Tasawar Nawaz | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tasawar Nawaz | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof | The University of King Fahd University of Petrolium | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tasawar Nawaz research integrates both interpretive and positivist approaches, offering rigorous empirical and theoretical insights into governance mechanisms, executive characteristics, faith-based institutions, and financial performance. He has made significant contributions to high-impact international journals, including Financial Times Top-50 outlets, particularly the Journal of Business Ethics. Dr. Nawaz’s scholarly output comprises 32 peer-reviewed documents, which have collectively received 646 citations, reflecting strong academic influence and sustained research relevance. With an h-index of 11, his work demonstrates consistent citation performance across multiple research streams. His publications address contemporary issues such as CEO traits, military and religious entrenchment in governance, intellectual capital efficiency, practices, and Islamic finance structures, contributing meaningfully to global debates in accounting, finance, and strategic management research.

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Mizanur Rahman | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mizanur Rahman | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | The University of  Regent College London | United Kingdom

Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman’s research focuses on advanced computing, data visualization, distributed systems, and data-driven analytics. His work investigates high performance rendering techniques, scanline-based algorithms, and the visualization of large-scale data sets, contributing to efficient computation and graphical modeling in complex computing environments. Across 11 publications, including international conferences and journals such as, Springer. Dr. Rahman has explored areas spanning geometric modeling, distributed computing architectures, and algorithm optimization for visualization tasks. His studies on cache oblivious algorithms, Java-based systems for large-scale rendering, and data-driven business analytics demonstrate a blend of theoretical rigor and practical application. With four citations and an h-index of 1, his contributions provide foundational insights into computational efficiency, algorithm design, and the integration of data science methods into real-world applications. Dr. Rahman’s work supports advancements in both academic research and applied computing technologies.

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High-performance rendering on clusters of workstations – S Dalal, F Dévai, MM Rahman

– Geometric Modeling and Imaging–New Trends (GMAI’06), 22-27, 2006


Experimental Evaluation of Graphics Algorithms – B Chalk, S Dalal, F Dévai, MM Rahman

– 2008 3rd International Conference on Geometric Modeling and Imaging, 59-65, 2008


The PCC Model in Online Teaching: A Framework for Effective Practice – MM Rahman

– The 2nd International Conference on Education Research – ICER 2025, 2025


Data-driven business strategies with the power of the K-means algorithm – MM Rahman

– International Journal of Higher Education Management 11 (2), 1-10, 2025

 

Rafael Lemos Paes | People-Centric Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes | People-Centric Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Pesquisador | The University of  Estado-Maior da Aeronáutica | Brazil

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes is a researcher recognized for his contributions to orbital Synthetic Aperture Radar , remote sensing, and computational intelligence applied to defense, maritime surveillance, and electromagnetic environment analysis. His work spans analytical, methodological, and applied perspectives, advancing techniques for ship and target detection, pattern recognition, polarimetric SAR interpretation, and image processing for military and environmental applications. His publication set includes 8 scientific documents, accumulating 296 citations and an h-index of 8, reflecting consistent impact in geoscience and remote sensing communities. Paes has authored studies on based ship detection, multi-sensor comparisons, band camouflage detection models, and machine-learning approaches for recognizing artificial targets in complex environments. His research also supports operational domains such as maritime patrol, search-and-rescue missions, image interpretation, and radar signature understanding. Paes actively collaborates with national and international research groups, contributing to advancements in SAR oceanography, defense remote sensing, and AI-enhanced image analysis. His work frequently appears in specialized symposia and technical workshops, strengthening scientific exchange within aerospace, defense, and geospatial fields.

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Magdalena Sobieska | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Magdalena Sobieska | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Dept. of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | The University of  Poznań University of Medical Sciences | Poland

Prof. Magdalena Sobieska is a distinguished researcher whose scholarly contributions sit at the intersection of immunology, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation medicine. Her work is characterized by a sustained commitment to understanding the biological mechanisms underpinning inflammatory responses, acute phase reactions, and immune activation in both clinical and physiotherapeutic contexts. With 117 scientific documents, 1,868 citations, and an h-index of 20, she has established herself as an influential figure in multidisciplinary biomedical research. A major thematic focus of her research involves the clinical applicability of acute phase proteins, cytokines, and biochemical markers in diverse medical conditions. She has extensively investigated their diagnostic and prognostic value in rheumatic diseases, traumatic injuries, inflammatory disorders, and immune related pathologies. Her studies have contributed valuable insights into how inflammatory biomarkers respond to physical activity, stress, physiotherapy interventions, and complex disease states. Prof. Sobieska has also made important scientific advances in the fields of exercise immunology, rehabilitation sciences, and rheumatologic diagnostics, demonstrating how laboratory-based biomarker profiling can be integrated into personalized therapeutic strategies. Her early contributions to understanding immunological disturbances in mental health disorders and metabolic diseases have provided additional depth to her multidisciplinary approach. Her international collaborations broadened her expertise in eosinophil activation, cytokine regulation, and immune pathways that influence chronic inflammatory conditions.

