S. Pourmohammad Azizi – Time series analysis – Best Researcher Award

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Pourmohammad Azizi – Time series analysis – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Pourmohammad Azizi distinguished academic and researcher in the field Time series analysis.

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🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Artificial Intelligence at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at National Taiwan Ocean University in Taiwan, where he works on smart telecommunication. He earned his Master’s degree in Mathematics from Allameh Tabataba’i University in Tehran, graduating with a GPA of 17.69 out of 20 in 2018. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Applications at the University of Mazandaran, achieving a GPA of 16.64 out of 20 in 2015. During his academic journey, he also participated in academic visits, including a visit to Lisbon University ISEG- Lisbon School of Economics and Management in 2017, and Guangzhou University in 2015.

Work Experience

He has accumulated significant work experience as an algorithm designer at a Fin-tech company in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he has been actively involved in Forex trading since 2018. His teaching experience is extensive, having served as a teaching assistant at Allameh Tabataba’i University from 2016 to 2018, where he assisted in courses such as Calculus 1 and 2, Financial Engineering, Numerical Methods in Financial Mathematics, and Numerical Solutions of Stochastic Differential Equations. During the same period, he also taught MATLAB and PYTHON software at Allameh Tabataba’i University and The Petroleum University of Technology. Earlier, from 2012 to 2015, he was a teaching assistant at the University of Mazandaran, contributing to courses like Calculus 1 and 2, Graph Theory, Operations Research, and Programming. His teamwork experience includes serving as the chair of the Financial Mathematics Student Society at Allameh Tabataba’i University from 2016 to 2017, vice chair of the same society from 2015 to 2016, and chair of the Mathematics Student Society at the University of Mazandaran from 2013 to 2015.

 

Research 

He has also gained valuable research experience as a research assistant at Allameh Tabataba’i University from 2017 to 2018, working with Prof. Abdolsadeh Neisy. Additionally, he has participated in several workshops to further his knowledge and skills, including a workshop on inverse problems and big data in 2019, a workshop on machine learning in 2018, and a workshop on decision making in 2015.

 Awards & Honors

He has received several honors throughout his academic career. In 2022, he was awarded the Excellent Researcher Taiwan Government Scholarship (MOST). In 2017, he was recognized as the best master’s researcher at the Faculty of Mathematics. His academic excellence is further demonstrated by his achievement of earning the 37th rank in the mathematics master’s entrance exam and the 28th rank in the science engineering master’s entrance exam in 2015. Additionally, he earned the 2nd rank in the student competitions on Operations Research Olympiad at Semnan University in 2014.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Ziyi Bai – power electronics – Best Researcher Award

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Ziyi Bai – Power electronics – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ziyi Bai  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Power electronics. 

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🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey with fervor and dedication, culminating in a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Macau, Macao, China, attained between September 2020 and August 2023. Prior to this, he earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, spanning from September 2016 to June 2019. His educational foundation was laid with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Hainan University, China, completed between September 2012 and June 2016. Throughout his academic endeavors, he demonstrated a consistent commitment to advancing his knowledge and expertise in the field of electrical engineering.

Work Experience

He commenced his professional journey as a Research Assistant at the State Key Laboratory of IoT for Smart City at the University of Macau, Macau, China, where he actively contributed from August 2019 to August 2020. Building upon his doctoral expertise, he transitioned into a Post-doctoral Fellow role within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the same institution, extending his tenure from November 2023 to July 2024. In both capacities, he leveraged his research acumen and academic background to engage in cutting-edge projects, further enriching his expertise and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in his field.

Research Interests

  • Smart energy router; Renewable energy integration; Power quality management; Energy IoT

