Ahmed Souadia | Neuroscience & Education | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ahmed Souadia | Neuroscience & Education | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahmed Souadia |  Zian achore University of Djelfa | Algeria

Ahmed Souadia is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Algeria, where he is affiliated as a faculty member and researcher. His academic and scientific expertise lies in analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and environmental monitoring and control, with research interests focused on the development and application of analytical methods for environmental assessment, contaminant analysis, and evaluation of chemical impacts on ecosystems. He completed comprehensive university training in science and chemistry, including advanced postgraduate and postdoctoral-level qualifications, which provided him with a strong theoretical and applied background in his field. His career reflects sustained engagement in higher education, applied research, and academic supervision. Scientifically, Ahmed Souadia has authored 9 scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, which have received 41 citations across 39 citing documents, resulting in an h-index of 5, indicating consistent research productivity and measurable scientific impact. Through his teaching, research activities, and scholarly contributions, he actively supports the advancement of analytical and environmental chemistry research at the national level, while contributing to knowledge dissemination and capacity building within his academic institution.

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Mounira Banasr | Behavioral Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mounira Banasr | Behavioral Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mounira Banasr | CAMH | Canada

Dr. Mounira Banasr is an internationally recognized neuroscientist whose research has profoundly advanced the understanding of the neurobiology of depression, stress-related disorders, and antidepressant mechanisms. Trained in cellular and functional neurobiology, she developed a strong foundation in neuroscience through advanced graduate studies and went on to establish a distinguished research career in molecular and systems-level psychiatry. Her scientific work integrates cellular biology, synaptic plasticity, glial function, and neural circuit regulation to elucidate how stress and antidepressant treatments reshape the brain. Dr. Banasr has held senior research appointments at leading academic medical centers, where she worked closely with pioneering figures in mood disorder research and contributed to paradigm-shifting discoveries in depression neuroscience. Her work has been widely published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and has influenced both basic research and translational approaches to mental health treatment. She has authored a substantial body of scientific documents across major citation databases and her research has been cited extensively worldwide, reflecting its broad impact and enduring relevance. Dr. Banasr has achieved an h-index of 43, with total citations exceeding 15,492, and an i10-index , underscoring the consistency, quality, and international reach of her scientific contributions.

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mTOR-dependent synapse formation underlies the rapid antidepressant effects of NMDA antagonists
– N Li, B Lee, RJ Liu, M Banasr, JM Dwyer, M Iwata, XY Li, G Aghajanian, Science, 2010

Glutamate N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists rapidly reverse behavioral and synaptic deficits caused by chronic stress exposure
– N Li, RJ Liu, JM Dwyer, M Banasr, B Lee, H Son, XY Li, G Aghajanian, Biological Psychiatry, 2011

Decreased expression of synapse-related genes and loss of synapses in major depressive disorder
– HJ Kang, B Voleti, T Hajszan, G Rajkowska, CA Stockmeier, P Licznerski, Nature Medicine, 2012

Rami Burstein | Systems Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Rami Burstein | Systems Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Rami Burstein | Harvard Medical School | United States

Rami Burstein is an internationally recognized neuroscientist and physician–scientist whose work has fundamentally advanced the understanding of pain and migraine neurobiology. He is a Professor of Anesthesia and Neuroscience at Harvard Medical School and holds the John Hedley-Whyte Professorship of Anesthesia and Neuroscience, with longstanding affiliations at leading Harvard teaching hospitals. Trained in biology, anatomy, and neuroscience, his research bridges basic and translational science, focusing on the trigeminovascular system, central sensitization, cortical spreading depression, and the neural mechanisms underlying migraine and chronic pain. Burstein’s discoveries have reshaped contemporary models of migraine pathophysiology and directly influenced therapeutic strategies, including mechanism-based approaches to migraine treatment. He has authored and co-authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, reflecting sustained scientific influence and leadership in pain research. His scholarly output has received more than 30,600 citations, with an h-index of 91 and an i10-index of 177, underscoring both the depth and breadth of his contributions. Through research excellence, mentorship, and academic leadership, Burstein continues to shape modern neuroscience and clinical pain medicine.

