Marta Sokół – Biodiversity – Best Researcher Award

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Marta Sokół – Biodiversity

Mrs. Marta Sokół  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biodiversity.  She actively engaged in various courses and conferences during her academic journey. As part of the Pilot Tutor Program at Bialystok University of Technology, she enriched her skills by participating in a nature inventory course using QGIS software titled “Nature Inventory: GIS Basics with QGIS” in 2022. This 20-hour course, conducted by OnGeo, provided her with practical knowledge, and she successfully obtained a certificate upon completion. Additionally, she showcased her research at the IALE 2022 European Landscape Ecology Congress, presenting a poster titled “A multi-criteria method for assessing the value of ecosystem services for catchment protection in northeastern Poland.” The collaborative effort with her tutor demonstrated her commitment to exploring and contributing to the field.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

She completed her full-time studies at Bialystok University of Technology, focusing on spatial management within the Faculty of Construction and Environmental Sciences from 2017 to 2022. Her major was spatial management with a specialization in Geoinformation and Spatial Planning, achieving commendable results. Her master’s thesis, addressing spatial issues in Bialystok, received recognition by winning the competition held by the President of the City of Bialystok for the best thesis in that category. Subsequently, she continued her education at the same university, enrolling in the Institute of Environmental and Energy Engineering from 2023 onwards, concentrating on the scientific disciplines of environmental engineering, mining, and energy. Notably, during her master’s studies, she actively participated in the Pilot Tutor Program, showcasing her commitment to academic and practical engagement in her field.

 

Courses and conferences

She actively engaged in various courses and conferences during her academic journey. As part of the Pilot Tutor Program at Bialystok University of Technology, she enriched her skills by participating in a nature inventory course using QGIS software titled “Nature Inventory: GIS Basics with QGIS” in 2022. This 20-hour course, conducted by OnGeo, provided her with practical knowledge, and she successfully obtained a certificate upon completion. Additionally, she showcased her research at the IALE 2022 European Landscape Ecology Congress, presenting a poster titled “A multi-criteria method for assessing the value of ecosystem services for catchment protection in northeastern Poland.” The collaborative effort with her tutor demonstrated her commitment to exploring and contributing to the field. Furthermore, her involvement in the Landscape Seminar organized by the Polish Landscape Ecology Association focused on issues pertaining to landscape design, reflecting her broader engagement with the interdisciplinary aspects of her academic pursuits.

 

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Magnus Klofsten – Entrepreneurship – Best Paper Award

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Magnus Klofsten – Entrepreneurship

Dr. Magnus klofsten distinguished academic and researcher in the field Entrepreneurship and Innovation.Magnus Klofsten is a professor and founding director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Linköping University, Sweden. His research is oriented towards the early growth and development of technology-based firms, financing young ventures and university-industry relations. Magnus is a pioneer in teaching and training entrepreneurship. He launched his first entrepreneurship course in 1993, and today he is managing a CDIO-oriented entrepreneurship courses that annually attracts…

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

He is since 2006 running“CDIO-entrepreneurship” that annually attracts over 200 technology and civil engineer students. His PhD course: “Entrepreneurship in Theory & Practice” has since it was launched attracted over 200 PhD students. His entrepreneurship-training programmes has resulted in more than 500 businesses spinning-out from the academy and many of those are today multimillion Euro businesses.Over the years, he has founded or co-founded a number of research organizations such as the Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (1994-), Helix Centre of Excellence (2005–2015), AgoraLink (2008–2012), and the Helix Competence Centre (2017–).

Independently, or together with others, I have applied for and received funding from the European Commission’s Targeted Socio-Economic Research (TSER) program, ECO-INNOVERA (EU); Marie Sklodowska Curie (EU), The Swedish Research Council; Formas and the Lundberg Foundation.Since entering the research field in the late 1980s, I have built up a large international network of researchers; to date, I have worked in 44 countries.He has over the years published extensively in scientific journals such as Small Business Economics, Journal of Small Business Management, Small Business Economics, International Small Business Journal, Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Technovation, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, R&D Management, Journal of Technology Transfer, Science and Public Policy, Regional Studies and European Planning Studies and Research Technology Management.

Magnus Klofsten is a full professor and founding director of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Linköping University, Sweden. He is an internationally recognised scholar for his research on young and emerging firms, entrepreneurial intentions, academic entrepreneurship and the support of entrepreneurial processes.Magnus is a pioneer in teaching and training entrepreneurship. He launched his first entrepreneurship course in 1993 and since then almost 5.000 undergraduate students have taken his entrepreneurship courses.

