Hendry Ramly | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Hendry Ramly | Clinical Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Fiona Stanley | Australia

Dr. Hendry Ramly is a clinician–researcher with advanced training in general medicine, cardiology, and intensive care medicine, and a focused academic interest in non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and post-resuscitation care. His research is directly informed by frontline clinical practice across acute medicine, ICU, and cardiology, where he manages critically ill patients following cardiac arrest. Dr. Ramly’s primary research examines cardiovascular management strategies after return of spontaneous circulation, with particular emphasis on haemodynamic stabilisation, coronary pathology, and the timing and utility of urgent coronary angiography. Neurological outcomes are included as standard clinical endpoints, while the central focus remains on cardiovascular determinants of survival and in-hospital mortality. He is lead author of a retrospective observational cohort study published in Heart, Lung and Circulation (2025), evaluating outcomes of non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest at a tertiary centre. His additional audit work includes thoracic surgical outcomes, geriatric referral pathways, and procedural adequacy in respiratory medicine. Through clinically driven research and multidisciplinary collaboration, Dr. Ramly aims to refine evidence-based pathways that improve survival, decision-making, and quality of care for patients following cardiac arrest.


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Rachna Garg | Cognitive Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Ms. Rachna Garg | Cognitive Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

Ms. Rachna Garg | Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies under GGSIPU | India

Ms. Rachna Garg is an accomplished Assistant Professor and Psychologist at Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies, Delhi, bringing over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and psychological training. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology from Amity University, Gwalior, with a research focus on elderly mental health, resilience, and mindfulness-based cognitive interventions. She holds dual MBAs in Human Resource Management and Marketing, an MA in Psychology, and a B.Com (Hons) from Delhi University, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary background. Her scholarly output includes multiple international publications, book chapters, and research papers indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE. She has authored four book chapters with ISBNs and completed two major research projects on elderly mental health, alongside an ongoing Ph.D. empirical study. Her contributions extend to extensive training programs for MCD, NDMC, DIET, and SCERT educators, where she has delivered modules on communication, conflict management, learning disabilities, and sexual literacy. She has served as Convener for a notable Faculty Development Program on Indian Knowledge Systems. With an h-index of 1, a total of 10 documents, and 5 citations across ResearchGate and Google Scholar, she continues to advance impactful psychological research. She also holds editorial and reviewer roles in multiple reputed journals.

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Garg, R. (2025, October 9). Rewiring the aging mind: A randomized controlled trial on the transformative impact of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depression and anxiety. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health.

Garg, R. (2025, September 13). Group-based mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral intervention for enhancing resilience and preventing depression and anxiety in at-risk elderly: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy.

Garg, R. (2025, July 2). Evaluating the impact of mindfulness practices on depression, anxiety, and stress in geriatric populations: A randomized control trial. The Learning Curve, (ISSN 2321-7057).

Garg, R., Awasthi, S., & Gupta, N. (2025, January 2). The role of a 10-week mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy intervention in managing depression, anxiety, and stress among the elderly: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Neonatal Surgery, 14(21s). https://doi.org/10.63682/jns.v14i21s.5344

Garg, R., Awasthi, S., & Gupta, N. (2024, November). Mindfulness meets aging: The transformative power of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral interventions for mental health in the golden years. Indian Journal of Psychology, (ISSN 0019-5553).

Hui Zhang | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hui Zhang | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Hui Zhang | Northwestern University | United States

Hui Zhang is a Professor in the Division of Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where he also holds appointments at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease, and the Center for Epidemiology and Population Health. he serves as Director of the Northwestern Brain Tumor SPORE Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Core and leads the Biostatistics and Data Management Core at the Mesulam Center. With a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Rochester, her academic foundation spans pharmacology, neurophysiology, and biology, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in biostatistics and biomedical research. His previous experience includes research roles at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she contributed significantly to clinical and statistical protocol development. Professor Zhang’s work focuses on statistical methodologies for cancer and neurological disease research, data integration, and bioinformatics applications. he is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Statistical Association and the International Chinese Statistical Association. A highly cited researcher, she has accumulated over 11,422 citations, an h-index of 43, and an i10-index of 100, demonstrating her substantial impact and leadership in the fields of biostatistics and medical data science.

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Featured Publications

Moss, A. J., Hall, W. J., Cannom, D. S., Klein, H., Brown, M. W., Daubert, J. P., et al. (2009). Cardiac-resynchronization therapy for the prevention of heart-failure events. New England Journal of Medicine, 361(14), 1329–1338.

