Dr. Yan Zhao | Robotic Surgery Systems | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yan Zhao | Robotic Surgery Systems | Research Excellence Award

Xuzhou Cancer Hospital | China

Dr. Yan Zhao is a Deputy Chief Urologist at Xuzhou Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu, China, with over a decade of clinical experience in urology. He obtained his Master of Clinical Medicine from Nanjing Medical University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Clinical Medicine at Soochow University. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis, Robotic Surgery Systems and treatment of common and complex urological diseases, with strong proficiency in performing routine urological surgeries independently. In addition to clinical practice, he is actively engaged in medical research and has published 9 SCI-indexed papers in the field of urology. He is a member of several professional societies in Jiangsu and Xuzhou, has received municipal research and teaching grants, and was awarded the Second Prize for Technological Progress in Huaihai. He also serves as a junior editor and reviewer for international medical journals.

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Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah | Robotic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah | Robotic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Multimedia University Cyberjaya | Malaysia

Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah is a senior lecturer at the faculty of management, Multimedia University, Malaysia, with many years of combined experience spanning academia, healthcare, finance, education, and tourism. A distinguished ai and digital marketing researcher, he has authored 10 scopus- and wos-indexed documents, achieving 42 citations and an h-index of 3, reflecting the growing global recognition of his research impact. His scholarly work focuses on artificial intelligence in healthcare, digital mental health, agricultural innovation, Robotic Surgery and consumer behaviour, publishing extensively in top-tier q1 and q2 journals. Dr. Jack Ng earned his Ph.d. in business from Universiti Malaya-Wales, an MBA in marketing management from the university of nottingham trent, and a BA in marketing management from the university of northumbria, UK. A certified and accredited HRDF trainer and pikom professional, he combines academic depth with practical industry expertise. His excellence in teaching is consistently reflected through outstanding course ratings and innovative delivery methods. beyond academia, he actively contributes as a keynote speaker and cross-institutional collaborator, notably with xi’an jiaotong–liverpool university. Featured in britishpedia: successful people in malaysia & singapore, Dr. Jack Ng continues to bridge academic insight with real-world applications for social and industrial progress.

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Ng Kok Wah, J. (2025). Empowering minds: How self-efficacy, self-esteem, and social support drive digital mental health engagement. Frontiers in Public Health.

Ng Kok Wah, J. (2025). Revolutionizing surgery: AI and robotics for precision, risk reduction, and innovation. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Ng Kok Wah, J. (2025). Artificial intelligence in language learning: A systematic review of personalization and learner engagement. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(9).

Ng Kok Wah, J. (2025). The robotic revolution in cardiac surgery. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Ng Kok Wah, J. (2025). AI-driven robotic surgery in oncology: Advancing precision, personalization, and patient outcomes. Journal of Robotic Surgery.

Mr. Ali Ghossein | Knee Surgery | Excellence in Healthcare Robotics

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Mr. Ali Ghossein | Knee Surgery | Excellence in Healthcare Robotics

Artemed Krankenhaus Düren | Germany

Mr. Ali Ghossein is a Dutch consultant orthopedic trauma surgeon and robotic knee specialist, currently serving as Department Leader of Joint Replacement and Section Leader for Joint Replacement in Düren. He previously worked as a Consultant Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon in Geilenkirchen, undertook specialist orthopedic trauma training at the University of Aachen, and simultaneously serves as a pre-hospital emergency physician. He holds an MSc in Medicine from the University of Maastricht, and has implemented two robotic knee surgery programmes in hospitals in Germany, mastering both conventional and robotic knee joint replacement (unicondylar and revision), Knee Surgery as well as arthroscopies and general (child) trauma. He is also Chairman of the Taskforce QRS (Netherlands), which organises CPR training in secondary schools. According to public scholarly databases, his publication count is modest ≈ 7 works with a predicted h-index of 1 and citation count around 6; for example one ResearchGate record lists 8 works and 6 citations. Although early in his academic publishing career, Dr. Ghossein’s clinical leadership in robotic knee surgery and trauma positions him as a practitioner with a unique blend of high-tech surgical innovation and medical education commitment.

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Ghossein, A. (2025). Use of robotics may facilitate earlier functional recovery and reduce overcorrection compared to conventional implantation techniques in total knee arthroplasty: A single-surgeon cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

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.

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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.