Panpan Hou | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Panpan Hou | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Macau University Of Science And Technology | Macau

Assist. Prof. Dr. Panpan Hou is a distinguished researcher in the field of Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, with a prolific record of 375 documents, 541 citations, and an h-index of 16. After obtaining a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Dr. Hou completed postdoctoral training at Washington University in St. Louis before joining Macau University of Science and Technology as an Assistant Professor in 2021. Dr. Hou’s research focuses on ion channel physiology, voltage-sensor domain (VSD) mechanisms, and electro-mechanical coupling, elucidating complex molecular processes such as the VSD-pore coupling in KCNQ1 channels and identifying novel modulators with therapeutic potential. He has made significant contributions to drug screening, cardiovascular disease modeling, and electrophysiology, publishing high-impact work in journals including Nature Communications, PNAS, eLife, Circulation Research, and Scientific Reports. Dr. Hou has received multiple awards including the AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship, Best Poster Awards at international symposia, and the 2025 Best Research Output Award from Macau University of Science and Technology. Beyond research, he actively mentors students, serves on editorial boards, and contributes to national and international scientific societies. With a strong track record of innovation, mentorship, and high-impact publications, Dr. Hou exemplifies excellence in biomedical research and is poised to advance the understanding of ion channel physiology and therapeutic interventions.

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Featured Publications

Zhong, L., Lin, X., Cheng, X., Wan, S., Hua, Y., Nan, W., Hu, B., Peng, X., Zhou, Z., Zhang, Q., Yang, H., Noé, F., Yan, Z., Jiang, D., Zhang, H., Liu, F., Xiao, C., Zhou, Z., Mou, Y., Yu, H., Ma, L., Huang, C., Wong, V. K. W., Chung, S. K., Shen, B., Jiang, Z.-H., Neher, E., Zhu, W., Zhang, J., & Hou, P. (2025). Secondary structure transitions and dual PIP2 binding define cardiac KCNQ1-KCNE1 channel gating. Cell Research.

Hou, P., Zhao, L., Zhong, L., Shi, J., Wang, H. Z., Gao, J., Liu, H., Zuckerman, J., Cohen, I. S., & Cui, J. (2024). The fully activated open state of KCNQ1 controls the cardiac “fight-or-flight” response. PNAS Nexus.

Liu, Y., Xu, X., Gao, J., Naffaa, M. M., Liang, H., Shi, J., Wang, H. Z., Yang, N.-D., Hou, P., & Zhao, W. (2022). Author correction: A PIP2 substitute mediates voltage sensor-pore coupling in KCNQ activation. Communications Biology.

Dou, A., Kang, P. W., Hou, P., Zaydman, M. A., Zheng, J., Jegla, T., & Cui, J. (2021). Principles of sensor-effector organization in six-transmembrane ion channels.

Lin, Y., Grinter, S. Z., Lu, Z., Xu, X., Wang, H. Z., Liang, H., Hou, P., Gao, J., Clausen, C., & Shi, J. (2021). Modulating the voltage sensor of a cardiac potassium channel shows antiarrhythmic effects. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Liu, Y., Xu, X., Gao, J., Naffaa, M. M., Liang, H., Shi, J., Wang, H. Z., Yang, N.-D., Hou, P., & Zhao, W. (2020). A PIP2 substitute mediates voltage sensor-pore coupling in KCNQ activation. Communications Biology.

Taylor, K. C., Kang, P. W., Hou, P., Yang, N.-D., Kuenze, G., Smith, J. A., Shi, J., Huang, H., McFarland White, K., & Peng, D. (2020). Structure and physiological function of the human KCNQ1 channel voltage sensor intermediate state. eLife.

Hou, P., Kang, P. W., Kongmeneck, A. D., Yang, N.-D., Liu, Y., Shi, J., Xu, X., McFarland White, K., Zaydman, M. A., Kasimova, M. A., Seebohm, M., Zhong, L., Zou, X., Tarek, M., & Cui, J. (2020). Two-stage electro–mechanical coupling of a KV channel in voltage-dependent activation. Nature Communications.

