Chokri Aloui | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Chokri Aloui | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Research Excellence Award

University of Sousse | Tunisia

Dr. Chokri Aloui is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Sousse, and a researcher at the Laboratory of Research in Innovation Management and Sustainable Development, Sousse Higher Institute of Management, specializing in microeconomics, industrial organization, platform and network economics, environmental economics, and the economic appraisal of development projects. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Sousse University, preceded by a Master’s degree from Tunisia Polytechnic School and a Bachelor’s degree from Jendouba University, and his academic trajectory reflects a consistent focus on network externalities, two-sided markets, competition, and digital economy dynamics. His teaching portfolio spans industrial economics, microeconomics at various levels, game theory, markets and strategies, development project appraisal, and business simulation, demonstrating broad expertise across applied and theoretical microeconomics. His research contributions include influential works on platform capacity sharing, congestion pricing, net neutrality, corporate social responsibility in two-sided platforms, and environmental certification within international trade, published in journals such as Economic Modelling, Networks and Spatial Economics, Managerial and Decision Economics, the International Review of Economics, and The Manchester School. Across his scholarly output, he has produced multiple peer-reviewed articles and maintains an active presence on platforms such as Google Scholar and ResearchGate. His Scopus profile reports approximately 43 citations, an h-index of 3, and a set of documents reflecting his ongoing research productivity. Overall, Chokri Aloui stands out as a researcher whose work integrates rigorous modeling with practical economic policy implications, contributing meaningfully to the understanding of digital markets, innovation, environmental responsibility, and development-oriented economic assessments.

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Om Sambhaji Shelke | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Om Sambhaji Shelke | Operations Research and Statistical Optimization | Excellence in Research Award

Sinomune Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd | China

Dr. Om Sambhaji Shelke is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical scientist with extensive expertise in the formulation and development of topical, semisolid, solid, and liquid drug products. Holding a Ph.D. in Pharmacy and an M. Pharmacy from Savitribai Phule Pune University, he has over a decade of experience across global markets including the US, EU, China, Hong Kong, and India. Currently serving as Chief Scientist at Sinomune Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China, Dr. Shelke leads the development of generic topical products for the NMPA market. He is skilled in Quality by Design (QbD)-based development of creams, ointments, gels, shampoos, and solutions, with specialization in novel formats such as emulgel, organogel, nanogel, solid lipid nanoparticles, suspensions, and toothpaste. He also holds three granted patents and has published multiple scientific and technical articles. Throughout his career, he has received multiple awards recognizing his innovation, knowledge sharing, and leadership, including the StarFire Award. Dr. Shelke has held pivotal roles at leading pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare companies such as Prinbury Biopharm Co. Ltd., Encube Ethicals Pvt Ltd., Bright Future Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Unilever Industries Pvt Ltd., Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., contributing to both regulatory-compliant NDA, ANDA, and 505(b)(2) products as well as OTC, cosmetic, and personal care formulations. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to scientific excellence, innovative product development, and leadership in cross-functional teams, positioning him as a prominent figure in global pharmaceutical research and development.

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F. Jie, O. Shelke, Z. Yijie, C. Yulan, & L. Yongbo. (2025). Q1 and Q2 selection, Q3, IVRT, IVPT, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic evaluation of topical generic product. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 51(6), 555–565.

J. Feng, O. S. Shelke, Y. Chen, Z. Zhang, X. Tang, & Y. Zhu. (2025). IVRT and IVPT of desonide lotion and cream: Correlation with human bioequivalence study. Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 20(5), 196.

S. Krishna Phani Chandra, S. Om Sambhaji, & N. Shorgar. (2025). Quantification of leniolisib in rat plasma using LC-MS/MS: Method development, validation, and pharmacokinetic study. African Journal of Biological Sciences, 7(7), 121–142.

S. Om. (2025). Editorial article: The transformative impact of AI in pharmaceutical drug product development. Insights of Pharmatech, 1(2), 1.

S. Gadge, O. S. Shelke, R. Pingale, P. Palande, S. Tandale, P. Sonawane, … (2025). Development and evaluation of a polyherbal neem-based emulgel enriched with herbal oils for enhanced topical delivery and antibacterial efficacy. Journal of Chemical Health Risks, 15(3), 2189–2209.

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

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.

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