Sandip Kumar Sarkar | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sandip Kumar Sarkar | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Saint Louis University | United States

Dr. Sandip Kumar Sarkar is an accomplished scholar in Information Systems, specializing in technology-mediated behavior, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and enterprise resource planning (ERP). He earned his Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Arkansas, following dual MBAs in Enterprise Resource Planning from Lamar University and Marketing from the University of Dhaka, where he also completed his BBA. Currently serving as a faculty member at Saint Louis University, Dr. Sarkar teaches courses in business technology management, enterprise systems, and analytics. His research has been published in reputable journals such as the International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, and several papers are under review in leading outlets including Information Systems Journal and Information Systems Frontiers. His work explores critical aspects of user behavior in digital technology adoption, virtual reality learning, and ethical responses to AI-generated content. Dr. Sarkar has presented at international conferences such as ICIS, AMCIS, and NeuroIS, and actively contributes as a reviewer for major information systems conferences and journals. Recognized for academic excellence and leadership, he holds SAP certifications and continues to advance ERP education and AI-driven business technologies through his teaching, research, and service.

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Featured Publications

Sarkar, S. K. (2024). How immersive experiences in digital technology influence postadoption behavior. International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, 1–16.

Sergio Manzetti | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sergio Manzetti | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Linnaeus University | France

Dr. Sergio Manzetti is a distinguished researcher whose interdisciplinary work bridges mathematics, quantum information theory, and nanotechnology. With an h-index of 26, 4,946 citations, and numerous scholarly documents, his research demonstrates both depth and global impact. His expertise spans mathematical analysis, Fourier analysis of partial differential equations (PDEs), quantum chemistry, computational systems, and nonlinear dynamics, contributing significantly to the understanding of quantum systems and wave phenomena. Dr. Manzetti’s academic foundation includes advanced degrees from Uppsala University, Linnaeus University, Queensland University of Technology, and Oslo University College, where he specialized in the mathematical and physical sciences. His professional experience is equally impressive—serving as an EU expert for Marie-Curie Fellowships, AI prompt reviewer at Mercor Intelligence, and researcher at Fjord-Research AS. He has co-authored influential publications in Analysis and Mathematical Physics, Advanced Theory and Simulations, and RSC Advances, addressing topics from eigenvalue problems of non-self-adjoint operators to supersymmetric wave equations and nanomaterial design. Skilled in Python, Mathematica, and MATLAB, Dr. Manzetti combines theoretical rigor with computational precision. His contributions to quantum information systems, rogue wave modeling, and nanotechnology continue to advance interdisciplinary research, positioning him as a leading figure in applied mathematics and theoretical chemistry.

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Featured Publications

Manzetti, S., & Khrennikov, A. (2025, September 28). Quantum and topological dynamics of GKSL equation in camel-like framework. Entropy.

Manzetti, S. (2025, September 22). Geometric formalism for quantum entanglement via B³ and S⁰ mappings. Preprint.

Manzetti, S., & Khrennikov, A. (2025, July 11). Quantum and topological dynamics of the GKSL equation in the camel-like framework. Preprint.

Kumar, R., Hiremath, K. R., & Manzetti, S. (2024, April). A primer on eigenvalue problems of non-self-adjoint operators. Analysis and Mathematical Physics.

Manzetti, S. (2021). Spectral properties of non-self adjoint operators: A review of the recent literature. Unpublished manuscript.

Kamerlin, N., Delcey, M. G., Manzetti, S., & van der Spoel, D. (2020, August 24). Toward a computational ecotoxicity assay. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling.

Manzetti, S., & Trounev, A. (2020, January). Analytical solutions for a supersymmetric wave-equation for quasiparticles in a quantum system. Advanced Theory and Simulations.

Manzetti, S. (2020, January). Electromagnetic vorticity in a square-well crystal system described by a supersymmetric wave-equation. Advanced Theory and Simulations.

Ghisi, R., Vamerali, T., & Manzetti, S. (2019). Accumulation of perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural plants: A review. Environmental Research.

van der Spoel, D., Manzetti, S., Zhang, H., & Klamt, A. (2019, August 27). Prediction of partition coefficients of environmental toxins using computational chemistry methods. ACS Omega.

Manzetti, S., & Gabriel, J.-C. P. (2019, March 2). Methods for dispersing carbon nanotubes for nanotechnology applications: Liquid nanocrystals, suspensions, polyelectrolytes, colloids and organization control. International Nano Letters.