Zhu, W., Mazzanti, A., Voelker, T. L., Hou, P., Moreno, J. D., Angsutararux, P., Naegle, K. M., Priori, S. G., & Silva, J. R. (2019). Predicting patient response to the antiarrhythmic mexiletine based on genetic variation: Personalized medicine for long QT syndrome. Circulation Research.

Hou, P., Kang, P. W., Kongmeneck, A. D., Yang, N.-D., Liu, Y., Shi, J., Xu, X., McFarland White, K., Zaydman, M. A., Kasimova, M. A., Seebohm, M., Zhong, L., Zou, X., Tarek, M., & Cui, J. (2019). Two-stage electro-mechanical coupling of a KV channel in voltage-dependent activation.

Hou, P., Shi, J., McFarland White, K., Gao, Y., & Cui, J. (2019). ML277 specifically enhances the fully activated open state of KCNQ1 by modulating VSD-pore coupling. eLife.

Hou, P., Shi, J., McFarland White, K., Gao, Y., & Cui, J. (2019). ML277 specifically enhances pore opening of KCNQ1 with VSD at the activated state by modulating VSD-pore coupling.

Hou, P., Eldstrom, J., Shi, J., Zhong, L., McFarland, K., Gao, Y., Fedida, D., & Cui, J. (2017). Inactivation of KCNQ1 potassium channels reveals dynamic coupling between voltage sensing and pore opening. Nature Communications.

Girma Sisay Wolde | Materials Science | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Girma Sisay Wolde | Materials Science | Best Research Article Award

National Chung Hsing University | Taiwan

Dr. Girma Sisay Wolde is a distinguished researcher in Materials Science and Engineering with a strong record of scientific contributions, evidenced by 156 citations across 145 documents, 9 key publications, and an h-index of 7. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, an M.Sc. in Inorganic Chemistry from Addis Ababa University, and a B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Arba Minch University. Professionally, he has held roles as a postdoctoral researcher at National Chung Hsing University, assistant professor at Bule Hora University, and graduate research assistant at NTUST. His research focuses on photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and the development of advanced materials for environmental and energy applications, including solar-light-driven ternary MgO/TiO₂/g-C₃N₄ heterojunctions, Zn-Ce-Ga trimetal oxysulfides, and defect-engineered Bi2Mn4O10/BiOI₁₋ₓBrₓ nanosheets. He has contributed to high-impact journals such as Chemosphere, Chemical Engineering Journal, Applied Surface Science, and ACS Applied Energy Materials, with work covering pollutant reduction, nitrogen fixation, and hydrogen evolution. In addition to his research, he has mentored M.Sc. students and guided experiments for high school students, fostering the next generation of scientists. Dr. Wolde’s innovative contributions to materials chemistry, coupled with his extensive publication and citation record, demonstrate both academic excellence and a strong potential for advancing sustainable materials and catalytic technologies.

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Featured Publications

Gemeda, T. N., Kuo, D.-H., Ha, Q. N., Gultom, N. S., & Wolde, G. S. (2024). 84.0% energy-efficient nitrate conversion by a defective (Fe, Cu, Ni)₂O₃ electrocatalyst. Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

Huang, T.-C., Chen, X., Wolde, G. S., & Kuo, D.-H. (2024). Photocatalytic hydrogen production over highly oxygen deficient Cu-doped TiO₂ and its composites: Insights of kinetic reaction micromechanisms. Separation and Purification Technology.

Gemeda, T. N., Kuo, D.-H., Wolde, G. S., & Gultom, N. S. (2023). In situ grown (Fe, Mn, Ga)₃O₄₋ₓ spinel/(Mn, Fe)₂O₃₋ᵧ bixbyite dual-phase electrocatalyst for preeminent nitrogen reduction to ammonia: A step toward the NH₃ economy. ACS Applied Energy Materials.

