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Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “Exercise of the Right to Vote and Representation by Remote Communication.” Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Corporate Law. Aranzadi (Thomson Reuters), 2008. Link

Education 🎓

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño holds a Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia. She obtained her Ph.D. in 1997 with a thesis titled “Heterogeneous Mergers: Absorption of Credit Cooperatives by Savings Banks,” which received the highest distinction of “Apt cum laude.”

Professional Experience 💼

She has held various esteemed academic and professional positions, including teaching at Pompeu Fabra University, Jaume University I, and the University of the Republic of Montevideo. Her expertise extends to advisory roles with the National Energy Commission in Madrid. Since 2008, she has been a tenured professor at University of Valencia, where she actively participates in legal research and policy development.

Research Interests 🎡

Her research primarily focuses on commercial law, financial regulation, cooperative enterprises, digital transformation in legal structures, and social economy models. She leads multiple research projects on financial markets, energy cooperatives, and public-private collaboration in economic development.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

Maria Jose Vaño Vaño has been recognized for her contributions to legal academia and policy-making. She has received accolades for her research in cooperative law and financial markets, enhancing the regulatory framework for economic social enterprises.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “General Assembly Voice.” Economic Criminal Dictionary. Iustel, 2008. Link

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “Corporate Law and Electronic Communications.” Current Issues in Law and ICTs. Aranzadi (Thomson Reuters), 2006. Link

Vaño Vaño, Maria Jose. “The Project Finance Contract.” Tirant Lo Blanch, 2002. ISBN: 84-8442-708-0. Link

Limitations on the application of social clauses in public procurement from the perspective of competition law

Public-private participation in the energy transition through cooperative energy communities

Guide to social responsibility for companies and social economy entities

Digitalization of the agricultural sector: intercooperation and disruptive technologies

Guide to Social and Cooperative Economy Policies for Local Government in the Valencian Community

The structuring of the social economy through information and communication technologies

Hongxing tu | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 26/03/202526/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Prof. Hongxing tu | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Hubei Polytechnic University China

Tu Hongxing is an associate professor and PhD holder in Management, currently serving as the Dean at Hubei Polytechnic University. With a strong academic background in business administration, he specializes in environmental economics, industrial sustainability, and financial management. His expertise spans research, teaching, and industry collaboration, contributing significantly to academia and policy development.

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Study on the environmental efficiency of the Chinese cement industry based on undesirable output DEA model, Energies, 2022, cited in SSCI

🎓 Education

Dr. Tu earned his PhD in Business Administration from Central South University in 2015. His research focuses on environmental efficiency, industrial sustainability, and financial management, shaping his contributions to both academia and industry.

💼 Experience

As the Director of the Financial Management Teaching and Research Office, Dr. Tu has led several national and provincial-level projects. He has also supervised student research initiatives and played a key role in curriculum development. His engagement with enterprises through consultancy work has further enriched his expertise.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Tu’s research encompasses environmental financial management, industrial environmental efficiency, low-carbon economy, and sustainable industrial development. He employs advanced econometric models and empirical analysis to study industrial carbon emissions and energy efficiency.

🏆 Awards

Three municipal awards for outstanding academic contributions
Selected as a leading (reserve) accountant in Huangshi City
Recognized as an expert under Huangshi City’s “Service Industry Talents Support Program”
Two national-level student competition awards under his guidance

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Environmental Regulation, Technological Innovation, and Industrial Environmental Efficiency: An Empirical Study Based on the Chinese Cement Industry, Sustainability, 2022, cited in SSCI

Research on the Optimal Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Path for Promoting High-Quality Industrial Development in Hubei Province, Sustainability, 2023, cited in SSCI

Hans Josef Pesch | Mathematics | Trailblazing Popular Scientist Award

Posted on 26/03/202526/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Prof. Dr. Hans Josef Pesch | Mathematics | Trailblazing Popular Scientist Award

University of Bayreuth Germany

Prof. Dr. Hans Josef Pesch is a distinguished mathematician specializing in numerical analysis and optimal control. Born on August 1, 1949, in Dormagen, Germany, he has significantly contributed to computational mathematics in science and engineering. With a career spanning several prestigious institutions, he served as Chair of Mathematics in Engineering Sciences at the University of Bayreuth until his retirement in 2015. Currently, he is a Professor Emeritus, continuing his academic influence in optimization and applied mathematics.

