CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam | Cryptography | Best Researcher Award

National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan

CH Muhammad Afaq Aslam is a dedicated mathematician and Ph.D. candidate at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. He holds a BS in Mathematics (Gold Medalist) from the International Islamic University Islamabad and an MS in Mathematics from NUST, where his thesis focused on the category theory of ordered relative spaces.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics (in progress) – NUST, Islamabad (CGPA: 3.58/4.00)

  • MS in Mathematics – NUST, Islamabad (CGPA: 3.50/4.00)

  • BS in Mathematics – International Islamic University Islamabad (Gold Medalist)

  • Consistently high academic performance throughout educational career.

🔬 Research Interests:

🧮 Algebra | 🔐 Cryptography | 🔢 Number Theory
📊 Analysis | 🔁 Differential Equations | 🔗 Topology
📐 Geometry | 📈 Graph Theory | 🗂️ Category Theory

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 🧪 Research Associate, QuantumRonics – Islamabad

  • 👨‍🏫 Visiting Faculty, NUST – Islamabad

  • 🌍 Mathematics Tutor, Preply (Online – USA based)

🧠 Academic Activities:

  • 🎤 Attended and delivered seminars on advanced mathematical topics

  • 🧩 Participated in national conferences and technical workshops

  • 💻 Workshops: Python, MATLAB, and LaTeX for researchers

🛠️ Technical Skills:

  • Programming: C++, Python

  • Mathematical Tools: MATLAB, Overleaf LaTeX

  • Office Tools: MS Word, PowerPoint

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • 🥇 Gold Medalist in BS Mathematics

  • 🧾 IELTS Certified – English (B2 Proficiency)

Publication Top Notes:

  • An Optimal and Efficient Framework for the Construction of Nonlinear Components Based on a Polynomial Ring
    Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Volume 237, November 2025, Pages 263–280
    🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.matcom.2025.04.022
    Contributors: Ch. Muhammad Afaq Aslam, Ikram Ullah, Muhammad Ishaq

  • A Note on Quotient Reflective Subcategories of O-REL
    Journal of Function Spaces, Published: June 23, 2022, Article ID 1117881, 11 pages
    🔗 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1117881
    Contributors: Muhammad Qasim, Ch. Muhammad Afaq Aslam, Calogero Vetro

 

Carla Cavallo | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Carla Cavallo | Food Science | Best Researcher Award

Università di Salerno, Italy

Carla Cavallo è Ricercatore a tempo determinato in Tenure Track (RTT) presso il Dipartimento di Farmacia (DIFARMA) dell’Università degli Studi di Salerno, nel settore scientifico-disciplinare 07/A1 – Economia agraria ed estimo. Ha conseguito il dottorato di ricerca con titolo di Doctor Europaeus in “Gestione e Valorizzazione delle Risorse Agro-Forestali” e un Master’s Degree in “Management, Economics and Consumer Studies” presso Wageningen University (Paesi Bassi).

Profile:

Academic Qualifications:

  • Doctor Europaeus in Management and Valorization of Agro-Forestry Resources
    University of Naples Federico II – 19/05/2016
    Thesis: Evaluation of consumer preferences towards extra-virgin olive oil – A multiperspective approach
    Supervisor: Prof. Tiziana Del Giudice – Final grade: Excellent

  • MSc in Management, Economics and Consumer Studies (132 ECTS)
    Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands – 01/09/2013 – 17/07/2015
    Thesis: Evaluation of healthiness perception and authenticity of olive oil: The role of packaging and consumer attitudes
    Supervisor: Prof. Betina Piqueras-Fiszman

  • MSc in Agricultural Science and Technology (123 ECTS)
    University of Naples Federico II – 20/12/2010
    Final grade: 110/110 cum laude
    Thesis: Pasta in modern retail: Consumer preferences through choice models
    Supervisor: Prof. Tiziana Del Giudice

🏛 National Scientific Qualification (ASN):

  • Qualified as Associate Professor – Sector 07/A1 (Agricultural Economics and Appraisal)
    Validity: 10/01/2020 – 10/01/2031

🌍 International Experience:

  • Visiting Scholar – IRTA (Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology), Monells, Spain
    Period: January 8–26, 2024
    Funded research stay – Competitive Call #2
    Project: How to improve signaling of healthy products? Health claims vs. graphic cues
    Output: Paper presentation at SIDEA 2024

