Franco Giovannelli | Astrophysics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Franco Giovannelli | Astrophysics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Franco Giovannelli, Senior Scientist Emeritus, INAF – Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali, Italy

Franco Giovannelli, born in Salerno, Italy, on June 24th, 1942, is a Senior Scientist Emeritus at the INAF- Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali in Rome. His work in high-energy astrophysics and space instrumentation has been instrumental in the development of space experiments and multifrequency observations of cosmic sources.

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Education 🎓

Franco Giovannelli holds a Diploma in Nuclear Energy Applications from the Institute E. Fermi of Rome. He earned his Degree in Physics from the University of Roma “La Sapienza” with a thesis on “Optical Counterparts of Galactic X-ray Sources.” Additionally, he obtained a PhD in Physics from the University of Barcelona, focusing on the impact of multifrequency observations in high-energy astrophysics.

Experience 💼

Dr. Giovannelli has extensive academic experience, having taught various courses in electronics and nuclear physics in Italy and Spain. His academic roles include visiting professor positions at the University of La Laguna in Tenerife and professor of specialized courses on high-energy astrophysics at the University of La Laguna and the University of Cordoba, Argentina.

Research Interests 🔭

Dr. Giovannelli’s research spans multiple areas of astrophysics, including the design of space experiments, optical photometry, and multifrequency observations of high-energy cosmic sources. His studies have explored topics such as X-ray binaries, cataclysmic variables, and the physics of collapsed objects.

Publication Top Notes 📚

Gamma-Ray Bursts: The Energy Monsters of the Universe

The Passage of the baton to the new generations

On the controversial nature of the cataclysmic variable SS Cygni

The Golden Age of Cataclysmic Variables and Related Objects (An Updated Review)

The contribution of robotic telescopes to the knowledge of our Universe

Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award-3709

Prof. Champika Liyanage | Strategy Implementation | Best Paper Award

Prof. Champika Liyanage, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

Dr. Champika Liyanage is a highly accomplished academic and research leader in the field of Facilities and Construction Management. She currently serves as a Reader at the School of Engineering, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), UK. With over two decades of experience in academia, international research, and project leadership, she has significantly advanced knowledge in public-private partnerships, disaster resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. She is a Co-Director of the Centre for Energy, Sustainable Development and Resilience (CESDR) and a leading figure in UCLan’s REF submission efforts, exemplifying her academic and institutional leadership. 💡

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🎓 Education

Dr. Liyanage holds a PhD in Facilities Management from Glasgow Caledonian University (2006). She earned her B.Sc. (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka in 2001, graduating with First Class Honours. To further enhance her teaching and supervisory capabilities, she has completed postgraduate certificates in Learning & Teaching (2012), Research Supervision (2013), and Teaching, Learning & Assessment (2008), all in UK-based institutions. 📚

🧑‍🏫 Professional Experience

Since joining UCLan in 2008, Dr. Liyanage has progressed from Lecturer to Reader. She has served as Senior Lecturer (2011–2015) and Reader (2015–present), and currently oversees multiple academic programs and research activities. Her leadership roles include Chairing the School’s Athena Swan SAT team, acting as REF Lead (UoA13), and Research Degrees Tutor. She has also coordinated dissertations and ethics reviews, showing her holistic engagement with academic development. 🏛️

🔬 Research Interests

Her research encompasses facilities and infrastructure management, public-private partnerships (PPPs), performance measurement, post-disaster reconstruction, and urban resilience. She has special interest in sustainability, zero-carbon targets, and improving disaster resilience through higher education. Her interdisciplinary approach brings together engineering, public policy, and social development frameworks. 🌍

🏆 Awards and Grants

Dr. Liyanage has been the recipient or co-lead of over £1 million in external research funding from prestigious bodies such as Horizon 2020, FP7, and ERASMUS+. Her collaborative projects—like REGARD, CABARET, ASCENT, and BENEFIT—span Europe and Asia, involving institutions in Sri Lanka, Sweden, Estonia, and more. These awards have supported innovation in infrastructure resilience, disaster education, energy trading, and societal reconstruction post-displacement. 🧾