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Numerical treatment of delay differential equations by Hermite interpolation

Education 🎓

Prof. Pesch pursued his studies in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Cologne (1968–1974), earning a Diploma in Mathematics in 1974. He completed his Doctorate (Dr.rer.nat.) in 1978 at Munich University of Technology, followed by a Habilitation (Dr.rer.nat.habil.) in 1986. His early education included classical training in Latin and Greek, reflecting a strong foundation in analytical and logical reasoning.

Experience 🏛️

With a vast academic career, Prof. Pesch has held multiple prestigious positions:

University of Bayreuth (1999–2015): Full Professor and Chair of Mathematics in Engineering Sciences.
Clausthal University of Technology (1995–1999): Full Professor for Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing.
Munich University of Technology (1989–1995): Associate Professor.
University of California, San Diego (1987): Visiting Professor.
University of the Armed Forces, Munich (1988–1989): Associate Professor.
Throughout his tenure, he led Ph.D. programs, supervised over 170 master’s theses, 35 Ph.D. theses, and mentored postdoctoral researchers.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Pesch’s research revolves around optimal control theory, numerical analysis, and computational mathematics. He has worked extensively on real-time optimization, industrial process modeling, and optimal control of engineering systems. His contributions include applications in robotics, welding processes, fuel cell systems, and vehicle dynamics, impacting both academia and industry.

Awards & Honors 🏆

Recognition for his contributions to computational mathematics and optimal control.
Funding from prestigious institutions like the German National Science Foundation (GNSF), European Science Foundation (ESF), and the German Ministry of Research and Technology (BMBF).
Leadership roles in major doctoral programs and research networks.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Prof. Pesch has authored two monographs, over 95 journal publications, and numerous conference papers. His work is widely cited, influencing advancements in mathematical optimization. Some of his key publications include:

Abort landing in the presence of windshear as a minimax optimal control problem, part 2: Multiple shooting and homotopy

Real‐time computation of feedback controls for constrained optimal control problems. part 1: Neighbouring extremals

Real‐time computation of feedback controls for constrained optimal control problems. part 2: A correction method based on multiple shooting

Abort landing in the presence of windshear as a minimax optimal control problem, part 1: Necessary conditions

Combining direct and indirect methods in optimal control: Range maximization of a hang glider

Complex differential games of pursuit-evasion type with state constraints, part 1: Necessary conditions for optimal open-loop strategies

The maximum principle of optimal control: a history of ingenious ideas and missed opportunities

A modified continuation method for the numerical solution of nonlinear two-point boundary value problems by shooting techniques

Comparing routines for the numerical solution of initial value problems of ordinary differential equations in multiple shooting

Brice Ulrich Saha Foudjo | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 25/03/202525/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Assist. Prof. Dr. Brice Ulrich Saha Foudjo | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor University of Bamenda Cameroon

Brice Ulrich Saha Foudjo is a distinguished lecturer in Food Science and Nutrition at the University of Bamenda, Cameroon. With a Ph.D. in Biochemistry specializing in Food Sciences and Nutrition, he has made significant contributions to the field through research, teaching, and project management. His work focuses on improving food safety, nutrition policies, and public health.

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Foudjo Saha, B.U., Yankam Nkweda, C., Mouafo Kuagny, R.B., Kansci, G. (In Press). Improving the Nutritional, Antioxidant, and Sensory Characteristics of Ready-to-use Yellow Sauce Condiments. Current Functional Foods. DOI

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Food Sciences and Nutrition), University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon (2015) – Dean Special Honor
Master’s (with thesis) in Biochemistry (Microbiology), University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon (2009)
Master’s (without thesis) in Biochemistry, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon (2007)
Bachelor in Biochemistry, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon (2006)
Continued Education: Various certifications from MIT, Harvard, World Bank, and UNICEF in Public Health, Statistics, and Performance Assessment.

