Dr. Yaqiong Guo | microbiome | best researcher award

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Dr. Yaqiong Guo |microbiome |best researcher award

Dr. Yaqiong Guo, Institute of Biotechnology and Health, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Yaqiong Guo 🧬 is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology and Health, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology 🏥. Specializing in microbial genomics and gut microbiome research 🦠, her work explores how microbiota influences diseases like diabetes and lung cancer 💉🫁. With a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Chinese Academy of Sciences 🎓 and multiple research projects under her belt, she brings cutting-edge bioinformatics and metagenomics expertise to human health studies 💻🔬. Dr. Guo has authored key publications in top journals 📚 and actively leads national-level scientific projects contributing to precision medicine in China 🇨🇳.

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✅ Summary of Suitability

Dr. Yaqiong Guo brings a strong scientific foundation, advanced research experience, and a focused interest in microbiome-related disease mechanisms. Her ability to lead projects, secure funding, and publish in prestigious journals makes her highly suitable for collaborative academic, clinical, or biotech environments. With a strategic focus on human health and precision medicine, she is well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to multidisciplinary research and innovation.

🔹 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education

  • 🧬 Ph.D. in Genetics, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2017–2023)

  • 💻 B.Sc. in Bioinformatics, Hebei University (2013–2017)

💼 Professional Experience

  • 🧪 Assistant Researcher, Institute of Biotechnology and Health, BAST (2023–Present)

  • 🔬 Ph.D. Candidate, Institute of Microbiology, CAS (2017–2023)

  • 🔹 Professional Development 

    Dr. Guo’s professional journey combines robust academic training and hands-on research in cutting-edge genomics 🧪💻. As principal investigator and collaborator on projects supported by NSFC, BAST, and other major institutions 🇨🇳, she has led efforts in unraveling microbial gene functions in chronic diseases 🩸. Her technical proficiency spans microbial genomics, bioinformatics, and statistical data analysis 📊. Her work contributes to developing new diagnostic and therapeutic tools in precision medicine 🧬🎯. As an author in Nature Communications and other journals 📚, she continues to elevate microbial science at the intersection of human health and biotechnology 🌐🔍.

  • 🔹 Research Focus Category 

    Dr. Guo’s research centers on microbial genomics and host-microbiome interactions 🧫🔬. She investigates how gut microbial genes and metabolism contribute to complex diseases like diabetes mellitus, diabetic kidney disease, and lung cancer 🩺🫁. With a metagenomic and systems biology approach, she analyzes large-scale microbiome data to uncover biomarkers and disease mechanisms 🔍📈. Her interest in antibiotic resistance, microbial traceability, and precision interventions demonstrates her commitment to translational health science and public safety 💊⚠️. Her research plays a critical role in designing microbiome-based diagnostics and therapies 🧠🧬, aligning closely with global health and biomedical priorities 🌍.

  • 🔹 Awards & Honors 

    🏆 Research Grants & Project Roles

    • 🎯 PI, Gut Microbial Genes & Diabetic Kidney Disease – BAST Reform Project (¥135,000, 2024)

    • 🔬 Co-PI, NSFC Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms (¥3,500,000, 2020–2024)

    • 🧠 Co-PI, Jinan Precision Microbial Data Methods (¥1,850,000, 2022–2023)

    • 💉 Co-PI, Target Screening for Type 2 Diabetes & DKK – Fiscal Project (¥945,426, 2023)

    • 🦠 Co-PI, Pathogenic Gene Analysis – National Key R&D (¥1,400,000, 2018–2021)

    📚 High-impact Publications

    • Published in Nature Communications, Microorganisms, Scientia Sinica Vitae, Acta Microbiologica Sinica

Publication Top Notes:

1. Dynamic Changes in Antibodies and Proteome in Breast Milk of Mothers Infected with Wild-Type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron: A Longitudinal Study

  • Authors: Yaqiong Guo, Cheng Li, Minjie Tan, Yuexiao Chen, Shuai Zhu, Cheng Zhi, Jing Zhu

  • Journal: Nutrients

  • Publication Date: April 21, 2025

Summary: This longitudinal study investigates the dynamic changes in antibodies and proteomic profiles in breast milk from mothers infected with either the wild-type SARS-CoV-2 or the Omicron variant. The research aims to understand how maternal infection influences the immune components of breast milk over time, potentially affecting neonatal immunity. The study provides insights into the temporal patterns of antibody presence and proteomic alterations, contributing to the understanding of maternal-infant immunity in the context of COVID-19.