Selected Awards & Honors

He has garnered a remarkable array of accolades throughout his academic journey, including the Second Prize in the National Undergraduate Electronic Design Contest and the China Undergraduate Mathematical Modeling Contest, as well as the Third Prize in The National College Students’ Smart Car Competition Freescale Cup. His dedication to academic excellence was further recognized through consistent achievements, such as being awarded the First Class Scholarship of Hunan University from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he was honored as the Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2019, further underscored by his recognition as the Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in the same year. These awards and distinctions reflect his outstanding commitment to both scholarly pursuits and practical application within his field of study.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Z. Bai, Y. Pang, Z. Xiang, C.-K. Wong, L. Wang, C.-S. Lam, M.-C. Wong, “A Capacitive-coupling Winding
    Tap Injection DSTATCOM Integrated with Distribution Transformer for Balance and Unbalance Operations,”
    IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 70, no. 2, pp. 1081-1093, Feb. 2023. (SCI, Q1, IF: 8.162)
  • Z. Bai, D. Xu, T. Wang, M.-C. Wong, “A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel DVC for
    Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems, IEEE Transactions on Industrial informatics, Mar, 2023. (SCI,
    Q1, IF: 12.3)
  • Z. Bai, M.-C. Wong, “An L-coupling STATCOM Integrated with Primary Tapped Transformer for Voltage
    Compensation,” Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 218, p. 109220, May. 2023. (SCI, Q2, IF: 3.9)
  • Z. Bai, M.-C. Wong, “A Thyristor-controlled LC-coupling STATCOM Integrated with Primary Tapped
    Transformer for Reactive Power Compensation,” CSEE Journal of Power and Energy Systems, Jul. 2023. (SCI,
    Q1, IF: 7.1)
  • D. Xu, Z. Bai*, T. Wang, “A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multi-winding DVC
    for Balance and Unbalance Operations, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics,
    DOI:10.1109/TIE.2022.3232644. Jan., 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 8.162)
  • D Xu, Z. Bai*, X. Jin, X. Yang, S. Cheng, M. Zhou, “A Mean-variance Portfolio Optimization Approach for
    High-Renewable Energy Hub,” Apply energy, vol.325, p.119888, 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 11.2)
  • D. Xu, Z.-L. Yuan, Z. Bai*, Z. Wu, S. Chen, and M. Zhou, “Optimal Operation of Geothermal-solar-wind
    Renewables for Community Multi-energy Supplies,” Energy, vol. 249, p. 123672, Jun. 2022. (SCI Q1, IF: 9)
  • D Xu, Z. Bai*, T. Wang, Z. Wu, K. Zhang, “An Energy-based Control Scheme for Optimal Power Quality
    Management in 12-pulse Rectifier Integrated Distribution Systems,” International Journal of Electrical Power
    & Energy Systems, vol. 145, p. 108707, Feb. 2023. (SCI Q1, IF: 5.2)

 

Revati Nandan – Condensed Matter Physics – Best Researcher Award

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Revati Nandan – Condensed Matter Physics – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Revati Nandan  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Condensed Matter Physics.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He embarked on his formal education journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, which he completed at Maharaj Laxmen Sen Memorial College, H.P, Sundernagar, in March 2012. Building upon this foundation, he pursued a Master’s degree in Physics at Himachal Pradesh University, Summer-Hill Shimla, completing it in July 2015.

His academic pursuits continued as he delved deeper into the realm of research and scholarship. In December 2018, he took a significant step forward by joining as a PhD Scholar at Himachal Pradesh University, Summer-Hill Shimla. His doctoral research focuses on Electrocaloric and Energy Storage, particularly exploring lead-free BaTiO3-based ferroelectric ceramics for sustainable energy storage and cooling systems. Additionally, he is engaged in investigating relaxor ferroelectric thin films for their potential applications in energy storage. Through his academic journey, he demonstrates a commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to sustainable energy solutions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

As a Teaching Assistant, he has contributed to various courses, including Classical Mechanics in 2022, Nano-Physics in 2021, and Statistical Physics in 2020, each comprising four credits. His interests and expertise span a diverse range of topics within the field of physics.

He possesses proficiency in the synthesis of nanomaterials and ceramics, along with a deep understanding of piezoelectricity and pyroelectricity. His expertise extends to condensed matter physics, where he employs techniques such as atomic force microscopy and spin coating for thin film deposition.

Additionally, he is adept at operating specialized equipment such as Multiferroic Tester and Impedance Analyzer to characterize materials and study their properties. His research interests revolve around ferroelectric and energy storage materials, reflecting his dedication to advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Outside of academia, he enjoys recreational activities such as playing cricket and video games. He also appreciates indulging in the simple pleasure of savoring a cup of chai tea. Through his multifaceted interests and expertise, he brings a well-rounded perspective to both his academic pursuits and leisure activities.

Conferences

He actively participates in a variety of workshops and conferences, showcasing his dedication to staying abreast of the latest developments in his field. Among his engagements, he attended the one-week National Workshop on Nanomaterials for a Sustainable Future at Maharaja Agarsen University in October 2023. Prior to this, he participated in a Two-Day Workshop on Frontier Areas in Materials Research organized by the Department of Physics and the Indian Academy of Sciences in September 2022.

His commitment to international collaboration and knowledge exchange is evident in his attendance at the First International e-conference on Technologies for Smart Green Connected Societies held at Yamagata University, Japan, in December 2021. In January 2021, he further enriched his understanding by completing a six-day short-term course on novel multifunctional materials at Punjab Engineering College.