Gunzler, D., Chen, T., Wu, P., & Zhang, H. (2013). Introduction to mediation analysis with structural equation modeling. Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry, 25(6), 390–394.

Wan, T., Jun, H. U., Pan, W. U., & Hua, H. E. (2015). Kappa coefficient: A popular measure of rater agreement. Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry, 27(1), 62–67.

Pu, J., Wang, S., Yin, Y., Zhang, G., Carter, R. A., Wang, J., Xu, G., Sun, H., Wang, M., et al. (2015). Evolution of the H9N2 influenza genotype that facilitated the genesis of the novel H7N9 virus. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(2), 548–553.

Guy, C. S., Vignali, K. M., Temirov, J., Bettini, M. L., Overacre, A. E., Smeltzer, M., et al. (2013). Distinct TCR signaling pathways drive proliferation and cytokine production in T cells. Nature Immunology, 14(3), 262–270.

Shen, S., Chen, X., Cai, J., Yu, J., Gao, J., Hu, S., Zhai, X., Liang, C., Ju, X., Jiang, H., et al. (2020). Effect of dasatinib vs imatinib in the treatment of pediatric Philadelphia chromosome–positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncology, 6(3), 358–366.

Sonabend, A. M., Gould, A., Amidei, C., Ward, R., Schmidt, K. A., Zhang, D. Y., et al. (2023). Repeated blood–brain barrier opening with an implantable ultrasound device for delivery of albumin-bound paclitaxel in patients with recurrent glioblastoma: A phase 1 trial. The Lancet Oncology, 24(5), 509–522.

Kushal J | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kushal J | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kushal J |  Acharya and B M Reddy College of Pharmacy | India

Kushal J’s research focuses on pharmaceutical analysis, drug formulation, and healthcare innovation, reflecting a deep interest in bridging traditional and modern approaches to drug development. His work includes the formulation, development, and evaluation of an anti-acne serum using cow’s urine, a study that explores bioactive natural resources for dermatological applications. He has also contributed to analytical chemistry through his project on analytical method development and validation for identifying selected genotoxic impurities in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage forms by the RP-HPLC DAD method, presented at the JSS Pharmanecia International Research Conference. His academic training emphasizes analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, and dissolution testing, supported by a strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). He has further strengthened his theoretical foundation through certifications in Food Chemistry and Biomedical Research. Kushal’s growing research portfolio highlights his dedication to advancing pharmaceutical quality control, regulatory compliance, and innovation in formulation science. His goal is to apply analytical and formulation expertise toward developing safer, more effective, and sustainable pharmaceutical products, contributing to the evolving fields of pharmaceutical technology, analytical method development, and health informatics.

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Kushal, J., Loganathan, C. G., Rajesh, R., Dutta, S., Paik, A., Dasgupta, A., Reddy, G. N. N., & Suchindar, A. (2025). Recent advances in quinoline derivatives: Biological and medicinal insights. ChemistrySelect.

Wenxin Deng | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenxin Deng | Social and Cultural Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wenxin Deng | Soochow University | China

Dr. Wenxin Deng is a distinguished researcher at Soochow University, China, recognized for her contributions to the scientific community through impactful research publications and scholarly influence. She has authored 4 research documents that collectively have been cited in 43 other academic works, reflecting the growing recognition of her research contributions. With an h-index of 3, Dr. Deng’s scholarly output demonstrates both productivity and citation impact within her field. Her research is characterized by a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation across interdisciplinary areas. Through her publications, Dr. Deng has contributed valuable insights that have informed and guided ongoing investigations in her domain. Her academic efforts underscore a dedication to excellence, intellectual curiosity, and the continuous pursuit of solutions to complex scientific challenges. At Soochow University, she continues to play an active role in research development, mentoring, and collaboration, reinforcing her position as a promising academic contributing to China’s and the global scientific community’s advancement.

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Deng, W. (2025). AI and knowledge sharing in team performance: Emotional intelligence as the mediator between coordination and performance. Sustainable Futures.

Deng, W., & Jiang, M. (2025). A multilevel fuzzy AHP model for green furniture evaluation: Enhancing resource efficiency and circular design through lifecycle integration. Systems.

Jiang, M., Deng, W., & Lin, H. (2024). Sustainability through biomimicry: A comprehensive review of bionic design applications. Biomimetics.

