Dr. Dietmar Oelz | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award

University of Queensland | Australia

Dr. Dietmar Oelz is a distinguished mathematician and senior academic at the University of Queensland, renowned for his pioneering work in mathematical biology and mechanobiology. He holds advanced qualifications in Mathematics from the University of Vienna and the Vienna University of Technology, where his doctoral research focused on nonlinear models in mathematical physics and biology. Over his extensive academic career, he has held research and teaching positions at globally respected institutions, including the Courant Institute at New York University, the University of California Davis, and the Johann Radon Institute in Vienna, contributing significantly to applied mathematics and computational modeling. His research interests lie in mathematical modeling of cellular processes, biopolymer dynamics, collective cell migration, and mechanochemical pattern formation, combining theoretical analysis with biological applications. Dr. Oelz possesses strong expertise in applied mathematics, numerical simulation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, which has been demonstrated through his leadership in various international research projects and symposia. His scholarly achievements have earned him prestigious honors, including the Bellman Prize and recognition for excellence from the University of Vienna. Through his research, mentorship, and academic leadership, Dr. Oelz continues to advance the understanding of cellular mechanics and contribute to the global development of quantitative biosciences.

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Vats, Y., Oelz, D., & Mehra, M. (2025). Modelling spike frequency adaptation through higher-order fractional leaky integrate and fire model. Mathematical Biosciences.

Malla, S., Oelz, D., & Roy, S. (2025). Simulation of a free boundary cell migration model through physics-informed neural networks. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials.

Falconer, A. D., Li, Z., & Oelz, D. B. (2025). Two-lane track geometry facilitates coordination of collective cell migration. Journal of Theoretical Biology.

Weevers, S. L., Falconer, A. D., Mercker, M., Sadeghi, H., Ferenc, J., Ott, A., Marciniak-Czochra, A., Tsiairis, C. D., & Oelz, D. B. (2025). Mechanochemical patterning localizes the organizer of a luminal epithelium. Science Advances.

Rahman, N., & Oelz, D. B. (2025). Stretch-induced recruitment of myosin into transversal actin rings stabilises axonal large cargo transport. Mathematical Biosciences.

Vats, Y., Mehra, M., Oelz, D., & Singh, A. K. (2024). A new perspective for scientific modelling: Sparse reconstruction-based approach for learning time-space fractional differential equations. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Choubani Karim | Applied Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Imam Mohamed bin Saoud university | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim Choubani is a dedicated academic and researcher with a strong background in mechanical engineering, combining international education, teaching, and applied research. He earned his doctorate from the Engineering School of Tunisia in collaboration with the Institute of Fluid Mechanics in Toulouse, following a master’s degree in industrial thermal systems with Marseille University and a mechanical engineering diploma through partnerships with universities in Italy. His professional journey spans roles as an assistant professor and trainer across Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, where he has taught courses such as statics, dynamics, vibration, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and automatic control while supervising undergraduate and graduate students. His research interests focus on heat and mass transfer in stratified flows, fluid instabilities, solar ponds, thermal and membrane desalination, nanotechnology in energy conversion, and visualization techniques for fluid systems. Over his career, he has been actively involved in research groups, project administration, and curriculum development, contributing to both academic advancement and applied technological innovation. His skills encompass experimental design, numerical modeling, energy systems, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for his commitment to education and research, he has received honors through international collaborations and institutional contributions. In conclusion, Karim Choubani exemplifies a scholar-practitioner dedicated to advancing mechanical engineering through teaching, research, and applied innovation.

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Featured Publications

Ben Rabha, M., El Haj, A., Mannai, A., Choubani, K., Almeshaal, M. A., & Dimassi, W. (2025). Enhancement of optoelectronic properties of multicrystalline silicon using Al-NPs and SiNₓ layer. Crystals, 15(4), 381.

Choubani, K., Ghriss, O., Alrasheedi, N. H., Dhaoui, S., & Bouabidi, A. (2024). Experimental investigation of a phase-change material’s stabilizing role in a pilot of smart salt-gradient solar ponds. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer.

Almeshaal, M. A., Majeed, A., Ijaz, N., Alvi, H., Palaniappan, M., Choubani, K., Khan, S. U., & Kolsi, L. (2024). Numerical simulations for thermally developed double diffusion flow of nanoparticles due to elongated cylinder with multiple slip effects: Applications to energy storage system. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications.

Rebhi, A., Amri, C., Khemissi, I., Zaghouani, R. B., Gaidi, M., Hajjaji, A., Choubani, K., Almeshaal, M. A., Papathi, M. P., & Ben Rabha, M. (2024). Porous silicon layer decorated with PbS nanoparticles by SILAR method for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amido black dye. Journal of Nanoparticle Research.

Abbas, A., Hussanan, A., Anwar, F., Obalalu, A. M., Almeshaal, M. A., Palaniappan, M., Choubani, K., Kolsi, L., & Aslam, M. (2024). Thermal analysis of AA7075-AA7072/methanol via Williamson hybrid nanofluid model past thin needle: Effects of Lorentz force and irregular heat rise/fall. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering.

Hamoudi, A. M., Choubani, K., & Rabha, M. B. (2023). Multicrystalline silicon passivation by hydrogen and oxygen-rich porous silicon layer for photovoltaic cells applications. Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering.

Almeshaal, M. A., Abdouli, B., Choubani, K., Khezami, L., & Rabha, M. B. (2023). Study of porous silicon layer effect in optoelectronics properties of multi-crystalline silicon for photovoltaic applications. Silicon.

Dietmar Oelz | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dietmar Oelz | Mathematical Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Choubani Karim | Applied Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Choubani Karim | Applied Mechanics | Best Researcher Award

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