Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh | Bio-Inspired Robot Design | Best Researcher Award

Khalifa University | United Arab Emirates

Dr. Nadeem Tariq Beigh is an Indian Researcher and postdoctoral fellow at the smart and intelligent sensors lab, department of mechanical and nuclear engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. With a Ph.d. in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, he has established himself as a rising scholar in sustainable sensing, self-powered systems, mems/nems, and energy harvesting. His research emphasizes the design and development of dual piezoelectric/triboelectric nanocomposites, micro/nano energy harvesters, and intelligent sensor systems integrated with machine learning for smart health care and industry 5.0 applications. Dr. Beigh has previously served as a research fellow at nanyang technological university, singapore, and a research assistant at iit delhi, contributing to several high-impact projects funded by dst, Bio-Inspired Robot Design fit, and international collaborations. He has authored 33 research documents, accumulated 239 citations from 152 scholarly works, and holds an h-index of 8, reflecting his growing influence in advanced materials and micro-energy systems research. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering, driving innovations in sustainable, flexible, and intelligent sensor technologies that advance the frontiers of smart electronics and self-powered devices.

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Featured Publications

Beigh, N. T., & Alcheikh, N. (2025, October 8). Vapor-induced porosity in graphene/PDMS: A scalable route to high-performance pressure sensors. Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

Amara, H., Beigh, N. T., & Alcheikh, N. (2025, September 17). Smart resonant micro-sensor and micro-actuator: High-performance, wide-range bi-axial magnetic sensitive/insensitive micro-device for multifunctional sensing applications. Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

Alcheikh, N., Amara, H., & Beigh, N. T. (2025, May 5). Smart resonant micro-sensor and micro-actuator: High-performance, wide-range bi-axial magnetic sensitive/insensitive micro-device for multifunctional sensing applications.

Singh, S., Beigh, N. T., Gupta, P., Mallick, D., & Goswami, A. (2025, April). Polarity-dependent surface charge retention on CYTOP fluoropolymer for durable TENG applications. Applied Materials Today.

Beigh, N. T. (2025, March 19). High-performance MEMS magnetic sensor based on a smart tunable resonator. In Proceedings of the 2025 IEEE 38th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). IEEE.

Prof. Mustafa Akçelik | Host-Pathogen Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mustafa Akçelik | Host-Pathogen Interaction | Best Researcher Award

Ankara University | Turkey

Prof. Mustafa Akcelik is a distinguished scholar and researcher in the department of biology at Ankara university, turkey, renowned for his extensive contributions to molecular genetics, microbiology, and biotechnology. He earned his B.Sc. in biology from the faculty of science, Ankara university, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.d. in food science from the institute of natural and applied sciences at the same university, respectively. Over his prolific academic career, he has conducted pioneering research on salmonella pathogenicity, lactic acid bacteria, genetic regulation, plasmid biology, conjugation mechanisms, phage resistance, Host-Pathogen Interaction and bacteriocin production. His teaching expertise spans genetics, microbiology, genetic engineering, and advanced topics such as genetic organization, epigenetic mechanisms, and biofilms, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and graduate education. Prof. Akcelik’s scholarly influence is reflected through his impressive academic metrics, with 1,377 citations across 1,245 documents, 98 published works, and an h-index of 20, underscoring the global impact of his research. based at the science faculty of Ankara university, he continues to inspire scientific inquiry and innovation, bridging fundamental biological science with practical applications in biotechnology and microbial genetics.

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Featured Publications

Özbek, E., Karaca, A. N., Has, E. G., Avcı, F. N., Akçelik, N., & Akçelik, M. (2025, November). Deciphering the role of SsaE in biofilm regulation and T3SS-dependent virulence of Salmonella Typhimurium. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

Yildirim, K., & Akçelik, M. (2025, October 25). Conjugative plasmid-mediated VanA transfer and multidrug resistance genes in clinical Enterococcus faecium isolates. Journal of Balkan Science and Technology.

Latifi, H. E., Işıkdoğan, İ. Ö., Özdemir, K., Akçelik, N., Ozalp, N., & Akçelik, M. (2025, June 19). Delayed differential equations as a Salmonella biofilm model. Communications Faculty of Sciences University of Ankara Series A1 Mathematics and Statistics.

