Aljaz Hojski | Vision Sensing | Best Researcher

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Dr. Aljaz Hojski | Vision Sensing | Best Researcher

Dr. Aljaz Hojski | Vision Sensing | Cadre doctor at Universitätspital Basel | Switzerland

Dr. Aljaz Hojski is a highly respected thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher, currently affiliated with Universitätspital Basel. With a strong focus on surgical innovation and patient-centered care, his contributions in minimally invasive thoracic procedures and oncological surgery have gained widespread recognition across academic and clinical communities. His medical background is complemented by an extensive portfolio of scientific publications, collaborative research initiatives, and active peer-review responsibilities in high-impact journals. A committed academician and practicing consultant, Dr. Hojski is known for bridging the gap between clinical application and evidence-based research, especially in lung cancer management, thoracic trauma, and postoperative pain optimization.

Academic Profile:

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Education:

Dr. Hojski obtained his foundational medical education at the University of Ljubljana, where he developed a keen interest in thoracic medicine and surgical procedures. His education included comprehensive training in general medicine, with progressive specialization in thoracic surgery during his clinical rotations and postgraduate residency programs. Throughout his academic journey, he emphasized scientific inquiry alongside clinical excellence, engaging in laboratory-based research and hospital-based surgical trials. This dual focus on science and surgery established a strong platform for his later contributions to applied clinical research and international collaborations in minimally invasive thoracic techniques.

Experience:

Dr. Hojski currently serves in a senior consultant role within the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Universitätspital Basel, a leading center for cardiothoracic care and research in Europe. He is actively involved in surgical planning, patient care, and mentoring junior clinicians. In addition to his clinical duties, he contributes to institutional and multicenter research protocols aimed at improving perioperative outcomes and refining surgical strategies. His professional experience spans diverse domains including advanced thoracoscopic resections, surgical pain management, and postoperative complication risk stratification. Dr. Hojski’s extensive collaborations with multidisciplinary teams, including radiologists, anesthesiologists, and oncologists, have enabled the successful translation of academic research into clinical best practices.

Research Interest:

Dr. Hojski’s primary research interests include thoracic oncology surgery, 3D imaging and surgical planning, postoperative pain control strategies, and risk prediction in lung resection patients. He has been an investigator and co-investigator on several funded research projects focused on optimizing pain therapy following minimally invasive lung operations, and the development of advanced imaging tools for segmental lung function assessment. His research also extends into clinical outcome analysis, where he contributes to developing predictive models for surgical complications and evaluating the effectiveness of new procedural technologies. His interdisciplinary approach enables him to align clinical insight with scientific rigor in solving real-world surgical challenges.

Awards:

Dr. Hojski has been nominated for several recognitions in the field of medical science and thoracic surgery, reflecting his continued impact on both clinical advancement and scientific contribution. His research output and leadership have earned him invitations to present at international symposia, while his peer-reviewed publications and service as a reviewer demonstrate his influence in academic publishing. He remains committed to excellence in both operative care and medical scholarship, making him a compelling nominee for awards that celebrate high-impact contributions to science and medicine.

Selected Publications:

  • Estimating Postoperative Lung Function Using Three-Dimensional Segmental HRCT-Reconstruction: A Retrospective Pilot Study on Right Upper Lobe Resections, 2025, 60 citations

  • Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine in Thoracoscopic Surgery for Improved Postoperative Pain Control: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Superiority Trial, 2024, 85 citations

  • Planning Thoracoscopic Segmentectomies with 3-Dimensional Reconstruction Software Improves Outcomes, 2025, 45 citations

  • A Risk Score to Predict Postoperative Complications in Patients with Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, 2025, 50 citations

Conclusion:

Dr. Aljaz Hojski represents the ideal candidate for prestigious international research recognition, owing to his consistent contributions to thoracic surgery, clinical research, and interdisciplinary innovation. Through a well-balanced integration of surgical expertise, scientific research, and professional leadership, he has advanced both patient care and academic knowledge in thoracic medicine. His published works continue to shape protocols and influence best practices within surgical communities globally. As a forward-looking clinician-scientist, Dr. Hojski is well-positioned to lead future developments in thoracic healthcare and surgical outcomes research, making him a deserving nominee for awards that honor excellence in clinical and academic medical sciences.

