Onyemaechi John Nnamani | Climate Change | Excellence in Research award

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Mr. Onyemaechi John Nnamani | Climate Change | Excellence in Research award

Federal University of Technology Akure | Nigeria

Onyemaechi John Nnamani is an academic and geospatial researcher in the Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. He holds B.Tech and M.Tech degrees in Surveying and Geoinformatics from FUTA. Currently an Assistant Lecturer, he teaches surveying-related courses and supervises undergraduate research. His research interests span geoinformatics, remote sensing, GIS applications, land use and land cover change, urban sustainability, and climate adaptation technologies. He has published widely in reputable journals and actively participates in professional development and conferences. His contributions have earned him awards, including Lecturer of the Year, reflecting his commitment to impactful research, teaching, and sustainable development.

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Rana Muhammad Amir Gulzar | Plant Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rana Muhammad Amir Gulzar | Plant Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang University | China

Dr. Rana Muhammad Amir Gulzar is a plant pathologist and researcher affiliated with Zhejiang University, China. He earned his PhD in Agriculture (Plant Pathology) from Zhejiang University and an MSc (Hons.) in Plant Pathology from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. His experience includes academic teaching, agro-field training, project field coordination, and industry-linked crop management roles. His research focuses on plant–pathogen interactions, calcium signaling, stress-responsive gene families, and molecular mechanisms of biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in crops, particularly Brassica species and cotton. A recipient of a Chinese Government Scholarship and a Gold Medal, he contributes impactful research toward sustainable crop protection and stress-resilient agriculture.

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Ashraf El-Shamy | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ashraf El-Shamy | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

Ain Shams University | Egypt

Ashraf Ahmed Reda Mohamed El-Shamy is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) at Ain Shams University, Egypt, with extensive academic and professional experience. He holds BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in Civil Engineering from Ain Shams University, specializing in geotechnical and foundation engineering. His experience spans teaching, advanced numerical modeling, and leadership in major infrastructure and mega construction projects across Egypt. His research interests include swelling and collapsible soils, tunneling-induced settlement, soil–structure interaction, and unsaturated soil behavior. Through impactful publications, project leadership, and applied research, he contributes to resilient and innovative geotechnical engineering practice.

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3D Analysis of Ground Settlement Induced by Mechanized Tunnelling

– International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2015

Numerical Simulation of Swelling Soil via Swelling Rock Constitutive Model

– Fifteenth International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2018

Experimental Testing and Numerical Simulations for Typical Swelling Soil in Egypt

– International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 2019

Numerical Simulation of Unsaturated Collapsible Soil

– International Conference on Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, 2023

Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Deborah Onyancha | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

University of Nairobi | Kenya

Deborah M. Onyancha is a Kenyan agroecosystems researcher and PhD candidate in Management of Agroecosystems and Environment at the University of Nairobi. She holds an MSc in Land and Water Management and a BSc in Agroecosystems Management. Her professional experience spans research and consultancy roles with IITA, CGIAR, ILRI, KEFRI, and environmental agencies, focusing on sustainable agricultural water management and agroecology. Her research interests include resilient agroecosystems, soil-water-biodiversity interactions, pollution mitigation, and climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems. She has received multiple fellowships and professional training awards and actively contributes to science-policy dialogue for sustainable and climate-resilient food systems.

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Ruben Budău | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ruben Budău | Fungal Ecology | Research Excellence Award

University of Oradea | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Ruben Budau is an academic at the University of Oradea with expertise in forestry, horticulture, and agroforestry systems. He holds bachelor’s degrees in Forestry and Horticulture and has extensive experience in teaching, project leadership, and interdisciplinary research collaboration. His research interests include silviculture, woody biomass, agroforestry, sustainable horticulture, and mycology, with a particular focus on the genus Leccinum. He is the author of a seminal Q1 Journal of Fungi study and a reference volume on Robinia pseudoacacia cultivation in Romania. Through applied research and academic leadership, he contributes to sustainable land-use and biomass-based environmental solutions.

