Mr. Kazi Md Azman Hossain | Visionary Leadership | Young Researcher Award

Published on 19/11/202524/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mr. Kazi Md Azman Hossain | Visionary Leadership | Young Researcher Award

Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) | Bangladesh

Kazi Md Azman Hossain is an emerging physiotherapy professional dedicated to advancing evidence-based rehabilitation and public health. Currently completing his Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with outstanding academic performance, he has gained extensive experience as an intern physiotherapist in leading institutions, contributing to patient-centred care, community rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary clinical environments. He has been actively involved in national and international research projects, publishing randomized clinical trial protocols in reputable journals such as BMC Trials, BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, and medRxiv. His research interests include musculoskeletal disorders, geriatric health, exercise therapy, community-based rehabilitation, and public health interventions. He has presented his work at global conferences including the World Physiotherapy Congress, China-ASEAN Health Promotion forums, and national scientific platforms. Alongside his academic journey, he has contributed to development projects supported by the World Bank, Swisscontact, Palladium, and UNDP, strengthening his skills in project analysis and capacity-building initiatives. His leadership roles in student organizations and volunteer activities reflect his commitment to social impact, inclusion, and youth engagement. Recognized through multiple awards for research excellence, academic achievement, and professional contributions, he aspires to continue advancing rehabilitation science and contributing to global health improvement.

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Featured Publications

1. Hossain, K. M. A., Hossain, K. M. A., Sarker, S. N., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Sharna, S. Y., & Rikti, J. F. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of two community-based multimodal exercise programs (CMEPs) on physical activity, performance, fall prevention, and quality of life in older adults: Protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized clinical trial. Trials.

2. Mim, P. B., Sarkar, S. N., Hossain, K. M. A., Kabir, M. F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Khan, A. H., & Hossain, K. M. A. (2025). Comparison of Structural Diagnosis and Management (SDM) approach versus Myofascial Release (MFR) for plantar heel pain in people with diabetes mellitus: A study protocol for a multicentre randomised clinical trial. medRxiv (Preprint).

3. Hossain, K. M. A., Kabir, F., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Hossain, K. M. A., Kormoker, A., Islam, M. Z., Hossain, M. K., Rikti, J. F., & Khan, A. H. (2025). Structured home-based exercise programme and concentric versus eccentric-based stair training programme for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: A two-phase, double-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

4. Sharna, S. Y., Hossain, K. M. A., Kabir, F., Hossain, M. Z., Jahan, S., Rahman, E., Agarwal, S., Hossain, M. K., Sharmin, F., Islam, A., et al. (2025). Multicentre randomised controlled trial protocol comparing structured physical exercise programme (SPEP) and medication versus conventional care for glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.

Ms. Esperanza Esteban Serna | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Published on 18/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Ms. Esperanza Esteban Serna | Cross-Cultural Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute | Spain

Esperanza Esteban Serna is a public health researcher with more than fifteen years of experience in global health, EU-funded cooperation, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and Market Research and Techniques, a master’s degree in Planning and Design of Health Services, postgraduate training in R&D management, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Medicine focused on SRHR inequalities in Angola. Her professional trajectory spans research, project leadership, and policy translation across Spain, Africa, and Latin America, where she has coordinated major international initiatives such as CHANCE, INFOHEALTHSEX, FUTURO, CRESCER, MyHealth, and BERENICE. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on adolescent SRHR, migrant health, and infectious diseases, while also teaching global health, maternal health, and health systems at multiple universities. Her research interests include adolescent SRHR, gender and social norms, youth empowerment, STI prevention, community-based approaches, global health inequalities, and evidence-based health policy. Through her work, she has strengthened youth-focused interventions, informed SRHR policy reforms, and advanced equity-driven global health strategies. Recognized for her leadership in EU-funded research consortia, she continues to contribute to transformative, rights-based, and context-sensitive public health solutions globally.

