Weijia Han | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Weijia Han | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Research Excellence Award

Wuhan Textile University | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Weijia Han is an accomplished researcher in physics, materials science, and microelectronics, currently serving as a Lecturer at the School of Microelectronics, Wuhan Textile University, China. He has developed a strong international academic background through his roles as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics and Functional Materials at the Brandenburg University of Technology in Germany, a Guest Scientist at the Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics in Frankfurt (Oder), and a Research Associate at Osnabrück University as well as the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Osnabrück University, a Master’s degree in Applied Physics from Xiangtan University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Huanggang Normal University. His research focuses on plasmonic and photonic nanostructures, including plasmonic titanium nitride nanohole arrays, metamaterial narrowband absorbers, graphene-based composites, and insect-inspired nanostamping technologies. His work spans design, simulation, nanofabrication, and extensive optical and structural characterization, using tools such as electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, Raman imaging, X-ray diffraction, FTIR, spectroscopy, and advanced photocurrent measurement systems. He has contributed significantly to several national and international projects involving on-chip optical sensors, CMOS-compatible plasmonic devices, and refractive-index sensor engineering. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, and his research performance is reflected in an h-index of 4, with approximately 49 citations across over 11 scientific documents, demonstrating strong global visibility and influence. In addition, he is co-inventor on a Chinese patent related to black phosphorus flake preparation. Known for his creativity, analytical strengths, and problem-solving skills, he is highly self-motivated, collaborative, and deeply committed to innovation in electronic engineering, sensor technology, and advanced material systems.

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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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Akbar Esmaeili | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Akbar Esmaeili | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Editorial Board Member

 Islamic Azad University | Iran

Prof. Akbar Esmaeili, Ph.D., is a highly accomplished Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran, and also serves as the Managing Director of the PINK WHITE ROSE Knowledge Enterprise Company. He earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Islamic Azad University and has established himself as an influential researcher in tissue engineering, polymer science, and biomaterials. His pioneering investigations focus on the construction of biocompatible polymer-based heart valve scaffolds using advanced electrospinning and nanotechnological approaches. Dr. Esmaeili’s studies explore polyurethane, chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyaniline composite scaffolds, designed for superior biocompatibility, elasticity, and anticoagulant performance, contributing immensely to the progress of cardiovascular regenerative medicine. He is internationally recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, with an h-index of 27, over 144 scientific publications, and more than 3,203 citations, reflecting his outstanding research productivity and global academic influence. Proficient in sophisticated analytical techniques such as NMR, HPLC, FTIR, SEM, XRD, and AFM, he exhibits comprehensive expertise in experimental and characterization methods. As an editor and reviewer for numerous prestigious international journals, including Acta Biochimica Polonica and Journal of Developmental Biology and Tissue Engineering, Dr. Esmaeili continues to inspire innovation and excellence in the interdisciplinary fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering.

Deepak Kumar | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Deepak Kumar | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute of Technology | India

Mr. Deepak Kumar is a dedicated engineer-researcher driving frontier work in fluid mechanics, multiphase flows, atomization, and energy sustainability. He completed his B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering from Gautam Buddha Technical University, followed by an M.Tech in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and is nearing completion of his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at IIT Kanpur, where he has built a strong academic and experimental foundation. His industry-relevant research spans primary breakup of jets in cross-flow and swirling air, twin-fluid injectors for fluidized bed catalytic cracking risers sponsored by HPCL, throttleable rocket injectors developed for ISRO, and urea-deposition and thermal-decomposition studies for SCR after-treatment systems sponsored by Cummins. Before entering academia, he served as Senior Project Associate and Project Engineer at IIT Kanpur and is currently a faculty member at VIT University, Bhopal. He is proficient in advanced experimental diagnostics such as LDV/PDPA, PIV, high-speed imaging, 3D hot-wire anemometry, and sensor-based DAQ systems, and is skilled in software tools like LabView, TecPlot 360, ANSYS Workbench, and ICEM-CFD, along with programming expertise in C++, MATLAB, and Python. His research output includes multiple peer-reviewed journal papers and numerous international conference presentations, recognized with a Best Paper Award for his work on twin-fluid injectors for modern FCC systems. He has also mentored students as a tutor and teaching assistant in fluid mechanics and rate processing on both IIT Kanpur and NPTEL platforms. According to available bibliometric sources, his h-index stands at approximately 1, with 4 total citations and 17 published documents, highlighting his growing impact in the fields of alternative fuels, atomization, and flow diagnostics. Dr. Kumar continues to pursue innovation aimed at addressing global energy-sustainability challenges while inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers.

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Kumar, D., & Kushari, A.. Spray dynamic in twin-fluid atomizer with tangentially air intake. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 897, 112–125.

Kumar, D., Sikroria, T., & Kushari, A. Droplet dynamics of liquid jet in swirling crossflow air at elevated pressure environment. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power.

Kumar, D., & Kushari, A. Spray dynamic in twin-fluid atomizer with tangentially air intake. Chemical Engineering & Technology.

