De-Wei Gao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. De-Wei Gao | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

ShanghaiTech University | China

De-Wei Gao is an accomplished chemist serving as an assistant professor and principal investigator at ShanghaiTech University, where he leads research programs in synthetic organic chemistry, asymmetric catalysis, and organoboron chemistry. He built his academic foundation through studies in chemistry and advanced training in organic synthesis at leading Chinese institutions before expanding his expertise through postdoctoral appointments in biochemistry and organic chemistry at internationally recognized research centers. His work focuses on catalytic asymmetric transformations, boron-based reagent design, stereoselective bond construction, organometallic reactivity, and mechanistic exploration of complex synthetic pathways. Gao is skilled in asymmetric synthesis, catalytic methodology development, organometallic catalysis, multistep organic synthesis, reaction mechanism analysis, and the design of stereochemically rich molecular architectures. His professional contributions extend to editorial and advisory roles that support the advancement of early-career chemists. He has received multiple distinguished honors from national chemical societies, academic institutions, and international publishers in recognition of his contributions to chiral synthesis and innovative organoboron chemistry. Gao’s growing body of research, publications, and patents highlights his influence in modern synthetic methodology, and his ongoing work continues to advance precision chemical synthesis with broad implications for pharmaceutical, materials, and catalytic science.

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Orquidia G Mendez-Flores | Cognition | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Orquidia G Mendez-Flores | Cognition | Best Faculty Award

Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco | Mexico

Dr. Orquidia G. Méndez Flores is a genetics and molecular biology researcher and professor whose academic foundation includes a biology degree followed by advanced training in molecular neuroscience, emphasizing glial transport systems and glutamate regulation. Her professional experience spans teaching and research roles in universities and scientific institutions, contributing to postgraduate programs, thesis supervision, and academic coordination. She has developed expertise in neurochemistry, molecular nutrition, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration, while her early work explored the protective and nutritional potential of medicinal plants. Her research focuses on mechanisms linking neurotransmission, metabolic imbalance, brain energetics, and neurodevelopment, applying cellular, animal, and human models to understand how metabolic diseases contribute to neurological deterioration. She is skilled in molecular biology techniques, cell culture, biochemical assays, bioinformatics tools, scientific communication, and mentoring emerging scientists. With numerous scientific publications, active participation in national and international congresses, and membership in research systems, she contributes to advancing neuroscience and biomedical knowledge in Mexico. Her honors include recognition as a national researcher and participation in specialized international training programs that strengthen her academic leadership. Overall, Dr. Méndez Flores represents a dedicated scholar committed to integrating molecular research with health sciences education, fostering innovation in understanding and preventing neurodegenerative and metabolic conditions.

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Méndez-Flores, O. G., Costa, A. C. R., de Aguiar, A. F. L., Paes-Colli, Y., Batista, C. M., Ribeiro-Resende, V. T., Ortega, A., & de Melo Reis, R. A. (2025). Extracellular matrix proteins differentiate postnatal mouse retina neurospheres into neurons or glia profiles. Neurochemical Research.

Cigarroa-Durán, J., López-Ramírez, G., Martínez-López, M. C., Castro-Quezada, I., Ortega Soto, A., & Méndez-Flores, O. G. (2025). In young adult males, bitterness perception is associated with excess body mass and metabolic dysregulation. Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición.

Méndez-Flores, O. G., Hernández-Kelly, L. C., Olivares-Bañuelos, T. N., López-Ramírez, G., & Ortega, A. (2024). Brain energetics and glucose transport in metabolic diseases: role in neurodegeneration. Nutritional Neuroscience.

Maryam Peymani | Parkinson | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Maryam Peymani | Parkinson | Best Researcher Award