 

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Grażyna Łaska – Biodiversity – Best Researcher Award

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Grażyna Łaska – Biodiversity 

Dr. Grazyna Laska distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biodiversity.  Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB demonstrates special achievements in its scientific and research work. In the parametric assessment for the achievements submitted for evaluation of the discipline of biological sciences and environmental engineering, in 2023 it received a positive and outstanding mark with a total number of 1291.1 points, including 863.15 points. for scientific and research activities and 427.95 points. for teaching and organizational activities. In the scientific achievements of Dr. hab. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB currently has 238 scientific papers, including 136 original scientific papers with a total MEiN score of 2,480.36 points and an Impact Factor (IF) of 60.190, including  7 original scientific papers from the list of the Philadelphia Institute of Scientific Information in 2021-2022 with a total score of 636.7 points.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

In 2020-2021, of the 9 patent inventions filed, Dr. hab. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB, obtained from the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland – 6 patents with a total score of 490 points. Currently, in 2023, Ph.D. Grażyna Łaska is the supervisor of another 8 of her own scientific works, and was also the supervisor of 4 completed doctorates, including the 2022 supervisor of the implementation doctorate of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and serves as a reviewer of scientific monographs – professors and a reviewer of scientific articles for international and national periodicals. As part of international research cooperation in the field of genetic and biological variability of the pasque flower Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill. in north-eastern Poland continues research with Prof. Jason Hoeksema from the Department of Biology in the USA at the University of Mississippi in Oxford and with the research team from Palackeho v Olomouci University in the Czech Republic.

​ As a certified nature expert (Professional Certificate No. ŚR.II.GP. 66334/333/08) in the field of “Agri-environment-climate measures” under the EU Rural Development Programs for 2007-2013, 2014-2020 and currently 2021- 2027, also takes part in government training and agri-environmental workshops of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Ph.D. Grażyna Łaska, prof. PB is currently serving another term as Vice-President of the Polish Botanical Society (2016-2022; 2022-2025) and Chairwoman of the Białystok Branch of the Polish Botanical Society (2022-2025). He is also a member of national and international ecological and pharmaceutical organizations (Polish Association of Landscape Ecology PAEK, the International Association of Landscape Ecology IALE, the International Association for Ecology INTECOL, The American Society of Pharmacognosy ASP, Polish Society of Ecological Engineering).

📚Top Noted Publication

  • Biodiversity and ecosystem services: Complementary approach for catchment protection and land use in northeastern Poland

  • The Approach to Finding Locations for Wind Farms Using GIS and MCDA: Case Study Based on Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland

  • A Review: Assessment of Domestic Solid Fuel Sources in Nigeria

  • Pulsatilla vulgaris Inhibits Cancer Proliferation in Signaling Pathways of 12 Reporter Genes

  • A Review: Existing Methods for Solving Spatial Planning Problems for Wind Turbines in Poland

  • Bayesian network model informs on the impact of biotic and abiotic factors on the population characteristics of an endangered plant species

  • Assessment of Cow Dung Pellets as a Renewable Solid Fuel in Direct Combustion Technologies

  • Application of Bayesian networks in evaluation of current status and protection of Pulsatilla patens (L.) Mill.

  • Characteristics of Ashes from the Combustion of Cow Dung Biomass

  • The Effect of Moisture and Ash on the Calorific Value of Cow Dung Biomass 

  • The Effect of Moisture and Ash on the Calorific Value of Cow Dung Biomass

  • Evaluation of energy properties of animal cow dung manure,Ocena energetycznych właściwości odchodów zwierzęcych cow dung

    Przemysl Chemiczny
    2018 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.15199/62.2018.5.19

    EID:

    2-s2.0-85054550031

    CONTRIBUTORS: Łaska, G.; Szymajda, A.

  • Model of anthropogenic disturbance impact on the relationships between vegetation and population dynamics of Carexdigitata

  • Pulsatilla patens (Ranunculaceae), a perennial herb, is ectomycorrhizal in northeastern Poland and likely shares ectomycorrhizal fungi with Pinus sylvestris

  • ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF THE ROOT EXTRACTS OF &ITPULSATILLA PATENS&IT AGAINST &ITCANDIDA GLABRATA&IT

  • Antifungal activity of the root extracts of Pulsatilla patens against Candida glabrata

  • ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY OF THE ROOT EXTRACTS OF PULSATILLA PATENS AGAINST CANDIDA GLABRATA

  • Antifungal activity of the root extracts of Pulsatilla patens against Candida glabrata

  • Wind Energy and Multi-criteria Analysis in Making Decisions on the Location of Wind Farms

Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology – Best Researcher Award

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Enrique González Ortegón – Ecology

Dr. Enrique Gonzalez Ortegon distinguished academic and researcher in the field Ecology. His active participation in research projects is noteworthy. He has been involved in 25 competitive and 13 non-competitive projects. These projects have been diverse, ranging from an Antarctic survey in 2022 to 8 scientific campaigns aboard research vessels like R/V Alvariño, Margalef, and Oliver. Notably, he has also conducted 115 studies using a traditional boat in estuaries. His research findings have been shared widely, with him presenting 100 works at national and international conferences, showcasing his dedication and influence in the field of marine science.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

Since October 2017, he has been a distinguished researcher at ICMAN, where he has made significant contributions to the field of marine science. His focus areas include larval ecology, invasive species, and community ecology. In his role, he has successfully supervised 4 PhD theses and 6 Master’s dissertations, with 5 of the Master’s students continuing their work at research institutions across Spain. He has also acted as a postdoctoral supervisor for three PhDs working on larval ecology and modelling. His mentorship extends to 12 graduate dissertations.

In terms of publications, he has an impressive record of 114 works. This includes 72 peer-reviewed international publications and 6 book chapters, with 2 of these chapters being peer-reviewed and included in Advances in Ecological Research. Additionally, he has written 8 dissemination articles, 24 scientific-technical reports, and 3 normative documents relevant to fisheries.

