Joel Poncha Lemayian | VR Security & Privacy | Research Excellence Award Published on 24/01/202627/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Mr. Joel Poncha Lemayian | VR Security & Privacy | Research Excellence Award École de technologie supérieure | Canada Joel Poncha Lemayian is a results-driven Electrical Engineer and PhD candidate at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, specializing in FPGA/ASIC design, secure hardware systems, wireless communication, and hardware–software co-design. His research includes side-channel-resistant cryptocurrency wallets, hardware-accelerated Ethereum Virtual Machines, and real-time CNN implementations on FPGA. He has strong expertise in RTL design, verification, and performance optimization using industry tools. Joel has held research and engineering roles across Canada, Turkey, and Kenya, published peer-reviewed research, and holds a patent in secure hardware architecture, with strong academic impact. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 220 Documents 9 h-index 4 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Orcid Profile View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications EVMx: An FPGA-Based Accelerator for Smart Contract Processing –Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Systems,2026 EthVault: A Secure and Resource-Conscious FPGA-Based Ethereum Cold Wallet – IET Blockchain,2025 Recurrent Neural Network-based Channel Prediction in mMIMO for Enhanced Performance in Future Wireless Communication – Massive MIMO,2020 Massive MIMO Channel Prediction Using Recurrent Neural Networks – Joel Poncha Lemayian and Jehad M. Hamamreh,2020
Joel Poncha Lemayian is a results-driven Electrical Engineer and PhD candidate at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, specializing in FPGA/ASIC design, secure hardware systems, wireless communication, and hardware–software co-design. His research includes side-channel-resistant cryptocurrency wallets, hardware-accelerated Ethereum Virtual Machines, and real-time CNN implementations on FPGA. He has strong expertise in RTL design, verification, and performance optimization using industry tools. Joel has held research and engineering roles across Canada, Turkey, and Kenya, published peer-reviewed research, and holds a patent in secure hardware architecture, with strong academic impact.
Sk Riyajuddin | Environmental Visualization | Best VR Faculty Award Published on 24/01/202624/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Dr. Sk Riyajuddin | Environmental Visualization | Best VR Faculty Award Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) | India Dr. Sk Riyajuddin is a DST-INSPIRE Faculty at the Department of Physics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India, with strong expertise in nanotechnology, materials science, and renewable energy research. He earned his PhD from IISER Mohali, receiving the Prof. C.N.R. Rao Best Thesis Award. His research focuses on water splitting, green hydrogen generation, electrocatalysis, energy storage devices, and graphene/CNT-based nanostructures. Dr. Riyajuddin has extensive experience with advanced material synthesis and characterization techniques and has published over 55 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, with more than 2100 citations and an H-index of 26. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 1,943 Documents 56 h-index 26 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Orcid Profile View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications Strength in Synergy: MoS2-VS4 Nano-Architecture Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Robust Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting –electrochemical, 2026 Harvesting Green Hydrogen from the Deep Blue: Seawater-Compatible SnSe-P Decorated Graphene-CNTs Based Electrocatalyst Under Universal pH – Fabrication ,2024 Silicon distyryl-BODIPY hybrid photodiode: moving a step ahead from organic interface layer to type II band alignment –Nano Science ,2024 Graphene-intercalated P4Se3@CNF hybrid electrode for sustainable energy storage solution: Enabling high energy density and ultra-long cyclic stability – spinning technique,2023
Dr. Sk Riyajuddin is a DST-INSPIRE Faculty at the Department of Physics, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India, with strong expertise in nanotechnology, materials science, and renewable energy research. He earned his PhD from IISER Mohali, receiving the Prof. C.N.R. Rao Best Thesis Award. His research focuses on water splitting, green hydrogen generation, electrocatalysis, energy storage devices, and graphene/CNT-based nanostructures. Dr. Riyajuddin has extensive experience with advanced material synthesis and characterization techniques and has published over 55 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals, with more than 2100 citations and an H-index of 26.
