Abhijeet Das | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Machine Learning Award

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Dr. Abhijeet Das | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Machine Learning Award

C.V. Raman Global University | India

Dr. Abhijeet Das, Ph.D. in Water Resource Engineering from C.V. Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, is an accomplished civil engineering researcher specializing in watershed hydrology, hydrological modeling, climate change impact assessment, and GIS-based water resources management. With a strong academic foundation, including M.Tech and B.Tech degrees from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, he has combined rigorous research with nearly a decade of professional and teaching experience. Dr. Das has contributed extensively to collaborative national and international projects across Tunisia, USA, Oman, UK, South Africa, Syria, and Lebanon, focusing on water quality, hydrologic extremes, and sustainable water management through remote sensing, machine learning, and optimization techniques. He has published 88 documents indexed in Scopus, which have received 199 citations, achieving an h-index of 7, reflecting both productivity and the growing impact of his research contributions. His intellectual property portfolio includes over 30 patents filed in water resource engineering, geoinformatics, and environmental sustainability, showcasing innovation and applied problem-solving capacity. Dr. Das has actively engaged in more than 30 seminars, workshops, and international conferences, presenting advancements in civil and water resource engineering. His career trajectory illustrates a blend of academic excellence, applied research, and industry collaboration, making him a promising contributor to the advancement of sustainable infrastructure and water management systems.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Das, A. (2025). An optimization-based framework for water quality assessment and pollution source apportionment employing GIS and machine learning techniques for smart surface water governance. Discover Environment.

Das, A., & Mishra, S. (2025). Reimagining biofiltration for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment. Discover Sustainability.

Das, A. (2025). A data-driven approach utilizing machine learning (ML) and geographical information system (GIS)-based time series analysis with data augmentation for water quality assessment in Mahanadi River Basin, Odisha, India. Discover Sustainability.

Das, A. (2025). Evaluation and prediction of surface water quality status for drinking purposes using integrated water quality indices, GIS approaches, and machine learning techniques. Desalination and Water Treatment.

Das, A., Mishra, S., & Tripathy, B. (2025). Bioplastics: A sustainable alternative or a hidden microplastic threat? Innovative Infrastructure Solutions.

Haifa Jammeli | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Haifa Jammeli | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Normasys | France

Dr. Haifa Jammeli is a research fellow at the Institut Supérieur de Gestion de Tunis, specializing in business computing and operations research. She holds a PhD from the Higher Institute of Management in Tunisia and a Master’s degree in Logistics and Transportation Sciences from the Higher Institute of Logistics and Transportation, Sousse University. Her academic and professional journey spans over a decade, with significant contributions to supply chain optimization, AI in logistics, and sustainable urban planning. She is a part-time instructor at Paris Nanterre University and NEOMA Business School, teaching courses in supply chain management, operations research, data analysis, and IT project management. Her research focuses on optimizing transportation routes for COVID-19 patients and cash logistics using tools like CPLEX, QGIS, and Python, and she has developed AI models to forecast urban solid waste generation and propose green logistics solutions for household waste collection. With over 70 citations across nine publications, her work has been presented at international conferences and published in journals such as IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management and Annals of Operations Research. Her h-index is 10, reflecting both productivity and impact in her field. She has received awards including the Perficio Award for Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year and was a finalist for the IFROS Prize for Operational Research in Development. Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, she combines strong technical skills (CPLEX, MATLAB, Python, R, SQL, QGIS) with experience in teaching, project leadership, and applying AI-based decision models to real‐world sustainability challenges.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Alaya, H., Jammeli, H., Ben Abdelaziz, F., Masmoudi, M., & Verny, J. (2024). Sustainable logistics for transfer of COVID-19 patients: Lesson learned from France. International Transactions in Operational Research.

Jammeli, H., & Verny, J. (2024). A multi-objective model for two-level distribution system in the city of Paris. Annals of Operations Research. (Accepted for publication)

Jammeli, H., Khefacha, A., Sellei, B., & Verny, J. (2023, October 18–21). The impact of AI tools in education environment. In 2023 IEEE ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, College Station, Texas.

