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.”

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.”