Insoon Chang | Tissue Engineering Regeneration | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Insoon Chang | Tissue Engineering Regeneration | Research Excellence Award

UCLA School of Dentistry | United States

Insoon Chang is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Endodontics at a leading dental academic institution and a board-certified endodontist with a strong profile as a dual-trained clinician-scientist. Their work integrates clinical endodontics with translational and basic research, with primary expertise in regenerative endodontics, osteoimmunology, tissue regeneration, and inflammatory disease–associated healing. Research contributions span molecular biology, epigenetics, animal models, and clinically relevant systems, aiming to advance endogenous cell-mediated strategies for pulp–dentin complex regeneration. Completed studies have addressed epigenetic regulation of mesenchymal stem cells in osteoporosis and aging, as well as mechanisms of tumorigenesis and progression in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Ongoing research focuses on osteoimmune dysregulation in uncontrolled type II diabetes and innovative regenerative approaches using minced dental pulp transplantation. The scholarly output includes over 20 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact SCI/SCIE and Scopus-indexed journals across dentistry, cell biology, cancer research, and regenerative medicine. In addition to research, significant contributions are made to graduate and advanced clinical education, mentoring, program leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Active national and international collaborations support translational and basic research efforts, positioning this work at the interface of clinical relevance and fundamental biological discovery.

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Farkhanda Asad | Plant Cell Biology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Farkhanda Asad | Plant Cell Biology | Editorial Board Member

Government College University Faisalabad | Pakistan

Dr. Farkhanda Asad is an accomplished researcher in the field of fisheries and aquatic biology with over 13 years of postdoctoral research and academic experience. Her research primarily focuses on freshwater fisheries, with special emphasis on Nile tilapia and major carp species, aiming to enhance sustainable fish production in Pakistan. She has made significant contributions to understanding hormonal sex reversal, growth performance, feed utilization, and meat quality in cultured fish species, particularly through controlled dietary and endocrine interventions. Her doctoral research provided valuable insights into the effects of 17α-methyltestosterone combined with varying dietary protein levels on masculinization efficiency and production traits in Nile tilapia. At the postgraduate level, her work addressed nutrient digestibility of alternative feed ingredients and optimized species ratios in polyculture systems under semi-intensive pond conditions. She has authored more than 52 research publications and book chapters, with a cumulative impact factor exceeding 48 and total citations surpassing 500, reflecting the relevance and impact of her work. Her ongoing research interests include improving growth performance of indigenous fish species through supplementary feeding strategies, enhancing feed efficiency, and supporting the development of Pakistan’s freshwater fisheries sector through applied, production-oriented research.

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Asad, F., et al. (2025). Comparative impact of silver nitrate and eco-friendly silver nanoparticles on sexual behavior, productivity, and bioaccumulation in the reproductive organs of Japanese quails. Animals.

Asad, F., et al. (2025). Bioremediation of lead-contaminated aquatic environment using non-pathogenic strain Klebsiella pneumoniae PbS3A2 in Labeo rohita. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Asad, F., et al. (2025). Toxic and synergistic effects of micro- and nanoplastics with radioactive contaminants on aquaculture: Their occurrence, distribution, role as vectors, detection, and removal strategies. [Journal name not specified].

Asad, F., et al. (2025). Dietary incorporation of natural and synthetic reproductive inhibitors: Exploring their impact on sex characteristics in Cyprinus carpio (Common carp). Fishes.

Muktar Reshad | Plant Cell Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Muktar Reshad | Plant Cell Biology | Research Excellence Award

Oda Bultum University | Ethiopia

Dr. Muktar Reshad the academic profile reflects extensive training and professional engagement in forestry and agroforestry, with advanced qualifications spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels. Expertise has been developed in farm forestry, natural resource management, and agroforestry systems, supported by long-term involvement in teaching, research, and postgraduate program coordination at the university level. Professional experience includes leadership roles in research coordination, community service, and university–industry linkage, alongside active responsibilities as a lecturer and researcher. Strong skills are demonstrated in applying scientific principles to the conservation, sustainable use, and development of natural resources. The profile also highlights a solid record of community service, particularly in supporting farmers and local communities through knowledge transfer and applied research, with formal recognition for these contributions. In addition, scholarly engagement is evidenced through service as a peer reviewer for several international journals covering agroforestry, sustainability, environmental science, forestry, and development policy, underscoring commitment to academic quality and interdisciplinary research advancement.