Jane Paulsen | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jane Paulsen | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Jane Paulsen | University of Wisconsin Madison | United States

Dr. Jane S. Paulsen, Ph.D., is a Professor of Neurology and Vice Chair for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she also contributes to the Department of Neurosciences Graduate Program. Her expertise lies in cognitive, psychiatric, and imaging correlates of neuropsychiatric disorders, with a strong focus on the early detection of brain diseases and the development of innovative methods for clinical trials. She has significantly advanced the understanding of genetic discrimination and the discovery and validation of biological and clinical markers of brain disease, incorporating neuroimaging and omics-based outcomes into her research. Dr. Paulsen completed her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Iowa, followed by postdoctoral training in Neuropsychology at the University of California, San Diego, where she worked on Alzheimer’s and geriatric psychiatry research. Over her career, she has held key positions including Director of the Huntington’s Disease Clinical Research Program at UCSD and has contributed extensively to advancing neuropsychological research and clinical applications. Her scholarly impact includes 4 published documents, 78 citations from 77 documents, and an h-index of 3, reflecting her influence in the fields of neurology, neuropsychology, and cognitive neuroscience.

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Featured Publications

Sachdev, P. S., Blacker, D., Blazer, D. G., Ganguli, M., Jeste, D. V., Paulsen, J. S., & Petersen, R. C. (2014). Classifying neurocognitive disorders: The DSM-5 approach. Nature Reviews Neurology, 10(11), 634–642.

Ross, C. A., Aylward, E. H., Wild, E. J., Langbehn, D. R., Long, J. D., Warner, J. H., & Paulsen, J. S. (2014). Huntington disease: Natural history, biomarkers and prospects for therapeutics. Nature Reviews Neurology, 10(4), 204–216.

Paulsen, J. S., Langbehn, D. R., Stout, J. C., Aylward, E., Ross, C. A., Nance, M., & Shoulson, I. (2008). Detection of Huntington’s disease decades before diagnosis: The Predict-HD study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 79(8), 874–880.

Langbehn, D. R., Brinkman, R. R., Falush, D., Paulsen, J. S., Hayden, M. R., & International Huntington’s Disease Collaborative Group. (2004). A new model for prediction of the age of onset and penetrance for Huntington’s disease based on CAG length. Clinical Genetics, 65(4), 267–277.

Levy, M. L., Cummings, J. L., Fairbanks, L. A., Masterman, D., Miller, B. L., Craig, A. H., & Paulsen, J. S. (1998). Apathy is not depression. The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 10(3), 314–319.

Sachdev, P., Kalaria, R., O’Brien, J., Skoog, I., Alladi, S., Black, S. E., Blacker, D., & Paulsen, J. S. (2014). Diagnostic criteria for vascular cognitive disorders: A VASCOG statement. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 28(3), 206–218.

Palmer, B. W., Heaton, R. K., Paulsen, J. S., Kuck, J., Braff, D., Harris, M. J., & Zisook, S. (1997). Is it possible to be schizophrenic yet neuropsychologically normal? Neuropsychology, 11(3), 437–446.

Plis, S. M., Hjelm, D. R., Salakhutdinov, R., Allen, E. A., Bockholt, H. J., Long, J. D., & Calhoun, V. D. (2014). Deep learning for neuroimaging: A validation study. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 8, 229.

Mohamed, S., Paulsen, J. S., O’Leary, D., Arndt, S., & Andreasen, N. (1999). Generalized cognitive deficits in schizophrenia: A study of first-episode patients. Archives of General Psychiatry, 56(8), 749–754.

Paulsen, J. S., Ready, R. E., Hamilton, J. M., Mega, M. S., & Cummings, J. L. (2001). Neuropsychiatric aspects of Huntington’s disease. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 71(3), 310–314.

Yue Ding | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Ding | Cognitive Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Ding | Shanghai Mental Health Center | China

Dr. Yue Ding is a distinguished neuroscientist and biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the neural mechanisms of music and rhythm-based interventions for affective and anxiety disorders, particularly in children and adolescents. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Tsinghua University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Dalian University of Technology, Dr. Ding has extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, including leadership roles at Shanghai Mental Health Center, AI Institute at iFlytek, and Nielsen Consumer LLC, as well as a visiting scholar position at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Ding’s research integrates neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality to develop personalized interventions, including closed-loop music therapies, rhythm interactive training, and controllable music generation models, supported by numerous national and municipal grants. His work also explores neural oscillations in depression and anxiety, taste perception, and language impairments in Alzheimer’s patients. He is actively involved in professional organizations, including the Art Psychotherapy Committee, Music Psychology Committee, and editorial boards of prominent journals such as Scientific Reports and Frontiers in Psychiatry. With 17 published documents, Dr. Ding has garnered 228 citations and holds an h-index of 8, reflecting his influential contributions to the fields of neuroscience, neuroengineering, and mental health research.

