Awatif Alshammari – Material Science – Best Researcher Award

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Awatif Alshammari -Material Science – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Awatif Alshammari  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Material Science. He has participated in several training courses focused on innovation and entrepreneurship at the Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University. In 2023, he attended sessions on topics including “An innovative journey” presented by Dr. Muhammad Abu Muhareb, which likely provided insights into medical radiation physics. Additionally, he engaged in a course on creating competitive scientific posters. In 2022, he took part in a session guiding participants on FT-IR spectroscopy analysis, a technique used in various scientific fields. Furthermore, in 2023, he received training on Origin Lab, focusing on graphing and data analysis techniques. These courses indicate his commitment to enhancing his skills and knowledge in the realms of innovation and scientific research.

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Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. from Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University in KSA, which he obtained in 2024. Prior to this, he earned his Master’s degree in Physics from Northern Borders University in KSA in 2008. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Dayton, US, which he completed in 2015.

Scientific production:

He served as a Teaching Assistant at Al-Jouf University’s College of Science in Sakaka, Al-Jouf Region, during 2008-2009. In terms of scientific production, he has contributed to research published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. His work includes studies on the effects of gamma-ray irradiation on various glass systems modified with different oxides. One publication, titled “Gamma-ray-induced changes in the radiation shielding, structural, mechanical, and optical properties of borate, tellurite, and borotellurite glass systems modified with barium and bismuth oxide,” was published in Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics in March 2023. Another publication, “Influence of various gamma-ray doses on radiation shielding, thermal, mechanical, structural, and optical properties of tellurite, borate, and boro-tellurite glasses modified with molybdenum and strontium oxide,” appeared in Optical Materials in July 2023. These contributions demonstrate his expertise in materials science and radiation shielding research.

Conference

He has actively participated in scientific conferences and seminars, showcasing his research through scientific posters. Notable events include the First Annual Scientific Conference held at the College of Science, Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, in April 2023. He also presented a scientific poster at the Second International Conference on Applied Medical Sciences at Al-Azhar University in Gaza from March 14 to 16, 2023. Additionally, he contributed to the International Conference on Radiation Protection at King Saud University, though the specific date is not provided. These engagements demonstrate his involvement and contribution to the scientific community, particularly in the fields of medical sciences and radiation protection.

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Asif Hamid- Deep learning – Best Researcher Award

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Asif Hamid- Deep learning – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Asif Hamid  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Deep learning. He has accumulated over four years of experience in writing and publishing research articles for journals and conferences. This experience has provided him with a deep understanding of various writing styles, from scholarly articles to book chapters and industry-focused documentation. His role as a reviewer for many prestigious conferences has also sharpened his critical thinking and editorial abilities.

His expertise is not limited to writing; he is skilled in Python and MATLAB programming, which are crucial for his research projects. He possesses basic skills in HTML and is proficient with MS Office tools—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—as well as LaTeX software, all vital for creating research papers and presentations. Additionally, his ability to utilize internet applications and implement deep learning techniques demonstrates his aptitude for integrating cutting-edge technology into his research activities.

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Educations📚📚📚

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, India, a program he began in 2020. Prior to this, he earned his Master of Technology degree in Control and Instrumentation Systems from Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) in India, where he distinguished himself by securing a CGPA of 9.3 out of 10, placing him in the top 1% of his class. His foundational education was completed at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University in Rajouri, Jammu & Kashmir, where he received his Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, achieving a percentile score of 75.6, which also placed him in the top 1% of his peers.

Conference Papers

• Asif Hamid Bhat, Rafiq, D., Nahvi, S. A., & Bazaz, M. A. (2022, May). Discovering low-rank
representations of large-scale power-grid models using Koopman theory. In 2022 Trends in
Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering Conference (TEECCON). IEEE.. [Link]
• Asif Hamid Bhat, Rafiq, D., Nahvi, S. A., & Bazaz, M. A. (2022, July). Power Grid parameter
estimation using Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics. In 2022 International
Conference on Intelligent Controller and Computing for Smart Power (ICICCSP) (pp. 1-6).
IEEE. [Link]
• Asif Hamid Bhat, Rafiq, D., Nahvi, S. A., & Bazaz, Neural network-based time stepping

Awards and Achievements

He has received numerous accolades and support for his academic pursuits. Since 2020, he has been a recipient of the MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India) fellowship for his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Islamic University of Science and Technology in Awantipora, Jammu & Kashmir, India, supported by grant number IUST0119013135. In 2019, he successfully qualified the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) for Electronics and Communication Engineering, scoring 31.67 out of 100. Furthermore, in 2017, he qualified for the M.Tech. program at Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi, by passing the entrance examination, demonstrating his consistent excellence and competence in his field.

WORKSHOP / SEMINAR / TRAINING / STC attended

1. Presented Discovering low-rank representations of large scale power-grid models using Koopman
theory paper in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering Conference IEEE held on 26-27
may 2022 at Reva University.
2. Presented Power Grid parameter estimation using Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics
paper in the INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER AND
COMPUTING FOR SMART POWER, IEEE 2022 organized by the Department of Electrical
and Electronics Engineering, Sreenidhi Institute of Science And Technology, Hyderabad,
India during 21–23 July 2022.
3. Reviewer for IEEE international conference on applied intelligence and sustainable
computing 2023.
4. Attend in faculty development program entitled “Research Methodology + Publication Ethics”
organised by Department of computer science and engineering IUST, Awantipora form 7-11
Feb 2022.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • Hierarchical deep learning-based adaptive time stepping scheme for multiscale simulations

    Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
    2024-07 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.engappai.2024.108430
    CONTRIBUTORS: Asif Hamid; Danish Rafiq; Shahkar Ahmad Nahvi; Mohammad Abid Bazaz

  • Neural network-based time stepping scheme for multiscale partial differential equations

    2023 7th International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering-Recent Advances (CERA)
    2023-10-27 | Conference paper
    DOI: 10.1109/cera59325.2023.10455439
    CONTRIBUTORS: Asif Hamid; Danish Rafiq; Shahkar Ahmad Nahvi; Mohammad Abid Bazaz

