Uwayesu Happy Edwards | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Mr. Uwayesu Happy Edwards | Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Suzhou university of science and technology | China

Mr. Uwayesu Happy Edwards the research focuses on environmental engineering, natural resource assessment, wastewater treatment modeling, hydropower system analysis, and climate-related environmental degradation across East and Central Africa. Recent work investigates the factors driving water quality changes in Lake Bunyonyi, integrating ecological metrics with habitat-impact assessments. Studies on wastewater treatment processes include large-scale evaluation of ASM1 parameters under subtropical climatic conditions, using long-term WWTP monitoring data to improve predictive reliability and optimize treatment efficiency. Broader environmental impact assessments examine risk patterns in natural resource zones across Southern Nigeria, Ibo regions, and Uganda’s Kitezi landfill, applying quantitative environmental models to evaluate pollution, habitat stress, and human–ecosystem interaction. Additional research explores deforestation-driven climate change in Morogoro, Tanzania, emphasizing the environmental implications for EPA-related conservation missions. Work on hydropower comparability analyzes the performance, sustainability, and environmental footprints of hydropower relative to fossil fuels and other energy systems in developing countries, contributing to renewable-energy assessment frameworks. Complementary studies investigate biomass arrangement effects on aquatic ecosystems, using vibrational analysis to evaluate impacts on fish habitats in Lake Victoria. Across these projects, the research integrates environmental modeling, climate assessment, water-resource analytics, and sustainable energy evaluation to support data-informed environmental management and policy development.

Featured Publications

Uwayesu, H. E., & Mulangila, J. (2025). Factor contributing to change of water in Lake Bunyonyi [Dataset]. Figshare. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.30041587

Uwayesu, H. E. (2025). Address of Edwards line of emissions in reducing/positive impact to climate [Dataset]. OSF. https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/csz8x

 Uwayesu, H. E. (2025). Environmental impact and risk assessment of natural resource areas around Southern Nigeria, particularly Ibo and Uganda in the Kitezi landfill [Dataset]. Harvard Dataverse. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/EJ4Z7E

 Uwayesu, H. E. (2025). Evaluation of ASM1 parameters using large-scale WWTP monitoring data from a subtropical climate in Entebbe [Dataset]. Harvard Dataverse. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/BG5VJB

Bedanga Bora | Physics | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Bedanga Bora | Physics | Young Scientist Award

University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya | India

Mr. Bedanga Bora the research explores the interplay between quantum physics, cosmology, and computational modeling to understand the underlying structure of the universe through both theoretical and numerical approaches. Current work investigates quantum cosmology, anisotropic expansion models, and flat-universe dynamics using FRW and Bianchi-type formalisms, employing mathematical tools such as Christoffel symbols, Dingle methods, and differential modeling to analyze early-universe behavior and potential quantum origins of spacetime. Complementary studies in magnetohydrodynamics and biomedical physics involve modeling non-Newtonian blood flow under external magnetic fields using the Herschel–Bulkley rheological framework and simulating induced magnetic fields for therapeutic applications in arterial stenosis, including nanofluid-based enhancements. Parallel research in computational biology examines the convergence of artificial and biological learning systems by simulating neural-organoid behavior, synaptic plasticity, dropout analogies, and cellular dynamics through 3D Python-based visualizations. Additional work extends to quantum communication, where theoretical models are developed to analyze the entanglement stability of nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond lattices at room temperature. Across these domains, the overarching objective is to integrate insights from quantum theory, high-dimensional modeling, and computational simulations to construct deeper frameworks that explain how microscopic quantum mechanisms influence macroscopic physical laws and complex biological systems.

