Yilun Wang | Food and Nutrition Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Yilun Wang | Food and Nutrition Science | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Southwest University of Science and Technology Library | China

Prof. Dr. Yilun Wang is a dedicated researcher at the Southwest University of Science and Technology, China, known for his contributions to microbial biochemistry, enzyme characterization, food microbiology, and microbial metabolic pathways. His research focuses on the functional behavior of key microbial enzymes, bacterial gene regulation, biochemical reactions involved in food safety, and microbial physiological mechanisms related to amino acid decarboxylation and toxin formation. He has demonstrated strong skills in molecular biology, microbial cultivation, enzyme kinetics, genomic analysis, and advanced biochemical characterization techniques. Prof. Wang has collaborated with more than 30 co-authors across interdisciplinary studies and has produced impactful scientific outputs despite maintaining a focused publication profile. According to Scopus, he has accumulated 122 citations across 121 citing documents, authored 12 peer-reviewed publications, and achieved an h-index of 6, reflecting growing influence in his domain of microbial and food science research. His work includes recent advancements in identifying and characterizing microbial enzymes with dual activity, contributing to improved understanding of foodborne microbial behavior. While no formal awards or grants are listed in the current Scopus preview, his consistent scholarly output demonstrates a promising and steadily rising academic trajectory. Overall, Prof. Wang continues to advance microbial biochemistry research with precision, innovation, and scientific rigor.

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Kazuyoshi Tsuchiya | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Kazuyoshi Tsuchiya | Mechanical Engineering | Research Excellence Award

professor | Tokai University | Japan

Prof. Kazuyoshi Tsuchiya is a distinguished researcher at Tokai University, Japan, recognized for his extensive contributions to materials science, microfabrication, sensing technologies, and energy-harvesting systems. His research interests span microfluidic device engineering, magnetoelectric composites, triboelectric energy harvesting, flexible biosensors, porous polymer materials, thin-film semiconductor sensing systems, and advanced polymer-composite frameworks for biomedical applications. He is skilled in micro/nanofabrication, piezoelectric–fluid simulations, thin-film deposition, sensor integration, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), polymer chemistry, and applied materials characterization. With a strong collaborative profile involving more than 180 co-authors, he has produced 141 Scopus-indexed documents, achieving 1,380 citations  and an impressive h-index of 19. Prof. Tsuchiya has contributed to cutting-edge developments such as flexible microneedle sensors, on-skin pH sensing films, porous PVDF/PMMA matrices, and magnetoelectric composite innovations. His work has also been supported by multiple awarded research grants. Overall, Prof. Tsuchiya’s impactful and interdisciplinary research continues to advance next-generation sensing, energy devices, and biomedical material technologies.

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Jason Walker | Human Resource Management | Research Excellence Award | 1795

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jason WalkerJason Walker | Human Resource Management | Research Excellence Award 

Program Director | Adler University | Canada

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jason Walker, PsyD, PhD, is an accomplished scholar and Program Director of Industrial-Organizational and Applied Psychology at Adler University, Vancouver, Canada, with extensive expertise in workplace violence, bullying, harassment, mental health, addiction recovery, and Indigenous populations. His research emphasizes the psychological impact of organizational trauma, lateral violence, and abusive leadership, and he has contributed extensively to evidence-based interventions in mental health and organizational settings. Dr. Walker’s research skills include quantitative and qualitative analysis, trauma-informed practice, policy development, and program evaluation, with significant experience working in rural and remote Indigenous communities. He has published 71 peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, achieving 777 citations, 611 citing articles, and an h-index of 15, reflecting his scholarly impact. Recognized for his contributions, he has received the Canada Volunteer Award Medal of Honour and was appointed a Serving Member of the Priory of Canada, Order of St John. Dr. Walker continues to advance the fields of organizational psychology and mental health, integrating innovative, evidence-based approaches to workplace well-being and leadership development.

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Wiktor Jakowluk | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Wiktor Jakowluk | Robotics and Automation | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Bialystok University of Technology | Poland

Assist. Prof. Dr. Wiktor Jakowluk is an emerging scholar at the Bialystok University of Technology whose research focuses on advanced system identification, optimal input signal design, and application-oriented modeling for dynamic and control systems. His work explores closed-loop identification, application-oriented spectrum design, and robust modeling approaches that support modern predictive control and intelligent automation. His research interests include dynamic system identification, experiment design, adaptive control strategies, fractional-order modeling, and data-driven optimization for engineering processes. Dr. Jakowluk’s research skills span mathematical modeling, simulation-driven validation, algorithmic optimization, MATLAB-based system analysis, and the development of innovative methodologies for identifying nonstationary or complex dynamic structures. Although no formal awards or grants are listed, his scholarly impact within the control engineering community is demonstrated through international collaborations, peer-reviewed publications, and contributions to open-access research. According to Scopus, he has 60 citations, 15 indexed documents, and an h-index of 4, reflecting steady and growing influence in the fields of system identification and control engineering. His work continues to advance practical and application-oriented identification techniques that support reliable, efficient, and high-performance control systems. Dr. Jakowluk’s research trajectory highlights his commitment to bridging theory and engineering practice, contributing valuable methods that strengthen modeling accuracy and intelligent system design.