  • Deep learning assisted surrogate modeling of large-scale power grids

    Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks
    2023-06 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.segan.2023.101031
    Part ofISSN: 2352-4677
    CONTRIBUTORS: Asif Hamid; Danish Rafiq; Shahkar Ahmad Nahvi; Mohammad Abid Bazaz

  • Power Grid parameter estimation using Sparse Identification of Nonlinear Dynamics

    2022 International Conference on Intelligent Controller and Computing for Smart Power (ICICCSP)
    2022-07-21 | Conference paper
    DOI: 10.1109/iciccsp53532.2022.9862464
    CONTRIBUTORS: ASIF HAMID BHAT

Yassine Guendouzi – Oceanography – Best Researcher Award

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Yassine Guendouzi – Oceanography – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yassine Guendouzi distinguished academic and researcher in the field Oceanography. He has been building a substantial career in environmental science since 2011, focusing particularly on marine and coastal environments. Currently, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at the University Center of Tipaza in the Institute of Science, Department of Nature and Life Sciences, a position he has held since October 2018. Before joining academia, he was an Environmental Engineer at the National Laboratory of Control and Analysis of Fishery Products and Aquaculture and Aquatic Environment Safety (LNCAPPASM) in Algiers, Algeria, from March 2015 to October 2018. There, he was involved in crucial safety analyses and control measures for fishery products and aquaculture.

Earlier, from February 2012 to March 2015, he worked as an Environmental Engineer at the Coastal National Commissariat (CNL) in the Tipaza antenna, Algeria. His work there was pivotal in the integrated coastal zone management and he participated actively in the creation of protected marine areas. His first professional role was with The Environment Directorate of the Wilaya of Tipaza, Algeria, where he also served as

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Educations📚📚📚

He has an extensive background in marine sciences, holding several degrees in the field. From 2015 to 2019, he completed his PhD in Ecology and Marine Environment at the University Abdelhamid Ibn Badis in Mostaganem, Algeria. His doctoral research focused on the bioaccumulation of trace metals and radionuclides in the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis and the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus along the Algerian coasts, which can be found detailed in his publication at https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.18200.42243. Prior to his PhD, he earned a Magister in Marine Science and Aquaculture from the same university from 2012 to 2015, researching the quality of seawater in Mostaganem’s coastal region using the same species as bioindicators.

Before his postgraduate studies, he was trained as an Engineer in Marine Sciences at the National Higher School of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management (ENSSMAL) in Algiers, Algeria, where he investigated the impact of chemical pollution on Posidonia meadows in the Bay of Algiers. This project was completed as part of his program from 2005 to 2011. Dr. [Name] began his academic journey after earning his Baccalaureate in the Scientific Section from Mohammed Rekaizi High School in Hadjout, Tipasa, Algeria in 2005.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • Sediment pollution: An assessment of anthropogenic and geogenic trace element contributions along the central Algerian coast

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2023-01 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114398
    Part of ISSN: 0025-326X
    CONTRIBUTORS: Mohamed Aroua; Mostefa Boulahdid; Olivier Radakovitch; Moustafa Benhalima; Yassine Guendouzi; Scott W. Fowler; Jean-Paul Ambrosi

  • Stock status of the bogue Boops boops (Walbaum, 1792) in Algerian West Coast (Southwestern Mediterranean Sea)

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2022-11 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2022.102727
    CONTRIBUTORS: Houria Handjar; Yassine Guendouzi; Abdellatif Niar; Hichem Kara; Moustafa Benhalima

  • Occurrence, contamination level and ecological risk assessment of dissolved and particulate trace elements in rivers entering the southwestern Mediterranean Sea

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2022-07 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113723
    Part ofISSN: 0025-326X

  • The Mussel Mytilus Galloprovincialis: Nutritional Quality and Bioindicator of Availability of Radionuclides in the Marine Environment (Algerian Basin)

    Recent Advances in Environmental Science from the Euro-Mediterranean and Surrounding Regions (2nd Edition)
    2021 | Book chapter
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-51210-1_105
    Part ofISBN: 9783030512095
    Part ofISBN: 9783030512101
    Part ofISSN: 1863-5520
    Part ofISSN: 1863-5539

  • Contamination level and ecological risk assessment of particulate trace metals in Southwestern Mediterranean Sea

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2021-07 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101876
    Part ofISSN: 2352-4855

  • Effect of physiological conditions and biochemical factors of mussels Mytilus galloprovincialis in radioactivity monitoring programs along the Algerian coast

    Environmental Science and Pollution Research
    2020-06-22 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-09775-0
    Part ofISSN: 0944-1344
    Part ofISSN: 1614-7499

  • Environmental and human health risk assessment of trace metals in the mussel ecosystem from the Southwestern Mediterranean

    Marine Pollution Bulletin
    2020-02 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.110820
    CONTRIBUTORS: Yassine Guendouzi; Dina Lila Soualili; Scott W. Fowler; Mostefa Boulahdid

  • Etude de la bioaccumulation des métaux traces et des radionucléides chez la moule M. galloprovincialis et l’oursin P. lividus dans le littoral algérien

    Unpublished
    2019 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18200.42243

  • Seasonal variation in bioavailability of trace metals in the echinoid Paracentrotus lividus (Lamarck, 1816) from Algerian coastal waters: Effect of physiological indices

    Regional Studies in Marine Science
    2017 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2017.05.010

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85020921408

    CONTRIBUTORS: Guendouzi, Y.; Soualili, D.L.; Boulahdid, M.; Boudjenoun, M.; Mezali, K.

  • Biological Indices and Monitoring of Trace Metals in the Mussel from the Southwestern Mediterranean (Algeria): Seasonal and Geographical Variations

    Thalassas: An international journal of marine sciences
    2017-08-28 | Journal article
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41208-017-0043-0

Adugna Abera – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Adugna Abera – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adugna Abera distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks. He has held several key positions in public health research and coordination. From August 2021 to July 2022, he served as the National COVID-19 Epidemiological Surveillance and Laboratory Coordinator at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Concurrently, since 2019, he has been pursuing his Ph.D. at Addis Ababa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, in the Department of Cellular, Microbial, and Molecular Technology, focusing on the Applied Genetics stream.

