Farzaneh Bayat | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat | Nanobiotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University | Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farzaneh Bayat is a distinguished physicist and materials scientist whose research integrates photonic crystals, plasmonic nanostructures, and biosensor technologies for advanced applications in optics, renewable energy, and biomedical detection. Her scientific pursuits encompass the design and fabrication of photonic and inverse opal structures, localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR)-based biosensors, nanosphere lithography, and nanophotonic materials for enhanced light manipulation and energy harvesting. Dr. Bayat’s work on 1D and 2D photonic crystals with gradient refractive index materials has significantly advanced the understanding of optical filtering, beam shaping, and real-time biosensing. She has also contributed to the development of nanocomposite photocatalysts, perovskite materials, and solar energy devices, emphasizing sustainable and efficient nanostructured systems. Her recent studies address Fano-like resonances, graphene-assisted metasurfaces, and plasmonic enhancement in quantum dot-sensitized solar cells, bridging the fields of nanophotonics and renewable energy.With 35 publications indexed in Scopus, Dr. Bayat has demonstrated consistent research productivity and interdisciplinary innovation. Her works are published in leading journals such as IEEE Sensors Journal, Scientific Reports, Solar Energy, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, and Small. Her Scopus profile reports 241 citations from 203 documents, reflecting her growing impact in the fields of biophotonics, nanomaterials, and optical engineering, and she holds an h-index of 10. Dr. Bayat’s research continues to inspire advancements in optical sensor design, nanophotonics, and sustainable energy technologies.

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Featured Publications

Pashaei Adl, H., Bayat, F., Ghorani, N., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2017). A defective 1-D photonic crystal-based chemical sensor in total internal reflection geometry. IEEE Sensors Journal, 17(13), 4046–4051

Montesdeoca, D., Bayat, F., Espinha, A., Blanco, Á., Pecharromán, C., & López, C. (2016). Monodisperse silica spheres ensembles with tailored optical resonances in the visible. Particle & Particle Systems Characterization.

Bayat, F., Ahmadi-Kandjani, S., & Tajalli, H. (2016). Designing real-time biosensors and chemical sensors based on defective 1-D photonic crystals. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters, 28(17).

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Bayat, F., Phirouznia, A., & Soleimani, S. (2015). Petal-shaped optical vortice generation by a graded-index defective 1DPC nanostructure under irradiation of a Gaussian beam. Journal of Optics, 17(3), 035104.

Jamshidi-Ghaleh, K., Bayat, F. (2014). Generating frequency dependent twisted beam shapes using 1DPC nanostructure with graded-index defect layer. Optics Letters, 39(13), 3802–3805.

Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yu Fang | Molecular biotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter | China

Dr. Yu Fang is a distinguished chemist whose research lies at the interface of materials chemistry and supramolecular science, particularly in the design and synthesis of Porous Coordination Cages (PCCs) and Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs). His work focuses on developing advanced porous materials for applications in catalysis, gas storage, molecular recognition, and energy conversion. Dr. Fang has made significant contributions to understanding host–guest chemistry, self-assembly mechanisms, and structure–property relationships in coordination materials. His innovative research has been widely recognized in leading journals such as Nature Communications, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal of the American Chemical Society, and Chemical Society Reviews. Through collaborative projects and pioneering insights, Dr. Fang’s studies have bridged molecular design and functional materials engineering, influencing both academic and industrial research in advanced materials. He has published extensively, contributing to the development of next-generation coordination architectures with tailored porosity and dynamic behavior for chemical and environmental applications. With 7132 citations and an h-index of 26 according to his Scopus profile, Dr. Fang’s scientific impact reflects both productivity and quality, positioning him as a leading figure in coordination chemistry and materials innovation.

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Featured Publications

Liang, Y., Yang, X., Wang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2023). Nature Communications, 14, 5223.

Su, Z., Liu, K.-K., Xu, Y.-Q., Yan, B., Wang, S., Guan, Z.-J., Zou, Y., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(9), e202420945.

Peng, Y., Yuan, L., Liu, K.-K., Jin, S., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(12), e202423055.

Liang, Y., Xie, G., Liu, K.-K., Jin, M., Chen, Y., Yang, X., Guan, Z.-J., Xing, H., & Fang, Y. (2024). Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 64(1), e202416884.