Urgesa, M. H., Wolde, G. S., & Kuo, D.-H. (2023). One-step hydrothermal synthesis of novel flower-like Bi₂Mn₄O₁₀ anchored on BiOI₁₋ₓBrₓ nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic nitrogen fixation. Journal of Alloys and Compounds.

Wolde, G. S., Kuo, D.-H., Urgesa, M. H., & Gemeda, T. N. (2023). Photocatalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol coupled with p-dinitrobenzene reduction over poly(o-phenylenediamine) nanowires-decorated Gd-TiO₂ nanorods. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Urgesa, M. H., Wolde, G. S., & Kuo, D.-H. (2023). Plasmonic silver nanoparticle-deposited n-Bi₂S₃/p-MnOS diode-type catalyst for enhanced photocatalytic nitrogen fixation: Introducing the defective p-MnOS. Chemical Engineering Journal.

Wolde, G. S., Kuo, D.-H., & Abdullah, H. (2022). Solar-light-driven ternary MgO/TiO₂/g-C₃N₄ heterojunction photocatalyst with surface defects for dinitrobenzene pollutant reduction. Chemosphere.

Sisay, G., Abdullah, H., Kuo, D.-H., Lakew, W., Shuwanto, H., & Fentie, S. (2021). Zn-Ce-Ga trimetal oxysulfide as a dual-functional catalyst: Hydrogen evolution and hydrogenation reactions in a mild condition. Applied Surface Science.

Tadesse, S. F., Kuo, D.-H., Kebede, W. L., & Wolde, G. S. (2021). Visible light driven Nd₂O₃/Mo(S,O)₃₋ₓ·0.34H₂O heterojunction for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Applied Surface Science.

Diogo Santiago | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Diogo Santiago | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Oracle | Brazil

Mr. Diogo Santiago is a highly accomplished technology professional with extensive experience spanning software engineering, big data, and artificial intelligence. Beginning his career in 2009 as a software engineer developing major e-commerce platforms in Brazil, he transitioned into data engineering and science, mastering technologies like Hadoop, Spark, Hive, and Sqoop for large-scale data processing and migration. Since 2018, he has specialized in data science and AI, contributing to diverse projects in computer vision, anomaly detection, logistics optimization, and generative AI, including GAN and diffusion model applications for virtual try-on systems. As an AI Architect at Oracle for LATAM, he designs advanced AI architectures, supports clients with resource planning, and enhances model deployment efficiency through GPU optimization and large language model serving using vLLM and SGLang. His prior roles at Lambda3, Tivit, and Qintess involved developing ML models, data pipelines, and automation systems using cloud technologies such as GCP, AWS, and OCI. With multiple postgraduate qualifications in Big Data and Machine Learning for Finance, along with a Master’s in Medical Texture Imaging, he exemplifies innovation and leadership in merging AI research with scalable enterprise solutions.

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Featured Publication

Adorno, P. L. V., Jasenovski, I. M., Santiago, D. F. D. M., & Bergamasco, L. (2023, May 29). Automatic detection of people with reduced mobility using YOLOv5 and data reduction strategy. Conference paper.

 

Yaqin Wu | Computer Science | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Yaqin Wu | Computer Science | Excellence in Research Award

Shanxi Agricultural University | China

Ms. Yaqin Wu is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in acoustic signal analysis, deep learning, and multimodal information fusion, with a research record reflecting 80 citations across 78 documents, 9 publications, and an h-index of 3. She holds a Master of Engineering in Electronic and Communication Engineering from Tianjin University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering from Dalian Maritime University. Currently serving as a full-time faculty member at the School of Software, Shanxi Agricultural University, she teaches courses such as Speech Signal Processing, Natural Language Processing, and Human-Computer Interaction. Ms. Wu has led and contributed to several cutting-edge research projects, including pathological voice restoration, multimodal animal behavior monitoring, and AVS audio codec development. She has authored multiple SCI-indexed papers and holds several patents and software copyrights related to voice signal processing. Her technical proficiency spans Python, MATLAB, Linux systems, and MySQL databases. Notably, her master’s thesis earned the Outstanding Achievement Award of Engineering Master’s Practice from Tianjin University. Through her innovative contributions in signal processing and intelligent systems, Ms. Wu continues to advance the intersection of engineering and artificial intelligence research.

