Dr. Jon Block | Orthopedic Spine Surgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jon Block | Orthopedic Spine Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Vivex Biologics, Inc. | United States

Dr. Jon E. Block, Ph.d., is the chief clinical officer at Vivex Biologics, Inc., and a globally recognized authority on diseases of the musculoskeletal system, with particular expertise in bone imaging, orthopedics, spine surgery, and interventional pain management. Over his distinguished career, he has focused on understanding demineralization and degeneration of the human spine, Orthopedic Spine Surgery emphasizing preservation of the natural anatomy and functionality of the vertebral motion segment, especially the intervertebral disc. Dr. Block has conducted over 30 research projects and participated in more than 50 consultancy and industry collaborations, resulting in 160 published documents with a total of 4,937 citations and an h-index of 37. He gained early prominence as the associate director of the osteoporosis research group at ucsf, the world’s leading center for quantitative bone imaging and vertebral fracture research. his recent contributions have renewed global interest in restorative and regenerative therapies aimed at maintaining intervertebral disc health and improving outcomes for patients with lumbar discogenic pain. Dr. Block is also pioneering the integration of advanced musculoskeletal imaging, artificial intelligence, and robotics into complex motion-preserving spine surgery, While exploring the potential of quantum computing to optimize and personalize regenerative therapies. His work continues to shape the future of spine care and musculoskeletal research worldwide.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Lorio, M. P., Nunley, P. D., Heller, J. E., McCormack, B. M., Lewandrowski, K.-U., & Block, J. E. (2024, August). Clinical implementation of tissue-sparing posterior cervical fusion: Addressing market access challenges. Journal of Personalized Medicine.

Hubbell, P. J., Roth, B., & Block, J. E. (2023, July). Comparative evaluation of mineralized bone allografts for spinal fusion surgery. Journal of Functional Biomaterials.

Latif, U., Hubbell, P. J., Tubic, G., Guerrero, L. A., Skaribas, I. M., & Block, J. E. (2023, July). Minimally invasive postero-inferior sacroiliac joint fusion: Surgical technique and procedural details. Journal of Personalized Medicine.

Lorio, M. P., Beall, D. P., Calodney, A. K., Lewandrowski, K.-U., Block, J. E., & Mekhail, N. (2023, May). Defining the patient with lumbar discogenic pain: Real-world implications for diagnosis and effective clinical management. Journal of Personalized Medicine.

Schlesinger, S. M., Maggio, D., Lorio, M. P., Lewandrowski, K.-U., & Block, J. E. (2023, March). Comparison of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in the ambulatory surgery center and traditional hospital settings, part 2: Assessment of surgical safety in Medicare beneficiaries. Journal of Personalized Medicine.

Dr. Ishrat Jan | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ishrat Jan | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology | India

Dr. Ishrat is a dedicated researcher and senior technical assistant at the research centre for residue and quality analysis (rcrqa), sher-e-kashmir university of agricultural science & technology, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India. She holds an m.sc. in organic chemistry from the university of kashmir and has extensive expertise in chromatography, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, analytical chemistry, pesticide residue analysis, and toxicology. With over eight years of professional experience, she has contributed significantly to research on method validation, Analytical Chemistry, quantification of pesticides, natural products, vitamins, antibiotics, and heavy metals using advanced analytical instruments such as gc-ms/ms, lc-ms/ms, and icp-ms/ms. Her strong technical and analytical skills have supported national research initiatives and nabl-accredited laboratory standards. An active academic contributor, ms. ishrat has 32 research documents, 162 citing documents, 272 total citations, and an h-index of 9, reflecting her growing impact in the scientific community. her research focuses on developing reliable analytical methods for food safety, environmental monitoring, and natural product chemistry. Through her dedication to excellence, collaboration, and innovation, ms. Ishrat continues to strengthen the field of analytical chemistry and contribute to sustainable scientific advancement.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Jan, I., Rashied, F., Malik, N. A., Mukhtar, M., Dudwal, R., & Kataria, A. (2025, November). Detection of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables involving different chromatographic techniques (LC–MS/MS, GC–MS/MS, GC and HPLC). Biomedical Chromatography.

Amin, Z., Sheikh, P. A., Jan, I., Summuna, B., Dar, A. A., Wani, F. F., & Bhat, Z. A. (2024, July). Residues determination, risk assessment, and dissipation behavior of myclobutanil formulation on apple. Biomedical Chromatography.

