Hijrian Angga Prihantoro | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Hijrian Angga Prihantoro | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

Lecturer | Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Dr. Hijrian Angga Prihantoro, L.L.M. (b. June 29, 1990, Manokwari, Indonesia) is a dynamic scholar and lecturer at the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. With fluency in Bahasa, English, Arabic, and Javanese, he specializes in Comparative Islamic Legal Thought. He has contributed as a researcher, editor, and policy advisor, engaging in national and international projects focusing on Islamic law, religious moderation, gender equity, and cultural traditions. He actively collaborates with institutions such as ISLaMS, UIN Saizu, and Oslo University, reflecting his dedication to contextual and socially responsive Islamic legal scholarship.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Prihantoro earned his Bachelor’s in Islamic Legal Thought (2007–2011) from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, grounding his academic foundation in classical Islamic jurisprudence. He pursued his Master’s in Comparative Law (2015–2017) at WISE University, Amman, supported by an LPDP scholarship from Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance. He completed his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies (2017–2023) at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, integrating Islamic law with social sciences. His educational journey across Egypt, Jordan, and Indonesia shaped his multidimensional approach to contemporary Islamic legal issues, emphasizing critical inquiry, interreligious dialogue, and jurisprudential reform.

🧪 Experience

Since 2020, Dr. Prihantoro has served as a lecturer at UIN Sunan Kalijaga, holding key roles including Secretary of KCITS and Researcher at ISLaMS. He previously taught at Nahdlatul Ulama University and Islamic College of Economic, Yogyakarta. His organizational contributions span leadership in OIAA Indonesia, IKANU Mesir, and Lakpesdam NU. Beyond teaching, he serves as editor and reviewer for numerous scholarly journals. His work encompasses legal awareness, religious moderation, and traditional Islamic texts, making him a vital academic voice in Indonesian Islamic studies.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Dr. Prihantoro was awarded the prestigious LPDP scholarship (2015–2017) for his Master’s studies abroad. He has been a prominent panelist and keynote speaker in major conferences such as AICIS and AICOLS, discussing Islamic jurisprudence, politics, and post-truth ethics. In 2020, he contributed to the Religious Moderation Initiative at Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. His insights into religious identity, legal pluralism, and citizenship have earned him recognition as a thought leader in Islamic legal discourse. He remains actively engaged in bridging scholarly work with public policy and interfaith harmony.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Prihantoro’s research centers on comparative Islamic law, religious moderation, gender equity, and the socio-legal dynamics of Muslim societies. His notable projects explore ecological fatwas, living manuscripts, and legal norms in Islamic courts, often in collaboration with institutions like UIN Saizu and NCHR Oslo. He investigates traditional rituals such as Nyadranan and Saprahan, viewing them through a theological and cultural lens. His interdisciplinary work aims to harmonize Islamic jurisprudence with social realities, advocating a humanistic and contextual approach to fiqh in modern societies.

Conclusion

Dr. Hijrian Angga Prihantoro is an exemplary candidate for the Young Scientist Award. His intellectual contributions are innovative and socially relevant, particularly in areas such as religious moderation, gender equity, and the reinterpretation of Islamic legal traditions in modern nation-states. With a strong foundation of academic service, publication excellence, and global collaborations, he is not only deserving of this recognition but also poised to become a leading figure in Islamic legal scholarship and interfaith policy research.

Publication

  • Adab Di Atas Ilmu (Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim Wal Mufti Wal Mustafti)

  • Islam Nusantara dan Filsafat Orientasi Bangsa; Dialektika Modernitas Beragama dalam Negara Berbudaya

    • Year: 2017

    • Author: HA Prihantoro

    • Journal: Millah: Journal of Religious Studies

    • Link: journal.uii.ac.id

  • Filsafat Hukum Islam Indonesia: Sakralitas dan Pluralitas

  • Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim

  • Tekstur Baru Studi Islam; Prototipe Dialektika Agama dan Realita

    • Year: 2016

    • Author: HA Prihantoro

    • Journal: Millah: Journal of Religious Studies

    • Link: journal.uii.ac.id

  • Moderasi Sosio-Religius dalam Beragama dan Bernegara

    • Year: 2019

    • Author: HA Prihantoro

    • Publisher: Detiknews

    • Link: news.detik.com

  • Islam and The Humanity of The State: From Fiqh of Politics to Fiqh of Citizenship

  • Islamic Law and The Politics of Nation-State: Debating Citizenship Fiqh Through The Al-Maskūt ‘Anhu Discourse

