Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

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Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt – Agriculture -Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dieuemerci Masumbuko Roosevelt distinguished academic and researcher in the Agriculture.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agronomy with a specialization in Phytopathology and Crop Protection at Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique, starting from 2024. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Specialization in Integrated Production and Preservation of Natural Resources in Urban and Peri-urban Environments with Distinction at Gembloux Agro-BioTech/University of Liege, Belgium, in 2022. His educational journey includes English language training at Makerere University’s Centre for Language and Communication Services in 2019. He holds a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering (BAC+5) with Distinction from Université Évangélique en Afrique/UEA-Bukavu, where he was recognized as the Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment, Department of Plant Production, in 2017. Earlier, he graduated with honors in General Agronomy (BAC+3) from the same institution in 2015, also earning the distinction of Best Laureate of the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences and Environment. His educational achievements began with the completion of his State Diploma in Agricultural Techniques at Institut Bwindi/Bukavu in 2012, where he was honored as the Best Laureate of the province of South Kivu in the State exams in Agricultural Techniques. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 2006, where he was recognized as the best pupil.

Research Experiences

He has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences that underscore his dedication to teaching, research, and consultancy roles. Since 2017, he has served as a Teaching and Research Assistant at the Institut Supérieur de Développement Rural (ISDR-Bukavu), balancing his responsibilities in academia and practical research. His consultancy work includes contributing to the elaboration of the Provincial Agricultural Investment Plan (PPIA) as a Consultant at IFPRI in March 2023 and participating in a strategy validation workshop for the “Ruzizi River Basin Landscape Restoration and Water Resources Management for Climate Change Resilient Development Programme” organized by the World Resources Institute (WRI) in September 2022. He conducted significant banana research at the Laboratory of Urban and Integrated Plant Pathology/Gembloux Agro-BioTech in 2022, evaluating biological control agents against Fusarium f.sp. oxysporum cubense in banana. His involvement in training and survey implementation using the World Bank’s “SURVEY SOLUTION” platform in South Kivu in August 2021 showcases his proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data collection. Additional experiences include consultancy roles, workshops, seminars, and internships focused on biodiversity conservation, agricultural practices, and watershed management, reflecting his commitment to enhancing agricultural and environmental practices in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • Optimization of plant density and fertilizer application to improve biofortified common
    bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo
  • May 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Smallholder Farmers’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Adaptation Options for Sustainable
    Agriculture: Evidence from Itombwe Massif, Eastern DR Congo”
  • June 2020: An article in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Development”
    “Farmers’ Perceptions towards Climate Change, and Meteorological Data in Kahuzi-Biega
    National Park surroundings, Eastern DR Congo”
  • . May 2019: in “AfriqueScience” “Status of Banana Black Spot in Eastern DR Congo”.
    4.5. October 2019: In ” Revue Marocaine de Protection des Plantes, ” Résistance à
    l’helminthosporiose ( Helminthosporium maydis Y. Nisik . Et C. Miyake) de maïs PVA SYN
    et SAM 4VITA sous conditions contrôlées “.

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Suhail Ashraf – Plant Science -Best Researcher Award

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Suhail Ashraf – Plant Science -Best Researcher Award

Mr. Suhail Ashraf  distinguished academic and researcher in the Plant science.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He earned his MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology from the Department of Plant Biotechnology at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India, in November 2022, achieving a CGPA of 8.30 out of 10.00. His thesis, titled “Systematic study on the molecular dynamics of biomolecules produced by bacterial endophytes against Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp. infecting banana,” was supervised by Dr. S Nakkeeran. Prior to this, he completed his BSc in Agricultural Sciences from Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-Kashmir), India, in May 2020, with a CGPA of 8.39 out of 10.00. During his undergraduate studies, he participated in the RAWE & Experiential Learning Program on Seed Production and Processing under the guidance of Dr. R. R. Mir. Additionally, he obtained a Diploma in Computer Applications, Business Accounting, and Multilingual D.T.P, specializing in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, from the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), India, in December 2019.

HONORS AND AWARDS

He received the Young Researcher/Scientist Award from the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) in 2022. That same year, he also earned the Best Paper Award from the Department of Environmental Science at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India. Demonstrating his academic excellence, he achieved an All India Rank of 23 in the competitive exam for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 2022. In 2020, he secured an All India Rank of 59 for the Post Graduate-National Talent Scholarship (NTS) in Biotechnology, also organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Additionally, he achieved an All India Rank of 2 in a quiz competition on Seed Technology organized by NAHEP-ICAR, India, in 2021. His commendable work in the Experimental Learning (ELP) Module-II (Commercial Agriculture) earned him a Letter of Appreciation.

