Eman Abdullah Aldakheel – Deep learning- Academic Achievement Award

Eman Abdullah Aldakheel – Deep learning- Academic Achievement Award

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago in Fall 2019, with her dissertation titled “Deadlock Detector and Solver (DDS).” She completed her Master of Science in Computer Science at Bowling Green State University in Fall 2011, with her thesis titled “A Cloud Computing Framework for Computer Science Education.” Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University (formerly Dammam University) in Fall 2006, where she graduated with honors.

In her academic career, she began as an Instructor at New Horizons Institute in Khobar, KSA, during Summer 2007, where she trained students at various levels on ICDL and IC3 certificates and taught courses in Computer Mathematics, Secretary duties, office management, and office technology. She then taught basic computer skills and Microsoft Office applications at Dammam University (now Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University) in Fall 2007. Prior to this, she worked as a Teacher at Riyadh Al-Islam Schools in Spring 2007, where she taught basic computer skills to girls, ranging from elementary to high school students.

Since Fall 2012, she has been serving as a faculty member at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, KSA

Work experience

As a Lecturer and Assistant Professor, she teaches a range of courses including Foundations of Programming (GN 044), Discrete Structures (CS100), Programming Language I (CS110), Programming Language II (CS111), Computer Organization (CS206), Natural Language Processing (CAI 350), Graduation Project I (CS487), and Graduation Project II (CS488). She is involved in designing and recording a programming basics course and a data structures course as electronic courses for the programming diploma program. She participates in faculty committees and collaborative initiatives to improve the curriculum and attends seminars to stay updated on the latest trends in technology and teaching methods. She also serves as a scientific contact at the University of Southern California in the field of video game design and is the Computer Sciences’ program leader.

In her non-academic experience, she served as Vice President, Director of Public Relations, and Director of the Cultural and Information Committee at King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for the Gifted from Summers 2002 to 2007. During her tenure, she built a summer science program for talented students, encouraged their inventiveness, and gained significant managerial skills through her six years of work with the President of the program.

Certifications or Professional Registrations:

She holds several notable certifications and professional registrations, including membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She also possesses the Huawei HCIA-AI Certificate. Her current professional memberships include the Computing Research Association, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the IEEE Computer Society.

 

Honors and Awards:

She has received several honors and awards, including participation in the CRA-Women Grad Cohort Workshop, and has been recognized with the ACM’s SRC Travel Award and the HPDC Travel Award. Her service activities encompass planning programs and activities for talented students, building and designing electronic courses, and supervising the student magazine for the College of Computer and Information. She is also involved in various committees, including judging and supervising hackathons.

In terms of granted projects, she is currently working on the Researchers Supporting Project at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (Project number: PNURSP2023R409) for the year 2023. She is also leading two projects funded by the Deputyship for Research & Innovation, Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia: “Detection and Identification of Plant Leaf Diseases using YOLOv4” (Project number RI-44-0618) from November 2022 to May 2024, and “Use of Modern Machine Learning Techniques to Combat Extremism and the Role of Women” (Project number WE-44-0279) from November 2022 to May 2024.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi- Graph Partitioning – Best Researcher Award

Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi- Graph Partitioning – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Graph Partitioning. He is interested in projects contributing to well-being (e.g., technology-enabled interventions for destigmatizing assistive products), improving spatial experiences in hospitals, and developing tools and methods for researching behavioral factors in the contexts of Medical Design, healthcare, and everyday life.

Mohsen has served as a reviewer for several journals (e.g., Cogent Medicine, Cogent Education, Cogent Psychology, and Cogent Social Science) and conferences (e.g., IEEE ISTAS21 Conference). He has experience working with designers, and educational practitioners and collaborated with researchers in Canada, Europe, and Iran.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

Mohsen Rasoulivalajoozi is currently a doctoral researcher working on Health Design Thinking for medical and assistive products at the Department of Individualized Program (INDI), Concordia University, Canada. Mohsen received his bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication from the Art University of Tehran, Iran, in 2010. He received a master’s degree in Industrial Design from the University of Tehran (UT) in 2013. He worked as a lecturer at Art University and the University of Tehran between 2014 and 2017. Also, He collaborated as an Editor (In the area of Ergonomics) with Cambridge Scholar Publishing- Oxford-the UK (2016-2020). From 2019 to 2021, he collaborated with the industrial design department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the Netherlands. In 2020, Mohsen was granted the Excellence Doctoral Fellowship Award from Concordia University.