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Muchao Jiang | Environmental Analysis | Best Researcher Award – 3689

Dr. Muchao Jiang | Environmental Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muchao Jiang, Shanghai Institute of Technology, China

Dr. Muchao Jiang (蒋慕超), born in June 1993 in China 🇨🇳, is an Assistant Professor at the School of Economics and Management, Shanghai Institute of Technology. With a strong academic foundation and diverse research interests in international trade, environmental economics, digital economy, and outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), he has emerged as a promising young scholar in contemporary economic thought and policy. Dr. Jiang has also gained practical experience through a management trainee position at Bohai Bank Co., LTD, Suzhou branch, blending academic depth with real-world insight.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Jiang earned his Ph.D. in International Trade from the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in 2023, following a Master’s degree in International Trade from Hefei University of Technology in 2018 and a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics and Trade from the same university in 2015. His multidisciplinary training underpins a nuanced perspective on global economic systems. 📚

💼 Experience

Since September 2023, Dr. Jiang has been serving as Assistant Professor at Shanghai Institute of Technology, where he teaches and conducts research in international economics. From July 2018 to May 2019, he worked as a management trainee at Bohai Bank Co., LTD, Suzhou branch, which provided him with foundational experience in financial systems and operations. 🧑‍🏫💼

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Jiang’s research interests span international trade, environmental economics, digital economy, and OFDI. His work frequently integrates empirical data analysis with theoretical models to explore pressing global challenges such as digital transformation, trade risks, and capacity utilization. He has contributed significantly to discussions around how innovation and digitalization influence export quality and foreign investment patterns. 🌐📊🌱

🏅 Awards & Honors

📘 Contributed to the editorial development of the textbook China Open Economics—one of the first Chinese Economics textbooks approved by the China Teaching Materials Office and designated as a key textbook by the Ministry of Education of China. He participated under the guidance of Professor Hong Junjie, a leading scholar in international economics.

📄 Publications Top Notes

Hong Junjie, Jiang Muchao & Zhang Chenyang. (2022).

Jiang Muchao, Shu Li & Deng Xinghua. (2023).

Zhang Xianfeng, Guo Wei, Jiang Muchao & Zhu Chen. (2021).

Zhang Xianfeng, Xie Zhengying & Jiang Muchao. (2019).

Prof. KHALID EL MAJDOUB | Electrical engineering | Excellence in Innovation-3786

Prof. KHALID EL MAJDOUB | Electrical engineering | Excellence in Innovation

Prof. KHALID EL MAJDOUB, ENSEM, MOROCCO

Prof. Khalid EL MAJDOUB is a Moroccan professor of Automatic Control and Electrical Engineering with over two decades of academic, research, and pedagogical experience. Currently affiliated with the National School of Electricity and Mechanics (ENSEM) in Casablanca, Morocco, he serves as an Aggregate Professor in Electrical Engineering. His contributions span advanced modeling, nonlinear and intelligent control systems, and power electronics, particularly in applications like electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Prof. EL MAJDOUB is a recognized figure in international research communities, regularly publishing in top-tier journals and participating in leading engineering symposia.

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🎓 Education

Prof. EL MAJDOUB’s academic journey began with a Technical Baccalaureate in Electronics (1994) at Jaber Ben Hayane Technical High School in Casablanca. He obtained his ENSET Diploma in Electronics and Computer Science (1998) and later achieved the Aggregation in Electrical Engineering (2001) at ENSET Rabat. He earned a DESA in Telecommunication Systems (2006) from Tetouan and completed his Ph.D. in Applied Sciences (2012) at the Mohammedia School of Engineering (EMI), Rabat, with a focus on vehicle chassis modeling and control. In 2018, he received his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) in nonlinear control and system observation.

