Patrycja Anna Glogowski | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Patrycja Anna Glogowski | Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna | Italy

Mrs. Patrycja Anna Glogowski is a biomedical researcher specializing in mitochondrial biology, cardiometabolic disorders, and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Her research focuses on the role of mitochondrial respiratory complexes, bioenergetic dysfunction, and supramolecular organization in conditions such as hypertension-related stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, hypoxia/reoxygenation injury, and mitral valve degeneration. She has developed strong expertise in molecular biology and mitochondrial physiology, working extensively with advanced techniques including nucleic acid extraction, PCR-based methods, next-generation sequencing, proteomics, mitochondrial isolation, and cellular bioenergetic profiling. Her scientific contributions emphasize the translational relevance of mitochondrial dysfunction in complex human diseases, with particular interest in how alterations in oxidative phosphorylation and ATP synthase activity influence disease susceptibility and progression. In addition to cardiovascular research, she has contributed to molecular parasitology studies, demonstrating interdisciplinary competence. Her work supports the development of new therapeutic targets aimed at improving mitochondrial performance and cellular resilience under pathological stress. She has presented her findings in international scientific forums and continues to contribute to high-impact, collaborative research initiatives. According to Scopus, her research impact includes 5 documents, 11 citations, and an h-index of 3, while Google Scholar records 11 citing documents reflecting growing recognition of her work within the scientific community. Her consistent contributions to mitochondrial medicine and molecular pathology demonstrate strong potential for a Research Excellence Award, reflecting both innovation and scientific rigor.

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  • Cugliari, A., Algieri, C., Glogowski, P. A., Granata, S., Cotugno, M., Bernardini, C., Lopa, C., Litterio, M., Pietrangelo, D., Trombetti, F., Fabbri, M., Rubattu, S., & Nesci, S. (2025). The function and supramolecular assembly of the mitochondrial respiratory complexes underlie hypertension-related stroke susceptibility in a model of complex human disease. Biofactors.

  • Algieri, C., Bernardini, C., Cugliari, A., Granata, S., Trombetti, F., Glogowski, P. A., Fabbri, M., Morciano, G., Pedriali, G., Pinton, P., & Nesci, S. (2024). Melatonin rescues cell respiration impaired by hypoxia/reoxygenation in aortic endothelial cells and affects the mitochondrial bioenergetics targeting the F1FO-ATPase.

  • Granata, S., Bernardini, C., Glogowski, P. A., Romito, G., Salaroli, R., Algieri, C., Cugliari, A., Fabbri, M., Trombetti, F., Zannoni, A., & Nesci, S. (2024). Mitochondrial bioenergetic dysfunction linked to myxomatous mitral valve degeneration explored by PBMCs metabolism analysis.

  • Algieri, C., Cugliari, A., Glogowski, P. A., Granata, S., Fabbri, M., Trombetti, F., Bacci, M. L., & Nesci, S. (2025). Inside-out submitochondrial particles affect the mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening under conditions of mitochondrial dysfunction.

  • Caffara, M., Tedesco, P., Davidovich, N., Rubini, S., Luci, V., Cantori, A., Glogowski, P. A., Fioravanti, M. L., & Gustinelli, A. (2023). Molecular and morphological studies on Contracaecum rudolphii A and Contracaecum rudolphii B in great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis) from Italy and Israel.

Efthimios Dragotis | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Efthimios Dragotis | Marketing | Best Researcher Award

University of Patras | Greece

Dr. Efthimios Dragotis is an accomplished marketing scholar recognized for his contributions to strategic marketing, corporate social responsibility (CSR), tourism marketing, and digital consumer behavior. His research focuses on how CSR integration influences business performance, brand trust, consumer perceptions, and competitive strategy, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and empirical analysis. He has produced a growing body of interdisciplinary work that bridges marketing theory with real-world applications in tourism, digital commerce, and social media strategy. His academic output demonstrates a consistent focus on emerging market trends, ethical branding, market competition, and technology-driven marketing practices, offering valuable insights for both academics and industry practitioners. He has contributed to high-impact journals, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and international academic collaborations, with research that advances knowledge in sustainable marketing, influencer impact, mobile commerce behavior, digital advertising trust, and CSR adoption models. His scholarly influence is reflected in his citation performance and research impact metrics reported by major academic databases. According to Google Scholar, his research record reflects 38 total citations (37 since 2020), an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 1, while Scopus currently reports 0 citing documents and an h-index of 0 based on indexed sources, with a total of 5 scholarly documents recorded. These metrics highlight an emerging global research footprint and growing academic visibility, supporting his candidacy for recognition under the Best Researcher Award for his focused and impactful contributions to contemporary marketing research.

