Mr. Sintayehu Eshetu Abebaw at Department of Forestry, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekdela Amba University, Tulu Awuliya, Ethiopia

Mr. Sintayehu Eshetu Abebaw is a lecturer and researcher at Mekdela Amba University, Ethiopia, with expertise in forestry, climate change, and land resource management. He holds a BSc in Forestry from Wollo University (CGPA: 3.96) and an MSc in Climate Change in Development from Hawassa University (CGPA: 3.73). His research focuses on climate variability, agroecological resilience, fuelwood consumption, carbon emissions, and sustainable land management. Mr. Sintayehu has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals and leads projects on woody species selection and community-based water development in northeastern Ethiopia. He is also experienced in teaching, project coordination, climate risk management training, and curriculum integration of climate-smart agriculture. Proficient in tools like GIS, STATA, CDT, and Kobo Toolbox, he brings six years of academic and research experience, along with a strong commitment to community engagement and environmental sustainability.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research Award – Mr. Sintayehu Eshetu Abebaw

Mr. Sintayehu Eshetu Abebaw demonstrates outstanding suitability for the Excellence in Research Award based on his impactful contributions in climate change, forestry, and sustainable land and resource management. With a BSc in Forestry and an MSc in Climate Change and Development—earned with distinction—he has pursued interdisciplinary research addressing some of Ethiopia’s and the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

🎓 Education

🏫 Elementary School (2003–2010): Dihana Primary School — Academic Certificate
🏫 High School (2011–2012): Wogeltena P. & G.S.S — Academic Certificate
🏫 Preparatory School (2013–2014): Wogeltena P. & G.S.S — Academic Certificate
🌲 BSc in Forestry (2015–2017): Wollo University — CGPA: 3.96 🥇
🌍 MSc in Climate Change & Development (2019–2021): Hawassa University (Tropical Land Resource Management) — CGPA: 3.73 🎖️

💼 Work Experience

👨‍🏫 Lecturer & Researcher at Mekdela Amba University (Since October 10, 2018 E.C – Present)
🧪 Principal Research Coordinator on:
- 🌱 Woody species performance evaluation across agro-climatic zones in Legambo
- 💧 Model water development project in Dembesh Kebele
🧩 Expertise in:
- Project planning & budgeting
- Monitoring & evaluation 📊
- Workshop facilitation, training, stakeholder engagement

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

🧾 TOT Certificate in Climate Risk Management in Agriculture
- Awarded by AICCRA & IRLI, supported by Columbia University 🌎
📜 English Language Improvement Program Certificate
🎓 Participated in National and International Workshops:
- 🌡️ CRMA Curriculum Validation
- 💻 CDT Training with Ethiopian Universities
- 📚 Curriculum Integration for Climate Education
- 🌽 Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovation Dissemination

📚 Key Publications

🌲 Fuel Wood Contribution to Household Economy (Delanta District)
🔥 Fuelwood Use & Carbon Emission
🌍 Climatic Variability & Impact on Health and Livelihoods
🌳 Energy Use from Natural Forests
🔧 Energy-Efficient Woodstoves & GHG Emission
🌾 Global Climate Change & Agriculture Adaptation

🕒 In Progress:

🌍 Global Malaria & Climate Change
🌳 Agroforestry & Climate Mitigation
🌧️ Climate Variability in Ethiopia: Models & Future Scenarios
🧪 Soil Amendments: Biochar, Ash, Lime
🥖 Food Systems Risk Analysis
🌲 Forest Ecosystem Transformation (Meta-Analysis)
💧 Small-Scale Irrigation & Food Security
🚰 Climate-Water-Pollution Nexus
🌱 Soil Properties & Sustainable Land Use

Publication Top Notes

Household fuelwood consumption and its implication for carbon dioxide emission

Cited: 9

Contribution of fuel wood income from natural forests to household economy in Delanta District, Northeastern Ethiopia

Cited: 5

Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Climate Risk Management in Agriculture (CRMA) University Short Course Curriculum

Cited: 5

Impact of climatic variabilities and extreme incidences on the physical environment, public health, and people’s livelihoods in Ethiopia

