KARTHIK M | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. KARTHIK M | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Tchnology | India

Dr. M. Karthik is a dedicated academician and researcher in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with a strong specialization in High Voltage Engineering. He currently serves as a Senior Grade Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at SRM Madurai College for Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu. With over nine years of teaching experience across reputed engineering institutions, he has consistently contributed to academic excellence, curriculum delivery, and student mentorship. Dr. Karthik earned his Ph.D. (Part-Time) in High Voltage Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, completing his doctoral coursework at the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, with outstanding academic performance. He also holds an M.E. degree in High Voltage Engineering, graduating as a university topper with distinction, and a B.E. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. His strong academic foundation reflects his commitment to technical rigor and continuous learning. His primary research interests include liquid and solid dielectrics, high voltage insulation, and related reliability studies in power systems. Dr. Karthik has actively disseminated his research through multiple national-level conference paper presentations, covering interdisciplinary themes such as biomedical signal processing, intrusion detection systems, SCADA technology, energy conservation, fuel cell technologies, and advanced power electronics applications. An active contributor to the research community, Dr. Karthik maintains profiles on ORCID, Scopus, Google Scholar, Publons, and Vidwan, highlighting his scholarly engagement and research impact. Through his teaching, research, and academic service, he remains committed to advancing knowledge in high voltage engineering and fostering innovation in electrical engineering education.

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An efficient waste management technique with IoT based smart garbage system
– Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023
Frequency control of PV-connected micro grid system using fuzzy logic controller
– Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021
Visualization of virtual environment through LabVIEW platform
– Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021
Studies on critical properties of vegetable oil based insulating fluids
– IEEE INDICON, 2015
Appropriate analysis on properties of various compositions on fluids with and without additives for liquid insulation in power system transformer applications
– Scientific Reports, 2024

Xiao Yin | Satellite Navigation | Academic Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Xiao Yin | Satellite Navigation | Academic Excellence Award

Xiao Yin is a researcher and lecturer specializing in satellite navigation, integrated positioning systems, and intelligent sensing technologies. He currently serves as a Lecturer at Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou, China, where his academic work focuses on advanced Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) theories, GNSS/INS integration, and emerging deep learning–based visual positioning and mapping techniques. He also completed postdoctoral research at Southeast University, Nanjing, further strengthening his expertise in real-time high-precision navigation. Xiao Yin earned his PhD in Engineering from Information Engineering University, Zhengzhou, with a dissertation centered on the theory and application of real-time multi-GNSS PPP-RTK and inertial navigation system (INS) integration. His earlier academic training includes a Master of Engineering from Tongji University, where he investigated GPS/BDS real-time navigation models, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Shenyang Jianzhu University. This strong academic foundation has enabled him to bridge theoretical navigation models with real-world engineering applications. His research contributions span precise point positioning (PPP), PPP-RTK, multi-GNSS performance analysis, atmospheric delay modeling, and robust filtering methods such as Kalman, Unscented Kalman, and adaptive nonlinear filtering. In recent years, his work has expanded into interdisciplinary applications, including LiDAR-based canopy estimation, subway excavation settlement prediction, offshore and underwater navigation, and intelligent deformation monitoring using deep learning models like BiLSTM and ensemble methods. Xiao Yin has published extensively in high-impact international journals such as Marine Geodesy, Measurement, Remote Sensing, IEEE Sensors Journal, and Engineering Research Express. His research is recognized for improving positioning accuracy and reliability in challenging environments such as dense urban areas, offshore regions, forests, and underground infrastructure, contributing significantly to the advancement of modern navigation and geospatial engineering.

