Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Zhiyao Zhang is a Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), specializing in microwave photonics and high-speed optoelectronic devices. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from UESTC in 2010. Currently, he serves in the School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering and the Research Center for Microwave Photonics (RC-MWP). He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Ottawa in 2017. His research contributions include opto-electronic oscillators, photonic analog-to-digital converters, and microwave photonic radars, with over 150 peer-reviewed journal papers published.

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🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Optical Engineering – University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), 2010
Visiting Scholar – Microwave Photonics Research Laboratory, University of Ottawa, 2017

💼 Experience

Professor, School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, UESTC
Researcher, Research Center for Microwave Photonics (RC-MWP), UESTC
Visiting Scholar, Microwave Photonics Research Laboratory, University of Ottawa (2017)
Industry Collaboration, Partnered with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd to develop next-generation broadband wireless base stations using Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) technology

🔬 Research Interests

Microwave Photonics
High-speed Optoelectronic Devices
Opto-electronic Oscillators (OEOs)
Photonic Analog-to-Digital Converters
Microwave Photonic Radars

🏆 Awards

Award Nomination: Best Researcher Award
Research Impact: Over 960 citations
Patents: 20 patents (published/under process)
Professional Membership: Chinese Society of Optical Engineering

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Zhang, Z., et al. (2023). “Ultra-wideband chaotic signal generation using nonlinear optoelectronic oscillators.” Journal of Lightwave Technology. 🔗 Link (Cited by 45 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2022). “Photonic Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Enhanced Resolution.” Optics Express. 🔗 Link (Cited by 38 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2021). “Externally-triggered ultra-wideband pulse generation in broadband nonlinear OEOs.” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 🔗 Link (Cited by 50 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2020). “Actively Mode-Locked Optoelectronic Oscillators for Short Microwave Pulse Generation.” Nature Communications. 🔗 Link (Cited by 72 articles)

Frequency Response Enhancement of Photonic Sampling Based on Cavity-Less Ultra-Short Optical Pulse Source

Self-referenced electro-optic response measurement of dual-parallel Mach-Zehnder modulators employing single-tone level control and low-frequency bias swing

Self-calibrated characterization of high-speed photodetectors based on slowly-varying-envelope photonic sampling

Linearization in the digital domain for photonic sampling analog-to-digital conversion

Externally-excited Short Pulse Train Generation in a Broadband Nonlinear Optoelectronic Oscillator

Optical Frequency Comb Generation Based on Single-chip Integrated LNOI Intensity and Phase Modulators

DEVI B | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. DEVI B | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Head of the Department The Indian Polytechnic college India

B. Devi is an accomplished academician and researcher with over 14.5 years of experience in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. She has served in multiple esteemed institutions, mentoring students and contributing to research in process control, electrical machines, and renewable energy sources. Currently, she is the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at The Indian Polytechnic College, Vadakkangulam. She has also actively participated in student counseling, academic administration, and research publications in reputed journals.

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Ph.D. (Ongoing, Registered in July 2021) – Anna University, Chennai (Research under Dr. S. Edwin Jose, PSR Engineering College, Sivakasi)
M.E. (Applied Electronics, 2013) – The Rajas Engineering College (CGPA: 8.07)
B.E. (Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, 2004) – Noorul Islam College of Engineering (72.7%)
HSC (86.83%) & SSLC (89.8%) – Tamil Nadu State Board

💼 Work Experience

Head of the Department, Electrical and Electronics Engineering – The Indian Polytechnic College, Vadakkangulam (Since Aug 2024)
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Rajas Institute of Technology, Nagercoil (Nov 2021 – Aug 2024)
Assistant Professor, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering – Rajas Engineering College, Tirunelveli (Jun 2013 – Oct 2021)
Lecturer, Electrical and Electronics Engineering – KNSK College of Engineering (Jul 2010 – Apr 2011)
Lecturer, Computer Science – Arulmigu Pannirupidi Ayyan College of Arts & Science (Dec 2007 – May 2009)
Graduate Apprentice Trainee – ISRO, Liquid Propulsion System Center, Mahendragiri (Jan 2006 – Jan 2007)

🔬 Research Interests

Process Control & Control Systems
Logic & Distributed Control Systems
Electrical Machines & Instrumentation
Renewable Energy Sources
Electronic Devices & Circuits

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized as a dedicated student counselor and academic mentor
Contributor to multiple National and International Conferences
Active Exam Cell & Admission Cell Member

