Dimitrios Tsiachris | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Tsiachris | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

EP and Pacing Lab Director | National and Kapodestrian University of Athens | Greece

Dr. D. L. Tsiachris is a highly accomplished cardiovascular researcher and clinician whose work has profoundly influenced the fields of cardiac electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. With an extensive research portfolio encompassing 224 scientific publications, 4,004 citations, and a Scopus h-index of 34, his contributions have advanced the understanding and management of complex cardiac rhythm disorders. His primary research interests lie in atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, catheter ablation, and cardiac resynchronization therapy, with particular emphasis on novel energy-based interventions such as pulsed field ablation, cryoballoon technology, and radiofrequency systems. Dr. Tsiachris possesses exceptional research skills in clinical trial design, data synthesis, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis, enabling him to provide robust evidence supporting safer and more effective therapeutic strategies for patients with structural and electrical heart diseases. His investigations into leadless pacing systems, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, and the optimization of device-based therapies have contributed to personalized and precision-based cardiology. In addition, his studies on patient-reported outcomes and long-term ablation success rates bridge the gap between procedural innovation and patient-centered care. Recognized for his scientific leadership and collaborative excellence, Dr. Tsiachris has co-authored with more than 700 international researchers and continues to influence clinical practice guidelines through his impactful findings. Though his work is primarily published in high-impact journals such as Heart Rhythm, Europace, and Journal of Clinical Medicine, his commitment to advancing cardiovascular science stands as his greatest distinction. Honored for his research excellence and global contributions to electrophysiology, Dr. D. L. Tsiachris remains a driving force in redefining the standards of modern cardiac care through innovation, precision, and evidence-based practice.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Gatzoulis, K. A., Tsiachris, D., Arsenos, P., et al. (2019). Arrhythmic risk stratification in post-myocardial infarction patients with preserved ejection fraction: The PRESERVE EF study. European Heart Journal, 40(35), 2940–2949.

Gatzoulis, K. A., Vouliotis, A. I., Tsiachris, D., et al. (2013). Primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in a nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy population: Reappraisal of the role of programmed ventricular stimulation. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 6(3), 504–512.

Gatzoulis, K. A., Tsiachris, D., et al. (2018). Programmed ventricular stimulation predicts arrhythmic events and survival in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. International Journal of Cardiology, 254, 175–181.

Silberbauer, J., Tsiachris, D., et al. (2014). Noninducibility and late potential abolition: A novel combined prognostic procedural end point for catheter ablation of postinfarction ventricular tachycardia. Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, 7(3), 424–435.

Della Bella, P., Tsiachris, D., et al. (2013). Management of ventricular tachycardia in the setting of a dedicated unit for the treatment of complex ventricular arrhythmias: Long-term outcome after ablation. Circulation, 127(13), 1359–1368.

Dr. Mokgata A. Matjie’s research advances human resource and organizational management by promoting fairness, emotional intelligence, and performance excellence. His work strengthens institutional effectiveness, employee well-being, and leadership accountability—driving innovation in workplace culture and public sector transformation globally.

Shinichiro Sawa | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Shinichiro Sawa | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Kyushu University | Japan 

Dr. Shinichiro Sawa is a highly accomplished Japanese immunologist and medical researcher renowned for his pioneering work in immune regulation, autoimmunity, and inflammation. He currently serves as a Professor at the Institute of Bioregulation, Kyushu University, Japan, where he leads innovative studies in molecular and cellular immunology. Dr. Sawa began his academic journey at Osaka University, earning his Medical Degree (M.D.) in 2000 and subsequently his Ph.D. in Medicine in 2006 from the same institution, where he developed a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and experimental medicine. His professional trajectory includes significant academic roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Tokyo (2011–2016) and Associate Professor at Hokkaido University’s Institute for Genetic Medicine (2016–2018) before joining Kyushu University in 2019. Dr. Sawa’s research interests center on understanding how immune cells, such as γδ T cells, fibroblasts, and plasma cells, interact with tissue environments to regulate immune tolerance, autoimmunity, and inflammatory diseases. His studies, published in prestigious journals such as Nature Immunology, Journal of Clinical Investigation, and Journal of Investigative Dermatology, have shed light on how fibroblasts contribute to central immune tolerance and how plasma cells promote osteoclastogenesis in autoimmune arthritis. His research skills encompass cellular immunology, molecular signaling analysis, animal modeling of immune diseases, flow cytometry, and translational immunopathology, demonstrating both depth and precision in experimental design and interpretation. Recognized for his scientific contributions, Dr. Sawa has received numerous academic honors and research recognitions throughout his career, reflecting his influence in the global immunology community. In conclusion, Dr. Shinichiro Sawa stands as a leading figure in immunological research, bridging basic science and clinical application to advance our understanding of immune homeostasis and to pave the way for novel therapeutic strategies against autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Nonaka, D., Yoshida, S., Nakano, K., Li, X., Okamura, T., Umemoto, E., Yamada, T., Watanabe, M., Jinno, S., Ito, M., Tsuda, M., Noguchi, N., Jiang, X.-J., Sumiya, E., & Sawa, S. (2025). Fibroblast-derived CSF1 maintains colonization of gut mucosal macrophage to resist bacterial infection. Mucosal Immunology.

