Konstantinos Magkoutas | Regenerative Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Konstantinos Magkoutas | Regenerative Medicine |Best Researcher Award

Dr at ETH Zürich Switzerland

I am a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in control systems and medical devices. Currently, I work as a Closed Loop Control Engineer at Hamilton Medical, focusing on advanced control algorithms for mechanical ventilation. My background includes a postdoctoral position at ETH Zürich, where I led projects on artificial heart technology and managed substantial fundraising efforts. With a Doctor of Science degree from ETH Zürich, I specialize in intelligent ventricular assist devices and have a strong track record in research, development, and clinical trials. My technical expertise is complemented by strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills, as well as proficiency in various software tools.

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Work Experience 💼

Closed Loop Control Engineer, New Technology Group, Hamilton Medical (11/2023 – Present)
• Project management, research, and development of cutting-edge control algorithms for mechanical ventilation
• Design in-silico and in-vitro verification and validation procedures for medical devices and control algorithms, including regulatory aspects
• Participate in clinical trials, conduct clinical data analysis, and documentation

Postdoctoral Researcher, Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control, ETH Zürich (03/2023 – 09/2023)
• Led collaborative project between ETH Zurich and Cleveland Clinic on blood pump inflow cannula design and orientation optimization
• Developed and executed in-vitro characterization of a novel, soft total artificial heart for heart disease patients
• Managed fundraising proposals ~ 1 million CHF
• Supported the supervision of two PhD researchers

Research Assistant, Product Development Group Zürich, ETH Zürich (09/2018 – 02/2023)
• Ideation, design, assembly, calibration, and in-vitro testing of novel aortic sensor for hemodynamic and biomechanical data acquisition
• Developed and executed large animal experiments to validate the clinical readiness of the aortic sensor
• Developed algorithmic approaches for data processing and evaluation
• Created a data-driven iterative learning control strategy for blood pumps
• Developed a genetic-algorithm-based optimization framework for the optimization of control parameters of blood pump controllers
• Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses, supervised 20 Bachelors and Masters students

Warehouse Management, Hellenic Air-force (01/2017 – 06/2017)
• Directed stock maintenance
• Developed procedures for automatic stock monitoring and tracking
• Controlled stock records

Project Engineer, LABOR S.A. (06/2014 – 09/2014)
• Created technical reports and tested electrical equipment in compliance with EU protocols
• Conducted inspection and certification of electrical equipment
• Provided technical guidance to clients to harmonize products with relevant EU guidelines

Education 🎓

Doctor of Science, ETH Zürich (09/2018 – 03/2023)  PhD Thesis: Novel sensing and control strategies towards intelligent ventricular assist devices. MSc Degree, Cranfield University (09/2017 – 09/2018)  Master Thesis: S-duct Aerodynamics: Parameterization and optimization of complex intake geometries Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (10/2010 – 07/2016) Diploma Thesis: Investigation of curved fuel injector effects on contra rotating vortex pair (CVP) development

General Skills 🛠️

Leadership Skills Managed and organized the PhD board of the Zurich Heart project Guided and inspired a group as Deputy Director of the Editing team at 48th Cranfield’s Engine Symposium. Communication Skills  Presented in multiple international conferences and workshops  Representative of the Zurich Heart project in Scientifica, an exhibition held by ETH Zürich  Collaborated with physicians and surgeons on data management, establishment of implantation protocols, and medical device assessment. Teamwork Skills  Part of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, vets, surgeons, and engineers for complex animal experiments.  Collaborated with Zurich Heart consortium members on cross-functional projects. Computer Skills MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Jira, Notion, Confluence, Miro, MS Project
Math Works MATLAB, Python, FORTRAN, Simulink (Real time), LabVIEW, Git AUTODESK INVENTOR, Siemens NX12, Mesh Mixer, 3D printing slicers ANSYS ICEM, ANSYS Fluent

Awards 🏅

ASAIO Top Category Abstract Award, San Francisco (2023), The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers Prize for outstanding Master Thesis, Cranfield (2017), Awarded £5000 bursary towards the completion of Thermal Power MSc program, Cranfield (2017), 3rd Place Business Plan award for Self-Printing business proposal, Thessaloniki (2016)

