Weihua Gong | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Weihua Gong | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Chief Physician & Professor | The University of Zhejiang University School of Medicine | China

Prof. Dr. Weihua Gong is a leading researcher in transplant immunology, gastrointestinal surgery, and cancer biology, with a strong focus on immune regulation, cytokine signaling, and translational medicine. His research integrates basic immunology with clinical applications to improve outcomes in solid organ transplantation, hepatocellular carcinoma, gastric cancer, and inflammatory diseases. He has made influential contributions to understanding myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory T cells, IL-6 signaling, autophagy, and immune–tumor interactions, advancing both therapeutic strategies and biomarker development. His work bridges experimental models and clinical practice, emphasizing precision immunotherapy and organ protection mechanisms. Prof. Gong has authored 106 scientific documents, accumulating 1,519 citations, with an h-index of 18, reflecting sustained impact across immunology, oncology, and transplant medicine. His publications appear in high-quality international journals, contributing to the global advancement of immune-based diagnostics and therapies in complex surgical and transplant settings.

Jinxian He | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Jinxian He | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Vice Chief | The University of  The Affiliated Lihuili Hospital of Ningbo University | China

Dr. Jinxian He is a thoracic surgery researcher whose work focuses on the molecular mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment strategies of esophageal cancer and lung cancer. With a strong emphasis on translational and clinically relevant research, Dr. He has contributed significantly to understanding tumor progression, immune-inflammatory biomarkers, and non coding regulatory networks, including axes in thoracic malignancies. His publications highlight prognostic biomarkers, tumor microenvironment related mechanisms, and innovative perioperative and surgical techniques aimed at improving patient outcomes. Dr. He has authored and co-authored 37 peer-reviewed scientific documents, which have received 685 citations, reflecting the impact and relevance of his research within the oncology and thoracic surgery communities. He holds an h-index of 11, demonstrating consistent scholarly influence. Through funded research projects and collaborative studies, Dr. He continues to advance precision medicine and biomarker driven approaches for esophageal and lung cancer research.

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Wai Tsz Chang | Hearing Deficit | Outstanding Contribution Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Wai Tsz Chang | Hearing Deficit | Outstanding Contribution Award

Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery | The University of  The Chinese University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Assistant Professor Dr. Wai Tsz Chang is an academic clinician–scientist in otology and neurotology with a strong research focus on minimally invasive ear surgery, endoscopic otologic techniques, lateral skull base surgery, and hearing implantation. Her scholarly work integrates clinical innovation with outcomes research, epidemiology, and biostatistics, contributing to evidence-based advancement in otologic and neurotologic practice. She has led and participated in multicenter and interdisciplinary studies, including international collaborations on endoscopic ear surgery and technology-enhanced surgical training, as well as research on hearing rehabilitation and neuro-otologic disorders. Dr. Chang’s research portfolio includes 22 peer-reviewed publications, with a total of 166 citations and an h-index of 5, reflecting consistent academic impact within her specialty. Her work emphasizes translational relevance, surgical outcome optimization, and the development of novel techniques and technologies to improve patient care in otology and hearing sciences.

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Ahmad Sabbah | Global Workforce Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahmad Sabbah | Global Workforce Management | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | The University of Tabuk | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmad Sabbah is a public health specializing in infection prevention and control, health promotion, and behavioral science informed policy design. His scholarly work focuses on translating evidence based frameworks into effective educational and surveillance interventions for healthcare settings. He has contributed to the development and evaluation of multimedia and theory-driven infection control programs, integrating social cognitive theory, intervention mapping, and consensus validation methods such as the Fuzzy Delphi technique. His ongoing research explores emerging challenges at the intersection of infectious diseases, digital health, antimicrobial resistance, and artificial intelligence, with particular attention to policy implementation gaps, misinformation dynamics, and ethical governance in public health emergencies. Dr. Sabbah’s recent work also addresses region-specific health risks in the Middle East, including zoonotic diseases and chronic disease–infection interactions. His publications reflect a commitment to advancing sustainable.

