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📝🔬

Stephen Glasby – Mathematics – Best Researcher Award

Prof. Stephen Glasby a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Group theory and Mathematics .His academic journey includes roles such as Associate Dean for Research at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji from 1997 to 1999, Associate Professor at the same institution from 1996 to 1999, and Assistant Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Sydney from 1991 to 1995. Before that, he held the position of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, from 1989 to 1991. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to advancing mathematical knowledge and education.

Eduvation
Since obtaining his Ph.D. in 1988 from the Department of Pure Mathematics at the University of Sydney, the individual has built an extensive and distinguished career in academia and research. Currently serving as a Research Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Western Australia since 2013, he has contributed significantly to the field. From 2013 to 2017, he held the position of Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Prior to that, he served as a Full Professor at Central Washington University in WA, USA, from 2004 to 2012, and as an Associate Professor from 2000 to 2004. In 2000, he also worked as a Software Designer and Consultant for Teradyne Inc. in Boston, USA.

 

Professional Profiles:

Books
W. G. Gibson, S. P. Glasby and J. Henderson, Algebra, A First Year Text, The Univ.
of Sydney, 1993, 202pp. (Revised in 1999, and possibly still in use.)
Theses
S. P. Glasby, Computational approaches to the theory of finite soluble groups. PhD Thesis, Dept. of Pure Mathematics, Univ. of Sydney (1988), 137 pp. S. P. Glasby, The structure of Sidon sets, Honours Thesis, Dept. of Pure Mathematics,
Univ. of Sydney (1981), 40 pp.
Invitations, Honours and Awards
Throughout his career, the individual has been recognized as a prominent figure in the field of mathematics, frequently invited to share his expertise at various prestigious conferences and events. In 2024, he served as an Invited Speaker at the Ischia Group Theory conference. The year prior, in 2023, he was a featured speaker at the Computational Algebra and Magma Conference, specifically during the celebration of John Cannon’s 80th birthday. His contributions were also acknowledged in 2022, as he was invited to speak at the Combinatorics, Computing, Group Theory, and Applications conference in South Florida, as well as at the Ischia Group Theory event.
This trend of recognition continued in 2021 and 2020, where he was invited as a speaker at the Ischia Group Theory conferences. Notably, in 2019, he played a key role as an Invited Speaker at the Summer School Matrix Group Recognition, focusing on “Motivating New Advances” held from July 1 to July 5. In 2018, he was invited to speak at The Third International Conference On Group Actions and Transitive Graphs in Shenzhen, China. His international presence is underscored by his participation as the Chevalley Seminar speaker at Paris VII in 2015 and as an Invited Speaker at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands in 2014.
Further, he contributed to the 100th birthday celebration for the late Professor Hsio-fu Tuan at Peking University in Beijing in the same year. Additionally, his editorial contributions include serving as Managing Editor for the Special Issue of the Journal of the Australian Mathematical Society in honor of L. G. Kovács from 2014 to 2016 and as Divisional Editor for Communications in Mathematics from 2013 to 2017. These invitations and editorial roles attest to his significant impact on the academic and research communities within the realm of mathematics.
Publication
  1. S.P. GlasbyAlice Niemeyer and Cheryl E. Praeger, Bipartite q-Kneser graphs and two-generated irreducible linear groups, arXiv
  2. S.P. Glasby and G.R. Paseman, Maximizing weighted sums of binomial coefficients using generalized continued fractions, arXiv | Magma code
  3. S.P. GlasbyFerdinand Ihringer and Sam Mattheus, The proportion of non-degenerate complementary subspaces in classical spaces, Des. Codes, Cryptogr. XX (2023), XX–XX. arXiv | GAP FinIng code | DOI
  4. Vishnuram ArumugamHeiko Dietrich and S.P. Glasby, Derangements in wreath products of permutation groups, J. Algebr. Comb. XX (2023), XX–XX. arXiv | DOI
  5. Gordon F. RoyleCheryl E. PraegerS.P. Glasby, Saul D. Freedman and Alice Devillers, Tournaments and even graphs are equinumerous, J. Algebraic Combin. 57 (2023), 515–524. arXiv | DOI
  6. Michael GiudiciS.P. Glasby and Cheryl E. Praeger, Subgroups of classical groups that are transitive on subspaces, J. Algebra 636 (2023), 804–868. arXiv | DOI
  7. S.P. GlasbyAlice Niemeyer and Cheryl E. Praeger, Random generation of direct sums of finite non-degenerate subspaces, Linear Algebra Appl. 649 (2022), 408–432. arXiv | DOI
  8. S.P. GlasbyAlice Niemeyer and Cheryl E. Praeger, The probability of spanning a classical space by two non-degenerate subspaces of complementary dimension, Finite Fields Their Appl. 82 (2022), paper no. 102055. arXiv | DOI
  9. Faezeh Alizadeh, S.P. Glasby and Cheryl E. Praeger, Sequences of linear codes where the rate times distance grows rapidly, J. Algebra Comb. Discrete Struct. Appl. XX(X) (2022), XX–XX. arXiv
  10. S.P. Glasby and G.R. Paseman, On the maximum of the weighted binomial sum $2^{-r}\sum_{i=0}^r\binom{m}{i}$, Electron. J. Combin. 29(2) (2022), article P2.5. arXiv | DOI
  11. Dominik BernhardtTim BoykettAlice DevillersJohannes Flake and S.P. Glasby, The groups G satisfying a functional equation f(xk) = xf(x) for some k ∈ GJ. Group Theory 25(6) (2022), 1055–1081. arXiv | DOI paper | Magma code | DOI Magma code
  12. S.P. GlasbyCheryl E. Praeger, and W.R. Unger, Most permutations power to a cycle of small prime length, Proc. R. Soc. Edinb. 64(2) (2021), 234–246. arXiv | DOI
  13. S.P. Glasby, E. Pierro and Cheryl E. Praeger, Point-primitive generalised hexagons and octagons and projective linear groups, Ars Math. Contemp. 21 (2021), #P2.10. arXiv | DOI
  14. Mariagrazia BianchiS.P. Glasby and Cheryl E. Praeger, Conjugacy class sizes in arithmetic progression J. Group Theory 23(6) (2020), 1039–1056. pdf | arXiv | DOI
  15. S.P. GlasbyCheryl E. Praeger and Colva M. Roney-Dougal, Involution centralisers in finite unitary groups of odd characteristic J. Algebra 545 (2020), 245–299. arXiv
  16. John BambergS.P. GlasbyScott Harper and Cheryl E. Praeger, Permutations with orders coprime to a given integer, Electron. J. Combin. 27(1) (2020), #P1.6. arXiv | Magma code | DOI
  17. S.P. Glasby, Classifying uniformly generated groups, Commun. Algebra 48 (2020), 101–104. arXiv | DOI
  18. Alice Devillers and S.P. Glasby, Roots of unity and unreasonable differentiation, Archiv der Mathematik 113(4) (2019), 367–371. arXiv | DOI
  19. John BambergS.P. GlasbyLuke Morgan and Alice Niemeyer, Corrigendum: Maximal linear groups induced on the Frattini quotient of a p-group, J. Pure Appl. Algebra 223 (2019), no. 12, 5428–5429. DOI
  20. S.P. Glasby, Frederico A. M. Ribeiro and Csaba Schneider, Duality between p-groups with three characteristic subgroups and semisimple anti-commutative algebras, Proc. R. Soc. Edinb. 150(4) (2019), 1827–1852. arXiv | DOI
  21. S.P. Glasby, Cyclotomic ordering Conjecture arXiv (2019) solution by Pomerance and Rubinstein-Salzedo.