Jammeli, H., Alaya, H., & Verny, J. (2023, October 23–25). An analysis of the role of the Internet of Things and sensor technologies in optimizing waste management in the city of Sousse, Tunisia . World Recycling Convention, Madrid, Spain.

Jammeli, H., & Verny, J. (2022). A literature review for green smart home delivery problem in urban environments. In 2022 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Applications (DASA) (pp. 756–760). IEEE.

Hana Chen | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Hana Chen | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Young Scientist Award

Curtin University | Malaysia

Dr. Hana Chen Wei Jun is a Senior Lecturer and Chair for Learning and Teaching at the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, Curtin University Malaysia, with a strong academic background in medicine and public health. She holds a Master of Science in Public Health from Management & Science University, Malaysia, where she graduated on the President’s List, and a Medical Degree from Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Russia. Her research interests span sustainable community development, healthy aging, food sustainability, disaster management, and public health nutrition, which align with her leadership roles in publications, community engagement projects, and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) initiatives. Dr. Chen has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to collaborative works with The Lancet and other leading outlets, with 21 peer-reviewed articles to date. She has received multiple national and international recognitions, including the Best Oral Presenter Award (AIPHC 2023), the Outstanding Network Ambassador Award (WCPH 2023), and Curtin University Malaysia’s 2025 Research and Teaching Excellence Awards. Her contributions to teaching, mentoring, and research capacity building are further demonstrated through supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate projects. Dr. Chen has 292 citations, an h-index of 12, and an i10-index of 12, underscoring her growing impact in global public health scholarship.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

Marzo, R. R., Chen, H., Abid, K., & Lin, Y.  Adapted digital health literacy and health information seeking behavior among lower income groups in Malaysia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Public Health, 44(3), 457–465.

Marzo, R. R., Chen, H., & Sapa, N. H. The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: A global perspective across 10 countries. Archives of Public Health, 81(1), 1–10.

Chen, H., Marzo, R. R., Sapa, N. H., Ahmad, A., Anuar, H., & Baobaid, M. F.  Trends in health communication: Social media needs and quality of life among older adults in Malaysia. Healthcare, 11(10), 1455.

GBD 2023 Vaccine Coverage Collaborators. Global, regional, and national trends in routine childhood vaccination coverage from 1980 to 2023 with forecasts to 2030: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet, 406(10500), 235–260.

Marzo, R. R., & Chen, H. Domain and perception on community resilience: Comparison between two countries. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1157837.

Kai Wang | Statistical Data Visualization | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Kai Wang | Statistical Data Visualization | Best Researcher Award

Shandong First Medical University | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Kai Wang is an Associate Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Advanced Drug Delivery and Release Systems, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Institute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University, China, whose work bridges chemistry, biology, and medicine. His research focuses on the design of boronic acid–based spectroscopic probes for glucose sensing and their application in fluorescence detection and bioimaging, as well as glycobiology studies that explore the therapeutic and diagnostic potential of saccharides in drug development and disease treatment. Dr. Wang has developed several innovative fluorescent probes that achieve high sensitivity and selectivity in imaging cellular glucose in live cells and zebrafish, contributing to the understanding of cellular glucose homeostasis, ROS signaling, and the interplay between diabetes and depression. He collaborates with renowned researchers worldwide, including Tony D. James, Zhongnan Wu, Shaojie Zhang, and Meng Meng, and maintains active membership in the Chinese Chemical Society and the Chinese Society of Biophysics. he has 1 document, 1 citation, and an h-index of 1, reflecting the growing international recognition of his contributions. His goal is to provide novel molecular tools and strategies for disease diagnosis, innovative drug design, and translational medicine.

