Seyi Akadiri | Energy | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Seyi Akadiri | Energy | Editorial Board Member

Central Bank of Nigeria | Nigeria

Dr. Seyi Saint Akadiri is an accomplished economist whose research explores the complex interactions between energy systems, environmental sustainability, macro-financial stability, and technological change. With 5,405 citations, 125 publications, and an h-index of 44, he has established a strong global scholarly footprint across energy economics, climate finance, resource policy, and quantitative econometrics. His work spans cutting-edge themes such as renewable energy transitions, clean energy market dynamics, geopolitical risk transmission, digitalisation-driven sustainability, economic complexity, and the environmental implications of artificial intelligence. Dr. Seyi Saint Akadiri employs advanced analytical frameworks including wavelet methods, quantile causality, connectedness modelling, Fourier-based econometrics, and portfolio risk analysis to address real-world challenges in global energy markets, climate risk, and environmental performance. His broad influence and multidisciplinary collaborations highlight his expertise in clean energy economics, environmental policy modelling, macroeconomic uncertainty, and sustainable growth analytics.

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Akadiri, S. S., (2025). Oil shocks and unexpected economic policy uncertainty: Evidence from wavelet nonparametric quantile causality. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Akadiri, S. S., (2025). The J-curve phenomenon in Türkiye’s fossil fuel trade balance: A Fourier-ARDL analysis. Journal of Asian Economics.

Akadiri, S. S., Ozkan, O., & Kirikkaleli, D. (2025). Synergistic impact of renewable energy technology, governance, digitalisation, and human capital on sustainable development and load capacity factor in Germany’s energy landscape. Technology in Society.

Akadiri, S. S.,  (2025). Time and quantile persistence and efficiency of clean, green, and sustainable markets. Letters in Spatial and Resource Sciences.

Akadiri, S. S.,  (2025). Energy, critical minerals, and precious metals: Navigating interconnectedness and portfolio strategies in investment risk management. Resources Policy.

Dipti Ranjan Sahu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Namibia University of Science and Technology | Namibia

Prof. Dipti Ranjan Sahu is a highly accomplished researcher in physics and materials science, recognized for extensive contributions to advanced functional materials, nanotechnology, and energy-related materials. His work spans materials synthesis, thin-film deposition, ceramics, composites, and nanostructured systems with strong emphasis on electrocatalysis, magnetic materials, and next-generation battery technologies. With over a hundred publications and a strong citation record, he has significantly advanced understanding of bimetallic electrocatalysts, hydrogen evolution mechanisms, electrochromic materials, and high-performance lithium-ion battery anodes. His recent studies include operando XRD and TEM investigations on Ni–Mo/g-C3N4 composites, modified TiO₂-based anode materials, MOF-derived catalysts, and non-stoichiometric TiOx systems for fast-charging applications. He has also contributed to magnetic nanostructures and perovskite-based ceramics with tunable magnetic properties. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary expertise, integrating synthesis, processing, and advanced materials characterization to develop innovative solutions for energy storage, electrocatalysis, and smart material applications. He has authored 101 documents, achieved 2,903 citations, and holds an h-index of 28, highlighting his strong global research impact.

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  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Structural evolution and electrocatalytic mechanism of bimetallic nickel–molybdenum/g-C3N4 composites in alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction: XAS and operando TEM study. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Temperature dependent variation of magnetic properties of SmFeO₃ ceramic. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Synthesis and performance enhancement of Ni–Mo/g-C3N4 bimetallic composites electrocatalysts. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Improved SnO₂ modified TiO₂ as anode material for lithium-ion battery: Cyclic stability and electrochemical lithiation study. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.

  • Sahu, D. R., et al. (2025). Carbon-coated nonstoichiometric TiOx for application of Li-ion battery anodes in fast charging: In situ XRD study. Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry.

 

Sumiko Nakamura | Cereal Science | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sumiko Nakamura | Cereal Science | Women Researcher Award

Niigata University of Pharmacy and Medical and Life Sciences | Japan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sumiko Nakamura is a distinguished figure in food science, widely recognized for her impactful contributions to cereal chemistry, starch functionality, and molecular analysis of grain quality. Her research provides critical insights into how environmental stress, processing techniques, and water composition shape the physicochemical properties, palatability, nutritional value, and functional qualities of rice and wheat products. She has produced innovative work on amylose and amylopectin characterization, resistant starch evaluation, and the bio-functional behavior of chalky and heat-damaged grains, alongside pioneering PCR-based methods for reliable cultivar authentication in food and fermented materials. With an impressive research record of 62 scientific publications, over 746 citations from 535 documents, and an h-index of 16, her work reflects a strong integration of molecular biology, food chemistry, and nutritional science. Multiple prestigious technology and excellence awards further highlight her leadership in advancing cereal quality improvement and functional food research.

