Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fakhrossadat Mohammadi | Interdisciplinary Research | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fakhrossadat Mohammadi | Interdisciplinary Research | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) | Iran

Fakhrossadat Mohammadi is an accomplished researcher and scholar specializing in protein chemistry, nanobiotechnology, and bioinorganic interactions. She holds advanced degrees in chemistry and molecular sciences and has extensive experience in spectroscopic, computational, and biochemical methods for studying protein-ligand interactions. Over the past decade, she has contributed significantly to understanding the molecular mechanisms of amyloid fibril formation and inhibition, exploring the interactions of natural and synthetic curcuminoids, flavonoids, and metal complexes with proteins such as α-lactalbumin, lysozyme, and serum albumins. Her work combines in vitro, in silico, and analytical approaches to uncover the structural, functional, and antiamyloidogenic properties of bioactive compounds. Mohammadi’s research extends to nanoparticle-protein interactions, including silver, gold, and superparamagnetic nanoparticles, and their effects on protein stability and biological activity. She has published extensively in high-impact journals, including International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, Royal Society Open Science, and Langmuir, and her studies are recognized for advancing therapeutic strategies against amyloid-related diseases. Her research interests include protein misfolding, enzyme inhibition, bio-nanomaterials, molecular docking, and spectroscopic characterization. Mohammadi’s work is noted for its methodological rigor and potential translational applications, contributing to the fields of biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and nanobiotechnology.

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Featured Publications


Analysis of binding interaction of curcumin and diacetylcurcumin with human and bovine serum albumin using fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopy

– F Mohammadi, AK Bordbar, A Divsalar, K Mohammadi, AA Saboury, The Protein Journal 28 (3), 189-196, 2009

Analysis of binding interaction of genistein and kaempferol with bovine α-lactalbumin

– F Mohammadi, M Moeeni, Journal of Functional Foods 12, 458-467, 2015

Interaction of curcumin and diacetylcurcumin with the lipocalin member β-lactoglobulin

– F Mohammadi, AK Bordbar, A Divsalar, K Mohammadi, AA Saboury, The Protein Journal 28 (3), 117-123, 2009

Inhibition of amyloid fibrillation of hen egg-white lysozyme by the natural and synthetic curcuminoids

– F Mohammadi, A Mahmudian, M Moeeni, L Hassani, RSC Advances 6 (28), 23148-23160, 2016

Dr. Mahdi Shahriarinour | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Research

Dr. Mahdi Shahriarinour | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Research

Islamic azad university | Iran

Dr. Mahdi Shahriarinour is an Assistant Professor and researcher in microbial biotechnology with extensive academic, teaching, and research experience in higher education. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbial Biotechnology from Universiti Putra Malaysia, following earlier degrees in microbiology, and has since built a distinguished career at Islamic Azad University, where he has served in multiple academic leadership and research roles. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, covering core and advanced subjects such as applied and environmental microbiology, fermentation technology, microbial genetics, industrial biotechnology, and emerging topics in microbial biotechnology. Dr. Shahriarinour has supervised and co-supervised a large number of M.Sc. and Ph.D. theses, reflecting strong mentorship and research leadership. His research interests focus on nano-biotechnology, nano-medicine, microbial biotechnology, bioremediation, sustainable production systems, and advanced nano-drug delivery approaches, particularly targeting antimicrobial resistance and cancer therapy. He is an active reviewer for several international peer-reviewed journals and a contributor to scientific committees, supporting research quality and innovation. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in reputable international journals, demonstrating impact across biotechnology, nanomaterials, and biomedical applications. Overall, his work integrates fundamental microbiology with applied nanotechnology, contributing to sustainable solutions, therapeutic innovation, and the advancement of interdisciplinary life science research.

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Featured Publications

Divsar, F., Habibzadeh, K., Shariati, S., & Shahriarinour, M. (2015). Aptamer-conjugated silver nanoparticles for the colorimetric detection of arsenic ions using response surface methodology. Analytical Methods, 7(11), 4568–4576.

