Mercedes Valiente Lopez | Light-Matter Interactions | Excellence in Research Award

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Prof. Dr. Mercedes Valiente Lopez | Light-Matter Interactions | Excellence in Research Award

Polytechnic University of Madrid | Spain

Mercedes Valiente Lopez is a distinguished Spanish architect, academic, and educator with over four decades of experience in architectural education and research. A full professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, she has been actively involved in teaching since 1981, specializing in architectural drawing, design representation techniques, and lighting technology. She holds multiple degrees, including a Senior Architect in Building, Senior Architect in Urban Planning, and Urban Planning Technician, all obtained from prestigious institutions in Madrid. Currently serving as the Educational Innovation Coordinator at the Higher Technical School of Building of Madrid, she has also held key administrative roles such as Department Director and Secretary. Her teaching contributions include advanced courses in architectural drawing and a master’s program on technological innovation in building. Mercedes’s research interests lie at the intersection of architecture, technology, and human well-being, with recent work exploring concepts like “Circadian Neurolighting” and the social impact of neurocommunication. She has authored peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from experimental operating room design to digital health habits in European societies. As an academic leader, she continues to drive innovation in architectural education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and aligning spatial design with emerging human-centric and health-oriented paradigms. Her career reflects a deep commitment to integrating architecture with technological and societal advancement.

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Featurd Publications 

  • Martinez, N. L., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2025). “Analysis of exposure to ALAN (Artificial Light at Night) in the urban space of Madrid and Toledo (Spain) and its impact on human circadian rhythms: Circadian Neurolighting”. Urban Science, 9(9), 386.

  • Ahadi, B., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2025). “Zigzag reinforcement method for 3D concrete printing”. Buildings, 15(10), 1721.

  • Javaherikhah, A., Valiente Lopez, M., & Sarvari, H. (2025). “Assessing the efficiency of integrating BIM and blockchain to improve information management for Mars buildings: A SWOT-AHP analysis”. Buildings, 15(3), 494.

  • hadia, B., Valiente-Lopez, M., & Golmohammadi, F. (2024). “Development of a reinforcement method in the 3D printing process of concrete using shape memory Nitinol alloy.” Anales de Edificación, 10(4), Article 5373.

  • Manouchehri, M., Santiago Lopez, J., & Valiente Lopez, M. (2024). “Sustainable design of vertical greenery systems: A comprehensive framework”. Sustainability, 16(8), 3249.

 

Juntae Jake Son | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Juntae Jake Son | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Ball State University | United States

Dr. Juntae Jake Son is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Interior Design at Ball State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and Construction from Michigan State University, an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from KAIST, and a B.A. in Interior Design. His interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainable design, biomimicry, energy efficiency, and virtual environments in the built environment. Dr. Son has published extensively in Tier 1 journals such as Building and Environment and Journal of Green Building, and has presented at international conferences including IDEC and EDRA. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Emerging Scholar Award and Best Paper Award, and currently leads immersive learning projects funded by Ball Brothers Foundation and Ball State’s Provost Office. A LEED AP (ID+C), Dr. Son is committed to advancing human-centered, energy-efficient design through research, teaching, and community engagement.

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Featured Publications

  • “Son, J. J. (2025). Effects of LED versus fluorescent task lighting on sleep quality and daytime function in windowless office environments. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(9).”

  • “Son, J. J. (2025). Biomimicry in the built environment: A comprehensive analysis of energy savings with biomimetic window in educational buildings. Journal of Green Building, 20(3), 275–294.”

  • “Goodarzi, M., Shayesteh, A., Garshasby, M., & Son, J. J. (2025). Mapping sustainable synergies: A network analysis of LEED-NC v3 credits in multifamily residential projects. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment. (In press)”

  • “Park, H., Park, D. Y., Son, J. J., & Choi, J.-H. (2023). Cross-building prediction of natural ventilation rate with small datasets based on a hybrid ensembled transfer learning. Building and Environment, 242, 110589.”

  • “Son, J. J. (2022). Students-community engaged home energy project. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 26(4).”

  • “Son, J. J., Noh, B., & Park, H. (2022). Optimization of building material selection for energy saving in commercial buildings in different climatic conditions. Journal of Green Building, 17(3), 89–106.”

  • “Son, J. J., Kim, S.-K., & Syal, M. M. G. (2022). Biomimicry in the built environment: Energy saving assessment of a novel biomimetic window system. Open House International, 1(8), 22.”

  • “Son, J. J., & Chang, S. (2017). Interrelations between greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and total floor area of buildings. Architectural Research, 19(4), 95–99.”