  2. Onji, M., Sigl, V., Lendl, T., Novatchkova, M., Ullate-Agote, A., Andersson-Rolf, A., Kozieradzki, I., Koglgruber, R., Pai, T.-P., Lichtscheidl, D., Nayak, K., Zilbauer, M., Carranza García, N.-A., Sievers, L., Falk-Paulsen, M., Cronin, S. J. F., Hagelkruys, A., Sawa, S., Osborne, L. C., Rosenstiel, P., Pasparakis, M., Ruland, J., Takayanagi, H., Clevers, H., Koo, B.-H., & Penninger, J. M. (2025). RANK drives structured intestinal epithelial expansion during pregnancy. Nature, 637(8044), 156–166.

  3. Nitta, T., Tsutsumi, M., Nitta, S., Muro, R., Suzuki, E. C., Nakano, K., Tomofuji, Y., Sawa, S., Okamura, T., Penninger, J. M., & Takayanagi, H. (2020). Fibroblasts as a source of self-antigens for central immune tolerance. Nature Immunology, 21(10), 1172–1180.

  4. Nagashima, K., Sawa, S., Nitta, T., Tsutsumi, M., Okamura, T., Penninger, J. M., Nakashima, T., & Takayanagi, H. (2017). Identification of subepithelial mesenchymal cells that induce IgA and diversify gut microbiota. Nature Immunology, 18(6), 675–682.

  5. Onder, L., Mörbe, U., Pikor, N., Novkovic, M., Cheng, H.-W., Hehlgans, T., Pfeffer, K., Becher, B., Waisman, A., Rülicke, T., Gommerman, J., Müller, C., Sawa, S., Scandella, E., & Ludewig, B. (2017). Lymphatic endothelial cells control initiation of lymph node organogenesis. Immunity, 47(1), 80–92.

 

Jack Ng Kok Wah | Public Health | Best Researcher Award | 1653

Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | Multimedia University Cyberjaya | Malaysia

Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah is an accomplished academic and industry professional with more than three decades of experience across healthcare, banking, education, and marketing, establishing himself as a well-rounded leader in both practice and scholarship. He earned his Ph.D. in Business in 2023 from Universiti Malaya-Wales, where his research explored psychological factors influencing health protective behavior among private healthcare consumers and the mediating role of consumer innovativeness, integrating behavioral science with health and marketing. His academic foundation also includes an MBA in Marketing from Olympia College Kuala Lumpur (2004) and a BA (Hons) in Marketing Management from Stamford College, Petaling Jaya (2001). Professionally, Dr. Jack has served as Marketing Manager in leading organizations such as Sentosa Specialist Hospital Klang, Tung Shin Hospital, Columbia Leisure Group, AmBank, and CIMB Bank, where he specialized in marketing management, digital innovation, and strategic leadership. Transitioning into academia, he is now a Senior Lecturer at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia, where he combines industry expertise with academic rigor to guide future professionals. His research interests encompass digital marketing, consumer behavior, artificial intelligence in healthcare, marketing psychology, and the emerging role of robotics in surgery and e-health solutions. He has published in reputed Scopus- and IEEE-indexed journals, including Frontiers in Public Health, Journal of Robotic Surgery, Food Reviews International, and Journal of Cases on Information Technology, contributing to multidisciplinary areas such as AI-driven healthcare, robotic surgery, fintech, digital learning, and workplace mental health. His research skills include advanced methodologies such as structural equation modeling, digital behavioral analytics, and systematic literature reviews, paired with the ability to link theory to applied practice. He also serves as a peer reviewer for international journals, reflecting his scholarly engagement. Dr. Jack holds the PIKOM Project Leadership Certification (PLC) Associate from the National ICT Association of Malaysia and is active on platforms like Scopus, ResearcherID, and ResearchGate, which strengthen his global visibility. With 25 citations across 10 indexed documents and an h-index of 3, he demonstrates promising research impact for a scholar who entered academia after a successful professional career. In conclusion, Dr. Jack Ng Kok Wah represents a unique blend of industry excellence, academic achievement, and research innovation, making him a strong candidate for honors such as the Best Researcher Award, as his work continues to advance knowledge while delivering meaningful societal impact.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

  1. Wah, J.N.K. (2025). Revolutionizing surgery: AI and robotics for precision, risk reduction, and innovation. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(1), Article 47.

