Month: April 2026

Mohamed Seadawy | Biosafety and Biosecuirty | Excellence in Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Seadawy | Biosafety and Biosecuirty | Excellence in Research Award

BCIED | Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Gomaa Seadawy is a distinguished Egyptian scientist and Head of the Biodefense Center for Infectious and Emerging Diseases at the Ministry of Defense, Cairo. He holds a Ph.D. in Genetics and Cell Biology from Fayoum University and possesses over a decade of expertise in vaccinology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), molecular virology, and infectious disease research. Dr. Seadawy has authored more than 45 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, contributing significantly to genomic surveillance, vaccine development, and antimicrobial resistance studies, with a Scopus h-index of 11. He has led several nationally funded projects, including the establishment of BSL-3 laboratories and the development of Egypt’s biodefense strategy. Actively collaborating with academic and governmental institutions, he serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for multiple international journals. His work has had substantial societal impact by strengthening public health preparedness, enhancing food security, and advancing national biosecurity capabilities.

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Functional Profiling and Therapeutic Potential of Egyptian Probiotics: Food Safety and Viral Defense Applications
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Using AI to Profile Egyptian Lactobacillus for Next Generation Functional Foods: Integrating AI for Probiotic Development
Book Chapter ·

Whole genome sequencing of promising Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus strains isolated from Egyptian dairy products for probiotic characteristics
Scientific Reports | Article · 2025 · 📊 Citations: 3

Complete genome sequencing and probiotic characterization of promising lactic acid bacterial strains isolated from dairy products in Egyptian markets
BMC Microbiology | Article · 2025 · 📊 Citations: 5

Safety and efficacy of different therapeutic regimens in Egyptian adults with moderate COVID-19 infection (EVEREST): a real-world retrospective study
Scientific Reports | Article · 2025 ·

Rehobot Bekele Buruso | Space Systems Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Rehobot Bekele Buruso | Space Systems Engineering | Research Excellence Award

University of Strasbourg | France

Ms. Rehobot Bekele Buruso is a multidisciplinary engineer and researcher with over six years of experience spanning electrical, communication, and systems engineering. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Space Systems Engineering at the University of Strasbourg, focusing on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for small satellite development, particularly in agile and metric-driven enterprise applications. Her research includes a comprehensive review of 125 scholarly works on MBSE in the space domain, alongside contributions to the development of MBSE dashboards tailored to satellite missions. She has collaborated across academia and industry, including work with the Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute, where she contributed to satellite ground station design and link budget analysis. A two-time Women in Science grant recipient and Schlumberger Foundation Fellow, her work demonstrates strong societal impact through advancing scalable aerospace systems and digital engineering solutions for emerging space technologies.

Featured Publications

RB Buruso, S Himmiche, TR Tejumola, Y Adde, B Rose (2024).
Evaluation of Agility in MBSE Methods Development Life Cycle Phases of Small Satellites
IAF Space Systems Symposium (75th International Astronautical Congress) | Conference Paper · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 1

RB Buruso, S Himmiche, T Tejumola, Y Alemayehu, B Rose (2026).
Model‐Based Systems Engineering in Space Applications: A Comprehensive Literature Review
Systems Engineering | Journal Article · 2026

R Bekele, S Himmiche, Y Alemayehu, B Rose (2025).
Realizing Measurable Value from Agile MBSE in Small Satellite Missions: A CubeSat Reference Model for the NewSpace
3e Congrès Annuel de la SAGIP | Conference Paper · 2025

RB Buruso, S Himmiche, Y Alemayehu, B Rose (2025).
Assessment of the Realization of Value and Benefits of Implementing Agile MBSE for Enterprises in the NewSpace Industry
32nd IAA Symposium on Small Satellite Missions (76th IAC) | Conference Paper · 2025

RB Buruso, S Himmiche, T Tejumola, Y Alemayehu, B Rose (2024).
Integration of Agile and MBSE for Small Satellites Development: Methodological Evaluation
2nd Annual SAGIP Congress | Conference Paper · 2024

Christian Schachtner | Sustainability Management | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Christian Schachtner | Sustainability Management | Research Excellence Award

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences | Germany

Prof. Dr. Christian Schachtner is a distinguished academic and expert in Business Informatics with a focus on digital transformation in the public sector. He currently serves as Full Professor at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and was elected Vice President for Education and Sustainability in 2025. With a strong educational background in public administration and a doctorate in economics (Dr. rer. pol.), his work bridges governance, technology, and innovation. He has over a decade of managerial and consulting experience, contributing to numerous federal, state, and municipal digitalization projects. His research interests include smart cities, e-government, artificial intelligence in administration, and sustainable governance. Professor Schachtner has authored and edited several influential publications and actively participates in international conferences, academic committees, and peer-review activities, making significant contributions to advancing digital public administration globally.

