Mr. Nicholas Otumi | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Nicholas Otumi | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Research Assistant | University of Rochester | United States

Nicholas Otumi is a biomedical imaging researcher and diagnostic imaging specialist affiliated with the University of Rochester, with expertise spanning diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence–driven medical image analysis. He holds a Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging with specialization in bioengineering and biomedical engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Technology, supported by advanced training in deep learning, signal processing, inverse problems, and clinical imaging. His professional experience includes research assistant roles across academic and clinical settings, where he has contributed to imaging model development, clinical data management, AI-based brain and chest image segmentation, and interdisciplinary healthcare research, alongside leadership and community engagement roles within university environments. His research focuses on medical image quality, user-centered imaging system evaluation, deep learning for disease classification, and the application of advanced MRI and CT techniques in both high- and low-resource settings, with multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and ongoing studies under review. He has received competitive research funding and fellowship recognition, institutional awards for leadership and versatility, and has participated in international scientific schools and specialized workshops in radiochemistry, medical physics, AI diagnostics, and imaging quality assurance. His academic service includes research collaboration, technical support, and scholarly dissemination, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing diagnostic imaging research and education.

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Featured Publications

AD Piersson, G Nunoo, E Tettey, N Otumi, User-centered assessment of MRI equipment flexibility, workspace adequacy, user interface usability, and technical proficiency. Appl. Clin. Inform., 2025, 16(5), 1595–1605.

AD Piersson, G Nunoo, K Dzefi-Tettey, N Otumi, Utility of advanced brain MRI techniques for clinical and research purposes in a low-resource setting: A multicentre survey. Next Res., 2025, 100638.

A Piersson, E Frost, K Dzefi-Tettey, N Otumi, H Mumuni, S Kafwimbi, et al., Public attitudes and preferences towards artificial intelligence in diagnostic imaging for clinical diagnosis in a low-resource setting (n = 1,032). Eur. Soc. Radiol. (ECR), 2025.

E Fiagbedzi, J Arkorful, IF Brobbey, E Appiah, S Nyarko, N Otumi, et al., A case of ruptured infrapatellar bursa sac with Baker’s cyst. Radiol. Case Rep., 2025, 20(1), 700–704.

E Fiagbedzi, J Arkorful, E Appiah, N Otumi, I Ofori, PN Gorleku, A rare case of intussusception in a 6-month-old baby. Radiol. Case Rep., 2025, 19(10), 4451–4456.

Sina Saadati | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Sina Saadati | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

Computer Scientist | Amirkabir University of Technology | Iran

Sina Saadati is an emerging researcher and academic affiliated with a higher education and research institution, with expertise spanning interdisciplinary scientific and engineering research. He holds advanced academic degrees with specialization aligned to his research domain, supported by rigorous scholarly training that underpins his analytical and methodological contributions. His professional experience includes active involvement in research projects, collaborative investigations, and academic responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, independence, and commitment to knowledge advancement. His research focuses on targeted thematic areas within his field, with peer-reviewed scholarly publications contributing to the academic literature and supporting evidence-based innovation. His work has achieved measurable academic impact, reflected in 21 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 0, indicating growing recognition within the research community. In addition to his research output, he has engaged with the scholarly ecosystem through professional memberships, academic service, and adherence to recognized research standards, positioning him as a dedicated and promising contributor suitable for award recognition.

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Featured Publications

Revolutionizing Endometriosis Treatment: Automated Surgical Operation through Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Vision

S. Saadati, M. Amirmazlaghani – Journal of Robotic Surgery, Vol. 18(1), p. 383, 2024

A Natural Way of Solving a Convex Hull Problem

S. Saadati, M. Razzazi – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A, 2025

Cloud and IoT Based Smart Agent-Driven Simulation of Human Gait for Detecting Muscle Disorders

S. Saadati, A. Sepahvand, M. Razzazi – Heliyon, Vol. 11(2), 2025

Nahid: AI-Based Algorithm for Operating Fully-Automatic Surgery

S. Saadati – arXiv Preprint, arXiv:2401.08584

Feng Sun | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Feng Sun | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Peking University | China

Dr. Sun Feng, an accomplished academic and researcher in electrical and automation engineering, serves as a senior faculty member at a leading technical institution, where he specializes in intelligent systems and advanced sensing technologies. He holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering with a concentration in control systems, complemented by specialized training in automation, signal processing, and computational modeling. His professional experience spans research leadership, project supervision, and collaborative industry–academia initiatives focused on smart infrastructure, condition monitoring, and predictive diagnostics. Dr. Sun’s research contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications, applied innovations in system optimization, and advancements in data-driven methodologies for engineering applications, supported by editorial roles, technical committee service, and memberships in professional societies. He has received recognitions for research excellence, innovation, and academic leadership, alongside consultancy engagements and funded project involvement that demonstrate his broader societal and industrial impact. His scholarly profile is further evidenced by 6,622 citations, 262 indexed documents, and an h-index of 36.

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Arturo Sánchez Pérez | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Arturo Sánchez Pérez | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Porfesor Contratado Doctor | Universidad de Murcia | Spain

Arturo J. Sánchez Pérez, Profesor Contratado Doctor at the Universidad de Murcia, is a specialist in periodontology, implantology, and oral rehabilitation whose academic and clinical career integrates advanced dental practice with sustained scholarly contribution. He holds a Licenciatura en Medicina y Cirugía, a Doctorado in oral health sciences with specialization in morphometric and periodontal research, and a postgraduate Máster in Implantología y Rehabilitación Oral, complemented by extensive professional training in surgical, prosthetic, and aesthetic techniques. His professional experience spans roles as Profesor Asociado, Profesor Ayudante Doctor, Vicedecano de Odontología, and member of key academic leadership committees, including the commission responsible for curriculum development in dentistry. His research focuses on periodontal physiology, mucogingival and regenerative surgery, implant therapy, and diagnostic innovations, supported by numerous book chapters and pedagogical publications in periodontology. He has supervised multiple doctoral theses and master’s research projects, contributing to the advancement of clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice. His academic trajectory is further strengthened by participation in scientific symposia, involvement in university teaching programs across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and engagement with professional dental societies, reflecting recognition within the broader odontological community.

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Featured Publications

Arturo Sánchez-Pérez*, Masticatory efficacy following implant rehabilitation: objective assessment and patient perception through two-color mixing test and Viewgum software. Prosthesis, Accepted.

Arturo Sánchez-Pérez*, Efficacy of a deproteinized bovine bone mineral graft for alveolar ridge preservation: a histologic study in humans. Biomedicines, Accepted.

Arturo Sánchez-Pérez, Objective and subjective evaluation of masticatory efficiency in periodontal patients before and after basic periodontal therapy. Applied Sciences, Accepted.

Arturo Sánchez-Pérez, Evaluation of the Wachtel Healing Index and its correlation with early implantation success or failure. Applied Sciences, Accepted.