Islamic Azad University | Iran

Dr. Maryam Peymani is an Iranian molecular geneticist from Isfahan who has built a distinguished academic career within the Department of Biology at the Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord branch, where she serves as an Associate Professor and has also contributed as a research director. With a strong educational foundation spanning genetics and molecular genetics, her academic training focused on the roles of PPARγ in cellular differentiation, which later shaped her extensive work in stem cell biology, transcriptomics, neurodegeneration, and cancer biology. Her research interests encompass cellular and molecular mechanisms, human stem cell applications, signal transduction under stress, bioinformatics, and the transcriptomic landscape of complex diseases, supported by strong skills in molecular techniques, stem cell culture, real-time PCR, cloning, Western blotting, and advanced RNA-based analyses. She has participated in diverse laboratory projects involving embryonic stem cell differentiation, neural and mesodermal pathways, inflammatory models, cardiotoxicity studies, and comprehensive bioinformatics evaluations. Recognised as a top researcher at reputable scientific institutions, she has demonstrated consistent excellence and leadership. Through a prolific publication record and dedication to mentoring students, Dr. Peymani continues to advance research in molecular genetics, contributing meaningful insights to biomedical science while fostering innovation and scientific growth.

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Amiri, S., Gholizadeh, L., Rasti, A., Peymani, M., Mirjalili, S. A. M., Vahidi, S., & Kalantar, S. M. (2024). Comparison of SPAG11A gene expression in infertile men with grade 1 and grade 2 varicocele before and after treatment. JBRA Assisted Reproduction.

Hassani, M., Mahdevar, M., & Peymani, M. (2024). Exploring the role of interleukin 11 in cancer progression, patient survival, and therapeutic insights. Molecular Biology Reports.

Golozar, M., Valipour Motlagh, A., Mahdevar, M., Peymani, M., InanlooRahatloo, K., & Ghaedi, K. (2024). TBX15 and SDHB expression changes in colorectal cancer serve as potential prognostic biomarkers. Experimental and Molecular Pathology.

Beibei Wang | Innovative Materials Design | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Beibei Wang | Innovative Materials Design | Best Researcher Award

School of Art and Design | China

Beibei Wang is an accomplished associate professor and master supervisor at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, recognized for her dynamic work in engineering, sustainable materials and design innovation. She holds a doctoral degree in engineering and has built a strong academic foundation in advanced material development and biomass-based functional materials. Her professional experience spans university teaching, project leadership and active participation in academic societies, with notable involvement in scientific research foundations, curriculum reform initiatives and collaborations integrating artificial intelligence with product design education. Her research interests focus on innovative materials, nanocellulose-based energy storage systems, flexible supercapacitors, virtual reality–empowered design education and sustainable composites. Skilled in experimental materials synthesis, structural characterization, energy storage mechanism analysis, flame-retardant materials development and interdisciplinary design research, she has authored numerous indexed publications, secured patents and guided students toward competitive achievements. Her awards and honors include recognition for innovative patent development, leadership in curriculum reform, successful mentorship outcomes and active roles in professional associations within the forestry and design sectors. Overall, her career reflects a commitment to advancing green materials research, promoting the integration of technology and design, strengthening industry-academia collaboration and contributing meaningfully to the future of sustainable engineering and educational innovation.

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Beibei Wang, Weiye Zhang, Cenhuan Lai, Yi Liu, Hongwu Guo, Daihui Zhang, Zanhu Guo, Facile Design of Flexible, Strong, and Highly Conductive MXene-Based Composite Films for Multifunctional Applications. Small, 2023, 19, 2302335.

Beibei Wang, Weiye Zhang, Jingmeng Sun, Chenhuan Lai, Shengbo Ge, Hongwu Guo, Yi Liu, Daihui Zhang. A micro/nano multiscale hierarchical structure strategy to fabricate highly conducting films for electromagnetic interference shielding and energy storage[J]. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2023,11, 8656-8669.

Wang Beibei, Li Yanchen, Zhang Weiye, Sun Jingmeng, Zhao Junqi, Xu Yuzhi, Liu Yi, Guo Hongwu, Zhang Daihui. Ultrathin cellulose nanofiber/carbon nanotube/Ti3C2Tx film for electromagnetic interference shielding and energy storage[J]. Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022,286,119302.