  • Visiting Scholar – Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
    Period: 13/10/2014 – 30/03/2015 (24 weeks)
    Outputs: Publications in Journal of Sensory Studies, Int. Journal on Food System Dynamics, presentations at EAAE Congress

Research Projects:

National Scientific Coordination:

  • 2022 – PRIN PNRR DEMETRA←→ARTEMED
    National Coordinator – University of Naples unit
    WP6: “Sensory Appeals”
    CUP: E53D23019440001 | Project code: MUR P2022SJH5H
    PI: Prof. Valentina Carfora (UNINT)

International Work Package Leader:

  • 2023 – SEEDS (PRIMA-Horizon 2020)
    WP6 Coordinator: “Nurturing local foodscapes”
    Grant Agreement n. 2332 – Call 2023 AGROFOOD RIA
    Countries involved: Italy, Egypt, Spain, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia

Participation in National/International Projects (selected):

  • PRIN PNRR DEMETRA←→ARTEMED (2022) – WP3, WP4, WP7

  • Ager – COMPETiTiVE (2018) – EVOO health claims and consumer perception

  • PSR Campania (2019) – GIAGIU and BOXNARRANTE projects

  • MiPAAF – PRO.FI.LA (2019) – Italian poultry sector

  • UE-Puglia Region – PERFORM TECH (2016) – EVOO from ultrasonic tech

  • STAR – BE.HA.VE. (2016) – Nudging in food choices

  • LIFE – ECOREMED (2015) – SIN food preferences post phytoremediation

  • PON – InFoPack (2013) – Informative food packaging

  • MiPAAF – BIOFORME (2012) – Non-food crops for bioenergy

  • MiPAAF – TIPIPAPA (2011) – Early varietal characterization of potatoes

Editorial Responsibilities:

  • Associate Editor for:

    • Nature Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

    • Discover Food

    • BMC Nutrition

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 1,781 (1,615 since 2020)

  • h-index: 20 (19 since 2020)

  • i10-index: 26 (24 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Explaining consumer purchase behavior for organic milk: Including trust and green self-identity within the theory of planned behavior

  • Increasing healthy food choices through nudges: A systematic review

  • Resilience effects in food consumption behaviour at the time of Covid-19: Perspectives from Italy

  • What attributes of extra virgin olive oil are really important for consumers: a meta-analysis of consumers’ stated preferences

  • Why Do Consumers Intend to Purchase Natural Food? Integrating Theory of Planned Behavior, Value-Belief-Norm Theory, and Trust

  • Visual elements of packaging shaping healthiness evaluations of consumers: The case of olive oil

  • Consumers’ willingness to buy innovative traditional food products: The case of extra-virgin olive oil extracted by ultrasound

  • Extra‐virgin olive oil: are consumers provided with the sensory quality they want? A hedonic price model with sensory attributes

  • Consumers’ Perceptions and Preferences for Bitterness in Vegetable Foods: The Case of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Brassicaceae—A Narrative Review

  • Credence attributes, consumers trust and sensory expectations in modern food market: is there a need to redefine their role?

  • Insects or not insects? Dilemmas or attraction for young generations: A case in Italy

  • Consumer preferences for finfish: A systematic literature review

  • The Footprint of Wildfires on Mediterranean Forest Ecosystem Services in Vesuvius National Park

  • Are (All) Consumers Averse to Bitter Taste?

  • Innovation in traditional foods: A laboratory experiment on consumers’ acceptance of extra-virgin olive oil extracted through ultrasounds

  • The environmental benefits of changing logistics structures for fresh vegetables

  • Testing consumers’ acceptance for an extra-virgin olive oil with a naturally increased content in polyphenols: The case of ultrasounds extraction

  • Drivers of fish choice: an exploratory analysis in Mediterranean countries

  • Do consumers understand health claims on extra-virgin olive oil?

  • Insetti per l’alimentazione umana: barriere e drivers per l’accettazione da parte dei consumatori

 

Samson Abagale | Chemical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Samson Abagale | Chemical Ecology | Best Researcher Award

C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ghana

Prof. Samson Abah Abagale is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Department of Applied Chemistry, School of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS), Navrongo, Ghana. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2017), his research focuses on natural products chemistry, chemical ecology, and indigenous chemical processes applied to crop protection and public health.

