Xixu Peng | Biological Network | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Xixu Peng | Biological Network | Research Excellence Award

Hunan University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Xixu Peng is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of plant sciences at Hunan University of Science and Technology. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biological Education from the College of Life Sciences at Hunan University of Science and Technology (1995–1999) and later completed his Master’s degree in Ecology at Hunan Agricultural University (2002–2005). To further enhance his international research exposure, he served as a Visiting Scholar at The Ohio State University, USA, within the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science and the Center for Applied Plant Sciences (2016–2017). Prof. Peng began his academic career as a Teaching Assistant in 2005 and progressed through the ranks of Lecturer and Associate Professor before being promoted to Professor in 2022. He currently serves as the Head of the Master’s Program in Biological Education. His research focuses on plant resistance physiology and molecular biology, plant–microbe interactions, and the identification and detection of phytopathogenic fungi.

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Li Hongchang | Applied Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Li Hongchang | Applied Economics | Research Excellence Award

Beijing Jiaotong University | China

Dr. Li Hongchang, Ph.D. in Economics, is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, specializing in Transport Economics Theory and Policy, socioeconomic and environmental impacts of rail transit, investment and financing evaluation, and transport industry and corporate governance. With extensive professional experience, he has led more than 50 national-level, World Bank, and ministerial-level research projects, and conducted long-term studies in transport economics, including major initiatives such as Innovative Research on Highway Investment and Financing and Highway Cost Accounting and Control. Dr. Li has published over 200 influential papers in leading international journals-including Transportation Research Part A, Transport Policy, and Energy—as well as top Chinese core journals such as Quantitative & Technical Economics and China Soft Science, and is the author of three academic monographs. His research excellence has earned him numerous recognitions, including Outstanding Lecturer, the Zhijin Excellent Teacher Award, the “Three Educations” Advanced Individual honor, the First Prize for Outstanding Paper from the China Railway Society, the Outstanding Research Report Award from the Ministry of Commerce, and the First Prize for Outstanding Consulting Achievements from both the China International Engineering Consulting Corporation and the China Engineering Society, while also being ranked among China's most influential scholars in Transport Economics. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Li actively contributes to the field through key professional roles, including Executive Director of the Center for Technological Innovation and Strategic Management at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, China Representative for the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS), Expert Panel Member of the China International Engineering Consulting Corporation, Deputy Director of the China Transport Economics Research Center, Council Member of the Beijing Industrial Economics Association, Co-Chair of the Travel Behavior Planning Committee of the Transport Planning Section of the World Transport Convention (WTC), and Program Chair of the International Conference on Transport and Space-Time Economics (TSTE). He also serves as a peer reviewer for Railway Economics Research and a special commentator for China Railway Network, and is frequently invited to share his expertise through major media platforms, including CCTV, China National Radio, and Beijing Traffic Broadcasting.

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Featured Publications

"Together or alone? Environmental regulations and energy consumption: Empirical evidence from 200 cities in China", Li Hongchang, Energy, 2025.

"The impact of digital infrastructure development on the green transformation of cities: Considering the moderating effect of human capital level", Li Hongchang, International Review of Economics and Finance, 2025.

"High-Speed Railways and Enterprise Green Innovation: Evidence from Manufacturing Industries in China", Li Hongchang, Sustainability Switzerland, 2025.

"The evolution and influencing factors of digital freight structure in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration: A complex network analysis perspective", Li Hongchang, Transport Policy, 2025.

Athanasios Koustelios | Management | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Athanasios Koustelios | Management | Best Research Article Award

University of Thessaly | Greece

Prof. Athanasios Koustelios is a distinguished academic in Human Resources Management and Sport Sciences, currently serving as Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Thessaly since 2019. He holds a BSc from the Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1986) and a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester, UK (1991), where he completed his thesis on the relationship between organizational culture and job satisfaction across Greek industries. His academic career at the University of Thessaly spans over two decades-including appointments as Assistant Professor (1999–2004), Associate Professor (2004–2010), and Professor in the Department of P.E. & Sport Sciences (2010–2019). An experienced educator and researcher, he has taught extensively at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in areas such as Management, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, Sport Management, Leadership, Group Dynamics, and Evaluation in Educational Organizations. He has supervised more than 100 Master’s dissertations and ten completed Ph.D. theses, with seven doctoral and seven master’s projects currently in progress. Prof. Koustelios has played an important role in securing and coordinating numerous competitive international and national research projects, notably in areas including sustainable training design, gender and sport, employability skills, dual careers of athletes, prevention of sexual harassment in sport, and sport entrepreneurship, reflecting his strong commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in human resources, sport management, and organizational development.