 

 

RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND EXTENSION : 🏆👏

  • He has achieved considerable success in the realm of research, innovations, and extension, marked by his completion and ongoing management of 25 research projects. His scholarly work is well-recognized, as evidenced by his citation index in Scopus/Web of Science or PubMed/Indian Citation Index, which stands at an impressive 1,254. In addition to this, he has undertaken 8 consultancy and industry-sponsored projects, reflecting his ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

    His contributions to academic literature include the publication of 5 books with ISBN, encompassing text, reference, chapters, and conference proceedings. The total cost of all his projects amounts to a substantial USD 7,256,302. However, he has not yet ventured into patent publishing and processing, as indicated by a count of zero in this area.

    His scholarly articles have a wide reach, with 72 journals published in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed index, and an additional 42 in other indexes. He holds 30 editorial appointments in various journals and conferences, underscoring his expertise and reputation in the academic community.

    His research focuses on coastal ecology, particularly in understanding the impacts of global change stressors like plastic pollution and heatwaves on marine life. He specializes in the benthic ecology of marine invertebrates, larval ecology of marine crustaceans, and the dynamics of marine communities, employing various models to study these aspects. His extensive work in the Guadalquivir estuary over 18 years has provided him with deep insights into taxonomy and estuary functioning.

    Previously, he worked at Regensburg University on a German/Spanish project, conducting genetic studies of European shrimp populations. From 2010 to 2017, he received five postdoctoral fellowships, including international stints in the UK (funded by the Spanish Ministry and Marie Curie) and national positions in Spain. In 2008, he contributed to the ‘First action lines for the management of invasive exotic species in Andalusia,’ an initiative by the European Conference of Invasive Exotic Species. Furthermore, in 2012, he worked on a project for the DFO in Canada, focusing on shrimp species, including the reporting of an exotic species.

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Guanglei Zhao – Networked Multiagent Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Guanglei Zhao – Networked Multiagent Systems

Prof. Guanglei Zhao distinguished academic and researcher in the field Networked multiagent systems , He is an Associate Professor with the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, China. He has been actively involved in the field of academia, steadily progressing through various roles at Yanshan University. Since November 2020, he has served as a Professor, contributing to the university’s academic environment and research endeavors. Prior to this, from December 2017 to October 2020, he held the position of Associate Professor, demonstrating his dedication and expertise in his chosen field.

Before advancing to an associate professorship, he served as a Lecturer from January 2015 to November 2017, where he honed his teaching skills and imparted knowledge to students. His academic journey began in October 2012 when he assumed the role of a Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, showcasing his commitment to research and contributing to the global academic community. Through these various roles, he has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge, making valuable contributions to both teaching and research domains

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

He has a robust academic background, marked by his progressive pursuit of higher education in the field of engineering and control systems. In December 2014, he achieved his PhD in Control Theory and Control Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a significant milestone that highlights his deep understanding and expertise in his field. Prior to this, in June 2009, he earned his Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, further solidifying his foundation in engineering principles and systems analysis. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of his Bachelor’s degree in Automation from Yantan University in June 2007, where he laid the groundwork for his future academic and professional endeavors. This educational pathway has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set and theoretical knowledge, essential for his subsequent achievements in academia and research.

Research Interest

control systems design, cooperative control of robot systems, networked control systems

 

📚Top Noted Publication
[1]. Hailong Cui, Guanglei Zhao, Shuang Liu, Zhijie Li, A Novel Adaptive Event-Triggered
Consensus Control Approach to Multi-Agent Systems with Guaranteed Positive MIET, IEEE
Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, 2023, 10.1109/TNSE.2023.3296450.
[2]. Hailong Cui, Guanglei Zhao, A Decentralized Dynamic Self-Triggered Control Approach
to Consensus of Multiagent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics:
Systems, 53(9):5772-5783, 2023.
[3]. Guanglei Zhao, Quanzhong Liu, Prescribed-time Containment Control of High-order
Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems Based on Distributed Observer, Journal of the Franklin
Institute, 360(10), 6736-6756, 2023.
[4]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing, Jin, Distributed Adaptive Dynamic Event-Triggered Secondary
Control for Islanded Microgrids with Disturbances, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid,
14(6), 4268-4281, 2023.
[5]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Hybrid Event-Triggered Cooperative Output Regulation
of Multi-Agent Systems with Unreliable Communication Link, IEEE Transactions on
Cybernetics, 2023, 10.1109/TCYB.2023.3257140
[6]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing Jin, Hailong Cui, Yifeng Wang, Distributed Dynamic EventTriggered Secondary Control for Islanded Microgrids With Disturbances and Communication
Delays: A Hybrid Systems Approach, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics,
19(8):8795-8805, 2023.
[7]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, A Hybrid Systems Approach to Event-Triggered
Consensus of Multiagent Systems With Packet Losses, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man,
and Cybernetics: Systems,53(3):1773-1787, 2023.
[8]. Guanglei Zhao, Hailong Cui, Changchun Hua, Hybrid Event-Triggered Bipartite Consensus
Control of Multi-Agent Systems and Application to Satellite Formation, IEEE Transactions
on Automation Science and Engineering, 20(3): 1760-1771, 2023.
[9]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing Jin, Yifeng Wang, Distributed Event-Triggered Secondary Control
for Islanded Microgrids With Disturbances: A Hybrid Systems Approach, IEEE Transactions
on Power Systems, 38(2):1420-1431, 2023..
[10]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Leaderless and Leader-Following Bipartite Consensus
of Multi-Agent Systems with Sampled and Delayed Information, IEEE Transactions on
Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 34(5):2220-2233, 2023.
[11]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Shuang Liu, Sampled-Data Dynamic Output Feedback
Consensus Control of Multi-Agent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Network Science and
Engineering, 9(5):3292-3301, 2022. 10.1109/TNSE.2022.3174224