Cited: 4

Streamlining climate change, climate risk management in Agriculture, climate information services, and climate-smart agriculture innovations into undergraduate university …

Cited: 2

Dr. Hesam Azizi | Structural Engineering | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Hesam Azizi | Structural Engineering | Best Scholar Award

Dr. Hesam Azizi at University of Zanjan, Iran

Dr. Hesam Azizi is a researcher and faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Zanjan, Iran. His work focuses on structural engineering and earthquake resilience, particularly the seismic performance of innovative buckling-restrained bracing (BRB) systems. Dr. Azizi has published extensively in high-impact, JCR-Q1 journals such as Journal of Constructional Steel Research, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, and Journal of Building Engineering, with research emphasizing advanced numerical modeling and performance assessment of self-centering and hybrid BRB configurations. He is also an active peer reviewer for leading journals in structural and civil engineering and is recognized for his contribution to improving seismic safety in steel frame structures through innovative design approaches.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Scholar Award – Dr. Hesam Azizi

Dr. Hesam Azizi is a leading scholar in Civil Engineering with a focus on seismic resilience and structural innovation, currently affiliated with the University of Zanjan. His research showcases an outstanding depth in seismic analysis, buckling-restrained brace (BRB) systems, and advanced structural modeling techniques, including finite element analysis. Dr. Azizi has authored multiple high-impact publications, most of which are published in top-tier, JCR-Q1 indexed journals such as Journal of Building Engineering, Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, and Journal of Constructional Steel Research.

👨‍🎓 Education

📘 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (University not specified)
(Assumed based on current research publications and academic role)

🎓 Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Civil or Structural Engineering
(Specific institutions and years not mentioned; likely prior to Ph.D.)

🏢 Work Experience

🏛️ University of Zanjan, Zanjān, Iran
Position: Faculty/Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering
📍 Focus: Seismic resilience, buckling-restrained bracing systems, structural dynamics
🕒 Active at least since 2023–present (based on publications)

🏆 Achievements & Recognition

✍️ 9+ peer-reviewed journal papers (2023–2025) in top-tier journals (JCR-Q1 & Q3)

🔍 Peer Reviewer for prestigious journals:

Construction and Building Materials 🧱

Journal of Constructional Steel Research 🏗️

Earthquake 🌍

Civil and Energy Research ⚡

Archives of Advanced Engineering Science 📂

Civil and Project 📐

📊 Focused on cutting-edge concepts like:

Double-stage yield buckling-restrained braces

Self-centering seismic frames

Hybrid bracing systems for earthquake mitigation

Publication Top Notes:

Study on self-centering mechanism of different yield strength hybrid buckling restrained braces

Cited: 13

Effect of zeolite on the strength and permeability of conventional concrete with different content of cement

Cited: 10

Investigating the seismic behavior of low-rise steel frames equipped with dual-core self-centering buckling-restrained brace

Cited: 9

Seismic Performance Evaluation of Two-and Three-Story Steel Frames with an Upgraded Hybrid Buckling-Restrained Brace

Cited: 4

Performance assessment of novel parallel double-stage yield buckling-restrained braces for seismic hazard mitigation

Cited: 3

Dr. Hongbo Guo | Supersonic Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hongbo Guo | Supersonic Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hongbo Guo, School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Hongbo Guo is a doctoral researcher in Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics at Harbin Engineering University, China. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Energy and Power Engineering from the same institution. His academic and research journey reflects a strong focus on computational fluid dynamics, multiphase combustion, and molecular dynamics simulations. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including Journal of Molecular Liquids and Aeroengine, covering topics such as nanofluid thermal conductivity, detonation flow fields, and laser ignition mechanisms. Hongbo also holds software copyright for gas-phase detonation calculations. Known for his diligence and versatility in programming with Fortran, Matlab, and C, he is recognized with multiple honors such as Merit Student and Excellent Student Cadre. His future research aims to advance high-performance numerical simulations in reactive and multiphase flow systems.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Hongbo Guo

Dr. Hongbo Guo is a dedicated and forward-looking researcher in the field of Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics, currently pursuing his doctoral studies at Harbin Engineering University. With a solid educational foundation and consistent academic excellence from undergraduate to doctoral levels, Dr. Guo has demonstrated a strong commitment to high-quality research in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), molecular dynamics, and reacting flow systems.

