Varshita Srivastava | Molecular Parasitology | Editorial Board Member

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Ms. Varshita Srivastava | Molecular Parasitology | Editorial Board Member

Central University of Rajasthan | India

Varshita Srivastava is a doctoral researcher in molecular parasitology with strong expertise in integrating in-silico drug discovery and experimental validation to address antimalarial drug resistance. Her research focuses on identifying and characterizing novel therapeutic targets in Plasmodium falciparum using proteogenomics, structural modeling, virtual screening, and peptide-based strategies. She has extensive hands-on experience in molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, and biochemical and enzyme-based assays. Her work also includes routine Plasmodium culture, drug sensitivity testing, IC₅₀ determination, and microscopy-based parasite analysis. She has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals covering malaria, dengue, monkeypox, and emerging viral infections. Her research demonstrates a comprehensive end-to-end pipeline from computational prediction to biological validation. She is motivated to advance innovative therapeutic approaches against infectious and parasitic diseases through interdisciplinary research.

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Samiksha | Metal Organic Frameworks | Editorial Board Member

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Ms. Samiksha | Metal Organic Frameworks | Editorial Board Member

Ms. Samiksha Painuly is an emerging researcher in chemistry specializing in the design, synthesis, and application of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers for sensing and photocatalytic applications. Her research focuses on luminescent MOFs, multivariate frameworks, and MOF-based composites for the detection of organic dyes, nitroaromatics, heavy metal ions, and gaseous analytes. She has developed Zn(II), Cd(II), and Cu(II)-based functional materials using hydrothermal, solvothermal, wet-thermal, and mechanochemical synthesis routes. Her work integrates structural design with functional performance, supported by advanced characterization techniques such as PXRD, SEM, XPS, IR, UV–visible, fluorescence spectroscopy, and NMR. She has published research articles and reviews in reputed international journals and contributed book chapters with leading scientific publishers. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, her research advances sustainable materials and MOF-based sensing technologies with environmental and analytical relevance.

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Ramya G | Renewable energy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ramya G | Renewable energy | Editorial Board Member

SRM Institute of Science and Technology | India

Dr. G. Ramya is an active researcher specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and intelligent control techniques, with a strong emphasis on photovoltaic systems and modular multilevel converter technologies. Her research focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing harmonic distortion, and ensuring reliable power conversion under dynamic and partially shaded operating conditions. With over 300 citations and an h-index of 8, her work demonstrates both technical depth and societal relevance. She has made significant contributions to soft-switching converters, advanced maximum power point tracking (MPPT) strategies, and control methodologies employing fuzzy logic, fractional-order control, and optimization-based approaches. In recent years, her research has increasingly integrated machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data-driven models for applications in smart grids, energy management systems, and electric vehicles. She has published extensively in reputed international journals and conferences indexed in IEEE, Scopus, Web of Science, and IET. Overall, her research reflects a multidisciplinary approach focused on sustainable energy solutions and intelligent electrical and computing systems.

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Mukesh Kumar Nag | Materials Design Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Mukesh Kumar Nag | Materials Design Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Assistant Professor | ARKA JAIN University | India

Dr. Mukesh Kumar Nag is a researcher in materials design engineering with expertise in the development, characterization, and failure analysis of advanced and sustainable materials. His research focuses on polymers, bio-composites, nanomaterials, metallic alloys, and hybrid composites for engineering and green technology applications.He has an h-index of 10 with over 226 citations, reflecting the quality and impact of his research contributions. He actively integrates additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning into materials design and performance optimization. His scholarly contributions include numerous high-impact journal publications, book chapters, and patented technologies addressing sustainability, renewable energy, and industrial engineering challenges. He also contributes to interdisciplinary research spanning materials science, mechanical engineering, and applied technologies. His work reflects a strong commitment to innovation, translational research, and sustainable engineering solutions.

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Synthesis and Characterization of High-Performance Blended Alkali-Activated Geopolymer from Industrial Wastes
– Iranian Journal of Science & Technology (Civil Engineering), 2023 (21 Citations)

Debraj Bhattacharya | Physical Education | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Debraj Bhattacharya | Physical Education | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | TransStadia University | India

Dr. Debraj Bhattacharya is a researcher in sports science and physical education with a strong focus on inclusive physical education and athlete development. His research addresses transgender inclusion in sports, athlete mental health, performance anxiety, and evidence-based training and coaching methodologies. He has contributed scholarly work through multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and national and international conference presentations. His research has garnered 31 citations, with an h-index of 2, reflecting early yet impactful scholarly contributions. His research integrates sports psychology, exercise physiology, and performance analysis to improve both participation and elite performance outcomes. He has been actively involved in funded research and academic initiatives supporting scientific coaching and grassroots sports development. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and applied research in contemporary sports education and management.

