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. Awani Bhushan | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Awani Bhushan | Best Researcher Award

Velllore Institute of Technology, University (Chennai Campus) | India

Dr. Awani Bhushan is an Assistant Professor (Senior Grade) in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, with an h-index of 6, 33 documents, and 113 citations. He earned his Ph.D. in Machine Design from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, and holds prior degrees in machine and mechanical engineering. His research and teaching experience span nuclear engineering, solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, finite element analysis, and reliability assessment, combining analytical, experimental, and numerical approaches. He develops and validates computational models using ANSYS and COMSOL Multiphysics alongside custom FORTRAN and C++ implementations, and applies statistical Weibull-based methods for strength and size-effect characterization. His publications appear in Journal of Nuclear Materials, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, RSC Advances, and other peer-reviewed outlets. Key contributions include Weibull design criteria for nuclear graphite, fracture parameter correlation for unimodular and bimodular graphite, and studies on composites and functionally graded materials. He has secured research funding, filed patents, led collaborative proposals, and mentors students in interdisciplinary projects aimed at energy, defense, and structural-integrity applications. Overall, his work advances computational mechanics and material reliability with practical engineering impact and ongoing scholarly growth.

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Featured Publications

Bhushan, A., & Panda, S. K. (2018). Experimental and computational correlation of fracture parameters KIc, JIc, and GIc for unimodular and bimodular graphite components. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 503, 205–225.

Kumar, H., Tengli, P. N., Mishra, V. K., Tripathi, P., Bhushan, A., & Mishra, P. K. (2017). The effect of reduced graphene oxide on the catalytic activity of Cu–Cr–O–TiO₂ to enhance the thermal decomposition rate of ammonium perchlorate: An efficient fuel oxidizer. RSC Advances, 7(58), 36594–36604.

Bhushan, A., Panda, S. K., Khan, D., Ojha, A., Chattopadhyay, K., & Kushwaha, H. S. (2016). Weibull effective volumes, surfaces, and strength scaling for cylindrical flexure specimens having bi-modularity. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 44(5), 1978–1997.

Ram, S. C., Chattopadhyay, K., & Bhushan, A. (2023). A literature review on Al–Si alloy matrix based in situ Al–Mg₂Si FG-composites: Synthesis, microstructure features, and mechanical characteristics. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science.

Suman, S., Yadav, A. M., Tomar, N., & Bhushan, A. (2020). Combustion characteristics and behaviour of agricultural biomass: A short review. Renewable Energy – Technologies and Applications.

Suman, S., Yadav, A. M., Bhushan, A., Bhaskara Rao, L., & Rajak, D. K. (2022). Substitution of coking coal with biochar for thermal and metallurgical utilisation. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 41(11), 1778–1794.*