He actively engages in virtual platforms as well, having attended the International virtual conference on advances in functional materials (AFM-2020) and a one-week online workshop on Research Methodology in Physical Science in 2020. Additionally, he participated in the International conference on Emerging Smart Materials in Applied Chemistry (ESMAC-2020), demonstrating his involvement in cutting-edge research domains.

Furthermore, he has honed his practical skills through workshops such as the one on Electron Microscope and Allied Analytical Techniques organized by HPU and EMSI in 2019. Through these diverse engagements, he consistently seeks to expand his knowledge base and network with peers and experts in the field.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Influence of sintering temperature on electrocaloric and energy storage
    properties of sol-gel derived lead-free BaHf0.20Ti0.80O3 ferroelectric
    ceramics for sustainable energy solutions(click here)
  • Enhanced room-temperature electrocaloric and pyroelectric responses
    around morphotropic phase boundary and energy storage performance of
    lead-free Ba0.85Ca0.15Hf0.10T i0.90O3 ceramics sintered at various
    temperatures (click here)
  • Phase evolution and enhanced electrical properties in
    Ba0.85Ca0.15Zr0.10T i0.90O3 lead-free ceramics prepared at different sintering
    temperatures (click here)
  • High Energy Storage Efficiency and Electrocaloric Effect in Pb-Free
    Ba0.85Ca0.15Hf0.10T i0.90O3 Ceramics for Sustainable Green Energy
    Applications (click here)

 

Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Da Xu- Multi-Energy Networks- Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Da xu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Multi-Energy Networks. He received the B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Wuhan University Of Technology and Hunan University. He is currently a Associate Professor, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. He was also a Visiting phd student with Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark and Research Assistant with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. He has published about 20 SCI papers (as first author or corresponding author), incluidng 8 IEEE Transactions papers and 1 ESI paper. He is also a Guest editor of Buildings and Energies.

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his education diligently, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from Hunan University, China, which he completed between September 2015 and July 2020. Under the guidance of supervisors Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, and Yijia Cao, he delved into advanced studies in his field. Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Automation from Wuhan University of Technology, China, graduating in June 2015. These academic achievements reflect his commitment to mastering his discipline and advancing his knowledge in engineering.

Work Experience

He has gained valuable professional experience across various prestigious institutions. Since September 2020, he has served as an Associate Professor at China University of Geosciences, Wuhan. Prior to this, he undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Macau, Macau, from February 2023 to February 2025, under the guidance of Supervisor Chi-Seng Lam. His earlier professional roles include a stint as a Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, spanning from July 2017 to February 2018, under the supervision of Ka Wing Chan.

In addition to his formal positions, he has also engaged in Visiting Scholar activities, notably at the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark, from November 2018 to November 2019. During this time, he worked under the supervision of Qiuwei Wu and Jacob Østergaard, further broadening his academic horizons and contributing to collaborative research efforts.

Research Interests

Planning and Operation of Smart Grid with Renewable Energy Sources
Planning and Operation of Multi-Carrier Energy Systems

Awards

He has garnered numerous accolades and awards throughout his academic and professional journey, underscoring his exceptional performance and dedication. Noteworthy achievements include his participation in the 2022 Macau Young Scholars Program, highlighting his recognition as a promising scholar.

His academic excellence was recognized with the 2017 National Scholarship for Graduate Student by the Ministry of Education, China, where he achieved the remarkable feat of ranking second in his college cohort. Additionally, he secured the Second Prize of the Wu Wen Jun AI Science and Technology Progress Award, ranking fifth in his group at the Ministerial and Provincial level.

In entrepreneurship competitions, he demonstrated his innovative spirit, winning the National Second Prize in the 2018 China College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition and the Second Prize in Hunan Province in various competitions, ranking within the top three in his respective groups.

His academic achievements continued to be acknowledged, earning him the 2018 Excellent Doctoral Candidate School Scholarship of Hunan University, where he ranked first in the Junior group. He further received the 2019 National Scholarship for Graduate Student from the Ministry of Education, China, and was recognized as an Outstanding Graduate Student of Hunan University in 2019, ranking fourth in the Junior group.

His commitment to excellence culminated in being named an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan Province and an Outstanding Graduate of Hunan University in 2020, marking the pinnacle of his academic achievements. These accolades attest to his exceptional academic prowess, dedication, and leadership qualities.