 

Shuo-Tsung Chen | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Biosensing Breakthrough Award

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Prof. Shuo-Tsung Chen | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Biosensing Breakthrough Award

National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology | Taiwan

Professor Shuo-Tsung Chen is a dedicated researcher and educator with a strong interdisciplinary background in mathematics, electrical engineering, and biomedical engineering. He holds advanced degrees in mathematics and electrical engineering and has extensive experience in both academic research and teaching. Professor Chen has held various academic and research positions at respected institutions in Taiwan, focusing on areas such as signal and image processing, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), information hiding, big data analytics, and optimal control system design. His work bridges engineering principles with medical and intelligent technologies, contributing to innovative developments in healthcare systems, smart devices, and data-driven applications. Committed to advancing research at the interface of technology and human health, Professor Chen plays a vital role in driving progress within fields such as biophotonics, biosensing, and intelligent system design.

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Featured Publications

  • “Chang, C.-L., Tsai, Y.-L., Chang, C.-Y., & Chen, S.-T. (2021). Emergency evacuation planning via the point of view on the relationship between crowd density and moving speed. Wireless Personal Communications, 120(1), 419–438.”

  • “Chen, C.-J., Huang, H.-N., Tu, S.-Y., Lin, C.-H., & Chen, S.-T. (2021). Digital audio watermarking using minimum-amplitude scaling on optimized DWT low-frequency coefficients. Multimedia Tools and Applications, 80(2), 2417–2438.”e

  • “Chen, D., Lu, Y., & Hsu, C.-Y. (2022). Measurement invariance investigation for performance of deep learning architectures. IEEE Access, 10, 79839–79850.”

  • “Chen, S.-Y., Lin, S.-J., Tsai, M.-C., Tsai, M.-D., Tang, Y.-J., Chen, S.-T., & Wang, L.-H. (2021). Patient confidential information transmission using the integration of PSO-based biomedical signal steganography and threshold-based compression. Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering, 41(4), 547–555.”

  • “Hsu, C.-Y., Qiao, Y., Wang, C., & Chen, S.-T. (2020). Machine learning modeling for failure detection of elevator doors by three-dimensional video monitoring. IEEE Access, 8, 201708–201719.”

Gamal Ghoniem | Real-Time Imaging Solutions | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Gamal Ghoniem | Real-Time Imaging Solutions | Best Researcher Award


University of California Irvine | United States

Prof. Gamal Ghoniem is an internationally renowned urologist and Professor Emeritus at the UC Irvine Health School of Medicine, where he also serves as Vice-Chair of the Department of Urology and Chief of the Division of Female Urology and Voiding Dysfunction. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, he pursued advanced training in neurourology and female urology at Brown University and completed a second residency at the University of Michigan. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Ghoniem has authored more than 314 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and surgical videos, and holds several U.S. patents—most notably for bladder denervation to treat overactive bladder. He has trained more than 44 clinical and research fellows and played leading roles at institutions such as Tulane University and Cleveland Clinic Florida. Board-certified in Urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Ghoniem is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has served on editorial boards and scientific committees of numerous international societies. He has received prestigious honors including the SUFU Lifetime Achievement Award and the Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion Award. His work has significantly advanced the fields of female urology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and voiding dysfunction through research, education, and surgical innovation.

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Featured Publications

  • “Ghoniem, G., Phan, W., Javaid, N., Chowdhury, M. L., Farhan, B., Hammad, M. A. M., Ahmed, A., Csuka, D., Saba, D., Helmy, M., et al. (2025). Variations in female pelvic anatomy via MRI: A retrospective study at a single academic institution. Uro, 5(3).”

  • “Hammad, M. A. M., Quesada, S. G., Belczyk, A. L., & Ghoniem, G. M. (2025). Beyond glycemic control: Semaglutide use in non-diabetic female patients with overactive bladder receiving BOTOX is associated with improved urinary outcome. Preprint, August 7.”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Karram, M., & Hammad, M. A. M. (2025). Toward novel targeted therapy for overactive bladder: A cadaver study identifying critical autonomic nerve structures. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 44(7).”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Phan, W., Javaid, N., Chowdhury, M. L., Farhan, B., Hammad, M. A. M., Ahmed, A., Cuska, D., Saba, D., Helmy, M., et al. (2025). Variations in female pelvic anatomy via MRI: Retrospective, nonrandomized study. Preprint, June 24.”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Lane, F., Farhan, B., Gilliam, K., Shobeiri, S. A., & Salah, A. (2025). Five-year follow-up study on safety and efficacy of Macroplastique® in female patients with stress urinary incontinence (the ROSE study). International Urogynecology Journal, 36(6).”

  • “Ghoniem, G. M., & Nguyen, T. (2024). Intravesical migration of intrauterine device: Case report and literature review. Continence Reports, 4.”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Samaan, N. M., Samir, M., Hammad, M. A. M., & Fahmy, A. G. (2024). Successful management of high urogenital sinus in an adult female: Case report. Continence Reports, 4.”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Mao, R., Csuka, D. A., Farhan, B., & Souccar, S. (2024). Cover image, volume 43, number 2, February 2024. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 43(2).”