Shahriarinour, M., Wahab, M. N. A., Mohamad, R., Mustafa, S., & Ariff, A. B. (2011). Effect of medium composition and cultural condition on cellulase production by Aspergillus terreus. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(38), 7459–7467.

Shahriarinour, M., Mohd, N., Arbakariya, A., & Rosfarizan, M. (2011). Screening, isolation and selection of cellulolytic fungi from oil palm empty fruit bunch fibre. Biotechnology, 10(1), 108–113.

Shahriarinour, M., Wahab, M. N. A., Ariff, A. B., Rosfarizan, M., & Shuhaimi, M. (2011). Effect of various pretreatments of oil palm empty fruit bunch fibres for subsequent use as substrate on the performance of cellulase production by Aspergillus terreus. BioResources, 6(1), 291–307.

Shahriarinour, M., Divsar, F., & Eskandari, Z. (2019). Synthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of thymol-loaded SBA-15 mesoporous silica nanoparticles. Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 49(6), 182–189.

Heydarnezhad, F., Hoodaji, M., Shahriarinour, M., Tahmourespour, A., et al. (2018). Optimizing toluene degradation by bacterial strain isolated from oil-polluted soils. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, 27(2), 1–11.

Shahriarinour, M., Ramanan, R. N., Wahab, M. N. A., Mohamad, R. B., Mustafa, S., et al. (2011). Improved cellulase production by Aspergillus terreus using oil palm empty fruit bunch fibre as substrate in a stirred tank bioreactor through optimization of fermentation parameters. BioResources, 6(3), 2663–2675.

Shahriarinour, M., Wahab, M. N. A., Ariff, A. B., Mohamad, R., & Mustafa, S. (2011). Kinetics of cellulase production by Aspergillus terreus at various levels of dissolved oxygen tension in a stirred tank bioreactor. BioResources, 6(4), 4909–4921.

Dr. Farzad Ahmad | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Research

Dr. Farzad Ahmad | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Research

Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center | Iran

Dr. Farzad Ahmadi is a distinguished researcher in Natural Resources with a specialization in Rangeland Management, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Sari, Iran. His work bridges ecological sustainability and socio-economic resilience, focusing on rangeland management, pastoral systems, and environmental hazards such as dust storms, drought, and land degradation. Dr. Ahmadi has contributed significantly to community-based forestry and mangrove management, invasive species control, and urban waste and composting systems. He has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters addressing the impacts of environmental challenges on livelihoods, soil fertility comparisons of native versus non-native species, and strategies for rangeland restoration. Dr. Ahmadi has actively collaborated on national and international research projects, investigating drivers of community participation in sustainable forestry initiatives. His expertise encompasses field research, environmental impact assessments, socio-economic surveys, and both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, with proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, and SPSS. Recognized for integrating ecological and social dimensions in resource management, he continues to advance sustainable and participatory approaches in natural resource conservation. His research contributes to enhancing ecosystem resilience, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and informing policy and community practices in rangeland and forest management globally.

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Featured Publications

Ahmadi, F., Zamani, O., Mirzaei, H., & Azadi, H. (2024). Exploring the impact of dust storms on pastoralists’ livelihoods in West Iran: Social, economic, and environmental consequences. Environmental Quality Management, 33(4), 821–833. https://doi.org/10.1002/tqem.22158

Ahmadi, F., & Mirzaei, H. (2025). Factors influencing pastoralists’ participation in rangeland restoration and rehabilitation projects: A case study in West Iran. Rangelands. (In press)

Moslehi, M., Ahmadi, F., Matinizadeh, M., Sadeghi, S. M., Izadi, M., Faunae, N., Alizadeh, T., & Shackleton, R. T. (2025). Native versus non-native Prosopis woody species: Which fertilize the soil better? Folia Oecologica, 52(1). https://doi.org/10.2478/foecol-2025-0008

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neylan kaya | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neylan kaya | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Researcher Award