Experience 💼

Senior Lecturer (2021-Present), University of Bamenda – Teaching and research in Human Nutrition, Epidemiology, and Biochemistry.
Project Manager (2023-Present), Research, Health and Intervention Institute – Overseeing public health nutrition projects funded by Helen Keller International and World Diabetes Federation.
Nutrition Specialist (2023), FAO Cameroon – Conducted rapid SMART surveys on malnutrition.
Expert (Food Industry & Technology) (2018-Present), Standards and Quality Agency (ANOR) – Development and validation of food safety standards.
Research Advisor (2019-2021), Helen Keller International – Monitoring food voucher program impact in Cameroon.

Research Interests 🎡

Food science and processing innovations
Nutritional epidemiology and public health
Micronutrient interventions and dietary assessment
Food safety and toxicology
Community nutrition programs and policy implementation

Awards 🏆

Urakami Travel Award (2022) – For outstanding research on malnutrition and dietary outcomes.
Emerging Scientist Award (2019) – Nestlé Nutrition Institute Africa, for contributions to food science and nutrition.
Photo Prize Winner (2018) – Recognized for work on toxicological risks in the food chain.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Foudjo Saha, B.U., Teta, I., Nielsen, J.N., Kang, Y., Nguefack-Tsague, G., Nounkeu, C.D., Touré, D., Doledec, D., Oben, J. (2025). Dietary outcomes of moderately wasted children treated in a food voucher program in Cameroon’s Far North: A three-month longitudinal study. BMC Nutrition, 11 (58), 1-15. DOI

Brice Ulrich Foudjo Saha, Aphrodite Tchewonpi Choumessi, Ismael Teta, Naomi Yuven Javnyuy, Gilbert Ghislain Manga Mbassi, Noah Joseph Karrington Eyili, Arnaud Tifa Djeutsop, Lifoter Kenneth Navti. Effects of bran-enriched flour blends on the antioxidant properties, nutritional quality, and glycemic control of high-fiber biscuits. Exploration of Foods and Foodomics, 3:101076. (2025).

Brice Ulrich Foudjo Saha, Aphrodite Tchewonpi Choumessi, Ismael Teta, Jonathan Chefang Kenmoe, Daliane Naomi Tezempa Latsap, Lifoter Kenneth Navti, Edouard Akono Nantia. Association Between Glycated Hemoglobin and Lipid Biomarkers in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Populations for Type 2 Diabetes Detection. International Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Nina Diane Leumeni Nkameni, Mercy Bih Achu Loh, Brice Ulrich Saha Foudjo, Ferdinand Kouoh Elombo, Gilbert Ghislain Mbassi Manga, Elie Fokou. Sensory quality, chemical properties, and oxidative stability of five Cucurbitaceae seed oils from Cameroon. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research.

Brice Ulrich Foudjo Saha, Ismael Teta, Ferkeh Nuyunyi and Richard Aba Ejoh. Nutritional, anti-nutritional, antioxidant, and sensory properties of meat alternatives derived from wheat gluten and pumpkin seeds. Journal of Agricultural, Food Science & Biotechnology, 3 (1), 01- 15. (2025).

Saha Foudjo Brice Ulrich, Antoinette Nain Ngeh, Richard Aba Ejoh. Effects of Foam Mat Drying on the Nutritional, Functional, Antioxidant, and Sensory Properties of Soursop-Based Crisps. Discoveries in Agriculture and Food Sciences, 12 (4), 58 – 77. (2024).

Wilfred Angie Abia, Brice U Foudjo Saha, Lamye Glory Moh, Taty Brandy Perkwang, Gwladys Womfe, Horchelle Toukap Djomptchouang, Angele N. Tchana. Food and Health Safety of Prebiotics: A Review of Current Evidence. Journal of Nutrition and Diet Management, 1 (1), 1-6. (2023).

Ozcan Aygun | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 25/03/202525/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozcan Aygun | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Fethiye Faculty of Health Science, Nursing Department Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özcan Aygün is a dedicated academic and researcher in the field of Public Health Nursing. Currently serving at Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University, he has contributed significantly to healthcare research, particularly in sun protection programs, healthcare literacy, and community health nursing. His work focuses on improving public health through education and preventive strategies.