Profiles : Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

“Reversible Recognition-Based Boronic Acid Probes for Glucose Detection in Live Cells and Zebrafish”

“Biomimetic Analysis of Neurotransmitters for Disease Diagnosis through Light‐Driven Nanozyme Sensor Array and Machine Learning”

“Synthesis of Diboronic Acid-Based Fluorescent Probes for the Sensitive Detection of Glucose in Aqueous Media and Biological Matrices”

“A DNA nanoscaffold-based electrochemical assay for sensitive determination of O-GlcNAc transferase (OGT) activity and its application in cell-permeable OGT inhibitors screening”

“A glucose-rich heteropolysaccharide from Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Wight et Arn. and its zinc-modified complex enhance immunoregulation by regulating TLR4-Myd88-NF-κB pathway”

Herve | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Herve | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award

INRAE-AgroParisTech International Centre of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy | France

Prof. Herve Jacques Marie This von Kientzheim is a French physical chemist, consultant professor at AgroParisTech and researcher at INRAE, internationally recognized as the co-founder with Nicholas Kurti of the scientific discipline of molecular and physical gastronomy. Passionate about chemistry since childhood, he studied at Janson de Sailly High School before training in physical chemistry at ESPCI ParisTech and modern literature at the University of Paris IV, then developed pioneering work first in a personal laboratory and later at the Collège de France, invited by Nobel laureate Jean-Marie Lehn. Over his prolific career he has created and directed several major initiatives: the INRAE-AgroParisTech International Centre of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, the Science and Food Culture Foundation of the French Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Advanced Studies in Gastronomy (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne / Cordon Bleu Institute), the International Journal of Molecular and Physical Gastronomy, and the Academic Notes of the French Academy of Agriculture. He has also been a scientific advisor to the journal Pour la Science and organizer of the International Workshops on Molecular Gastronomy and the French national seminars on the subject. His research, supported by collaborations with chefs such as Pierre Gagnaire, has explored the physical and chemical mechanisms underlying culinary transformations (coagulation, emulsions, foams, gels, aromas), the clarification of traditional culinary “precisions,” and the development of “note-by-note cuisine,” a novel approach that constructs dishes from pure compounds rather than traditional ingredients. Beyond laboratory work, he has influenced public education through initiatives such as the Experimental Taste Workshops, contributions to culinary training curricula, and numerous radio and television programs. Author of about twenty books and many scientific and professional articles, Herve This has lectured worldwide, promoting the integration of science and gastronomy. According to his academic impact includes around 1,900 citations, an h-index of 22, and more than 130 indexed documents, reflecting his enduring influence at the crossroads of chemistry, food science, and culinary innovation..

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

“Eustress in Space: Opportunities for Plant Stressors Beyond the Earth Ecosystem”

“Improving the Understanding of Chemistry by Using the Right Words: Why Is Talking about Compounds so Messy?”

“Improving the Understanding of Chemistry by Using the Right Words: Employing Inorganic Formulas to Convey Chemical Structure”

“Improving the Understanding of Chemistry by Using the Right Words: Transforming Inorganic Formulas for Insight into Chemical Structure”

“Improving the Understanding of Chemistry by Using the Right Words: A Clear-Cut Strategy to Avoid Misconceptions When Talking about Elements, Atoms, and Molecules”

Jianjian Chen | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Operations Research Award

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Dr. Jianjian Chen | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Operations Research Award

 Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics | China

Dr. Jianjian Chen is a lecturer in the School of Information Management and Mathematics at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, Jiangxi, P. R. China, where he has established himself as a promising scholar in the fields of management science, decision support, and electronic commerce. His research focuses on platform economics, online marketplaces, and decision support methodologies that contribute to both the theoretical and practical advancement of information systems and business strategies. Over the course of his career, Chen has built a solid portfolio of high-quality research, with his work appearing in well-regarded journals including Decision Support Systems, Information Systems Frontiers, Computers & Industrial Engineering, Electronic Commerce Research, and Electronic Commerce Research and Applications. These publications highlight his expertise in applying analytical and empirical methods to understand the complexities of digital platforms and e-commerce ecosystems. According to his Scopus profile Chen has published 7 scholarly documents, which have collectively received 86 citations, resulting in an h-index of 5, reflecting both the productivity and the impact of his research. His contributions not only enrich the academic discourse on decision support and electronic commerce but also offer practical insights for businesses navigating digital transformation and platform-based economies. Chen’s scholarship demonstrates a balance between rigorous methodological development and the application of innovative models to real-world problems, reinforcing his role as a valuable contributor to the intersection of management, information systems, and economics. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical problem-solving approaches, his research provides meaningful support for decision-making in the digital economy and underscores his growing influence within the international academic community.