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Educations📚📚📚

He completed his educational journey at Addis Ababa University, where he first earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology in July 2005. He then continued his studies at the same university and obtained a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology in June 2009. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Applied Genetics at Addis Ababa University, having started in September 2019 and expected to complete his doctorate in the near future.

Research Experience

He has extensive experience in research laboratory techniques, particularly in the study of Visceral Leishmaniasis and related assays. His expertise includes conducting FACS-based whole blood assays such as reactive oxygen burst assays, phagocytosis assays, and leukocytes surface activation markers assays. Additionally, he is skilled in whole blood stimulation for ELISA-based cytokine/chemokine assays and the isolation and subtyping of human monocyte-derived macrophages. He has also cultivated and handled both wild strain and gene reporter Leishmania parasites. His proficiency extends to a wide range of molecular techniques, including DNA extraction from various clinical samples, conventional PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), Sanger capillary electrophoresis sequencing, whole genome sequencing using both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms, PET-PCR, nested and quantitative PCR (qPCR), PCR-RFLP, and real-time PCR.

Experience

Prior to his role in COVID-19 coordination, he was the team leader of the Malaria and NTDs research team at EPHI from September 2017 until 2020 and continues to work as a researcher in the same team to date. Additionally, from 2017 to 2019, he coordinated the Malaria Elimination Baseline Assessment in elimination-targeted districts in Ethiopia. His earlier career included working as a Research Assistant on the Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases research team at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Addis Ababa from March 2010 to April 2016. He also served as an instructor at Bethel Medical College in Addis Ababa from September 2009 to January 2010.

Award

He has been recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships. In November 2023, he received a fellowship to participate in a hands-on Genomics and Bioinformatics training workshop at Stellenbosch University, which took place from the 13th to the 24th. Earlier, he was selected for the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT), which was supported by WHO/TDR and held at the University of Gonder from September 24 to October 6, 2018. These opportunities have enhanced his skills and expanded his expertise in his field.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  1. G/meskel W., Desta K., Diriba R., Belachew M., Evans M., Cantarelli V., Urrego M, Sisay A., Gebreegziabxier A., Abera A. SARS-CoV-2 variant typing using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction–based assays in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IJID Regions. 2024; 11(2024): 100363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100363.
  2. Gebregziabher SM., Yalew AW., Sime H., Abera A. Molecular detection of waterborne pathogens in infants’ drinking water and theirrelationship with water quality determinants in eastern Ethiopia: loop-mediatedisothermal amplification (LAMP)-based study. Journal of Water & Health. 2024; 22(1): 1. doi: 10.2166/wh.2023.201.
  3. Abera, A., Mamecha, T., Abose, E., Bokicho, B., Ashole, A., Bishaw, T., Mariyo, A., Bogale, B., Terefe, H., Tadesse, H., Belachew, M., Difabachew, H., Eukubay, A., Kinde, S., Ali, A., Regasa, F., Seife, F., Kebede, Z., Wossen, M., Tollera, G., … Tasew, G. Reemergence of Human African Trypanosomiasis Caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Ethiopia. Emerging infectious diseases. 2024; 30(1): 125–128. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3001.231319.
  4. Zeleke MT, Gelaye KA, Abera A, Teshome MB, Guma GT, Abate BT, et al. (2023) Diagnostic performance of PfHRP2/pLDH malaria rapid diagnostic tests in elimination setting, northwest Ethiopia. PLOS Glob Public Health 3(7): e0001879. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001879.
  5. Tameru K, Tsegaye B, Shikur M, Ergete W, Tasew G, Abera A, and Wolday D. Case Report: Disseminated Strongloidesstercoralis Presenting as an Ulcerated Gastric Mass in an HIV-1-Infected Patient. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 106(6), 2022, pp. 1675–1677. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.21-0791.
  6. Sisay A, Abera A, Dufera B, Endrias T, Tasew G, Tesfaye A, et al. (2022) Diagnostic accuracy of three commercially available one step RT-PCR assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in resource-limited settings. PLoS ONE 17(1): https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262178.
  7. Belachew, M., Wolde, M., Nega, D. Gidey B, Negash L, Assefa A, Tasew G, Woyessa A, Abera A.Evaluating performance of multiplex real time PCR for the diagnosis of malaria at elimination targeted low transmission settings of Ethiopia. Malar J 21, 9 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-04029-x.
  8. Nega, Abera A, Gidey B et al. Baseline malaria prevalence at the targeted pre-elimination districts in Ethiopia. BMC Public Health (2021) 21:1996. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12036-5.
  9. Abera A, Belay H, Zewude A et al. Establishment of COVID-19 testing laboratory in resource-limited settings: challenges and prospects reported from Ethiopia. Global Health Action. 2020; 13(1841963):1-7.
  10. Gidey B, Nega D, Abera Aet al. Mentorship on malaria microscopy diagnostic service in Ethiopia: baseline competency of microscopists and performance of health facilities. Malaria Journal. 2021; 20(1).
  11. Tasew G, Gadisa E, Abera A et al. Whole blood-based in vitro culture reveals diminished secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in visceral leishmaniasis. Cytokine. 2020; 155246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155246.
  12. Abib Berhanu, Adugna Abera, Desalegn Nega, SindewMekasha, Surafel Fentaw, Abebe Assefa, Gashaw Gebrewolde, Yonas Wuletaw, Ashenafi Assefa, Sisay Dugassa, Habte Tekie1 and Geremew Tasew. Isolation and identification of microflora from the midgut and salivary glands of Anopheles species in malaria endemic areas of Ethiopia. BMC Microbiology. 2019; 19:85.

