Dandan Jia | Sport Science | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dandan Jia | Sport Science | Women Researcher Award

Associate professor at Shanghai university of sport, China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dandan Jia is a dedicated researcher at the School of Exercise and Health, Shanghai University of Sport. With a Ph.D. in Exercise Biology, her work focuses on cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes through the lens of exercise science. She has authored multiple high-impact publications on mitochondrial health and metabolic regulation. Dr. Jia has led and participated in major national and international research projects, including the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program. She is an active peer reviewer and a member of the Biophysical Society of China. Her research bridges health, aging, and precision exercise medicine.

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🎓 Educational and Professional Journey

Dr. Dandan Jia began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics from Henan Normal University (2009–2013). She then pursued an M.Sc. (2013–2016) and a Ph.D. (2016–2021) in Exercise Biology at Shaanxi Normal University. Her global research exposure expanded at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, USA (2017–2021). Since November 2022, she has been serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Sports Health, Shanghai University of Sport, continuing her impactful research in exercise and metabolic health.

💡 Research Grants and Scientific Contributions

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dandan Jia has led and contributed to several groundbreaking research projects in exercise and cardiovascular health. As Principal Investigator, she heads the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program (2024–2027) focusing on a smart health-driven cardiac rehabilitation model. She also participated in the NSFC Regional Project (2021–2024) exploring the HIF-1α/VEGF pathway in post-MI angiogenesis. Her earlier work includes the NSFC Youth Project (2018–2020) on ER stress regulation and the Shaanxi Provincial Project (2019–2021) on integrating exercise with Tibetan medicine for ischemic heart recovery. Her research enhances precision health through innovation and collaboration.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Dandan Jia’s research centers on the interplay between exercise and metabolic-related diseases. Her work primarily explores how exercise regulates mitochondrial function to combat cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and age-related metabolic disorders. She investigates molecular mechanisms like cardiolipin remodeling, exerkines, and adipokine signaling, using exercise as a tool for preventive and therapeutic interventions. Her contributions extend to smart rehabilitation technologies and post-infarction recovery. Dr. Jia’s multidisciplinary research lies at the intersection of sports science, molecular biology, and translational medicine, addressing global health issues with innovative, non-pharmacological strategies

Publication Top Notes

  • 🫀 Cardiolipin Remodeling in Cardiovascular Diseases: Implication for Mitochondrial Dysfunction (Acta Physiologica, 2025) 

  • 🧠 Proton‑Sensing G Protein‑Coupled Receptors… in Exercise Regulation of Arterial Function (Biomolecules, June 2025)

  • 🦴 Exerkines and Sarcopenia: Mechanism Behind Exercise‑Induced Mitochondrial Homeostasis (Metabolites, Jan 2025) 

  • 🫀 Exercise Alleviates Cardiovascular Diseases by Improving Mitochondrial Homeostasis (JAHA, Oct 2024) – at least 5 citations

  • 🔬 Free Fatty Acids and Free Fatty Acid Receptors… (Int J Mol Sci, Jul 2024) 

  • 🧊 The Role of Exerkines… in Thermogenic Fat (Metabolites, May 2024)

  • 🌿 Exercise Alleviates Aging of Adipose Tissue… (Metabolites, Feb 2024) 

  • 👵 Exercise mitigates age‑related metabolic diseases… (Ageing Research Reviews, Nov 2023)

  • 🧬 Cardiolipin remodeling by ALCAT1 links hypoxia to CAD… (Molecular Therapy, Dec 2021) – 37 citations

  • 💪 Insulin Resistance in Skeletal Muscle… (Diabetes, Oct 2021)

  • 🏃 Postinfarction exercise training alleviates cardiac dysfunction… (J Cell Physiol, Dec 2019)

  • 🐀 Interval exercise training increases LIF… (Life Sci, Dec 2017)

Sergio Amat Plata | Sport Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Amat Plata | Sport Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor at U.P. Cartagena, Spain

🔬Sergio Amat Plata is a Full Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena 🇪🇸. He leads the only Numerical Analysis group in the Region of Murcia and holds a PhD in Mathematics from Valencia University (2001) 🎓. With over 166 JCR-indexed publications 📚, his research spans iterative methods, signal processing, and differential equations. He has supervised 9 PhDs, evaluated international research projects, and collaborated with top scientists worldwide 🌍. He served as Editor-in-Chief of SeMA Journaland has extensive experience organizing conferences, teaching, and working with industry 🤝.

