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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Imrana Amir | Biological Networks | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Imrana Amir | Biological Networks | Excellence in Research Award

Department of Zoology University of Mianwali Punjab | Pakistan

Dr. Imrana Amir is an accomplished zoologist and fisheries scientist currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Mianwali, Pakistan. She holds a PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and has extensive research and teaching experience in aquatic biology, fisheries management, and life sciences. Dr. Amir has worked as an IPFP/Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Okara and has international research exposure as a Visiting PhD Scholar at The Ohio State University, USA, and as a Charles Wallace Visiting Fellow at the University of Glasgow, UK. She has actively contributed to academic capacity building through national faculty development programs and by organizing numerous seminars, conferences, and hands-on training workshops in fisheries, wildlife conservation, and data analysis. Her work reflects strong commitment to research, education, and scientific collaboration.

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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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"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.

Tomasz Lechowicz | Network Research | Excellence in Innovation 

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Dr. Tomasz Lechowicz | Network Research | Excellence in Innovation 

University of Business (WSB-NLU) - Study, Nowy Sacz | Poland

Dr. Tomasz Lechowicz is an accomplished academic and economist who began his educational journey with a Licencjat degree in Management and Marketing from Małopolska Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczna in Tarnów in 2000, followed by a Magister degree in Economics from Akademia Ekonomiczna in Kraków in 2003, and later earned the title of Doctor of Economic Sciences in Economics and Finance from the University of Rzeszów in 2023. Over the years, he has built a diverse professional career in Poland and the United Kingdom, holding key positions in organizations including Dextra Group PLC, Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services, Addo Food Group as Deputy Shift Manager, TDP Sp. z o.o. as Shift Manager, BRUK-BET as Production Champion, DALIANT TALENT as Shift Manager, and later as Owner of PKO BP Agent. Since 2020 he has remained active in higher education, serving as an Assistant Professor at the National Louis University Business School in Nowy Sącz and as a Lecturer at Tarnów University since 2024, teaching a wide spectrum of subjects such as Team Management, HR Strategies and Processes, Management Concepts, Basics of Economics and Management, Managerial Economics, Logistics, Human Resource Management, Corporate Finance, Basics of Finance, and Banking. With fluent English skills confirmed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Skills for Life certificate obtained in 2006, Dr. Lechowicz has also established himself as an influential researcher in the fields of finance and the real estate market, authoring two scientific books and more than twenty articles published in renowned academic journals and publishing houses, with his research focusing particularly on real estate financing, the banking sector, financial crises, and the impact of monetary policy on housing markets in Poland and the United Kingdom.

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"Assessment of the Association Between Industrial Production Indicators and Business Expectations: Implications for Sustainable Economic Development", Serhii Kozlovskyi; Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi; Volodymyr Kozlovskyi; Anna Sabat; Tomasz Lechowicz; Ivan Zayukov; Larysa Oliinyk, Sustainability, 2025.

"Synergy of Energy-Efficient and Low-Carbon Management of the Logistics Chains Within Developing Distributed Generation of Electric Power: The EU Evidence for Ukraine", Olena Borysiak; Vasyl Brych; Volodymyr Manzhula; Tomasz Lechowicz; Tetiana Dluhopolska; Petro Putsenteilo, Energies, 2025.

"Unveiling Tipping Points in European Sustainability: A Nonlinear MARS Approach to People, Planet, and Prosperity", Oksana Liashenko; Olena Pavlova; Kostiantyn Pavlov; Tomasz Lechowicz; Robert Szarota; Maryna Nagara; Nataliia Hrytsiyk, Sustainability, 2025.

"Characteristics of the housing loan market in Poland and Great Britain in 2003–2017", Tomasz Lechowicz, Problems of Economics and Law, 2024.

"Economic situation on the residential real estate market and the housing loan market in Poland and Great Britain", Tomasz Lechowicz, Problems of Economics and Law, 2023.

