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. Paris Ekeke | Team Building | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Paris Ekeke | Team Building | Best Researcher Award

University of Michigan | United States

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VanOmen, S., & Ekeke, P. (2025, June 1). Ex-Utero Intrapartum Treatment: Indications, Considerations, and Postnatal Expectations. NeoReviews, 26(6), e402–e410.

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.

Dr. Madhushree Dey | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Madhushree | Dey | Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Madhushree Dey is an environmental researcher and newly awarded Ph.D. holder in Anthropology from Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, India, with a strong focus on carbon footprint analysis across rural and urban demographics. She has qualified the UGC-NET and received the ICSSR fellowship in recognition of her research excellence. Her academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications in SSCI, SCIE, and Scopus-indexed journals such as Environment, Development and Sustainability, The Holistic Approach to Environment, and Journal of Transport & Health, as well as book chapters addressing maternal health, gender disparity, and sustainability. Dey’s research spans environmental emissions, public health, and household energy use, combining anthropological perspectives with quantitative analysis using tools like SPSS, Origin-Pro, and bibliometric techniques. With an h-index of 1, one document, and one citation, she represents an emerging scholar with a growing academic footprint. She has actively presented research on COVID-19 impacts, reproductive health, and sustainability at national forums, demonstrating her ability to integrate interdisciplinary insights. Her core competencies include teaching, lesson planning, student interaction, research project management, and collaborative teamwork. Dey’s work contributes to understanding sustainability challenges in India, offering actionable insights for reducing carbon footprints and promoting environmental resilience.

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Dey, M., Gautam, R. K., & Devi, A. B. (2023). Differential carbon footprint resulting from cooking fuels: A cross-sectional study in rural and urban setup of Kalyani Region, District Nadia, West Bengal. Environment, Development and Sustainability.

Dey, M., Gautam, R. K., Devi, A. B., & Som, K. S. (2025). Evaluating carbon footprint due to mobility choices and associated socio-demographic factors in the Kalyani region, West Bengal, India. Journal of Transport & Health, 45, 102169.

Dey, M., Gautam, R. K., & Devi, A. B. (2024). Estimation of carbon footprint of Indian households in Kalyani subdivision of District Nadia, West Bengal, India. The Holistic Approach to Environment, 14(3), 78–90.

Dey, A. B., Gautam, M., K., R., & Devi, B. (2023). Bourdieu’s sociological lens: Unveiling the dynamics of household carbon footprint in the Kalyani sub-division of Nadia district, West Bengal, India. Environment, Development and Sustainability.

Dey, M., Yadav, S., & Gautam, R. K. (2022). Birth spacing: A study among the Shia Muslim women of Lucknow. In Maternal health and child mortality: Condition, vision and challenges (pp. 242–252).

Dey, M. (n.d.). A study on carbon footprint as a result of changing lifestyle and demographic structure: A comparative study between urban and rural areas in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. Sagar.

Ms. Meserret Aslan | Counselling Skills in Health Services | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Meserret Aslan | Counselling Skills in Health Services | Best Researcher Award 

Istanbul Atlas University | Turkey

Meserret Aslan is a lecturer in midwifery at Istanbul Atlas University, Faculty of Health Sciences, where she contributes to both teaching and research in maternal and child health. She holds a Ph.D. in Midwifery from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, with her doctoral research focusing on the effects of adverse childhood experiences on sexual myths and birth fear among pregnant women. She previously completed her master’s degree with thesis at Marmara University Institute of Health Sciences, where her thesis examined psychosocial aspects of midwifery care, and earned her bachelor’s degree in midwifery from Ankara University Faculty of Health Sciences. Her academic and professional work emphasizes maternal mental health, childbirth fear, psychosocial dimensions of midwifery, and women’s reproductive health. She has been actively involved in TÜBİTAK-supported projects, serving as a consultant and researcher on studies investigating nutrition attitudes in young women, premenstrual syndrome, and the effects of childhood adverse experiences on midwives’ emotional responsiveness during intrapartum care. In addition to her research and teaching, she holds an administrative role as a member of the Quality Commission at Istanbul Atlas University. A member of professional organizations such as the Anadolu Midwives Association and Breastfeeding Volunte

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“Development and Validation of the Self-Assessment Scale for Counselling Skills in Health Services”

“Factors Influencing Sexual Myth Beliefs Among Pregnant Women”