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Shoaib Zawar | Plant Cell Biology | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Shoaib Zawar | Plant Cell Biology | Young Scientist Award

Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture Multan | Pakistan

A highly motivated and diligent individual with a strong passion for learning, research, and professional growth in the field of agronomy. Possessing a solid academic foundation, including a Master’s degree in Agronomy with a focus on Crop Physiology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (Agronomy), the candidate has consistently demonstrated excellence in academic performance, achieving top grades throughout the studies. The master’s research focused on innovative strategies such as seed pretreatment and foliar application of micronutrients to enhance drought tolerance in pulses, reflecting a strong interest in sustainable crop management and stress physiology. Recognized for dedication and academic achievements through prestigious scholarships, the individual exhibits a commitment to continuous self-improvement, discipline, and teamwork. Eager to leverage theoretical knowledge and practical experience to contribute to research and development in agriculture, particularly in crop productivity, stress tolerance, and resource-efficient farming practices. The candidate is driven to engage in projects that promote sustainable agriculture and address global food security challenges, demonstrating a proactive approach toward problem-solving and innovation. With strong analytical skills, perseverance, and a passion for advancing agronomic knowledge, this professional is well-positioned to make meaningful contributions to the scientific community, agricultural research, and educational initiatives.

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Mansoor Abu Hatim | Plant Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mansoor Abu Hatim | Plant Biotechnology | Research Excellence Award

Amran University | Yemen

An Associate Professor of Botany with specialization in plant biotechnology, plant physiology, and plant ecology, bringing over thirteen years of university-level teaching and academic advising experience. Expertise includes teaching core botanical disciplines such as plant physiology, anatomy, ecology, classification, and medicinal and aromatic plants, along with supervising undergraduate research projects. Research experience is strongly focused on plant biology and biotechnology, with particular emphasis on date palm micropropagation, embryogenic cell suspension cultures, and the application of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi for plant growth enhancement and protection. The scholar has authored peer-reviewed journal articles as first author, published two academic books, and contributed chapters to edited volumes. Active participation in international scientific conferences reflects engagement with the global research community. Academic excellence has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including professional, research excellence, and best researcher honors, highlighting sustained contributions to teaching, research, and scientific advancement in plant sciences.

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Jerzy A. Lis | RNA Biology Function | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jerzy A. Lis | RNA Biology Function | Research Excellence Award

Univeristy of Opole, Institute of Biology | Poland

A senior academic biologist with extensive expertise in zoology, genetics, and evolutionary biology, specializing in the morphology, taxonomy, and phylogeny of true bugs (Heteroptera). His research integrates classical taxonomy with modern molecular approaches, including ribosomal DNA analysis, molecular phylogeny, phylogeography, and rRNA secondary and tertiary structure prediction. He has led and participated in multiple internationally funded research projects focused on the systematics and evolution of Cydnidae across the Old World, Australian, and Oriental regions, supported by European and international scientific agencies. With long-standing academic experience, he has contributed significantly to higher education through teaching advanced courses in bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetics, molecular evolution, and phylogenetic reconstruction. His work has advanced the understanding of insect biodiversity, evolutionary relationships, and classification, particularly within European and global Heteroptera faunistics, combining museum-based research with modern computational and molecular methodologies.

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Sakarie Mustafe Hidig | Cancer Cell Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Sakarie Mustafe Hidig | Cancer Cell Biology | Research Excellence Award

Zhejiang University School of Medicine | United Kingdom

Dr. Sakarie Mustafe Hidig is a General Surgeon, Clinical Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medicine and the Research Center at Hargeisa Group Hospital. He serves as the UK Country Coordinator for the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) and is an active member of the China Medical Association, Somali Medical Association, and the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society. Dr. Hidig has earned multiple international honors, including the SHEN Best Researcher Awards, GCDMSE-2024, and ISSN Research Awards. With over 70 published papers, 280+ SCI editorial handling experiences, and 14 research projects, his work spans general, gastrointestinal, trauma, emergency, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic surgery. He also contributes as an editor for major journals such as PLOS One Medicine, Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Obesity Surgery, and JMIR Public Health and Surveillance. His research interests include surgical oncology, hepatology, pancreatic cancer, and public health.