📝🔬Publications📝
1. Xu D, Yang Y, Lam C S, et al. Fixed-time/Preassigned-time Dynamic Surface Control of Power
Systems with Capacitive-coupled STATCOM[J]. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 2024.
2. Xu D, Bai Z, Wang T, et al. A Centralized Battery Energy Storage Based Medium-Voltage Multiwinding DVC for Balance and Unbalance Operations[J]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial
Electronics, 2023.
3. Bai Z, Xu D*, Wang T, et al. A Cascaded Multilevel Battery Energy Storage Based Parallel Dynamic
Voltage Compensator for Medium Voltage Industrial Distribution Systems[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Informatics, 2023.
4. Xu D, Xiang S, Bai Z, et al. Optimal multi-energy portfolio towards zero carbon data center buildings
in the presence of proactive demand response programs[J]. Applied Energy, 2023, 350: 121806.
5. Xu D, Bai Z, Jin X, et al. A mean-variance portfolio optimization approach for high-renewable energy
hub[J]. Applied Energy, 2022, 325: 119888.
6. Xu D, Yuan Z L, Bai Z, et al. Optimal operation of geothermal-solar-wind renewables for community
multi-energy supplies[J]. Energy, 2022, 249: 123672.
7. Xu D, Zhong F, Bai Z, et al. Real-time multi-energy demand response for high-renewable buildings[J].
Energy and Buildings, 2023, 281: 112764.
8. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Nian Liu, Qiuwei Wu, Nikolai Voropai, Canbing Li, and Evgeny Barakhtenko,
“Peer-to-peer multi-energy and communication resource trading for interconnected microgrids,”
IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatic, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 2522-2533, Apr. 2021.
9. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Qiuwei Wu, Chi Yung Chung, Canbing Li, Sheng Huang and She Chen, “Integrated
modelling and enhanced utilization of power-to-ammonia for high renewable penetrated multi-energy
systems,” IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 4769-4780, Nov. 2020.
10. Da Xu, Qiuwei Wu, Bin Zhou, Canbing Li, Li Bai, and Sheng Huang, “Distributed multi-energy
operation of coupled electricity, heating and natural gas networks,” IEEE Transactions on
Sustainable Energy, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 2457-2469, Oct. 2020.
11. Da Xu, Bin Zhou, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Qiuwei Wu, Biyu Chen, and Siwei Xia, “Distributed
multi-energy coordination of multi-microgrids with biogas-solar-wind renewables,” IEEE
Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 3254-3266, Jun. 2019.
12. Xiang S, Xu D, et al. Optimal expansion planning of 5G and distribution systems considering sourcenetwork-load-storage coordination [J]. Applied Energy, 2024.
13. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, Yan Xu, and Menglong Cao, “Multiobjective
generation portfolio of hybrid energy generating station for mobile emergency power supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 5786-5797, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
14. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Canbing Li, Chi Yung Chung, Yijia Cao, Ka Wing Chan, and Qiuwei Wu, “Optimal
scheduling of biogas-solar-wind renewable portfolio for multi-carrier energy supplies,” IEEE
Transactions on Power Systems, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 6229-6239, Nov. 2018.（导师第一作者）
15. Bin Zhou, Da Xu, Ka Wing Chan, Canbing Li, Yijia Cao, and SiQi Bu, “A two-stage framework for
multiobjective energy management in distribution networks with a high penetration of wind energy,”

Mi Tian- Technological Networks- Best Researcher Award

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Mi Tian- Technological Networks- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mi Tian holds the position of Senior Lecturer and Director of Postgraduate Research in the
Department of Engineering at the University of Exeter, where her focus lies on hydrogen energy,
specifically in the field of solid-state hydrogen storage and transportation. Since her affiliation with the
UoE in 2020, Dr. Tian has been instrumental in securing upwards of £2.7 million in research funding,
with nearly £1 million attributed to her direct initiatives as PI and an additional £1.7 million as Co-I.
Her academic contributions encompass 36 publications in reputable journals, an H-index of 20, two
patents, and a notable contribution to a sector-relevant book. Her recognition in the Top 50 Women in
Engineering in 2020 and subsequent honour as one of the EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassadors
in 2023 not only underscore her personal achievements but also reflect her commitment to promoting
equality, diversity, and inclusion within the engineering field.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in Hydrogen Storage from the University of East Anglia, UK, building upon her prior academic achievements. Her journey began with a BEng in Environmental Engineering from Beijing University of Technology, China, where she laid the groundwork for her passion for environmental sciences. Subsequently, she pursued an MSc by Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of East Anglia, further honing her expertise in this field. With each degree, she delved deeper into her fascination with environmental issues, culminating in her doctoral research focused on hydrogen storage, a crucial aspect of renewable energy technology. Through her academic endeavors, she has become a dedicated scholar contributing to the advancement of sustainable solutions for the future.