Conference publications

He has contributed significantly to the field of technology and management through his conference publications. In 2020, Kheyrkhahan and Rasoulivalajoozi presented their research on the development of Smart Glasses Frame (SGF) tailored for the visually impaired, focusing particularly on environment perception and depth detection. This was showcased at the International Conference on Emerging in Engineering, Science, and Technology in Istanbul, Turkey. Additionally, in 2019, Rasoulivalajoozi, along with Zangi and Razavi, investigated the impact of visual elements on consumer behavior across different age demographics, with a specific case study conducted in Iran. Their findings were shared at the 6th International Conference on Research in Management, Economics, and Development held in Tbilisi, Georgia. These publications demonstrate his commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing practical challenges in various domains

ORAL COMMUNICATION & WORKSHOP PRESENTATION

He has been actively engaged in sharing his expertise and research insights across various platforms and institutions. In April 2023, Rasoulivalajoozi presented his study titled “Unintended Behaviors in Using Mobility Aids” at the 4th Space, INDI Research Day hosted by Concordia University. Earlier in February 2023, he discussed “The role of research methodology in medical design” at Bu-Ali Sina University, Faculty of Design, emphasizing the significance of methodological approaches in the field. His contributions extend to the domain of healthcare system design, as evidenced by his presentation on “Design Principles for Health Care System and Service” at Concordia University in October 2020. Furthermore, he has been involved in enhancing sports equipment and devices through optimization and new product development, as demonstrated by his talk at the University of Tehran (UT), Faculty of Physical Education & Sport Science in February 2016. Rasoulivalajoozi’s commitment to knowledge dissemination is evident from his earlier engagements such as his presentation on “The Research Methods for Medicine Sports Products” at UT in February 2015 and his efforts in preparing students for the National Olympiad Examination. These endeavors highlight his multidisciplinary approach and dedication to advancing research and education in various fields.

RESEARCH PROJECT PARTICIPATION

He has actively participated in several research projects, contributing his expertise and insights to various fields. Currently, he is engaged as a Research Assistant in a project titled “Public Practice Art Therapy: COVID Response,” led by Janis Timm-Bottos and sponsored by Fond de recherche du Quebec, since January 2023. Additionally, he is involved in another project led by Janis Timm-Bottos, focusing on the “Relevance, Originality, Added Value, and Feasibility of the Living Lab Approach,” also sponsored by Fond de recherche du Quebec, from January 2023 onwards.

His earlier research endeavors include collaborative projects such as the design of a Chest Muscle Rehabilitation Instrument aimed at enhancing user performance, conducted at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of Industrial Design from February 2012 to September 2013. Furthermore, he contributed to the development of a Body Design for an Infusion Pump targeting the rehabilitation of chest muscles, in collaboration with Razavi and Faraji at the University of Tehran from February 2012 to September 2012. Prior to that, he was involved in designing a device to prevent driver’s awareness lapses at Amir Kabir University of Technology from November 2011 to March 2012. These projects underscore his dedication to research and innovation across diverse domains, showcasing his multidisciplinary approach and commitment to addressing practical challenges.

MEMBERSHIPS

He has been actively engaged in various professional memberships and roles, showcasing his commitment to advancing research and innovation across multiple domains. Currently, he is a scientific member of the International Behavioural Trials Network (IBTN)-Summer School, led by Simon L. Bacon in Montreal, Canada, from November 2023 to June 2024. Additionally, he serves as a Program Committee Member for the IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS) in 2021, allowing him to review numerous papers in the medical design field and health technologies with a focus on ethics and sociology.

He is also affiliated with the IDEAS BE Research Lab at Concordia University in Canada, supervised by Dr. Carmela Cucuzzella, since 2021. Furthermore, he has contributed as a Guest Researcher and Designer at the Industrial Design Lab at Eindhoven University of Technology, collaborating with experts in the Netherlands from March 2019 to September 2020. His editorial involvement includes serving as an Editorial Advisor at Cambridge Scholar Publishing in the United Kingdom, focusing on Ergonomics Books from March 2018 to December 2020.

Moreover, he has held positions as a Co-Reviewer for various academic journals, including Cogent Social Sciences, Cogent Medicine, and Cogent Psychology, contributing his expertise to scholarly peer review processes. He was also a member of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) from 2013 until 2019, emphasizing his active participation in professional communities. Additionally, he served as an Editorial Advisor for Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition & Agriculture from April 2018 to 2019, contributing to advancements in agricultural sciences. These diverse memberships and roles underscore his dedication to interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly contributions across multiple fields.