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Pawlak-Andryszczyk, Ż., Andryszczyk, M., & Sobieska, M. Movements induced by optic flow in relation to HINE.

Bieniaszewska, A., Sobieska, M., & Gajewska, E. ,Functional and structural analysis of SITTER patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

Gajewska, E., Surowińska, J., Chałupka, A., Moczko, J., Michalak, M., & Sobieska, The qualitative motor assessment at three months allows a better prognosis than the traction test.

Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | The University of  Ioannina | Greece

Dr. Christina Tassi is a scholar in counseling psychology whose work bridges group counseling theory, person centered facilitative conditions, and positive psychology interventions. Her research emphasizes the psychosocial development and emotional well-being of children and adolescents, with a particular focus on those facing psychological economic hardship. Through her publications and collaborative research, she has contributed valuable insights into how group processes, therapeutic factors, and supportive interpersonal climates can enhance participants’ resilience, adjustment, and overall mental health. Across 7 peer reviewed publications, Dr. Tassi’s research demonstrates methodological rigor and applied relevance, yielding a measurable scholarly impact reflected in 68 citations and an h-index of 4. Her studies explore a range of topics, including process outcome relationships in positive psychological interventions, person centered attitudes among facilitators, and the mechanisms through which group programs foster emotional growth in school-age populations. She has also examined the effectiveness of online positive psychology interventions implemented during the  pandemic, contributing early evidence on the feasibility and therapeutic value of digital group-based mental health support. Dr. Tassi has co authored a book on positive psychology and contributed chapters focusing on poverty’s psychological effects on children, strengths-based counseling, and psychoeducational interventions for youth with diverse needs. Her interdisciplinary collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in educational and therapeutic contexts.

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Tassi, C., & Brouzos, A. Therapeutic factors in a group positive psychological intervention  for primary school students facing parental psychological economic hardship. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.

Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award | 2704

Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Senior Research Associate | The University of  Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljković is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contributions lie at the intersection of reproductive toxicology, developmental biology, endocrine disruption, and epigenetic regulation. Her work advances fundamental understanding of how environmental contaminants particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with cellular signaling, steroidogenesis, reproductive development, and early-life programming of health and disease. With a research portfolio comprising 35 peer-reviewed publications, 578 citations, and an h-index of 17, she has made a sustained and influential impact within the fields of toxicology and environmental health sciences. Her research spans multiple biological systems, including human granulosa cells, endothelial cells, zebrafish models, and rodent reproductive cells, enabling multi-layered insight into mechanisms of toxicity. She has significantly contributed to deciphering how chemicals such as phthalates bisphenol A, atrazine, and hexabromocyclododecane alter intracellular pathways, including linked regulatory cascades. Her findings helped reveal how these pathways subsequently impact steroid hormone synthesis, mitochondrial function, angiogenesis, reproductive competence, and cellular homeostasis. A notable dimension of her work addresses the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease  through epigenetic changes in early fetal tissues. Her studies on methylation patterns in response to maternal exposures have contributed valuable evidence for understanding how early environmental influences shape long-term physiological outcomes. Dr. Nedeljković has also engaged in extensive collaborative research across international projects focusing on reproductive biology, ecotoxicology, chemical risk assessment, and artificial intelligence based toxicological modeling. Her work integrates in vitro, in vivo, in silico, and systems-level approaches to build mechanistic frameworks for predicting human health risks. Through her broad and methodologically diverse contributions, Dr. Nedeljković continues to advance cutting edge research aimed at protecting reproductive health and improving scientific foundations for chemical safety evaluation.

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Tesic, B., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Markovic Filipovic, J., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. Early-life exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate impairs reproduction in adult female zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Tesic, B., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Tomanic, T., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Milatovic, S., Stanic, B., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. DEHP decreases steroidogenesis through the cAMP and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in FSH-stimulated human granulosa cells.

