Khabibjon Kushiev | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Khabibjon Kushiev | Sustainable Agriculture | Research Excellence Award

Scientific Research Institute of Agrobiotechnologies and Biochemistry Gulistan State University | Uzbekistan

Kushiev Khabibjon Kh. is a Professor and Doctor of Biological Sciences, serving as Director of the Research Institute of Agrobiotechnologies and Biochemistry at Gulistan State University. His academic background includes advanced training from leading international institutions such as the University of Göttingen, Moscow State University, and Shandong Academy. With extensive experience as Vice Rector, faculty head, and research leader, he has led numerous international and national projects. His research focuses on plant biotechnology, regenerative agriculture, soil salinity restoration, and food security. He has developed innovative “Smart Fertilizer” and green technologies. His contributions include scientific publications, global collaborations, and advancing sustainable agricultural systems.

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Lia Usatiuc | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lia Usatiuc | Medicinal Plants | Research Excellence Award

UMF “Iuliu Hațieganu” Cluj-Napoca | Romania

Dr. Lia-Oxana Usatiuc is a clinician-scientist and academic affiliated with the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Iuliu Hațieganu”, Romania. She holds a medical degree and is currently pursuing doctoral research focused on experimental diabetes, pediatric endocrinology, and polycystic ovary syndrome. With clinical experience in pediatrics and endocrinology, she integrates translational research with patient care. She has undertaken international research and clinical training in Germany and contributed to multiple high-impact publications in molecular medicine and experimental therapeutics. Her work emphasizes metabolic disorders, inflammation, and plant-derived bioactive compounds, advancing innovative approaches in pediatric and endocrine research.

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Abiola Ilori | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Abiola Ilori | Soil Science | Research Excellence Award

University of Ibadan | Nigeria

Dr. Abiola Olawale Ilori is a physicist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with expertise in radiation and health physics. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has progressed through academic and technical roles across Nigerian institutions. His research focuses on radiation physics, nuclear science, environmental radiation, and health risk assessment. He has received multiple scholarships, fellowships, and research grants, including international training programs and postdoctoral funding. An active member of several professional bodies, he contributes to advancing nuclear science and promoting safe radiation practices through teaching, research, and collaboration.

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Status of Radiation in South African Water: A Review

– Journal of Environmental Science and Health, 2026

Design and Construction of an Arduino-Based Smoke Detection System

– Review of Advances in Physics Theories and Applications, 2025

Smart GIS-Based Campus Navigation and Shortest Path Routing System

– Review of Information Engineering and Applications, 2025

Estimation of Natural Radioactivity in Building Materials in South Africa

– International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2025

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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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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Marina Lopez Pozo | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Marina Lopez Pozo | Plant Stress Physiology | Research Excellence Award

University of Colorado, Boulder | Spain

Dr. Marina López-Pozo is a plant ecophysiologist with a PhD in Environmental Agrobiology and over a decade of international research experience spanning Europe, the United States, and extreme environments including Antarctica. Her work integrates plant stress physiology, photosynthesis, controlled-environment agriculture, and space crop science, with leadership roles in NASA- and DOE-funded projects. She has contributed to innovative research on duckweed, plant–microbe interactions, and sustainable food systems for space and Earth. Dr. López-Pozo is an accomplished author in high-impact journals, an expert evaluator and editor, a dedicated mentor, and a recognized contributor to advancing resilient, future-ready agriculture.

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Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award

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Prof. Melina Dritsak | Economics | Women Researcher Award |

University of Western Macedonia | Greece

Melina Dritsaki is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Western Macedonia with extensive academic and professional experience spanning Greece and the United Kingdom. She holds a PhD in Applied Informatics from the University of Macedonia, an MSc in International Banking and Financial Studies from the University of Southampton, and a BSc in Economics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Prior to her current role, she served as Senior Health Economist at the University of Oxford and as Research Fellow at the University of Warwick and Brunel University. Her research lies at the intersection of econometrics, applied macroeconomics, health economics, energy economics, and public policy, with a strong emphasis on panel data methods, time-series analysis, and economic evaluation alongside clinical trials. She has published 86 peer-reviewed scientific documents with 1,442 citations and an h-index of 20, reflecting the impact and consistency of her scholarly contributions. Dr. Dritsaki has participated as lead economist or co-applicant in numerous nationally and internationally funded research projects and has supervised postgraduate research in economics and public health. Her work has been recognised with the Young Investigators Award from the European Respiratory Society. Through sustained research productivity, international collaboration, and teaching excellence, she continues to contribute significantly to empirical economic research and evidence-based policymaking.

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Moncef Bouaziz | Soil Fertility | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Moncef Bouaziz | Soil Fertility | Research Excellence Award

TU Bergakademie Freiberg | Germany

Dr. Moncef Bouaziz is an environmental engineer and remote sensing specialist with extensive academic and applied research experience in environmental monitoring, geospatial analysis, and decision-support systems. He earned his PhD in Environmental Remote Sensing from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, following advanced training in environmental engineering and water and soil management. Since 2022, he has served as scientific staff at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, where he develops spatial decision support systems for post-mining environmental change assessment, leads 3D modeling and platform development, and applies machine learning techniques in Python for remote modeling and forecasting. His academic experience includes prior appointments as an assistant professor at the University of Sfax and as scientific staff at TU Dresden, contributing to projects on land degradation, aeolian dynamics, drought assessment, and ecosystem monitoring. Dr. Bouaziz has coordinated and participated in several nationally and internationally funded research initiatives, including DAAD-supported climate change education platforms and European environmental monitoring programs. His research interests focus on remote sensing–based land degradation analysis, drought prediction, climate change impacts, post-mining hazard assessment, and the integration of machine learning with geospatial data. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals and actively supervises graduate and undergraduate students. Through interdisciplinary research, teaching, and international collaboration, he aims to advance sustainable environmental management and evidence-based spatial planning.

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Dimitrios Adamis | Psychiatry | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Adamis | Psychiatry | Research Excellence Award

HSE | Ireland

Dimitrios Adamis is a consultant psychiatrist and academic researcher with established expertise in adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and delirium. He completed doctoral training at University College Dublin and holds honorary professorial appointments at the University of Galway, the University of Limerick, and University College Dublin. His professional experience combines clinical psychiatry within public health systems with advanced academic research, particularly in outcome measurement and longitudinal data analysis. Research interests focus on adult ADHD, delirium, attention disorders, neuropsychiatric comorbidities, and the development and validation of clinical assessment tools. He has led and contributed to numerous national and international research projects and has authored 139 peer-reviewed scientific documents, accumulating 3,032 citations with an h-index of 30, reflecting sustained research impact. He developed the Adult ADHD Clinical Outcome Scale , a widely used tool for assessing treatment outcomes, and co-authored Ireland’s national “Model of Care for ADHD in Adults,” contributing directly to service development and health policy. His work on delirium has advanced understanding of its epidemiology, subtypes, and diagnostic challenges, particularly in older adults. Through editorial appointments, interdisciplinary collaborations, and evidence-based research, his contributions continue to influence psychiatric practice, clinical research standards, and mental health policy at national and international levels.

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Occupational stress in teachers in Ireland as Covid-19 pandemic persisted

– International Journal of Educational Research Open, 2022