🎓 Education

2011.09 – 2015.06
🏫 Undergraduate, Harbin Engineering University, China
🎯 Major: Energy and Power Engineering
📄 Published Paper:
- Molecular dynamics simulation of heat transfer characteristics of argon gas-liquid interface (2015)
2016.09 – 2017.06
🧑‍🎓 Master’s, Harbin Engineering University, China
🎯 Major: Power Engineering
🏅 Honors:
- ⭐ Merit Student
- 👔 Excellent Student Cadre
- 🎖 Excellent League Member
2017.09 – Present
🎓 Doctorate, Harbin Engineering University, China
🎯 Major: Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics
📄 Key Publications:
- Simulation of interfacial layer effects on Cu-Ar nanofluids – Journal of Molecular Liquids (2018)
- Rotating detonation combustion chamber study – Aeroengine (2019)
- Double point laser ignition mechanism – 27th ICDERS (2019)
  🧑‍💻 Software Copyright: Gas phase detonation characteristics calculation
  🏅 Honors:
- ⭐ Merit Student
- 👔 Excellent Student Cadre
- 🎖 Excellent League Member

💼 Work Experience

2015.07 – 2016.06
🏢 Research Institute of Power Engineering Technology
🔬 Position: Full-time Scientific Research Post
🔧 Focus:
- Development of CFD modules in multi-physics coupling software

🌟 Achievements

✅ Published multiple peer-reviewed research papers in molecular dynamics, combustion simulation, and CFD
🧠 Developed specialized software for gas-phase detonation modeling
🔬 Focused on cutting-edge research in multiphase combustion and high-performance computing for reactive flows

Publication Top Notes:

Effects of equivalence ratios on the oblique detonation initiation in ammonia/hydrogen/air mixtures

Dr. Marco Costanzi | Materials Analysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Marco Costanzi | Materials Analysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marco Costanzi, TiFast SrL, Italy

Marco Costanzi is an accomplished Italian engineer and researcher with over three decades of experience in titanium metallurgy and advanced materials. Born in Terni, Italy, in 1965, he holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Cambridge, where he specialized in the micromechanics of asphalt, and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, USA. His early academic background includes a summa cum laude degree in Nuclear Engineering from Sapienza University of Rome. Professionally, he has played a key role in the design and development of high-performance titanium production systems, including Skull Melting and VAR furnace technologies. Since 2007, he has served as Director of Technologies and R&D at TiFast S.r.l., a leading titanium producer in Italy, also overseeing the company’s quality assurance certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 9100, NADCAP, TÜV). Costanzi has authored multiple academic papers and technical reports and has contributed to international collaborations on micromechanics and road safety. His career bridges both academic research and industrial innovation in metallurgical engineering.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Marco Costanzi

Dr. Marco Costanzi is an accomplished researcher and technical innovator in the field of mechanical and materials engineering, with particular expertise in titanium metallurgy, micromechanics, and composite materials. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University, both earned with distinction. His doctoral and master’s research focused on the micromechanics of asphalt and high-strain-rate testing methods, demonstrating strong foundational expertise in applied mechanics.

🎓 Education

2010: Ph.D. in Engineering – University of Cambridge, UK
Thesis: Micromechanics of Asphalt | Supervisor: Prof. D. Cebon
2002: M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
GPA: 4.00 | Thesis: Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar Testing | Supervisor: Prof. G. Newaz
1992: Master’s Degree in Nuclear Engineering – Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Summa Cum Laude (110/110 e lode) | Thesis: Design of Racing Car Components in Laminated Composites