AWARDS AND HONORS 

He has received several notable awards and honors throughout his academic and professional career, highlighting his exceptional achievements and contributions. In 2015, he was honored as an Annual Selected visiting lecturer at the University of Pars Architecture and Art, recognizing his expertise and influence in the field. His dedication to academic excellence was further recognized in 2013 when he received the Best Master’s Degree Thesis award from the Department of Industrial Design at the University of Tehran in Iran, underscoring his significant scholarly contributions.

His outstanding performance in academic examinations is evidenced by his impressive rankings. In 2005, he achieved a remarkable feat by securing the 194th position out of 119,000 participants in the National Entrance Exam for B.A. degree in Iran, demonstrating his academic prowess and dedication to excellence. Additionally, his innovative work has been acknowledged internationally, as evidenced by his recognition as a Semi-finalist in the IF World Competition in 2014. The project titled “Design of an IFO (Interactive Foot Orthosis)” emerged from his master’s thesis project, reflecting his ability to merge academic rigor with practical innovation.

Moreover, he has excelled in national competitions, further solidifying his reputation as a top talent in his field. In 2010, he ranked 4th among all Iranian industrial design students in the National Competition of Olympiad in Industrial Design Discipline, showcasing his creativity and proficiency. Similarly, in the same year, he secured the 7th position out of 14,000 participants in the National Entrance Exam for MA degree in Iran, reaffirming his academic excellence and aptitude. These accolades collectively highlight his remarkable achievements and underscore his status as a distinguished scholar and innovator in the field of industrial design.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Jianxiao Wang – Data Science – Best Researcher Award

 Dr. Jianxiao Wang  distinguished academic and researcher in the Data Science and Smart Grid. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the National Engineering Laboratory For Big Data Analysis and Applications, Peking University, and a Distinguished Researcher at the PKU-Changsha Institute for Computing and Digital Economy. He obtained Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Economics from Tsinghua University in 2014, and completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University in 2019. From 2016 to 2017, he served as a visiting researcher at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. From 2019 to 2020, he worked as a project leader at the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China, contributing to the 14th Five-Year Plan for High Tech Development in the field of energy and transportation, and conducting research on the 2035 National Science and Technology Development Strategy in China.

His research interests revolve around data-driven decision making for energy storage and renewable power systems, focusing on evaluating the levelized cost and designing national low-carbon pathways for emerging technologies such as AIGC, roadside photovoltaics, electric and fuel cell vehicles, power-to-hydrogen, green ammonia chemical industry, and carbon capture and storage utilization. As the first or corresponding author, he has published 1 paper in Nature Sustainability, 2 papers in Nature Communications, 1 paper in Cell The Innovation, 1 paper in Cell Patterns, and 2 papers in Cell iScience. Additionally, he has authored 99 papers published in top journals and conferences, including two 0.1% ESI Hot Paper, two 1% ESI Highly Cited Paper, and four IEEE Conference Best Paper Awards. He has applied for 35 China Invention Patents and 2 US Patents. Furthermore, he has published one Springer monograph as the first author, one IEEE Press monograph as a contributing author, and coauthored three Chinese monographs. The research article in Nature Sustainability was selected as a cover paper candidate and received an official report from Johns Hopkins University. As of August 2023, the research article in Nature Communications has been accessed over 10,000 times and cited 147 times, selected as a 0.1% ESI Hot Paper and officially reported by People’s Daily.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He pursued his academic journey at Tsinghua University, where he completed his Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Economics from the School of Economics and Management from August 2010 to July 2014. Subsequently, he continued his academic pursuit at Tsinghua University, specializing in Electrical Engineering, where he earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Electrical Engineering from August 2014 to January 2019. During his Ph.D., he achieved a GPA of 92.8, ranking 2nd out of 55 students. His outstanding performance led to his recognition as an Outstanding Doctoral Graduate and his dissertation being acknowledged as one of the top 2% at Tsinghua University. Additionally, he was awarded the Tsinghua University President Jiang Nanxiang Scholarship, a prestigious honor bestowed upon 10 Ph.D. students annually.

