Prof. Dr. Huiying Li | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Huiying Li | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Forestry University | China

Huiying Li is a researcher at Beijing Forestry University in Beijing, China, with a publication record of 46 documents, 674 citing documents, 753 total citations, and an h-index of 15. Her work spans food science, natural products, neuroprotection, and bioactive compounds, with contributions to the study of acorn polysaccharides, bamboo leaf flavonoids, and lactoferrin-related bioactivities. Her recent publications include quantitative analyses of acorn polysaccharides, investigations into anti-diabetic and anti-Alzheimer’s mechanisms, and studies on bamboo leaf flavonoids in regulating molecular pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression. She has also contributed to correction work related to polyphenol extraction and bioactivity evaluation. Through her research, Huiying Li focuses on understanding bioactive natural substances, their molecular mechanisms, and their potential therapeutic applications, including anti-diabetes functions and neuroprotective effects under conditions such as circadian rhythm disruption and ulcerative enteritis. Her collaborative work spans more than 100 co-authors, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary research network. With consistent scholarly output and growing citation impact, she continues to contribute to the advancement of natural product research and functional food science.

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Featured Publications

Li, H., et al. (2025). Quantitative analysis, anti-diabetes bioactivities evaluation and mechanism investigation of acorn polysaccharides from three different species. Food Science and Human Wellness.

Li, H., et al. (2025). Bamboo leaf flavonoids from Phyllostachys glauca McClure suppress the progression of Alzheimer’s disease induced by circadian rhythm disruption through regulating Hif3α/Rab7/TNFα/IL1β pathway. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Li, H., et al. (2024). Correction to: Extraction condition optimization, quantitative analysis, and anti-AD bioactivity evaluation of acorn polyphenols from Quercus variabilis, Quercus aliena, and Quercus dentata. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.

Li, H., et al. (2024). Evaluation of the protective bioactivity and molecular mechanism verification of lactoferrin in an Alzheimer’s mouse model with ulcerative enteritis. Journal of Dairy Science.

Dr. Yury Andreev | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yury Andreev | Best Researcher Award

Institute of High-Current Electronics, Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences |  Russia

Yury Andreev is a researcher specializing in ultrawideband (UWB) antennas and high-power microwave radiation, recognized for his contributions across more than three decades of scientific work. He holds a degree in Radiophysics from Tomsk State University, completed between 1982 and 1989, forming the basis for his extensive career in high-current electronics and UWB technologies. From 1989 to 2017, he worked as a senior scientist in the microwave laboratory at the Institute of High Current Electronics in Tomsk, focusing on the generation, emission, and optimization of high-power ultrawideband pulses, combined antenna systems, and helical antenna structures. Since 2010, he has served as an assistant professor in the Physics Department at Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics, continuing to advance research and mentor students in applied electromagnetics. His research interests include UWB antenna design, pulsed radiation sources, elliptical polarization, antenna arrays, and radiation measurement methods. With 42 documents, 461 citations, and an h-index of 11, his work has had a significant impact in the field of UWB radiation. His record demonstrates sustained research excellence and contributions to high-power antenna technologies, concluding with his continued commitment to advancing ultrawideband systems.

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Featured Publications

Andreev, Y. A., & Smirnov, S. S. (2025). Receiving antenna for recording high power microwave radiation. Bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences: Physics. https://doi.org/10.1134/S1062873825713790

Andreev, Y. A., Efremov, A. M., Koshelev, V. I., Koval’chuk, B. M., Plisko, V. V., & Sukhushin, K. N. (2014). A source of high-power pulses of elliptically polarized ultrawideband radiation. Review of Scientific Instruments. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4897167

Andreev, Y. A. (2015). Radiation of high-power ultrawideband pulses with elliptical polarization by four-element array of cylindrical helical antennas. Laser and Particle Beams. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0263034615000725

Wang, S., Xie, Y., Gao, M., Qiu, Y., & Andreev, Y. A. (2019). Optimizing high-power ultra-wideband combined antennas for maximum radiation within finite aperture area. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. https://doi.org/10.1109/TAP.2018.2882615

Prof. Dr. Iurii Korobov | Excellence in Research Award

Prof. Dr. Iurii Korobov | Excellence in Research Award

Institute of Metal Physics of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Science | Russia