Interests and Extracurricular Activities 🌟

Building and programming Lego-robots for multiple tasks, Reshaping used materials to create art, Traveling the world to explore foreign cultures, meet new people, and taste different cuisines, Reading books, cooking, playing Handball

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Title: Continuous heart volume monitoring by fully implantable soft strain sensor
    • Authors: SA Dual, B Llerena Zambrano, S Sündermann, N Cesarovic, M Kron, …
    • Year: 2020

 

  2. Title: Cardiac output estimation: Online implementation for left ventricular assist device support
    • Authors: A Petrou, M Kanakis, K Magkoutas, B De Vries, M Meboldt, MS Daners
    • Year: 2020

 

  2. Title: Control of ventricular unloading using an electrocardiogram‐synchronized pulsatile ventricular assist device under high stroke ratios 🫀🔋
    • Authors: K Magkoutas, M Rebholz, S Sündermann, A Alogna, A Faragli, V Falk, …
    • Year: 2020

 

  2. Title: Physiologic Data-Driven Iterative Learning Control for Left Ventricular Assist Devices
    • Authors: K Magkoutas, P Arm, M Meboldt, M Schmid Daners
    • Year: 2022

 

  2. Title: Pressure and bernoulli-based flow measurement via a tapered inflow VAD cannula
    • Authors: K Petersdorff-Campen, MA Dupuch, K Magkoutas, M Meboldt, C Hierold, …
    • Year: 2021

 

  2. Title: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and vascular hemodynamic properties with miniature extravascular Hall-based magnetic sensor
    • Authors: K Magkoutas, M Weisskopf, V Falk, MY Emmert, M Meboldt, N Cesarovic, …
    • Year: 2023

 

  2. Title: Experimental investigation of geometry effects and performance of five-hole probe in measuring jets in crossflow
    • Authors: K Magkoutas, T Efstathiadis, A Kalfas
    • Year: 2022

 

  2. Title: Genetic algorithm-based optimization framework for control parameters of ventricular assist devices
    • Authors: K Magkoutas, LN Rossato, M Heim, MS Daners
    • Year: 2023

 

  2. Title: Building an interdisciplinary program of cardiovascular research at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology–the ETHeart story
    • Authors: AP Kourouklis, X Wu, RC Geyer, V Exarchos, T Nazari, J Kaemmel, …
    • Year: 2022

 

 

Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Rohini Kale | Geotechnical Engineering |Young Scientist Award

Dr at Medicaps University Indore, India

I am an accomplished academic with a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, specializing in the coupled thermomechanical effects on compacted bentonite buffer. With a robust background in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering from my M.Tech. at Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, I currently serve as an Assistant Professor at Medi-Caps University, Indore. My research interests include clay mineralogy, advanced machine learning techniques in geotechnics, and the application of construction and demolition wastes. Recognized with the InSc Young Researcher Award, my work is defined by innovation and academic excellence.

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Educational Background 🎓

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Jan 2016 – Mar 2021 Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Department of Civil Engineering (Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering), Research Area: “Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite buffer”, Supervisor: Dr. Ravi K, [NIRF: 7] [QS: 384] . Master of Technology (M.Tech.) July 2011 – July 2013 Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, SuratDepartment of Applied Mechanics (Specialization: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering), Thesis Title: “Parametric study of piled raft foundation for high rise buildings using plaxis 3D”, Supervisors: Dr. Shruti Shukla and Prof. C H Solanki, [NIRF: 47]. Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) June 2007 – June 2011 G H Raisoni College of Engineering (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur) Department of Civil Engineering Thesis Title: “Comparative study of fly ash and GGBS bricks with traditional (Burnt Clay) bricks”, [NIRF: 137]

Current Position🧑‍🏫

  • Assistant Professor
    Jan 2023 – Present
    Medi-Caps University, Indore, India