    • Year: 2023

    • Authors: HA Prihantoro, N Hasan, MY Masrukhin

    • Journal: AHKAM: Jurnal Ilmu Syariah

    • Link: journal.uinjkt.ac.id

  • Harmony and Diversity in Yogyakarta Urban Areas: Measuring the Religious Moderation Index in Baleharjo and Sinduadi Subdistricts

    • Year: 2022

    • Authors: MU Absor, A Jahidin, M Muqowim, HA Prihantoro, A Zuhri, P Hastuti

    • Journal: Al-Qalam

    • Link: scholar.google.com

  • Adabul ‘Alim Wal Muta’allim, Terj

    • Year: 2018

    • Author: I Nawawi

    • Publisher: Hijrian A. Prihantoro, Yogyakarta: Diva Press

    • Link: divapress-online.com

  • Menyingkap Rahasia Ibadah dalam Islam

    • Year: 2014

    • Author: HA Prihantoro (Translator)

    • Publisher: Keira Publishing

    • Link: scholar.google.com

Nisrine Hammi | Materials science | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Nisrine Hammi | Materials science | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Anhui Normal University, China

Nisrine Hammi is a materials chemist and associate professor at Anhui Normal University, China, specializing in hybrid porous materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and green chemistry; fluent in Arabic, French, and English, she has completed international research training in France, Spain, and Morocco, and is recognized for her impactful contributions to sustainable material design and environmental catalysis, evidenced by prestigious publications and an SCF thesis award in 2020.

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Hammi earned her PhD (2016–2020) in Materials Chemistry from University of Lille (France) and Abdelmalek Essaâdi University (Morocco) focusing on MOF-polysaccharide composites; she completed her Master’s in Energy & Environmental Chemistry (2013–2015) at University of Lille; received her Engineering degree in Materials Chemistry (2015–2017) from EuroMed University of Fez; and obtained her Bachelor’s in Chemistry & Physico-Chemistry of Materials (2010–2013) from Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University.

🧪 Experience

Currently serving as Associate Professor at Anhui Normal University (2023–present), Hammi previously worked as a Postdoc at CNRS-Chevreul Institute (France, 2021), interned at Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain, 2020), and Institut Charles Gerhardt (France, 2017); her roles span synthesis of MOF-based catalysts, porous aerogels, and green materials, supported by early professional experience as a chemical engineer at EuroMed University (2015–2017) developing polysaccharide-derived materials.

🏅 Awards & Honors

Nisrine Hammi received the 2020 Thesis Prize by the Société Chimique de France (SCF) recognizing her Ph.D. as one of the best in Northern France; her international recognition also includes authorship in high-impact journals, collaborative patents, and conference presentations across Europe, underscoring her innovative contributions in eco-friendly materials, catalysis, and nanotechnology.

🔬 Research Focus

Hammi’s research explores sustainable synthesis of hybrid materials—particularly MOFs, chitosan composites, and porous gels—for applications in catalysis, pollutant adsorption, CO₂ capture, wound healing, and energy storage; her work emphasizes eco-friendly, bio-derived routes using sol-gel chemistry, supercritical CO₂, and self-assembly for shaping advanced nanomaterials with high surface areas and tunable functionalities.

Conclusion

Dr. Nisrine Hammi is an outstanding candidate for the Women Researcher Award. Her remarkable contributions to sustainable material chemistry, proven publication record, patent innovation, and international academic presence make her highly deserving. With minor enhancements in global outreach and mentoring roles, she has the potential to be a transformative force in future material science advancements.

Publication

  • Self-assembly synthesis of Cu-modified urchin flower like graphitic carbon nitride for efficient nitrophenol reduction, 2025, N. Hammi* et al.

  • Evaporation-Induced Reticular Growth of UiO-66_NH2 in Chitosan Films: Adsorption of Iodine, 2025, N. Hammi* et al.

  • Green Synthesis of MOF-based textile composites for the degradation of a chemical warfare agent simulant, 2024, N. Hammi et al.

  • Enhanced Gas Adsorption in HKUST-1@Chitosan Aerogels, Cryogels, and Xerogels: An Evaluation Study, 2023, N. Hammi* et al.

  • Boron nitride embedded in chitosan hydrogel as hydrophobic, promising metal-free, sustainable antibacterial materials, 2023, N. Hammi et al.

  • Hierarchically porous ZIF-67/chitosan beads with high surface area and strengthened mechanical properties: Application to CO2 storage, 2023, N. Hammi* et al.

  • Glassy-like Metal Oxide Particles Embedded on Micrometer Thicker Alginate Films as Promising Wound Healing Nanomaterials, 2022, N. Hammi et al.