Profile:

🎓 Education Background:

  • PhD in Organic Chemistry (2017), KNUST
    Focus: Chemical Ecology & Crop Protection

  • MSc in Organic Chemistry (2008), KNUST
    Focus: Natural Products in Indigenous Processes

🧪 Research Interests:

  • Natural Products Chemistry 🌿

  • Chemical Ecology 🐜

  • Indigenous Chemical Processes 🧬

  • Vector Control, Waste Management & Water Quality 💧

📚 Academic & Professional Roles:

  • Associate Professor (2021 – Present), CKT-UTAS

  • Former Dean at CKT-UTAS & UDS

  • Lecturer to Senior Lecturer roles across multiple institutions since 2010

  • Supervised numerous PhD, MPhil, and BSc students 🎓

  • Reviewer & Examiner for academic journals and research theses 📄

🌍 Research Impact & Grants:

  • 🌱 CRES Project Grant (2020–2026) – Climate Change & Ecosystem Resilience (DANIDA)

  • 🎓 PhD Fellowship – Royal Society & Leverhulme Trust, UK

  • 🦟 Malaria Research Grant – Noguchi Memorial Institute

🏛️ Leadership & Service:

  • Dean of Academic Programmes & Quality Assurance, CKT-UTAS

  • Chairperson & Member of various academic and outreach committees

  • Active in curriculum quality assurance, postgraduate education, and institutional leadership

🌐 Conferences & Trainings Attended:

  • International Chemical Ecology Conference 🌿

  • Pan Africa Chemistry Network Congress 🌍

  • Leadership Seminars & IP Policy Development Workshops

🧑‍🔬 Professional Memberships:

  • Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) 🇬🇧

  • Ghana Science Association 🇬🇭

  • University Teachers Association of Ghana

  • Association of Health and Nutrition

📊 Citation Metrics:

  • 📄 Total Publications: 9

  • 📑 Total Citations: 127 (from 121 citing documents)

  • 📈 h-index: 5

Publication:

  • Synergistic enhancement of natural mosquito repellents through matrix interactions: Insights from GC-MS and bioassays

Hong Li | Plant-Microbial Interaction | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Hong  Li | Plant-Microbial Interaction | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Xinjiang Agricultural University, China

Dr. Hong Li earned her Ph.D. from China Agricultural University in 2021 and currently serves as an Associate Professor at Xinjiang Agricultural University. She is a member of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering’s Facility Horticulture Engineering Committee. Dr. Li’s research focuses on plant-microbial interactions, salinity, salt tolerance, and plant mineral nutrition. Her pioneering work, published in The ISME Journal, demonstrated how both salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive plants recruit specific microorganisms to alleviate salt stress and improve resilience. Additionally, she has integrated soil carbon management with water and fertilizer applications to enhance soil quality via microbial activity in facility vegetable cultivation. Her innovative research on microbe-root-knot nematode interactions has led to a screening method for beneficial bacteria and the development of a microbial agent effective against root-knot nematodes, resulting in two Chinese national invention patents. Dr. Li has published approximately 10 refereed articles and continues to contribute to sustainable agricultural research.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

Ph.D., China Agricultural University, 2021

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Plant-microbial interactions

  • Salinity & salt tolerance

  • Plant mineral nutrition

🌟 Key Achievements:

  • Published ~10 peer-reviewed papers, including pioneering work in The ISME Journal

  • Discovered how salt-tolerant and salt-sensitive plants recruit microbes to mitigate salt stress, boosting resilience

  • Integrated soil carbon management with precise water and fertilizer application to enhance soil quality via microbial activity

  • Developed a screening method for bacteria that promote root growth and resist root-knot nematodes

  • Holder of 2 Chinese national invention patents for a microbial agent effective against root-knot nematodes

🤝 Professional Membership:

Member, Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering — Facility Horticulture Engineering Committee

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Understanding the changes of phenylpropanoid metabolism and lignin accumulation in wounded cassava root during postharvest storage
    Scientia Horticulturae, 2023-02
    DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111765

  2. Antifungal activity of montmorillonite/peptide aptamer nanocomposite against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on Stylosanthes
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022-07-12
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.034