Featured Publications

Bora, B. B., Shyam, A., Borgohain, N., & Borah, J. (2025). Beyond the Big Bang: Quantum cosmology’s role in defining the universe’s origin (Preprint). SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5170395

 Shyam, A., Sarma, G., & Bora, B. B. (2025). Study of a flat universe using the FRW model. Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, 223, 952–959. https://doi.org/10.1134/s004057792506008x

Shyam, A., Bora, B. B., Sarma, G., & Borah, J. (2025). Exploring anisotropic expansion in Bianchi Type III cosmological models in closed spatial geometries: Insights from Christoffel symbols and Dingle methods. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15030575

Md Tamsel Ahammed | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md Tamsel Ahammed | Health Professions
| Best Researcher Award

Action Against Hunger/ Action Contre la Faim | Bangladesh

Mr. Md Tamsel Ahammed the research portfolio demonstrates strong contributions across public health nutrition, food safety, emergency nutrition, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, with a growing body of peer-reviewed publications and collaborative engagements. Current work explores nutrient enhancement strategies, such as developing fiber-rich functional foods using dragon fruit peel to improve dietary quality through sustainable ingredient utilization. Additional investigations assess food safety practices among street vendors by integrating microbiological testing to identify contamination risks and inform public health interventions. The research extends to examining dietary patterns, hygiene behavior, and lifestyle practices in diverse populations, with particular focus on challenges intensified during public health crises. Reviews on ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets offer insights into their effectiveness for weight and diabetes management, bridging clinical nutrition evidence with practical implementation. Studies on biosafety awareness among laboratory professionals highlight gaps in safety culture and propose strategies to strengthen health system resilience. The collective body of work reflects a multidisciplinary approach that combines nutrition science, food technology, and public health methodologies to generate evidence capable of informing policy, guiding community-level programs, and improving population-level nutrition outcomes. Ongoing contributions include academic publishing, international collaboration, editorial involvement, and the development of capacity-building tools to strengthen nutrition programs and research ecosystems.

Featured Publications

Ahammed, T., & Zaman, S. (2024). Efficacy of low carbohydrate ketogenic diet in weight management: A narrative review. Obesity Medicine, 49, 100550.

Zaman, S., & Ahammed, T. (2024). Dietary diversity, hygiene, and lifestyle practices among adult residents during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study from Bangladesh. Food and Humanity, 2, 100207.

Ahammed, T., Islam, S., Zaman, S., Amin, M. R., Kamal, M. M., & Faruque, M. O. (2023). Effect of Spirodela polyrhiza on physio-chemical changes in industrial wastewater.

Zaman, S., Ahammed, T., Haque, M. N., & Huque, M. E. (2023). Efficacy of ketogenic and low-carbohydrate diets in the management of Type 2 diabetes: A narrative review. Global Translational Medicine, 2(4), 1361.

Ahammed, T., Zaman, S., Hassan, M. J., & Nigar, S. (2023). Evaluation of biosafety assessment among laboratory staffs in selected hospitals and diagnostic centers at Jashore District in Bangladesh.

Mangesh Bidkar | Thermal Enginerring | Best Researcher Award

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Mr.  Mangesh Bidkar | Thermal Engineering
| Best Researcher Award

Vivekanand Education Society’s Polytechnic, Chembur | India

Mr. Mangesh Bidkar , a research-driven mechanical engineering professional with a focused expertise in Thermal Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Renewable Energy Systems, contributing extensively to applied and experimental research in heat transfer, sustainable energy, and mechanical design innovation. His research explores advanced CFD modeling and simulation for enhancing convective heat transfer performance in spiral tubes and coiled systems, with practical implications for thermal management and energy-efficient design. With multiple publications in reputed journals such as IEEE, IOSR-JMCE, and JETIR, his work bridges the gap between theoretical analysis and industrial applications in renewable and mechanical systems. He has contributed to projects involving CFD-based heat transfer optimization, solar-powered mechanical devices, and wind-assisted pumping systems, emphasizing sustainability and innovation in engineering practices. His research also includes prototype development of automated and energy-efficient mechanical systems, integrating simulation results into practical product design. Actively engaged in mentoring undergraduate research, he has guided several student teams toward publication and prototype completion. His ongoing efforts aim to advance the understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer mechanisms in unconventional geometries while fostering innovation-led education and research culture in the field of mechanical and thermal sciences

Featured Publications

Bidkar, M. S., & Ali, R. (2020). A review on heat transfer & flow characteristics in spiral tubes. Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 17(6), 31–36.

