Ayesha Tasawar | Hydrometallurgical | Excellence in Research Award

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Mrs. Ayesha Tasawar | Hydrometallurgical | Excellence in Research Award

Scientific Assistant at Institute of Process Metallurgy and Metal Recycling (IME), RWTH Aachen University | Germany

Mrs. Ayesha Tasawar is an emerging researcher in process metallurgy and sustainable materials engineering, with a strong focus on lithium-ion battery recycling and resource recovery. Her research addresses key challenges in circular economy technologies, particularly the hydrometallurgical processing of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blackmass. She is the lead author of peer-reviewed journal articles in Resources, Conservation and Recycling and Metals, demonstrating original contributions to efficient lithium recovery through oxidative roasting and organic-acid-enabled leaching. Her work combines scientific rigor with industrial relevance, offering environmentally responsible solutions for advanced battery recycling. Scopus profile, 2 publications, emerging citation record, and emerging h-index.

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Tai Firen | Flexible Sensor | Breakthrough Research Award

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Mr. Tai Firen | Flexible Sensor | Breakthrough Research Award

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology | China

Mr. Tai Firen is a strong candidate for the Breakthrough Research Award due to his innovative research in flexible electronics, bio-integrated microsystems, and advanced health monitoring technologies. His work addresses critical challenges in reliability, sensing, and imaging at the interface of materials science, micro/nanoengineering, and biomedical applications. He has made significant interdisciplinary contributions with high translational value, advancing next-generation electronic systems for healthcare and smart technologies. His research output includes 64 Scopus-indexed publications, achieving 1,397 citations and an h-index of 21, reflecting substantial global impact and scholarly recognition.

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Ikechi Ukaegbu | Energy Harvesting | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ikechi Ukaegbu | Energy Harvesting | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor at University of West Alabama | United States

Assist. Prof. Dr. Ikechi Ukaegbu is an accomplished researcher recognized for impactful contributions to electrical engineering, silicon photonics, optoelectronics, and photonics-based radar systems. His research addresses critical challenges in high-speed optical interconnects, secure wireless communications, autonomous vehicle sensing, and energy-harvesting technologies for IoT applications. Through a strong integration of device design, system modeling, and experimental validation, his work has advanced both fundamental knowledge and practical engineering solutions. His scholarly impact is reflected in a strong Scopus profile with 114 publications, 386 citations, and an h-index of 10, demonstrating sustained research excellence and international recognition.

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Featured Publications


Energy 4.0: towards IoT applications in Kazakhstan

B. Satuyeva, C. Sauranbayev, I.A. Ukaegbu, H.K. Nunna – Procedia Computer Science, 2019 (Cited by 38)

Perovskite PV energy harvesting system for uninterrupted IoT device applications

Y. Olzhabay, A. Ng, I.A. Ukaegbu – Energies, 2021 (Cited by 35)

Virtual power plant in Industry 4.0: Strategic planning of emerging VPP in Kazakhstan

M. Kenzhina, I. Kalysh, I. Ukaegbu, S.K. Nunna – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 24)

The fourth industrial revolution: Towards Energy 4.0 in Kazakhstan

A. Alimkhan, A. Makhambayev, I.A. Ukaegbu – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 24)

Towards the application of blockchain technology for smart grids in Kazakhstan

D. Orazgaliyev, Y. Lukpanov, I.A. Ukaegbu, H.S.V.S.K. Nunna – ICACT, 2019 (Cited by 22)

Aminur Rahman | Heavy Metal Removal | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Aminur Rahman | Heavy Metal Removal | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at King Faisal University | Bangladesh

Dr. Aminur Rahman is a leading researcher in environmental biotechnology and microbiology, recognized for impactful work on heavy metal bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and antimicrobial resistance. His research integrates microbial genomics, bio-based adsorbents, and sustainable technologies to address critical environmental and public health challenges. With 40 peer-reviewed publications, 797 citations, and an h-index of 16 (Scopus), his scholarly contributions demonstrate strong productivity, quality, and global relevance. His work has advanced eco-friendly remediation strategies and informed applied solutions for contaminated water systems, positioning him as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications


Bioremediation of hexavalent chromium (VI) by a soil-borne bacterium, Enterobacter cloacae B2-DHA

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 2015 · 85 citations


Biosorption of nickel by Lysinibacillus sp. BA2 native to a bauxite mine

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 2014 · 73 citations


Isolation and characterization of a Lysinibacillus strain B1-CDA showing potential for arsenic bioremediation

Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A, 2014 · 72 citations

Dongxin Wang | Rare Metal Materials | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Dongxin Wang | Rare Metal Materials | Excellence in Research Award

Director at State Key Laboratory of Special Rare Metal Materials | China

Dr. Dongxin Wang is a distinguished researcher recognized for impactful contributions to advanced materials and metallurgical research. His scholarly work emphasizes scientific rigor, innovation, and relevance to contemporary engineering challenges. He has published 41 peer-reviewed research documents, demonstrating sustained research productivity and academic leadership. His work has garnered 179 citations, reflecting strong visibility and influence within the international research community. With a Scopus h-index of 8, Dr. Wang’s research shows consistent citation performance across multiple publications. The quality, originality, and measurable impact of his research outputs clearly establish his suitability for the Excellence in Research Award, honoring significant and enduring contributions to research excellence.