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A novel adaptive nonlinear Kalman filter scheme for DVL-aided SINS alignment in underwater vehicles
– Signal Processing, 2023
Modeling and assessment of atmospheric delay for GPS/Galileo/BDS PPP-RTK in regional-scale
– Measurement, 2022
The realization and evaluation of PPP ambiguity resolution with INS aiding in marine survey
– Marine Geodesy, 2020
Analyzing the contributions of multi-GNSS and INS to the PPP-AR outage re-fixing
– GPS Solutions, 2021
A method for undifferenced and uncombined PPP ambiguity resolution based on IF FCB
– Advances in Space Research, 2020

Jean Marie Vianney Nsigayehe | Ecology | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Jean Marie Vianney Nsigayehe | Ecology | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, CAS | China

Jean Marie Vianney Nsigayehe is an agricultural researcher with a strong academic foundation in agronomy and crop science, specializing in plant–soil interactions and sustainable crop production systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Agronomy from the University of Rwanda, College of Agriculture, Animal Science, and Veterinary Medicine, where he developed a solid grounding in crop cultivation, soil management, and plant nutrition. He later pursued a Master of Science in Crop Science at Lanzhou University, China, within the College of Pastoral Agriculture Science and Technology. His master’s research focuses on soybean (Glycine max), with particular emphasis on germination responses to abiotic stress factors such as temperature, water stress, and light duration. In addition, his work investigates the role of soybean in natural soil fertility restoration through biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in the Qingyang Loess Plateau, contributing to sustainable soil management strategies in fragile agro-ecosystems. These studies aim to enhance crop resilience and improve soil nutrient dynamics under stress-prone environmental conditions. Jean Marie’s research interests include soil nutrient restoration, crop abiotic stress tolerance, plant nutrition, crop cultivation systems, and soil conservation practices. He is currently preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts based on his completed experimental work, with one study under review and another in preparation. Complementing his scientific training, he has also developed proficiency in the Chinese language, achieving HSK Level 5, which supports his engagement in international academic collaboration. His work reflects a commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture through research-driven solutions.


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Peter Anyin | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Peter Anyin | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Institute for Intermodal Transports and Logistics Systems | Germany

Anyin, Peter Betianabeshe, Ph.D., is a transportation engineer and researcher specializing in traffic planning, simulation, and quantitative modeling of complex mobility systems. His academic and professional work is centered on developing data-driven and system-oriented approaches to improve traffic operations, urban mobility, and infrastructure planning, particularly in rapidly growing metropolitan regions. He is currently engaged in advanced research at Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany, where his doctoral studies focus on transportation planning and traffic simulation, with a strong emphasis on designing quantitative metrics for evaluating microscopic traffic simulators and systemic planning frameworks. His Ph.D. research addresses the systemic planning of traffic in Lagos, Nigeria, integrating simulation-based methodologies with real-world mobility challenges. Dr. Anyin’s research expertise spans microscopic traffic simulation, queueing theory, statistical traffic data analysis, and computational modeling. He has extensive experience working with industry-standard simulation tools such as VISSIM, SUMO, Aimsun, and MATSim, alongside programming and analytical platforms including Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and SQL. His interdisciplinary research also extends into machine learning applications, such as generative adversarial networks and physics-informed neural networks, applied to traffic systems and pavement modeling. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers on traffic simulation comparison, queueing models, sustainable transportation systems, and computational methodologies. His work has been published in reputable international journals and presented at global conferences. In addition to research, he actively supervises graduate students, contributes to collaborative urban planning projects, and engages with stakeholders to translate simulation research into practical transportation solutions.

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Analytical Determination of Queueing System Performance for Sustainable Economic Development
– Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 2022
MATLAB SimEvent for Traffic Queue Model
– Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, 2024
Simplified Octahedral Shear Stress Theory for Plane Elements
– Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering, 2025
Formulation of Limit State Deflection Equation for Thin Rectangular Steel Plates Analysis
– Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering, 2025
Pertuzumab Overcomes Chemotherapy/Trastuzumab Resistance in ER+/HER2+ Tumors Classified as Luminal Functional Subtype
– Cancer Research (Supplement), 2016

M. SANDRA SOPHIA | English Literature | Women Researcher Award

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DR. M. SANDRA SOPHIA | English Literature | Women Researcher Award