  2. Wah, J.N.K. (2025). The rise of robotics and AI-assisted surgery in modern healthcare. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(1), 311.

  3. Wah, J.N.K. (2025). AI-driven robotic surgery in oncology: Advancing precision, personalization, and patient outcomes. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 19(1), 1–11.

  4. Wah, J.N.K. (2025). Revolutionizing e-Health: The transformative role of AI-powered hybrid chatbots in healthcare solutions. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, Article 1530799.

  5. Ng, J., Wah, K., Fitriana, M., & Arumugam, T. (2023). Assumptions for structure equation modeling (SEM), normality of data distribution analysis & model fit measures. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology & Toxicology, 4(2), 1–5.

 

 

Zhihui Zhao | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhihui Zhao | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Student | Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing | China

Dr. Zhihui Zhao is a distinguished researcher in nursing and public health whose academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Zhengzhou University in 2020, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing from the School of Nursing, Wuhan University, completed in 2023; during her master’s studies she served as party branch secretary of graduate students and earned high academic distinction with a GPA of around 3.71/4.00. Professionally, she has been deeply involved in multiple research projects in Wuhan, China, including longitudinal studies of infertility-related stress among women undergoing IVF-ET, predictive model development for antenatal depression and fertility intention under demographic policy change, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses of co-parenting effects on breastfeeding, as well as implementation evaluation of clinical practice guidelines and team-cooperation training in hospitals. Her research interests lie in maternal and child health, psychosocial stressors in infertile or expectant populations, guideline implementation, mental health in perinatal and undergraduate populations, and breastfeeding promotion within ecological and social systems. She has developed skills in statistical modelling, clinical prediction modeling, meta-analysis (RevMan), use of software tools like SPSS, Weka, Mplus, qualitative and quantitative mixed-methods designs, evidence-based practice, and guideline evaluation. Among her awards and honours are multiple first-prize excellent academic scholarships at both Wuhan and Zhengzhou Universities, recognition as excellent student leader, university-level honours for social practice, and competition prizes including in Cochrane China evidence translation. She also holds a utility model patent (Patent No. ZL 2019 2 1461667.6) and serves as a reviewer for Frontiers in Psychiatry. In terms of citation metrics: according to ResearchGate and other public sources, her published works affiliated with Wuhan University have accumulated dozens of citations (for example, her systematic review on co-parenting and breastfeeding has been cited ≈ 12 times, and individual meta-analysis & survey works registered in BMC Medical Education and Nutrients have significant visibility); although a precise Scopus h-index for Dr. Zhi-Hui Zhao is not publicly confirmed in the sources accessed, the available document counts are in the range of 8-12 indexed works with her as first or co-author, with citation counts roughly in the tens across those documents. Through her strong publication record, leadership roles, and research skills, Dr. Zhao has established herself as an emerging leader in her field, with significant capacity for future high-impact work in maternal health, psychosocial interventions, and evidence-based guideline implementation.

Profile: ORCID 

Featured Publications

1. Zhao, Z., Qu, F., Wu, R., Wei, X., Song, X., Wu, C., Wang, J., Hua, W., & Zhu, D. (2025). The longitudinal influence of parent–grandparent coparenting relationships on preschoolers’ eating behaviors in Chinese urban families: The mediating roles of caregivers’ feeding behaviors. Nutrients, 17(18), 2961.

2. Zhao, Z., et al. (2022). Perceived social support and professional identity in nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic era: The mediating effects of self-efficacy and the moderating role of anxiety. BMC Medical Education. Citations: ~35

3. Zhao, Z., et al. (2022). Co-parenting and breastfeeding effects: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Breastfeeding Medicine. Citations: ~12

4. [Lead author], [others], & Zhao, Z. (2023). Attitudes and knowledge of palliative care of Chinese undergraduate nursing students: A multi-center cross-sectional study. Nurse Education Today. Citations: ~10

5. Jin, Y.-H., Zhao, Z., Huang, C., et al. (2022). Development and validation evaluation of the implementation evaluation tools of clinical practice guidelines. The Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 22(1), 111-119.Citations: ~5