Lucky Norah Katende Kyenda | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lucky Norah Katende Kyenda | Pharmacology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor |Walter Sisulu University | South Africa 

Associate Professor Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda, an NRF-rated researcher Category C3 in the Department of Medicine and Pharmacology at Walter Sisulu University, is a distinguished scholar whose expertise spans clinical pharmacology, pharmacy practice, and public health. She holds a PhD in Pharmacy Practice, three master’s degrees in International Primary Health Care, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, along with a Higher Diploma in Education Cum Laude. Her extensive professional experience includes academic leadership, postgraduate supervision, mentorship of emerging researchers, and coordination of gender-based violence and health-related research initiatives within her institution’s Research Niche Area on Human Rights and Development. Professor Katende-Kyenda’s research focuses on medication adherence, pharmacotherapy, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, chronic disease management, and gender-based violence in healthcare contexts, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications in international journals. She has received multiple Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for Teaching Excellence, Community Engagement, and NRF-rated research, as well as NRF research grants and recognition as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and mentor. An active member of over ten professional and scientific societies including IUPHAR, FIP, SASBCP, and PSSA, she also serves as a reviewer for prominent journals in pharmaceutical and health sciences. With 48 citations, 14 research documents, and an h-index of 4, her work reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing pharmacological research, improving patient outcomes, and empowering communities through evidence-based healthcare and academic excellence.

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Featured Publication

Katende-Kyenda, L. N., & [Co-author Last Name], [Initials]. (2023). Mitigating gender-based violence among African youth: The impact of using gender transformative and gender-synchronised approaches. Journal of Gender and Health Studies, 12(3), 145–158.

Katende-Kyenda, L. N. (submitted). The critical role of medication adherence in management of chronic conditions. Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences.

Katende-Kyenda, L. N. (submitted). Assessment of attitudes, knowledge, and practices of cervical cancer screening among women attending a primary healthcare setting. Women.

Katende-Kyenda, L. N. (2025). Non-adherence to treatment in patients on chronic treatment attending a primary healthcare setting: Prevalence and associated factors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22(11), 1665.

Associate Professor Lucky Norah Katende-Kyenda’s work advances global health equity by integrating pharmacological research with community-focused interventions to improve medication adherence, chronic disease management, and gender-based violence prevention. Her innovative, gender-transformative, and evidence-based approaches contribute to shaping inclusive healthcare systems and empowering vulnerable populations across Africa and beyond.

Ibrahim Eldaghayes | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ibrahim Eldaghayes | Microbiology | Best Researcher Award 

Professor | University of Tripoli | Libya

Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Eldaghayes is a Professor of Virology, Vaccinology, and Immunology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tripoli, Libya, and a leading researcher in transboundary animal diseases, zoonotic infections, and viral immunopathology. His work integrates molecular virology, immunodiagnostics, and vaccinology to enhance disease surveillance and biosecurity in animal and public health sectors. As Head of the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology and Scientific Advisor to the Libyan National Center of Animal Health, he has played a pivotal role in national disease control strategies and the development of veterinary research infrastructure. Dr. Eldaghayes has collaborated extensively with international organizations including FAO, WHO, and EuFMD, contributing to projects on Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Avian Influenza, and Rift Valley Fever. He leads research teams investigating genetic authentication of bacterial isolates and serological surveillance of emerging pathogens in Libya. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Open Veterinary Journal, he has significantly advanced veterinary publishing and scientific communication in the region. His professional memberships include the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network and ERFAN, where he contributes to strengthening African–European scientific collaboration. Recognized for his leadership, training initiatives, and research excellence, Dr. Eldaghayes continues to advance veterinary virology through innovative approaches to disease control, biosafety, and public health preparedness.

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Featured Publications

Shosha, E. A. E., Abdelnaser, S., Zanaty, A. M., ElZanaty, A. E., Selim, K., & Eldaghayes, I. (n.d.). Successive efficacy evaluation of various commercial live-attenuated avian coronavirus vaccination schedules against a local GI-23.3 challenge in SPF broilers. Vaccines.

