Vikas Kumar | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Vikas Kumar | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Vikas Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India.

 

🎓 Mr. Vikas Kumar is a passionate architectural and urban planning researcher, currently pursuing a Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur. With a unique academic blend of architecture and city planning, his research integrates sustainable development, indigenous innovation, and human-centered design. He has served as a teaching assistant at both IIT Kharagpur and DCRUST Murthal, mentoring students in design and visualization. His work focuses on “Jugaad” innovation in resource-constrained contexts and its role in inclusive architectural practices. His excellence is not limited to academics—he’s a celebrated sportsperson and national-level award winner, making him a well-rounded and driven personality committed to excellence in all dimensions of life. 🌍🏀📐

👤  Profile

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🎓 Education

📘 Mr. Vikas Kumar’s academic path showcases a deep dedication to built environment studies. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at IIT Kharagpur, with research on sustainable and inclusive architectural strategies through indigenous innovations like Jugaad. He earned his Master’s in City Planning from IIT Kharagpur in 2020, preceded by a Bachelor of Architecture degree from DCRUST, Murthal (Delhi NCR), in 2017. His educational journey began at CBSE institutions in Gurgaon, reflecting a strong foundational background. His Ph.D. thesis, “From Unsystematic to Systematic: Investigating Jugaad as an Approach for Sustainable and Inclusive Architecture,” underscores his commitment to contextual, impactful solutions. 🏫📘✍️

💼 Experience

🏗️Mr. Vikas brings hands-on experience from both academia and industry. He interned as an architect at Vastumandala in Gurgaon and later in urban planning at Sky Group, Bangalore. Since 2018, he has served as a Teaching Assistant at IIT Kharagpur, contributing to design studios, visualization, and communication courses. He also served at DCRUST Murthal, teaching computer graphics and building construction. These roles sharpened his skills in spatial thinking, digital tools, and pedagogy. His professional foundation enables him to bridge theory and practice, turning complex architectural ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges. 🖥️🏙️🎓

🧠 Research Interests

🔬Mr. Vikas Kumar’s research orbits around sustainable architecture, informal innovation, and user-centric design. His key interests include “Jugaad” in architecture, social behavior and built environment, spatial cognition, and ergonomic housing solutions for marginalized communities. He also investigates how children’s cognitive development can be enhanced through spatial design, reflecting a deep commitment to inclusive built environments. His research is multidisciplinary, combining qualitative and quantitative techniques, from spatial analysis to ethnographic studies. With a strong emphasis on practicality and resource-conscious design, his work contributes toward achieving sustainable development goals in the built environment. 🏘️📊🔍

🏆 Awards and Achievements

🥇Mr. Vikas Kumar has been honored with numerous academic and sports accolades. He secured All India Rank 201 in the GATE 2018 Architecture and Planning exam. His presentations on bamboo-based housing and Jugaad architecture earned Best Presentation Awards at international conferences in Italy and Malaysia. He is also an accomplished athlete, holding top positions in basketball tournaments, including Inter IIT championships, UDGOSH, and Interhall events at IIT Kharagpur. His leadership as a contingent and team captain reflects his dynamic ability to lead both in academia and athletics. His excellence spans beyond research into co-curricular brilliance. 🏅🎖️🏀

📚 Publication Top Notes

Kumar, V., & Mukerji, A. (2025). Exploring Jugaad in architecture. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101469. DOI Link — Cited by 12 articles

Kumar, V., & Mukerji, A. (2025). Triggers, Mediators, and Consequences of Jugaad. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 635. Springer Link — Cited by 9 articles

Kumar, V., & Mukerji, A. (2024). Sustainability of bamboo panels. International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 11(5), 39–42. Read here — Cited by 7 articles

Kumar, V., & Mukerji, A. (2024). Jugaad in cooling technologies. International Journal of Advances in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 11(5), 43–45. Read here — Cited by 5 articles

Kumar, V. (2021). Solid waste management in Varanasi. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 6(3), 48–55. Link — Cited by 10 articles

Biadge Kefale | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Biadge Kefale | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Biadge Kefale, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Ethiopia.