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Featured Publications

Esteban, E., Larrea, O., Irrazabal, M. G., Sánchez, A., Zacarias, F., Oliveira, P. R., Vita, D., Ceita, J., Pacatolo, C., Aznar, M. L., et al. (2025). Unintended pregnancy and attitudes towards sexual and reproductive health among young people in Benguela Province, Angola. Reproductive Health.

Aixut, S., Esteban, E., Martínez-Campreciós, J., Oliveira, P. R., Gómez-Martínez, F., Martín-García, D., Luwawa, D., Canõma, E., Neves, E., Chinjengue, N., et al. (2025). Sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behaviors and prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among adolescents and young adults from Angola. Journal of Public Health.

Salvador, F., Serres, X., Goterris, L., Martínez-Campreciós, J., Espinosa-Pereiro, J., Esteban, E., & Molina, I. (2025). Acute fascioliasis in a returning traveller from Ethiopia. Journal of Travel Medicine.

Serre-Delcor, N., Oliveira, I., Moreno, R., Treviño, B., Hajdók, E., Esteban, E., Murias-Closas, A., Denial, A., & Evangelidou, S. (2021). A cross-sectional survey on professionals to assess health needs of newly arrived migrants in Spain. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 667251.

Dr. Amon Exavery | Longitudinal impact evaluation methods for non-experimental interventions | Best Researcher Award

Published on 11/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. Amon Exavery | Longitudinal impact evaluation methods for non-experimental interventions | Best Researcher Award

Pact Tanzania

Dr. Amon Exavery is a distinguished statistician and public health researcher with over 15 years of professional experience in research, evaluation, and learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Dodoma, an MSc in Population-based Field Epidemiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and a BA in Statistics from the University of Dar es Salaam. Currently serving as the Senior Research and Learning Advisor at Pact Tanzania, he has led large-scale health and social service research projects, including the ACHIEVE and Kizazi Kipya programs—the largest OVC initiatives in Africa. His expertise spans quantitative and qualitative methodologies, impact evaluation, statistical modeling, and capacity building for data-driven decision-making. Dr. Exavery’s research interests include HIV/AIDS, OVC programming, WASH, malaria, nutrition, family planning, gender inclusion, reproductive and child health, and sustainable livelihoods. He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and presented at numerous international conferences. His analytical leadership has influenced public health strategies and policies across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Exavery has also provided consultancy services to WHO, Columbia University, NAS, and other institutions, reflecting his global contribution to evidence-based health programming. His career exemplifies excellence in applying data science to advance public health and social development outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2026, February). Enhancing longitudinal impact evaluation of non-experimental interventions: A comparative analysis of generalized estimating equations and multilevel models based on empirical evaluation of temporal change in food security following an economic empowerment intervention. Evaluation and Program Planning, 107, 102722.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2025). Determinants of participation in WORTH Yetu economic empowerment intervention among caregivers of orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania: A longitudinal multivariable logistic regression analysis. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 15, 101959.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024, August). Longitudinal evaluation of the influence of WORTH Yetu on household economic status based on the count of non-asset resources for orphaned and vulnerable children’s well-being in Tanzania. Child Indicators Research, 17, 10133–10145.

Exavery, A., Katbi, M., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024, April 16). Multivariate mixed-effects ordinal logistic regression models with difference-in-differences estimator of the impact of WORTH Yetu on household hunger and socioeconomic status among OVC caregivers in Tanzania. PLOS ONE, 19(4), e0301578.

Exavery, A., Alam, K., Charles, J., Barankena, A., Bajaria, S., Minja, E., Mulikuza, J., Mbwambo, T., Ally, A., Mseya, R., & others. (2022, February 25). Impact of household economic strengthening intervention on food security among caregivers of orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania. PLOS ONE, 17(2), e0264315.