Dana Mullerova | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Dana Mullerova | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Charles University |Czech Republic

Dr. Dana Müllerová, Ph.D., is a distinguished physician, academic leader and public health expert whose career reflects long-standing contributions to internal medicine, obesity management and preventive healthcare. She holds advanced medical and doctoral degrees from Charles University in Pilsen, where she has built her entire professional path as a clinician at the University Hospital Pilsen and as a dedicated academic shaping medical education and public health policy. Her professional roles include leading the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and contributing to faculty development through senior administrative responsibilities, while her academic appointments highlight progressive recognition of her expertise. Her research focuses on the prevention and treatment of obesity, metabolic disorders, environmental influences on adiposity, nutritional epidemiology and the development of national and European strategies for obesity prevention. She is skilled in clinical obesity management, nutritional assessment, metabolic research methodologies, public health programme development and collaborative policy work. Her influence extends through active roles in European and national associations for the study of obesity, with positions on executive committees and task forces addressing diet, physical activity and public health. She has received recognition through leadership appointments, honorary memberships and her growing scientific impact. Overall, Prof. Müllerová’s career illustrates a sustained commitment to advancing public health, improving obesity care and shaping evidence-based strategies that strengthen population health across clinical, academic and policy domains.

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Sedláček, P., Bludovská, M., Plavinová, I., Zavaďáková, A., Müller, L., & Müllerová, D. (2024). Dietary intake of plant polyphenols: Exploring trend in the Czech population. Central European Journal of Public Health, 32(2), 101–107.

Müllerová, D., Macková, B., & Nejedlá, M. (2024). The obesity epidemic in adults and possible preventive measures in the Czech Republic. Hygiena.

Haluzík, M., Müllerová, D., Sucharda, P., Boženský, J., Holéczy, P., Fried, M., Hainer, V., & Kunešová, M., Málková, I., Slabá, Š., … (2023). Obesity pharmacotherapy – update 2023. Časopis lékařů českých. (PMID: 37185039)

Kladnická, I., Bludovská, M., Plavínová, I., Müller, L., & Müllerová, D. (2022). Obesogens in foods. Biomolecules, 12(5), 680.

Kladnická, I., Čedíková, M., Jedlička, J., Kohoutová, M., Müller, L., Plavínová, I., Kripnerová, M., Bludovská, M., Kunčová, J., & Müllerová, D. (2021). Chronic DDE exposure modifies mitochondrial respiration during differentiation of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells into mature adipocytes. Biomolecules, 11(8), 1068.

Yue Dong | Neurodegeneration | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Dong | Neurodegeneration | Best Researcher Award

Hebei Hospital of Xuanwu Hospital | China

Dr. Yue Dong is a research scientist specialising in Alzheimer’s disease, neuromodulation, and translational neuroscience, with work rooted in uncovering metabolic, molecular, and circuit-level mechanisms of cognitive vulnerability while advancing non-invasive brain-stimulation technologies. She holds a medical degree from Hebei Medical University and a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering from the University of California, Irvine, followed by postdoctoral training at leading American institutions, where she deepened her expertise in neurodegeneration, electrophysiology, multi-omics analysis, network imaging, and cellular–circuit physiology. Her professional experience spans neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical translation, and she currently serves as a researcher at Hebei Hospital of Xuanwu Hospital, contributing to precision neuromodulation research. Her interests include Alzheimer’s pathology, brain aging, sleep–memory interactions, synaptic resilience, photobiomodulation, and AI-enabled wearable stimulation systems. She is skilled in multi-omics profiling, fluorescence lifetime imaging, fMRI and EEG analytics, metabolic modelling, and neuromodulation parameter optimisation. Her work has earned recognition through competitive national and provincial research grants, talent awards, and leadership roles in professional societies. Dr. Dong’s career reflects a commitment to advancing mechanistic discovery and real-world clinical innovation, with the overarching goal of transforming neuromodulation into accessible, scalable brain-health technology for future therapeutic applications.

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Hashem Shahroosvand | Anticancer and Immunologist | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Hashem Shahroosvand | Anticancer and Immunologist | Best Researcher Award

University of Zanjan | Iran

Prof. Hashem Shahroosvand is an accomplished researcher in organic electronics, solar energy materials, and advanced photonic systems, recognised for influential contributions to dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cell technology as well as light-emitting electrochemical devices. He holds strong academic foundations through advanced training and qualifications in chemistry and materials science, complemented by progressive academic appointments at the University of Zanjan, where he has built an active research programme in molecular engineering and optoelectronic materials. His professional experience spans collaborative projects with leading international groups in photovoltaics and light-emitting devices, and his work has attracted sustained citations, reflecting significant impact across energy-related materials research. His research interests include molecular design of transition-metal complexes, development of hole-transport materials, photophysical property tuning, and the creation of highly efficient electroluminescent systems. He is skilled in synthetic chemistry, spectral and electrochemical analysis, device fabrication, and structure-property correlation studies. His achievements include recognition through strong publication records, invited collaborations, and contributions to high-impact review and research articles across premier journals in chemistry and materials science. Overall, he is a dedicated scientist whose work continues to advance renewable-energy materials and molecular optoelectronic technologies, positioning him as an influential contributor to the future of functional materials research.

