Bin Liu | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Bin Liu | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Northwest A&F University | China

Prof. Bin Liu is a researcher at Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China, with expertise in artificial intelligence, computer vision, agricultural informatics, and large-scale model training. He has published 69 Scopus-indexed documents, receiving approximately 2,949 citations and achieving an h-index of 18, reflecting sustained academic impact. His recent work focuses on multi-source data fusion, multimodal learning, remote sensing change detection, and efficient parallel training pipelines for large models, with publications in reputable venues such as IEEE Transactions on Computers, IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, and Applied Sciences. Liu has collaborated with over 140 co-authors, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and international research engagement. His research contributes to societal needs by advancing intelligent agricultural disease diagnosis, improving crop monitoring, and enhancing the efficiency of large-scale AI systems, supporting sustainable agriculture and data-driven environmental management.

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MDS-Net: An image-text enhanced multimodal dual-branch Siamese network for remote sensing change detection


– IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 2025

PRT: An efficient pipeline reuse technology for large models training


– IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing (CLUSTER), 2025

VMF-SSD: A novel V-space based multi-scale feature fusion SSD for apple leaf disease detection


– IEEE/ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, 2023

Aleeza Adeel | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Aleeza Adeel | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

The University of Waikato | New Zealand

Mrs. Aleeza Adeel is a Ph.D. student at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Waikato, New Zealand, specializing in digital twin frameworks, sustainable energy systems, and user-centered computing solutions. Her research focuses on developing interoperable and scalable digital twin technologies to optimize energy system management, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable resource utilization. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, including a recent article in Energies on an interoperable user-centered digital twin framework, demonstrating her commitment to integrating advanced computational models with real-world energy systems. Aleeza collaborates with interdisciplinary researchers, including experts in energy management and computational modeling, to ensure her work addresses both technical rigor and societal relevance. Her research contributes to sustainable energy transitions by providing data-driven, user-centric solutions that improve system performance, reduce environmental impact, and support informed decision-making in complex energy infrastructures.

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An Interoperable User‑Centred Digital Twin Framework for Sustainable Energy System Management

– Adeel, A., Apperley, M., & Walmsley, T. G., Energies, 2026, 19(2), Article 333

Miroslaw Kozielski | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Miroslaw Kozielski | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Mr. Mirosław Kozielski is a researcher at Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland, specializing in computer science, with a strong focus on natural language processing (NLP), industrial informatics, and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies. His research addresses the use of intelligent language-based systems for automated industrial documentation, knowledge representation, and digital transformation in modern manufacturing environments. He has authored 7 peer-reviewed publications, which have accumulated 35 citations, and holds an h-index of 3, reflecting a focused and emerging academic impact. Dr. Kozielski collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to the integration of artificial intelligence with industrial and organizational processes. His work supports the development of efficient, human-centric, and sustainable industrial systems, with societal impact through improved documentation quality, enhanced knowledge accessibility, and the practical adoption of advanced AI-driven solutions in contemporary industrial ecosystems.

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Mahmoud Mansour | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mahmoud Mansour | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Professor | King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Mansour is a biomedical researcher affiliated with King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with recognized expertise in biochemical toxicology, oxidative stress, pharmacology, and cancer biology. His research primarily focuses on the molecular mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis, proteasome inhibition, antioxidant defense systems, and cardiometabolic complications. Dr. Mansour has authored 40 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating over 1,879 citations, with an h-index of 18, reflecting sustained scientific impact and scholarly influence. His highly cited works explore the antineoplastic potential of proteasome inhibitors such as carfilzomib, as well as oxidative stress in metabolic and reproductive health conditions. He has collaborated with more than 50 international co-authors, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary and cross-institutional engagement. The societal relevance of his research lies in advancing therapeutic strategies for cancer prevention, metabolic disorders, and drug-induced toxicity, contributing to improved clinical understanding and translational biomedical outcomes at a global level.