  • Shaping MOF Oxidation Catalysts through Structure Directing Growth Inside of Chitosan Aerogel Microspheres, 2022, N. Hammi et al.

  • Sequestration of copper nanoparticles on nitrogen-containing carbon framework through pyrolysis of cross-linked chitosan: preparation and catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated olefins and N-heteroarenes, 2022, N. Hammi et al.

  • Glassy-like Metal Oxide Particles Embedded on Micrometer Thicker Alginate Films as Promising Wound Healing Nanomaterials, 2022, N. Hammi et al.

  • Antimicrobial effect of chitosan films on food spoilage bacteria, 2021, N. Hammi et al.

  • Nanostructured metal Oxide@Carbon dots through sequential chitosan templating, twin growth and carbonisation, 2021, N. Hammi et al.

  • Phyllosilicate-derived Nickel–cobalt Bimetallic Nanoparticles for the Catalytic Hydrogenation of Imines, Oximes and N-heteroarenes, 2020, N. Hammi et al.

  • Chitosan as a sustainable precursor for nitrogen-containing carbon nanomaterials: synthesis and uses, 2020, N. Hammi et al.

  • Polysaccharide Templated Biomimetic Growth of Hierarchically Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks, 2020, N. Hammi et al.

  • Supramolecular chemistry driven preparation of nanostructured, transformable and biologically-active Chitosan-clustered metal oxide bioplastics, 2019, N. Hammi et al.

 

Congnan Sun | Animal Behavior Ecology | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Congnan Sun | Animal Behavior Ecology | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor | Hebei Normal University, China

Congnan Sun (Ph.D.) is an Associate Professor at the School of Life Sciences, Hebei Normal University, China. He specializes in animal behavior and behavioral ecology, focusing particularly on bats and their complex communication signals. His interdisciplinary research combines field ecology, bioacoustics, and evolutionary biology, and has produced numerous high-impact publications. Sun completed his doctoral research on animal behavioral ecology and served as a visiting scholar at Tel Aviv University, enhancing his global academic perspective. He mentors master’s students and actively contributes to academic journals and scientific societies.

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B.A. in Bioscience from Yunnan Normal University (2010–2014) laid the foundation for Sun’s interest in animal biology. He pursued his Ph.D. in Ecology at Northeast Normal University (2014–2021), focusing on bat behavior and communication. His doctoral studies emphasized evolutionary patterns and acoustic signaling, merging theoretical knowledge with fieldwork.  During his Ph.D., he collaborated internationally, enriching his academic training through interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research exposure, particularly in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology of chiropteran species.

🧪 Experience

Sun began as a Lecturer at Hebei Normal University (2021–2024), then advanced to Associate Professor (2025–present) and M.A. Advisor (2024–present).  He was a Visiting Scholar at Tel Aviv University (2020–2021), working with Dr. Yossi Yovel on avian and bat behavior. 🧪 His academic journey reflects a steady progression, marked by research output, mentorship, and active participation in the scientific community.  His career trajectory demonstrates a blend of teaching, international collaboration, and cutting-edge field-based research in animal behavioral science.

🏅 Awards & Honors

First National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation in Ecology (2023). Excellent Instructor – Hebei Normal University Innovation Program (2024). Best Presentation – 17th Ornithological Congress (2023). Outstanding Class Teacher & Performance in Teaching Ethics (2022).  Advanced Worker & Party Member during COVID-19 fight (2022). Recognized for contributions to teaching practice and academic mentorship across various programs in 2024, showcasing a commitment to excellence in education, science, and public service.

🔬 Research Focus

 Sun’s research centers on animal behavioral ecology, particularly in wild chiropteran species.  He investigates the functions, evolution, and geographic variation of bat communication signals.  His work explores how acoustic and chemical signaling drive social behavior, conflict resolution, and territoriality.  He also studies animal communication patterns through theoretical frameworks like Zipf’s and Menzerath–Altmann’s laws.  With a multidisciplinary approach, Sun contributes significantly to understanding how environmental and evolutionary forces shape animal communication, particularly among social bat species.

Conclusion

Dr. Congnan Sun is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. His pioneering work in behavioral ecology, consistent publication record, strong mentorship, and successful grant acquisition underscore his excellence in scientific research. His trajectory signals ongoing and future contributions that will continue to shape the field of animal communication and behavioral science.

Publication

📄 1. Do bats’ social vocalizations conform to Zipf’s law and the Menzerath-Altmann law?

