Muhammad Asad Latif | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Asad Latif | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Islamia University Bahawalpur | Pakistan

Muhammad Asad Latif is a dedicated research fellow whose interdisciplinary scholarship spans Islamic studies, theological filmography, sociology of religion, media studies, feminist theology, and Middle Eastern studies. His work reflects a deep commitment to understanding how religious thought, culture, and media intersect to shape contemporary human experiences. With one forthcoming book under contract with Brill, he has already established himself as a prolific academic voice, contributing numerous articles to national and international peer-reviewed and impact-factor journals. His research consistently aims to advance nuanced interpretations of religion and society while engaging critically with modern cultural and ideological narratives. Throughout his career, Muhammad Asad has demonstrated strong academic excellence, earning six competitive research grants and scholarships from prestigious institutions such as Springer Nature and Brill (Netherlands). He has also been recognized with an award from IntechOpen (London) for an outstanding book chapter contribution, highlighting his growing influence within interdisciplinary religious scholarship. In addition to his research contributions, he plays an active role in academic mentoring by serving as a research supervisor at a private academic consultancy. In this capacity, he guides early-career scholars in developing strong methodological practices, ethical research standards, and impactful scholarly output. His broader scholarly ambition is rooted in identifying forms of knowledge that enhance human well-being while critically confronting cultural, intellectual, and structural forces that cause harm in contemporary societies. Through this mission-driven approach, Muhammad Asad Latif continues to shape thoughtful, ethically engaged, and socially relevant academic discourse.

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Featured Publications

  • Latif, M. A. (2024). The identity of religion always comes up: The war, the mass media and the reproduction of Muslim identity in the West. Social Network Analysis and Mining, 14(1), 201.

  • Latif, M. A. (2024). Make America hate again? Before and after Trump, there were differences in how Muslims and Islam were portrayed in American media. Social Identities, 30(4), 287–305.

  • Latif, M. A. (2023). Anthropomorphic of gods with Allah Almighty and filmography on Islamophobia in the cinematic way of America and India: A critical analysis. Hamdard Islamicus, 46(3), 49–72.

  • Latif, M. A. (2024). Political struggle of Malaysia and Islam: Moderating and radicalizing the state, society, and religion alternately (1957–2023). Discover Global Society, 2(1).

  • Latif, M. A. (2024). Differences in job satisfaction of male and female teachers in private and public secondary schools. Discover Psychology, 4(1), 101.

Yasser Almoteri | Mathematics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yasser Almoteri | Mathematics | Research Excellence Award

Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Yasser Almoteri is an Assistant Professor of Applied Mathematics at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he contributes to advancing interdisciplinary mathematical research and graduate education. He earned his PhD in Applied Mathematics from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in 2023, completing a dissertation focused on bacterial motion and spread in porous environments, a topic that bridges biomathematics, complex fluids, and computational modeling. His advanced training also includes a Master of Science in Mathematics from New York University (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (2011). Before joining the faculty, Dr. Almoteri served as a Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at NJIT from 2018 to 2023, where he gained extensive experience in mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, and interdisciplinary collaborations. His research explores biomathematics, collective behavior of micro-swimmers, and fluid–structure interactions in complex and impure environments. He has presented his work at several prestigious conferences, including the APS March Meeting, APS Division of Fluid Dynamics, and the International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM). Dr. Almoteri has earned notable academic recognitions, including the Silver Medal at the Dana Knox Research Showcase (2021) and the Outstanding Graduate Student Award at NJIT (2022). His work has been supported through competitive research and teaching assistantships. Alongside his academic pursuits, he is skilled in mathematical modeling and programming using MATLAB and R. He is fluent in Arabic and proficient in English, enabling effective communication in diverse academic settings.

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Featured publications

Almoteri, Y., & Lushi, E. (2025). Chemotactic aggregation dynamics of micro-swimmers in Brinkman flows. arXiv preprint arXiv:2504.20925.

Almoteri, Y. (2023). Bacterial motion and spread in porous environments (Doctoral dissertation, New Jersey Institute of Technology).

Almoteri, Y., & Lushi, E. (2025). Microswimmer collective dynamics in Brinkman flows. Physical Review Fluids, 10(8), 083102.

Almoteri, Y., Guzmán-Lastra, F., & Lushi, E. (2025). Micro-swimmers in Brinkman flow: Coupled dynamics and motion near surfaces. Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting.

Almoteri, Y., & Ghezal, A. (2025). On the existence and uniqueness of two-dimensional nonlinear fuzzy difference equations with logarithmic interactions. Mathematics, 13(21), 3532.