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Christian Schachtner | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Christian Schachtner | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Professor of Business Informatics | RheinMain University of Applied Sciences | Germany

Dr. Christian Schachtner is a researcher at Fachhochschule Wiesbaden, Germany, specializing in safety culture, social impact assessment, and sustainable development in technical and organizational systems. His work bridges corporate social responsibility, environmental management, and smart district development, emphasizing practical solutions to complex societal challenges. According to Scopus, he has authored 23 scholarly publications, received 9 citations, and holds an h-index of 2. His recent research includes open-access work on the determinants of social impact through safety culture in technical organizations and scholarly contributions to book chapters on smart regional and district development initiatives. Dr. Schachtner actively collaborates with international researchers, supporting interdisciplinary perspectives and knowledge exchange. His research contributes to improving organizational governance, enhancing safety performance, and promoting socially responsible and sustainable practices across technical and socio-economic domains.

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Patrice X. Petit | Signal Transduction | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Patrice X. Petit | signal transduction | Best Researcher Award

 Research director | Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique | France

Dr. Patrice X. Petit, Doctor ès Sciences and PhD in Biology, is a Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), where he has served since 1979 and established an internationally recognized career in cell biology. Trained at the Université Pierre et Marie Curie and the Université Denis Diderot (Paris), his work has focused on the molecular mechanisms governing cell death, mitochondrial dynamics, oxidative stress, and their implications in cancer biology, immunology, and toxicology. Over more than four decades, he has developed a broad international scientific presence through extensive teaching and research collaborations across Europe, North America, and Asia, including academic engagements with institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Caltech, UT Southwestern, the Beatson Cancer Research Center in Glasgow, the University of Madrid, and multiple leading universities throughout Scandinavia, Germany, and France. His scientific leadership is further reflected in his service as an elected member (2016–2020) of the Scientific Council of the CNRS Institute of Biological Sciences (INSB). Dr. Petit has authored 134 scientific publications, accumulating approximately 12,500 citations and an h-index of 44, demonstrating sustained research influence across several biomedical domains, including contributions to plant biology. He is an active peer reviewer for major journals such as Cancer Research, Journal of Cell Biology, PNAS, Oncogene, and Cell Death and Differentiation, and he has served as a grant reviewer for major funding bodies, including the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the French National Research Agency (ANR), EMBO, the Swiss National Science Foundation, and the Fondation pour la Recherche Médicale. His interdisciplinary background—ranging from a formal qualification in history (Université Paris Diderot, 1979) to a DIU in rare diseases (Université de Strasbourg, 2017)—underscores both scientific depth and broader intellectual engagement. Through his sustained research output, international collaborations, and service to the scientific community, Patrice X. Petit has contributed significantly to advancing fundamental and translational knowledge in cell biology, with measurable societal impact across biomedical research and education.

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Zamzami, N., Marchetti, P., Castedo, M., Decaudin, D., Macho, A., Hirsch, T., … Petit, P. X. (1995). Sequential reduction of mitochondrial transmembrane potential and generation of reactive oxygen species in early programmed cell death. The Journal of Experimental Medicine, 182(2), 367–377.

Zamzami, N., Marchetti, P., Castedo, M., Zanin, C., Vayssière, J. L., Petit, P. X., … Kroemer, G. (1995). Reduction in mitochondrial potential constitutes an early irreversible step of programmed lymphocyte death in vivo. The Journal of Experimental Medicine, 181(5), 1661–1672.

Kroemer, G., Petit, P., Zamzami, N., Vayssière, J. L., & Mignotte, B. (1995). The biochemistry of programmed cell death. The FASEB Journal, 9(13), 1277–1287.

Petit, P. X., Lecoeur, H., Zorn, E., Dauguet, C., Mignotte, B., & Gougeon, M. L. (1995). Alterations in mitochondrial structure and function are early events of dexamethasone-induced thymocyte apoptosis. The Journal of Cell Biology, 130(1), 157–167.

