Tiantian Zhi | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Tiantian Zhi | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Yichun University | China

Zhi Tiantian is a lecturer at Yichun University specializing in plant genetics and molecular biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Genetics from Hunan Agricultural University, where her research focused on CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mechanisms of programmed cell death in Brassica napus. Since 2019, she has been actively engaged in teaching and research, leading and contributing to nationally funded projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Her research interests include gene editing, plant metabolomics, and disease resistance in oilseed crops. Recognized for her publications and patents, her work advances innovative strategies for crop improvement and sustainable agriculture.

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Ebtsam Abou Hashish | Transformational Leadership | Excellence in Research

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Prof Dr. Ebtsam Abou Hashish | Transformational Leadership | Excellence in Research

College of Nursing – Jeddah, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Ebtsam Aly Omer Abou Hashish is a distinguished nursing scholar and Professor of Nursing Administration with extensive academic and clinical expertise. She earned her Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Nursing Science from Alexandria University, building a strong foundation in healthcare leadership and management. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, she is currently affiliated with King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences. Her research interests focus on nursing administration, healthcare quality, leadership, patient safety, and education. Recognized among the top 2% cited researchers globally, she has received multiple awards for research excellence and continues to advance nursing practice, education, and innovation.

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Gosa Degefa | Ambient Backscatter Communication | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Gosa Degefa | Ambient Backscatter Communication | Research Excellence Award

Seoul National University of Science and Technology | South Korea

Gosa Feyissa Degefa is a PhD candidate in Electrical and Information Engineering at Seoul National University of Science and Technology. His academic training focuses on advanced wireless communication systems and signal processing. As a doctoral researcher, he has conducted extensive experimental investigations on ambient backscatter communication, emphasizing the recovery of weak signals under strong self-interference. His work integrates RF measurements, software-defined radio platforms, and adaptive signal processing techniques. His research interests include low-power IoT communication, self-interference cancellation, and signal optimization. He has published in reputed journals and presented at conferences. He was nominated for the Research Excellence Award 2026, highlighting his impactful contributions.

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Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani | Research Excellence Award | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani | Research Excellence Award | Research Excellence Award

science and research branch university | Iran

Dr. Zahra Khoshdouni Farahani is a university lecturer and scientific reviewer with a Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from the Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University. Her research focuses on food chemistry, functional beverages, encapsulation of bioactive compounds, nanotechnology in food systems, and food quality and safety. She has extensive experience in teaching courses across food science, cereal and dairy technology, food microbiology, edible oils, confectionery, and quality control. Dr. Farahani has published numerous papers in high-impact journals (Q1-Q2), contributed to international conferences, and authored specialized books on food chemistry and encapsulation technologies. She is actively involved in scientific societies, international committees, and editorial boards, serving as a reviewer for multiple Q1 and Q2 journals. Recognized with numerous awards, including gold and platinum medals at international invention and innovation festivals, she has also successfully secured multiple ISI publications. Her work emphasizes the integration of bioactive compounds, functional foods, and sustainable food processing technologies. Dr. Farahani’s research and teaching advance the understanding of food systems, improve food safety and quality, and foster innovation in food technology, contributing to both academic excellence and industry applications globally.

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Farahani, Z. K., Mousavi, M., Ardebili, M. S., & Bakhoda, H. (2022). Modification of sodium alginate by octenyl succinic anhydride to fabricate beads for encapsulating jujube extract. Current Research in Food Science, 54.

Khoshdouni, F. Z. (2021). The effect of extraction method (ultrasonic, maceration, and soxhlet) and solvent type on the extraction rate of phenolic compounds and extraction efficiency of Arctium lappa L. Food and Health, 4(2), 28–34.

Khoshdouni Farahani, Z., Mousavi, M., Seyedain Ardebili, M., & Bakhoda, H. (2022). The influence of sodium alginate and sodium alginate/WPI as coating material on microcapsules of jujube extract produced by spray dryer. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation, e17175.

