Dr. Marko Joksimovic | Sports | Young Scientist Sensor Award

Dr. Marko Joksimovic | Sports | Young Scientist Sensor Award

Dr. Marko Joksimovic | Sports | University of Montenegro | Montenegro

Dr. Marko Joksimović is a renowned Montenegrin scholar and sports scientist affiliated with the University of Montenegro, Podgorica, whose academic and research journey has been characterized by innovation, precision, and interdisciplinary excellence. He earned his Ph.D. in Sports Science from the University of Montenegro, where his doctoral research focused on the application of sensing technologies and biomechanical modeling in optimizing athletic performance and reducing injury risks. Over the course of his professional career, Dr. Joksimović has developed extensive expertise in neuromuscular activation analysis, motion symmetry assessment, exercise physiology, and sensor-based sports diagnostics. His academic contributions have significantly advanced the integration of wearable sensors, force-velocity profiling, and data-driven approaches in performance monitoring and rehabilitation sciences. As a dedicated academic, he has served as a mentor, lecturer, and research supervisor for undergraduate and postgraduate students, fostering a new generation of scholars in sports science and human performance engineering. His research interests include biomechanics, kinematic sensing, sports data analytics, human motor control, and psychophysiological performance monitoring, with growing attention to AI and machine learning for predictive analytics in sports environments. Dr. Joksimović’s professional experience spans participation in several international collaborative projects related to sensing systems for athletic assessment, as well as interdisciplinary studies integrating neuroscience, physiology, and technology-driven evaluation models. His works have been published in prestigious Scopus- and IEEE-indexed journals, contributing to a total of 41 scientific documents, 162 citations, and an h-index of 8, underscoring his sustained research impact.

Professional Profiles: ORCID | Google Scholar | Scopus

Featured Publications 

  1. Joksimović, M. (2025). Impact of CrossFit intervention on mental health and well-being among first-year law students. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

  2. Joksimović, M. (2025). Neuromuscular activation and symmetry in isometric squats: Comparing stable and unstable surfaces. Symmetry.

  3. Joksimović, M. (2025). Determining power training needs using the force-velocity profile (imbalance) in elite female volleyball using different vertical jump. Balneo and PRM Research Journal.

  4. Joksimović, M. (2025). Morphological characteristics, somatotype, and body composition in soccer players in relation to playing position: A narrative review. International Journal of Morphology.

  5. Joksimović, M. (2024). Kinematic and physiological responses to variable resistance training in elite athletes. Journal of Sports Biomechanics.

  6. Joksimović, M. (2024). Biomechanical analysis of lower limb asymmetry during high-intensity resistance exercises. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching.

  7. Joksimović, M. (2023). Sensor-based motion assessment and fatigue prediction using electromyographic signal analysis in trained athletes. IEEE Sensors Journal.

Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz | Biomechanics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz | Biomechanics | University of Opole | Poland

Piotr Morasiewicz is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon and researcher, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology at the Institute of Medical Research, University of Opole. He earned his PhD in medical sciences from Wrocław Medical University in 2014, followed by the degree of Doctor Habilitatus in 2019. His academic career includes a tenure as Assistant Professor at Wrocław Medical University, where he contributed significantly to research and education in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. Dr. Morasiewicz has completed numerous research stays and internships both in Poland and internationally, including prestigious programs at the Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute in Florida, USA, Mangioni Hospital in Italy, and various leading Polish medical institutions. He has authored 47 scientific papers presented at national and international conferences, and his research has a combined impact factor of 135.367, with a Hirsch index of 12. He is also an inventor, holding a patent for “The cannulated talar screw.”

Professional Profile

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Suitability Summary 

Prof. Piotr Morasiewicz is a highly accomplished and internationally recognized researcher in the field of orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology, making him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With over a decade of progressive academic and clinical experience, he combines surgical expertise, innovative research, and a strong record of scientific contributions that have advanced orthopedic medicine both in Poland and internationally.

Education and Academic Degrees

  • PhD in Medical Sciences – Wrocław Medical University, May 16, 2014, in the field of medical and health sciences, discipline of medical sciences.

  • Doctor Habilitatus (Dr. Habil.) in Medical Sciences – Wrocław Medical University, September 18, 2019, in the field of medical and health sciences, discipline of medical sciences.