Petit, P. X., Susin, S. A., Zamzami, N., Mignotte, B., & Kroemer, G. (1996). Mitochondria and programmed cell death: Back to the future. FEBS Letters, 396(1), 7–13.

Dr. Petit’s work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of mitochondrial biology and programmed cell death, shaping modern concepts of apoptosis, autophagy, and cellular stress responses. His discoveries enabled new biomedical approaches to cancer, immunology, and rare diseases

Jiawei Shi | curriculum teaching | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Jiawei Shi | curriculum teaching | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | Zhoukou Normal University | China

Mrs. Jiawei Shi is a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Zhoukou Normal University and HUANGHE S&T University, specializing in the intersection of art education, digital pedagogy, and educational equity. His research focuses on addressing structural challenges in China’s basic art education—particularly teacher shortages, disparities in resource allocation, and uneven regional development—through evidence-based digital innovation. As the sole author of the high-impact empirical study “Digital applications inject new vitality into art education—Path analysis based on data of art teachers in basic education in China,” Shi has contributed a rigorous and multidimensional analytical framework that integrates literature review, policy analysis, national education statistics, survey research, Delphi method, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), and the CIPP evaluation model. His work constructs a weighted evaluation index system (Y=0.35X1+0.15X2+0.22X3+0.28X4) and provides robust empirical evidence demonstrating the significant effectiveness of digital applications in enhancing teaching environments, resource distribution, and instructional outcomes in art education. The study’s findings—such as the expert authority coefficient Cr=0.632 and comparative evaluation results between digital demonstration schools and traditional schools—offer both scholarly insight and practical policy value. Shi has authored multiple academic publications and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and provincial research initiatives, including the 2024 Henan Xingwenhua Cultural Engineering Project (No. 2024XWH241). His research has attracted growing academic attention and citation within the fields of digital education reform and art education modernization. Beyond theoretical contributions, Shi’s work supports national and regional decision-making by proposing actionable strategies for optimizing teacher training, funding mechanisms, and digital resource integration. Committed to advancing educational modernization, he continues to pursue research that promotes equity, innovation, and high-quality development in China’s basic education system, ensuring that digital transformation contributes meaningfully to cultural transmission, artistic literacy, and social progress.

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Shi, J. (n.d.). Digital applications inject new vitality into art education: Path analysis based on data of art teachers in basic education in China.

Jiawei Shi’s research advances the digital transformation of art education by providing a scientifically validated framework that supports equitable resource distribution and improved instructional quality across China’s basic education system. His work guides policymakers, educators, and institutions in adopting evidence-based digital strategies that enhance cultural literacy, modernize teaching practices, and promote inclusive, high-quality education with broad societal impact.

Santiago Juan-Navarro | Hispanic Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Santiago Juan-Navarro | Hispanic Cultural Studies | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Hispanic Studies | Florida International University | United States

Santiago Juan-Navarro is a distinguished scholar in Hispanic Studies, specializing in Latin American literature, contemporary Spanish American fiction, film studies, and transatlantic cultural analysis. With a prolific academic output, he has authored and co-edited over 50 books, book chapters, and articles, contributing extensively to literary theory, postmodernism, historiographic metafiction, and digital humanities. His work has garnered 664 citations, reflecting an h-index of 12 and significant impact within the field. Juan-Navarro’s research explores intersections of literature, film, and cultural studies, with notable analyses on figures such as Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, and Alejo Carpentier, as well as in-depth studies of Cuban and transatlantic cinema. He has collaborated internationally with scholars and institutions across the Americas and Europe, producing interdisciplinary research that bridges literary critique, film scholarship, and historical revisionism. His scholarship emphasizes societal and cultural relevance, illuminating themes of identity, nationhood, memory, and globalization, while contributing to the preservation and study of Cuban diaspora media. Beyond publications, he has received numerous awards and grants recognizing both research excellence and pedagogical innovation, including honors from the Digital Library of the Caribbean and the Academy of Cuban History in Exile. His ongoing projects integrate digital humanities approaches with traditional literary analysis, positioning him as a leading voice in shaping contemporary Hispanic studies and fostering cross-cultural dialogue.