 Research Interests🔍

Thermochemomechanical influence on clay mineralogy, Prediction of clay behavior by advanced machine learning techniques, Geotechnical applications of construction and demolition (C&D) wastes, Application of biochar in geoenvironmental research

Ph.D Guidance 📚

Nitya Sanghvi: Seismic performance assessment of reinforced concrete Intze type water tank (Ongoing), Pavan Vispute: Implementation of crushed glass waste in construction: An integrated LCA evaluation (Ongoing)

 BTP Guidance 👨‍🎓

Tushar Bhardwaj: ISP – Kalisindh Phase – II, Microlift Irrigation (Outhouse), Apoorv Dubey: Construction of River Bridge (Outhouse)

Awards/Recognitions🏆

The “InSc Young Researcher Award” 2020 Awarded by The Institute of Scholars, Bengaluru. Appreciation for “Women Participant” 2019-2020 Recognized in the Merck Young Scientist Award Competition. Academic Excellence Award
2008 – 2009, 2009 – 2010, 2010 – 2011 Awarded for being the topper during the Bachelor of Engineering program by G H Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur (An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to R T M Nagpur University, Nagpur)

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Title: A review on the impact of thermal history on compacted bentonite in the context of nuclear waste management
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal loading on index and physicochemical properties of Barmer bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2018

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal history on swell pressures of compacted bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2019

 

  1. Title: Response of compacted bentonite to hyperalkalinity and thermal history
    • Authors: RC Kale, B Kapil, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Influence of thermal gradient and canister corrosion on the hydration of compacted Barmer bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Impact of iron corrosion on swell pressure of compacted Barmer bentonite induced with thermal history
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Comparative study on the green building rating system in developing and developed countries
    • Authors: RC Kale, MS Jain
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Swelling Pressure Response of Compacted Barmer Bentonite to Corrosion under Hyperalkaline Conditions after Inducing Thermal History
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Ravi
    • Year: 2022

 

  1. Title: Effect of Alkaline Environment on the Swell Pressures of Compacted Bentonite Under Thermal History
    • Authors: RC Kale, K Bhanwariwal, K Ravi
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Coupled thermomechanical effect on the swell pressure and reactive transport through compacted bentonite
    • Authors: RC Kale
    • Year: 2021

 

BIVEK SINGH | Medical Education | Excellence in Research

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Dr. BIVEK SINGH |Medical Education| Excellence in Research

Dr at Tongji University, Nepal

Commencing my medical journey in 2009, I have consistently pursued academic excellence while embracing roles that enhance public health and medical education. By 2010, I was already contributing as a volunteer teacher for Bachelor’s students in Public Health and Nursing. This early dedication led me to conceptualize and publish my first book for paramedics, “A Journey into the Human Body,” in 2013, which received acclaim in the USA, Germany, and India. Upon graduating in 2015, I embarked on a dynamic career, serving as an academic coordinator for South Asian Medical Students in India and China, significantly enhancing my educational impact. In 2017, I authored the “Clinical Companion for Paramedics, First Edition,” a pioneering clinical book in Nepal that provided rationales for 3,000 questions, becoming an essential resource for health workers preparing for public service commission exams. In 2019, my commitment to lifelong learning reached new heights as I commenced a Neurology residency on a full scholarship provided by the Chinese government. My journey has been characterized by hard work, discipline, innovation, and creativity, which are the cornerstones of my professional development. My interests extend beyond medical sciences to encompass public health and healthcare services. Over the past 13 years, I have contributed over 12 newspaper articles, participated in six national television interviews, and held leadership roles in three major organizations. I founded the Nepalese Doctors Lounge (NEDOL), the largest social media virtual forum for Nepalese doctors, which attracted 11,200 members within 2.5 years. Demonstrating a commitment to service, I have volunteered during crises such as the swine flu outbreak, the Nepal earthquake, and the COVID-19 pandemic. My passion for research is evident from the publication of more than eight articles in international journals, with six published in 2023 alone. To provide accessible healthcare during the pandemic, I established a health clinic in eastern Nepal offering affordable services and free diabetic screening to the local population.