Arturo Roman Messina – Technical networks – Best Researcher Award

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Arturo Roman Messina – Technical networks

Dr. Asturo Roman Messina distinguished academic and researcher in the field Technical Network , Arturo Roman-Messina currently works at the Centre for Research and Advanced Studies (Cinvestav) of the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. His current project is ‘Spatio-temporal Analysis of wide-area data’.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine at the University of London in 1991. Prior to that, he completed his M.Sc. in Ingeniería Eléctrica at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico in 1987. His educational journey began with a B.E. in Ingeniero Mecánico Electricista from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 1984. With a diverse academic background spanning institutions in both the United Kingdom and Mexico, he has cultivated a rich foundation in electrical engineering and related fields.

 

Awards and Achievements: 🏆👏

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his distinguished career. In 2023, his paper titled “A Data-Driven Under Frequency Load Shedding Scheme in Power Systems,” co-authored by Hemin Golpira, Hassan Bevrani, Bruno Francois, and himself, was selected as one of the five outstanding papers by the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. In 2018, he received the IEEE Power System Dynamic Performance (PSDP) Committee Prize Paper Award for the paper “A Dynamic Mode Decomposition Framework for Global Power System Oscillation Analysis,” authored by E. Barocio, B. C. Pal, N. F. Thornhill, and A. R. Messina. The year 2013 brought him the IEEE Power Engineering Society, Power System Dynamic Performance Committee, Technical Committee Working Group Recognition Award for his contributions to the “Identification of Electromechanical Modes.

” His significant contributions to the analysis of electric power systems led to his election as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2012. Among other notable awards, he received the Knowledge Leadership Award in 2011 for his paper on modal analysis of inter-area oscillations in the Mexican interconnected system. Additionally, he was recognized in 2006 with the IEEE Power Engineering Society, Power System Dynamic Performance Committee, Technical Committee Working Group Recognition Award for his involvement in the “Task Force on Assessing the Need to Include Higher-Order Terms for Small-Signal (Modal) Analysis.” Notably, in 1987, he graduated with honors and academic distinction, earning a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering-Power Systems from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico.

Academic Experience

He has held a distinguished academic position as a Professor in the Graduate Studies Program in Electrical Engineering at Cinvestav del IPN since 1997. His commitment to advancing knowledge extends globally, as evidenced by his various visiting appointments at renowned institutions. In 2005-2006, he served as a Visiting Research Associate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA. Further expanding his academic reach, he was a Visiting Professor at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, in 2003-2004, and at Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine in London, UK, in 1998.

Prior to these international positions, from 1995 to 1997, he held the role of Visiting Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Universidad de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. His academic journey began in 1986, and over the course of nearly a decade, until 1995, he served as a Professor in the Graduate Studies Program in Electrical Engineering at the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico. Through these roles, he has made significant contributions to the field and has played a pivotal role in shaping the education and research landscape in electrical engineering.

Professional Activities

He has actively contributed to various facets of the electrical engineering community through his extensive involvement in professional committees and editorial roles. From 2023 to 2024, he served as a Member of the IEEE Fellow Committee, demonstrating his commitment to recognizing excellence in the field. In the previous year, from 2022 to 2023, he continued his involvement as a Member. His leadership skills were evident from 2016 to 2019 when he served as the Chairman of the Power System Stability Control Subcommittee within the Power Systems Dynamic Committee at IEEE. In 2013, he became a member of the Editorial Advisory Panel of the Journal Electric Power Systems Research, showcasing his dedication to advancing scholarly publications.

He assumed the role of Editor for the Electric Power Components & Systems Journal in 2013, further contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in the field. Additionally, from 2012 to 2018, he served as the Secretary of the Power System Stability Control Subcommittee within the Power Systems Dynamic Committee at IEEE. His editorial contributions extended to serving as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems from 2011 to 2018. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Editorial Board for Electric Power Components and Systems and the International Journal on Power Systems Optimization. Furthermore, from 2009 to 2011, he contributed his expertise as a member of the Editorial Board for The Open Electrical & Electronic Engineering Journal. His multifaceted involvement highlights his dedication to advancing the field both in terms of academic publications and professional committee responsibilities.