 

 

Dr. Razvan Pirloaga | Spectral Imaging | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Razvan Pirloaga | Spectral Imaging | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Razvan Pirloaga, National Institute of Research and Development for Optoelectronics INOE, Romania

Razvan–Gabriel Pîrloagă, is a research scientist specializing in remote sensing. He is currently affiliated with the National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics in Măgurele, Romania, where he has been working since 2018. Previously, he served as a junior researcher at the Institute of Geodynamics in Bucharest. Razvan holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Bucharest, focusing on cloud studies using passive and active remote sensing techniques. His academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Physics, where he studied the connection between temperature variation and solar activity, and a Bachelor’s degree in Science, focusing on aerosol loading in the atmosphere. Proficient in English, he has expertise in Microsoft Office, R, LaTeX, and Python. Outside of academia, he is an avid snowboarder, motorcycle enthusiast, and sports fan, with a passion for football, tennis, and table tennis.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Razvan-Gabriel Pîrloagă is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award based on his extensive research experience and academic background in remote sensing and atmospheric studies. With over a decade of work in research institutions, including his current role as a Research Scientist at the National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, he has demonstrated expertise in cloud studies, aerosol analysis, and environmental monitoring.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2019–2024) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
    📌 Thesis: “Contributions to cloud studies using a synergy between passive and active remote-sensing”
    🎓 Scientific Coordinators: Dr. Bogdan Antonescu, Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan

  • Master’s Degree in Physics (2013–2015) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
    📌 Thesis: “Connection between long-term variation of annual temperature and solar activity on mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere”
    🎓 Scientific Coordinators: Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan, Dr. Venera Dobrică

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Science (2009–2012) – The University of Bucharest, Romania
    📌 Thesis: “Determination of aerosol loading of the atmosphere using remote sensing”
    🎓 Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Sabina Ștefan

💼 Work Experience

  • Research Scientist (Oct 2023 – Present)
    📌 National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
    🔬 Remote Sensing Department

  • Junior Researcher (July 2018 – Sept 2023)
    📌 National Institute of Research & Development for Optoelectronics, Romania
    🔬 Remote Sensing Department

  • Junior Researcher (March 2013 – June 2018)
    📌 Institute of Geodynamics, Romania
    🌍 Natural Fields Department

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 📜 Published Research in Remote Sensing, Cloud Studies, and Aerosol Analysis
  • 🏅 Certificate of Proficiency in English (C2) – No. 26058/18.07.2019
  • 🛰️ Contributions to Remote Sensing & Atmospheric Science through Ph.D. research
  • 📖 Scientific Contributions under renowned mentors in atmospheric physics

Publication Top Notes:

An Overview of the ASKOS Campaign in Cabo Verde

Ground-Based Measurements of Wind and Turbulence at Bucharest–Măgurele: First Results

Ground-Based Measurements of Cloud Properties at the Bucharest–Măgurele Cloudnet Station: First Results

Population Bias on Tornado Reports in Europe

Prof Dr. Michel Jourlin | Brightness Inversion Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Michel Jourlin | Brightness Inversion Award | Best Researcher Award 

Prof Dr. Michel Jourlin, Hubert Curien Laboratory, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France

Michel Jourlin is an Emeritus Professor at the Hubert Curien Laboratory (UMR CNRS 5516) at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Etienne, France. He holds a State Doctorate in Pure Mathematics, which he earned with First Class Honours and special Congratulations in 1984. His academic career began as a senior lecturer at Jean Monnet University, where he established the Image Processing team at the TSI Laboratory, now part of the Hubert Curien Laboratory. In 1988, he became the head of the Electronics and Image Department at ICPI in Lyon and later, following the merger of ICPI and ESCIL to form CPE-Lyon, he served as the Scientific Director and head of the Electronics, Telecoms, and Computing section. He was instrumental in creating the LISA Laboratory (Image, Signal, and Acoustics), a CNRS-recognized research unit.

Professional Profile:

 

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Michel Jourlin is a distinguished Emeritus Professor at the Hubert Curien Laboratory, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Etienne, France. With a State Doctorate in Pure Mathematics earned with First Class Honours and numerous contributions to the field of image processing, Professor Jourlin has demonstrated an exemplary academic and research career.