2. An Expanded Database and Analytical Toolkit for Identifying Bacterial Virulence Factors and Their Associations with Chronic Diseases

  • Authors: Wanting Dong, Xinyue Fan, Yaqiong Guo, Siyi Wang, Shulei Jia, Na Lv, Tao Yuan, Yuanlong Pan, Yong Xue, Xi Chen, et al.

  • Journal: Nature Communications

  • Publication Date: September 15, 2024

Summary: This study presents the development of VFDB 2.0, an expanded virulence factor gene (VFG) database comprising 62,332 nonredundant orthologues and alleles. Accompanying this database is the MetaVF toolkit, designed for precise identification of pathobiont-carried VFGs at the species level. Analysis of 5,452 commensal isolates from healthy individuals revealed that only 11 of 301 species harbored these factors. Further examination of gut microbiomes from nine chronic disease cohorts uncovered both common and disease-specific VFG features. Notably, in type 2 diabetes patients, long-read sequencing confirmed that shared VFG features were carried by pathobiont strains of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. These findings underscore the importance of identifying and understanding VFGs in microbiome-associated diseases.PubMed+1PMC+1

3. Association Studies on Gut and Lung Microbiomes in Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma

  • Authors: Yaqiong Guo, Wenjie Yuan, Na Lyu, Yuanlong Pan, Xiaoqing Cao, Yuxuan Wang, Yi Han, Baoli Zhu

  • Journal: Microorganisms

  • Publication Date: February 21, 2023

Summary: This study explores the associations between gut and lung microbiomes in patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LADC). By analyzing paired fecal and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples from 42 LADC patients and 64 healthy controls using 16S rRNA gene amplicon and shotgun metagenome sequencing, the researchers observed reduced alpha-diversity and altered beta-diversity in the gut microbiome of LADC patients. Increased abundances of Flavonifractor, Eggerthella, and Clostridium were noted, with Flavonifractor plautii linked to advanced-stage LADC and higher metastasis rates. Haemophilus parainfluenzae emerged as the most frequently shared taxon in the lung and gut microbiota of LADC patients. Additionally, gut microbiome functional pathways involving leucine, propanoate, and fatty acids were associated with LADC progression. The study highlights the potential role of the gut-lung axis in LADC development and progression.PMC

 

🧾 Conclusion

Dr. Yaqiong Guo stands out as a rising scientific leader who is advancing microbiome research in medically meaningful and globally relevant directions. Her combination of technical depth, project leadership, and translational outcomes makes her not only suitable but highly deserving of a Best Researcher Award.

 

Prof. Dr. GIANLUIGI BACCHETTA | Plant biology | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. GIANLUIGI BACCHETTA | Plant biology | Lifetime achievement Award

Prof. Dr. GIANLUIGI BACCHETTA , University of Cagliari, Italy

Gianluigi Bacchetta 🌿 is a Full Professor at the University of Cagliari, Italy, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Tehran 🇮🇷. A renowned expert in plant biology and Mediterranean biodiversity, he directs the Conservation Centre of Biodiversity and Germplasm Bank of Sardinia 🌱. With over 700 scientific publications 📚 and leadership roles in various botanical and ecological networks 🌍, he has significantly advanced conservation biology. He also serves on multiple editorial boards ✍️ and leads EU-funded research projects. Passionate about protecting Mediterranean ecosystems 🌾, Bacchetta is a key figure in both academic and applied biodiversity conservation. 🧬🌺

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✅ Summary of Suitability

Prof. Gianluigi Bacchetta exemplifies excellence in scientific research, leadership, and applied conservation. His prolific academic output, influential roles in international networks, and practical efforts in biodiversity preservation strongly position him as an ideal candidate for this prestigious award.