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Academic  Background

Prof. Sergio Amat Plata is affiliated with the Polytechnic University of Cartagena 🇪🇸, where he serves in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics 🧮. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from Valencia University in 2001 🎓, laying the foundation for a distinguished academic and research career. His work at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena involves both teaching and leading cutting-edge research in applied mathematics. As a committed educator and researcher, Prof. Amat contributes significantly to the academic excellence and innovation at his institution, fostering collaborations and mentoring the next generation of scientists 🌟.

Professional Background

Prof. Sergio Amat Plata has held the position of Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena 🏛️ since March 22, 2010. He is a leading figure in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics 📐, where he combines academic excellence with advanced research. His expertise spans a diverse range of key areas, including iterative methods, signal processing, approximation for nonsmooth data, approximation of differential equations, mathematical modelling, and data analysis 🔬📊. Through his role, Prof. Amat plays a pivotal part in driving innovation, guiding research, and shaping the future of applied mathematics in his region 🌍.

Awards and Honors

Prof. Sergio Amat Plata is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena 🏛️, where he heads the region’s only Numerical Analysis group 🧮. With over 166 publications in JCR-indexed journals, including more than 100 in the top third, his research impacts global academia 🌍. He has been invited to 25 international congresses and contributed to organizing major events like CEDYA and RSME. A seasoned doctoral advisor with 9 completed theses, Prof. Amat has also worked in countries such as the UK, USA, Chile, and Germany 🌐. He’s actively involved in 14 I+D+i projects and collaborates with several engineering groups and companies in the Region of Murcia 🏭.

Research Focus

Prof. Sergio Amat Plata has conducted research stays abroad in the UK 🇬🇧, USA 🇺🇸, Chile 🇨🇱, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴, Germany 🇩🇪, and France 🇫🇷. He has collaborated with Spanish universities like UCLM, UPC, U. La Rioja, and U. Valencia 🇪🇸. With over 15 years of experience in doctoral courses, he served as coordinator of a quality doctoral program for 6 years 🎓. As an ANECA project evaluator, he has assessed projects from South Africa, Kazakhstan, India, and Chile 🌏. Additionally, he participates in 14 I+D+i projects and collaborates with engineering groups and companies in the Region of Murcia 🏭.

Publication Top Notes

📘 On the Convergence of WENO Schemes for Scalar Hyperbolic Conservation Laws
🗓️ Year: 2025 

📊 A New Family of Means: The Generalized Weighted Power Means and Applications
🗓️ Year: 2023 

➗On New Means with Interesting Practical Applications: Generalized Power Means
🗓️Year: 2021 

Conclusion

Prof. Sergio Amat Plata is a distinguished scholar in applied and computational mathematics, with an exceptional research record comprising 166 JCR-indexed articles, including 85 in top-tier Q1 journals. As a Full Professor and head of his region’s only Numerical Analysis group, he has demonstrated scientific leadership and international recognition, notably serving as Editor-in-Chief of SeMA Journal and contributing to editorial boards of prestigious publications. His research, particularly in WENO schemes and numerical approximation, reflects both depth and impact. He has supervised nine PhD theses, currently mentors two more, and has led multiple funded national and international projects, including industrial collaborations. His contributions extend to academic governance, program coordination, and evaluation panels, underscoring his comprehensive service to the scientific community. Altogether, Prof. Amat is a highly deserving candidate for a Best Researcher Award in applied mathematics.