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Featured Publications

"Building Public Servant Adaptability: How Self-Directedness Moderates Transformative Learning Experiences", M Viterouli, D Belias, A Koustelios, N Tsigilis, International Journal of Public Administration, 2025.

"Examining the Validity of Organizational Behavior Measurement Scales in the Greek Hospitality Industry", A Ntalakos, D Belias, A Koustelios, N Tsigilis, International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Systems 18 (1), 2025.

"Green ambidexterity: aligning strategic fit for environmental sustainability in the public sector", M Viterouli, D Belias, A Koustelios, N Tsigilis, Sustainability through green HRM and performance integration, 2025.

"Validity and reliability assessment of the transformative learning outcomes and processes (TROPOS) survey in public sector work-related learning", M Viterouli, D Belias, A Koustelios, N Tsigilis Serbian, Journal of Management 20 (2), 2025.

"Intrinsic motivation’s impact on transformative learning in the workplace", M Viterouli, D Belias, A Koustelios, N Tsigilis, International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2025.

Dmitry Guschin | Biological Networks |  Outstanding Research Achievement Award

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Dr. Dmitry Guschin | Biological Networks |  Outstanding Research Achievement Award

Sirius university of Science and Technology | Russia

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Dmitry Guschin began his scientific journey in Moscow, Russia, where his early research as a Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Chromosome Structure (1990–1991) focused on the role of histone tails in maintaining chromatin structure during transcription. This pioneering work, published in Cell, laid the foundation for his long-term interest in chromatin dynamics and molecular mechanisms of gene regulation. His subsequent fellowship at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London (1991–1995) enabled him to uncover the role of Jak kinases in interferon signaling, a finding published in Nature. These formative years established his reputation as a molecular biologist with a keen ability to address fundamental questions in gene regulation.

Professional Endeavors

Throughout his career, Dr. Guschin has held prestigious positions across internationally recognized institutions. From visiting scientist roles at Argonne National Laboratory and the NIH, to his decade-long tenure at Sangamo BioSciences (2000–2014), he contributed to groundbreaking advances in genome editing. His later positions at the Institute of Basic Science in Korea (2015–2019), Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (2019–2022), Ecole Polytechnique (2021), Nazarbaev University (2023–2024), and his current role as Lead Scientist at Sirius University (2024–) reflect a global career marked by innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Guschin’s research has consistently revolved around genome editing, chromatin biology, and translational medicine. At Sangamo BioSciences, he demonstrated targeted deletions using Zinc-Finger nucleases and developed methods for genome mutation detection, securing 10 U.S. patents. His contributions to CRISPR research at the Institute of Basic Science in Korea, where he engineered Cpf1 (CRISPR type V) proteins with novel PAM specificities, further advanced gene-editing precision. Additionally, his innovations in base editing and co-selection strategies positioned him as a thought leader in functional genomics.

Impact and Influence

The global trajectory of Dr. Guschin’s career underscores his broad scientific influence. His work has impacted both fundamental science-such as uncovering chromatin regulation mechanisms-and applied biotechnology, including methods adopted for therapeutic genome editing. His publications in Cell, Nature, Nature Biotechnology, and Science highlight the international recognition of his discoveries. Moreover, his patents and translational research contributions demonstrate lasting influence on both academia and industry.

Academic Citations

With over 20 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals, Dr. Guschin’s scholarship has been widely cited across molecular biology, biochemistry, and genome engineering fields. His publications not only advanced scientific discourse but also served as reference points for subsequent innovations in gene-editing technologies and cancer research.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Guschin’s legacy lies in bridging basic molecular discoveries with applied genome-editing technologies. His early contributions to chromatin biology and interferon signaling remain benchmarks in molecular biology, while his later work in Zinc-Finger nucleases and CRISPR engineering has influenced therapeutic development pipelines. In his current role at Sirius University, he continues to shape translational medicine by focusing on colloidal medicine and advanced biomedical applications. Looking forward, his expertise positions him to mentor future scientists and contribute to cutting-edge therapies in personalized medicine.

