George Vaos | Medicine | Stellar Contributions to Science Award

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Prof. Dr. George Vaos | Medicine | Stellar Contributions to Science Award

Prof. Dr. George Vaos | Medicine | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Prof. Dr. George Vaos is an internationally recognized male academic and clinician whose scholarly and professional contributions have significantly advanced pediatric surgery and its intersections with public health, clinical epidemiology, and evidence-based medical science. His educational background includes comprehensive medical training followed by advanced doctoral-level education at a prestigious European university, where he developed a strong foundation in surgical sciences, clinical research methodology, and translational medicine, later complemented by continuous academic development within leading medical institutions.

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Multicenter Assessment of Ultrasound of the Spermatic Cord in Children with Acute Scrotum

– The Journal of Urology, 2007 · 254 Citations
Fecal Calprotectin in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review

– Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 2013 · 113 Citations
The Role of Calprotectin in Pediatric Disease

– BioMed Research International, 2013 · 108 Citations
Optimal Timing for Repair of an Inguinal Hernia in Premature Infants

– Pediatric Surgery International, 2010 · 88 Citations
Immediate Surgery or Conservative Treatment for Complicated Acute Appendicitis in Children? A Meta-Analysis

– Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2019 · 81 Citations

 

Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior | Movement Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior | Movement Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior | Movement Sciences | Full Professor at Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro | Brazil

Mr. Jair Sindra Virtuoso Junior is a highly accomplished male researcher recognized for his substantial contributions to science at the interface of public health, environmental health, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and healthy lifestyle promotion, with a strong emphasis on population health and aging research. His educational background includes advanced doctoral-level training from a leading Brazilian public university, where his academic formation emphasized epidemiology, health sciences, and environmental determinants of health, equipping him with a robust interdisciplinary foundation.

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Confidence in the Brazilian Version of the Scale of Instrumental Activities of the Daily Life

– Revista Brasileira em Promoção da Saúde, 2008 · 319 Citations
Association Between Frailty and the Combination of Physical Activity Level and Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults

– BMC Public Health, 2019 · 228 Citations
Prescription of Physical Exercises for Older Adults

– Saúde.com, 2005 · 211 Citations
Sedentary Behavior: Design, Technical Implications and Downstream Procedures

– Motricidade, 2015 · 163 Citations
Prevalence of Common Traffic Conditions Between Residents in Urban Areas of Feira de Santana, Bahia

– Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia, 2010 · 142 Citations

Santunu Barua | Wastewater Management | Cutting-edge Industry Advancement Award

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Mr. Santunu Barua | Wastewater Management | Cutting-edge Industry Advancement Award

Mr. Santunu Barua | Wastewater Management | Environmental Engineer at Manhattan University | United States

Mr. Santunu Barua is an emerging environmental engineering professional with a strong academic and research-oriented profile in the broad domain of civil and environmental engineering, particularly focused on sustainable water and infrastructure systems. Mr. Santunu Barua has completed a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from Manhattan University, New York, USA, which provided him with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to modern environmental engineering practices, data-driven analysis, and sustainable design approaches. His professional experience is closely aligned with research and applied problem-solving in areas such as stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and environmental systems optimization, where he has contributed through scholarly publications and technical investigations rather than conventional industry-only roles.

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Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Treatment of Industrial Wastewater

International Journal of Technology, Management and Humanities, Vol. 11, Issue 02, pp. 94–104, 2025

This paper reviews advanced and emerging technologies for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment, focusing on efficiency, environmental impact reduction, and integration with circular economy principles.


Real-Time IoT-Enabled Control of Stormwater Assets: Reducing Runoff Peaks and Pollutant Loads

Multidisciplinary Innovations & Research Analysis, Vol. 5, Issue 4, pp. 100–120, 2024

This study presents an IoT-driven real-time control framework for stormwater infrastructure, demonstrating significant reductions in runoff peaks and pollutant loads through adaptive monitoring and automated decision-making.

