Andrea Akkawi | Transcription | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Andrea Akkawi  | Transcription | Young Scientist Award

PhD | Centre National de la Recherche scientifique | France

Mr. Andrea Akkawi is a dedicated researcher in molecular and cellular biology, currently holding an individual ANRS fellowship at the Institut de Génétique Humaine, UMR 9002, Montpellier, in the Gene Regulation team led by R. Kiernan (DR1 CNRS). Her work focuses on elucidating the role of PAXT complex proteins in controlling the abundance and polyadenylation of PROMPT non-coding RNAs and their broader influence on gene regulation. She earned her PhD in Biology and Health (2017–2020) under the supervision of M. Mougel (DR2 CNRS, HDR) and S. Laine (MCU UM) at the Institut de Recherche en Infectiologie de Montpellier, where she investigated the accessory P50 protein of Murine Leukemia Virus in viral replication, cell transformation, and RNA export. Mr. Andrea Akkawi holds a Master’s degree in Functional Genomics and Proteomics from Université Saint Joseph, Beirut (2014–2016), where she studied antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and a Bachelor’s in Laboratory Medical Sciences (2011–2014). She has over 49 scholarly documents with 50 citations, an h-index of 4, and her work has appeared in journals including Nature Communications, Retrovirology, and BMC Biology. Mr. Andrea Akkawi is also experienced in student mentorship, ATAC-seq and sRNA-seq techniques, and has participated in several international conferences.

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  • Contreras, X., Depierre, D., Akkawi, C., Srbic, M., Helsmoortel, M., Nogaret, M., LeHars, M., Salifou, K., Heurteau, A., Cuvier, O., & Kiernan, R. (2023). PAP associates with PAXT nuclear exosome to control the stability of PROMPT ncRNAs. Nature Communications, 14, 6745.

  • Akkawi, C., Feuillard, J., Diaz, F. L., Godefroy, N., Belkhir, K., Mougel, M., & Laine, S. (2023). Murine leukemia virus (MLV) P50 protein induces cell transformation via transcriptional regulatory function. Retrovirology, 20, 16.

  • Grasso, G., Akkawi, C., Franckhauser, C., Nait-Saidi, R., Bello, M., Barbier, J., & Kiernan, R. (2022). NF90 interacts with components of RISC and modulates association of Ago2 with mRNA. BMC Biology, 20, 194.

  • Zhao, W., Akkawi, C., Mougel, M., & Ross, S. R. (2020). Murine leukemia virus P50 protein counteracts APOBEC3 by blocking its packaging. Journal of Virology, 94, e00032-20.

  • Mougel, M., Akkawi, C., Chamontin, C., Feuillard, J., Pessel-Vivares, L., Socol, M., & Laine, S. (2020). NXF1 and CRM1 nuclear export pathways orchestrate nuclear export, translation and packaging of murine leukemia retrovirus unspliced RNA. RNA Biology, 17, 528–538.

Liwei Tian | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Liwei Tian | Research Excellence | Best Researcher Award

Dean | Guangdong University of Science and Technology | China

Prof. Liwei Tian is a distinguished professor and accomplished researcher specializing in computer science and intelligent systems. He holds a Ph.D. and serves as the Assistant to the President and Dean of the School of Computer Science at Guangdong University of Science and Technology. He is a senior network planning designer, senior information system project manager, and master’s supervisor at South China Normal University. Prof. Liwei Tian is a senior member of the China Computer Federation, vice chairman of its Dongguan branch, and an active member of several national committees, including the Intelligent Simulation Optimization and Scheduling Committee and the Discrete and Intelligent Computing Committee. He directs multiple key laboratories and research centers, such as the Kunpeng+ Intelligent Manufacturing Key Laboratory and the AIOT Edge Computing Engineering Technology Research Center. With 61 publications, 152 citations from 149 documents, and an h-index of 5, his research contributions span artificial intelligence, IoT, and intelligent manufacturing. Prof. Liwei Tian has led major provincial research projects and earned several prestigious awards, including the Huaxia High-tech Industry Innovation Award and multiple Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Awards. He has also authored and co-edited four textbooks and holds two software copyrights.

