Tarekegn Kumala | Asphalt Pavement Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Tarekegn Kumala | Asphalt Pavement Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Rostock University | Germany

Dr. Tarekegn Kumala Sherre presents a focused and impactful research profile in asphalt pavement engineering, emphasizing sustainable materials and performance enhancement of road infrastructure. His work explores recycled fillers, nano-modified bitumen, and rheological characterization, contributing to environmentally responsible construction practices. He has authored 11 research documents, including journal articles and a scholarly book, demonstrating both applied and theoretical contributions. According to his Google Scholar profile, his research has received 67 citations, with an h-index of 5 and an i10-index of 2, reflecting a growing academic influence suitable for the Research Excellence Award.

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Analysis of Stress-Strain and Deflection of Flexible Pavements Using Finite Element Method (Case Study on Bako-Nekemte Road)
– Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2017 | Cited by 12


Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Problems and Its Countermeasures: A Case Study in Nekemte City, Ethiopia
– International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research, 2018 | Cited by 7

Giacomo Capece | Orthopedics | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Giacomo Capece | Orthopedics | Excellence in Research Award

Medical Director at Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS | Italy

Dr. Giacomo Capece is an emerging researcher in orthopaedics and traumatology, demonstrating consistent academic productivity and clinical research relevance. He has authored 26 Scopus-indexed publications, focusing on areas such as joint arthroplasty, fracture management, and musculoskeletal disorders. His work has received 53 citations across 53 documents, with an h-index of 4, reflecting a growing research impact. His contributions include systematic reviews, clinical studies, and innovative surgical approaches, supported by active involvement in peer review, indicating strong engagement in advancing evidence-based orthopedic research and scholarly excellence.

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Amina Ben Taher | Impact of GenAI | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Amina Ben Taher | Impact of GenAI | Research | Research Excellence Award

University of Technology of Troyes | France

Mrs. Amina Ben Taher is an emerging researcher in computer science, focusing on secure frameworks based on generative artificial intelligence and socio-technical systems. According to her Scopus profile, her scholarly output includes a limited number of publication documents, reflecting early-stage academic development. These publications have received a small number of citations, contributing to an initial research presence, with a developing h-index that indicates gradual academic impact. Her research aligns with current advancements in AI security and smart systems, demonstrating relevance and innovation. While her citation count, publication volume, and h-index are still growing, her work shows strong potential. She is best suited for early-career or emerging researcher recognition rather than a highly competitive Research Excellence Award at this stage.

Featured Publications


GAI & cybersecurity: Bi-visions
– Computer Science Review, 2026

Jie Zhao | Marine Environmental Monitoring | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Jie Zhao | Marine Environmental Monitoring | Research Excellence Award

Senior Engineer at State Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography, Institute of Oceanographic Instrumentation, Shandong Academy of Sciences | China

Mr. Jie Zhao is a marine environmental monitoring researcher specializing in hydrodynamic observation and underwater acoustic sensing at the State Key Laboratory of Physical Oceanography. He has authored 3 publications, including in Ocean Engineering, and holds 3 national patents on acoustic wave measurement and tide prediction. His Scopus profile reflects 6 indexed documents with an emerging citation record and developing h-index. His innovations in intelligent data imputation and wave monitoring technologies demonstrate strong applied impact, supporting his suitability for the Research Excellence Award.

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