Reactive Soil Mixes for Enhanced PFAS Adsorption in Stormwater Infiltration Basins: Mechanisms and Field Assessment

SAMRIDDHI: A Journal of Physical Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 16, Issue 01, 2024

This research investigates the adsorption mechanisms and field performance of reactive soil mixes for PFAS removal in stormwater infiltration basins, highlighting practical design implications for urban water management.

 

 

Wei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Wang | Chemical Engineering | Shaanxi University of Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Wang is a highly regarded academic and researcher in chemical and environmental sciences, known for his impactful contributions to catalysis, biodiesel, and biomass-derived renewable fuel technologies that support global sustainability and clean energy transitions. He obtained his doctoral degree from Shanxi University, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, where his advanced training in catalytic chemistry and biomass conversion laid a strong scientific foundation for his long-term research career. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wei Wang is currently associated with Shaanxi University of Technology in the School of Chemistry and Environment Science and contributes actively to the Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Catalysis, where he combines teaching, research supervision, and laboratory leadership while guiding postgraduate scholars and fostering a research-driven academic environment.

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High-Density Aviation Fuel or Diesel-Range Naphthenes Are Synthesized from Biomass-Derived Isophorone and Furfural

Catalysts, 2026
DOI: 10.3390/catal16010083

Mengze Sun; Xing Zhang; Jiamin Yan; Hui Zhang; Zhipeng Li; Li Huang; Song Jin; Wei Wang; Ning Li

Anisotropic Microparticles with a Controllable Structure via Soap-Free Seeded Emulsion Polymerization

Molecules, 2025
DOI: 10.3390/molecules30010166

Yanping Duan; Xia Zhao; Xiang Nan; Zhifeng Sun; Xiaoyun Lei; Wei Wang; Hong Hao; Jianfang Li

Catalytic Synthesis of Renewable 2-Methylfuran from Furfural

RSC Sustainability, 2024
DOI: 10.1039/D4SU00229F

Yuanyuan Han; Xing Zhang; Wei Wang; Shaobo Guo; Xiaohui Ji; Guangyi Li

Carbon-Based Solid Acids for the Preparation of Renewable Jet Fuel and Diesel Range Alkanes

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2024
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c05083

Wei Wang; Shaoying Sun; Xing Zhang; Guangyi Li; Ling An; Chi Qian; Quan Liu; Xianzhao Shao; Xiaohui Ji; Ning Li

Recent Progress in the Conversion of Methylfuran into Value-Added Chemicals and Fuels

Molecules, 2024
DOI: 10.3390/molecules29132976

Wei Wang; Jiamin Yan; Mengze Sun; Xiufeng Li; Yanqing Li; Ling An; Chi Qian; Xing Zhang; Xianzhao Shao; Yanping Duan et al.

Research Progress of Catalysts for Aldol Condensation of Biomass-Based Compounds

RSC Advances, 2023
DOI: 10.1039/D3RA00906H

Xing Zhang; Yanqing Li; Chi Qian; Ling An; Wei Wang; Xiufeng Li; Xianzhao Shao; Zhizhou Li

Synthesis of Renewable High-Density Fuel with Vanillin and Cyclopentanone Derived from Hemicellulose

Molecules, 2023
DOI: 10.3390/molecules28135029

Wei Wang; Ling An; Chi Qian; Yanqing Li; Meiping Li; Xianzhao Shao; Xiaohui Ji; Zhizhou Li

 

 

 

Alexandra Takou | Electronics | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Alexandra Takou | Electronics | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Alexandra Takou | Electronics | Post Doctoral Researcher at University of Thessaly | Greece

Dr. Alexandra Takou is a highly accomplished female researcher and academic specializing in hardware security, reliability engineering, and fault-tolerant VLSI systems, recognized for her contributions to the detection and mitigation of hardware Trojans, soft errors, and electromagnetic (EM) attacks in advanced electronic systems. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from a reputed university, where she developed expertise in hardware security design, layout-driven fault injection, EM-based attack modeling, and reliability-aware circuit implementation, establishing a solid foundation for both theoretical and applied research.