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Featured Publications

Zhang, J., Wu, Y., & Zhang, T. (2025). Fusing time-frequency heterogeneous features with cross-attention mechanism for pathological voice detection. Journal of Voice. Advance online publication.

Li, X., Wang, K., Chang, Y., Wu, Y., & Liu, J. (2025). Combining Kronecker-basis-representation tensor decomposition and total variational constraint for spectral computed tomography reconstruction. Photonics, 12(5), 492.

Hakan Tahiri Mutlu | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Tahiri Mutlu | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Tahiri Mutlu is a distinguished academic in the fields of business, statistics, and applied quantitative methods, with a research portfolio spanning management, e-commerce, sustainability, and decision-making techniques. He has authored 11 scholarly documents, which have collectively received 35 citations, and he holds an h-index of 4, reflecting the impact of his work. Dr. Mutlu earned his Ph.D. in Business from Düzce University in 2020 with a thesis on optimal warranty policies and later completed doctoral studies in Statistics at Gazi University in 2016, following a master’s degree in Business and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Throughout his academic career, he has held positions ranging from research assistant to associate professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University, contributing significantly to the Department of Business and Quantitative Methods. He has supervised multiple master’s and doctoral theses on topics including structural equation modeling, employee satisfaction, decision-making systems, and technology adoption. His research outputs include publications in internationally peer-reviewed journals and contributions to scientific books, covering subjects such as ESG performance, food waste, social media addiction, e-commerce, and entrepreneurial capital. Dr. Mutlu has also been actively involved in national research projects and has served in administrative roles such as coordinator for scientific research projects, faculty board member, and deputy head of the department, demonstrating both scholarly and institutional leadership.

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Featured Publications

Tutar, H., Streimikiene, D., Mutlu, H. T., Kloudova, J., & Bilan, Y. (2025). Global food waste as an anti-sustainability trend: Analysis of economic and environmental impacts across countries. British Food Journal.

Tutar, H., Štreimikienė, D., & Mutlu, H. T. (2025). The relationship between ESG and financial performance in global firms: A multidimensional study across sectors and regions for the period 2015–2025. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.

Tutar, H., Mutlu, H. T., & Streimikiene, D. (2025). Rethinking sustainable development: Multidimensional comparisons across countries and regions. Sustainable Development.

Akın, A., & Mutlu, H. T. (2025). Do Turkish physicians support euthanasia / death tourism? European Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Recreation.

Akın, A., & Mutlu, H. T. (2025). The gastronomic product of the gastronomy city of Gaziantep: Menengiç coffee. Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi.

Tutar, H., Mutlu, H. T., & Yüzen, İ. (2025). Regional disparities based on foreign trade and growth in TR42 and TR33 regions (2010–2024). Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli Üniversitesi SBE Dergisi.

Tutar, H., Mutlu, H. T., & Uzun, H. (2025). Yöneticilerde empati yoksunluğu ölçeği: Geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışması [Lack of empathy in managers scale: Validity and reliability study]. Journal of Business Research - Turk.

Mutlu, H. T., Süvari, E., & Orhan, M. (2024). Coğrafi bilgi sistemi tabanlı çok kriterli karar verme yöntemi ile kaykay parkı yer seçimi: Bolu örneği [Skate park site selection using GIS-based multi-criteria decision method: Bolu case]. Abant Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi.

Tutar, H., & Mutlu, H. T. (2024). Dijital yorgunluk ölçeği (DİYÖ): Geçerlilik ve güvenirlik çalışması [Digital fatigue scale: Validity and reliability study]. İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi.

Tutar, H., & Mutlu, H. T. (2024). Problematic digital technology use scale among university students: A validity and reliability study. Yuksekogretim Dergisi.

