Saranya TS | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

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Women Researcher Award

Saranya TS — Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India

Saranya TS
Affiliation Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai
Country India
Scopus 58305227800
Documents 37
Citations 25
h-index 4
Subject Area Psychology
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-7240-4782

Saranya TS is a psychology academic, researcher and academic administrator affiliated with the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India. Her work spans clinical psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology, psychopharmacology, psychophysiology and technology-integrated behavioural research. This article presents her profile in the context of the Women Researcher Award, conferred under the International Phenomenological Research Awards. [1]

Abstract

This article documents the academic and research profile of Saranya TS, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. Her work combines clinical, social, cultural, organizational and neuropsychological perspectives with emerging tools such as electroencephalography (EEG), artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and digital health applications. According to Scopus, the profile lists 37 documents, 25 citations and an h-index of 4. [1] The article reviews her research themes, selected publications, scholarly impact and relevance to the Women Researcher Award.

Keywords

Clinical psychology; neuropsychology; EEG-based emotional modelling; neurofeedback; AI and mental health; indigenous mental health; gender and trauma; women’s mental health; workplace mental health; psychological assessment.

Introduction

Saranya TS holds a PhD from Pondicherry University, where her research examined parental care and mental health among Paniya tribal adolescents under Prof. Sibnath Deb. [2] She has held academic roles at VIT Chennai, Amity University Bengaluru, ASTI Academy Dubai and CMR University. [1]

Research Profile

Saranya TS’s research portfolio spans clinical, social, cultural, organizational and neuropsychological domains, linking psychology with neuroscience, AI, IoT and digital health. Key interests include EEG-based modelling, neurofeedback, indigenous mental health, gender and trauma, women’s health, workplace psychology and psychological assessment, supported by SPSS and research methodology skills.

Research Contributions

Saranya TS’s contributions include digital applications such as Reliefa-APP and Can-Calm, the FOMMI psychometric inventory, and several published patents. She has authored academic books in psychopharmacology and neuropsychology, led curriculum and Board of Studies work, and served as editor, reviewer and conference committee member. [1]

Publications

Saranya TS’s recent publications address EEG-based emotional modelling, neurofeedback, gender and trauma, tribal mental health and cultural concepts of distress, appearing in outlets such as Discover Mental Health, Nutrients and Frontiers in Psychology. Earlier work covers Paniya tribal adolescents, transgender health and resilience. [2] She has also co-authored work on digital-era education in India. [3]

Research Impact

The Scopus profile records 37 documents, 25 citations and an h-index of 4 under Author ID 58305227800. [1] Recent outputs appear in first-quartile journals, including Nutrients and Frontiers in Psychology. Impact is also reflected in mobile applications, psychological scales, patents and teaching materials. Metrics vary by database and should be verified against source profiles.

Award Suitability

Saranya TS is considered for the Women Researcher Award under the International Phenomenological Research Awards. Her sustained psychology research spans clinical, cultural and neuropsychological themes, with attention to women’s mental health and gender. [1] Interdisciplinary work with neuroscience, AI and digital health, alongside patents, books and supervision, further supports her suitability.

Conclusion

Saranya TS has built an academic profile that joins research, teaching, administration and applied technology development within psychology. Her work on culturally grounded mental health, EEG-based emotional modelling and digital psychological tools reflects a broad interdisciplinary orientation, and the profile is consistent with the scope of the Women Researcher Award. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Saranya TS, Author ID 58305227800. Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58305227800
  2. Deb, S. (2015). Child safety, welfare and well-being. In Child safety, welfare and well-being (pp. 10–978). Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-16-9820-0
  3. Gupta, S. K., & Saranya, T. S. (n.d.). Navigating the digital frontier: The unique challenges and opportunities of education in India. Pedagogy and Education Management Review, 4–24. https://doi.org/10.36690/2733-2039-2024-4-24

William Shu Neba | Social Sciences | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Outstanding Scientist Award

William Shu Neba — University of Fort Hare, South Africa

William Shu Neba
Affiliation University of Fort Hare, Alice Campus
Country South Africa
Google Scholar 7u4-fjgAAAAJ
Documents 33
Citations 18
h-index 2
Subject Area Social Sciences
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0002-4844-9467

William Shu Neba is a sociologist and social development researcher whose academic work addresses land tenure, agricultural practices, rural livelihoods, community development, natural resource management and sustainable development. His research draws on field-based studies in Cameroon and examines the social and economic dimensions of development, with further academic engagement in social work at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa. His scholarly profile includes journal publications, postgraduate research supervision, university teaching and project-related research activities. [1]

Abstract

William Shu Neba’s research examines social structures, agricultural production, community institutions and sustainable development. His scholarly work explores land tenure systems, community associations, rural livelihoods, environmental resource management and development policy, particularly in Cameroon. His academic interests also encompass social welfare, community resilience, gender, development studies, postgraduate supervision and postdoctoral research in social work. [1]

Keywords

William Shu Neba; sociology; social development; rural sociology; land tenure; agricultural practices; community development; sustainable livelihoods; natural resource management; development studies; social work; Cameroon; socioeconomic development.