Stanic, B., Milošević, N., Sukur, N., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Škrbić, S., & Andric, N.  An in silico toxicogenomic approach in constructing the aflatoxin B1-mediated regulatory network of hub genes in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Zhaoxia Li | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Zhaoxia Li | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | The University of  Yunnan University of Finance and Economics | China

Mrs. Zhaoxia Li is an emerging researcher in the field of Management Science and Engineering, specializing in supply chain management, digital transformation, and HR digitalization. Her scholarly work is driven by a commitment to strengthening the integration of data analytics and decision sciences within organizational systems, particularly focusing on the evolving dynamics of digital supply chains and human resource technologies. With a growing research portfolio, she has contributed to the development and evaluation of innovative decision models designed to improve efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability across complex supply chain environments. Her academic contributions span multiple peer-reviewed journals and conference publications, including studies on logistics alliance strategies, low carbon pharmaceutical cold chain distribution, intelligent cold chain quality control, and evolutionary game models for distribution optimization. These publications demonstrate her ability to merge theoretical modeling with practical industry challenges, offering actionable insights for digital transformation in modern enterprises. She has published four academic papers, including two journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, which reflect her increasing impact within her discipline. Mrs. Li has completed or is currently engaged in five research projects, including work related to digital tools, evolutionary models, and algorithm-driven optimization. Her research has also generated a patent currently under review, underscoring her inclination toward applied innovation. Although early in her research career, her contributions have already gained attention through growing citation activity and expanding scholarly collaborations. Her central research agenda emphasizes the construction of multi dimensional adaptive frameworks that integrate supply chain decision making with HR digitalization. This framework seeks to advance enterprise digital transformation by aligning operational processes, technology adoption, and organizational decision systems. Through her consistent academic output, systems oriented perspective, and commitment to digital innovation, Mrs. Li is establishing a meaningful trajectory within the global research community of Management Science and Engineering.

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Ran, W., Li, Z., Xue, Y., & He, D.  Literature review: Current trends and future prospects of digital vaccine supply chain support technology.

Li, Z., Ran, W., Zheng, H., & Xue, Y. Quality control of vaccine cold chain transportation under intelligent system monitoring From China’s experience. In Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies.

Ran, W., Li, Z., & Xue, Y. Optimization and application of pharmaceutical low-carbon cold chain logistics distribution model based on improved ant colony algorithm.

Ran, W., He, D., Li, Z., Xue, Y., He, Z., & Basnayaka Gunarathnage, Research on distribution strategy of logistics enterprise alliance based on three-party evolution game.

Asterios Patsiaouras | Coaching & Mentoring | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Asterios Patsiaouras | Coaching & Mentoring | Research Excellence Award

EEP | The University of  Thessaly | Greece

Dr. Asterios Patsiaouras is a prominent researcher in sport psychology, sport didactics, and elite performance training, with a particular emphasis on volleyball and team sports. His research portfolio, comprising 18 scholarly documents, has accumulated 244 citations and an h-index of 8, reflecting both the academic impact and practical relevance of his work in applied sport science. A major focus of his studies is resilience, anxiety, and psychological readiness in athletes, particularly volleyball players. His research investigates how team dynamics, gender, and coaching styles influence resilience, stress management, and performance outcomes. Several studies have examined the technical elements of elite volleyball teams and their predictive power for match outcomes, providing data-driven insights to enhance athlete preparation and strategic coaching. Dr. Patsiaouras has also contributed to the understanding of coach athlete relationships, exploring the ethical, social, and value-based dimensions of mentorship in sports. His work highlights the critical role of communication, leadership, and relational dynamics in optimizing athlete development and mental health. In addition, his research addresses broader psychosocial and developmental issues, such as the mental health of children and adolescents, the role of sport in fostering social values, and the integration of neurodiversity considerations in performance and well-being. By combining psychological theory with applied methodology, his studies offer practical recommendations for coaches, educators, and sport professionals seeking to promote both performance excellence and holistic athlete development. Dr. Patsiaouras’s publications, which include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and interdisciplinary contributions, are widely recognized for advancing knowledge in sport psychology and applied sports science. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to resilience, mental fitness, ethical coaching, and high level performance. Collectively, his contributions provide a comprehensive understanding of the psychological and social factors that influence athletes, their teams, and the broader sporting environment.