Bidkar, M. S., & Zode, C. M. (2018). Design of automatic sorting machine. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research. ISSN:

Chaytanya Manepatil, M. B., Motwani, T., Kharangate, A., & Mhatre, K. (2024). Wind power water pump. IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 21(2), 9–12.

Bidkar, M. S., & Ali, R. (2021). CFD analysis of heat transfer in spiral coil. In IEEE Conference on Technologies of Future Cities (IEEE-CTFC 2021). IEEE.

Bidkar, M. S. (2021). CFD investigation of convective heat transfer in spiral coiled tubes. International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 8(8).

Hesham Khalaf | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hesham Khalaf | Mathematics
| Best Researcher Award

Department of mathematics, Faculty of Science, Assiut University | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hesham Khalaf dynamical systems research encompasses the analytical and numerical investigation of chaotic, hyperchaotic, fractional-order, and distributed-order models, with emphasis on understanding system behavior across different dimensions. Core contributions include examining symmetry properties, identifying equilibrium points, and performing stability, multistability, and bifurcation analyses to reveal transitions between periodic, chaotic, and hyperchaotic states. Advanced synchronization techniques—such as modulus-modulus, N-tuple compound, dual combination, and distributed-order synchronization—are applied to explore how distinct nonlinear systems interact, converge, or desynchronize under various coupling schemes. These synchronization strategies support practical applications in secure communications, image encryption, neural networks, circuit implementation, and control systems. Additional work investigates fractional-order derivatives and distributed-order operators, which capture memory effects and enhance the modeling of real-world processes. Research includes proposing new high-dimensional fractional-order hyperchaotic systems, studying their dynamic features, and applying them to grayscale and color image encryption. Numerical simulation methods, MATLAB-based modeling, and system dynamics tools are used to validate analytical results and visualize attractor structures. Further studies explore dynamical behaviors of classical models such as the Lorenz system, detuned laser models, and complex-valued chaotic systems, contributing to the advancement of applied mathematics, complex systems analysis, and modern chaos theory.

Featured Publication

Khalaf, H., Mahmoud, G. M., Bountis, T., & AboElkher, A. M. (2025). A distributed-order fractional hyperchaotic detuned laser model: Dynamics, multistability, and dual combination synchronization. Fractal and Fractional, 9(10), Article 668. https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9100668

Mümin SAVAŞ | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mümin SAVAŞ | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Adıyaman University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mümin Savaş’s research primarily focuses on public health nursing, digital health literacy, cultural competence, and psychosocial aspects of healthcare. His scientific work integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine health behaviors, attitudes, and systemic challenges across healthcare populations. A major strand of his research investigates digital literacy, digital game addiction, and healthy lifestyle beliefs among adolescents using structural equation modeling to identify behavioral interrelations. He has extensively contributed to psychometric validation studies, including the Turkish adaptations of various psychological and behavioral health scales such as the PEACE Scale, the Death Depression Scale-Revised, and the Healthy Lifestyle Screening Scale. His studies on nurses and healthcare professionals explore cultural awareness, caring behaviors, and psychological resilience, emphasizing the impact of sociocultural and occupational factors on healthcare delivery. Other key areas include assessing determinants of COVID-19–related deaths, health perceptions, and stress management in clinical settings. His projects also explore contemporary health issues such as e-parenting, cryptocurrency attitudes among nursing students, and the gendered health experiences of women in flexible employment. Collectively, his research contributes to advancing evidence-based nursing practices, promoting holistic health, and improving public health outcomes through culturally and technologically informed healthcare interventions.