Tanyo Tanev | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tanyo Tanev | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Sofia | Bulgaria

Tanyo Tanev appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His exceptional blend of technical expertise, academic pursuit, and professional achievements in the renewable energy and electrical engineering domains clearly demonstrates research excellence and innovation. As a Ph.D. candidate at the Technical University of Sofia, he has published five scientific papers and is working on additional studies focused on photovoltaic (PV) power plants and the application of machine learning and deep learning models in energy systems-fields of growing global importance. Professionally, he has led the design and development of large-scale PV power plants worldwide, managing complex engineering, optimization, and data-driven simulation tasks. His strong background in Autocad, PVcase, PVsyst, Python, and AI frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras, combined with managerial experience and creative problem-solving, highlights his research-driven approach to technological advancement. Tanyo’s ability to merge academic knowledge with practical innovation, leadership in renewable energy projects, and continuous pursuit of scientific progress make him an outstanding contender for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

"Modeling of Battery Storage of Photovoltaic Power Plants Using Machine Learning Methods", T. Tanev and R. Stanev, Energies, 2025.

Milton Mondal | Mathematical Modelling | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Milton Mondal | Mathematical Modelling | Best Researcher Award

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore | India

Dr. Nikhil Sudhir Sathe (PhD), currently associated with Laboratory Animal Research Services (LARS), is a distinguished researcher with over 20 years of expertise in drug discovery and preclinical evaluation of new chemical entities. His extensive professional experience encompasses in vitro genotoxicology, cell and microbial culture (aerobic, anaerobic, and viral systems including rabies virus), and small laboratory animal studies. Throughout his career at Reliance Life Sciences, Vimta Labs, Dabur Research Centre, and Wockhardt Research Centre, Dr. Sathe has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in GLP-compliant laboratory practices, including bacterial reverse mutation, chromosomal aberration, micronucleus, ELISA, cytotoxicity, and microbial monitoring assays. His early research contributions involved innovative in vitro models for evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial and cosmetic products. Academically, he holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, both with distinction. Dr. Sathe has contributed significantly to scientific literature with publications in reputed journals such as Vaccine, Microbial Pathogenesis, Infectious Medicine, and BioMed, focusing on bacteriophage therapy and vaccine development against multidrug-resistant pathogens and SARS-CoV-2. His scholarly achievements are complemented by active participation in national conferences and workshops, reflecting his deep commitment to advancing microbiological and biomedical research.

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"Dynamics of a phytoplankton–zooplankton model with three-dimensional patch under the impacts of hydrodynamic conditions", M Mondal, CS Rao, T Zhang, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 2025.

"Bloom dynamics under the effects of periodic driving forces", M Mondal, T Zhang, Mathematical Biosciences, 2025.

"Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Harmful Algal Bloom", M Mondal, Bulletin of the Australian Mathematical Society, 2024.

Raquel Martín García | Biological Network | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Raquel Martín García | Biological Network | Best Research Article Award

Puerta de Hierro University Hospital Majadahonda | Spain

Dr. Raquel Martín García is a highly accomplished neurologist specializing in movement and sleep disorders, with extensive academic and clinical expertise. She earned her Degree in Medicine and Surgery (2010–2016) and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid. After completing her Neurology specialization at Puerta de Hierro University Hospital (2017–2021), she has since served as a Specialist Physician in the Movement Disorders Unit and the Sleep Unit at leading hospitals and research centers in Madrid, including the Sleep Research Institute and CISNe Comprehensive Sleep and Neuroscience Center. Dr. Martín García holds multiple postgraduate qualifications, including a Master’s in Movement Disorders, expert titles in Headaches and Neurosonology, and advanced certifications in cerebrovascular and hereditary neurological diseases. Her research contributions include several publications in prestigious international journals such as European Journal of Neurology, Brain Sciences, and Epilepsy & Behavior, as well as book chapters for Springer and the Oxford Handbook of Sleep and Sleep Disorders. She has actively presented her work at major neurology conferences, participated as a sub-investigator in numerous Phase II and III clinical trials on Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, and contributed to teaching and mentoring at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Recognized for her dedication to advancing neurological sciences, she received the STADA Fellowship from the AMN Movement Disorders Group in 2024.