Profile: Scopus 

Featured Publications

“Traditional e-commerce or live e-commerce? Online sales model selection strategies considering streamers’ bargaining behaviors”

Pengfei Bao | Social and Behavioral Statistics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Pengfei Bao | Social and Behavioral Statistics | Best Researcher Award

The University of Hong Kong | China

Mr. Bao Pengfei is a distinguished scholar and translator specializing in multilingualism, translation studies, and intercultural communication. He earned a Master of Arts in Translation from The University of Hong Kong, focusing on advanced translation studies, language contrast for translators, and the translation of government and commercial texts, and a Bachelor of Arts in Translation from Sichuan International Studies University (SISU), where he studied comprehensive English, oral English, computer-assisted translation, liaison interpreting, Chinese-English translation, advanced English writing, and consecutive interpreting. Over his academic and professional journey, Bao has amassed extensive experience translating and interpreting across diverse domains, including legal, financial, literary, and cultural texts, completing over 200,000 words in multiple languages such as Korean, Japanese, and Chinese through roles at organizations like Zhongshan WYA Trans Service Company, LuzTrans, CICG Asia-Pacific, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Korea. He has also actively contributed to cultural exchange initiatives and digital marketing efforts promoting Korean culture internationally.

Featured Publications

“Delineating Translanguaging: Theoretical Distinctions fromCode-SwitchingandaVygotskian Model of Cognitive Scaffolding in Multilingual Classrooms”

“Generational Linguistic Conflict in Digital Fields: Bourdieu’s Cultural Capital Theoryand Cross-Cultural Decoding Hegemony of Z-Generation Internet Slang”

“‘From Monolingual Decoding to Translingual Semiotics: A HallidayanFrameworkforMultilingual Literacy Development”

“The Grammaticalization of Illocutionary Force in Legal Discourse: ADiachronicComputational Analysis of Speech Act Shifts from Pre-Modern Codes to Modern Legal Instruments”

“Negotiating Cultural Hegemony: Power Dynamics in the Postcolonial TranslationofAfrican Literature into English”

Xhavit Islami | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof. Dr. Xhavit Islami | Econometrics and Statistical Economics | Best Researcher Award

AAB College | Albania

Assist Prof. Dr. Xhavit Islami is a leading academic in Management and Strategic Management at the Faculty of Economics, AAB College, Republic of Kosovo. He earned his PhD in Organizational Sciences and Management from the University of “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in North Macedonia and has since built a strong record of research and scholarly contributions. Professor Islami has completed 35 research projects and is currently engaged in five ongoing projects, demonstrating his active involvement in advancing knowledge in management, strategic decision-making, human resource management, and supply chain management. He has published 16 articles in high-impact, Scopus-indexed journals and authored two books, reflecting his commitment to rigorous scholarship. His research work has earned him a Scopus h-index of 4 with 122 citations, highlighting the influence of his publications within the international academic community. He has also participated in five consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Professor Islami has collaborated on significant initiatives, including the “EDU-LAB Horizon” Project (2025–2027), and serves on the Scientific Committee of AAB College. His studies focus on innovative strategies, organizational performance, and the integration of artificial intelligence in management practices, providing practical insights for businesses and policymakers. Through his research, he has contributed to the understanding of competitive advantage, sustainable growth, and organizational effectiveness. Professor Islami maintains active professional profiles on Scopus, ORCID, ResearchGate, SSRN, and Academia.edu, ensuring his work is accessible and widely recognized. His scholarly achievements, combined with his ongoing research and industry collaborations, position him as a prominent figure in management and strategic studies, making him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | Orcid

Featured Publications

“When and How Does Innovation Augment the Effect of HRM on SME Performance?”