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An Optimal Methodology for EM-Based Hardware Trojan Placement on Clock Tree Networks

2023 IEEE 66th International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems

A Takou; O Axelou; G Floros; N Evmorfopoulos; G Stamoulis

Citations: 4


An Efficient Security Closure Methodology for EM-Based Attacks on Power Grid Structures

2023 IEEE International Symposium on Defect and Fault Tolerance in VLSI

A Takou; P Stoikos; M Moysis; G Floros; N Evmorfopoulos; G Stamoulis

Citations: 3


Sensitivity-Aware Hardware Trojan Injection for SET Propagation and Soft Error Attacks

2024 20th International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Electronic Systems

A Takou; GI Paliaroutis; P Tsoumanis; N Evmorfopoulos; G Stamoulis

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Fault Injection Attacks Based on Layout-Driven SER Analysis

2025 21st International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation of Electronic Systems

A Takou; P Tsoumanis; GI Paliaroutis; N Evmorfopoulos; G Stamoulis


Design and Implementation of Reliability-Aware Hardware Trojans and Attacks

Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, Σχολή Πολυτεχνική, Τμήμα Ηλεκτρολόγων Μηχανικών και Μηχανικών Υπολογιστών, 2025

A Takou


Power Consumption Assessment of Telecommunication Base Stations Harnessing Prototype Energy Models

2024 15th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications

A Fevgas; JA Korinthios; P Tsompanopoulou; N Frangogiannis et al.

 

Vinay Gaddam | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Vinay Gaddam | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Vinay Gaddam | Civil Engineering | Associate professor at Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College | India

Dr. Vinay Gaddam is a highly skilled researcher and academic in the field of civil and environmental engineering, recognized for his contributions to glaciology, hydrology, remote sensing, and GIS-based environmental analysis. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from a reputed university, where he developed expertise in glacier mass balance assessment, snow and glacier melt modeling, hydrological processes, and geospatial applications, establishing a strong foundation for both theoretical and applied environmental research.

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Reconciling High Glacier Surface Melting in Summer with Air Temperature in the Semi-Arid Zone of Western Himalaya

Water, 2019, 11(8), 1561

B Pratap; P Sharma; L Patel; AT Singh; VK Gaddam; S Oulkar et al.

Citations: 53


Moisture Sources for Precipitation and Hydrograph Components of the Sutri Dhaka Glacier Basin, Western Himalayas

Water, 2019, 11(11), 2242

AT Singh; W Rahaman; P Sharma; CM Laluraj; LK Patel; B Pratap et al.

Citations: 46


Estimation of Glacial Retreat and Mass Loss in Baspa Basin, Western Himalaya

Spatial Information Research, 2016, 24(3), 257–266

VK Gaddam; AV Kulkarni; A Kumar Gupta

Citations: 30


Assessment of Snow-Glacier Melt and Rainfall Contribution to Stream Runoff in Baspa Basin, Indian Himalaya

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2018, 190(3), 154

VK Gaddam; AV Kulkarni; AK Gupta

Citations: 28


Application of “OTSU”—An Image Segmentation Method for Differentiation of Snow and Ice Regions of Glaciers and Assessment of Mass Budget in Chandra Basin, Western Himalaya

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2022, 194(5), 337

VK Gaddam; R Boddapati; T Kumar; AV Kulkarni; H Bjornsson

Citations: 25

Maha Mohamed Alseba | Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Maha Mohamed Alseba | Economics | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Maha Mohamed Alseba | Economics | Lecturer at Benha University | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Maha Mohamed Alseba is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of economics, widely recognized for her scholarly contributions to international economics, industrial economics, and sustainability-oriented economic analysis, with a particular focus on the role of technological innovation in economic growth. Assist. Prof. Dr. Maha Mohamed Alseba completed her doctoral education in Economics at a recognized university, where she developed strong expertise in economic theory, applied econometrics, and quantitative research methods, forming a solid foundation for policy-relevant and sustainability-focused research.

