Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Yang | Health, Safety, and Environment | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Yang | Health, Safety, and Environment | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Yang | University of Electronic Science and Technology of China | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huan Yang is an Associate Researcher at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, specializing in medical artificial intelligence and biomedical big data integration. He has published extensively as a first or corresponding author in leading international journals such as BMC Medicine, NeuroImage, Plant Communications, and Briefings in Bioinformatics. His research is supported by national and provincial funding agencies, and he has applied for multiple national patents. Huan Yang actively contributes to the academic community as a guest editor and reviewer and holds memberships in several prestigious professional societies.

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Dr. Obakeng Nchoe | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Obakeng Nchoe | Future of Fossil Fuels and Energy Transition | Best Review Paper Award

Dr. Obakeng Nchoe | WITS University | South Africa

Dr. Obakeng Nchoe is a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, with expertise in analytical chemistry, materials science, environmental remediation, and renewable energy. She has 191 citations by 184 documents, with 13 publications and an h-index of 9. Her research focuses on advanced water purification, fouling-resistant nanocomposite membranes, and innovative energy solutions. Currently, she is developing a dry cell water electrolyzer for oxyhydrogen gas production to supplement diesel and petroleum-powered generators. This work improves combustion efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions through cleaner electricity generation using multidisciplinary approaches.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi | Faculty of Sciences of Sfax | Tunisia

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chouhaïd Souissi is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with expertise in nonlinear analysis, variational methods, Hamiltonian systems, and the stability of mechanical systems. His research addresses eigenmodes, homoclinic orbits, nonlinear differential equations, and multifractal analysis. He has authored 16 scholarly documents, receiving 54 citations across 45 academic publications, with an h-index of 4, reflecting steady research impact. Alongside research, he has extensive teaching experience across faculties of science and applied institutes, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor, problem-solving, and mathematical foundations.

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Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Health, Safety, and Environment | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Health, Safety and Environment | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dieqing Zhang | Shanghai Normal University | China

Prof. Dieqing Zhang is a leading researcher in environmental chemistry and atmospheric pollution control, with a strong focus on nitrogen oxide pollutant purification and resource utilization. Her work emphasizes the precise design of advanced catalysts and the clarification of pollutant conversion mechanisms, supporting both fundamental science and practical environmental solutions. Her research contributes directly to the development of self-purifying and intelligent urban systems aligned with the “Beautiful China” initiative. She has published over 60 high-impact SCI-indexed papers in top international journals, including Nature Communications, JACS, Angewandte Chemie, and Advanced Materials, and actively contributes to the environmental chemistry research community.

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Mr. Richard Shumbusho | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Mr. Richard Shumbusho | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Academic Researcher Award

Mr. Richard Shumbusho | University of Rwanda | Rwanda

Mr. Richard SHUMBUSHO is a highly accomplished civil and geotechnical engineer with strong expertise in infrastructure, transport engineering, and ground improvement solutions. He holds a First Class Honours degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Birmingham. His academic and research work focuses on expansive soils, sustainable stabilization techniques, and the application of geosynthetics in low-volume roads. With extensive consultancy and academic experience, he combines research-driven insight with practical engineering solutions for complex infrastructure projects.

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The Use of Geogrids in Mitigating Pavement Defects on Roads Built over Expansive Soils – Rwanda Journal of Engineering, Science, Technology and Environment, 2021


Appraising the Impact of Rural Road Maintenance in Sub-Saharan Africa

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The Mitigation of Longitudinal Cracks on Low-Volume Road Pavements Built over Expansive Soils

– IRF / SARF / PIARC Regional Conference for Africa, 2018 

Ms. Chunna Feng | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Chunna Feng | Petroleum Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chunna Feng | Yunnan Northern Optoelectronic Instruments Co., Ltd | China

Ms. Chunna Feng is a dedicated researcher specializing in laser and optoelectronic technologies. He has contributed significantly to the development of high-power narrow-linewidth lasers, including all-fiber deep-red lasers delivering up to 4 W at 717 nm. His work encompasses the design of beam shaping and temperature control systems, as well as the development of blue and green semiconductor lasers using diffraction and fiber Bragg grating techniques. In addition, he has explored large aperture liquid crystal lens preparation and performance characterization. His research has led to publications in prestigious journals like Journal of Lightwave Technology and Photonics Research, with 21 citations by 19 documents, 3 documents, and an h-index of 2.

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Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Coalbed Methane Engineering | Best Industrial Research Award

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Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Coalbed Methane Engineering | Best Industrial Research Award

Prof. Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila | Universidad Técnica de Ambato | Ecuador

Prof Enrique Mauricio Barreno Avila focuses his research vision on sustainable energy transition and industrial decarbonization, drawing on his strong background in petroleum engineering and global energy supply systems. His work emphasizes the development of integrated economic, risk, and policy frameworks for the large-scale deployment of hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Through a risk-based and systems engineering approach, he addresses technological feasibility, safety considerations, and policy uncertainty in industrial and residential energy supply sectors. He is actively seeking a PhD opportunity to advance research that supports resilient, low-carbon infrastructure and sustainable development at a global scale.

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Dr. Niroj Kumar Mohalik | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Niroj Kumar Mohalik | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Niroj Kumar Mohalik | CSIR-CIMFR Dhanbad | India

Dr. Niroj Kumar Mohalik is a Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CIMFR, Dhanbad, with over 24 years of research and more than 10 years of teaching experience in mining, environmental, and safety engineering. His expertise spans mine fire and ventilation, miners’ health and safety, spontaneous combustion, fire chemistry, mine environment, and coal characterization. He has made significant contributions in areas such as mine ventilation optimization, air and noise pollution modeling, dust and gas analysis, and risk assessment. Dr. Mohalik has published extensively, supervised doctoral and postgraduate research, and contributed to books and national and international conferences.

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 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek SENOL ARSLAN | Health, Safety, and Environment | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek SENOL ARSLAN | Health, Safety, and Environment | Research Excellence Award

  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek SENOL ARSLAN | Abdullah Gul University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek SENOL ARSLAN is an academic specializing in mining engineering, mineral processing, and materials science. Her research focuses on experimental and theoretical analyses of mineral suspensions, molecular interactions, and the processing behavior of industrial and boron minerals. She has conducted extensive studies on colemanite suspensions from different origins and on grinding kinetics using ball milling techniques. In addition, she has contributed to institutionally funded projects related to super clean coal production and advanced mineral processing. Her work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach combining fundamental science with practical engineering applications.

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Ms. Lin Chen | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Lin Chen | Health, Safety, and Environment | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Lin Chen | State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication | China

Ms. Lin Chen is an Assistant Researcher whose work centers on advanced materials science and tribology. With a strong academic foundation, his research explores the behavior of frictional interfaces under gas-rich environments, particularly methane. He has contributed to high-impact journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Tribology, Wear, Tribology Letters, and Surface and Coatings Technology. His studies focus on optimizing the tribological performance of kinematic pairs and developing quantitative models that link friction coefficients of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films with operating parameters such as gas pressure and sliding velocity in methane environments.

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