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Bilal Ahmad | Computational Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Bilal Ahmad | Computational Metallurgy | Research Excellence Award

University of Johannesburg | South Africa

Mr. Bilal Ahmad demonstrates emerging excellence in data science and artificial intelligence, with scholarly focus on machine learning and deep learning applications for complex, real-world problems. Research contributions emphasize predictive analytics and intelligent modeling, including peer-reviewed work on epidemic outbreak analysis using advanced computational techniques. The research reflects methodological soundness, interdisciplinary relevance, and alignment with current global challenges in data-driven systems. According to the Scopus profile, the researcher has 1 indexed publication, 2 total citations, and an h-index of 1, indicating early academic visibility and growing research impact. These contributions highlight strong potential for continued advancement and research excellence.

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Exploration of Epidemic Outbreaks Using Machine and Deep Learning Techniques
– Advances in Cybersecurity, Cybercrimes, and Smart Emerging Technologies, 2023

Helmi Nasraoui | Energy Consumption | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Helmi Nasraoui | Energy Consumption | Research Excellence Award

Doctoral Researcher at The National Higher Engineering School of Tunis (ENSIT) | Tunisia

Mr. Helmi Nasraoui’s research reflects a strong commitment to advancing intelligent manufacturing through the integration of artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, and robust design methodologies. His Scopus-indexed journal publication demonstrates effective use of Artificial Neural Networks and Gaussian Process Regression to predict energy consumption in AM-FDM processes, addressing sustainability and process optimization challenges. Complementary conference publications expand this work to rheology variation analysis and HVAC energy modeling, reinforcing the practical relevance of his research. Collectively, these contributions highlight methodological rigor, innovation, and industrial applicability. His Scopus profile records 1 indexed journal publication, multiple conference papers, an emerging citation record, supporting his suitability for the Research Excellence Award.

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Use of the RDPP-SF Method to Analyze Rheology Variation in an AM-Cement-Based
M. Amdouni, H. Nasraoui, M. A. Rezgui, A. Trabelsi –
Advances in Additive Manufacturing: Materials, Processes, and Applications, 2025


Applying the ANN and the GPR Models to Predict Energy Consumption for AM-FDM of Isovolumetric Mechanical Components
H. Nasraoui, A. Trabelsi, M. A. Rezgui –
Concurrent Engineering, Article ID: 1063293X251371108, 2025

Jan Milde | Reverse Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Jan Milde | Reverse Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor at Slovak University of Technology | Slovakia

Dr. Ján Milde is an accomplished researcher in advanced manufacturing and digital production technologies, with a strong focus on additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, metrology, and CAD/CAM-based process optimization. His research advances understanding of dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and material behavior across fused deposition modeling, photopolymerization, and precision machining processes. He has contributed to high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and international conferences indexed in Scopus, reflecting both scientific depth and applied relevance. As per his Scopus profile, his scholarly record includes 24 publications, 128 citations, and an h-index of 7, demonstrating consistent research productivity and recognized academic influence suitable for a Research Excellence Award.

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Comparison of Optical Measurement Methods Utilization for Complex High Feed Tool Geometry

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2024 · Conference Paper · Scopus


Influence of Motion Mechanism Change in 3D Printers on the Quality of Printed Models

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2024 · Conference Paper · Scopus

Christelos Kapatais | Nanostructured Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Christelos Kapatais | Nanostructured Materials | Research Excellence Award

West Attica General Hospital “Agia Varvara” | Greece

Mr. Christelos Kapatais presents a focused and promising research profile centered on hepatology, metabolic disorders, and therapeutic evaluation. His scholarly contributions address clinically significant areas such as NAFLD, ALD, viral hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and treatment-response monitoring, reflecting relevance to translational and applied research. He has authored 2 Scopus-indexed documents, receiving 2 citations, with an established Scopus h-index of 1, demonstrating emerging academic impact. His work emphasizes evidence-based analysis, multidisciplinary collaboration, and data-driven interpretation, supporting improved disease understanding and therapeutic strategies. The consistency of his research direction and documented publication output supports his suitability for consideration under the Research Excellence Award, particularly as an early-stage contributor to the field.

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Jorge Muniz Junior | Operations Management | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Jorge Muniz Junior | Operations Management | Research Excellence Award

Full Professor at São Paulo State University | Brazil

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jorge Muniz Junior is a leading researcher in production engineering, specializing in Industry 4.0, Social Systems, and Knowledge Management in manufacturing. His work focuses on enhancing production efficiency, integrating lean methodologies, and advancing smart manufacturing practices. With 69 publications and 612 citations in Scopus, he holds a h-index of 14, demonstrating significant academic impact. His research bridges theory and practice, providing solutions for complex production challenges while promoting sustainable and innovative industrial systems. Through his contributions, Professor Muniz Jr. has established himself as a thought leader in modern manufacturing and production management.

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Writing the literature review for empirical papers
– Production, 2018 | Cited by 225

Engaging environments: tacit knowledge sharing on the shop floor
– Journal of Knowledge Management, 2013 | Cited by 175

Assessment of ISO 9001: 2015 implementation factors based on AHP: Case study in Brazilian automotive sector
– International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 2018 | Cited by 98

Knowledge‐based integrated production management model
– Journal of Knowledge Management, 2010 | Cited by 79