Dr. Biadge Kefale Anteneh is a seasoned researcher in the field of Food Science and Nutrition, currently serving at Holeta Research Center under the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). 🎓 With a robust academic background and more than a decade of active research service since 2012, he has earned a PhD in Post-harvest Technology, specializing in the preservation and enhancement of Ethiopian food products. 🌾 As Head of the Food Science and Nutrition Research Process, he has made significant contributions to value addition, food formulation optimization, and post-harvest stability studies. His focus on indigenous products like Awaze paste demonstrates his commitment to both scientific innovation and cultural preservation. His dedication to research excellence, active participation in national societies, and hands-on involvement in food technology make him a valuable contributor to Ethiopia’s nutrition and agricultural advancement. 🧪

👤 Profile 

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🎓 Education

Dr. Kefale’s academic journey began at Haramaya University, where he obtained a B.Sc. in Chemistry in 2011. He further specialized with an M.Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition from Addis Ababa University in 2016. 📚 Committed to academic excellence, he pursued and completed a PhD in Post-harvest Technology. These credentials have provided him with a firm foundation for conducting impactful food research, particularly in optimizing traditional Ethiopian food products. 🥣 Complementing his formal degrees, he participated in a range of international and local short-term trainings, including specialized sessions in NIRS application, malt barley quality, oil seed quality improvement, and brewing sciences in Belgium and France. 🌍 This diverse educational exposure has equipped him with technical, analytical, and applied skills to innovate and lead in food technology and nutrition.

🧪 Experience

Dr. Kefale brings over 12 years of research experience, ascending through various roles since joining EIAR in 2012—from Junior Researcher to leading Food Science and Nutrition projects. 🌱 His early roles in crop research laid a strong foundation, later transitioning into food and nutrition research where he now serves as a senior researcher and process head. Since 2018, he has taken on leadership responsibilities, managing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring the successful execution of impactful studies on Ethiopian food products. 🍅🥕 His career trajectory highlights his ability to merge research excellence with administrative acumen. He is also a long-standing member of the Food and Nutrition Society since 2017, further solidifying his commitment to professional growth and sectoral development.

🔎 Research Interests

Dr. Kefale’s research interests lie at the intersection of food quality, nutrition, and post-harvest technology. 🥼 He focuses on optimizing traditional Ethiopian foods, improving nutritional value, enhancing shelf-life, and reducing post-harvest losses. He leverages statistical mixture design, packaging material evaluations, and shelf stability modeling in his studies—emphasizing products such as Awaze paste, red pepper, and oil seeds. 🧄🌶 His multidisciplinary work contributes to food security and sustainable agricultural practices by valorizing local resources. With continuous involvement in international collaborations and advanced analytical training, he is dedicated to applying cutting-edge science to solve practical food system challenges.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

While specific awards have not yet been documented, Dr. Kefale’s career milestones—such as leading national research processes, international training participation in Belgium and France, and multiple peer-reviewed journal publications—demonstrate professional recognition and scholarly merit. 🌟 His nomination for the Best Researcher Award reflects his scientific contribution to food innovation in Ethiopia. His consistent publication record, leadership in national food research, and technical outreach underscore his growing reputation in the academic and applied nutrition fields. 🥇 As he advances in his career, he is a strong contender for national and international honors in research and innovation.

📚 Publication Top Notes

Optimization of Awaze paste formulations

Optimization of spicy red pepper paste by D-optimal mixture design

Properties of traditional ingredients for spicy foods

Effect of packaging materials and storage temperature on shelf stability of Awaze paste

Evaluation of quality parameters in sunflower and safflower varieties

Khouloud Annabi | Innovation Strategy | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Dr. Khouloud Annabi | Innovation Strategy | Best Academic Researcher Award

Dr. Khouloud Annabi, Higher Institute of Agronomy of Chott- Mariem, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

Dr. Khouloud Annabi is a passionate agronomist and postdoctoral researcher based in Tunisia, dedicated to sustainable agriculture and the advancement of global food systems 🌾. With academic roots stretching from Tunisia to Greece, she has developed a versatile research background in horticultural genetics, precision agriculture, and environmental governance 🌍. Her multidisciplinary projects align closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in climate change adaptation and resilient agricultural practices. Dr. Annabi was recently selected for the prestigious International Doctoral School on SDGs (2025) by CeSPI, marking her as a thought leader in science-based policy innovation. She blends research acumen with fieldwork, excelling in modeling, data analytics, and policy frameworks that empower sustainable development in North Africa and beyond 📈.

