Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsend-Ayush Chuluunbat | Uric Excretion | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsend-Ayush Chuluunbat | Uric Excretion | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsend-Ayush Chuluunbat | Uric Excretion | Mongolian University of Science and Technology | Mongolia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tsend-Ayush Chuluunbat is a renowned scholar and expert in food science, biotechnology, and dairy technology with a strong record of international research collaborations and academic leadership. He obtained his Ph.D. from East Siberian Technology University and a Doctor of Science degree from the Agricultural University of the Republic of Bulgaria, complementing his advanced studies with a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in applied biotechnology and dairy technology. Dr. Chuluunbat has an extensive professional background including roles as Advising Professor, Associate Professor, and Senior Lecturer at the Mongolian University of Science and Technology, where he has contributed to curriculum development, student mentorship, and the supervision of numerous research projects. His international engagements include visiting and postdoctoral appointments at leading institutions such as Konkuk University in Korea, the College of Food Science and Engineering in China, Moscow State University of Applied Biotechnology in Russia, and multiple institutes in Bulgaria, China, Japan, and Belgium, reflecting his global scientific influence. His research interests focus on microbial fermentation, lactic acid bacteria, functional foods, food safety, and innovative dairy processing technologies, with demonstrated expertise in developing novel starter cultures, optimizing fermentation processes, and integrating biotechnology with sustainable food production. Dr. Chuluunbat possesses advanced research skills including experimental design, microbial characterization, data analysis, process optimization, and report preparation, and has published multiple high-impact papers in Scopus-indexed journals with a strong citation record and h-index, highlighting his contribution to the field.

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Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award 

Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras | Materials Science | CSIC – Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA) | Spain

Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras is a female researcher and academic specializing in food science, active and intelligent food packaging, and material-based sensing technologies with applications in food safety and quality assurance. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from the University of Valencia and has received comprehensive interdisciplinary training in food technology, pharmaceutical sciences, and advanced material characterization, enabling her to bridge chemical, biological, and sensing-driven approaches in applied research. Her professional experience includes long-term research and academic appointments at the University of Valencia and the CSIC–Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), where she has contributed extensively to experimental development, data analysis, and reporting within collaborative research environments. Dr. Laura Higueras Contreras has participated in multiple internationally funded research projects involving large multi-institutional consortia, focusing on antimicrobial packaging systems, nanocellulose-based functional materials, controlled-release polymers, and sustainable food-contact materials with sensing capabilities. Her research interests center on smart and active packaging, polymeric and hybrid materials, natural antimicrobials, food safety monitoring, and sustainable sensing solutions for shelf-life extension. Her research skills include material synthesis and characterization, experimental design, analytical data interpretation, polymer processing, antimicrobial evaluation, and scientific reporting aligned with Scopus- and IEEE-indexed standards. She has authored 13 peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus, accumulating over 530 citations with an h-index of 8, reflecting strong research impact and international visibility through verified Scopus, ORCID, and Google Scholar profiles.

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Dr. Abdulfatah Abushagur | Fiber Sensors | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Abdulfatah Abushagur | Fiber Sensors | Research Excellence Award 