Wei Zhang – Digital algorithms – Best Researcher Award

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Wei Zhang – Digital algorithms – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Wei Zhang distinguished academic and researcher in the field Digital algorithms. Zhang Wei and Liu Hui have collaborated on several scholarly articles addressing rural economic issues in China. In their 2020 publication in “Jiangsu Agricultural Sciences,” they examined the “Problems and Countermeasures in the Development of Rural Collective Economy,” using Fenyi County, Jiangxi Province as a case study. This article, found in volume 48, issue 21, pages 28-33, discusses specific challenges faced by rural economies and proposes various strategies for improvement.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

From September 2016 to June 2019, he pursued his Bachelor of Marketing at Hefei University of Technology. He continued his studies at Hunan Agricultural University, where he earned a Master of Agricultural and Forestry Economics and Management, completing the program in June 2021. Building on his academic achievements, he began his PhD in Capability Economic Management at the same university in September 2021, with an expected completion date of June 2025.

Research Experience

Zhang Wei and Liu Hui have collaborated on several scholarly articles addressing rural economic issues in China. In their 2020 publication in “Jiangsu Agricultural Sciences,” they examined the “Problems and Countermeasures in the Development of Rural Collective Economy,” using Fenyi County, Jiangxi Province as a case study. This article, found in volume 48, issue 21, pages 28-33, discusses specific challenges faced by rural economies and proposes various strategies for improvement. Following this, in 2022, they published an article in “Price Theory and Practice,” where they analyzed the effectiveness of reforms in the rural collective property rights system from the perspective of farmer participation. This research, featured in the March 2022 issue on pages 169-172 and 205, was underpinned by a survey of 315 farmer households across Hunan and Jiangxi provinces, offering valuable insights into the impact of these reforms on rural communities.

Project experience

He hosted the 2023 Hunan Provincial Postgraduate Research Innovation Project Key Project, CX20230730, which focused on the Research on the Contract and Performance of Farmland Infrastructure Governance under Endowment Heterogeneity. He also played a significant role in contributing to several major research projects. He participated in writing a major project for the Hunan Provincial Social Science Fund, numbered 23ZWA14, which involved researching the Current Situation and Countermeasures of Rural Collective Economic Development in Hunan Province. Additionally, he contributed to the general project of the Hunan Provincial Social Science Fund, 21YBA079, which examined the governance mechanism and performance of high-standard farmland in the context of food and ecological security. His research contributions extended to the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation’s general project, 2023JJ30312, focusing on the mechanism and performance of digital technology in empowering farmland water conservancy facilities. Moreover, he was involved in writing for a project under the Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission that researched coordinated food and ecological security in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River plain, considering “resources-factors-policies.”

Personal honor

He achieved notable recognition in various academic competitions and forums. At the 2021 Modern Agricultural Development Forum and the First “World Agriculture” Workshop in the context of “Dual Cycles,” he won the second prize in the paper competition. His research excellence continued into the following year when he won the first prize for outstanding paper at the 2022 Hunan Rural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Additionally, he received the award for the second “Economic Management Quantitative Research Methods” Excellent Paper at the School of Economics, Hunan Agricultural University. He also actively participated in advanced training sessions, including the “Jiangsu Province Applied Economic Research Methodology” workshop organized by the Economics Graduate Education Steering Committee of Jiangsu Province and the School of Economics and Management of Nanjing Agricultural University, where he earned the title of qualified student. Furthermore, he attended the “2021 Summer Econometrics and Scientific Research Methods Lecture Series” at the School of Statistics and Mathematics of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, also achieving the status of qualified student.

 

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Kuei Tien Chou – Risk society Award – Best Researcher Award

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Kuei Tien Chou – Risk society Award – Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kuei Tien Chou  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Risk society. He currently holds the position of Professor at the Graduate Institute of National Development at National Taiwan University, a role he has served in since August 2008. Additionally, he assumed the directorship of the Risk Society and Policy Research Center in August 2020. Prior to his current roles, he served as the Director of the Graduate Institute of National Development at National Taiwan University from August 2016 to July 2019. He also acted as the Lead Principal Investigator at the Risk Society and Policy Research Center from August 2019 to July 2020, and previously served as its Director from May 2013 to July 2019.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his Ph.D. at the University of Munich Institute of Sociology in Germany from 1994 to 1999. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed his Master’s degree at the Taiwan University Institute of Sociology from 1992 to 1994. He began his academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Taiwan University, which he obtained from 1989 to 1992.

FIELDS OF SPECIALTY

Risk society, genetic engineering and social risk, globalization risk, technology and democracy,
sustainable development, information society, knowledge economic society

Books

Chou, Kuei Tien (2024). Sociology of Climate Change: High Carbon Society and its transformation
challenge (Revised Edition). National Taiwan University Press.
Chou, K.T., K. Hasegawa, D. Ku & S. F. Kao. (Eds.) (2020). Climate Chane Governance in Asia.
New York: Routledge.
Chou,Kuei Tien, Kuo-Hui Chang, Chao, Chia-Wei& RSPRC. (2019). Taiwan in Transformation:
Initiating a Long-Term Energy Transition, RSPRC, NTU.
Chou,Kuei Tien & Kuo-Hui Chang et al. (2019). Energy Revolution in Daily Life: Eight Pioneers of
Energy Transition in Taiwan. Taipei: Springhill Publishing.
Chou, Kuei Tien (ed.) (2018) Energy Transition in East Asia- A Social Science Perspective, New
York: Routledge.
Chou, Kuei Tien & Kuo-Hui Chang (ed.) (2018). Starting energy transformation in Taiwan. – We
need to know more about energy! Show we Information Co., Ltd.
Chou, Kuei Tien (2017). Sociology of Climate Change: High Carbon Society and its transformation
challenge. National Taiwan University Press.
Chou, Kuei Tien & Kuo-Hui Chang (ed.) (2017). How to be [In] Transition: Initiate the Key
Transition of Energy in Taiwan. Chuliu Publisher, Taipei.
Chou, Kuei Tien & Shirley Ou Yang (ed.) (2017). A Reader for Green Growth. Chuliu Publisher,
Taipei.
Lin, Jiun Chiuan & Chou, Kuei Tien (ed.) (2017). Sustainable development under climate change in
Taiwan. National Taiwan University Press.
Chou, Kuei Tien & Lin,Tze-Luen (ed.) (2016). Introduction to the Fourteen Lectures on Taiwan
Energy Transition. Chuliu Publisher, Taipei.
Chou, Kuei Tien (ed.) (2016). New Theory of Sustainable Green Governance. Weber Publication
International Ltd.
Chou, Kuei Tien. (ed.) (2015). Ten Courses of Risk in Taiwan – 2015 Annual Risk Report, Chuliu
Publisher, Taipei.
Chou, Kuei Tien.(ed.) (2015). Investigating the Risk Publicity in Taiwan, Yuan-Liou Publisher,
Taipei.
Chou, Kuei Tien & Chien-Ming Hsu. (2015). Social Panics from Land to Dinning Table, Cite
Publishing Ltd., Taipei.
Chou, Kuei Tien. (2014). The Swan Song of Sustainable Development: Environmental Justice and
Transitional Inertia In Kaohsiung Gas Blast, Wunan Publisher, Taipei.

