Jianhui Liu | Precambrian geology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jianhui Liu | Precambrian geology | Research Excellence Award

Senior Research Fellow | Institute of Geology | China

Prof. Jianhui Liu is an accomplished researcher in Precambrian geology and tectonics, with a strong focus on the formation and evolution of continental crust and early Earth dynamics. His research addresses key questions related to Archean–Paleoproterozoic crustal growth, the onset of plate tectonics, and the geodynamic processes that shaped a habitable Earth. He applies advanced geochronological, isotopic, and elemental geochemical techniques, including zircon U–Pb dating and Lu–Hf isotopic analyses, to unravel complex magmatic, metamorphic, and tectonic histories of cratonic regions and orogenic belts. His work has significantly contributed to understanding crust–mantle differentiation, lithospheric evolution, and intracontinental deformation, particularly within the North China Craton and adjacent tectonic domains. With extensive publications in leading international journals, his research is widely recognized for its methodological rigor and its impact on global models of early continental evolution and long-term Earth system development

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Oxygen Isotope In Situ Microanalysis of Zircon by SHRIMP V
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Behbod Ghalamkari | Sensor | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Behbod Ghalamkari | Sensor | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Islamic Azad University | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Behbod Ghalamkari is an active researcher in the field of electrical and telecommunication engineering, with a strong focus on electromagnetic wave propagation, analytical and semi-analytical scattering techniques, antennas, and RF/microwave systems. His research contributions span rigorous solutions to complex electromagnetic scattering problems using methods such as the Kobayashi Potential, Fourier transform techniques, and modal analysis, addressing advanced media including chiral, anisotropic, plasma, and topological insulator environments. He has also made significant contributions to antenna engineering, including reconfigurable, wideband, terahertz, and energy-harvesting antenna systems, as well as microwave and millimeter-wave circuit design. His work integrates theoretical analysis with practical design, simulation, fabrication, and measurement of high-frequency components. With a substantial publication record in leading international journals and conferences, his research has influenced both fundamental electromagnetic theory and applied wireless technologies, contributing to advancements in communication systems, sensing, and high-frequency device engineering.

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Dual-Band Slim Microstrip Patch Antennas

– IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2018 · Cited by 48

A Fast Semianalytical Solution of a 2-D Dielectric-Filled and Coated Rectangular Groove

– IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2014 · Cited by 31

A Dual-Mode Tunable Bandpass Filter for GSM, UMTS, WiFi, and WiMAX Standards Applications

– International Journal of Circuit Theory and Applications, 2019 · Cited by 23

Pauline Bolan | Occupational Therapy | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Pauline Bolan | Occupational Therapy | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | University of Limerick | Ireland

Dr. Pauline Boland is an established researcher in occupational therapy and rehabilitation sciences, with a strong focus on participation, resilience, and community engagement for people living with chronic and neurological conditions. Her research spans cognitive rehabilitation, goal setting in rehabilitation, assistive technology, telehealth, and inclusive service design, with a particular emphasis on co-design and stakeholder involvement. She has contributed extensively to mixed-methods and qualitative research informing evidence-based practice, policy, and education across allied health disciplines. Her work has influenced international clinical guidelines, digital health innovation, and interprofessional education models, including projects addressing stroke rehabilitation, dementia-inclusive environments, falls prevention, and wheelchair service delivery. She is an active collaborator on nationally and internationally funded research programmes and has supervised doctoral and postgraduate research across healthcare practice and education. Her scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed publications and invited book chapters, reflecting sustained research impact in rehabilitation, ageing, and health professions education.

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Implementing a client-centred approach in rehabilitation: an autoethnography

– Disability and Rehabilitation, 2012 (Citations: 186)

Jonghoek Kim | Environmental Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jonghoek Kim | Environmental Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Sejong University | South Korea

Prof. Jonghoek Kim is an established researcher in robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent sensing, with extensive contributions to robot path planning, target tracking, multi-agent systems, and optimal control. His research addresses complex environments such as underwater, aerial, and obstacle-rich domains, emphasizing robust localization, estimation, and cooperative control under uncertainty and non-line-of-sight conditions. A significant portion of his work focuses on sonar-based sensing, autonomous underwater vehicles, and distributed robotic networks, advancing both theoretical frameworks and practical algorithms. His publications span leading journals in robotics, control systems, signal processing, and marine engineering, reflecting sustained research productivity and interdisciplinary impact. Current research efforts include target tracking in challenging environments using sensor networks and maximum-range information. Through a combination of analytical modeling, algorithm development, and system-level validation, his work contributes to the advancement of resilient autonomous systems applicable to robotics, marine exploration, and intelligent transportation systems.