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  • Dragotis, E., & Karayanni, D. A. (2025). Visualizing the accessibility: Exploring Greek tourism enterprises’ adoption of infographics as a marketing tool. Tourism and Hospitality, 6(5).

  • Dragotis, E., Karayanni, D. A., Stamatiou, Y., & Giannopoulou, I. (2025). A marketing executives’ empirical survey upon social media adoption: Perceived barriers and the mediating role of trust. Proceedings of the International Conference on Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism.

  • Dragotis, E., Ntavari, A., Ntarlas, G., Koutsogiannopoulou, N., & Karayanni, D. A. (2024). Multi-level benefits of corporate social responsibility (CSR) adoption and the moderation of market competition. Strategic Innovative Marketing and Tourism: Creative Solutions and Digital Transformation Challenges.

  • Dragotis, E., & Karayanni, D. A. (2024). Evaluating the multiple benefits of corporate social responsibility adoption. Proceedings of the European Marketing Academy.

  • Kavoura, A., Borges-Tiago, T., & Dragotis, E. (2024). Strategic innovative marketing and tourism: Current trends and future outlook. Springer Nature.

 

 

Feng-shan Gao | Animal immunology | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Dr. Feng-shan Gao | Animal immunology | Best Research Article Award

Dalian University | China

Prof. Dr. Feng-shan Gao is an accomplished researcher in preventive veterinary medicine whose work spans viral immunology, molecular virology, antigen presentation, host–pathogen interactions, and the development of diagnostic and vaccine-related tools for major animal infectious diseases. His scholarly contribution focuses strongly on swine and feline viral pathogens, with a special emphasis on foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV), porcine circoviruses, African swine fever virus, and coronaviruses. Through extensive structural biology research, he has identified novel cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes, reconstructed swine leukocyte antigen (SLA) protein complexes, characterized antigen-peptide binding mechanisms, and applied crystallographic and computational modeling tools to explore immune recognition pathways. His research further extends to molecular diagnostics, including duplex fluorescence qPCR assays, genomic characterization of pathogenic viruses, immune-evasion mechanisms, and comparative studies of animal coronaviruses with emerging human viruses. His contributions are published in leading journals such as Cell Research, PLoS Biology, Gene, Virulence, Heliyon, Virus Research, Veterinary Research, and BMC Veterinary Research. Feng-shan Gao has authored 30 Scopus-indexed documents, accumulating 466 Scopus citations from 423 citing documents, with an h-index of 10. On Google Scholar, his citation count is substantially higher (commonly exceeding Scopus metrics), reflecting his wide scientific impact and interdisciplinary collaborations across immunology, virology, and structural biology. His research continues to advance the understanding of viral pathogenesis and T-cell immunity, contributing valuable knowledge for vaccine design and antiviral development. This strong record of high-impact publications, structural immunology breakthroughs, collaborative contributions to viral research, and increasing citation metrics positions him as a prominent candidate for a Best Research Article Award, particularly in fields related to veterinary immunology, structural virology, and molecular diagnostics.

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  • Li, Z., Brecher, M., Deng, Y. Q., Zhang, J., Sakamuru, S., Liu, B., … Gao, F. (2017). Existing drugs as broad-spectrum and potent inhibitors for Zika virus by targeting NS2B-NS3 interaction. Cell Research, 27(8), 1046-1064.

  • Green, C. M., Li, Z., Smith, A. D., Novikova, O., Bacot-Davis, V. R., Gao, F., … Belfort, M. (2019). Spliceosomal Prp8 intein at the crossroads of protein and RNA splicing. PLoS Biology, 17(10), e3000104.

  • Gao, Y. Y., Wang, Q., Li, H. W., Zhang, S., Zhao, J., Bao, D., … Gao, F. S. (2024). Genomic composition and pathomechanisms of porcine circoviruses: A review. Virulence, 15(1), 2439524.

  • Gao, Y. Y., Zhang, Z. H., Sang, C. J., Han, Y., Cao, Y. D., Tang, Y., … Gao, F. S. (2025). A new strategy to identify naturally presenting SLA-I bound peptides derived from the O serotype of foot-and-mouth disease virus. Animals, 15(21), 3097.