Ocel, Y., Mutlu, H. T., & Bayat, M. (2023). Determination of the relationship between lifestyle and impulsive purchasing behaviour. Marketing and Management of Innovations.

Tutar, H., & Mutlu, H. T. (2023). The mediating and regulatory role of organizational desensitization in the relationship between shrinkage of aim and loss of motivation. Yönetim ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi.

Terzibaş, A., Mutlu, H. T., & Kavcar, B. (2023). Girişimcinin sahip olduğu bireysel girişimci sermayesi türlerinin girişim başarısına etkisi (TR42 bölgesinde bir araştırma) [The effect of individual entrepreneurial capital types on entrepreneurial success: A study in TR42 region]. Fiscaoeconomia.

Mutlu, H. T., & Yildiz, M. S. (2023). Determination of the optimal warranty policy and period from the manufacturer’s/seller’s perspective. Communications in Statistics - Simulation and Computation.

Ihor Bulyk | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ihor Bulyk | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award

JiangXi University of Science and Technology | China

Dr. Ihor Bulyk is a distinguished materials scientist with a Ph.D.  and Doctor of Science degree from the Karpenko Physico-Mechanical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. With over 80 peer-reviewed publications and 16 patents, his research primarily focuses on hydrogen treatment of materials, particularly permanent magnet alloys such as Nd-Fe-B, SmCo5, and Sm2Co17. His pioneering work involves the development of energy-efficient technologies to produce anisotropic nanostructured permanent magnets and nanocomposite magnets with exceptional magnetic properties at low cost. Dr. Bulyk has contributed to the understanding of hydrogen-induced phase transformations in rare earth and transition metal alloys, including the mechanisms of anisotropy during HDDR treatment, as well as low-temperature sintering methods for nanostructured ferromagnetic materials. His research spans the interaction of hydrogen with intermetallic compounds, hydrogen storage alloys, and metal hydride electrodes for nickel-metal hydride batteries. Currently, he leads investigations to optimize production parameters for high-coercivity magnets for applications in electric vehicles and wind energy, and to develop next-generation anisotropic nanocomposite magnets with superior energy products, remanence, and coercivity. Dr. Bulyk’s career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing magnetic materials science, integrating fundamental research with practical applications, and contributing significantly to the global understanding of ferromagnetic nanostructured materials.

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Featured Publications

Liu, R., Bulyk, I. I., Yang, M., Wang, Y., & Wang, H. (2025). Features of the solid HDDR process in sintered (Nd, Pr, Gd)-Fe-B magnets at low hydrogen pressure and low temperature. Materials, 18(17), 4019.

Shen, Q., Yang, M., Luo, S., Bulyk, I., Xiong, S., Yang, H., Wang, Y., Zhang, L., Zhong, S., Li, J., et al. (2025). Dual enhancement mechanism for grain boundary optimization and magnetic properties in Ce magnets: The critical role of Ga/Cu in PrFe-based alloys (PrFe, PrFeGa, PrFeCuGa). Intermetallics.

Luo, S., Gao, X., Yang, M., Zhong, S., Yu, X., Rehman, S. U., Li, C., Li, L., Zhang, W., & Bulyk, I. I., et al. (2025). Effect of texture intensity on grain boundary diffusion in sintered NdFeB magnets. Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

Zhong, J., Yang, L., Zheng, Q., Bulyk, I. I., Yang, M., & Yang, B. (2024). Effect of rod-like and flake-like additive particles on fracture mechanisms and mechanical anisotropy of sintered Nd-Fe-B magnets. Journal of Rare Earths.

