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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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

Christiane Lange-Kuttner | Cognitive VR Research | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Christiane Lange-Kuttner | Cognitive VR Research | Research Excellence Award 

Universitat Bremen | Germany

Prof. Dr. Chris Lange-Küttner is an internationally recognised developmental and cognitive psychologist whose extensive academic career spans Germany, the United Kingdom, and Cyprus, with core expertise in children’s visual cognition, spatial development, drawing, memory, intelligence, uncertainty processing, and developmental differences such as ASD and ADHD. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cognitive Development and previously held long-term editorial roles in major journals including Frontiers in Developmental Psychology, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, and International Journal of Developmental Science. She holds an H-index exceeding 90 across major citation platforms, reflecting her substantial research influence. Educated at the Technical University Berlin and Free University Berlin, she earned her Dr. phil. magna cum laude, published her early landmark work on children’s graphic competence, and later completed her habilitation at the University of Bremen on spatial systems in development and learning. Her academic appointments include W3 and W2 Professorships in Developmental Psychology (Greifswald, Konstanz), more than two decades as Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University, and adjunct faculty roles at the University of Nicosia. She has led major research projects such as INSIDE at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories and has contributed significantly to academic leadership as Chair of the TEAP Conference, Psychology Ethics Committee Chair, Erasmus Coordinator, and PhD viva examiner. Her honours include listings in Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century and Who’s Who, alongside multiple fellowships such as FHEA and Associate Fellow of the BPS. Prof. Lange-Küttner’s recent publications span influential topics including school transitions, ADHD–education links, visual search, spatial heuristics, relative age effects, longitudinal school performance, and academic-social profiles in autism. Her extensive earlier work includes foundational studies on drawing development, perceptual load, spatial binding, mental rotation, reaction time systems, bilingual speech preparation, object-based practice in Alzheimer’s disease, and cognitive mechanisms underlying children’s learning. She has supervised multiple doctoral and master’s students and mentored international interns whose work has led to published outcomes. Skilled in Python, R, SPSS, JMP, MPlus, AMOS, and experimental software, she integrates computational, statistical, and experimental methodologies to advance developmental science. Her career is marked by cross-disciplinary impact, global collaborations, and sustained contributions to understanding how children perceive, organise, and learn from the visual and spatial world.

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Featured Publications

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2025). Spatial heuristics and random spatial exploration: Children, adults, and the machine coloring-in places in the grid game. Frontiers in Developmental Psychology.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2025). Visual search and domain-specific interests in children. International Journal of Developmental Science.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2025). The relative age effect in secondary schools. Cognitive Development.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2025). A 5-year longitudinal study about the effect of school change on grades. The Journal of Genetic Psychology.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2025). Academic and social profiles of adolescents with autism. Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2024). Are school grades correlated with competencies in secondary school pupils with special needs? Frontiers in Education.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2024). Object-based practice effects recover the graphic object concept in Alzheimer’s dementia. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2024). COVID-stressed schools struggled to teach mathematics. Acta Psychologica.

Chris Lange-Kuttner, C. (2024). Visual and motor cognition in children and infants. Routledge.

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.