Khalid Zaman | Computational Neuroscience | Neuroscience Research Excellence Award

Dr. Khalid Zaman | Computational Neuroscience | Neuroscience Research Excellence Award

Dr. Khalid Zaman | Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, Guangdong | China

Dr. Khalid Zaman is a seasoned IT and research professional with over a decade of expertise in deep learning, computer vision, robotics, emotion recognition, wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, and unmanned aerial and drone networks, with a strong focus on human–robot interaction and intelligent systems. He is currently engaged in advanced research through postdoctoral training at leading institutes in China and holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Transportation Engineering, along with an MS and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, complemented by professional qualifications in education. Dr. Zaman has authored 21 research articles in SCIE/SCI-indexed journals, reflecting his consistent contribution to high-impact scholarly work, and his publications have received approximately 330 citations, demonstrating the relevance and influence of his research within the global scientific community. He maintains an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 7, highlighting both productivity and citation impact across multiple studies. Recognized as an active reviewer for more than 50 prestigious journals, he plays a vital role in maintaining research quality and integrity. Proficient in MATLAB, Python, C++, and Java, Dr. Zaman combines strong technical expertise with effective communication, driving innovation across artificial intelligence, remote sensing, human activity recognition, and next-generation intelligent networked systems.

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Advancements in neighboring-based energy-efficient routing protocol (NBEER) for underwater wireless sensor networks
– SM Shah, Z Sun, K Zaman, A Hussain, I Ullah, YY Ghadi, MA Khan, Sensors, 2023

Driver emotions recognition based on improved faster R-CNN and neural architectural search network
– K Zaman, Z Sun, SM Shah, M Shoaib, L Pei, A Hussain, Symmetry, 2022

A driver gaze estimation method based on deep learning
– SM Shah, Z Sun, K Zaman, A Hussain, M Shoaib, L Pei, Sensors, 2022

A novel driver emotion recognition system based on deep ensemble classification
– K Zaman, S Zhaoyun, B Shah, T Hussain, SM Shah, F Ali, US Khan, Complex & Intelligent Systems, 2023

Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu | Neuroscience & Education | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu | Neuroscience & Education | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu | Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Romania

Gabriela-Dumitrita Stanciu (DVM, PhD) is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Animal Facility Unit at the Advanced Research and Development Center for Experimental Medicine “Prof. Ostin C. Mungiu” (CEMEX), part of the “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Iași, Romania, where she leads and coordinates preclinical research infrastructure and in vivo experimental studies. She holds a PhD in Semiology and Medical Pathology and a BSc in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine “Ion Ionescu de la Brad,” with advanced training in neurology and neurosurgery at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and international academic experience at the Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort in Paris. Her research expertise centers on neurodegenerative disorders, neurophysiological and electrodiagnostic assessments in small animals, preclinical pharmacological evaluation of therapeutic agents, and comprehensive investigations of absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and tissue interactions. She is highly experienced in rodent welfare, in vivo experimental design, and laboratory animal science (LAS), contributing to rigorous and ethical translational research. Dr. Stanciu has authored 56 scientific documents, which have received 1,425 citations across 1,334 citing publications, reflecting the impact and relevance of her work in experimental medicine and neuroscience, and she maintains an h-index of 18, underscoring her sustained scholarly influence and leadership in preclinical and neurobiological research.

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Anna Fleischer | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Anna Fleischer | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Anna Fleischer | University Hospital Würzburg | Germany

Anna Fleischer is a Clinician Scientist and Assistant Doctor at the University Hospital Würzburg, Department of Internal Medicine II, specializing in psychosomatic medicine and innovative myeloma therapy. She holds a Dr. med., a Master of Science in Translational Medicine, and a Master of Health Business Administration, reflecting her strong integration of clinical care, translational research, and healthcare leadership. She is the inventor and project leader of the ENDOLEASE platform, a biodegradable intra-arterial drug delivery system designed to enhance therapeutic precision and efficacy, and also leads GUSTABOR, a digital companion for taste-related supportive care in oncology, alongside multiple completed and ongoing projects in multiple myeloma and CAR-T cell therapy. Her research interests focus on patient involvement, side-effects management, digitalization, and improving therapeutic outcomes across oncology, cardiology, and neurology. Dr. Fleischer has received numerous honors, including the Medical Valley Award and the Bätz-Preis, and is an elected member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognized for outstanding research achievements. She actively collaborates with industry and academic partners such as BioM, IGZ Würzburg, and MIT/Harvard, and is an inventor on an internationally published patent for endovascular drug delivery owned by the University of Würzburg. Her scholarly impact is reflected in an h-index of 6, with 13 documents receiving 79 citations, underscoring her growing influence in translational and clinical research.