Research Experiences

He has extensive research experience, having served as a Junior Research Fellow at the ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Delhi, India, from October 2023 to March 2024. In this role, he actively engaged in a cutting-edge research project titled “Identification, Molecular Genetics and Functional Characterization of Key Resistance/Susceptible Determinants for Sclerotinia Stem Rot Disease in Oilseed Brassica.” He utilized Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), molecular cloning, molecular breeding, and CRISPR-Cas technology to develop resistant cultivars of oilseed Brassica against various pathogens, with a primary focus on combatting Sclerotinia. Besides his research responsibilities, he instructed MS and BS students, managed projects, oversaw laboratory setup, and coordinated training programs for external participants, including farmers.

Previously, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the ICAR – National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Bengaluru, India, from December 2022 to September 2023. He significantly contributed to the Peste des Petits Ruminants Eradication Program (PPR-EP) by evaluating vaccine efficacy and developing ELISA methodologies for accurate disease detection. Using sophisticated techniques such as western blotting and SDS page analysis, he conducted in-depth protein sample examinations, aiding in vaccine formulation. He also played a crucial role in maintaining and optimizing vero cell cultures for experimental purposes.

He has been involved in various plant science research endeavors, contributing to projects such as the molecular dynamics of nematicidal biomolecules produced by bacterial endophytes against Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus spp. infecting banana, the role of bacterial endophytes and nematicidal biomolecules in mediating immune responses in tomatoes, and the analysis of antimicrobial biomolecules against Fusarium oxysporum using molecular docking and simulation approaches. Additionally, he worked on the development of a CRISPR-Cas system targeting starch branching enzymes in rice and optimized Cordyceps militaris fermentation for enhanced cordycepin production and investigated its antifungal potential through in silico and in vivo analysis.

He completed a 6-month Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) from SKUAST-K in 2020. From 2020 to 2021, he served as a part-time Biology tutor at Iqbal Coaching Centre in Bandipora, India, and volunteered as a tutor and guide for students in his city, both online and offline. Furthermore, he completed a 3-month internship in the Pan African Bioinformatics Network (H3ABioNet) Introduction to Bioinformatics course (IBT-2022), successfully completing modules on databases and resources, Linux, sequence alignment theory and application, multiple sequence alignment, genomics, and molecular evolution and phylogenetics.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CONFERENCES

1. One month Course on “Information Handling Skills for Teaching, Learning &
Research” 2021, organized by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
University under ICAR-NAHEP (IG) Sub Project on National Knowledge Management
Centre for Agricultural Education and Research.
2. Two months training on “Organic Agribusiness and management” 2022, Indian Institute
of Plantation Management, Bengaluru and SKUAST-Kashmir.
3. Eight weeks Agmoocs training on “Integrated pest management” and “Fundamentals
Agricultural extension” 2020, followed by 6 weeks training on “Application of statistics
in Agriculture” organized by Common Wealth Learning, Canada.
4. Four weeks training on “Crop pest diagnosis v2.0” 2020, organized by CABI, Nosworthy
Way, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 8DE, UK.
5. Ten days hands on training on “Genomics tools and techniques for crop improvement”
2020, organized by ICAR-NAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir.
6. Seven days’ workshop on “Statistics and Informatics in Experimental Data
Management and Analysis” 2022, for Research Scholars of NARES under CAASTNAHEP ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi.
7. Three days “Hands on Training Programme in Molecular Diagnosis of pests and
pathogens infecting crops” 2022, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore, India.
8. One month of International workshop on “Plant Genomics and Bioinformatics” – 2022,
organized by Decode life an open organization of life sciences.
9. Four days Hands on training in “Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data Analysis”
2022, organized by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore India.
10. Cloud – based Hands-on Workshop on “Molecular Docking, Pharmacophore Modeling
and Machine Learning” 2022, by ICMR – National Institute of Cancer Prevention and
Research, and Schrodinger Inc.
11. One-month industrial training on “Essentials of Bioinformatics” 2021, organized by
ICAR-NAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir. Six days Training Programme on “Conventional and
Molecular Approaches for Crop Improvement under Changing Climatic
Scenario”2020, organized by Dryland Agriculture Research Station (DARS) under IDPNAHEP SKUAST-Kashmir from.
12. One month of International workshop on “Plant Genomics a One-month industrial training
on “MS Azure, Python and R Programming”- 2020, organized by ICAR-National
Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) in collaboration with SKUAST-Kashmir
and 360DigiTMG.
13. Five days International Workshop on “Quantitative Genetics and Genomics in Plant
breeding”2020, organized by Department of Biotechnology, Vignan’s Foundation for
Science, Technology & Research, AP, India.
14. Certificate courses on “Gene manipulation in plants, Cell signalling and GMO’s”
(https://www.open.edu/openlearn) were earned from the Open Learn University United
Kingdom

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

 

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Ozlem Dulger -Medicine- obstetrics and gynecology -Best Researcher Award

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Ozlem Dulger -Medicine- obstetrics and gynecology -Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Ozlem Dulger distinguished academic and researcher in the field Medicine- obstetrics and gynecology.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She completed her Doctorate/Specialisation Qualification/Medical Expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2002 at T.C.S.B. Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Training and Research Hospital. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa) in 1998. Her secondary education was completed in 1991 at Sankt Georg Austrian Girls’ High School, where she followed the Science Stream.