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Educational Background 🎓

MBBS Completed: 2015, MD Neurology Residency: 2019-2024 (Full Scholarship by Chinese Government), ICRT, Harvard Medical School
Completed: 2020

Professional Experience 👨‍⚕️

Medical Education and Coordination

  • Academic Coordinator (2016-2017)
    Managed and coordinated academic activities for over 500 South Asian medical students at Dali University, China.

Authorship and Publications

  • Books:
    • “A Journey into the Human Body” (Published 2013)
    • “Clinical Companion for Paramedics, First Edition” (Published 2017)
  • Research Articles:
    • Over 8 articles published in international journals, with six published in 2023.

Editorial and Reviewer Roles

Youth Editorial Board:Gene & Protein in Disease (GPD) EngMedicine (starting June 2024) Reviewer:Wiley’s “Journal Neuroprotection” Elsevier’s “Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health” Cell Press’s “Heliyon”

Leadership Roles

Founder: Nepalese Doctors Lounge (NEDOL), 2021-2024 (11,200 members) Country’s Academic Coordinator: Junior Doctor’s Committee, Nepal Medical Association, 2019-2021 Board of Directors: Medical Outreach Nepal, United States, 2016-Present Founder Vice Chairman: Nyanopan (Not-for-Profit Organization), 2015-2016

Memberships

Permanent member of Nepal Medical Council, Lifetime member of Nepal Medical Association 🇳🇵, Member of American Academy of Neurology 🇺🇸

 

Volunteering and Social Work 🤝

  • Volunteered during swine flu, earthquake, and COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Established a health clinic in eastern Nepal during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering affordable services and free diabetic screening.

Trainings and Certifications 📜

BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association, 2022) , Trauma and Mass Casualty Management (Three-day residential training) , Internship: Family Planning Association of Nepal (15 days), Web Design Course: Escol Informatics Pvt. Ltd, India (Three months)

Computer Skills 💻

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote/SPSS, Adobe Illustrator/Premiere, Proficient in medical illustration

Speaker/Trainer 🎤

Aviation Medicine: Nepal Airlines Corporation, 2018 (Flight Crew Members), COVID-19 Awareness: Nepal Physiotherapy Association, 2020 (Physiotherapists) , Effective Utilization of Lockdown: Society of Medical Students, Nepal, 2020 (MBBS Students), Opportunities after MBBS: ROTARACT Club Kist Medical College, 2021 (MBBS Students) , Medical Journey: Lions Club of Dharan Ghopa, United, 2022 (Health Science Students)

Acknowledgements 🌟

Resource person for drafting a WHO manual on Cervical Cancer Screening in Nepal, 2015, Board member for KIST Medical College Student’s annual magazine, “SOCH RELOADED”, Organized international training on trauma for doctors and health professionals post-2015 earthquake , Medical Officer at Sajha Hospital, Madhumalla, Nepal (2016-2018)

Motivation 💪

Rooted in hard work, discipline, innovation, and creativity, my journey in medical sciences extends over 13 years with contributions spanning education, research, leadership, and public health. My commitment to lifelong learning and public service defines my career trajectory, marked by significant achievements in medical education, research, and community service.

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Title: The role of 5-lipoxygenase in the pathophysiology of COVID-19 and its therapeutic implications
    • Authors: NC Ayola-Serrano, N Roy, Z Fathah, MM Anwar, B Singh, N Ammar, …
    • Year: 2021

 

  1. Title: Mucus hypersecretion in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its treatment 🫁💊
    • Authors: BK Shah, B Singh, Y Wang, S Xie, C Wang
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Student perception about peer-assisted learning sessions in a medical school in Nepal
    • Authors: PR Shankar, B Singh, AK Singh, BS Karki, TP Thapa
    • Year: 2011

 

  1. Title: The Role of Circadian Rhythms in Stroke: A Narrative Review
    • Authors: B Singh, D Huang
    • Year: 2024

 