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  • Tian, L. (2023). Research on Intelligent Manufacturing Based on AI and IoT Integration. Journal of Intelligent Systems, 32(4), 567–578.

  • Tian, L., & Zhang, Y. (2022). Optimization of Edge Computing for Industrial IoT Applications. IEEE Access, 10, 11845–11856.

  • Tian, L. (2021). Simulation and Scheduling in Smart Factories: A Machine Learning Approach. Computers & Industrial Engineering, 156, 107295.

Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu | Energy Waste  | Best Researcher Award

Research Student | Southern Cross University | Australia

Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu is an emerging environmental engineer and researcher specializing in waste-to-energy technologies and sustainable resource recovery. He is currently pursuing a Research Master’s degree at Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia, focusing on the cogasification of waste using the TG-FTIR method. He previously earned an MSc in Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Waste-to-Energy from the Technical University of Hamburg , Germany, and a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ghana. Mr. Martinson Joy Dadson Bonsu has held key roles such as Laboratory Officer at the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant, where he conducted nutrient and proximate analyses, and Research Assistant at KNUST, contributing to petroleum economics and production engineering research. His work reflects a commitment to developing circular economy solutions and energy-efficient systems. He has contributed to international projects, including technology assessments for waste recovery facilities in Africa and the design of biogas plants in Germany. Martinson has represented Southern Cross University at national waste management conferences and co-developed educational modules promoting sustainability among Australian students. His research continues to advance innovations in thermal conversion processes and environmental technology integration.

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Bonsu, M. J. D., Rahman, S., & McIntosh, S. (2025). Thermal and kinetic study of waste polypropylene, cardboard, wood biomass and their blends: A thermogravimetry approach. Energies, 18(9), Article 9053. MDPI.

Daniel Herrero Rivera | Oncology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera | Oncology | Best Researcher Award 

Medical Oncologist | HLA Moncloa University Hospital | Spain

Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera is a distinguished Spanish medical oncologist currently serving as Médico Especialista en Oncología Médica at the Hospital Universitario HLA Moncloa and ATRYS in Spain. With a solid foundation in clinical oncology and translational research, he has established himself as a promising figure in precision oncology and cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera earned his medical degree from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in 2014, followed by multiple advanced qualifications including a Master’s in Medical Oncology (SEOM certification, 2019), a Master’s in Genomic and Big Data Oncology (2020), and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biomedicine, and Clinical Research from the Universidad de Sevilla (2023). His scholarly contributions include numerous publications in high-impact journals such as European Urology Oncology, Clinical and Translational Oncology, and Radiotherapy and Oncology. He has co-authored several book chapters and presented research exploring the molecular and clinical aspects of cancer therapy, including gene expression signatures, pharmacogenomics, and immuno-oncology. Dr. Daniel Herrero Rivera’s research project on gene polymorphisms in prostate cancer, funded by Fundación Progreso y Salud, reflects his dedication to improving personalized cancer treatments. With 58 citations across 56 documents, 6 publications, and an H-index of 5, his work demonstrates growing academic influence. His commitment to advancing precision oncology and his multidisciplinary expertise place him among Spain’s emerging medical researchers dedicated to bridging clinical practice and molecular innovation in cancer management.

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1. Gonçalves, D., Ocanto, A., Meilán, E., Couñago, F., & et al. (2025). First Spanish experience with stereotactic MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (SMART) in borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic cancer: A prospective study. Biomedicines, 13(2390). MDPI.

2. Herrero Rivera, D., Soriano Segura, M., Prato Varela, J. O., Brygadyr Medvid, Y., & López Martín, J. A. (2025). Complete remission with fourth-line immunotherapy after chemotherapy failure in a lung cancer patient with severe autoimmune disease: An unexpected turn in oncologic management. Cureus, 17(6), e86116.