Dr. Abdulfatah Abushagur | Fiber Sensors | Multimedia University | Malaysia

Dr. Abdulfatah Abushagur is an experienced engineer and senior postdoctoral researcher with deep expertise in optical fiber sensing technologies, intelligent networks, and product-oriented research, currently affiliated with the Center for Fiber Networking and Communication, COE for Intelligent Network, Multimedia University, Malaysia. A. Abushagur has an extensive academic background in engineering and applied sciences, developed through long-term research appointments and advanced technical training in optical fiber systems, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, distributed optical fiber sensing, and sensor-driven instrumentation, forming a strong foundation for both academic research and industrial commercialization. A. Abushagur has over two decades of full-time professional experience spanning academia and industry, including roles as Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at Multimedia University and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Research Officer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and Senior Product and Research Engineer at Photronix Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd, where he led Fiber Bragg Grating and optical coupler production units, established new manufacturing lines, automated production using LabVIEW, increased sales revenue by 200%, reduced time-to-market by approximately 66%, and lowered production costs by more than 10%; his academic career includes leading high-impact projects such as the design of novel multi-sensory distributed optical fiber sensor cables for oil and gas wells, enhancement of DAS, DTS, DPS, and DMS fibers for subsurface imaging, temperature, pressure, magnetic sensing, and drilling direction, development of tri-axial distal force sensors for cardiac ablation catheters with demonstrated commercial value of RM12.00 million, and pioneering FBG-based force sensing systems for vitreoretinal microsurgery. A. Abushagur’s research interests include distributed optical fiber sensing, Fiber Bragg Grating sensors, oil and gas well monitoring, medical instrumentation, smart sensing systems, subsurface imaging, intelligent networks, and the translation of sensing technologies into market-ready products. His core research skills encompass optical fiber sensor design, FBG fabrication, DAS/DTS/DPS/DMS systems, sensor calibration, medical device prototyping, system integration, signal processing, LabVIEW-based automation, production scaling, quality control, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, healthcare, and energy sectors. A. Abushagur has received recognition through leadership of commercially valued research projects, successful technology transfer initiatives, Scopus-indexed research contributions, and trusted appointments in advanced research and teaching roles.

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Prof. Dr. Yeon Hee Kim | Fault Sensing | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Yeon Hee Kim | Fault Sensing | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Yeon Hee Kim | Fault Sensing | Hoseo University | South Korea

Prof. Dr. Yeon Hee Kim is a distinguished academic and industry professional affiliated with the Department of Semiconductor Engineering, bringing extensive expertise in engineering, safety, and semiconductor technologies. Yeon-hee Kim completed a B.S. in Engineering with a focus on Industrial Safety Engineering from Hoseo University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Hanyang University, and a Ph.D. in Safety Engineering from Hoseo University, followed by coursework completion as a Ph.D. candidate in Education at Chungbuk National University. Yeon-hee Kim’s professional journey encompasses both academia and industry, beginning with a substantial tenure at Daewoo Corporation, where Yeon-hee Kim developed practical engineering and safety management expertise, and later transitioning to academia as a Professor in the School of Electronic Display Engineering. Yeon-hee Kim has held leadership roles including Department Chair of Semiconductor Engineering, Dean of Student Affairs, Vice Head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, and President of the National Council of Deans of Student Affairs in the Chungnam/Daejeon Region, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic governance, student development, and industry collaboration. Yeon-hee Kim holds professional certifications as a Professional Engineer in Construction Safety and as a Class 1 Engineer in Industrial Safety, underscoring technical competence and dedication to high standards in safety engineering. Yeon-hee Kim’s research interests lie at the intersection of semiconductor engineering, industrial safety, electronic display technologies, and educational methodologies, with a focus on integrating safety principles into engineering design and fostering innovation in semiconductor systems. Yeon-hee Kim possesses advanced research skills in experimental design, risk assessment, safety protocol development, electrical systems analysis, and interdisciplinary problem-solving, supported by extensive experience in both corporate and academic environments. Yeon-hee Kim has been recognized for leadership and professional excellence through appointments to senior academic positions and national advisory roles.

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Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pedzisai Makoni | Drug Delivery | Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University | South Africa