🧪 Experience

With a career starting in 2001, Prof. EL MAJDOUB has held academic and supervisory roles at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He served for 15 years at the BTS level, teaching subjects ranging from DSP, VHDL, Power Electronics, to Quality of Electrical Power. At ENSEM Casablanca, he continues to design and deliver innovative curricula in Digital Regulation, Electrotechnics, and Industrial Automation, all while mentoring student research and contributing to international collaborations in engineering.

🔬 Research Interests

Prof. EL MAJDOUB’s research interests include nonlinear and adaptive control, intelligent systems (fuzzy/neuro-fuzzy control), and the modeling of complex electromechanical systems like electric vehicles, in-wheel BLDC motors, and magnetorheological dampers. He also actively explores renewable energy systems (solar, wind), IoT applications in electrical engineering, multi-level converters, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence in system modeling and control.

🏆 Awards and Recognitions

Prof. EL MAJDOUB has earned recognition for his innovative contributions to adaptive control and modeling in electric mobility, particularly through international collaborations with renowned researchers such as Prof. F. Giri and Prof. M. Krstic. His works have been featured in prestigious IEEE, ASME, and IFAC publications, demonstrating high citation impact and influence in both academia and applied industrial systems.

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Patricia Doyle-Baker | Reproductive Health | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker | Reproductive Health | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Patricia Doyle-Baker, University of Calgary, Canada

Dr. Patricia K. Doyle-Baker is a distinguished professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. With a robust academic background, she holds a PhD in Medicine-Rheumatology from Loma Linda University and a Doctor of Public Health degree. Her research focuses on the intersection of exercise physiology, health education, and rheumatology, making significant contributions to the field of chronic disease management and exercise behavior. 🏅

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Education 🎓

Dr. Doyle-Baker’s education includes a PhD in Medicine-Rheumatology from Loma Linda University (1999), a Doctor of Public Health degree (1996), and a Master of Arts in Exercise Physiology and Sport Science from the University of Victoria (1986). She is also a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and holds various certifications related to research and sport science. 🎓

Experience 💼 

With extensive experience in academia, Dr. Doyle-Baker has held various positions at the University of Calgary, from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, and has served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs. She is an active member of several research institutes, including the McCaig Centre for Bone and Joint and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute. Her professional experience spans across athletic coaching, research supervision, and consulting for health-related programs. 🏫

Research Interests 🔬 

Dr. Doyle-Baker’s research interests revolve around chronic disease management, exercise physiology, and the role of physical activity in health education. Her work includes exploring exercise behaviors in fibromyalgia patients, the impact of exercise on bone and joint health, and sports injury prevention. She is committed to advancing knowledge on physical activity’s role in public health. 🔬

Awards and Recognition 🏆 

Dr. Doyle-Baker has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, including the 2024 ‘Friends of Camp’ award for her impact on youth programs at UCalgary, the 2022 ‘Team Behind the Team’ award for her contributions to Canada Games, and several other accolades for her teaching and community service. 🏆

Publication Top Notes 📚 

Physical fitness and health indices in children, adolescents and adults with high or low motor competence

Friendship networks and physical activity and sedentary behavior among youth: a systematized review

Neighbourhood built environment influences on physical activity among adults: a systematized review of qualitative evidence

Dietary supplementation of high-performance Canadian athletes by age and gender

Dog-walking and sense of community in neighborhoods: Implications for promoting regular physical activity in adults 50 years and older

Parent anxiety and perceptions of their child’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

The impact of COVID-19 on high school student-athlete experiences with physical activity, mental health, and social connection

Exercise therapy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sex-and age-specific seasonal variations in physical activity among adults

Menstrual and oral contraceptive cycle phases do not affect submaximal and maximal exercise responses

Prof Dr. Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Tabriz University of medical science, Iran.

Professor Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, born on June 14, 1986, in Tabriz, Iran, is a distinguished academic in the field of Community Nutrition. She serves as a Professor at the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Fluent in Persian, English, and Turkish, she has made significant contributions to nutritional science, particularly in obesity, metabolic disorders, and public health nutrition.