Amin, Z., Sheikh, P. A., Jan, I., Summuna, B., & Mohiddin, F. A. (2024, May). Assessment of flusilazole residues on apples: Detection, quantification and health risk implications. Biomedical Chromatography.

Dar, A. A., Jan, I., Shah, M. D., Sofi, J. A., Hassan, G. I., & Dar, S. R. (2024, January). Monitoring and method validation of organophosphorus/organochlorine pesticide residues in vegetables and fruits by gas chromatography. Biomedical Chromatography.

Jan, I., Dar, A. A., Mukhtar, M., Shah, M. D., Wani, A. A., Dar, S. R., Dar, I. H., & Sofi, J. A. (2023, October). Dissipation kinetics, residue determination and consumer risk assessment of acephate on green pea by gas chromatography–electron capture detector. Biomedical Chromatography.

Prof. Adrian Oshioname Eberemu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Adrian Oshioname Eberemu | Geotechnical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

ACENPEE Ahmadu Bello University Zaria | Nigeria

Prof. Adrian Oshioname Eberemu is a distinguished scholar in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering at the department of civil engineering, Ahmadu Bello university, Zaria, Nigeria. with over nineteen years of academic experience and prior professional practice as a geotechnical and civil engineer, he has made significant contributions to both research and engineering education. His expertise spans geo-material site characterization, Geotechnical Engineering, deep foundation engineering, sustainable reuse of waste materials for soil improvement, waste containment barriers, biogeochemical processes in geotechnical systems such as microbial induced calcite precipitation, and unsaturated soil behavior. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, taught across several institutions including universiti teknologi malaysia, and produced a vast body of scholarly work comprising 82 published documents, attracting over 1,397 citations from 909 referencing documents. his research influence is reflected in an h-index of 31 on google scholar, 28 on researchgate, and 21 on scopus, underscoring his academic impact and leadership in advancing sustainable geotechnical engineering practices. Professor Eberemu’s dedication to optimization of geotechnical processes and innovation in engineering education continues to inspire emerging researchers and shape modern approaches in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering across nigeria and beyond.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Yohanna, P., Eberemu, A. O., Ijimdiya, T. S., & Osinubi, K. J. (2022, January 22). The effect of B. coagulans and moulding water content on the unconfined compressive strength of lateritic soil. Engineering Science & Technology.

Babatunde, A. Q., Eberemu, A. O., Yohanna, P., & Osinubi, K. J. (2020, October). Effect of elapsed time after mixing on the strength properties of lime–iron ore tailings treated black cotton soil as a road construction material. Infrastructures, 5(11), 89.

Osinubi, K. J., Oluremi, J. R., Eberemu, A. O., & Ijimdiya, S. T. (2017). Interaction of landfill leachate with compacted lateritic soil–waste wood ash mixture. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management, 170(3), 123–132.

Etim, R. K., Eberemu, A. O., & Osinubi, K. J. (2017). Stabilization of black cotton soil with lime and iron ore tailings admixture. Transportation Geotechnics, 10, 85–95.

Oluremi, J. R., Eberemu, A. O., Ijimdiya, T. S., & Osinubi, K. J. (2016). Absorption and diffusion potential of waste wood ash-treated lateritic soil. In Geotechnical Special Publication (Vol. 270, pp. 97–106). American Society of Civil Engineers.

Dr. Dhruv Sharma | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dhruv Sharma | Deep Learning | Best Researcher Award

Amity University | India

Dr. Dhruv Sharma is an assistant professor at the Amity Centre for artificial intelligence, Amity university, noida, uttar pradesh, india. He earned his Ph.d. in electronics and communication engineering from Delhi technological university (dtu), specializing in machine learning, computer vision, and multimodal ai. his academic and research journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing artificial intelligence through innovative methodologies in signal processing, natural language processing, and deep-learning architectures. With a total of 7 publications in reputed sci and scopus-indexed journals, dr. sharma has made impactful contributions to the fields of intelligent perception and vision-language fusion. his research on multimodal radiology report generation, conducted in collaboration with the rajiv gandhi cancer institute and research centre, exemplifies his interdisciplinary approach to real-world problem-solving, Deep Learning . his scholarly influence is evidenced by 109 citations, an h-index of 6, and an i10-index of 3, demonstrating consistent research quality and impact. He has also published one patent and actively serves as a reviewer for leading ieee, elsevier, and springer journals. Dr. Sharma has been honored with the commendable research award and the premier research award from dtu, recognizing his excellence in artificial intelligence research and innovation.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Sharma, D., Dhiman, C., & Kumar, D. (2025, October). UnMA-CapSumT: Unified and multi-head attention-driven caption summarization transformer. Journal of Visual Communication and Image Representation.