🔹 Education & Experience 

🎓 Education

  • 🎓 BSc in Life Sciences, University of Cagliari (1996)

  • 🌄 Master in Landscape Planning, University of Cagliari (1997)

  • 🌿 Master in Vegetation Analysis, Marche Polytechnic University (2000)

  • 🧪 PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany, Marche Polytechnic University (2000)

  • 🌍 European PhD in Plant Biology, University of Valencia (2002)

💼 Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer, Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002)

  • 👨‍🔬 Assistant Professor, University of Cagliari (2002–2006)

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor, University of Cagliari (2006–2015)

  • 👨‍🔬 Full Professor, University of Cagliari (2015–present)

  • 🌿 Director, Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (2015–2023)

  • 🧬 Director, Conservation Centre of Biodiversity & BG-SAR

  • 🌎 Adjunct Professor, University of Tehran

🔹 Professional Development 

Prof. Bacchetta has played a pivotal role in international scientific communities 🌐. He has led and participated in numerous EU-funded projects (LIFE+, Interreg, Erasmus+), fostering cross-border collaboration 🤝. As editor and reviewer for top-tier journals 📰, he influences the direction of conservation science. He is president of GENMEDA 🌿, and part of leading Mediterranean botanical councils and initiatives 🏛️. His work bridges academic, governmental, and practical conservation sectors 🔬📊. Through his leadership, hundreds of students and researchers have benefited from his mentorship and global scientific network 👨‍🏫💡.

🔹 Research Focus 

Gianluigi Bacchetta’s research revolves around plant diversity 🌿, conservation biology 🛡️, and geobotany 🗺️, particularly within Mediterranean ecosystems. He investigates island biogeography 🏝️, phytoclimatology 🌦️, and phytogeography 🌍, aiming to safeguard endemic and threatened flora 🌸. He works on seed banking 🌱, habitat restoration 🔄, and agro-biodiversity conservation 🌾. His integrative approach merges taxonomy, ecology, and policy for sustainable biodiversity management 🌳. With over 30 years of field research and international collaborations 🤝, he is a leading voice in biodiversity protection, shaping both academic research and practical conservation across Europe and beyond 🧬📈.

🔹 Awards & Honors 

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 📚 Published over 700 scientific papers, many in top international journals

  • 🌍 President of GENMEDA (Mediterranean Plant Conservation Network)

  • 🏅 Deputy President, Scientific Council of Conservatoire Botanique National Corse

  • 🧭 Scientific Council Member, Conservatoire Botanique National Méditerranéenne

  • 🌿 Member, Sardinian Commission for Agrodiversity

  • 🏛️ Member, INITIATIVE PIM for Mediterranean Island Conservation

  • 🧪 Principal Investigator for multiple EU-funded research projects

  • ✍️ Editor and board member for several international scientific journals

Publication Top Notes

1. An Annotated Checklist of the Italian Vascular Flora

  • Authors: F. Conti, G. Abbate, A. Alessandrini, C. Blasi

  • Publisher: Palombi Editore

  • Year: 2005

  • Summary: This foundational work presents a comprehensive inventory of Italy’s vascular plant species, serving as a critical reference for botanists and conservationists. It was developed under the auspices of the Italian Ministry for the Environment and involved extensive collaboration among regional and taxonomic experts.

2. An Updated Checklist of the Vascular Flora Native to Italy

  • Authors: F. Bartolucci, L. Peruzzi, G. Galasso, A. Albano, A. Alessandrini, et al.

  • Journal: Plant Biosystems

  • Year: 2018

  • Summary: This publication updates the previous checklist by documenting 8,195 taxa (6,417 species and 1,778 subspecies) across 1,092 genera and 152 families. It provides detailed information on the distribution and conservation status of native vascular plants in Italy.

3. An Updated Checklist of the Vascular Flora Alien to Italy

  • Authors: G. Galasso, F. Conti, L. Peruzzi, N.M.G. Ardenghi, E. Banfi, L. Celesti-Grapow, et al.

  • Journal: Plant Biosystems

  • Year: 2018

  • Summary: This checklist catalogs 1,597 alien taxa (species, subspecies, and hybrids) found in Italy, detailing their distribution across 725 genera and 152 families. It distinguishes between archaeophytes and neophytes and provides insights into the regional occurrence of these non-native species.