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🎓 Education

Professor Farhangi obtained her academic qualifications from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, where she has been actively involved in both teaching and research. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her extensive work in nutrition and dietetics.

🧪 Experience

With over 40 research projects to her name, Professor Farhangi has delved into various aspects of nutrition, including obesity, diet therapy, vitamins, food security, pediatrics, and metabolic syndrome. She has served as an academic editor for the journal PLOS ONE for more than five years and is an Associate Editor for the journal “Advances in Obesity, Weight Management & Control.”

🔬 Research Interests

  • Etiology, epidemiology, and treatment of obesity and related disorders such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune disorders, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

  • Study of vitamins and minerals, their deficiencies, and associated chronic abnormalities.

  • Exploration of genetics and genomics concerning nutrition-related diseases, with a focus on obesity and its co-morbidities.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Professor Farhangi’s contributions to nutritional science have been recognized both nationally and internationally. She ranks among the top researchers in her field, reflecting her impactful research and dedication to advancing public health nutrition.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Global, regional, and national cancer incidence, mortality, years of life lost, years lived with disability, and disability-adjusted life-years for 32 cancer groups, 1990 to …

The global burden of childhood and adolescent cancer in 2017: an analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017

Mapping 123 million neonatal, infant and child deaths between 2000 and 2017

Framingham risk score for estimation of 10-years of cardiovascular diseases risk in patients with metabolic syndrome

White blood cell count in women: relation to inflammatory biomarkers, haematological profiles, visceral adiposity, and other cardiovascular risk factors

The effects of Spirulina Platensis on anthropometric indices, appetite, lipid profile and serum vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in obese individuals: A randomized …

Gut microbiota-derived metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) potentially increases the risk of obesity in adults: An exploratory systematic review and dose-response metaanalysis

Body image perception and its association with body mass index and nutrient intakes among female college students aged 18–35 years from Tabriz, Iran

Oral coenzyme Q10 supplementation in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: effects on serum vaspin, chemerin, pentraxin 3, insulin resistance and oxidative stress

Anemia predicts poor outcomes of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients: a prospective study in Iran

Saša Milojević | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof. Dr. Saša Milojević | Mechanical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Engineering University of Kragujevac, Serbia

Dr. Saša T. Milojević is an Assistant Professor and expert advisor in mechanical and automotive engineering, with a career spanning over 30 years in academia and industry. His work has contributed significantly to the fields of alternative fuels, vehicle maintenance, internal combustion engines, sustainable transport, and tribology. As a dedicated researcher and educator at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Serbia, he has also played a crucial role in bridging theoretical knowledge with industrial practice. Dr. Milojević represents the European and USA research center KG EDU-S in sustainable transport and industrial development projects. 🌍🚗

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🎓Education

Dr. Milojević obtained his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Kragujevac (formerly the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering). His academic training has provided a comprehensive foundation for his work in cutting-edge research areas such as alternative propulsion systems, tribology, and automotive powertrain technologies. 🧑‍🎓📘

💼Experience

With over three decades of academic and practical experience, Dr. Milojević currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Engines, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac. He teaches powertrain systems and vehicle maintenance while also acting as a technical advisor in vehicle inspection and homologation. His industrial experience includes over five years as Head of Production and Technical Manager in the bus and truck manufacturing sector. 🚛🔧

🔬Research Interests

Dr. Milojević’s research interests include motor vehicles and internal combustion engines, alternative fuels and drive systems, vehicle maintenance, mechanical engineering, and tribology. His focus extends to sustainable transportation systems, environmental protection, recycling, and renewable energy integration in mobility systems. His innovative work contributes to the advancement of eco-friendly transport technologies. 🌱🔋