🛠️ Work Experience

2007–Present: Director of Technologies and R&D, TiFast Srl (Titanium Products), Narni, Italy
- Led development of new Titanium melting and processing systems (VAR & Skull Melting)
- Oversaw Quality Assurance (ISO 9001, ISO 9100, ISO 14001, NADCAP, TÜV)
2012–2024: Led multiple high-level engineering projects:
- ⚙️ VAR furnace installation (8-ton capacity)
- 🔩 Skull Melting billet casting system
- 🔧 Auxiliaries for VAR furnace
- 🧵 Titanium bar drawing line
2005–2007: Collaborated on design of TiFast plant, especially Skull Melting furnaces
1993–2001: CSAT/Titania SpA – R&D on Titanium production
- Promoted to Technical Manager for metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical testing

🏆 Achievements & Academic Contributions

📄 Multiple publications on micromechanics of bitumen and asphalt (University of Cambridge)
📘 Graduate research with publications in journals like International Journal of Solid Structures
🛰️ Contributed to design of the San Marco Scout Satellite’s thermal shield
🔬 1992: Lead role in EU BRITE-EURAM project on fiber deposition simulation
🧪 Developed testing frameworks and reports for road authorities in Australia (NSW)

🥇 Honors and Recognitions

🇬🇧 Cambridge Ph.D. in a specialized area of civil materials
🇺🇸 Perfect GPA in U.S. graduate program
🇮🇹 Summa Cum Laude from one of Italy’s top universities
📚 Recognized by academic and industrial communities for innovations in Titanium metallurgy and road material mechanics

Publication Top Notes:

Strengthening of reinforced concrete beams with externally mounted titanium rods

Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi | Biomolecular Diagnosis Awards | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi | Biomolecular Diagnosis Awards | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi, FIRMO Foundation, Italy

Maria Luisa Brandi is a Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Florence Medical School in Italy. She earned her MD from the University of Florence in 1977 and later completed a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Rome. Her distinguished academic career includes a tenure as Visiting Scientist at the NIH (USA) and leadership of multiple clinical and research units, notably on hereditary endocrine tumors and metabolic bone disorders. With over 600 peer-reviewed publications and 250 book chapters, her research spans osteoporosis, parathyroid disorders, bone genetics, and rare metabolic diseases. She has served on editorial boards of major journals and held prestigious positions in global endocrine and osteoporosis societies. As the President of the F.I.R.M.O. Foundation, she also champions public awareness and research funding for bone diseases. Her accolades include the Helena Rubinstein “Women in Science” Award and the Pierre Delmas Prize. She is widely recognized as one of Italy’s leading scientists in endocrinology and bone research.

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Professor Maria Luisa Brandi is a world-renowned expert in endocrinology with a distinguished academic and research career spanning over four decades. As a Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Florence and Director of multiple clinical and research units, she has made pioneering contributions to the fields of metabolic bone diseases, hereditary endocrine tumors, and rare bone disorders.

🎓 Education

MD in Medicine – University of Florence, Italy (1977)
Specialization in Endocrinology – University of Florence Hospital (1977–1980)
Ph.D. in Cell Biology – University of Rome (1988)
🧬 Postdoctoral Research (Visiting Scientist) – NIH, USA (1984–1990)

🧪 Work Experience

Professor of Endocrinology – University of Florence (Assistant → Associate → Full Professor, 1990–Present)
Director –
- Regional Center on Hereditary Endocrine Tumors (1998–Present)
- Clinical Unit on Metabolic Bone Disorders (2007–Present)
- University Master in Metabolic Bone Disease (2004–Present)
Scientific Roles –
- Delegate for Italy-USA Academic Interactions (2000–2003)
- Scientific Attaché for the City of Florence (2015–Present)
- Health Education Delegate, University of Florence (2016–Present)
President – F.I.R.M.O. Foundation (2006–Present) 🦴
Editorial Work – Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Cases in Bone and Mineral Metabolism (2004–Present)

🏆 Awards & Honors

🧪 Roussel Italia Award (1988)
🌍 European Foundation Award (1989)
🧫 Schering Award, Italian Endocrine Society (1990)
👵 Sandoz Foundation Award for Gerontological Research (1991)
👩‍🔬 Helena Rubinstein “Women in Science” Award (1998)
🧠 Italian Endocrine Society Senior Award (2003)
💎 Pierre Delmas IOF/ESCEO Prize (2013)
🇮🇹 Top Italian Scientist Recognition (2016)