Manzetti, S., & Trounev, A. (2019, May). Supersymmetric Hamiltonian and vortex formation model in a quantum nonlinear system in an inhomogeneous electromagnetic field. Advanced Theory and Simulations.

Behzadi, H., Manzetti, S., Dargahi, M., Roonasi, P., & Khalilnia, Z. (2018). Application of calculated NMR parameters, aromaticity indices and wavefunction properties for evaluation of corrosion inhibition efficiency of pyrazine inhibitors. Journal of Molecular Structure.

Manzetti, S. (2018). Applied quantum physics for novel quantum computation approaches: An update. Computational Mathematics and Modeling.

Manzetti, S. (2018). Mathematical modeling of rogue waves, a review of conventional and emerging mathematical methods and solutions. Preprint.

Manzetti, S. (2018, November 8). Derivation and numerical analysis of an attenuation operator for non-relativistic waves. Scientific Reports.

Manzetti, S., & Lu, T. (2018, August 20). Addendum: Solvation energies of butylparaben, benzo[a]pyrene diol epoxide, perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, and DEHP in complex with DNA bases. Chemical Research in Toxicology.

Manzetti, S. (2018, June 20). Mathematical modeling of rogue waves: A survey of recent and emerging mathematical methods and solutions. Axioms.

Xin-Jian Wen | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Xin-Jian Wen | Physics and Astronomy | Best Researcher Award

Shanxi University | China

Prof. Xin-Jian Wen is a distinguished theoretical physicist whose research focuses on the properties of strongly interacting matter, the mechanism of QCD phase transitions, and the behavior of strange quark matter under extreme conditions such as high density and strong magnetic fields. With an h-index of 11, 43 published documents, and 567 citations from 352 sources, his work has made a significant contribution to advancing quantum chromodynamics (QCD) phenomenology at finite temperature and density. A graduate of Shaanxi Normal University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Prof. Wen has developed innovative models to study the stability of strange quark matter, strangelets, and the quark-hadron mixed phase in compact stars. His pioneering investigations using the quasiparticle model and multi-reflection expansion approach have provided new insights into surface tension effects, magnetic field interactions, and color-flavor-locked (CFL) phases. Prof. Wen has collaborated with several leading physicists and published influential papers in top-tier journals such as Physical Review D and Physical Review C. As a full professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics, Shanxi University, he continues to advance theoretical research in QCD and compact star physics.

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Zhang, J., & Wen, X.-J. (2025, September 12). Stability analysis of magnetized quark matter in Tsallis statistics. Universe.

Jiang, X.-W., & Wen, X.-J. (2025, June 20). Deconfinement of magnetized quark matter in a quasiparticle description. International Journal of Modern Physics A.

Niu, Y.-H., Wen, X.-J., & Singha, S. (2025, January). Tensor condensate accompanied by chiral transition in a strong magnetic field. Advances in High Energy Physics.

Su, S.-Z., Zhao, Y.-Y., & Wen, X.-J. (2025, January 31). The finite volume effects of the Nambu–Jona–Lasinio model with the running coupling constant. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Zhang, J., & Wen, X.-J. (2024, November 26). QCD phase transition with nonextensive NJL model in the strong magnetic field. Physical Review D.

He, R., & Wen, X.-J. (2024, June 1). Anisotropy and paramagnetism of QCD matter with an anomalous magnetic moment. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Wen, X.-J., & Zhang, J. (2024, February 12). Thermal effect in hot QCD matter in strong magnetic fields. Physical Review C.

Wang, Y., & Wen, X.-J. (2024, January 8). Isospin asymmetric matter in uniform and nonuniform strong magnetic fields. Physical Review C.

He, Y.-Y., & Wen, X.-J. (2023, April 24). Medium effect on anisotropic surface tension of magnetized quark matter. Physical Review D.

He, R., & Wen, X.-J. (2022, December 29). Effect of anomalous magnetic moment on the chiral transition at zero temperature in a strong magnetic field. Physical Review D. amics of PNJL model at zero temperature in a strong magnetic field. Physical Review D.

Yang, L., & Wen, X.-J. (2021, December 8). Compressibility of quark matter under strong magnetic field in the NJL model. Physical Review D.

Su, S.-Z., & Wen, X.-J. (2021, July 1). Influence of magnetic fields on the stability and the phase transition of quark matter in the Nambu–Jona–Lasinio model. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Wen, X.-J., He, R., & Liu, J.-B. (2021, May 17). Effect of the anomalous magnetic moment on the chiral transition in a strong magnetic field. Physical Review D.

