José María Franco | Chemical Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. José María Franco | Chemical Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Professor at Universidad de Huelva | Spain

Prof. José María Franco Gómez is a distinguished scholar and Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Huelva, Spain, widely recognized for his pioneering research in rheology, polymers, and complex fluid systems. With an extensive academic and industrial research career exceeding three decades, his scientific contributions have significantly advanced the understanding and application of non-Newtonian fluid behavior, biopolymers, lubricants, adhesives, and coatings. His innovative studies on structuring oleogels and developing eco-friendly rheological modifiers from renewable resources have positioned him at the forefront of sustainable materials engineering. Prof. Franco has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific papers and several influential book chapters, and has served as co-editor of key volumes on rheology. His research excellence is reflected in a high citation index and numerous leadership roles in national and international projects. Beyond academia, he has successfully bridged the gap between science and industry, leading over 40 technology transfer projects and collaborating with global corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Fresenius Kabi, and Repsol. His work has yielded multiple patents that contribute to cleaner and more efficient industrial processes. A respected mentor, he has supervised numerous doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, fostering future leaders in chemical and materials engineering. As Director of the Pro2TecS Research Center and the “Complex Fluids Engineering” group, he continues to drive innovation in green chemistry and advanced material technologies. Prof. Franco’s enduring influence extends through his editorial roles in leading scientific journals, participation in major international conferences, and recognition by academic and governmental institutions for his outstanding scientific trajectory and contributions to sustainable industrial development.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

Rubio-Valle, J. F., Valencia, C., Estrada-Villegas, G. M., Martín-Alfonso, J. E., & Franco, J. M. (2025). Exploration of low-sulfonate lignin electrospinning conditions for the development of new renewable lubricant formulations.

Rubio-Valle, J. F., Martínez-Guerra, E., Sánchez-Domínguez, M., Vázquez-Lepe, E., Rodríguez, C., Valencia, C., Martín-Alfonso, J. E., & Franco, J. M. (2025). Advanced multifunctional oil structurants for sustainable lubricants engineered by electrospinning lignin/cellulose acetate butyrate nanofibers and TiO₂ atomic layer deposition.

Toro-Gallego, M., Valencia, C., Sánchez, M. C., Martín-Alfonso, J. E., & Franco, J. M. (2025, February 15). Use of electrospun cellulose acetate/silica composites as multifunctional ingredients in eco-friendly semisolid lubricant formulations

Martín-Alfonso, M. A., Rubio-Valle, J. F., Valencia Barragán, C., Martín-Alfonso, J. E., & Franco, J. M. (2024). Environmentally-friendly lubricating dispersions obtained using castor oil and cellulose acetate derivatives nanostructures.

Martín-Alfonso, M. A., Rubio-Valle, J. F., Martín-Alfonso, J. E., & Franco, J. M. (2024). Rheological characterization of oleo-dispersions based on montmorillonite/cellulose acetate phthalate hybrid fibers and castor oil for lubricant purposes.

Reza Alayi | Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Reza Alayi | Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage | Best Academic Researcher Award

Head of the Department at Islamic Azad University | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr. Reza Alayi is a distinguished academic and researcher recognized for his pioneering contributions to energy systems engineering, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable power generation. As an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanics at the Islamic Azad University, Germi Branch, he has established a strong reputation in advancing hybrid renewable systems, thermodynamic optimization, and clean energy integration. His research spans a wide array of interdisciplinary domains including photovoltaic thermal systems, hydrogen production, biomass utilization, microgrids, and waste-to-energy conversion, all directed toward achieving global sustainability and low-carbon development. With a prolific publication record in high-impact international journals such as Sustainability, Clean Energy, Physics of Fluids, and International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, Dr. Alayi has made significant scholarly contributions that bridge theory with industrial application. Beyond authorship, he serves as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous scientific journals, reflecting his deep engagement in the global scientific community. His analytical work on energy, exergy, and economic performance of renewable systems continues to inform innovative energy transition strategies, particularly for regions pursuing efficient and eco-friendly technologies. Known for his collaborative spirit and forward-thinking approach, Dr. Alayi has co-authored research with international experts, fostering academic networks across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. His academic leadership, innovative vision, and commitment to advancing renewable energy research position him as an influential figure driving the evolution of sustainable mechanical and energy engineering worldwide.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Haghmoradkhani, A., Alayi, R., & Assad, M. (2025, July 23). Thermodynamic investigation and optimization of a low-concentrating photovoltaic thermal collector.