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Nakamura, S. (2025). Change in fatty acid composition in high-temperature-damaged rice grains and its effects on the appearance and physical qualities of the cooked rice. Foods.

Nakamura, S. (2025). Characteristics of wheat noodle “Kitanokaori” using weakly acidic hard water in terms of functional qualities, such as inhibiting postprandial abrupt increase in blood glucose. Foods.

Nakamura, S., & co-authors. (2024). Effects of binding between Ca in hard water and phosphorus in amylopectin on the qualities of boiled rice and rice noodle prepared by soaking and boiling in hard water. Foods.

Nakamura, S. (2023). Effects of hard water boiling on chalky rice in terms of texture improvement and Ca fortification. Foods.

Nakamura, S. (Year unknown). Rice, the symbolic food of Japan. In Book chapter.

Nakamura, S., & co-authors. (2022). Palatability and bio-functionality of chalky grains generated by high-temperature ripening and development of formulae for estimating the degree of damage using a rapid Visco Analyzer of Japonica unpolished rice. Foods.

Soumaya Haouel Hamdi | Entomology | Editorial Board Member

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soumaya Haouel Hamdi | Entomology | Editorial Board Member

National Agricultural Research Institute of Tunisia (INRAT) | Tunisia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soumaya Haouel Hamdi is an accomplished agricultural entomologist whose research centers on environmentally sustainable pest management. She specializes in the insecticidal, fumigant, and repellent potential of plant-derived essential oils, botanical extracts, and natural metabolites against major stored-product pests and field-crop insects. Her work offers key insights into insect behavior, host discrimination mechanisms, pest–seed interactions, and chemical ecology, highlighting the vital role of secondary metabolites in plant–insect dynamics. She has demonstrated strong expertise in phytochemical characterization, bioactivity screening, and advanced botanical delivery systems, including nanoparticle and encapsulation technologies that enhance the efficiency of natural biopesticides. Through an extensive body of published work, supported by more than six hundred citations and an h-index of thirteen across thirty scientific documents, she is widely recognized for advancing innovative, green pest-control solutions. Her research continues to strengthen sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, and postharvest protection through bio-based strategies that reduce dependence on synthetic chemicals.

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Featured Publications

Haouel-Hamdi, S., & Mediouni Ben Jemâa, J. (2024). Plant secondary metabolites for insect resistance: Seed–pest interaction: An overview. In (Eds.), [Book Title] (Chapter 15).

Haouel Hamdi, S., Abdelkader, N., Boushih, E., & Mediouni Ben Jemâa, J. (2024, September 11). Interactions across tritrophic levels: Legume host plants, insect pest Callosobruchus maculatus, and parasitoid Dinarmus basalis (Preprint).

Ben Chaaban, S., Haouel-Hamdi, S., Bachrouch, O., Mahjoubi, K., & Mediouni Ben Jemâa, J. (2024). Fumigant toxicity of four essential oils against the carob moth Ectomyelois ceratoniae Zeller and the Mediterranean flour moth Ephestia kuehniella. International Journal of Environmental Health Research.

Haouel-Hamdi, S., Soltani, A., Ben Hamedou, M., Bachrouch, O., Ben Abada, M., Messaoud, C., El Annabi, M. A., Sriti Eljazi, J., Boushih, E., Hammami, M., et al. (2023). Laurel essential oil: Biological activities and application for semolina preservation against the red flour beetle Tribolium castaneum (Tenebrionidae). International Journal of Environmental Health Research.

Soltani, A., Haouel-Hamdi, S., Yangui, I., Djebbi, T., Boushih, E., & Mediouni Ben Jemâa, J. (2023). Screening for insecticidal toxicity of Urginea maritima (L.) bulbs and Asphodelus microcarpus (L.) tubers for the control of Tribolium castaneum (Tenebrionidae). International Journal of Environmental Health Research.