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Ding, Y., Hu, X., Li, J., Ye, J., Wang, F., & Zhang, D. (2018). What makes a champion: The behavioral and neural correlates of expertise in multiplayer online battle arena games. International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 34(8), 682–694.

Ding, Y., Hu, X., Xia, Z., Liu, Y. J., & Zhang, D. (2021). Inter-brain EEG feature extraction and analysis for continuous implicit emotion tagging during video watching. IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 12(1), 92–102.

Ding, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhou, W., Ling, Z., Huang, J., Hong, B., & Wang, X. (2019). Neural correlates of music listening and recall in the human brain. Journal of Neuroscience, 39(41), 8112–8123.

Ding, Y., Chu, Y., Liu, M., Ling, Z., Wang, S., Li, X., & Li, Y. (2022). Fully automated discrimination of Alzheimer’s disease using resting-state electroencephalography signals. Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery, 12(2), 1063–1077.

Ding, Y., Gray, K., Forrence, A., Wang, X., & Huang, J. (2018). A behavioral study on tonal working memory in musicians and non-musicians. PLOS ONE, 13(8), e0201765.

Zhang, Y., Ding, Y., Huang, J., Zhou, W., Ling, Z., Hong, B., & Wang, X. (2021). Hierarchical cortical networks of “voice patches” for processing voices in human brain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 118(44), e2103518118.

Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | Neurochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | Neurochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Efstratios Stylianos Pyrgelis | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Efstratios-Stylianos Pyrgelis is a distinguished Neurologist and Ph.D. scholar affiliated with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. His extensive research contributions span neurochemistry, neuroimaging, and normal pressure hydrocephalus, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing clinical neuroscience. With over 40 published articles in SCI- and Scopus-indexed journals and authorship of 4 international medical books, Dr. Pyrgelis has established a strong academic footprint. His scholarly influence is demonstrated by a total of 510 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 12, as recorded on Google Scholar. As a Review Editor for Frontiers in Neurology and Guest Editor for Diagnostics, he plays a pivotal role in shaping contemporary neurological research. He collaborates with the CNS Alliance Research Group and maintains professional memberships with the Greek Neurologic Society and the Medical Association of Chios. Beyond academia, he has contributed to consultancy projects linking research with clinical applications. Through his innovative work and international collaborations, Dr. Pyrgelis continues to contribute significantly to the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders, reinforcing his reputation as one of Greece’s leading researchers in the field of neuroscience.

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Featured Publications

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Paraskevas, G. P., Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2024). In vivo prevalence of beta-amyloid pathology and Alzheimer’s disease co-pathology in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus—Association with neuropsychological features. Biomedicines, 12(8), 1898.

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Paraskevas, G. P., Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Papaioannou, M., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2023). Alzheimer’s disease CSF biomarkers as possible indicators of tap-test response in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Brain Sciences, 13(11), 1593.

Angelopoulou, E., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Ahire, C., Suman, P., Mishra, A., & Piperi, C. (2023). Functional implications of protein arginine methyltransferases (PRMTs) in neurodegenerative diseases. Biology, 12(9), 1257.

Pyrgelis, E.-S., Velonakis, G., Papageorgiou, S. G., Stefanis, L., Kapaki, E., & Constantinides, V. C. (2023). Imaging markers for normal pressure hydrocephalus: An overview. Biomedicines, 11(5), 1265.

Constantinides, V. C., Paraskevas, G. P., Boufidou, F., Bourbouli, M., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Stefanis, L., & Kapaki, E. (2023). CSF Aβ42 and Aβ42/Aβ40 ratio in Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementias. Diagnostics, 13(4), 783.

Constantinides, V. C., Boufidou, F., Bourbouli, M., Pyrgelis, E.-S., Ghika, A., Koros, C., Liakakis, G., Papageorgiou, S., Stefanis, L., Paraskevas, G. P., et al. (2023). Application of the AT(N) and other CSF classification systems in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Diagnostics, 13(3), 332.