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Üner A. E., Kara R., Aygün Ö., Karayağız M. G. (2024). Level of Health Literacy among High School Students and Associated Factors. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Dergisi. DOI: 10.54061/jphn.1537102

Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Public Health Nursing (2013) – Marmara University, Institute of Health Sciences
- Thesis: “The Effect of Sun Protection Program on Adolescents’ Sun Protection Behaviors: A Study Based on the Transtheoretical Model”
Master’s in Public Health (2004) – Marmara University, Institute of Health Sciences
- Thesis: “Investigation of Compliance with Health Regulations in Food Producing and Selling Businesses in Adapazarı, Sakarya”
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Assistant Training (2001) – Kocaeli University, Kocaeli Health Academy

Experience 💼

Associate Professor (2022 – Present) – Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Nursing
Assistant Professor (2018 – 2022) – Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Lecturer – Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Department of Nursing
Head of Department (2023 – Present) – Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Head of Commission (2020) – Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Research Interests 🔬

Public Health Nursing
Sun Protection Programs and Skin Cancer Prevention
Health Literacy and Education
Mental Health and Stress Management in Healthcare Workers
Preventive Healthcare Strategies

Awards 🏆

School Health Nursing Special Award – Public Health Nursing Association (2021)

Publications Top Notes: 📖

Üner E., Dağlı A., Aygün Ö. (2024). Sun Protection Knowledge and Behaviors of Agricultural Workers in Turkey: A Cross-Sectional Study. BMC Public Health, 24(2571). DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-20121-8

Eldemir H. H., Aygün Ö. (2023). Comparison of Burnout Levels of Nurses Working and Not Working in the COVID-19 Pandemic Clinic. Halk Sağlığı Hemşireliği Derneği, 5(3), 228-244. DOI: 10.54061/jphn.1318128

Üner E., Kara R., Aygün Ö., Karayağız M. G. (2023). Evaluation of Sun Protection Behaviors of Secondary School Students Based on Transtheoretical Model. International Journal of Public Health (Forthcoming).

An analysis of computer game addiction in primary school children and its affecting factors

The effect of a school-based fruit and vegetable promotion program on adolescents’ fruit and vegetable consumption behavior in Turkey

HEMŞİRELERİN KANITA DAYALI UYGULAMALARA YÖNELİK TUTUMLARI: TANIMLAYICI BİR ÇALIŞMA

An analysis of computer game addiction in primary school children and its affecting factors

Yalin Gong | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 25/03/202525/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Yalin Gong | Business, Management and Accounting | Best Researcher Award

School of Finance, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics China

Dr. Yalin Gong is a Lecturer at the School of Finance, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and specializes in corporate finance, innovation, and behavioral finance. He has published extensively in prestigious journals and has received notable academic awards. His research contributions have significantly influenced the field of finance.

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Managers’ military experience and company M&A

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Accounting – Southwestern University of Finance and Economics

💼 Experience

Lecturer, School of Finance, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
Principal Investigator (PI), National Science Foundation for Young Scholars of China
Research Collaborator, National Social Science Fund’s later-stage project and Sichuan Science and Technology Department’s Soft Science Program

🔬 Research Interests

📊 Corporate Finance
💡 Innovation
🏦 Behavioral Finance
🏢 Insurance

🏆 Awards

18th Sichuan Provincial Outstanding Achievement Award in Social Science

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Dr. Yalin Gong has published extensively in high-impact journals, with notable works in:

Is Supplementary Pension Beneficial to Human Capital Investment? Evidence from China

Managers’ military experience, financing preference and business performance [J]

Has de-capacity promoted corporate innovation?

The impact of supplementary pension insurance programs on operational risk: insights from the perspective of employee retention

Insurance Institutional Investor and Corporate Investment Decision

Business Cycles, Government Support and Corporate Innovation

Does Insurance Institution Promote Corporate Innovation?