Akdeniz University | Turkey

Neylan Kaya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business at Akdeniz University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences. She holds a PhD in Business Administration from Süleyman Demirel University, a master’s degree in Business Administration from Akdeniz University, and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Akdeniz University. Since 2018, she has been actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, delivering courses such as Operations Research, Managerial Decision Making, and Mathematics. Her academic experience is complemented by extensive jury memberships and participation in numerous national and international scientific conferences. Her research interests lie primarily in quantitative methods, efficiency and productivity analysis, multi-criteria decision-making techniques (such as DEA, VIKOR, TOPSIS, PROMETHEE, and MCDM), corporate governance, ESG practices, insurance and banking performance, and sustainability-related management studies. She has published widely in peer-reviewed international and national journals indexed in SCI-Expanded, SSCI, ESCI, and Scopus, as well as contributed chapters to academic books. Her scholarly work has gained recognition through high-impact journal publications and active involvement in reputable scientific congresses. Overall, her academic profile reflects a strong commitment to advancing evidence-based management research, fostering analytical thinking in higher education, and contributing to the development of quantitative and sustainability-oriented approaches in business and management sciences.

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Kaya, N., & Atsan, N. (2025). How green transformational leadership influences employee green behavior: The mediating role of green intrinsic motivation. Journal of Environmental Management.

Kaya, N., Bozcuk, A. E., Tutcu, B., Terzioğlu, M., & Ünal Uyar, G. F. (2025). Evaluating ESG practices from the perspective of transparency and accountability through clustering analysis and MCDM methods. Sustainability.

Kaya, N. (2025). Sigorta şirketlerinin stokastik sınır analizi ile etkinliği: Bir meta analiz. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhigang Wu | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Zhigang Wu | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Jiangxi University of Science and Technology | China

Zhigang Wu is an accomplished associate professor whose work centers on precision engineering, intelligent mechatronic systems, and micro–nano manipulation technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Electromechanical Engineering from the University of Macau, a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tianjin University of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the North University of China. With extensive academic and research experience, he has made significant contributions in areas such as flexure hinge mechanisms, PZT-driven micro-grippers, nanopositioning platforms, nonlinear control, smart sensors, micro-robots, and hysteresis modeling. His research outputs include over 15 publications in reputable journals and international conferences, including SCI-indexed papers, IEEE Access, Scientific Reports, and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. He also serves as a reviewer for leading journals and robotics/mechatronics conferences. His work has supported several national and international research projects funded by agencies in China and Macau, focusing on advanced micromanipulation technologies, robust control, and intelligent optimization. He has been recognized with awards such as the Excellent Master Thesis Award from Tianjin University of Technology. Through his continued research in cutting-edge micro-robotics, advanced control algorithms, and precision mechanisms, he remains dedicated to advancing intelligent mechatronic systems and contributing impactful innovations to the field.

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Featured Publications

BiAttentionNet: A dual-branch automatic driving image segmentation network integrating spatial and channel attention mechanisms. (2025). Scientific Reports.

Covid-19 psychological pressures, depression and FOMO: The mediating role of online social support and emotional regulation. (2024). BMC Psychology.

Dr. Lixing Zheng | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lixing Zheng | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

PowerChina Chongqing Engineering Co., Ltd | China

Dr. Lixing Zheng is a researcher specializing in hydrogen energy production, life cycle assessment (LCA) modeling, and low-carbon regional scenario analysis. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the South China University of Technology, followed by a PhD from the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. His academic and professional journey has included extensive involvement in postdoctoral research at PowerChina Chongqing Engineering Co., Ltd., where he contributes to advancing sustainable energy systems. Dr. Zheng has authored influential works, including contributions to the Encyclopedia of China (3rd Edition) and several peer-reviewed publications on hydrogen production efficiency, hydrogen energy supply scenarios, hydrogen metallurgy, exergy efficiency, and the life-cycle impacts of renewable energy technologies. His research has supported key national and regional projects focused on energy transformation, carbon neutrality pathways, and industrial technology development. Dr. Zheng’s achievements have been recognized through honors such as the 2024 Outstanding Paper Award from the Journal of Engineering Thermophysics, the 2024 Global Top Ten Award for Commercialisation of Research Results by Engineers, and the Second Prize of the 2025 China Power Construction Group Science and Technology Award. His work continues to advance the scientific foundation for sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.