  3. Antifungal activity of an artificial peptide aptamer SNP-D4 against Fusarium oxysporum
    PeerJ, 2022-02-22
    DOI: 10.7717/peerj.12756

  4. Hfq Regulates Efflux Pump Expression and Purine Metabolic Pathway to Increase Trimethoprim Resistance in Aeromonas veronii
    Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021-11-24
    DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.742114

  5. Integrated analysis reveals an association between the rhizosphere microbiome and root rot of arecanut palm
    Pedosphere, 2021-10
    DOI: 10.1016/s1002-0160(21)60022-x

  6. Network-based analysis of virulence factors for uncovering Aeromonas veronii pathogenesis
    BMC Microbiology, 2021-06-24
    DOI: 10.1186/s12866-021-02261-8

  7. First Report of Grammothele lineata Causing Stem Rot of Areca catechu in Hainan Province, China
    Plant Disease, 2021-04-08
    DOI: 10.1094/pdis-01-21-0218-pdn

 

Jiaojiao Fang | Photo catalysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jiaojiao Fang | Photo catalysis | Best Researcher Award

Anhui Normal University, China

Dr. Jiaojiao Fang is a Lecturer at the College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Anhui Normal University, China. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Nanjing Tech University in 2021. Her research focuses on photocatalysis, particularly in the areas of CO₂ conversion to multi-carbon products, hydrogen production, and organic pollutant degradation using advanced nanomaterials.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

Ph.D. in Material Science, Nanjing Tech University (2017–2021)

🔬 Research Focus:

  • Photocatalytic conversion of CO₂ to valuable hydrocarbons (C₂H₆) via metal single atoms & nanoclusters

  • Enhancing photocatalytic efficiency using triplet-triplet annihilation (TTA) upconversion

  • Developing photocatalysts for organic dye degradation and hydrogen production from water splitting

  • Spectrometric analysis of spectral conversion materials in varied environments

🌍 Global Exposure:

  • Presented research at international conferences in Germany 🇩🇪, Japan 🇯🇵, and China 🇨🇳

  • Active collaborator in international and national research projects

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Nanomaterial synthesis (sol-gel, hydrothermal, photo-deposition, etc.)

  • Advanced characterization techniques (GC, fluorescence & UV-vis spectroscopy, SEM, FT-IR)

  • Computational modeling (Materials Studio, COMSOL, FDTD)

📚 Selected Achievements & Awards:

  • Published 14+ peer-reviewed papers in top journals including Chemical Engineering Journal, Science China Chemistry, Nano Research

  • Recipient of National Scholarship 🇨🇳 and Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation of Jiangsu Province

  • Principal contributor to multiple national and provincial research grants

🔥 Impact & Vision:

Pioneering sustainable energy solutions through innovative photocatalysis, aiming to reduce CO₂ emissions and promote green hydrogen energy for a cleaner future.

📊 Citation Metrics for Jiaojiao Fang:

  • Total Publications: 46 documents

  • Total Citations: 1,015 citations (from 953 citing documents)

  • h-index: 16

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Adjacent modulation of Pd single atoms and PdO nanoclusters for enhancing cascade photocatalysis of CO₂ to C₂H₆
    Jiaojiao Fang, Huiling Hu, Jiaxin Jiang, Ning Lu, Junjie Mao
    Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025

  2. Modulation of oxygen vacancies and hot electrons promotes highly efficient CO₂ photoreduction towards C₂H₆
    Chengyang Zhu, Hengming Huang, Huiling Hu, Jiaojiao Fang, Junjie Mao
    Nano Research, 2025

  3. Harnessing Near-Infrared Light for Highly Efficient Photocatalysis (Review)
    Yukai Chen, Ruizhe Wang, Dan Wang, Rulin Dong, Baoying Dai
    2025

  4. Enhancing local CO₂ availability via amorphous Bi₂O₃ enables efficient and stable photocatalytic C₂H₆ production
    Qingqing Chen, Jiaxin Jiang, Yan Wu, Gang Wang, Junjie Mao
    Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025

 

Wei Shang | Environmental Behavior | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Wei Shang | Environmental Behavior | Best Researcher Award