Leila Celin Nascimento | Engineering | Women Research Award

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Dr. Leila Celin Nascimento | Engineering | Women Research Award

Instituto Federal do Espirito Santo | Brazil

Dr. Leila Celin Nascimento is a distinguished researcher in Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Universidade Estadual Norte Fluminense (2024), a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (2002), and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the same institution (2000). She currently serves as a professor in technical and technological education at Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo (IFES – Campus Vitória). Her research expertise spans Civil Engineering, with strong emphasis on Environmental and Materials Engineering, focusing on coating mortars, solid waste management, construction materials, and construction technology. She has contributed to four scholarly publications, with a total of 37 citations and an h-index of 2. Dr. Nascimento has led and participated in research projects evaluating solid waste management infrastructure and analyzing pathological manifestations in buildings, reflecting her applied research impact. In addition to research, she has extensive teaching experience in water resources, environmental planning, geology, water supply, and solid waste, as well as professional development in scientific writing, gamification in education, and hybrid learning methods. Her work demonstrates a commitment to advancing sustainable construction practices, integrating technical education with environmental and materials research, and mentoring students in applied scientific inquiry, making her a significant contributor to the fields of civil and environmental engineering.

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Featured Publications

Nascimento, L. C., Baptista Junior, G., Xavier, G. C., Azevedo, A. R. G. de, Monteiro, S. N., & Alledi, C. T. D. B. (2025). Performance of wood bottom ash as a replacement for Portland cement in coating mortars. Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

Baptista Junior, G., Nascimento, L. C., Xavier, G. C., Monteiro, S. N., Vieira, C. M. F., Marvila, M. T., & Alledi, C. T. D. B. (2024). Durability for coating mortars: Review of methodologies. Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

Nascimento, L. C., Baptista Junior, G., Xavier, G. C., Monteiro, S. N., Vieira, C. M. F., Azevedo, A. R. G. de, & Alexandre, J. (2023). Use of wood bottom ash in cementitious materials: A review. Journal of Materials Research and Technology.

Nascimento, L. C., Baptista Junior, G., Nascimento, L. C., & Santos, G. F. (2021). Manifestações patológicas causadas por sistemas de climatização no IFES Campus Vitória. Revista Ifes Ciência, 7(1).

Michele Buzzicotti | Physics and Astronomy | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Michele Buzzicotti | Physics and Astronomy | Best Paper Award

University of Rome Tor Vergata | Italy

Dr. Michele Buzzicotti is an accomplished physicist whose research bridges turbulence modeling, data-driven fluid dynamics, and machine learning applications in complex systems. He has authored 39 scientific documents, accumulating 703 citations across 513 records with an h-index of 17, reflecting his consistent scientific influence in computational physics and atmospheric modeling. Holding a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata (2017), his doctoral work focused on the effects of Fourier mode reduction in turbulence. Currently serving as a tenure-track faculty member at the Department of Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Dr. Buzzicotti has held visiting research appointments at the Technical University of Eindhoven and the University of Rochester. His projects, such as the €1.3 million Italian Ministry of Research–funded “Data-driven and Equation-based Tools for Complex Turbulent Flows,” showcase his leadership in advancing AI-integrated turbulence studies. His publications in Nature Machine Intelligence, Physical Review Letters, and Europhysics Letters highlight pioneering contributions to stochastic modeling and generative AI for fluid dynamics. A reviewer for top-tier journals and a member of EUROMECH and APS, Dr. Buzzicotti continues to shape the future of theoretical and applied turbulence research through innovative interdisciplinary approaches.

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Featured Publications

Li, T., Biferale, L., Bonaccorso, F., Buzzicotti, M., & Centurioni, L. (2025). Stochastic reconstruction of gappy Lagrangian turbulent signals by conditional diffusion models. Communications Physics.

Freitas, A., Um, K., Desbrun, M., Buzzicotti, M., & Biferale, L. (2025). Solver-in-the-loop approach to closure of shell models of turbulence. Physical Review Fluids.

Martin, J., Lübke, J., Li, T., Buzzicotti, M., Grauer, R., & Biferale, L. (2025). Generation of cosmic-ray trajectories by a diffusion model trained on test particles in 3D magnetohydrodynamic turbulence. The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series.

Li, T., Tommasi, S., Buzzicotti, M., Bonaccorso, F., & Biferale, L. (2024). Generative diffusion models for synthetic trajectories of heavy and light particles in turbulence. International Journal of Multiphase Flow.

