Taiwo Osanyin | Simulation & Training | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Taiwo Osanyin | Simulation & Training | Research Excellence Award

York University | Canada

Osanyin Taiwo Olusayo is a space geophysicist and postdoctoral researcher at York University, Toronto, whose research spans space physics, atmospheric sciences, statistics, and upper-atmosphere modeling, with a strong focus on understanding and mitigating ionospheric impacts on radio signal propagation during space weather events. Her work integrates GNSS-derived total electron content, empirical climatological models, data assimilation, high-performance computing, and machine learning to improve regional ionosphere modeling, nowcasting, and forecasting, particularly over equatorial and low-latitude regions. She conducts collaborative research with NovAtel Inc., contributes actively to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and grant proposals, and disseminates findings through international conferences and invited talks. Osanyin holds a Ph.D. in Space Geophysics from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), Brazil, and has received several international honors, including the ICTP ATAP Fellowship, SCOSTEP Visiting Scholar Award, Best Researcher Award, and Young Scientist Award, reflecting her growing impact in space weather and ionospheric research.

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Huimin Wang | Augmented Reality (AR) | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Huimin Wang | Augmented Reality (AR) | Research Excellence Award

Southwest Jiaotong University | China

Huimin Wang is a Senior Member of IEEE and an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China, with extensive expertise in power electronics, electric motor drives, sensorless control, and reliability of power electronic systems, particularly for railway and traction applications. He received his B.Eng. (2016), Ph.D. (2019) in Electrical Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University, and was a Guest Ph.D. at Aalborg University, Denmark (2019–2020). Dr. Wang has led and participated in numerous nationally funded research projects, with total funding exceeding RMB 5 million, including projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, National Key R&D Program of China, and provincial foundations, focusing on fault-tolerant control, sensorless traction drives, thermal monitoring, reliability analysis, and health monitoring of power electronic components in high-speed and urban rail systems. His research interests span induction and permanent magnet motor sensorless control, PLL/FLL-based speed estimation, electro-thermal modeling, IGBT and SiC device temperature monitoring, fault diagnosis, and system stability of train-grid interactions. Dr. Wang has published extensively in leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics, Industry Applications, Transportation Electrification, and related CSEE and CPSS journals, with multiple ESI Highly Cited and Hot Papers, as well as a scholarly monograph on sensorless control of AC motor drives. He is an active academic contributor, serving as reviewer for major IEEE journals, Associate Editor and Guest Editor for international journals, and an Early Career Editorial Board Member of several reputed publications. His work has had significant impact on advanced traction drive systems, contributing theoretical innovations and practical solutions for modern electrified transportation and power electronic reliability.

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Mohammed Mamun Rashid | Social Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Mohammed Mamun Rashid | Social Science | Editorial Board Member

University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) | Bangladesh

Dr. Mohammed Mamun  Rashid, a Bangladeshi national born on 1 January 1977 in Mirsharai, Chattogram, is a distinguished academic and development professional with extensive experience in social work, governance, and community development. He earned his PhD in Social Work from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2022, focusing on capital penetration and coping strategies of traditional Hindu fisherfolk in Bangladesh, and holds a Master of Arts in Inter-Asia NGO Studies from SungKongHoe University, South Korea, and an MBA and BBA from the University of Chittagong. Currently, he serves as a Part-Time Faculty at the Department of Media Studies and Journalism, University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), teaching courses such as Strategic Communication and Strategic Public Relations, while his teaching interests encompass development studies, poverty, social policy, governance, project management, migration, social work, and advanced research methodologies. Dr. Rashid’s scholarly contributions include numerous Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed publications addressing poverty, social transformation, small-scale fisheries, refugee well-being, migration, and climate change adaptation, alongside multiple authored and co-authored books on coastal communities, migration, and livelihoods in Bangladesh. His professional experience spans over 15 years in development practice, including leadership roles at Transparency International Bangladesh and the Community Development Centre (CODEC), where he coordinated programs on governance, civic engagement, advocacy, social mobilization, and climate adaptation, often in partnership with NGOs, government institutions, and international donors such as USAID, DANIDA, and the European Commission. He has actively contributed to national and international conferences, seminars, and symposia, sharing insights on community resilience, labor policy, disaster risk reduction, and social development. Dr. Rashid has also served on editorial boards, reviewed numerous manuscripts for international journals, and participated in research projects as principal or co-principal investigator. His research interests focus on capitals and social transformation, governance, human development, migration, marginalization, and the well-being of traditional small-scale fisherfolk and refugee populations.