Hubei University of Technology,  China

Dr. Wei Shang is a Lecturer in the Department of Architectural Planning at the School of Civil Architecture and Environment, Hubei University of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. from Nagoya University of Technology, Japan. His research spans environmental psychology, urban renewal, historic district preservation, and inclusive community design. He has led or participated in six national and provincial research projects, authored two monographs, published over 50 academic papers, and holds four invention patents. Dr. Shang actively contributes to cultural heritage protection initiatives in China and Japan, and has provided expert consultancy in urban planning and public space development for governmental bodies.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

Dr. Wei Shang earned his doctorate from Nagoya University of Technology, Japan. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Architectural Planning, School of Civil Architecture and Environment at Hubei University of Technology.

🔬 Research & Innovation:

Dr. Shang has led and contributed to 6+ national and provincial research projects focusing on:

  • Urban renewal

  • Inclusive community design

  • Digital heritage protection

  • Environmental behavior and public space design

His research is indexed in SCI, EI, CNKI, and CiNii databases.

📚 Publications & Patents:

  • Books: 2 monographs (e.g., Wisdom Turning Point, Building the Future)

  • Academic Papers: Over 50 publications

  • Patents: 4 granted, including innovations in architectural devices and green systems

🏗️ Industry & Government Engagement:

  • Consulted on major urban projects including cultural heritage conservation and infrastructure design

  • Worked with organizations like the Wuhan Culture and Tourism Bureau and China Construction Third Bureau Group

  • Technical advisor for landscape and historic district planning in China and Japan

🌐 Collaborations & Impact:

  • Participates in the Belt and Road Teaching Project and the China Creation Fund 4×4 Experimental Teaching Project

  • Member of Nakatsugawa and Shurang City Landscape Committees in Japan

  • His work has informed policy formulation and planning standards in both nations

🧠 Areas of Expertise:

  • Environmental Psychology

  • Urban Renewal & Healthy Cities

  • Preservation of Historic Districts

  • Human Settlement Design

Publication: 

Walkability Evaluation of Historical and Cultural Districts Based on Multi-Source Data: A Case Study of the Former Russian Concession in Hankou

Journal: Buildings
Publication Date: May 2025
Type: Journal Article
Authors: Haoran She, Jing Sun, Yuchen Zeng, Wenyu Tu, Guang Ao, Wei Shang
DOI: 10.3390/buildings15101603
Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Bárbara Guimarães | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Bárbara Guimarães | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Federal University of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri Valleys (FAMMUC/UFVJM), Brazil.

Bárbara Mendes Guimarães is a nurse and university professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), with a strong focus on public and collective health. She holds a Master’s degree in Technology, Environment, and Society and specializes in emergency care and health education. Her work integrates teaching, research, and community outreach, particularly in the areas of health equity for marginalized populations. She has published in national and international journals and is dedicated to advancing inclusive healthcare through education and grassroots engagement.

Author Profile

ORCID

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Professional Experience 💼

Bárbara currently serves as a substitute professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), where she also works as a nurse assigned to the same faculty. Her work includes teaching theoretical-practical subjects in public and collective health. She is actively involved in university extension programs, engaging directly with the community through popular education and professional training initiatives in the health sector.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Her expertise includes public and collective health, health equity, popular education, and mental health. She is skilled in coordinating research and extension projects focused on underserved populations, particularly quilombolas, indigenous communities, and the black population. She is also experienced in clinical care and academic teaching, with strong competencies in mentoring undergraduate students in research initiatives.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

Bárbara Mendes Guimarães has served as a substitute professor at the Faculty of Medicine of Mucuri (FAMMUC/UFVJM), where she teaches theoretical and practical subjects in the field of public and collective health. Her academic role involves designing and delivering content in courses related to community health, health equity, and professional practice for medical and nursing students. She also mentors undergraduate research projects and actively participates in extension activities that bridge classroom learning with real-world health challenges. Her teaching emphasizes popular education methodologies and the integration of clinical knowledge with community-based healthcare approaches.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Bárbara has contributed significantly to academic literature with publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Discover Public Health and Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales, both in 2025. She is also a contributing author to the book Rizoma III: Saúde Coletiva & Instituições, published in 2021 by Paco Editorial. She has participated in collaborative research efforts and served with the journal Research, Society and Development during 2022–2023.