As part of his academic journey, he expanded his horizons through visiting researcher positions at renowned institutions. From April 2017 to December 2017, he conducted research as a visiting researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to this, from November 2016 to December 2017, he engaged in research activities as a visiting researcher at Stanford University. Furthermore, he broadened his research experience with a visiting researcher position at Texas A&M University from July 2013 to September 2013.

Research Experience

He has been serving as an Assistant Professor at the National Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Analysis and Applications at Peking University since June 2022. Concurrently, he holds the position of Distinguished Researcher at the PKU-Changsha Institute for Computing and Digital Economy. Prior to his current roles, from October 2019 to September 2020, he worked as a Project Manager at the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China. Additionally, he gained valuable experience as a Lecturer at North China Electric Power University from June 2019 to May 2022.

He has received numerous accolades and awards for his outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation. In 2023, he was honored with the Second Prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China Electrotechnical Society for his work on “Transmission and Distribution Network Coordinated Control Technology and Applications Under High Distributed Energy Penetration.” Additionally, he received the Second Prize of the Power Innovation Award from the China Electric Power Union for his achievements in “Technology and Application for Data Value-driven Hierarchical Scheduling of Renewable Power Systems.” He was also recognized with the Wu Wen-Jun Artificial Intelligence Outstanding Youth Award by the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence for his research on “Physics-informed Data Driven Theory for Smart Grid Operation.” Furthermore, he was selected for the Wiley Open Science Excellent Author Program.

In 2022, he was honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. He has also been recognized under the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by the China Association for Science and Technology for his work on “Smart City Energy System Operation Considering Adaptive Consistency Control of Water Electrolysis.” He received a Gold Medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for his contribution to “Edge-intelligence Control Technology and System of Solar+Storage Powered Microgrid.” Additionally, his paper titled “Defending Against Adversarial Attacks by Energy Storage Facility” earned the IEEE PES General Meeting Best Paper Award.

He has been recognized for his exceptional service and expertise, receiving the IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy Excellent Reviewer Award multiple times. He was also listed in the Forbes China 30 Under 30 Elite List and acknowledged as one of the Outstanding Young Science and Technology Talents by the China Renewable Energy Society. In 2020, he was honored as one of the Beijing Outstanding Young Talents and recognized for his contributions to energy science and technology by the China Energy Research Association. Furthermore, his innovative work on “Renewable Energy-Dominated Virtual Power Plant” secured a place in the top 10 of the Elsevier Renewable Transformation Challenge. He has also been acknowledged with various awards for his inventions and innovations, including the Silver Award at the Beijing Invention and Innovation Competition and the Gold Award at the China Invention Exhibition. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Youth Of China’s High-End Technology Innovation Think Tank for his contributions to the technological development and environmental governance benefits of China’s photovoltaic and energy storage industry.

Monograph

He has authored several publications across various domains, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field. As the first author, he collaborated with colleagues on the book “Sharing Economy in Energy Markets: Modeling, Analysis and Mechanism Design,” published by Springer in 2022. Additionally, he authored chapters 28-30 in the book “Microgrids: Theory and Practice,” published by IEEE Press in 2023.

Furthermore, he has contributed to monographs in different capacities. In the book “Introduction to the Electricity Spot Market: Trading Strategy and Profit Model for Information Driven Growth,” published by Mechanical Industry Press in 2021, he co-authored chapters 2, 4, and 6. Additionally, he was part of the team contributing to chapter 7 in “2060 China Carbon Neutrality,” published by Chemical Industry Press in 2022. He also co-authored chapters 1 and 2 in “Introduction to New-type Power Systems,” published by the China Association for Science and Technology Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Series in 2022.

Representative Academic Service

He has been recognized for his exemplary contributions and leadership in various professional capacities. In 2023, he served as the Youth Editor for Cell The Innovation, a prestigious role reflecting his expertise in the field, with the journal boasting an Impact Factor of 32.1. He was also appointed as a National Graduate Education Evaluation and Monitoring Expert by the Ministry of Education, showcasing his commitment to education excellence.

In 2022, he was honored as a Distinguished Researcher under the Beijing “Thousands of People Entering Thousands of Enterprises” program, highlighting his significant contributions to research and innovation. He was also recognized as a National Excellent Educator in the National Simulation Innovation Application Competition and appointed as an Instructor by the IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) at Peking University. Additionally, he received accolades as an Excellent Editor from the IET Energy Conversion and Economics.