Yurii Korobov is a Principal Researcher and Head of the Laboratory of Laser/Plasma Processing at Ural’skij Federal’nyj Universitet imeni pervogo Prezidenta Rossii B. N. El’cina, Ekaterinburg, Russia, where he has been serving since 2019. His research focuses on laser and plasma processing, additive manufacturing, surface coatings, and material restoration techniques. He has contributed to studies on WAAM cladding for dendrite-reinforced composite bronze coatings, multi-pass friction stir lap welding for mold copper plate restoration, cavitation erosion resistance of austenitic steels, and micromechanical properties of nickel-chromium coatings obtained via gas powder laser cladding. In addition to his extensive research, he has participated in peer review activities for journals such as Surface & Coatings Technology. Korobov’s work combines advanced metallurgical techniques with practical applications in materials engineering, emphasizing defect minimization, thermal effects, and material performance. He continues to advance the field of laser/plasma materials processing through experimental studies and collaborative research.

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Featured Publications

Korobov, Y., Okulov, A., Khlebnikova, Y., Iusupova, O., Egorova, L., Suaridze, T., Potekhin, B., Sholokhov, M., Sonar, T., & Naseri, M. (2025). Shielding gas effect on dendrite-reinforced composite bronze coatings via WAAM cladding: Minimizing defects and intergranular bronze penetration into 09G2S steel. Technologies. https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies13110525

Makarov, A. V., Lezhnin, N. V., Kotelnikov, A. B., Vopneruk, A. A., Korobov, Y. S., Valiullin, A. I., & Volkova, E. G. (2024). Restoration of continuous casting machine mold copper plates made of Cr–Zr bronze using multi-pass friction stir lap welding. Izvestiya. Non-Ferrous Metallurgy. https://doi.org/10.17073/0021-3438-2023-6-66-83

Korobov, Y., Alwan, H., Makarov, A., Kukareko, V., Sirosh, V., Filippov, M., & Estemirova, S. (2022). Comparative study of cavitation erosion resistance of austenitic steels with different levels of metastability. Metal Working and Material Science. https://doi.org/10.17212/1994-6309-2022-24.1-61-72

Soboleva, N., Makarov, A., Stepchenkov, A., Malygina, I., & Korobov, Y. (2020). Influence of thermal effects on the micromechanical properties of the nickel-chromium coating obtained by gas powder laser cladding. Metal Working and Material Science. https://doi.org/10.17212/1994-6309-2020-22.2-104-117

Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Yanhong Wang | Best Researcher Award

University of Science and Technology Beijing | China

Yanhong Wang is a researcher from China currently working at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where she began her appointment in 2025. She completed her education at the University of Science and Technology Beijing under the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute. Her work includes contributing to the publication A Review of Wear-Resistant Coatings for Steel Substrates: Applications and Challenges, a journal article published in Metals in 2025 with a team of collaborators. Her research interests are reflected in this work, focusing on wear-resistant coatings, steel substrates, and material-related challenges and applications. The available information highlights her academic background and participation in research projects within her field. Although no awards or additional professional details were included, her involvement in peer-reviewed research demonstrates her active engagement in scientific study. In conclusion, Yanhong Wang is contributing to the field of materials research through her academic training, her position at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, and her collaborative publication efforts.

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Featured Publication

Wang, Y., Feng, C., Lin, T., Zhu, R., Zhang, J., Yang, H., Yi, S., He, J., Tu, M., & Wei, G. (2025). A review of wear-resistant coatings for steel substrates: Applications and challenges. Metals. https://doi.org/10.3390/met15111231

Prof. Mohamed Othman | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mohamed Othman | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Science, Zagazig University | Egypt