Özdemir, C., Erdoğan, İ., Özdemir, K., Akçelik, N., & Akçelik, M. (2025, March). Comparative analysis of biofilm structures in Salmonella Typhimurium DMC4 strain and its dam and seqA gene mutants using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy methods. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology.

Soydam, S., Has, E. G., Sürkaç, T. N., Akçelik, M., & Akçelik, N. (2025, March). Effects of bcsE, luxS and rfaG genes on the physiology and pathogenicity of Salmonella Typhimurium. Archives of Microbiology.

 

Dr. Laila Dami | Automatic control | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Laila Dami | Automatic control | Best Researcher Award

Cadi Ayyad University | Morocco

Dr. Laila Dami, is a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of electrical engineering and automation. She earned her doctorate in génie électrique et automatique from the université cadi-ayad, faculté des sciences semlalia, marrakech, with the distinction of très honorable avec félicitations du jury. Her academic background also includes a master’s degree in contrôle informatique industrielle, signaux et systèmes, and a professional licence in génie électrique et informatique industrielle. She has served as a primary school teacher under the ministère de l’éducation nationale du préscolaire et des sports, while actively engaging in higher education through practical teaching assignments at the faculté des sciences semlalia, department of physics. Her academic involvement covers key domains such as optics, Automatic control, digital electronics, and applied electricity. Dr. Dami’s research contributions are reflected in her scholarly metrics, with 12 published documents, 54 citations across 33 documents, and an h-index of 5, underscoring her growing impact in the scientific community. Her expertise bridges theoretical research and practical application, contributing to the advancement of electrical engineering and automation education in morocco.

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Featured Publications

Dami, L., Badie, K., Naami, G., & Benzaouia, A. (2025, December). Stabilization of delayed fractional-order Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy positive systems. International Journal of Dynamics and Control.

Badie, K., Dami, L., & Chalh, Z. (2024). H∞ fault detection for 2D discrete Markovian jump systems. International Journal of Systems, Control and Communications.

Dami, L., Benzaouia, A., & Badie, K. (2024, December). Stabilization of continuous two-dimensional fractional-order positive Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy systems with delays. Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems.

Dami, L., & Benzaouia, A. (2023, December). Stabilization of switched two-dimensional fractional-order positive systems modeled by the Roesser model. Journal of Control, Automation and Electrical Systems.

Dami, L., & Benzaouia, A. (2023, December 18). H∞ control for 2D continuous singular systems described by the Roesser model. In 2023 IEEE 11th International Conference on Systems and Control (ICSC).

Mrs. Joy Ugbede Ameloko | Cell Biology | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Joy Ugbede Ameloko | Cell Biology | Women Researcher Award

African Centre for Excellence on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic biotechnology | Nigeria

Dr. Ameloko Ugbede Joy is a driven biotechnology researcher and PhD research fellow at the African Center of Excellence on Neglected Tropical Disease and Forensic Biotechnology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, currently pursuing her doctorate in Biotechnology after obtaining a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Nigerian institutions. Professionally, she has significant university-level teaching and demonstration experience and has actively contributed to research in maternal–fetal biology and single-cell analysis under the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative project. Her research portfolio encompasses completed work such as the anti-anaemic effect of Jatropha tanjorensis leaf extracts and non-enzymatic generation of human placental single cells, alongside ongoing investigations into transcriptional signatures of human placental cell types, Cell Biology, molecular characterization of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma, chromatin accessibility profiling of term placentae, and metabolic and morphological characterization of placenta-derived cells in maternal blood and plasma. She is a member of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. Her journal articles include publications such as in Current Protocols and another in Taylor & Francis, reflecting growing academic visibility. Although a formal h-index and total citation count are not publicly available at this time, her expanding publication record and presence in indexed journals indicate a rising scholarly impact.

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Featured Publications

Ameloko, J. U. (2025, October 5). Non-enzymatic generation of single cells from third-trimester human placenta.

Ameloko, J. U. (2025, September 5). Optimized enrichment of CD71+ reticulocytes from whole blood for single-cell RNA sequencing.

Ameloko, J. U. (2023, January 5). Single-cell RNA sequencing analysis of erythroid cells reveals a specific subpopulation of stress erythroid progenitor.