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Analysis of exergy flow and CCUS carbon reduction potential in coal gasification hydrogen production technology in China. Energies.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu Zhao | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yu Zhao | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Shenyang Jianzhu University | China

Zhao Yu is an accomplished scholar in management science and engineering with a strong academic foundation, holding a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree in management science and engineering, and a Ph.D. from Chongqing University. With professional experience spanning academia and government research, he has served as a lecturer, associate professor, and policy research section chief, contributing significantly to both theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development. His research focuses on emergy analysis, carbon emissions, construction sustainability, green building, urban metabolism, zero-waste city governance, supply-chain carbon measurement, and real estate mass appraisal. He has published 18 SCI/SSCI papers as first author, including multiple articles in top-tier CAS Zone 1 journals, and has led more than 2 million RMB in funded research projects, including prestigious Ministry of Education and provincial social science grants. His work has advanced carbon reduction strategies, emergy-based sustainability evaluations, and digital governance in the construction sector. He has also guided students to achieve national awards, reflecting his commitment to talent cultivation and academic excellence. Overall, his contributions demonstrate impactful leadership in advancing sustainable construction, ecological governance, and innovative urban development pathways for regional and national progress.

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Zhao, Y. (2025). Assessing recycled concrete’s sustainability with emergy theory and input–output modeling. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers – Engineering Sustainability.

Zhao, Y. (2025). Coupling system dynamics with emergy analysis to achieve China’s zero-waste city goals: A metabolic perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production.

Zhao, Y. (2025). Efficient project management of historical building groups: A BIM-based approach with the critical chain method and 5D simulation. International Journal of Construction Management.

Zhao, Y. (2025). Flow shop scheduling for prefabricated components production considering parallel machines and buffer constraints. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management.

Zhao, Y. (2025). Enhancing real estate mass appraisal in Type II metropolitan cities: A GIS-MGWR approach. International Journal of Strategic Property Management.

Prof Dr. Shu-Hu Yin | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Prof Dr. Shu-Hu Yin | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Nantong University | China

Dr. Shu-Hu Yin is a distinguished researcher in electrocatalysis whose work focuses on the design of advanced interfaces and surfaces for clean energy technologies, particularly fuel cells. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Xiamen University, where he developed a strong foundation in electrochemical mechanisms and catalytic material design. With extensive academic experience, he has contributed to major national research initiatives, including the National Key Research and Development Program of China, and currently leads innovative projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation. His research interests center on transition-metal single-atom catalysts, Fe/N/C systems, electrocatalytic reaction pathways, and the development of high-performance materials for proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Dr. Yin has published influential articles in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Angewandte Chemie International Edition, contributing significantly to advancements in catalyst structure characterization and activity quantification. With an h-index of 17, his work is widely recognized for its novelty, rigor, and technological relevance. He continues to collaborate globally, offering expertise in electrochemical energy conversion. Dr. Yin’s career reflects a commitment to scientific excellence and to developing sustainable solutions that address global energy challenges.

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Featured Publications

Chen, L., Yin, S., Zeng, H., Liu, J., Xiao, X., Cheng, X., Huang, H., Huang, R., Yang, J., & Lin, W.-F., et al. (2024).
Engineering asymmetric electronic structure of cobalt coordination on CoN₃S active sites for high-performance oxygen reduction reaction. Journal of Energy Chemistry.

Cheng, X., Yin, S., Zhang, J., Yang, J., Chen, L., Wang, W., Liao, H., Huang, R., Jiang, Y., Zhang, B., et al. (2025).
Low-temperature pyrolysis: A universal route to high-loading single-atom catalysts for fuel cells. Advanced Materials.

