Aparna Gunjal | Microbiology and Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Aparna Gunjal | Microbiology and Environmental Science | Research Excellence Award

Dept of Environmental Science, Dr. D.Y. Patil, Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra | India

Dr. Aparna B. Gunjal is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in Industrial Microbiology, Microbiology, and Environmental Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences from Savitribai Phule Pune University, focusing on microbial enrichment of agro-industrial by-products for soil conditioners, and completed postdoctoral research at Hong Kong Baptist University. Her academic contributions include extensive teaching at the postgraduate level, covering practical and theoretical courses in Environmental Science and Microbiology, with emphasis on industrial wastewater treatment and molecular biology. She has also undergone industry-oriented training at prominent dairy and distillery establishments, reflecting a strong integration of research, teaching, and applied microbiology.

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May Morris | Cancer Cell Biology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. May Morris | Cancer Cell Biology | Women Researcher Award

IBMM / CNRS | France

Dr. May C. Morris is a CNRS Research Director (DR2) leading the “Biosensors and Inhibitors Group” within the Cellular Pharmacology Team at IBMM, University of Montpellier. Her research focuses on cell cycle biology, cancer, kinases and phosphatases, and peptide/protein biochemistry. She specializes in biophysical studies of protein interactions, fluorescent biosensor engineering, cell-penetrating peptide technologies, intracellular targeting, and high-throughput screening of small molecules. Dr. Morris has extensive experience in designing peptide and allosteric kinase inhibitors, as well as advanced cell culture and fluorescence imaging. Her career includes leadership roles at CNRS and postdoctoral research at the Scripps Research Institute.

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Rongchen Liu | RNA Biology Function | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Rongchen Liu | RNA Biology Function | Research Excellence Award

Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai | China

Rongchen Liu’s research focuses on integrated multi-omics data analysis to advance evolutionary biology and precision medicine. Utilizing transcriptomic, genomic, epigenomic, and metabolomic technologies, Liu develops computational tools to investigate molecular regulatory networks underlying adaptive evolution and complex traits in aquatic organisms. Additionally, his work explores disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets, employing multi-omics and single-cell approaches to dissect pathological processes such as fibrosis and assess the regulatory effects of interventions, including natural products. His publications highlight insights into sex- and size-dependent disease resistance, reproductive advantages, stress responses, dormancy-arousal mechanisms, and stress resilience in diverse aquatic species.

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Wen-Hsiung Li | Cell Differentiation Processes | Gene Expression in Cells Award

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Prof. Dr. Wen-Hsiung Li | Cell Differentiation Processes | Gene Expression in Cells Award

Academia Sinica | Taiwan

Wen-Hsiung Li is a leading evolutionary biologist and geneticist whose work has shaped modern molecular evolution, population genetics, and evolutionary genomics. Trained across engineering, geophysics, and applied mathematics, he pioneered quantitative and computational approaches to understanding genetic variation and genome evolution. He has held distinguished professorships at Academia Sinica, the University of Chicago, and major universities in Taiwan and the United States, and has directed major research centers. His contributions have been recognized by election to top academies and by numerous international awards for lifetime scientific achievement and leadership in molecular biology and evolution.

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Mona Elwan | Histopathology | Cell Biology Research Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Mona Elwan | Histopathology | Cell Biology Research Award

Faculty of Science | Egypt

An academic specialist in cytology and histology with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic service at a major public university. Academic training spans bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in zoology and histology, with research focused on ultrastructural, immunohistochemical, and histopathological studies, particularly in disease models and cancer. Teaching expertise covers undergraduate and postgraduate courses including histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. The academic portfolio includes supervision of multiple postgraduate theses, participation in international conferences and workshops, and long-standing involvement in quality assurance, examination committees, and departmental academic activities.

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Peng Gao | Biophotonics | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Peng Gao | Biophotonics | Research Excellence Award

Xidian University | China

Peng Gao is a leading researcher in advanced optical imaging, with expertise in super-resolution optical microscopy and quantitative phase microscopy for biological applications. His work has significantly advanced high-resolution, label-free imaging techniques that enable precise visualization and measurement of cellular structures and dynamics. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, including Nature Photonics and Advanced Optical Photonics, with several studies gaining international media attention. In addition to his research contributions, he serves in editorial roles for prominent journals, actively shaping developments in optics, photonics, and interdisciplinary biomedical imaging research.

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Chubo Deng | Signal Transduction Mechanisms | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Chubo Deng | Signal Transduction Mechanisms | Research Excellence Award

Chinese Academy of Sciences | China

An associate researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in deep learning–based remote sensing image interpretation. Trained in applied mathematics, with strong foundations in partial differential equation theory, numerical simulation, and scientific computing. Research focuses on hyperspectral and remote sensing image analysis using advanced deep learning models, including graph neural networks and Transformer architectures. Has led nationally funded projects and served as a key contributor to multiple national-level research programs. Authored numerous SCI-indexed journal papers, holds several authorized patents, and contributed to an academic monograph in hyperspectral remote sensing, with research recognized by a national science and technology award.

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Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Cell Structure Analysis | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Ahmed Sobhy Abdelrahim Abdallah Darwish | Cell Structure Analysis | Outstanding Scientist Award

Zagazig university, Egyptian International Pharmaceutical Industries Company, EIPICO | Egypt

Ahmed Sobhy Darwish is a highly accomplished analytical chemist specializing in green chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. With extensive experience in quality control, method development, and stability studies, he currently serves as Deputy Manager of Labs Development at EIPICO, leading a team of ten and overseeing comparative in vitro research. He has authored multiple eco-friendly HPLC methods for pharmaceutical compounds and contributed significantly to regulatory compliance and innovation in drug analysis. An active reviewer for several international journals and a participant in USP and BP projects, his work has earned recognition with an h-index of 6 and numerous citations.

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Jan Komorowski | Infection Discovery | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Jan Komorowski | Infection Discovery | Research Excellence Award

Uppsala University | Sweden

Dr. Jan Komorowski is a Senior Professor of Bioinformatics at Uppsala University, Sweden, and Affiliate Faculty at the Washington National Primate Research Center. With foundational training in computer science and a PhD in logic program evaluation, his research spans modeling complex regulatory mechanisms in cancer, diabetes, and infectious diseases using transcriptomic, genomic, and clinical data. He is recognized for developing interpretable machine learning approaches, including IF-THEN rule-based and decision-tree models, implemented in tools like R.ROSETTA and MCFS. His contributions include early applications of Gene Ontology in AI, HIV interactome modeling, and pediatric lupus subtyping. He has authored highly cited work with over 22,800 citations and an h-index of 51.

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Pan-cancer analysis of whole genomes

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Rough sets: A tutorial

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A literature network of human genes for high-throughput analysis of gene expression

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Jinshan Zhang | Plant Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jinshan Zhang | Plant Biology | Research Excellence Award

Shandong Bellagen Biotechnology Co. Ltd. | China

Jinshan Zhang is an accomplished plant geneticist and researcher specializing in crop improvement and functional genomics in rice. His work focuses on applying advanced biotechnologies, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and STTM (Short Tandem Target Mimic) systems, to study microRNA functions and enhance stress tolerance. Zhang has investigated the roles of miRNAs, such as miR166, in modulating leaf and xylem architecture to improve drought resistance. He has also characterized key infection-structure genes and kinases in wheat stripe rust. His research has yielded significant insights into gene regulation in rice and wheat, contributing to sustainable crop development and molecular breeding strategies.

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