Awards

She has garnered notable recognition for her contributions to engineering and sustainability, earning accolades such as being named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering for Sustainability in 2020. Her commitment to advancing the role of women in engineering was further underscored by her appointment as an EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassador, a position she has held since 2023. Additionally, her expertise and dedication to her field have led to her induction as a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) in 2022, a prestigious honor reflecting her standing among her peers. Through her advocacy, leadership, and scholarly achievements, she continues to inspire and drive positive change in the realms of engineering and environmental sustainability.

 

Academic experience

She brings a wealth of professional experience to her current role as Senior Lecturer and Director of PGRs at the University of Exeter, UK, where she has been serving since 2022. Prior to her current position, she served as a Lecturer at the same institution from 2020 to 2022, where she demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence and student development. Before joining the University of Exeter, she contributed to groundbreaking research as a Research Associate at the University of Bath, UK, from 2017 to 2020. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in her field, fostering the growth of the next generation of researchers, and making impactful contributions to academia and beyond.

Achievements

• Established the Hydrogen Storage Lab at the University of Exeter with 5 PGRs, 2 PDRAs and 1
Research Fellow.
• Secured over £2.7 million in research funding as PI and Co-I from prestigious bodies.
• Published 36 research papers in renowned journals and holds two patents in her field.
• Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering
• Honoured as one of EPSRC Women in Engineering Ambassadors.

📝🔬Publications📝

Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

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Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

Dr. Giorgia Modenini distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She has been deeply engaged in academic pursuits since 2014,  commencing with her Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Bologna, Italy, where she attained a commendable grade of 106/110. This laid the foundation for her subsequent academic journey. Building upon her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Science in Biodiversity and Evolution at the same institution, achieving the highest distinction of 110/110 cum laude, indicative of her exceptional aptitude and dedication. Undeterred by challenges, she continued to excel in her academic endeavors and embarked on a PhD course in Environment, Earth, and Life Sciences at the University of Bologna. Spanning from 2020 to the present, this doctoral program underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the fields of biological, geological, and environmental sciences. Throughout her academic trajectory, she has demonstrated a fervent passion for her chosen disciplines and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Awards

She has actively contributed to the academic community through various engagements and leadership roles in conferences focused on the role of transposable elements in human evolution and diseases. Notably, she organized and co-chaired the “Transposable Elements in Human Brain Evolution and Diseases” virtual conferences in December 2021 and December 2022, featuring esteemed speakers such as Marie Jönnson, Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, Fabio Macciardi, Cedric Feschotte, Johan Jakobsson, and Molly Gale Hammell. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in this field is further exemplified by her role as the organizer and co-chair of the “Transposable Elements in Human Evolution and Diseases” virtual conference in February 2024, featuring confirmed invited speakers Anna Sophie Fiston-Lavier and Marco Trizzino. Moreover, her outstanding contributions were recognized with the “Best Poster Award” at the XXV Congress of the Italian Anthropological Association, presented by the Italian Primatologists Association, for her poster titled “Exploring signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations,” a fitting tribute to the memory of Judith Masters and Fabien Génin. Through these endeavors, she continues to foster collaboration and facilitate discussions at the forefront of scientific research.

Academic experience

She has been actively involved in various academic activities spanning several years, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field. From April to September 2019, she undertook an internship at the Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of Bologna, Italy. Here, she delved into the intricate relationships between non-LTR retrotransposons and schizophrenia in both modern and ancient human populations. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the intersection of genetics and mental health. Subsequently, in February to May 2023, she embarked on an international internship at the Globe Institute, Lundbeck Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark. During this period abroad, she immersed herself in the project titled “Investigating human evolution through the lens of retrotransposons,” further expanding her understanding of evolutionary genetics. Currently, since November 2020, she has been engaged as a PhD student at the Molecular Anthropology Lab, University of Bologna, Italy. Her doctoral research focuses on studying retrotransposition events and DNA methylation in the evolution of the human brain, a testament to her continued dedication to unraveling the complexities of human evolution and genetics.

Seminars and thesis

She has been actively involved in supervising and supporting research projects and academic activities related to transposable elements and genetic variability. Under her guidance as a supervisor, Giacomo Mercuri presented his thesis titled “Polymorphic transposable element insertions provide new insights into North-Eastern Italian isolates’ genetic variability” for the LM Biodiversità ed Evoluzione program. Similarly, Stefano Puleo explored the signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations for his thesis under her supervision. Additionally, she has contributed to the academic community by delivering lessons on “Transposable Elements as drivers of genome evolution” and “Transposable Elements as drivers of evolution” for the course “Genetica di popolazione ed evoluzione molecolare,” showcasing her expertise in the field. Furthermore, she supervised Francesco Magni’s thesis, which focused on transposable elements variability in ancient and modern human samples, further enriching the understanding of genetic dynamics. Through these mentorship roles and academic contributions, she continues to advance knowledge and foster intellectual growth in the field of biodiversity and evolution.