🏆Awards

As a team leader, Dr. Milojević received a prestigious regional innovation award for the development of Serbia’s first low-floor city bus powered by natural gas. He also led project teams as Consortium Manager in two FP7 European projects on electric and hydrogen minibuses, underscoring his leadership in practical innovation and sustainable vehicle development. 🥇🚌

📚Publication Top Notes

Influence of Axial Stress on the Distribution of Main Normal Stresses in a Plate with an Elliptical Opening

Design of a Copolymer-Reinforced Composite Material for Leaf Springs inside the Elastic Suspension Systems of Light-Duty Trucks

Luliu-Marius MORARIU | Religion and Social Sciences | Excellence in Research

Dr. Iuliu-Marius MORARIU | Religion and Social Sciences | Excellence in Research

Dr. Iuliu-Marius MORARIU, Academy of Romanian Scientists, New York, Branch, Canada

Hieromonk Maxim (Iuliu-Marius Morariu), born on May 4, 1991, in Salva, Romania, is a distinguished Romanian Orthodox priest, scholar, and editor. A class valedictorian from seminary to doctoral studies, he serves as a hieromonk and protosyncell, combining his ecclesiastical vocation with a prolific academic and editorial career. Currently the Exarch of Monasteries in the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada and an Associate Member of the Romanian Academy of Scientists, he is widely recognized for his contributions to theology, history, and interdisciplinary research.

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🎓 Education

Fr. Maxim holds two PhDs: one in Orthodox Theology (2019, “Babeș-Bolyai” University, summa cum laude) and another in Social Sciences (2021, Angelicum Pontifical University, summa cum laude). He earned four MAs—in Theology, Social Sciences, and Southeastern European History—with magna or summa cum laude honors, alongside dual BAs in Theology and History. He also completed postdoctoral research at Accademia di Romania in Rome (2021) and the Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Sibiu (2020), and holds a CCES from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute, Geneva.

💼 Professional Experience

Hieromonk Maxim has served in the Romanian Orthodox Church since 2014, with increasing responsibilities including ecclesiarch of Saint George Cathedral (Quebec) and spiritual father of multiple monasteries. He is a producer and editor for Radio Renașterea and a contributor to Doxologia.ro. He also works as a researcher and scientific secretary at the “Ioan Lupaș” Centre, Faculty of Orthodox Theology, “Babeș-Bolyai” University. Editorially, he is affiliated with several journals, including HTS Teologiese Studies, Postmodern Openings, Research and Science Today, and Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies.

🔬 Research Interests

His interdisciplinary research spans spiritual autobiography, ecumenism, Orthodox theology, social ethics, and the role of religion under Communism and Capitalism. He explores figures such as Virgil Gheorghiu, John of Kronstadt, and Silouan the Athonite, merging theological, historical, and philosophical analysis.

🏆 Awards and Distinctions

Fr. Maxim has received numerous literary and scientific awards, including the “Ion Agârbiceanu” Prize (2021), the “Petru Poantă” Grand Prize (2022), and the “Juventute” Prize from Babeș-Bolyai University (2011). He also won 1st prizes at international symposia in Târgu Jiu and Iași, and was honored multiple times by ASTRA and the Civic Academy Foundation for his contributions to historical research and memory preservation.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Landmarks of the Spiritual Autobiography in the Orthodox Space.

“Virgil Gheorghiu’s Reflection on Ideologies”

“Ecumenism in the Perspective of Dag Hammarskjöld”

“The Role of Confession in Totalitarian Regimes”

Editor-in-Chief, Astra Salvensis (indexed SCOPUS, DOAJ)

✅ Conclusion

Hieromonk Maxim (Iuliu-Marius Morariu) is an outstanding candidate for the “Best Researcher Award” under the “Excellence in Research” category. His academic record, publication quality, editorial leadership, and the breadth of his interdisciplinary and theological work firmly place him among the top-tier researchers. With additional focus on international funding, strategic collaborations, and public engagement, his research impact can scale even further. At this stage, he fully meets the criteria of academic excellence and scholarly innovation required for such a distinction.