Christian Dzuvor | Future of VR Research | Research Excellence Award Published on 23/01/202623/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Dr. Christian Dzuvor | Future of VR Research | Research Excellence Award Harvard University | United States Dr. Christian Kwesi Ofotsu Dzuvor is a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Adjunct Faculty at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with interdisciplinary expertise in immunology, virology, vaccinology, protein engineering, and nanotechnology. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology from Monash University and advanced immunology certifications from Harvard and Rice University. His research focuses on universal coronavirus vaccines, antimicrobial nanomaterials, and therapeutic protein design. Dr. Dzuvor has authored over 20 high-impact publications, holds patents in vaccine technologies, secured major translational grants, and is a recipient of multiple international awards recognizing his scientific leadership and innovation. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 1596 Documents 1274 h-index 12 Citations Documents h-index View Google Scholar Profile View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Pathogenesis-Immunity Arm Race, Vaccine and Therapeutics Development Panoramas –Advanced Therapeutics,2026 Engineered Supramolecular Therapeutics in Development for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections – Bio Materials,2026 Rational Design of Multiclade Coronavirus Spike Immunodominant Domain Nanoparticles to Elicit Broad Antibody Responses –Preprint,2025 Unconventional linkers facilitate potent stabilized coronavirus stem antibody responses following nanoparticle vaccination -Preprint ,2025
Dr. Christian Kwesi Ofotsu Dzuvor is a Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Adjunct Faculty at Wentworth Institute of Technology, with interdisciplinary expertise in immunology, virology, vaccinology, protein engineering, and nanotechnology. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Microbiology from Monash University and advanced immunology certifications from Harvard and Rice University. His research focuses on universal coronavirus vaccines, antimicrobial nanomaterials, and therapeutic protein design. Dr. Dzuvor has authored over 20 high-impact publications, holds patents in vaccine technologies, secured major translational grants, and is a recipient of multiple international awards recognizing his scientific leadership and innovation.
Fatima Ghazi | Human–Computer Interaction | Excellence in VR for Healthcare Applications Award Published on 23/01/202623/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Dr. Fatima Ghazi | Human–Computer Interaction | Excellence in VR for Healthcare Applications Award Ibn Tofail University | Morocco Dr. Fatima Ghazi is a Scientific Attaché at the Moroccan Ministry of Health and Social Protection and a researcher in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. She holds a PhD with Très Honorable distinction from Ibn Tofail University, specializing in AI-based medical image analysis for breast cancer diagnosis. Her research focuses on medical image processing, fractal and multifractal analysis, machine learning, and diagnostic decision support systems. Dr. Ghazi has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers and has contributed as a reviewer and organizer for scientific events. She combines academic expertise with extensive public-sector leadership experience. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 400 300 200 100 0 Citations 10 Documents 7 h-index 2 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Classification of Mammography Images Based on Multifractal Analysis of BIMFs –International Journal of Biomedical Imaging, 2025 Selection of the Discriming Feature Using the BEMD’s BIMF for Classification of Breast Cancer Mammography Image – BioMed Informatics, 2024 Fractal analysis to BEMD’s IMFs: Application CT-Scan –Communication Technologies and Networking , 2023 Fractal analysis segmentation of medical images: Application to breast cancer mammography image -Communication Technologies and Networking ,2022
Lu Ye | Simulation & Training | Best VR Faculty Award Published on 23/01/202623/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Prof. Lu Ye | Simulation & Training | Best VR Faculty Award Civil Aviation Flight University of China | China Lu Ye is a Professor and Vice Dean of the College of Flight Technology at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China. He has developed four national and provincial first-class courses and compiled six textbooks, including three nationally planned titles. He has led 23 teaching and scientific research projects, published over 50 academic papers, and holds multiple patents. Professor Lu has contributed to two national teaching standards and three industry regulations in civil aviation. His work in flight neuroscience, intelligent pilot training, and flight safety has earned prestigious national and CAAC teaching achievement awards. View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Study on resting-state brain network alterations in flight trainees based on independent component analysis – Neuroscience, 2025 Recognition of flight cadets brain functional magnetic resonance imaging data based on machine learning analysis – PLOS One,2025 Resting-State Brain Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuations: A Comparative Study Across Different Frequency Bands in Student Pilots –Journal of Neuroscience Research,2025