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Rashid, M. M., Azid, M. T., Shaulin, N., & Joya, S. A. (2025). Performances of standing committees of Union Parishad (UP) in Bangladesh: A descriptive analysis. Public Administration Issues, 6, 26–42.

Rashid, M. M., Singh, P. S. J., & Azman, A. (2025). Poverty paradigm among traditional Hindu fisherfolk and flows of multiple capitals as coping strategies for sustainability: An empirical study. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 20(8), 1705–1729.

Rashid, M. M., Sofuggzaman, M., & Singh, P. S. J. (2025). Educational facilitators and key barriers for Rohingya children with disabilities in refugee camps. International Journal of Population Studies, 11(6), 1–14.

Rashid, M. M., Azman, A., Singh, P. S. J., & Ali, M. I. (2020). Issues and problems of small-scale fishing (SSF) communities in South Asia: A comprehensive overview. Indian Journal of Ecology, 47(3), 775–781.

Ali, I., Azman, A., Singh, P. S. J., Drani, S., & Rashid, M. M. (2020). Islamic faith-based organizations and poverty reduction in Bangladesh: A social work perception. Social Work & Society, 18(2), 1–15.

 

KM Rinki | Virtual Reality Systems | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. KM Rinki | Virtual Reality Systems | Research Excellence Award 

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow | India

KM Rinki is a dedicated Library and Information Science professional with a strong academic background and practical experience in library management. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow, she has previously completed an M.Lib.I.Sc. and B.Lib.I.Sc. from the same university, along with a P.G.D.L.I.M. from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, achieving consistently high grades. She has also earned a diploma in Library and Information Science and has qualified the NTA UGC-NET. Her dissertation focused on the evaluation of field-specific collections at the Gautam Buddha Central Library, BBAU, highlighting her research skills. Professionally, she has served as an Assistant Librarian at Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow, and as a Librarian at Ankerite Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, gaining hands-on experience in acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, subscription management, and library administration. She has also undergone training at the Central Library of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Gorakhpur. Technically proficient, Rinki is skilled in KOHA Integrated Library Management System, DSpace, Zotero, and various computer applications, including MS Office, Tally, and internet tools. She has actively participated in international and national conferences on library and information science, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Rinki brings a combination of academic excellence, practical experience, and technical competence, aiming to utilize her knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to the growth of any organization while advancing her professional career. She is highly motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about enhancing library services and supporting academic research and development.


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Xiulan Sun | AI in Virtual Environments | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Xiulan Sun | AI in Virtual Environments | Research Excellence Award

Jiangnan University | China

Professor Xiulan Sun, PhD, is a distinguished food scientist currently serving as Dean of the School of Food Science and Technology at Jiangnan University, China, with nearly two decades of academic, research, and leadership experience. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees from Northwest A&F University and completed her PhD at Jiangnan University, where she has progressed from Assistant Professor to Professor, holding senior leadership roles including Vice Dean (2018–2025) and Dean (since 2025). Her international academic exposure includes visiting scholar appointments at Purdue University, USA, and the University of Georgia, USA. Professor Sun’s research focuses on food safety and risk assessment, particularly the screening, identification, and control of biotoxins, foodborne pathogens, heavy metals, and mycotoxins in food processing systems. Her work also addresses the relationship between molecular structure and toxicity of food contaminants, the physiological effects of functional and bioactive food components, and the development of chemical, biological, and physical strategies to degrade or remove hazardous substances. She has made substantial contributions to the understanding of concealed mycotoxins and large-scale risk analysis through database development. Professor Sun has published over 180 peer-reviewed journal articles, edited or co-edited four scientific books, and holds 4 U.S. and 40 Chinese patents as primary inventor. Her research has received over USD 3.20 million in funding from national, provincial, and industrial sources and has been cited more than 4,900 times with an H-index of 39. Her work has gained wide public attention through major international media outlets. She has supervised 23 PhD and 52 master’s graduates and received numerous prestigious honors, including the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of China, reflecting her outstanding impact on food safety science, innovation, and education.