4. Integrazioni alla Checklist della Flora Vascolare Italiana

  • Authors: F. Conti, A. Alessandrini, G. Bacchetta, E. Banfi, G. Barberis, F. Bartolucci, et al.

  • Journal: Natura Vicentina, Volume 10, Pages 5–74

  • Year: 2007

  • Summary: This work provides updates and additions to the 2005 checklist, incorporating new records, taxonomic revisions, and corrections. It reflects ongoing efforts to maintain an accurate and current account of Italy’s vascular plant diversity.

5. Using MaxEnt Modeling to Predict the Potential Distribution of the Endemic Plant Rosa arabica Crép. in Egypt

  • Authors: M. Abdelaal, M. Fois, G. Fenu, G. Bacchetta

  • Journal: Ecological Informatics, Volume 50, Pages 68–75

  • Year: 2019

  • Summary: This study employs MaxEnt modeling to predict the current and future distribution of Rosa arabica, a critically endangered plant endemic to Egypt’s Saint Catherine Protectorate. Using 32 occurrence points and 22 environmental variables, the model forecasts habitat suitability under various climate scenarios, aiding in conservation planning.

📝 Conclusion

Prof. Bacchetta stands out as a visionary researcher and leader in plant conservation. His blend of scientific rigor, international collaboration, mentorship, and environmental impact makes him an outstanding and deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. His contributions have shaped policy, protected ecosystems, and advanced academic excellence on a global scale.

Hongwen Chen| Econometrics and Finance| Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Hongwen Chen| Econometrics and Finance| Best Researcher Award

Lecturer, School of Tourism,China

Dr. Hongwen Chen exemplifies the profile of a modern, interdisciplinary researcher whose work is grounded in empirical rigor, policy relevance, and societal impact. His publications in leading journals, record of funded research, and contributions to public policy clearly demonstrate his excellence and innovation. The blend of academic depth and applied reach makes him a model candidate for this recognition.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Economics, focusing on environmental and trade interactions, from a top-tier institution in China. His doctoral research—“Study on the Impact of Export Trade on Air Pollutant Emissions and Residents’ Health in China”—was recently published by China Financial and Economic Publishing House, a national-level publisher.

Professional Experience

Currently serving as a faculty member at Nanchang University, Dr. Chen is actively engaged in research, teaching, and supervising postgraduate students. He is a core researcher in multiple provincial and national researchprojects and serves as the Editor-in-Chief for provincial-level comprehensive development reports.

Skills

Advanced econometric modeling and data analytics Interdisciplinary integration of environmental, economic, and public health data Policy analysis and empirical evaluation using quasi-natural experiments Bilingual academic communication (Chinese and English)
Research leadership and project management across national and provincial platforms

Research Interests

Advanced econometric modeling and data analytics Interdisciplinary integration of environmental, economic, and public health data Policy analysis and empirical evaluation using quasi-natural experiments Bilingual academic communication (Chinese and English)

✅ Conclusion

Dr. Hongwen Chen is strongly recommended for the “Research for Best Researcher Award”. His academic achievements, growing international presence, and real-world impact fulfill and exceed the award’s core criteria. With continued global engagement and expanded mentorship activities, he is poised for even greater researchleadership in the years to come.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Song, T., Dian, J., & Chen, H. (2023). Can smart city construction improve carbon productivity? A quasi-natural experiment based on China’s smart city pilot. Sustainable Cities and Society, 92, 104478.

  • Feng, T., Chen, H., & Liu, J. (2022). Air pollution-induced health impacts and health economic losses in China driven by US demand exports. Journal of Environmental Management, 324, 116355.

  • Chen, H., Cheng, K., & Zhang, M. (2023). Does geographic proximity affect firms’ cross-regional development? Evidence from high-speed rail construction in China. Economic Modelling, 126, 106402.

  • Cheng, K., Chen, H., Zhang, F., & Zhang, M. (2023). China’s high-quality innovation development from an institutional perspective: Regional differences and convergence. Technological and Economic Development of Economy, 29(6), 1657–1686.