Insurance Institutional Participation and Bank Risk Decisions

Xu jiancheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/03/202524/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Dr. Xu jiancheng | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor First Hospital of Jilin University China

Professor Jiancheng Xu (MD, PhD) is a distinguished clinical microbiologist with over 20 years of experience in laboratory medicine. He currently serves as Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, and Deputy Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the First Hospital of Jilin University, China. A joint-training PhD scholar from the University of Louisville, USA, he has made significant contributions to microbiology, diabetic complications, and laboratory diagnostics. He is also a reviewer for several international journals and an influential figure in multiple national medical associations. Outside the lab, he enjoys running and badminton. 🏃‍♂️🏸

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Resveratrol attenuates testicular apoptosis in type 1 diabetic mice: Role of Akt-mediated Nrf2 activation and p62-dependent Keap1 degradation

🎓 Education

Professor Xu’s academic path reflects a commitment to excellence. He earned his MD from Norman Bethune University of Medical Sciences (1995–2000), followed by an MS in Laboratory Medicine and a PhD in Internal Medicine from Jilin University (2002–2010). He undertook a joint PhD program at the University of Louisville (2008–2009), enhancing his global research exposure. He further completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Laboratory Medicine at China Medical University (2012–2016), solidifying his scientific and clinical foundation. 🎓🧪

💼 Professional Experience

Professor Xu has advanced steadily through academic and clinical ranks. Beginning as a Research Assistant (2000–2006), he became an Attending Physician (2006–2010), Associate Professor (2010–2014), and finally Professor in 2014 at the First Hospital of Jilin University. He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Department of Laboratory Medicine, mentoring numerous doctoral candidates and leading transformative research. 🧑‍🏫🏥

🔬 Research Interests

Professor Xu’s research spans across vital domains:

🧠 Mechanism of Diabetic Complications
🦠 Bacterial Resistance Mechanisms and Surveillance
📊 Establishment of Reference Intervals for Clinical Tests
🤖 Disease Prediction Modeling with Machine Learning
🧬 Trace Element Metabolism in Diabetic Models

His work integrates clinical insights with computational analytics to develop predictive tools and diagnostic advancements in laboratory medicine.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Professor Xu’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades and appointments:

🏅 Chairman, Society of Laboratory Medicine, Jilin Medical Security Association
🏅 Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, Chinese Society of Laboratory Medicine
🏅 Vice Chairman, Youth Committee, Jilin Medical Association
🏅 Member, Standing Committees across multiple national and provincial laboratory medicine societies
📚 Editorial Board Member, Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine
🧪 Reviewer for Biological Trace Element Research, OMICS, and others

He has successfully led over 33 funded research projects, totaling ¥7.04 million RMB.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Professor Xu has authored over 125 peer-reviewed articles, with an H-index of 16 and over 1269 citations. His top publications as a corresponding author include:

🧬 A Prognostic Model to Predict Recovery of COVID-19 Patients Based on Longitudinal Laboratory Findings
Virologica Sinica, 2020 – Cited by 39 articles

🧫 The Function of T Follicular Helper Cells in the Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Journal of Immunology Research, 2020 – Cited by 27 articles

🧪 Negative Results in Nucleic Acid Test of COVID-19 Patients: Assessment from Clinical Laboratories
Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2020 – Cited by 18 articles

⚖️ Age- and Sex-Specific Pediatric Reference Intervals of Serum Electrolytes
American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2020 – Cited by 21 articles

🧫 Laboratory Biosafety Considerations of SARS-CoV-2 at Biosafety Level 2
Health Security, 2020 – Cited by 14 articles

❤️ Changes of Laboratory Cardiac Markers and Mechanisms of Cardiac Injury in COVID-19
BioMed Research International, 2020 – Cited by 33 articles

Abdalla El Ayyat | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/03/202524/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Mr. Abdalla El Ayyat | Earth and Planetary Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assiut University Egypt

Prof. Dr. Abdalla Mousa Tolba Ibrahim El Ayyat is an eminent Egyptian geologist and Professor of Sedimentary Rocks and Stratigraphy at the Geology Department, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Egypt. Born on July 18, 1961, in El Minia, Egypt, he has devoted his career to the detailed study of sedimentary basins, stratigraphic sequences, and carbonate formations, especially in Egypt’s desert and Nile Valley regions. With over four decades in academia and research, Prof. El Ayyat is known for his deep commitment to geological education, stratigraphic frameworks, and regional paleoenvironmental reconstruction.

