Tegegne Getachew Legass | Spatial Computing | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Tegegne Getachew Legass | Spatial Computing | Best Researcher Award 

Mekdela Amba University | Ethiopia

Dr. Tegegne Getachew Legass (PhD) is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Mekdela Amba University, Ethiopia, specializing in applied analysis, mathematical physics, and nonlinear partial differential equations. He earned his PhD in the analysis of PDEs from Bahir Dar University (2024) and has established a strong research profile focused on the spatial analyticity and asymptotic behavior of solutions to nonlinear dispersive equations arising in fluid and plasma dynamics. His work provides new and improved lower bounds for the radius of spatial analyticity for a wide class of equations, including nonlinear Schrödinger (NLS), generalized and higher-order KdV, Benjamin–Bona–Mahony, Kawahara, Zakharov–Kuznetsov, nonlinear wave, and modified Camassa–Holm equations. Dr. Getachew has published extensively in reputable international journals such as Mathematische Nachrichten, Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, Analysis and Applications, and International Journal of Mathematics, and he actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer, external examiner, and research administrator.

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Xuefei Bai | Spatial Computing | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Xuefei Bai | Spatial Computing | Research Excellence Award

Liaoning University | China

Bai Xuefei is a distinguished researcher specializing in technological innovation, low-carbon economy, and big data analytics. Over recent years, she has published 27 papers and 2 monographs, contributing significantly to academic knowledge in her fields. She has led or participated in 56 research projects at national and provincial/municipal levels, including notable projects such as The Impact of Green Transformation on ESG Performance in Manufacturing Enterprises and industry-focused initiatives like the Premium Service Ecosystem Propelling High-Quality Development of Liaoning’s Pan-Regional Innovation Ecosystem. Bai Xuefei has been recognized for her leadership and expertise, being selected as a Shenyang High-Level Leading Talent and appointed as a Liaoning Provincial Science and Technology Commissioner in 2022. All her publications appear in CSSCI-indexed journals, and she holds editorial responsibilities as an editor of the Journal of Inner Mongolia Minzu University. Her collaborative work includes the Liaoning Strategic Alliance for Industrial Technology Innovation in AI Development for Manufacturing Processes. She actively contributes to the professional community as an executive council member of the Chinese Association of Young Statisticians, council member across several branches of the Chinese Society of Applied Statistics, a member of the Society of Complexity Management of China, and as a review expert for municipal scientific projects and graduate theses. Her research focuses on problem-oriented solutions with real-world social and industrial impact, combining academic rigor with practical innovation. Bai Xuefei has also authored two books (ISBN: 9787509668337; 9787502373597), further establishing her authority in her research domains. Her work bridges theoretical research, applied analytics, and strategic innovation, promoting sustainable development and advanced technological solutions in China. Recognized for her contributions, she demonstrates a consistent commitment to advancing knowledge, mentoring emerging researchers, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research and consultancy projects have influenced policy and industrial practices, reflecting her capacity to translate complex analytics and technological insights into actionable strategies for societal and economic development. Academic and research achievements can be verified via her Baidu Scholar profile

 

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Fan, X., Guo, Q., & Bai, X. (2025). The Impact of Green Transformation on ESG Performance in Manufacturing Enterprises: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in China. Sustainability, 17(24), 10911. https://doi.org/10.3390/su172410911 MDPI+1

Guo, P., Wang, X., Jiang, H., & Bai, X. (2025). Does Digital Transformation Improve Manufacturing ESG Performance: Evidence from China. Sustainability, 17(16), 7278. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17167278 MDPI+1

Bai, X., Guo, Q., & Fan, X. (2024). Green Technology Innovation and Corporate ESG — Evidence Based on Listed Companies in China. Sustainability, 17(4), 1410. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17041410 MDPI

Bai, X., Guo, Q., & Fan, X. (2024). Does ESG Performance Enhance Corporate Green Technological Innovation? Micro Evidence from Chinese‑Listed Companies. Sustainability, 17(2), 636. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17020636

