Dr. Edouard Mbaya | Performance Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Edouard Mbaya | Performance Management | Research Excellence Award

Université de Kananga | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

The scholar is a medical doctor and public health specialist with extensive academic, clinical, and managerial experience in health systems strengthening. Academically trained in medicine, epidemiology, disease control, and vaccinology, their education reflects advanced expertise in infectious disease surveillance, immunization programs, and applied public health research. Professionally, they have served in higher education as a university lecturer and assistant, contributing to teaching, curriculum development, student supervision, and scientific research. In parallel, they have held key roles within the national health system, including epidemiological surveillance, clinical mentorship, hospital leadership, and coordination of priority health programs aligned with international standards. Their experience spans vaccination strategies, maternal and child health, emergency obstetric and neonatal care, data-driven decision-making, and health system governance. Research interests focus on vaccinology, epidemiology of infectious diseases, health service utilization, artificial intelligence in healthcare, and socio-economic determinants of health. Scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and ongoing research projects addressing pressing public health challenges. These contributions have earned professional recognition through academic appointments, leadership responsibilities, and scientific dissemination at national and international levels. In conclusion, the scholar demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, capacity building, and research-informed policy, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of public health and healthcare delivery systems.

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Dr. Ujjwal Das | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ujjwal Das | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, India, with a distinguished academic and research profile. He completed his Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh in 2025, following an M.Phil. and Master of Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, and a Gold Medal in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. He has presented at numerous national and international conferences on topics including urban poverty, child malnutrition, health inequality, environmental change, and population studies. His research interests span urban and rural demography, population health, socio-economic disparities, and geospatial analysis, with applications in public health and sustainable development. Dr. Das has supervised several graduate theses, contributing to advancements in population studies and geography, and has published a range of scholarly articles, amassing 37 citations with an h-index of 3. Recognized for his scholarly excellence, he has received accolades for academic performance and research contributions. His work integrates rigorous quantitative analysis with practical implications for policy and community health, establishing him as a leading researcher in population geography and applied demography. Dr. Das continues to advance interdisciplinary research addressing pressing socio-environmental challenges in India and beyond.

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Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: A decomposition analysis in Bankura district. BMC Public Health, 25, 3015.