Helmi, M., Khoshdouni Farahani, Z., Hemmati, A., & Ghaemi, A. (2024). Facile synthesis of Persian gum–graphene oxide composite as a novel adsorbent for CO₂ capture: Characterization and optimization. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 5511.

Farahani, Z. K., Mousavi, M., Seyedain Ardebili, M. S., & Bakhoda, H. (2023). Stability, physicochemical, rheological and sensory properties of beverage containing encapsulated jujube extract with sodium alginate stabilized by sodium alginate and Gellan gum. Food Chemistry Advances, 2, 100195.

Prof. Dr. Odette Virginia Delfin Ortega | Strategic Leadership | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr. Odette Virginia Delfin Ortega | Strategic Leadership | Excellence in Research

Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo | Mexico

Odette Virginia Delfín Ortega is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in international business, productivity, and regional development, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. She earned her Ph.D. in International Business and her Master’s Degree in Foreign Trade from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, further enhancing her global perspective through a postdoctoral stay at Aston University in the United Kingdom. With extensive professional experience in customs operations and logistics management, she transitioned to academia as a full-time Associate Professor, where she has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and institutional leadership. Her scholarly output includes five books, 30 book chapters, and more than 60 articles published in internationally recognized journals, complemented by presentations at major academic forums in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She has held key administrative positions, including Director of the Institute for Economic and Business Research and Coordinator of a CONACYT-recognized graduate program. Her research excellence has earned distinctions such as membership in the National System of Researchers and recognition as an Honorary State Researcher. Currently, she contributes to national academic collaboration as National Technical Secretary of the Mexican Consortium of APEC Study Centers, strengthening ties between academia and regional policy development.

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Delfín-Ortega, O. V. (2025). Assessing technological and sustainable performance in maritime transport through the SFA metafrontier framework. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02200-x

Delfin, O. (2025). Efficiency of APEC region ports: An approach introducing weights restrictions in DEA. Maritime Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-03-2024-0022

Delfín-Ortega, O. (2025). Maritime logistics and economic growth in the context of APEC: A two-stage data envelopment analysis study. Journal of Shipping and Trade.

Navarro Chávez, J. C. L., & Delfín Ortega, O. V. (2025). El acervo de capital en la industria manufacturera de los países de América del Norte: Una estimación a partir del método de inventarios perpetuos con factor de ajuste. Revista Nicolaita de Estudios Económicos. https://doi.org/10.33110/rneev19i1.354

Delfin, O. (2025). Labor, capital, and technology as determinants of productivity in the electrical sector in Mexico during its distribution phase. International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics.

Delfin, O. (2024). La legitimidad democrática en México en el periodo 2018–2021: Una propuesta de índice sintético. Revista Cimexus. https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus190205

Delfin, O., & Navarro Chávez, J. C. L. (2024). Labor, capital, and technology as determinants of productivity in the electrical sector in Mexico during its distribution phase. International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Christos Kakarougkas | Motivation and Employee Engagement | Strategic Business Management Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Christos Kakarougkas | Motivation and Employee Engagement | Strategic Business Management Award

University of the Aegean | Greece

Christos S. Kakarougkas is an Assistant Professor specializing in Human Resource Management of Tourism Enterprises and Organizations. He holds a Doctoral Diploma from the University of the Aegean, where his research focused on the impact of reward systems on organizational culture change in Greek five-star hotels. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Thames Valley University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management from ATEI Larisa. With extensive academic and professional experience, he has taught in undergraduate and postgraduate programs across Greek universities, including the University of the Aegean, University of West Attica, and Hellenic Open University, as well as international programs in collaboration with Metropolitan College and Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. His teaching covers Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Global Booking Systems, and Hospitality Administration. Beyond teaching, he has supervised numerous graduate and postgraduate theses, developed vocational training curricula, and contributed to adult education programs in leadership, tourism management, and entrepreneurship. His research interests include organizational culture, human resource practices in tourism, and strategic management of hospitality enterprises. He has been recognized for his scholarly contributions and active engagement in educational innovation. Christos continues to advance knowledge in tourism management while fostering excellence in academic and professional development.