Sharma, D., Dhiman, C., & Kumar, D. (2024, July). FDT−Dr2T: A unified Dense Radiology Report Generation Transformer framework for X-ray images. Machine Vision and Applications.

Sharma, D., Dhiman, C., & Kumar, D. (2024, May 30). Control with style: Style embedding-based variational autoencoder for controlled stylized caption generation framework. IEEE Transactions on Cognitive and Developmental Systems.

Rautela, K., Sharma, D., Kumar, V., & Kumar, D. (2024, January). Obscenity detection transformer for detecting inappropriate contents from videos. Multimedia Tools and Applications.

Sharma, D., Dhiman, C., & Kumar, D. (2024, January). XGL-T transformer model for intelligent image captioning. Multimedia Tools and Applications.

Dr. Sharon Kiprotich | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sharon Kiprotich | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Murang'a University of Technology | Kenya

Dr. Sharon Kiprotich is a kenyan physicist and senior lecturer at murang’a university of technology, where she also serves as the chairman of the department of physical and biological sciences. she holds a Ph.d. in physics, an M.Sc. in physics with cum laude, and a B.Sc. hons in physics from the university of the free state, south Africa, as well as a bachelor’s degree in education (physics/mathematics) from kenyatta university, Kenya. With over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, she has served as a lecturer, research assistant, and secondary school teacher, contributing significantly to both academic and institutional development. Her administrative roles include membership in the promotion and appraisal committee, postgraduate coordination, and academic advising for graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Kiprotich’s research has garnered notable recognition in Material Science with 70 citations from 57 documents, 17 publications, and an h-index of 6, reflecting her growing influence in the field of physics. her academic and professional journey exemplifies dedication to scientific advancement, mentorship, and the empowerment of young scholars in Kenya and beyond, marking her as a distinguished contributor to physics education and research in Africa.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Kiprotich, B., Waithaka, P., Opiyo, S., & Kiprotich, S. (2025, October 9). Green synthesis of Ga-doped SnO₂ nanoparticles: Effects of Ga doping concentrations on the structural and optical properties. Journal of Photonic Materials and Technology.

Gakuru, S. W., Kiprotich, S., Waithaka, P., & Dejene, F. B. (2025, October 8). Synergetic effects of Zn:Fe-codoped TiO₂ nanoparticles on the structural, optical, and morphological properties. Physica Status Solidi (a).

Kiprotich, N., Waithaka, P., Kiprotich, S., & Njagi, J. (2025, June 30). Effects of tin doping concentration on the structural and optical properties of cadmium oxide nanoparticles. Advances in Materials.

Jepngetich, J., Njoroge, P. W., Opiyo, S., & Kiprotich, S. (2025, May 1). Synthesis and characterization of Ag–ZnO using citrus reticulata peel extract. Materials Research Express.

Waithira, S. N., Wako, A. H., Nyamato, S., & Kiprotich, S. (2024, December). Effects of synthesis temperature on the structural and optical properties of CaAl₂O₄: Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ nanoparticles. Scientific African.

Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad | Sustainable Livestock Production | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad | Sustainable Livestock Production | Best Researcher Award

University of Tasmania | Australia

Dr. Ibrahim Ahmad is a distinguished veterinary scientist and doctoral researcher at the university of Tasmania, Australia, specializing in sustainable livestock production under the tasmanian institute of agriculture. He holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from Usmanu Danfodiyo university sokoto, a master’s degree in veterinary medicine from ahmadu bello university zaria, and is currently pursuing a Ph.d. in agriculture alongside a graduate certificate in research. his research focuses on developing novel anti-methanogenic feed additives from asparagopsis armata to mitigate enteric methane emissions from ruminant livestock, thereby promoting climate-resilient animal agriculture. With over a decade of professional experience as a senior veterinary officer in nigeria, dr. ahmad has contributed extensively to animal health, welfare, biosecurity, Sustainable Livestock Production and sustainable livestock management. he has received multiple international awards and scholarships, including the tasmania graduate research scholarship and the aw howard memorial trust scholarship. his scholarly output includes 14 research documents, 73 citations, and an h-index of 6, reflecting his growing influence in animal science and environmental sustainability. As an active member of several international professional societies, dr. ahmad continues to advance global research in livestock production, veterinary medicine, and sustainable agriculture.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Ahmad, I., Rawnsley, R. P., Bowman, J. P., & Omede, A. A. (2025). Rumen microbiome response to methane inhibition. Microbiology Australia.

