Chris Impey | Physics and Astronomy | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Chris Impey | Physics and Astronomy | Excellence in Research Award

University of Arizona | United States

Prof. Dr. Chris Impey is a distinguished astronomer whose research has profoundly shaped modern astrophysics and astronomy education. With over 34,300 citations, an h-index of 88, and an i10-index of 192, his scholarly influence spans across extragalactic astronomy, quasars, and cosmology. He has authored more than 400 refereed publications and conference papers, including pioneering studies on polarization, blazars, and low surface brightness galaxies. His extensive research funding includes numerous NASA and NSF grants, advancing the understanding of active galactic nuclei, quasars, and cosmic evolution. Beyond technical contributions, Prof. Impey is a prolific author and editor of over 18 books, including The Living Cosmos, How It Began, and Worlds Without End, which bridge scientific insight with philosophical reflection on humanity’s place in the universe. His interdisciplinary approach integrates astronomy, astrobiology, and education, emphasizing public engagement and science communication. Through decades of innovative research, teaching, and authorship, Prof. Impey has become a leading voice in exploring the origins, structure, and future of the cosmos, inspiring generations of scientists and students worldwide.

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Featured Publications

Grayson, S., Simon, M. N., Buxner, S., Wenger, M., & Impey, C. (2025). Motivation, demographics, and engagement during COVID-19 in an astrobiology massive open online course. Physical Review Physics Education Research, 21(1), 010109.

Impey, C., Wenger, M., Garuda, N., Golchin, S., & Stamer, S. (2025). Using large language models for automated grading of student writing about science. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education.

Impey, C. (2024, July). Developing technology tools to combat fake science. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C., & Danehy, A. (2024, July). Exploring the frontiers of space in 3D. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C. (2024, July). Graduate certificate in science communication. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C. (2024, July). Massive open online courses: Astronomy for astronomical numbers. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C. (2024, July). Using machine learning for automated grading of student science writing. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C. (2024, July). Videos for astronomy education and outreach. In EDULEARN24 Proceedings.

Impey, C., Pereira, V., Danehy, A., & Wenger, M. (2023, July 12). Video as a vehicle for astronomy education and outreach. Astronomy Education Journal, 3(1), 052resana.

He, Y. (Kay), Impey, C., & Burleson, W. (2023, June 1). StellarScape: An immersive multimedia performance inspired by the life of a star. Leonardo, 56(3), 1–7.

Impey, C., Wenger, M., & Riabokin, X. (2023, April 1). The design and delivery of an astrobiology massive open online class. Astrobiology, 23(4), 1–10.

Impey, C. (2022, August). Life beyond Earth: How will it first be detected? Acta Astronautica, 199, 19–25.

Impey, C. (2022, April 19). Astrobiology for education and outreach: Three immersive projects. Preprint, ESSOAr.

Impey, C., & Formanek, M. (2021). MOOCs and 100 days of COVID: Enrollment surges in massive open online astronomy classes during the coronavirus pandemic. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 3(1), 100177.

Impey, C. D. (2021). Science and faith off-Earth. In Astrobiology, discovery, and societal impact (pp. 345–358). Springer.

Szocik, K., Shelhamer, M., Braddock, M., Cucinotta, F. A., Impey, C., Worden, P., Peters, T., Ćirković, M. M., Smith, K. C., & Tachibana, K. (2021, October). Future space missions and human enhancement: Medical and ethical challenges. Futures, 131, 102819.

Szocik, K., Abood, S., Impey, C., Shelhamer, M., Haqq-Misra, J., Persson, E., Oviedo, L., Capova, K. A., Braddock, M., & Rappaport, M. B. (2020, March). Visions of a Martian future. Futures, 117, 102514.

Impey, C. (2019, December). Online resources for astronomy education and outreach. Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, 15(S367), 39–45.