In 2021, he was appointed as an Executive Member of the IEEE Power and Energy Society (PES) China, underscoring his leadership and expertise in the field. He also served as a Youth Working Committee Member of the 9th Council of the Chinese Electrotechnical Society, demonstrating his active involvement in professional organizations.

In 2020, he was recognized as an expert in the 6th National Technology Prediction by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, further acknowledging his expertise and contributions to technology development. Additionally, he joined the Editorial Board of IET Renewable Power Generation, contributing his insights to the publication.

From 2019 to 2022, he chaired panel sessions at the IEEE PES General Meeting, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the field. Through these diverse roles and responsibilities, he has demonstrated his commitment to advancing research, education, and innovation in his field.

Representative Research Project

He has undertaken numerous significant research projects as the primary investigator, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the field. From November 2022 to October 2025, he leads the National Key R&D Plan project titled “Resilience Enhancement Technology for Large Urban Power Grids Amidst Extreme Events,” with a funding of 4.5 million Chinese yuan. Similarly, from January 2023 to December 2026, he is leading a project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China titled “Renewable-dominated Power System Flexible Ramping Operation Considering Consistency Control of Water Electrolysis Multiphysics,” with a grant of 540 thousand Chinese yuan.

In previous years, he has led various other research projects funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the State Grid Corporation of China. These projects cover a wide range of topics including virtual power plant market operation, energy systems integration, self-sustained energy systems for highways, and collaborative regulation technology for large-scale energy storage clusters. Through his involvement in these projects, he has made significant contributions to advancing research and innovation in the energy sector.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

1 Jianxiao Wang#, Liudong Chen#, Zhenfei Tan, Ershun Du, Nian Liu, Jing Ma, Mingyang Sun, Canbing Li, Jie Song,
Xi Lu*, Chin-Woo Tan*, Guannan He*. Inherent spatiotemporal uncertainty of renewable power in China. Nature
Communications, 2023, 14: 5379.
2 Yang Yu#, Jianxiao Wang#, Qixin Chen, Johannes Urpelainen, Qingguo Ding, Shuo Liu, Bing Zhang*.
Decarbonization efforts hindered by China’s slow progress on electricity market reforms. Nature Sustainability.
2023, 6, 1006-1015.
Special Comments from Johns Hopkins University:

China’s Sluggish Electricity Market Reforms Impede Decarbonization Efforts


Representative Publications
3 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong*, Zhifang Yang, Mu Wang, Daniel M Kammen*, Zhu Liu, Ziming Ma, Qing Xia
and Chongqing Kang. Exploring the trade-offs between electric heating policy and carbon mitigation in China,
Nature Communications, 2020, 11: 6054. (0.1% ESI Hot Paper) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-19854-y
Special Comments from People’s Daily and Tsinghua University News:
https://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/info/1175/21483.ht

4 Jianxiao Wang#, Feng Gao#, Yangze Zhou, Qinglai Guo, Chin-Woo Tan, Jie Song, Yi Wang*. Data sharing in energy
systems. Advances in Applied Energy, 2023, 10: 100132.
AEii International Applied Energy and EnergyVision Youth Scientists Forum Report:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9FyaH55gpaKFirXhlrboGg
5 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong*, Zhifang Yang, Xiaowen Lai, Qing Xia, Chongqing Kang. Incentive mechanism
for clearing energy and reserve markets in multi-area power systems. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 2020,
11(4): 2470 – 2482.
6 Jianxiao Wang#, Junjie Qin, Haiwang Zhong*, Ram Rajagopal, Qing Xia, Chongqing Kang. Reliability value of
distributed solar+storage systems amidst rare weather events. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2019, 10(4): 4476 –
4486.
7 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong*, Xiaowen Lai, Qing Xia, Yang Wang, Chongqing Kang. Exploring key weather
factors from analytical modeling toward improved solar power forecasting. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2019,
10(2): 1417-1427.
8 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong, Qing Xia*, Chongqing Kang. Optimal planning strategy for distributed energy
resources considering structural transmission cost allocation. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 2018, 9(5):
5236-5248.
9 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong, Chin-Woo Tan, Xiao Chen, Ram Rajagopal, Qing Xia*, Chongqing Kang.
Economic benefits of integrating solar-powered heat pumps in a CHP system. IEEE Transactions on Sustainable
Energy, 2018, 9(4): 1702-1712.
10 Jianxiao Wang#, Haiwang Zhong, Ziming Ma, Qing Xia*, Chongqing Kang. Review and prospect of integrated.

Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez – Neural Networks – Best Researcher Award

Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez – Neural Networks

 Prof Dr.  Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez distinguished academic and researcher in the field Neural Network.  Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez is a Professor Emeritus at the Central University “Marta Abreu” de las Villas. Cuba. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at this university in 1994. He published over a three hundred papers in professional journals and he has authored several books in mechanical and electrical engineering. He has several international and national awards, including some from the Academy of Sciences of Cuba. He has lectured in different Universities of Spain, México, Nicaragua and Brazil. He is currently visiting professor at the Federal University of Bahia in Brazil. Dr. Moya’s research interests are Multiobjective Optimization, Logistics, Computer Aided Design, and Computer Aided Engineering.

Ele é também membro da ERASMUS MUNDUS ASSOCIATION (EMA) e da Associação Mexicana de Modelagem Numérica e Engenharia (AMMNI). Reconhecido como bolsista de produtividade em Pesquisa pelo CNPq (nível 2) e consultor ad hoc do CNPq, ele contribui como árbitro para diversas revistas científicas e instituições acadêmicas em países como Venezuela, Colômbia, Peru e Cuba. Com uma ampla lista de mais de 50 projetos de pesquisa concluídos e implementados em Cuba, ele é considerado Professor de Mérito pela Universidade Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas. Sua atuação como professor abrange cursos de pós-graduação e disciplinas de mestrado em várias universidades, incluindo a Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (Brasil), Universidade Veracruzana (México), Universidade Técnica do Estado de Aragua (Venezuela) e Universidade Nacional de Engenharia (Nicarágua). Ele também coordenou o Mestrado em Engenharia Mecatrônica em várias universidades na Venezuela e trabalhou como professor convidado em diversas instituições no México, Peru e Espanha. Anteriormente, ele foi pesquisador do ITEGAM, professor visitante na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo e na Universidade Federal da Bahia.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez, known in bibliographic citations as J. L. M. Rodríguez, J. L. Moya, Jorge Moya, Jorge Laureano Moya Rodríguez, J. Moya, Jorge Rodríguez, Jorge L. Moya Rodríguez, or variations thereof, is affiliated with the University Federal da Bahia, where he works within the Program of Industrial Engineering Postgraduate Studies.

He completed a postdoctoral position in 2011 at the Universidad de Oviedo, UNIOVI, Spain, funded by the Agencia Española de Colaboración Internacional, AECI, Spain. The research was in the field of Engineering.

In 2008, he undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at the Universidad de Oviedo, UNIOVI, Spain, funded by ERASMUS MUNDUS, EM, Germany. The research focus was in Engineering.

In 2005, he conducted postdoctoral research at the Universidad Católica de Leuven, KLU, Belgium, supported by VLIR, VLIR, Belgium. The research was within the field of Engineering.

Publication

 

Maria llop – Large Scale datasets -Best Researcher Award

Maria llop – Large Scale datasets

Prof. Maria llop a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Large Scale datasets. As of June 2018, she holds the esteemed position of Full Professor of Economic Theory in the Departament d’Economia at Universitat Rovira i Virgili. In recognition of her leadership capabilities and academic expertise, she assumed the role of Head of the Departament d’Economia at the university in July 2022. This dual responsibility underscores her commitment to both advancing economic theory through her professorial role and contributing to the effective administration of the department as its head. Her tenure in these key roles reflects a dedication to excellence in both academic scholarship and institutional leadership at Universitat Rovira i Virgili.

Eduvation

She obtained her degree in Economics from Universitat de Barcelona in 1993, and during her academic journey, she actively participated in the EUS Educational Program (“Empresa-Universitat-Societat”), gaining valuable work experience in the regional government. Subsequently, she pursued her passion for research and earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2001. Her doctoral dissertation, titled “Un Análisis de Equilibrio General de la Economía Catalana,” was conducted under the guidance of Supervisor Antonio Manresa from Universitat de Barcelona, and it received the prestigious qualification of Cum Laude. Her outstanding academic achievements were further recognized with the Extraordinary Ph.D. Dissertation Award, underscoring the excellence and significant contribution of her research within the field of Economics.