Jiang, W.-L., Cao, S.-H., Qiu, C.-Y., Sun, H.-J., Wang, L.-N., Sheng, J.-B., Ji, L.-F., Liu, S., Ni, Z.-R., Yin, S.-H., et al. (2025).
Operando magnetic resonance imaging for visualizing electrochemical triple-phase boundary. Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Li, G., Yin, S.-H., Ji, L.-F., Nie, X.-Y., Zhu, T., Cheng, X.-Y., Xu, J., Huang, R., Jiang, Y.-X., Zhang, B.-W., et al. (2025).
Universal electrochemical quantification of active site density in transition metal nitrogen carbon electrocatalysts. Nature Communications.

Li, Y., Yin, S., Chen, L., Cheng, X., Wang, C., Jiang, Y., & Sun, S. (2024).
Boost the utilization of dense FeN₄ sites for high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Energy and Environmental Materials.

Yin, S., Chen, L., Yang, J., Cheng, X., Zeng, H., Hong, Y., Huang, H., Kuai, X., Lin, Y., & Huang, R., et al. (2024).
A Fe–NC electrocatalyst boosted by trace bromide ions with high performance in proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Nature Communications.

Yin, S., Yi, H., Liu, M., Yang, J., Yang, S., Zhang, B.-W., Chen, L., Cheng, X., Huang, H., & Huang, R., et al. (2024).
An in situ exploration of how Fe/N/C oxygen reduction catalysts evolve during synthesis under pyrolytic conditions. Nature Communications.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Waheed | Innovative Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Xian International University | China
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A Waheed, A. M., Miao, X., Waheed, S., & Ahmad, N. (2019). How new HRM practices, organizational innovation, and innovative climate affect the innovation performance in the IT industry: A moderated-mediation analysis. Sustainability, 11(3), 621.

Shaheen, O. F. F., Ahmad, N., Waqas, M., & Waheed, A. (2017). Structural equation modeling (SEM) in social sciences & medical research: A guide for improved analysis. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 7(7), 82–95.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., & Ibrahim, M. (2018). Development of a standard brownfield definition, guidelines, and evaluation index system for brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(12), 4347.

Ahmad, A. W., Ahmad, N., Zhu, Y., Shafait, Z., & Sahibzada, U. F. (2019). Critical barriers to brownfield redevelopment in developing countries: The case of Pakistan. Journal of Cleaner Production, 212, 1193–1209.

Jawad Karamat, S. K., Shurong, T., Ahmad, N., & Waheed, A. (2018). Barriers to knowledge management in the health sector of Pakistan. Sustainability, 10(11), 62.

Mr. Naveen Kumar | Performance Management | Best Scholar Award

Mr. Naveen Kumar | Performance Management | Best Scholar Award

Jawaharlal Nehru university, New Delhi | India 

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Featured Publications

Kumar, N., & Karambir, R. (2012). A comparative analysis of PMX, CX and OX crossover operators for solving traveling salesman problem. International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology, 1(2), 98–101.

Kumar, N., & Chaudhary, A. (2024). Surveying cybersecurity vulnerabilities and countermeasures for enhancing UAV security. Computer Networks, 252, 110695.

Kumar, N. (2012). A genetic algorithm approach to study traveling salesman problem. Journal of Global Research in Computer Science, 3(3), 33–37.

Kumar, N., Chaudhary, V., & Dubey, S. K. (2025). Cybersecurity and emerging technologies: Challenges and opportunities. In Cybersecurity preparedness among Indian firms: Opportunities, challenges, and strategies (pp. xx–xx).

Kumar, N., Kumar, G., & Chaudhary, V. (2024). Redefining national security threats in cyberspace: A challenging problem. In Proceedings of the International Seminar on Emerging Threats to National Security: Cyber and Information Warfare (pp. xx–xx).