Introduction

William Shu Neba is a sociologist and social development researcher whose work examines land ownership, community participation, agricultural livelihoods and environmental conditions, particularly in Cameroon. Trained in sociology, anthropology and international relations, he earned a doctorate from the University of Buea and pursues postdoctoral research at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa.

Research Profile

William Shu Neba’s interdisciplinary research integrates sociology, development studies, agriculture and social work, focusing on land tenure, community development, sustainable livelihoods and environmental governance. His academic experience spans four institutions, encompassing teaching and research. Holding a PhD, MSc and BSc, alongside international relations training, he investigates socioeconomic development and community resilience.

Research Contributions

William Shu Neba’s research examines land tenure, agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in Cameroon. His publications explore community associations, urban housing, apiculture, environmental management and socioeconomic development. His work also addresses remittances, resource governance and agricultural conflicts. Through postgraduate supervision and social work research, he contributes to development-focused academic inquiry. [1][2][3]

Publications

William Shu Neba’s publications examine land tenure, agricultural practices, housing, farmer-grazier conflicts, remittances, apiculture and community associations in Cameroon. His research highlights sustainable livelihoods, socioeconomic development and resource governance. His doctoral thesis investigated changing land tenure systems and agriculture in Mezam and Menchum, building on earlier master’s research into community associations and development.[2][3][4]

Research Impact

William Shu Neba’s research informs scholarly discussions of rural development, land governance, agricultural livelihoods and community-based development in Cameroon. His work offers empirical perspectives on land ownership, community associations and local socioeconomic conditions. Research on resource management and tenure supports further policy-oriented inquiry. His Google Scholar profile lists 33 documents, 18 citations and h-index 2. [1]

Award Suitability

William Shu Neba’s profile highlights sustained social science research in sociology, land tenure, agricultural livelihoods and community development. His publications, postgraduate supervision, teaching and postdoctoral work demonstrate academic engagement. Research on Cameroon’s land tenure and agricultural practices, alongside documented conference recognition, provides relevant context for assessing his scholarly contributions to development-oriented research and social science. [4]

Conclusion

William Shu Neba is a social science researcher examining land tenure, agricultural practices, community development and sustainable livelihoods, particularly in Cameroon. His sociological research addresses applied development challenges. Through publications, teaching, postgraduate supervision and postdoctoral work at the University of Fort Hare, he demonstrates sustained engagement in scholarship and social development research.

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). William Shu Neba: Google Scholar profile. Google Scholar. https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=7u4-fjgAAAAJ
  2. Akenji, M. J., & Neba, W. S. (2025). Land tenure practices and substandard housing in Bamenda urban, Northwest Cameroon. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsshi/v12i01.02
  3. Tanwie, V. N., Neba, W. S., Ambendah, L. A., & Yayih, T. G. (2025). Socio-economic development and remittances in Cameroon’s Bamenda III Subdivision: Implications for sustainable development. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.18535/ijsshi/v12i01.04
  4. Neba, W. S., & Balgah, R. A. (2026). Effects of land tenure system changes on agricultural practices in the Western Highlands of Cameroon. Book of Abstracts, 7th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Industry and Academic Research. https://doi.org/10.53378/iarr.232

Yan Xu | Nanyang Technological University | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Yan Xu—Nanyang Technological University

Yan Xu
Affiliation
Nanyang Technological University
Country Singapore
Scopus 59387883900
Documents 12
Citations 375
h-index 4
Subject Area Engineering
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0007-8187-0276

Yan Xu is an engineering researcher whose reported academic work spans additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence-assisted design, biomedical engineering, and osteochondral tissue regeneration. His research includes the design and optimisation of three-dimensional (3D)-printed scaffolds, medical image segmentation, biodegradable vascular stents, and patient-specific orthopaedic devices. His academic background includes doctoral research at the University of Bristol and research experience at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. These areas provide the basis for assessing his research profile in relation to the Innovative Research Award. [1] [2]

Abstract

Yan Xu’s research explores additive manufacturing, biomedical materials, computational engineering, and medical image analysis. His publications address osteochondral scaffold design, biodegradable vascular stents, image segmentation, and patient-specific implants. This academic profile highlights interdisciplinary approaches connecting engineering innovation with biomedical applications, providing a basis for evaluating research originality, technical development, and potential impact. [1] [2]

Keywords

Innovative Research Award; additive manufacturing; 3D printing; osteochondral tissue engineering; biomimetic scaffolds; triply periodic minimal surfaces; medical image segmentation; artificial intelligence-assisted design; biodegradable vascular stents; patient-specific implants.