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Plant friendly input design for parameter estimation in an inertial system with respect to D-efficiency constraints

– Entropy 16(11), 5822–5837, 2014 (11 citations)


Design of an optimal input signal for plant-friendly identification of inertial systems

– Przegląd Elektrotechniczny 85(6), 125–129, 2009 (11 citations)


Optimal input signal design for fractional-order system identification

– Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences: Technical Sciences 67(1), 37–44, 2019 (10 citations)


Free final time input design problem for robust entropy-like system parameter estimation

– Entropy 20(7), 528, 2018 (10 citations)


Design of an optimal excitation signal for identification of inertial systems in time domain

– Przegląd Elektrotechniczny 85(6), 125–129, 2009 (9 citations)

 

 

Jorge Francisco Aguirre-Sala | Artificial Intelligence | Breakthrough Research Award

Dr. Jorge Francisco Aguirre-Sala | Artificial Intelligence | Breakthrough Research Award

Profesor-Investigador | Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León | Mexico

Dr. Jorge Francisco Aguirre-Sala is a leading scholar in digital democracy, civic participation, and the ethical–political implications of emerging technologies, recognized for his influential contributions across Latin America. His research focuses on electronic democracy, citizen engagement through social media, digital governance, crime prevention using ICT, hermeneutics, and the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence. He is skilled in interdisciplinary analysis, qualitative political research, evaluative methodologies, and the integration of ecological ethics with digital policy. His body of work spanning topics such as liquid democracy, participatory budgeting, and digital transformation of the state has earned him strong academic impact and international visibility. Dr. Aguirre-Sala has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to political philosophy, digital participation models, and public policy innovation. According to Scholar metrics, he has 786 citations, 27 documents, and an h-index of 15, reflecting sustained scholarly influence across his fields of expertise. His work continues to advance democratic quality by bridging technology, ethics, and participatory governance, offering forward-looking insights into how digital tools reshape citizenship and state–society relations.

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Celestine Obi | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Rising Star in Research Award

Mr. Celestine Obi | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Rising Star in Research Award

Research Assitant | Chonnam National University | South Korea

Mr. Celestine Obi is a dynamic researcher whose work advances renewable energy systems, smart grids, AI-driven optimization, and digital twin technologies, with strong interests in voltage stability, energy trading, and multi-objective optimization. His research skills include neural network modeling, predictive control, particle swarm optimization, hybrid algorithms, and intelligent energy management. He has contributed multiple impactful studies and received recognition through growing citations and scholarly influence. According to Scopus/Google Scholar data, he has 9 citations and an h-index of 2. His awards and honors reflect his commitment to innovative energy solutions, and his work continues to strengthen the future of smart, sustainable power systems.

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Aleksandra Błachnio | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Błachnio | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Błachnio is a highly respected scholar in psychology, with a prolific publication record and substantial impact within gerontology, well-being, and social psychology. Her work includes 554 citations, numerous documents (books and articles), and reflects deep commitment to topics such as aging, quality of life in late adulthood, volunteerism among seniors, well-being, life satisfaction across the lifespan, tele-geriatrics, and cross-cultural analysis of psychological health. Her research interests span gerontology and aging psychology, quality-of-life and life-course studies, volunteer activity and social support in old age, psychological adjustment in later life, and mentalization and positive orientation in elderly patients. Among her core research skills are psychometric assessment, longitudinal and cross-sectional survey design, quality-of-life evaluation, social and health psychology methodology, and interdisciplinary analysis of aging and societal change. Her publications such as studies on “health in old age and patient approaches to telemedicine,” “volunteer activity in late adulthood,” and “subjective perception of life-course in old age and youth” showcase her dedication to improving elderly well-being and social inclusion. Her honors include academic recognition as a habilitated doctor in social sciences (psychology), and wide recognition among peers for her contributions to gerontological and social-psychological research. In conclusion, Aleksandra Błachnio stands out as a leading scholar whose enduring research enriches understanding of aging, social participation, and mental health — offering valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and communities working to enhance quality of life across generations.