Hadi Bonab, S., Hosseinzadeh, H., Alayi, R., Mitrovic, Z., & Hosseini, S. (2025, March 21). Geraghty-L-contraction type Darbo’s fixed point theorems with an applications.

Mohammad, S. I., Vasudevan, A., Al‐hedrewy, M., Abdullah, M., Ballal, S., Singh, A., Singh, S., Rapeti, S. R., & Alayi, R. (2025, January). Hybrid biomass and natural gas combined cycles: Performance and economic analysis.

Zhang, J., Su, Z., Meng, J., Yao, Y., & Alayi, R. (2025, January). Techno‐economic and sensitivity analysis of a hybrid concentrated photovoltaic/thermal system and an organic Rankine cycle to supply energy to sports stadiums.

Alayi, R., & Ebazadeh, Y. (2025, January 24). Modelling and control of a hybrid renewable energy based hydrogen and electricity production and storage systems.

Roberto Parra Saldivar | Circular Economy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Roberto Parra Saldivar | Circular Economy | Best Researcher Award

Professor Chair of Sustainable Mycoremediation at Cranfield University | United Kingdom

Prof. Dr. Roberto Parra Saldívar is an eminent biotechnologist and sustainability leader whose pioneering work bridges biotechnology, environmental engineering, and sustainable manufacturing. As Professor and Chair of Sustainable Mycoremediation at Cranfield University, his research integrates advanced bioprocessing, enzyme technology, nanobiocatalysis, and circular bioeconomy principles to develop eco-efficient solutions for global challenges in water remediation, energy production, and waste valorization. With an exceptional academic output of over 320 peer-reviewed articles, 20 book chapters, 18 patents, and an H-index exceeding 65 (Scopus) and 75 (Google Scholar), his contributions have shaped modern bioengineering and environmental biotechnology. A former Chair of Bioproduction Systems at Tecnológico de Monterrey and a visiting scholar at MIT and Harvard University, he has established influential research networks across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and technology transfer between academia and industry. His mentorship has guided numerous Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers who now hold leading positions in academia and industry worldwide. Recognized among Mexico’s top researchers by CONACyT and the Mexican Academy of Sciences, his accolades include multiple teaching excellence awards and distinction as a highly cited researcher. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to sustainability, Prof. Parra Saldívar continues to advance bio-based innovations that promote environmental resilience, industrial transformation, and human well-being on a global scale.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Cuellar‐Bermudez, S. P., Aguilar‐Hernandez, I., Cardenas‐Chavez, D. L., Ornelas‐Soto, N., Romero‐Ogawa, M. A., & Parra‐Saldívar, R. (2015). Extraction and purification of high‐value metabolites from microalgae: Essential lipids, astaxanthin and phycobiliproteins.

Arevalo-Gallegos, A., Ahmad, Z., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldívar, R., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Lignocellulose: A sustainable material to produce value-added products with a zero waste approach—A review.

Bilal, M., Asgher, M., Parra-Saldívar, R., Hu, H., Wang, W., Zhang, X., & Iqbal, H. M. N. (2017). Immobilized ligninolytic enzymes: An innovative and environmental responsive technology to tackle dye-based industrial pollutants – A review.

Bhattacharyya, S. S., Ros, G. H., Furtak, K., Iqbal, H. M. N., & Parra-Saldívar, R. (2022). Soil carbon sequestration – An interplay between soil microbial community and soil organic matter dynamics.

Alemán-Nava, G. S., Casiano-Flores, V. H., Cárdenas-Chávez, D. L., Díaz-Chavez, R., Scarlat, N., Dallemand, J. F., Ornelas-Soto, N., García-Serrano, A., & Parra-Saldívar, R. (2014). Renewable energy research progress in Mexico: A review.