3. Jiménez, N., Garcia de Herreros, M., Reig, Ò., Mellado, B., & et al. (2024). Development and independent validation of a prognostic gene expression signature based on RB1, PTEN, and TP53 in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer patients. European Urology Oncology. Elsevier.

4. (2022). Single-nucleotide polymorphism associations with efficacy and toxicity in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with cabazitaxel. Pharmacogenomics. Future Medicine.

5. López Martín, S., & Herrero Rivera, D. (2020). Assessment of factors associated with the intake of folic acid in the periconceptional period. Journal of Gynecology and Women’s Health, 20(3). Juniper Publishers.

6. (2020). Assessment of prognostic and therapeutic factors in male breast cancer: An observational study of a southwest Spanish single center. Archives of Breast Cancer, 7(4), 155–163.

Haitao Zhang | Laser Coherent Combination | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Haitao Zhang | Laser Coherent Combination | Best Researcher Award

Professor | Tsinghua University | China

Prof. Haitao Zhang is a distinguished tenured professor at the Department of Precision Instruments, Tsinghua University, and a leading expert in photonics and laser technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering and B.S. in Testing Technology and Instrumentation from Beijing Institute of Technology. Since joining Tsinghua University, he has advanced from postdoctoral researcher to full professor, also serving as a visiting scholar at Cornell University. Prof. Haitao Zhang research encompasses femtosecond and fiber laser technologies, planar waveguide solid-state lasers, femtosecond laser medical equipment, and optoelectronic information processing, including super-resolution imaging and optical wireless communication. His pioneering contributions to solid-state and fiber laser systems have significantly influenced precision instrumentation and medical laser applications. He has published over 160 scientific papers, accumulating 1,204 citations by 1,011 documents, with an h-index of 19, demonstrating his sustained impact on the global optics community. He serves as Vice Director of the Institute of Laser Engineering at Tsinghua University and as an executive member of professional committees under the Chinese Optical Society and Beijing Optical Society. Prof. Zhang has received multiple national and ministerial awards, including the Second Prize in Natural Science from China’s Ministry of Education and the First Prize in Science and Technology Progress for his work on super-luminescent fiber light. Additionally, he contributes to international research dissemination as a Guest Editor for Applied Sciences and Micromachines, leading special issues on femtosecond and fiber laser advancements.

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  • Liu, X., Li, Y., Zhang, H.*, Gu, Y., Wu, W., & Zhang, T. (2023). Blood clot ablation effects based on burst-mode femtosecond laser. Acta Optica Sinica, 43(2).

  • Zhang, H., Liu, X., Li, Y., Wu, W., Gu, Y., & Zhang, T. (2022). Study on the mechanism of thrombus ablation in vitro by burst-mode femtosecond laser. Journal of Biophotonics.

  • Li, Z., Zhang, H., Chen, J., & Huang, Y. (2022). Robust optical and SAR image registration based on phase congruency scale space. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters.

  • Li, Z., Zhang, H., Huang, Y., & Li, H. (2022). A robust strategy for large-size optical and SAR image registration. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 14(13).

  • Zhang, H., Zu, J., Liu, X., Chen, J., & Xu, H. (2022). High power all-fiber supercontinuum system based on graded-index multimode fibers. Applied Sciences, 12(11).

  • Zhang, H., Zu, J., Deng, D., Xu, H., & Chen, J. (2022). Yb-doped fiber chirped pulse amplification system delivering 1 mJ, 231 fs at 1 kHz repetition rate. Photonics, 9(2).

  • Zhang, H.*, Deng, D., Zu, J., Chen, J., & Li, D. (2021). Numerical model of chirped-pulse amplification in pulsed synchronously pumped low repetition rate fiber lasers. IEEE Photonics Journal, 13(3).

  • Deng, D., Zhang, H.*, Zu, J., & Chen, J. (2021). Buildup dynamics of a pulsating dissipative soliton in an all-normal-dispersion PM Yb-doped fiber laser with a NALM. Optics Letters, 46(7).