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Fleur Delebarre | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Fleur Delebarre | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

PhD | The University of Université Lyon II Lumière | France

Ms. Fleur Delebarre focuses on science education with particular attention to environmental health and pro environmental behavior among students. Her work examines how different forms of environmental knowledge influence attitudes and behaviors, especially in the context of global health crises such as COVID-19. By distinguishing between anthropocentric knowledge, environmentally responsible knowledge, and environmentally responsible health knowledge, her research offers an innovative conceptual framework for understanding environmental literacy. Using quantitative approaches such as path analysis, her studies contribute to clarifying the relationships between knowledge structures, health awareness, and behavioral outcomes. This research advances interdisciplinary dialogue between science education, environmental health, and public health education, providing evidence based insights that can inform educational strategies aimed at fostering sustainable and health-conscious behaviors among young populations.

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Monim Al-Jiboori | Employee Engagement | Research Excellence Award

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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Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

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.

Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Prof | The University of South China Agricultural University | China

Dr. Imran is an accomplished agronomist and climate-smart agriculture researcher whose work spans crop production, soil health, environmental sustainability, UAV aerodynamics in agriculture, and climate change impacts on agro ecosystems. With two international postdoctoral fellowships one in UAV & rotorcraft microclimate engineering  South China Agricultural University, China  and another in soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation  Çukurova University, Turkey he has emerged as a leading contributor to advanced agricultural technologies and regenerative farming systems. His multidisciplinary expertise integrates crop science, plant physiology, soil ecology, nano agriculture, biochar technology, heavy metal remediation, phosphorus biofortification, and carbon-based soil amendments. Dr. Imran has authored several internationally published books spanning agronomy, UAV applications in agriculture, climate-smart strategies, soil restoration, and sustainable food systems, including multiple titles with Springer and Taylor & Francis. With 59 peer reviewed research articles published across high impact international journals, his scientific contributions cover rotor wind microclimate engineering, nano fertilizers, organic inorganic nutrient synergy, heavy metal mitigation, carbon dynamics, and climate resilient cropping systems. His work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in the Journal of Plant Nutrition, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, International Journal of Phytoremediation, Agriculture, Agronomy, and Scientific Reports.

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Imran, & Li, J. Crop interaction with UAVs.

Imran, & Li, J. Drone airflow dynamics and crop interaction.

Imran, & Li, J. Enhanced agricultural productivity: UAV-based technology for precision crop yield estimation and disease detection.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental and economic impact of UAV technology in agriculture.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental impact and sustainability.

Eleni Andreou | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Eleni Andreou | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Thessaly | Greece

Prof. Eleni Andreou is a leading scholar in educational psychology whose research has significantly shaped contemporary understanding of bullying, peer aggression, school climate, and student psychosocial adjustment. Her work integrates developmental, cognitive, and socio-emotional perspectives to examine how interpersonal relationships, coping responses, and contextual factors influence children’s and adolescents’ behavior within educational settings. With 48 scholarly documents, over 1,300 citations, and an h-index of 19, her research is recognized internationally for both theoretical contribution and applied impact. A major focus of her scholarship examines bully victim dynamics, emphasizing the role of self-efficacy, coping strategies, social cognition, and resilience in children’s responses to aggression. Through longitudinal and intervention-based studies, she has demonstrated how intentional programming, bibliotherapy, and prevention frameworks can positively influence student attitudes, reduce victimization, and enhance school belonging. Her also explore early childhood bullying, using naturalistic observation and multimethod assessment to uncover how aggression emerges and interacts with contextual variables in preschool environments.Microaggressions, inclusion challenges, and academic adjustment. These works offer evidence based insights for fostering equitable learning environments and strengthening support systems within schools and universities. Across her collaborative international projects, she contributes to large scale cross cultural examinations of peer aggression, socio emotional competencies, and student well being.

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Vlachou, A., Stavroussi, P., Andreou, E., & Toulia, A. The development of the “Checklist for Life Skills Educational Assessment” (CLSEA). Education Sciences.

Touloupis, T., Andreou, E., & Chasapis, D.  Relations among perceived school context-related factors, cyberbullying, and school adjustment: An examination between native and immigrant students in elementary and secondary education.

Didaskalou, E., Cefai, C., Brighi, A., Bravo-Sanzana, M., Bochaver, A., Bauman, S., & Andreou, E.  A global study of the wellbeing of adolescent students during the COVID-19 2020 lockdown.

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.