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Ansab Akhtar – Neuroscience Award – Best Researcher Award

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Ansab Akhtar – Neuroscience Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ansab Akhtar distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Neuroscience. He has extensively delved into various neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, encompassing Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, diabetic cognitive dysfunction, and diabetic neuropathy, among others. Despite this broad spectrum of research, his primary focus has remained on Alzheimer’s disease, reflecting his dedication to advancing understanding and treatment in this critical area of neuroscience. His contributions extend beyond research, as evidenced by his authorship and co-authorship of research and review publications in esteemed peer-reviewed international journals. During his master’s program, he embarked on a project under the guidance of Dr. Sudhir Sahdev, a group leader at Daiichi Sankyo, Gurgaon, and Dr. VGM Naidu, an assistant professor at NIPER Hyderabad, focusing on the cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins utilizing bacterial expression systems. Presently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Dehradun, where he imparts knowledge in Pharmacology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Clinical Research, and related disciplines. His multifaceted roles in research, academia, and teaching underscore his comprehensive expertise and commitment to advancing the frontiers of pharmaceutical sciences.

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Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Neuroscience from the Pharmacology Division at UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. Awarded in December 2021, his doctoral research delved into cutting-edge areas within pharmacology. Prior to his Ph.D., he pursued an M.S. in Pharmacology & Toxicology at the esteemed National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Hyderabad, India, completing it in 2015 with a commendable CGPA of 7.9. His academic journey began with a B. Pharmacy degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, where he graduated with a notable score of 69.2% in 2012. Before his undergraduate studies, he excelled in his secondary education, securing 80.0% in Class X from Milanpalli High School under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. Additionally, his proficiency was evident in Class XII where he achieved a commendable 50.9% from Islampur High School under the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. Complementing his formal education, he underwent valuable training experiences, including a project trainee position at Daiichi Sankyo, Gurgaon, India, where he contributed significantly to a pharmacology project from July 2014 to April 2015. These diverse experiences have enriched his expertise and prepared him for impactful contributions in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

Areas of interest

Ø Cognitive neuroscience
Ø Neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases
Ø Pharmacology
Ø Toxicology
Ø Molecular biology
Ø Preclinical and Clinical research

Research exposure

His research journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences across various domains of neuroscience and pharmacology. Currently engaged in a postdoctoral position at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, under the guidance of Dr. XiaoChing Li, his focus lies on unraveling the molecular intricacies of neural circuit development and vocal communication within the zebra finch model of autism. Prior to this, he earned his Ph.D. from UIPS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, where his doctoral research, supervised by Dr. Sangeeta Pilkhwal Sah, centered on elucidating the phenomenon of brain insulin resistance in Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on targeting the PI3K/Akt/GSK-3β pathway in a rat model. His academic journey also involved rigorous coursework in research methodology, biostatistics, and pharmaceutical sciences, further enhancing his analytical prowess. In his M.S. program at NIPER, Hyderabad, he undertook a dissertation project under the guidance of Dr. Sudhir Sehdev and Dr. VGM Naidu, focusing on the cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins utilizing bacterial expression systems. Additionally, his research endeavors have been acknowledged through the sanctioning of a research grant aimed at improving cognitive function in a Drosophila model of Alzheimer’s disease at UPES, Dehradun, and his application for a SERB-Start-up Research Grant focused on enhancing cognitive functions through tau hyperphosphorylation inhibition in an amyloid-β-induced mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reflects his commitment to advancing therapeutic interventions in neurodegenerative disorders

Peer-review/Reviewer

Ø Peer-reviewed as a reviewer for more than 130 manuscripts for the International peer-reviewed Scopus/SCIindexed journals ‘Molecular Neurobiology, Neurotoxicology, NeuroSci, Brain Sciences, Biomedicine &
Pharmacotherapy, Medical Hypothesis, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, European Journal of Pharmacology,
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Molecular Biotechnology, 3Biotech, International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Bioengineered, Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Clinical Therapeutics, Journal of Cellular Physiology,
Journal of Clinical Medicine, Diagnostics, Healthcare, journal of Intelligence, Endocrine Connections, etc. (Reference:
Web of Science and ORCID).

Membership of societies

Ø Society for Neuroscience, Regular member, Member Id: 211007425.
Ø European Behavioural Pharmacology Society (EBPS). Member number: EBPS01616.
Ø Federation of European Neuroscience Society. Member id: FENS10412.
Ø Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers in India (APTI)-Lifetime Member-Member Id: UK/LM-170, dated – 22/Dec/2022
Distinctive highlights
Ø Qualified GPAT-2013 with an All-India rank of 620.
Ø Qualified NIPER-JEE-2013 with an All-India rank of 156.
Ø Awarded UGC-MANF fellowship to conduct PhD research work.
Ø Awarded FENS Grant to attend FENS 2020 Virtual Forum.
Ø Awarded IBRO Travel Grant for Neuroscience 2021, Chicago, USA (13th-16th November), organized by SfN.