📚 Publications Top Notes:

“MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES USING PMBLDC MOTOR” – JICR Journal, Vol XIII, Issue III, March 2021

“Power Quality Improvement In PMSG-Based Wind-Power Generation System Using Space Vector Modulation Technique” – Presented at National Conference (NCICE), R.M.K. Engineering College, 2016

“Emerging Power Management Optimization Strategies in Electric Vehicle Configuration” – International Conference (ICCAMEASS-2023), Rohini College of Engineering & Technology

“Energy Management of Slow and Fast Charge Electric Vehicles (EV) in Smart Parking Lot Using NBO-THDCNN Algorithm” – Published in Environ Dev Sustain (2024) 🔗 Link

“Efficiency Assessment of EV System Integrated with Solar PV-Based SRM Using Hybrid Approach” – Published in Environ Dev Sustain (2025) 🔗 Link

Obsa Wakuma | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Obsa Wakuma | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Researcher Bule Hora University Ethiopia

Obsa Kebede Wakuma is a dedicated lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia. His research primarily focuses on educational methodologies and the factors influencing student engagement and success, with a particular emphasis on enhancing female students’ academic experiences in Ethiopian educational settings.

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Obsa earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Bule Hora University. He further pursued his Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) at Addis Ababa University, where he developed a keen interest in educational research and pedagogical strategies aimed at improving student outcomes.

Experience 💼

Since joining Bule Hora University as a lecturer, Obsa has been actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in the Department of English Language and Literature. His commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment has been instrumental in promoting student engagement and success.

Research Interests 🔍

Obsa’s research interests encompass educational methodologies, student engagement, and the academic success of female students in Ethiopia. He is particularly focused on exploring the dynamics of mixed and single-sex English Language Teaching (ELT) classrooms and identifying strategies to enhance female students’ participation and performance.

Awards 🏆

In recognition of his significant contributions to educational research, Obsa has been nominated for the Best Researcher Award. This nomination reflects his dedication to advancing understanding in his field and his commitment to improving educational practices in Ethiopia.

Publications Top Notes: 📄

“An Investigation into Factors Affecting Female Students’ Academic Success in Ethiopian Higher Education” (2024) published in Discover Education. This study examines the various factors influencing female students’ academic performance in higher education institutions across Ethiopia. Link

“Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions and Practices of Active Learning Methods in ELT Classrooms: The Case of Four High Schools in West Guji Zone” (2024) published in Journal of Innovations in Education and Teaching International. This research delves into the perceptions and implementation of active learning strategies by English Language Teaching (ELT) educators in selected high schools. Link

“An Investigation into Factors that Hinder ELT Teachers from Designing Authentic Writing Tasks for Writing Lessons: With Reference to Ambo Town High Schools” (2023) published in Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal. This paper explores the challenges ELT teachers face in creating authentic writing tasks, offering insights into potential improvements in teaching practices. Link

Dionysios Stivas | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dionysios Stivas | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University China

Dr. Dionysios Stivas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. With a strong background in European politics, security studies, and international relations, he has been actively engaged in research and academia across multiple prestigious institutions. His expertise lies in the securitization of crises, governance transparency, and EU-China relations.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Stivas holds a Ph.D. in Government and International Studies from Hong Kong Baptist University (2016-2020), where he explored the securitization of the European refugee crisis. He also obtained an M.A. in EU International Relations and Diplomacy from the College of Europe (2014-2015) and a Master’s in EU Law from Maastricht University (2013-2014). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Laws from The Hague University (2010-2013), graduating Cum Laude.

Professional Experience 🌟

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2023-present), Dr. Stivas has held various academic and research roles, including Research Fellow at the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (2023) and Lecturer at Hong Kong Baptist University (2021-2023) and Chinese University of Hong Kong (2022-2023). His previous positions include Senior Research Assistant and Research Associate at Hong Kong Baptist University and Course Coordinator for EU-China Relations at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Stivas specializes in European security, governance, migration studies, and international relations, particularly focusing on the securitization of crises. His research delves into the role of political narratives in crisis management, transparency in governance, and the implications of EU-China relations on global politics.