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"Device-aided therapies (DATs) in Parkinson's disease (PD). The DATs-PD GETM Spanish Registry Protocol Study", Martín García R, Plos One, 2025.

Vanissorn Vimonsatit | Construction | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Vanissorn Vimonsatit | Construction | Best Research Article Award

Macquarie University | Australia

Dr. Vanissorn Vimonsatit is a distinguished structural engineer and researcher with a PhD in Structural Engineering from UNSW, an MEng from AIT, Thailand, and a BEng from Kasetsart University. A member of the Concrete Institute of Australia (CIA) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI), she has over a decade of professional engineering experience and a strong record of leadership in research and industry collaboration. Currently serving as the Community of Practice Manager for Sustainable Concrete, Engineered Solutions, and Asset Management at SmartCrete CRC, Dr. Vimonsatit also holds key international roles, including Director of the Bridge Engineering Institute (USA), Regional Representative for Australasia at ISEC, and Vice President of the ASEA-SEC Conference Series. Her research focuses on multiscale characterization of porous solids, low-carbon concrete development, and the integration of graphene and supplementary cementitious materials to enhance performance and sustainability. She has successfully led ARC-funded projects and multiple industry collaborations that have translated laboratory innovations—such as graphene-enhanced and mine tailing-based concretes-into pilot-scale demonstrations and commercial guidelines. A recipient of the CSIRO ON Prime Performance Award (2017), she has been instrumental in bridging the gap between research and practice, guiding projects from innovation to industrial adoption. As Lead Entrepreneur, she applies her expertise in stakeholder engagement, market validation, and technology transfer to advance sustainable, high-performance concrete solutions for the global construction industry.

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"A Systematic Approach for Selection of Fit-for-Purpose Low-Carbon Concrete for Various Bridge Elements to Reduce the Net Embodied Carbon of a Bridge Project", HK Srivastava, V Vimonsatit, SM Clark, Infrastructures, 2025.

"Compressive strength, flexural strength, and slump of recycled aggregate fibre-reinforced fly ash concrete using explainable extreme gradient boosting machine learning model", A Abushanab, V Vimonsatit, Powder Technology, 2025.

"Inverse analysis for dynamic characteristics of a historic Masonry Pagoda using segmental low-amplitude earthquake vibrations", C Hansapinyo, C Buachart, C Sinsabvarodom, W Tantrapongsaton, Heritage Science, 2025.

"Micro-Modeling of Polymer–Masonry Wall Composites Under In-Plane Loading", H Hernoune, Y Ouldkhaoua, B Benabed, R Abousnina, V Vimonsatit, Journal of Composites Science, 2025.

"Design Interaction Diagrams for Shear Adequacy Using MCFT-Based Strength of AS 5100.5-Advantages of Using Monte Carlo Simulation", KW Wong, V Vimonsatit Preprints, 2025

Monti Chiara Carla | Technological Networks | Top Researcher Award

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Dr. Monti Chiara Carla | Technological Networks | Top Researcher Award