Introduction

Engineering research integrates computational modelling, advanced manufacturing, and biomaterials to address technical and biomedical challenges. Xu’s reported work connects manufacturing processes with functional medical structures. His publication topics include medical image segmentation, additive manufacturing of cardiovascular devices, and multiphasic scaffolds for osteochondral regeneration, supported by supplied publication records and indexing links. [1] [2] [3]

Research Profile

Yan Xu is an engineering researcher associated with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, AI-assisted design, osteochondral tissue engineering, and biomedical materials. His work also covers scaffold optimisation, medical image segmentation, and patient-specific implants, integrating computational methods, advanced manufacturing technologies, and biomedical engineering applications to address complex design challenges. [1] [2]

Research Contributions

Yan Xu’s research contributions span additive manufacturing, osteochondral scaffold engineering, medical image segmentation, and biodegradable cardiovascular devices. His work explores biomimetic structures, computational optimisation, advanced biomaterials, and patient-specific implant design. These interdisciplinary approaches connect engineering principles with biomedical applications, supporting further investigation into manufacturing performance, structural functionality, and potential tissue regeneration outcomes. [1] [2] [3]

Publications

Yan Xu’s publications cover additive manufacturing, osteochondral scaffold engineering, medical image segmentation, biodegradable vascular stents, and patient-specific implant design. The supplied references include journal reviews and conference proceedings addressing biomedical applications and computational methods. Publication details and citation metrics should be verified against Scopus, Google Scholar, and publisher records to ensure accurate scholarly attribution and evaluation. [1] [2] [3][4][5]

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus profile reports 12 documents, 375 citations, and an h-index of 4, while the biography lists higher figures. These differences may reflect database coverage or retrieval dates. Research impact should be assessed through verified citations, publication quality, methodological originality, collaboration, reproducibility, and demonstrated practical relevance.. [1] [2]

Award Suitability

Yan Xu’s research aligns with the Innovative Research Award through advanced manufacturing, computational design, and biomedical engineering. Evaluation should consider originality, methodological rigour, publication quality, individual contributions, reproducibility, scholarly impact, and translational relevance. Independent verification of research outcomes is essential to establish the significance and potential applications of his engineering innovations.

Conclusion

Yan Xu’s research spans additive manufacturing, biomedical materials, computational engineering, and medical image analysis. His publications address osteochondral scaffolds, vascular stents, image segmentation, and patient-specific orthopaedic design. These contributions provide a foundation for evaluating engineering innovation, research originality, technical validation, scholarly impact, and potential biomedical applications in the context of the Innovative Research Award.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Yan Xu, Author ID 59387883900. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59387883900
  2. Xu, Y., Quan, R., Xu, W., Huang, Y., Chen, X., & Liu, F. (2024). Advances in medical image segmentation: A comprehensive review of traditional, deep learning and hybrid approaches. Bioengineering, 11(10), 1034. https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/11/10/1034
  3. Huang, Y., Xu, Y., Chen, X., Armstrong, J. P. K., Caputo, M., Qi, Q., Hicks, B., Vyas, C., et al. (2025). 3D printing of biodegradable polymer vascular stents to treat cardiovascular diseases: A review. Additive Manufacturing, article 104984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2025.104984
  4. Xu, Y., Huang, Y., Armstrong, J., Xu, W., Biglino, G., Zhang, W., Qi, Q., Chen, X., et al. (2026). Recent advances in biomaterials and structural design of 3D printed multiphasic scaffolds for osteochondral regeneration. Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 170, 101210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2026.101210
  5. Xu, Y., Liu, F., Xu, W., & Quan, R. (2024). Overview of graph theoretical approaches in medical image segmentation. In International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (pp. 819–835). Springer Nature Switzerland. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-031-81673-4_61

Mahmoud Al-Qadi | Nursing and Health Professions | Most Cited Article Award

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Most Cited Article Award

Mahmoud Al-Qadi—Fatima College of Health Sciences

Mahmoud Al-Qadi
Affiliation Fatima College of Health Sciences
Country United Arab Emirates
Scopus 57200634426
Documents 4
Citations 175
h-index 3
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-5191-2542

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Fatima College of Health Sciences, Ajman Campus, United Arab Emirates. His scholarship addresses workplace violence among emergency department nurses, nursing education, and research methodology, and is indexed in Scopus [1].

Abstract

This article presents the academic profile of Mahmoud Al-Qadi in relation to the Most Cited Article Award at the International Phenomenological Research Awards. Scopus records four documents, 175 citations, and an h-index of 3 [1]. His publications examine workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses through concept analysis, metasynthesis, and phenomenological inquiry [2][3].

