Simin Mahakizadeh | Molecular neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Simin Mahakizadeh | Molecular neuroscience | Best Researcher Award

Anthropologist | Alborz University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Emile Sègbégnon Sonehekpon is an Economist and Policy Analyst specializing in quantitative and applied economics, with expertise in financial stability, agricultural credit markets, and development policy in Sub-Saharan Africa. He earned his Ph.D. in Quantitative Economics from the National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSEA), Abidjan, in 2024, where his dissertation focused on “Accessing Farm Credit Market: The Role of Asymmetry and Information Sharing.” His research employs advanced econometric and statistical modeling to analyze issues related to banking risk, information asymmetry, financial inclusion, and poverty reduction. Dr. Sonehekpon has published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Financial Economic Policy, Agricultural Finance Review, and the Revue Économique et Monétaire, and he is currently developing multiple papers on artificial intelligence in banking, credit market segmentation, and renewable energy financing. He has presented his work at major international conferences such as the Canadian Society for Economic Science Congress (2022) and the Atlantic Canada Economic Association Conference (2023), and has received specialized training in risk modeling and impact evaluation from Université Laval and the J-PAL Laboratory (MIT network). Professionally, he has served as a Research Assistant at the National Institute of Agricultural Research of Benin (INRAB) and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Abomey-Calavi, contributing to both research and academic instruction. His collaborations with institutions such as Moncton University, the World Bank, and WAEMU research networks reflect his commitment to promoting evidence-based policymaking. Fluent in French and English, Dr. Sonehekpon’s scholarly and professional contributions aim to enhance inclusive economic growth through the integration of empirical analysis and policy innovation in Africa.

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Featured Publications

Farzamfar, S., Naseri-Nosar, M., Samadian, H., Mahakizadeh, S., Tajerian, R., & others. (2018). Taurine-loaded poly (ε-caprolactone)/gelatin electrospun mat as a potential wound dressing material: In vitro and in vivo evaluation. Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers, 33(3), 282–294.

Mahakizadeh, S., Moghani-Ghoroghi, F., Moshkdanian, G., Mokhtari, T., & others. (2016). The determination of correlation between stature and upper limb and hand measurements in Iranian adults. Forensic Science International, 260, 27–30.

Moshkdanian, G., Mahakizadeh, S., Moghani-Ghoroghi, F., Mokhtari, T., & others. (2014). Estimation of stature from the anthropometric measurement of lower limb in Iranian adults. Anatomical Sciences Journal, 11(3), 149–154.

Mahakizadeh, S., Mokhtari, T., Navaee, F., Poorhassan, M., Tajik, A., & others. (2020). Effects of chronic hypoxia on the expression of seladin-1/Tuj1 and the number of dark neurons of hippocampus. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, 104, 101744.

Dr. Emile S. Sonehekpon’s research advances evidence-based economic policymaking by integrating quantitative modeling with real-world development challenges. His work strengthens financial stability, promotes inclusive access to credit, and supports sustainable growth across developing economies through data-driven insights and policy innovation.