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Lin Wu | Bone Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Lin Wu | Bone Tissue Engineering | Excellence in Research Award

Department of Stomatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, P.R | China

Professor Wu Lin is a leading scholar in oral rehabilitation and biomaterials research, recognized for her extensive contributions to bone implant materials and advanced technologies for dental restoration. Her work spans more than 90 peer-reviewed publications across high-impact national and international journals, reflecting sustained productivity and influence in stomatology research. She has led major scientific initiatives, including national natural science projects, a “14th Five-Year Plan” National Key R&D project, national disaster-related research, multiple sub-projects under the national “863” Plan, and several provincial-level grants. As the first inventor, she holds two authorized invention patents that advance the design and performance of oral implant systems. Her editorial roles in multiple scientific journals and participation in specialized professional committees further demonstrate her leadership in shaping research directions in oral medicine, prosthodontics, and biomaterials science. Through her innovations, Professor Wu has significantly advanced clinical applications and material technologies in modern stomatology.

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Amadou Issoufou | Mitochondrial Function Dynamics | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amadou Issoufou | Mitochondrial Function Dynamics | Best Academic Researcher Award

Universite Dan Dicko Dankoulodo De Maradi | Niger

Issoufou Amadou, PhD, is a food scientist specializing in food technology, nutrition, and the improvement of traditional food systems through biochemical and microbiological approaches. His research centers on fermented foods, nutrient enhancement, and the development of value-added products from locally available crops such as soybean and millet. He has conducted extensive laboratory investigations on fermentation dynamics, antioxidative peptides, functional food properties, and strategies for improving protein digestibility and bioactive compound profiles. His work also includes evaluating physicochemical properties of fermented products, optimizing solid-state fermentation processes, and assessing antimicrobial and antioxidant activities in plant-based food matrices. Through academic roles, he supervises research at multiple levels and contributes to capacity building in food science and nutrition. His training in quality control and intellectual property further strengthens his ability to support innovation and develop scientifically robust, safe, and nutritionally improved food products tailored to regional food security needs.

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  • Amadou, I., Yong-Hui, S., Sun, J., & Guo-Wei, L. (2009). Fermented soybean products: Some methods, antioxidant compound extraction, and their scavenging activity. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, 4(3), 68–76.

  • Amadou, I., Sun, J., Kamara, M. T., Yong-Hui, S., Gbadamosi, O. S., & Guo-Wei, L. (2009). Characterization, in vitro trypsin digestibility, and antioxidant activity of fermented soybean protein meal with Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6. American Journal of Food Technology, 4(3), 268–276.

  • Amadou, I., Gbadamosi, O. S., Yong-Hui, S., Kamara, M. T., Sun, J., & Guo-Wei, L. (2010). Identification of antioxidative peptides from Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6 fermented soybean protein meal. Research Journal of Microbiology, 5(5), 372–380.

  • Amadou, I., Kamara, M. T., Amza, T., Foh, M. B. K., & Guo-Wei, L. (2010). Physicochemical and nutritional analysis of fermented soybean protein meal by Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6. World Journal of Dairy and Food Sciences, 5(2), 114–118.

  • Amadou, I., Amza, T., Foh, M. B. K., Kamara, M. T., & Guo-Wei, L. (2010). Influence of Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6 fermentation on the functional properties of soybean protein meal. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture, 22(6), 456–465.

  • Amadou, I., Guo-Wei, L., Yong-Hui, S., & Sun, J. (2011). Reducing, radical scavenging, and chelation properties of fermented soy protein meal hydrolysate by Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6. International Journal of Food Properties, 14(3), 654–665.