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Linchao Li | Food Security | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Linchao Li | Food Security | Research Excellence Award

Inner Mongolia Agricultural University | China

Dr. Linchao Li is a researcher in agricultural climate impact assessment, specializing in crop yield modeling, climate change risk analysis, and agro-environmental sustainability. His work integrates process-based crop models, machine learning, and multi-source environmental data to improve projections of crop productivity under extreme weather and climate variability. ith over 1,160 citations across 40 Scopus-indexed publications and an h-index of 20, his research makes significant contributions to climate-resilient agriculture and crop system modeling. He has made significant contributions to understanding climate-driven yield failures, drought and waterlogging impacts, and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural systems. His research has been published in leading journals such as One Earth, Nature Food, Global Change Biology, and Communications Earth & Environment. He actively advances uncertainty reduction in agricultural climate assessments through ensemble modeling and data-driven approaches. His expertise supports climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for resilient and sustainable food systems.

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Mehmet Karahan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karahan | Electronics Engineering | Research Excellence Award

TOBB University of Economics and Technology | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Karahan is a researcher and academic in electrical and electronics engineering whose work spans advanced control systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and antenna design. His research focuses on nonlinear modeling, robust and adaptive control, UAV stability analysis, trajectory tracking, reinforcement learning-based control, microstrip antenna structures, intelligent sensing, and autonomous systems. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI, E-SCI, Scopus, and other international databases, contributing original findings on quadrotor dynamics, backstepping and sliding-mode controllers, noise-resilient system modeling, optimized PID frameworks, and high-efficiency antenna designs. His conference contributions cover a wide spectrum of topics including UAV robotics, radar systems, intelligent image processing, magnetically suspended systems, inverted pendulum stabilization, and off-policy reinforcement learning for robotic platforms. Assist. Prof. Dr.Karahan is an active reviewer for many leading international journals and conferences and is affiliated with several professional societies, including IEEE organizations tied to robotics, aerospace systems, control engineering, and young professionals. In addition to his academic accomplishments, he has supervised graduate and undergraduate research in robotics, fault-tolerant systems, antenna design, and autonomous vehicles, supporting emerging researchers in experimental and theoretical aspects of engineering systems. His broader technical interests include embedded systems, optimization algorithms, signal processing, and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge robotics with intelligent automation. Beyond scholarly research, he also develops mobile games, reflecting a creative engagement with software development and user-focused digital design. Overall, his profile represents an integration of rigorous scientific research, engineering innovation, and active contribution to the global academic community.

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Age and Gender Classification from Facial Features with Machine Learning

– Journal of Fuzzy Extension & Applications, 2022 (Cited 20)

Fault-Tolerant Super Twisting Sliding Mode Control of a Quadrotor UAV

– IJ Robotics & Control Systems, 2023 (Cited 17)

Autonomous Face Detection and Tracking Using Quadrotor UAV

– Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies, 2020 (Cited 13)

Montsheng Letsoalo | Psychology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Montsheng Letsoalo | Psychology | Editorial Board Member

Trauma Neuro Institute of South Africa | South Africa

Dr. Montsheng Letsoalo is a distinguished social neuroscientist, educator, researcher, and advocate with expertise in trauma, mental wellness, and cognitive-behavioral sciences. She holds a PhD and is currently pursuing a second doctorate, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge in neuroscience and psychology. As the founder of the Resonance Retention Theory and the Mo-Lets Method, she has developed pioneering frameworks for trauma retention and healing, while her recently published Neurodivergent Attachment Theory redefines attachment dynamics through the lens of neurodiversity. Dr. Letsoalo’s research on “Healing Trauma Through Lifestyle Medicine Using a Neuroscientific Approach” was selected for presentation at ACLM25, underscoring her leadership in integrative trauma recovery. She has delivered lectures and keynote addresses globally, including at WCASET and the International Wellness Summit in Kuala Lumpur, and actively contributes to initiatives addressing gender-based violence (GBV), mental health advocacy, and community empowerment. Alongside her academic and advocacy work, she serves as a freelance AI trainer at Mindrif AI, applying her expertise to ethical and culturally relevant mental health technologies, and as a peer reviewer for Medtigo Medical Network, ensuring scientific rigor in interdisciplinary research. She has also taught internationally, including at Kasetsart University in Thailand and Education First in Indonesia, while leading GBV-focused programs as CEO of Stop Gender Based Violence NPC in South Africa. A prolific course developer, program facilitator, and public health advocate, she integrates neuroscience with education, wellness, and social justice to design evidence-based interventions that foster resilience and healing. Widely recognized for her leadership, global collaborations, and innovative thinking, Dr. Letsoalo continues to bridge the gap between trauma recovery, neuroscience, technology, and advocacy, empowering individuals, communities, and institutions with transformative tools for growth and well-being.

