Thomas Adino | Political Science | Best Researcher Award

Mr.Thomas Adino | Political Science | Best Researcher Award

A PhD candidate at Addis Ababa University, Woldia University

Thomas Adino is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Woldia University, Ethiopia, and a Ph.D. candidate in African Studies at Addis Ababa University. With a strong academic background in Philosophy, Law, and Gender Studies, he has dedicated his career to teaching, research, and community service. His work focuses on political philosophy, governance, Pan-Africanism, and development. He has published extensively in Scopus-indexed journals and serves as a reviewer for renowned academic publishers. Beyond academia, he is passionate about critical thinking, historical explorations, and social justice advocacy.

profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

Ph.D. Candidate (African Studies) – Addis Ababa University (2018–Present) M.A. in Philosophy – Addis Ababa University (2010–2013) B.A. in Philosophy – Addis Ababa University (2003–2006) LL.B. (Local Law Bachelor) – Bahir Dar University (2009–2015) Higher Diploma Program (HDP) – Debre Markos University (2013–2014) International Certificate in Gender, Development, and Planning – NIESBUD, India (2016)

💼 Experience

Lecturer (Political Science & IR) – Woldia University (2015–Present) Lecturer (Civic & Ethical Studies) – Debre Markos University (2009–2015) Lecturer – Debre Markos College of Teachers’ Education (2008–2009) Civic & Ethical Education Teacher – Woldia Preparatory School (2006–2008)  Lecturer (Logic & Critical Thinking) – Addis Ababa University (2019–Present) Department Chairman – Woldia & Debre Markos Universities Vice Dean (Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities) – Woldia University (2017–2018)

🏆 Awards & Honors

Member of Reviewers’ Board – Athens Journal of Philosophy (2022–Present) Member of Reviewers’ Board – Taylor and Francis Group (2020–Present) Member of Reviewers’ Board – Sage Publications (2021–Present) Driving License (Valid till 2025)

🔬 Research Focus

Ubuntu Philosophy – Identity-based conflict resolution in Africa Pan-Africanism – Quest for supra-state formation & authentic development World Bank Policies – Critical analysis of SAPs & poverty reduction in Africa Western Political Philosophy – Successes & failures in Ethiopia Governance & Development – African political institutions and transformation

✅ Conclusion

Thomas Adino is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his extensive academic career, interdisciplinary expertise, and contributions to critical African studies and political philosophy. Strengthening his international research impact and leadership in funded projects could further solidify his candidacy.

publication

  • Ubuntu: An Approach for Identity-Based Conflicts in Contemporary Africa

    • Author: TA Taye
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 6
  • Rethinking Pan-Africanism: The Quest for Supra-State Formation and Authentic Development in Africa

    • Author: TA Taye
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 4
  • The Success and Failure of Western Political Philosophy in Contemporary Ethiopia

    • Author: T Adino
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: 1
  • A Critical Appraisal of the World Bank’s Structural Adjustment Programs and Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers in Africa

    • Author: TA Taye
    • Year: 2022
    • Citations: Not available
  • China’s Growing Presence in the Horn of Africa Region Since 2000: An Integrating Partner?

    • Authors: T Adino, D Abebe
    • Year: 2025
    • Citations: Not available

KATERINA SIDERI| POLITICAL SCIENCE| BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

Dr. KATERINA SIDERI| POLITICAL SCIENCE| BEST RESEARCHER AWARD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at PANTEION UNIVERSITY ATHENS, Greece

Katerina Sideri is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Athens, specializing in bioethics, intellectual property law, and regulation. She has held prestigious positions, including Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Gent, and Associate Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. With a robust academic career, she has organized numerous conferences and workshops on topics at the intersection of ethics, law, and medicine, particularly in relation to personalized medicine and intellectual property.

Profile

Scopus

Scholar

🎓 Education

PhD in Law, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, UK (2003). LLM in International Economic Law, University of Warwick, UK (1998). LLB, University of Athens, Greece (1988-1993

💼 Experience

Assistant Professor, Panteion University, Athens, Greece (2020–present). Marie Curie Fellow, University of Gent, Belgium (2018–2020). Associate Research Fellow, University of Oxford, UK (2008–2013). Lecturer in IP Law, University of Exeter, UK (2003–2009). Research Fellow, University of Exeter, UK (2006–2009)

🏆 Awards and Honors

Organizer, ‘Responsible Innovation in Times of Crisis’ Conference, University of Athens/Panteion University/Onassis Foundation (2022). Chair, ‘Intellectual Property, Ethics, and the Market in the Era of Personalized Medicine’ Conference, University of Oxford (2017). Member, Organizing Committee, ‘Personalized Medicine, Ethics, and the Market’ Workshops, University of Oxford (2015–2018). Founding Member, TECHNIS research group (2013–present)

🔬 Research Focus

Katerina Sideri’s research focuses on bioethics, intellectual property law, and regulation, particularly in the fields of genomics, personalized medicine, and public health. Her work explores the ethical dimensions of medical and technological innovations, addressing issues such as patenting, public health, and the regulation of emerging technologies. She is committed to exploring the intersections between law, ethics, and innovation in modern healthcare.