  • Gao, F. S., Zhai, X. X., Jiang, P., Zhang, Q., Gao, H., Li, Z. B., … Zhang, Z. H. (2018). Identification of two novel FMDV cytotoxic T lymphocyte epitopes that can bind six SLA-I proteins. Gene, 653, 91-101.

 

Zina Boussada | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zina Boussada | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Company for Petroleum Research and Operations | Tunisia

Dr. Zina Boussada is an emerging researcher in electrical engineering whose work bridges advanced control systems, intelligent automation, renewable energy technologies, and high-performance power electronics. Her scientific contribution focuses on the modeling, optimization, and control of induction motors, photovoltaic systems, and microgrid energy management using intelligent and hybrid computational approaches. She has contributed extensively to sensorless motor control through ANFIS-based strategies, multilevel NPC inverter topologies, stator-flux orientation techniques, and advanced inverter modulation methods, enhancing system efficiency, stability, and predictive performance in industrial and renewable energy applications. Her research extends to photovoltaic cell modeling, hybrid optimization frameworks, exponential smoothing forecasting, diode-clamped inverter strategies, and comparative inverter control techniques, addressing key challenges in modern smart-grid and clean-energy systems. She has collaborated with several research groups and contributed to journals and international conferences in the areas of energy systems, green technologies, and intelligent electrical drives. Her publication record reflects steady scholarly growth, supported by contributions in peer-reviewed journals such as Symmetry, WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control, the International Journal of Environmental Sciences, and various high-impact conference proceedings. She has also published multiple studies on photovoltaic modeling and multilevel inverter technologies, reinforcing her position within the renewable-energy research community. Her citation metrics indicate increasing academic visibility, with Scopus reporting approximately 490 citations from 482 citing documents, 23 indexed documents, and an h-index of 9. Google Scholar metrics show comparable academic impact, reflecting a growing global readership and recognition for her work in intelligent control and energy-system optimization. Overall, her research trajectory demonstrates strong potential for continued advancement in sustainable energy technologies, intelligent control methodologies, and high-performance electrical systems, positioning her as a promising candidate for the Research Excellence Award.

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Boussada, Z., Omri, B., & Ben Hamed, M. (2025). High-performance sensorless control of induction motor via ANFIS and NPC inverter topology. Symmetry.

Boussada, Z., Omri, B., & Ben Hamed, M. (2025). Data-driven optimization for efficient integration of photovoltaic agents in residential microgrid systems. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration.

Jeronimo Rafael Kreiker | Environmental | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Jeronimo Rafael Kreiker | Environmental | Innovative Research Award

National Scientific and Technical Research Council | Argentina

Dr. Jeronimo Rafael Kreiker is an Independent Researcher in the New Materials Area at the Centro Experimental de la Vivienda Económica under the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas in Argentina, where he also serves as Deputy Director. Born in Almafuerte in the province of Córdoba, he holds advanced qualifications in chemistry and quality engineering, supported by an early technical background in the same field. His work centers on the development of sustainable construction materials created from urban and industrial waste, low-energy resources, and circular-economy strategies. He has made significant contributions to cementitious and polymeric composites, recycling of discarded plastics from electrical and electronic equipment, and the valorization of agricultural and paper residues, with a strong emphasis on producing environmentally responsible building components suitable for affordable housing. Throughout his career, Dr. Kreiker has coauthored a wide range of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and conference contributions in respected scientific outlets, covering topics such as recycled plastic aggregates, biopolymer-based materials, fungal-derived composites, natural fiber reinforcements, and innovative construction technologies. His achievements also include patents related to recycled plastic processing and novel composite formulations, along with extensive technical services, technology transfer initiatives, and collaboration with public institutions and private companies engaged in circular-economy activities. He has successfully led funded research projects at local and national levels and has mentored doctoral candidates who have completed their studies with high distinction. Dr. Kreiker’s innovations have earned him recognition in the field of sustainable materials, particularly for advances in recycled rubber components and PET-based building products, which have been acknowledged in national and international innovation platforms. His work has resulted in 22 documents, cited 223 times across 189 publications, and an h-index of 8 according to Scopus, reflecting his growing scholarly impact. Through his research, leadership, and commitment to community-oriented technological development, he stands as a prominent figure driving eco-efficient construction solutions and advancing circular-economy practices across Latin America. This profile strongly aligns with the Innovative Research Award category, highlighting contributions that exemplify outstanding creativity, sustainability, and impact in materials science.

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Fernández, N., Basso, A. V., Peisino, L. E., López, S., Tapia, A., & Kreiker, J. (2025). A novel biocomposite made of citrus peel waste and mushroom mycelium: Mechanical, thermal, and bio-repellency studies. Recycling.