Her Doctorate Thesis/Specialisation Qualification Work/Medical Expertise Thesis, titled “Comparison of local glyceryl trinitrate application with placebo to ripen the cervix before induction of labour in overdue and post-term pregnancies,” was supervised by her advisor(s) (summary attached).

Professional Experience

She has held several positions throughout her career. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Dr. Öğr. Üyesi at Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey University Faculty of Medicine. From 2018 to 2021, she worked as an Operatör Doktor at Göztepe Medical Park Hospital. Prior to that, she was an Operatör Doktor at Şişli Kolan Hospital from 2016 to 2018. Between 2013 and 2016, she was an Assistant Professor at Kemerburgaz University Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital. She served as an Operatör Doktor at Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital from 2005 to 2013. From 2002 to 2005, she worked as a Chief Assistant Doctor at T.C. Ministry of Health Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Training and Research Hospital, following her role as an Assistant Doctor at the same institution from 1998 to 2002.

Memberships in Scientific Organisations

She holds memberships in several scientific organisations, including the Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (TJOD), the Society for Reproductive Health and Infertility, and the Society of Perinatology.

Nationally Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

She has contributed to several articles in nationally peer-reviewed journals, including:

  1. Özlem Dülger, Cihan Çetin, U. Ömer Osmanoğlu. “Evaluation of antenatal factors affecting placental weight in term pregnancies.” Hipokrat Medical Journal, 2023; 3(2): 62-67.
  2. Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, Kadir Savan, Ulun Uluğ. “Does low weight gain during pregnancy increase the risk of gestational diabetes?” Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2016; 26(3): 129-33.
  3. H. Fehmi Yazıcıoğlu, Özlem Dülger, Atilla Çankaya, O. Nuri Özyurt, Mehmet Aygün, Ziya Çebi, Serdar Koç, Levent Yaşar, Süha Sönmez. “Analysis of complication rates, efficiency, and costs of prenatal invasive procedures at Süleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(3): 160-166.
  4. H. Fehmi Yazıcıoğlu, O. Nuri Özyurt, Özlem Dülger, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün, Reyhan Demirbaş. “Use of intracardiac echogenic focus as a marker for Down syndrome in the Turkish population.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(4): 163-167.
  5. Özlem Dülger, Ahmet Dursun, Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu. “Fetal birth weight estimation with machine learning techniques in 15-40 weeks of pregnancy.” Van Medical Journal (in press).

Presentations at National Scientific Meetings

She has presented her research at various national scientific meetings, which include:

  1. Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, Latif Küpelioğlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Relationship between pregnancy weight gain and glucose metabolism.” Istanbul University 4th Obstetrics and Gynaecology Days, 2014-P39.
  2. Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, Aynur Erşahin. “A case of leiomyoma resulting in uterine rupture in a fourteen-year-old girl.” Istanbul University 4th Obstetrics and Gynaecology Days, 2014-P40.
  3. H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, R. Demirbaş Ersü, Ö. Dülger, A. Çankaya, M. Aygün, O. Özyurt, Z. Çebi, L. Yaşar, S. Sönmez. “Ductus venosus Doppler waveform analysis: a new tool for the early prediction of preeclampsia?” 15th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, P15.04.
  4. Aynur Erşahin, Latif Küpelioğlu, Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, S. Süphan Erşahin, Özlem Dülger, Emine Ergül, Kadir Savan. “American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting 2014,” 652170.
  5. Özlem Dülger, Ayşet Jane Özcan, Ulun Uluğ, Latif Celal Küpelioğlu. “Distribution percentage of previous C-sections as an indication for subsequent caesarean sections in a multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-314.
  6. Özlem Dülger, Ayşet Jane Özcan, Ulun Uluğ, Latif Celal Küpelioğlu. “Family planning among women in the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-026.
  7. H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün, Osman Özyurt, Özlem Çetin, Ziya Çebi, Serdar Koç, Yakup Şensoy, Levent Yaşar, Süha Sönmez. “Fetal ear length development in pregnancies between 14-34 weeks in the Turkish population.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
  8. H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, Özlem Dülger, O. Nuri Özyurt, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün. “Timing, complication rates, efficiency, and cost analysis of prenatal invasive procedures at Süleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
  9. Jane Özcan, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Tubal torsion in pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
  10. Latif Küpelioğlu, Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Intracornual pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
  11. Özlem Dülger, Sebahat Dilek Torun. “Retrospective evaluation of the effects of contraceptive methods on vaginal smear results in patients attending the polyclinic over a two-year period.” 5th International – 23rd National Public Health Congress, 13-18 December 2021, Oral Presentation.
  12. Özlem Dülger, Dilek Atik, Fulya Köse. “Comparison of maternal inflammation scores (NLR, PLR, SII, and SIRI) in cases of threatened abortion admitted to the emergency department and in normal pregnant women.” WACEM’23 – World Academic Congress of Emergency Medicine, 28-31 October 2023, Oral Presentation.
  13. Özlem Dülger, Mustafa Yasin Öztoprak. “Comparison of maternal inflammation scores in hyperemesis gravidarum cases admitted to the emergency department and in normal pregnant women.” International Academic Emergency Medicine Congress, 17-19 February 2024, Oral Presentation.
  14. Özlem Dülger, Ahmet Dursun. “Use of humerus, foot, and tibia length in determining gestational age in singleton pregnancies in the Karaman region.” 23rd Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 9-12 May 2024, Oral Presentation.
  15. Özlem Dülger. “Relationship between body mass index and vitamin D levels in first-trimester pregnancies in the Karaman region.” 2nd International Eastern Black Sea Family Medicine Congress, 23-25 May 2024, Oral Presentation.
  16. Özlem Dülger, Dilek Atik. “Relationship between inflammation markers and ketonuria in hospitalised hyperemesis gravidarum cases.” 11th International Emergency Medicine Congress & 11th International Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Congress, 16-19 May 2024, Oral Presentation.

Certifications

She has obtained various certifications, including:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Practitioner Certificate from the T.C. Ministry of Health AÇSAP General Directorate at Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Hospital, Istanbul.
  • Certificate in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound (25 March 2004) from the Fetal Medicine Foundation & Turkish Perinatology Society at the Military Museum Congress and Exhibition Hall, Istanbul.
  • “Laparoscopy Certificate” from the T.C. Ministry of Health General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning at Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Hospital, Istanbul.
  • Cerrahpaşa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days 2006 at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (12-13 June 2006).
  • “Advanced Life Support” from the Advanced Life Support Association at Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital.
  • CİSED / Sexual Therapist Certificate Programme.

Course Participation

She has attended several courses, such as:

  • Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Imaging Course at the Military Museum Congress and Exhibition Hall, Istanbul (16-18 November 2000).
  • Zeugnis über die Tätigkeit als Famulus at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany (July-August 1995).
  • “Pregnancy and Hypertension Symposium” by the Maternal Medicine and Perinatology Society at Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Hospital (30 December 2013).
  • “Doppler in Obstetrics Symposium” by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Society at Bakırköy Women’s and Children’s Hospital (29 September 2006).
  • ‘Cerrahpaşa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days’ at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (12-13 June 2006).
  • KMÜ TÜBİTAK Project Writing Training at Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey University Faculty of Medicine (22-23 September 2021).

Congress Participation

She has actively participated in various congresses, including:

  • “IV National Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Perinatology Congress” at the Military Museum and Cultural Centre, Istanbul (22-24 November 2004).
  • “Antenatal Management” at the XXII Zeynep Kamil Gynae-Pathology Congress, Istanbul, Turkey (9-11 June 2004).
  • “Fourth World Congress in Fetal Medicine” in Istanbul, Turkey (26-29 June 2005).
  • “II. Gynaecological Endoscopy Congress” at the Çeşme Sheraton
📝🔬Publications📝🔬

She has authored and co-authored numerous articles published in international journals. Her works include:

  1. H.F. Yazıcıoğlu, L. Yaşar, Ö. Dülger. “Hysteroscopic removal of a foreign body from the subvesical space.” International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, July 2004; Volume 86, Issue 1; 48-49.
  2. H.F. Yazıcıoğlu, R. Demirbaş Ersu, Ö. Dülger Çetin, A. Çankaya, M. Aygün, O.N. Özyurt, Z. Çebi, L. Yaşar, S. Sönmez. “Ductus venosus doppler waveform analysis: a new tool for the early prediction of preeclampsia?” Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, September 2005; Volume 26, p. 15.04.
  3. Özlem Dülger, Bulat Aytek Şık, Yılda Arzu Aba. “A comparative randomised study on the effect of vaginally administered glyceryl trinitrate placebo on cervical ripening prior to induction of labour in overdue pregnancies.” Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Sep-Oct 2018; 50(5): 260-265.
  4. Jane Özcan, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, Ali İhsan Gönenç, Aynır Şahin. “Uterine sarcoma in a 14-year-old girl presenting with uterine rupture.” Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 10(2014): 44-46.
  5. Ulun Uluğ, Ali İhsan Gönenç, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, Güray Kılıç. “Laparoscopic management of primary ovarian leiomyoma in a patient with pelvic kidney.” Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2016; 22.
  6. Bulat Aytek Şık, Mehtap Şentürk, Serkan Kumbasar, Elif Sümer, Yılda Arzu Aba, Özlem Dülger. “Cervical cytologic and colposcopic changes in cases using IUDs for a long time.” International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 2017; 2(1): 1-9.
  7. Yılda Arzu Aba, Özlem Dülger, Bulat Aytek Şık, Ozan Ozolcay. “Levels and predictors of anxiety and depression in Turkish pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
  8. Özlem Dülger, Figen Taşer, U. Ömer Osmanoğlu, A. Nigar Serin. “Fetal biometric parameter charts of a Central Anatolian Turkish population.” CUREUS, 16(2): e55252.

 

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Ka Yung Cheng -Data Integration – Innovative Researcher Award

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Ka Yung Cheng -Data Integration – Innovative Researcher Award

Mrs. Ka Yung Cheng distinguished academic and researcher in the field Data Integration.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She pursued her education at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel in Germany, where she has been working towards a Doctor of Medical Science (Dr. rer. medic) since 2021. Her doctoral thesis, titled “An Image Annotation Pipeline for Body Area, Modality and Laterality (IMBODY),” focuses on developing advanced methodologies in medical imaging. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Science in Information Technology from Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe in Lemgo, Germany, from 2019 to 2021. Her master’s thesis, “Developing a Deep Learning Metal Classification Method for Prompt-Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA),” showcased her expertise in deep learning and its applications in material analysis. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Technical Informatics from Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe, completed between 2017 and 2019. Her bachelor’s thesis, “Implementation and Qualification of a Machine Learning Library for Performing Image Processing Tasks in an Industrial Environment,” reflects her strong foundation in machine learning and its practical applications in industrial settings.

Experience

She has been a Medical Informatics Researcher at Universitätsklinikum Schleswig Holstein in Kiel, Germany, since January 2021. In this role, she focuses on training and evaluating deep learning models to classify medical images by modality, laterality, and body parts using SNOMED CT terminology. Her responsibilities also include collecting and curating medical image datasets to SNOMED CT codes, integrating pharmacological data from a data lake to a clinical data repository using Talend and Java (Spring Boot), indexing medical metadata in Elasticsearch, and transforming clinical data to international standards like FHIR and openEHR. Prior to this, she worked at Phoenix Contact in Blomberg, Germany. From April 2019 to March 2020, she served as a Software Developer, where she performed image preprocessing for controlling the plastic housing of products and created ETL jobs using PowerBI to develop a matrix of stored products. Before that, she completed an apprenticeship as a Software Developer at Phoenix Contact from 2016 to 2018, where she analyzed functional and technical requirements and developed applications in COBOL.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • ● Instance-level Medical Image Classification for Text-based Retrieval in a
    Medical Data Integration Center
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2024.06.006
    ● Structured Data Retrieval and Analysis of HL7 v2 Messages with
    Elasticsearch https://doi.org/10.3233/shti231246
    ● An Image Retrieval Pipeline in a Medical Data Integration Center
    https://doi.org/10.3233/shti231208
    ● ETL Processes for Integrating Healthcare Data – Tools and Architecture
    Patterns https://doi.org/10.3233/shti220974
    ● Prompt-Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA)” Metal Spectral
    Classification using Deep Learning Method
    https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2208.13909

Arnab Das -Manufacturing Technology – Best Researcher Award

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Arnab Das –  Manufacturing Technology – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Arnab Das distinguished academic and researcher in the field Manufacturing Technology. He is currently an Assistant Professor at Swami Vivekananda University in Barrackpore, Kolkata, having joined the institution on March 1, 2024. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, where he conducted his research under the guidance of Prof. Vivek Bajpai.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad in 2023, under the supervision of Prof. Vivek Bajpai, with a thesis titled “Development of high-speed micromachining center and its performance evaluation in micro and diamond turning.” He also holds an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Manufacturing Engineering from the same institution, completed in June 2018 under the guidance of Prof. Vivek Bajpai. His M.Tech thesis focused on the “Development of vibration-free machine structure for high-speed micro milling center,” and he graduated with first-class distinction, achieving a CGPA of 9.13. Prior to this, he earned a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the Govt. College of Engineering & Textile Technology, Berhampore, West Bengal, in July 2016, where his project was titled “Refrigeration with the help of Peltier effect” and he graduated with a first-class CGPA of 8.95. He completed his 12th grade at Sree Ramkrishna Sikshalaya in Howrah, West Bengal, in June 2012 with a first division and a percentage of 87.2%, and his 10th grade at the same school in May 2010, also with a first division and a percentage of 84.75%.

