Prof. Tuoyu Geng | Poultry Science | Best Researcher Award

Yangzhou University | China

Tuoyu (Leo) Geng is a distinguished Professor at the College of Animal Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, with extensive expertise in animal genetics, genomics, and epigenetics. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Genetics and Genomics from Virginia Tech, USA, following an M.S. and B.S. in Animal Breeding and Genetics from Yangzhou University. Over his career, he has held research and teaching positions across prestigious institutions, including postdoctoral fellowships at Duke University, University of Virginia, and the Medical University of South Carolina. His research focuses on animal genomics, epigenetic regulation, and molecular mechanisms underlying growth, reproduction, and disease resistance in livestock. With over 1423 citations, an h-index of 21, and numerous scholarly publications, Professor Geng has significantly contributed to advancing knowledge in comparative genomics and animal breeding. He has also played a pivotal role in mentoring graduate students and fostering interdisciplinary research collaborations. Recognized for his outstanding research, he has received multiple awards and honors from national and international academic bodies. Professor Geng continues to drive innovation in animal genomics, integrating molecular biology, bioinformatics, and applied breeding strategies to enhance livestock productivity and sustainability.

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Featured Publications

Screening of polymorphic loci in candidate genes for colobomus eyelid and their application in phenotypic purification of geese. (2025). Poultry Science, 104(…), ….

Glucose deposited during goose fatty liver formation inhibits inflammation in goose fatty liver by reducing the interaction between PKA and IκB. (2025). Poultry Science, 104(…), ….

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in poultry: Risk factors, mechanism of development, and emerging strategies. (2025). Poultry Science, 104(…), ….

PRIAM1 participates in the inhibition of inflammation and acetylcholinesterase activity in goose fatty liver formation. (2025). Poultry Science, 104(…), ….

Combined genomic and transcriptomic screening of candidate genes for asymmetric oviduct development in hens. (2025). Agriculture (Switzerland), 104(…), ….

Effects of diets with different protein levels on growth and development and intestinal health of Nongda 6 commercial laying hens during growing period. (2025). Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 104(…), ….

PGC-1α promotes mitochondrial biosynthesis and energy metabolism of goose fatty liver. (2025). Poultry Science, 104(…), ….

Mr. Mohsen bagheri | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Babol Noshirvani University of Technology | Iran

Mohsen Bagheri is a civil engineer and independent researcher with over a decade of expertise in geotechnical and earthquake engineering. He holds an M.Sc. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from Babol Noshirvani University of Technology and has collaborated extensively with international institutions including Aalborg University, Virginia Tech, Newcastle University, and Western Sydney University. His research focuses on soil-structure interaction, liquefaction, breakwater stability, foundation design, and offshore geotechnical structures, contributing to advancements in both theory and practice. Bagheri has successfully completed or contributed to more than 10 major research projects, while also providing geotechnical consulting services for landmark projects such as the Arak Car Manufacturing Tower and South Pars LNG Breakwater. He has published over 10 peer-reviewed articles in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, including Q1-ranked outlets like International Journal of Geomechanics and Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. His scholarly impact is reflected in a Google Scholar h-index of 8, Scopus h-index of 7, Publons h-index of 6, and total citations reaching 463 across 110 documents. Recognized with multiple distinguished engineer awards, Bagheri continues to drive innovation in geotechnical solutions with a strong focus on soil improvement, sustainable infrastructure, and earthquake resilience, positioning his work at the intersection of research and industry application.

Featured Publications

“Numerical simulation of improvement of a liquefiable soil layer using stone column and pile-pinning techniques”

“Effect of Seismic Soil–Pile–Structure Interaction on Mid- and High-Rise Steel Buildings Resting on a Group of Pile Foundations”

“Deformation mechanisms for offshore monopile foundations accounting for cyclic mobility effects””Advanced seismic analysis of soil-foundation-structure interaction for shallow and pile foundations in saturated and dry deposits: Insights from 3D parallel finite element modeling”

“Numerical evaluation of seismic response of shallow foundation on loose silt and silty sand”

“Seismic resilience of pile groups to lateral spreading in liquefiable soils: 3D parallel finite element modeling”

“Response of monopiles in sand subjected to one-way and transient cyclic lateral loading”

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