📝🔬Publications📝

 

 

 

Neha Agarwal – Additive Manufacturing and Material Science – Best Researcher Award

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Neha Agarwal – Additive Manufacturing and Material Science – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Neha Agarwal distinguished academic and researcher in the field Additive Manufacturing and Material Science. Proven experience in bridging the gap between Biotechnology and Material Sciences with surface techniques
and characterization. Have successfully published scientific papers in high-impact journals.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She is currently pursuing a PhD in Material Science at Dublin City University in Ireland, focusing on additive manufacturing of Ni-rich nitinol for superelastic properties for stent applications. Prior to that, she obtained a Master of Science in Micro and Nano Systems from Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany, with a grade of 2.1. She completed her Bachelor of Electronics and Communications Engineering with First Class with Distinction at Visveswariah Technological University in India.

Research experience

She has a diverse range of work experiences spanning various fields and countries. From May 2020 to August 2020, she engaged in upskilling herself with courses on Digital Marketing and Project Management through SkillnetIreland. In November 2019, she worked as a Researcher at Saarland University in Saabruecken, Germany, focusing on nanotechnological development for microfluidics.

From November 2018 to February 2019, she served as a Consultant at Altran S.A.S Deutschland – Carl Zeiss SMT in Oberkochen, Germany. Her responsibilities included the calculation of pressure drop in piping systems, development of a modular tool in Excel and MATLAB, and verification of the tool through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

She also engaged in upskilling on the German language for B2 certification at VHS in Saarbrücken, Germany, from January 2018 to October 2018.

Her work as an Optical Engineer at Sectago GmbH in Saarbrücken, Germany, from October 2016 to December 2017, involved the development of security features for banknotes and documents, including diffraction gratings, wafer preparation, material testing, and nanoimprinting.

Prior to that, from October 2014 to September 2016, she worked on electrode immobilization strategies for the construction of P450 biosensors.

Academic experience

She has extensive experience as a research assistant in various institutions and projects. At the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) Europe in Saarbrücken, Germany, she worked on sample preparation with aqueous solutions of pyrrole, polymerization using femtosecond Ultraviolet Laser on a microchip, synthesis of gold nanoparticles, and surface characterization using techniques like SEM, AFM, and conductivity measurements for antibody testing. She also contributed to the development of sensors in microfluidic chips through polymerization of conductive polymers using laser direct writing and surface modification techniques.

Previously, she was a research assistant at the Leibniz – Institute for New Materials (INM) in Saarbrücken, Germany. There, she worked on producing colorful coatings for various applications using Physical Vapor Deposition techniques, optimizing processes, investigating material properties, and employing different color measuring techniques.

Her master’s thesis at INM focused on micro-nano structuring and nitriding of Titanium alloy using fiber lasers for dental implants. This involved laser structuring, material characterization using various techniques, and structural analysis.

At Chemnitz University of Technology in Chemnitz, Germany, she worked on a research project involving capacitance-voltage characteristics of bi-layered MOSFETs, conducting measurements and analysis of dependency on frequency variations.

Her experiences demonstrate a strong background in research and hands-on work in materials science, nanotechnology, laser technology, and microfluidics.

📝🔬Publications📝

1. Effect of Heat Treatment Time and Temperature on the Microstructure and Shape Memory
Properties of Nitinol Wires, N Agarwal, J Ryan Murphy, TS Hashemi, T Mossop, D O’Neill, J
Power, A Shayegh, D Brabazon, Materials 16 (19), 6480

2. Influence of processing parameters on the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured
nitinol parts for biomedical applications, N Agarwal, KA Gallagher, S Keaveny, JG Carton, D
Brabazon, MA Obeidi, Results in Materials 21, 100536

3. Study of the effects of laser power and scanning speed on the microstructural morphologies and
physical properties of L-PBF produced Ni52. 39Ti47. 61, N Agarwal, MCC Monu, KT Selvam, MA
Obeidi, D Brabazon, Journal of Materials Research and Technology 27, 8334-8343

4. Influence of laser powder bed fusion and ageing heat treatment parameters on the phase
structure and physical behaviour of Ni-rich nitinol parts, N Agarwal, D Bourke, MA Obeidi, D
Brabazon, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2024