Experience

He has extensive research experience in various aspects of mechanical engineering. His research endeavors include the development of dynamically stable high-speed micromachining centers capable of machining complex micro components from difficult-to-machine materials. Additionally, he has worked on introducing high-speed micro turning techniques to enhance the productivity of cylindrical micro components. Furthermore, his research focuses on reducing cutting forces in turning operations through the utilization of micro-structured cutting tools and Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL). Moreover, he has contributed to the advancement of diamond turning technology by developing cost-effective methodologies employing ceramic bearing spindles to achieve nano-finished surfaces. In terms of teaching, he has served as an Assistant Professor at Swami Vivekananda University in Barrackpore, Kolkata, since March 2024, and previously held the same position at Camellia Institute of Technology in Madhyamgram from July 2023 to February 2024. He also gained teaching experience as a Teaching Assistant during his M.Tech. and Ph.D. at the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad, where he assisted in various subjects such as Manufacturing Process Lab, Theory of Metal Forming, Micromanufacturing, Advances in Machining, CNC Programming Lab, and Production Technology Lab.

Research Interests:

He is currently engaged in research spanning various areas of precision engineering and machining. His primary interests lie in micro turning, ultraprecision diamond turning, and high-speed micromachining, where he delves deep into the intricacies of metal cutting processes. Additionally, he focuses on understanding machine tool dynamics to optimize performance. Utilizing finite element modeling (FEM), he investigates the complex interactions within machining systems, aiming to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Beyond conventional methods, he explores unconventional machining techniques and embraces additive manufacturing, continually expanding his expertise and contributing to advancements in manufacturing technology.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  • . Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “Turning insert with lubricating passage along the normal plane for
    minimization of friction, cutting force and tool wear”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes
    (2023) vol 101, pp 141-155, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro.2023.05.066 (Impact factor:
    5.684, SCI Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “Machinability analysis of lead free brass in high speed micro turning
    using minimum quantity lubrication”, CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
    (2023) vol 41, pp 180-195, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirpj.2022.11.023 (Impact factor: 3.56,
    SCI Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Abisoor Rishi Sharan Mundu, Vivek Bajpai, “Enhancing tribological performance of
    lead free brass in high speed micro turning via hybrid cryogenic cooling technique”, Tribology
    International (2022) vol 179, 108090, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.triboint.2022.108090
    (Impact factor: 5.62, SCI Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Shashank Shukla, Mohan Kumar, Chitransh Singh, Madan Lal Chandravanshi, Vivek
    Bajpai, “Development of a vibration free machine structure for high-speed micro-milling center”,
    The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, vol 116, 2021, pp 3489-
    3506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07533-1 (Impact factor: 3.563, SCI Indexed)
  • Chitransh Singh, Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, and Madan Lal Chandravanshi, “Effects of process
    parameters on tool vibration and force transmissibility in high-speed micro-milling machine”,
    Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering (2023) vol 45: 343,
    pp 1-14, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-023-04266-y (Impact factor: 2.361, SCI Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Shri Narayan Agnihotri, Vivek Bajpai, “Compensation for Merchant’s Circle Diagram
    to predict cutting force in orthogonal micro turning”, Journal of Micromanufacturing, (Special
    issue on WCMNM 2021) vol 6(2), pp 101-111, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1177/25165984231171896
    (SCOPUS Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Abisoor Rishi Sharan Mundu, and Vivek Bajpai, “Prediction of friction angle and
    cutting force considering sticking friction in machining process”, Sadhana, vol 48, 261, 2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12046-023-02312-y (Impact factor: 1.6, SCI Indexed)
  • Arnab Das, Vivek Bajpai, “A laser welding set up with dual focal lens for laser welding of
    dissimilar materials”, Indian Patent, Application no 202331006063 A, The Patent Office Journal
    No. 06/2023 Dated 10/02/2023, pp 9969. (Published)

Chandra Prakash Gour -Geopolymer concrete – Best Researcher Award

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Chandra Prakash Gour -Geopolymer concrete – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chandra Prakash Gour distinguished academic and researcher in the field Geopolymer concrete.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his secondary and higher secondary education in 2011 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Sehore. Pursuing his passion for engineering, he obtained a B. Tech. in Civil Engineering from UIT Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya in Bhopal, India, in 2017. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning an M. Tech. in Structural Engineering in 2019. His academic journey culminated in a Ph. D. in Engineering Material from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology Bhopal, India, which he completed in 2023.