Keywords

Workplace violence; emergency nursing; phenomenology; nursing education; metasynthesis; research methodology.

Introduction

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Connecticut (2021). His earlier degrees include an MHA, an MSN in Advanced Nursing Practice, and a BSN. He has taught nursing at the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fatima College of Health Sciences, where he also serves as Academic Coordinator.

Research Profile

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi’s research areas include nursing education, undergraduate research supervision, workplace violence among emergency department nurses, and research methodology. He previously directed nursing research on National Institutes of Health-funded and feasibility studies at the University of Connecticut, and supports student-led projects that strengthen evidence-based practice [1].

Research Contributions

His concept analysis clarified the attributes and consequences of workplace violence in nursing [2]. A metasynthesis then integrated qualitative evidence on nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments [4]. A phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of Jordanian emergency registered nurses [3]. He also supports student-led projects and a systematic review currently in progress.

Publications

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi’s selected publications focus on workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses. His concept analysis of workplace violence in nursing, published in the Journal of Occupational Health, clarified the defining attributes of the phenomenon [2]. A later phenomenological study in International Emergency Nursing examined the experiences of Jordanian emergency registered nurses [3]. In the same journal, a metasynthesis integrated qualitative evidence on nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments [4]. His other outputs include a phenomenological pilot study preprint on patient-related violence against emergency department nurses in the United States [5], and a 2019 letter to the editor in Applied Nursing Research [6].

Research Impact

Scopus lists 175 citations across four documents, with an h-index of 3 [1]. Citations concentrate on his work about violence against emergency nurses, indicating sustained scholarly attention to this topic.

Award Suitability

The Most Cited Article Award recognizes publications that have drawn substantial citation. His phenomenological and evidence-synthesis articles align with the awards’ focus on phenomenological research [3][4]. His citation record supports consideration in this category.

Conclusion

Mahmoud Al-Qadi combines nursing education, academic coordination, and research on emergency department violence. His cited publications and continuing projects contribute to evidence-based practice in nursing [1].

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mahmoud Al-Qadi, Author ID 57200634426. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57200634426
  2. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2021). Workplace violence in nursing: A concept analysis. Journal of Occupational Health, 63(1), e12226. https://doi.org/10.1002/1348-9585.12226
  3. Al-Qadi, M. M., Maruca, A. T., Beck, C. T., & Walsh, S. J. (2022). Exploring Jordanian emergency registered nurses’ experiences of workplace violence: A phenomenological study. International Emergency Nursing, 65, Article 101218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101218
  4. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2020). Nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments: A metasynthesis. International Emergency Nursing, 52, Article 100905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100905
  5. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2020). The experience of patient-related violence against emergency department nurses in the United States: A phenomenological pilot study [Preprint, Version 1]. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.20896/v1
  6. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2019). Letter to the editor: “Effect of music therapy on the anxiety levels and pregnancy rate of women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: A randomized controlled trial.” Applied Nursing Research, 47, 16–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2019.03.004

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman | Economics | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman — Erciyes University, Turkey

Academic profile
Affiliation Erciyes University
Country Turkey
Google Scholar K29QFfEAAAAJ
Documents 13
Citations 63
h-index 2
Subject Area Economics
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
Scopus 58513802900

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman is an economist whose documented academic work addresses economic development, renewable energy, environmental quality, financial development, natural resources, human capital, and sustainability. His academic record includes doctoral research at Erciyes University and university teaching in economics, alongside journal publications and book chapters examining relationships between economic activity and environmental outcomes.[1]

Abstract

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman is an economics researcher whose documented work focuses on economic growth, environmental sustainability, renewable energy, financial development, natural resources, human capital, and environmental quality. His research record includes peer-reviewed international and national journal articles, scientific book chapters, conference contributions, and doctoral research concerning development and environmental relationships.[1]

Keywords

Economic development; Renewable energy economics; Environmental economics; Economic growth; Financial development; Environmental sustainability; Human capital; Natural resources.