Awards & Fellowships 🏆

Madam Hui Tang Shing Yan Fellowship, Hong Kong (2018-2019)
Ph.D. Research Scholarship, Hong Kong Baptist University (2016-2019)
Banco Santander Scholarship, College of Europe, Bruges (2014-2015)

Research & Teaching Grants 📚

Research Development Fund, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2024-2026, RMB 88,500)
Jean Monnet Erasmus Plus Grant for China-EU Prospects (2023-2026, €28,000)
Jean Monnet Erasmus Plus Grant for Centre of Excellence (2023-2026, €128,000)
Heinrich Böll Stiftung Mini Grant for Building Sustainable Cities (2021-2022, HK$ 35,000)
HKBU Students-as-Partners Mini-Grants (2022, HK$ 30,000)
HKBU Service-Learning Mini-Grants (2021, HK$ 39,000)

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Controlling COVID-19 in Diverse Contexts of Trust and Transparency.” Frontiers in Public Health (forthcoming, January 2025). [SSCI/SCIE, IF: 3.0]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic in Varied Frameworks of Trust, Transparency, and Governance Capacity.” Asia-Europe Journal (forthcoming, December 2024). [SSCI, IF: 2.5]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “The Dragon in the Cradle of Democracy: A Tale of the post-2006 Sino-Greek Relations.” Chinese Geographical Science (forthcoming, December 2024). [SCIE, IF: 3.4]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2024. “Variations in the Intensity of Securitization Narratives at the EU Level: Securitizing the European Refugee Crisis.” Frontiers in Political Science DOI: 10.3389/fpos.2024.1460531. [ESSCI, IF: 2.3]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Securitization of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Europe, Asia, and Oceania.” Stosunki Międzynarodowe – International Relations DOI: 10.12688/stomiedintrelat.17723.1.

Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “Securitizing COVID-19 in an Environment of Low Political Trust: The Case of Hong Kong.” Asian Survey DOI: 10.1525/as.2023.2081515. [SSCI, IF: 0.55]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The ‘Smart City’ between Urban Narrative and Empty Signifier: The Case of Hong Kong.” Cogent Social Sciences DOI: 10.1080/23311886.2023.2231624.

Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Importance of Trust and Transparency in Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Journal of Contemporary European Studies DOI: 10.1080/14782804.2023.2193733. [SSCI, IF: 1.355]

Stivas, Dionysios. 2023. “The Art of Securitizing: Orbán’s Handling of the European Refugee Crisis.” Journal of Contemporary European Studies 31(1): 184-198. DOI: 10.1080/14782804.2021.1963689.

Dr. Stivas continues to contribute extensively to research and policy discussions in international studies and European security.

Sahassawas Poojeera | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sahassawas Poojeera | Energy and Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus Thailand

Mr. Sahassawas Poojeera is an Assistant Professor at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus. His expertise lies in mechanical engineering, renewable energy, biomechanics, and finite element analysis (FEA). With a strong academic and research background, he has significantly contributed to biofuels, thermoelectric cooling, and alternative energy solutions. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals and actively supervises graduate students in mechanical and biomedical engineering.

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014–2020) – Khon Kaen University
M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (2012–2013) – Khon Kaen University
B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (2008–2011) – Khon Kaen University
High School (Math & Science) (2002–2007) – Khon Kaen Wittayayon School

💼 Experience

Assistant Professor (2022–Present), Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus
- Conducts research on renewable energy, biomechanics, and sports injuries
- Supervises graduate students in mechanical and biomedical engineering
- Publishes research in high-impact journals

🔬 Research Interests

Biofuels & Alternative Energy 🔋
Renewable Energy Applications in Agriculture 🌱
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Heat Transfer 🔥
Biomechanics & Sports Injury Prevention 🏃‍♂️

🏆 Awards & Nominations

Recognized for outstanding contributions to renewable energy and mechanical engineering
Active reviewer for top-tier journals in energy and thermodynamics
Recipient of research grants for biogas burner and Yang-Na oil fuel studies

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Experimental investigations on bio-diesel from Schleichera oleosa operated indirect injection and direct injection diesel engine: a combined application of ANN and RSM-based optimization (2025) – Discov Appl Sci (Q1)

Embedded Copper Foam Effect on the Nanofluids Thermal Cooling Performance of the Electric Vehicle Battery Pack (2025) – Engineered Science (Q1)

Modeling Airflow and Temperature in a Sealed Cold Storage System for Medicinal Plant Cultivation Using CFD (2024) – Agronomy 14(12), 2808 (Q1)

Optimized performance of closed-loop control electromagnetic field for electric generators with energy storage (2024) – Engineered Science (Q1)

Heat transfer and flow analysis for square tube with oscillating electromagnetic field with ANN (2024) – Cogent Engineering 11(1), 2430431 (Q1)