Year: 2024
Authors: Chunmian Zhang, Ziqi Zheng, Jeffrey R. Lucas, Yicheng Wang, Xin Fan, Xin Zhao, Jiang Feng, Congnan Sun, Tinglei Jiang
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.110401

🦇 2. Resting posture drives the evolution of agonistic displays in bats

Year: 2024
Authors: Chunmian Zhang, Ligen Ji, Ziji Li, Jeffrey R. Lucas, Jiang Feng, Congnan Sun, Tinglei Jiang, Lutz Fromhage, Miriam Zelditch
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1093/evolut/qpae019

🔊 3. Geographic variation and discrimination of social calls in male great himalayan leaf-nosed bats: do functionally similar calls have similar patterns?

Year: 2024
Authors: Chunmian Zhang, Ziqi Zheng, Jeffrey R. Lucas, Jiang Feng, Congnan Sun, Tinglei Jiang
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-024-03459-2

🐦 4. Species and habitat specific changes in bird activity in an urban environment during Covid 19 lockdown

Year: 2024
Authors: Congnan Sun, Yoel Hassin, Arjan Boonman, Assaf Shwartz, Yossi Yovel
🔗 https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.88064.3

🐦 5. Species and habitat specific changes in bird activity in an urban environment during Covid 19 lockdown

Year: 2024
Authors: Congnan Sun, Yoel Hassin, Arjan Boonman, Assaf Shwartz, Yossi Yovel
🔗 https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.88064

📝 6. Species and habitat specific changes in bird activity in an urban environment during Covid 19 lockdown (Preprint)

Year: 2023
Authors: Congnan Sun, Yoel Hassin, Arjan Boonman, Assaf Shwartz, Yossi Yovel
🔗 https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.88064.2

📝 7. Species and habitat specific changes in bird activity in an urban environment during Covid 19 lockdown (Preprint)

Year: 2023
Authors: Congnan Sun, Yoel Hassin, Arjan Boonman, Assaf Shwartz, Yossi Yovel
🔗 https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.88064.1

📝 8. Species and habitat specific changes in bird activity in an urban environment during Covid 19 lockdown (Preprint)

Year: 2023
Authors: Congnan Sun, Yoel Hassin, Arjan Boonman, Assaf Shwartz, Yossi Yovel
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.06.03.543542

🥊 9. Population‐level lateralization of boxing displays enhances fighting success in male Great Himalayan leaf‐nosed bats

Year: 2023
Authors: Chunmian Zhang, Jeffrey R. Lucas, Jiang Feng, Tinglei Jiang, Congnan Sun
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.9879

Xiao-cao Miao | Cancer Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Xiao-cao Miao | Cancer Biology | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher | Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Xiao-cao Miao, a 32-year-old accomplished biomedical researcher, specializes in tumor immune microenvironment, bioinformatics, and environmental microbiology. Currently an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Cancer Institute (Renji Hospital), she holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Dr. Miao has led several high-impact projects including studies on diabetes pathogenesis, pancreatic cancer mechanisms, and microbial risks in water systems. She integrates cutting-edge multi-omics analysis with experimental validation, contributing significantly to precision medicine. Her technical expertise spans single-cell sequencing, PCR, microscopy, and bioinformatics tools. Dr. Miao is a prolific author with multiple SCI-indexed publications in journals like Genome Medicine and Journal of Hazardous Materials. A recipient of prestigious academic honors including the Outstanding Graduate Award and Young Scholars Forum prizes, she is passionate about translational research bridging genomics, immunology, and public health. Dr. Miao exemplifies scientific innovation with societal impact.

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 Xiao-cao Miao began her academic journey at Shanghai Ocean University (2011–2015), earning a B.S. in Food Science. She enriched her undergraduate experience with a one-year exchange program at the Ocean University of China (2013–2014). She then pursued her M.S. in Food Engineering at Shanghai University (2015–2017), where she delved into food safety and biochip technologies. Her academic curiosity evolved into advanced biomedical research, culminating in a Ph.D. in Biology from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2017–2022). During her doctoral studies, she explored microbial resistance and waterborne pathogens, blending environmental microbiology with high-throughput omics approaches. This multidisciplinary background laid the foundation for her expertise in tumor microenvironment and bioinformatics. Her education seamlessly bridges food science, environmental risk, and molecular biology, enabling her to approach health challenges holistically. With each academic stage, she mastered both theoretical insight and hands-on research, emerging as a well-rounded scientist prepared for impactful biomedical innovation.