Work Experience

  • Head of the Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Institute of Medical Research, University of Opole

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Wrocław Medical University

Research Stays and Internships

  • Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – Niedzierski Research Grant Internship

  • Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute, West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – Kościuszko Foundation Grant Internship

  • Mangioni Hospital, Lecco, Italy – Internship

  • Department of Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland – Research Internship

  • Department of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Disorders, University School of Physical Education, Wrocław, Poland – Research Internship

Achievements

  • Author of 47 papers (20 at Polish conferences, 27 at international conferences)

  • Patent obtained in 2024 for “The cannulated talar screw”

  • Reviewer for 20 scientific journals

  • Combined impact factor of all published papers: IF = 135.367

  • Combined impact factor of papers with him as first, second, or last author: IF = 101.67

  • Hirsch index (h-index) = 12

Awards and Honors

  • 2010: Level 1 Award, Polish Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (PTOiTr) for poster on congenital lower extremity shortening treatment with the Ilizarov method

  • 2019: Two Level 1 Team Awards, Rector of Wrocław Medical University, for research achievements

  • 2020: Three Level 2 Team Awards, Rector of Wrocław Medical University, for research achievements

  • 2021: Best paper award at the 94th Meeting of the Japanese Orthopedic Association for “Gait analysis in patients after treatment of pilon fractures by the Ilizarov method”

  • 2022: Level 2 Individual Award, Rector of the University of Opole, for research achievements

  • 2023: Level 2 Individual Award, Rector of the University of Opole, for research achievements

Publication Top Notes

Assessment of Biomechanics Following Calcaneal Fracture Treatment with Internal Plate Fixation or Ilizarov External Fixation: A Retrospective, Two-Center Study

Clinical and radiological assessment of the Polish modification of the Ilizarov external fixator for the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures

The Use of Ossein–Hydroxyapatite Complex in Conjunction with the Ilizarov Method in the Treatment of Tibial Nonunion

Gait assessment in patients with intra-articular calcaneal fractures after treatment with the Ilizarov method

Gait Analysis in Patients After Hemiepiphysiodesis Due to Valgus or Varus Knee Deformity

The Use of Osteogenon as an Adjunctive Treatment in Lower Leg Fractures

Post-treatment Functional Outcomes of Distal Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Injuries With Varying Duration and Method of Stabilization

 

Mr. Le Tung Vu | Biomechanical Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Le Tung Vu | Biomechanical Sensor | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Le Tung Vu, University of Wollongong, Australia

Letung Vu is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong, where he is conducting advanced research on enhancing mobility and preventing falls in elderly populations through intelligent assistive devices. He earned his Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours) from the same university in 2023. Letung has been actively involved in both research and teaching, having served as an Academic and Laboratory Tutor, and currently holds the role of Associate Lecturer in the School of Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronic and Biomedical Engineering (MMMB). His research background includes work on 3D-printed soft pneumatic sensors for force recording in eccentric cycling, and his technical expertise spans data modeling, finite element analysis, signal processing, and CAD design. Fluent in both English and Vietnamese, Letung has been recognized with multiple awards, including the EIS Summer Scholarship and University Postgraduate Award. His interdisciplinary skillset and commitment to biomedical innovation position him as a promising contributor to the future of healthcare technology.

Professional Profile:

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🏆 Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Nominee: Le Tung Vu
Institution: University of Wollongong
Field: Biomedical Engineering

Le Tung Vu is an emerging and promising researcher whose academic track and innovative project contributions position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wollongong, his research focuses on enhancing mobility and fall prevention in elderly populations using intelligent assistive devices—a field with significant social and clinical relevance.

🎓 Education

  • University of Wollongong
    📍 2020 – Dec 2023
    Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (Honours)

  • University of Wollongong
    📍 2024 – 2028 (Expected)
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical Engineering

💼 Work Experience

  • 🧠 PhD Candidate – Biomedical Lab, School of MMMB
    Mar 2024 – Mar 2028
    🔬 Project: Enhancing Mobility and Preventing Falls in Elderly Populations Using Intelligent Assistive Devices

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Lecturer – School of MMMB, UOW
    Feb 2025 – Present

  • 📘 Academic Tutor – School of MMMB, UOW
    Jul 2024 – Nov 2024

  • 🔬 Laboratory Tutor – Biomedical Lab, School of MMMB, UOW
    Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

  • 🧪 Summer Research Intern – Biomedical Lab, UOW
    Dec 2022 – Mar 2023
    Project: Development and Evaluation of 3D Printed Soft Pneumatic Sensors for Force Measurement in Eccentric Cycling

🏆 Achievements

  • 🧠 Developed intelligent assistive devices aimed at improving elderly mobility and fall prevention

  • 🦿 Participated in the development of soft pneumatic sensors for recording ground reaction forces

  • 💻 Built competency in signal processing, data modeling, finite element analysis, and CAD design

  • 🧮 Proficient in biomechanical analysis using MATLAB and OpenSim

  • 🔧 Designed and tested biomedical hardware using UTM machines and additive manufacturing tools

  • 📚 Published CAD models like a Total Knee Revision Implant on GrabCAD

🎖️ Awards & Honors

  • ☀️ EIS Summer Scholarship2023

  • 🌐 International Postgraduate Tuition AwardUOW

  • 🎓 University Postgraduate Award (UPA)PhD-level merit award

Publication Top Notes:

3D-Printed Insole for Measuring Ground Reaction Force and Center of Pressure During Walking