Oscillating electromagnetic field effect on Nusselt number and pressure drop of ferrofluid in fluted tubes (2024) – Engineered Science 32, 1307 (Q1)

Development of rubber mattresses with cooling systems to reduce pressure sores for the elderly (2024) – Engineered Science 30, 1153 (Q1)

Numerical and experimental study on PPE suit cooling in COVID-19 with a thermoelectric module (2023) – Engineered Science 26(2), 990 (Q1)

Performance and emission characteristics of diesel engine fueled by Yang oleoresin blended diesel fuel (2024) – Energy Sources, Part A (Q1)

Study on Thermal Performance of Small-Scale Air Conditioning with Thermoelectric Cooling (2022) – Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems 9(4) (Q2)

Huma Qureshi | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Huma Qureshi | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor University of Chakwal Pakistan

Dr. Huma Qureshi (Gold Medalist) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Chakwal, Pakistan. She specializes in plant ecology, invasive plants, allelopathy, weed management, and natural herbicides. With over 100 research publications, she is a recognized expert in her field, contributing to scientific journals and international conferences.

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Ph.D. in Botany – PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi (2018)
- Research Exchange: The University of Queensland, Australia
M.Sc. in Botany – Gold Medalist

🏛️ Academic & Research Experience

Assistant Professor, University of Chakwal (2022–Present)
Assistant Professor, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan (2019–2021)
Lecturer, Government Postgraduate College for Women, Rawalpindi (2018–2019)
Research Scholar, The University of Queensland, Australia (2017)

🔬 Research Interests

Plant Ecology 🌱
Invasive Plants 🌍
Allelopathy 🌾
Weed Management 🌿
Natural Herbicides 🍃
Ethnobotany 🌸

🏆 Awards & Distinctions

Gold Medalist – M.Sc. Botany 🥇
HEC Approved Supervisor 🎓
Vice Chancellor Talent Scholarship Recipient 🎖️
HEC IRSIP Scholarship – The University of Queensland, Australia (2017)

🎤 Conferences & Workshops

Presented Research: Botany 2019 (Arizona, USA) 🌎, 15th National & 6th International Conference of Botany (Pakistan, 2017)
Workshops Attended: Brassica Seed Production, Bioremediation, Biosafety Training

🎓 Supervision & Mentorship

BS & MS Thesis Supervision 📑
MS Thesis Evaluator 🏛️

📚 Publications Top Notes:

A multinational Delphi consensus to end the COVID-19 public health threat

Green synthesized silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, antimicrobial activity, and cytotoxicity study by hemolysis assay

02. Picrorhiza kurroa: an ethnopharmacologically important plant species of Himalayan region

Chemical composition and medicinal significance of Fagonia cretica: a review

Allelopathic interference of leaf powder and aqueous extracts of hostile weed: Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae)

Ethnopharmacological profile of anti-arthritic plants of Asia-a systematic review

Isolation of natural herbicidal compound from Lantana camara

Impacts of Xanthium strumarium L. invasion on vascular plant diversity in Pothwar Region (Pakistan)

The incredible queen of green: Nutritive value and therapeutic potential of Moringa oleifera Lam

Bioherbicidal ability and weed management of allelopathic methyl esters from Lantana camara

Sathishkumar Murugan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sathishkumar Murugan | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

The Department of Environmental Economics and Management, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment; The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Rehovot 7610001, Israel.

Sathish Kumar M is an innovative Ph.D. scholar with expertise in agricultural marketing, agricultural economics, agricultural statistics, business model development, renewable energy, and water management. He has strong analytical skills in data analysis using Excel, SPSS, R, Python, and Stata. Sathish has both academic and industry experience, having worked in sales and marketing as well as research on resource economics and business model development. He is a recipient of the SHODH Ph.D. scholarship by the Education Department of Gujarat.

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Postdoctoral Research (2024–Present)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Department of Environmental Economics and Management
Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management (2020–2024)
International Agribusiness Management Institute, Anand Agricultural University, India
Thesis: Impact of solar water pumping systems on farmers’ income
MBA in Agri-Business (2017–2019)
Junagadh Agricultural University, India
Thesis: Farmers’ purchase intention toward water-soluble fertilizers
B.Sc. in Agriculture (2013–2017)
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India

💼 Experience

Sales Executive, ABC Fruits, India (2019–2020) – Managed customer relations, implemented sales strategies, and expanded distribution channels.
Research Intern, International Water Management Institute, Nepal (2023) – Developed solar business models for small farmers.
Marketing Intern, Kothari Industrial Corporation, India (2019) – Analyzed adoption of water-soluble fertilizers.
Marketing Intern, The Dharmapuri District Coop. Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (2019) – Assessed sales trends and strategies.

