Youngjoo Kwon | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Youngjoo Kwon | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

Ewha Womans University | South Korea

Dr. Youngjoo Kwon is a highly accomplished professor in the College of Pharmacy and Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Ewha Womans University, where she has held influential leadership roles including Director of the Ewha Drug Development Research Core Center, Chair of the Graduate School, and Director of a major convergence education program. After completing her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Houston and postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine, she established a research laboratory that integrates advanced analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, and NMR with computational modeling and diverse biochemical, molecular, and cellular biology platforms. Her interdisciplinary research spans metabolite profiling of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds, development of isozyme-selective enzyme inhibitors, and elucidation of the non-canonical cytosolic functions of the transcription factor ELF3/ESX, particularly its interaction with MED23 in driving metastasis and drug resistance in various cancers. Additionally, her laboratory develops and evaluates small-molecule modulators against challenging disease targets related to cancer, fibrosis, and neurodegeneration. Over her prolific scientific career, Dr. Kwon has published more than 175 peer-reviewed documents, accumulated over 5,053 citations, and achieved an h-index of 35, underscoring both the breadth and lasting impact of her contributions to pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical research. Her work has appeared in leading journals and has resulted in patents and successful licensing initiatives, demonstrating strong translational value. Dr. Kwon’s achievements have earned her numerous honors from major scientific societies, including awards from the Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology, the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea, and a ministerial award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. She is also deeply engaged in national regulatory and scientific policy activities, serving on advisory committees for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the Korea Drug Development Fund, and several national research and technology evaluation boards. In addition, she contributes to the global scientific community through editorial roles in multiple international journals. Her research philosophy-rooted in mechanistic understanding, analytical innovation, and therapeutic development-continues to drive advancements in areas such as KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer, hepatic fibrosis, and metastatic progression, solidifying her standing as a leading scientist shaping next-generation drug discovery and disease-targeted interventions.

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Ki Ryong Kwon | Artificial Intelligence in Statistics | Best Faculty Award

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Prof. Ki Ryong Kwon | Artificial Intelligence in Statistics | Best Faculty Award

Pukyong National University | South Korea

Professor Ki-Ryong Kwon is an eminent and highly respected scholar in electronics engineering, artificial intelligence, and computer science, serving as a leading Professor in the Division of Computer Engineering and AI at Pukyong National University, South Korea. he pursued his academic journey at Kyungpook National University, where he completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Electronics Engineering, later advancing his research expertise through a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota under the mentorship of Prof. Ahmed H. Tewfik, followed by a visiting scholar appointment at Colorado State University that further broadened his international academic exposure. Throughout his long-standing academic career, Professor Kwon has demonstrated exceptional leadership by serving as Dean of the College of Engineering, Vice-Dean of Engineering, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Lab, Director of the Center for Start-up Foundation, Director of the Center of IP Transfer, and Vice-Director of Industry-University Foundation Cooperation, contributing extensively to academic development, research infrastructure advancement, and student innovation ecosystems. Beyond the university environment, he has played influential strategic roles as Chairman of the Global Fintech Industry Promotion Center, Vice-Chairman of the Korea Cloud Association, Vice-Chairman of the Busan Federation of Service Industry, and Chair of the 4th Industrial Revolution Leadership Promotion Team for Busan City, where he has been instrumental in guiding regional and national initiatives in AI-driven transformation, digital economy growth, and emerging technology integration. His contributions to the global research community include major leadership roles in IEEE, the Korea Multimedia Society, the Korea Information Processing Society, and multiple international conferences where he has served as General Chair, Industrial Chair, Program Chair, and Organizing Chair. His research encompasses deep learning, digital watermarking, image forensics, signal processing, marine AI applications, smart digital-twin systems, cybersecurity, and intelligent multi-agent architectures. With approximately 118 published research documents, around 1,309 citations, and an estimated h-index in the mid-20s, he maintains a strong and influential academic footprint. Over his career, he has been honored with numerous Best Paper Awards, national recognitions, institutional leadership awards, and international distinctions that reflect his outstanding dedication to research excellence, innovation leadership, and the advancement of technology-driven societal development.

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Kostiantyn Kotenko | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Kostiantyn Kotenko | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Best Researcher Award

S.P.Timoshenko Institute of Mechanics | Ukraine

Dr. Kostyantin Kotenko is an Professor in the Department of Theoretical Mechanics at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (KNUCA), Ukraine, specialising in building structures and civil engineering systems. He holds the degree of Candidate of Technical Sciences (equivalent to PhD) and has developed extensive expertise in the dynamics of layered, or sandwich, shell structures with inhomogeneous fillers. A graduate of KNUCA, Dr. Kotenko’s academic background is rooted in the theory and design of complex structural systems, and his research focuses on the dynamic response and stability of multi-layered shells subjected to transient, impact, and nonstationary loads. Over his career, he has co-authored numerous influential papers in international journals, exploring dynamic responses of domes, cylindrical and conical shells with inhomogeneous elastic cores. His work has earned recognition for its analytical depth and contribution to advancing the field of structural dynamics. According to his Scopus profile, Dr. Kotenko has authored 10 scientific publications, received approximately 16 citations, and holds an h-index of 1, reflecting his active engagement and growing impact in the global research community. At KNUCA, he teaches theoretical mechanics and structural dynamics, supervises postgraduate research, and contributes to academic development through innovative research on layered shell mechanics. His continuing investigations into the stress–strain behaviour and stability of multi-layered systems have practical applications in modern civil and aerospace engineering. Dr. Kotenko’s scholarly contributions, combined with his dedication to education and applied mechanics, establish him as a prominent specialist in the field of dynamic analysis of layered and composite structural shells.

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