Sherif, J. A., Farag, S. A. A., Abureema, S. F., Azwai, A. M., Garbaj, A. M., Gammoudi, F. T., El Salabi, A. A., & Eldaghayes, I. M. (n.d.). Emergence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producer and colistin-resistant E. coli in animal-origin foods in Libya. World’s Veterinary Journal.

Bukha, K. K., Altayr, N. A., Shlayek, S. A., & Eldaghayes, I. M. (n.d.). The association between the global threat of ocean pollution and climate change on the distribution of antibiotic resistance: One Health strategy. World’s Veterinary Journal.

Mansour, A., Sharif, E., Hamhoom, A., Eldaghayes, I., Etayeb, K., Dayhum, A., & Kammon, A. (n.d.). Enterobacteriaceae antibiotic resistance identification in slender-billed gull species migrating to Libya. Journal of World’s Poultry Research.

Azwai, S. M., Lawila, A. F., Eshamah, H. L., Sherif, J. A., Farag, S. A., Naas, H. T., Garbaj, A. M., El Salabi, A. A., Gammoudi, F. T., & Eldaghayes, I. M. (n.d.). Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from some dairy products in Libya as a foodborne pathogen. Veterinary World.

Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Eldaghayes’ work advances global veterinary and public health through innovative research on viral diseases, immunology, and vaccinology, strengthening disease surveillance and control systems across North Africa. His leadership in capacity building, scientific publishing, and international collaboration fosters sustainable health security and contributes to the global fight against transboundary and zoonotic diseases.

Tanmay Sanyal | Zoology | Zoology Educator Recognition

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Tanmay Sanyal | Zoology | Zoology Educator Recognition

Assistant Professor | Krishnagar Government College | India

Dr. Tanmay Sanyal is a committed researcher specializing in Zoology, with expertise spanning Fish and Fisheries, Ecology, Environmental Toxicology, Limnology, Biodiversity Conservation, and Thalassemia research. His scientific endeavors focus on understanding the impacts of pollutants on aquatic ecosystems, environmental health, and sustainable resource management. His doctoral research investigated the bioaccumulation and toxicity of chromium in freshwater fish and aquatic organisms exposed to dye industry effluents, offering crucial insights into the ecological consequences of heavy metal contamination. Dr. Sanyal has published extensively in reputed international and national journals, including Computers in Biology and Medicine, Journal of Advanced Research, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, and Journal of Fisheries, addressing a broad spectrum of topics such as ecotoxicology, aquatic biodiversity, fisheries optimization, environmental modeling, and disease biomarker identification. He has an impressive research record with 219 citations, 15 documents, and an h-index of 7, reflecting the global impact and recognition of his scholarly contributions. His academic output includes numerous review articles and book chapters published by prestigious houses like Springer Nature and the International Academic Publishing House, covering emerging areas like phytochemical neuroprotection, sustainable environmental management, and wetland conservation. Through active interdisciplinary collaborations with national and international researchers, he integrates zoological, environmental, and biomedical sciences to address pressing ecological and public health challenges. His research significantly advances understanding of aquatic ecosystem dynamics, pollution mitigation, and biodiversity preservation, aligning closely with global sustainability goals. By merging empirical field research with modern analytical and modeling approaches, Dr. Sanyal’s work provides a robust foundation for innovation in aquatic ecology, conservation biology, and environmental sustainability, underscoring his dedication to preserving natural ecosystems and enhancing environmental resilience.

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Featured Publication

Basak, A., Rahaman, S., Guha, A., & Sanyal, T. (2021, August 24). Dynamics of the third wave: Modelling COVID-19 pandemic with an outlook towards India.

Das, R., Datta, S., Kaviraj, A., Sanyal, S. N., Nielsen, P., Nielsen, I., Sharma, P., Sanyal, T., Dey, K., & Saha, S. (2020). A decision support scheme for beta thalassemia and HbE carrier screening. Journal of Advanced Research, 24, 123–130.

Deb, H., Sanyal, T., Kaviraj, A., & Saha, S. (2020, March 26). Hazards of wind turbines on avifauna – A preliminary appraisal within the Indian context. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 12(4), 15414–15425.