Ahmad, I., Rawnsley, R. P., Bowman, J. P., & Omede, A. A. (2025, October). Graduate student literature review: Limitations in feeding red seaweed Asparagopsis species for enteric methane mitigation in ruminants. Journal of Dairy Science.

Ahmad, I., Bowman, J., Rawnsley, R., & Omede, A. (2025, June 26). Feed-grade biochar supplementation for enteric methane emissions reduction: Potential anti-methanogenic myths and emerging facts.

Omede, A., Raedts, P., Ahmad, I., Talbot, J., Dolbey, B., & Rawnsley, R. (2024, July 8). Effect of transition feeding of Asparagopsis-oil (Asp-oil) on sheep performance. In Proceedings of the 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences (ISSN 0728-5965).

Ahmad, I., Omede, A., & Rawnsley, R. (2024, July 8). Harnessing a long transition period in feeding Asparagopsis for enteric methane mitigation in ruminants. In Proceedings of the 35th Biennial Conference of the Australian Association of Animal Sciences (ISSN 0728-5965).

Dr. Emily Bagarukayo | Autonomous Robot Navigation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Emily Bagarukayo | Autonomous Robot Navigation | Best Researcher Award

Makerere University | Uganda

Dr. Emily Bagarukayo is a distinguished academic, researcher, and consultant in computing and Ict, currently serving at the school of computing and informatics technology, college of computing and information sciences, Makerere university. She holds a Ph.d in information science from Radboud university Nijmegen, Netherlands, a postgraduate diploma in educational technologies from the university of cape town, a master’s in computer science from makerere university, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science (hons) from mbarara university of science and technology. She is also a research associate at the international center of it and development, southern university, USA. Her doctoral research focused on e-learning, emphasizing the role of digital learning environments and Autonomous Robot Navigation multimedia in enhancing learning outcomes through the “learning by construction approach.” her current research interests include personalized learning, instructional content development, and ict4d, with a growing focus on the impact of social software on education. she has published 11 documents, received 14 citations from 14 documents, and holds an h-index of 2. As a passionate educator, she has mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students while contributing to over 36 peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and book chapters.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publication

Bagarukayo, E. Framework for enhancing tutor–student interaction in blended courses: A case of Bachelor of Youth in Development Work at Makerere University.

 

Mr. Salman khan | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Salman khan | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan | Pakistan

Mr. Salman Khan is a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of chemistry from Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan. He has a strong academic background focused on applied and environmental chemistry, particularly in the development of sustainable energy and water purification systems. His thesis explored strategies to enhance bio-oil and bio-gas through catalytic co-pyrolysis of calotropis with waste plastic and spent engine oil, reflecting his deep interest in renewable energy and chemical transformation. His research interests include wastewater treatment, hydrogen production, mxenes, batteries, catalytic pyrolysis, Environmental sciences and biomass conversion. Salman has contributed to national and international research projects on nanocomposites for water treatment and microbial desalination systems for efficient water purification. as an education professional, he has developed engaging course materials, guided students, and fostered innovative learning environments. He is also proficient in english, holding certification from the international english language testing system. His scholarly profile demonstrates measurable academic impact, with 45 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 2. Salman aims to continue expanding his research horizons, collaborate globally, and make impactful advancements in environmental chemistry and sustainable technologies.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Hussain, S. A., Hu, J., Liu, H., Aslam, F., Khan, S., Khan, L., & Jiao, F. (2024). Preparation of C-doped g-C₃N₄ by co-polycondensation of melamine and sucrose for improved photocatalytic H₂ evolution. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 87, 705–712.

Jamal, M., Nabi, G. A. K., Sun, H., Ullah, K., Khattak, O. A., Kashif, M., Khan, S., et al. (2024). Preparation of manganese-doped bismuth oxide for the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. Archives of Advanced Engineering Science, 1–7.

Bibi, A., Ghazal, S., Shah, A., Khan, S., Nawaz, I., Israr, M., Rani, S., Ullah, K., et al. (2024). Comparative study of antibacterial and antifungal activities of silver nanoparticles and Capsicum annum leaves extracts. Journal of Animal and Plant Research, 1(2), 19–25.