👩‍🔬 Profile

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🎓 Education

Dr. Annabi’s educational journey reflects a strong blend of scientific rigor and international exposure 📚. She earned her Ph.D. in Agronomic Sciences in 2020 from the University of Sousse, Tunisia, where she explored data-driven sustainability metrics in agriculture. Her Master’s degree from CIHEAM Chania, Greece (2021) focused on Horticultural Genetics and Biotechnology, reinforcing her expertise in innovative breeding and crop improvement techniques 🧬. She also holds an Engineering Degree in Horticulture (2011) from the Higher Agronomic Institute of Chott Mariem and a Bachelor’s in Mathematical Sciences (2006), which laid the analytical foundation for her modeling and data analysis work 🔢.

🧪 Experience

, Dr. Annabi brings both academic excellence and real-world impact to her work 🌱. As a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Higher Agronomic Institute of Chott Mariem (2022–2023), she led cutting-edge AI modeling projects under the “OENOMED” initiative, enhancing sustainable crop practices. Simultaneously, at the Olive Tree Institute of Sousse, she contributed to traceability and sustainability metric systems under the “CLUSTERR SERVAGRI” project 🧾. Her strength lies in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, bridging agronomic science and environmental policy 🌿. Her ability to manage interdisciplinary projects, coupled with strong statistical expertise, sets her apart as a dynamic and impactful researcher.

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Annabi’s research philosophy centers on resilient and inclusive development through agriculture and environmental governance 🌍. Her core interests include climate-smart agriculture, community-based resource management, and data modeling for sustainable ecosystems. Passionate about evidence-based policy, she works to transform agricultural research into practical strategies that address both local and global environmental challenges 🧭. She also explores the social dimensions of sustainability, aiming to connect scientific research with community empowerment and climate resilience 🧑‍🌾. Her interdisciplinary vision ensures that her work remains relevant across agronomic sciences, environmental justice, and socio-economic development.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

🎖️ Dr. Khouloud Annabi’s academic journey is distinguished by global recognition and impactful experiences that shape her as a forward-thinking leader in sustainable agriculture. In 2025, she was selected for the prestigious International Doctoral School on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), organized by CeSPI and international partners—a testament to her commitment to evidence-based policy and innovation. 🌐 Her academic reach expanded through internships at the University of Reggio Calabria (Italy) and the University of Ghent (Belgium), where she collaborated on research aligned with environmental sustainability and agricultural development. These international experiences enriched her understanding of cross-border collaboration and multi-stakeholder research. 🧠 Beyond academia, Dr. Annabi is deeply involved in community initiatives, including volunteering with OAEC and participating in the UNDP Green Jobs Program, where she contributed to projects in circular economy and environmental entrepreneurship. Together, these milestones highlight her dedication to global sustainability, civic engagement, and leadership in agronomic research. 🌿

📚 Publication Top Notes

Architectural Analysis for Novel Olive Crop Management

Olive oil quality influenced by biostimulant foliar fertilizers

Protein content, antioxidant activity, carbohydrates and photosynthesis in leaves of girdled stems of four olive cultivars

Pierluigi Rippa | Open Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr . Pierluigi Rippa - Open Innovation - Best Researcher Award

University of Naples Federico II | Italy

Author Profile 

Early Academic Pursuits

He an esteemed Associate Professor at the Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, embarked on his academic journey in 2007. With a strong foundation in Business and Managerial Engineering, he has been a pivotal figure in shaping the minds of future professionals. his commitment to education is evident through his extensive teaching engagements, spanning various universities and disciplines.

Professional Endeavors

Since his appointment as an Associate Professor in September 2018, he has been instrumental in academic leadership, serving as the Dean of the Master Degree in Managerial Engineering. His dedication extends beyond conventional roles, as evidenced by his role as Depute Federico II for Start Cup Campania 2021, highlighting his involvement in fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

 

Contributions and Research Focus in Open Innovation

His scholarly pursuits are multifaceted, covering areas such as innovation, organization, strategies, and entrepreneurship. His research endeavors have delved into ERP systems, change management, bibliographic research, and marketing management. Through his teaching and research ,he aims to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing students to tackle contemporary challenges in the business world.

Accolades and Recognition

His contributions to academia have garnered widespread recognition, reflected in his appointment as President Elect of the Global Information and Technology Management Association in 2014. He has also been entrusted with editorial responsibilities in esteemed publications such as the European Journal of Innovation Management and the International Journal for Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research.