Dr. Anis Chaari | Change Management | Best Researcher Award

Published on 30/10/202530/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. Anis Chaari | Change Management | Best Researcher Award

King Hamad University Hospital | Bahrain

Dr. Anis Chaari is a distinguished consultant and Head of Department in intensive care medicine with extensive expertise in critical care and patient management. He completed his medical education at the Faculty of Medicine in Tunisia, followed by a rigorous internship at Habib Bourguiba University Hospital. His advanced fellowship training in intensive care medicine at leading Tunisian institutions, including Habib Bourguiba and La Rabta University Hospitals, laid the foundation for his specialization. Further enhancing his clinical and academic proficiency, he earned the Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées (DES) in intensive care medicine at Bichat-Claude Bernard and Kremlin-Bicêtre University Hospitals in Paris, France. Throughout his career, Dr. Chaari has been deeply engaged in clinical research on sepsis, multi-organ failure, and infection control in critical care settings. His publications and quality improvement projects have contributed significantly to the understanding and management of nosocomial infections and critical illness prognostics. He is recognized for his leadership, commitment to evidence-based medicine, and dedication to improving patient outcomes. Dr. Chaari continues to integrate research, teaching, and clinical excellence, inspiring future generations of intensivists and advancing the standards of modern intensive care practice globally.

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Featured Publications

Respiratory tract colonization with Candida species in cancer patients: Epidemiology and prognostic impact. International Journal of Critical Illness and Injury Science.

Predictive factors and prognostic value of candiduria in critically ill patients with solid and hematological malignancies. Journal of Medical Mycology.

Sphenoidal mucormycosis associated with large B-cell lymphoma: Case report and literature review. Memo: Magazine of European Medical Oncology.

Dr. sukesh sinha | Visionary Leadership | Lifetime achievement Award

Published on 23/10/202523/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Dr. sukesh sinha | Visionary Leadership | Lifetime achievement Award

National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR) | India

Dr. Sukesh Narayan Sinha is a distinguished scientist serving as Director Grade/Scientist-G and Head of the Food Safety Division at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Ministry of Health, Government of India. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from Bihar University, India, and has advanced training in analytical toxicology from the University of Helsinki, Finland, and health and safety from the CDC, Atlanta, USA. With over three decades of scientific experience, Dr. Sinha has significantly contributed to the fields of food toxicology, drug research, pesticide toxicology, and pharmacology. His pioneering work includes developing a new anti-malarial drug more effective and less toxic than primaquine, establishing health risk assessments for pesticide residues in beverages adopted by the Indian Parliament, and identifying novel biomarkers for organophosphate exposure. He has over 70 publications in reputed journals, has guided numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and has represented India internationally on toxicant regulation and health risk assessment. Recipient of the prestigious Shakuntala Amir Chand Award, Best Innovation Award (2023), and international fellowships from ICMR, DHR, WHO, and CDC, Dr. Sinha continues to advance research in medical toxicology and public health safety through impactful innovation and leadership.

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Featured Publications

Sinha, S. N., Vasudev, K., & Rao, M. V. V. (2012). Quantification of organophosphate insecticides and herbicides in vegetable samples using the “Quick Easy Cheap Effective Rugged and Safe” (QuEChERS) method and a high … Food Chemistry, 132(3), 1574–1584.

Sinha, S. N., Rao, M. V. V., & Vasudev, K. (2012). Distribution of pesticides in different commonly used vegetables from Hyderabad, India. Food Research International, 45(1), 161–169.

Sinha, S. N., & Nag, P. K. (2011). Air pollution from solid fuels. In J. O. Nriagu (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Environmental Health. Elsevier.

Sinha, S. N., Kulkarni, P. K., Shah, S. H., Desai, N. M., Patel, G. M., Mansuri, M. M., … (2006). Environmental monitoring of benzene and toluene produced in indoor air due to combustion of solid biomass fuels. Science of the Total Environment, 357(1–3), 280–287.

Sinha, S. N., Pal, R., Dewan, A., Mansuri, M. M., & Saiyed, H. N. (2006). Effect of dissociation energy on ion formation and sensitivity of an analytical method for determination of chlorpyrifos in human blood, using gas chromatography–mass … International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 253(1–2), 48–57.

Dewan, A., Bhatnagar, V. K., Mathur, M. L., Chakma, T., Kashyap, R., Sadhu, H. G., … Sinha, S. N. (2004). Repeated episodes of endosulfan poisoning. Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology, 42(4), 363–369.