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C Schachtner (2021).
Smart government in local adoption
Orașe Inteligente Și Dezvoltare Regională | Book Chapter · 2021 · 📊 Citations: 23

C Schachtner (2019).
New Work im öffentlichen Sektor?!
Verwaltung und Management | Journal Article · 2019 · 📊 Citations: 10

TA Krause, C Schachtner, BEP Thapa (2023).
Handbuch Digitalisierung der Verwaltung
utb | Book · 2023 · 📊 Citations: 8

C Schachtner (2022).
Wise Governance–Elements of the digital strategies of municipalities
Orașe Inteligente Și Dezvoltare Regională | Journal Article · 2022 · 📊 Citations: 8

Goddy Osimen | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Goddy Osimen | Social Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Covenant University | Nigeria 

Dr. Goddy Uwakhonye Osimen is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Covenant University, Nigeria, with extensive expertise in peace and conflict studies, international security, and strategic studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Peace and Strategic Studies and has built a distinguished academic career spanning teaching, research, and administration across several institutions. Dr. Osimen has authored over 10 books and numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including several indexed in Scopus, reflecting strong scholarly impact. He serves on more than 20 editorial boards and actively collaborates with international researchers. His work focuses on conflict resolution, global security dynamics, and governance, contributing significantly to policy discourse and societal development in Africa and beyond.

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GU Osimen, EJ Anegbode, CA Akande, OO Oyewole (2017).
The borderless-border and internal security challenges in Nigeria
International Journal of Political Science | Journal Article · 2017 · 📊 Citations: 71

OG Uwa, AE John, BO Dauda, O Oyindamola (2018).
Political participation and gender inequality in Nigerian fourth republic
Global Journal of Political Science and Administration | Journal Article · 2018 · 📊 Citations: 46

GU Osimen, A Balogun, TS Adenegan (2013).
Ethnicity and identity crisis: Challenge to national integration in Nigeria
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science | Journal Article · 2013 · 📊 Citations: 46

GU Osimen, OM Fulani, F Chidozie, DO Dada (2024).
The weaponisation of artificial intelligence in modern warfare: Implications for global peace and security
Research Journal in Advanced Humanities | Journal Article · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 42

GU Osimen, BA Akintunde (2015).
Small arms and light weapons (SALW) proliferation and problem of national security in Nigeria
International Affairs and Global Strategy | Journal Article · 2015 · 📊 Citations: 42

Shengfeng Gu | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Prof. Shengfeng Gu | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Outstanding Scientist Award

Wuhan University | China

Dr. Gu Shengfeng is a Professor at Wuhan University’s GNSS Research Center and a recognized expert in BeiDou and multi-source real-time high-precision navigation. A recipient of prestigious national and provincial talent programs, he has led over ten major research projects, including national key R&D initiatives and BeiDou special programs. Dr. Gu has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and holds over 20 invention patents alongside multiple software copyrights. He spearheaded the development of the FUSING platform for real-time precise GNSS data processing, whose products have achieved world-leading accuracy as validated by the International GNSS Service (IGS). His academic collaborations span leading institutions in China, Germany, and Australia, contributing significantly to global navigation technologies and advancing high-precision positioning applications with strong societal and technological impact.

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Improving PPP performance through satellite clock drift fitting based on broadcast ephemeris
Measurement Journal of the International Measurement Confederation | Journal Article · 2026 ·

Improving real-time precise point positioning ambiguity resolution by considering uncalibrated phase delay uncertainty
Measurement Journal of the International Measurement Confederation | Journal Article · 2026 ·

Narayan Jee | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Narayan Jee | Computer Science | Research Excellence Award

Haridwar University, Roorkee | India

Mr. Narayan Jee is an accomplished academician and researcher in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, currently serving as Assistant Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Haridwar University, Roorkee. With over 15 years of teaching experience and more than 6 years in academic administration, he specializes in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning. His research focuses on intelligent healthcare systems, particularly heart disease prediction using optimized swarm intelligence and ensemble learning techniques. He has authored 14 research publications, including SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and IEEE conferences, along with three published patents, demonstrating his strong research contributions. He has guided numerous postgraduate students and actively collaborates on interdisciplinary innovations. His work contributes to advancing AI-driven healthcare solutions, reflecting a commitment to societal impact, academic excellence, and the development of future-ready technological education.

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S Kumar, KK Gola, N Jee, BM Singh (2024).
Optimized feature fusion-based modified cascaded kernel extreme learning machine for heart disease prediction in E-healthcare
Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering | Journal Article · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 8

B Gupta, KK Gola, N Jee, P Dimri (2022).
Energy-efficient routing protocol for congestion control in wireless sensor network
International Conference on Wireless Communications Signal Processing | Conference Paper · 2022 · 📊 Citations: 4

N Jee, S Kumar, RR Patel, R Mandal, RK Singh, H Vardhan (2024).
Advancements in Voice Assistants: A Study of Speech Recognition and Emotional Intelligence
International Conference on System Modeling & Advancement | Conference Paper · 2024 · 📊 Citations: 3