5. Laser induced anisotropic wetting on Ti–6Al–4V surfaces; Neha Agarwal, Alexander May, Juseok
Lee, Marcel Lambert, Cagri Kaan Akkan, F.P. Nothdurft, O.C. Aktas, Material Letters Journal

6. Ag–Al2O3 optical nanocomposites with narrow particle size distribution prepared by pulsed laser
deposition; Marcel Lambert, Alexander May, Cagri Kaan Akkan, Neha Agarwal, O.C. Aktas,
Material Letters Journal

7. A Cytochrome P450 3A4 Biosensor Based on Generation 4.0 PAMAM Dendrimers for the Detection
of Caffeine; Michael Müller, Neha Agarwal, Jungtae Kim, Biosensors

8. Direct writing of a conducting polymer pattern in aqueous solution by using an ultrashort laser
pulse; Neha Agarwal, Hyobong Ryu, Melanie Mangang, Wilhelm Pfleging, Jungtae Kim, Royal
Society of Chemistry Advances

Luis Esteban Orozco – Economic evaluation in health – Best Researcher Award

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Luis Esteban Orozco – Economic evaluation in health – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Luis esteban Orozco  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Economic Evaluation in Health. He holds a master’s degree in economics with expertise in data collection and analysis, leadership of work teams, research, project coordination, construction and analysis of research proposals, teaching, and evaluation of articles for peer-reviewed journals. With over 9 years of experience, his focus has primarily been in the field of health economics. He demonstrates strong teamwork skills, collaborating effectively with professionals from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired outcomes in high-pressure environments. Known for his respect, empathy, and honesty, he excels in managing time-sensitive tasks.

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Educations📚📚📚

He completed his Master’s in Economics at Universidad EAFIT from 2016 to 2017, focusing his thesis on the topic of high preference for liquidity and low inflation within the framework of a DSGE model. Prior to that, he pursued his Bachelor’s in Economics at Universidad de Antioquia from 2008 to 2014, where his thesis delved into the cost-effectiveness analysis of prophylactic treatment with acyclovir compared to valganciclovir for the prevention of cytomegalovirus disease in kidney transplant recipients in Colombia. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Economic Evaluation from Universidad de Antioquia in 2013, completing a 160-hour program.

 

Work experience

He currently serves as the Coordinator of the health economics unit at Instituto de Evaluación en Tecnologías en Salud (IETS) since 2023, overseeing a team of economists engaged in economic evaluations, budget impact analysis, and other related studies. In his previous role as a Senior Health Economist at IETS from 2017 to 2023, he was responsible for designing, validating, and implementing economic methodologies, as well as leading data processing and analysis efforts. He spearheaded projects such as the cost analysis of Comprehensive Health Care Routes (RIAS), Budget Impact Analysis (AIP), Economic Evaluations (EE), and the estimation of the cost-effectiveness threshold for Colombia. He also served as a Technical Advisor at Universidad Autónoma de Manizales from March 2020 to June 2020, providing expertise in health economics for a project funded by MINCIENCIAS Convocatoria 777-2017, focused on calculating healthcare costs within the environmental health context in five departments of Colombia’s central region. During his tenure as a Data Analyst at EPS y Medicina Prepagada Sura from July 2018 to January 2019, he conducted statistical and econometric analyses, particularly investigating factors contributing to the rise in rehospitalization rates. As an Investigator at the Facultad de Ciencias Económicas, Universidad de Antioquia from June 2015 to December 2015, he contributed to projects analyzing the cost of childbirth care in Medellín and conducting Economic Evaluations (EE) and Budget Impact Analysis (AIP) of Everolimus for heart, liver, and kidney transplants. In his earlier role as a Consultant at Integralis Health Global Solutions (HGS) from March 2015 to June 2015, he led a pharmacoeconomic analysis project for the pharmaceutical company Janssen, involving team leadership, literature review, cost construction, modeling, and results analysis.

Academic experience

He is currently engaged in teaching roles at several prestigious institutions. At Universidad CES since September 2022, he instructs the Economic Evaluation course within the master’s program in health economics. Similarly, at Universidad de Antioquia since April 2015, he serves as a Modeling course instructor and thesis director in the specialization in health economic evaluation. Additionally, he provides guidance on health outcomes modeling and advises on preliminary research projects in the diploma in health economic evaluation. Furthermore, he directs master’s theses in clinical epidemiology and offers a health economic evaluation course in the master’s program in clinical sciences. At Universidad del Bosque since February 2023, he teaches a Health Economics course in the master’s program in health administration. Likewise, at Fundación Universidad del Norte since April 2020, he leads the Health Economic Evaluation course in the master’s program in clinical epidemiology. Previously, from January 2017 to June 2018, he conducted Degree option courses and instructed research methodology at the Facultad de Administración, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios.