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Ziolkowski, A., Blachnio, A., & Pachalska, M. (2015). An evaluation of life satisfaction and health–quality of life of senior citizens. Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 22(1). Citations: 47

Litwic-Kaminska, K., Błachnio, A., Kapsa, I., Brzeziński, Ł., Kopowski, J., & others. (2023). Resilience, positivity and social support as perceived stress predictors among university students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(19), 6892. Citations: 41

Błachnio, A. (2012). Starość non profit. In Wolontariat na Uniwersytetach. Citations: 37

Błachnio, A. (2012). Starość non profit: Wolontariat na Uniwersytetach Trzeciego Wieku w Polsce i na świecie. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego. Citations: 37

Błachnio, A. (2019). Potencjał osób w starości: Poczucie jakości życia w procesie starzenia się. Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Kazimierza Wielkiego. Citations: 31

Kanupriya Rawat | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Kanupriya Rawat | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Research and teaching assistant | Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Kanupriya Rawat is an emerging researcher in sports psychology with a growing scholarly footprint, reflected in 21 citations, 3 h-index, and multiple publications exploring achievement motivation, sports anxiety, optimism, life satisfaction, and cross-cultural psychological factors among athletes. Her research interests span sports psychology, mental health in sport, cross-cultural behavior, achievement goal theory, and the psychological dynamics of combat sports such as judo, BJJ, and Ju-Jitsu. She demonstrates strong research skills in psychometric testing, cross-cultural scale adaptation, data analysis, pilot study design, and comparative behavioral research. Her notable works include studies on optimism and life satisfaction in martial arts communities, sports anxiety comparisons across cultures, SAS-2 psychometric validation, and youth mental health influenced by physical activity. She has collaborated widely with international scholars, contributing to multidisciplinary conferences and co-authoring research-rich publications and academic books. Though early in her career, she has earned recognition through her contributions to cross-cultural sports psychology and methodological advancements in athlete behavior research. With a record of 12+ documents and significant collaborative work, her growing academic impact highlights her commitment to understanding athlete mental health globally. In conclusion, Kanupriya Rawat continues to build a promising research trajectory that bridges cultures, enhances psychological assessment in sport, and contributes meaningful insights to the science of athletic performance and well-being.

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1. Wojdat, M., Kanupriya, R., Janowska, P., Wolska, B., Stępniak, R., & Adam, M. (2017). Comparative analysis of optimism and life satisfaction in Brazilian male and female Ju-Jitsu society. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 7(12), 139–154. Citations: 9

2. Rawat, K., Błachnio, A., & Suppan, K. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Sports Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(14), 6429. Citations: 8

3. Rawat, K., Pujszo, R., Wojdat, M., & Zając, M. (2022). A comparative analysis of the sense of optimism and life satisfaction among judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 12(2), 34–47. Citations: 3

4. Rawat, K., & Błachnio, A. (2024). Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: A pilot study. Health Psychology Report, 13(2), 191. Citations: 1

5. Rawat, K., Błachnio, A., & Liberska, H. (2025). Mirror Within: Exploring the impact of physical activity on body image and anxiety in youth. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(23), 8484.

Jinping Luo | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jinping Luo | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Jinping Luo | Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Luo Jinping is an accomplished researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Beijing, recognized for his impactful contributions at the intersection of neuroscience, biosensing technologies, and advanced microelectrode systems. With 1,748 citations, 91 publications, and an h-index of 20 in Scopus, his work demonstrates strong scientific influence and consistent research productivity. His research interests span aptamer-based biosensors, implantable and flexible microelectrode arrays, neural information decoding, neuromodulation, brain-on-chip systems, and neuroengineering for cognitive restoration. He is skilled in micro/nano-fabrication, biocompatible material integration, neural signal analysis, in vitro neural network modeling, and biosensor development for neurological and biomedical applications. Luo has contributed to advancing technologies for dopamine sensing, sleep-wake dynamics, Alzheimer’s disease models, and deep-brain interface stability, reflecting both innovation and translational potential. His achievements have earned him recognition within the scientific community, including multiple collaborations, extensive citations, and inclusion in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, and Microsystems & Nanoengineering. Overall, Luo Jinping stands as a forward-driven researcher whose multidisciplinary expertise continues to shape the future of neurotechnology and biosensing, with a growing global impact supported by strong publication metrics and ongoing research excellence.