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Stratigraphy, sedimentology and tectonic evolution of the Upper Cretaceous/Paleogene succession in north Eastern Desert, Egypt

🎓 Education

Prof. El Ayyat began his academic journey with a B.Sc. in Special Geology (Distinction) from Assiut University in 1983. He earned his M.Sc. in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy in 1989, focusing on Lower Eocene carbonates in Upper Egypt. He completed his Ph.D. in 1998, where he studied the stratigraphic and sedimentological evolution of the Eocene sequence between Minia and Beni Suef. His academic training has laid a strong foundation for a prolific career in stratigraphy and sedimentary research.

🧪 Professional Experience

Starting as a demonstrator in 1983, Prof. El Ayyat progressed through roles of assistant lecturer, guest researcher, and lecturer at Assiut University and abroad. He gained international exposure at the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and Vienna University (Austria) through prestigious scholarships. He was promoted to Professor in 2017 and later served as Head of the Geology Department from 2019 to 2021. Since 2021, he holds the title of Emeritus Professor, continuing to inspire students and researchers through mentorship and academic leadership.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. El Ayyat’s research interests center around sedimentology, stratigraphy, and basin analysis, particularly of Cretaceous and Eocene formations in Egypt. He has contributed significantly to understanding depositional environments, diagenetic processes, and the paleoecological significance of fossil assemblages. His work integrates lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy, facies analysis, and clay mineralogy to reconstruct geologic history and sea-level fluctuations in North Africa.

🏅 Awards & Recognitions

Prof. El Ayyat has been recognized by academic institutions and scientific conferences for his outstanding contributions to geology, including international collaborations and conference presentations. His leadership roles and research scholarships in Austria and Germany further highlight his international stature. He has also played key roles in organizing and participating in regional and international geology conferences, fostering knowledge exchange in Earth Sciences.

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Prof. El Ayyat has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. Below is a selection of his notable works, including links (where available), year, and citation status:

Keheila, E.A., Soliman, H.A. & El Ayyat, A.M. (1990)
Litho-and biostratigraphy of the Lower Eocene carbonate sequence in Upper Egypt
Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 11(1/2), pp. 151-168.
🔗 ScienceDirect
📑 Cited by 40+ articles.

Keheila, E.A. & El Ayyat, A.M. (1990)
Lower Eocene carbonate facies and sedimentary cycles in Upper Egypt
Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, Vol. 81, pp. 33-47.
🔗 Elsevier
📑 Cited by 50+ articles.

El Ayyat, A.M. (2013)
Sedimentology, sequential analysis and clay mineralogy of the Lower Eocene sequence, Farafra Oasis
Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 78, pp. 28–50.
🔗 ScienceDirect
📑 Cited by 60+ articles.

El Ayyat, A.M. & Kassab, A.S. (2004)
Biostratinomy and depositional history of the Upper Cretaceous Duwi Formation
Journal of African Earth Sciences, Vol. 39, pp. 421–428.
🔗 ScienceDirect
📑 Cited by 30+ articles.

El Ayyat, A.M. (2004)
Lithostratigraphy, facies analysis and diagenetic features of the Middle Eocene carbonates northeast of Minia
Bulletin of Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Vol. 33(2), pp. 95–124.
📑 Referenced in multiple theses and geological mapping projects.

