Yinfeng Yang | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yinfeng Yang | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Anhui University of Chinese Medicine | China

Dr. Yinfeng Yang is a distinguished researcher specializing in artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled drug discovery and biomedical big data analysis. Her work integrates multi-omics analytics, computational modeling, and machine learning to uncover disease biomarkers, elucidate therapeutic mechanisms, and accelerate the discovery of bioactive compounds from natural medicines. Dr. Yinfeng Yang has made significant contributions to AI-assisted drug discovery (AIDD), advancing methodologies in molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations, high-throughput virtual screening, and quantitative structure–activity relationship modeling. She has authored 44 Scopus-indexed publications, accumulating 5,663 citations across 5,524 documents, supported by a Scopus h-index of 18, underscoring her impact in computational biology and integrative medicine research. Her studies, published in leading journals such as Journal of Advanced Research, Phytomedicine, ACS Omega, Drug Discovery Today, and Current Medicinal Chemistry, span diverse topics including cancer prognosis modeling, multi-scale mechanisms of herbal medicine, ADMET prediction frameworks, and the therapeutic potential of Ginkgo biloba in oncology and neurological disorders. Dr. Yinfeng Yang has led and contributed to numerous scientific research projects focused on TCM modernization, biomedical intelligence, and compound drug discovery. She also plays an active role in scholarly publishing as an editorial board member for journals such as PLOS ONE and Journal of Hebei Medical University, and serves as a recognized reviewer for more than 30 international journals, including Nature Communications, Phytomedicine, ACS Omega, and Journal of Ethnopharmacology. Her research excellence continues to advance innovation in AI-driven precision medicine and the global understanding of natural-product-based therapeutics.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

  • Fan, N., Chen, J., Wang, J., Chen, Z. S., & Yang, Y. (2025). Bridging data and drug development: Machine learning approaches for next-generation ADMET prediction. Drug Discovery Today, Article 104487.

  • Han, Z., Liu, Q., Yang, J., Wang, X., Song, W., Wang, J., & Yang, Y. (2025). Exploration of the mechanism of Ginkgo biloba leaves targeted angiogenesis against gastric cancer. ACS Omega, 10(35), 40460–40476.

  • Li, H., Fu, S., Shen, P., Zhang, X., Yang, Y., & Guo, J. (2025). Mitochondrial pathways in rheumatoid arthritis: Therapeutic roles of traditional Chinese medicine and natural products. Phytomedicine, Article 157106.

  • Yang, P., Wang, X., Yang, J., Yan, B., Sheng, H., Li, Y., Yang, Y., & Wang, J. (2025). AI-driven multiscale study on the mechanism of Polygonati Rhizoma in regulating immune function in STAD. ACS Omega, 10(19), 19770–19796.

  • Zhang, H., Xu, Q., Kan, H., Yang, Y., & Cai, Y. (2025). Exploration of the clinicopathological and prognostic significance of BRCA1 in gastric cancer. Discover Oncology, 16(1), 381.

Sarat Mohapatra | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Sarat Mohapatra | Engineering | Innovative Research Award

Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering (CENTEC), Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon | Portugal

Dr. Sarat Mohapatra is an accomplished marine researcher whose work bridges theoretical modeling, computational simulation, and experimental validation in the fields of hydroelasticity, ocean hydrodynamics, offshore aquaculture systems, and floating platform dynamics. His research primarily addresses complex fluid–structure interactions and the development of hydroelastic models for flexible and porous marine structures under combined wave and current conditions. With over 70 international publications in leading journals such as Ocean Engineering, Applied Ocean Research, Journal of Fluids and Structures, Physics of Fluids, and Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, his work has received significant global recognition, reflected in an h-index of 21 and more than 1,160 citations. Dr. Sarat Mohapatra has been a key contributor to several European and Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)-funded projects, focusing on hydrodynamic and hydroelastic analysis of large floating structures and wave energy systems. His recent studies include the development of analytical, numerical, and CFD-based models to predict wave-current interactions and improve the design of sustainable marine systems. In addition to his strong publication record, he has served as a journal reviewer, editorial contributor, and co-supervisor for doctoral and postgraduate research, promoting innovation and collaboration within marine technology. Through his pioneering contributions, Dr. Sarat Mohapatra continues to advance the understanding of ocean engineering phenomena, supporting innovations in marine renewable energy, offshore structure design, and environmentally resilient aquaculture technologies that contribute to the sustainable utilization of ocean resources.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID | ResearchGate | Cienciavitae

Featured Publications

  • Mohapatra, S. C., Amouzadrad, P., & Guedes Soares, C. (2025). Recent developments in the nonlinear hydroelastic modeling of sea ice interaction with marine structures. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(8), Article 1410. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13081410

  • Mohapatra, S. C., & Guedes Soares, C. (2025). Oblique wave analysis under current conditions on a floating flexible membrane. Physics of Fluids, 37(7), Article 072101. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0278003

  • Mohapatra, S. C., Guedes Soares, C., & Meylan, M. H. (2025). Three-dimensional and oblique wave-current interaction with a floating elastic plate based on an analytical approach. Symmetry, 17(6), Article 831. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym17060831

  • Amouzadrad, P., Mohapatra, S. C., & Guedes Soares, C. (2025). Review on sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of hydrodynamic and hydroelastic responses of floating offshore structures. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 13(6), Article 1015. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse13061015

  • Mohapatra, S. C., & Guedes Soares, C. (2025). Wave–current interaction with a deformable bottom in a three-dimensional channel. Physics of Fluids, 37(5), Article 052104. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0267255