| Prof. | Sang-Sun | Han | Yonsei University, College of Dentistry | South Korea | Dentistry | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Hyunwoon | Lim | Daesang Corporation | South Korea | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |
| Prof. Dr. | Taehyoun | Oh | Kwangwoon University | South Korea | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Tun Naw | Sut | Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |
| Prof. | Il-Yeong | Kim | Sungkyunkwan University | South Korea | Arts and Humanities | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Mr. | Jin-Seop | Kim | Jeonbuk National University | South Korea | Engineering | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Prof. | Jong-Soo | Lee | College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University | South Korea | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Dong Hwan | Kim | Shindorim Seoul Orthopedic Hospital | South Korea | Medicine and Health Sciences | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Young Won | Kim | Korea Institute of Industrial Technology | South Korea | Engineering | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Soobin | Im | Department Of Neurosurgery | South Korea | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award | popularscientist.com |
| Mr | Sipho Sethu | Mashiyi | University of Fort Hare | South Africa | Engineering | Excellence in Research | |
| Ms. | Nkosikhona | Msweli | University of South Africa | South Africa | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Alliance | Bibili Nzengue | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr. | Adeola | oketola | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Nokulunga | Dlamini | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Mr | Sibongiseni | Silwana | Agricultural Research Council | South Africa | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award | |
| Dr. | Mpho | Muloiwa | Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award | |
| Ms. | Mukovhe | Rammela | University of Venda | South Africa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Oliver. O | Apeh | University of Johannesburg | South Africa | Energy and Sustainability | Excellence in Innovation | popularscientist.com |
| Dr. | Lindiwe | Gumede | University of johannesburg | South Africa | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award | popularscientist.com |