📚 Publications & Research

📝 600+ peer-reviewed papers
📘 250 book chapters and books
💡 Research Areas:
- Genetics & Clinics of Osteoporosis
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Bone Cell Biology
- Endocrine Neoplasia
- Epidemiology & Rare Bone Diseases

Publication Top Notes:

Serums miR-24-3p and miR-1301-3p as Potential Biomarkers in MEN1 Syndrome

Antiproliferative Role of Natural and Semi-Synthetic Tocopherols on Colorectal Cancer Cells Overexpressing the Estrogen Receptor β

Establishment and Molecular Characterization of a Human Stem Cell Line from a Primary Cell Culture Obtained from an Ectopic Calcified Lesion of a Tumoral Calcinosis Patient Carrying a Novel <i>GALNT3</i> Mutation

The Presence of the Endocannabinoid System in an In Vitro Model of Gorham-Stout Disease and Its Possible Role in the Pathogenesis

Up-to-Date Imaging for Parathyroid Tumor Localization in MEN1 Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism: When and Which Ones (A Narrative Pictorial Review)

Mechanisms of Action of Phytoestrogens and Their Role in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

Role of Nutrition in the Management of Patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1

Irisin and Its Role in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia

Prof. Velislava Lyubenova | Online Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Velislava Lyubenova | Online Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Velislava Lyubenova, Bulgarian Academy of Science, Bulgaria

Professor Velislava Noreva Lyubenova is a distinguished Bulgarian researcher in the field of biotechnological systems and process control. Currently serving as the Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Robotics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IR-BAS), she also leads the Section of Mechatronic Bio/Technological Systems. With over three decades of research experience, she holds two doctoral degrees, including a Doctor of Technical Sciences, and has developed innovative methodologies for the monitoring and adaptive control of biotechnological processes. Professor Lyubenova has led or participated in more than 30 national and international research projects, including EU-funded Erasmus and Structural Fund programs. She has supervised multiple PhD students, delivered invited lectures at prestigious institutions globally, and published over 200 papers in high-impact journals. Her notable accolades include the “Marin Drinov” Young Scientist Award from BAS and memberships in international scientific organizations. A skilled communicator and academic leader, she continues to advance interdisciplinary research in bioengineering and control systems.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Prof. Velislava Noreva Lyubenova

Prof. Velislava Noreva Lyubenova exemplifies the qualities of a top-tier candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with over three decades of sustained excellence in biotechnological process monitoring and control, and a robust leadership profile in national and international R&D projects. With dual doctoral degrees (Ph.D. and Doctor of Technical Sciences) and a long-standing affiliation with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, she has led or participated in over 29 major research projects—spanning EU programs, Structural Funds, and academic exchanges.

🎓 Education & Qualifications

🧠 Doctor of Technical Sciences, Institute of Robotics – BAS (2016)
🎓 Ph.D. in Technical Sciences, TU-Sofia (1988–1993) – Dissertation on parameter estimation and state variables in biotechnological processes
📡 Radio Electronics Engineer, TU-Sofia, Faculty of Radioelectronics (1982–1987)

💼 Work Experience

👩‍🔬 Scientific Secretary, Institute of Robotics – BAS & Member of PNEC Technical Sciences (2022–present)
👩‍🏫 Professor & Head, Section “Mechatronic Bio/technological Systems”, IR-BAS (2017–present)
🧪 Associate Professor, Bioengineering, ISRI-BAS (2015–2016)
🧬 Associate Professor, Section “Bioengineering”, ISIR-BAS (2010–2015)
🤖 Associate Professor, Adaptive & Robust Control Section, IUSI-BAS (2005–2010)
🧠 Associate Professor, Knowledge-Based Management Systems, IUSI-BAS (2000–2005)
🔬 Research Fellow, Adaptive Control & Knowledge-Based Systems, IUSI-BAS (1994–2000)
👩‍💻 Research Fellow, Adaptive Control Section, Bioprocessing & Automation, BAS (1992–1994)