🔬 Research Interests

Agricultural marketing and business model development
Agricultural economics and resource management
Renewable energy and sustainable water management

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

SHODH Ph.D. Scholarship – Awarded by the Education Department of Gujarat for high-quality research.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Sathish Kumar M, Kumari P., Maria S, Teena Lakshmi B (2024). Potato and Potato Seed Production Under Contract Farming—a Study from Empirical Evidence of Case Studies. Potato Research

Prity Kumari, Sathish Kumar M, Vekariya P, Misra P (2024). Predicting Potato Price in Agra, UP, India: An H2O AutoML Forecasting Algorithm. Potato Research

Sathish Kumar M, Lad Y A, Pundir R S (2024). Factors influencing farmers to adopt solar water pumping system in Gujarat. Clean Energy

Sathish Kumar M, Prity Kumari, Lad Y A, Sherin Maria (2024). Scenario of Solar Energy and Policies in India. Clean Energy

Rede G D, Magar V G, Sathish Kumar M, Gautam R S (2024). Potato Growers: A linear analysis. Potato Research

Artificial neural network model for predicting area, production and productivity of sapota in Gujarat

Forecasting area, production and productivity of citrus in Gujarat-An application of artificial neural network

An artificial neural network approach for predicting area, production and productivity of Banana in Gujarat

Factors influencing banana growers to purchase water-soluble fertilizers in Trichy district, Tamil Nadu

AHMAD ALI | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. AHMAD ALI | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Research Associate Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University United States

Dr. Ahmad Ali is a Research Associate at Florida A&M University, specializing in sustainable vegetable production and climate-smart agriculture. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, he focuses on soil-microbe-plant interactions, nutrient management, and biocontrol of vegetable diseases. His work aims to optimize crop productivity while minimizing environmental impacts.

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Ph.D. in Horticulture (Vegetable Science) (2019) – Northwest A&F University, China
Thesis: Effects of soil amendment with raw garlic stalk, AMF, and overwinter leafy vegetables on continuous cropping cucumber under plastic tunnel cultivation.
M.Sc. (Hons) in Horticulture (2012) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Thesis: Growth response analysis of Tulipa gesneriana to humic acid application.
B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture (2010) – University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Research Report: Prospects of greenhouse production in Pakistan.

Experience 🌱

Research Associate (May 2024 – Present), Florida A&M University, USA
- Research in climate-smart agroecology and sustainable crop production in Florida.
Postdoctoral Associate (July 2023 – May 2024), University of Florida, USA
- Focused on sustainable nutrient management in organic vegetable systems.
Postdoc Researcher (Dec 2019 – June 2023), Nanjing Normal University, China
- Studied Fusarium wilt suppression in cucumber and soil microbiome mechanisms.

Research Interests 🌍

Sustainable vegetable production and climate-smart agriculture.
Soil-microbe-plant interactions to enhance nutrient availability and crop resilience.
Biocontrol of vegetable diseases and mechanisms of soil-borne pathogen inhibition.
Soil microbiology for improving soil health and resilient agroecosystems.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Recipient of multiple research grants for soil health and sustainable agriculture.
Recognized for contributions to climate-smart agricultural practices and soil microbiology.
Acknowledged in high-impact journals for innovative research on soil amendments and pathogen suppression.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Dr. Ahmad Ali has authored 23 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 as first author and 16 as co-author in high-impact journals. Below are selected publications:

2024

Ali, A., et al. (2024). Clay amendments benefit soil moisture but have limited impact on crop productivity in Florida vegetable systems. Soil Use and Management (Under review).

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Dr. Ahmad Ali’s work continues to shape the future of sustainable agriculture through innovative research and publications in leading scientific journals.

Alexander Paul Isiko | Arts and Humanities | Best Faculty Award

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Dr. Alexander Paul Isiko | Arts and Humanities | Best Faculty Award

Senior Lecturer Kyambogo University Uganda

Dr. A. P. Isiko is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Religious Studies & Philosophy, Kyambogo University, Uganda. With over two decades of academic and research experience, he specializes in the intersection of religion, gender, and health. His doctoral research at Leiden University focused on gender roles in traditional healing practices in Busoga. A prolific scholar, Dr. Isiko has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for reputable academic publications.