Conclusion

Katerina Sideri’s distinguished academic career, marked by her extensive experience in political science, law, and bioethics, positions her as an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her significant contributions to research, coupled with her leadership in organizing academic events, underscore her dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. Sideri’s interdisciplinary approach, alongside her international collaboration, makes her a key figure in shaping future research in bioethics, intellectual property, and regulatory governance. She is poised to continue making significant strides in her field, and her work has the potential to influence both academic theory and policy.

Publications 📚

  1. Setting up a Technology Commercialization Office at a Non-Entrepreneurial University: An Insider’s Look at Practices and Culture
    Authors: K. Sideri, A. Panagopoulos
    Journal: The Journal of Technology Transfer
    Year: 2018 | Volume: 43, Pages: 953-965 | Citations: 28

 

  1. Incentivizing the Sharing of Healthcare Data in the AI Era
    Authors: A. Panagopoulos, T. Minssen, K. Sideri, H. Yu, M.C. Compagnucci
    Journal: Computer Law & Security Review
    Year: 2022 | Volume: 45, Article: 105670 | Citations: 25

 

  1. Remote Digital Monitoring of Medication Intake: Methodological, Medical, Ethical, and Legal Reflections
    Authors: W. Van Biesen, J. Decruyenaere, K. Sideri, J. Cockbain, S. Sterckx
    Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica
    Year: 2021 | Volume: 76(3), Pages: 209-216 | Citations: 24

 

  1. Prospect Patents and CRISPR; Rivalry and Ethical Licensing in a Semi-Commons Environment
    Authors: A. Panagopoulos, K. Sideri
    Journal: Journal of Law and the Biosciences
    Year: 2021 | Volume: 8(2), Article: lsab031 | Citations: 16

 

  1. Questioning the Neutrality of Procedural Law: Internet Regulation in Europe Through the Lenses of Bourdieu’s Notion of Symbolic Capital
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: European Law Journal
    Year: 2004 | Volume: 10(1), Pages: 61-86 | Citations: 16

 

  1. COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps and the Governance of Collective Action: Social Nudges, Deliberation, and Solidarity in Europe and Beyond
    Authors: K. Sideri, B. Prainsack
    Journal: Policy Studies
    Year: 2023 | Volume: 44(1), Pages: 132-153 | Citations: 11

 

  1. Law’s Practical Wisdom: The Theory and Practice of Law Making in New Governance Structures in the European Union
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Routledge
    Year: 2017 | Citations: 10

 

  1. Bioproperty, Biomedicine, and Deliberative Governance: Patents as Discourse on Life
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Routledge
    Year: 2016 | Citations: 10

 

  1. Digital Pills for the Remote Monitoring of Medication Intake: A Stakeholder Analysis and Assessment of Marketing Approval and Patent Granting Policies
    Authors: S.S. Katerina Sideri, Julian Cockbain, Wim Van Biesen, Marc De Hert, Johan…
    Journal: Journal of Law and the Biosciences
    Year: 2022 | Volume: 9(2) | Citations: 7

 

  1. The European Commission and the Law-Making Process: Compromise as a Category of Praxis?
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Cambridge University Press
    Year: 2005 | Citations: 6

 

  1. Law’s Practical Wisdom
    Author: K. Sideri
    Publisher: Taylor & Francis
    Year: 2017 | Citations: 5

 

  1. Prospect Patents, Data Markets, and the Commons in Data-Driven Medicine: Openness and the Political Economy of Intellectual Property Rights
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: Science and Public Policy
    Year: 2020 | Volume: 47(5), Pages: 668-677 | Citations: 3

 

  1. Practical Reasoning, Impartiality, and the European Patent Office: The Legal Regulation of Biotechnology
    Author: K. Sideri
    Journal: European Law Journal
    Year: 2012 | Volume: 18(6), Pages: 821-843 | Citations: 3

 

  1. Openness, Innovation, and Science Policy in the Age of Data-Driven Medicine
    Authors: G. Dutfield, K. Sideri
    Journal: Science and Public Policy
    Year: 2023 | Volume: 50(6), Pages: 947-949 | Citations: 2

