Yu-Liang Zhang | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu-Liang Zhang | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Quzhou University | China

Prof. Dr. Yu-Liang Zhang is an expert in fluid machinery, computational fluid dynamics and numerical simulation, with a focus on centrifugal pumps and turbines. His research encompasses theoretical modeling, experimental investigations, and numerical simulations to analyze pump performance, flow characteristics, startup processes, and efficiency under various operating conditions. Zhang has significantly contributed to understanding transient flow, volumetric and hydraulic efficiency, and spatio temporal flow dynamics in pumps and turbines. He has authored 138 documents, which have garnered over 1,014 citations, reflecting an h-index of 17. His publications include high-impact journal articles and academic monographs that explore both practical engineering applications and fundamental fluid mechanics principles. Zhang’s work provides valuable insights into optimizing pump and turbine design, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing the reliability of fluid machinery systems.

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Ander Ernaga Lorea | Leadership Development | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ander Ernaga Lorea | Leadership Development | Research Excellence Award

Doctor | The University of  Hospital Universitario de Navarra | Spain

Mr. Ander Ernaga Lorea is an accomplished researcher in the field of endocrinology and metabolic disorders, with a focus on thyroid diseases, acromegaly, hypercholesterolemia, and cerebrovascular complications. He has contributed as first author to nine peer-reviewed publications in high-impact indexed journals, addressing topics such as prognostic markers in thyroid carcinoma, glycemic alterations in acute stroke, chronic diarrhea as an early symptom of medullary thyroid carcinoma, and subclinical atherosclerosis in familial hypercholesterolemia. His work has been cited 65 times, reflecting the relevance and impact of his research 9 documents within the scientific community. He has also led the project, a strategic initiative applying genomic medicine to hypercholesterolemia. With an h-index of 5, his research demonstrates a commitment to advancing understanding of endocrine and metabolic pathologies through both clinical observation and translational studies.

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Tasawar Nawaz | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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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

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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

 

Stephen Clear | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Stephen Clear | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Law) and Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law | The University of  Bangor University | United Kingdom

Mr. Stephen Clear is a public law scholar whose work spans constitutional law, administrative justice, human rights, devolution, and public procurement. His research explores how legal frameworks shape democratic accountability, judicial oversight, and the evolving relationship between citizens and the state. A strong focus of his scholarship has been on the constitutional implications of major political developments such as Brexit, devolution reforms, and the modernisation of public administration across the UK. His published work includes analyses of judicial review trends, empirical evaluations of public procurement disputes, and assessments of the resilience of the UK’s constitutional arrangements. Clear has contributed significantly to understanding how small and medium-sized enterprises engage with public procurement systems, proposing policy reforms to enhance transparency, accessibility, and decision-making. His research has also addressed legal education, including students’ expectations, mooting pedagogies, and the internationalisation of legal study. As a contributor to public-facing legal commentary, he has written extensively on constitutional debates, human rights protections, judicial diversity, and political accountability. His commentary has been widely circulated through national and international media outlets, supporting better public understanding of legal issues. Clear’s commitment to bridging theory and practice is reflected in his presentation of research at major academic conferences and to professional, governmental, and international audiences. His work continues to contribute to contemporary discussions of constitutional reform, public law adjudication, and the development of inclusive, future-focused legal education.

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Let’s talk: a framework for supporting law students’ wellbeing

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Guoqiang Feng | Employee Engagement | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Guoqiang Feng | Employee Engagement | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | The University of  Lanzhou University | China

Dr. Guoqiang Feng is an economist whose research spans organizational theory, institutional economics, governance, environmental policy, and urban and industrial economics. His work integrates both theoretical and empirical approaches, with a focus on local governance, environmental regulation, and the interaction between institutions and economic outcomes. Feng’s studies explore the role of organizational structures, institutional arrangements, and governance mechanisms in shaping economic and social processes, with recent emphasis on environmental governance, digital transformation, and enterprise life cycles. Among his notable publications are “Gender Bias in Leadership in Environmental Governance” , “A Study on the Impact of Growth Targets on the Allocation of Local Environmental Attention” , “The Boundaries of the Role of Interviews: A Case Study of Neighboring Cities’ Feedback Responses to Interviews by the Ministry of Environmental Protection” , “Rent and Taxation: The Theoretical Logic of Local Government Role Selection and “The Level of Decentralization and Property Rights Protection”. Dr. Feng’s research has been widely cited, with over 25 citations across multiple journals. His scholarly influence is reflected in an h-index of 2. His work is recognized for bridging institutional theory with empirical insights, offering policy relevant evidence on governance, environmental management, and organizational dynamics, contributing to both academic discourse and applied economic strategies.