Syed Kashif Ali | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Kashif Ali | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Jazan University | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Kashif Ali is a distinguished researcher with an impressive record of 1,585 citations across 1,184 documents, supported by 160 published works and an h-index of 22, reflecting his significant impact in material science, nanotechnology, and catalysis. His research primarily explores photocatalysis, nanocomposite synthesis, environmental remediation, and energy conversion, contributing to sustainable technological advancements. He has published high-impact studies on FeP₄-NPC-CP nanocomposites for nitrate reduction, heterojunction photocatalysts for glyphosate degradation, and MXene-based materials for supercapacitors and clean energy applications. His work also integrates machine learning and molecular modeling in drug design and catalysis, bridging computational and experimental approaches. Recent publications highlight innovations such as green-synthesized nanoparticles, multifunctional doped carbon quantum dots, and hierarchical hybrid nanostructures for enhanced performance in environmental and biomedical applications. His interdisciplinary research, blending chemistry, materials engineering, and environmental science, demonstrates a commitment to developing eco-friendly and high-efficiency nanomaterials for global sustainability. Through continuous contributions to top-tier journals, Dr. Ali has established himself as a leading voice in advanced nanomaterials and electrochemical systems, advancing the frontiers of applied chemistry and green innovation.

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Baiju, S., Afzal, A., Thayyil, M. S., Al-Otaibi, J. S., & Ali, S. K. (2023). Computational studies on anticancerous Camptothecin and its derivative Camp-10 by density functional theory. Results in Chemistry, 5, 100837.

Ali, W., Qadeer, K., Abdul Qyyum, M., Shamsuzzoha, M., Qamar, M. O., Khan, M. E., Lee, M., Ali, S. K., Bashiri, A. H., & Zakri, W. (2023). Enhancing energy efficiency and reliability in floating LNG operation: A hydrofluoroolefin-based SMR cycle with thermo-economic assessment and uncertainty analysis. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress, 42, 102149.

Qamar, M. A., Javed, M., Shahid, S., Shariq, M., Fadhali, M. M., Ali, S. K., & Khan, M. S. (2023). Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) based membranes for wastewater treatment: A critical review. Heliyon, 9(1), e12685.

Alamier, W. M., Hasan, N., Ali, S. K., & Oteef, M. D. Y. (2022). Biosynthesis of Ag nanoparticles using Caralluma acutangula extract and its catalytic functionality towards degradation of hazardous dye pollutants. Crystals, 12(8), 1069.

Aziz, M. K., Kalam, A., Mustafa, G., Srivastava, S., & Ali, S. K. (2022). Lead oxide nanodots synthesized by solvothermal and microwave assisted method and its comparative characterization. Asian Journal of Chemistry, 34(7), 1711–1717.

Iyyakkannu, S., Muthu, M., Gopal, J., Hasan, N., Ali, S. K., Shin, J., & Oh, J.-W. (2021). Nanochitosan: Commemorating the metamorphosis of an exoskeletal waste to a versatile nutraceutical. Nanomaterials, 11(3), 821.

Noreen, K., Khan, S. A., Mashhadi, S. F., Rahman, M. U., & Ali, S. K. (2018). Outcome of dietary intervention on weight and anthropometric indices of overweight and obese females: A randomized controlled trial. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 17(10), 456–462.

Milena Ignatova | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Milena Ignatova | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Science | Bulgaria

Prof. Milena Ignatova is a distinguished researcher at the Laboratory of Bioactive Polymers, Institute of Polymers, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IP-BAS). Her prolific scientific career is reflected through 56 publications, cited 2,615 times by 2,070 documents, with an impressive h-index of 27. Her work primarily focuses on the design and synthesis of functional polymer materials derived from renewable and biodegradable sources. She has made remarkable contributions in developing electrospun nanofibrous and hybrid polymer materials with antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties. Prof. Ignatova has played a leading role in national and international research projects, including one as a principal investigator funded by the National Science Fund. Her research integrates polymer chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications to create multifunctional materials with potential uses in drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering. Her studies on chitosan-, polylactide-, and poly(vinyl alcohol)-based electrospun fibers incorporating bioactive compounds such as rosmarinic acid and lidocaine have advanced the field of bioactive and smart materials. Through continuous innovation and international collaboration, Prof. Ignatova has established herself as a leading figure in polymer science, significantly contributing to the advancement of sustainable and biomedical polymer technologies.