Jendrian Riedel | Immersive Visualization | Research Excellence Award

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 Dr. Jendrian Riedel | Immersive Visualization | Research Excellence Award 

Hochschule Bremen | Germany

Dr. Jendrian Riedel is a German biologist specializing in zoology with a strong interdisciplinary focus bridging evolutionary biology, biodiversity research, and bionics innovation. He completed his Diplom (Master’s) in Biology at the University of Bonn in 2013, majoring in Zoology with minors in Palaeontology and Philosophy, reflecting a foundation in both organismal biology and broader scientific thinking. Following this, he pursued a Ph.D. in Natural and Physical Sciences with a focus on Zoology at James Cook University, Australia, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lin Schwarzkopf, completing his doctorate in 2020. During his early academic career, Dr. Riedel expanded his research experience internationally, serving as a Guest Scientist at the Department of Evolutionary Biology at Bielefeld University, Germany, in 2020, followed by a postdoctoral position there in 2021. He further deepened his expertise in biodiversity analysis and evolutionary research as a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB) – Museum Koenig Bonn, Germany, from 2022 to 2023. Since 2024, he has been contributing to interdisciplinary research as a researcher at the Core Facility for Multidisciplinary Structural Analysis & Bionics Innovation Center at Hochschule Bremen, Germany, where he applies his knowledge of zoology and structural analysis to advance biomimetic and bionics-driven innovations. Dr. Riedel’s career demonstrates a consistent integration of classical zoological research with contemporary approaches in biodiversity assessment and applied bionics, reflecting both depth in organismal science and a strong commitment to multidisciplinary scientific innovation. His work is characterized by a combination of field-based and laboratory research, international collaborations, and a focus on translating biological insights into technological applications, positioning him as a versatile researcher at the intersection of natural sciences and applied bionics.

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Pillai, R. R., Riedel, J., Wirth, W., Allen-Ankins, S., Nordberg, E., Edwards, W., … (2025). What’s the point? The functional role of claws in pad-bearing taxa (Gekkota: Diplodactylidae). Proceedings B, 292(2054), 20251362.

Kukla, Y., Riedel, J., & Rödder, D. (2025). Sticky innovation, limited expansion: Biogeography and evolutionary ecology of toepads in geckos. Journal of Biogeography, e70087.

Hofmann, S., Rödder, D., Andermann, T., Matschiner, M., Riedel, J., Baniya, C. B., … (2024). Exploring Paleogene Tibet’s warm temperate environments through target enrichment and phylogenetic niche modelling of Himalayan spiny frogs (Paini, Dicroglossidae). Molecular Ecology, 33(15), e17446.

Hofmann, S., Rödder, D., Andermann, T., Matschiner, M., Riedel, J., Baniya, C. B., … (2024). Exploring Paleogene Tibet’s warm temperate environments through target enrichment and phylogenetic niche modelling of Himalayan spiny frogs (Paini, Dicroglossidae). Molecular Ecology, 33(15), e17446.

Riedel, J., Klemm, M., Higham, T., Grismer, L. L., Ziegler, T., Russell, A., Rödder, D., … (2023). Variation in claw morphology among the digits of Bent-toed geckos (Cyrtodactylus: Gekkota: Gekkonidae). BMC Zoology, 8(1), 19.

Fatih Altug | Spatial Computing | Best VR Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Altug | Spatial Computing | Best VR Researcher Award