Wang, Y., & Wen, X.-J. (2020, October 1). Magnetized hot and dense quark matter in the Polyakov Nambu–Jona–Lasinio model. Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Anita Kavrakova | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Anita Kavrakova | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Genetic Medico-Diagnostic Laboratory “Genica” | Bulgaria

Mrs. Anita Kavrakova is a distinguished molecular biologist and project manager with extensive experience in medical genetics and diagnostic research. Since 2019, she has been serving as Project Manager at Genetic Medico-Diagnostic Laboratory “Genica” and Genome Center Bulgaria AD in Sofia, where she oversees laboratory projects, implements innovative diagnostic techniques, ensures compliance with national and international standards, and actively contributes to scientific research through conferences, publications, and collaborative studies. Prior to this role, she worked as a Molecular Biologist at Genica (2008–2018), conducting advanced molecular analyses including PCR, qPCR, gene sequencing, and immunohistochemistry, with a focus on cancer genetics, particularly prostate and cervical cancers. She has also been a part-time assistant at the Department of Medical Chemistry and Biochemistry, Medical University Sofia, since 2012, training students in theoretical and practical biochemistry. Dr. Kavrakova earned her PhD in Genetics from Medical University Sofia in 2015, investigating molecular markers in prostate cancer for improved diagnostics and patient management, following an MS in Genetics and a Bachelor in Biology from Sofia University “St Kliment Ohridski.” She has contributed to numerous national and international research projects on infectious agents, reproductive failure, and cancer etiology, authored multiple publications, and actively participates in innovation evaluation and scientific advisory roles, demonstrating leadership, analytical skills, and a commitment to advancing molecular diagnostics and biomedical research.

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Todorova, E., Kavrakova, A., Derimachkovski, G., Georgieva, B., Odzhakov, F., Bachurska, S., Terziev, I., Boyadzhieva, M. E., Valkov, T., Popov, E., Slavov, C., Tourtourikov, I., Mitev, V., & Todorova, A. (2025). Human Herpes Virus genotype and immunological gene expression profile in prostate cancer with prominent inflammation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(10), 4945.

Todorova, E., & Kavrakova, A., Derimachkovski, G., Georgieva, B., Kalenderova, S., Odzhakov, F., Bachurska, S., Boyadzhieva, M. E., Terziev, I., Genova, M., Mitev, V., & Todorova, A. (2025). Pathogenic contribution of human papillomaviruses and Epstein-Barr virus to prostate cancer in Bulgarian patients. C. R. Acad. Bulg. Sci. (submitted).

Mesechkova, K., Kavrakova, A., Georgieva, B., Sigridov, I., Miteva, A., Mitev, V., & Todorova, A. (2023). Bacterial and viral pathogens implicated in female reproductive failure investigated on menstrual blood. C. R. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 76(3), 394–406.

Mesechkova, K., Kavrakova, A., Georgieva, B., Sigridov, I., Mitev, V., & Todorova, A. (2023). Non-invasive diagnostics of reproductive failure with infectious etiology on menstrual tissue. Acta Medica Bulgarica, 50(3).

Mesechkova, K., Kavrakova, A., Todorova, E., Georgieva, B., Sigridov, I., Mitev, V., & Todorova, A. (2023). Role of bacterial and viral infections and co-infections in miscarriages. Acta Medica Bulgarica, 50(4).

Kavrakova, A., Todorova, A., Georgieva, B., Anachkov, K., Yanev, K., Ivanov, G., & Mitev, V. (2018). Investigation of noninvasive urine specimens with molecular fluctuations for a presence of high-risk human papilloma viruses as an inflammatory cofactor in prostate cancer. Journal of Biology and Medicine.

Tsvetkova, A., Todorova, A., Todorov, T., Georgiev, G., Drandarska, I., & Mitev, V. (2015). Molecular and clinico-histological data in aggressive prostate cancer patients from Bulgaria. JBUON, 20(2).

Tsvetkova, A., Todorova, A., Todorov, T., Georgiev, G., Drandarska, I., & Mitev, V. (2015). Molecular and clinicopathological aspects of prostate cancer in Bulgarian probands. Journal of Pathology and Oncology Research.

Tsvetkova, A., Todorova, A., Todorov, T., Georgiev, G., Drandarska, I., & Mitev, V. (2014). Molecular profile and clinicopathological aspects of prostate cancer in Bulgarian patients. Journal of BOD, 4, 18–26.

