Martha Jimenez Martinez | Graph Theory | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Martha Jimenez Martinez | Graph Theory | Best Research Article Award

Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia | Colombia

Dr. Martha Jimenez Martinez is a distinguished clinical psychologist and academic with extensive experience in research, teaching, and program development. She began her professional career at the Foundation for Family and Community Strengthening as a Clinical Psychologist from 1998 to 2000. Since 2001, she has served as a Full Professor at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia in the School of Psychology, specializing in Clinical Psychology and Basic Psychological Processes. Her leadership roles include Director of the Research Center (2009–2010), Director of the School of Psychology (2010–2012), and designer and coordinator of the Diploma in Training of Early Childhood Educational Agents (2011). She also formulated and coordinated the Comprehensive Early Childhood Care Program in collaboration with the Colombian Ministry of National Education (2010–2012) and leads the research group Psychological Measurement and Evaluation in Basic and Applied Contexts. A Senior Researcher in the latest Colciencias 2024 classification, she is an active member of the International Sex Survey Consortium since 2020. Dr. Martinez holds a Psychology degree from the Catholic University of Colombia, a Master’s in Behavior Therapy from UNED, Madrid, an IT and Multimedia specialization from Los Libertadores University Foundation, and a PhD in Applied Cognitive Neuroscience from Maimonides University, Argentina. She is currently pursuing postdoctoral studies in Social Sciences, Childhood, and Youth, and has completed international training, including a scholarship from Israel on “Children at Risk in Early Childhood” and an English immersion course at the University of Saint Thomas, USA. She is also the recipient of the prestigious Orchids Women in Science Scholarship 2024–2025 from the Colombian Ministry of Science and Technology.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

"Cross-cultural Validation of the Arizona Sexual Experience Scale (ASEX) in 42 Countries and 26 Languages", Martha Jimenez Martinez, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2025.

"Evaluating the factor structure and measurement invariance of the 20-item short version of the UPPS-P Impulsive Behavior Scale across multiple countries, languages, and gender identities", Martha Jimenez Martinez, Assessment, 2025

OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award

Durban University of Technology | South Africa

Engr. OJO Olufisayo Emmanuel, R.Engr., IEng (UK), MSc, B.Eng (Hons), M.I.E.T, MNSE, is an accomplished Electromechanical and Water Engineer, as well as a seasoned Project Manager, with extensive experience in institutional infrastructural development projects. He has held key roles in several international initiatives funded by organizations such as the World Bank, AFD, EBRD, USAID/E-WASH/RTI, and atmosfair gGmbH’s Carbon Mitigation projects in Nigeria. Currently serving with CKW Environment Limited, an engineering consultancy specializing in Water and Sanitary Engineering, he is deeply involved in the design of water treatment facilities, civil and electromechanical infrastructures, hydraulic design and optimization of water distribution systems, environmental impact assessments, and construction supervision. With strong technical and commercial expertise, Engr. OJO combines strategic project management skills with deep engineering insight, providing consultancy services across all project phases-from design and procurement to supervision, monitoring, evaluation, and project delivery-ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Profiles: Orcid

Featured Publications

"Innovative Recovery Methods for Metals and Salts from Rejected Brine and Advanced Extraction Processes-A Pathway to Commercial Viability and Sustainability in Seawater Reverse Osmosis Desalination", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Cost–Benefit and Market Viability Analysis of Metals and Salts Recovery from SWRO Brine Compared with Terrestrial Mining and Traditional Chemical Production Methods", Olufisayo E. Ojo; Olanrewaju A. Oludolapo, Water, 2025.

"Modeling A Reverse Osmosis Desalination Plant: A Practical Framework Using Wave Software", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Science, Engineering and Technology, 2025.

"A Review of Renewable Energy Powered Seawater Desalination Treatment Process for Zero Waste", Olufisayo Emmanuel Ojo; Olanrewaju Akanni Oludolapo, Water, 2024.

Kexue Sun | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award 

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Prof. Kexue Sun | Graph Data Structures | Best Researcher Award 

Nanjing University of Posts and Communications | China

Prof. Kexue Sun is a distinguished Professor at the School of Electronic and Optical Engineering and the School of Flexible Electronics (Future Technologies), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (NJUPT). He earned his Ph.D. in Acoustics from the School of Physics, Nanjing University (2012–2018), an M.E. in Software Engineering from the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2004–2006), and a B.E. in Electronic Information Engineering from the Artillery Academy of the Chinese People's Liberation Army, Hefei (1998–2002). Prof. Sun has served NJUPT in various academic roles, including Lecturer (2007–2013), Associate Professor (2013–2020), and currently as Professor since 2020, with international experience as a Visiting Scholar at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2018–2019). He is an active member of IEEE, a technical expert for high-tech enterprises in Jiangsu Province, and a review expert for the Degree and Graduate Education Development Center of the Ministry of Education, while also serving on the Specialized Committee on Biomedical Information Detection and Processing of the Jiangsu Society of Biomedical Engineering. His research spans Electronic Technology, FPGA Applications, Electrical and Electronic Experiments, Optoelectronic Information Materials, and Acoustic Devices. Prof. Sun has participated in over ten national and enterprise research projects, co-authored one monograph and seven textbooks, published more than 100 academic papers, and holds over 20 authorized Chinese invention patents. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to higher education research and teaching reform, leading more than ten national and provincial projects, publishing over 20 papers in this field, and earning prestigious honors such as the Teaching Model Award, the First Prize for Teaching Achievements at NJUPT, and the Special Prize for Teaching Achievements of Jiangsu Province.

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Featured Publications

"Pressure Vessel Design Problem Using Improved Gray Wolf Optimizer Based on Cauchy Distribution"

"Heart Sound Classification Network Based on Convolution and Transformer"

"Optimization of Indoor Luminaire Layout for General Lighting Scheme Using Improved Particle Swarm Optimization"