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PhD in Humanities – University of Leiden, Netherlands (2018) 🏛️
- Thesis: Gender Roles in Traditional Healing Practices in Busoga
- Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Ernst van Alphen & Dr. Astrid van Weyenberg
Master of Arts in Gender Studies – Makerere University (2010)
Master of Arts in Religious Studies – Kyambogo University (2006)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Community-Based Rehabilitation – Kyambogo University (2006)
Bachelor of Arts with Education – Makerere University (2001)

👨‍🏫 Experience

Senior Lecturer (2022–Present) – Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Kyambogo University
Lecturer (2012–2022) – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Kyambogo University
Assistant Lecturer (2008–2012) – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Kyambogo University
Teaching Assistant (2001–2008) – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Kyambogo University
Intern (2009) – Forum for African Women Educationalists Uganda (FAWEU)

🔬 Research Interests

Religion, Gender, and Health ⚕️
Disease, Health, and Healing in the African Religious Context 🌍
Religion & Epidemics (including COVID-19) 🦠
Contemporary African Religious Experiences ✝️
African Pentecostalism 🔥

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Recognized as a peer reviewer for journals like African Studies Review, African Studies Quarterly, and International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society
Contributor to international conferences on religion, spirituality, and gender

📚 Publications Top Notes:

1️⃣ Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Isiko, A.P. & Isabirye, J.M. (2023). Fluidity and Hybridity of Customary Marriage Traditions in Contemporary Uganda. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 4(3), 357-378. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2022). Covid-19 and its Impact on Religiosity: Reflections on Religious Life and Practice in Uganda. Journal for the Study of Religion, 35(1). 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. & Serugo, P. (2021). Death and Morality: Perspectives on the Moral Function of Death among the Basoga of Uganda. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, (5), 113-130. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. & Acayo, K. O. (2021). Anthropological Narratives of Nodding Disease among the Acholi of Northern Uganda. International Journal of Multicultural and Multireligious Understanding, 8(5), 238-259. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2020). Religious Conflict among Pentecostal Churches in Uganda: A Struggle for Power and Supremacy. Technium Social Sciences Journal, 14(1), 616–644. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2020). Religious Construction of Disease: An Exploratory Appraisal of Religious Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda. Journal of African Studies and Development, 12(3), 77-96. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2019). State Regulation of Religion in Uganda: Fears and Dilemmas of Born-Again Churches. Journal of African Studies and Development, 11(6), 99-117. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2019). An Expository Study of Witchcraft among the Basoga of Uganda. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 6(12), 83-96. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. (2019). The Nexus between Traditional Healing and Societal Organisation: Reflections on Busoga Society Socio–Cultural, Economic and Political Organisation. Journal of Arts and Humanities, 8(8), 71-88. 🔗 Link

Isiko, A. P. & Maate, Y. (2019). The Socio-cultural Perspectives of the Bakonzo of Uganda about Death. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 24(4), 57-68. 🔗 Link

Bin Hui | Neruopharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bin Hui | Neruopharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Pharmacy Shanghai University medicine & healthy Sciences China

Dr. Bin Hui is an Associate Professor in the Pharmacology Department at Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences. With a strong background in neuropharmacology and traditional Chinese medicine, he has made significant contributions to pharmacological research, particularly in addiction studies, neuroinflammation, and drug discovery. His academic journey spans multiple prestigious institutions, and he has held key leadership positions, including Vice Dean of the School of Pharmacy.

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Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gansu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (1996)
Master of Pharmacology, Lanzhou University (2002)
Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology, Ocean University of China (2005)

Professional Experience 🎓

Postdoctoral Training, Fudan University (2005-2007)
Associate Professor (Pharmacology), Jiaxing University (2007-2015)
Associate Professor (Pharmacology), Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences (2015-Present)
Visiting Scholar, Miller Medical School, Miami University (2010-2016)
Visiting Associate Professor, UCSF, Neuropharmacology (2017-2018)
Vice Dean, School of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences (2015-Present)

Research Interests 🌐

Dr. Hui’s research primarily focuses on:

Histone acetylation modifications in drug addiction
Neuroinflammatory mechanisms and neuroprotection
Development of novel anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs
Pharmacological applications of traditional Chinese medicine
Molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases

Awards & Honors 🏆

Recipient of multiple research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China
Recognized for contributions in neuropharmacology and addiction research
Prestigious awards for excellence in pharmacological studies