Experience

He has gained diverse professional experiences, including working with the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and participating in various consultancy projects. His expertise extends to managing and conducting experiments in both concrete technology and surveying labs. His research focuses on sustainable concrete materials, particularly waste management in building construction through geopolymer concrete. He also delves into the microstructure and durability of concrete, with a specific interest in petrography and thin section analysis.

Conferences

He has actively participated in both international and national conferences, showcasing his research and expertise. In 2023, he presented a paper titled “Sustainable Utilization of Bone China as Fine Aggregates in Geopolymer Concrete” at ICRTMD, held at G.A.V. Degree College in Jharjar, Haryana, India. In 2022, he co-authored a paper on the “Comparative Analysis of Drying Shrinkage of Mortar with Varying Ratios of Fly Ash and GGBS,” which was presented at NCGBIS at the Institute of Engineers India, M.P. State Centre Bhopal. Additionally, he attended the International Conference on “Sustainable Materials and Structures for Civil Infrastructures” in 2019, organized by the Department of Civil Engineering at UIT-RGTU under TEQP, as well as the International Conference on “Green Building Material and Technology” organized by the Department of Civil Engineering in the same year.

 

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Ahmed Makhlouf – Water resources – Young Scientist Award

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Ahmed Makhlouf – Water resources – Young Scientist Award

Dr. Ahmed Makhouf  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Water Resources.

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Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Master’s degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from Minia University, graduating on August 10, 2021. His specialization is in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Currently, he is a PhD student affiliated with the Environmental Engineering Department at the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in Egypt.

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Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

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Chen Lu- Energy storage – Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chen Lu  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Energy storage.

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Educations📚📚📚

Chen Lu received the bachelor’s degreein engineering from Qingdao University of Technology, China,in 2022. She is currently pursuing the master’sdegree in engineering management with the Qingdao University of Technology. Her research interests include project management.

Work Experience:

In recent years, Chen Lu has been engaged in research in the field of energy and sustainable development. It mainly focuses on the development and utilization of renewable energy, the innovation of energy conversion and energy storage technology, the improvement of energy utilization efficiency, the combination of technological innovation and the Internet, and the promotion of policies and regulations. These innovative measures help achieve sustainable energy development and promote harmonious coexistence between man and nature

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  • ,Optimal site selection for wind-photovoltaic-complemented storage power plants based on Geographic Information System and Grey Relational Analysis-Group Criteria Importance Through Inter Criteria Correlation-Interactive and Multicriteria Decision Making: A case study of China

    Journal of Energy StorageThis link is disabled., 2024, 92, 112148

  • A study on site selection of wind power plant based on prospect theory and VIKOR: a case study in China

Seyed Alireza – Energy and fossil fuel – Best Researcher Award

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Seyed Alireza – Energy and fossil fuel- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Seyed Alireza distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Energy and Fossil fuel.

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Educations📚📚📚

He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Shahrood University of Technology in 2004. He then pursued his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology, graduating in 2007. In 2012, he completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology.

Work Experience:

He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in the design and construction of power boilers and pressure vessels. From 2004 to 2008, he worked in the Boiler Design Division at Azarab Company in Arak, contributing to the Shazand Arak Refinery expansion and upgrading project. During this period, he was involved in the mechanical design and construction of power boilers, basic design of water tube boilers, and process thermo-hydraulic design. Prior to this, from 2003 to 2004, he was part of the Pressure Vessel Design Division at M.S.A. in Arak, focusing on the mechanical design of pressure vessels and the thermal and mechanical design of shell and tube heat exchangers. In 2004, he also had brief stints with the Makazi Province Gas Company (MPGC) and the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) in Markazi. His technical skills include expertise in mechanical design and construction of power boilers (ASME, SEC I), basic design of water tube boilers (IHI technology), materials (ASME, SEC II), construction of pressure vessels (ASME, SEC VIII, Div I), shell and tube heat exchanger design (TEMA), mechanical design of pressure vessels (PVElite), thermal design of heat exchangers (ASPEN-BJAC), stress analysis of piping lines (Ceasar II), process thermo-hydraulic design (HYSYS), dynamic modeling of processes (HYSYS Dynamic), and system dynamics study (Bond Graph).