Featured Publications

Savaş, M. (2025). Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Peace, Equanimity, and Acceptance in the Cancer Experience (PEACE) Scale. Palliative and Supportive Care. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/

Kiran Mawale | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Kiran Mawale | Agricultural and Biological Sciences
| Young Scientist Award

CSIR Central Food Technological Research Institute Mysore | India

Dr. Kiran Mawale’s research focuses on the development, characterization, and application of nanoparticles in plant systems, particularly in enhancing growth, metabolite production, and pest management in Capsicum species. His work integrates nanotechnology with plant biotechnology to explore the modulation of phenylpropanoid pathway metabolites and antioxidant responses using metallic, chitosan-based, and biogenic nanoparticles. He has systematically studied the phytostimulatory and biochemical impacts of nanoparticle formulations on in vitro and ex vitro chilli cultures, demonstrating significant improvements in plant growth, bioactive yield, and resistance to thrips infestation. His research extends to molecular biology through the differential expression analysis of genes associated with pungency and antioxidant activity. By employing advanced characterization techniques such as DLS, Zeta potential, FTIR, XRD, SEM, and TEM, he established structure–function relationships between nanoparticle properties and their biological effects. His interdisciplinary contributions encompass nanoscience, plant cell culture, and metabolite profiling, with a strong emphasis on sustainable, nano-enabled strategies for crop protection and quality enhancement. Collectively, his findings advance the field of agri-nanobiotechnology, offering eco-friendly approaches for improving plant health, productivity, and biochemical fortification.

Featured Publications

Mawale, K. S., Kaila, N. H. J., Halami, P. M., Ramakrishna, C., Singanahalli Shivaramu, M., & Serva Peddha, M. (2025, October 10). Physicochemical and functional characterization of pearl millet-based probiotic beverage for antiaging potential in Caenorhabditis elegans. Foods, 14(20), 3460. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods14203460

Raphel, S., & Halami, P. M. (2025, June). Bioactive compounds from food-grade Bacillus. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13935

Goel, A., & Halami, P. M. (2024, September). Safety assessment of probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MCC5231 and its persistence in gastrointestinal tract. Microbial Pathogenesis, 186, 106824. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2024.106824

Peerzade, I. J., Mutturi, S., & Halami, P. M. (2024, May). Improved production of RNA-inhibiting antimicrobial peptide by Bacillus licheniformis MCC 2514 facilitated by a genetic algorithm optimized medium. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-024-02998-2

Goel, A., Chauhan, A. S., & Halami, P. M. (2023, December). Lactiplantibacillus plantarum MCC5231 enriched carrot (Daucus carota) nectar: A value-added beverage with enhanced vitamin A. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 17(12), 10205–10216. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-02104-2

Archer, A. C., Muthukumar, S. P., & Halami, P. M. (2023, October). Correction to: Lactobacillus fermentum MCC2759 and MCC2760 alleviate inflammation and intestinal function in high-fat diet-fed and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 15(5), 1271–1272. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12602-023-10122-1

Mehdi Saadallah | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mehdi Saadallah | Computer Science
| Best Researcher Award

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Netherlands

Mr. Mehdi Saadallah research focuses on advancing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in cybersecurity operations, emphasizing the intersection between technology, human behavior, and organizational structures. It investigates how AI-driven tools influence professional identity, decision-making, and collaboration within Security Operations Centers (SOCs), where analysts and algorithms coexist in dynamic threat environments. By applying frameworks such as Paradox Theory, Organizational Routine Theory, and Identity Work Theory, the work uncovers the tensions, adaptations, and emergent practices that arise when automation transforms traditional cybersecurity routines. Empirical insights are drawn from multinational enterprises across diverse sectors, revealing how organizations balance efficiency, control, and trust in AI-augmented defense systems. The research also develops conceptual and operational models for AI-assisted vulnerability management and SOC modernization, providing a blueprint for improving detection, response, and resilience in complex digital ecosystems. Beyond theory, it delivers applied innovations that enhance cybersecurity governance, human–AI trust calibration, and automation ethics. Through interdisciplinary methods combining qualitative inquiry, computational analysis, and organizational modeling, the work contributes to redefining cybersecurity as a socio-technical discipline—bridging academic rigor and industrial application to guide the future of intelligent, adaptive, and human-centered cyber defense frameworks.