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Featured Publications

Ignatova, M., Paneva, D., Kyuchyuk, S., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Mourdjeva, M., & Markova, N. (2025). Multifunctional electrospun materials from poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan and polylactide incorporating rosmarinic acid and lidocaine with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Polymers, 17(19), 2657.

Anastasova, I., Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Markova, N., Toshkova, R., Georgieva, A., Kamenova-Nacheva, M., Trendafilova, A., & Ivanova, V. (2024). Chitosan/hyaluronate complex-coated electrospun poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) materials containing extracts from Melissa officinalis and/or Hypericum perforatum with various biological activities: Antioxidant, antibacterial and in vitro anticancer effects. Polymers, 16(15), 2105.

Anastasova, I., Tsekova, P., Ignatova, M., & Stoilova, O. (2024). Imparting photocatalytic and antioxidant properties to electrospun poly(L-lactide-co-D,L-lactide) materials. Polymers, 16(13), 1814.

Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Georgieva, A., Toshkova, R., & Markova, N. (2023). 5-Amino-8-hydroxyquinoline-containing electrospun materials based on poly(vinyl alcohol) and carboxymethyl cellulose and their Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ complexes with diverse biological properties: Antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer. Polymers, 15(14), 3140.

Spasova, M., Stoyanova, N., Nachev, N., Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Georgieva, A., Toshkova, R., & Markova, N. (2023). Innovative fibrous materials loaded with 5-nitro-8-hydroxyquinoline via electrospinning/electrospraying demonstrate antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer activities. Antioxidants, 12(6), 1243.

Ignatova, M., Anastasova, I., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Markova, N., Kukeva, R., Stoyanova, R., Georgieva, A., & Toshkova, R. (2022). Bio-based electrospun fibers from chitosan Schiff base and polylactide and their Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ complexes: Preparation and antibacterial and anticancer activities. Polymers, 14(22), 5002.

Ignatova, M., Nachev, N., Spasova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., & Naydenov, M. (2022). Electrospun 5-chloro-7-iodo-8-hydroxyquinoline (clioquinol)-containing poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/polyvinylpyrrolidone antifungal materials prospective as active dressings against Esca. Polymers, 14(3), 367.

Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Markova, N., Kukeva, R., Stoyanova, R., Georgieva, A., & Toshkova, R. (2021). 8-Hydroxyquinoline-5-sulfonic acid-containing poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan electrospun materials and their Cu²⁺ and Fe³⁺ complexes: Preparation, antibacterial, antifungal and antitumor activities. Polymers, 13(16), 2690.

Ignatova, M., Stoyanova, N., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Kukeva, R., Stoyanova, R., Toshkova, R., & Georgieva, A. (2020). Electrospun materials from polylactide and Schiff base derivative of Jeffamine ED® and 8-hydroxyquinoline-2-carboxaldehyde and its complex with Cu²⁺: Preparation, antioxidant and antitumor activities. Materials Science and Engineering C, 111, 111185.

Stoyanova, N., Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., Toshkova, R., & Georgieva, A. (2020). Nanoparticles based on complex of berberine chloride and polymethacrylic or polyacrylic acid with antioxidant and in vitro antitumor activities. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 119, 119426.

Ignatova, M., Manolova, N., Rashkov, I., & Markova, N. (2018). Antibacterial and antioxidant electrospun materials from poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and polyvinylpyrrolidone containing caffeic acid phenethyl ester: “In” and “on” strategies for enhanced solubility. International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 548, 13–25.

Keon-Hyoung Song | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Keon-Hyoung Song | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Best Researcher Award

Soonchunhyang University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Keon-Hyoung Song is a distinguished researcher whose work bridges pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery systems, and pharmacokinetics. With 708 citations, 27 scholarly publications, and an h-index of 13, his research has significantly advanced the understanding of membrane permeation enhancers, drug formulation, and solubilization strategies. His extensive portfolio includes high-impact studies on intestinal absorption mechanisms, cocrystal engineering, and pharmacokinetic optimization, published in reputed journals such as Pharmaceutics, European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, and Journal of Controlled Release. Prof. Song’s innovations extend beyond academia, with over 25 international patents registered across the U.S., Europe, and Korea, focusing on permeation-enhancing peptides, liposomal carriers, and pharmaceutical formulations. His pioneering patents, including those on mucous membrane permeation peptides (EP 3875103, 2025) and sugar alcohol-based liposome compositions, underscore his role in translating laboratory discoveries into therapeutic applications. Licensed as both a Patent Attorney and a Pharmacist, he effectively integrates regulatory insight with scientific innovation. Prof. Song’s sustained contributions to quantitative drug analysis using LC-MS and formulation optimization have made him a leading figure in advancing next-generation drug delivery technologies and pharmaceutical development.