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Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda | Pharmacy | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda | Pharmacy | Best Researcher Award

Walter Sisulu University | South Africa

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda is an accomplished pharmacy scholar and Associate Professor in Pharmacology at Walter Sisulu University, with a strong academic foundation that includes a doctorate in Pharmacy Practice, multiple master’s degrees across pharmaceutical sciences, international primary healthcare and pharmacy practice, and a postgraduate diploma in education earned with distinction. Her professional experience spans advanced teaching, postgraduate supervision, curriculum moderation and extensive contributions as an external examiner for several leading universities, where she supports pharmacology and clinical pharmacy training. Her research interests centre on pharmacy practice, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, maternal health and gender-based violence, reflected in numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and ongoing collaborative projects. She brings strong research skills in qualitative and quantitative methodology, pharmacological evaluation, evidence synthesis and community-focused health research. Her career includes invited talks, guest lectures, scientific presentations, and leadership roles at national and international conferences. She has received recognition for excellence in reviewing, academic service and research contributions, and continues to lead initiatives within human rights and gender-based violence research. Overall, she is a highly dedicated academic whose work advances pharmacology education, strengthens multidisciplinary health research and contributes meaningfully to community-centred healthcare improvement.

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Cong Yin | Motor Learning | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Cong Yin | Motor Learning | Best Researcher Award

Capital University of Physical Education and Sports | China

Dr. Cong Yin is an associate professor and cognitive scientist whose work bridges motor learning, sports psychology, and human cognition at the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports. He completed his academic training in psychology and cognitive sciences through progressive degrees at leading Chinese institutions, further strengthened by international research experience in a prominent neuroscience laboratory in the United States. His professional experience spans teaching, experimental research, and collaborative projects examining how reward, punishment, memory, and sensorimotor adaptation influence human performance. His research interests focus on motor behaviour, reinforcement mechanisms, performance optimisation, and cognitive processes underlying learning and generalisation. He has developed strong research skills in behavioural experimentation, statistical modelling, motor control analysis, psychophysics, and interdisciplinary approaches combining psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Yin has earned recognition through academic awards, competitive scholarships, and honours for excellence in research and teaching, reflecting his growing impact within the cognitive and sports science communities. He has also secured funding from major scientific agencies for projects investigating motor adaptation and learning mechanisms. Overall, Dr. Yin is an accomplished scholar whose contributions continue to deepen scientific understanding of how humans acquire, refine, and transfer motor skills, supporting advancements in both theoretical neuroscience and applied performance science.

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David Blum | Neurodegeneration | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. David Blum | Neurodegeneration | Best Academic Researcher Award

Inserm | France

Dr. David Blum is a leading physiologist and neuroscientist specialising in neurodegeneration, serving as a research director at Inserm within a prominent laboratory dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease and tauopathies. He completed his academic training in physiology and neuroscience, building a strong foundation that guides his work on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative disorders. His professional experience includes extensive leadership in research programmes focused on Tau biology, metabolic regulation, neuroinflammation, and purinergic signalling, with particular emphasis on adenosine pathways. His research interests centre on understanding how Tau pathology disrupts memory, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive function, as well as exploring environmental, metabolic, and epigenomic contributors to disease progression. He possesses advanced research skills in experimental neuroscience, molecular physiology, genetic models, biomaterial applications, and translational approaches linking bench discoveries to clinical insights. Dr. Blum has been recognised through international collaborations, scientific contributions, and participation in excellence centres dedicated to neurodegenerative disease research. His honours reflect his influential role in advancing knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and related disorders. Overall, he stands as a highly respected scientist whose integrative work continues to shape current understanding of neurodegenerative mechanisms and supports the development of innovative therapeutic strategies.

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