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Featured Publications

  1. Juan-Navarro, S. (2002). Postmodernismo y metaficción historiográfica: una perspectiva interamericana. Universitat de València. Citations: 90

  2. Juan-Navarro, S. (2000). Archival reflections: Postmodern fiction of the Americas (Self-reflexivity, historical revisionism, utopia). Bucknell University Press. Citations: 68

  3. Juan-Navarro, S., & Young, T. R. (2001). A twice-told tale: Reinventing the encounter in Iberian/Iberian American literature and film. University of Delaware Press. Citations: 31

  4. Juan-Navarro, S. (1992). Un tal Morelli: Teoría y práctica de la lectura en Rayuela, de Julio Cortázar. Revista canadiense de estudios hispánicos, 235–252. Citations: 27

  5. Juan-Navarro, S., Gómez, M. A., & Zatlin, P. (2008). Juana of Castile: History and myth of the mad queen. Bucknell University Press. Citations: 26

Santiago Juan-Navarro’s scholarship advances global understanding of Hispanic literature and film, integrating postmodern theory with cultural and historical analysis. His work fosters cross-cultural dialogue, enriches transatlantic studies, and informs both academic and societal perspectives on identity, memory, and narrative innovation.

Margarida Romero | Education | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Margarida Romero | Education | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Université Côte d’Azur | France

Prof. Dr. Margarida Romero is a distinguished full professor at Université Côte d’Azur, France, where she leads the Learning, Innovation and Education (LINE) research lab. With a strong academic foundation, she holds a European Ph.D. in Psychology of Education jointly awarded by the University of Toulouse Le Mirail and Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, where she earned the Extraordinary Doctorate Award for her outstanding thesis. Her academic journey also includes master’s degrees in Educational Psychology and Pedagogical Engineering, reflecting her deep commitment to advancing educational sciences. Professionally, she has held prestigious positions, including tenured professorship at Université Laval in Canada and vice-dean of research at Université Côte d’Azur, contributing significantly to the internationalization of educational technology research. Her research interests lie in technology-enhanced learning, creativity in digital education, co-creativity, and the pedagogical integration of serious games, where she has led multiple high-impact projects such as ANR CreaMaker and FP7 Euro-CAT-CSCL. Prof. Romero possesses extensive research and teaching expertise across undergraduate to doctoral levels, having supervised numerous Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers and organized key international conferences and workshops promoting innovation in digital education. Her exceptional scholarly productivity includes over 35 journal articles, 6 books, and 35 chapters, accumulating more than 6,000 citations and an h-index above 30, signifying her influential academic impact. She has received numerous honors, including the Université d’Été Ludovia Research Award, the Academy of Management MED Barry Armandi Award, and recognition from international institutions for her pioneering contributions to educational innovation. A prolific scholar and leader, Prof. Romero’s work bridges creativity, technology, and pedagogy, making her a prominent figure in shaping 21st-century learning practices. Her dedication to advancing co-creativity, educational innovation, and digital pedagogy continues to inspire global collaborations and drive transformative research in technology-enhanced education.