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Featured Publications

Jeong, D.-H., Kim, J.-W., & Song, K.-H. (2025). Improved intestinal permeation of cyclosporin A by FCIGRL-modified tight junction modulator in rats. Pharmaceutics, 17(11), 1395.

Park, G., Galdamez, A., Song, K.-H., Le, M., Kim, K., & Lin, J. H. (2024). Ethnic variation and structure–function analysis of tauopathy-associated PERK alleles. Israel Journal of Chemistry, 64(12).

Song, K.-H. (2024). Effect of tight junction-modulating FCIGRL-modified peptides on the intestinal absorption of doxorubicin in rats. Pharmaceutics, 16(5), 650.

Jiang, F.-L., Jeong, D.-H., Eom, S.-H., Lee, H.-M., Cha, B.-J., Park, J.-S., Kwon, R.-K., Nam, J.-Y., Yu, H.-S., Heo, S.-H., Kim, C.-H., & Song, K.-H. (2024). Effects of enteric-coated formulation of sodium bicarbonate on bicarbonate absorption and gastrointestinal discomfort. Nutrients, 16(5), 744.

Koo, N. R., Yoon, S., Song, K.-H., Baek, M. J., Jeon, S., & Im, J. (2024). Tumor-homing peptide iRGD-conjugate enhances tumor accumulation of camptothecin for colon cancer therapy. European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 265, 116050.

Park, G., Xu, K., Chea, L., Kim, K., Safarta, L., Song, K.-H., Wu, J., Park, S., Min, H., Hiramatsu, N., Han, J., & Lin, J. H. (2023). Neurodegeneration risk factor EIF2AK3 (PERK) influences tau protein aggregation. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 299(2), 102821.

Eom, Y. S., Jeong, D., Ryu, A.-R., Song, K.-H., Im, D. S., & Lee, M.-Y. (2022). Daphne odora exerts depigmenting effects via inhibiting CREB/MITF and activating AKT/ERK-signaling pathways. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 44(8), 3312–3323.

Kim, H., Song, K.-H., Ambegaonkar, J. P., Chung, S., Jeon, K., Jiang, F. L., Eom, J. J., & Kim, C.-H. (2022). Two-megahertz impedance index prediction equation for appendicular lean mass in Korean older people. BMC Geriatrics, 22(1), 385.

Jiang, F., Tang, S., Eom, J.-J., Song, K.-H., Kim, H., Chung, S., & Kim, C.-H. (2022). Accuracy of estimated bioimpedance parameters with octapolar segmental bioimpedance analysis. Sensors, 22(7), 2681.

Yoon, Y. M., Lee, J. H., Song, K.-H., Noh, H., & Lee, S. H. (2020). Melatonin-stimulated exosomes enhance the regenerative potential of chronic kidney disease-derived mesenchymal stem/stromal cells via cellular prion proteins. Journal of Pineal Research, 68(3), e12632.

Lee, J. H., Yoon, Y. M., Song, K.-H., Noh, H., & Lee, S. H. (2020). Melatonin suppresses senescence-derived mitochondrial dysfunction in mesenchymal stem cells via the HSPA1L-mitophagy pathway. Aging Cell, 19(3), e13111.