Srikanth Nandoori | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Srikanth Nandoori | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Anurag University | India

Dr. Nandoori Srikanth is an accomplished academician and training strategist with over eleven years of combined experience in teaching, training, placements, and industry engagement. He holds a Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from KL University, where his research focused on developing energy-efficient cluster-based routing protocols to enhance the lifetime and performance of Wireless Sensor Networks. His academic background spans VLSI System Design at the postgraduate level and Electronics & Communication Engineering at both graduation and diploma levels, forming a strong foundation for his technical expertise. Throughout his career, Dr. Srikanth has contributed significantly to engineering education through his roles as Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Placement Coordinator, Training & Placement Officer, and currently as Dean of Placements at St. Peter’s Engineering College. His leadership has strengthened institutional-industry collaboration, resulting in the establishment of multiple Centers of Excellence with global organizations such as Microsoft, IDS Blockchain, Movate, and Juniper Networks. He has also led the signing of key MoUs with Google Cloud, Infosys Springboard, Eduskills, Internshala, and several emerging technology firms, enabling students to access high-value skilling, internship, and hiring opportunities. Dr. Srikanth’s efforts in fostering employability have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the All-India 4th Rank and State 2nd Rank in Internshala Rankings, the Best SPOC Award from Eduskills (received three times), and commendations for promoting Google Cloud certifications. Additionally, he holds professional certifications in Google Cloud Associate, ServiceNow, and Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. His work reflects a deep commitment to academic excellence, student development, and innovation-driven education.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Srikanth, N., & Prasad, M. S. G. (2018). Efficient clustering protocol using fuzzy K-means and midpoint algorithm for lifetime improvement in WSNs. International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 11(4), 61–71.

Srikanth, N., & Prasad, M. S. (2019). Energy efficient trust node based routing protocol (EETRP) to maximize the lifetime of wireless sensor networks in plateaus. International Journal of Online & Biomedical Engineering, 15(6).

Srikanth, N., & Prasad, M. S. G. (2019). A compressive family based efficient trust routing protocol (C-FETRP) for maximizing the lifetime of WSN. In Data Communication and Networks: Proceedings of GUCON 2019 (pp. 69–80).

Srikanth, N., & Prasad, M. S. G. (2019). Family based efficient routing protocol (FERP) for lifetime improvement in heterogeneous wireless sensor networks. Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems, 11(6), 131–140.

Sangari, M. S., Thangaraj, K., Vanitha, U., Srikanth, N., Sathyamoorthy, J., … (2023). Deep learning-based object detection in underwater communications system. In 2023 Second International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Information and Communication Technology.

Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi | Business | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi | Business | Research Excellence Award

West Ukrainian National University | Ukraine

Oleksandr Dluhopolskyi is an accomplished economist whose work spans public sector economics, public finance, institutional development, and higher education quality assurance. He holds a Doctor habilitatus in Economics with specialization in the history of economic thought and the methodological challenges of public finance under globalization. His earlier PhD research focused on structural transformations in regional industrial systems, laying the foundation for a career centered on economic governance and institutional efficiency. His academic path includes long-term affiliations with West Ukrainian National University, where he serves as Professor of the Economics Department, and WSEI University in Lublin, where he is a Professor in the Institute of Public Administration and Business. He has expanded his international engagement through visiting professorships at the Lublin University of Technology, the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw, and earlier positions at the Kyiv School of Economics. His research contributions include work on public finance reform, innovation-driven development, higher education policy, and institutional quality mechanisms. Dluhopolskyi is actively involved in the global academic community as a member of editorial boards for journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, including ECONOMICS, Marketing and Management of Innovation, and Sustainability. He also reviews extensively for MDPI journals in the fields of applied sciences, energy, finance, and sustainability. His expertise is recognized internationally through his role as an external evaluation expert for multiple higher education quality assurance agencies, including ARACIS, IAAR, and ASCAL. His career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing economic research, policy analysis, and academic standards across Europe.

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Featured Publications

Kozlovskyi, S., Dluhopolskyi, O., Kozlovskyi, V., Sabat, A., Lechowicz, T., Zayukov, I., & Oliinyk, L. (2025). Assessment of the association between industrial production indicators and business expectations: Implications for sustainable economic development. Sustainability.

Dluhopolskyi, O., Rudan, V., Haida, Y., & Hurysh, V. (2025). EU policy on the development of renewable energy sources: Energy security issues. Journal of European Economy.

Artyukhov, A., Artyukhova, N., Dluhopolskyi, O., Adamyk, O., & Adamyk, B. (2025). Dialogue with generative artificial intelligence: Is its “product” free from academic integrity violations? Naukovyi Visnyk Natsionalnoho Hirnychoho Universytetu.

Dluhopolskyi, O., Lesyk, O., Farion, M., & Buchko, O. (2025). Relocation of enterprises from the combat zone: Challenges for Ukraine. Scientific Notes.

Artyukhov, A., Churikanova, O., Dluhopolskyi, O., & Blyumska-Danko, K. (2025). The relationship between education and text similarity checking process across countries: A quantitative analysis. Socio-Economic Relations in the Digital Society.