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Causality between Technological Innovation and Economic Growth: Evidence from the Economies of Developing Countries

Sustainability, 2022, 14(6), 3586

MMA Mohamed; P Liu; G Nie

Citations: 189


Are Technological Innovation and Foreign Direct Investment a Way to Boost Economic Growth? An Egyptian Case Study Using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Model

Sustainability, 2021, 13(6), 3265

MMA Mohamed; P Liu; G Nie

Citations: 79


Do Knowledge Economy Indicators Affect Economic Growth? Evidence from Developing Countries

Sustainability, 2022, 14(8), 4774

MMA Mohamed; P Liu; G Nie

Citations: 46


Industrial Clusters and Their Role in Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Enterprises – Leather and Footwear Sector in Palestine

American Journal of Industrial and Business Management

MMAM; Haya; Hoja; Pei Yu

 

Ranbala kumari | Biobanking | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Ranbala kumari | Biobanking | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Ranbala kumari | Biobanking | PhD Scholar at Amity University | India

Ms. Ranbala kumari is an emerging researcher in the field of life sciences with a strong academic and research focus on cancer genomics, molecular biology, and environmental health–related disease mechanisms, demonstrating growing recognition for her contributions to interdisciplinary biomedical research. Ms. Ranbala kumari received her advanced education in biological sciences, developing a solid foundation in molecular genetics, cancer biology, and experimental research methodologies, which has enabled her to address complex biological questions related to tumor progression and environmental influences on human health.

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Scouting for Common Genes in the Heterogeneous Hypoxic Tumor Microenvironment and Their Validation in Glioblastoma

3 Biotech, 2021, 11(10), 451

A Bhushan; R Kumari; T Srivastava

Citations: 6


Progesterone Limits the Tumor-Promoting Effects of the Beta-Subunit of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin via Non-Nuclear Receptors

iScience, 2022, 25(7), 104527

RP Moumita Sarkar; Harsh Sharma; Parminder Singh; Ranbala Ranu; Ravi Datta et al.

Citations: 2


Long-Term Stability of Preservative-Free Urine Samples: Superior Biomolecular Integrity at −80 °C and in Lyophilized Form

BioChem, 2025, 6(1), 1

R Kumari; J Kaur; M Wasson; D Trehan; P Vasudeva; N Kumar; N Kumari et al.


Anti-Cancer Role of Ellagic Acid by Modulating the Altered PI3K/PTEN/Akt Pathway in Bladder Cancer

Journal of Environmental Pathology, Toxicology and Oncology, 2025, 44(2)

S Sahay; D Trehan; R Kumari; J Sharma; P Vasudeva; N Kumar et al.


Inhibition of Protein Kinase C Isozymes Causes Immune Profile Alteration and Possibly Decreased Tumorigenesis in Bladder Cancer

American Journal of Cancer Research, 2023, 13(8), 3832

D Trehan; R Kumari; J Sharma; SH Satuluri; S Sahay; NK Jha; JK Batra et al.

 

Nuno Gama | Chemical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Nuno Gama | Chemical Engineering | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Nuno Gama | Chemical Engineering | University de Aveiro | Portugal

Dr. Nuno Gama is an accomplished researcher and academic recognized internationally for his contributions to sustainable materials science, polymer engineering, and environmental innovation, with a strong emphasis on circular economy solutions and bio-based materials. Dr. Nuno Gama completed his doctoral education at the University of Aveiro, where he earned his Ph.D. with advanced training in polymer science and chemical engineering, establishing a solid theoretical and experimental foundation for environmentally responsible materials research. His professional experience is closely associated with the University of Aveiro, where he has served as a researcher and academic contributor, actively involved in teaching, supervision of graduate researchers, and the development of interdisciplinary research initiatives that bridge materials science, sustainability, and industrial application.

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Polyurethane Foams: Past, Present, and Future
Materials, 2018, 11(10), 1841

NV Gama; A Ferreira; A Barros-Timmons

Citations: 1002

Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams Toward Applications Beyond Thermal Insulation
Materials & Design, 2015, 76, 77–85

NV Gama; B Soares; CSR Freire; R Silva; CP Neto; A Barros-Timmons et al.