Dr Pedzisai Makoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, combining extensive academic, industrial, and research expertise in pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical sciences. Dr Pedzisai Makoni holds a PhD in Pharmaceutics, a Master of Science in Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics), a Bachelor of Pharmacy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Enterprise Management, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation in pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, and enterprise-related management. Professionally, Dr Pedzisai Makoni has over a decade of progressive experience spanning industrial bioprocessing, academic teaching, and research supervision. He is also an external expert evaluator for the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) in the Pharmaceutical and Analytical Committee, contributing regulatory insight and expert evaluation in pharmaceutical product assessment. His research interests focus on the development of novel dosage forms for targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with particular emphasis on lipidic nanocarriers such as solid lipid nanoparticles and nanostructured lipid carriers. Dr Pedzisai Makoni’s research has explored formulation and evaluation of lipid nanocarriers for antiretroviral drugs, including efavirenz, aimed at reducing psychiatric effects in patients on HAART, as well as lipid nanocarriers for antibiotics such as clarithromycin for the treatment of non-tuberculous bacterial keratitis, demonstrating innovative approaches to improving drug solubility, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy. Dr Pedzisai Makoni possesses strong research skills in pharmaceutical formulation, nanocarrier design, drug delivery systems, analytical characterization, biopharmaceutical assessment, and regulatory compliance, alongside practical experience in aseptic industrial bioprocessing and medicines registration protocols.

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes | Remote Sensing | Research Excellence Award – 6908

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes | Remote Sensing | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes | Remote Sensing | Brazilian Air Force Academy | Brazil

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes is a Remote Sensing Scientist specializing in Synthetic Aperture Radar and artificial intelligence applications for maritime and aerospace domains, with a career that integrates advanced academic research, operational defense expertise, and strategic technological advisory roles. Rafael Lemos Paes holds a PhD and a Master’s degree in Remote Sensing from the National Institute for Space Research in Brazil and a Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Sciences from the Brazilian Air Force Academy, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary foundation spanning Earth observation, computational intelligence, and aeronautical operations. During his doctoral training, Rafael Lemos Paes served as a visiting researcher at the Università degli Studi di Napoli “Parthenope” in Italy, where he conducted internationally supervised research that strengthened his expertise in spaceborne and airborne radar systems. Professionally, Rafael Lemos Paes currently serves at the Brazilian Air Force General Staff, where he provides high-level advisory support in C4ISR, advanced technologies, research and development, strategic innovation initiatives, and long-term defense and aerospace programs, bridging scientific research with national security and aerospace decision-making. His research interests are centered on Synthetic Aperture Radar data analysis, compact polarimetric SAR in hybrid modes, deep learning and automatic pattern recognition, maritime surveillance, and the extraction of actionable intelligence from large-scale remote sensing datasets. Rafael Lemos Paes has made notable contributions to maritime target detection over ocean surfaces, including ship detection, oil spill monitoring, and small vessel identification in complex environments such as Amazonian river systems, as well as aircraft accident analysis and shipwreck debris detection using SAR imagery. His research skills include SAR signal processing, polarimetric analysis, Big Data analytics, machine learning and deep learning model development, computational intelligence techniques, geospatial data integration, and the operational exploitation of airborne and spaceborne sensor data for defense and civil applications.

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Ship Detection Using TerraSAR-X Images in the Campos Basin (Brazil)


– IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 2010 · 80 citations


Oil Rig Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks on Sentinel-1 SAR Images


– IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 2019 · 36 citations


On the Capability of Hybrid-Polarity Features to Observe Metallic Targets at Sea


– IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, 2015 · 24 citations

Mrs. Lin Kang | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Lin Kang | Wireless Communication | Best Researcher Award 

Mrs. Lin Kang | Wireless Communication | Taiyuan University of Science and Technology | China