Extracurricular activities

Ø Actively participated in sports & cultural events held on & off campus.
Ø Traveled during educational tours.
Ø Volunteered during workshops and conferences.
Ø Worked as lab in-charge, chemical store in-charge, IAEC member, and class coordinator, while being faculty at UPES, Dehradun.

Conferences &Workshops

Ø Attended 2nd IBRO/APRC Chandigarh neuroscience school and presented on “Global Cerebral ischemia” held at Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
Ø Attended “IBRO-APRC Nepal School of Understanding of Neuroscience and Spectrum of Neurogenetic Disorders”
on 9th-13th March 2019 held at BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal.
Ø Attended “IBRO-APRC School on Advanced Techniques to Explore the Functions of Normal and Diseased Brain” on
22nd April-6th May 2019 held at SCTIMST, Trivandrum, Kerala.
Ø Participated and presented a poster in the FENS 2020 Virtual Forum on 11th-15th July 2020.
Ø Attended International conference ICONICA-2020 and presented a poster on “Sodium orthovanadate improves
cognitive functions in ICV-STZ rat model” on 12th-14th February 2020 held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Ø Participated in a ‘workshop on preclinical and molecular methods in neuroscience’ on 13th -14th August 2020 held as a webinar at NIPER-Hyderabad.
Ø Participated and presented a poster in the annual conference of ‘The Indian Academy of Neuroscience’ on 4th -7th
October 2020,jointly organized by the University of Hyderabad and NIPER Hyderabad.
Ø Attended IBRO-APRC Associate School of Regulatory RNAs and the brain: Development to disease, held virtually at
CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi, India, from 20th January to 25th January 2021.
Ø Attended and presented a poster in virtual IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience on ‘Gut Microbiota and GutBrain Connection’ held at Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, from 2nd-6th August 2021.
Ø Attended and presented a poster at Georgian School of Neuroscience held virtually at Tbilisi, Georgia, from 21st-25th
August 2021.
Ø Attended 50th Annual Meeting Neuroscience 2021 organized by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN)-Virtual from 8th-11th
November2021.
Ø Participated in International Young Researchers Conclave 2023, organized by UPES R&D on 19-20 January 2023 at
UPES Dehradun.
Ø Ansab Akhtar. Brain insulin resistance: targeting PI3K/AKT/GSK3-β pathway in intracerebroventricular streptozocin
induced rat model of Alzheimer’s disease, Singapore 12th World Congress on Advances and Innovations in Dementia.
September 17-18, 2018. doi: 10.4172/2161-0460-C5-049.
Ø Ansab Akhtar. Pharmacological interventions targeting insulin resistance, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress in
Intracerebroventricular-Streptozocin induced rat model of Alzheimer’s disease. Conference Abstract: Belgian Brain
Congress 2018 — Belgian Brain Council. doi: 10.3389/conf.fnins.2018.95.00068.
Ø Attended CHASCON (2017) and presented a poster on “Cloning, Expression and Purification of Recombinant Protein
‘X’utilizing Bacterial Expression System” held at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Ø Volunteered and mentored as lab demonstrator in “6th DST-INSPIRE internship camp (2017)” held at Panjab University.
Ø Attended IPSCON (2016) and presented a poster on the topic “Pharmacological therapies through recombinant
DNAtechnology” held at PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Ø Attended an International conference conducted by NIPER-Hyderabad on “Drugs for Infectious Diseases”.

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Chiazor Onyia – Neurosurgery Award – Best Researcher Award

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Chiazor Onyia – Neurosurgery Award – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chiazor Onyia distinguished academic and researcher in the field Neurosurgery. He began his professional journey at Parklane Specialist Hospital in G.R.A., Enugu, Nigeria, where he completed a one-year Housemanship (House Officer) program from 2004 to 2005. Following this, he served as part of the National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C.) at Gajiram General Hospital in Nganzai L.G.A., Mongonu Zone, Borno State, Nigeria, from 2005 to 2006.

Continuing his career, he worked as a Medical Officer at Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu, Nigeria, from 2006 to 2007, before transitioning to the Department of Surgery at ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria, where he held the position of Senior House Officer from 2007 to 2008.

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Educations📚📚📚

He attended Ekulu Primary School in G.R.A., Enugu, Nigeria, from 1982 to 1988, followed by the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus, Enugu, Nigeria, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. Continuing his education, he pursued his tertiary studies at the College of Medicine, University of Benin, located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, from 1995 to 2004.

Experience

His career then led him to the Department of Surgery at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, where he served as a Registrar from 2008 to 2011. He progressed to the role of Senior Registrar in the Neurosurgery Unit within the same hospital complex from July 2011 to September 2012.

He further honed his skills at the Department of Neurosurgery at University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria, as a Senior Registrar from October 2012 to December 2013. Subsequently, he embarked on an international stint as a Visiting Resident at the Department of Neurosurgery, Amrita Institute of Medical and Sciences and Research in Kochi, Kerala, India, from January 2014 to December 2014.

Returning to Nigeria, he resumed his role as a Senior Registrar in the Neurosurgery Unit at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex in Ile-Ife, Osun State, from January 2015 to August 2017. Currently, he holds the position of Consultant at the Neurosurgery Unit within the Department of Surgery at Lagoon Hospitals group in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, a role he has held since September 2017.

Conferences

Throughout his career, he has actively participated in various conferences and workshops, enriching his knowledge and expertise in neurosurgery. He attended the 2nd Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgeons (NANS) on Contemporary Spine Management from February 16th to 18th, 2012, followed by the 45th General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences (NSNS) focusing on Epilepsy Surgery and Psychiatric Aspects of Neuro AIDS held from June 6th to 9th, 2012. In 2014, he participated in the Annual Meeting of the Neurological Society of India Kerala Chapter from February 15th to 16th and the Midterm Meeting of the same chapter in October 2014. Further broadening his horizons, he attended the 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting of the 84th American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in Chicago, USA, from April 30th to May 4th, 2016. His commitment to professional development continued with his attendance at the 2018 Biennial Scientific Meeting of the 3rd Continental Association of African Neurosurgical Societies (CAANS) in Abuja, Nigeria, from July 24th to 26th, 2018. Most recently, he participated in the 2019 Annual 51st General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Society of Neurological Sciences (NSNS) on Challenges and the future in the management of Hydrocephalus and Cognitive Impairment from March 27th to 28th, 2019.