  • Zhao, H., Chen, H., & He, L. (2022). Embodied carbon emissions and regional transfer characteristics—Evidence from China. Sustainability, 14(4), 1969.

  • Chen, H., Yan, B., Fei, R., & Bao, S. (2023). Assessing the impact of trade policy uncertainty on pollution emissions: An analysis of Chinese firms’ green transformation. Environmental Science and Pollution research, 30(47), 104577–104591.

  • Zhao, H., Chen, H., Fang, Y., & Song, A. (2022). Transfer characteristics of embodied carbon emissions in export trade—Evidence from China. Sustainability, 14(13), 8034.

  • Chen, H., Xu, J., & Liu, J. (2022). Export expansion may increase adult illness and injury: A quasi-natural experiment on China’s accession to the World Trade Organization. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 798686.

  • Shi, Z. Z., Chen, H., & Chen, K. (2023). Does the economic growth target overweight induce more polluting activities? Evidence from China. Plos One, 18(3), e0282675.

  • Chen, H., Cheng, K., & Zhang, M. (2023). Labor costs and firms’ internal spatial distributions: Evidence from China. Available at SSRN, 4297195.

Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi| Engineering | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi| Engineering | Women Researcher Award

Corresponding Author, Ferdowsi university of Mashhad,Iran

Dr. Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi is a rising academic with a robust publication record, collaborative outlook, and applied interdisciplinary focus. Her work on supply chain optimization, IoT integration, and human reliability is timely and contributes to both industrial efficiency and sustainable development.

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🎓 Education

Vahideh Bafandegan Emroozi holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Management from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2019–2024), with a remarkable GPA of 19.49 out of 20. Her doctoral thesis focuses on developing a maintenance planning model using the Internet of Things (IoT) while accounting for human error. She earned her M.Sc. in Industrial Management from the same university in 2017, graduating with a GPA of 18.96. She began her academic journey with a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering at Ferdowsi University, graduating in 2012.

Professional Experience

Dr. Bafandegan Emroozi has served as a research fellow at Sanabad University (2023–2024) and Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2021–2023). In these roles, she has contributed to various multidisciplinary projects focusing on optimization, reliability, and maintenance strategies within industrial systems.

Skills

She brings a strong technical toolkit that includes programming and modeling in Python, MATLAB, GAMS, Vensim, LINGO, LaTeX, UCINET, and Minitab. She is also proficient in MICMAC and Microsoft Office applications, reflecting a solid foundation in both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Research Interests

r research spans multiple domains, including supply chain management, optimization, maintenance and reliability, human error analysis, inventory control, system dynamics, and mathematical modeling. Her work often explores the intersection of advanced technologies (e.g., IoT) with human-centered decision-making.

✅ Conclusion

Women Researcher Award: Strongly Recommended. Her academic output, innovative scope, and relevance to modern global challenges make her an excellent candidate. Best Researcher Award: Recommended with Reservations. She is well on her way, but continued growth in citations, funding, and global recognition would strengthen her case in the future.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Modares, A., Kazemi, M., Bafandegan Emroozi, V., & Roozkhosh, P. (2023). A new supply chain design to solve supplier selection based on internet of things and delivery reliability. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(11), 7993–8028. Cited by: 39

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). A vendor-managed inventory model based on optimal retailers selection and reliability of supply chain. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(5), 3075–3106. Cited by: 32

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). A new model to design the suppliers portfolio in newsvendor problem based on product reliability. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 19(6), 4112–4151. Cited by: 25

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Roozkhosh, P., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, F. (2023). Selecting green suppliers by considering the internet of things and CMCDM approach. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 7(5), 1167–1189. Cited by: 19

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., & Fakoor, A. (2023). A new approach to human error assessment in financial service based on the modified CREAM and DANP. Journal of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 14(4), 95–120. Cited by: 19

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Kazemi, M., Doostparast, M., & Pooya, A. (2024). Improving industrial maintenance efficiency: A holistic approach to integrated production and maintenance planning with human error optimization. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 8(2), 539–564. Cited by: 18

  • Modares, A., Motahari, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2022). Developing a newsvendor model based on the relative competence of suppliers and probable group decision-making. Industrial Management Journal, 14(1), 115–142. Cited by: 18

