Vasileios Lembessis | Light-Matter Interactions | Light-Matter Interaction Award

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Professor Dr. Vasileios Lembessis | Light-Matter Interactions | Light-Matter Interaction Award

King Saud University | Saudi Arabia

Professor Dr. Vasileios Lembessis is a prominent theoretical physicist known for his contributions to quantum optics, cold atom physics, and the mechanical effects of light on matter. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Essex University, UK, under the supervision of Professors R. Loudon (FRS) and M. Babiker. He has held academic and research positions at several institutions, including the Technical University of Crete and currently serves as a Full Professor at King Saud University in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on laser cooling, atom trapping, structured light, optical vortices, and plasmonics, and he has published extensively in leading scientific journals. In addition to research, he is actively involved in teaching, postgraduate supervision, and science communication. He is a member of the Optical Society of America, the Institute of Physics, and the Hellenic Physical Society, and has served on the Evaluation Committee for the prestigious King Faisal Prize in Science.

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Featured Publications

  • Jaouadi, A., Lyras, A., & Lembessis, V. E. (2025). “Towards a twisted atom laser: Cold atoms released from helical optical tube potentials.” Photonics, 12(10).

  • Lembessis, V. E., Yuan, J., Köksal, K., & Babiker, M. (2025). “Time dilation effects in micron-size rotating optical Ferris-wheel traps.” Physical Review A.

  • Babiker, M., Koksal, K., Lembessis, V. E., & Yuan, J. (2024). “Intrinsic angular momentum, spin and helicity of higher-order Poincaré modes.” Journal of Optics, 26(11).

  • Lembessis, V. E., & Andrews, D. L. (2024). “Forces in the interaction of light with matter.” Applied Sciences, 14(16).

  • Alsaawi, N., Lembessis, V. E., Lyras, A., Babiker, M., & Yuan, J. (2024). “Helicity of magnetic fields associated with non-relativistic electron vortex beams.” Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical.

  • Alsaawi, N., & Lembessis, V. E. (2024). “The helicity of magnetic fields associated with relativistic electron vortex beams.” Symmetry, 16(4).

  • Lembessis, V. E., Koksal, K., Babiker, M., & Yuan, J. (2024). “Miniature atom bottle traps enabled by chiral doughnut light.” Optics Express, 32(8).

 

chonticha Romyasamit | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. chonticha Romyasamit | Biophotonics in Diagnostics | Best Researcher Award

Walailak University | Thailand

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chonticha Romyasamit is a biomedical scientist and medical technologist at the School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Thailand. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences from Prince of Songkla University and a B.Sc. in Medical Technology from Walailak University. Her research interests include microbiology, probiotics, infectious diseases, functional foods, and molecular biology. She is licensed by the Medical Technology Council of Thailand and has completed extensive certifications in Good Clinical Practice, biosafety, and diagnostic methodologies. Dr. Romyasamit has secured research funding from institutions such as Prince of Songkla University and Walailak University and has published widely in international journals. Her recent work focuses on eco-friendly probiotic microencapsulation, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic assay development. She actively participates in both national and international scientific conferences and collaborations. Through her academic and research contributions, she aims to promote innovative, sustainable approaches to healthcare and biomedical science.

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Featured Publications

  • “Ratchasong, K., Saengsawang, P., Yusakul, G., Makkliang, F., Lakhanapuram, H. K., Wintachai, P., Thomrongsuwannakij, T., Nwabor, O. F., Punyapornwithaya, V., Romyasamit, C., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Bactericidal activities of nanoemulsion containing Piper betle L. leaf and hydroxychavicol against avian pathogenic Escherichia coli and modelling simulation of hydroxychavicol against bacterial cell division proteins. Antibiotics, 14(8), 788.”

  • “Mitsuwan, W., Romyasamit, C., Kimseng, R., Mahawan, T., & Vimon, S. (2025). Eco-friendly microencapsulation of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei using Ficus pumila seed extract: A novel plant-based delivery system enhancing probiotic stability and gastrointestinal tolerance. Veterinary World, 2039–2050.”

  • “Vimon, S., Romyasamit, C., Nuengjamnong, C., Makkliang, F., Sangkanu, S., Nissapatorn, V., Saengsawang, P., Dalgaard, T. S., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Cissampelos pareira leaf extract containing pectin and prebiotics as a natural encapsulating material for eco-friendly microencapsulation of probiotics. South African Journal of Botany, 184, 560–570.”

  • “Detcharoen, M., Khrueakaew, P., Benjakul, S., Romyasamit, C., Suyapoh, W., & Saetang, J. (2025). Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the Asian seabass (Lates calcarifer) supply chain using nanopore sequencing. Foods, 14(10), 1691.”