Tsvetkova, A., Kadiyska, T., Georgiev, G., Drandarska, I., Todorova, A., & Mitev, V. (2013). Molecular-genetic approach in combination with clinical and histological data for diagnostics of prostate cancer. Journal of Oncology, 3, 50–55.

 

 

Gwo Dong Lin | Mathematics | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Gwo Dong Lin | Mathematics | Excellence in Research Award

Academia Sinica, Institute of Statistical Science | Taiwan

Prof. Gwo Dong Lin is a distinguished statistician and mathematician whose extensive contributions have profoundly influenced the fields of probability theory, moment problems, and life distribution analysis. With an h-index of 18, 71 published documents, and 933 citations from 783 sources, his scholarly output demonstrates both depth and enduring impact. He earned his Ph.D. in Management Science from Tamkang University, following earlier degrees in mathematics from National Taiwan Normal University. Over his career, Prof. Lin served at Academia Sinica’s Institute of Statistical Science, including roles as Deputy Director and Acting Director, and later as Adjunct Research Fellow. He has also directed the Social and Data Science Research Center under the Hwa-Kang Xing-Ye Foundation. His editorial work spans several international journals, and he has been an invited speaker at global conferences organized by the International Statistical Institute and other leading organizations. Recognized as an ISI Elected Member since 1991 and recipient of Taiwan’s Outstanding Research Award (1994–1995), Prof. Lin’s pioneering studies on characterizations of distributions, inequalities for transforms, and moment determinacy continue to shape modern statistical theory and inspire future explorations in applied probability and statistical modeling.

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Lin, G. D., & Stoyanov, J. (2025). New sufficient conditions for moment-determinacy via probability density tails. Mathematics, 13, 2671.

Dou, X., Kuriki, S., Lin, G. D., & Richards, D. (2025). EM estimation of the B-spline copula with penalized pseudo-likelihood functions. Statistical Papers, 66, 30.

Lin, G. D., & Stoyanov, J. (2024). New characterizations of the Gamma distribution via independence of two statistics by using Anosov’s theorem. Theory of Probability and Its Applications, 69, 745–759 (Russian edition); SIAM version, 69, 592–604.

Hu, C.-Y., & Lin, G. D. (2022). Characterizations of the normal distribution via the independence of the sample mean and the feasible definite statistics with ordered arguments. Annals of the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, 74, 473–488.

Lin, G. D., & Hu, C.-Y. (2022). On the semi-Mittag-Leffler distributions. Probability and Mathematical Statistics, 42, 81–96.

Hu, C.-Y., Lin, G. D., & Stoyanov, J. (2021). Characterization of probability distributions via functional equations of power-mixture type. Mathematics, 9, 271. Also in: L. Shaikhet (Ed.), Prime Archives in Applied Mathematics (2nd ed.). Hyderabad, India: Vide Leaf.

Lin, G. D., & Dou, X. (2021). An identity for two integral transforms applied to the uniqueness of a distribution via its Laplace–Stieltjes transform. Statistics, 55, 365–385.

Dou, X., Kuriki, S., Lin, G. D., & Richards, D. (2021). Dependence structures of B-spline copulas. Sankhyā: The Indian Journal of Statistics, Series A, 83, 238–311.

Lin, G. D., & Hu, C.-Y. (2021). Formulas of absolute moments. Sankhyā: The Indian Journal of Statistics, Series A, 83, 476–495.

Hu, C.-Y., & Lin, G. D. (2020). Necessary and sufficient conditions for unique solution to functional equations of Poincaré type. Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 491, 124399.

Stoyanov, J. M., Lin, G. D., & Kopanov, P. (2020). New checkable conditions for moment determinacy of probability distributions. Theory of Probability and Its Applications, 65, 634–648 (Russian edition); SIAM version, 65, 497–509.

Lin, G. D., Dou, X., & Kuriki, S. (2019). The bivariate lack-of-memory distributions. Sankhyā: The Indian Journal of Statistics, Series A, 81, 273–297.

Lin, G. D. (2019). On powers of the Catalan number sequence. Discrete Mathematics, 342, 2139–2147.

Hu, C.-Y., & Lin, G. D. (2018). Characterizations of the logistic and related distributions. Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 463, 79–92.

Lin, G. D. (2017). Recent developments on the moment problem. Journal of Statistical Distributions and Applications, 4, 5.

Lai, C.-D., Lin, G. D., Govindaraju, K., & Pirikahu, S. (2017). A simulation study on the correlation structure of Marshall–Olkin bivariate Weibull distribution. Journal of Statistical Computation and Simulation, 87, 156–170.

Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Jyoti kumari Sharma | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Excellence in Research Award

Balurghat College | India

Dr. Jyoti Kumari Sharma is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Balurghat College, specializing in Econometrics, Developmental Economics, Indian Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Finance, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Mathematical Economics, Statistics, and International Trade. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics with a focus on inclusive growth in India, reflecting her expertise in socio-economic development and policy analysis. Dr. Sharma has demonstrated academic excellence throughout her career, earning multiple gold medals during her M.A. in Economics, along with awards for teaching excellence and high rankings in scientific indices. She has extensive teaching experience across reputed institutions, including ICFAI University and Salesian College, and actively engages in UGC-sponsored faculty development and refresher programs. Her research contributions include 14 publications spanning journal articles and book chapters, addressing themes such as inclusive growth, financial inclusion, socio-economic determinants of development, inclusive healthcare, employment opportunities, and educational impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work emphasizes the integration of equitable growth strategies with practical socio-economic solutions in India, contributing significantly to academic discourse and policy frameworks. Additionally, she holds lifetime memberships in seven professional and academic organizations, highlighting her active engagement with the broader research and educational community. Through her teaching, research, and publications, Dr. Sharma has established herself as a notable scholar in economics, fostering knowledge and innovation in inclusive growth and development studies.

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Sharma, J. K. (2025). Inclusive growth in India with special reference to its socio-economic perspective: Tree of Inclusive: A framework of equity, prosperity and social justice in India (1st ed., 268 pp.). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive infrastructure: The various branches of inclusive growth facilitate the spread and reach of balanced regional development in India. International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, III(10), 45–64.

Sharma, J. K. (2024). Inclusive growth in India under its socio-economic perspectives. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, XI(12), 25–39.

Sharma, J. K. (2022). Inclusive growth: An analysis towards generating national integration. In A. Das, D. K. Roy, & S. K. Pain (Eds.), In search of equality: Studies in social and economic opportunity (pp. 140–151). New Delhi: New Delhi Publishers.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). Inclusive human resource development: The fruit of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Management–Granthaalayah, IX(1), 302–329.

Sharma, J. K. (2021). The story of socio-economic changes in education sector of India under the COVID-19 pandemic situation. In K. Jana, S. N. Ray, S. Goyal, S. Pal, & R. Ghosh (Eds.), The practicality within the impractical: Impact of pandemic on socioeconomic aspects, policy, education, culture, literature, health, science and business (pp. 116–131). New Delhi: RED’SHINE Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Financial inclusion: The seed of inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, I(5), 50–65.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Elements of inclusive growth: The basic socio-economic determinants needed for inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Research Culture Society, IV(9), 43–51.

Sharma, J. K. (2020). Importance of inclusive growth: To achieve sustainable economic development in India. International Research Journal of Management, Sociology and Humanities, XI(6), 260–281.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive employment opportunities: The stem of inclusive growth in India. In Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Management, Science, Social Science and Humanities (iCon-MESSSH’19) (pp. 66–88). Phuket, Thailand: Society for Research and Development.

Sharma, J. K. (2019). Inclusive healthcare: The best raw material for progressive and inclusive growth in India. International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, VII(1), 27–47.

Sharma, J. K. (2018). Inclusive education: The root of inclusive growth in India. South India Journal of Social Sciences, XVI(2), 19–35.

Sharma, J. K. (2013). Inclusive growth – Some basics. In K. Dutta & K. K. Bagchi (Eds.), Regional economic development (some selected issues) (pp. 75–92). New Delhi: Abhijeet Publication.

Sharma, J. K. (2012). Educated unemployment: The main problem of present-day students. In K. Dutta, A. Bhumali, & C. K. Mukhopadhyay (Eds.), Regional economic development & women's empowerment (pp. 163–169). New Delhi: New Delhi Publication.