Introduction

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman’s academic trajectory combines economics education, university teaching, and empirical research. He completed a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in economics at International Islamic University Malaysia and subsequently completed doctoral study in economics at Erciyes University. His research activities connect conventional economic-development questions with contemporary concerns involving energy use and environmental sustainability.[1]

Research Profile

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman’s research profile is centered on applied economics and sustainability. His documented studies investigate renewable energy production and consumption, economic growth, environmental quality, CO₂ emissions, financial development, natural-resource rents, human capital, technological advancement, and trade. These themes are examined through country-level and panel-data analyses, with particular attention to interactions among development, energy systems, and environmental indicators.[2]

Research Contributions

The documented research contributes empirical evidence on relationships between economic activity and environmental outcomes across different national and regional settings. Publications address asymmetric food-price responses to energy-price shocks, renewable energy and CO₂ emissions, environmental quality in upper-middle-income countries, low-carbon growth, bio-renewable energy efficiency, and load-capacity indicators. The record also includes sustainability-focused scholarly book chapters.[2][3]

Publications

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman’s publication record includes international refereed journal articles, national journal articles, conference work, and scientific book chapters. Selected studies examine global food prices, energy-price shocks, economic-policy uncertainty, renewable energy, economic globalization, CO₂ emissions, environmental quality, technological advancement, low-carbon growth, and environmental indicators. Several listed journal publications provide DOI-based bibliographic identifiers for scholarly access.[2][3][4][5][6]

Research Impact

The supplied Google Scholar profile records 13 documents, 63 citations, and an h-index of 2. These indicators provide a bibliometric snapshot of the profile at the time supplied and should be interpreted within the coverage and updating practices of the relevant indexing service. His publication record additionally demonstrates engagement with international and national scholarly outlets in economics and sustainability.[1]

Award Suitability

The documented record provides evidence relevant to an academic recognition profile in economics, particularly through sustained work connecting economic development with renewable energy and environmental sustainability. His doctoral training, academic appointment, peer-reviewed publications, scholarly book chapters, and documented citation record together provide identifiable research outputs for consideration under the International Phenomenological Research Awards framework.[1][2]

Conclusion

Mohammad Nadimur Rahman’s documented academic profile combines economics education, university teaching, empirical research, and scholarly publication. His research addresses interconnected questions involving growth, energy, financial development, natural resources, and environmental quality. The supplied bibliometric information and publication record establish a research profile situated within contemporary applied economics and sustainability studies.[1][3]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mohammad Nadimur Rahman, Author ID 58513802900. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58513802900
  2. Alnour, M., Altıntaş, H., & Rahman, M. N. (2023). Unveiling the asymmetric response of global food prices to the energy prices shocks and economic policy uncertainty. World Development Sustainability, 3, 100083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wds.2023.100083
  3. Dumrul, Y., Bilgili, F., Dumrul, C., Kılıçarslan, Z., & Rahman, M. N. (2023). The impacts of renewable energy production, economic growth, and economic globalization on CO₂ emissions: Evidence from Fourier ADL co-integration and Fourier-Granger causality test for Turkey. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30, 94138–94153. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-28800-6
  4. Rahman, M. N., Altıntaş, H., & Khan, K. (2026). Evaluating environmental quality in upper-middle-income countries: The influence of economic growth, renewable energy and technological advancement. İzmir İktisat Dergisi, 41(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.24988/ije.1638979
  5. Rahman, M. N., & Dumrul, C. (2026). Low-Carbon Economic Growth and Bio-Renewable Energy Efficiency in Top High-Income European Union (EU) Countries: Role of Bank-Based Financial Development. Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi, 60, 66–87. ttps://doi.org/10.52642/susbed.1777331
  6. Rahman, M. N., Altıntaş, H., & Khan, K. (n.d.). Biocapacity-based assessment of trade openness and environmental quality in G20 countries. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9183601/v1

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera
University of Cádiz, Spain

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera
Affiliation University of Cádiz
Country Spain
Scopus 49862833800
Documents 18
Citations 58
h-index 4
Subject Area Computer Science
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-4622-5275

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Cádiz, Spain, and a member of the UCASE software engineering research group. Her documented research activity centers on software engineering, particularly software testing, metamorphic testing, model-based testing, and related computational methods. Her publication record also includes work involving educational technologies and collaborative learning. [1]

Abstract

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s academic profile reflects sustained engagement with software engineering research at the University of Cádiz. Her work addresses software testing and associated techniques, including metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, and constraint-based approaches. Her research record also extends to educational innovation and collaborative learning, providing an interdisciplinary connection between software engineering research and higher-education practice. [2]

Keywords

Software engineering; Software testing; Metamorphic testing; Model-based testing; Test-case prioritization; Constraint programming; Service-oriented architectures; Educational innovation.