  • “Ghoniem, G., Mao, R., Csuka, D. A., Farhan, B., & Souccar, S. (2024). Detrusor nerve radiofrequency ablation (DENERA): Experimental study of safety and efficacy in an ovine model. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 43(2).”

  • “Csuka, D. A., Ha, J., Hanna, A. S., Kim, J., Phan, W., Ahmed, A. S., & Ghoniem, G. M. (2023). Foreign body granuloma development after calcium hydroxylapatite injection for stress urinary incontinence: A literature review and case report. Arab Journal of Urology, 21(1).”

Md. Shazzadur Rahman | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Md. Shazzadur Rahman | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Mining, Mineralogy and Metallurgy | Bangladesh

Md. Shazzadur Rahman is a dedicated environmental geoscientist specializing in groundwater contamination, particularly arsenic pollution in Bangladesh. He holds a B.Sc. and M.S. in Geology and Mining, and an M.Phil. in Environmental Science from the University of Rajshahi, where he graduated with top honors. His research focuses on arsenic geochemistry, rock-water interaction, and health risk assessment, utilizing advanced tools like Monte Carlo simulation, GIS, and machine learning. Rahman has published multiple high-impact articles in leading journals such as Chemosphere and Environmental Sciences Europe, highlighting his contributions to understanding contaminant sources and health implications. He is proficient in software including PHREEQC, AquaChem, ArcGIS, and SPSS, and has completed significant geological fieldwork across Bangladesh. His work bridges environmental science and public health, aiming to provide sustainable solutions for groundwater safety. With strong academic credentials and growing international recognition, Rahman is emerging as a promising researcher committed to addressing critical environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

  • Arsenic in groundwater from Southwest Bangladesh: Sources, water quality, and potential health concern

  • Accumulation of arsenic and other metals in soil and human consumable foods of Meherpur district, southwestern Bangladesh, and associated health risk assessment

  • Mobilization mechanisms and spatial distribution of arsenic in groundwater of western Bangladesh: Evaluating water quality and health risk using EWQI and Monte Carlo simulation

  • Comprehensive assessment of trace element pollution and its distribution in surface and groundwater around the Ishwardi export processing zone, Bangladesh

  • Seasonal variation, spatial distribution, and health risk assessment of trace elements in a major canal of Chittagong, Bangladesh: Implications for irrigation suitability

  • Hydrogeochemical analysis of aquifer in northwestern part of Bangladesh: Implication for targeting low arsenic zone

Shedrach Yakubu | Smart Biophotonics Applications | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Shedrach Yakubu | Smart Biophotonics Applications | Young Researcher Award


Federal University Of Sao Paulo | Brazil

Shedrach Yakubu is a doctoral researcher at the Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil, with a strong academic background in industrial chemistry and materials science. He specializes in the synthesis and characterization of multiferroic, ferroelectric, and hybrid perovskite materials, with applications in piezoelectric, photonic, and energy-harvesting technologies. His research combines experimental solid-state chemistry with advanced material analysis techniques to explore sustainable solutions for modern technological challenges. He has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications and actively presents his work at international conferences, demonstrating a growing reputation in the fields of materials science and green chemistry.

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Featured Publications 

  • “Synthesis of Er-Yb co-doped MgNb₂O₆ ceramics and the exploration of their up-conversion photoluminescence and photocatalytic properties”

  • “Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Isotherm Properties of Lead & Silver Metal Ions Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Tea Leaves and Tea Fibers (Camellia sinensis)”

  • “Biosorption of Antimony Using Tea Leaves and Tea Fibers (Camellia sinensis) as Adsorbents: Thermodynamics, Isotherm, and Kinetics”

  • “Antioxidant Activity of Bioactive and Mineral Constituents of Jatropha curcas Linn. (Euphorbiaceae) Leaf and Seed Extract”

  • “Proximate Analysis of Smokeless Briquettes Using Agro-waste (Rice Chaff, Maize Cob and Saw Dust)”

  • “Comparative Studies of the Biosorption of Iron Using Tea Leaves and Tea Fiber as Adsorbents”

  • “Morphological and Spectroscopic Characterization of Costus afer Leaf Modified with Archachatina marginata Mucus as a Carrier for Anti-diabetic Therapy”

  • “Physicochemical, Proximate, Heavy Metals, and Antimicrobial Assessment of Selected Herbal Medicinal Products in Awka, Nigeria”

  • “Advancements in Green Chemistry: Sustainable Synthesis and Processes”

  • “Binary Metal Ions Adsorption of Manganese and Silver from Aqueous Solution Using Tea Leaf and Tea Fiber”