Taija Juutinen Finni | Biomedical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Taija Juutinen Finni | Biomedical Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor | University of Jyväskylä | Finland

Dr. Taija Juutinen Finni is a distinguished Professor of Kinesiology at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and Vice Dean for Education. With a Ph.D. in Biomechanics (2001) and a Title of Docent in Exercise Physiology (2006), she has built a remarkable academic and research career at the intersection of biomechanics, exercise physiology, and rehabilitation sciences. Her academic training from the University of Jyväskylä, complemented by pedagogical and leadership qualifications, reflects her commitment to education and scientific excellence. Professionally, she has held several pivotal roles, including postdoctoral research at UCLA and multiple research and teaching positions in Finland, before her full professorship in 2010. Dr. Juutinen’s research focuses on muscle-tendon mechanics, Achilles tendon function, physical activity patterns, and rehabilitation in neurological and musculoskeletal disorders, supported by major national and international funding bodies such as the Research Council of Finland and the Ministry of Education and Culture. She has successfully led numerous high-impact projects (e.g., ACHILLES, EXECP, UNRESAT, CHIPASE) and supervised over 18 Ph.D. candidates and 80 M.Sc. theses. Her extensive publication record of 178 scientific papers and two patents underscores her global impact in biomechanics and sports medicine. A sought-after keynote speaker, she has contributed to major international congresses, served on editorial boards of leading journals, and evaluated professorships and grants across Europe and North America. Her awards include the First Class Knight’s Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2023) and multiple recognitions from international biomechanical societies. A fellow of both the International Society of Biomechanics and the European College of Sport Science, she continues to advance understanding of tendon structure, physical activity, and human performance through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Citations: 5,711; documents: 183; h-index: 44.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

  1. Juutinen, T., et al. (2025). The relationship between triceps surae muscle–tendon morphology and shear modulus across passive ankle range of motion in cerebral palsy. Journal of Biomechanics, 2025. (Open Access).

  2. Juutinen, T., et al. (2025). Medial gastrocnemius muscle and aponeurosis shear wave velocity and morphological changes after Achilles tendon rupture: A 1-year follow-up study. Journal of Biomechanics, 2025. (Open Access).

  3. Juutinen, T., et al. (2025). Physical activity in children and young adults with cerebral palsy: Results from a three-month exercise intervention. European Journal of Sport Science, 2025. (Open Access).

  4. Juutinen, T., et al. (2025). Acute effects of isometric plantarflexion exercise on Achilles tendon non-uniform displacement. Journal of Biomechanics, 2025. (Open Access). Citations: 1

  5. Juutinen, T., et al. (2025). A novel method to assess subject-specific architecture of the Achilles tendon in vivo in humans. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 2025. (Open Access). Citations: 2

Ramin Jaberi | Medical Devices | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ramin Jaberi | Medical Devices | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Ramin Jaberi is a distinguished Medical Physicist specializing in Brachytherapy, Dosimetry, and Monte Carlo Simulation within the field of Radiation Oncology. He earned his Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (2013) from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, where he developed a strong foundation in radiation treatment modeling and applied medical physics. Currently serving as a Brachytherapy Physicist at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Jaberi brings over two decades of clinical and research experience, contributing extensively to improving cancer radiotherapy accuracy and patient safety. His professional experience includes collaborative projects with prestigious institutions such as the University of Surrey (UK) and participation in IAEA- and ESTRO-supported research initiatives, focusing on optimizing radiation dose distribution and precision therapy. His research interests encompass radiation dose optimization, imaging-based treatment planning, Monte Carlo simulation in radiation transport, and advanced brachytherapy source characterization. Dr. Jaberi’s research skills include expertise in computational modeling, data analysis, radiotherapy system calibration, and experimental dosimetry validation, making him a valuable contributor to the advancement of applied radiation sciences. He has published extensively in Scopus- and IEEE-indexed journals, including numerous Q1-ranked articles addressing clinical and computational aspects of brachytherapy physics. His outstanding academic and clinical contributions have earned him recognition from international medical physics societies and participation in scientific committees and training programs that promote safe radiotherapy practices. A dedicated educator and mentor, he actively supports young researchers in developing computational and analytical approaches to medical physics problems. Dr. Jaberi’s work bridges innovation and clinical application, reflecting a lifelong commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of cancer treatment through research-driven radiotherapy advancements. His consistent scholarly output underscores his impact in biomedical physics, with 385 citations from 337 documents, 56 published papers, and an h-index of 11.

Featured Publications

  1. Naseripour, M., Jaberi, R., Sedaghat, A., Azma, Z., Nojomi, M., Falavarjani, K. G., … (2016). Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy for thick uveal melanoma: Reappraisal of apex and base dose radiation and dose rate. Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 8(1), 66–73.
    Citations: 63

  2. Kalaghchi, B., Esmati, E., Ghalehtaki, R., Gomar, M., Jaberi, R., Gholami, S., … (2018). High-dose-rate brachytherapy in treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer of head and neck region: Preliminary results of a prospective single institution study. Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 10(2), 115–122.
    Citations: 35

  3. Naseripour, M., Maleki, A., Astaraki, A., Sedaghat, A., Jaberi, R., Lee, S., Azma, Z., … (2018). Ruthenium-106 brachytherapy in the treatment of circumscribed choroidal hemangioma. Retina, 38(5), 1024–1030.
    Citations: 32

  4. Allahverdi, M., Sarkhosh, M., Aghili, M., Jaberi, R., Adelnia, A., & Geraily, G. (2012). Evaluation of treatment planning system of brachytherapy according to dose to the rectum delivered. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 150(3), 312–315.
    Citations: 28

  5. Siavashpour, Z., Aghamiri, M. R., Jaberi, R., Manshadi, H. R. D., & Ghaderi, R. (2016). Optimum organ volume ranges for organs at risk dose in cervical cancer intracavitary brachytherapy. Journal of Contemporary Brachytherapy, 8(2), 135–142.
    Citations: 27