Pravin Prakash Pawar | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Pravin Prakash Pawar | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University) | India

Dr. Pravin Prakash Pawar is an Assistant Professor at D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, and an active researcher in glass science, glass-ceramics, rare-earth–doped materials, and quantum dots for solid-state lighting. He has authored 15+ peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Journal of Luminescence, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Optical Materials, and Ceramics International, accumulating 800+ citations. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of rare-earth-activated glasses for white, UV, and colored LEDs, energy-transfer mechanisms, and quantum-dot–embedded glass systems. Dr. Pawar collaborates widely with national research groups, contributing to materials development for energy-efficient lighting, photonic devices, and antimicrobial glass applications, thereby supporting sustainable and societal technology needs.

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Zhao Wang | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang | Pharmaceutical Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Shandong University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhao Wang is an Associate Professor at Shandong University, China, with recognized expertise at the intersection of pharmaceutical sciences, computational drug discovery, and artificial intelligence–driven therapeutics. He has authored 47 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating over 760 citations with an h-index of 16, reflecting sustained scholarly impact. His research spans computer-aided drug design, antiviral drug discovery, genomics, and translational pharmacology, including contributions to high-impact journals such as Nature Genetics and leading medicinal chemistry outlets. Dr. Wang collaborates extensively within international, multi-disciplinary research networks, as evidenced by a large co-author base and multi-ancestry genomic studies. His work advances next-generation therapeutic development, supports precision medicine initiatives, and contributes to addressing major global health challenges through data-driven and AI-enabled pharmaceutical innovation.

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Andrea Piarristeguy | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Andrea Piarristeguy | Materials Science | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM) | France

Prof. Andrea A. Piarristeguy is a materials scientist at the Institut Charles Gerhardt Montpellier, France, with recognized expertise in amorphous and crystalline chalcogenide materials, glass physics, and structure–property relationships. Her research integrates experimental techniques and theoretical modeling to elucidate relaxation phenomena, short-range order, ionic transport, and thermal properties in functional inorganic materials. She has authored 87 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 1,371 citations with an h-index of 22, reflecting sustained international impact. Her recent work appears in leading journals such as Physical Review B, Thermochimica Acta, and Journal of the American Ceramic Society. Piarristeguy actively collaborates with a broad global network of researchers, contributing to advances relevant to energy materials, semiconductors, and sustainable functional materials science.

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Nelson Oshogwue Etafo | Materials Science | Best Paper Award

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Dr. Nelson Oshogwue Etafo | Materials Science | Best Paper Award

Lecturer | Universidad carolina Saltillo Coahuila Mexico | Mexico

Dr. Nelson Oshogwue Etafo is a Research Scientist specializing in Photocatalysis and Environmental Materials, with strong expertise in luminescent materials, environmental remediation, and rubber-related technologies. His research focuses on developing advanced photocatalysts beyond conventional TiO₂ and ZnO, antibiotic remediation in soil–water–plant systems, CO₂ valorization, and lanthanide-doped phosphors for solid-state lighting. He has authored multiple high-impact publications in leading international journals, accumulating 200+ citations, reflecting the relevance and visibility of his work. Dr. Etafo actively collaborates with multidisciplinary and international research teams, contributing to sustainable materials innovation and pollution control strategies. His research delivers measurable societal impact by advancing cleaner water technologies, sustainable waste-to-wealth pathways, and next-generation functional materials for environmental and energy-related applications.

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Kang Mao | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Kang Mao | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

Dr. Kang Mao is a leading researcher at the Institute of Geochemistry, specializing in environmental geochemistry, environmental health, and contaminant monitoring. His work integrates wastewater-based epidemiology, soil–plant systems, and advanced sensing technologies to address emerging environmental and public health challenges. He has authored numerous highly cited publications in top-tier journals such as Environmental Science & Technology, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Science of the Total Environment, with individual papers cited over 280 times, reflecting strong global impact. His research has significantly advanced early-warning systems for infectious disease surveillance, understanding of trace element behavior in agroecosystems, and innovative remediation and detection methods. Through extensive international collaborations, his contributions inform environmental policy, risk assessment, and sustainable management practices, delivering tangible societal benefits in public health protection and environmental safety.

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Rangika Halwatura | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Rangika Halwatura | Environmental Science | Innovative Research Award

Senior Professor | University of Moratuwa | Sri Lanka

Dr. Rangika Umesh Halwatura is a leading Sri Lankan researcher at the University of Moratuwa, recognized for advancing sustainable construction materials, climate-resilient built environments, and heritage-inspired surface technologies. With 79 publications, 1,109 citations, and an h-index of 17, he has contributed significantly to geopolymers, clay-based surface coatings, disaster resilience, and consumer behavior in sustainable fashion. His multidisciplinary collaborations spanning more than 90 co-authors reflect strong international engagement and impact across engineering, sustainability science, and socio-environmental research. Dr. Halwatura’s recent works include natural coating development, climate adaptation policy coherence, and resource-efficient construction solutions. His scholarship supports national and regional efforts toward climate mitigation, circular economy practices, and sustainable development.

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Anwer Al-Attwani | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Anwer Al-Attwani | Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Mechanical Engineering | Marmara University | Iraq

Dr. Anwer Hamed is a researcher specializing in computational fluid dynamics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and advanced internal combustion engines. His work focuses on performance optimization, emissions reduction, and hybrid energy systems, particularly within methane/diesel RCCI engines and solar-assisted steam turbine power plants. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies, accumulating citations across several international journals and conference proceedings, including Applied Sciences and leading thermal-science congresses. His collaborations with scholars in Türkiye and the broader region have contributed to advancements in sustainable engine technologies and solar-thermal integration. Through simulation-driven methodologies and parametric analyses, his research supports cleaner energy production and enhanced system efficiency, offering measurable societal benefits in the transition toward low-emission power and transport systems.

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Prof. Dr. John Warner | Allergic Diseases | Research Excellence Award

Emeritus Professor | Imperial College London | United Kingdom

John O. Warner is a leading clinician-scientist in paediatrics, allergy, and respiratory medicine whose work has shaped modern understanding of asthma, food allergy, and early-life immune development. His research spans inhalant and food allergy, allergy prevention, airway and gut inflammation, artificial food additives, developmental origins of health and disease, and paediatric long-COVID. With 590 publications, he has delivered influential clinical trials, advanced mechanisms of allergic disease, and contributed to integrated care pathways and improvement science. His work also includes landmark studies on nutrition, human milk immunity, RSV bronchiolitis, paediatric asthma management, and the behavioural impacts of food additives.

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