Fernandez, N., Strzelecki, F., Floreano, A., & Kreiker, J. (2025). Sustainable alternative masonry units to replace the fired clay vault in the BENO system. Construction Reports.

Fernandez, N., Kreiker, J., Strzelecki, F., & Floreano, A. (2025). Beno system with masonry as an alternative to baked clay vaults. Architect.

Gaggino, R., Kreiker, J., Peisino, L. E., Sánchez Amono, M. P., & Fernández, N. (2024). Proposal for the recycling of urban solid waste in municipalities of Córdoba for the development of construction components for social purposes. Urban Notebook.

Granados, A. M., Kreiker, J., & De Rossi, R. H. (2002). Insertion of Fischer carbene complexes into the carbon–carbon bond: Ring expansion of a sulfur heterocycle from five- to six-membered. Tetrahedron Letters.

Raghi K R | Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Raghi K R | Deep Learning | Research Excellence Award

Sathyabama University | India

Ms. Raghi K R is a distinguished researcher in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, with expertise spanning Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Cloud Security, and Web Mining. Her research primarily focuses on developing privacy-preserving and secure computing frameworks, innovative AI and IoT-based solutions for healthcare, smart surveillance, and environmental monitoring, and advancing cloud-based neural network applications. She has made significant contributions to privacy-preserving deep neural network classification over signature cryptosystems in cloud environments and has been recognized for her innovative work in smart healthcare systems, anomaly detection in CCTV surveillance, and real-time data analysis. With 29 citations, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 0 (Google Scholar), her research impact is further reflected in her scholarly publications and patents, encompassing AI-driven predictive modeling, blockchain-based data security, and deep learning applications in medical and industrial domains. Dr. Raghi has published extensively in IEEE and other international conferences, including landmark works on Huntington’s disease prediction, touch-free smart home systems, proactive detection of cybersecurity threats, and driver distraction detection. Her research is characterized by integrating theoretical rigor with practical applications, often combining AI, IoT, and cloud computing to solve complex real-world problems. She actively mentors student projects and has guided multiple innovative projects recognized by professional societies. Her work has been cited across numerous documents, demonstrating both the quality and relevance of her contributions in AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing research. Dr. Raghi K.R has been honored with the Research Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to advanced computing and AI applications.

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  • Raghi, K.R., & Sudha, K. (2024). Software development automation using generative AI. International Conference on Emerging Research in Computational Science.

  • Thomas, R.K., Lemuel, C.P., Sanjay, G., Pandeeswaran, C., & Raghi, K.R. (2024). Advanced CCTV surveillance anomaly detection, alert generation and crowd management using deep learning algorithm. 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Internet of Things.

  • Devi, S.R., Priya, S.G., Sathi, G., Kumar, S.N., & Raghi, K.R. (2024). Design and development of a touch free smart home controlling system based on virtual reality (VR) technology. International Conference on Intelligent Systems for Cybersecurity (ISCS 2024).

  • Vethavikashini, A.M., Jamal, S.M., & Raghi, K.R. (2024). Huntington’s disease prediction using Xception CNN. 2nd International Conference on Disruptive Technologies (ICDT 2024), 201-208.

  • Raghi, K.R., & Paramarthalingam, A. (2024). Proactive detection of Mirai botnet threats: Leveraging XGBoost for enhanced cybersecurity. IET Conference Proceedings CP900, 34-39.

Xingjian Huang | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Xingjian Huang | Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Huaihua University | China

Xingjian Huang is a distinguished food‑science researcher whose work integrates protein chemistry, food structure and functionality, biopolymer‑based materials, and the nutritional evaluation of plant proteins. His research has significantly advanced understanding of how soy proteins and other plant‑derived proteins behave under various processing conditions, including proteolysis, gelation, hydrolysis, and complex formation, and how these behaviors influence texture, gel strength, nutritional quality, and functional properties. Among his notable contributions is the study of amyloid‑fibril formation from selectively hydrolyzed soy protein hydrolysates, which provided key insights into protein aggregation, fibrillation mechanisms, and structural modification. He has also conducted extensive research on exopolysaccharide production by lactic acid bacteria, improving yields through strain screening and optimization of fermentation and extraction conditions, linking microbial fermentation to food‑biopolymer applications. In addition, Huang has investigated the nutritional value and amino acid composition of various plant proteins, such as the protein subunits of the Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima), enhancing understanding of plant protein quality and potential functional applications. His work further explores the practical implications of protein interactions in food systems, including mixed‑protein gels, soy‑protein/corn‑starch composites, and the interplay of lipids and proteins in gel networks, bridging fundamental biochemical insights with industrial food processing relevance. Huang’s research has contributed valuable knowledge for improving food texture, nutrition, and the scalable processing of plant‑based proteins, supporting both academic research and applied food technology. According to his ResearchGate profile, he has published over 20 peer‑reviewed papers with more than 1,800 reads, demonstrating significant influence in the field and a substantial citation record that reflects his impact on food science research worldwide. For his outstanding contributions, Xingjian Huang has been recognized with the Best Research Article Award, highlighting his innovative work and high impact in the field of food science and technology.

