Sercan Karabulut | Psychiatry | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Karabulut | Psychiatry | Best Academic Researcher Award

Akdeniz University School of Medicine | Turkey

Dr. Sercan Karabulut is a distinguished psychiatrist and academic with a strong educational background from İstanbul Medicine Faculty and earlier training at leading Turkish schools. He completed his residency in psychiatry at İstanbul Medicine Faculty and is fluent in English and German, which has supported his international academic presence. His professional career includes service at prominent state hospitals in Antalya and Van, with his current appointment at Akdeniz University School of Medicine. His research interests span schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, neuroinflammation, neurodegeneration, personality traits, psychopharmacology, and the cognitive and clinical aspects of addiction. He has published extensively in national and international journals, addressing key issues such as clozapine use in schizophrenia, cognitive impairments in methamphetamine users, psychiatric outcomes of encephalitis, and the interplay between trauma, empathy, and substance use. His research skills include clinical psychiatry, psychometric evaluation, statistical analysis, study design, and long-term patient follow-up. In addition, he has authored book chapters on addiction and psychiatric care and has actively contributed to scientific congresses through oral presentations, panels, and case reports. Recognized for his academic productivity and dedication, he has received honors in scientific meetings and has gained respect as both a clinician and researcher. Overall, Dr. Karabulut’s career demonstrates a sustained commitment to advancing psychiatry through clinical practice, research, and education, making him a valuable contributor to the understanding and treatment of complex psychiatric and addiction-related disorders.

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Alaa Abd-Elsayed | Neuromidulation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed | Neuromidulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Alaa Abd-Elsayed 🇺🇸 is an American board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison 🏥, recognized for his leadership, groundbreaking research 🔬, and compassionate patient care 💉, with a prolific academic career as a professor, director, and global speaker 🎤, blending clinical excellence, innovation, and education 📚 in pain management, with over two decades of medical service and leadership roles across Egypt 🇪🇬 and the U.S. 🇺🇸, while holding numerous prestigious certifications 🏅, published research, and leadership awards 🏆, he stands as a dedicated pioneer in improving chronic pain therapy 🔥 and anesthesiology practice worldwide 🌍.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Alaa’s academic journey began at Assuit University 🇪🇬, earning his MBBCh 🩺 in 2000 & MPH 🎓 in 2006; postgrad, he trained extensively in the U.S. 🇺🇸, completing internships, anesthesiology residency, and a pain medicine fellowship 🏥 at the University of Cincinnati 🎯, and a Clinical Research Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic 🧪; board-certified in anesthesiology & chronic pain medicine 💊, and a Certified Physician Executive (CPE) 🏆, he capped his academic prowess with an Executive MBA 🎓 in 2023, mastering both medicine & healthcare leadership 🧠, and attending diverse leadership programs 💼 from AAPL, UW Health, and Faulkner University, cementing a strong foundation in clinical care and strategic innovation ⚡.

Experience 👨‍🏫

With over 20 years in medicine 🩺, Dr. Alaa has held roles from intern 👨‍⚕️ in Egypt 🇪🇬 to Associate Professor 📖, First Division Chief, and Medical Director at UW-Madison 🇺🇸; he’s led UW Health Pain Services 🔥, pioneering chronic pain medicine management 💊; his journey spanned positions at Assuit University, Cleveland Clinic, and University of Cincinnati 🏥; he’s served as chief fellow, staff anesthesiologist, researcher 🔬, educator 📚, and leader, combining advanced clinical practice 🏆 with administrative excellence 💼, mentoring future physicians while driving cutting-edge research 🚀 and pain medicine innovations 🌟.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

