Kazuto Ikemoto | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kazuto Ikemoto | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company | Japan

Dr. Kazuto Ikemoto is a distinguished researcher and Senior Scientist at the Niigata Research Laboratory of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., Japan. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Nagasaki University, he has made significant contributions to the fields of chemistry, food functionality, biotechnology, and semiconductor cleaning technologies. His extensive research portfolio includes 25 published documents, reflecting a deep engagement in both industrial and scientific innovation. Dr. Ikemoto’s scholarly influence is evidenced by 453 citations from 291 documents and an h-index of 13, underscoring the consistent impact of his research within the scientific community. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical industrial applications, advancing methodologies in material science and biochemical processes. Recognized for his outstanding achievements in corporate research, Dr. Ikemoto received the prestigious JSBBA Award for Corporate Researchers in 2023, highlighting his dedication to innovation and excellence. Through his pioneering studies and leadership at Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, he continues to drive advancements that contribute to technological development and sustainability, reinforcing his reputation as a leading figure in applied chemical research and industrial biotechnology.

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Featured Publications

Koshizawa, T., Numaguchi, T., Tamakoshi, M., Sato, Y., Hashimoto, K., Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). High-spermidine-producing yeast strain for autophagy-promoting applications. Processes.

Koshizawa, T., Numaguchi, T., Tamakoshi, M., Sato, Y., Hashimoto, K., Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). High-spermidine-producing yeast strain for autophagy-promoting applications [Preprint].

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., & Ikemoto, K. (2025). Direct HPLC method for reduced pyrroloquinoline quinone in functional and biological matrices [Preprint].

Sugimoto, J., Ikemoto, K., Nagamatsu, K., Mino, A., & Nakamura, F. (2025). ピロロキノリンキノンジナトリウム（PQQ）摂取後の20から65歳の健康な大人に対する認知機能と安全性の評価 [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Ikemoto, K. (2025). 長寿物質(老化を抑制する物質) [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Tamakoshi, M., Suzuki, T., Nishihara, E., Nakamura, S., & Ikemoto, K. (2023). Pyrroloquinoline quinone disodium salt improves brain function in both younger and older adults. Food & Function.

Ikemoto, K., Imaruoka, S., & Mohamad Ishak, N. S. (2023). From the kitchen to the lab: Discovery and application of food catalysts to promote the coupling of quinone with amines [Preprint].

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., Numaguchi, T., & Ikemoto, K. (2023). Antiviral effects of pyrroloquinoline quinone through redox catalysis to prevent coronavirus infection. ACS Omega.

Tsuji, S., Ikemoto, K., & Akagawa, M. (2022). PQQの体脂肪減少機能 [Preprint]. Jxiv, JST preprint server.

Mohamad Ishak, N. S., Ikemoto, K., Kikuchi, M., Ogawa, M., Akutagawa, K., & Akagawa, M. (2021). Pyrroloquinoline quinone attenuates fat accumulation in obese mice fed with a high-fat diet, Daphnia magna supplied with a high amount of food, and 3T3-L1 adipocytes. ACS Food Science & Technology.

Saihara, K., Kamikubo, R., Ikemoto, K., Uchida, K., & Akagawa, M. (2017). Pyrroloquinoline quinone, a redox-active o-quinone, stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis by activating the SIRT1/PGC-1α signaling pathway. Biochemistry.

Ikemoto, K., Sakamoto, Y., Tanaka, R., Ogata, K., Matsushita, N., & Nakamura, S. (2017). Unusual ionic bond and solubility mechanism of NanPQQ (n = 0–4) crystals. Crystal Growth & Design.

Juan Chen | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juan Chen | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Wuhan University of Science and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Juan Chen is a distinguished scholar in computational mathematics and complex network dynamics, currently serving at the College of Science, Wuhan University of Science and Technology. With a Ph.D. from Wuhan University, Dr. Chen has made significant contributions to nonlinear systems, synchronization, and complex network theory. Her prolific academic record includes 33 research documents, 432 citations, and an h-index of 13, reflecting her impact in the field. Dr. Chen’s works have appeared in leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, and Expert Systems with Applications. She has authored influential books, including Synchronization of Complex Dynamical Networks, and contributed chapters to Springer handbooks. As a principal investigator and key collaborator on multiple National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, her research bridges mathematical theory and applied network science. Dr. Chen’s focus on synchronization, control, and robustness of complex networks highlights her pivotal role in advancing interdisciplinary computational research. Her dedication to exploring network behavior, information processing, and system dynamics positions her as an influential figure in contemporary applied mathematics and systems engineering.