Valentina Mihaylova | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Valentina Mihaylova | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Medical University-Plovdiv | Bulgaria

Mrs. Valentina Mihaylova is a dedicated researcher and specialist in medical chemistry with a strong focus on cellular metabolism, mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and autoimmune diseases. With an h-index of 2, she has authored five scientific publications, which have collectively garnered 14 citations, reflecting her growing impact in medical biology and clinical research. Her work encompasses the study of markers of oxidative stress and insulin resistance in chronic autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, cellular metabolic profiling in children with autism spectrum disorders, and the evaluation of therapeutic effects in rheumatoid arthritis through mitochondrial function and bioenergetic metabolism. Mrs. Mihaylova’s research also explores intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and the pharmacological effects of treatments such as methotrexate and JAK inhibitors on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress. She has actively contributed to numerous national and international conferences, presenting pioneering findings on the role of mitochondria, autophagy, and inflammation in autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions. Her academic and professional trajectory, spanning positions from clinical chemist to Master of Medical Chemistry at the Medical University of Plovdiv, is marked by a commitment to advancing knowledge in medical biology and translational research. Through her multidisciplinary approach, Mrs. Mihaylova continues to elucidate complex biochemical mechanisms underlying disease pathology and therapeutic responses, establishing herself as an emerging contributor to the field of medical and clinical biochemistry.

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Featured Publications

Mihaylova, V., Tomov, D., Karalilova, R., Batalov, Z., Batalov, A., Sarafian, V., & Kazakova, M. (2025). Effects of methotrexate and tofacitinib on mitochondrial function and oxidative stress in human synovial cells in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(17), 8173.

Tomov, D. G., Levterova, B. A., Mihaylova, V. N., Troev, D. M., Miteva, M. Z., Uzunova, Y. I., & Orbetzova, M. M. (2024). Influence of the increase in intestinal permeability and microbiota change in the development of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A systematic review. Endocrine and Metabolic Science, 100195.

Mihaylova, V., Kazakova, M., Batalov, Z., Karalilova, R., Batalov, A., & Sarafian, V. (2023). JAK inhibitors improve ATP production and mitochondrial function in rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study. Rheumatology International.

Iliya Slavov | Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iliya Slavov | Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Medical University-Varna | Bulgaria

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iliya Slavov is a distinguished scholar at the Medical University “Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov” – Varna, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Biology, and a member of the Board of Directors in Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Botany. His primary research areas include pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and phytotherapy, with additional expertise in pharmacological activity of plant extracts and chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis. Dr. Slavov has authored 24 scientific publications, of which 20 appear in journals with impact factor or ranking, earning a total of 191 citations and an h-index of 9 (Scopus/Web of Science). His recent studies—such as those on Inonotus nidus-pici, Filipendula ulmaria, Ailanthus altissima, and Koelreuteria paniculata—highlight his innovative exploration of bioactive plant compounds with antioxidant, DNA-protective, and anti-ulcer potentials. Published in high-impact journals like Pharmaceuticals, Antioxidants, Foods, and Plants, his work integrates natural product chemistry with pharmacological applications, contributing to the development of evidence-based phytotherapeutic agents. Through multidisciplinary collaborations and advanced analytical techniques, Dr. Slavov continues to expand scientific understanding of medicinal plants and their therapeutic value in modern pharmacognosy and phytomedicine.

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Featured Publications 

Slavov, I., Ivanova, N., Radeva-Ilieva, M., Stoeva-Grigorova, S., Dzhenkov, D., & Georgiev, K. D. (2025). Phytochemical analysis and anti-ulcer potential of phenolic compounds of Inonotus nidus-pici Pilát. Pharmaceuticals, 18(9), Article 1265.

Andonova, T., Muhovski, Y., Apostolova, E., Naimov, S., Mladenova, S., Slavov, I., Dincheva, I., Georgiev, V., Pavlov, A., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. (2024). DNA-protective, antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic potential of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) dry tincture. Antioxidants, 13(10), Article 1200.

Radeva-Ilieva, M., Stoeva, S., Hvarchanova, N., Georgieva, M., Slavov, I., & Georgiev, K. D. (2024). A study of the effect of Bancha green tea extract and catechin fraction on sildenafil pharmacokinetics in rats. Current Traditional Medicine, 10(4), 703–713.*

Andonova, T., Petkova, Z., Teneva, O., Antova, G., Apostolova, E., Naimov, S., Mladenova, T., Slavov, I., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. (2024). Ailanthus altissima seed oil—A valuable source of lipid-soluble components with DNA protective and antiproliferative activities. Foods, 13(8), Article 1268.*

Andonova, T., Muhovski, Y., Apostolova, E., Naimov, S., Petkova, Z., Teneva, O., Antova, G., Slavov, I., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. (2023). Koelreuteria paniculata seed oil—A rich natural source of unsaturated fatty acids and phytocompounds with DNA protective potential. Foods, 12(11), Article 2230.*

Stoeva, S., Radeva–Ilieva, M., Zhelev, I., & Georgiev, K. (2023). A HPLC-UV method for analysis of total plant extract and catechin fraction of Bancha green tea. The Natural Products Journal, 13(2), 244–251.*