🏆 Achievements

🧪 Developed innovative technologies for monitoring and control of biotechnological processes
📊 Led and participated in over 29 projects (15 international, 14 national)
🧑‍🏫 Supervised 3 Ph.D. students (2 completed, 1 ongoing)
🖥️ Expert in MATLAB, LABVIEW, and Microsoft Office for biotechnological control systems
🌍 Delivered 21 invited lectures (15 abroad, 6 in Bulgaria)
📚 Published 200+ papers, many in high-impact journals like AIMS Bioengineering and Engineering in Life Sciences

🥇 Awards & Honors

🏅 Marin Drinov Young Scientist Award, General Assembly of BAS (1998)
🧬 Reviewer for major journals: Journal of Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, Processes, etc.
📝 Editorial Board Member of multiple peer-reviewed journals
🧑‍🔬 Member of multiple scientific and expert committees at BAS (including examination and academic jury panels)
🌐 Member of 2 international and 1 national scientific organizations

Publication Top Notes:

A System Designed for Modelling, Monitoring, and Control of Fermentation Processes, Powered by Metaheuristic Algorithms

Contemporary Bioprocesses Control Algorithms for Educational Purposes

Simultaneous State and Kinetic Observation of Class-Controllable Bioprocesses

Escherichia coli cultivation process modelling using abc-ga hybrid algorithm

Investigation of fermentation regimes for the production of low-alcohol and non-alcohol beers

Metaheuristic Algorithms: Theory and Applications

Model-based monitoring of biotechnological processes-a review

Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala | Agri Training Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala | Agri Training Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala, Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria

Abiala Alatise Abiala is a Nigerian academic and researcher with a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension from Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State. With a strong educational foundation from the University of Ibadan and over 15 years of teaching and research experience, he currently serves as a Lecturer II at TASUED. His expertise lies in agricultural extension, rural development, and the integration of AI in agriculture. He has earned multiple international travel grants, holds several professional certifications—including in AI and STEM education—and has contributed to capacity building in agricultural science across academic and development sectors.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala

Dr. Abiala Alatise Abiala stands as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his emerging academic excellence, interdisciplinary focus, and consistent professional development in the field of Agricultural Extension and Technology-Driven Education. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension (2024) and over 15 years of academic and teaching experience, he bridges the gap between traditional agricultural practices and modern innovations such as AI integration into agriculture and STEM education.

🎓 Education Background

📘 Ph.D. in Agricultural Extension, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ogun State — 2024
🌾 M.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (Ph.D. Grade), University of Ibadan — 2009
🍃 B.Ed. Agricultural Science Education (Second Class Upper), University of Ibadan — 2004
🎓 WASSCE, Owode Secondary School — 2000
🏫 Primary School Leaving Certificate, African Primary School, Ayetoro — 1992

🧑‍🏫 Work Experience

📍 Lecturer II, TASUED, Ogun State — 2025–Present
📘 Science Teacher, Idomila Comprehensive High School — 2017–2024
🎓 Assistant Lecturer, Ekiti State University (Epe Campus) — 2011–2017
📚 Subject Teacher, Obanta Comprehensive High School — 2007–2017
🏢 Administrative Officer, TASUED — 2007
🧑‍🏫 Graduate Teacher (NYSC), Nnamdi Azikiwe Secondary School — 2006–2007

🏆 Achievements & Certifications

🤖 Certificate in AI Integration into Agriculture — 2025
🌐 Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) — 2023
📊 ToT in STEM (World Bank PSI/PMI) — 2023
🖊️ Master Copywriting Certificate — 2022
📈 Advanced STEM Developer — 2019
✝️ Postgraduate Diplomas in Theology — 2011 & 2018

🥇 Grants & Awards

✈️ CORAF Travel Grant, Symposium in Lome, Togo — 2023
🌍 SCB Travel Grant, Congress in New Zealand — 2011
🍁 SCB Travel Grant, University of Alberta, Canada — 2010
🏯 SCB Travel Grant, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China — 2009

Publication Top Notes:

Assessment of Local Rice Processing, Packaging and Storage Among Rice Processors in Southwestern Nigeria, West Africa

Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Pinggang JIa, North University of China, China