Arash Ebrahimi | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arash Ebrahimi | Inorganic Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Scientific Researcher at Comenius University Bratislava | Slovakia

Dr. Arash Ebrahimi is a distinguished inorganic chemist and materials researcher recognized for his pioneering work in the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic applications of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs), and Polyoxometalate-based hybrid materials. His research bridges the disciplines of inorganic and supramolecular chemistry, focusing on renewable energy applications such as photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, water splitting, and sustainable energy storage. Through collaborative research across leading European institutions including TU Wien, HHU Düsseldorf, and the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Dr. Ebrahimi has contributed significantly to the advancement of photocatalytic and electrochemical systems. His scientific excellence is reflected in multiple high-impact publications in reputed journals such as Coordination Chemistry Reviews, ACS Omega, and Molecules, alongside invitations as a plenary speaker at major international conferences. A recipient of numerous prestigious grants including Erasmus+, DAAD, and Action Austria–Slovakia, he has demonstrated exceptional ability in cross-institutional research leadership and project innovation. Beyond his extensive publication record, he serves as a peer reviewer for several international journals and holds memberships in the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Chemical Society. Dr. Ebrahimi’s research philosophy is deeply rooted in designing functional porous materials for environmental remediation and green energy conversion, with a special focus on hybrid catalytic systems. His commitment to scientific rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and sustainability positions him as a forward-thinking researcher contributing meaningfully to global advancements in material chemistry and renewable technologies.

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Featured Publications

Ebrahimi, A., Krivosudský, L., Khodabakhshi, S., Khaleghiabbasabadi, M., Sadeghi, M., & Motola, M. (2026). Polyoxometalate-based covalent organic frameworks: The next generation of heterogeneous catalysts.

Ebrahimi, A., Krivosudský, L., Cherevan, A., & Eder, D. (2024). Polyoxometalate-based porphyrinic metal-organic frameworks as heterogeneous catalysts.

Ebrahimi, A., Somasundaram, J. D., Nandan, S. P., Cherevan, A., Eder, D., Šupolíková, M., Nováková, E., Gyepes, R., & Krivosudský, L. (2022). Functionalization of decavanadate anion by coordination to cobalt(II): Binding to proteins, cytotoxicity, and water oxidation catalysis.

Ebrahimi, A., & Krivosudský, L. (2022). Metalloporphyrin metal–organic frameworks: Eminent synthetic strategies and recent practical exploitations.

Ebrahimi, A., Krivosudský, L., & Gyepes, R. (2022). Crystal structure of bis(ammonium) bis[pentaaqua(dimethylformamide)zinc(II)] decavanadate tetrahydrate. Acta Crystallographica Section E: Crystallographic Communications.

Seyed Ghiaasiaan | Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Seyed Ghiaasiaan | Artificial Intelligence in Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Texas Permian Basin | United States

Dr. Seyed Reza Ghiaasiaan is an accomplished materials and mechanical engineer whose research bridges advanced manufacturing, metallurgy, and applied mechanics, contributing significantly to innovations in additive manufacturing and metal processing. As a faculty member at the University of Texas Permian Basin’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, he integrates multidisciplinary approaches to study process–structure–property–performance relationships across metallic alloys and composites, including nickel-based superalloys, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum systems. His extensive academic and industrial experience spans roles in research, teaching, and engineering design in Canada, the United States, and internationally, fostering collaborations with major research institutions and industrial partners such as NASA and NSERC. Dr. Ghiaasiaan has authored more than forty-five peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, with his work frequently cited in the fields of solidification, fatigue, and mechanical performance of materials. His contributions to the understanding of additive manufacturing processes, microstructural evolution, and fatigue-critical applications in aerospace and energy sectors have advanced the frontier of materials engineering. He has been repeatedly recognized for research excellence, scholarly reviewing, and mentorship, earning awards from institutions and professional bodies alike. A licensed Professional Engineer and active member of multiple international societies including ASME, ASM, and TMS, Dr. Ghiaasiaan exemplifies the integration of research rigor, innovation, and professional service, shaping the next generation of engineers through his leadership in advanced materials manufacturing and sustainable engineering design.

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Featured Publications

Mostafaei, A., Zhao, C., He, Y., Ghiaasiaan, S. R., Shi, B., Shao, S., Shamsaei, N., et al. (2022). Defects and anomalies in powder bed fusion metal additive manufacturing.