D Kamboj, KK Gola, S Ahmad, A Singh, N Jee (2023).
A Comparative Study of Time Series Models for Bitcoin Price Prediction
International Conference on Computing Communication and Networking Technologies | Conference Paper · 2023 · 📊 Citations: 3

KK Gola, S Kumar, T Jain, N Jee, S Kushwaha, N Jain (2023).
Odd even: A hybrid search technique based on bi-linear and jump search
AIP Conference Proceedings | Conference Paper · 2023 · 📊 Citations: 2

Ju-Dong Jang | Environmental Science | Global Health Impact Award

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Prof. Ju-Dong Jang | Environmental Science | Global Health Impact Award

Konyang University & World Association for Health Education (WAHE) | South Korea

Dr. Ju-Dong Jang is a Professor at the Graduate School of Public Health and Welfare, Konyang University, Republic of Korea, and serves as President of the World Association for Health Education (WAHE). His interdisciplinary research integrates environmental health, infection control, behavioral science, and health promotion, with a particular focus on aerosol transmission and indoor air quality. He has contributed to impactful research, including the development of innovative source-control technologies for aerosol suppression and evidence-based strategies for infection prevention. Dr. Jang has authored several peer-reviewed publications in international journals and collaborates with global researchers across public health and environmental sciences. His work significantly advances community-based integrated care systems and promotes healthier environments, demonstrating strong societal impact in both healthcare settings and public health policy development.

Featured Publications

Man-Gyu Song, Sumin Kim, Sang-Gyu Kim, Philip Kofie, Ju-Dong Jang, Muhammad Sarfraz (2026).
Experimental Evaluation of a Source‐Control Toilet System for Aerosol Suppression Using Ammonia (NH3) and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gases. Indoor Air | Journal Article · 2026 · DOI: 10.1155/ina/6686313

Achangwa, C., Ryu, H. S., Lee, J. K., & Jang, J. D. (2022).
Adverse effects of smartphone addiction among university students in South Korea: A systematic review
Healthcare | Journal Article · 2022 · DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11010014

Mohmmad Younus Wani | Medicinal Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohmmad Younus Wani | Medicinal Chemistry | Excellence in Research Award

University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohmmad Younus Wani is an accomplished Associate Professor at the University of Jeddah, specializing in medicinal and organic chemistry with a strong focus on drug discovery and antimicrobial resistance. His research centers on the development of small molecule inhibitors and innovative therapeutic strategies to combat drug-resistant pathogens and hospital-acquired infections. With over 90 high-impact publications, an h-index of 33, and more than 4,100 citations, he has established a significant global research presence. Dr. Wani has secured multiple competitive research grants, including major funded projects as Principal Investigator, and holds several US patents in antifungal therapeutics. He has extensive international research experience, having worked in the United States, Portugal, and India, and actively collaborates across multidisciplinary teams. His work contributes to advancing healthcare solutions and addressing critical global challenges in infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

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MA Malik, MY Wani, MA Hashim (2012).
Microemulsion method: A novel route to synthesize organic and inorganic nanomaterials: 1st Nano Update
Arabian Journal of Chemistry | Journal Article · 2012 · 📊 Citations: 864

MA Malik, OA Dar, P Gull, MY Wani, AA Hashmi (2018).
Heterocyclic Schiff base transition metal complexes in antimicrobial and anticancer chemotherapy
MedChemComm | Journal Article · 2018 · 📊 Citations: 459

S Kumar, MY Wani, CT Arranja, JA e Silva, B Avula, AJFN Sobral (2015).
Porphyrins as nanoreactors in the carbon dioxide capture and conversion: a review
Journal of Materials Chemistry A | Journal Article · 2015 · 📊 Citations: 161

MA Malik, MY Wani, SA Al-Thabaiti, RA Shiekh (2014).
Tetrazoles as carboxylic acid isosteres: chemistry and biology
Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry | Journal Article · 2014 · 📊 Citations: 161

MY Wani, MA Hashim, F Nabi, MA Malik (2011).
Nanotoxicity: dimensional and morphological concerns
Advances in Physical Chemistry | Journal Article · 2011 · 📊 Citations: 136

Áron Mészáros | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Áron Mészáros | Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Hungarian University of Sport Science | Hungary

Mr. Áron Gergely Mészáros is a Hungarian strength and conditioning specialist and researcher with extensive experience in elite basketball performance and sports science. With a professional background as a former first-division basketball player, he has transitioned into high-level coaching and diagnostics, contributing to national teams and leading academies, including the Hungarian Basketball Federation and Vasas Basketball Academy. His expertise spans movement quality assessment, sport-specific performance testing, injury prevention, and load monitoring using advanced technologies such as VO₂ max analysis, lactate testing, and LPS systems. Mészáros has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in international journals, focusing on youth athlete development and performance analytics. His work supports evidence-based training practices and contributes significantly to athlete health, performance optimization, and the advancement of sports science methodologies globally.

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