Prof. Mohamed I. A. Othman is a distinguished scholar in applied mathematics whose extensive contributions to thermoelasticity, magneto-thermoelasticity, micropolar and microstretch continua, thermo-viscoelasticity, and wave propagation have established him as a leading figure in continuum mechanics research. With a prolific publication record exceeding 300 documents, an impressive h-index of 45+, and more than 6,500 citations, his work has significantly advanced theoretical and computational models in generalized thermoelasticity, fiber-reinforced materials, and multi-field coupling phenomena involving thermal, magnetic, rotational, and diffusion effects. He has collaborated widely with international researchers and consistently published in top journals such as International Journal of Solids and Structures, Applied Mathematical Modelling, and Journal of Thermal Stresses. His academic background includes advanced studies in mathematics with specialization in continuum mechanics and thermoelastic theory, followed by decades of research and teaching experience at leading scientific institutions. His research interests span plane wave propagation, multi-phase-lag theories, Green–Naghdi thermoelasticity, porous media, magneto-thermoelastic interactions, anisotropic materials, and domain-of-influence theorems. Throughout his career, Prof. Othman has received numerous recognitions for research excellence and scientific impact. His work continues to influence modern theoretical modeling in solid mechanics, offering foundational insights for emerging engineering and applied physics applications.

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Featured Publications

Othman, M. I. A., & Song, Y. (2007). Reflection of plane waves from an elastic solid half-space under hydrostatic initial stress without energy dissipation. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(17), 5651–5664.

Othman, M. I. A., & Marin, M. (2017). Effect of thermal loading due to laser pulse on thermoelastic porous media under G-N theory. Results in Physics, 7, 3863–3872.

Othman, M. I. A. (2004). Effect of rotation on plane waves in generalized thermoelasticity with two relaxation times. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(11-12), 2939–2956.

Othman, M. I. A., Said, S. M., & Marin, M. (2019). A novel model of plane waves of two-temperature fiber-reinforced thermoelastic medium under gravity with three-phase-lag model. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 29(12), 4788–4806.

Othman, M. I. A., Fekry, M., & Marin, M. (2020). Plane waves in generalized magneto-thermo-viscoelastic medium with voids under initial stress and laser pulse heating. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 73(6), 621–629.

Mr. Shewa Getachew Mamo | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Shewa Getachew Mamo | Best Researcher Award

Wolkite University | Ethiopia

Shewa Getachew is a physicist at Wolkite University with an MSc in Physics and an emerging research profile in plasmonics, nonlinear optics, and nanocomposite photonics. With an h-index of 2, eight indexed documents, and ten citations from four sources, his work focuses on the optical properties of core–shell nanostructures, including refractive index engineering, group velocity modulation, optical bistability, and local field enhancement in metal–dielectric composites. His publications span reputable journals such as Physica E, Brazilian Journal of Physics, Applied Physics B, Optical Review, Canadian Journal of Physics, and The European Physical Journal D. His research explores size-, geometry-, and dielectric-dependent plasmonic responses in nanomaterials, contributing to slow- and fast-light applications, nonlinear optical switching, and photonic device optimization. He has also conducted interdisciplinary studies in phytochemistry and higher education pedagogy. As a physics lecturer, he integrates theoretical modeling with computational simulation to advance understanding of nano-optical phenomena. His contributions were recognized with the World Research Awards (WRA) Best Innovation Award (Physics and Astronomy) in 2024. Overall, his work continues to support the development of advanced photonic materials with tunable optical responses for next-generation nanotechnology applications.

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Featured Publications

Getachew, S. (2026). Size and dielectric-dependent plasmonic resonances in CdS@Ag core–shell quantum dots: Field enhancement, dispersion, and slow-light effects. Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physe.2025.116371

Getachew, S. (2025). Size-dependent dispersion and slow-light effects in CdS@Ag core-shell quantum dots: A theoretical study of plasmonic resonances and group velocity modulation. Brazilian Journal of Physics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13538-025-01906-7

Getachew, S. (2025). Geometric and dielectric engineering of linear optical response in CdS@Ag core–shell quantum dots: A theoretical study of plasmonic enhancement and host effects. Applied Physics B. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-025-08578-w

Getachew, S. (2025). Geometric shape’s impact on core-shell nanocomposites’ optical properties. Journal of Computational Electronics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10825-025-02388-1

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chao Mei | Best Researcher Award