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Sidharth Mishra | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sidharth Mishra | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sidharth Mishra | University of South Florida | United States

Sidharth Prasad Mishra is a Postdoctoral Scholar Researcher at the USF Center of Microbiome Research and the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair, Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA, where his work focuses on the gut–brain axis, microbiome-driven mechanisms in aging, and translational neuroscience. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Genetics and Breeding from the West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences through collaborative research with Wake Forest School of Medicine and USF, following an M.V.Sc. and B.V.Sc. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from OUAT, India. His research career spans roles as Postdoctoral Scholar, Associate in Research, and Research Assistant at leading U.S. medical institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to interdisciplinary biomedical science. Dr. Mishra possesses extensive expertise in wet-lab techniques, including cell culture, genomics, epigenomics, organoid and neurosphere models, immunoassays, and advanced sequencing, alongside comprehensive laboratory animal handling and behavioral neuroscience assays. He is also proficient in statistical analysis using R, SPSS, and bioinformatics tools for molecular modeling and interaction studies. His work has been widely recognized with multiple young scientist, poster, and travel awards, and he is a graduate of NSF I-Corps programs, underscoring his innovation-driven outlook. Dr. Mishra has authored 26 scientific documents, with over 1,270 citations and an h-index of 15, highlighting the impact of his contributions to microbiome research, aging, and brain repair, and he aspires to advance novel technologies that benefit human health and society.

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Vishal Chavda | Clinical Neuroscience| Neuroscience Future Leader Award

Dr. Vishal Chavda | Clinical Neuroscience | Neuroscience Future Leader Award

Dr. Vishal Chavda | Department of Neurology, Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami | United States

Vishal K. Chavda, Ph.D., M.S., PG.Dip (Clinical Psychology), FICN, MAHA/ASA, is a neuroscientist and neuropharmacologist with multidisciplinary expertise in neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropathology, currently serving as a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Neurology, Division of Interventional Neurology and Endovascular Neurosurgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and previously as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuropathology at Stanford University School of Medicine, with international experience as a Visiting Fellow in Neurosurgery at the Gamma Knife Center, Garibaldi Cannizzaro Hospital, Italy. He earned his Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology from Nirma University and has held prestigious fellowships supported by CSIR, Government of India. His research focuses on ischemic and pediatric stroke, endovascular stem cell therapy, traumatic brain injury, glioblastoma and brain metastasis, neurovascular conflict syndromes and aneurysms, vesicular trafficking in stroke, epilepsy, cognitive decline, neurodegeneration including Alzheimer’s disease, and computational in-silico modeling. Dr. Chavda has authored over 30 peer-reviewed scientific documents, accumulating more than 1,347 citations, with an h-index of 20 and an i10-index exceeding 30, reflecting the strong impact and visibility of his work in clinical and translational neuroscience. He is actively seeking a research or academic position to advance innovative therapies and mechanistic insights in neurovascular and neurodegenerative disorders.

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Cerebrospinal fluid volume: the overlooked determinant in brain and spinal stroke
– V Chavda, CM Stary, B Chaurasia, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 87(12), 7956–7957, 2025

Persistent pelvic pain in women: unraveling diagnostic challenges and the overlooked role of pelvic congestion syndrome
– V Chavda, B Joshi, AD Bhatt, S Patel, M Savaliya, B Chaurasia, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 87(12), 7950–7952, 2025

Redefining Access: A Syringe-Based Tubular Retractor for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Low-Resource Settings
– G Reyes-Soto, DAV Moreno, R Nurmukhametov, V Chavda, SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine, 7(1), 310, 2025

Preventing spina bifida in low- and middle-income countries: bridging gaps through folic acid fortification and policy reform
– MK Vatse, V Chavda, YB Roka, B Chaurasia, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 87(10), 6263–6264, 2025

Association between vitamin D deficiency and subarachnoid hemorrhage: a systematic review
– VO da Silva, RP Manicardi, JS Brito, MG de Sena Barbosa, LZ Pipek, V Chavda, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 87(10), 6443–6450, 2025