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Xiang-hua Song | Soil Science | Young Scientist Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiang-hua Song | Soil Science | Young Scientist Award

University of Jinan | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xiang-hua Song is a geotechnical engineering scholar at the University of Jinan, China, specializing in slope stability and geological disaster prevention. He received advanced training in civil and geotechnical engineering and has extensive experience leading and participating in national and provincial research projects. His research interests focus on rainfall-induced slope failure, soil–plant–biopolymer reinforcement mechanisms, ecological slope protection, tunnel engineering, and numerical modeling using FLAC3D and PFC3D. Dr. Song has published widely in high-impact SCI journals and top international conferences. His work has received prestigious teaching and research awards, contributing significantly to resilient infrastructure and sustainable geo-environmental engineering.

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Xi Xu | Plant Development | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Xi Xu | Plant Development | Best Paper Award

Anhui Jianzhu University | China

Dr. Xi Xu is an accomplished academic and researcher at Anhui Jianzhu University, China, with strong expertise in mechanical and environmental engineering. He received his doctoral training in engineering and has extensive experience in teaching, research, and graduate supervision. His research focuses on particulate matter control, electrostatic precipitation, multiphase flow, energy systems, and numerical simulation techniques. Dr. Xu has published widely in high-impact international journals and actively collaborates with multidisciplinary research teams. His scholarly contributions have earned recognition through research awards and funded projects. Through continuous innovation and academic leadership, Dr. Xu contributes significantly to sustainable engineering solutions and advanced industrial applications.

 

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Svetlana Velizarova | Pulmonary Diseases | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Svetlana Velizarova | Pulmonary Diseases | Research Excellence Award

Medical Univerity Sofia | Bulgaria

Dr. Svetlana Atanasova Velizarova is a pediatric pulmonologist and academic with decades of experience in pediatric tuberculosis, pneumology, and phthisiology. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Sofia and later specialized in pneumology, phthisiology, and pediatrics. She has held academic and clinical positions at leading children’s hospitals in Sofia and served as an assistant professor. Her research focuses on childhood tuberculosis, latent TB infection, diagnostic methods, BCG vaccination, and chronic lung diseases. She has authored over 80 scientific publications, received national and EU-funded grants, and is an active member of major European and international respiratory and tuberculosis research networks.

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Beatrice Perissutti | Pharmaceutics | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beatrice Perissutti | Pharmaceutics | Women Researcher Award

University of Trieste | Italy

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Beatrice Perissutti is an Associate Professor at the University of Trieste, Italy, with a strong academic background in pharmaceutical sciences and solid-state chemistry. She has extensive experience in teaching and research within chemical and pharmaceutical technologies, supervising doctoral and master’s research projects. Her research interests focus on crystal engineering, solid-state characterization, pharmaceutical formulations, cocrystals, salts, and multicomponent drug systems aimed at improving drug stability and bioavailability. She has contributed to numerous high-impact scientific publications and international collaborations. Through her research, teaching excellence, and academic leadership, she continues to advance innovation in pharmaceutical development and solid-state drug design.

 

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Ilenia D’Abbrunzo | Plant Microbiology | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Ilenia D’Abbrunzo | Plant Microbiology | Excellence in Research Award

Università Degli Studi Di Trieste | Italy

Dr. Ilenia D’Abbrunzo is a chemist and pharmaceutical scientist specializing in solid-state chemistry and pharmaceutical technology. She holds a PhD in Chemistry (Doctor Europaeus) from the University of Trieste, with research focused on drug–drug solid forms, crystal engineering, and multicomponent pharmaceutical systems. Her experience includes academic teaching, supervision of master’s theses, and international research training in advanced crystallization techniques. Currently a Junior Research Fellow on a PRIN-funded project, her work centers on innovative pediatric antibiotic formulations. Her research interests span cocrystals, coamorphous systems, solid-state characterization, and formulation development, contributing to improved drug stability, bioactivity, and patient-centered pharmaceutical design.

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