Sémah Tagougui | Exercise | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sémah Tagougui | Exercise | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sémah Tagougui at University of Lille, France

Dr. Sémah Tagougui is a University Lecturer at the University of Lille  and an internationally recognized researcher in exercise physiology, type 1 diabetes, and metabolic health 🧠. With a Ph.D. in Life Sciences and postdoctoral training in Brussels and Montreal , he leads innovative projects on glycemic control, including AI-based tools  and insulin technologies. He has secured competitive grants , published high-impact research 📚, and regularly speaks at global conferences. Honored with the RIPEC Award for Scientific Excellence 🏅, Dr. Tagougui’s work bridges clinical science and real-world application for chronic disease management 🩺.

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Academic Background

Dr. Sémah Tagougui holds a Ph.D. in Life Sciences from the University of Lille , where his research focused on muscle and cerebral oxygenation in individuals with type 1 diabetes 💉. He also earned a Master’s degree in Adapted Physical Activities and Health from the same university 🏃‍♂️🩺. He completed two prestigious postdoctoral fellowships—one in Brussels  and another at the Institute of Clinical Research in Montreal . In 2022, he received his Habilitation to Supervise Research, a mark of academic excellence 🏅. His educational path reflects a strong commitment to clinical and physiological research 📚.

Professional Experience

Dr. Sémah Tagougui is currently serving as a University Lecturer at the University of Lille , where he has been actively teaching and conducting research since 2019 📚. He previously held roles as an ATER and doctoral tutor at the same university, shaping future professionals in sports science and health 🧠. His international experience includes postdoctoral research positions in Brussels  and Montreal , focusing on diabetes, exercise physiology, and metabolic health 💉. Dr. Tagougui also plays key roles in international collaborative projects , thesis committees , and scientific advisory panels, demonstrating leadership in academic and clinical research 🔬🩺.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Sémah Tagougui has received several prestigious awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science and health research 💉. In 2023, he was honored with the RIPEC Award for Scientific Excellence by the French National Council of Universities 🎖️. He also secured multiple competitive grants, including the Young Francophone Researcher Grant and the FRM Research Hope Grant 📑. His invited speaker roles at renowned institutions and conferences 🌍 further highlight his influence in the field. These accolades reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in type 1 diabetes, exercise science, and metabolic health 🔬.

Research Focus

Dr. Sémah Tagougui’s research centers on the intersection of type 1 diabetes, exercise physiology, and metabolic health 💉. His work explores how physical activity impacts glycemic control, muscle oxygenation, and cerebral function in individuals with diabetes . He is actively developing AI-powered tools for personalized blood glucose prediction  and has contributed to cutting-edge studies on insulin technologies, artificial pancreas systems, and exercise-induced glucose fluctuations 🧬. Collaborating internationally , his goal is to transform exercise from a risk factor into a therapeutic strategy for diabetes management 🌍. His research has real-world clinical impact and global relevance 🌐📚.

Publication Top Notes

Acute cocoa flavanol improves cerebral oxygenation without enhancing executive function at rest or after exercise
📅 Year: 2016 | 🔢 Cited by: 68

The benefits and limits of technological advances in glucose management around physical activity in patients with type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 62

Muscle oxygen supply impairment during exercise in poorly controlled type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 62

Artificial pancreas systems and physical activity in patients with type 1 diabetes: challenges, adopted approaches, and future perspectives
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 52

Aerobic fitness influences cerebral oxygenation response to maximal exercise in healthy subjects
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 38

A single-blind, randomised, crossover study to reduce hypoglycaemia risk during postprandial exercise with closed-loop insulin delivery in adults with type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2020 | 🔢 Cited by: 35

Muscle oxygen supply and use in type 1 diabetes: is there a limiting step?
📅 Year: 2020 | 🔢 Cited by: 33

Barriers to physical activity in children and adults living with type 1 diabetes: a complex link with real-life glycemic excursions
📅 Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 31

Changes in accuracy of continuous glucose monitoring using Dexcom G4 Platinum during moderate intensity exercise in type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2019 | 🔢 Cited by: 27

Regional cerebral hemodynamic response to incremental exercise is blunted in poorly controlled patients with uncomplicated type 1 diabetes
📅 Year: 2015 | 🔢 Cited by: 22

Minimizing risk of exercise-induced glucose fluctuations in type 1 diabetes using insulin infusion: overview of strategies
📅 Year: 2021 | 🔢 Cited by: 19

Effectiveness of Ramadan fasting and concurrent training in obesity management: is the combination worth the weight?
📅 Year: 2023 | 🔢 Cited by: 18

Conclusion

Dr. Sémah Tagougui is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exemplary academic background, including a distinguished Ph.D. and postdoctoral fellowships, along with his habilitation to supervise research, demonstrating senior scientific leadership. As a University Lecturer at the University of Lille, he has led numerous competitive international grants and acted as Principal Investigator on innovative projects bridging exercise physiology and diabetes management. His high-impact publications in top journals and extensive citations reflect significant contributions to the field. Dr. Tagougui’s strong international collaborations, invited speaker roles, and translational focus on improving clinical outcomes highlight his sustained excellence, making him highly deserving of this honor.

 

 

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.