Ameloko, J. U. (2015, August 16). Anti-anaemic effect of aqueous and metabolic extracts of Jatropha tanjore sis leaves on phenylhydrazine-induced haemolytic anaemic rats.

Mr. Awodabon Fomukong Hanneda | Single-cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Awodabon Fomukong Hanneda | Single-cell Biology | Best Researcher Award

Ahmadu Bello University | Nigeria

Mr. Awodabon Fomukong Hanneda is a dedicated researcher and academic in the field of biotechnology, currently serving as a phd research fellow at the African Centre of excellence for neglected tropical diseases and forensic biotechnology, Ahmadu bello university, Zaria, Kaduna state, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. in biochemistry and an M.Sc. in biotechnology, and is presently pursuing his phd in biotechnology with a research focus on the heterogeneity of stress erythroid progenitor cells using single-cell rna sequencing. His ongoing doctoral work explores the developmental pathways and molecular mechanisms governing seps differentiation during stress erythropoiesis in sickle cell patients. Hanneda’s completed projects include studies on single-cell rna sequencing of erythroid cells, Single-cell Biology optimized enrichment of cd71+ reticulocytes, and analyses of reticulocyte maturation. Beyond research, he has contributed to academia through four years of teaching a-level biology and currently lectures in the department of biochemistry at capital city university kano, nigeria. He is also an apti fellow under the supervision of dr. i. a. aimola. with 2 citations, 2 published documents, and an h-index of 1, Hanneda continues to build a promising research portfolio that advances understanding in molecular hematology, single-cell genomics, and biotechnological applications in health sciences.

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Featured Publication

Hanneda, A. F. (2025). Optimized enrichment of CD71+ reticulocytes from whole blood for single-cell RNA sequencing. Current Protocols.

Ms. Juman Alsadi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Juman Alsadi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Khalifa University | United Arab Emirates

Ms. Juman Alsadi is a Ph.d. candidate in engineering systems and management at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a research focus on the digitalization of operational excellence methodologies, particularly the integration of lean six sigma and industry 4.0. her academic journey includes a master’s degree in engineering systems and management from the same university, she continues to maintain outstanding academic performance. Her research aims to develop a conceptual framework for lss 4.0 adoption, emphasizing organizational maturity, change management, and sustainable digital transformation. beyond research, Dr. Alsadi has served as a teaching and research assistant, mentoring students, supporting course design, and contributing to scholarly publications. she has also gained professional experience in logistics, supply chain, Smart Manufacturing Systems and project management through roles at digital qatalyst, reda chemicals, and julphar pharmaceuticals. Her academic influence is reflected in her 7 published documents, 41 citations, and an h-index of 3, highlighting her growing contribution to the fields of industrial engineering, lean transformation, and digital innovation. driven by a passion for excellence, Dr. Alsadi continues to bridge research with real-world impact across academia and industry.

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Featured Publications

Alsadi, J., Antony, J., Goonetilleke, R., Romero, D., Chiarini, A., Tortorella, G., & Maalouf, M. (2025). A qualitative global study on the digitalization of Lean Six Sigma: Insights from scholars and practitioners. Production Planning & Control.

Alsadi, J., Alkhatib, F., Antony, J., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Tortorella, G., & Cudney, E. A. (2024). A systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis of Quality 4.0. The TQM Journal.

Saad, A., Alsadi, J., Al Absi, D., Almulla, M., Simsekler, M. C. E., Sadeq, A. A., Omar, F., Basha, M., Khattab, I., & Abu Khater, N., et al. (2024). An integrative risk assessment approach to enhancing patient safety in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Journal of Safety Science and Resilience.

Alkhatib, F. Y., Alsadi, J. K., Ramadan, M. A., Antony, J., & Swarnakar, V. (2024). Industry 4.0 applications in the healthcare sector. In Industry 4.0 and Quality Management (pp. 27–48). Routledge.

Alsadi, J., Antony, J., Mezher, T., Jayaraman, R., & Maalouf, M. (2023). Lean and Industry 4.0: A bibliometric analysis, opportunities for future research directions. Quality Management Journal.

Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology | India

Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi is an accomplished assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Muffakham Jah college of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, with many years of academic and research experience, complemented by  years in the industry. He holds a Ph.d. in Mechanical Engineering from the birla institute of technology and science Pilani, and an M.E. in turbo machinery from Osmania university, Hyderabad. his expertise spans cad and cae tools such as ansys, solidworks, and autocad, alongside strong contributions to curriculum development, research writing, and placement coordination. a prolific researcher, Dr. junaidi has published 17 documents with 39 citations and holds an h-index of 4. he is notably the first ph.d. recipient to secure two indian patents from his doctoral research. his scholarly achievements include 10 scopus-indexed papers and over 25 international peer-reviewed publications. recognized for his excellence, he received the young engineer of the year award from the institution of engineers and the government of Telangana. Through his teaching, mentorship, and active participation in NBA, NAAC, and Aicte accreditation processes, Dr. Junaidi continues to make a Smart Manufacturing Systems lasting impact on mechanical engineering education and research in India.

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Featured Publications

Junaidi, M. A. R. (2025). A versatile biomedical device employed for diverse applications in minimally invasive surgical procedures. International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation.

Kumaravel, S., Raman, P., Kalangi, R. R., Selvameena, R., Gehani, H., Junaidi, M. A. R., & Yuvaperiyasamy, M. (2025). Analysing the efficiency of a single-slope solar still and the effects of glass cover cooling and circular cross-section hollow fins. Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology.

Koti, V., Asha, P. B., Sharma, S., Kavitha, K., Sankarathil, A. J., Junaidi, M. A. R., Shashidhara, L. C., Razak, A., Raju, K., & Manjunatha, B., et al. (2025). Fabrication and wear characteristics of Al6066-boron carbide particulate composites. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series D.

Junaidi, M. A. R. (2025). Influence of advanced composite phase change materials on thermal energy storage and thermal energy conversion. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

R, V. K., P. B, A., Junaidi, M. A. R., T, J., K, R., Goudar, D. M., Pinto, D. G., S. R, S. A., Bhat, S. K., & L. C, S., et al. (2025). Influence of zirconium carbide particles on the mechanical characteristics of heat treated Al7475 alloy. Scientific Reports.

Dr. Fatma Al-Saeedi | Nuclear Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Fatma Al-Saeedi | Nuclear Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Kuwait University | Kuwait

Dr. Fatma Al-Saeedi is an accomplished Kuwaiti scholar and associate professor in the department of nuclear medicine at the college of medicine, Kuwait university. She holds a Ph.d. in biomedical physics and bioengineering from the university of aberdeen, Scotland, an M.Sc. in medical physiology, and a B.Sc. in radiological sciences–nuclear medicine from Kuwait university. Additionally, she earned a prestigious postgraduate diploma in radiopharmaceutical chemistry and radiopharmacy from the center for radiopharmaceutical science of eth, psi, and usz in switzerland, accredited by the european association of nuclear medicine. Her research interests encompass oncological, biological, chemical, and radiopharmaceutical studies, with expertise in molecular imaging, Nuclear Medicine and animal disease models. proficient in arabic, english, and French, Dr. Al-Saeedi integrates interdisciplinary knowledge into advanced nuclear medicine education and research. She has an impressive academic record with 22 published documents, 318 citations from 301 sources, and an h-index of 8, reflecting her growing influence in biomedical and radiopharmaceutical sciences. Through her leadership roles and innovative work, she continues to advance kuwait’s academic and scientific contributions in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging at both national and international levels.

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Featured Publications

Al-Saeedi, F. J., Al-Qallaf, Z. S., Khalaf, S. N., Al-Farsi, S. K., & Al-Enizi, Z. Y. (2025). Influence of different parameters on the labeling efficiency of 99mTc-radiopharmaceuticals: Kuwait nuclear medicine departments experiences. Medical Principles and Practice.

Al-Saeedi, F., & Rajendran, P. (2024). Anti-metastasis activity of 5,4′-dihydroxy 6,8-dimethoxy 7-O-rhamnosyl flavone from Indigofera aspalathoides Vahl on breast cancer cells. Scientific Reports.