Conclusion

Dr. Dmitry Guschin’s career reflects a rare blend of scientific depth, technological innovation, and translational impact. From uncovering fundamental molecular mechanisms to pioneering genome-editing tools and mentoring the next generation, his contributions have left an indelible mark on modern biology. His ongoing work promises to expand the horizons of translational and personalized medicine, ensuring his influence will continue to grow in both academic and clinical domains.

Notable Publications

"Circulating Tumor DNA in Prostate Cancer: A Dual Perspective on Early Detection and Advanced Disease Management" 

  • Author: Stepan A. Kopytov; Guzel R. Sagitova; Dmitry Y. Guschin; Vera S. Egorova; Andrei V. Zvyagin; Alexey S. Rzhevskiy
  • Journal: Cancers
  • Year: 2025

"Modern approaches to engineering human reporter cell lines using CRISPR within Safe Harbor loci and endogenous genes" 

  • Author: A. G. Bykonya; D. Y. Guschin; N. A. Barlev
  • Journal: Critical Reviews in Biotechnology
  • Year: 2025

"Vinculin–Arp2/3 interaction inhibits branched actin assembly to control migration and proliferation" 

  • Author: John James; Artem I Fokin; Dmitry Y Guschin; Hong Wang; Anna Polesskaya; Svetlana N Rubtsova; Christophe Le Clainche; Pascal Silberzan; Alexis M Gautreau; Stéphane Romero
  • Journal: Life Science Alliance
  • Year: 2025

"BRCA Mutations-The Achilles Heel of Breast, Ovarian and Other Epithelial Cancers" 

  • Author: Loboda, Anna P.; Adonin, Leonid S.; Zvereva, Svetlana D.; Guschin, Dmitri Y.; Korneenko, Tatyana V.; Telegina, Alexandra V.; Kondratieva, Olga K.; Frolova, Sofia E.; Pestov, Nikolay B.; Barlev, Nick A.
  • Journal: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Year: 2023

"Vinculin-Arp2/3 Interaction Inhibits Branched Actin Assembly to Control Cell Migration and Cell Cycle Progression" 

  • Author: John James; Artem I. Fokin; Dmitry Y. Guschin; Hong Wang; Anna Polesskaya; Svetlana N. Rubtsova; Christophe Le Clainche; Pascal Silberzan; Alexis M. Gautreau; Stéphane Romero
  • Journal: Preprint
  • Year: 2023

 

 

Joanne Harris | Learning Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Joanne Harris | Learning Analytics | Best Researcher Award

University of South Australia | Australlia

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EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Joanne Harris embarked on her academic journey with a strong foundation in marketing and education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Australia and subsequently attained multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Teaching (Higher Education). Her commitment to research excellence began with a Master of Commerce (Marketing), where she won several university-level academic awards for outstanding marketing ethics and communication analyses. She went on to complete a Master of Philosophy in Marketing at the University of Adelaide and later secured a prestigious Australian Postgraduate Award to pursue her PhD in Consumer Neuroscience at Swinburne University of Technology, which she completed in December 2019. Her early academic success is characterized by a blend of creative marketing insights and scientific inquiry into consumer behaviour.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Dr. Harris has amassed extensive experience across academia, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. She has held numerous roles, including Lecturer, Course Coordinator, Curriculum Developer, and Research Assistant across prestigious institutions such as the University of South Australia, Swinburne University of Technology, CQ University, and the University of Melbourne. Her teaching portfolio spans marketing analytics, neuromarketing, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, research methods, and health sciences. Her professional involvement includes course development in employability skills and active engagement in Work Integrated Learning. Since 2021, she has served as a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of South Australia Online, demonstrating a deep commitment to contemporary, student-focused teaching.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS ON LEARNING ANALYTICS