Sanyal, T., Kaviraj, A., & Saha, S. (2017). Toxicity and bioaccumulation of chromium in some freshwater fish. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 23(7), 1695–1707.

Sanyal, T., Kaviraj, A., & Saha, S. (2015). Deposition of chromium in aquatic ecosystem from effluents of handloom textile industries in Ranaghat–Fulia region of West Bengal, India. Journal of Advanced Research, 6(6), 995–1002.

Dr. Tanmay Sanyal’s research advances scientific understanding of aquatic ecosystem health and pollution dynamics, contributing to sustainable fisheries management and environmental conservation. His work supports evidence-based ecological policies and promotes global efforts toward biodiversity preservation and sustainable resource utilization.

Qianqian Wang | Wildlife Conservation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Qianqian Wang | Wildlife Conservation | Best Researcher Award

Engineer | China Conservation and Research Center | China

Dr. Qingqing Wang is a conservation biologist at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda in Chengdu, specializing in wildlife ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and molecular biology. Her research integrates field-based ecological surveys with molecular analyses to strengthen conservation strategies for endangered species and ecosystems. Dr. Wang has led and contributed to major biodiversity studies, including camera-trapping surveys revealing mammalian diversity in the Tibetan mountains and species identification and spatial mapping within the Giant Panda National Park. She has also advanced molecular research on aquatic organisms such as the Oriental river prawn and Chinese mitten crab, uncovering gene expression patterns linked to lipid metabolism, stress response, and environmental adaptation. Her publications in high-impact journals such as Global Ecology and Conservation, Animals, and Journal of Crustacean Biology highlight her interdisciplinary expertise and commitment to conservation science. Widely recognized for her academic excellence and research innovation, Dr. Wang has received numerous distinctions including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students, the Research and Innovation Award for Graduate Students, and the Best Poster Award at the Ecology PhD Student Forum. Through her leadership in biodiversity research and her contributions to ecological understanding and conservation policy, Dr. Wang continues to advance sustainable management and protection of China’s rich biological heritage.

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Featured publications

Wang, Q., Yang, B., Chang, J., Wang, X., Chen, X., Li, S., Renzeng, J., Gongqiu, D., & Zhang, L. (2025). The population ecological characteristics of Gongshan Muntjac (Muntiacus gongshanensis) in southeastern Tibet based on camera‐trap technology. Ecology and Evolution, 15(7).

Wang, Q., Yang, B., Zhu, R., Wang, X., Li, S., & Zhang, L. (2024). Unveiling the biodiversity and conservation significance of Medog: A camera-trapping survey on mammals in the southeastern Tibetan mountains. Animals, 14(15), 2188.

Wang, Q., Cai, C., Zhang, J., Shui, D., Cui, G., Wang, Z., Ren, S., Wu, P., & Ye, Y. (2023). Gene cloning, expression pattern, and response to dietary total lipids and phospholipids of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) in the Oriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense De Haan, 1849 (Decapoda: Caridea: Palaemonidae). Journal of Crustacean Biology, 43(2).

Wang, Q., Cai, C., Zhang, J., Shui, D., Cui, G., Wang, Z., Ren, R., Wu, P., & Ye, Y. (2022, July 28). Gene cloning, expression pattern, and response to dietary total lipids and phospholipids of hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) in the Oriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense. Preprint.

Wang, Q., Cai, C., Shui, D., Ren, S., Chen, W., Cao, X., Wu, P., Li, T., & Ye, Y. (2018). Identification and characterization of two novel peritrophic membrane (PM) genes in the Chinese mitten crab Eriocheir sinensis that exhibit activity against high-pH stress and Aeromonas hydrophila challenge. Aquaculture Research, 50(2), 473–484.

Dr. Qianqian Wang’s research bridges wildlife ecology and molecular biology to advance biodiversity conservation and sustainable aquaculture. Through pioneering camera‐trap monitoring and gene function studies, her work enhances understanding of ecosystem dynamics and species adaptation supporting global conservation strategies and sustainable resource management.