Angelopoulou, E., Pyrgelis, E.-S., & Piperi, C. (2022). Emerging potential of the phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor ibudilast for neurodegenerative diseases: An update on preclinical and clinical evidence. Molecules, 27(23), 8448.

Ricardo Osorio | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ricardo Osorio | Clinical Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ricardo S. Osorio is a tenured Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where he directs the Healthy Brain Aging and Sleep Center and serves as Director of the Biomarker Core within the NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. A physician-scientist, Dr. Osorio investigates the interplay of sleep, vascular, and inflammatory mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease, integrating multimodal biomarkers, neuroimaging, and detailed clinical phenotyping. He has led several landmark studies, including trials on sleep apnea, amyloid and tau accumulation, brain energetics, and locus coeruleus dysfunction, exploring how sleep and metabolic factors influence cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. His work has significantly advanced translational biomarker development, assay harmonization, and inclusive recruitment in aging research. Dr. Osorio has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as JAMA Neurology, Annals of Neurology, Sleep, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Lancet, and Brain, contributing to more than 8,369 citing documents, with a total citation count of 9,893 and an h-index of 44. He serves on multiple editorial boards, including Sleep Medicine Reports, and has provided expert peer review for leading journals worldwide. His collaborative network spans the NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Mount Sinai, the ENIGMA-Sleep Consortium, and numerous national and international aging and sleep research initiatives, mentoring the next generation of clinician-scientists while shaping the field of sleep and neurodegeneration.

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Featured Publications

  1. Author(s). (Year). Disordered sleep and painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN): A review of the literature on pathophysiology, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options, and future directions. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

  2. Author(s). (2025). EEG slow oscillations and overnight spatial navigational memory performance in CPAP-treated obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep, Volume(Issue), pages.

  3. Author(s). (2025). High-frequency oscillations >250 Hz in people with Down syndrome and associated Alzheimer’s disease dementia. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Volume(Issue), pages.

  4. Author(s). (2025). Impact of Alzheimer’s disease on sleep in adults with Down syndrome. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Volume(Issue), pages.

  5. Author(s). (2025). Sleep-wake variation in body temperature regulates tau secretion and correlates with CSF and plasma tau. Journal of Clinical Investigation, Volume(Issue), pages.

  6. Author(s). (2025). The stability of slow-wave sleep and EEG oscillations across two consecutive nights of laboratory polysomnography in cognitively normal older adults. Journal of Sleep Research, Volume(Issue), pages.

  7. Author(s). (2025). Two-year longitudinal outcomes of subjective cognitive decline in Hispanics compared to non-Hispanic Whites. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, Volume(Issue), pages.

  8. Author(s). (Year). Enhancing sleep, wakefulness, and cognition with transcranial photobiomodulation: A systematic review. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

  9. Author(s). (2024). The relationship between anxiety and levels of Alzheimer’s disease plasma biomarkers. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, Volume(Issue), pages.

  10. Author(s). (2024). The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio associates with markers of Alzheimer’s disease pathology in cognitively unimpaired elderly people. Immunity and Ageing, Volume(Issue), pages.

Zhou Yu | Behavioral Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhou Yu | Behavioral Neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yu Zhou is a postdoctoral researcher at Army Engineering University, specializing in the intersection of neuroscience, computer vision, and target detection. His research primarily focuses on deceptive visual design for both human and machine perception, exploring how visual stimuli can influence detection, recognition, and cognitive processing. Zhou has conducted pioneering studies on camouflage and optical deception, utilizing EEG-based brain functional network analysis to evaluate target visibility and cognitive responses. His work integrates principles from weapon science, biomedical engineering, and computer science to develop comprehensive models of visual perception and deception. Representative publications include investigations into neural responses to camouflage targets with varying exposure signs, the impact of color differences on brain activation patterns, and feasibility assessments of optical camouflage effects. Through these studies, he contributes to a deeper understanding of how visual designs can manipulate human attention and computer vision systems, providing actionable insights for defense technology applications. Zhou’s research emphasizes rigorous quantitative evaluation methods, leveraging neurophysiological data to inform the design of effective deceptive visual patterns. With an h-index of 2 and multiple citations, his work demonstrates a growing influence in fields spanning neuroscience-informed computer vision, perceptual deception, and applied optical camouflage.

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Author(s). (2024). Neural responses to camouflage targets with different exposure signs based on EEG. Neuropsychologia.