University of Insubria | Italy

Dr. Monti Chiara Carla is an accomplished medical professional with extensive experience in clinical governance, healthcare management, and quality control within Italy’s social-healthcare sector. Since March 2020, she has served as the Medical Director and Quality Control Lead for the RSA Area at KOS Care Srl, overseeing 56 facilities across eight Italian regions with over 6,000 beds. Her work focuses on clinical process optimization, risk management, accreditation, staff training, and the development of innovative healthcare services. Previously, from 2017 to 2020, she held key responsibilities in medical and quality management at KOS Care’s Central Health Directorate for Anni Azzurri Residences, managing 40 facilities and 4,000 beds, where she contributed to ethical clinical pathways, pharmaceutical governance, and healthcare compliance. Dr. Monti also served with the Don Pozzoli Onlus Foundation as Facility Doctor and Supervisory Body Member, and led the HALT2 Study promoted by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, focusing on infection control in long-term care. Earlier in her career, she gained significant clinical experience in geriatric, rehabilitative, and neurological care through roles at several nursing homes including Foscolo, Carducci, and Vivaldi facilities, and in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at the Macchi Foundation Hospital in Varese. Her career reflects a strong commitment to advancing patient care quality, medical ethics, and organizational excellence within the healthcare system.

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"Shared and Unique Disease Pathways in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease Unveiled in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells", ACS Chemical Neuroscience, 2023", 143 Citations by 127 documents 7 Documents 5 h-index.

Xiaosuo Wang | Technological Networks | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiaosuo Wang | Technological Networks | Best Researcher Award

The University of Sydney | Australia

Dr. Xiaosuo Wang is a distinguished researcher specializing in mass spectrometry, metabolomics, lipidomics, and proteomics, with deep expertise in vascular biology and heart failure. She earned her PhD in Medicine from the University of Sydney in 2009, focusing on novel ELISA methods to detect oxidised apolipoproteins in cardiovascular disease, following a master’s degree in Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of New South Wales and a bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the Fourth Military Medical University, China. Currently a Senior Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre, she leads pioneering projects in biomarker discovery, metabolic assays, and multi-omics platform development for applications in liver disease, heart failure, and population health. Her work integrates advanced mass spectrometry, lipidomics, and metabolomics workflows with translational innovations such as point-of-care assays and biosensor development. Previously, as a Metabolomics Research Scientist at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and Manager of the Bosch Mass Spectrometry Facility, she developed over 60 advanced LC-MS assays and supported a wide range of biological and clinical research. Dr. Wang’s prolific contributions include more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, numerous conference presentations, and significant advancements in analytical methodologies for precision medicine.

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Featured Publications

"Rapid On-Demand Point-of-Care Monitoring of Clozapine and Its Metabolite Norclozapine Using Miniature Mass Spectrometry. Pharmaceuticals, Xiaosuo Wang; Wei Yi Lew; Yang Yang; Nan Zhang; Jiexun Bu; Zhentao Li; Michael Fitzpatrick; Paul Bonnitcha; David Sullivan; Wenpeng Zhang et al., 2025"

"The Heart Has Intrinsic Ketogenic Capacity that Mediates NAD + Therapy in HFpEF, Circulation Research, Yen Chin Koay; Bailey McIntosh; Yann Huey Ng; Yang Cao; Xiao Suo Wang; Yanchuang Han; Saki Tomita; Angela Yu Bai; Benjamin Hunter; Ashish Misra et al., 2025"

"Cardiac Substrate Utilization and Relationship to Invasive Exercise Hemodynamic Parameters in HFpEF, JACC. Basic to translational science, O'Sullivan JF; Li M; Koay YC; Wang XS; Guglielmi G; Marques FZ; Nanayakkara S; Mariani J; Slaughter E; Kaye DM, 2024"

"The first human normative ranges and biomarker performance of dimethylguanidino valeric acid isoforms in fatty liver disease, Pathology, Qadri S; Wang X; Tran C; Fitzpatrick M; Bonnitcha P; Sullivan D; Yki-Järvinen H; O'Sullivan JF, 2023"

"Destabilization of Atherosclerotic Plaque by Bilirubin Deficiency, Circulation Research, Weiyu Chen; Sergey Tumanov; Christopher P. Stanley; Stephanie M.Y. Kong; James Nadel; Niv Vigder; Darren L. Newington; Xiao Suo Wang; Louise L. Dunn; Roland Stocker, 2025"