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An association between migraine and cutaneous allodynia
– R Burstein, D Yarnitsky, I Goor-Aryeh, BJ Ransil, ZH Bajwa,
Annals of Neurology, 2000 · Cited by 1348


Migraine: multiple processes, complex pathophysiology
– R Burstein, R Noseda, D Borsook,
Journal of Neuroscience, 2015 · Cited by 1070


Sensitization of meningeal sensory neurons and the origin of headaches
– AM Strassman, SA Raymond, R Burstein,
Nature, 1996 · Cited by 902

Mohammad Amin Karimi | Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Mohammad Amin Karimi | Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Mohammad Amin Karimi | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Mohammad Amin Karimi is a general physician with over five years of combined clinical and research experience, with a strong focus on internal medicine, hematology, oncology, and cell therapy. He has been actively involved in patient care across acute and chronic conditions while contributing extensively to multidisciplinary clinical decision-making and evidence-based treatment planning. Alongside his clinical responsibilities, he has played a significant role in clinical and translational research, particularly in stem cell biology, hematologic malignancies, and cancer outcomes research. He has served as a research assistant at major tertiary academic hospitals, where he has contributed to the design and implementation of clinical studies, data analysis, and manuscript development, while also mentoring medical students and early-career researchers. He is a senior collaborator with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), integrating clinical insights with global health research initiatives. Dr. Karimi has authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications and has more than 35 manuscripts currently in progress. His scholarly work has achieved over 270 citations, with an h-index of 8 and an i10-index of 8, reflecting consistent research productivity and academic impact in the fields of medicine, oncology, and global health.

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Neuroprotective potential of aromatic herbs: rosemary, sage, and lavender
– A Faridzadeh, Y Salimi, H Ghasemirad, M Kargar, A Rashtchian et al., Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2022 (Citations: 60)

Fluorometric detection of phytase enzyme activity and phosphate ion based on gelatin supported silver nanoclusters
– SM Farahani, M Dadmehr, MA Karimi, B Korouzhdehi et al., Food Chemistry, 2022 (Citations: 39)

Endoplasmic reticulum as a target in cardiovascular diseases: is there a role for flavonoids?
– K Keylani, F Arbab Mojeni, A Khalaji, A Rasouli, D Aminzade, MA Karimi et al., Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023 (Citations: 35)

Identification of the informational and supportive needs of patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease: a scoping review
– N Norouzkhani, M Faramarzi, S Ghodousi Moghadam, MA Karimi et al., Frontiers in Psychology, 2023 (Citations: 21)

Pharmacotherapeutic potential of pomegranate in age-related neurological disorders
– MJ Emami Kazemabad, S Asgari Toni, N Tizro, PA Dadkhah, H Amani et al., Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 2022 (Citations: 21)

Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Neurochemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Neurochemistry | Outstanding Scientist Award

Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Zagazig University | Egypt

Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish is an accomplished analytical chemist with strong academic depth and extensive pharmaceutical industry expertise. He holds a solid foundation in chemistry and physics, complemented by advanced postgraduate qualifications in analytical chemistry, including a completed master’s degree and ongoing doctoral research, reflecting a sustained commitment to scientific specialization and methodological rigor. His professional career spans key roles in pharmaceutical quality control, analytical method development, stability studies, and research, demonstrating a steady progression from laboratory chemist to leadership positions. Currently serving as Labs Development Deputy Manager at a major pharmaceutical organization, he leads multidisciplinary laboratory teams and oversees analytical method development, comparative in vitro studies, and stress stability investigations aligned with regulatory and innovation-driven objectives. He possesses strong technical negotiation skills and has actively interacted with major international pharmacopoeias and regulatory authorities, supporting compliance and product registration activities across multiple global markets. His research contributions emphasize green and sustainable analytical chemistry, particularly environmentally friendly HPLC methods for pharmaceutical analysis. His scholarly output includes 10 scientific documents, which have received 54 citations across 27 citing publications, resulting in an h-index of 4. His combined academic, industrial, and regulatory experience highlights a significant technical impact in modern pharmaceutical analytical sciences.

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Satya eswari Jujjavarapu | Evolutionary Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Satya Eswari Jujjavarapu | Evolutionary Neuroscience | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Satya eswari Jujjavarapu | National Institute of Technology Raipur | India

Dr. J. Satya Eswari is an accomplished academic and researcher in chemical and biochemical engineering, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the National Institute of Technology Raipur. Her research expertise spans biochemical engineering, bioprocess modelling and simulation, homology modelling, drug design, bioreactor design, environmental engineering, and downstream processing, with a strong emphasis on integrating experimental studies with mathematical and computational modeling. She has made significant contributions to areas such as biosurfactant optimization, microbial fuel cell kinetics, peptide-based drug design, and sustainable bioenergy production, including advanced hydrogen generation systems. Dr. Eswari has successfully led and contributed to multiple nationally funded research and development projects supported by agencies such as the Department of Science and Technology and CCOST, demonstrating her ability to translate fundamental research into applied technological solutions. Her scholarly output includes 87 research documents published in reputable journals and conferences, reflecting consistent productivity and interdisciplinary impact. These works have received 1,276 citations from 1,131 citing documents, highlighting the visibility and influence of her research within the global scientific community. With an h-index of 22, Dr. Eswari is recognized for both the quality and sustained impact of her contributions, and she has been ranked among the top scholars at her institution based on global scholar performance indicators.