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  • Letsoalo, M. (2025). Neurodivergent attachment theory. SSRN, 5264844.

  • Letsoalo, M. (2025). The Neurodivergent Romantic Trajectories Model™ (NRTM): Rethinking love beyond neurotypical norms. SSRN, 5382591.

Dr. Anup Debnath | Experimental Physics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Anup Debnath | Experimental Physics | Editorial Board Member

Pachhunga University College | India

Dr. Anup Debnath is a materials physicist specializing in two-dimensional materials, magnetic nanostructures, transition-metal dichalcogenides, and MXene-based functional systems. His research focuses on understanding growth mechanisms, interfacial charge-transfer phenomena, and structure–property–performance relationships in emerging 2D architectures for electronic, magnetic, and energy-storage applications. He has developed strong expertise in advanced synthesis routes including hydrothermal, solvothermal, reflux, thermolysis, and chemical vapour deposition techniques for preparing high-quality TMDs, non-van der Waals magnets, and MXene derivatives. His experimental strengths extend across a broad spectrum of characterization tools such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, TEM, AFM, SQUID magnetometry, PPMS measurements, UV-Vis spectroscopy, and FTIR, complemented by theoretical skills in Rietveld refinement and DFT-based calculations using MAUD and CASTEP. Dr. Debnath’s research contributions include revealing ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic ordering in chemically synthesized 2D systems, designing MXene-integrated heterostructures, developing high-performance electrocatalysts, and engineering nanomaterials for hydrogen evolution, photothermal conversion, and supercapacitor applications. His publications in leading journals cover diverse topics ranging from magnetic coupling in low-dimensional systems to coercivity enhancement, phase engineering of TMDs, photothermal nanorods, hybrid perovskites, and advanced MXene composites. He has also contributed to conference proceedings and presented widely at national and international scientific platforms, earning recognition for excellence in both poster and oral presentations. His scholarly footprint continues to grow, currently reflected by 228 citations across 205 documents, 19 publications, and an h-index of 7, underscoring his expanding impact in the fields of experimental condensed matter physics and nanomaterials research.

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(2025). Vertically tilted SnS₂ grown on highly conductive Ti₃C₂Tₓ for electrochemical energy storage applications. Journal of Energy Storage.

 

Kanupriya Rawat | Health Psychology | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Kanupriya Rawat | Health Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Ms. Kanupriya Rawat is a psychology researcher specializing in sports psychology, eSports psychology, clinical psychology, and cross-cultural mental health, with additional expertise in data science and quantitative analysis. With a growing research footprint reflected by 2 citations from 2 documents and an h-index of 1, she is steadily contributing to the academic dialogue in applied psychology. Her work bridges psychological theory with empirical inquiry into athletic performance, anxiety, motivation, communication, and youth mental health. She has contributed to both academic and applied environments through research, teaching, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaborations that integrate psychological assessment with data-driven methodologies. Her studies explore body image, sports anxiety, achievement goal orientation, and the psychometric evaluation of psychological scales, resulting in publications in journals such as the Journal of Clinical Medicine, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Health Psychology Report, and Polskie Forum Psychologiczne. She has also advanced cross-cultural psychology by examining psychological variables among athletes from diverse backgrounds. Beyond journal articles, she has co-authored books on martial arts pedagogy and sports culture, demonstrating her engagement with both scientific and athletic communities. Her experience spans instructional roles, research projects, school counseling, and participation in data-intensive initiatives involving survey analytics, predictive modeling, and quantitative interpretation. Recognized through academic awards, conference achievements, and international training programs, she brings a global perspective to mental health and performance psychology. Equipped with strong counseling, communication, teamwork, and data management skills, she adopts a holistic and evidence-based approach to psychological research, emphasizing well-being, high-performance behavior, and the advancement of culturally informed psychological practices.

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(2025). Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: A pilot study. Health Psychology Report.