  • Amadou, I., Guo-Wei, L., Yong-Hui, S., Gbadamosi, O. S., Kamara, M. T., & Sun, J. (2011). Optimized Lactobacillus plantarum Lp6 solid-state fermentation and proteolytic hydrolysis improve nutritional attributes of soybean protein meal. Journal of Food Biochemistry, 35(6), 1686–1694.

  • Amadou, I., Gbadamosi, O. S., & Guo-Wei, L. (2011). Millet-based traditional processed foods and beverages: A review. Cereal Food World, 56(3), 115–121.

Jung Weon Lee | Tetraspanin-Mediated Liver Malignancy | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Jung Weon Lee | Tetraspanin-Mediated Liver Malignancy | Research Excellence Award

Seoul National University | South Korea

Jung Weon Lee is a distinguished researcher in pharmacology and biochemistry whose work integrates molecular pharmacology, biochemical pathway analysis, and disease-related mechanistic research. Trained across biochemical sciences and pharmacological disciplines, he has developed a robust program centered on understanding how cellular signaling networks, metabolic processes, and bioactive molecules regulate pathological conditions such as cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. His research frequently explores the molecular basis of drug actions, enzyme regulation, and the interplay between biochemical pathways and disease progression. Through his faculty leadership at Seoul National University’s College of Pharmacy, he has advanced studies on cellular stress responses, protein modification systems, and molecular targets that influence cell survival, migration, and invasion. As a long-standing member of professional scientific societies and the Invadosome Consortium, he actively contributes to global investigations on cytoskeletal remodeling and matrix-degrading structures central to metastasis and tissue remodeling. His research group is known for integrating pharmacological assays with molecular and biochemical techniques to identify therapeutic candidates and elucidate mechanisms underlying disease-associated cellular behaviors. Overall, Lee’s scientific contributions strengthen translational links between biochemical research and pharmacological innovation, supporting the development of mechanism-based therapeutic strategies.

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  • Lee, Y., Kim, J. E., Kim, W., Kim, S., Han, R., Suh, D., Kim, E., Shin, E.-A., Pyo, K.-h., Lee, J.-H., Yoon, S., Kim, Y.-I., Cho, J.-Y., Choi, S., & Lee, J. W. (2025). Unique molecular architecture of N-glycosylated TM4SF5 dimer highlights evolutionary and structural divergence among small four-transmembrane protein families. Journal of Advanced Research. (In press)

  • Ahn, J., Kim, S., Jeong, J. Y., Heo, S., Pyo, K.-h., Shin, E.-A., Kim, W., Lee, J.-H., Choi, N. R., Lee, H.-A., Kim, H.-P., Song, S.-H., Kim, H. Y., Kim, T.-Y., & Lee, J. W. (2025). Whole genome DNA methylation patterns in tissue and cfDNA associated with fibrosis reflect the complex signature of MASLD. PLoS One, 20(7), e0328207.

  • Lee, H. S., Kim, J. E., Shin, E.-A., Pinanga, Y. D., Pyo, K.-h., Lee, E. H., Kim, W., Kim, S., Lim, C. S., Yoon, K. C., & Lee, J. W. (2025). Hepatocyte TM4SF5-mediated cytosolic NCOA3 stabilization and macropinocytosis support albumin uptake and bioenergetics for hepatocellular carcinoma progression. Experimental and Molecular Medicine, 57(4), 836–855.

  • Jin, S. H., Kim, D. J., & Lee, J. W. (2025). Tetraspan(in)-mediated immune regulation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Clinical and Molecular Hepatology, 31(2), 650–653.

  • Kim, J. E., Kim, H. S., Lee, E. H., Kim, W., Kim, S., Kim, T., Shin, E.-A., Pyo, K.-h., Lee, H., Jin, S. H., Lee, J.-H., Byeon, S.-M., Kim, D. J., Yu, S. J., Kim, S., Yoo, J. Y., Lee, S.-C., Suh, Y.-G., & Lee, J. W. (2025). Isoxazole-based molecules restore NK cell immune surveillance in hepatocarcinogenesis by targeting TM4SF5 and SLAMF7 linkage. Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, 10(1), 15.