Research Interests 🔍

Bárbara’s research is centered on public health equity with a specific emphasis on marginalized groups. Her recent work includes a completed study on the mental health of the transgender population in Teófilo Otoni and ongoing research addressing type 2 diabetes in rural communities. She is committed to advancing inclusive health policies and improving care practices through academic and community-based initiatives.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

       1  Title: Self-care practices and use of medicinal plants by elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in a Brazilian rural                                   community
           Authors: Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Jandesson Mendes Coqueiro; Dilceu Silveira Tolentino Júnior; Amanda Soares Gama; Beatriz Magalhães;             Lúcia Pedroso Lucas; Gracimério José Guarneire; Márcio Coutinho de Souza; Caio Cesar de Souza Alves; Alessandra de Paula Carli
           Journal: Discover Public Health

      2. Title: Factors associated with adherence and non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis
          Authors: Hugo de Sousa Leal Neto; Ana Luísa Barreto Triverio; Edineide Souza Granja da Costa; Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Carlos Roberto                  Sales; Élida Lúcia Ferreira Assunção; Adeandro-Cley Ferreira Sousa; Ana Gabriela Fontes Rodrigues; Paulo Corjesu Brito Alves
          Journal: Contribuciones a las Ciencias Sociales   

      3. Title: FAMMUCidade: comunicação em saúde por meio de um ambiente virtual
         Authors: Ana Carolina Damasceno Cavalcanti; Isabela de Melo Silva; Allana Aparecida Maciel Costa; Caroline Lopes De Amorim; Arthur Leandro             Ribeiro De Freitas; Toscanini Barcellos De Oliveira; Danilo Pereira Bispo; Tâmaro Chagas Mendes; Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Giullio Piettro                 Gomes Da Silva et al.
         Journal: Revista Ciência em Extensão

      4. Title: Práticas terapêuticas com plantas medicinais para o tratamento do Diabetes Mellitus
          Authors: Bárbara Mendes Guimarães; Karla Antunes Ramos; Marcio Coutinho de Souza; Mauro Lúcio Franco; Caio César de Souza Alves;                        Alessandra de Paula Carli; Jandesson Mendes Coqueiro
          Journal: Research, Society and Development                    

Hong zhao | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

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 Ms. Hong zhao | Nursing | Best Researcher Award

School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, China.

Zhao Hong is an Associate Professor and Head Nurse at the Department of Pediatric Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University. With over 20 years of experience in oral clinical nursing, she specializes in pediatric dental care, nursing education, and nursing management. A dedicated researcher and master’s supervisor, she has published 17 academic papers and contributed to a major nursing textbook. Her current research focuses on pediatric dental behavior, stress factors in dental nursing, and global trends in oral stem cell research. She actively serves in multiple professional nursing and stomatology associations in China

Author Profile

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Professional Experience 💼

With over 20 years of experience in oral clinical nursing, Zhao Hong has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing dental healthcare. She has worked extensively across various specialties including three years in oral emergency, eight years in pediatric dentistry, and three years in the periodontal disease department. Currently, she is the Head Nurse of the Department of Pediatric Stomatology at the School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University, where she also holds the title of Associate Professor.

Technical Skills 🛠️

She possesses strong expertise in pediatric dental care, oral clinical nursing, nursing management, and education. Her leadership capabilities are reflected in her numerous roles within national and regional nursing and stomatology associations. She is adept at research design, scholarly writing, and academic mentoring.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

As a Master’s Supervisor, Zhao Hong is actively involved in graduate-level education and student mentorship at China Medical University. She provides academic guidance in nursing research, supports thesis development, and fosters evidence-based clinical thinking among postgraduate students. Her commitment to teaching reflects her broader goal of advancing nursing education and preparing future leaders in oral healthcare.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Zhao Hong has been an active contributor to academic literature with 17 papers published as the first author or corresponding author. Although not specified in the form, her academic contributions and leadership positions within multiple professional associations underscore her recognition in the field of oral nursing.