Dr. Harris’s interdisciplinary research bridges consumer neuroscience, behavioural economics, public health marketing, digital communication, and educational innovation. Her work utilizes neurophysiological tools, biometrics, and data analytics to explore how emotional and cognitive responses shape consumer behaviour and learning outcomes. She is especially focused on social cause campaigns, health communications, and the use of digital tools such as podcasts, experiential learning methods, and learning analytics to enhance engagement. Her research has been published in leading journals such as the Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Behavioral Sciences, Cogent Psychology, and The Internet and Higher Education.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Harris’s research has significantly contributed to the evolving fields of neuromarketing and consumer neuroscience. Her 2019 paper in Behavioral Sciences was recognised as one of the most relevant in its field by the Neuromarketing Science and Business Association and was included in their Yearbook. She has presented her work globally at major conferences, including the Neuromarketing World Forum in Dubai and the American Phygital Association Summit in Paris. Her innovative approach to integrating neuroscience in marketing and higher education has garnered widespread attention, including a Top 20 Most Downloaded Paper designation by the Journal of Consumer Behaviour.

ACADEMIC CITES

Her research continues to be cited in the domains of neuroscience, marketing, and higher education pedagogy. Her publication on “Consumer neuroscience for marketing researchers” remains highly referenced and influential. Multiple co-authored works under review and in progress for journals like Studies in Higher Education and Smart Learning Environments suggest growing academic engagement with her interdisciplinary approach. She also serves as a Review Editor in Consumer Neuroergonomics at Frontiers, underscoring her influence in shaping academic dialogue in her fields of expertise.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking ahead, Dr. Harris is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the fields of consumer neuroscience, digital pedagogy, and public health communication. Her work on “Phygital Education” and accessibility for students with disabilities demonstrates a forward-thinking vision of inclusive, hybrid learning models. Her research funding and leadership roles on editorial boards reflect her standing as a respected academic and innovator. Through continuous exploration of biometrics, experiential learning, and digital engagement, she is set to redefine best practices in marketing education and public outreach.

RECOGNITIONS AND DISTINCTIONS

Dr. Harris has received numerous accolades, including the 2025 APA Education Research Excellence Award, the 2019 NMSBA Publication Award, and multiple “Student Voice Awards” for excellence in teaching. She was also the 2017 Student Thinker of the Year at the Mumbrella MSIX Conference. Her work has been celebrated for clarity, collegiality, and innovation, underscoring both her pedagogical strength and research acumen.

TEACHING EXCELLENCE AND PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATION

Dr. Harris’s teaching philosophy emphasizes active, evidence-based, and student-centred learning. She integrates contemporary tools like podcasts and learning analytics to enhance classroom engagement and assessment integrity. Her work in curriculum development for online and hybrid delivery formats has had a tangible impact on educational outcomes, particularly in higher education settings adapting to rapid digital transformation.

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATIONS

With a robust background in marketing and communications, Dr. Harris has also contributed to public and private sector projects. Her collaborative research with professionals in sport, disability, and education highlights her commitment to interdisciplinary and practical knowledge transfer. She has secured multiple research grants and partnered with government bodies and private sponsors to drive innovation in public health communication and education.

NOTABLE PUBLICATIONS

"Exploring the higher education experiences of students living with disabilities: an online MBA case study" 

  • Author: Gediminas Lipnickas; Qesja, Bora; De Vos, Svetlana; Joanne Harris
  • Journal: Journal of Marketing Management
  • Year: 2024

"Consumer Neuroscience and Digital/Social Media Health/Social Cause Advertisement Effectiveness" 

  • Author: Harris; Ciorciari; Gountas
  • Journal: Behavioral Sciences
  • Year: 2019

"Neuromarketing and the effectiveness of public health advertising" 

  • Author: Joanne Harris
  • Journal: Global Fashion Management Conference
  • Year: 2018

"Consumer neuroscience for marketing researchers" 

  • Author: Joanne M. Harris; Joseph Ciorciari; John Gountas
  • Journal: Journal of Consumer Behaviour
  • Year: 2018

"Public health social media communications and consumer neuroscience" 

  • Author: Joanne M. Harris; Joseph Ciorciari; John Gountas; Cornelia Duregger
  • Journal: Cogent Psychology
  • Year: 2018