Books and book chapters

1. Arturo Román Messina, Wide-area Monitoring of Interconnected Power Systems
(Segunda edición), IET The Institution of Engineering and Technology, IET Energy
Engineering 213, 2022
2. Hemin Golpira, A. Roman Messina, Renewable Integrated Power System Stability and
Control, IEEE-Wiley, 2021
3. Arturo R. Messina, Data Fusion and Data Mining for Power System Monitoring, CRC
Press, USA, 2020.
4. Arturo R. Messina (Editor), Power System Stability and Control. 17th Edition of the
Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Section 20, 2018, pp. 1239-
1327.
5. Arturo R. Messina, Rafael Castellanos, Claudia M. Castro, Emilio Barocio, Armando
Jiménez Zavala, “Large-Scale Wind Generation Development in the Mexican Power
Grid: Impact Studies, Handbook of Distributed Generation, Springer Verlag, March
2017, pp. 109-148.
3. A. R. Messina, Wide-Area Monitoring of Large Power Systems, IET, London, U.K.,
2015
4. A. R. Messina, R. Castellanos, R. Betancourt, “Advanced Wide-Area angle stability and
voltage control”, (ebook) 2011, Nova Science Publishers, Inc., NY, USA
5. Arturo Roman Messina (Editor), Interarea Oscillations in Power Systems: A
Nonlinear and Nonstationary Perspective, Power Electronics and Power Systems Series,
Springer Verlag, New York, March 2009.
6. T.J. Browne, V. Vittal, G.T. Heydt, and A.R. Messina, “Practical Application of Hilbert
Transform Techniques in Identifying Inter-area Oscillations,” in Inter-area Oscillations
in Power Systems – A Nonlinear and Nonstationary Perspective, pp. 101-126, Springer,
2009.

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karam Ignaim – Software Engineering – Best Researcher Award

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karam Ignaim – Software Engineering

Dr. Karam Ignaim distinguished academic and researcher in the field software Engineering, Since 2021, she has been serving as an Assistant Professor at Al-Balqa’ Applied University in Jordan, a role she continues to fulfill. Her responsibilities encompass teaching and examining various subjects, including Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering Principles, Software Maintenance and Evolution, and Requirements Engineering and Formal Specifications. Prior to this, from 2005 to 2015, she held the position of Teaching Assistant at the same university, where she contributed to the instruction and examination of a diverse range of subjects such as Visual Programming in Software Engineering, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Formal Methods in Software Engineering.

Over the years, she has demonstrated expertise in areas like Software Project Management, Web Computing, and Microprocessor Systems, fostering an environment conducive to learning and skill development. Her commitment to the field of software engineering is evident through her extensive teaching experience and proficiency in various computer-related disciplines.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

She pursued her academic journey with a Ph.D. in Software Engineering at the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal, a pursuit that commenced in 2015 and continues to the present. Prior to this, she earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Al-Balqa’ Applied University in AL-Salt, Jordan, between 2003 and 2005. Her educational foundation began with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Al-Balqa’ Applied University in AL-Salt, Jordan, where she completed her studies from 1997 to 2002. This academic progression reflects her dedication to advancing her knowledge and expertise in the field of computer science and software engineering.

 

Awards and Achievements: 🏆👏

  • She has been the recipient of notable scholarships throughout her academic journey, attesting to her academic achievements and commitment. During her pursuit of a Master’s degree, she was awarded the BAU Scholarship. Subsequently, as she embarked on her Ph.D. in Software Engineering, she earned the prestigious Erasmus Mundus – Action2 scholarship, showcasing her dedication to academic excellence. Additionally, she gained valuable practical experience through an internship at Bosch Car Multimedia company in Braga, Portugal, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in the field. These accomplishments highlight her academic prowess and the recognition she has received for her contributions to the field of computer science and software engineering.

Membership

 Throughout her academic and professional journey, she actively engaged in various roles and committees, underscoring her commitment to student welfare and the enhancement of educational programs. In 2010, she served as a Member in Student Issues at Al-Balqa Applied University, demonstrating her dedication to addressing and advocating for student-related concerns. Simultaneously, she took on the role of a Member in the Social Committee at the Prince Abdullah Ben Ghazi Faculty of Science and Information Technology, Department of IT. Additionally, she contributed to the academic community by participating as a Member in the 2nd Jordan International Conference of Computer Science and Engineering in December 2006. Her involvement extended to contributing insights and expertise as a Member of the Software Engineering Undergraduate Courses Committee in both the academic years 2005/2006 and 2008/2009. These diverse roles showcase her active participation in academic and social initiatives, fostering a collaborative and enriching environment within the university community.
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Panagiotis Karanis – Biomedical Research – Best Researcher Award

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Panagiotis Karanis – Biomedical Research

Dr. Panagiotis karanis  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biomedical research, infectious diseases, climate changes.  Professor Karanis is a resourceful and dedicated professor with an impressive academic background,
excellent publication record and significant teaching experiences in the fields of Emerging Infectious
Parasitic and Tropical Diseases and Human Anatomy. Possesses excellent interpersonal and liaison skills
with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships. Possesses mature administrative and
managerial skills and solid experience in science policy and public health. Enjoys worldwide collaborating
in a productive and successful team and thrives in challenging environments. He was 1000 Talent Plan
Expert (2014-2017) in Qinghai, China.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Professor Dr. Panagiotis Karanis has held various esteemed positions in the field of anatomy and biomedicine, showcasing an extensive and distinguished career spanning several decades. From 2019 to the present, he serves as a Professor of Anatomy and the Coordinator of the Unit of Anatomy & Morphology at the Medical School, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus. His contributions extend globally, as he has been an international advisor, consultant, and visiting professor at numerous universities.