Haiyang Wang is a Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China, and a leading expert in high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology. He heads the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for Science and Technology Innovation and has led over ten national and provincial research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. With more than 30 SCI-indexed publications and an H-index of 15, he holds 9 national and 1 U.S. invention patents as first inventor. His work has earned him prestigious awards, such as the Wang Daheng Optical Award and the Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention First Prize. He actively contributes as a reviewer for top-tier journals and national science bodies.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Prof. Pinggang Jia

Prof. Pinggang Jia is exceptionally well-qualified for the Best Researcher Award based on his significant and sustained contributions to high-temperature fiber optic sensing technology and semiconductor physics. As a leading academic at North University of China, he has demonstrated both scientific leadership and innovation through over 20 major research projects, including those funded by national foundations and provincial strategic programs.

🎓 Education & Academic Background

Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China
Background in optics, photonics, and fiber optic sensing technologies
Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (inferred from awards and position—exact degree info not provided)

💼 Work Experience

📍 North University of China, Taiyuan, Shanxi
- Currently serves as a Professor
- Leader of the Shanxi Provincial Youth Talent Team for high-temperature fiber optic sensing
- PI of over 10 major research projects including:
  - 🧪 National Natural Science Foundation Youth Fund
  - 🧪 National Major Special Projects
  - 🧪 Shanxi Provincial Key and Foundation Projects
  - 🤝 Industry-based R&D Projects
- 🧠 Core member in more than 10 additional NSFC projects

🏆 Achievements

✍️ Published 30+ SCI-indexed papers in top journals like:
- Applied Physics Letters
- Optics Letters
- Optics Express
- Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical
- IEEE Sensors Journal
📈 H-index: 15
💡 10 Patents (9 Chinese + 1 U.S. Patent as first inventor)
📰 Research featured in Laser Focus World, the leading global laser industry magazine

🎖️ Awards & Honors

🥇 Wang Daheng Optical Award (Chinese Optical Society – College Student Award)
🏅 Chongqing Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
🏆 First Prize – Shanxi Provincial Science and Technology Invention (4th author)

🧑‍⚖️ Professional Service

🧾 Reviewer for:
- Optics Letters, Optics Express, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
🧑‍🔬 Reviewer for:
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Ministry of Education Degree Center
- Shanxi Science and Technology Projects

Publication Top Notes:

Broadband and high-sensitivity ultrasound sensing based on a low-noise random fiber laser with high-Q disordered grating array feedback

Small-scale magnetic soft robotic catheter for in-situ biomechanical force sensing

Wide tunable random fiber laser with sub-kHz narrow linewidth based on a disordered fiber Bragg grating array

Gamma-Ray Irradiation Effects on the Femtosecond Laser-Written Fiber Bragg Gratings

Ultrashort Weak Fiber Bragg Grating-Based High-Sensitivity Optical Fiber Sensor for Low Refractive Index Range

Femtosecond Laser-Inscribed Excessively Tilted Fiber Grating Sensor With CFBG for Simultaneous Measurement of Refractive Index and Temperature

Reflection-Type LPFG Temperature Sensor Based on CFBG Fabricated by Femtosecond Laser

Mr. Bulzan George Andrei | Plasmon Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bulzan George Andrei | Plasmon Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bulzan George Andrei, Institute of Research and Development for Microtechnology, Romania

Bulzan George Andrei is a dedicated researcher at the Institute of Research and Development for Microtechnology in Bucharest, Romania. With an academic foundation in Medical Physics and advanced degrees in theoretical and computational physics, his research focuses on modeling photonic processes, quantum information, and optical vortices. His scholarly contributions include four peer-reviewed journal publications, with one additional article accepted, and participation in five major research projects, covering both classical and quantum optical technologies. Notably, his work on surface plasmon resonance sensors and quantum communication using optical vortices demonstrates significant promise for applications in healthcare, security, and satellite communications.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Bulzan George Andrei

Dr. Bulzan George Andrei is a highly qualified and dedicated researcher in the field of optics and quantum information, with a strong academic foundation in medical physics, theoretical and computational physics, and photonics. His contributions to quantum communication using optical vortices and surface plasmon resonance sensors are both timely and innovative, with clear societal applications in healthcare and security. His involvement in national R&D projects, peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals (including Physical Review A and Nanomaterials), and active collaborations, notably with Dr. Radu Ionicioiu, reflect both depth and breadth of research engagement. His work demonstrates theoretical sophistication and practical significance.