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Yang, F., Huang, X., Zhang, C., … Hao, Y. (2018). Amino acid composition and nutritional value evaluation of Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima Blume) and its protein subunit. RSC Advances.

Xie, D., Liu, X., Zhang, H., … Pan, S., Huang, X. (2017). Textural properties and morphology of soy 7S globulin–corn starch (amylose, amylopectin). International Journal of Food Properties.

Xia, W., … Pan, S., Huang, X. (2017). Formation of amyloid fibrils from soy protein hydrolysate: Effects of selective proteolysis on β‑conglycinin. Food Research International.

Qi, L., … Pan, S., Huang, X. (2016). Yield improvement of exopolysaccharides by screening of the Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC and optimization of the fermentation and extraction conditions. EXCLI Journal.

Pan, Y., Huang, X., Shi, X., … Du, Y. (2015). Antimicrobial application of nanofibrous mats self-assembled with quaternized chitosan and soy protein isolate. Carbohydrate Polymers.

 

Abdalilah Alhalangy | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdalilah Alhalangy | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

Qassim university | Saudi Arabia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdalilah Alhalangy, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Computer Engineering at Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, specializing in advanced areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, intelligent systems, and cybersecurity. His research spans deep learning, ensemble methods, neural networks, computer vision, wireless networks, cloud computing, big data analytics, robotics, augmented reality, mobile applications, image and video analysis, GIS, and e-learning systems. He has a particular focus on artificial neural networks, wavelet neural networks, fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, and computational intelligence, applied to enhancing the security and functional performance of intelligent systems. Dr. Al-Halangy has published 6 documents cited by 59 Scopus-indexed papers, achieving a Scopus h-index of 3 and an i10-index of 2 on Google Scholar, with a total of 131 citations. His work has earned recognition in fields ranging from Arabic speech emotion recognition and fake account detection in mobile networks to generative AI-driven cybersecurity systems and the evaluation of e-learning effectiveness. Dr. Al-Halangy’s research is characterized by its innovative integration of AI techniques to solve complex real-world problems, positioning him as a leading contributor to modern computing challenges. He has received accolades including the Innovative Research Award for his contributions to the development of secure, intelligent, and efficient computational systems. His work continues to impact both academic research and practical applications, advancing the state of intelligent and adaptive technologies globally.

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  • Alhalangy, A., & AbdAlgane, M. (2023). Exploring the impact of AI on the EFL context: A case study of Saudi universities.

  • Alhalangy, A. (2024). Deep learning, ensemble and supervised machine learning for Arabic speech emotion recognition. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 14, 1-10.

  • Hassan, A., & Alhalangy, G. I. A. (2023). Fake accounts identification in mobile communication networks based on machine learning. SSRN.

  • Alhalangy, A., Elhadi, O. A. M., & Mohamed, E. H. G. (2025). E-learning effectiveness and efficiency in Kassala and Gedaref universities: An IS-impact evaluation. UtilitasMathematica, 122(2), 1301-1317.

  • Alhalangy, A. (2025). Generative AI-driven information system for behavioral detection of zero-day cyber attacks. UtilitasMathematica, 122(2), 1194-1210.

