bozoudi | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

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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Marino Venerito | Microbiology | Excellence in Translational Medicine Award

Prof. Dr. Marino Venerito | Microbiology | Excellence in Translational Medicine Award

Senior Physician | Medical school in Magdeburg | Germany

Dr. Marino Venerito is a research-focused scholar whose work centers on gastrointestinal oncology, inflammatory diseases, and translational clinical outcomes. His publications emphasize evidence generation in hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric and colorectal malignancies, Helicobacter pylori–associated disorders, and real-world therapeutic effectiveness. Through multicenter studies, registry-based analyses, and retrospective cohorts, his research contributes to risk stratification, treatment optimization, and prognostic modeling in complex digestive diseases. He has authored 135 peer-reviewed documents spanning original research, collaborative analyses, and consensus-driven investigations, reflecting sustained engagement in high-impact clinical research. His scientific output has accumulated 3,653 citations, demonstrating broad international uptake and relevance across oncology and gastroenterology disciplines. With an h-index of 30, his body of work illustrates consistent citation performance and long-term influence, particularly in studies addressing treatment sequencing, outcome prediction, and population-level clinical data. Overall, his research portfolio highlights methodological rigor, collaborative scope, and measurable impact on contemporary gastrointestinal cancer research and informs future evidence-based clinical practice.

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Debasish Biswal | Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Debasish Biswal | Microbiology | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | India

Dr. Debasish Biswal is a medical microbiologist with a strong research portfolio focused on antimicrobial resistance, molecular diagnostics, infection prevention, and intensive-care–associated infections. His scholarly output comprises 26 peer-reviewed research documents, collectively accruing 45 citations with an h-index of 4, reflecting sustained impact across clinical and translational microbiology. His work spans carbapenemase detection, synergy testing of novel β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations, rapid molecular diagnostics for bacterial meningitis and tuberculosis, and genomic epidemiology of multidrug-resistant pathogens. He has contributed to high-impact journals in medical microbiology, critical care, infectious diseases, and parasitology, often integrating laboratory diagnostics with clinical outcomes and infection control strategies. Ongoing research includes evaluation of next-generation antimicrobial combinations against extensively drug-resistant organisms and assessment of advanced molecular platforms for extrapulmonary tuberculosis. His research emphasizes evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance of healthcare-associated infections, and translational diagnostics to inform policy and clinical practice.

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Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Hamid Rehman | Microbiology | Research Excellence Award

Doctor | Yıldız Technical University | Turkey

Dr. Hamid Rehman, with 44 citations, 8 peer-reviewed documents, and an h-index of 4, has developed a growing research footprint in environmental microbial biotechnology, sustainable remediation technologies, and predictive analytics for complex environmental systems. His work integrates experimental, materials-based, and data-driven approaches to address soil and water contamination, waste valorization, and climate-related environmental challenges. Dr. Rehman’s contributions span bioleaching of waste-derived rare earth elements, machine-learning-optimized biochar–microbe systems for toxic metal remediation, and electromagnetic biochar development for enhanced cadmium removal from industrial effluents. His studies published in leading journals—including Scientific Reports, Environmental Management, Journal of Cleaner Production, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, and Results in Engineering—highlight innovative solutions that merge microbial processes, engineered materials, and sustainability principles. He has also contributed to the advancement of stormwater treatment technologies using expanded shale aggregates and biochar, explored nanoparticle-enhanced microbial enzymatic systems, and co-authored forward-looking reviews on bioinspired and biomass-derived carbon materials for next-generation battery applications. Dr. Rehman’s research portfolio reflects strong international collaboration, including work in subsurface engineering, soil biology, and environmental chemistry, supported by competitive fellowships and multidisciplinary project involvement. His scientific output demonstrates continuous commitment to developing scalable, eco-efficient frameworks grounded in biotechnology, environmental engineering, and system-level modeling. In addition to his publications, Dr. Rehman serves as a reviewer for several reputable journals, contributing to the advancement of rigorous environmental research and emerging sustainable technologies.

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