Qing Ye | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qing Ye | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Qing Ye | Tianjin University Central Hospital | China

Qing Ye, MD, is a Chief Physician and Deputy Director in the Department of Digestive and Hepatology at Tianjin Third Central Hospital, where he has devoted nearly two decades to the diagnosis and management of chronic liver diseases and their complications. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Shandong Medical University, followed by a master’s degree and an MD from Tianjin Medical University, and further broadened his academic vision as a visiting scholar at Stanford University. His clinical and research interests span chronic hepatitis B, alcoholic and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, cirrhosis, ascites, portal hypertension, esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding, and liver failure. Dr. Ye has made significant contributions to understanding metabolic abnormalities in liver disease, gaps in hepatitis B care, and the global burden of lean NAFLD, with first-author publications in leading journals such as Frontiers in Immunology, Frontiers in Endocrinology, Journal of Hepatology, HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition, and The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. His work has achieved wide international recognition, reflected by an h-index of 8, a total of 22 published documents, and 1,681 citations, underscoring his impact on advancing evidence-based hepatology and improving outcomes for patients with chronic liver disease.

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Mikhail Savelyev | Neurotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mikhail Savelyev | Neurotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mikhail Savelyev | MIET | Russia

Mikhail Sergeevich Savelyev is an Assistant Professor at the National Research University of Electronic Technology, Moscow, Zelenograd, with more than nine years of experience in optics and condensed matter physics. He holds the degree of Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences (PhD) and has built a strong academic and innovation-driven career focused on advanced optical technologies and functional materials. Dr. Savelyev has authored 65 documents indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection and holds 19 patents for inventions and computer programs, reflecting his active engagement in both fundamental research and applied engineering. His scholarly impact is demonstrated by over 630 citations on Google Scholar, with an h-index of 15, alongside a Scopus h-index of 14 and a Web of Science h-index of 13. He has successfully completed and is leading eight research projects, including pioneering work on implantable neural interfaces for modulating pain signal transmission to the brain and on electronics based on carbon nanomaterials. In addition, he has contributed to three consultancy and industry projects focused on laser complexes using biopolymer nanocomposites. A dedicated educator, he has supervised and trained more than 40 master’s and bachelor’s students and has authored methodological manuals and edited volumes in optics and new materials, underscoring his commitment to advancing education, research, and technological innovation.

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Conjugates of thermally stable phthalocyanine J-type dimers with single-walled carbon nanotubes for enhanced optical limiting applications

– MS Savelyev, AY Gerasimenko, VM Podgaetskii, SA Tereshchenko, Optics & Laser Technology, 117, 272–279

Laser fabrication of composite layers from biopolymers with branched 3D networks of single-walled carbon nanotubes for cardiovascular implants

– AY Gerasimenko, UE Kurilova, MS Savelyev, DT Murashko, OE Glukhova, Composite Structures, 260, 113517

Thermally stable J-type phthalocyanine dimers as new non-linear absorbers for low-threshold optical limiters

– AY Tolbin, MS Savelyev, AY Gerasimenko, LG Tomilova, NS Zefirov, Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 18(23), 15964–15971

Influence of laser structuring and barium nitrate treatment on morphology and electrophysical characteristics of vertically aligned carbon nanotube arrays

– AY Gerasimenko, EP Kitsyuk, AV Kuksin, RM Ryazanov, AI Savitskiy, Diamond and Related Materials, 96, 104–111

Suheyb Okur | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Suheyb Okur | Cognitive Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Suheyb Okur | Bayburt Universty | Turkey

Asst. Prof. Süheyb OKUR, Ph.D., is an academic at Bayburt University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, specializing in the Psychology of Religion. He was born in Medina, Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on psychology of religion, neurotheology (neuroscience of religion), Sufi psychology and Jungian analysis, spiritual counseling and care, and the recitation of the Qur’an and Qira’at studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Basic Islamic Sciences from Bayburt University with a dissertation examining the effects of Qur’anic recitation on cerebral CREB and cortisol responses within a neurotheological framework, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Yusuf Topyay and Assoc. Prof. Bülent Bayraktar. He also completed an M.A. in Basic Islamic Sciences at Hitit University, where his thesis compared the concept of kamal in Sufism with Jung’s individuation under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Cahid Haksever, and an M.A. in Spiritual Care and Counseling from Ankara Social Sciences University. His undergraduate studies include degrees in Sociology from Anadolu University and Theology from Ondokuz Mayıs University. Before his current appointment, he served as a Lecturer in Qur’anic Recitation and Qira’at Studies at Bayburt University. Dr. Okur has published in international refereed journals indexed in SCI, SSCI, Scopus, and ESCI, with 5 documents, 5 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 0, reflecting his growing impact at the intersection of neuroscience, spirituality, and Islamic studies