Iuliu-Marius Morariu | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Iuliu-Marius Morariu | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

Dr at Academy of Romanian Scientists, Canada

Iuliu-Marius Morariu (Hieromonk Maxim) is a Romanian priest and scholar, based in Salva, Romania. Since 2014, he has been involved in various ecclesiastical roles, including as Hieromonk and spiritual father of multiple monasteries. He holds leadership positions in the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, working as the exarch of monasteries and ecclesiarch. In addition to his religious duties, he is an active editor for Romanian Orthodox media, contributing to theological and cultural discourse. He is a permanent collaborator of Doxologia.ro and Radio Renaissance. Morariu is also a member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists. His theological and academic endeavors intertwine, bridging religious practice with intellectual pursuits.

Profile

Schoar

Education 🎓

Morariu’s educational path includes numerous degrees, starting with a B.A. in Theology and History from “Babeș-Bolyai” University, graduating as valedictorian. He holds an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling and Social Psychology, an M.A. in History of Southeastern Europe, and a Ph.D. in Orthodox Theology. His thesis on spiritual autobiography was defended summa cum laude. Further, he completed post-doctoral scholarships and is currently a doctoral candidate in Social Sciences at the Angelicum Pontifical University.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Since 2014, Hieromonk Maxim has held multiple ecclesiastical positions, including the exarch of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada and ecclesiarch of the “Saint Martyr George” Cathedral in Quebec. He also works as a researcher and scientific secretary at the “Ioan Lupaș” Centre of Orthodox Theology at Babeș-Bolyai University. His radio and editorial work include leadership roles in publications like Astra Salvensis, indexed by Scopus, and contributing to ecclesiastical journals.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Morariu has been recognized for his academic excellence and religious contributions. Notably, he received the “Summa cum Laude” distinction for his Ph.D. thesis in 2019 and has been awarded multiple research scholarships, including the “Vasile Pârvan” Post-Doctoral Scholarship in Rome. His editorial efforts in journals such as Astra Salvensis and his leadership in religious education have earned him accolades in both academic and ecclesiastical circles.

Research Focus 🔍

Morariu’s research spans Orthodox theology, social sciences, and history. His Ph.D. research focused on spiritual autobiographies in Orthodox space, while his post-doctoral work examines the intersections of communism, national socialism, and capitalism in the writings of Virgil Gheorghiu. His ongoing scholarly interests involve Christian ethics, the history of Eastern Christianity, and religious identity within modern contexts.

Conclusion📝

Morariu Iuliu-Marius (Hieromonk Maxim) is a highly accomplished individual with impressive academic credentials and a robust record of leadership and scholarly work in both religious and social sciences. His academic achievements, interdisciplinary research, and contributions to public life and spiritual guidance make him a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. However, his potential for improvement lies in expanding the integration of his research into broader scientific discourses and increasing his outreach within more secular scientific communities. With these refinements, he could elevate the impact of his work and contribute even more significantly to both academic and societal development.

Publications 📚

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Dag Hammarskjöld
    Year: 2018
    Author: M. Iuliu-Marius
    Source: HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 74(4)

 

  1. Title: An interdisciplinary genre in the Theological Literature: the spiritual autobiography and its landmarks for the Orthodox space
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: The Journal of Education, Culture, and Society, 9(1), 145-150

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Nicolas Berdiaev
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS Theological Studies, 75(4), 1-4

 

  1. Title: The Spiritual Autobiography in the Eastern space in the second half of the XIXth and XXth century
    Year: 2015
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis-revista de istorie si cultura, 166-174

 

  1. Title: Ecology–Main concern for the Christian space of the 21st century? Catholic and orthodox perspectives
    Year: 2020
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, 19(56), 124-135

 

  1. Title: Eastern orthodox churches and Ecumenism according to the Holy Pan-Orthodox Council of Crete (2016)
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS: Theological Studies, 74(4), 1-5

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiographies of the Orthodox space? New potential keys of lecture
    Year: 2017
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis, 5(10), 129-133

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Saint John of Kronstadt (1829–1908)
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS: Theological Studies, 74(4), 1-5

 

  1. Title: BIOETHICS IN THE DISCUSSIONS OF THE PANORTHODOX SYNODE FROM CRETE (2016)
    Year: 2016
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis-revista de istorie si cultura, 4(7), 247-254

 

  1. Title: Sociological relevance of the ecological thought of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: European Journal of Science and Theology, 15(5), 19-25

 

  1. Title: The relevance of humiliation and body pain in the spiritual autobiographies of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Silouan the Athonite
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Studia Monastica, 409-415