Dr. Alaa’s distinguished career is crowned with awards 🌟 like the Raj/Racz Excellence Award 🥇, Physician of the Year 🏅, America’s Top Doctors 👏, Fellow of ASA 🧠, and recognition as a World Expert 🌍 in pain by Expertscape; multiple top research, poster 🖼️, and abstract prizes 🧾 from ASIPP, MARC, ASPN, ASA, INS & WSA 🏆 highlight his prolific contributions, while his books 📚 were ranked among the best in anesthesiology and pain medicine 💊; his research has shaped clinical practices 🌡️ and his leadership has been applauded across national and global stages 🎤, underlining his impact as a clinician, educator, and thought leader 💡.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Alaa’s research explores pain management innovation 🔥, neuromodulation ⚡, spinal cord stimulation 🧠, dorsal root ganglion therapies 💉, and anesthesiology outcomes 🧾; he’s passionate about translating bench-to-bedside discoveries 🏥, optimizing patient-centered chronic pain therapies 💊, and advancing perioperative safety 🌡️; his peer-reviewed publications 📚, clinical trials 🧪, and systematic reviews ⚗️ have influenced global practices 🌍, securing his place among top 0.05% scholars worldwide 🏆; his scientific vision combines clinical evidence, bioethics, and real-world health solutions for pain relief and anesthetic care 🧠💡.

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Ata Jahangir Moshayedi | Brain Stimulation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Ata Jahangir Moshayedi | Brain Stimulation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ata Jahangir Moshayedi is an Associate Professor at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 with a PhD in Electronic Science 🎓 from Savitribai Phule Pune University 🇮🇳. He is a prolific academic 🧠 with over 90 publications 📚, three authored books 📖, two patents 🧾, and nine copyrights 📝. A distinguished member of IEEE ⚡, ACM 💻, Instrument Society of India 🧪, and Speed Society of India 🚀, he contributes to editorial boards 🗞️ and international conferences 🌐. His interdisciplinary expertise bridges robotics 🤖, AI 🤖, VR 🕶️, and embedded systems 🔧, driving innovation in education and technology 🚀.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Moshayedi earned his PhD in Electronic Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University 🇮🇳, specializing in robotics and automation 🤖. His educational path is deeply rooted in multidisciplinary technologies like embedded systems 🔧, machine vision 👁️, and AI 🧠. With academic training grounded in both theory 📘 and application 🛠️, he cultivated expertise across digital systems 💡 and bio-inspired robots 🦾. He integrates engineering principles with computer science 💻 to develop cutting-edge innovations in virtual and intelligent systems 🌍. His educational achievements laid the foundation for his impactful career in academic research and mentoring 📈.

Experience 👨‍🏫

Dr. Moshayedi has served as Associate Professor at Jiangxi University of Science and Technology 🇨🇳 since 2018. He leads modules in Robotics 🤖, Embedded Systems 💻, and Digital Image Processing 📷. He supervises UG and PG research 🧪, formulates grant proposals 💡, and serves as a module leader and tutor across advanced computer engineering courses 🧑‍🎓. His role includes designing learning materials 📘, aligning curriculum with accreditation standards 🎯, and evaluating student performance 🎓. He has extensive teaching experience in C/C++ programming 💾, algorithm analysis 📊, and mobile app programming 📱, ensuring comprehensive academic development.

Awards & Recognitions 🏅

🥇2024: Best Mentor, Jiangxi University 👨‍🏫 | 🏅2022: Book Award (Unity in Embedded System Design and Robotics) 📖 | 🥉2022: 3rd National & 1st Provincial Prize, Handy Pipe Detector, China Computer Design Competition 🛠️ | 🥉2021: 3rd National & 2nd Provincial, PEA Project (Pandemic Exam Assistant) 🧪 | 🏆2021: Innovation Award, Iran National Festival 🌍 | 🥉2021: 3rd National & 2nd Provincial, RDK Cloud Robot, Intelligent Service Robot Challenge ☁️🤖 — All reflecting his excellence in guiding innovation, mentoring students 👨‍🎓, and advancing global tech competitions 🌐.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Moshayedi’s research integrates robotics 🤖, AI 🧠, and embedded systems 🔧. His work on bio-inspired robots 🐜, mobile robot olfaction 👃, and sensor modeling 🧪 explores intelligent perception and environmental interaction 🌫️. He develops machine vision-based systems 👁️, virtual reality environments 🕶️, and smart embedded architectures 🖥️. His focus on plume tracking 🌬️ and cloud robotics ☁️ brings autonomous systems closer to real-world application. Merging theory and practice 🔍, his research propels innovation across intelligent systems, cyber-physical interaction 🌐, and real-time automation, making significant strides in modern engineering and applied AI 🤖.

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