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Katsoni, V., Upadhya, A., & Stratigea, A. (2017). Tourism, culture and heritage in a smart economy. Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, 38.

Stavrinoudis, T., & Kakarougkas, C. (2017). A theoretical model of weighting and evaluating the elements defining the change of organizational culture. In Tourism, culture and heritage in a smart economy: Third International Conference (pp. xx–xx).

Stavrinoudis, T., & Kakarougkas, C. (2017). Factors of human motivation in organizations: A first scientific modeling for a more effective application in the hospitality industry. International Journal of Cultural and Digital Tourism, 4(2), 20–30. https://doi.org/xxxx

Stavrinoudis, T., Kakarougkas, C., & Vitzilaiou, C. (2022). Hotel front line employees’ perceptions on leadership and workplace motivation in times of crisis. Tourism and Hospitality Management, 28(2), 257–276. https://doi.org/xxxx

Kakarougkas, C., & Stavrinoudis, T. (2021). COVID-19 impact on the human aspect of organizational culture and learning: The case of the Greek hospitality industry. In Organizational learning in tourism and hospitality crisis management (Vol. 8, pp. 49–xx).

Kakarougkas, C., & Stavrinoudis, T., & Psimoulis, M. (2023). Evaluating the COVID-19 pandemic changes on hotel organizational culture. Journal of Global Business Insights, 8(1), 80–94. https://doi.org/xxxx

Kakarougkas, C., & Papageorgakis, E. (2023). Evaluating the effectiveness of training methods on the performance of human resources in Greek hotel businesses. Journal of Advances in Humanities Research, 4863, 11–xx. https://doi.org/xxxx

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surbhi Agrawal | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surbhi Agrawal | Innovative Leadership | Research Excellence Award

RV Institute of Technology and Management, India

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Bora, K., Saha, S., Agrawal, S., Safonova, M., Routh, S., & Narasimhamurthy, A. (2016). Cd-hpf: New habitability score via data analytic modeling. Astronomy and Computing, 17, 129–143.

Saha, S., Basak, S., Safonova, M., Bora, K., Agrawal, S., Sarkar, P., & Murthy, J. (2018). Theoretical validation of potential habitability via analytical and boosted tree methods: An optimistic study on recently discovered exoplanets. Astronomy and Computing, 23, 141–150.

Agrawal, S., Basak, S., Mathur, A., Theophilus, A. J., Deshpande, G., & Murthy, J. (2021). Habitability classification of exoplanets: A machine learning insight. The European Physical Journal Special Topics, 230, 2221–2251.

Viquar, M., Basak, S., Dasgupta, A., Agrawal, S., & Saha, S. (2018). Machine learning in astronomy: A case study in quasar-star classification. In Emerging Technologies in Data Mining and Information Security (pp. xxx–xxx). (Publisher details not provided).

Basak, S., Saha, S., Mathur, A., Bora, K., Makhija, S., Safonova, M., & Agrawal, S. (2020). Ceesa meets machine learning: A constant elasticity earth similarity approach to habitability and classification of exoplanets. Astronomy and Computing, 30, 100335.

Naik, P., Agrawal, S., & Murthy, S. (2015). A survey on various task scheduling algorithms toward load balancing in public cloud. American Journal of Applied Mathematics, 3(1-2), 14–17.

Sarkar, J., Saha, S., & Agrawal, S. (2014). An efficient use of principal component analysis in workload characterization—a study. AASRI Procedia, 8, 68–74.

Saha, S., Agrawal, S., Bora, K., Routh, S., & Narasimhamurthy, A. (2015). ASTROMLSKIT: A new statistical machine learning toolkit: A platform for data analytics in astronomy. arXiv preprint arXiv:1504.07865.