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Ivan Sanz-Muñoz – Biological Nework – Top Researcher Award

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Ivan Sanz-Muñoz – Biological Nework Award – Top Researcher Award

 Dr. Ivan Sanz – Munzo distinguished academic and researcher in the field Medicine / Virology. From 2014 to the present, he has served as the Scientific and Virological Surveillance Manager at the National Influenza Center in Valladolid, Spain, located at the Rondilla Building, University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid. In this role, he oversees the laboratory operations, team management, and technical staff.

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His academic journey includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Salamanca, Spain, completed in 2008. He then pursued a Master’s Degree in Anthropology and Forensic Genetics at the University of Granada, Spain, graduating in 2010. Building upon his foundational studies, he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Salamanca in 2012. He furthered his education with a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences Research, specializing in Pharmacology, Neurobiology, and Nutrition, at the University of Valladolid, Spain, in 2013. In 2016, he achieved a Doctorate in Health Sciences Research from the University of Valladolid, Spain, earning the distinction of “Cum Laude.” Continuing his academic pursuits, he completed a Master’s Degree in Genomics and Medical Genetics at the University of Granada, Spain, in 2018. Recently, in 2023, he obtained a Master’s Degree in Vaccinology from the University of Murcia, Spain.

 Work experiences

His responsibilities include molecular diagnosis and analysis of respiratory viruses, cell culture, viral propagation, serological analysis, antigenic characterization, project management, and scientific publication.

Prior to this, from 2011 to 2014, he held a predoctoral fellowship at the National Influenza Center in Valladolid, Spain, within the Microbiology and Immunology Service at the University Clinical Hospital of Valladolid.

In 2010 and 2011, he worked as a lecturer, providing practical training for the subject of Physical and Forensic Anthropology at the University of Salamanca, Spain.

Additionally, during the same period in 2010 and 2011, he received training as part of a scholarship program at the Intervet Vaccine Manufacturing and Development Plant for Animal Health, which was located in Salamanca, Spain.

COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS











Proyectos competitivos:


1. Proyecto competitivo: CIDER-CEIRR. 202175N93021C00018. Avian influenza, is the

population immunologically prepared for potential pandemics? 2 years (2024-2025).

Entidad financiadora: CIDER-CEIRR. PI: Aitor Nogales; Co-PI: Iván Sanz-Muñoz.

Obtenido: 300,000 $.


2. Proyecto competitivo: GRS 2557/A/22. Gripe aviar ¿Está preparada

inmunológicamente Castilla y León para una pandemia de gripe? Entidad financiadora:

Gerencia Regional de Salud, Junta de Castilla y León. 1 año (2023). IP: José María Eiros

Bouza. Concedido: 16.283 €.


3. Proyecto competitivo: Convocatoria AES 2022 (FIS). PI22/00719. Evaluación pre-clínica

de un tratamiento antiviral frente a la gripe humana basado en tecnología

CRISPR/CasRx-CRAKEND. Entidad financiadora: Instituto de Salud Carlos III. 3 años

(2023-2025). IP: Iván Sanz Muñoz. Co-IP: José María Eiros Bouza. Concedido: 61.105 €.


4. Proyecto competitivo: GRS 2363/A/21. Desarrollo traslacional de un tratamiento

antiviral frente a la gripe humana basado en tecnología CRISPR/CasRx-CRAKEND.

Entidad financiadora: Gerencia Regional de Salud, Junta de Castilla y León. 1 año

(2022). IP: José María Eiros Bouza. Concedido: 15.937 €.


5. Proyecto competitivo: Proyecto 1/2021. Características y evolución de la respuesta

humoral frente al SARS-CoV-2 en pediatría: Diferencias entre pacientes sintomáticos y

asintomáticos. Entidad financiadora: Fundación Ernesto Sánchez Villares. IP: María

Gutiérrez Zamorano. Concedido: 1.450 €.


6. Proyecto competitivo: GRS 2233/A/2020. Anticuerpos frente al SARS-CoV-2 ¿Refleja la

carga de enfermedad por la COVID-19 la realidad de la respuesta humoral en niños?

Entidad Financiadora: Gerencia Regional de Salud, Junta de Castilla y León. 1 año

(2021). IP: Vanesa Matías del Pozo. Concedido: 13.736 €.


7. Proyecto competitivo: Incidencia de la Enfermedad Covid-19 y su impacto en el

conjunto de las infecciones respiratorias agudas. Red centinela sanitaria de Castilla y

León. Entidad Financiadora: Consejería de Educación, Junta de Castilla y León. 1 año

(2020). IP: Tomás Vega Alonso. Concedido: 109.000 €.


8. Proyecto competitivo: GRS COVID 60/A/20. Desarrollo de un método simple para la

detección genómica y simultanea de gripe y SARS-CoV-2. Entidad financiadora:

Gerencia Regional de Salud, Junta de Castilla y León. 1 año (2020). IP: José María Eiros

Bouza. Concedido: 8.370 €.








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Reem mohammed  – Material science- Best Researcher Award
			

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Reem mohammed – Material science- Best Researcher Award


Mrs. Reem Mohammed  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Material science.  She has been employed as a Lecturer in the Physics Department at the Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, since October 2021. In this role, she has supervised the research activities of three MSc students and one PhD student while also fulfilling teaching responsibilities, as detailed in Appendix 1.


























Since 2023, she has served as the Physics and Chemistry Program Coordinator, demonstrating her administrative skills and commitment to academic leadership. Additionally, she underwent training at the 9th JINR Summer Schools in Dubna, Russia, in 2017, enhancing her expertise in the field.