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Folasewa Abdulsalam | Translational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Folasewa Abdulsalam | Translational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Folasewa Abdulsalam | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Netherlands

Folasewa Maryam Abdulsalam is a Neuroscience and Data Science researcher currently pursuing her master’s at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with prior training in Brain Science and Data Science at Bar-Ilan University and a First Class B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics from Obafemi Awolowo University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges computational modeling, neuromodulation technologies, and neural rehabilitation, as evidenced by her projects on ultrasound-microbubble interactions for blood–brain barrier modulation and engagement recognition systems using deep learning. Her research is grounded in practical skills including Python programming, signal data analysis, and finite-element simulations. Abdulsalam has contributed to the academic community with several publications, reflected on her Google Scholar profile where she has an h-index of 3, with 88 citations across her works and 7 documents listed. Her academic impact demonstrates rising influence in computational neuroscience and neuroengineering, particularly in simulation-based approaches to therapeutic intervention. With ambitions to pursue a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and a long-term goal of becoming a NeuroTech AI Research Engineer developing adaptive closed-loop neurotechnologies, her trajectory combines rigorous quantitative analysis with cutting-edge neurotechnological innovation, making her a promising emerging scholar at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

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Lu Zhang | Computational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Lu Zhang | Computational Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Lu Zhang | Indiana University Indianapolis | United States

Lu Zhang is a researcher in medical artificial intelligence with a strong focus on brain aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain-inspired AI. His work integrates advanced machine learning, multimodal neuroimaging, and network neuroscience to develop imaging-based, network-level biomarkers for brain aging and dementia. A central theme of his research is uncovering fundamental principles governing brain structure–function relationships through AI-driven modeling and large-scale data analysis. He also contributes to the development of brain foundation models and healthcare foundation models that aim to improve generalizability, robustness, and clinical translation of AI systems in neuroscience and medicine. His research has been widely recognized in the international community, earning prestigious awards from MICCAI, SfN, and other leading organizations. With 43 peer-reviewed publications, over 560 citations, and an h-index of 12, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained impact across medical imaging, computational neuroscience, and AI for brain health.

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Martin Klüners | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Martin Kluners | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Martin Kluners | Independent | Germany

Dr. Martin Klüners is a German historian and scholar whose work bridges historiography, philosophy of history, and psychoanalysis, with a particular emphasis on medieval and modern intellectual traditions. His research critically examines the theoretical foundations of historical thinking, drawing on figures such as Sigmund Freud, Norbert Elias, and major medieval chroniclers to explore how historical meaning, memory, and power structures are constructed and transmitted. He has made notable contributions to the philosophy of history by integrating psychoanalytic perspectives with historical methodology, as well as to medieval studies through archival-based analyses of feudal systems and political thought. In addition to his research, he has extensive teaching experience in university-level history, covering themes such as the history of historiography, twentieth-century historical thought, and sociological theory for historians. His academic profile reflects a strong interdisciplinary orientation, combining history, literature, and theory, supported by advanced training in archival science. Dr. Klüners has authored 4 scholarly documents, which have received 1 citation, and he currently holds an h-index of 1, reflecting the emerging impact of his published research within specialized fields of historical and theoretical inquiry.

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Agata Serrafi | Neuroscience & Education | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Agata Serrafi | Neuroscience & Education | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Agata Serrafi | Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Dr. Agata Małgorzata Serrafi is an Assistant Professor (adiunkt) in the Department of Chemistry and Immunochemistry within the Chair of Biochemistry and Immunochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface of biochemistry, immunochemistry, metabolomics, and cosmetic science. Her scientific work focuses on the structural and functional analysis of bioactive natural compounds, particularly betulin derivatives, pectins, and plant oils, exploring their antimicrobial, antiproliferative, antioxidant, and anti-ageing properties for biomedical and cosmetological applications. She has made notable contributions to metabolomics using advanced spectroscopic techniques such as ¹H-NMR to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets in disorders including leukemia, Parkinson’s disease, and blood–brain barrier damage, bridging basic biochemical research with clinical relevance. Her portfolio also includes studies on nutrition and diet in relation to skin health, sensitive skin, and liver-related dermatoses, highlighting the role of dietary components in comprehensive therapeutic strategies. Dr. Serrafi is an inventor of a patented ester derivative of betulin with antibacterial potential for cosmetic use, reflecting her commitment to translational innovation. She has authored 9 scientific documents, which have received 154 citations across 150 citing publications, and she holds an h-index of 5, underscoring the impact and growing visibility of her research within the international scientific community.

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