Mrs. Lin Kang is a lecturer in the School of Electronic Information Engineering at Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, China, and a doctoral researcher at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering. Mrs. Lin Kang received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electronic Information Engineering and Control Theory from Taiyuan University of Science and Technology, where she has been continuously employed since the beginning of her academic career. Her professional trajectory reflects a strong integration of teaching, research, and applied engineering, with long-term engagement in higher education and scientific research within the field of electronic and information systems. As a faculty member, Mrs. Lin Kang contributes to curriculum development, academic instruction, and research supervision in electronic information engineering, while actively advancing her doctoral research in parallel. Her research interests focus on wireless sensor networks, vehicular networks, edge computing, spectrum access, resource allocation, and intelligent communication systems, with particular emphasis on the application of deep reinforcement learning, attention mechanisms, and optimization algorithms to next-generation wireless networks. Mrs. Lin Kang has developed strong research skills in wireless communication modeling, network topology control, coverage and connectivity analysis, stochastic channel modeling, energy harvesting communication systems, vehicular edge networks, and artificial intelligence–driven optimization techniques, including LSTM-based models, proximal policy optimization, DDPG, and hybrid heuristic algorithms. Her scholarly output includes peer-reviewed journal publications addressing spectrum access, throughput maximization, symbiotic radio systems, vehicular communication, and sensor network connectivity, demonstrating sustained contributions to both theoretical foundations and applied methodologies.

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Selected Publications

Lin, K., Wei, Y., Ma, M., Guo, Y., & Qiao, W. (2026). Lyapunov-enabled attention-inspired DRL approach for R2X offloading in vehicular edge network.

Zhu, Y., Kang, L., Su, J., & Yang, D. (2025). Throughput maximization in EH symbiotic radio system based on LSTM-attention-driven DDPG.

Lin, K., Chen, J., Wang, J., & Wei, Y. (2024). An LSTM-based hybrid proximal policy optimization spectrum access algorithm in vehicular network.

Lin, K., Wang, J., Chen, J., & Yang, D. (2024). Resource allocation in vehicular network based on sparrow search algorithm and hyper-graph in the presence of multiple cellular users.

Lin, K., Dong, Z., & Qi, Y. (2020). Critical density for coverage and connectivity in non-orientation directional sensor network.

Wang, X., Kang, L., You, J., & Song, M. (2016). A topology controlling scheme based on guard region in wireless sensor network.

Li, J., Wang, C., Zhang, Y., Kang, L., & Chen, Z. (2015). On critical density for coverage and connectivity in directional sensor network over stochastic channels using continuum percolation.

Mr. Claudio Mirabella | Aerospace | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Claudio Mirabella | Aerospace | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Claudio Mirabella | Aerospace | University of Naples Federico II | Italy

Mr. Claudio Mirabella is a Doctoral Student in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II, specializing in the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering to aircraft certification processes. Claudio Mirabella’s academic and professional path is centered on the digital transformation of airworthiness regulations, with a particular focus on Certification Specifications for General Aviation aircraft issued by EASA. Through his master’s and doctoral studies, Claudio Mirabella has developed and applied MBSE methodologies to translate complex regulatory frameworks into structured, operational digital models capable of accelerating certification workflows and automating the generation of compliance documentation and certification artifacts. His research aims to significantly reduce certification time and costs, thereby enabling aviation stakeholders to allocate greater financial and technical resources toward innovative aircraft configurations and advanced propulsion systems, including hybrid and electric solutions. Claudio Mirabella is currently pursuing a PhD in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II under the supervision of Professor Pierluigi Della Vecchia, following the completion of a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with full marks and a Bachelor’s Degree in the same discipline from the same institution. His professional experience includes working as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A., where Claudio Mirabella contributed to the creation and revision of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, developed technical illustrations, validated maintenance procedures, and collaborated directly with assembly-line personnel to define accurate assembly and disassembly processes for aircraft subsystems. He also supported the identification of airworthiness-driven maintenance activities and produced regulatory-compliant training materials for specialized maintenance staff in accordance with EASA requirements. Claudio Mirabella’s research interests span aerospace systems engineering, digital certification, aircraft airworthiness compliance, flight loads evaluation, and conceptual aircraft design. His research skills include MBSE modeling, regulatory analysis, technical documentation development, aircraft systems analysis, and integration of certification requirements into digital engineering workflows.

Professional Profiles: ORCID  

Selected Publications 

Mirabella, C., Morra, G., Nicolosi, F., & Della Vecchia, P. (2026). Lateral-directional trim for air and ground minimum control speeds evaluation in conceptual design.

