Assistant Professor Dr. Mikhail Baranov | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Михаил Баранов | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Research and Design Institute “Molniya”, National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute”, Ukraine

Mikhail Baranov is an Assistant Professor and senior researcher recognized for impactful contributions to industrial power engineering and high-voltage science. With advanced academic training in electrical and power engineering, his professional experience spans research, design, and experimental validation within large-scale electrical installations and applied electrotechnical systems. His research interests focus on high-voltage impulse technology, ultra-high-voltage engineering, atmospheric electricity, linear lightning physics, and the electrical strength of long-air-gap insulation in power equipment. Through original theoretical and experimental studies, his work has advanced global understanding of electrical discharges in powerful high-voltage systems and natural lightning processes in the Earth’s atmosphere. These results have direct practical application in industrial power systems, aviation, and aerospace engineering, enabling more reliable methods and technical solutions for protecting aircraft and ground-based infrastructure from destructive lightning currents and intense electrical discharges. His scholarly output includes highly cited publications and authoritative monographs that bridge fundamental electrophysics with engineering practice. Baranov’s achievements have been recognized through academic and professional honors for scientific excellence and applied innovation. Overall, his work strengthens the scientific foundations of high-voltage engineering while supporting the development of safer, more resilient electrical and aerospace systems in demanding operational environments.

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Prof. Hossein Shahbani Zahiri | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hossein Shahbani Zahiri | Biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology | Iran

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Abbasi, H., Hamedi, M. M., Lotfabad, T. B., Zahiri, H. S., Sharafi, H., Masoomi, F., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2012). Biosurfactant-producing bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa MA01 isolated from spoiled apples: Physicochemical and structural characteristics of isolated biosurfactant. Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering.

Lotfabad, T. B., Abassi, H., Ahmadkhaniha, R., Roostaazad, R., Masoomi, F., Zahiri, H. S., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2010). Structural characterization of a rhamnolipid-type biosurfactant produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa MR01: Enhancement of di-rhamnolipid proportion using gamma irradiation. Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces.

Ebadi, M., Zolfaghari, M. R., Aghaei, S. S., Zargar, M., Shafiei, M., Zahiri, H. S., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2019). A bio-inspired strategy for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using the cell extract of cyanobacterium Nostoc sp. EA03: From biological function to toxicity assessment. RSC Advances.

Shourian, M., Noghabi, K. A., Zahiri, H. S., Bagheri, T., Karbalaei, R., Mollaei, M., … & Raheb, J. (2009). Efficient phenol degradation by a newly characterized Pseudomonas sp. SA01 isolated from pharmaceutical wastewaters. Desalination.

Safaei, M., Maleki, H., Soleimanpour, H., Norouzy, A., Zahiri, H. S., Vali, H., … & Noghabi, K. A. (2019). Development of a novel method for the purification of C-phycocyanin pigment from a local cyanobacterial strain Limnothrix sp. NS01 and evaluation of its biological activities. Scientific Reports.

Mr. Junsik Cho | Transformational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Junsik Cho | Transformational Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) | South Korea

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Lee, S. J., Kim, T. Y., Cho, J. S., Kim, J. S., & Yun, H. S. (2025). Hybrid hydropower–PV with mining flexibility and heat recovery: Article 6-ready mitigation pathways in Central Asia. Sustainability, 17(21), 9488.

Cho, J., & Lee, S. (2025). Feasibility analysis of EMAS application on steep-sloped runway ends: A case study of the Daegu–Gyeongbuk integrated airport. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 73(7), 40–49.

Cho, J., Son, J., Jeong, W., & Lim, C. (2023). A study on airport accessibility indices. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 71(3), 54–60.

Lim, C., Cho, J., Jeong, W., Kim, U., & Park, J. (2022). Recommendations for bridge installation within airport areas. Journal of the Korean Society of Road Engineers, 24(4), 15–20.

Cho, J. (2021). Considerations for selecting new airport development areas from the airport operator’s perspective: Why should as much surrounding area as possible be incorporated? Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 69(10), 66–71.

Cho, J., & Lim, C. (2021). Recommendations for introducing domestic runway arresting systems considering the current status of aircraft braking devices. Journal of the Korean Society of Civil Engineers, 69(2), 42–47.