Ondokuz Mayis University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Altug is a distinguished academic and Associate Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey, whose research expertise lies at the intersection of economic geography, spatial computing, and socio-cultural analysis, with a strong focus on understanding how geographic structures and cultural dynamics shape social and economic outcomes across regions. Throughout his academic career, he has consistently explored themes related to regional development, gender disparities, labor market conditions, and the socio-spatial mechanisms that influence human activity, contributing valuable insights to the broader fields of geography and social sciences. His recent research, “Spatial Analysis of Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting Women’s Employment in Türkiye,” represents a significant academic contribution, offering a rigorous and multidimensional examination of how cultural norms, education levels, regional accessibility, and economic opportunities influence the workforce participation of women across diverse geographic contexts. By applying advanced spatial analysis techniques, Dr. Altug provides a comprehensive understanding of the structural and cultural barriers that shape gender inequality, highlighting the importance of spatial patterns, local dynamics, and socio-economic environments in determining employment outcomes. His findings not only enrich academic knowledge but also offer evidence-based insights that can support policymakers, development planners, and social agencies working toward gender equity and regional progress. Published through reputable academic platforms such as Wiley’s International Social Science Journal, his scholarship reflects methodological strength, analytical depth, and a commitment to addressing critical social issues through data-driven spatial research. Alongside his research contributions, Dr. Altug is actively involved in academic mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly discussions that connect geography with sociology, economics, and emerging technological fields such as immersive and spatial computing. His professional engagement includes participating in research forums, contributing to scientific communities, and supporting the development of the next generation of researchers.

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Altug, F. (2025). Spatial analysis of socio-cultural factors affecting women’s employment in Turkiye. International Social Science Journal. Advance online publication.

Altug, F., & Almamammadli, G. (2025). Turkiye’de kadin istihdamInIn sektorel ve bolgesel duzeyde yogunlasma durumu. International Journal of Geography and Geography Education.

Altug, F., & Akkoyun, K. (2023). Gecici kumelerin inovasyon sureclerinin gelismesine etkisi: TEKNOFEST ornegi. International Journal of Geography and Geography Education.

Altug, F. (2022). Bilissel ve orgutsel yakinligin bilimsel is birliklerine etkisi: Turkiye’deki cografya dergileri uzerine ampirik bir arastirma. Ege Cografya Dergisi.

Tuysuz, S., Baycan, T., & Altug, F. (2022). Economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in Turkey: Analysis of vulnerability and resilience of regions and diversely affected economic sectors. Asia-Pacific Journal of Regional Science.

Rasool Abedanzadeh | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

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prof. Rasool Abedanzadeh | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran

Rasool Abedanzadeh is an Associate Professor of Motor Behavior at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, specializing in motor control and learning, sport and exercise psychology, motor development, and cognitive performance. He holds academic degrees in Sport Sciences and Motor Behavior, with graduate research focused on psychological factors influencing perceived exertion and the role of sensory information and age in bimanual coordination. As an experienced educator, he teaches a wide range of subjects, including motor learning, motor control, motor development, motor skills acquisition, sport psychology, advanced statistical methods, and specialty English. His research spans attentional focus, neurocognitive mechanisms of movement, feedback strategies, developmental and neurological conditions, aging, brain stimulation, stereotype threat, and motor-skill acquisition in both typical and special populations. Dr. Abedanzadeh has produced an extensive body of scholarly work, authoring more than 45 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals. His studies address topics such as normative feedback, mirror neuron involvement, active and interactive video-game-based training, brain-gym exercises, transcranial direct current stimulation, coordination patterns, balance, and learning processes in children with autism, individuals with intellectual disabilities, elderly adults, and novice performers. He has also contributed numerous presentations to national and international conferences, highlighting advancements in feedback mechanisms, attention, brain stimulation, motor development, and applied motor behavior. Beyond publications and teaching, he has led several funded research projects focused on cognitive-motor performance, motivational climate, goal orientation, and sports-talent development for students. His innovative work includes registered inventions such as an eye-tracking system for anxiety and stress assessment, a mirror-tracking device, and a Stroop-based auditory stimulus tool for examining psychological refractory periods. Dr. Abedanzadeh also contributes to the academic community as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Sport Sciences and Educational Applied Researches without Border and serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. Collectively, his expertise, research, and inventions reflect a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in motor behavior, enhancing training and learning strategies, and applying scientific insights to sport, health, and cognitive performance.