Introduction

The research profile of Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is situated within computer science and software engineering, with particular attention to methods for improving software quality and testing processes. Her work has included research on testing service compositions, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, and combinations of model-based testing with constraint programming. Bibliographic records also document contributions to educational technology and assessment in higher education. [3]

Research Profile

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera is associated with the UCASE software engineering research group at the University of Cádiz. Her research activity has included participation in regional and national research projects concerned with software architectures, software design, formal modeling, testing, service-oriented systems, search-based software engineering, and data-processing applications. University research records identify her as a university professor and document continued collaboration within software engineering research. [1]

Research Contributions

The research contributions focus on software engineering, including metamorphic testing, WS-BPEL service testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, and constraint-based approaches for software verification and quality assurance. [3] [4] Her research also includes educational technology, focusing on wiki-based learning assessment, educational innovation, and software-testing practices that support collaborative and self-assessment in higher education.. [2] [5]

Publications

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s publications address software testing, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, model-based testing, constraint programming, service-oriented architectures, and educational technologies. Representative publications include research on wiki-based learning assessment, test-case prioritization, metamorphic testing with constraint solvers, WS-BPEL compositions, and model-based testing combined with constraint programming. These works illustrate continuity between methodological software-engineering research and applied educational or systems contexts. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric profile records 18 Scopus documents, 58 citations, and an h-index of 4 for author ID 49862833800. A separate Google Scholar profile supplied for the researcher reports 59 documents, 115 citations, and an h-index of 5. Because bibliometric databases apply different coverage and counting methods, these figures should be interpreted as database-specific indicators rather than interchangeable measures of research output. [1] Her publication record demonstrates research activity extending across software testing and educational applications. Bibliographic records also document continuing collaboration within the University of Cádiz software engineering environment, including publications on model-based testing, constraint programming, and metamorphic testing. [6]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award category aligns with her documented research in software engineering, software testing, metamorphic testing, test-case prioritization, and model-based approaches. Her participation in multiple research projects and publications demonstrates sustained academic engagement across software engineering and educational technology, supporting consideration within an innovation-focused research recognition framework based on the supplied record.

Conclusion

Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera’s academic profile integrates university teaching and research in software engineering. Her work includes software testing, metamorphic testing, model-based approaches, constraint programming, service-oriented systems, and educational technology. Participation in research projects and scholarly publications demonstrates sustained contributions to software quality, testing methodologies, and applied computer science research. [1] [6]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mª del Carmen de Castro-Cabrera, Author ID 49862833800. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=49862833800
  2. Palomo-Duarte, M., Dodero, J. M., García-Domínguez, A., Neira-Ayuso, P., et al. (2014). Scalability of assessments of wiki-based learning experiences in higher education. Computers in Human Behavior, 31, 638–650. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2013.07.033
  3. de Castro-Cabrera, M. C., García-Domínguez, A., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2020). Trends in prioritization of test cases: 2017–2019. Proceedings of the 35th Annual ACM Symposium on Applied Computing, 2005–2011. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3341105.3374036
  4. de Castro-Cabrera, M. C., García-Domínguez, A., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2019). Using constraint solvers to support metamorphic testing. 2019 IEEE/ACM 4th International Workshop on Metamorphic Testing, 32–39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/MET.2019.00013
  5. Castro-Cabrera, C., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2011). An approach to metamorphic testing for WS-BPEL compositions. Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Business, 137–142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5220/0003611401370142
  6. Castro-Cabrera, C., & Medina-Bulo, I. (2012). Application of Metamorphic Testing to a Case Study in Web Services Compositions. Communications in Computer and Information Science, 168–181. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35755-8_13

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian | Arts and Humanities | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian — Purdue University, United States

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian
Affiliation Purdue University
Country United States
Google Scholar Qz_d7ogAAAAJ
Documents 107
Citations 710
h-index 13
Subject Area Arts and Humanities
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
Scopus 36835434300

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian is a full professor of Interaction Design and Industrial Design at Purdue University, United States. Her interdisciplinary research addresses interaction design, user experience, cognitive science, information visualization, visual analytics, and design-oriented technological innovation. Her academic work combines design theory, interactive technologies, and analytical methods across physical and digital environments. Qian received a Ph.D. in Interaction Design from Simon Fraser University in 2009, following an M.Sc. in Interactive Arts and Technology from the same institution and a B.F.A. in Architecture from Southeast University, China. Her professional appointments at Purdue University include Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor, Department Chair, and Interim School Head. Her academic profile is further characterized by graduate supervision, program development, professional service, and participation in international design and visualization communities.[1]

Abstract

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian is an academic researcher and design educator whose work connects interaction design, industrial design, visual analytics, information visualization, user experience, and cognitive approaches to design. At Purdue University, she has held progressively senior academic and administrative positions and has contributed to the development of graduate education in Interaction Design. Her research includes systems for visual analytics, interaction models, design evaluation, visualization, and technology-supported user experiences. Her scholarly record includes more than 100 documents and a Google Scholar profile reporting 710 citations and an h-index of 13. Her work has also received recognition through international design and visualization competitions, academic awards, and professional service.

Keywords

Interaction design; Industrial design; User experience; Information visualization; Visual analytics; Cognitive science; Human-computer interaction; Design research; Data visualization; Interactive systems; Design education; Arts and Humanities.