Cha, S. J., Choi, H.-J., Kim, H.-J., Choi, E. J., Song, K.-H., Im, D. S., & Kim, K. (2020). Parkin expression reverses mitochondrial dysfunction in fused in sarcoma-induced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Insect Molecular Biology, 29(1), 56–65.*

Tianyuan Xiao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Tianyuan Xiao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Qiqihar University | China

Prof. Tianyuan Xiao is a distinguished researcher with a strong record of contributions to materials chemistry and sustainable energy research, having published 32 scientific documents that have garnered 247 citations , reflecting an h-index of 9. His research primarily explores deep eutectic solvents (DES), lignin nanoparticles, covalent adaptive networks, flame retardant materials, and lignin-based adhesive hydrogels, with an additional focus on density functional theory (DFT) for molecular modeling and analysis. Prof. Xiao’s studies are driven by the pursuit of sustainable and high-performance materials derived from lignocellulosic biomass. His recent influential works include “Recent Progress in Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) Fractionation of Lignocellulosic Components: A Review” published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and “Cracking Aryl Ether Bonds of Lignin by Gamma-Valerolactone (GVL) in Coordination with Acid Lithium Bromide Molten Salt System” in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. Through his research, Prof. Xiao has significantly advanced understanding of biomass valorization, solvent design, and green chemistry, offering novel insights into environmentally friendly processes for energy and materials innovation.

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Xiao, T., Song, J., Jia, W., Sun, Y., Guo, Y., Fatehi, P., & Shi, H. (2025). Cracking aryl ether bonds of lignin by γ-valerolactone (GVL) in coordination with acid lithium bromide molten salt system. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 309(Part 1), 142643.

Xiao, T., Hou, M., Guo, X., Cao, X., Li, C., Zhang, Q., Jia, W., Sun, Y., Guo, Y., & Shi, H. (2024). Recent progress in deep eutectic solvent (DES) fractionation of lignocellulosic components: A review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 192, 114243.

Uwingabire Solange | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Research Award

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Dr. Uwingabire Solange | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Women Research Award

University of Technology and Arts of Byumba | Rwanda

Dr. Uwingabire Solange is a distinguished researcher and academic whose work bridges forest sciences, agroforestry, and soil management with a focus on sustainable bioenergy and agricultural resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. As the General Secretary of the African Organization of Technology in Agriculture (AOTA) and a visiting lecturer at the University of Rwanda, she contributes significantly to advancing agricultural innovation and policy. Her research expertise encompasses agroforestry systems, soil fertility, and biochar technology, emphasizing climate-smart practices and rural development. She has published extensively in reputed journals, including Agronomy, Biofuels, Ambio, and the Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, contributing to global discussions on bioenergy, soil health, and sustainable farming. Her doctoral work on agroforestry for bioenergy and soil improvement demonstrates her commitment to integrating scientific knowledge with real-world environmental challenges. A member of several professional organizations such as the International Biochar Initiative (IBI), African Forest Forum (AFF), and Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Dr. Solange actively promotes gender inclusivity and scientific collaboration in environmental research. Her scholarly contributions and leadership underscore her role as a driving force in sustainable land use, forest conservation, and agricultural transformation across Africa.

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Featured Publications

Uwingabire, S., Chamshama, S. A. O., Nduwamungu, J., & Nyberg, G. (2024). Gasifier use for cooking and biochar production by smallholder farmers in Rwanda. Biofuels, 1–8.

García-López, N., Uwingabire, S., Bargués-Tobella, A., Sundberg, C., Goodman, R. C., Boman, C., & Nyberg, G. (2024). An integrated agroforestry-bioenergy system for enhanced energy and food security in rural sub-Saharan Africa. Ambio.

Uwingabire, S., Chamshama, S. A. O., Nduwamungu, J., & Nyberg, G. (2024). French bean production as influenced by biochar and biochar blended manure application in two agro-ecological zones of Rwanda. Agronomy, 14(9), 2020.

Uwingabire, S., Nduwamungu, J., Nyberg, G., & Chamshama, S. A. O. (2023). Farmer-managed French bean biochar trials in Rwanda: Effects on yield and soil nutrients. Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), 106–122.

Shingiro, C., Nyagatare, G., Hirwa, H., & Uwingabire, S. (2019). Effect of human urine and compost tea on soil physical and chemical properties: Case study Rubirizi Marshland. Journal of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 5(3), 61–66.

Uwisunzimana, F. X., Naramabuye, F. X., Munyaneza, O., Uwizeyimana, D., & Uwingabire, S. (2017). Effective investigation and computation of the soil erodibility factor in Karubanda watershed using USLE nomograph (K-factor) equation, Southern Province, Rwanda. International Journal of Science and Research, 7(6), 225–236.