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Masoud Sistaninezhad | Human–Computer Interaction | Research Excellence Award

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Masoud Sistaninezhad | Human–Computer Interaction | Research Excellence Award 

Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST) | Iran

Masoud Sistaninezhad is a researcher from Iran whose work focuses on the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques in biomedical signal processing, medical image analysis, and intelligent healthcare systems. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong emphasis on using data-driven approaches to improve health monitoring, diagnosis, and safety-critical applications. Among his recent journal contributions is a 2025 article in Computers that presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of machine learning and ensemble techniques for classifying drowsiness and alertness states using EEG signals, aiming to enhance road safety through reliable fatigue detection systems. His conference work at the 10th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (QICAR 2024) explores optimized machine learning models for recognizing heart disease severity using spectrophotometric analysis, highlighting his interest in clinical decision-support systems. In addition, his 2024 book chapter published by Springer investigates morning anxiety detection using smartphone-based photoplethysmography signals, reflecting his engagement with wearable and mobile health technologies. Sistaninezhad has also contributed to neuroengineering research through a journal article in the Journal of Information Systems and Telecommunication, where he evaluates Xception networks combined with short-time Fourier transform spectrograms for motor imagery classification, relevant to brain–computer interface applications. Earlier, his 2023 review article in Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine provides a structured overview of deep learning methods for medical image analysis, summarizing advances, challenges, and future research directions in the field. Collectively, his publications illustrate an interdisciplinary research trajectory that integrates artificial intelligence, signal processing, and healthcare, with practical implications for medical diagnosis, mental health assessment, human–machine interaction, and safety enhancement.

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Michael Crawford | VR in Healthcare | Lifetime Achievement in Virtual Reality Award

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Prof. Michael Crawford | VR in Healthcare | Lifetime Achievement in Virtual Reality Award 

Imperial College, London | United Kingdom

Michael Angus Crawford, BSc (Edinburgh), PhD (London University), FRSB, FRSC, FRCPath, is a distinguished British scientist and academic specializing in brain chemistry, human nutrition, and clinical pathology. He is the founder of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition and a founder trustee of both the William Little Foundation and the Mother and Child Foundation, reflecting his long-standing commitment to advancing medical research and public health. In addition, he serves as President of the McCarrison Society, promoting scientific inquiry in nutrition and health. Educated at Fort Augustus School in Inverness-shire, where he excelled in sports leadership as Captain of Cricket and Rugby, he earned his BSc in Chemistry from Edinburgh University in 1952, followed by a PhD in Chemical Pathology from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith, University of London in 1960, including a Diploma in Clinical Pathology. His professional recognition includes Fellowships of the Institute of Biology (1988), the Royal College of Pathologists (1994), and the Royal Society of Chemistry (2020), along with certification in Good Clinical Practice (2019) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, NHS. He holds an academic position at Imperial College London within the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Obstetrics and Gynecology, based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Michael Crawford has a rich personal history, including two marriages—first to Sheilagh Inglis, with whom he had four children (two adopted), and later to Mandy Walton. He resides in Primrose Hill, London, and maintains active professional correspondence through his email and Imperial College profile, also listed on ORCID (0000-0002-8770-753X). Throughout his career, Crawford has combined scientific rigor with leadership in research, education, and public service, making significant contributions to the understanding of human nutrition, metabolism, and clinical pathology.

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Hamraz Javaheri | VR in Healthcare | Women in VR Research Award

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Ms. Hamraz Javaheri | VR in Healthcare | Women in VR Research Award 