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Carmen Maíz-Arévalo – Pragmatics – Best Researcher Award

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Carmen Maíz-Arévalo – Pragmatics – Best Researcher Award

 Prof Dr. Carmen Maiz Arevalo distinguished academic and researcher in the field Pragmatics. Several noteworthy academic projects and theses were conducted at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Marta Álvarez Collado’s Master’s Thesis on “Politeness and facework strategies in the ‘rights of reply’ within the United Nations” received an outstanding grade following her defense on 28/09/2021. Nadiya Grytsak’s comparative study of the development of intercultural competence among postgraduate learners from Spanish and Ukrainian universities was approved. Paloma Martín Rodríguez also achieved an outstanding grade for her Master’s Thesis, which employed a neo-Gricean approach to analyze humor creation in Intercultural Communication within the TV show The Good Place. Clara Cantos Delgado’s research on “Gender, culture and digital communication” earned her honors during her defense on 28/09/2020. Lastly, María Martínez Jiménez conducted a notable analysis of presidential speech acts and the representation of force in her Master’s Thesis.

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Scientific and technological experience

She has experience in scientific and technological endeavours. At the University of Jaén, she was part of a team of six researchers working on “Towards a more accessible CEFR/VEC,” focusing on adjusting descriptors with corpus-based learner outcomes. This project, spanning four years from 01/09/2021 to 31/12/2025, received a total funding of €47,795 and operated under a full-time dedication regime. At Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, she collaborated with seven other researchers under the guidance of Principal Investigators Lucía Fernández Amaya and María de la O López Hernández, exploring “The Digitalization of Human Interaction and its Social Impact.” This project, funded by FEDER Funds with €25,000, ran from 01/12/2021 to 30/06/2023. She also contributed as a researcher to “Humour in the European public sphere,” led by Giselinde Kuipers at KU Leuven in Belgium, which received €13,000 in funding from UNA Europa. This project, operating part-time, spanned from 01/07/2020 to 31/12/2021. Additionally, she was involved in “Stance and Subjectivity in Discourse” at Complutense University of Madrid, funded by the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MINECO) and led by Juana Isabel Marín Arrese and Laura Hidalgo Downing. Lastly, she participated in the “EQUiiP” project at Groningen University in the Netherlands, focusing on educational quality for inclusive international programmes, funded by Erasmus + with a total of €100,000, from 01/10/2016 to 31/10/2019.

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P.L. Rodríguez-Kessler – Fisicoquímica computacional – Best Researcher Award

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P.L. Rodríguez-Kessler – Fisicoquímica computacional – Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. P.L. Rodríguez-Kessler distinguished academic and researcher in the field Fisicoquimica Computacional. 

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Educations📚📚📚

He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Engineering from the Autonomous University of San Luis Potosí, UASLP, completing the program from 2002 to 2006. Subsequently, he pursued his Master’s Degree in Materials Science at IPICyT from 2008 to 2010. Continuing his academic journey, he completed his Doctorate in Nanoscience and Materials at the Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica IPICyT, located in San Luis Potosí, S. L. P., spanning from 2012 to 2016.

Areas of Interest

 Computational physical chemistry, materials simulation, nanostructures.

Productivity:

48 research articles and appointment as a National Researcher level 1 (SNI) (2024 – 2027). Five years of experience teaching basic sciences courses.

 Research Professor

As a Research Professor, he is currently affiliated with the Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica A. C. since 2022. Additionally, he has taught various courses at the Faculty of Sciences, UASLP. During the autumn semester of 2019, he instructed Differential Calculus for 20 hours per week, Statics and Dynamics for 10 hours per week, and Electricity and Magnetism for 10 hours per week, spanning from August 16, 2019, to February 15, 2020.

  • Introduction to Physics, Physics I, UPSLP Autumn 2011 (August 08 to December 13), 20 hours per week
  • Introduction to Physics, Physics I, UPSLP Spring 2012 (January 23 to June 8), 20 hours per week
  • Physics I, Physics II, UPSLP Autumn 2012 (August 06 to December 12), 20 hours per week
  • Physics I, Physics II, Thermodynamics, UPSLP Autumn 2013 (January 21 to June 7), 30 hours per week
  • Physics, Physics II, UPSLP Autumn 2016 (January 25 to June 8), 20 hours per week
  • Electrical Circuits, UPSLP Autumn 2019 (January 25 to June 8), 20 hours per week
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