Research Interests 🔍

Zhao Hong’s research primarily focuses on oral clinical nursing, pediatric dental care, and nursing education. She has explored significant topics including the risk factors of postoperative delirium in patients with head and neck cancer and the influence of parenting styles on dental fear in children. Her work also includes investigating reasons behind delayed treatment for dental caries in preschoolers. Presently, she is developing a stressor scale for nurses in Chinese dental clinics and has conducted a bibliometric study identifying global trends in dental stem cell research.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

  • Title: Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Authors: DK Chu, EA Akl, S Duda, K Solo, S Yaacoub, et al.
    Year: 2020
    Journal: The Lancet

  • Title: In situ hydrothermal synthesis of tetrazole coordination polymers with interesting physical properties
    Authors: H Zhao, ZR Qu, HY Ye, RG Xiong
    Year: 2008
    Journal: Chemical Society Reviews

  • Title: Cobalt‐free cathode materials: families and their prospects
    Authors: H Zhao, WYA Lam, L Sheng, L Wang, et al.
    Year: 2022
    Journal: Advanced Energy Materials

  • Title: Epidemiological, clinical and virological characteristics of 74 cases of coronavirus-infected disease 2019 (COVID-19) with gastrointestinal symptoms
    Authors: XI Jin, JS Lian, JH Hu, J Gao, L Zheng, YM Zhang, et al.
    Year: 2020
    Journal: Gut

  • Title: The use of molecular profiling to predict survival after chemotherapy for diffuse large-B-cell lymphoma
    Authors: A Rosenwald, G Wright, WC Chan, et al.
    Year: 2002
    Journal: New England Journal of Medicine

 

Edmund Radlbauer | Automation | Best Researcher Award

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 Mr. Edmund Radlbauer | Automation | Best Researcher Award

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria.

Mr. Edmund Radlbauer is an experienced electrical engineering leader from Austria with over 30 years of progressive responsibility at Constantia Teich GmbH. Currently serving as Head of Electrical Engineering, he oversees a team of 30 and specializes in automation, PLC programming, system integration, and technical training. Known for his passion for technology and innovation, Edmund combines deep technical expertise with hands-on teaching experience, fostering continuous development within his team. His work focuses on smart manufacturing, data-driven automation, and maintaining high operational and safety standards through strategic planning and ISO compliance.

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ORCID

Professional Experience 💼

With a career spanning over three decades at Constantia Teich GmbH in Austria, Edmund Radlbauer has advanced through multiple roles of increasing responsibility. He began as an Electrical Engineering Skilled Worker (1992–1994), progressed to Electrical Engineering Technician (1994–2002), and served as Supervisor and Team Leader (2002–2019). From 2019 to 2022, he held the positions of Deputy Head and then Head of Electrical Engineering. Since 2023, he has been serving as Head of Electrical Engineering, where he leads a team of 30 professionals and oversees system integration, technical training, maintenance management, and quality compliance.

Technical Skills 🛠️

He brings deep expertise in automation systems, PLC controls, PC-drive system integration, and industrial networking. His programming proficiency spans multiple languages tailored to automation. He has managed departmental budgets, overseen ISO certification audits, and implemented preventive maintenance strategies to maximize operational uptime. His technical leadership is matched by his strategic planning and resource management capabilities.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

In his current role as Head of Electrical Engineering, Edmund Radlbauer has extensive experience in technical instruction and workforce development. He is responsible for designing and delivering training programs for his 30-person team, focusing on essential skills such as PLC programming, industrial PC installation, system troubleshooting, and the integration of drive systems. He also imparts practical programming knowledge using C#, IL, FBD, LD, and SCL, enabling his team to develop innovative, automated solutions. His hands-on teaching approach emphasizes real-world application and continuous learning, ensuring his team remains technically proficient and industry-ready.

Awards & Honors 🏅

While no formal awards are listed, Edmund Radlbauer’s long-standing leadership and steady career progression within the same organization reflect consistent recognition of his competence, leadership, and value to the company.

Research Interests 🔍

Edmund Radlbauer is passionate about technological innovation, particularly in smart manufacturing and digital automation. His work focuses on optimizing automated systems, data acquisition, and control integration, aligning with modern Industry 4.0 practices. His enthusiasm for facts, efficiency, and innovation drives his commitment to advancing both technology and team capabilities.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Paper Title: Designing a System Architecture for Dynamic Data Collection as a Foundation for Knowledge Modeling in Industry
Authors: Edmund Radlbauer, Thomas Moser, Markus Wagner
Year: 2025
Journal: Applied Sciences