Mostafa Bigdeli | Civil Engineering | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Mostafa Bigdeli | Civil Engineering | Editorial Board Member

University of Ottawa | Canada

Mostafa Bigdeli is a dedicated researcher in water resources engineering and air quality modeling, recognized for his interdisciplinary work spanning atmospheric pollution, hydro-climatic assessment, and environmental fluid mechanics. His research explores particulate matter behavior, microplastic transport, evapotranspiration modeling, land–atmosphere interactions, and environmental data analytics. He has contributed significantly to understanding fine particulate pollution in urban environments, the fate and transport of marine microplastics, and the relationships between air pollutants and public health indicators. His work also advances machine-learning applications for soil moisture estimation, hydro-climatic forecasting, and predictive environmental modeling. Through publications in high-impact environmental and engineering journals, he has established a strong research profile that integrates field data, remote sensing, numerical modeling, and artificial intelligence. His scholarly contributions demonstrate a commitment to solving complex environmental challenges through innovative analytical frameworks and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Arhami, M., Hosseini, V., Shahne, M. Z., Bigdeli, M., Lai, A., & Schauer, J. J. (2017). Seasonal trends, chemical speciation and source apportionment of fine PM in Tehran. Atmospheric Environment, 153, 70–82.

Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A., Pilechi, A., & Taheri, M. (2022). Lagrangian modeling of marine microplastics fate and transport: The state of the science. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 10(4), 481.

Taheri, M., Mohammadian, A., Ganji, F., Bigdeli, M., & Nasseri, M. (2022). Energy-based approaches in estimating actual evapotranspiration focusing on land surface temperature: A review of methods, concepts, and challenges. Energies, 15(4), 1264.

Bigdeli, M., Taheri, M., & Mohammadian, A. (2021). Spatial sensitivity analysis of COVID-19 infections concerning the satellite-based four air pollutants levels. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 18(3), 751–760.

Bigdeli, M., Taheri, M., & Mohammadian, A. (2023). Numerical modeling of dam-break flood flows for dry and wet sloped beds. ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, 29(3), 259–269.

Taheri, M., Bigdeli, M., Imanian, H., & Mohammadian, A. (2025). An overview of evapotranspiration estimation models utilizing artificial intelligence. Water, 17(9), 1384.

 

Hailong Zhu | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Hailong Zhu | Plasma Physics | Best Researcher Award

Shanxi Universtity | China

Prof. Hailong Zhu is a dynamic researcher specializing in thermal plasma technology, plasma–material interactions, and advanced powder processing, with strong contributions to both computational and experimental plasma engineering. His work focuses on radio-frequency inductively coupled plasma, glow-discharge phenomena, plasma spheroidization, and plasma-assisted material synthesis, integrating numerical simulations with high-precision diagnostics to understand heat transfer, particle trajectories, and plasma evolution. With more than thirty publications, including impactful studies on striation plasma behavior, stainless-steel powder spheroidization, tungsten powder processing, and tritium breeder material preparation, his research has garnered over 160 citations and reflects sustained relevance in materials science and plasma physics. He has led and contributed to major national research projects exploring particle growth control, plasma discharge characteristics, and powder morphology analysis, demonstrating technical depth and innovative capability. His scientific output, interdisciplinary applications, and clear research impact present a strong and compelling profile suitable for recognition in competitive research excellence awards.

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Featured Publications

Deng, A., Liu, F., Zhao, P., Zhu, H., & Geng, C. (2025). Effect of helium doping on boron carbide coatings prepared by radio frequency inductive coupled plasma spraying. Surface Technology.

Zhu, H., … (2025). Investigation on plasma characteristics and in-flight spheroidization of boron carbide powders in radio frequency inductively coupled plasma. Plasma Processes and Polymers.

Zhu, H., … (2025). Comparing effective temperatures in standard and Tsallis distributions from transverse momentum spectra in small collision systems. Indian Journal of Physics.

Ileana Pereda Reyes | Biochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ileana Pereda Reyes | Biochemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Thecnological University of Havana José Antonio Echeverría  | Cuba

Prof. Dr. Ileana Pereda Reyes is a leading Cuban researcher and Research Director at the Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría.” Her work centers on environmental biotechnology, anaerobic digestion, and sustainable waste-to-energy systems, emphasizing the conversion of agro-industrial and biodegradable waste into renewable energy sources. With over 60 scientific works, 866 citations, and an h-index of 13, she has made notable contributions to optimizing biogas production, methane yield kinetics, and wastewater treatment processes. Her publications in esteemed journals such as Water, Fermentation, and Waste Management showcase her expertise in biomethane modeling, process kinetics, and bioresource valorization.