Dr. M. Sandra Carmel Sophia is a distinguished Professor of English with nearly three decades of dedicated teaching experience and over twenty-five years of active research engagement in English Literature and Language. She currently serves at Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University), Andhra Pradesh, where she plays a pivotal academic and administrative role. Notably, she administers the responsibilities of Chairman of the Research Progression Assessment Committee (RPAC) for the Department of English, contributing significantly to research quality assurance and scholarly development. Dr. Sophia holds an M.A., M.Phil., and PhD in English Literature and Language, reflecting a strong academic foundation and sustained commitment to higher education. Her teaching career spans reputed institutions, including Aditya Engineering College, C.R. Reddy PG College, and CH.S.D. St. Theresa PG College, where she has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum delivery. Across these institutions, she has been instrumental in nurturing critical thinking, language proficiency, and literary analysis among students. Her research contributions are well recognized through indexed publications and scholarly outputs, as evidenced by her Scopus Author ID, ORCID profile, and Google Scholar citations. Dr. Sophia’s research interests broadly align with English literature, language studies, and related interdisciplinary areas, supporting academic discourse and innovation in the humanities. Fluent in multiple languages—including English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi—she brings linguistic versatility and cultural depth to her teaching and research. Guided by a career objective centered on shared growth and academic enrichment, Dr. M. Sandra Carmel Sophia continues to contribute meaningfully to institutional development, research advancement, and the broader academic community.

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Self-attention Based Progressive Generative Adversarial Network Optimized with Momentum Search Optimization Algorithm for Classification of Brain Tumor on MRI Image
– Biomedical Signal Processing and Control, 2024
From Epidemic to Pandemic: COVID-19 Psychological, Social, and Environmental Impact – A Qualitative Study
– International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, 2020
Female Empowerment through Ecological Restoration and Preservation (An Analysis of Wangari Maathai’s Unbowed)
– Journal of Elementary Education Online, 2021
A General Perspective of Indian Women Novelists
– JEIIR, 2021
Learner-Centric Approach to Learning English
– New Approaches & Methods in ELT, 2020

Sumaraj S | Engineering | Academic Excellence Award

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Dr. Sumaraj S | Engineering | Academic Excellence Award

Dr. Sumaraj is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with over a decade of academic and research experience, specializing in water and environmental sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, where his doctoral research contributed to advancing sustainable approaches in water and wastewater treatment systems. His strong academic foundation also includes a Master of Technology in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, where he graduated with distinction, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysore. Dr. Sumaraj’s research interests span water and wastewater treatment engineering, sustainable technologies, nutrient contaminant remediation, carbon-based materials such as biochar and activated carbon, adsorption mechanisms, surface chemistry, analytical chemistry, and air pollution monitoring. His work reflects an interdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental science, engineering solutions, and sustainability-driven innovation, leading to peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and award-winning student research projects. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, Dr. Sumaraj is actively involved in teaching, mentoring, and academic leadership. He has designed and delivered courses in green technology, environmental sustainability, wastewater treatment, water supply engineering, and research methodology. Beyond the classroom, he plays a key role in industry–academia collaboration, skill development initiatives, and sustainability-focused training programs. A recipient of multiple scholarships and honors, including the University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarship and recognition under national and international sustainability programs, Dr. Sumaraj is also a certified Green-Belt Career and Higher Education Counsellor. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to research excellence, environmental stewardship, and the development of future-ready engineers.

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Parisa Bouzari | Business | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Parisa Bouzari | Business | Women Researcher Award

Parisa Bouzari is a dedicated Supply Chain Professional with a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience across demand planning, production analysis, and industrial engineering. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Economic and Social Sciences at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Budapest, where her academic work complements her practical expertise in supply chain optimization, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Parisa holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, equipping her with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes. Her professional experience includes working as a Market Operations Intern at Nokia Solutions and Networks in Budapest, where she contributed to end-to-end demand and supply planning, forecasting accuracy improvements, and cross-functional collaboration. She actively supported sales and operations planning, analyzed historical consumption data, coordinated forecasts with suppliers, and generated performance reports to support informed decision-making. Previously, Parisa served as a Production Analyst at Ashhadi Confectionary in Iran, where she led operational improvement initiatives, optimized inventory levels, and developed advanced Excel-based dashboards and reports to support management insights. Her earlier role as an Industrial Engineer further strengthened her expertise in production supervision, labor utilization standards, material flow optimization, quality assurance, and project timeline evaluation. With strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Parisa is proficient in tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP, Celonis, E2open, and DAX. Fluent in English, Persian, and Hungarian, she is recognized as a detail-oriented professional with a collaborative mindset, committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

