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.

Yusuf Bilgin | Sustainable HR Practices | Best Hybrid Work Environment Award

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Bilgin | Sustainable HR Practices | Best Hybrid Work Environment Award

Prof. Dr | The University of Bayburt University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Yusuf Bilgin is a researcher in the fields of marketing, consumer behavior, tourism marketing, and social media marketing, with a particular focus on service industries, nonprofit organizations, and sustainability-oriented consumption. His scholarly work explores topics such as brand image, brand trust, social media marketing effectiveness, pro-environmental behavior, service quality, customer satisfaction, and marketing communication strategies across tourism, healthcare, education, and nonprofit sectors. He has contributed to the literature through empirical and conceptual studies published in internationally indexed journals, emphasizing data-driven insights and practical implications for organizations and policymakers. His research also addresses emerging themes including digital marketing, ethical consumption, misleading promotions, and collaborative marketing approaches. According to available citation metrics, Prof. Dr. Yusuf Bilgin has authored 10 academic documents, received 79 citations, and holds an h-index of 4, reflecting a growing and impactful research profile within marketing and tourism-related disciplines.

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Xinxin Zheng | Internal Communication | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Xinxin Zheng | Internal Communication | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Xinxin Zheng | The University of Henan University | China

Ms. Xinxin Zheng is a researcher in the field of educational technology, with scholarly interests centered on teacher professional development, learning analytics, network analysis, and multimodal analysis. Her research examines how data-driven, AI-supported, and visualization enhanced approaches can improve teachers’ professional vision, collaborative learning, and instructional practices. She has contributed to empirical and theoretical studies using advanced analytical methods such as social network analysis, epistemic network analysis, structural equation modeling, qualitative comparative analysis, and multimodal video analysis. Asia Pacific Journal of Education. Ms. Zheng’s research outputs demonstrate strong interdisciplinary integration of educational theory, learning sciences, and computational analytics. To date, she has authored 13 scholarly documents, received 46 citations, and holds an h-index of 4, reflecting a growing impact in the areas of teacher learning, intelligent professional development, and technology-enhanced education 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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Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Crete | Greece

Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis is a researcher whose scholarly work advances critical understanding of culture, sport, community, and social inequality. His research addresses key issues such as social inclusion, urban deprivation, social and spatial inequalities, the digital divide, popular and visual culture, and community-based social research. Through interdisciplinary approaches, his studies illuminate how cultural practices, sport, and visual expressions such as street art and graffiti intersect with power, identity, and social change, particularly in contexts shaped by economic crisis. His work contributes to policy relevant knowledge by supporting evidence based social inclusion strategies and community interventions. He has authored 13 peer-reviewed research documents, which have received 116 citations, reflecting strong academic impact and visibility across sociology and social sciences. With an h-index of 5, his publications demonstrate consistent scholarly influence. Overall, his research strengthens theoretical and applied perspectives on culture, inequality, and community engagement.

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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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Şüheda Köse | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Şüheda Köse | HR Technology and Digital Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Research Assistant (PhD) | The University of İzmir Institute of Technology | Turkey

Dr. Şüheda Köse is an urban studies researcher whose work focuses on urban innovation, spatial dynamics, and socio-institutional transformation in metropolitan and non-metropolitan contexts. Her engages with themes such as urban agglomeration, location preferences of creative and knowledge-based industries, social innovation, participatory planning, and the Triple Helix model. She adopts interdisciplinary and mixed method approaches, combining spatial analysis, econometric modeling, and qualitative policy evaluation to examine how innovation ecosystems shape urban and regional development. Her scholarly contributions advance theoretical and empirical discussions on innovation spaces, governance models, and citizen-driven urban transformation, with particular attention to Turkish and European urban contexts. Dr. Köse has authored 6 peer reviewed scientific documents, which have received 5 citations, resulting in an h-index of 1.

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Zhenhua Wu | Learning & Development | Excellence in Research Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zhenhua Wu | Learning & Development | Excellence in Research Award

Associate head of the department of education technology | The University of Shanghai Normal University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhenhua Wu’s research focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence in education and STEM education, with particular emphasis on learning engagement, generative AI–supported inquiry-based learning, and early literacy development. His scholarly work advances theoretical and practical understanding of human collaborative learning environments and data informed educational design. Through rigorous empirical studies and design-based research, his publications contribute to improving instructional effectiveness, learner participation, and technology-enhanced pedagogy across school and higher education contexts. His research outputs include 8 peer reviewed academic documents, accumulating 23 citations with an h-index of 3, reflecting growing scholarly impact in the field of educational technology. His work has appeared in internationally recognized journals such as Interactive Learning Environments, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Research in Science Education, Education and Information Technologies, and Computer Assisted Language Learning. Overall, his research contributes to advancing evidence based innovation and sustainable development in AI enabled education and  learning systems.

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How Does Comprehensive Art Education Facilitate Children’s Creativity? A Mixed-Methods Study in China

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De Lan | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Dr. De Lan | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | The University of Hefei University | China

Dr. De Lan is a researcher whose scholarly work focuses on the intersection of higher education and digital art design, with an emphasis on innovation, pedagogy, and applied creative research. His academic contributions demonstrate a strong integration of theoretical inquiry and practical design methodologies, advancing knowledge in digital art education, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary learning models. His research outputs reflect consistent scholarly engagement, including 1 key research document, which has received 3 academic citations, resulting in an h-index of 1. These metrics indicate emerging impact and visibility within the academic community. Dr. De Lan’s work contributes to the development of contemporary design education frameworks and supports the evolving role of digital technologies in higher education. Through research-driven approaches, his scholarship aligns with current global trends in creative education, knowledge transfer, and applied research, supporting both academic advancement and institutional innovation within the field of digital art and higher education studies.

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Stefano Capella | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Stefano Capella | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Registrar | The University of Defence Medical Services | United Kingdom

Mr. Stefano Capella is an active clinical researcher with a focused scholarly profile spanning military medicine, trauma and orthopaedics, surgical outcomes, and medical education in austere and extreme environments. His published work demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, collaborative research models, and clinically applicable innovation. To date, he has authored and co-authored 7 peer-reviewed research documents, which have accumulated 127 citations, indicating sustained academic visibility and impact within his fields of interest. His work holds an h-index of 4, reflecting consistent citation performance across multiple publications. Research themes include orthopaedic surgical outcomes in military populations, infection diagnostics, remote and practice-based learning, and healthcare delivery challenges in deployed and resource-limited settings. His publications contribute to improving clinical decision-making, operational readiness, and educational practice across both civilian and defence healthcare contexts, demonstrating relevance, rigor, and translational value.

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