Hagit Mercedes Sabo-Brants | VR Therapy & Mental Health | Research Excellence Award Published on 20/01/202620/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Dr. Hagit Mercedes Sabo-Brants | VR Therapy & Mental Health | Research Excellence Award Western Galilee College, Israel | Israel Dr. Hagit Mercedes Sabo-Brants is a criminologist specializing in violence prevention, emotional regulation, and technology-mediated interventions for vulnerable youth. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and has served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Cambridge. Currently, she is a Lecturer and Head of the Specialization in Violence Prevention and Rehabilitation at Western Galilee College and an adjunct lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Her research integrates criminology, psychology, and immersive virtual reality, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based policy and applied impact in educational and residential care settings. Citation Metrics (Google Scholar) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 191 Documents 158 h-index 4 Citations Documents h-index View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications Virtual Reality Relaxation for Reducing Aggression and Emotional Distress in At-Risk Adolescents in Israeli Residential Care: A Feasibility Randomized Clinical Trial –Reducing Aggression,2026 Building bridges in place of barriers between school practitioners and researchers: on the role of embedded intermediaries in promoting evidence-based policy – Policy Press,2023 Evidence Map of School-Based Violence Prevention Programs in Israel –worldwide,2023
Yilkal Melak Assaye | Crop VR Hardware & Sensors | Research Excellence Award Published on 20/01/202620/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Mr. Yilkal Melak Assaye | Crop VR Hardware & Sensors | Research Excellence Award Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice and Training Center | Ethiopia Yilikal Melak Assaye is an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center, with specialization in Seed Science and Technology (MSc). He is a passionate academic and researcher with strong expertise in seed physiology, biochemistry, seed enhancement, and seed engineering, particularly focusing on rice. He has over a decade of professional experience in seed research, extension services, and early generation seed production. Yilikal has published research in reputable peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes as a journal reviewer. His work aims to improve seed quality, storability, and nutritional value to strengthen Ethiopia’s rice seed system. View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Synergistic Effect of Priming and Purdue Improved Crop Storage on Field Performance of Upland Rice: A Way to Primed Seed Longevity –Advances in Agriculture,2026 Tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) Seed Hydrotime Analysis on Physiological and Seedling Growth Parameters in Ethiopia –Advances in Agriculture,2026 Rice Seed System: Current Practices to Strengthen Early Generation Seed of Climate Resilient Rice Varieties in Ethiopia –Forestry and Fisheries,2024 Agricultural Waste for Energy Storage, Conversion and Agricultural Applications -Modern Energy ,2024
Yilikal Melak Assaye is an Associate Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, Fogera National Rice Research and Training Center, with specialization in Seed Science and Technology (MSc). He is a passionate academic and researcher with strong expertise in seed physiology, biochemistry, seed enhancement, and seed engineering, particularly focusing on rice. He has over a decade of professional experience in seed research, extension services, and early generation seed production. Yilikal has published research in reputable peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes as a journal reviewer. His work aims to improve seed quality, storability, and nutritional value to strengthen Ethiopia’s rice seed system.
Babatunde Omiyale | VR & Robotics | Research Excellence Award Published on 13/01/202613/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Mr. Babatunde Omiyale | VR & Robotics | Research Excellence Award University of Saskatchewan | Canada Babatunde Olamide Omiyale is a Mechanical Engineering PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan with over ten years of industrial, teaching, and research experience in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and mechanical systems. His expertise includes additive manufacturing, corrosion engineering, cyber-physical systems, nanosensors, and process optimization. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in high-impact international journals. Omiyale has strong hands-on experience with industrial equipment, data analysis, and experimental design, and he is actively involved in cutting-edge research on CNT/graphene-based nanosensors for high-resolution sensing in nanorobotic systems. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 533 Documents 25 h-index 11 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Google Scholar Profile View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Nanosensors as diagnostic tools: emerging concepts, opportunities, and design barriers –Analytical Methods,2026 Influence of electrospinning parameters on the development of high-quality electrospun nanofibers: A brief critical assessment – Next Nanotechnology,2025 The Rapid Rise of Soft Robotics in Surgical Operations: Trends, Challenges, and Future Directions –Robotics and Autonomous Systems,2025 Impact of cold metal transfer variants on the mechanical and microstructural properties of aluminum alloys in wire arc additive manufacturing: a critical review Manufacturing Technology ,2025
Babatunde Olamide Omiyale is a Mechanical Engineering PhD student at the University of Saskatchewan with over ten years of industrial, teaching, and research experience in advanced manufacturing, materials science, and mechanical systems. His expertise includes additive manufacturing, corrosion engineering, cyber-physical systems, nanosensors, and process optimization. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in high-impact international journals. Omiyale has strong hands-on experience with industrial equipment, data analysis, and experimental design, and he is actively involved in cutting-edge research on CNT/graphene-based nanosensors for high-resolution sensing in nanorobotic systems.
Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh | XR Rehabilitation | Research Excellence Award Published on 12/01/202612/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Dr. Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh | XR Rehabilitation | Research Excellence Award International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | Kenya Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh is a Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Kenya, specializing in development and agricultural economics. He holds a PhD and MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on microeconometric impact evaluation of agricultural, climate, and social protection policies affecting smallholder farmers in developing countries, with strong expertise in randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental methods. He has published widely in leading journals and has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research across Africa. Citation Metrics (Google Scholar) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 344 Documents 332 h-index 9 Citations Documents h-index View Google Scholar Profile View Orcid Profile Featured Publications Site-specific agronomic information and technology adoption: A field experiment from Ethiopia –Economics ,2021 How accurate are yield estimates from crop cuts? Evidence from smallholder maize farms in Ethiopia – Food Policy,2021 Nudging farmers in crop choice using price information: Evidence from Ethiopian Commodity Exchange –The Agricultural Economics,2020 Weather Shocks and Spatial Market Efficiency: Evidence from Mozambique –The Journal of Development Studies,2019
Hailemariam Ayalew Tiruneh is a Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Kenya, specializing in development and agricultural economics. He holds a PhD and MSc in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Oxford. His research focuses on microeconometric impact evaluation of agricultural, climate, and social protection policies affecting smallholder farmers in developing countries, with strong expertise in randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental methods. He has published widely in leading journals and has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research across Africa.
Alexander Shirokov | Digital Twin Technology | Research Excellence Award Published on 10/01/202610/01/2026 by VR Research Awards Mr. Alexander Shirokov | Digital Twin Technology | Research Excellence Award Novosibirsk State Technical University | Russia Alexander Vladimirovich Shirokov is a Russian project management professional specializing in relay protection and automation (RPA/RZA). He has extensive experience leading and coordinating complex technical projects in the power and electrical engineering sector. Based in Cheremushki, Russia, he is open to relocation across major cities, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Krasnodar, and is willing to undertake frequent business travel. Alexander seeks senior roles such as Project Manager or Head of Projects, leveraging his combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic planning to successfully execute large-scale engineering initiatives. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 Citations 1230 Documents 82 h-index 18 Citations Documents h-index View Scopus Profile View Orcid Profile Featured Publications NO-ergic mechanisms of age differences in photostimulation of lymphatic drainage, filtration, and clearance –Biomedical Optics Express ,2025 Composition and Biological Activity of Flavonoid-containing Fractions of an Extract from Gratiola officinalis L. – Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry,2025 New insights into phototherapy of glioblastoma: the meningeal lymphatics and sleep –The European Physical Journal Special Topics,2024 Different Effects of Phototherapy for Rat Glioma during Sleep and Wakefulness –Biomedicines,2024
Novosibirsk State Technical University | Russia Alexander Vladimirovich Shirokov is a Russian project management professional specializing in relay protection and automation (RPA/RZA). He has extensive experience leading and coordinating complex technical projects in the power and electrical engineering sector. Based in Cheremushki, Russia, he is open to relocation across major cities, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Krasnodar, and is willing to undertake frequent business travel. Alexander seeks senior roles such as Project Manager or Head of Projects, leveraging his combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic planning to successfully execute large-scale engineering initiatives.
Alexander Vladimirovich Shirokov is a Russian project management professional specializing in relay protection and automation (RPA/RZA). He has extensive experience leading and coordinating complex technical projects in the power and electrical engineering sector. Based in Cheremushki, Russia, he is open to relocation across major cities, including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Krasnodar, and is willing to undertake frequent business travel. Alexander seeks senior roles such as Project Manager or Head of Projects, leveraging his combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic planning to successfully execute large-scale engineering initiatives.