Hvarchanova, N., Stoeva, S., Radeva-Ilieva, M., Zhelev, I., Georgieva, M., Dzhenkov, D., & Georgiev, K. D. (2023). Cardio- and nephroprotective effects of fractions isolated from Lycium barbarum (goji berry) in models of cardio- and nephrotoxicity in rats. Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment, 37(2), 451–460.*

Andonova, T., Muhovski, Y., Slavov, I., Vrancheva, R., Georgiev, V., Apostolova, E., Naimov, S., Mladenov, R., Pavlov, A., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. (2023). Phenolic profile, antioxidant and DNA-protective capacity, and microscopic characters of Ailanthus altissima aerial substances. Plants, 12(4), Article 920.*

Radeva-Ilieva, M., Stoeva, S., Hvarchanova, N., Zhelev, I., & Georgiev, K. D. (2022). Influence of methylxanthines isolated from Bancha green tea on the pharmacokinetics of sildenafil in rats. DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 30(3), 245–253.*

Andonova, T., Muhovski, Y., Vrancheva, R., Slavov, I., Apostolova, E., Naimov, S., Pavlov, A., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. (2022). Antioxidant and DNA-protective potentials, main phenolic compounds, and microscopic features of Koelreuteria paniculata aerial parts. Antioxidants, 11(6), Article 1154.*

Zhelev, I., Petkova, Z., Kostova, I., Damyanova, S., Stoyanova, A., Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I., Antova, G., Ercisli, S., Assouguem, A., & Kara, M. (2022). Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oil of fruits from Vitex agnus-castus L., growing in two regions in Bulgaria. Plants, 11(7), Article 896.*

Andonova, T. G., Fidan, H. N., Slavov, I. Z., Stoyanova, A. S., & Dimitrova-Dyulgerova, I. Z. (2021). Phytochemicals and antimicrobial potential of dry ethanol extracts from Ailanthus altissima – An invasive plant species for the Bulgarian flora. Ecologia Balkanica, 13(2), 45–54.*

Yana Mourdjeva | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Yana Mourdjeva | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre – BAS | Bulgaria

Mrs. Yana Mourdjeva is a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Metal Science, Equipment, and Technologies with the Center for Hydro- and Aerodynamics “Acad. A. Balevski” at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IMSETHC-BAS), serving in the Laboratory of Transmission Electron Microscopy (LMTC). She holds a Master’s degree in Machine Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia and a Ph.D. in Material Science and Technology of Machine Building Materials from IMSETHC-BAS. Her research focuses on materials science, characterization of metals and alloys, transmission electron microscopy, hydrogen embrittlement, nanomaterials, and superplasticity. With an h-index of 5, she has authored 18 scientific publications, including 8 with impact factors, and her work has received 64 citations. In recent years, she has actively contributed to projects funded by the Bulgarian National Science Fund and the EU Next Generation initiative, exploring advanced aluminum composites, amorphous alloys, and hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms. She has participated in international Erasmus collaborations at the Metallurgy Institute in Krakow, Poland, further enhancing her expertise in materials characterization. Her research outcomes have appeared in reputed journals such as Metals and Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, strengthening the field’s understanding of microstructural evolution and performance of metallic materials.

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Featured Publications

Dyakova, V., Yanachkov, B., Valuiska, K., Mourdjeva, Y., Krastev, R., Simeonova, T., Kolev, K., Lazarova, R., & Katzarov, I. (2025). The impact of hydrogen charging time on microstructural alterations in pipeline low-carbon ferrite–pearlite steel. Metals. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute.

Lazarova, R., & Mourdjeva, Y. (2025, May 7). Microstructural explanation of the mechanical properties of Al–GNPs composites with Al₄C₃ produced by powder metallurgy method and extrusion. Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management, 10(43s).

Lazarova, R., Anestiev, L., Mourdjeva, Y., Valuiska, K., & Petkov, V. (2025, March 5). Microstructural evolution, strengthening mechanisms, and fracture behavior of aluminum composites reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets and in situ–formed nano-carbides. Metals, 15(3).

Dyakova, V., Mourdjeva, Y., Simeonova, T., Krastev, R., Atanasov, I., Drenchev, L., & Kavardjikov, V. (2024). Microstructural analysis of 40X steel after strain-controlled fatigue. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (Bulgaria).