Khan, S., Kalsoom, U., Kashif, M., Hussain, S. A., Gul, M., Azizi, S., & Maaza, M. (2025). Smart and sustainable microplastic removal: Hybrid systems, bio-inspired technologies, real-time sensing, and policy integration. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 236(14), 1–34.

Kalsoom, U., Khan, S., Kashif, M., Yaseen, H. S., Hussain, S. A., Azizi, S., & Maaza, M. (2025). MXene-based hybrid composites for lithium-ion batteries: Advances in synthesis strategies and electrochemical performance. Ionics, 1–21.

Hussain, S. A., Hu, J., Aslam, F., Hu, C., Liu, H., Ullah, A., Khan, S., & Jiao, F. (2025). Bandgap modulation via Al photodeposition on C-doped g-C₃N₄ for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research.

Dr. Paolo Ingallinella | Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Paolo Ingallinella | Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

Diasorin | Italy

Dr. Paolo Nunzio Ingallinella is a distinguished biotech director at Diasorin Italia Spa, with over many years of expertise in peptide and protein chemistry for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. he holds a master’s degree in chemistry from the university of naples and began his career at irbm, where he contributed to groundbreaking antiviral research, developing potent hcv peptide inhibitors and an hiv fusion inhibitor that advanced antiviral drug design. He has been leading innovative diagnostic projects at diasorin, including the development of the first automated immunoassays for hdv and hev antibodies and Diagnostics broad-spectrum legionella antigen detection systems. his extensive research portfolio includes 25 completed or ongoing projects, 23 journal publications indexed, and 20 patents published or under process. According to scopus metrics, Dr. Ingallinella has an h-index of 19 with a total of 1,616 citations, reflecting his strong influence in the biotechnology and immunodiagnostics fields. his work focuses on recombinant protein and monoclonal antibody development, biomarker discovery, and molecular biology applications in diagnostics and therapeutic peptide chemistry. A member of the Italian peptide society, Dr. Ingallinella continues to shape the landscape of modern biotechnology through innovation and scientific leadership.

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Featured Publications

Ingallinella, P. N., et al. (2025). The LIAISON® Legionella Urinary Ag assay: A novel high-throughput, fully automated dual-antigen detection method with improved sensitivity and expanded Legionella species and serogroup coverage. Respiratory Investigation.

Ingallinella, P. N., et al. (2014). Development of a neuromedin U–human serum albumin conjugate as a long-acting candidate for the treatment of obesity and diabetes: Comparison with the PEGylated peptide. Journal of Peptide Science.

Ingallinella, P. N., et al. (2013). A PEGylated analog of the gut hormone oxyntomodulin with long-lasting antihyperglycemic, insulinotropic, and anorexigenic activity. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry.

Ms. Tamanna | Neural Networks for Robot Control | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Tamanna | Neural Networks for Robot Control | Best Researcher Award

Goethe University, Frankfurt | Germany

Tamanna is a Ph.d. researcher at Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, specializing in geochemistry with a focus on integrating data science and machine learning into geo-scientific research. Her work aims to bridge the gap between traditional geoscience and modern computational methodologies by leveraging data-driven approaches to analyze complex geochemical systems. She holds a bs-ms degree in earth and environmental sciences from the Indian institute of science education and research, Bhopal. her expertise spans elemental and isotopic geochemistry, geospatial analysis, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics for geochemical processes. She is proficient in programming and data visualization using python, Neural Networks for Robot Control, matlab, qgis, and arcgis. Tamanna has authored two research documents with approximately one citation and an h-index of 1 for those publications; overall, her author-level record includes 99 citations and an h-index of 6, according to google scholar. Beyond her technical skills, she is actively involved in interdisciplinary research that combines quantitative methods, laboratory work, and field investigations to enhance the understanding of earth’s chemical evolution. fluent in english and hindi, with working knowledge of german, she represents the next generation of data-driven geoscientists.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Tamanna, Hezel, D. C., & Marschall, H. R. (2025, October). MRMinerals and MineralTD: Machine‐Readable Mineral Formula and Compositions Data Set for Data‐Driven Research. Geoscience Data Journal.

Tamanna, Hezel, D. C., Srivastava, N., & Faber, J. (2025, August 13). Using machine learning for automatic rock classification. American Mineralogist.