🎓 Education

B.Sc. in Medical Physics – Faculty of Science, Oradea (2015–2018)
🧠 Bachelor thesis: Transport of electronic systems with reduced dimensionality
M.Sc. in Theoretical & Computational Physics – (2018–2020)
📘 Master’s thesis focused on optical vortices and their applications
Ph.D. in Physics (Ongoing) – Specialized in optical vortices, photonic modeling, and quantum applications

💼 Work Experience

Researcher – Institute of Research and Development for Microtechnology (IMT), Bucharest
🧪 Focused on optical sensors, quantum communication, and surface plasmon resonance

🏆 Achievements

Published 4 peer-reviewed journal articles and 1 accepted
📄 Notable journals: Physical Review A, Nanomaterials, Romanian Journal of Information Science and Technology
Contributed to 4 completed national research projects and 1 ongoing
🔬 Expertise in optical zoom systems, quantum communication, and photolithography
Active contributor in quantum networks research (collaboration with Dr. Radu Ionicioiu)

🥇 Awards & Honors

📈 h-index = 2 (as per ResearchGate)
🤝 Member of the RoQnet team (Romanian Quantum Network)
🌍 Recognized contributor to international sensing technology research community

Publication Top Notes:

Multilevel Spiral Axicon for High-Order Bessel-Gauss Beams Generation

Quantum communication networks with optical vortices

Numerical analysis of intensity based SPR sensors

Prof. Guanghao Huang | Optical sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 11/06/2025 by ScienceFather

Prof. Guanghao Huang | Optical sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Guanghao Huang, Qingdao University, China

Dr. Guanghao Huang is an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Future, Qingdao University, where he has served since April 2020. He holds a Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea, and previously earned an M.S. in Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering from the same institution. He also holds a B.Eng. in Electronics Engineering from Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology. Dr. Huang’s research focuses on integrated optical sensors, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). He has been recognized with multiple best paper awards and a national scholarship from the Chinese Embassy in South Korea. His work has led to several patents in optical waveguide technologies and polarization devices.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Guanghao Huang

Dr. Guanghao Huang exemplifies research excellence in the fields of integrated optical sensors, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), artificial intelligence, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). With a robust academic trajectory from Pusan National University and professional experience spanning both academia and industry, Dr. Huang is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Institute For Future, Qingdao University.

🎓 Education

🧑‍🎓 Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering, Pusan National University, South Korea (2015.03 – 2020.02)
📘 M.S. in Cogno-Mechatronics Engineering, Pusan National University, South Korea (2012.03 – 2014.08)
💻 B.Eng. in Electronics Engineering, Jilin Institute of Chemical Technology, China (2006.09 – 2010.06)

💼 Work Experience

🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Institute for Future, Qingdao University, China (2020.04 – Present)
🔬 Research Associate, Department of Electronics Engineering, Pusan National University (2014.08 – 2015.03)
🛠️ Engineer, Beijing Rijin Automotive Systems Co., Ltd (2010.03 – 2012.01)

🏆 Patents & Achievements

🔧 Apodized Gratings for Polymeric Waveguide Tunable Wavelength Filters (Patent No. 10-1759727, 2017)
🔧 Integrated Optic Polarization Splitter via Total Internal Reflection (Patent No. 10-2018368, 2017)
🔧 Broadband Integrated Optic Polarization Splitters (Patent No. 10-1923956, 2018)

🥇 Awards & Honors

🇨🇳 2018: National Excellent Self-funded Scholarship (Excellence Award), Chinese Embassy in South Korea
🏅 2017: Best Paper Award, 24th Optoelectronics & Optical Communications Conference
🏅 2016: Best Paper Award, 23rd Optoelectronics & Optical Communications Conference
🏅 2015: Best Paper Award, 24th Photonics Conference
🏅 2013: Best Paper Award, 20th Optoelectronics & Optical Communications Conference