Juan Zhang | Health education | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Juan Zhang | Health education | Best Researcher Award

Associate professor, Shanxi Medical University, China

Juan Zhang, Ph.D., is a dedicated Associate Professor in the School of Management at Shanxi Medical University, China 🇨🇳. With a strong background in geriatrics and public health, she contributes to impactful research on health management and education. Her work has earned her recognition as one of the “Most Cited Chinese Researchers” by Elsevier in 2023, showcasing her prominent role in academia 📚🌟.

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Education

Dr. Zhang completed her Ph.D. in Geriatrics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2012 🎓. She also holds an M.S. in Social Medicine and Health Service Management from Shanxi Medical University, awarded in 2009. Her educational journey reflects her deep-rooted interest in improving health services and geriatric care 🧑‍⚕️📖.

Experience

Dr. Zhang has been a member of the Shanxi Medical University faculty since 2012, progressing from lecturer to associate professor in the School of Management. She has enriched students’ understanding of health management and research through courses like “Health Management,” “Science of Health Education,” and “Social Survey Method” over the past decade 👩‍🏫🏥.

Research Focus

Dr. Zhang’s research primarily addresses patient adherence, health information needs, and maternal-infant health, utilizing social network and co-word analysis for insightful knowledge visualization 🧩🔬. Her studies contribute to improving public health communication and identifying social factors in healthcare access and behavior.

Awards and Honors

Among her notable recognitions, Dr. Zhang was honored as one of the “Most Cited Chinese Researchers” by Elsevier in 2023 🏆. This distinction reflects her significant academic contributions and influence in the field of health management research 🎖️.

Publication Highlights

Comparison on application of multiple methods in scientific research papers’ evaluation Studies in Science of Science, 2009 – Cited by multiple studies.

Mapping the Knowledge Structure of Research on Patient Adherence PLOS One, 2012 – Widely referenced for its insights on healthcare adherence patterns.

Comparing Keywords Plus of WOS and Author Keywords: A Case Study of Patient Adherence Research JASIST, 2016 – Noted for its in-depth keyword analysis in patient adherence research.

Preferences for acquiring maternal and infant health information in pregnant women and parturients Chinese General Practice, 2020 – Key publication on healthcare information needs among expecting mothers.

Association between Physical Activity and Risk of All-cause Mortality in Middle-aged and Elderly People in China Chinese General Practice, 2023 – Recognized for its contribution to understanding lifestyle impacts on mortality.

Om Kurmi | Community Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Om Kurmi | Community Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Coventry University, United Kingdom

🌍 Dr. Om Prakash Kurmi is an esteemed epidemiologist and public health researcher with a wealth of experience at globally recognized institutions. His work focuses on understanding the impacts of environmental and occupational factors on health, addressing pressing global health issues. Currently, he is a professor at McMaster University in the Department of Medicine, contributing valuable research to global health initiatives.

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Education

🎓 Dr. Kurmi earned his PhD in Public Health from the University of Aberdeen, UK, in 2010. His doctoral research laid a strong foundation in epidemiology and public health, emphasizing the influences of environmental and occupational hazards on population health.

Experience

🏛️ Dr. Kurmi’s academic journey includes notable roles at prestigious institutions. He is currently an Assistant Professor in Medicine at McMaster University and has previously held positions at the University of Oxford and the University of Birmingham, where he was a Research Fellow in the Institute of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Kurmi’s research targets the intersections of environmental and occupational health with epidemiology. His studies often address the impacts of air pollution and workplace hazards on mortality and morbidity, aiming to inform public health policies worldwide. He has made significant contributions to global health assessments and evidence-building around risk factors.

Awards and Honours

🏅 Dr. Kurmi has received recognition for his contributions to public health research, including acknowledgments from major academic bodies and institutions for his dedication to environmental health epidemiology and impactful research.

Publication Highlights

“Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic”, The Lancet, 2024, cited by numerous subsequent studies addressing pandemic impacts.

“Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021”, The Lancet, 2024, frequently referenced for its comprehensive analysis of health risk factors globally.

“Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021”, The Lancet, 2024, a pivotal resource in mortality and life expectancy studies worldwide.