German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) | Germany

Hamraz Javaheri is a PhD candidate in Computer Science at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau, Germany, and a researcher at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), with a strong interdisciplinary background in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and human-centered augmented reality systems. His research focuses on wearable and mixed reality, human–computer interaction, and AI-assisted systems, particularly in high-stakes domains such as surgery, medical training, education, and skill acquisition. He holds an M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern and a B.Sc. in Electronic and Communication Engineering from Yildiz Technical University, and he gained international experience through the European Union Student Exchange Program at Aalto University, Finland. Since 2016, he has contributed to multiple research projects at DFKI and the Technical University of Kaiserslautern, spanning embedded intelligence, augmented vision, and educational technologies. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including an Honorable Mention Paper Award at ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) 2025, a Best Demo Award at UbiComp/ISWC 2024, and the Young Talent Award from the Saarland Association of Surgeons in 2025. He has published extensively in leading journals such as the International Journal of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, JMIR XR and Spatial Computing, Annals of Surgery Open, Scientific Reports, and Surgical Endoscopy, as well as top-tier conferences including CHI, DIS, ISMAR, VRST, UbiComp, and ISWC, often emphasizing real-world deployment and clinical validation of augmented reality systems. His research has also received international media coverage from outlets such as DW News, ARD, and Saarbrücker Zeitung.

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Himanshu Sekhar Panda | VR in Arts & Media | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Himanshu Sekhar Panda | VR in Arts & Media | Research Excellence Award

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | India

Himanshu Sekhar Panda is a dedicated and accomplished researcher and academician specializing in Economics with a focus on Econometrics. Currently pursuing a PhD at IIT Kharagpur, he has a strong educational foundation with a B.A. in Economics from Khaira Degree College, and both M.A. and M.Phil. degrees in Analytical and Applied Economics from Utkal University, Odisha. He has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, having qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor three times and secured high ranks in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exams, most recently achieving AIR‑91 in 2023. Himanshu possesses robust technical skills, including proficiency in SPSS, STATA, R, Python, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications, which complement his analytical and research capabilities. His scholarly contributions include publications in reputed journals on topics such as catastrophic health expenditure, non-performing assets, ecological footprints, CO₂ emissions inequality, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on trade and renewable energy. He has presented his research at prominent international conferences, including IIT Bhubaneswar, IRMA Anand, Cambridge UK, and Madrid, Spain, often recognized as best international conference presentations by IIT Kharagpur. Alongside his academic pursuits, Himanshu has professional experience as a Subject Matter Expert in Economics for Chegg and Bartleby, where he has honed his ability to communicate complex economic concepts effectively. He is known for his strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and collaborative spirit, with a passion for continuous learning and tackling challenging tasks. Beyond his professional life, he enjoys listening to music, playing cricket, reading, and engaging in social interactions. Fluent in Odia, Hindi, and English, Himanshu combines rigorous analytical expertise with effective communication, a commitment to knowledge dissemination, and a drive to contribute meaningfully to both academia and the broader field of economic research.

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Tania Gonzalez | Future of VR Research | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Tania Gonzalez | Future of VR Research | Research Excellence Award 

Centro de Investigación Cientifica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Baja California | Mexico

Tania Maribel González Mendoza is a dedicated Marine Ecologist with over five years of experience in research and monitoring of coral reefs and coastal ecosystems, with a specialization in reef fish ecology. She possesses strong expertise in scientific diving, marine organism collection, biological sample processing, and both field and laboratory data analysis. Throughout her academic career, including her current Ph.D. candidacy at CICESE, she has been actively involved in national research projects addressing critical issues such as ocean acidification, climate change, and reef ecology, contributing to several peer-reviewed publications. Her professional experience includes research assistant roles at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and active participation in projects like the deep-reef refuge hypothesis, Punta Colonet Port development, and reproductive ecology of damselfish, where she has conducted fieldwork, laboratory analyses, database management, and scientific reporting. She has also contributed to reef restoration and carbonate budget assessments, highlighting her hands-on approach to marine conservation. In addition to research, she is experienced in teaching and technical training, offering courses such as Reef Fish Ecology and Underwater Survey Techniques, and has provided workshops and seminars for scientific outreach. Tania is proficient in statistical and ecological software including RStudio, PRIMER+PERMANOVA, Past, and Statistica, and is certified in scientific and recreational diving (PADI Open Water and Advanced Diver). Fluent in Spanish and competent in English, she combines strong organizational skills, proactivity, responsibility, and teamwork with a commitment to advancing marine science. Her work integrates rigorous scientific methodology with field-based ecological insights, positioning her as a skilled researcher and educator dedicated to the conservation and understanding of coral reef ecosystems.


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