Safonova, M., Mathur, A., Basak, S., Bora, K., & Agrawal, S. (2021). Quantifying the classification of exoplanets: In search for the right habitability metric. The European Physical Journal Special Topics, 230(10), 2207–2220.

Dr. Kalpesh Popat | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kalpesh Popat | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Marwadi University | India

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  • Wearable Computer Applications: A Future Perspective
    KA Popat, P Sharma
    International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, 3(1), 213–217, 2013. (Citations: 52)

  • A Study of Routing Protocols for MANETs
    KA Popat, P Sharma, H Molia
    International Congress on Information and Communication Technology (ICICT), Springer Proceedings, 2016. (Citations: 7)

  • Comparative Analysis of Several Approaches of Encoding Audio Files
    LK Patil, KA Popat
    International Conference on Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security, Springer, 2022. (Citations: 6)

  • Various Location Update Strategies in Mobile Computing
    K Popat, P Sharma
    International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), pp. 34–38, 2014. (Citations: 5)

  • A Study on Datasets, Risk Factors and Machine Learning Methods Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
    V Gondalia, K Popat
    International Conference on Advancements in Smart Computing and Information Security, Springer, 2023. (Citations: 4)

Dr. Ounyesiga | living | Energy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ounyesiga | living | Energy | Best Researcher Award

Kampala International university | Uganda
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Fashina, A., Mundu, M., Akiyode, O., Abdullah, L., Sanni, D., & Ounyesiga, L. (2018). The drivers and barriers of renewable energy applications and development in Uganda: A review. Clean Technologies, 1(1), 9–39.

Uzorka, A., & Kalabuki, K. (2024). The transformative impact of technological advancements in educational leadership on student experiences and outcomes. Education and Information Technologies, 29(16), 20883–20904.

Living, O., Nnamchi, S. N., Mundu, M. M., Ukagwu, K. J., & Abdulkarim, A. (2024). Coupled modelling and simulation of power transmission lines: A systematic analysis of line losses. Electric Power Systems Research, 226, 109954.

Sead, S. M., Uzorka, A., & Olaniyan, A. O. (2024). Investigation into radioactivity levels in soil samples from wheat cultivation sites in Kapchorwa district, Uganda. Discover Environment, 2(1), 55.

Adolf, K., & Uzorka, A. (2025). Effects of substrates on the efficiency of a monocrystalline solar panel. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 6667.

Living, O., Nnamchi, S. N., Ukagwu, K. J., Abdulkarim, A., & Jagun, Z. O. (2023). Minimization of electric power losses on 132 kV and 220 kV Uganda electricity transmission lines. Energy and Power Engineering, 15(2), 127–150.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ankit Chaudhary | Strategic Leadership | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ankit Chaudhary | Strategic Leadership | Best Researcher Award

Jawaharlal Nehru University | India

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Raheja, J. L., Chaudhary, A., & Singal, K. (2011). Tracking of fingertips and centers of palm using KINECT. 2011 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Modelling and Simulation (CIMSIM), 248–252.

Pandy, H., Chaudhary, A., & Mehrotra, D. (2014). A comparative review of approaches to prevent premature convergence in GA. Applied Soft Computing, 24, 1047–1077.

Chaudhary, A., Raheja, J. L., Das, K., & Raheja, S. (2011). Intelligent approaches to interact with machines using hand gesture recognition in natural way: A survey. International Journal of Computer Science and Engineering Survey (IJCSES), 2(1), 122–133.

Raheja, J. L., Kumar, S., & Chaudhary, A. (2013). Fabric defect detection based on GLCM and Gabor filter: A comparison. Optik, 124(23), 6469–6474.

Raheja, J. L., Mishra, A., & Chaudhary, A. (2016). Indian Sign Language recognition using SVM. Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis, 26(2), 434–441.