Yanachkov, B., Mourdjeva, Y., Valuiska, K., Dyakova, V., Kolev, K., Kaleicheva, J., Lazarova, R., & Katzarov, I. (2024). Effect of hydrogen content on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and fracture mechanism of low-carbon lath martensite steel. Metals, 14.

Dyakova, V., Cherneva, S., Mourdjeva, Y., & Kostova, Y. (2024, June 30). Influence of the content of Ni as minority alloying element on the microstructure and mechanical properties of amorphous and ultrafine crystalline Al–Cu–Mg–Ni alloys. Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Dyakova, V., Mourdjeva, Y., Spasova, H., Stefanov, G., & Kostova, Y. (2023). Effect of Cu as minority alloying element on glass forming ability and crystallization behavior of rapidly solidified Al–Si–Ni ribbons. Vide. Tehnologija. Resursi – Environment, Technology, Resources.

Dyakova, V., Mourdjeva, Y., Marinkov, N., Stefanov, G., Kostova, Y., & Gyurov, S. (2023). Effect of Ni as minority alloying element on glass forming ability and crystallization behavior of rapidly solidified Al–Cu–Mg–Ni ribbons. Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 58(5).

Kolev, M., Lazarova, R., Petkov, V., Mourdjeva, Y., & Nihtianova, D. (2023). Investigating the effects of graphene nanoplatelets and Al₄C₃ on the tribological performance of aluminum-based nanocomposites. Metals, 13.

Mourdjeva, Y., Karashanova, D., Nihtianova, D., & Lazarova, R. (2023). Microstructural characteristics of Al₄C₃ phase and the interfaces in Al/graphene nanoplatelet composites and their effect on the mechanical properties. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance.

Lazarova, R., Mourdjeva, Y., Nihtianova, D., Stefanov, G., & Petkov, V. (2022). Fabrication and characterization of aluminum–graphene nanoplatelets–nano-sized Al₄C₃ composite. Metals, 12(12).

Dyakova, V., Stefanov, G., Penkov, I., Kovacheva, D., Marinkov, N., Mourdjeva, Y., & Gyurov, S. (2022). Influence of Zn on glass forming ability and crystallization behaviour of rapidly solidified Al–Cu–Mg (Zn) alloys. Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, 57(3).

Dyakova, V., Stefanov, G., Kovacheva, D., Mourdjeva, Y., Marinkov, N., Penkov, I., & Georgiev, J. (2022). Influence of Zr and Zn as minority alloying elements on glass forming ability and crystallization behavior of rapidly solidified Al–Cu–Mg ribbons. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2449.

Lazarova, R., Mourdjeva, Y., Petkov, V., Marinov, M., Dimitrova, R., & Shuleva, D. (2022, December). Microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum–graphene composites produced by powder metallurgical method. Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 31(12).

Akanksha Sanghvi | Health Professions | Best Review Article Award

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Dr. Akanksha Sanghvi | Health Professions | Best Review Article Award

Oprava Aesthetics | India

Dr. Akanksha Sanghvi is a globally trained dermatologist, aesthetic physician, researcher, author, and medical innovator, renowned for her expertise in clinical dermatology, trichology, regenerative medicine, and anti-aging science. As the Founder and Medical Director of Oprava Aesthetics, Mumbai, she has established one of India’s most advanced centers integrating evidence-based dermatology with aesthetic and regenerative therapies. Her research contributions include publications in leading journals such as the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the International Journal of Dermatology, along with authorship in Springer’s Handbook of Cancer and Immunology. A certified peer reviewer for Elsevier and Wiley, she holds two patents for dermatological instruments, with two more pending. Dr. Sanghvi’s pioneering work in stem cell and exosome therapy bridges science and clinical innovation, focusing on hair regeneration, skin rejuvenation, and autism care. Through her NGO, ODE INDIA, she leads an AI-powered tele-dermatology initiative to extend specialized care to rural communities. Recognized as the “Best Young Cosmetic Dermatologist of India,” she continues to advance global standards in aesthetic and regenerative dermatology, merging medical excellence with compassion and social responsibility.

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Featured Publications

Sanghvi, A. R. (2020). COVID-19: An overview for dermatologists. International Journal of Dermatology.

Shah, A., & Makhecha, M. (2016). Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy with acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau. Indian Journal of Dermatology.

Shah, A., & Safaya, A. (2013). Spina bifida manifesta: Tethered cord syndrome with pilonidal sinus in a 4-month-old baby. Journal of Neuroradiology.

Shah, A., & Safaya, A. (2012). Granulomatous slack skin disease: A review, in comparison with mycosis fungoides. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.