🧪 Experience

 Since 2022, Dr. Miao has served as an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Cancer Institute, affiliated with Renji Hospital. She is Principal Investigator of major projects funded by Shanghai and national grants, including cutting-edge research on pancreatic cancer genetics, immune microenvironment, and cross-disease analysis with neurological disorders. Her leadership in multi-omics data integration and causal inference techniques is critical in unraveling gene-disease relationships. Previously, she was a key contributor to microbial risk assessments in drinking water systems, publishing high-impact work on chlorine resistance and pathogen virulence. She also co-developed a multiplex PCR platform to detect dairy pathogens during her early career (2016–2025 project timeline). Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, grant writing, team management, and scientific publishing. Her combined industry-academic experience highlights her adaptability, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and commitment to applying research for real-world health challenges.

🏅 Awards & Honors

 Dr. Xiao-cao Miao has received numerous accolades for her scientific excellence. She was honored as an Outstanding Graduate at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and received First Prize at the 1st Urban Water Industry Doctoral Forum. Her work also earned her the Excellent Award and Second Prize in SJTU’s 9th and 8th Young Scholars Forums respectively. Recognized for community engagement, she won First Prize in the 2018 SJTU Summer Social Practice. She actively participates in sports, securing 6th place in the 200m Dragon Boat Race at the 16th Shanghai Municipal Games and Second Prize at the 2020 Yangtze River Delta Elite Dragon Boat Competition. During her master’s studies, she received a National Third-Class Scholarship and was named an Outstanding Graduate Student at Shanghai University. These distinctions reflect her well-rounded character, blending academic brilliance, leadership, and teamwork both in research and extracurricular activities.

🔬 Research Focus

 Dr. Miao’s research is centered on the tumor immune microenvironment, bioinformatics, and microbial ecology. She applies advanced multi-omics methods—including single-cell transcriptomics, ATAC-seq, and genome-wide association studies—to unravel mechanisms driving pancreatic cancer and metabolic disorders like diabetes. Her projects explore how HLA gene families modulate immune infiltration and cancer progression, offering potential therapeutic targets. She employs Mendelian randomization to identify causal links between neurological disorders and pancreatic cancer, promoting drug repurposing opportunities. Previously, she led investigations into chlorine-resistant pathogens in drinking water systems and biofilm-related microbial dynamics. With strong expertise in molecular biology, sequencing, and computational analysis, she aims to integrate environmental and genomic data to advance personalized medicine. Her work is highly translational, bridging environmental microbiology and cancer immunology to develop predictive models and interventions. Overall, her research transforms big data into actionable insights for disease prevention and therapeutic innovation.

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Xiao-cao Miao demonstrates exceptional promise as a woman scientist leading innovative, data-driven biomedical research. Her strong academic background, independent project leadership, and notable scientific output make her a worthy candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With her current trajectory and continued interdisciplinary integration, she is well-positioned to become a thought leader in tumor biology and translational bioinformatics.

Publication

  • Cell-type-specific cis-eQTLs in pancreatic cell types identify novel risk genes for type 2 diabetes | (Year not provided) | Xiaocao Miao, Hui Li, Qing Li, Lei Zhu, Yanqiu Yu, Tao Chen, Dongxue Li, Zhigang Zhang

  • The role of pipe biofilms on dissemination of viral pathogens and virulence factor genes in a full-scale drinking water supply system | 2022 | Xiaocao Miao, Chenxu Liu, Mingkun Liu, Xue Han, Lingling Zhu, Xiaohui Bai

  • Intrinsic chlorine resistance of bacteria modulated by glutaminyl-tRNA biosynthesis in drinking water supply systems | 2022 | Xiaocao Miao, Xue Han, Xiaohui Bai

  • Characterization of the synergistic relationships between nitrification and microbial regrowth in chloraminated drinking water supply systems | 2021 | Xiaocao Miao, Xiaohui Bai

  • Bacterial community assembly and beta-lactamase (bla) genes regulation in a full-scale chloraminated drinking water supply system | 2022 | Xiaocao Miao, Lingling Zhu, Xiaohui Bai

  • Behavior of last resort antibiotic resistance genes (mcr-1 and blaNDM-1) in a drinking water supply system and their possible acquisition by the mouse gut flora | 2020 | Hira Khan, Xiaocao Miao, Mingkun Liu, Shakeel Ahmad, Xiaohui Bai

  • Multiplex PCR for dairy pathogens | 2018 | Miao, X., Chen, W., Shi, C., et al.

  • Advances in biochips for food detection | 2017 | Miao, X., Chen, W., Zhang, J., et al.