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Aleksandr Chumakov | Physics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Aleksandr Chumakov | Physics | Research Excellence Award

B.I.Stepanov Institute of Physics National Academy of Sciences of Belarus | Belarus

Professor A. N. Chumakov, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, is a distinguished physicist renowned for his pioneering contributions to laser–plasma interaction research. A graduate of the Physics Faculty at the Belarusian State University, he began his scientific career in 1971 at the Institute of Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, where he has since built an influential body of work shaping modern understanding of laser-induced plasma dynamics. His research has been central to establishing the fundamental mechanisms governing pulsed near-surface optical discharges generated in gases under laser irradiation. Through systematic experimental and theoretical studies, he identified the formation patterns of these discharges across diverse parameter ranges and material surfaces, including metals and composites. His work also introduced innovative methods for manipulating plasma composition and emission characteristics, significantly advancing both laser-processing technologies and spectrochemical material analysis. These contributions have enabled the development of next-generation laser-plasma devices with enhanced precision and functional control. In recognition of his groundbreaking investigations into plasmadynamic processes during laser irradiation of metals and composite materials, Professor Chumakov received the prestigious State Prize of the Republic of Belarus in Science in 1992. Continuing to push scientific boundaries, his current research explores the combined influence of plasma and bichromatic laser radiation on material transformations. He has authored more than 300 scientific publications and holds 18 patents, reflecting his long-standing innovation in the field. His work is further strengthened through international collaborations with leading institutions, including the University of Belgrade and major research centers of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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Laser Processing of Copper with Double Nanosecond Pulses for Space Applications

– Acta Astronautica, 2026


Surface Morphology, Optical Characteristics and Electrophysical Properties of Nb2O5 Films

– Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 2025


Plasma Formation During Dual-Pulse Bichromatic Laser Action on Zirconium in Air

– Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 2025


Surface Morphology and Optical and Physical Properties of YVO4 Films

– Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 2025


Laser Modification of CrVN Coatings on Steel Substrates in Ambient Air

– High Temperature Material Processes, 2025

Eddy Chevallier | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Eddy Chevallier | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

LAMIH – UPHF/CNRS 8201 | France

Dr. Eddy Chevallier is a distinguished researcher in Engineering Sciences, specializing in electromechanical systems that utilize static or dynamic electrical contact as a channel for information or power transmission. Currently serving as an Ingénieur de Recherche at the LAMIH Laboratory (UMR CNRS 8201, UPHF) in Famars, France, he focuses on understanding how surface topography influences multi-physical phenomena occurring at interfaces. His work spans electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties, integrating experimental measurement, numerical programming, and theoretical modeling to advance industrial applications that rely on surface-dependent interactions. His research aims to identify and quantify the relationships between topographic parameters and functional surface behavior, enabling the development of hybrid methodologies for optimizing surface designs based on precise performance requirements. Dr. Chevallier is qualified in the French national academic sections 28 (Physics of Materials), 60 (Mechanics), and 63 (Electrical Engineering), reflecting the interdisciplinary breadth of his expertise. He earned his Doctorate in 2014 from the Université de Picardie Jules Verne, where his thesis, supervised by Jérôme Fartin and co-advised by Robert Rouzereau and Valéry Bourny, focused on defining quality indices for metallic sliding contact using electrical signatures of surface condition. His doctoral work received the distinction of “Très Honorable.” He also holds a Master’s degree in physical characterization and modeling of complex materials from the same institution. Dr. Chevallier has contributed to leading scientific journals such as Tribology International, Journal of Tribology, Journal of Applied Physics, and has presented his work at numerous international and national conferences, reinforcing his role as a key contributor to tribology and electromechanical interface research.