 

He has completed various training courses to enhance his expertise in mechanical engineering and related fields. He underwent a six-month training program in the Pressure Vessel Design Division at M.S.A. in Arak, focusing on projects in the South Pars region. Additionally, he spent three months under the guidance of Dr. Madadi in Shahrood, learning the design of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. His training also includes a 30-hour course on the theory of piping design at Isfahan University of Technology and a 50-hour course on piping stress analysis using Ceasar II at the Mahan Institute in Arak. Furthermore, he attended a 16-hour project management and MSP course at Azad University (TUV) in Arak and completed a 30-hour modeling course in Catia at Azarab. He also holds a Master’s degree in fuel and combustion, with specialized training in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the thermal and hydraulic design of heat exchangers. His computer skills are comprehensive, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, programming in MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink, AutoCAD drawing, Aspen B-JAC, PVElite, Caesar II, and HYSYS.

 

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Hedieh Sajedi – Machine learning – Best Researcher Award

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Hedieh Sajedi – Machine learning – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hedieh Sajedi  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Machine learning.  Her research interests encompass a wide range of advanced topics, including deep learning and machine learning, where she delves into the development and refinement of algorithms that enable computers to learn from and make decisions based on data. She is also deeply involved in multimedia processing, exploring techniques to enhance and manipulate various forms of media, such as images, videos, and audio. Additionally, her work in data mining and information retrieval focuses on extracting meaningful patterns and insights from large datasets, improving the efficiency and accuracy of information retrieval systems. Furthermore, she investigates bio-inspired algorithms, drawing inspiration from natural processes to create innovative computational methods that solve complex problems.

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Educations📚📚📚

She completed her Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at Sharif University of Technology in May 2010, following her M.Sc. in the same field from the same institution, which she earned in August 2005. Prior to her postgraduate studies, she obtained her B.Sc. in Computer Software Engineering from Amir Kabir University of Technology in September 2002.

Work Experience:

She has delivered several invited talks on various topics, including “Computer vision and machine learning for medical image analysis” at the Children’s International Research Center in Washington DC, USA, in July 2022, and “Age Prediction based on brain MRI images” at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2022. Additionally, she discussed a “Blind Spot Warning System based on Vehicle Analysis in Stream Images” at the same university and “Brain Age Estimation based on Brain MRI Images” at Sehir University of Istanbul, Turkey, in March 2018. Earlier, in March 2014, she presented on the “Application of Steganography and Steganalysis Methods in Medical and Healthcare Systems” at the University of Pavia, Italy. Her executive activities include serving as the Scientific Chair of the International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis (IPRIA) in 2023, head of the Computer Science Department from 2018 to 2022, and Scientific Chair of the 6th International Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis at the University of Tehran in 2022. She also held the position of Head of Computer Services and Information Technology in the College of Science from 2018 to 2020 and served as Inspector of the Image Processing and Machine Vision Society in Tehran, Iran, in 2015 and 2017. Her funded projects include research on the “Detection and Classification of Circular Objects on the Basis of Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)” funded by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) from 2021 to the present, “Investigating Brain Health from Brain MRI Images Using Machine Learning Methods,” partially funded by the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM) from 2018 to 2019, “Brain Age Estimation with Mathematical Modeling” funded by INSF from 2017 to 2018, and the development of “A High-Security and High-Capacity Steganography System” funded by INSF from 2011 to 2014.

Honors & Awards

She was recognized as a member of the University of Tehran Top Researchers Club in 2022 and received the Erasmus Mobility Award from the European Union in the same year. Additionally, she was honored with the Honors Program Graduate Award from Sharif University of Technology for the period from 2006 to 2010. Since 2009, she has been an active member of the Scientific Society for Image Processing and Machine Vision.

She has been an instructor at the University of Tehran since 2013, teaching courses such as “Machine Learning,” “Artificial Intelligence,” “Data Mining,” and “Digital Image Processing” in the Department of Computer Science. She has also instructed “Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence” since 2020 and “Advanced Information Retrieval” from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she taught “Advances in AI” from 2013 to 2020 and “Machine Learning in Physics” from 2018 to 2019. Her teaching portfolio includes courses for Ph.D. students at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, such as “Advanced Data Structure” in 2018-2019. At AmirKabir University of Technology, she instructed “Machine Learning” from 2010 to 2011 and “Artificial Intelligence” in 2010-2011. She also co-instructed “Machine Vision” at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, in May 2022. Her experience in bio-inspired computing includes teaching “Evolutionary Computing” at the University of Tehran from 2013 to 2016.

Furthermore, she has taught “Distributed Systems” at Azad University, Qazvin, from 2011 to 2013, and courses such as “Computer Networks,” “Compiler Design and Principles,” and “Introduction to Programming” at the University of Tehran. She also taught “Operating Systems,” “Introduction to Programming,” and other foundational courses at Tarbiat Moallem University from 2006 to 2008. Her early teaching roles include instructing “Introduction to Programming” at Sharif University of Technology in 2006-2007 and several technical and scientific presentation courses at AmirKabir University of Technology from 2009 to 2011.

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