Prior to her current positions, she served as an Assistant Lecturer for undergraduate physics labs and courses at Ain Shams University from March 2016 to May 2021. Before that, she held the position of Academic Assistant, where she contributed to undergraduate physics and nuclear labs and courses from March 2012 to September 2016. Throughout her employment history, she has demonstrated dedication to both teaching and research, fostering the academic development of students while actively contributing to her field’s advancement.
















































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She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Ain Shams University, Egypt, earned between 2017 and 2021. Her doctoral thesis, titled “Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Nanocomposites as Photocatalyst for Wastewater Decontamination,” was the culmination of a joint research project involving the Physics Department at Ain Shams University, STDF, and the National Research Center. During her Ph.D. studies, she undertook specialized courses including Reactor, Computational Electromagnetics, and Radiation Protection.


Prior to her Ph.D., she completed her M.Sc. in Physics at Ain Shams University from 2012 to 2016. Her master’s thesis, “Radiation Copolymerization of micro and nano size Polymers and their Applications in Waste Water Decontamination,” showcased her expertise in the field. During her master’s studies, she delved into advanced topics such as Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Physics, and Computational Physics.


Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, where she excelled and ranked 1st among students in the Physics Department at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, from 2007 to 2011. Her outstanding performance led to her appointment as an academic assistant at the university. Throughout her educational and research endeavors, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of Physics, particularly in areas related to radiation and wastewater decontamination.


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Her research interests encompass a diverse range of topics within the realm of nanotechnology, environmental science, and materials physics. She specializes in the synthesis and characterization of various nanomaterials, exploring their potential applications in water treatment, purification, environmental remediation, and energy production. Specifically, her focus lies in synthesizing and characterizing nanocomposites as photocatalysts for wastewater decontamination, as well as preparing and characterizing different types of polymers for water purification purposes. Additionally, she is involved in the measurement and analysis of low-level natural radioactivity in building materials, evaluating its environmental impact. Furthermore, she conducts studies on the defect structure of different materials using positron annihilation techniques. Through her multifaceted research endeavors, she aims to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions for pressing environmental and energy challenges while advancing our understanding of material properties and their applications.


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She has garnered numerous honors and distinctions throughout her academic and professional journey. In 2017, she received a traveling and participation grant from the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia, enabling her to participate in the “Grid Technologies” summer school. Her commitment to academic skills and research management was recognized through her participation in modules such as “Scientific Thinking and Argumentation Skills for Problem Solving” and “Research Management” within the DAAD KairoAkademie in 2015. Additionally, she received a certificate from the Egyptian Society of Crystallography and Its Applications for attending the 11th International School and Workshop of Crystallography in 2012. She further enhanced her skills with a course in communication skills offered by the Faculty and Leadership Development Center in 2012.


Her academic excellence was evident through her award of first-class honors graduate status, where she ranked 1st among physics students in the Physics Department at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, in 2011. This achievement was accompanied by a Medal of Honor from the Egyptian Syndicate of Scientific Professions the same year. Her outstanding performance also earned her a place on the Dean’s Honor List and Monetary Awards from the Faculty of Science at Ain Shams University in 2011. Through her dedication and accomplishments, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence in both her academic and professional endeavors.


















































































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  1. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M(2023). Decorated ZnO nanorods with Bi2S3 nanosheets for enhanced photocatalytic removal of antibiotics and analgesics: Degradation mechanism and pathway” in the journal 
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  2. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Gomaa, E., & Mohsen, M. (2023). Promising MoS2–ZnO hybrid nanocomposite photocatalyst for antibiotics, and dyes remediation in wastewater applications. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 19, 100772.
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  3. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Gomaa, E., & Mohsen, M. (2022). Copper sulfide and zinc oxide hybrid nanocomposite for wastewater decontamination of pharmaceuticals and pesticides. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 18153.
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  1. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Abdel-Moniem, S. M., & Ibrahim, H. S. (2022). Reusable and highly stable MoS2 nanosheets for photocatalytic, sonocatalytic and thermocatalytic degradation of organic dyes: Comparative study. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 31, 100900.‏ 
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  2. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Abdel-Moniem, S. M., & Ibrahim, H. S. (2022). Reusable and highly stable MoS2 nanosheets for photocatalytic, sonocatalytic and thermocatalytic degradation of organic dyes: Comparative study. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 31, 100900.
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  1. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Gomaa, E., & Mohsen, M. (2021). Highly stable, reusable, and MW-assisted prepared ZnO nanorods for wastewater decontamination: Precursors ratios effect and insights on matrix and pollutants mineralization. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(1), 104630.‏
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  2. Mohammed, R., Ali, M. E. M., Gomaa, E., & Mohsen, M. (2020). Green ZnO nanorod material for dye degradation and detoxification of pharmaceutical wastes in water. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(5), 104295.‏
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  3. Mohsen, M., Kahil, H., Mohammed, R., &Helmy, S. (2019, June). The status of Egyptian women physicists. In AIP Conference Proceedings(Vol. 2109, No. 1, p. 050014). AIP Publishing LLC.‏
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  4. Mohsen, M., Gomaa, E., Mazaid, N. A., &Mohammed, R. (2017). Synthesis and characterization of organic montmorillonite-polyvinyl alcohol-co-polyacrylic nanocomposite hydrogel for heavy metal uptake in water. AIMS Materials Science, 4(5), 1122-1139.
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  5. Mohsen, M., Gomaa, E., Mazaid, N. A., & Mohammed, R. (2017)”Gamma-Radiation Induced Copolymerization of Sodium Alginate/Acrylamide for Application in Water Decontamination of Some Heavy Metals.” SF J Polymer
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  6. Mohsen, M., Maziad, N. A., Gomaa, E., Aly, E. H., &Mohammed, R. (2015). Characterization of some hydrogels used in water purification: correlation of swelling and free-volume properties. Open Journal of Organic Polymer Materials, 5(03), 79
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