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Rajab Abousnina | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rajab Abousnina | Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Curtin University | Australia

Dr. Rajab Abousnina is a researcher in civil and environmental engineering with a strong focus on sustainable construction materials and infrastructure technologies. His research expertise spans geopolymer concrete, waste-based materials, 3D concrete printing, composite materials, and structural health monitoring. A significant part of his work addresses carbon reduction in construction through the use of industrial by-products, alternative binders, and low-cost activators. He has led and contributed to numerous projects on oil-contaminated materials, recycled aggregates, and advanced cementitious systems, linking material innovation with durability and environmental performance. His research also extends to membrane technologies and wastewater treatment, particularly in the context of oily and produced water. With extensive experience in experimental testing, microstructural analysis, and applied engineering solutions, his work has resulted in a substantial body of high-impact journal publications and industry-focused technical reports, contributing to sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

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Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Younes Noorollahi | Renewable Energy | Research Excellence Award

Head of Department | University of Tehran | Iran

Prof. Younes Noorollahi is a distinguished researcher in the field of renewable energy engineering, with a strong focus on energy systems modeling, sustainable energy planning, and low-carbon transitions. His research integrates advanced numerical modeling, geographic information systems (GIS), and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to assess, optimize, and deploy renewable energy resources across diverse climatic and socio-economic contexts. A significant portion of his work addresses the strategic integration of renewable technologies—such as geothermal, solar, wind, bioenergy, and energy storage—into national and regional energy systems to enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. His scholarly contributions span energy transition modeling, geothermal resource assessment, smart energy systems, net-zero and low-carbon building design, renewable-powered desalination, and the water–energy–food–environment nexus. He has played a key role in advancing methodologies for site selection of renewable energy facilities, demand-side management, and sector coupling through innovative modeling frameworks and decision-support tools. His research is widely applied to real-world energy challenges, particularly in energy-intensive and fossil-fuel-dependent regions undergoing transition toward cleaner systems.

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Sustainable Development Using Renewable Energy Technology


– Renewable Energy, 2020 (854 Citations)

Energy Hub: From a Model to a Concept – A Review


– Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 (584 Citations)

Multi-Criteria Decision Support System for Wind Farm Site Selection Using GIS


– Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2016 (376 Citations)

Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development


– Renewable Energy, 2022 (368 Citations)

Damao Xu | Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damao Xu | Environmental Science and Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Deputy director | China University of Mining and Technology | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Damao Xu is an active researcher in the field of environmental and earth sciences, with a strong emphasis on soil and groundwater pollution, contaminant migration, and sustainable remediation technologies. The research portfolio centers on understanding the geochemical behaviors, environmental availability, and health risks of potentially toxic elements in contaminated soils, sediments, and industrial solid wastes. A significant body of work investigates the coupled effects of environmental processes such as freeze–thaw cycles, acidification, dry–wet alternation, and mineral–organic matter interactions on pollutant mobility and fate. Research contributions demonstrate advanced integration of mineralogical, geochemical, and environmental chemistry approaches to elucidate the mechanisms governing heavy metal release, bioaccessibility, and stabilization in smelter-impacted soils and solid waste dumping sites. Particular attention is given to lead, zinc, cadmium, arsenic, and multi-metal systems, providing mechanistic insights that support risk assessment and remediation decision-making. The work also extends to soil interface chemistry, ecological toxicity, environmental health effects, and the development and evaluation of functional materials for pollution control.

Mahnoosh Biglari | Seismic Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahnoosh Biglari | Seismic Risk Assessment | Research Excellence Award

Associate Prof | Razi University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahnoosh Biglari is a researcher in earthquake engineering with extensive contributions spanning seismic vulnerability assessment, geotechnical earthquake engineering, and soil dynamics. Her research focuses on understanding the seismic behavior of structures and soils under complex loading conditions, with particular emphasis on unsaturated soil mechanics, site effects, and performance-based seismic assessment of buildings and infrastructure. Her scholarly work integrates experimental investigations, analytical modeling, and numerical simulations to evaluate shear modulus, damping characteristics, and hydro-mechanical behavior of soils under cyclic and seismic loading. A significant portion of her research advances empirical and analytical fragility models for reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry buildings, enabling improved prediction of earthquake-induced damage and collapse at both building and urban scales. These contributions have been widely applied in post-earthquake assessments and seismic risk mitigation studies.

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Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Quang Ha | Sustainable Development | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Engineering and IT | Univerty of Technology Sydney | Australia

Quang Ha is a researcher whose publication record reflects sustained contributions to automation engineering, robotics, and intelligent systems, with strong intersections in sustainable energy and infrastructure applications. His scholarly output includes numerous high-impact journal articles, conference papers, books, and book chapters that address advanced control theory, robotics, artificial intelligence, and data-driven modeling. His publications are widely cited, demonstrating both methodological rigor and practical relevance, particularly in areas such as autonomous systems, smart sensing, and energy-efficient technologies. Through editorial roles in leading journals and consistent dissemination of influential research, his work has helped shape contemporary research directions and foster interdisciplinary innovation across engineering domains.

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Elhem Ghorbel | Genius civil | Sustainable Infrastructure Innovation Award

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Professor Elhem Ghorbel | Genius civil | Sustainable Infrastructure Innovation Award

University Professor | CY Cergy Paris University | France

Professor Elhem Ghorbel is a Full Professor in Civil Engineering at CY Cergy Paris University, France, and an internationally recognized expert in mechanics of materials, sustainable construction, and eco-materials. Her research focuses on the modeling and durability of cementitious and composite materials, recycling and valorization of construction, mining, and industrial wastes, and the development of low-carbon materials for civil engineering applications. She has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal publications, with more than 94 indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, achieving an h-index of 33–34 across major databases. Ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in Civil Engineering since 2020, she has led and contributed to major national and European projects (ANR, H2020, Horizon Europe, MSCA) and supervised 27 doctoral theses. Her extensive international collaborations across Europe, Africa, and South America translate research into practice, advancing circular economy principles, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable societal development

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