Konstantinos Azis | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Konstantinos Azis | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Democritus University of Thrace | Greece

Dr. Konstantinos Azis is an accomplished environmental engineer and postdoctoral researcher whose work focuses on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, membrane bioreactor systems, and intelligent process control for sustainable water management. His research integrates biological, physicochemical, and automated monitoring approaches to optimize the performance of aerobic, anoxic, and anaerobic treatment processes, particularly in membrane systems and intermittently aerated bioreactors. He specializes in the design and operation of high-efficiency treatment units, development of real-time control strategies using programmable logic controllers, simulation-driven optimization with STOAT, and monitoring of key environmental parameters through continuous online sensors. His contributions extend to biological degradation studies of micropollutants, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical contaminants, as well as post-treatment polishing processes such as activated carbon adsorption, sand filtration, ultrafiltration, and advanced oxidation. His research output demonstrates strong international visibility, with publications addressing membrane fouling mitigation, nutrient removal enhancement, biofouling dynamics, and energy-efficient aeration strategies. Dr. Azis has contributed significantly to environmental biotechnology by combining laboratory experimentation, field-scale evaluation, and computational modeling, offering practical solutions for water reuse and circular economy applications. His work has earned recognition through contributions to high-impact journals, service as a reviewer for numerous international scientific journals, and involvement as a Guest Editor in thematic issues focusing on sustainable wastewater treatment technologies. His scholarly influence is reflected in Scopus metrics: 118 citations and h-index 7, and Google Scholar metrics: 163 citations, h-index 8, i10-index 8, demonstrating the growing impact and relevance of his research across the wastewater engineering and environmental science communities. His scientific record and active research engagement position him as a strong candidate for the Research Excellence Award.

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Azis, K., Mavriou, Z., Karpouzas, D. G., Ntougias, S., & Melidis, P. (2021). Evaluation of sand filtration and activated carbon adsorption for the post-treatment of a secondary biologically-treated fungicide-containing wastewater. Processes, 9(7), 1223.

Azis, K., Zerva, I., Melidis, P., Caceres, C., Bourtzis, K., & Ntougias, S. (2019). Biochemical and nutritional characterization of the medfly gut symbiont Enterobacter sp. AA26 for its use as probiotics in sterile insect technique applications. BMC Biotechnology, 19(Suppl 2), 90.

Azis, K., Ntougias, S., & Melidis, P. (2021). NH4+-N versus pH and ORP versus NO3−-N sensors during online monitoring of an intermittently aerated and fed membrane bioreactor. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28(26), 33837–33843.

Azis, K., Ntougias, S., & Melidis, P. (2019). Fouling control, using various cleaning methods, applied on an MBR system through continuous TMP monitoring. Desalination and Water Treatment, 167, 343–350.

Papazlatani, C. V., Kolovou, M., Gkounou, E. E., Azis, K., Mavriou, Z., & others. (2022). Isolation, characterization and industrial application of a Cladosporium herbarum fungal strain able to degrade the fungicide imazalil. Environmental Pollution, 301, 119030.

Stylianos Bourmpoutelis | Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Stylianos Bourmpoutelis | Health Sciences | Young Scientist Award

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki | Greece

Dr. Stylianos Bourmpoutelis is an emerging researcher in Internal Medicine whose work is strongly centered on HIV medicine, antimicrobial resistance, and the clinical–microbiological interfaces shaping modern infectious disease care. His research activity reflects a sustained commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based clinical strategies, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations such as people who inject drugs. His contributions include data collection, clinical evaluation, and outcome-driven analysis that support impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals. Bourmpoutelis has participated in multidisciplinary research networks, contributing to studies that integrate public health, infectious diseases, and microbiology in order to optimize care pathways and improve treatment adherence. His scholarly visibility continues to grow through citations in reputable databases and the ongoing expansion of his indexed publications. He maintains active research profiles and consistently updates citation-related documents to ensure transparency and accessibility for the scientific community. Current citation metrics include an estimated Scopus h-index of 2 and a Google Scholar h-index of 3, reflecting the early yet steadily increasing influence of his work. His documented contributions demonstrate strong methodological engagement, rigorous data interpretation, and a readiness to collaborate across clinical and scientific teams. Bourmpoutelis’s research record aligns with the ideals of the Young Scientist Award, showcasing innovation, academic promise, and meaningful contributions to public health research. His scientific outputs emphasize integrated care models, real-world clinical outcomes, and microbiological investigations that collectively advance understanding within internal medicine and infectious disease research. With a growing portfolio of indexed publications and documented research contributions, he continues to establish himself as a dedicated early-career scientist advancing impactful, ethically grounded, and methodologically robust medical research.

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Roussos, S., Protopapapas, K., Mastrogianni, E., Totsikas, C., Moschopoulos, C. D., Bourmpoutelis, S., Resta, P., Procter, K., Kokolesis, E., Antoniadou, A., et al. (2025). Rapid ART initiation with BIC/FTC/TAF in people who inject drugs in Greece: Results from a pilot single-arm study of an integrated care model. Microorganisms, 13(12), 2697.