Süreyya Kocatepe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Süreyya Kocatepe | Environmental and Sustainable Materials | Research Excellence Award

RWTH Aachen University | Turkey

Assist. Prof. Dr. Süreyya Kocatepe is a textile engineering researcher whose work focuses on sustainable and functional textiles, with particular emphasis on acoustic nonwovens, bio-based insulation materials, and the valorization of animal fiber waste such as chicken and goose feathers. Her research integrates materials science, nonwoven technologies, and acoustic performance evaluation to develop environmentally responsible textile solutions. According to Scopus, she has 4 indexed publications, has received 38 citations, and holds an h-index of 3. Her peer-reviewed contributions appear in recognized journals such as Journal of Industrial Textiles, Polymers, and Bulletin of Materials Science. Her work has advanced knowledge on sound absorption mechanisms, fiber morphology, and sustainable insulation materials derived from agricultural waste.

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Investigation of sound absorption properties of nonwoven webs produced from chicken feather fibers

– N. Paşayev, S. Kocatepe, N. Maraş · Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2019 · Cited by 32


Investigation some characteristics of chicken feather’s rachis

– N. Paşayev, S. Kocatepe, N. Maraş, M. Soylak, M. Erol · IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017 · Cited by 10

The machine method for processing chicken feathers by splitting them into fibers and rachis

– N. Paşayev, O. Tekoğlu, S. Kocatepe, M. Erol, N. Maraş · Tekstil ve Mühendis, 2021 · Cited by 6

Tavuk tüyü liflerinden ses yalıtım amaçlı dokusuz yüzey yapılarının geliştirilmesi

– S. Kocatepe · PhD Thesis, Erciyes University, 2019 · Cited by 2

Andrii Hovorukha | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Andrii Hovorukha | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

M.S. Poliakov Institute of Geotechnical Mechanics of the National Academy of Sciences | Ukraine

Mr. Andrii Hovorukha is a researcher specializing in the mechanics, dynamics, and tribology of railway and industrial transport systems. His work focuses on the mathematical modeling of dynamic interactions, wear, and operational safety of track structures, rolling stock, and heavily loaded mining equipment. He has authored 36 scientific publications with 15 citations and a Google Scholar h-index of 3, contributing to international journals and conference proceedings. His research includes the development of innovative friction modifier technologies, particularly the “Ideal” repair and restoration mixture, which forms wear-resistant nanostructured layers, significantly extending equipment service life. Mr. Andrii Hovorukha’s contributions advance the reliability, safety, and efficiency of industrial and railway transport systems, bridging theoretical modeling with practical industrial applications.

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Improvement of the service life of mining and industrial equipment by using friction modifiers

– V.V. Hovorukha, A.V. Hovorukha · Scientific Bulletin of National Mining University, 2023 · Cited by 3


Исследование динамики приводов стрелочных переводов горного транспорта

– A.V. Hovorukha, S.L. Ladik · Геотехнічна механіка, 2015 · Cited by 3


Method for studying spatial vibrations of a vehicle during its movement along the rail track on separate supports with elastic-dissipative and inertial properties

– L.P. Semyditna, V.V. Hovorukha, A.V. Hovorukha, T.P. Sobko · Геотехнічна механіка, 2022 · Cited by 2


Research of deformed state of railway track joint zones in complex operating conditions of rail transport

– V.V. Hovorukha, A.V. Hovorukha, Y.O. Makarov, T.P. Sobko, L.P. Semyditna · Геотехнічна механіка, 2023 · Cited by 1

Chengcheng Hu | 2D Materials and Beyond | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Chengcheng Hu | 2D Materials and Beyond | Research Excellence Award

Northeastern University | China

Dr. Chengcheng Hu is a computational materials scientist specializing in theoretical and first-principles investigations of advanced energy materials. Her research centers on the rational design of two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures for next-generation alkali metal–ion batteries. Using density functional theory and electrochemical modeling, she explores interfacial mechanisms governing ionic transport, mechanical stability, and charge storage performance. Dr. Chengcheng Hu has published peer-reviewed articles in high-impact SCI-indexed journals such as Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers and Electrochimica Acta. Her work contributes to establishing predictive computational frameworks that guide experimental development of high-rate, durable battery anodes. She also actively serves as a reviewer for international journals in electrochemistry and materials science, supporting the advancement of rigorous computational research.

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Rapid room-temperature H2S detection based on Bi2S3/CuO heterostructures: the synergy of increased surface-adsorbed oxygen and a heterojunction effect

– Chengcheng Hu; Meiling Yu; Zhenze Zhou; Chenda Wei; You Wang; Juanyuan Hao · Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers, 2025

Gulnaz Zakariya | Data Science and Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Gulnaz Zakariya | Data Science and Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Satbayev University | Kazakhstan

Mrs. Gulnaz Zakariya is a researcher specializing in Machine Learning, Data Science, and Geospatial Analytics, with strong interdisciplinary contributions spanning FinTech and remote sensing. Her research focuses on the development of intelligent data-driven models for credit risk assessment, antifraud systems, and decision-support frameworks using machine learning and deep learning techniques. She has also made notable contributions to object-based image analysis and spatial change detection, particularly in the study of informal settlements using satellite imagery. Her work bridges applied artificial intelligence, geoinformatics, and financial technology, emphasizing model robustness, interpretability, and real-world deployment. She has published in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences indexed in major scholarly databases, contributing to innovation at the intersection of data science, spatial analytics, and applied AI-driven solutions.