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Chevallier, E., Bourny, V., Bouzerar, R., Fortin, J., Durand-Drouhin, O., & others. (2014). Voltage noise across a metal/metal sliding contact as a probe of the surface state. Journal of Applied Physics, 115(15).

Chevallier, E. (2014). Définition d’indices de qualité du contact glissant métallique: Signatures électriques de l’état de surface (Doctoral dissertation, Université de Picardie Jules Verne). Université de Picardie Jules Verne.

Chevallier, E. (2020). Mechanical model of the electrical response from a ring–wire sliding contact. Tribology Transactions, 63(2), 215–221.

Jonckheere, B., Bouzerar, R., Bourny, V., Bausseron, T., Foy, N., & Chevallier, E. (2017). Assessment of the real contact area of a multi-contact interface from electrical measurements. In 23ème Congrès Français de Mécanique (CFM), France.

Guessasma, M., Bourny, V., Haddad, H., Machado, C., Chevallier, E., Tekaya, A., & others. (2018). Multi-scale and multi-physics modeling of the contact interface using DEM and coupled DEM-FEM approach. In Advances in Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Couplings in Geo-Environmental Engineering.

Marie Cecile Muhorakeye | Crop Protection | Women Researcher Award

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Mrs. Marie Cecile Muhorakeye | Crop Protection | Women Researcher Award

Rwanda Polytechnic | Rwanda

Marie Cecile Muhorakeye is an accomplished agronomist and emerging scholar in crop protection, plant health, and sustainable agricultural development. With more than five years of combined experience in teaching, research, and community outreach, she has built a strong foundation in soil health, crop physiology, horticulture, biocontrol, and agribusiness-oriented training. She holds a Master of Science in Crop Protection (Plant Pathology) from Kenyatta University and additional international credentials in Integrated Crop Management, Cross-Border Agriculture, and advanced agricultural training from Switzerland and Israel. In her role as an Assistant Lecturer at Rwanda Polytechnic – Musanze College, Marie Cecile delivers both theoretical and practical modules in horticulture, crop protection, and agribusiness, while supervising student research that advances local food systems. She is proficient in curriculum development using the DACUM approach and actively supports youth-focused agricultural entrepreneurship and capacity-building programs. Her research work—particularly on fungal endophytes, biostimulants, and eco-friendly crop disease management—has resulted in peer-reviewed publications in Pathogens, Scientific Reports, and Discover Applied Sciences, as well as conference presentations on international platforms. Marie Cecile’s professional journey includes impactful field experience with icipe in Kenya, Nature Rwanda, and commercial farms in Israel, where she strengthened her expertise in climate-smart agriculture, biocontrol research, and seed production systems. She is deeply committed to empowering youth and women in agrifood value chains, advancing sustainable food security, and fostering partnerships that enhance agricultural innovation in Rwanda and beyond. Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda, she brings strong communication, analytical, and facilitation skills to every assignment she undertakes.

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Muhorakeye, M. C., Khamis, F. M., Namikoye, E. S., & Akutse, K. S. (2025). Fusarium equiseti pathogen of potato in Kenya and its potential in vitro biocontrol using fungal endophytes. Pathogens, 14(12), 1239. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14121239

Muhorakeye, M. C., Namikoye, E. S., Khamis, F. M., Wanjohi, W., & Akutse, K. S. (2025). Effective homemade V8 juice formulation as an alternative suitable medium for culturing Phytophthora infestans. Discover Applied Sciences, 7(1163), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-07495-z

Muhorakeye, M. C., Namikoye, E. S., Khamis, F. M., Wanjohi, W., & Akutse, K. S. (2024). Biostimulant and antagonistic potential of endophytic fungi against Fusarium wilt pathogen of tomato (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici). Scientific Reports, 14, 15365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66101-1