Kumar, D., Sikroria, T., & Kushari, A. Experimental study on liquid jet trajectory in cross flow of swirling air at elevated pressure condition. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power.

Kumar, D., Kushari, A., Kumar, P., & Mishra, H. Droplet size distribution in twin fluid nozzle for modern FCC riser. Journal of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer.

Yufeng Jiang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof. Dr. Yufeng Jiang | Statistical Applications in Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ocean University of China | China

Assoc Prof. Dr. Yufeng Jiang is an Associate Professor at the Ocean University of China, specializing in the health monitoring and safety assessment of offshore and marine engineering structures. With a strong academic foundation from the Ocean University of China, he has dedicated his career to advancing intelligent damage diagnosis methods that can directly utilize incomplete information while maintaining high noise robustness. He innovatively developed an iterative two-stage damage identification methodology capable of simultaneously locating structural damage and assessing its severity. Dr. Jiang has designed a hardware network of fiber optic sensors for condition monitoring of deepwater pressure-resistant subsea structures and created an intelligent structural health monitoring and early warning system, which has been successfully applied in a 500-meter deep-sea mixed-transport system demonstration project. His research has led to 20 Documents , 10 patents, and collaboration on three major research projects, resulting in a citation count of 111 and an h-index of 6, reflecting the significant impact of his work. Additionally, he has contributed to two consultancy projects and maintained collaborations across multiple institutions, consistently translating innovative research into practical engineering applications. Dr. Jiang continues to advance the field of marine structural safety with a focus on applied intelligence and robust monitoring solutions.

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Featured Publications

Liu, Y., Wang, S., Jiang, Y., & Du, J. (2025). A spatial deformation reconstruction method of deep-sea mining riser from sparse inclination measurements. Ocean Engineering.

Wang, C., Luo, D., Guo, Y., Zheng, Z., Jiang, Y., & Du, J. (2025). A novel stochastic model updating method for offshore platforms based on Kriging model with active learning. Ocean Engineering.

Jiang, Y., Ma, C., Wang, S., & Li, Y. (2024). A novel evolutionary algorithm for structural model updating with a hybrid initialization and multi-stage update strategy. Ocean Engineering.

Jiang, Y., Liu, Y., Wang, S., & Rakicevic, Z. (2024). Structural damage classification in offshore structures under environmental variations and measured noises using linear discrimination analysis. Structural Control and Health Monitoring.

Liu, Y., Jiang, Y., Zhao, H., Wang, S., & Han, J. (2023). Experimental investigation on vortex-induced vibration characteristics of a segmented free-hanging flexible riser. Ocean Engineering.

Mr. Abhay Kumar | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award- 11390

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Mr. Abhay Kumar | Design of Experiments (DOE) | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abhay Kumar | Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of technology | India

Dr. Abhay Kumar is a Ph.D. Research Scholar and Senior Consultant at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, specializing in Environmental Engineering with a particular focus on solid and liquid waste management. With over 3.5 years of professional experience, he has successfully managed and executed a wide range of projects, including solid waste management, wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy solutions, plastic and legacy waste handling, leachate treatment, and agricultural waste utilization. He has significantly contributed to the development of patented technologies and innovative methodologies for scientific disposal and treatment of industrial and municipal wastes. Dr. Kumar has published numerous research papers in highly reputed journals and international conferences, with an h-index of 1 and a total of approximately 2 citations, reflecting the impact and recognition of his scholarly work in the field of environmental engineering. Beyond his research, he is actively involved in community development initiatives under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, implementing sustainable waste management practices in rural areas near Surat. His professional expertise includes environmental impact assessments, preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs), stakeholder engagement, technical supervision, and capacity building. Dr. Kumar is committed to advancing sustainable and practical solutions in waste management while bridging the gap between research, policy, and field implementation to promote environmental sustainability.

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Kumar, A., Yadav, K., & Kumar, S. Comprehensive review on technological advances in landfill leachate management: Physio-chemical characteristics, treatment method and cost analysis. Bioresource Technology Reports, 102222.

Kumar, A., Bhatt, A. D., & Yadav, K. D. Sequential treatment of MSW landfill leachate by primary treatment followed by gravel and ZVI filter media as filter technique. In P. Janardhan, P. Choudhury, & D. N. Kumar (Eds.), Water and Environment, Volume 2. ICWROEE 2024. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Vol. 414). Springer, Singapore.

Kumar, A., & Yadav, K. D. Combined treatment of hazardous waste landfill leachate through electrocoagulation followed by UV process. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2024, NIT Surat.

Kumar, A., Yadav, K. D., & Kumar, S. MSW landfill leachate color removal by using coagulation and flocculation followed by filtration processes. Paper presented at the International Symposium on Sustainable Waste Management 2023, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering & Management, Kolkata.

Kumar, A., Jain, P., Mishra, S., & Yadav, K. D. Effect of turbulence on settlement rate of cohesive sediments. Paper presented at the 55th IWWA Annual Convention, Pune.

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..

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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”