Betul Akdal Dolek | Global Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Betul Akdal Dolek | Global Health | Best Researcher Award

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital | Turkey

Dr. Betul Akdal Dolek is a radiologist at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, specializing in abdominal imaging, diffusion-weighted MRI, quantitative CT, and oncologic imaging. She obtained her medical degree from Ankara University and completed her radiology residency at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital. With an h-index of 6, Dr. Dolek’s scholarly record includes 11 SCI/Scopus-indexed publications and numerous conference presentations. Her work has garnered over 160 citations (as per Google Scholar).  She has significantly contributed to quantitative MRI and CT research, focusing on imaging biomarkers for metabolic, inflammatory, and oncologic diseases. Notably, she participated in the COST Action “A Comprehensive Network Against Brain Cancer”, advancing biomarker protocols for glioblastoma imaging. Her publications cover diverse radiologic fields, including the reliability of O-RADS MRI scoring, coronary calcium quantification, and perfusion imaging in acute kidney injury. Dr. Dolek has also authored the book “Hard Decisions in Intensive Care Unit” and serves as a reviewer in national research committees. Actively collaborating in multidisciplinary radiology-oncology teams and invited as a speaker at ESR and TMRD congresses, she continues to enhance diagnostic precision and innovation in modern radiology practice.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar 

Featured Publications

Akkurt Acar, D., Cilengir, A. H., Balaban, M., Camur, E., Akdal Dolek, B., & Isıksalan Ozbulbul, N. Diaphragmatic crus indentation to the renal artery: Is it a new etiology for renovascular hypertension in adults? Northwestern Medical Journal.

Kılıckap, G., Akdal Dolek, B., Kaya, S., & Cevik, N. İ. Reliability, reproducibility, and potential pitfalls of the O-RADS scoring with non-dynamic MRI. Acta Radiologica.

Akdal Dolek, B., Sozmen Ciliz, D., Ozdemir, N., Ozet, G., & Duran, S. Comparative analysis of whole-body diffusion-weighted imaging and PET/CT in metastasis detection: A prospective study. Cureus, 16(11), e74756.

Kılıçkap, G., Akdal Dolek, B., Cevik, N. İ., Bahadır, G. K., Tekdemir, H., & Vural, M. Time difference for the presence of coronary calcium in those with and without coronary risk factors and statin use. Acta Cardiologica, 79(7), 787–795.

Vural, M., Akdal Dolek, B., Kılıckap, G., Bahadır, G. K., & Gunes, Y. C. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness on non-gated chest CT as an alternative to EAT volume on cardiac CT. Acta Radiologica, 65(6),

Yasser Alraey | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yasser Alraey | Infectious Diseases | Best Researcher Award

king Khalid university | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Yasser Alraey is a distinguished senior microbiologist and assistant professor of tropical medicine with over 16 years of laboratory‐based and academic experience. He has developed deep expertise in molecular diagnostics, vector-borne diseases, metagenomics, epidemiology, parasites and vectors, quality management, and lab leadership. His roles have spanned from medical lab technologist to head of flow cytometry and histopathology labs, through to his current clinical duties and academic leadership at King Khalid University and in senior specialist laboratory roles in Abha. Holding a PhD from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, along with MSc and BSc qualifications, he also earned a Clinical Laboratory Leadership & Management Certificate from AACC. Dr. Alraey has supervised and taught extensively, contributed to departmental administration, and managed multiple research projects including work on cutaneous leishmaniasis, molecular detection in stray animals, COVID-19 diagnostics, and antimicrobial resistance. He has published a substantial body of work in peer-reviewed journals, Include Scopus with 37 documents and 467 citations to his name, giving him an h-index of 12, reflecting his wide impact in tropical medicine and molecular microbiology. He is a motivational leader, methodical multitasker, and an inspiring communicator committed to high quality in laboratory services and education.

Featured Publications

Alraey, Y., Alshahrani, A., Alshahrani, T. S. M., Al Draim, N. H. A., Sumayli, A. A., Mana, A. M., Alqahtani, A. A., AlAbdullah, M. S., Mjrashi, A. M., Alqhtani, S. J., et al. (2025). Unveiling risk factors and sandfly ecology in cutaneous leishmaniasis-endemic areas of the Asir Region, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Infection and Public Health. Advance online publication.

Bharadava, K., Upadhyay, T. K., Kaushal, R. S., Ahmad, I., Alraey, Y., Siddiqui, S., & Saeed, M. (2024). Genomic insight of Leishmania parasite: In-depth review of drug resistance mechanisms and genetic mutations. ACS Omega, 9(1), Article e3C09400.

Al Shahrani, M., Gahtani, R., Abohassan, M., Alshahrani, M., Alraey, Y., Dera, A., Asiri, M. R., & Rajagopalan, P. (2024). High-throughput computational screening and in vitro evaluation identifies 5-(4-oxo-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-yl)-2-[3-(4-oxo-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-2-yl) phenyl]-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (C3), as a novel EGFR-HER2 dual inhibitor in gastric tumors. Oncology Research, 32(1), Article 043139.