Introduction

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s academic career integrates design research, technology, teaching, and institutional leadership. She earned her PhD in Interaction Design from Simon Fraser University in 2009. At Purdue University, she progressed from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, serving as Department Chair and Interim School Head while contributing to curriculum development, graduate education, committee service, and design program leadership.[1]

Research Profile

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s research focuses on interaction design, user experience, visual analytics, information visualization, and technology-supported learning. Her interdisciplinary work combines design theories, cognitive perspectives, innovative technologies, and analytical methods to examine interactions between people, information, products, and digital systems. Her publications address visual analytics, mobile interaction, visualization systems, and methods for supporting complex information analysis and user-centered design. [2]

Research Contributions

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s research spans interaction design, human-computer interaction, information visualization, visual analytics, user experience, cognitive design, and design education. Her work integrates interactive technologies with analytical and design methods, while her academic activities include graduate research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her publications also examine user experience research through bibliometric and visualized analytical approaches. [3] Zhenyu Cheryl Qian has also contributed to visual analytics systems designed for evaluating employee performance in public safety agencies. The resulting system, MetricsVis, demonstrates the application of visual analytics to organizational and public-sector information environments. [4]

Publications

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s publications reflect an interdisciplinary research portfolio spanning visual analytics, information visualization, user experience design, interaction design, and technology-supported learning. Her scholarly work includes studies on analytical processes, user experience research trends, visual analytics systems for organizational applications, and touchscreen interaction for educational contexts. These publications demonstrate the application of design and visualization methodologies to complex information environments, while connecting theoretical perspectives with practical systems and user-centered approaches across diverse research and application domains.[2][3][4][5]

Research Impact

The available scholarly profile reports 107 documents, 710 citations, and an h-index of 13 on Google Scholar. [1] Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s research profile demonstrates scholarly visibility through publications, citations, international visualization and design competitions, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her projects have received awards and honorable mentions through IEEE VAST Challenges and related competitions. She has also contributed through journal and conference reviewing, editorial activities, academic committees, tenure and promotion reviews, graduate supervision, curriculum development, and professional organizations.

Award Suitability

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s academic record demonstrates interdisciplinary research across interaction design, visual analytics, user experience, and design education. Her publications, international competition recognition, and development of interactive visualization projects reflect sustained research activity. Her contributions to graduate supervision, academic leadership, curriculum development, and professional service further complement her scholarly profile, providing a documented basis for consideration for an Innovative Research Award.

Conclusion

Zhenyu Cheryl Qian’s academic profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach to interaction design, industrial design, visual analytics, information visualization, and user experience. Her career at Purdue University combines research, teaching, graduate supervision, program development, institutional leadership, and professional service. Her documented publications, citation record, international project recognition, and contributions to design education collectively provide a substantial scholarly basis for consideration in the context of the International Phenomenological Research Awards.

References

  1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Zhenyu Cheryl Qian, Google Scholar profile. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Qz_d7ogAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
  2. Kadivar, N., Chen, V., Dunsmuir, D., Lee, E., Qian, C., Dill, J., Shaw, C., & others. (2009). Capturing and supporting the analysis process. 2009 IEEE Symposium on Visual Analytics Science and Technology, 131–138. https://doi.org/10.1109/VAST.2009.5333020
  3. Li, R., Zhang, H., Liu, C., Qian, Z. C., & Zhang, L. (2022). Bibliometric and visualized analysis of user experience design research: From 1999 to 2019. SAGE Open, 12(1), 21582440221087266. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221087266
  4. Zhao, J., Karimzadeh, M., Snyder, L. S., Surakitbanharn, C., Qian, Z. C., & Ebert, D. S. (2019). MetricsVis: A visual analytics system for evaluating employee performance in public safety agencies. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 26(1), 1193–1203. https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2019.2934603
  5. Rasche, N., & Qian, C. Z. (2012). Work in progress: Application design on touch screen mobile computers (TSMC) to improve autism instruction. 2012 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 450–451. https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE.2012.6462516

Chunghyun Kim | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Chunghyun Kim — Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, Hoseo University, South Korea.

Chunghyun Kim
Affiliation Hoseo University
Country South Korea
Scopus 59701535000
Documents 5
Citations 3
h-index 1
Subject Area Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine
Entve International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-5670-2552

Chunghyun Kim is a veterinary scientist and Assistant Professor at Hoseo University whose professional work spans veterinary public health, animal welfare policy, regulatory science, and infectious disease research. His academic and government experience includes veterinary diagnostics, disease surveillance, regulatory review, and research concerning Korean veterinary systems and animal health policy.