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Monim Al-Jiboori | Employee Engagement | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Monim Al-Jiboori | Employee Engagement | Research Excellence Award

Attmospheric Science | The University of  Mustansiriyah University | Iraq

Prof. Dr. Monim Al-Jiboori is a leading scholar in atmospheric physics and environmental sciences, recognized for his influential contributions to boundary-layer meteorology, urban climatology, air pollution studies, and optical turbulence. With a publication record spanning 75 scientific documents, his work integrates theoretical, experimental, and modeling approaches to advance understanding of atmospheric processes in complex urban and semi-arid environments. His research portfolio reflects strong interdisciplinary depth, addressing turbulent fluxes, similarity theory, surface atmosphere interactions, aerosol optical properties, and environmental impacts of dust storms, industrial emissions, and climate variability. His early foundational studies on local similarity relationships, turbulence structure, and vertical variations in the atmospheric boundary layer remain widely referenced and continue to inform contemporary micro-meteorological research. In recent years, Prof. Al-Jiboori has focused extensively on urban atmospheric dynamics, including analyses of urban heat island behavior, aerodynamic roughness, refractive-index structure coefficients, and wind-energy assessment in densely built environments. His investigations on drought monitoring, synoptic meteorology, and climate-related hazards further contribute to environmental risk assessment and regional climate adaptation strategies. Across his body of work, Prof. Al-Jiboori has accumulated 341 citations and achieved an h-index of 13, underscoring the sustained impact of his research in atmospheric sciences. His publications appear in reputable journals such as Boundary Layer Meteorology, Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, and several regional journals addressing Middle Eastern climate challenges.

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

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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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Kazem Badv | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Kazem Badv | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Faculty Member, Professor | The University of  Urmia University | Iran

Prof. Kazem Badv is a distinguished scholar in Civil and Environmental Engineering with extensive contributions to geotechnical and geo-environmental research. His academic work spans soil mechanics, environmental geotechnics, unsaturated soils, and solid waste engineering, with a focus on advancing sustainable solutions for challenging soil and environmental conditions. Over his career, he has developed notable expertise in marine geotechnics, geosynthetics, and environmental impact assessment related to large-scale infrastructure projects. Prof. Badv has authored 23 research documents that collectively reflect his multidisciplinary approach to complex engineering problems. His publications have attracted 164 citations and achieved an h-index of 8, underscoring the significance and growing impact of his work in the scientific community. He has also contributed to the advancement of knowledge through multiple books in soil mechanics, environmental geotechnics, and landfill engineering, helping shape academic learning and professional practice. His research emphasizes innovative solutions for soil behavior analysis, waste containment systems, contaminant transport, and environmental risk mitigation. Through pioneering efforts, including leading an Environmental Geotechnics Research Laboratory, he continues to foster scientific inquiry, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to the global advancement of geo-environmental engineering.

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Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

Head of the Department of Health Management | The University of Dicle University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya is a researcher in health management whose work focuses on critical challenges influencing healthcare systems, professional well-being, and public trust. His research spans healthcare system distrust, violence against healthcare professionals, work engagement, burnout, epidemic-related anxiety, reproductive health, and behavioral determinants shaping health outcomes. He has contributed more than 20 publications in internationally indexed journals, including SCI and Scopus outlets such as Discover Psychology, Current Psychology, Health Expectations, Discover Social Science and Health, and Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness. His Google Scholar metrics 78 citations, h-index of 5, and i10-index of 2 reflect the growing influence of his interdisciplinary scholarship. A significant aspect of his work lies in developing and validating psychometric scales that capture healthcare professionals’ experiences, patient provider communication dynamics, and public perceptions of health systems. His studies provide evidence-based insights that support policy development, improve workplace safety in healthcare settings, and reinforce trust-building strategies between patients and health institutions. He is also engaged in collaborative research across public health, behavioral science, and organizational psychology, contributing to knowledge that informs healthcare workforce policies and patient centered care. His ongoing research continues to shape understanding of health behavior and system-level determinants affecting healthcare quality and outcomes.

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Kızılkaya, S., & Şenel Tekin, P. The effect of COVID-19 on quality of life: A community-based study in Türkiye. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.

Kizilkaya, S., Şeremet, G. G., & Ekİncİ, N. Fertility-related quality-of-life scale for women: Development and validation. Women’s Reproductive Health.

Kizilkaya, S., & Ekİncİ, N. The moderating effects of gender and age on the relationship between stress management training, work engagement, and epidemic anxiety in healthcare professionals. Discover Psychology.

Durgun, B., & Kızılkaya, S. Determinants of fertility rates in Türkiye: The role of women’s income, human capital, participation in civil society and life expectancy.

Kızılkaya, S., & Buğdali, B. he relationship between healthcare system distrust and intention to use violence against health professionals: The mediating role of health news perceptions.