Citations: 201

Recycling of Polyurethane Scraps via Acidolysis
Chemical Engineering Journal, 2020, 395, 125102

N Gama; B Godinho; G Marques; R Silva; A Barros-Timmons; A Ferreira

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3D Printed Cork/Polyurethane Composite Foams
Materials & Design, 2019, 179, 107905

N Gama; A Ferreira; A Barros-Timmons

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Ecopolyol Production from Industrial Cork Powder via Acid Liquefaction Using Polyhydric Alcohols

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2014, 2(4), 846–854

B Soares; N Gama; C Freire; A Barros-Timmons; I Brandão; R Silva et al.

Citations: 94

 

Yue-Rong Liang | Agriculture | Distinguished Scientist Award

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Prof. Yue-Rong Liang | Agriculture | Distinguished Scientist Award

Prof. Yue-Rong Liang | Agriculture | Professor at Zhejiang University | China

Prof. Yue-Rong Liang is a highly respected scholar and researcher in the fields of agricultural science, environmental biotechnology, and tea science, widely recognized for his authoritative contributions to plant physiology, tea phytochemistry, functional foods, and sustainable agricultural systems. Prof. Yue-Rong Liang completed his doctoral education at Zhejiang University, where he earned his Ph.D. from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, establishing a strong academic foundation in plant science and biochemical research. His professional experience includes long-standing academic service at Zhejiang University, where he has contributed as a lecturer and senior researcher, playing a vital role in teaching, mentoring postgraduate scholars, and advancing institutional research capacity.

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Effects of Photovoltaic-Integrated Tea Plantation on Tea Field Productivity and Tea Leaf Quality
Agriculture, 2026 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture16010125

Xin-Qiang Zheng; Xue-Han Zhang; Jian-Gao Zhang; Rong-Jin Zheng; Jian-Liang Lu; Jian-Hui Ye; Yue-Rong Liang

Phenotype, Squalene, and Lanosterol Content Variation Patterns During Seed Maturation in Different Leaf-Color Tea Cultivars
Foods, 2025 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/foods15010094

Jing-Jing Ye; Yu-Ning Fang; Xiao-Quan Lu; Shu-Ling Dong; Yue-Rong Liang; Jian-Liang Lu; Kai-Rong Wang; Long-Jie Zhang; Xin-Qiang Zheng

Green Tea Catechins and Skin Health
Antioxidants, 2024 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/antiox13121506

Xin-Qiang Zheng; Xue-Han Zhang; Han-Qing Gao; Lan-Ying Huang; Jing-Jing Ye; Jian-Hui Ye; Jian-Liang Lu; Shi-Cheng Ma; Yue-Rong Liang


Shading-Dependent Greening Process of the Leaves in the Light-Sensitive Albino Tea Plant ‘Huangjinya’:
Possible Involvement of the Light-Harvesting Complex II Subunit of Photosystem II in the Phenotypic Characteristic

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/ijms241210314

Ying-Qi Wang; Jing-Jing Ye; Hong-Zhiyuan Yang; Da Li; Xiao-Xiang Li; Yong-Kang Wang; Xin-Qiang Zheng; Jian-Hui Ye; Qing-Sheng Li; Yue-Rong Liang et al.

Dihydrochalcones in Sweet Tea: Biosynthesis, Distribution and Neuroprotection Function
Molecules, 2022 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/molecules27248794

Yong-Kang Wang; Si-Yi Hu; Feng-Yi Xiao; Zhan-Bo Dong; Jian-Hui Ye; Xin-Qiang Zheng; Yue-Rong Liang; Jian-Liang Lu

Adsorption Behavior of the L-Theanine onto Cation Exchange Resin ZGSPC106Na and D001SD
Foods, 2022 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/foods11223625

Yusi Yang; Zhanbo Dong; Yongkang Wang; Fengyi Xiao; Jinliang Yang; Dong Zhao; Jianhui Ye; Xinqiang Zheng; Yuerong Liang; Jianliang Lu

High-Light-Induced Degradation of Photosystem II Subunits’ Involvement in the Albino Phenotype in Tea Plants
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 | Journal Article
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23158522

Wen-He Cai; Xin-Qiang Zheng; Yue-Rong Liang