Ningbo University | China

Chao Mei is an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Science and Technology, Ningbo University, recognized for his significant contributions to nonlinear optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, and strong-field physics. With an h-index of 16, over 600+ citations, and more than 40 peer-reviewed documents, his research has advanced pulse compression, photonic crystal fibers, mid-infrared photonics, and plasmonic sensing technologies. He received strong foundational training in optics and photonics through graduate studies and has accumulated extensive academic and research experience through sustained collaborations across leading photonics laboratories. Dr. Mei’s work integrates theoretical modeling, materials design, and experimental ultrafast photonics, with impactful achievements such as high-temperature hollow-core fiber interferometry, advanced mid-infrared pulse compression, and high-sensitivity plasmonic fiber sensors. His research interests span χ(3) nonlinear processes, supercontinuum generation, silicon-based photonic waveguides, parabolic pulse evolution, fiber-based sensing, and the development of ultrafast light sources. He has contributed to high-impact journals including Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, Optics Express, and Physical Review A. Dr. Mei has been recognized through multiple research grants and collaborative project awards that underscore his influence in the field. Overall, his body of work continues to advance next-generation ultrafast photonic devices and integrated nonlinear optical systems.

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Featured Publications

Liu, D., Wu, Q., Mei, C., Yuan, J., Xin, X., Mallik, A. K., … Han, W. (2018). Hollow core fiber based interferometer for high-temperature (1000° C) measurement. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 36(9), 1583–1590.

Qu, Y., Yuan, J., Zhou, X., Li, F., Mei, C., Yan, B., … Long, K. (2019). A V-shape photonic crystal fiber polarization filter based on surface plasmon resonance effect. Optics Communications, 452, 1–6.

Mei, C., Li, F., Yuan, J., Kang, Z., Zhang, X., Wang, K., … Yan, B. (2016). High degree picosecond pulse compression in chalcogenide-silicon slot waveguide taper. Journal of Lightwave Technology, 34(16), 3843–3852.

Zhang, J., Yuan, J., Qu, Y., Qiu, S., Mei, C., Zhou, X., … Wang, K. (2022). A surface plasmon resonance-based photonic crystal fiber sensor for simultaneously measuring the refractive index and temperature. Polymers, 14(18), 3893.

Prof. Dr. Motoichi Ohtsu | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Motoichi Ohtsu | Best Researcher Award

Research Origin for Dressed Photon | Japan

Motoichi Ohtsu is a distinguished researcher in nanophotonics and dressed-photon science, currently affiliated with the Research Origin for Dressed Photon in Yokohama, Japan. His scientific influence is reflected in his extensive Scopus record, which documents 596 publications, 9,084 citations, and an h-index of 47, demonstrating his long-standing impact across photonics and optical materials research. His works span journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and major monographs, covering themes such as dressed photons, near-field optical science, SiC-based magneto-optical devices, polarization control, and the theoretical foundations connecting dressed photons with off-shell quantum fields. His recent ORCID-listed contributions include Perspective on an Emerging Frontier of Nanoscience Opened up by Dressed Photon Studies, Drastic Advancement in Nanophotonics Achieved by a New Dressed Photon Study, and influential papers on phase delay, polarization rotation, and cosmological links to dressed-photon theory. Ohtsu’s research interests encompass nanophotonics, near-field interactions, magneto-optical effects, optical phase phenomena, and advanced semiconductor photonics. With decades of academic and research leadership, including serving as Chief Director at the Research Origin for Dressed Photon, he has significantly shaped the evolution of modern optical science. In conclusion, his body of work continues to define new directions in dressed-photon technology and next-generation nanophotonic systems.

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Featured Publications

Sakuma, H., Ojima, I., & Ohtsu, M. (2023). Perspective on an emerging frontier of nanoscience opened up by dressed photon studies. Nanoarchitectonics.

Sakuma, H., Ojima, I., & Ohtsu, M. (2021). Drastic advancement in nanophotonics achieved by a new dressed photon study. Journal of the European Optical Society Rapid Publications.

Ohtsu, M., et al. (2020). SiC transmission-type polarization rotator using a large magneto-optical effect boosted and stabilized by dressed photons. Scientific Reports.

Ohtsu, M., et al. (2020). Off-shell quantum fields to connect dressed photons with cosmology. Symmetry.