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Featured Publications

Yin, L., Chen, J., Gao, F., & Wu, X. (2025). Coevolution of opinion and consumption behavior under a two-layer network framework. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 680, 131020.

Yu, X., Tu, L., Chai, L., Wang, X., & Chen, J. (2024). Construction of implicit social network and recommendation between users and items via the ISR-RRM algorithm. Expert Systems with Applications, 235, 121229.

Chai, L., Tu, L., Yu, X., Wang, X., & Chen, J. (2023). Link prediction and its optimization based on low-rank representation of network structures. Expert Systems with Applications, 219, 119680.

Chai, L., Tu, L., Wang, X., & Chen, J. (2022). Network-energy-based predictability and link-corrected prediction in complex networks. Expert Systems with Applications, 207, 118005.

Shen, H., Tu, L., Guo, Y., & Chen, J. (2022). The influence of cross-platform and spread sources on emotional information spreading in the 2E-SIR two-layer network. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 165, 112801.

Chen, J., Li, X., Wu, X., & Shen, G. (2022). Prescribed-time synchronization of complex dynamical networks with and without time-varying delays. IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, 9, 4017–4027.

Zhang, P., Chen, J., Tu, L., & Yin, L. (2022). Layout evaluation of new energy vehicle charging stations: A perspective using the complex network robustness theory. World Electric Vehicle Journal, 13, 127.

Zhou, J., Chen, J., & Lu, J. (2017). On applicability of auxiliary system approach to detect generalized synchronization in complex networks. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 62(7), 3468–3473.

Chen, J., Lu, J., & Zhou, J. (2013). Topology identification of complex networks from noisy time series using ROC curve analysis. Nonlinear Dynamics, 74, 1–8.

Zhang, Q., Chen, J., & Wan, L. (2013). Impulsive generalized function synchronization of complex dynamical networks. Physics Letters A, 377, 2754–2760.

Chen, J., Lu, J., Lu, X., Wu, X., & Chen, G. (2013). Spectral coarse graining of complex clustered networks. Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation, 18, 3036–3045.

Maria Carmela Grano | Heritage Sciences and Ancient Technologies | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Maria Carmela Grano | Heritage Sciences and Ancient Technologies | Best Researcher Award

CNR - Istituto di Scienze del Patrimonio Culturale | Italy

Dr. Maria Carmela Grano is an accomplished researcher specializing in cultural heritage conservation, preventive conservation, and sustainable landscape management. She has authored 7 scholarly documents with 30 citations across 23 publications and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting her growing impact in the field of heritage science. Currently affiliated with the CNR - Institute of Heritage Science (ISPC), she contributes to European projects such as E-RIHS ERIC and ARCHE, focusing on digitalization, preventive conservation, and co-governance of cultural assets. Her work emphasizes the integration of environmental monitoring, GIS-based heritage mapping, and stakeholder engagement to promote sustainable cultural tourism. Dr. Grano has organized and contributed to numerous international conferences, including the Bilateral Italo-French Heritage Science meetings, and her publications explore topics like historical water mills, fluvial dynamics, and adaptive reuse of cultural landscapes. She has received several research fellowships and collaborated with organizations such as UNESCO Giovani and FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano). Through her interdisciplinary approach, Dr. Grano continues to advance innovative strategies for heritage preservation, combining science, community participation, and policy development to safeguard cultural assets in the context of climate and digital transitions.

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Featured Publications

Grano, M. C. (2025). Historic water mills as regenerative ecosystems: Integrating technologies, community engagement and sustainable landscape management. Cities, 162(C), 105982. ISSN 0264-2751.

Grano, M. C., Sileo, M., Innella, C., Vitulli, R., & Masini, N. (2024). Conservazione preventiva, programmata e partecipata dei beni culturali in ottica circolare: Casi studio e sfide aperte nel progetto Basilicata Heritage Smart Lab. Il Capitale Culturale, 29, 107–121. ISSN 2039-2362.