  1. Title: The crisis of physician well-being in Nepal: a multifaceted dilemma demanding urgent intervention
    • Authors: B Singh
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: A peek behind the curtain in the diagnosis and management of COVID‑19‑Associated Mucormycosis (CAM)
    • Authors: NA Osman, MM Anwar, B Singh, GK Gupta, AM Rabie
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Knowledge regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation among health assistants in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
    • Authors: B Singh, PR Shankar
    • Year: 2023

 

  1. Title: Knowledge of research before and after a webinar for health science students
    • Authors: B Singh, PR Shankar
    • Year: 2023

 

 

 

Paola Illesca | Ciencias Médicas |Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Paola Illesca |Engenharia Alimentar| Women Researcher Award

Dr at Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas. Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina

Paola Guadalupe Illesca is a dedicated and accomplished researcher and educator with extensive experience in the field of biological sciences. She has been serving as a faculty member at the Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas in Santa Fe, Argentina, since May 2007. In her role as a docente/investigador (teacher/researcher) in the Department of Biological Sciences, Paola has significantly contributed to both academic and scientific communities. Paola earned her PhD from the same institution on December 17, 2015, specializing in biological sciences. Her doctoral research and subsequent academic endeavors have focused on critical aspects of metabolic health, specifically examining the effects of dietary components on metabolic regulation. One of her notable research projects, funded by Universidad Nacional del Litoral, investigates the dietary effects of Salvia hispanica L. (chia seeds) on mechanisms underlying adipose tissue dysregulation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle. This project, which started in March 2017 and is ongoing, aims to explore potential nutritional interventions for managing insulin resistance and dyslipidemia.

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📚Atividades

Emprego

Instituição: Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas
Localização: Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
Período: 1 de maio de 2007 até o presente
Cargo: Docente/Investigadora (Departamento de Ciências Biológicas)

🎓Educação e Qualificações

Instituição: Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Facultad de Bioquímica y Ciencias Biológicas
Localização: Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
Data: 17 de dezembro de 2015
Grau: PhD (Departamento de Ciências Biológicas)

📋Revisão por Pares

Revisora para: Clinical Nutrition
Número de Revisões: 3

Publications Top Notes 📝

 

  1. Salvia hispanica L. and its therapeutic role in a model of insulin resistance
    Publicado em: Diabetes, 2020
    Tipo: Capítulo de livro
    DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-815776-3.00032-2
    ISBN: 9780128157763

 

  1. The metabolic dysfunction of white adipose tissue induced in mice by a high-fat diet is abrogated by co-administration of docosahexaenoic acid and hydroxytyrosol
    Publicado em: Food & Function, 2020
    Tipo: Artigo de revista
    DOI: 10.1039/D0FO01790F
    Contribuidores: Paola Illesca, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Alejandra Espinosa, Francisca Echeverría, Sandra Soto-Alarcón, Macarena Ortiz, Cristian Campos, Romina Vargas, Luis A. Videla

 

  1. Protective Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid Plus Hydroxytyrosol Supplementation Against White Adipose Tissue Abnormalities in Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet
    Publicado em: Molecules, 27 de setembro de 2020
    Tipo: Artigo de revista
    DOI: 10.3390/molecules25194433
    Contribuidores: Paola Illesca, Rodrigo Valenzuela, Alejandra Espinosa, Francisca Echeverría, Sandra Soto-Alarcon, Cristian Campos, Alicia Rodriguez, Romina Vargas, Thea Magrone, Luis A. Videla

 

  1. Suppression of high-fat diet-induced obesity-associated liver mitochondrial dysfunction by docosahexaenoic acid and hydroxytyrosol co-administration
    Publicado em: Digestive and Liver Disease, agosto de 2020
    Tipo: Artigo de revista
    DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.04.019
    ISSN: 1590-8658

 

  1. High-fat diet induces mouse liver steatosis with a concomitant decline in energy metabolism: attenuation by eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or hydroxytyrosol (HT) supplementation and the additive effects upon EPA and HT co-administration
    Publicado em: Food & Function, 2019
    Tipo: Artigo de revista
    DOI: 10.1039/c9fo01373c
    ISSN: 2042-6496, 2042-650X