Ruchi singh Parihar | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof. Dr. Ruchi singh Parihar | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Christ University | India

Assist Prof. Dr. Ruchi Singh Parihar is a distinguished climate scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, whose research embodies a unique integration of climate science, epidemiology, and data-driven modeling. With a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Health jointly awarded by IIT Delhi and Graphic Era University, her scholarly journey reflects a deep commitment to understanding the nexus between climate variability, disease transmission, and human health. Dr. Parihar’s expertise spans climate and atmospheric modeling, remote sensing, GIS applications, numerical simulations, and environmental health risk assessment, focusing particularly on vector-borne diseases such as malaria. Her according to Scopus includes more than 36 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating over 30 citations and an h-index of 3, with studies featured in prestigious journals such as Nature Scientific Reports, GeoHealth, and the International Journal of Biometeorology. She has held research and visiting positions at globally renowned institutions, including the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), South Korea, and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Italy, where she continues as an Associate. Recognized with several international Travel and Research Grants from organizations like NSF (USA), UNESCO/IAEA, and Rutgers University, Dr. Parihar actively contributes to international scientific dialogues on climate and health through presentations at major conferences including AGU, EGU, and Gordon Research Conferences. Her memberships in leading professional societies such as AGU, EGU, AOGS, ISNTD, and AWIS highlight her active role in advancing collaborative global science. Dr. Parihar’s pioneering contributions lie in her ability to combine statistical modeling, climate projections, and epidemiological simulations to forecast disease transmission patterns under future climate scenarios, thereby influencing both academic research and public health policy on a global scale.

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Featured Publications

Bal, P. K., Kumar, D. S., Parihar, R. S., & Saini, A. (2025). Changing climate and its impacts on the dynamics of future malaria transmission over certain endemic regions in India. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 35412.

Parihar, C. M. Q. D. R. S. (2025). Women, health, and the climate emergency. American Journal of Biomedical Science and Research.

Parihar, R. S. (2025). Climate variability and its impact on vector-borne diseases: Using numerical/statistical modeling. In IntechOpen.

Franzke, C. L. E., & Parihar, R. S. (2025). Time of emergence and future projections of extremes of malaria infections in Africa. GeoHealth, 9(6), e2025GH001356.

Franzke, C. L. E., & Parihar, R. S. (2025). Time of emergence and future projections of extremes of malaria transmission dynamics in Africa region. European Geosciences Union (EGU25-2188), Vienna, Austria.

Ujjwal Das | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ujjwal Das | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujjwal Das | Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an accomplished academic and researcher serving as an Assistant Professor (Temporary) in the Department of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha. He holds a Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh, focusing on medical demography and the socio-economic correlates of morbidity among the elderly population in West Bengal. He also earned an M.Phil. and Master’s degree in Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, where he developed expertise in demographic and statistical research, and is a gold medalist in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. His academic base was built at Bankura Christian College under the University of Burdwan, West Bengal. Dr. Das’s research encompasses social determinants of population health, geospatial analysis of population, environment and health, mortality and fertility dynamics, migration, and public health policy. He has published over fourteen peer-reviewed papers in reputed international journals and contributed five book chapters, with his scholarly works receiving around 37 citations, 9 indexed documents, and an h-index of 3 according to bibliometric databases. A frequent participant in national and international conferences, he has presented numerous papers across India and abroad, including in Dubai. Skilled in SPSS, STATA, R, ArcGIS, MORTPAK, Spectrum, and GEODA, he integrates quantitative and spatial techniques in social science research. Multilingual in Bengali, English, Odia, and Hindi, Dr. Das actively engages in faculty development initiatives and interdisciplinary projects bridging geography, demography, and public health to address pressing developmental challenges in contemporary India.

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Featured Publications

Das, U. (2025). Is virginity a matter of dignity or a lack of opportunity? Exploring the paradoxical relationship between premarital sex and education among youth in India. Sexuality & Culture.

Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: A decomposition analysis in Bankura district. BMC Public Health.

Ahamad, V., & Das, U. (2025). Health on the move: Cardiovascular disease risk among ageing male migrants in India. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus.

Das, U., Das, R. K., Saha, K. K., Murmu, L. B., Banerjee, S., & Nag, R. (2025). Buckling resistance of various pathfinding endodontic instruments: An in vitro study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.

Gupta, P., Saha, K. K., Das, U., Mondal, P., Mandal, K., & Chowdhury, K. (2025). Prevalence and location of mid mesial canal based on interorifice distance between MB-ML canals in permanent mandibular first and second molars in West Bengal population: A cone beam study. University Journal of Dental Sciences.

Sibel Suzen Ozbayrak | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sibel Suzen Ozbayrak | Health Statistics and Public Health Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Health Science University Haydarpasa Numune Research and Training Hospital | Turkey

Dr. Sibel Suzen Ozbayrak is a Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Training Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and completed her residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty in 2014. Her research focuses on musculoskeletal disorders, including adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff syndrome, fibromyalgia, and entrapment neuropathies. Dr. Ozbayrak has authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with several published in high-impact journals such as Clinica Terapeutica, Clinical Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. Her work has garnered significant attention, with her publications collectively cited over 30, and h-index 4, reflecting her contributions to advancing clinical practices in rehabilitation. Notably, her study on the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in subacromial impingement syndrome has been cited extensively, underscoring its impact on the field. Dr. Özbayrak is actively involved in ongoing clinical trials, including investigations into the effects of kinesiotaping and prolotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions. She is also a consultant for thesis research projects at her institution, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship and research development. Dr. Özbayrak’s dedication to integrating scientific research into clinical practice aims to enhance patient outcomes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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Featured Publications

Suzen Ozbayrak, S., & Ozkok Akbulut, T. (2023). Restless leg syndrome in hidradenitis suppurativa patients: A cross-sectional study with current literature review. Medical Bulletin of Haseki, 61(1), 37–42.

Ozbayrak, S. S., Günay, B., Kandemir, E. U., Mesci, N., & Külcü, D. G. (2024). Bisphosphonates: Ally or enemy in the fight against rheumatological diseases? Two case reports. Turkish Journal of Osteoporosis, 30(2), 131–134.

Ozbayrak, S. S., Mesci, N., Sezgin, M. O., & Kulcu, D. G. (2024). A patient with axial spondylarthritis who experienced pancytopenia while receiving anti-TNF therapy. Clinical Rheumatology, 43(8), 2701–2705.

Ozbayrak, S. S., & Ozbayrak, M. (2025). Do cervical spine angles differ in patients with hypermobility who suffer from neck pain? Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 103277.

Ozbayrak, S. S., Yorulmaz, E., & Kulcu, D. G. (2025). Is there an additional benefit of ultrasound-guided coracohumeral ligament hydrorelease in cases with primary adhesive capsulitis undergoing ultrasound-guided shoulder hydrodilatation? Clinical Rheumatology.

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.

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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.