“Artificial intelligence and value-based strategy: a literature review and future research directions”

“Lean manufacturing and firms’ financial performance: the role of strategic supplier partnership and information sharing”

“Does competitive strategy moderate the linkage between HRM practices and company performance”

“The Role of Internal Human Resource Orchestration on Firm Performance”

Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nitendra Palankar | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Don Bosco College of Engineering | India

Dr. Nitendra Palankar is a seasoned academic and researcher specializing in Transportation Engineering and Concrete Technology, with over 12 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Dr. Palankar completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Engineering) from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, in July 2016, following an M.Tech. in the same discipline from NITK in 2012. His doctoral research focused on the “Performance of Alkali Activated Concrete Mixes with Steel Slag as Coarse Aggregate for Rigid Pavements,” under the guidance of Prof. A.U. Ravishankar. He has been actively involved in teaching for over six years and has contributed significantly to the academic community through various roles, including serving as an editorial member for the American Journal of Construction and Building Materials and as a reviewer for several reputed journals and conferences. Dr. Palankar has also been a registered research guide at Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, currently supervising two research scholars. His research interests encompass sustainable construction materials, particularly the use of industrial by-products in concrete, and the development of eco-friendly pavement technologies. He has authored numerous publications in high-impact journals, including the Journal of Cleaner Production and the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. Dr. Palankar holds an h-index of 6, with 484 citations. His work has garnered recognition for its contribution to sustainable civil engineering practices, particularly in the context of utilizing industrial waste materials for pavement construction. Through his extensive research and academic endeavors, Dr. Palankar continues to advance the field of transportation engineering, focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure development.

Featured Publications

“Studies on Self-Healing Properties of Glass Fibre Reinforced Bituminous Concrete Mixes”

“Development of regression model for strength prediction of Eco-Friendly alkali activated dry lean concrete for pavements”

“Investigations on performance of alkali activated mortar mixes containing red mud and aluminum dross”

“Performance of Alkali-Activated Mortar Mixes Containing Industrial Waste Materials as Binders”

“A study on the effect of rejuvenators in reclaimed asphalt pavement based stone mastic asphalt mixes”

Ahmed A. Ahmed | Regression and Correlation Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Ahmed A. Ahmed | Regression and Correlation Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Mustansiriyah University | Iraq

Dr. Ahmed A. Ahmed, Ph.D, is a distinguished faculty member in the Civil Engineering Department at Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, with a robust research profile emphasizing new and advanced infrastructure materials, durability of engineering materials, infrastructure sustainability, green building materials, material characterization, corrosion and carbonation assessment, microstructure analysis, and evaluation of concrete deterioration processes and mechanisms. With an h-index of 5, 70 citations, and a ResearchGate score of 83.5, Dr. Ahmed has contributed extensively to the field through numerous high-impact publications, including studies on corrosion resistance of calcium sulfoaluminate cementitious systems, reliability of chloride testing in cementitious systems, and experimental investigations on reinforcing steel behavior under corrosive conditions. Since 2012, he has served as a faculty member at Mustansiriyah University and held leadership roles such as Head of the Training and Development Unit in the Continuing Education Branch and active membership in professional societies including the American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, Iraqi Academic Syndicate, Iraqi Engineers Union, and Iraqi Teachers Union. Dr. Ahmed earned his Ph.D. in Infrastructure Materials with a minor in Statistics from Oregon State University and holds multiple advanced teaching certificates and engineering degrees. He has also presented at international conventions and workshops across the United States and Malaysia, highlighting his commitment to research excellence, pedagogy, and professional development in civil engineering.

Profiles:  Orcid | Scopus

Featured Publications

“Assessing the Impact of Graphene Nanoplatelets Aggregates on the Performance Characteristics of Cement-Based Materials”

“Performance Evaluation of Concrete Masonry Unit Mixtures Incorporating Citric Acid-Treated Corn Stover Ash and Alkalinized Corn Stover Fibers”

“Evaluating the Characteristics of Fibrous Pure Gypsum Containing Chopped Carbon Fiber (CCF)”

“Evaluating the performance of thermomechanically beneficiated fly ash blended mortar”

“Reliability of chloride testing results in cementitious systems containing admixed chlorides”