  • Bafandegan Emroozi, V., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, P. (2024). A new model to optimize the human reliability based on CREAM and group decision making. Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 40(2), 1079–1109. Cited by: 16

  • Modares, A., Motahari Farimani, N., & Bafandegan Emroozi, V. (2023). Applying a multi-criteria group decision-making method in a probabilistic environment for supplier selection (Case study: Urban railway in Iran). Journal of Optimization in Industrial Engineering, 16(1), 129–140. Cited by: 15

  • Emroozi, V. B., Kazemi, M., Modares, A., & Roozkhosh, P. (2024). Improving quality and reducing costs in supply chain: the developing VIKOR method and optimization. Journal of Industrial and Management Optimization, 20(2), 494–524. Cited by: 1

Dr. Yaqiong Guo | Microbiota | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yaqiong Guo | Microbiota | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yaqiong Guo, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology

Dr. Yaqiong Guo is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of Biotechnology and Health, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Genetics from the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a B.Sc. in Bioinformatics from Hebei University. Dr. Guo’s research centers on the gut microbiome and its relationship to human health, with a particular focus on microbial genomics in diseases such as diabetes mellitus and lung cancer. She has led and contributed to several national and institutional research projects, including studies on microbiome-metabolism interactions in diabetic kidney disease and antibiotic resistance gene transmission. Her work aims to advance precision microbial data analysis and develop targeted interventions for chronic diseases.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Based on the detailed academic and professional profile of Dr. Yaqiong Guo, she appears to be a highly suitable candidate for a Best Researcher Award in the biomedical and health sciences domain, particularly for her impactful contributions to gut microbiome research and its relation to human disease.

🎓 Education

  • 🧬 Ph.D. in Genetics
    Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
    Sept 2017 – Jun 2023

  • 💻 B.Sc. in Bioinformatics
    Hebei University, Baoding, China
    Jun 2013 – Jun 2017

💼 Work Experience

  • 👩‍🔬 Assistant Researcher
    Institute of Biotechnology and Health, Beijing Academy of Science and Technology
    Aug 2023 – Present

    • Leading studies on microbiome–metabolism interactions in diabetic kidney disease

    • Collaborating on various projects exploring gut microbiome and disease progression

  • 🔬 Ph.D. Candidate (Researcher)
    Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Sept 2017 – Jun 2023

    • Conducted research on microbiome-related diseases

    • Published peer-reviewed papers and contributed to national research projects

🏆 Achievements & Awards

  • 📌 Principal Investigator, 2024
    Project: Gut Microbial Metabolism-related Genes in Diabetic Kidney Disease
    Funding: ¥135,000

  • 🤝 Co-Investigator, multiple national and institutional projects:

    • National Natural Science Foundation of China (2020–2024)
      Antibiotic Resistance Gene Transmission in Gut Microbiomes – ¥3,500,000

    • Jinan Microecology Biomedical Provincial Lab (2022–2023)
      Precision Microbial Data Analysis Methods – ¥1,850,000

    • Beijing Academy of Science (2023)
      Type 2 Diabetes & Kidney Disease Interventions – ¥945,426

    • National Key R&D Program (2018–2021)
      Pathogenic Microbial Functional Gene Analysis – ¥1,400,000

Publication Top Notes:

Dynamic Changes in Antibodies and Proteome in Breast Milk of Mothers Infected with Wild-Type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron: A Longitudinal Study

An expanded database and analytical toolkit for identifying bacterial virulence factors and their associations with chronic diseases

Association Studies on Gut and Lung Microbiomes in Patients with Lung Adenocarcinoma

Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta | Herbarium | Lifetime achievement Award

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Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta | Herbarium | Lifetime achievement Award 

Prof. Dr. Gianluigi Bacchetta, University of Cagliari

Gianluigi Bacchetta is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy at the University of Cagliari, Italy. He earned his degree in Life Sciences in 1996 and subsequently completed a Master in Landscape Planning (1997) and a Master in Vegetation Analysis (2000). He holds a PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany from the Marche Polytechnic University, completed in 2000, and also obtained a European PhD in Plant Biology from the University of Valencia in 2002. His academic career includes positions as Lecturer at the Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002), Assistant Professor (2002–2006), and Associate Professor (2006–2015) at the University of Cagliari. From 2015 to 2023, he served as the Director of the Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus (HBK), the university’s botanical garden.