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Chatzipanteli, A., Zafeiroudi, A., Trigonis, I., Tsartsapakis, I., Fotiadis, A., Patsiaouras, A., & Digelidis, N.  Justifications for judgment accuracy in sports.

Imran Muhammad | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Imran Muhammad | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

PostDoc | The University of Xinjiang University | China

Dr. Imran Muhammad is an accomplished researcher in advanced analytical chemistry, with a strong publication record comprising 35 scientific documents, 276 citations, and an h-index of 11. His work spans a diverse range of contemporary research fields, with a central focus on sensor technologies, analytical method development, and environmental monitoring. His expertise bridges multiple interdisciplinary domains, including fluorescent probe design, chemosensors, biosensors, polymer-based sensing platforms, computational chemistry, and catalysis. A significant portion of his research is dedicated to developing innovative sensing systems for detecting toxic environmental pollutants such as mercury ions nitroaromatics, dioxins, and heavy metals. He has made notable contributions to the design of dansyl-based fluorescent sensors, graphene oxide–based solid-phase sensing materials, and β-cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, offering enhanced selectivity, sensitivity, and environmental applicability. Providing an efficient tool for water-quality assessment. In addition to sensor development, his research extends to molecularly imprinted polymers photocatalytic nanomaterials, surface modification, solid-phase extraction, and advanced material synthesis. His studies in photocatalysis, catalytic pyrolysis of plastics, and nanostructured metal oxides contribute to sustainable technologies and environmental remediation. Dr. Muhammad’s technical skills span a broad array of analytical instruments, including Fluorescence spectroscopy, and supporting his capacity to conduct rigorous and high-impact experimental work. He also integrates computational studies to elucidate molecular interactions and sensing mechanisms, strengthening the theoretical foundation of his analytical methodologies. Through continuous publication in high-ranking journals and participation in global scientific discussions, he maintains a strong commitment to advancing analytical chemistry and environmental science, with research aimed at delivering practical, efficient, and sustainable technological solutions.

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Yao, N., Cai, Y., Li, J., Nulahong, A., Okitsu, Imran, M., & Ren, T. Enhanced low-temperature performance of CO₂ methanation over Ni-Y zeolite molecular sieve.

Khan, M. I., Kim, H. Y., Ali, R., & Miyazaki, S. A comparison of conventional aging and defect-assisted precipitation mechanisms in TiNiPdCu-based high-temperature shape memory alloys.

Rida, B. N., Bakhsh, N. Investigating the high-temperature oxidation of the Hf₀.₅Nb₀.₅Ta₀.₅Ti₁.₅Zr refractory high-entropy alloy. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Yifei Zhang | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Yifei Zhang | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Hebei University | China

Dr. Yifei Zhang is a developing scholar whose research contributions span metallurgical physical chemistry, advanced materials processing, non-destructive testing, and intelligent material characterization. With a growing academic profile supported by 13 research documents, 235 citations, and an h-index of 7, the author has established a strong foundation in studying material behavior, performance evolution, and diagnostics using both experimental and data-driven approaches. Their work in alloy systems, particularly titanium alloys produced through selective laser melting and other additive manufacturing pathways, has yielded influential findings regarding microstructural evolution, oxide film dynamics, and electrochemical performance. These studies have improved the understanding of how processing conditions affect long-term material stability, reliability, and corrosion behavior an area of increasing importance for aerospace, biomedical, and high-performance engineering applications. The author’s contributions extend to investigating surface modification and coating technologies, including the impact of residual stress on the adhesion behavior of thin films such as TiN coatings. Their insights into interfacial mechanics and coating performance support the broader development of durable protective layers and engineered surfaces. In parallel, the author has advanced methodological innovation in the field of non-destructive evaluation. By integrating acoustic emission analysis, variational mode decomposition, continuous wavelet transforms, and convolutional neural networks, their work enhances the accuracy of damage mode identification in complex composite structures and stainless steels. These integrated diagnostic frameworks offer improved capabilities for monitoring structural health, predicting failure, and optimizing material maintenance strategies. Collectively, the author’s research demonstrates a commitment to bridging materials science, machine learning, and modern diagnostic technologies. Their publications contribute to both theoretical understanding and practical solutions for evaluating and enhancing material performance. With a steadily increasing citation profile and a diverse research portfolio, the author continues to influence key developments in materials characterization, surface engineering, and intelligent non-destructive testing.

Featured Publication

Zhang, Y., Yao, Y., Li, J., et al. Effect of residual stress on adhesion behaviour of TiN coating. Bulletin of Materials Science.