Education:

  • 1984: Achieved a State Doctorate in Pure Mathematics with First Class Honours and Congratulations.

Work Experience:

  • 1984: Began his academic career as a Senior Lecturer at Jean Monnet University, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the ‘Image Processing’ team at the TSI Laboratory, which later evolved into the Hubert Curien Laboratory.
  • 1988: Became the Head of the Electronics and Image Department at ICPI, Lyon.
  • 1992: After the merger of ICPI and ESCIL engineering schools to form CPE-Lyon, he was appointed Scientific Director of CPE and Head of the ETC section (Electronics, Telecoms, Computing). During this period, he was also instrumental in the creation of the LISA Laboratory (Image, Signal, and Acoustics), an EP CNRS unit.
  • 2000: Joined the ISTASE engineering school (which became Telecom Saint-Etienne in 2008) as a Professor. In 2001, he launched the ‘Digital Image and Vision’ course at the school.
  • 2003: Played a key role in bringing 3rd-year students from the Ecole Supérieure d’Optique, now IOGS, to Saint-Etienne to acquire image processing skills through a specialized ‘Image, Vision Signal’ Master’s course.
  • 2008: Contributed to the creation of the ERIS group (Eclairage, Rendu visuel, Imagerie optique, Sécurité opto-numérique) within the Laboratoire Hubert Curien (UMR 5516) in collaboration with Pierre Chavel. He was responsible for Axis 1, focusing on ‘Lighting, Visual Rendering.’
  • 2008-2015: Served as an Expert for the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
  • 2011-Present: Continues to serve as an Emeritus Professor at Jean Monnet University. Over his career, he has supervised 42 PhDs and 4 HDRs. His work on the Logarithmic Image Processing (LIP) model has garnered over a thousand citations, leading to numerous publications and the publication of a book titled ‘Logarithmic Image Processing: Theory and Applications’.

Michel Jourlin’s contributions to image processing, especially the LIP model, are widely recognized in the scientific community, and he continues to be an active researcher and reviewer for prestigious journals.

 

Publication top Notes:

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Ms. Rumi Iwai | Non-Contact Imaging | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Rumi Iwai | Non-Contact Imaging | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Rumi Iwai, Kyushu University, Japan

Ms. Rumi Iwai is an accomplished clinical engineer and researcher currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Dental Anesthesiology at the Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, in Fukuoka, Japan. She completed her initial training as a clinical engineer at Osaka College of High Technology in 2014. Since 2017, Ms. Iwai has been working at Hyogo Medical University Hospital in the Department of Clinical Engineering. Her professional responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks including operating room management, hemodialysis, arrhythmia monitoring, intensive care, and the management of medical electronic equipment. She holds certifications as a respiratory therapist, arrhythmia clinical engineer, and implantable device technician.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Ms. Rumi Iwai is an accomplished researcher in the field of clinical engineering, with a strong background in dental anesthesiology and medical electronics. Her contributions to extracorporeal circulation therapy and cardiac implantable devices, along with her awards and recognitions, highlight her as a promising candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education:

  1. Clinical Engineer
    • Institution: Osaka College of High Technology
    • Address: 1-2-43 Miyahara, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan
    • Year: 2014
  2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
    • Current Institution: Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University
    • Address: 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812-8582, JAPAN
    • Status: Currently attending

Work Experience:

  1. Department of Clinical Engineering
    • Institution: Hyogo Medical University Hospital
    • Position: Clinical Engineer
    • Duration: April 2017 – Present
    • Responsibilities:
      • Management of operating room equipment
      • Hemodialysis
      • Arrhythmia monitoring and management
      • Intensive care unit equipment management
      • Medical electronics equipment management
    • Certifications:
      • Certified Respiratory Therapist
      • Arrhythmia Clinical Engineer
      • Implantable Device Technician
    • Research Interests:
      • Extracorporeal circulation therapy
      • Cardiac implantable devices

Publication top Notes:

Reliable Stenosis Detection Based on Thrill Waveform Analysis Using Non-Contact Arteriovenous Fistula Imaging

A Study on Stenosis Detection Based on Non-contact Thrill Wave Imaging and Gradient-Boosting Decision Tree