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar | Best Researcher Award

Government Dungar College, Bikaner | India

Dr. Bhuvneshwer Suthar is a distinguished physicist known for his impactful contributions to photonic crystals, optical sensors, photonic switching technologies, and advanced metamaterial-based devices. With an impressive research record comprising 110 documents, an h-index of 29, and more than 1,713 citations, he has established a strong scholarly presence in computational photonics and optical engineering. He holds advanced academic qualifications in physics and has accumulated extensive teaching and research experience as an active academic and scientist. His research interests span one-dimensional and two-dimensional photonic crystals, optical filters, biosensing mechanisms, temperature sensors, terahertz photonics, and waveguide-integrated photonic devices. Dr. Suthar’s work has led to notable advancements in ultra-compact optical components, defect-mode engineering, and high-sensitivity biosensors for biomedical and environmental applications. He has collaborated widely and contributed to several international conferences and editorial activities within the photonics community. His achievements include recognition for high-quality research outputs and influential publications that continue to support innovations in photonic device design. In conclusion, Dr. Suthar stands as a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions significantly advance modern photonic technologies and inspire continued progress in optical sensing and photonic crystal engineering.

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Featured Publications

Ankita, & Suthar, B., & Bhargava, A. (2021). Biosensor application of one-dimensional photonic crystal for malaria diagnosis. Plasmonics, 16(1), 59–63.

Kumar, N., & Suthar, B. (2019). Advances in photonic crystals and devices. CRC Press.

Radhouene, M., Chhipa, M. K., Najjar, M., Robinson, S., & Suthar, B. (2017). Novel design of ring resonator based temperature sensor using photonics technology. Photonic Sensors, 7(4), 311–316.

Gharsallah, Z., Najjar, M., Suthar, B., & Janyani, V. (2018). High sensitivity and ultra-compact optical biosensor for detection of urea concentration. Optical and Quantum Electronics, 50(6), 249.

Suthar, B., & Bhargava, A. (2021). Pressure sensor based on quantum well-structured photonic crystal. Silicon, 13(6), 1765–1768.

Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Kousik Bera | Editorial Board Member

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | India

Kousik Bera is an emerging researcher in optical physics and advanced materials science, with an h-index of 4, 11 research documents, and 48 citations across 44 citing works. He earned his research training at premier Indian institutions, focusing extensively on Raman spectroscopy, thermal transport in two-dimensional materials, nonlinear optics, and quantum photonics. His experience spans studies on hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), GaN nanowall networks, Heusler alloys, Pd–Ag nanostructures, and entangled photon generation using PPKTP crystals. He has contributed to prestigious journals such as Optics Communications, Physical Review B, Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters, Optical Materials, and Nanotechnology. His research interests include 2D materials, ultrafast laser–matter interactions, spectroscopy-driven materials characterization, superconductivity, and quantum-enhanced optical systems. Bera’s work integrates experimental materials science with quantum photonic applications, highlighting his interdisciplinary expertise. His contributions have supported advancements in thermal conductivity engineering, strain analysis, nonlinear optical behavior, and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). He has collaborated with multiple national and international research groups, extending the impact of his work across several domains of condensed matter physics. With a steadily growing publication record and diversified research output, he continues to advance innovative spectroscopic and nanomaterial-based methodologies.

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Featured Publications

Bera, K., Dubey, P. K., Kumar, A., & Jha, M. (2025). Bright source of degenerate polarization-entangled photons using type-0 PPKTP crystal: Effects of accidental coincidences. Optics Communications, 132401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2025.132401

Bera, K., Moram, S. S. B., Banerjee, D., Lahiri, J., & Rao Soma, V. (2024). Surface enhanced Raman scattering-based sensing and ultrafast nonlinear optical properties of silver-hexagonal boron nitride nanocomposites achieved by femtosecond laser ablation. Optical Materials, 157, 116393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2024.116393

Das, N. M., Chauhan, A., Bharati, M. S. S., Bera, K., et al. (2024). Nanostructured bi-metallic Pd–Ag alloy films for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy-based sensing application. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A, 42(5). https://doi.org/10.1116/6.0003748

Bera, K., Chugh, D., Bandopadhyay, A., Tan, H. H., Roy, A., & Jagadish, C. (2023). Decoupling the roles of defects/impurities and wrinkles in thermal conductivity of wafer-scale hBN films. Journal of Applied Physics, 134(15). https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0168186

Rahaman, A., Paramanik, T., Pal, B., Pal, R., Maji, P., Bera, K., et al. (2023). Surface-phase superconductivity in a Mg-deficient V-doped MgTi₂O₄ spinel. Physical Review B, 107(24), 245124. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.107.245124