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  1. Monereo, C., & Romero, M. (2008). Los entornos virtuales de aprendizaje basados en sistemas de emulación cognitiva. In C. Monereo (Ed.), Psicología de la educación virtual. Aprender y enseñar con las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación. [Chapter]. Cited by: 1,532

  2. Capdeferro, N., & Romero, M. (2012). Are online learners frustrated with collaborative learning experiences? The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 13(2), 26–44. Cited by: 500

  3. Romero, M., Usart, M., & Ott, M. (2015). Can Serious Games contribute to developing and sustaining 21st century skills? Games and Culture, 10(2), 148–177. https://doi.org/10.1177/1555412014557546 Cited by: 443

  4. Panadero, E., & Romero, M. (2014). To rubric or not to rubric? The effects of self-assessment on self-regulation, performance, and self-efficacy. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 21(2), 133–148. https://doi.org/10.1080/0969594X.2013.877872 Cited by: 417

  5. Romero, M., Lepage, A., & Lille, B. (2017). Computational thinking development through creative programming in higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1), 42. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41239-017-0080-z Cited by: 361

Pengyun Xu | Surface Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pengyun Xu | Surface Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Ocean University of China | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pengyun Xu is an accomplished researcher and academic leader in the field of thermal spray technologies, functional coatings, and micro/nanostructured surfaces, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering, Ocean University of China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada, in 2019, under the mentorship of the renowned Prof. Javad Mostaghimi, focusing on the deposition of superhydrophobic rare earth oxide coatings via solution precursor plasma spray processes. Dr. Xu previously worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto (2019–2021), where he investigated columnar-structured thermal barrier coatings, pseudocapacitor electrodes, and graphene synthesis. His current research centers on liquid feedstock plasma spray processes, underwater drag-reduction coatings, superhydrophobic and thermal barrier coatings, and the modeling of micro/nanoscale behaviors in plasma jets, integrating experimental and computational approaches. Dr. Xu’s research skills span materials synthesis, advanced plasma spray technologies, surface morphology control, and functional property characterization, complemented by strong expertise in cross-disciplinary project management. He has published extensively, with over 15 first- or corresponding-author papers in high-impact journals such as Journal of Advanced Ceramics, Surface & Coatings Technology, and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, and has authored a book chapter with Elsevier. Dr. Xu has led several national and provincial-level research projects and collaborated internationally through NSERC-funded programs in Canada. He serves as a guest editor, editorial board member, and best paper award judge for international conferences and journals. His awards and honors include multiple grants from the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation and the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation, reflecting his innovative contributions to advanced coating technologies. In conclusion, Dr. Xu exemplifies scientific excellence, leadership, and innovation in materials engineering, with his research advancing sustainable surface technologies and his growing influence promising significant international impact in the field of functional coatings and surface science. 895 Citations | 33 Documents | 15 h-index .

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Featured Publications

  1. Wei, Z. Y., Meng, G. H., Chen, L., Li, G. R., Liu, M. J., Zhang, W. X., Zhao, L. N., Zhang, Q., Xu, P., … (2022). Progress in ceramic materials and structure design toward advanced thermal barrier coatings. Journal of Advanced Ceramics, 11(7), 985–1068. Cited by: 335

  2. Xu, P., Coyle, T. W., Pershin, L., & Mostaghimi, J. (2018). Superhydrophobic ceramic coating: Fabrication by solution precursor plasma spray and investigation of wetting behavior. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 523, 35–44. Cited by: 70

  3. Meng, G. H., Liu, H., Xu, P. Y., Li, G. R., Xu, T., Yang, G. J., & Li, C. J. (2020). Superior oxidation resistant MCrAlY bond coats prepared by controlled atmosphere heat treatment. Corrosion Science, 170, 108653. Cited by: 69

  4. Xu, P., Coyle, T. W., Pershin, L., & Mostaghimi, J. (2018). Fabrication of micro-/nano-structured superhydrophobic ceramic coating with reversible wettability via a novel solution precursor vacuum plasma spray process. Materials & Design, 160, 974–984. Cited by: 53

  5. Yi, P., Zhan, X., He, Q., Liu, Y., Xu, P., Xiao, P., & Jia, D. (2019). Influence of laser parameters on graphite morphology in the bonding zone and process optimization in gray cast iron laser cladding. Optics & Laser Technology, 109, 480–487. Cited by: 51