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Featured Publications

1. Luo, J., Liu, J., Lu, Z., Song, Y., Xu, Z., Wang, M., Jia, Q., Lv, S., Wang, Y., & Cai, X. (2025). A movable microfiber establishes a new paradigm for implantable bioelectronics. Science Bulletin.

2. Hua, S., Liu, Y., Luo, J. , Li, S., Jiang, L., Wu, P., Sun, S., Shang, L., Lu, C., Zhang, K., Liu, J., Wang, M., Shi, H., & Cai, X.* (2025). Microelectrode arrays cultured with in vitro neural networks for motion control tasks: Encoding and decoding progress and advances. Microsystems & Nanoengineering.

3. Jia, Q., Xu, Z., Wang, Y., Duan, Y., Liu, Y., Shan, J., Ma, J., Li, Q., Luo, J., Luo, Y., Wang, Y., Duan, S., Yu, Y., & Wang, M., Cai, X. (2025). Targeted-modified multitransm microelectrode arrays simultaneously track dopamine and cellular electrophysiology in nucleus accumbens during sleep–wake transitions. Research, 8. https://doi.org/10.34133/research.0944

4. Shan, J., Xu, W., Luo, J., Xu, Z., Liu, Y., Jia, Q., Lv, S., Duan, Y., Jiao, P., Li, Q., Luo, Y., Ma, Y., Zhang, X., Song, Y., Mi, W., & Cai, X.* (2025). Neuromodulation in the prelimbic cortex of sleep-deprived rats via a bidirectional microelectrode array modified with PtNPs/sorbitol-doped PEDOT:PSS. ACS Applied Electronic Materials. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaelm.5c01393

5. Liu, Y., Jia, Q., Miao, J., Jiang, L., Shan, J., Wang, Y., Lv, S., Li, Q., Liu, Y., Jiao, P., Song, Y., Luo, J., & Cai, X.* (2025). Ultra-biocompatible PEDOT:DSS-modified dual-mode bi-directional microelectrode arrays reveal phase-locking dynamics across sleep–wake. Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 290, Article 117973. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2025.117973

Jenniffer Sobeida | Education | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Jenniffer Sobeida | Education | Research Excellence Award

Jenniffer Sobeida | Universidad Estatal De Milagro | Ecuador

Dr. Jenniffer Sobeida Moreira Choez is an active researcher at the Universidad Estatal de Milagro, Ecuador, with a growing academic footprint reflected in 89 Scopus citations, 20 documents, and an h-index of 6. Her research primarily focuses on digital transformation, emotional development, machine learning applications in education, user satisfaction in financial systems, and the intersection of technology with human behavior. She has contributed to areas such as digital wallets adoption, emotional competencies in postgraduate students, and data-driven approaches that enhance learning and decision-making. Dr. Moreira Choez possesses strong research skills in quantitative analysis, machine learning integration, applied behavioral studies, and interdisciplinary methodological design. Her ability to blend technology with human development themes showcases her diverse analytical and conceptual strengths. She has been recognized for her contributions through academic visibility, influential publications, and collaborative research with international co-authors, demonstrating her commitment to impactful scholarly work. Her awards and honors reflect her influence in emerging research domains and her dedication to advancing knowledge in digital behavior and educational innovation. Overall, Dr. Jenniffer Sobeida stands out as a dynamic researcher whose contributions continue to support technological advancement, academic growth, and evidence-based practices that elevate user experience and human development across sectors.

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Featured Publications

1. Mendoza, V., & Moreira, J. (2021). Procesos de Gestión Administrativa, un recorrido desde su origen. Revista Científica FIPCAEC, 6(3), 608–620.
Citations: 258

2. Mera-Plaza, C. L., Cedeño-Palacios, C. A., Mendoza-Fernandez, V. M., & Moreira, J. (2022). El marketing digital y las redes sociales para el posicionamiento de las PYMES y el emprendimiento empresarial. Revista Espacios, 43(03), 27–34.
Citations: 185

3. Choez, J. S. M., Cedeño, R. A. B., & Cedeño, V. C. C. B. (2021). Aprendizaje significativo: una alternativa para transformar la educación. Dominio de las Ciencias, 7(2), 915–924.
Citations: 160

4. Choez, J. S. M., Bazurto, D. C. P., & Zambrano, D. P. C. (2022). Los tipos de familia y su incidencia en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes de educación básica. REFCalE: Revista Electrónica Formación y Calidad Educativa.
Citations: 67

5. Mendoza-Fernández, V. M. M., Choez, J. S. M., & Plaza, C. L. M. (2022). Influencia de la gestión administrativa en el desarrollo organizacional de las instituciones de educación superior. Revista Publicando, 9(34), 31–40.
Citations: 59