  • “Muangkaew, T., Singkhamanan, K., Wonglapsuwan, M., Romyasamit, C., Suwannasin, S., Thant, E. P., & Surachat, K. (2025). Phenotypic and genomic analysis of Enterococcus thailandicus MEDPSU_PRO_001 isolated from chicken feces, a potential probiotic with aggregation ability. Journal of Health Science and Medical Research, 20251157.”

  • “Vimon, S., Romyasamit, C., Nuengjamnong, C., Makkliang, F., Sangkanu, S., Nissapatorn, V., Saengsawang, P., Dalgaard, T. S., & Mitsuwan, W. (2025). Cissampelos pareira leaf extract containing pectin and prebiotics as a natural encapsulating material for eco-friendly microencapsulation of probiotics. South African Journal of Botany, 184, 560–570.”

  • “Romyasamit, C., Kaewdech, A., Sripongpun, P., et al. (2025). Development of a colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for Helicobacter pylori detection. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.”

Nagwa Ibrahim Abu-Zahra | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Nagwa Ibrahim Abu-Zahra | Environmental Biophotonics Research | Best Researcher Award

Animal Health Research Institute | Egypt

Dr. Nagwa Ibrahim Saad Abu-Zahra is a dedicated researcher at the Animal Health Research Institute (AHRI), part of the Agriculture Research Center in Giza, Egypt. Her research focuses on aquatic animal health, particularly the physiological, immunological, and toxicological responses of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) to environmental stressors and dietary interventions. She has authored several peer-reviewed publications in respected international journals such as Scientific Reports, Aquaculture International, and Veterinary Research Communications. Her work explores the protective effects of natural compounds like spirulina, curcumin, and peppermint against pollutants and pathogens, contributing to safer and more sustainable aquaculture practices. Dr. Abu-Zahra’s research has been cited in the global scientific community, reflecting growing recognition, and she maintains an H-index of 3 with multiple recent publications. Beyond her authorship, she actively contributes to scholarly peer review, having completed 21 verified reviews for reputable journals. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates aspects of toxicology, immunology, and fish physiology, making her work relevant to biophotonics, particularly in assessing oxidative stress and cellular changes using biological markers. Through collaboration and scientific service, Dr. Abu-Zahra continues to impact the field of aquatic veterinary science and is well-positioned for future advancements in research and academic leadership.

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Featured Publications

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Abdelatty, A., Soliman, S., Ghoniem, A. M., Gouda, M., & Elsherief, M. F. (2025). Betaine attenuates chronic azoxystrobin toxicity in Oreochromis niloticus: Hemato-biochemical, antioxidant, immunological, genotoxic, and histological insights. Aquatic Toxicology, 280, 107592.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Atia, A. A., Elseify, M. M., Abass, M. E., & Soliman, S. (2025). Dietary Pelargonium sidoides extract mitigates thermal stress in Oreochromis niloticus: Physiological and immunological insights. Veterinary Research Communications.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Gouda, M., Elseify, M. M., Abass, M. E., El-Gohary, M. S., & El-Sokary, E. T. (2025). Azolla pinnata mitigates pendimethalin induced immunotoxicity, oxidative stress and histopathological changes in Oreochromis niloticus. Scientific Reports, 15, 96757.”

  • “El-Gammal, G. A., Ali, G. I. E., Saif, A. S., Elbaz, S., Fadl, S. E., & Abu-Zahra, N. I. S. (2025). The immunomodulatory and antioxidative effects of curcumin-supplemented diets against the isolated Aeromonas hydrophila in Oreochromis niloticus. Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 150, 110077.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., ElShenawy, A. M., Ali, G. I. E., Al-Sokary, E. T., Mousa, M. A., & Abd El-Hady, H. A. M. (2024). Mentha piperita powder enhances the biological response, growth performance, disease resistance, and survival of Oreochromis niloticus infected with Vibrio alginolyticus. Aquaculture International, 32, 1961–1976.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Elseify, M. M., Atia, A. A., & Al-Sokary, E. T. (2024). Impacts of florfenicol on immunity, antioxidant activity, and histopathology of Oreochromis niloticus: A potential protective effect of dietary Spirulina platensis. Veterinary Research Communications, 48, 319–330.”

  • “Abu-Zahra, N. I. S., Atia, A. A., Elseify, M. M., & Soliman, S. (2023). Biological and histological changes and DNA damage in Oreochromis niloticus exposed to oxytetracycline: A potential amelioratory role of ascorbic acid [Preprint]. Research Square.”