Uwingabire, S., Msanya, B. M., Mtakwa, P. W., & Sirikale, S. (2016). Pedological characterization of soils developed on gneissic-granite in the Congo Nile Watershed Divide and Central Plateau zones, Rwanda. International Journal of Current Research (India), 8(9), 39489–39501.

Uwingabire, S., & Turinzwenayo, J. (2016). Spacing effect on macro and micro propagated plantlets, Rwanda. International Journal of Current Research (India), 8(11), 42507–42513.

Uwitonze, P., Msanya, B. M., Mtakwa, P. W., Uwingabire, S., & Sirikare, S. (2016). Pedological characterization of soils developed from volcanic parent materials of Northern Province of Rwanda. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 5(6), 225–236.

Chunyuan Yang | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Research Award

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Mr. Chunyuan Yang | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Research Award

Qujing Normal University | China

Mr. Chunyuan Yang is an emerging researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence and computational design, contributing to the intersection of aesthetics, lighting, and intelligent systems. With an h-index of 1, 3 research documents, and 4 citations to his credit, his academic work reflects growing recognition in the AI-driven design domain. His recent publication, “An Aesthetic Modeling Model for Indoor Lighting in Artificial Intelligence Design under Color Contrast Conditions” in Procedia Computer Science (2025), explores innovative approaches to optimizing indoor lighting through AI-based modeling, focusing on the relationship between color contrast and visual perception. Mr. Yang’s research emphasizes the fusion of artificial intelligence with architectural and environmental aesthetics, enhancing user-centered design through computational creativity. His studies demonstrate the potential of machine learning algorithms to improve spatial quality and energy efficiency in interior environments. Through a multidisciplinary approach, he contributes to advancing intelligent lighting design, sustainable architecture, and human-centric computational modeling. His growing academic footprint highlights a promising trajectory in applied AI research within design and computational aesthetics.

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Zhao, J., & Yang, C. (2025). An aesthetic modeling model for indoor lighting in artificial intelligence design under color contrast conditions. Procedia Computer Science, 262, 620–628.

 

Zhang Zhenqian | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Zhang Zhenqian | Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

University of Toyama | Japan

Mr. Zhang Zhenqian is a dedicated researcher whose work bridges artificial intelligence, machine learning, and meteorology, with an emphasis on developing advanced neural network models for predictive analytics. His recent publication, “RD2: Reconstructing the Residual Sequence via Under Decomposing and Dendritic Learning for Generalized Time Series Predictions,” featured in Neurocomputing (October 2025), showcases his innovative approach to enhancing time series forecasting accuracy through the integration of dendritic learning mechanisms and residual sequence reconstruction. Collaborating with Houtian He, Zhenyu Lei, Zihang Zhang, and Shangce Gao, Mr. Zhang contributes to advancing the computational intelligence field by addressing challenges in dynamic data modeling and predictive reliability. His research explores the intersection of data-driven modeling and environmental systems, offering valuable insights for improving real-world forecasting, particularly in meteorological and environmental applications. With a growing scholarly presence and contributions recognized through peer-reviewed international publications, Mr. Zhang exemplifies a new generation of researchers committed to interdisciplinary innovation. His work not only strengthens the theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence but also demonstrates its transformative potential in understanding and managing complex natural and engineered systems.

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Zhang, Z., He, H., Lei, Z., Zhang, Z., & Gao, S. (2025). RD2: Reconstructing the residual sequence via under decomposing and dendritic learning for generalized time series predictions. Neurocomputing, 131867.

Taehyun Lee | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Taehyun Lee | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Korea University | South Korea

Ms. Taehyun Lee is an emerging researcher whose scholarly work explores the intersection of behavioral economics and personality psychology. Her recent publication, “The Relationship Between Household Debt and the Big Five Personality Traits,” in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics , co-authored with Almas Heshmati, examines how individual personality dimensions influence financial decision-making and debt behavior. This study contributes to understanding the psychological underpinnings of economic actions and the broader implications for household financial stability. Ms. Lee’s research demonstrates a commitment to integrating quantitative analysis with behavioral insights to address real-world economic issues. According to citation metrics, her academic contributions have received 2 citations from 2 documents, reflecting growing recognition in the field. She holds an h-index of 1, underscoring the early but promising trajectory of her research career. Through her work, Ms. Lee adds valuable empirical evidence to the discourse on how personality traits shape economic behavior, offering meaningful implications for policy formulation, consumer behavior analysis, and financial literacy initiatives.