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Summary of Suitability for Lifetime Achievement Award – Prof. Gianluigi Bacchetta

Professor Gianluigi Bacchetta demonstrates exceptional suitability for a Lifetime Achievement Award in research, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in plant biology, geobotany, and biodiversity conservation. His extensive academic contributions, including leadership roles and influential publications on Italian vascular flora and endemic plant modeling, reflect profound impact on botanical sciences. As a Full Professor and former Director of the HBK Botanical Garden, he has significantly advanced scientific knowledge and conservation practices. His lifetime of dedication, scholarly excellence, and international recognition make him a highly deserving candidate for this prestigious honor.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 BSc in Life Sciences – University of Cagliari, Italy (1996)

  • 🌿 Master in Landscape Planning – University of Cagliari, Italy (1997)

  • 🌱 Master in Vegetation Analysis: Survey and Data Elaboration on Flora, Vegetation, and Soil – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (2000)

  • 🧭 PhD in Geomorphology and Geobotany – Marche Polytechnic University, Italy (Completed December 2000)

  • 🌍 European PhD in Plant Biology (025 C) – University of Valencia, Spain (Suficiencia Investigadora obtained in November 2002)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Lecturer – Marche Polytechnic University (2000–2002)

  • 🧪 Assistant Professor – Faculty of Science, University of Cagliari (2002–2006)

  • 📚 Associate Professor – Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Cagliari (2006–2015)

  • 🧬 Full Professor – Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy, University of Cagliari (2015–present)

  • 🌺 Director of HBK (Hortus Botanicus Karalitanus) – University of Cagliari (2015–2023)

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 🧑‍🔬 Recognized expert in geobotany, plant biology, and vegetation analysis

  • 🌍 Held a European PhD, signifying international recognition of academic excellence

  • 🌱 As Director of HBK, contributed significantly to botanical conservation, research, and public education

  • 🌟 Leadership roles in academic and scientific institutions, promoting biodiversity and plant science research

Publication Top Notes:

An annotated checklist of the Italian vascular flora

CITED: 2000

An updated checklist of the vascular flora native to Italy

CITED: 932

An updated checklist of the vascular flora alien to Italy

CITED: 626

Integrazioni alla checklist della flora vascolare italiana

CITED: 397

Using MaxEnt modeling to predict the potential distribution of the endemic plant Rosa arabica Crép. in Egypt

CITED: 301

Prof. Dr. Wei Fang | Analytics Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wei Fang | Analytics Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Wei Fang, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China

Prof. Dr. Wei Fang is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, China, and a member of the State Key Laboratory for Novel Software Technology, Nanjing University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from Soochow University. Wei was a visiting scholar at the University of Florida in 2015-2016. His research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Mining, and Meteorological Information Processing. He has led several research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and is an active reviewer for international journals. Wei is a senior member of the CCF and ACM.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Prof. Wei Fang

Prof. Wei Fang of Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology stands out as a highly meritorious candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a solid academic foundation, national and international research exposure, and extensive contributions in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computer Vision, and Applied Meteorology, his work bridges theoretical innovation with real-world application.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science – Soochow University, China

  • M.Sc. in Computer Science – Soochow University, China

📚 Visiting Scholar – University of Florida, USA (Faculty of Computer Science, Sept 2015 – Sept 2016)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Professor, Department of Computer Science, NUIST

  • 🧪 Affiliated with the State Key Lab for Novel Software Technology, Nanjing University

  • 🤝 Program Committee Member for multiple international conferences

  • 📝 Reviewer for various international journals

  • 🌍 International Research Scientist

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 🧠 Recognized for impactful research in:

    • Artificial Intelligence 🤖

    • Big Data & Cloud Computing ☁️📊

    • Computer Vision 👁️

    • Applied Meteorology 🌦️

  • 🔬 Project Leader of national and industrial research projects funded by:

    • National Natural Science Foundation of China

    • Guodian Nari Nanjing Control System Co., Ltd.