Biostratinomy and facies analysis of the upper Cretaceous oyster storm shell beds of the Duwi formation, Qusseir District, Red Sea Region, Egypt

Lithostratigraphy, sedimentology, and cyclicity of the Duwi Formation (late Cretaceous) at Abu Tartur plateau, Western Desert of Egypt: evidences for reworking and redeposition

Biostratigraphical and sedimentological studies on the upper cretaceous/paleogene sequence, Western desert, Egypt

Eduardo Villoria | Dentistry | Best Innovation Award

Posted on 24/03/202524/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Prof. Eduardo Villoria | Dentistry | Best Innovation Award

Professor Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Dr. Eduardo Murad Villoria is a dentist specialized in Dental Radiology and Imaging, with strong academic and clinical experience in Rio de Janeiro. With extensive training and teaching experience, he is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a FAPERJ scholarship holder. He works as a collaborating professor at UFRJ and has taught at institutions such as Veiga de Almeida University, PUC-Rio and UERJ. His work is focused on imaging diagnosis, with a focus on computed tomography, cephalometric analysis and digital radiography. 🦷📸

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📝 Identification of periapical lesions using five imaging diagnostic methods

🎓 Education

Dr. Villoria graduated in Dentistry from Gama Filho University (2007), with specializations in Dentistry (2008) and Dental Radiology and Imaging (2008). He obtained his Master’s degree in Dental Radiology from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas) in 2013, with a dissertation on imaging diagnostic methods. In 2019, he defended his PhD at the same institution, with research focused on craniofacial anomalies in patients with cleft lip and palate. He is currently doing a postdoctoral fellowship at UFRJ, with a FAPERJ Grade 10 scholarship. 🎓🧠

💼 Experience

With a solid career, Dr. Villoria worked as a radiologist at the Petrópolis Municipal Health Foundation (2008–2016), and was approved in 1st place in a public exam. He taught for almost a decade at Veiga de Almeida University (2015–2023) and collaborated with UERJ and PUC-Rio in specialization courses and Radiology disciplines. His experience integrates the public, private and academic environments, with an emphasis on teaching and advanced imaging diagnosis. 👨‍🏫🏥

🔬 Research Interests

His main research interests include cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), three-dimensional analysis of craniofacial structures, ultrasonography of salivary glands, and development of protocols for complementary diagnosis in autoimmune syndromes, such as Sjögren’s syndrome. He is currently conducting two observational projects on cleft lip and palate and ultrasound evaluation of salivary glands. 🧪🖥️

🏆 Awards

Dr. Eduardo has received several distinctions in recent years, such as:

🥈 2024 – Honorable Mention at the 41st SBPqO Meeting

🥈 2023 – 2nd place in the competition for Substitute Professor at UERJ

🥇 2023 – 1st place in the UERJ Undergraduate Scientific Panel

🥇 2022 – 1st place in the Clinical Case Poster at the 13th CONABRO (ABRO)

🥈 2021 – Honorable Mention at the 35th FOUERJ Conference

These awards reinforce his commitment to academic and clinical excellence. 🏅📚

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Year: 2013
Journal: Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais – Master’s Dissertation
Cited by: Used as a methodological basis for articles in comparative radiology.

📝 Three-dimensional evaluation of the maxillary, mandibular and skull base morphological pattern in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate
Year: 2019
Journal: Doctoral Thesis – PUC Minas
Cited by: Reference in research on craniofacial analysis in congenital malformations.

📝Three-dimensional evaluation of mandibular asymmetry in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate at different stages of growth
Year: 2021–Current
Research project underway at UFRJ, results awaited for publication.
Cited by: Project mentioned in clinical discussions on craniofacial growth.

📝Ultrasound evaluation of major salivary glands in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome
Year: 2022–Present
Observational research project with expected impact on noninvasive imaging diagnosis.
Cited by: Used in a systematic review on the use of USG in autoimmune diseases.

Post-processing open-source software for the CBCT monitoring of periapical lesions healing following endodontic treatment: technical report of two cases

Assessment of sound pressure levels emitted by the magnetic resonance imaging device

Jun Wei | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 24/03/202524/03/2025 by Popular Scientist

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jun Wei | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor Institute of Education at Tsinghua University China

Dr. Jun Wei is an Associate Professor and the Deputy Director of the Institute of Basic Education at the Institute of Education, Tsinghua University 🎓. With a deep-rooted commitment to child and adolescent development, his interdisciplinary work blends psychology, education, and technological innovation to address critical issues in academic motivation, family values, and mental health. His career journey includes academic and research positions across prestigious institutions in China, Hong Kong, and the U.S., positioning him as a leading scholar in educational psychology 🌍.

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