Khatri, H., Griffies, S. M., Storer, B. A., Buzzicotti, M., Aluie, H., Sonnewald, M., Dussin, R., & Shao, A. (2024). A scale‐dependent analysis of the barotropic vorticity budget in a global ocean simulation. Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems.

Li, T., Biferale, L., Bonaccorso, F., Scarpolini, M. A., & Buzzicotti, M. (2024). Synthetic Lagrangian turbulence by generative diffusion models. Nature Machine Intelligence.

Li, T., Lanotte, A. S., Buzzicotti, M., Bonaccorso, F., & Biferale, L. (2023). Multi-scale reconstruction of turbulent rotating flows with generative diffusion models. Atmosphere, 15(1), 60.

Storer, B. A., Buzzicotti, M., Khatri, H., Griffies, S. M., & Aluie, H. (2023). Global cascade of kinetic energy in the ocean and the atmospheric imprint. Science Advances.

Li, T., Buzzicotti, M., Biferale, L., Bonaccorso, F., Chen, S., & Wan, M. (2023). Multi-scale reconstruction of turbulent rotating flows with proper orthogonal decomposition and generative adversarial networks. Journal of Fluid Mechanics.

Buzzicotti, M., Storer, B. A., Khatri, H., Griffies, S. M., & Aluie, H. (2023). Spatio‐temporal coarse‐graining decomposition of the global ocean geostrophic kinetic energy. Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems.

Mahmoud Al Tamimi | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mahmoud Al Tamimi | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Yarmouk University | Jordan

Prof. Mahmoud Al Tamimi is a distinguished geologist and academic with a prolific career spanning over four decades in the fields of sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, and environmental geology. He has authored 15 scientific documents, which have collectively garnered 193 citations across 189 records, achieving an h-index of 5—reflecting his sustained scholarly impact. His research contributions include extensive studies on Precambrian formations, phosphate deposits, oil shales, and natural radioactivity in Jordan, with publications featured in renowned journals such as Radiation Measurements, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, and Applied Sciences. Prof. Al Tamimi’s academic journey began with a B.Sc. from Ain Shams University, followed by an M.Sc. from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and a Ph.D. from Münster University, Germany, focused on sedimentological analyses of the Sarmouj Formation. His professional tenure includes teaching and research appointments at Yarmouk University and senior research roles at the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology, UAE. As a dedicated educator, he has taught a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate geology courses, supervised numerous research projects, and participated in multiple international geological conferences. His enduring contributions continue to advance geological sciences and environmental studies across the Middle East.

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Featured Publications 

Al-Fhaid, H., Edris, W. F., & Al-Tamimi, M. (2023). Potential utilization of oil shale as a stabilizing material for compressed earth block. Frontiers in Built Environment, 9, 1199744.

Al-jabali, H. M., Edris, W. F., Al-Tamimi, M., Al Sayed, A. A. K. A., & Selouma, T. I. (2025). Evaluation of the degradation of mortar with volcanic tuff replacement via destructive and non-destructive testing. Case Studies in Construction Materials, e04308.

Alqudah, M., Abu-Jaber, N., Al-Rawabdeh, A., & Al-Tamimi, M. (2023). Paleoenvironmental study of the Late Cretaceous–Eocene Tethyan Sea associated with phosphorite deposits in Jordan. Applied Sciences, 13(3), 1568.

Edris, W. F., Al-Fhaid, H., & Al-Tamimi, M. (2023). Evolution of durability and mechanical behaviour of mud mortar stabilized with oil shale ash, lime, and cement. Civil Engineering Journal, 9(9), 2175–2192.

Edris, W. F., Al-Tamimi, M., & Aldelgawy, M. (2022). Implementation of feldspar as partially replacement material in cement mortar (Exploration and application). Journal of Applied Engineering Science, 20(1), 177–185.

Kharisat, K. M., Abdallah, M. J., Abumurad, K. M., Al-Jundi, J. S., Altamimi, M. H., & Okoor, S. A. (2021). Radiological characterization of oil shale in Wadi Al Shallala, Jordan using gamma-ray spectrometer. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin, 30(12), 12741–12748.