Genovese, L., Alberti, L., Colosi, F., Grano, M. C., Greco, S., Sfameni, C., Bellia, A., & Lazzari, M. (2024). Cooperation solutions for the local sustainable development of heritage communities: Role and contributions of the Faro Italia Network. In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems. Springer.

Grano, M. C., & Scoccimarro, M. (2023). How can preventive conservation be communicated and explained to visitors and users? News in Conservation, 98, 56–61.

Quaranta, E., Pujol, T., & Grano, M. C. (2023). The repowering of vertical axis water mills preserving their cultural heritage: Techno-economic analysis with water wheels and Turgo turbines. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development. Emerald Publishing.

Di Stefano, A., Vitulli, R., & Grano, M. C. (2021). Piano di sviluppo regionale sui settori delle industrie culturali e creative e del turismo. Basilicata Creativa.

Grano, M. C. (2021). Le chiese rupestri di Murgia Timone a Matera: Dalla conoscenza alla conservazione programmata: La diagnostica come strumento di prevenzione. In F. Castelfranchi & M. Lazzari (Eds.), Il Parco della storia dell’uomo di Matera. Chiese rupestri e Villaggio neolitico di Murgia Timone (pp. 125–159). Doconline. ISBN 978-88-946344-0-2.

Grano, M. C. (2020b). Gualchiere, mulini idraulici e cisterne: L’uso dell’acqua e le trasformazioni del paesaggio in Basilicata. Agri Centuriati: An International Journal of Landscape Archaeology, 17, 47–57. ISSN 1724-904X.

Grano, M. C. (2020a). Palombari, cisterne e pozzi per l’approvvigionamento idrico nei Sassi di Matera (Basilicata). Il Capitale Culturale, 21, 377–389.

Grano, M. C. (2018). Archive sources and field surveys used to analyse horizontal-wheeled watermills, their position and technology in the Basilicata Region of Southern Italy. International Molinology, 97, 13–19.

Grano, M. C., Lazzari, M., Danese, M., & Verrastro, V. (2018). ASTER BASILICATAE: Atlante cartografico storico-territoriale della Basilicata per la ricostruzione diacronica del paesaggio naturale e storico rurale. In Atti del XXXII Convegno Geografico Italiano (pp. 167–176).

 

Khadija Juma-Elflow | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Khadija Juma-Elflow | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Elmergib University | Libya

Mrs. Khadija Juma-Elflow is an accomplished educator and researcher in English Language Teaching (ELT), Applied Linguistics, and Teacher Education, currently pursuing a PhD in ELT at Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus. With extensive academic training including an MA in ELT from the University of Reading, a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics, a CELTA certification, and multiple professional teacher training credentials, she has built a strong foundation in language teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogical research. Since 2011, she has served as a lecturer at the University of El-Mergib, Libya, instructing both English language and non-English major students while mentoring pre-service teachers during their teaching practice and supervising research projects. Her professional development includes training primary and secondary school teachers, leading workshops, and participating in international conferences such as AAAL, NileTESOL, and FEST. She has also engaged in specialized online training in technology transfer, academic research tools, quality assurance, action research, and digital tools for language instruction. Proficient in Arabic, English, and basic Spanish, with strong computing skills and experience using web-based teaching tools, her work integrates innovative pedagogical approaches, technology-enhanced learning, and evidence-based research to enhance language acquisition. Her contributions have significantly advanced the professional preparation of teachers and the development of effective ELT practices in higher education and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Juma-Elflow, K., & Osam, U. V. (2025). Intersectional conflicts and strategic agency: Female English teachers in post-conflict Libya. International Journal of Educational Research, 125, 102756.

Juma-Elflow, K. (2025, March 22). Exploring female EFL language teachers' emotions in relation to power and agency. Paper presented at the American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference, Denver, CO, USA.

Juma-Elflow, K., & Tonkyn, A. (2025). The effects of different amounts of planning time on accuracy of producing certain grammatical items in an oral narrative task. In Conference Proceedings

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.

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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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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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).