During the period from 2014 to 2018, Professor Karanis held the position of Professor and Director of the Centre of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases at the State Key Laboratory for Plateau Ecology and Agriculture at Qinghai University in Xining, China. His expertise was recognized internationally, as he was selected as a Foreign Expert in the 1000 Talent Plan, Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (RPFE) for non-ethnic Chinese experts in China.

Earlier in his career, from 2009 to the present, Professor Karanis made significant contributions as a Professor of Anatomy at the Medical School, University of Cologne, Germany. Prior to this, he served as an Associate Professor and later as a Full Professor at the National Research Centre for Protozoan Diseases (NRCPD) in Japan from 2006 to 2007.

The trajectory of Professor Karanis’s career is marked by academic achievements. In 1999, he received Venia legendi in Parasitology (PD Dr.) and completed his Habilitation in Clinical-Theoretical Medicine at the Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Germany. His academic journey began with a PhD in Parasitology, focusing on ‘UV-Disinfection of Protozoan Parasites’ at the University of Bonn in 1992. Earlier, in 1987, he earned a Diploma in Biology from the University of Bochum, Germany.

Professor Karanis’s educational background is diverse, including studies in Biology at the Universities of Bielefeld, Düsseldorf, and Bochum from 1980 to 1986. He also pursued complementary studies of Medicine at the Universities of Bochum and Cologne, completing the pre-clinical medical curriculum. His commitment to academia and research has made him a respected figure in the international scientific community, contributing significantly to the fields of anatomy, biomedicine, and parasitology.

Research Interests: 🧬🔬

Biomedical research, infectious diseases, climate changes,Applications of Network Science and Graph Analytics in Social, Biological, and Technological Networks

Awards and Achievements: 🏆👏

  •  Prof. Karanis is included on the annual list of 100,000 top scientists worldwide and, correspondingly, in
    the top 2 per cent of scientists in their field, according to a team of researchers at Stanford University in
    the USA. The updated 2020 list is based on a range of citation metrics that provides standardized data
    across those fields and subfields, in arriving at the (2019) single year impact result of more than 8,000,000
    scientists worldwide.
  • Gained worldwide administrative and managerial skills and experiences in science policy and public
    health. Successfully established 5 Laboratories / Institutions in Bonn / Germany (Waterborne and Vectorborne
    Parasitic Diseases), Thessaloniki / Greece (Leishmania and Sandflies), Cologne / Germany (Medical and
    Molecular Parasitology), Obihiro / Japan (Unit for Diseases Control and Genetics), Xining / China (Centre
    of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases; the laboratory was promoted from the Chinese Government toState Key Laboratory of the Qinghai Province in China, 2016). The laboratories in Germany, Japan and
    China achieved an international reputation
  • Developed worldwide effective cooperations between many countries, in particular betweenEuropean
    and Asian countries
  •  Consultant at Qatar National Research Foundation and Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
  • Academic program review for the Master of Science in Biomedical Science, College of Health
    Sciences at Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, September 2018
  • Consultant” at Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
  • Nominated as “Advisory Board Member” of the “Centre of Excellence for Medical Research and
    Innovative Products (CEMRIP)” in Thailand.
  • Nominated “National Distinguished Expert” and “State Specially Recruited Expert” of China
  • Selected in 1000 Talent Plan, the Recruitment Program of Foreign Experts (RPFE) for non-ethnic Chinese
    experts, China, 2014, leading into ongoing innovative and promising collaborations with China
  • Invitation for Short Term – Fellowship – Program for Malaria Research in Japan by JSPS (Japanese
    Society of Promotion of Science), 12th January – 11th March 2014

Career Summary 

Dr. Panagiotis Karanis is a distinguished parasitologist with a wealth of expertise and a prolific career spanning several prestigious institutions across the globe. Serving as a Guest Professor at the University of Padova in Italy during 2019 and 2020, as well as a Consultant at the College of Public Health in Qatar in 2018, he contributed significantly to the field of parasitology. Dr. Karanis has been a Consultant at Walailak University in Thailand since 2017, where he has provided guidance and international supervision for PhD students.

His academic endeavors include roles as an Invited Professor at the University of Alexandroupolis and the University of Ioannina in Greece, where he delivered lectures on infectious diseases to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Notably, from 2014 to 2018, Dr. Karanis held the position of Professor and Director of the Centre of Biomedicine and Infectious Diseases at Qinghai University in China.

As a Foreign Expert in the 1000 Talent Plan Recruitment Program, he played a pivotal role in elevating the laboratory to the State Key Laboratory for Plateau Ecology and Agriculture of the Qinghai Province. Dr. Karanis’s contributions extended to advising the Chinese government on research ideas, particularly in waterborne and vectorborne diseases, and his efforts in developing Cryptosporidium culture assays for drug testing garnered recognition and funding from prestigious institutions such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. His comprehensive involvement in academia, research, and international collaborations underscores his commitment to advancing the field of parasitology and infectious diseases.