Abstract

Chunghyun Kim is an academic veterinarian whose career combines university teaching, government veterinary research, regulatory science, and public-sector animal health practice. His research interests include veterinary public health, animal welfare, infectious disease surveillance, vaccine regulation, veterinary workforce policy, and Korean veterinary systems. His current scholarly activity includes publications addressing veterinary workforce issues, avian pathogens, wildlife biology, and comparative veterinary policy. [1]

Keywords

Veterinary medicine; veterinary public health; animal welfare; regulatory science; infectious disease surveillance; Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza; veterinary workforce; animal health policy; avian disease; wildlife veterinary science.

Introduction

Chunghyun Kim’s professional trajectory encompasses academic veterinary medicine and nearly two decades of public-sector veterinary service. He has worked in municipal veterinary public health, veterinary diagnostic research, and national animal and plant quarantine research before moving into university teaching and research. This background provides a professional context for his interests in animal health governance, regulatory systems, and evidence-based veterinary policy.

Research Profile

Chunghyun Kim is affiliated with the Department of Animal Health and Welfare at Hoseo University and also serves as Deputy Director of the university’s Research Laboratory Safety Management Center. His documented research profile in Scopus lists five documents, three citations, and an h-index of 1, with Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine representing the principal subject area. [1]

  • Veterinary public health and regulatory science.
  • Animal welfare policy and legislation.
  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza surveillance systems.
  • Vaccine regulatory science, immunobridging, and strain replacement.
  • Veterinary workforce development and animal health technician policy.
  • Avian botulism, bacterial disease, and wildlife health.
  • Korean veterinary systems and international regulatory comparisons.

Research Contributions

Chunghyun Kim’s research and professional activities address applied veterinary problems connecting animal health, public policy, and regulatory practice. His work has included bacterial disease research in livestock, veterinary public health services, animal disease surveillance, intellectual property activities, and policy-oriented studies of veterinary personnel and animal welfare systems.

  • Research on bacterial diseases affecting cattle and pigs during national veterinary research service.
  • Development and analysis of veterinary workforce and animal health technician policy.
  • Investigation of avian pathogens and their public health relevance.
  • Research involving bats, wildlife anatomy, and mitochondrial biology.
  • Professional contributions to veterinary regulation, animal welfare, and agricultural policy discussions.

Publications

Chunghyun Kim’s recent publications address veterinary workforce development, infectious disease surveillance, public health, and wildlife veterinary science. His 2026 study on veterinary technician salary determinants examines occupational factors in South Korea, while research on Escherichia coli virulence in quails contributes to understanding bacterial risks. Additional work on mitochondrial adaptations in bats and the anatomy of greater horseshoe bats extends his research across comparative biology, veterinary medicine, and emerging biomedical applications. [2] [3] [4]

Research Impact

The available bibliometric profile records five Scopus documents, three citations, and an h-index of 1. These indicators provide a quantitative snapshot of indexed research output and citation activity and should be interpreted in relation to publication recency, disciplinary citation practices, and the scope of the indexed record. [1] Beyond bibliometrics, his work spans veterinary research, university teaching, laboratory safety, editorial activities, and policy development, with recent publications addressing veterinary workforce issues, infectious diseases, and wildlife biology.

Award Suitability

For consideration in the Best Researcher Award category, Chunghyun Kim’s documented profile provides evidence of sustained professional activity across veterinary research, public-sector animal health, academic teaching, and regulatory policy. His publication record includes studies addressing veterinary workforce development, avian public health, wildlife biology, and veterinary medicine, while his career experience connects research with applied animal health practice. [1]

Conclusion

Chunghyun Kim’s academic profile combines veterinary research, government service, university education, and policy-oriented professional activity. His research interests encompass animal health, welfare, regulatory science, infectious disease surveillance, and veterinary workforce development. The available indexed record and selected publications provide a basis for documenting his current scholarly and professional contributions in veterinary science.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Chunghyun Kim, Author ID 59701535000. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=59701535000
  2. Kim, C. (2026). Salary Levels and Determinants of Veterinary Technicians as Perceived by Employing Veterinarians in South Korea: A Regional, Hospital Size, Career, and International Comparative Analysis. Journal of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 50(2), 47–54. https://db.koreascholar.com/Article/Detail/451884
  3. Kim, C. (2026). First Insight into Escherichia coli Virulence in South Korean Quails: Prevalence of stx and Public Health Risk Exposure. Korean Journal of Veterinary Research, 66, 11. https://doi.org/10.14405/kjvr.20250044
  4. Kim, C. (2026). The Bat Blueprint: Translating Mitochondrial Adaptations into Next-Generation Therapeutics. Biomedical Science Letters, 32(1), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.15616/BSL.2026.32.1.1
  5. Kim, C. (2025). Anatomical Characteristics of Greater Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) in the Korean Peninsula. Journal of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 49(4), 210–214. https://db.koreascholar.com/Article/Detail/447721