Della Vecchia, P., Cusati, V., & Mirabella, C. (2025). Flight loads evaluation and airworthiness compliance for the V-tail of a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned platform.

Dr. Alexandra Moshou | Seismology Sensors | Sensing Technology Award

Dr. Alexandra Moshou | Seismology Sensors | Sensing Technology Award 

Dr. Alexandra Moshou | Seismology Sensors | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Alexandra Moshou is a highly respected seismologist based in Athens, Greece, with extensive academic training and international research experience in earthquake science, mathematical modeling, and advanced seismic data analysis, recognized for her contributions to understanding earthquake source mechanisms and subsurface fault systems through both classical and data-driven approaches. Dr. Alexandra Moshou holds a doctoral degree in Seismology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where her doctoral research focused on the determination of earthquake source parameters through the development and programming of original software capable of extracting seismic characteristics from body-wave waveforms using teleseismic and local–regional datasets, complemented by a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics that strengthened her expertise in wave propagation, scattering phenomena, and quantitative modeling, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics that provided a rigorous analytical foundation for geophysical research. Dr. Alexandra Moshou has served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, contributing to advanced projects on four-dimensional spatiotemporal modeling of subsurface fault systems using deep learning applied to large-scale seismic datasets for fault-trap characterization, and has also been accepted as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, where she collaborated in international seismological research by processing, analyzing, classifying, and disseminating broadband and geophone field data for academic and institutional use, demonstrating strong engagement in both national and global research communities. Dr. Alexandra Moshou’s research interests include earthquake source physics, seismic waveform modeling, fault system characterization, seismic hazard assessment, applied mathematics in geophysics, deep learning applications in seismology, hydrocarbon-related fault-trap identification, and large-scale seismic data analytics.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix – Constantin Adochiei | Embedded Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix – Constantin Adochiei | Embedded Systems | Research Excellence Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix – Constantin Adochiei | Embedded Systems | National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest | Romania

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Felix – Constantin Adochiei is a distinguished Romanian academic, researcher, and technology leader based in Bucharest, Romania, recognized for his sustained contributions to electrical engineering, biomedical instrumentation, real-time systems, and digital health, currently serving as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Politehnica University of Bucharest, while also holding the leadership role of General Secretary of the International Society for Digital Health and Education, reflecting both academic excellence and international professional engagement. Felix-Constantin Adochiei completed a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering with specialization in Biomedical Instrumentation, followed by a Master’s degree in Medical Bioengineering, developing strong foundations in electronics, IT, biotechnology, biomedical instrumentation, and advanced signal processing, and further advanced his expertise through doctoral studies in electronics, telecommunications, and information technology, complemented by European doctoral internships, professional training in Java software development, and extensive international research exposure in Germany focused on embedded systems and software–hardware co-design. Felix-Constantin Adochiei has progressed through academic ranks from University Assistant to University Lecturer and Associate Professor at Politehnica University of Bucharest, contributing significantly to teaching, curriculum development, and research supervision, while simultaneously serving as research engineer and research assistant in multiple nationally funded projects addressing real-time medical telemonitoring, high-precision micro- and nano-sensors for space and inertial navigation, bio-monitoring platforms for critical infrastructures, and intelligent sensor systems, alongside international research fellowships supported by DAAD that strengthened his global collaboration profile and applied research capabilities.

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Cardiovascular and Cardiorespiratory Coupling Analyses: A Review


– Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A, 2013 · 219 citations


A Wireless Low-Power Pulse Oximetry System for Patient Telemonitoring


– Int. Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, 2011 · 46 citations


Telemedicine System for Remote Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Monitoring


– E-Health and Bioengineering Conference, 2011 · 43 citations


Electronic System for Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Monitoring


– E-Health and Bioengineering Conference, 2020 · 36 citations


Robotic Platform with Medical Applications in the Smart City Environment


– Int. Symposium on Advanced Topics in Electrical Engineering, 2019 · 33 citations