 

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Fawaz Annaz- High Integrity Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Fawaz Annaz- High Integrity Systems

Dr. Fawaz Annaz  distinguished academic and researcher in the field High Integrity System. He is an accomplished Associate Professor in Mechatronics, boasting an impressive 26-year career marked by international acclaim in teaching, research, and curriculum development. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he possesses exemplary skills in teaching and learning. His fervor lies in instructing electrical, electronics, and mechatronics engineering, engaging students and collaborating with diverse staff backgrounds. A Chartered Engineer, he is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for multidisciplinary engineering challenges. His expertise extends to the design and development of Smart Electromechanical Actuators in High Integrity Systems, a New Breed of Industrial Robots (with a secured European Patent), and Novel Drive Technology (also with a secured European Patent). With a proven international research record, he has successfully secured approximately 1.414 million in funding. Notably, he holds a European patent in robotics and has a pending US patent application. A polyglot, he effectively communicates ideas and conclusions to both specialists and non-specialists alike.

Professional Profiles:

Education

He earned in September 1996 from Queen Mary University of London. His research focused on the architecture design of smart electromechanical actuators, with a particular emphasis on their application in high-integrity multi-lane systems. The work made substantial contributions to the development of All-Electric Aircraft, leading to numerous international peer-reviewed publications. Currently, he continues to explore additional actuator architectures and investigates the impact of drift in transducer readings on system response. His innovative concepts have transcended aviation, resulting in a European patent for a new breed of industrial robots, registered in the UK, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland.

He earned a Master of Science in November 1989 from the University of East London, specializing in the engineering of dynamic systems. His thesis delved into the mathematical modeling and digital simulation of helical induction motors, along with the application of sliding mode control for position and torque control. This research laid the groundwork for advancements in planar actuators, crucial for a reaction-sphere system designed to replace gyroscopes in satellites. His findings have not only resulted in peer-reviewed publications but have also formed the basis for joint research collaborations with British Aerospace. These collaborations extend to diverse applications, including electric vehicles, high-speed trains, and boring machines.

 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Throughout his tenure at Birmingham City University (BCU), He has been a driving force in advancing research and enterprise activities, particularly in the field of mechatronics. As evidenced by his proactive approach, he has consistently taken the lead in coordinating research initiatives and encouraging collaborative efforts, both in research and Ph.D. proposal submissions. Dr. [Your Name] has played a pivotal role in securing funding for various internal projects at BCU. Notably, his involvement in 14 internal applications has resulted in five successful endeavors, such as the CEBE Dean’s Ph.D. Scholarships for 2023-24 and the University Alliance Marie Sklodowska-Curie Cofund Consortium in 2021.

In addition to his success in internal applications, He has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing research infrastructure by leading efforts to acquire state-of-the-art equipment. His leadership in coordinating applications for research equipment, totaling £345,821, has contributed to elevating the quality of research in mechatronics, dynamics, and control. Notably, one successful application for a Swarm UAV Platform secured £4,421, showcasing his dedication to facilitating cutting-edge research tools that benefit both teaching and research activities.

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI BRUNEI

• Led joint research in mechatronics and robotics with the MoD, Royal Police, Shell, and other
local farming industries.
• Benefits and major applications included local crop enhancement, oil rigs monitoring; and Joint
grant application to develop UAV platforms to monitor boarders and oilrigs

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (MALAYSIA CAMPUS)
• Investigated smart electromechanical actuators in High Integrity Systems
• Initiated the hardware-virtual-environment concept to monitor and navigate two and three
(omni driven) wheeled robots.
• Supervised several MSc students, 2 PhDs (one to completions) and one MPhil. PhD Topics
included:
⁓ Novel generation of industrial robots (resulted in EU patent).
⁓ Distinct mathematical signatures for speech (completed a US Patent).
• Investigated (with Senri Kinran University _Japan) the impact of mechatronics on the Japanese
aging population in homes for the elderly, particularly those with special physical needs.
FUKUI UNIVERSITY (FUKUI, JAPAN)
• Established the ‘High-Integrity Systems’ (HIS) laboratory, where I Hosted Japanese and
international undergraduate & postgraduate students to investigate architectures consolidation
in HIS, and application of vibration control to multi-hinged and chained system

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY (TSUKUBA, JAPAN)
Conducted research on:
• Vibration Control (VC) to multi-hinged and mass-spring (linear/rotary) chained systems.
• Active magnetic bearing systems in applications that required long shafts.
• Artificial heart development, focus on efficiency improvement and Impeller stability analysis.
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC
• Smart Electromechanical Actuators (SEMA): Continued investigating architecture
consolidation in SEMAs for the All-Electric Aircraft
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Propulsion System Development: I was an active member of the team
that delivered the first EV in Singapore 1996/7, and because of my experience in Brushless dc
motor (utilised in the design of the smart electromechanical actuation systems, PhD research)
my role was mainly related to the EV’s propulsion system development.
QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON (UK)
o PhD Research: Design of multi-Lane smart actuators for the all-electric aircraft
o Post MSc: Modelling and simulation of sliding mode of helical and planar actuators

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Rong Yin – Graph Neural network – Best Researcher Award

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Rong Yin – Graph Neural network

Dr. Rong yin  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Graph Neural Network. She is a highly accomplished researcher with a focus on cutting-edge areas in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Over the past five years, she has made significant contributions, publishing over ten top conference and journal papers in esteemed venues such as NeurIPS, ICML, AAAI, IJCAI, IEEE TKDE, IEEE TNNL, PR, and IEEE TC. Recognized for her expertise, she has been invited to serve as a program committee member and reviewer for prestigious conferences and journals, including ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, AAAI, and JMLR. One of her notable contributions includes proposing an efficient unsupervised learning algorithm based on the unified randomized sketches framework, paving the way for the application of machine learning in international important fields with massive data scenarios.