Rajendran, P., Al-Saeedi, F. J., Ben Ammar, R., Abdallah, B. M., Ali, E. M., Al Abdulsalam, N. K., Tejavat, S., Althumairy, D., Veeraraghavan, V. P., & Alamer, S. A., et al. (2024). Geraniol attenuates oxidative stress and neuroinflammation-mediated cognitive impairment in D-galactose-induced mouse aging model. Aging.

Al-Saeedi, F., Rajendran, P., Tipre, D., Aladwani, H., Alenezi, S., Alqabandi, M., Alkhamis, A., Redha, A., Mohammad, A., & Ahmad, F., et al. (2023). The effect of COVID-19 on nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy activities: A global survey. Scientific Reports.

Al-Saeedi, F., & Rajendran, P. (2023). 13-cis-retinoic acid affects brain perfusion and function: In vivo study. Molecular Imaging.

Ava Kamdem | Best Researcher Award in Social Network Analysis 2025

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Mrs. Ava Kamdem | Social Network Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Columbia University | United States

Mrs. Ava Kamdem is a rising scholar and advocate whose academic and lived-experience journey converges at the intersection of psychology, human trafficking research, and social justice. Graduating B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University School of General Studies, she has already contributed to multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts on topics such as predicting victim versus offender status among female defendants in federal sex-trafficking prosecutions and mapping online sex-buyer networks via large-scale web scraping and social network analysis. Among these, two works are published or under review in journals including Victims & Offenders and Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community. While a specific h-index is not publicly confirmed, her early publications already show citation activity and scholarly engagement. Her research output spans qualitative coding of thousands of human trafficking cases, quantitative modeling in R and Python, and presentations at major conferences such as American Psychological Association and American Society of Criminology. Drawing upon her lived experience as a formerly incarcerated survivor of trafficking, Kamdem also holds leadership roles in student-organised advocacy, non-profit outreach, Social Network Analysis and institutional advisory groups. Her work embodies a commitment to both rigorous empiric inquiry and real-world impact in the policy, justice, and academic arenas.

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Featured Publication

Kamdem, A. (2025). Trafficker or trafficked? Predicting victim versus offender status of female defendants in federal sex trafficking prosecutions using the T.R.A.P. typology. Victims & Offenders.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alison Lui | Ethics in Human-Robot Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alison Lui | Ethics in Human-Robot Interaction | Best Researcher Award

Liverpool John Moores University | United Kingdom

Dr. Alison Tin Sum Lui is an Associate Professor in corporate and financial law at Liverpool John Moores university, where she also serves as the associate dean for global engagement and joint deputy head of the centre of study of law in theory and practice. She holds a Ph.d. from the University of Liverpool, an LL.m. in corporate and commercial law from the London school of economics, an LL.b. In european legal studies from the university of bristol, and completed the legal practice course at the university of law, London. with professional experience as a solicitor, she transitioned into academia as a research associate and later a senior lecturer before assuming her current roles. Dr. Lui has extensive teaching experience across LL.b., LL.m., and legal practice courses, specializing in company law, financial regulation, corporate governance, Ethics in Human-Robot Interaction and financial crime. she has supervised around 80 postgraduate dissertations and four successful ph.d. completions, with ongoing supervision of several doctoral projects. Her research focuses on corporate governance, financial regulation, and accountability in the age of artificial intelligence. To date, she has authored 19 scholarly documents, which have collectively received 208 citations, reflecting an h-index of 6 and demonstrating her growing influence in the field of corporate and financial law.

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Featured Publications

Lui, A. T., Ozor, P., Emma-Ebere, O., Uzochukwu, S., Ezemonye, L., & Odejimi, D. (2025, October 3). Correction: Improving women’s digital and financial inclusion in Nigeria: A nudging and capacity-based human rights framework. Journal of Banking Regulation.

Lui, A. T., Ozor, P., Emma-Ebere, O., Uzochukwu, S., Ezemonye, L., & Odejimi, D. (2025, September 17). Improving women’s digital and financial inclusion in Nigeria: A nudging and capacity-based human rights framework. Journal of Banking Regulation.

Lui, A. T., Womack, C., & Orton, P. (2025, July). Collaborative online international learning as a third space to improve students’ awareness of cybersecurity. Education and Information Technologies.