| Mr | Qiang | Zheng | China Agricultural University | China | Hydrology & Water Science Award | naturalscientist.org |
| Mr | Ji | Zhu | School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Shanghai International Studies University | China | Research Excellence Award | naturalscientist.org |
| Dr | Dragan | Žnidarčič | Biotechnical Centre Naklo | Slovenia | Innovative Research Award | naturalscientist.org |
| Mr | 红伟 | 杜 | 内蒙古科技大学 | China | Best Researcher Award | naturalscientist.org |