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Lee, T., & Heshmati, A. (2025). The relationship between household debt and the Big Five personality traits. Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Economics, 119, 102468.

Miraxmat Mirsaburov | Mathematics | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Miraxmat Mirsaburov | Mathematics | Excellence in Research Award

Termez State University | Uzbekistan

Mr. Miraxmat Mirsaburov is a mathematician whose research focuses on boundary-value and nonlocal problems for mixed-type and degenerate hyperbolic equations, with particular emphasis on singular coefficients, transmission conditions, and characteristic-based constraints. Across a corpus of 41 documents, his work—which has accrued 81 citations  yields an h-index of 5—systematically develops existence, uniqueness, and formulation results for classes of Gellerstedt-, Tricomi- and Bitsadze–Samarskii–type problems, addressing challenges such as missing Goursat or shift conditions, Frankl and Bitsadze–Samarskii analogues on degeneration segments, and problems posed in unbounded domains. His publications combine rigorous analytical techniques with careful handling of singularities and degeneracy lines, producing solvability theorems and novel transmission conditions that extend classical theory to more physically and geometrically complex settings. Collaborative work with colleagues has produced advances in generalizing the Tricomi problem, treating singular coefficients, and proposing integral and boundary frameworks adaptable to mixed elliptic–hyperbolic regimes. Mirsaburov’s contributions appear in respected journals (including Russian Mathematical Surveys, Differential Equations, and Lobachevskii Journal of Mathematics), and his sustained focus on mixed-type equations has provided useful tools and formulations for researchers addressing applied problems where equation type and coefficient singularities complicate classical approaches.

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Mirsaburov, M., & Mamatmuminov, D. T. (2025). A problem with an analogue of the Bitsadze–Samarskii condition on the segment of degeneracy and an internal segment parallel to it in the domain for a certain class of degenerate hyperbolic equations. Russian Mathematics, 69, 19–23.

Mirsaburov, M., & Turaev, R. N. (2024). On a nonlocal problem for the Gellerstedt equation with singular coefficients. Differential Equations, 60, 1074–1086.

Mirsaburov, M. M., & Allakova, S. I. (2024). An analogue of the Zhegalov problem with data on internal characteristics for a mixed-type equation with a singular coefficient. Lobachevskii Journal of Mathematics, 45, 5637–5648.

Mirsaburov, M., Berdyshev, A. S., Ergasheva, S. B., & Makulbay, A. B. (2024). The problem with the missing Goursat condition at the boundary of the domain for a degenerate hyperbolic equation with a singular coefficient. Bulletin of the Karaganda University: Mathematics Series, 2(114), 147–164.

Mirsaburov, M., & Turaev, R. N. (2023). A problem in an unbounded domain with combined Tricomi and Frankl conditions on one boundary characteristic for one class of mixed-type equations. Russian Mathematics, 67, 34–46.

Mirsaburov, M., & Ergasheva, S. B. (2023). The problem in the unbounded domain with the Frankl condition on the segment of the degeneration line and with a missing Gellerstedt condition for a class of mixed-type equations. Russian Mathematics, 67, 18–26.

Mirsaburov, M., & Khurramov, N. K. (2021). A problem with local and nonlocal conditions on the boundary of the ellipticity domain for a mixed-type equation. Russian Mathematics, 65, 68–81.

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Mirsaburov, M., & Khurramov, N. (2020). A problem with the Bitsadze–Samarskii condition on the characteristics of one family and with general transmission conditions on the degeneration line for the Gellerstedt equation with a singular coefficient. Differential Equations, 56, 1050–1071.

Mirsaburov, M. (2018). The problem with missing shift condition for the Gellerstedt equation with a singular coefficient. Russian Mathematics, 62, 44–54.