Shiping Zhu | Medicine | Best Innovation Award

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Dr. Shiping Zhu | Medicine | Best Innovation Award 

Associate Chief Physician | The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University | China

Dr. Shiping Zhu is a highly accomplished materials scientist and polymer engineer whose influential research has significantly advanced the fields of smart materials, ionogels, elastomers, and membrane technologies. Affiliated with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, he has built an extensive academic record, authoring more than 450 peer-reviewed publications and accumulating over 20,000 citations, reflecting his global impact and sustained scholarly contribution. His work consistently bridges fundamental chemistry with practical engineering, focusing on high-performance polymers, CO₂ capture materials, mechanoresponsive elastomers, and advanced adhesive systems. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in armored polymer-fluid gels, fracture-resistant stretchable materials, high-loading MOF monoliths for gas separation, and ultra-strong ionogel adhesives—showcasing his leadership in designing materials with exceptional mechanical, environmental, and functional performance. Prof. Zhu’s research group actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams worldwide, contributing to approximately 400 co-authored studies and driving innovations across chemical engineering, materials science, environmental technology, and energy applications. With an h-index of 76, his scholarly influence spans both theoretical and applied domains, shaping industrial practices in polymer manufacturing, smart adhesive development, impact-resistant materials, and sustainable separation technologies. His work on CO₂ capture frameworks and advanced reactor engineering supports global efforts toward carbon neutrality, while his innovations in adaptable and energy-dissipating elastomers have relevance in robotics, wearable electronics, and safety engineering. Prof. Zhu is also recognized for pioneering structural methodologies in ionogel design, mechanochromic materials, and touch-responsive polymer networks that enable next-generation sensing, damping, and protective systems. Through his sustained research excellence, extensive collaborations, and high-impact publications, Prof. Shiping Zhu continues to advance the scientific foundations and practical applications of modern polymer science, contributing meaningfully to technological progress and societal benefit.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Qian, Y., Qiu, X., & Zhu, S. (2015). Lignin: A nature-inspired sun blocker for broad-spectrum sunscreens. Green Chemistry, 17(1), 320–324. Cited by: 541

2. Zhu, H., Yang, X., Cranston, E., & Zhu, S. (2016). Flexible and porous nanocellulose aerogels with high loadings of metal-organic framework particles for separations applications. Green Chemistry, —. Cited by: 474

3. Feng, W., Zhu, S., Ishihara, K., & Brash, J. L. (2005). Adsorption of fibrinogen and lysozyme on silicon grafted with poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) via surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization. Langmuir, 21(13), 5980–5987. Cited by: 447

4. Pan, H., Li, Y., Wu, Y., Liu, P., Ong, B. S., Zhu, S., & Xu, G. (2007). Low-temperature, solution-processed, high-mobility polymer semiconductors for thin-film transistors. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129(14), 4112–4113. Cited by: 441

5. Feng, W., Brash, J. L., & Zhu, S. (2006). Non-biofouling materials prepared by atom transfer radical polymerization grafting of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine: Separate effects of graft density and chain length. Biomaterials, 27(6), 847–855. Cited by: 400

Dr. Shiping Zhu’s pioneering contributions to advanced polymers, ionogels, and functional materials are transforming next-generation manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and high-performance industrial applications. His work bridges fundamental polymer science with real-world impact, enabling safer, smarter, and more resilient materials for global technological advancement.

Hossain Mohammad Ismail | Disease Mapping | Young Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hossain Mohammad Ismail | Disease Mapping | Young Researcher Award

Assistant Professor | Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology | Bangladesh

