Prof. Dr. Pelagia Gouma | Breath Analysis Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Pelagia Gouma | Breath Analysis Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Prof. Dr. Pelagia Gouma, The Ohio State University, United States

Pelagia-Irene (Perena) Gouma is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of materials science and engineering. Currently serving as the Edward Orton Jr. Chair in Ceramic Engineering and Professor at The Ohio State University, she holds joint appointments in both the Department of Materials Science & Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Applied Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and advanced degrees in Materials Science & Engineering, including a Ph.D. from The University of Birmingham, UK. Throughout her career, Dr. Gouma has held prestigious academic positions, including faculty roles at the University of Texas-Arlington and the State University of New York-Stony Brook, where she also directed the Center for Nanomaterials and Sensor Development. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Gouma has received numerous accolades, such as being elected a Fellow of The American Ceramic Society and delivering keynote addresses at global conferences. Her research interests are particularly focused on the development of advanced materials and sensors, with applications ranging from nanotechnology to environmental sciences. Dr. Gouma’s extensive publication record and contributions to various academic journals further highlight her significant impact on the materials science community.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Professor Pelagia-Irene Gouma is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her remarkable contributions in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with a particular focus on nanomaterials, nanosensors, and breathalyzer technology.

Education 📚

  • B.S. Applied Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (1990)
  • M.S. Materials Science & Engineering, The University of Liverpool, UK (1992)
  • M. Phil. Organizational Management, The University of Liverpool, UK (1993)
  • Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering, The University of Birmingham, UK (1996)

Career Highlights 💼

  • Sept 2017 – Present: Edward Orton Jr. Chair in Ceramic Engineering, Professor at The Ohio State University.
  • 2016 – 2017: Professor at University of Texas-Arlington, Lead Scientist at UTARI.
  • 2012 – 2016: Professor and Director, Center for Nanomaterials and Sensor Development at Stony Brook University.
  • 2005 – 2012: Associate Professor, Director of Nanomaterials and Sensor Development at SUNY Stony Brook.
  • 1997 – 2000: Postdoctoral Researcher, The Ohio State University.

Recognitions & Contributions 🏆

  • 2019: Elected Fellow of The American Ceramic Society.
  • 2021: Innovators Award, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University.
  • 2018: Plenary Speaker, 17th IMCS, Vienna, Austria.
  • 2016: Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
  • 2011: Graduate of the Inaugural Class of NSF I-Corps Program.

Her leadership in the Materials Science & Engineering community has also led her to serve on various prestigious editorial boards, including the IEEE Sensors Journal and the Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 📜

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Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez | Healthcare Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez | Healthcare Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. David Parés Martinez, Hospital Germans Trias. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain

Dr. David Parés is a distinguished specialist in General and Digestive Surgery with a robust career marked by both national and international contributions. With 152 articles indexed in PUBMED, Dr. Parés has garnered a significant impact factor of 253.576 and an H-index of 21, reflecting his extensive and influential research in the field. His publications are prominently featured in high-impact specialty journals, with 48.2% appearing in the 1st and 2nd quartiles. Currently, he serves as a Specialist Physician at the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Badalona and is affiliated with the hospital’s research center (IGTP). Dr. Parés’ academic credentials include accreditation as an Associate Professor by AQU in 2011 and as a Full Professor of Surgery by ANECA in 2014. His mentorship has guided five doctoral theses, three of which are completed. His research focuses on Colorectal Emergencies, Colon Cancer, Proctology, Fecal Incontinence, and Quality of Care. In addition to authoring four book chapters, he has been involved in six research grants, including four FIS-ISCIII Grants.

 

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. David Parés is a distinguished specialist in General and Digestive Surgery at the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital in Badalona and a prominent researcher at the Institut d’Investigació en Ciències de la Salut. His extensive career, including his recent roles in the United Kingdom and Spain, highlights his exceptional contributions to the field of colorectal surgery and research.

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      • Location: USA
      • Year: 2002

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  1. Current Position:
    • Employing Entity: FUNDACIÓ INSTITUT D’INVESTIGACIÓ EN CIÈNCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL
    • Position: Specialist Physician
    • Start Date: 01/01/2016
  2. Previous Positions:
    • Hospital del Mar
      • Position: Specialist Physician
      • Start-End Date: 01/02/2004 – 30/09/2019
    • Royal London Hospital – Barts NHS Trust
      • Position: Senior Clinical Fellow
      • Start-End Date: 15/01/2016 – 15/07/2016
    • Portsmouth Hospitals NHS
      • Position: Consultant Surgeon
      • Start-End Date: 01/07/2014 – 15/01/2016
    • Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu
      • Position: Head of General and Digestive Surgery Service
      • Start-End Date: 01/10/2009 – 30/06/2014
    • Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge
      • Position: Specialist Physician
      • Start-End Date: 01/01/2000 – 01/02/2004

Publication top Notes:

Predictive Power of the Trigger Tool for the detection of adverse events in general surgery: a multicenter observational validation study

Breast cancer treatment in octogenarian patients | Cáncer de mama en pacientes octogenarias