Additionally, she has designed a series of approximation algorithms for large-scale tasks such as regression, classification, ranking, and distributed learning. Her theoretical analyses have yielded optimal convergence rates for large-scale unsupervised learning, regression, and distributed learning, making significant strides in machine learning theory. As the principal or core backbone of more than 20 national or provincial key projects, including the Youth/General Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National Key R&D Program, she has demonstrated leadership in advancing research in the field.

 

Professional Profiles:

Education

She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Institute of Information Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in July 2020, under the guidance of Prof. Dan Meng. Her research during this period has significantly contributed to the field, as evidenced by her subsequent achievements. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her M.S. in Computer Science at Harbin Institute of Technology in China in July 2016, with Prof. Xiaohong Su as her advisor. Her academic journey commenced with a B.S. in Thermal Energy and Power Engineering from Shenyang Aerospace University, China, in July 2014, under the mentorship of Prof. Rangshu Xu. Throughout her educational trajectory, she has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and has seamlessly transitioned from her undergraduate studies to achieving a Ph.D. in Computer Science, showcasing a continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in her chosen field.

Experience

She has been an integral part of the Institute of Information Engineering at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China, serving as an Associate Researcher since December 2023. Her journey with the institute commenced in August 2020 when she was designated as an Associate Researcher to be Appointed, a position she transitioned into officially in December 2023 and continues to hold to the present. In her capacity as an Associate Researcher, she plays a crucial role in the ongoing research activities of the institute, contributing her expertise and insights to further the objectives of the organization. Her commitment to the field and the institute is evident in her sustained role, where she actively contributes to the research endeavors of the Institute of Information Engineering.

Academic achievements

  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Scalable Kernel k-Means with Randomized Sketching: From Theory to Algorithm. In IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, 2023, 35(9): 9210 – 9224. (TKDE 2023) (CCF-A, SCI-1, IF: 9.235). [PDF]
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Randomized Sketches for Clustering: Fast and Optimal Kernel k-Means. In Proceedings of Advances in Neural Information Processing Systems, 2022, 35: 6424-6436. (NeurIPS 2022) (CCF-A). [PDF]
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Distributed Nystrom Kernel Learning with Communications. In Proceedings of the 28th International Conference on Machine Learning, PMLR, 2021: 12019-12028. (ICML 2021) (CCF-A). [PDF]
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Dan Meng. Distributed Randomized Sketching Kernel Learning. In Proceedings of the 36th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2022, 36(8): 8883-8891. (AAAI 2022) (CCF-A). [PDF]
  • Ruyue Liu, Rong Yin*, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang. ASWT-SGNN: Adaptive Spectral Wavelet Transform-based Self-Supervised Graph Neural Network. In Proceedings of the 38th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2024. (AAAI 2024) (CCF-A, Corresponding author).
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Lijing Lu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Divide-and-Conquer Learning with Nyström: Optimal Rate and Algorithm. In Proceedings of the 34th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2020, 34(04): 6696-6703. (AAAI 2020) (CCF-A). [PDF]
  • Xueyan Wang, Jianlei Yang, Yinglin Zhao, Xiaotao Jia, Rong Yin, Xuhang Chen, Gang Qu, Weisheng Zhao. Triangle counting accelerations: From algorithm to in-memory computing architecture. IEEE Transactions on Computers, 2021, 71(10): 2462-2472. (TC 2021) (CCF-A, SCI-1, IF: 3.7). [PDF]
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Sketch Kernel Ridge Regression using Circulant Matrix: Algorithm and Theory. In IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 2020, 31(9): 3512-3524. (TNNLS 2020) (SCI-1, IF: 11.683). [PDF]
  • Ruyue Liu, Rong Yin*, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang. Unbiased and Augmentation-Free Self-Supervised Graph Representation Learning. In Pattern Recognition, 2024. (PR 2024) (SCI-1, IF: 8, Corresponding author). [PDF]
  • Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang, Dan Meng. Extremely sparse Johnson-Lindenstrauss transform: From theory to algorithm. In Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Data Mining, 2020: 1376-1381. (ICDM 2020) (CCF-B). [PDF]
  • Lijing Lu, Rong Yin, Yong Liu, Weiping Wang. Hashing Based Prediction for Large-Scale Kernel Machine. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Science, 2020: 496-509. (ICCS 2020). [PDF]
  • Jian Li, Yong Liu, Rong Yin, Weiping Wang. Multi-Class Learning using Unlabeled Samples: Theory and Algorithm. In Proceedings of the 28th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2019: 2880-2886. (IJCAI 2019) (CCF-A). [PDF]
  • Jian Li, Yong Liu, Rong Yin, Weiping Wang. Approximate Manifold Regularization: Scalable Algorithm and Generalization Analysis. In Proceedings of the 28th International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2019: 2887-2893. (IJCAI 2019) (CCF-A). [PDF]

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