Featured Publications

Saadallah, M. (2025). Harmonizing paradoxical tensions in SOCs: A strategic model for integrating AI, automation, and human expertise in cyber defense and incident response. In Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-58). https://doi.org/10.24251/HICSS.2025.723

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2025). Reconciling tensions in Security Operations Centers: A Paradox Theory approach. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 9(11), 278. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc9110278

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2025). Optimizing AI and human expertise integration in cybersecurity: Enhancing operational efficiency and collaborative decision-making. PriMera Scientific Engineering, 6(1), 177. https://doi.org/10.56831/psen-06-177

Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2024). Multi-method approach to human expertise, automation, and artificial intelligence for vulnerability management. In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (pp. xxx–xxx). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65175-5_29

 Saadallah, M., Shahim, A., & Khapova, S. (2024). Synergizing human expertise, automation, and artificial intelligence for vulnerability management. PriMera Scientific Engineering, 5(10), 160. https://doi.org/10.56831/psen-05-160

Kalaivanan Nagarajan | Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Kalaivanan Nagarajan | Chemistry | Young Scientist Award

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai | India

Dr. Kalaivanan Nagarajan research focuses on exploring the fundamental and applied aspects of light–matter strong coupling, particularly vibrational strong coupling (VSC), to understand and manipulate chemical reactivity and material properties within optical cavities. By integrating principles from physical chemistry, quantum electrodynamics, and materials science, the work investigates how molecular vibrations interact coherently with confined optical modes in Fabry–Perot cavities to form hybrid light–matter states known as vibrational polaritons. These studies reveal how strong coupling conditions can reshape potential energy surfaces, influence molecular structure, dynamics, and reaction kinetics, and ultimately enable control of chemical transformations without the need for external photoexcitation. A key highlight of this research is the demonstration that VSC can modulate phase transition behaviors, such as the glass transition temperature of polymers like polyvinyl acetate and polystyrene, providing experimental evidence of cavity-modified thermomechanical properties. Through systematic spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and theoretical investigations, the research establishes how vacuum electromagnetic fields play an active role in determining material behavior and chemical outcomes. This pioneering approach contributes to the emerging field of polariton chemistry, offering new pathways for designing energy-efficient reactions, reactivity control strategies, and material innovations driven by quantum light–matter interactions.

Featured Publications

Thomas, A., Lethuillier-Karl, L., Nagarajan, K., Vergauwe, R. M. A., George, J., & Ebbesen, T. W. (2019). Tilting a ground-state reactivity landscape by vibrational strong coupling. Science, 363(6427), 615–619. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aau7742

Nagarajan, K., Thomas, A., & Ebbesen, T. W. (2021). Chemistry under vibrational strong coupling. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 143(41), 16877–16889. https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.1c07487

Sharma, P., Damien, D., Nagarajan, K., Shaijumon, M. M., & Hariharan, M. (2013). Perylene-polyimide-based organic electrode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries. The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 4(19), 3192–3197. https://doi.org/10.1021/jz401590t

Vergauwe, R. M. A., Thomas, A., Nagarajan, K., Shalabney, A., George, J., & Ebbesen, T. W. (2019). Modification of enzyme activity by vibrational strong coupling of water. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 58(43), 15324–15328. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201906346

 Nagarajan, K., Mallia, A. R., Muraleedharan, K., & Hariharan, M. (2017). Enhanced intersystem crossing in core-twisted aromatics. Chemical Science, 8(3), 1776–1782. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6SC04791E

 Banda, H., Damien, D., Nagarajan, K., Hariharan, M., & Shaijumon, M. M. (2015). A polyimide-based all-organic sodium ion battery. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3(19), 10453–10458. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5TA01921B

Thomas, A., Jayachandran, A., Lethuillier-Karl, L., Vergauwe, R. M. A., Nagarajan, K., George, J., & Ebbesen, T. W. (2020). Ground state chemistry under vibrational strong coupling: Dependence of thermodynamic parameters on the Rabi splitting energy. Nanophotonics, 9(2), 249–255. https://doi.org/10.1515/nanoph-2019-0357

Banda, H., Damien, D., Nagarajan, K., Raj, A., Hariharan, M., & Shaijumon, M. M. (2017). Twisted perylene diimides with tunable redox properties for organic sodium-ion batteries. Advanced Energy Materials, 7(20), 1701316. https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.201701316