Siddique, S., Chaudhry, M. N., Ahmad, S. R., Nazir, R., Javed, R., Hafeez, M. R., Alraey, Y., Sivasamugham, L. A., & Mahmood, A. (2024). Risk surveillance with spatial distribution of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) from sedimentary samples of Chenab River. Science of the Total Environment, 924, 169256. x

Bajwa, A., Sadef, Y., Nazir, R., Zaheer, M., Siddique, S., Alismail, H. A., Sivasamugham, L. A., & Mahmood, A. (2024, December). Integrated risk assessment and human health hazards via dietary intake of OCPs from cereal crops cultivated across river Chenab. Emerging Contaminants.

Hamad Al Thani | Life Sciences Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hamad Al Thani | Life Sciences Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Hamad Al Thani is an aviation professional, academic, and business leader with extensive experience in both civil and military aviation. He holds advanced degrees in global management and airline efficiency and has served in leadership roles within family businesses, investment groups, and national tourism initiatives. A former fighter pilot and qualified flying instructor, he has been recognized with multiple distinctions for his excellence in aviation training. His passion for advancing the aviation industry extends to both scholarly contributions and community engagement, where he actively promotes aviation among young people.

Dr. Hamad Al Thani | Durham University UK | Qatar

Profile

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Education

Hamad Al Thani has attained a doctorate in business administration with a focus on airline efficiency through studies at Emlyon in France and Durham University in the United Kingdom. He also holds a master’s degree in global management from Salford University, Manchester. His earlier aviation training was completed through the Royal Air Force in the United Kingdom, where he became a qualified flying instructor and graduated from the Royal Air Force Staff College, Bracknell. He also trained with the Royal Jordanian Air Force on Mirage F1 aircraft, and received specialized recognition from the French Air Force. These combined academic and professional credentials have provided him with advanced expertise in airline competitiveness, global management, and aviation operations.

Experience

He serves as Managing Director of his family companies and has been actively engaged in leading investments and projects within Qatar and internationally. He has held positions as a board member in public companies including Qatar Tourism and Leisure Projects Company, later acquired by the government of Qatar. Within Qatar Investment Group, a brokerage company, he has contributed as a shareholder, deputy chairman, and board member. His career is deeply rooted in aviation and strategic business leadership, combining both military and civil aviation insights with corporate governance and investment expertise.

Awards and Recognition

Throughout his aviation and academic journey, Hamad Al Thani has been recognized with multiple awards that highlight his excellence in both flight performance and scholarly achievement. These include recognition as Best Overseas Student at RAF College Cranwell, Best Student Pilot and multiple navigation trophies at RAF training bases, and the title of Best Promising Fighter Pilot. He was also a first-place winner in his class at the Royal Jordanian Air Force and honored with a diploma distinction by the French Air Force. These distinctions demonstrate his exceptional talent, discipline, and dedication to aviation.

Skills and Expertise

His areas of expertise span management, tendering, business writing, project management, and branding, along with specialized knowledge in airline efficiency and competitiveness. He is also a qualified flying instructor, tactical instructor, aerobatic pilot, and holds both European and Qatari private pilot licenses. His ability to blend business acumen with deep technical aviation expertise makes him uniquely positioned as both an industry leader and aviation promoter.

Research Focus 

Hamad research is centered on global airline efficiency, competitiveness, and the strategic evolution of the aviation industry. His work applies both theoretical and quantitative approaches to assess airline performance, explore the role of Gulf carriers in reshaping international aviation, and evaluate the implications of advanced technologies such as single-pilot operations on safety and public trust. His research provides valuable insights for policymakers, industry leaders, and academics seeking to understand the dynamics of global air transport.

Research Projects

His doctoral research applied the strategy tripod perspective, integrating institutional, industrial, and resource-based views to examine the determinants of airline efficiency. He has investigated the rise of Gulf airlines as “super connectors,” analyzing their role in transforming global connectivity. Another project revisited the debate on subsidization disputes between US and Gulf carriers, offering a fresh perspective on competition and geopolitical significance. Most recently, his work assessed public attitudes toward single-pilot operations, highlighting both risks and benefits of adopting advanced aviation technologies in commercial air travel.

Publications

Public perceptions of safety and trust in single-pilot operations: assessing advanced aviation technology’s risks and benefits in commercial air travel
Author: Hamad Al Thani
Journal: Human-Intelligent Systems Integration

Strategy Tripod Perspective on the Determinants of Airline Efficiency in A Global Context: An Application of DEA and Tobit Analysis
Author: Hamad Al Thani
Journal: Durham University Durham e-Theses

A Century of the Global Airline Industry and the Emergence of the Gulf’s Super Connectors
Author: Hamad Al Thani
Journal: Journal of Air Transport Studies

Conclusion

Bridging academia, aviation, and business, Hamad Al Thani combines practical expertise with scholarly depth to address key challenges facing the global airline industry. His leadership experience, international exposure, and research contributions position him as a thought leader advancing knowledge in airline efficiency and competitiveness. His work not only strengthens the understanding of aviation dynamics but also inspires the next generation of aviators in Qatar and beyond.