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Innovative Credit Scoring and Sales Accounting Solutions for SMEs in Kazakhstan

– Gulnaz Zakariya, Olzhas Akylbekov, Aiman Moldagulova,· FinTech, 2025


Object-based change detection of informal settlements

– P. Hofmann, G. Bekkarnayeva · JURSE 2017 (IEEE)

Samyak Singh | Agricultural | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Samyak Singh | Agricultural | Research Excellence Award

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | India

Dr. Samyak Singh is a Forestry and Environmental Scientist specializing in biodiversity assessment, ecosystem services, carbon sequestration, and ecological restoration. He holds a PhD in Forestry and Environmental Sciences from Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya and advanced degrees in Forestry from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. His experience spans doctoral research, ecological assessment and restoration planning for mining projects, and monitoring and evaluation of forest restoration programs under CAMPA. His research focuses on forest diversity, soil and microbial carbon dynamics, land-use impacts, and human–ecosystem interactions. Through peer-reviewed publications and applied fieldwork, he contributes to evidence-based conservation, sustainable forest management, and climate-resilient landscape planning.

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Huiming Wang | Robotics | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huiming Wang | Robotics | Research Excellence Award

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huiming Wang is an established researcher in advanced control systems and intelligent electromechanical systems, with a strong focus on disturbance rejection control, sliding mode control, and robust finite-time control theory. His research outputs span robotics, servo systems, power electronics, rehabilitation robots, and compliant actuators. According to Google Scholar, he has published over 33 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, accumulating approximately 1016 citations with an h-index of 14. His work is widely cited in leading IEEE and international control journals, reflecting sustained impact in nonlinear control theory and engineering applications.

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Olzhas Akylbekov | Data Science and Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Olzhas Akylbekov | Data Science and Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Satbayev University | Kazakhstan

Mr. Olzhas Akylbekov is a researcher in data science and machine learning with a strong focus on applied artificial intelligence for spatial analysis and intelligent systems. His scholarly work emphasizes deep learning architectures, hybrid neural networks, and spatial data modeling for real-world decision support systems. According to Scopus, he has 2 peer-reviewed publications, with a total of 20 citations and an h-index of 2. His research contributions are published in internationally recognized journals indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, reflecting impact in areas such as urban spatial analytics and AI-driven content analysis.

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Hybrid CNN-LSTM Network for Cyberbullying Detection on Social Networks using Textual Contents

– International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), 2023 · Cited by 19

Meriem Taleb | Agricultural | Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

Dr. Meriem Taleb | Agricultural | Forensic Scientist of the Year Award

University of Blida 1 | Algeria

Dr. Meriem Taleb is a forensic biologist and medical entomologist whose research integrates parasitology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics to advance forensic and medico-legal sciences. Her work is widely recognized for strengthening species identification, post-mortem interval (PMI) estimation, and applied maggot therapy using combined morphological and DNA-based approaches. She has produced original molecular data on necrophagous Diptera and contributed to baseline forensic entomology knowledge in North Africa. According to Scopus, she has 9 peer-reviewed publications, 34 citations, and an h-index of 4, reflecting the growing scientific impact of her research.

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Mian Sahib Zar | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Review Paper Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mian Sahib Zar | Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | Best Review Paper Award

Hamdard College of Health Sciences (HCHS), Buner | Pakistan

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mian Sahib Zar is an interdisciplinary researcher in forensic molecular biology, forensic genetics, and applied synthetic biology, with a strong focus on DNA-based human identification, forensic SNP/STR systems, ancient DNA, and multi-omics applications in postmortem investigations. His research portfolio includes 18 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 224 citations with an h-index of 8 (Scopus). He has contributed to high-impact international journals and Springer book chapters, advancing methodologies in degraded DNA analysis, forensic population genetics, and molecular diagnostics. His work bridges forensic science with applied biotechnology and translational research, strengthening evidence-based forensic investigations.

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Ferulic acid promoted in-situ generation of AgNPs@silk as functional colorants

– Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018 · Cited by 38


Y-chromosomal STR analysis in the Pashtun population of Southern Afghanistan

– Forensic Science International: Genetics 6 (4), e103-e105, 2012 · Cited by 18

Amrita Ganguly | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Amrita Ganguly | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

George Mason University | United States

Mrs. Amrita Ganguly is a researcher working at the intersection of Responsible and Ethical Artificial Intelligence, Human–AI Interaction, and AI applications in education. Her scholarly contributions focus on ethical governance of generative AI, human-centered AI design, and collaborative intelligence frameworks. According to Scopus, she has 7 peer-reviewed publications, 19 citations, and an h-index of 2. Her work appears in high-impact international journals and premier conferences in AI ethics, human–computer interaction, and computing education. Her research emphasizes evidence-based guidelines, design frameworks, and ethical considerations that shape responsible AI deployment in academic and socio-technical contexts.

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Collaborative job seeking for people with autism: Challenges and design opportunities

– CHI ’24: Proceedings of the 2024 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems · Cited by 18


ShadowMagic: Designing Human-AI Collaborative Support for Comic Professionals’ Shadowing

– UIST ’24: Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology · Cited by 5