Professional Profiles:

TEACHING POSITIONS:
She has held a progression of esteemed teaching positions, culminating in her current role as Full Professor at Universitat Rovira i Virgili since 2018. Her academic journey began as a Part-time Assistant Professor at the same university from 1993 to 1995, showcasing her early commitment to education. Building on this foundation, she assumed the role of Assistant Professor at Universitat Rovira i Virgili from 1995 to 2008, contributing significantly to the academic community.
Following this, she embraced a new challenge as an Assistant Professor at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, starting in 2005, where she has continued to make a positive impact on students’ education. Her dedication and expertise were further recognized with an appointment as an Associate Professor at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, a position she held from 2008 to 2018, before attaining the pinnacle of her academic career as a Full Professor.
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS: 🎓✨

Throughout her distinguished career, she has garnered numerous accolades and certifications, solidifying her position as a trailblazer in the field of Economics. Her commitment to excellence is underscored by the prestigious Certificate of Full Professor in Economics awarded by AQU in 2016, preceded by a similar recognition from ANECA in 2012. Demonstrating a consistent dedication to her academic journey, she earned the Certificate of Associate Professor in Economics from ANECA in 2008. Her prowess in research has been consistently acknowledged with four positive evaluations of research periods spanning from 1999 to 2022 by CNEAI.

Among her noteworthy achievements is the receipt of the Extraordinary Ph.D. Dissertation Award from Universitat Rovira i Virgili in 2001, highlighting the exceptional quality of her doctoral research. Her academic pursuits were also complemented by the recognition as a Scholar of the EUS Educational Program (“Empresa-Universitat-Societat”) at Universitat de Barcelona during 1992-1993. During this period, she gained valuable work experience in the Generalitat de Catalunya’s Gabinet Tècnic within the Departament d’Agricultura, Ramaderia i Pesca. 🏆📚

Books

El grup SAGESSA: Activitat i impacte econòmic. Grup SAGESSA, 2010 (with M. Carles, B. López, M. J. Pérez and J. Sardà) (in Catalan).  Propuesta metodológica para evaluar el impacto económico del desmantelamiento de la Central Nuclear de Zorita (Guadalajara). Informe final, Documentos Internos de Enresa, 01/2007 (with J. Sardà) (in Spanish).
Impacto económico del desmantelamiento de la central nuclear Vandellòs I, Publicaciones Técnicas 08/2005, Enresa, 2005 (in Spanish)

Selected Book Chapters

  • “Environmentally extended input-output analysis for sustainable regional development,” in S. Massari, G. Sonnemann, and F. Balkau (editors): Life cycle approaches to regional development, Routledge, 2017, 53-59 (with E. D. Gemechu, I. Butnar, F. Castells, and G. Sonnemann).
  • “GHG emissions minimization at the macroeconomic level via a multi-objective optimization/Input-Output approach: A case study of the EU-25 economy,” in J. J. Klemes, P. S. Varbanov, and P. Y. Liew (editors): Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Elsevier, 2014, 33, 1069-1074 (with D. Cortés-Borda, A. Ruiz-Hernández, G. Guillén-Gosálbez, R. Guimerà, and M. Sales-Pardo).
  • “Anàlisi sectorial: L’energia” in Generalitat de Catalunya: Informe annual sobre la indústria a Catalunya 2010, Departament d’Innovació, Universitats i Empresa, 2011, 261-270 (in Catalan).

Public Research Projects:

  • “Economic Challenges for the Next Generation (ECO-NEXT)”, Catalan
    Government (2021SGR-00729), 2023-2025 (main researcher).
  • “Percepción social y transición ecológica bajo un análisis socio-económico
    multidimensional de las regiones españolas”, Spanish Ministry of Science
    and Innovation (TED2021-130835B-I00), 2022-2024 (main researcher).
  • “La transició energética a Tarragona: Aspectes socials i acceptació
    ciutadana”, Diputació de Tarragona, 2021.
  • “Quantitative, Urban and Regional Economics (QURE)”, Catalan
    Government (2017SGR-159), 2018-2020 (main researcher)
  • “Economía, medio ambiente y políticas correctoras: Un enfoque
    multidisciplinar de equilibrio general”, Spanish Ministry of Economy and
    Competitiveness (ECO2016-75204-P), 2017-2019 (main researcher)
  • “Quantitative, Urban and Regional Economics (QURE)”, Catalan
    Government (2014SGR-299), 2014-2017.
  • “Las políticas ambientales europeas en España: Una evaluación a través
    de un análisis económico-tecnológico multidisciplinar”, Spanish Ministry of
    Economy and Competitiveness (ECO2013-41917-P), 2014-2016 (main
    researcher)

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