Sucheta Pradhan | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sucheta Pradhan | Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Melbourne University | Australia

Sucheta Pradhan is a dedicated researcher currently pursuing her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering and IT at the University of Melbourne, Australia, under the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, where her thesis focuses on “An investigation into Atmospheric Rivers and their potential impact on extreme rainfall and flooding in Australia.” She holds a Master of Technology in Land and Water Resource Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, with an impressive CGPA of 9.34/10, and a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering from Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist with a CGPA of 8.76/10. Her research explores climate extremes, hydrology, and atmospheric science, with publications in reputed journals such as the Journal of Hydrology, and manuscripts under review in Weather and Climate Extremes and Communications Earth & Environment. She has presented her work at international forums including the EGU General Assembly (2022, 2025) and AGU Fall Meeting (2021). Alongside her research, she has served as a tutor for several environmental and engineering courses at the University of Melbourne. Sucheta is a national rank holder in the 2020 GATE Examination (AIR 106) and recipient of multiple academic honors, including OUAT Merit Scholarship and postgraduate stipends. She has also completed professional training in Data Analytics with Python (IIT Roorkee), Remote Sensing and GIS, and industrial internships in solar systems and agricultural machinery. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to advancing research on climate-induced hydrological risks and sustainable environmental solutions.

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Featured Publications

"Atmospheric rivers and Australian precipitation: Impact of detection algorithm choice," S Pradhan, C Wasko, MC Peel, Journal of Hydrology, 2025

"Atmospheric Rivers intensify extreme precipitation and flooding across Australia," S Pradhan, C Wasko, MC Peel, Weather and Climate Extremes, 2025

"Global scale impact of atmospheric rivers on the severity of flooding", MP Sucheta Pradhan, Conrad Wasko EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 2025

"Multivariate Approach Reveals a Higher Likelihood of Compound Heat Stress-Pluvial Floods in Urban India", P Ganguli, S Pradhan, Authorea Preprints, 2022

"Multivariate Approach Reveals a Higher Likelihood of Compound Warm-wet Spells in Urban India" S Pradhan, P Ganguli, EGU General Assembly Conference Abstracts, 2022

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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Featured Publications

"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.

Katerina Sergi | Translational Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Katerina Sergi | Translational Research | Best Researcher Award

Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University | United States

Dr. Katerina Sergi is an accomplished educational psychologist with a Ph.D. from Mississippi State University, an M.A. in Applied Social Research, and a B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, CUNY. She currently serves as Assistant Research Professor at the Social Science Research Center, MSU, leading projects in early childhood education, early intervention, mental health awareness, and public health evaluation. Dr. Sergi has extensive experience in both research and applied settings, including roles as Research Associate at MSU, adjunct instructor at Delta State University, and international research coordinator in Greece. Her work encompasses quantitative and qualitative research, technical report authorship, and presentations at national and international conferences on topics ranging from early childhood development and educational interventions to assistive technology and AI applications in social science research. Dr. Sergi’s contributions have influenced policy, practice, and professional development, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based strategies that support children, families, and educational professionals.

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Featured Publications

"Down the Digital Delta: Health Information Inequities Among Rural Mississippi Caregivers"

"Compensation challenges in early childhood education: an analysis of Mississippi’s child care workforce"

"Assistive technology use in the workplace by people with blindness and low vision: Perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges"

"Factors That Influence Physical Activity in Individuals With Down Syndrome: Perspectives of Guardians and Health Professionals"

"Self-Regulatory Metacognitive Skill Use in Elementary Students During Computer and Paper Reading Assignments: A Qualitative Study"