    • Baoshan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.

  • 🎖️ Senior Member of CCF (China Computer Federation) & ACM

  • 📈 Cited in SCI-indexed journals

Publication Top Notes:

A rapid learning algorithm for vehicle classification

CITED: 562

A Method for Improving CNN-Based Image Recognition Using DCGAN.

CITED: 230

Efficient feature selection and classification for vehicle detection

CITED: 220

A survey of big data security and privacy preserving

CITED: 117

Survey on research of RNN-based spatio-temporal sequence prediction algorithms

CITED: 100

Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahiri | Irrigation Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahiri | Irrigation Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahiri, Agri.Environ.Engineering, Morocco

Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahiri is a Moroccan environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Bioenvironmental Science from Tottori University, Japan. He currently serves as CEO of Agri.Environ.Engineering S.A.R.L, a consulting firm based in Tangier, Morocco. With over three decades of multidisciplinary experience, Dr. Zeggaf has held key roles as a desert greening expert, water project leader, and research scientist in agricultural meteorology. His work spans international collaborations with UNESCO, JICA, ICARDA, and CIHEAM, focusing on sustainable irrigation, evapotranspiration modeling, mangrove restoration, and climate-resilient agriculture. Fluent in Arabic, French, English, and Spanish, he is also a published author, patent holder, and active member of global scientific and environmental networks.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Based on the detailed profile and accomplishments of Dr. Adel Zeggaf Tahiri, he appears to be highly suitable for consideration for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in fields related to bioenvironmental science, sustainable agriculture, and water resource management.

🎓 Education

  • 📘 Ph.D. in Bioenvironment Science (2006)
    Tottori University, Japan
    🔬 Thesis: Study on partitioning evapotranspiration into plant transpiration and soil evaporation

  • 🌿 M.S. in Crop Sciences (1992)
    Morocco’s Agricultural Engineering School (IAV Hassan II)
    🫘 Thesis: Effect of population density and supplemental irrigation on fava bean yield in Meknès and Safi

  • 📈 2nd Year Economic Sciences (2025, in progress)
    Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Tangier, Morocco

💼 Work Experience

  • 👔 CEO (2015 – Present)
    Agri.Environ.Engineering S.A.R.L, Tangier, Morocco (Consulting firm)

  • 🚰 Water Project Leader (2014)
    MANAGEM (Mining Group), Marrakech, Morocco

  • 🌵 Desert Greening Expert (2008–2013)
    The Manzanar Project, Mauritania (via Manzanar Mangrove Foundation, USA)

  • 🌱 Mangrove Ecosystem Restoration Expert (2009–2012)
    Nouakchott, Mauritania

  • 🌦️ Agricultural Meteorology Research Scientist (1993–2008)
    INRA (National Institute of Agricultural Research), Settat, Morocco

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 📜 Patent No. 30541
    “Procédé et Appareillage pour la Mesure Combinée de la Transpiration des Cultures et de l’Evaporation du Sol pour la Gestion Efficiente de l’Irrigation”

  • 🌍 Recognized Expert in sustainable desert agriculture, seawater irrigation, and agrometeorology
    Featured in press worldwide in French, Arabic, Japanese, and English

  • 📹 Media Coverage & Talks

🌐 Professional Affiliations

  • 🏛️ Member, UNESCO’s Arab Water and Environment Consultants Network

  • 🌾 Member, American Society of Agronomy (ASA)

  • 🔍 Reviewer, Journal of Hydrology, European Journal of Agronomy

  • 🤝 Consultant for UNESCO Project on Mapping Salinity and Water Quality at Diawling Park

  • 🌦️ Former Team Member:

    • “Water Harvesting” Project – ICARDA-INRA

    • “Water Use Efficiency Network” – CIHEAM-IAM Bari

    • “Agro-Ecological Characterization” – ICARDA-INRA

Publication Top Notes:

A Quest for Desert Forests from Eritrean to Mauritanian Mangroves

The four misses of agricultural water husbandry in the Maghreb

A Bowen ratio technique for partitioning energy fluxes between maize transpiration and soil surface evaporation