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Featured Publications

  • Pagés-Díaz, J., Pereda-Reyes, I., Taherzadeh, M. J., Sárvári-Horváth, I., & Lundin, M. (2014). Anaerobic co-digestion of solid slaughterhouse wastes with agro-residues: Synergistic and antagonistic interactions determined in batch digestion assays. Chemical Engineering Journal, 245, 89–98.

  • Díaz, J. P., Reyes, I. P., Lundin, M., & Horváth, I. S. (2011). Co-digestion of different waste mixtures from agro-industrial activities: Kinetic evaluation and synergistic effects. Bioresource Technology, 102(23), 10834–10840.

  • González, L. M. L., Reyes, I. P., & Romero, O. R. (2017). Anaerobic co-digestion of sugarcane press mud with vinasse on methane yield. Waste Management, 68, 139–145.

  • Contreras, L. M., Schelle, H., Sebrango, C., & Pereda-Reyes, I. (2012). Methane potential and biodegradability of rice straw, rice husk and rice residues from the drying process. Water Science and Technology, 65(6), 1142–1149.

  • González, L. M. L., Reyes, I. P., Dewulf, J., Budde, J., Heiermann, M., & Vervaeren, H. (2014). Effect of liquid hot water pre-treatment on sugarcane press mud methane yield. Bioresource Technology, 169, 284–290.

Anders Rosén | Engineering Education | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anders Rosén | Engineering Education | Best Researcher Award

KTH Royal Institute of Technology | Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anders Rosén is a prominent researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, Sweden, specializing in marine hydrodynamics, ship stability, seakeeping, and sustainable engineering education. His research bridges traditional naval architecture with modern sustainability-driven engineering practices, focusing on ship dynamics, hydroelastic interactions, and performance optimization of high-speed crafts through experimental and numerical modeling. He has made significant contributions to improving ship safety, stability assessment, and weather routing methods. With an impressive academic record of 47 publications, over 1,029 citations, and an h-index of 18, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anders Rosén work is widely recognized in leading journals such as Ocean Engineering and the Journal of Marine Science and Technology. His recent studies also explore the integration of sustainability and transformative learning in engineering education, reflecting his dedication to both technical innovation and academic development. His diverse research portfolio and sustained scholarly impact position him as a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Rosén, A., & co-authors. (2025). Pain and pleasure in working with sustainability and transformation at a Technical University: An exploration of the role of educational developers through collaborative autoethnography. European Journal of Engineering Education.

Rosén, A., & co-authors. (2025). Do not listen to students’ voices: give them the power to transform! European Journal of Engineering Education.

Rosén, A., Zu, M., & Garme, K. (2024). Seakeeping criteria revisited. Ocean Engineering.

Rosén, A., & co-authors. (Conference Year not specified). Evaluating and enhancing the status of sustainability in engineering education. Conference Paper.

 

 

Zhen Cong | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zhen Cong | Sustainable Development | Best Researcher Award

Dalian University of Technology | China

Dr. Zhen Cong is an emerging scholar whose research bridges innovation management, system dynamics, and sustainable development. His academic contributions focus on enterprise innovation ecosystems, global value chain dynamics, and low-carbon economic transitions. His recent work, The Impact of Global Value Chain Embeddedness on Decarbonization in Sunset Industries, published in the International Journal of Production Economics, highlights his growing influence in sustainability and industrial transformation research. Dr. Zhen Cong has authored and co-authored several high-impact papers recognized by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), addressing topics such as startup innovation, knowledge transfer, and institutional dynamics in multinational firms. His ongoing projects and working papers further extend into environmental management, moral disengagement in corporate ethics, supply network resilience under external shocks, and multi-objective low-carbon supply chain optimization. Leveraging advanced methodologies including system dynamics modeling, text mining, and multivariate analysis

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  • Cong, Z. Problemistic search and new product innovation performance of startups: Evidence from the Apple App Store application platform

  • Cong, Z. The impact of internal and external differentiation strategies under problemistic search on new product performance of startups: Evidence from the Apple App Store application platform

  • Cong, Z.  System dynamics study on the tacit knowledge sharing between employees and customers of knowledge service enterprise

  • Cong, Z. System dynamics analysis of enhancing enterprise innovation ability based on the perspective of knowledge acquisition

  • Cong, Z.  The system dynamics research of the effect of institutional gap on reverse knowledge transfer of multinational company: The logic of legitimacy and efficiency.