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Relationship Between Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Multiple Intelligence Profiles
– S. Reader, B. Bayraktar, American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 28(3), 01–09, 2025

The Relationship Between Metacognitive Beliefs and Salivary Cortisol, BDNF, and NDNF Levels: A Cross‐Sectional Study
– S. Okur, B. Bayraktar, F. Tosun Köse, Brain and Behavior, 15(12), e71063, 2025

Jae Hun Kim | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Jae Hun Kim | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Jae Hun Kim | Konkuk University Medical Center | South Korea

Dr. Jae Hun Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Konkuk University Medical Center in Seoul, Korea, where he is actively involved in clinical care, research, and education in pain medicine and anesthesiology. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in medical science from Seoul National University and completed his internship, residency, and fellowship training at Seoul National University Hospital, building a strong foundation in anesthesiology and multidisciplinary pain management. His academic career has progressed through clinical assistant, assistant, and associate professorships at leading university hospitals, reflecting his sustained contributions to patient care and scholarship. Dr. Kim is a board-certified specialist in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine in Korea and holds full licensure to practice medicine. His research focuses on interventional pain management, neuromodulation, spinal pain, and innovative therapies for chronic and refractory pain conditions. He is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists, the Korean Pain Society, the Korean Pain Research Society, the Korean Association for Study of Spinal Pain, the Korean Society of Thermology, and the International Neuromodulation Society, contributing to academic exchange and guideline development. Dr. Kim has authored 57 peer-reviewed publications, which have received 752 citations across 654 documents, and he holds an h-index of 17, highlighting the impact and consistency of his scholarly work in advancing pain medicine and anesthesiology.

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Perceptions of treatment, accompanying symptoms, and other problems in patients with chronic pain: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Korea

Complications and safety of cervical interlaminar epidural block

Radiation shielding effects of lead equivalent thickness of a radiation protective apron and distance during C-arm fluoroscopy-guided pain interventions: A randomized trial

Wen Zeng | Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wen Zeng | Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Wen Zeng | Army Medical University | China

Wen Zeng is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Cell Biology at the College of Basic Medical Sciences, Army Medical University, where he leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of neurovascular dysfunction, a critical pathological factor underlying many human diseases. His research centers on elucidating the mechanisms governing neurovascular interactions and translating these insights into innovative cell-based therapeutics, particularly through the use of stem and progenitor cells to regenerate damaged neurovascular networks and promote structural and functional recovery in tissues such as the heart, brain, and bone. Professor Zeng has completed and is currently leading numerous competitive research projects and has built a strong record of scholarly productivity, with dozens of publications in high-impact SCI and Scopus-indexed journals and an H-index of 68 in the Web of Science Core Collection, reflecting the broad influence of his work. He is also an active innovator, holding multiple patents that support the clinical translation of his discoveries, and has engaged in consultancy and industry-oriented projects to bridge basic research with real-world applications. Through international collaboration, notably with Dr. Mengqiu Xing at the University of Manitoba, his team has developed a microchannel hydrogel suture capable of bidirectional signal communication, on-demand drug delivery, and cardiac repair, highlighting his commitment to interdisciplinary research and translational medicine aimed at improving outcomes in complex neurovascular and cardiovascular disorders.

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Application progress of bio-manufacturing technology in kidney organoids

Artificial biomarker-based feedback-regulated personalized precise thrombolysis with lower hemorrhagic risk

Engineered exosomes reprogram Gli1+ cells in vivo to prevent calcification of vascular grafts and autologous pathological vessels

Programmable dual responsive system reconstructing nerve interaction with small-diameter tissue-engineered vascular grafts and inhibiting intimal hyperplasia in diabetes

Programming of regulatory T cells in situ for nerve regeneration and long-term patency of vascular grafts