Mosleh, M. A., Roselee, M. H., Abd Aziz, J. H., Al-Shorman, A. H., & Al Tamimi, M. H. (2025). Gold vein mineralogy and oxygen isotopes of Wadi Abu Khusheiba, Jordan. Open Geosciences, 17(1), 20250814.

Mosleh, M., Aziz, J. H. A., Roselee, M. H., Al-Shorman, A., Al Tamimi, M., & Alsoudi, A. (2024). Geochemical dispersion of gold-bearing quartz veins in the Wadi Abu Khusheiba area in Southern Jordan. Geochemical Transactions, 25(1), 2.

Al-Tamimi, M., Ghrefat, H., Alqudah, M., & Nazal, J. (2021). Geochemical analysis and spectral characteristics of oil shale deposits in Wadi Abu Ziad, Western Irbid, Jordan. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 14, 2478.

Fang Geng | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fang Geng | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Southwest Forestry University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fang Geng is an accomplished scholar in horticulture and landscape sciences with significant contributions to the study of ornamental plants, floriculture, and plant physiology. With an academic foundation that includes a Ph.D. in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Plants from the University of Maine, a Master’s in Horticulture, and a Bachelor’s in Forestry from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Dr. Geng has built an impressive career in both teaching and research. Currently serving as an Associate Professor at Southwest Forestry University, he has led and participated in multiple prestigious research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and provincial initiatives, particularly focusing on the genetic and physiological mechanisms of flower color formation in Camellia species. His work has been published in respected journals such as Scientific Data, HortScience, Frontiers in Genetics, and Ornamental Plant Research. With 6 publications, 27 citations across 25 documents, and an h-index of 3, he demonstrates both productivity and growing research impact. In addition to journal articles, he has authored academic monographs, registered new Camellia cultivars, and contributed to patents in plant propagation and breeding. Dr. Geng’s ongoing work highlights strong future potential in advancing horticultural science and biodiversity conservation.

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Featured Publications

Xiao, H.-X., Wu, X.-Q., Yan, F.-J., Zeng, Y.-J., Jia, K.-H., Zhang, G.-L., Ping, Y.-M., Cai, L., & Geng, F. (2025). High quality chromosure level genome assembly of Camellia fascicularis, an endangered plant in China. Scientific Data, 12, 1573.

Xiao, H., Rie, R., Zeng, Y., Chen, S., Yan, F., Wu, X., Wang, Z., & Geng, F. (2025). The physiological mechanism of the flower color formation of Camellia reticulata ‘Tongzimian’. Ornamental Plant Research, 5, e024.

Zhang, N., Wu, G., Wang, Z., Huo, X., Chen, L., & Geng, F. (2024). Phenotypic trait analysis for registered cultivars of Camellia sasanqua. HortScience, 59(7), 925–933.

Geng, F., Nie, R., Yang, N., Cai, L., Hu, Y., Chen, S., Cheng, X., Wang, Z., & Chen, L. (2022). Integrated transcriptome and metabolome profiling of Camellia reticulata reveal mechanisms of flower color differentiation. Frontiers in Genetics, 11(13), 1–15.

Geng, F., Moran, R., Day, M., Halteman, W., & Zhang, D. (2016). Increasing in vitro shoot elongation and proliferation of ‘G.30’ and ‘G.41’ apple by chilling explants and plant growth regulators. HortScience, 51(7), 899–904.

Geng, F., Moran, R., Day, M., Halteman, W., & Zhang, D. (2015). In vitro shoot proliferation of apple rootstocks ‘B.9’, ‘G.30’, and ‘G.41’ grown under red and blue light. HortScience, 50(3), 430–433.

Ma, Y., Wang, J., Zhong, Y., Geng, F., Cramer, G. R., & Cheng, Z.-M. (2015). Subfunctionalization of cation/proton antiporter 1 genes in grapevine in response to salt stress in different organisms. Horticulture Research, 2, 15031.