Impact and Influence

His influence extends beyond the confines of his university, shaping the discourse on global platforms. His editorial roles and research initiatives have contributed significantly to advancing knowledge in areas like start-ups, open innovation, and digital academic entrepreneurship. By fostering collaborations and sharing insights, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape.

Legacy and Future Contributions

As he continues his academic journey, his legacy is defined not only by his scholarly achievements but also by the impact he leaves on his students and peers. Through his leadership, mentorship, and research contributions, he inspires the next generation of scholars and practitioners. His future contributions hold the promise of further enriching academia and fostering innovation-driven growth in the business realm.

In conclusion, his academic odyssey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence in education, research, and professional endeavors. His multidimensional approach towards academia, coupled with his visionary leadership, cements his position as a stalwart in the field of Business and Managerial Engineering. As he continues to chart new frontiers and inspire change ,his  legacy will endure, shaping the future of generations to come.

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Dana Egozi | Innovation Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Dana Egozi - Innovation Strategy - Best Researcher Award🏆

Professional Profiles:

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Early Academic Pursuits

Her embarked on her academic journey in medicine at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology medical school, earning her degree Cum Laude in 1997. During her undergraduate years, she conducted a groundbreaking MD Thesis on the biomechanical and morphological properties of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) with a focus on facial skin, under the supervision of Prof. Har-Shai Y.

Professional Endeavors

Following her internship at Rambam Healthcare Campus in 1997-1998, Her pursued residency in the Plastic Surgery Department at the same institution from 1998 to 2008, working under the leadership of Prof. J. Peled. Concurrently, she pursued a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at the Technion, completing her thesis on cell-cycle regulatory proteins and telomerase in human embryonic stem cells under the guidance of Prof. Karl Skorecki in 2008.

Contributions and Research Focus

Her research contributions extend beyond clinical practice. Her work delves into diverse areas such as the regulation of cell-cycle proteins, telomerase, and tissue engineering. Notably, she received a grant from the Chief Scientist of the Ministry of Health for her research on telomerase gene regulation during the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells.

Accolades and Recognition

Throughout her career, Her has earned recognition for her exceptional contributions. She received the "Excellent MD Thesis" award in 1996, the Kaplan Award in 2007 for her presentation on telomerase regulation during human embryonic cell differentiation, and the JWC Award in 2018 for the Best Laboratory/Preclinical Study.

Impact and Influence

Her impact extends to her roles in academia and healthcare institutions. She currently serves as the Director of the Plastic Surgery Department at Kaplan Medical Center, a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and holds various committee memberships at the Hebrew University.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Her legacy lies in her commitment to advancing plastic surgery, burn care, and tissue engineering. Her research grants, teaching roles, and leadership positions underscore her dedication to shaping the future of these fields. In the future, she aims to continue her research, with a focus on tissue engineering, breast reconstruction, burns, and microsurgery.

Notable Publications:🏅

1 Preoperative planning using virtual reality and computed tomography angiogram in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction Di Via Ioschpe, A., Golijanin, B., Benharush, D., ...Perhulov, V., Egozi, D. 2023

2 Cartilage-Sparing Otoplasty: A New Approach Benkler, M., Weiss, N., Egozi, D., Dolgunin, L., Kouniavski, E. 2023

3 Surgical site infection in reconstructive and aesthetic breast surgery: A single center retrospective analysis of the association between healthcare workers and infections Kracoff, S., Berl, A., Allweis, T.M., Egozi, D. 2023 (2)

4 Techniques and Innovations in Flap Engineering: A Review Kouniavski, E., Egozi, D., Wolf, Y.2023 (1)

5 Advances in the Use of Electrospun Nanofibrous Polymeric Matrix for Dermal Healing at the Donor Site After the Split-Thickness Skin Graft Excision: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Open-Label, Multicenter Study Haik, J., Ullman, Y., Gur, E., ...Cleary, M., Harats, M.2023 (1)

6 In vivo study of the efficacy of bupivacaine-eluting novel soy protein wound dressings in a rat burn model Goder, D., Eshkol-Yogev, I., Matsliah, L., ...Zilberman, M., Egozi, D.2023 (2)

DIEP Flap Preoperative Planning Using Virtual Reality Based on CT Angiography Egozi, D., Perkhulov, V., Kouniavsky, L., ...Benkler, M., Benharush, D. 2023 (1)