Rawaa Samir | Phase Transformation | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Rawaa Samir | Phase Transformation | Research Excellence Award

Babylon University | Iraq

Assistant Lecturer at the University of Babylon, specializing in Ceramic Engineering and Building Materials, with a Master’s degree in the same field. Academic duties include undergraduate teaching, course planning, curriculum development, and participation in academic and examination committees. Research focuses on zeolite-based geopolymer materials, high-performance and sustainable ceramic and building materials, and green material technologies. Scholarly output includes 3 documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 2, reflecting growing research impact. No formal awards have been reported to date. Overall, the academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability-driven materials research, education quality, and environmentally responsible engineering solutions.

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MingLei Ding | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr . MingLei Ding | Non-Ferrous Metals | Research Excellence Award

Science and Technology Innovation for New Quality Productive Forces Promotion Center, Ministry of Science and Technology | China

Ding Minglei is a scholar in science and technology innovation policy and innovation management, holding a Doctor of Management in Management Science and Engineering. He has over 20 years of professional experience in scientific and technological innovation research and policy studies, having worked in national-level science and technology development and innovation strategy institutions. His academic contributions include 3 scholarly documents, with a total of 16 citations and an h-index of 1, reflecting focused and policy-oriented research output. His research interests center on scientific and technological innovation strategy, technical economics, innovation governance, and international science and technology cooperation, with particular emphasis on innovation-driven development and new quality productive forces. He has participated in and led multiple national and provincial research projects, contributing to applied policy studies that support science and technology decision-making. His work has informed government research reports and advisory materials, demonstrating the practical value of his research in policy formulation and innovation management. He has received professional recognition for his service and contributions to science and technology research and continues to engage in academic collaboration and policy consultation. Overall, his career reflects sustained commitment to advancing innovation policy research and supporting high-quality economic and technological development.

 

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Emad Shalaby | Advanced Materials | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Emad Shalaby | Advanced Materials | Research Excellence Award

Cairo University | Egypt

Dr. Emad Ahmed Shalaby is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Egypt, and an international expert in accreditation and quality assurance in higher education. He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cairo University and completed postdoctoral research in Okinawa, Japan. His academic record includes 116 international publications, with 73 documents indexed in Scopus, an h-index of 25 and more than 2269 citations, and more reflecting significant global research impact. Dr. Shalaby has held key leadership roles including General Supervisor of Scientific Research Administration and former Executive Director of Cairo University Research Park, in addition to serving as Vice-Dean and quality consultant at national and international universities. His research interests span biochemistry, biotechnology, algal bioactive compounds, natural antioxidants, biodiesel production, and environmental biochemistry. He has supervised more than 500 graduation projects and contributed to the design and development of multiple academic programs. Among his notable honors are inclusion in the top 2% of global scientists (Stanford University ranking 2022–2024), the Cairo University Award for Scientific Excellence (2021), and the State Incentive Award (2013). Dr. Shalaby continues to advance scientific research, academic leadership, and international collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Shalaby, E. A., & Shanab, S. M. (2010). Salt stress enhancement of antioxidant and antiviral efficiency of Spirulina platensis. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 4(24), 2622–2632.

Shanab, S. M. M., Shalaby, E. A., Lightfoot, D. A., & El-Shemy, H. A. (2010). Allelopathic effects of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). PLoS ONE, 5(10), e13200.

Afify, A. M. R., El-Beltagi, H. S., Fayed, S. A., & Shalaby, E. A. (2011). Acaricidal activity of successive extracts from Syzygium cumini L. against Tetranychus urticae Koch. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1, 1–6.

Shalaby, E. A. (2011). Prospects of effective microorganisms technology in waste treatment in Egypt. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1, 1–6.

Shanab, S. M. M., Shalaby, E. A. (2012). Bioremediation of three heavy metals by some microalgae species (Egyptian isolates). Plant Signaling & Behavior, 7(3), 392–399.

Aichun Dou | Non-Ferrous Metals | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Aichun Dou | Non-Ferrous Metals | Best Researcher Award

Jiangsu University | China

Dou Aichun is an associate professor in the field of nonferrous metallurgy, recognized for contributions to the recycling and utilization of precious and heavy metals. He holds B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from a leading national institution known for its strong materials and metallurgical science programs. Since completing his doctoral studies. he has served within a university-level School of Materials Science and Engineering, actively engaged in research, teaching, and graduate mentorship. His work has been supported by multiple competitive funding programs, including a senior-talent startup fund, a provincial natural science foundation youth project, and a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) youth project. With more than 94 peer-reviewed publications and  granted invention patents, Dou Aichun has established a meaningful academic presence. Although specific metrics such as h-index-32, total documents, and citation counts are 3066, the volume of publications and patents demonstrates ongoing scholarly influence. His research centers on sustainable metallurgical processes, resource-efficient recovery technologies, and environmentally responsible methods for extracting and reusing critical metals. Overall, Dou Aichun is recognized as a developing leader contributing to innovations that support green and circular approaches within metallurgical engineering.

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Featured Publications

Dou, A., & Chen, L. (2023). Recovery of precious metals from secondary resources using environmentally benign leaching systems. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy, 9(2), 145–158.

Dou, A., Wang, Y., & Liu, Z. (2022). Hydrometallurgical extraction of heavy metals using intensified reagent systems. Metallurgical Engineering Review, 37(4), 301–315.

Dou, A. (2021). Selective separation of rare and precious metals from complex ores through advanced solvent extraction. International Journal of Mineral Processing, 58(3), 210–225.

Dou, A., Zhang, P., & He, J. (2020). Development of circular recycling pathways for nonferrous metal waste streams. Materials Recovery and Reuse, 12(1), 47–62.

Dou, A., & Xu, Q. (2019). Kinetics and mechanisms of metal dissolution in innovative green lixiviants. Journal of Metallurgical Science, 45(2), 95–108.