He, H.-H., Yuan, J.-P., Cai, P.-Y., Wang, K.-Y., Feng, L., Kirchon, A., Li, J., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., & Fang, Y. (2023). Journal of the American Chemical Society, 145, 17164–17175.

Fang, Y., Powell, J., Li, E., Wang, Q., Perry, Z., Kirchon, A., Yang, X., Xiao, Z., Zhu, C., Zhang, L., Huang, F., & Zhou, H.-C. (2019). Chemical Society Reviews, 48(17), 4707–4730.

Liang, Y., Li, E., Wang, K., Guan, Z.-J., He, H.-H., Zhang, L.-L., Zhou, H.-C., Huang, F., & Fang, Y. (2022). Chemical Society Reviews, 51, 8378–8405.

Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Research Article Award

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Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari | Bioprocess Engineering | Best Research Article Award

Lecturer at Amirkabir University of Technology | Iran

Dr. Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari is an accomplished academic, researcher, and technical consultant specializing in energy engineering, climate change, sustainable resource management, and decarbonization strategies, with significant experience across academia, industry, and international collaborations. She earned her Ph.D. in Energy Engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran (2014–2021), where her doctoral thesis focused on hybrid technology evaluation models for minimizing ecosystem sustainability impacts, following her M.Sc. in Energy Engineering from the same institution (2009–2011) and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tehran (2004–2008). Throughout her career, she has held academic positions as Lecturer, Adjunct Professor, and Instructor at leading Iranian universities, including AmirKabir University of Technology, Sharif University of Technology, and the University of Tehran, where she has taught courses in renewable energy systems, waste management, building energy simulation, and optimization. Her professional experience extends to leadership roles such as Scientific Director at Tadbirgaran Energy Company, Technical Manager at the Presidential Center for Progress and Development, and Head of Technology Management Groups at multiple organizations, including Butia Steel Company and Engineering & Industrial Management Consultants Group, where she has directed projects in hydrogen energy transition, carbon capture and storage, petrochemical value chains, and energy-environmental modeling. She has also contributed internationally as a Research Scientist at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Austria and the Research Centre for Energy Resources and Consumption in Spain, focusing on water-food-energy nexus models and thermodynamic modeling of biosystems. Her research interests include climate change mitigation, regenerative life models, corporate decarbonization in petrochemical and steel industries, exergy-based ecosystem analysis, and AI-driven energy optimization. Skilled in technical-economic feasibility studies, LCA/LCP modeling, energy policy, greenhouse gas accounting, and process simulation, she has authored influential research cited over 400 times (h-index 11). Her honors include leading multi-sectoral projects with UNDP, FAO, and national ministries on climate policy, stakeholder engagement, and natural resource management. In conclusion, Masoumeh Bararzadeh Ledari has established herself as a versatile scholar and practitioner who bridges academia, industry, and policymaking, advancing innovative approaches to sustainable energy, climate resilience, and decarbonization pathways, while contributing to both national development and global sustainability initiatives.

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Featured Publications

Sabet, A. F., Ledari, M. B., Maleki, F., & Fani, M. (2025). Exergy and thermoeconomic comparison of sustainable methanol and ammonia production from waste and CO₂. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 119148.

Ledari, M. B., Barkhordar, Z. A., & Maleki, F. (2025). Unveiling the potential of bio-based petrochemical development for a sustainable circular economy: A global perspective. Chemical Engineering Journal, 167974.

Kordi, A., Mohebbi, K., Ledari, M. B., & Shirafkan, S. M. (2025). Transforming ports for a low-carbon future: Nexus modeling of hydrogen infrastructure, employment, and resource management in contrasting climates. Energy Nexus, 100515.

Shirafkan, S. M., Ledari, M. B., Mohebbi, K., Fani, M., & Vahedi, R. (2025). Revolutionising the petrochemical supply chain: Integrating waste and CO₂ from CCUS into a low-carbon circular economy framework. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 116722.

Ledari, M. B., Esmaeilinejad, H., & Joda, F. (2025). Integrated resource management subsequent to climate change: A nexus approach for energy, water and food security. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.