Mostafaei, A., Ghiaasiaan, R., Ho, I. T., Strayer, S., Chang, K. C., Shamsaei, N., et al. (2023). Additive manufacturing of nickel-based superalloys: A state-of-the-art review on process-structure-defect-property relationship.

Azizi, H., Zurob, H., Bose, B., Ghiaasiaan, S. R., Wang, X., Coulson, S., Duz, V., et al. (2018). Additive manufacturing of a novel Ti-Al-V-Fe alloy using selective laser melting.

Azizi, H., Ghiaasiaan, R., Prager, R., Ghoncheh, M. H., Samk, K. A., Lausic, A., et al. (2019). Metallurgical and mechanical assessment of hybrid additively-manufactured maraging tool steels via selective laser melting.

Ghiaasiaan, R., Amirkhiz, B. S., & Shankar, S. (2017). Quantitative metallography of precipitating and secondary phases after strengthening treatment of net shaped casting of Al-Zn-Mg-Cu (7000) alloys.

Sandra Sarrazin | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Universidade Federal do Oeste do Pará | Brazil

Prof. Dr. Sandra Layse Ferreira Sarrazin is a distinguished Brazilian biologist and pharmacologist whose scientific career reflects a profound dedication to research in therapeutic innovation, natural product bioprospecting, and public health within the Amazon region. As a researcher and professor at the Federal University of Western Pará, she has led and collaborated on numerous interdisciplinary projects exploring the pharmacological potential of Amazonian biodiversity, with an emphasis on essential oils, phytopharmaceuticals, and antioxidant compounds derived from native plants. Her studies have significantly advanced understanding of toxicogenomic and antimutagenic mechanisms related to environmental exposure, particularly mercury contamination in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and indigenous communities. Through leadership in projects like the Rede Bionorte and initiatives focused on biotechnology and environmental health, Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin has contributed to integrating research, education, and extension activities that bridge traditional knowledge with modern pharmacological science. Her prolific academic output includes influential publications in internationally recognized journals such as Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Food Chemistry, and Environmental Science & Technology, with citations reflecting her impact in ethnopharmacology and environmental toxicology. Honored for her work on the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Amazonian plant species, she continues to mentor emerging scientists and promote sustainable development through science-based health innovations. Prof. Dr. Sandra Sarrazin career embodies a commitment to preserving Amazonian biodiversity while transforming its resources into solutions that enhance health and well-being, reinforcing her status as a leading figure in biopharmaceutical research and an advocate for integrating biotechnology into regional and global health strategies.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Massing, L. T., Mourão, R. H. V., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Suemitsu, C., Figueiredo, P. L. B., Fernandes, C. P., Maia, J., & Guilherme, S. (2025). Citral chemotype of Pectis elongata essential oil: Nanoemulsification and enhanced antimicrobial properties for food safety.

Silva, D. M. da, Silva, L. A. da, Silva, M. D. da, Pinto, M. E. de O., Lima, V. A. de, Sarrazin, S. L. F., Silva, W. T. P. da, & Oliveira, R. B. de. (2025). Efeitos da suplementação nutricional com substâncias antioxidantes em gestantes expostas ao mercúrio na Amazônia Legal.

Amorin, A. P., Sarrazin, S. L. F., da Silva, L. A., Coelho, T. N., Cunha, A. P., de Lima, V. A., da Silva, D. M., Figueiredo, P. L. B., & de Oliveira, R. B. (2025). Opioid and nitrergic pathways mediate antinociception by Kunth essential oil

Pires, P. G. da S., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Souza, D. J. dos A., Mourão, R. H. V., Massing, L. T., Nunes, H. A. S., Barroso, A. S., & de Oliveira, R. B. (2024). Antiedema and antinociceptive potential of the essential oil of Pectis elongata Kunt (Asteraceae) from the Brazilian Amazon.

Macambira, D. V. de C., Almeida Júnior, J. S. de, Silveira, C. F. de M., Sarrazin, S. L. F., Moraes, T. M. P., da Silva, B. A., Minervino, A. H. H., Moraes, W. P., & Barata, L. E. S. (2024). Antimicrobial activity on Streptococcus mutans and Enterococcus faecalis of Cyperus articulatus ethanolic extracts.