Dr. Mohammad Ismail Hossain, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Disaster Management, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh, renowned for his interdisciplinary research in protected area management, disaster management policy, eco-tourism, and biodiversity conservation. With over 20 publications and 88 citations (h-index 5, i10-index 3), his work integrates geospatial technologies, ecosystem assessment, and sustainability science to address complex environmental and socio-economic challenges. Dr. Hossain’s influential studies, such as the SWOT analysis of forest protected area-based sustainable tourism development and Ecosystem Services of the Sundarbans, contribute significantly to the understanding of sustainable resource utilization and conservation planning in vulnerable regions. His research extends to flood susceptibility mapping, land-use change detection, water quality assessment, and livelihood adaptation in disaster-prone areas, offering actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders. Collaborating with international scholars including Dr. Shinya Numata and Dr. Bishnu Prasad Khanal from Tokyo Metropolitan University, he has advanced cross-border environmental and conservation dialogues. His recent works emphasize remote sensing and GIS applications for natural resource management and disaster resilience, underscoring his commitment to science-based environmental governance. Through his scholarly endeavors, Dr. Hossain has made enduring contributions to sustainable development, ecosystem restoration, and disaster risk reduction, reinforcing his standing as a distinguished researcher and educator dedicated to fostering environmental resilience and sustainable futures in Bangladesh and beyond.

Profiles: Google Scholar | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Hossain, M. I., & Khanal, B. P. (2020). SWOT analysis of forest protected area based sustainable tourism development: A case study in the Lawachara National Park, Bangladesh. Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Education, 10, 71–89.
Cited by: 28

2. Hossain, M. I., Nabi, M. R., Ansari, M. N. A., Latif, A., Mahmud, M., & Islam, M. S. (2016). Ecosystem services of the world’s largest mangrove forest Sundarban in Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, 27(1), 9.
Cited by: 16

3. Nabi, M. R., Rashid, M. S., & Hossain, M. I. (2016). Historical bankline shifting since 1760s: A GIS and remote sensing based case study of Meghna river plate of Rennell’s atlas. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 6(12), 473–483.
Cited by: 14

4. Das, O. C., Alam, M. J., Hossain, M. I., Hoque, M. M., & Barua, S. (2021). Factors determining the smallholder milk producers’ participation in contractual agreements: The case of North-West Bangladesh. International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, 8(3), 164–179.
Cited by: 8

5. Hossain, M. I., Ansari, M. N. A., & Saika, U. (2017). Lake base urban recreation in Dhaka metropolitan area: Hatirjheel Lake as a potential case. International Journal of Research – Granthaalayah, 5(12), 266–274.
Cited by: 6

Josiah Orji | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Josiah Orji | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

Student | Federal University of Technology | Nigeria                         

Mr. Josiah Orji is an applied mathematician specializing in differential equations, mathematical modeling, and numerical simulation, with a focus on biological and medical applications. He excels in translating complex biological processes into mathematical frameworks, conducting analytical and computational analyses, and preparing findings for publication. Currently pursuing an M.Tech. in Applied Mathematics (Distinction) at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, his dissertation explores the modeling and optimal control of malaria transmission dynamics with the impact of an effective vaccine. He holds a B.Tech. in Industrial Mathematics (First Class Honors) from the same university. His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, emphasizing malaria and schistosomiasis modeling, and he possesses strong programming skills in MATLAB, Maple, and Python. A PTDF scholar and recipient of multiple academic awards, including the Prof. Reuben Olufenwa Ayeni Award and a NAMCUS Bronze Medal, Josiah has teaching experience at both pre-degree and secondary levels and has served in leadership roles such as President of the Watchman Catholic Charismatic Campus Fellowship. His research interests include mathematical biology, optimal control theory, computational mathematics, and data-driven approaches to disease modeling. He is proficient in LaTeX and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), a member of professional bodies such as Black in AI and ResearchGate, and remains committed to advancing interdisciplinary research in mathematics, data science, and biomedical systems while mentoring future scientists through teaching, tutoring, and community engagement.

Profile: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Orji, J. C., Yusuf, T. T., Afolabi, A. S., & Dawodu, K. A. (2025). Integrated malaria control: Impacts of vaccination and combined interventions on disease dynamics. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 11(6), 1–23

2. Chukwuebuka, O. J., Miswanto, M., & Sunday, A. A. (n.d.). Optimal control problems constrained by non-linear ordinary differential equations.