Zi-Jun Liu | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Zi-Jun Liu | Medicine | Research Excellence Award

Professor | University of Washington | United States

Prof. Zi-Jun Liu is a highly regarded researcher in craniofacial biology, functional anatomy, and upper airway biomechanics, with a strong translational focus on respiratory health and developmental morphology. His research interests center on craniofacial growth, tongue and soft-palate kinematics, pharyngeal airway structure, obesity-related airway dysfunction, and animal models of obstructive sleep apnea, particularly using minipigs to understand human-relevant biomechanics. Prof. Liu’s research skills include advanced morphological analysis, 3D imaging and shape modeling, functional anatomy, respiratory biomechanics, and integrative in-vivo experimental design. His work has contributed significantly to clarifying the relationship between craniofacial structure, soft-tissue dynamics, and airway stability during respiration, chewing, and swallowing. He has received recognition through competitive research grants, high-impact open-access publications, and sustained citation performance, reflecting his leadership in craniofacial and airway research. According to Scopus, Prof. Zi-Jun Liu has published 59 documents, received 1,384 citations, and holds an h-index of 20, underscoring his global scientific impact and continued influence in biomedical morphology research.

 

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Featured Publications


Oral Biology and Dental Models


– Book Chapter, Nov 2025 (Minipig models in dental, oral, and craniofacial research)


Supplementary Material: Craniofacial morphology of Yucatan miniature and standard pigs during postnatal ontogeny


– Supplementary Data, Aug 2025 | Ce Liang, Tengyang Qiu, Arsalan Marghoub, Mehran Moazen

 

Shahin Zandieh | Medicine | Innovative Research Award

Prof. Dr. Shahin Zandieh | Medicine | Innovative Research Award

Professor | Hanusch-Krankenhaus | Austria

Prof. Dr. Shahin Zandieh is a medical imaging and diagnostic radiology specialist whose research spans musculoskeletal biomechanics, cardiovascular imaging, oncologic radiology, and advanced radiomics. With 49 publications, over 550 citations, and an h-index of 12, his scientific work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach to clinical diagnosis, disease characterization, and imaging-guided evaluation of structural abnormalities. His contributions extend across orthopedic, cardiovascular, endocrine, and oncological systems through innovative use of MRI, CT, X-ray, and radiomic feature extraction.A notable component of Prof. Dr. Zandieh’s research focuses on orthopedic imaging and biomechanical assessment, including comparative studies such as the analysis of proximal chevron osteotomy versus Lapidus arthrodesis in managing hallux valgus deformities. His work provides clinically meaningful insights for surgeons, improving treatment selection, operative planning, and postoperative evaluation.In the field of cardiovascular imaging, he has explored rare cardiac pathologies such as “toothpaste tumor” manifestations of the mitral valve, enhancing the diagnostic awareness of uncommon presentations through multimodal radiologic evaluation. His studies also extend to endocrine-related morphologic changes, such as MRI-based radiomics used to detect cardiac variations influenced by autoimmune thyroid disorders—paving the way for AI-assisted diagnostic tools.Prof. Dr. Zandieh has also contributed to oncologic radiology, documenting rare metastatic patterns including giant ovarian metastasis from breast cancer. These case-based investigations broaden clinician understanding of atypical disease progression.Collectively, his research strengthens clinical imaging practice by integrating radiomics, rare-case documentation, biomechanics, and cross-system diagnostic strategies—advancing precision diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and the broader field of radiological science.

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Featured Publications

Fezoulidis, N., Slavicek, J., Nonninger, J.-N., … , & Zandieh, S. (2025). Quantitative CT perfusion and radiomics reveal complementary markers of treatment response in HCC patients undergoing TACE.

Behanova, M., Sokhan, A., Haschka, J., … , & Kocijan, R. (2025). AI-supported opportunistic detection of vertebral fractures on routine CT scans: Diagnostic performance and clinical relevance.

Al-Taiee, B., Lamiss, M., Slavicek, J., … , & Zandieh, S. (2025). Disseminated miliary tuberculosis following intravesical BCG therapy: A rare but serious complication.

Kainz, B., Hergan, K., & Zandieh, S. (2025). Große Ovarialmetastase beim Mammakarzinom: Ein seltener Fall.

Prof. Dr. Shahin Zandieh’s work advances medical imaging by integrating radiomics, AI-supported diagnostics, and multimodal radiology to improve early disease detection, treatment response evaluation, and clinical decision-making. His contributions enhance patient safety, elevate diagnostic precision across oncology, cardiology, musculoskeletal, and infectious diseases, and support global healthcare innovation by translating advanced imaging technologies into practical, life-saving clinical applications.