Meihui Li | Information Entropy | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Meihui Li | Information Entropy | Excellence in Research Award

Yanshan University | China

Dr. Meihui Li is an interdisciplinary researcher whose work bridges music psychology, music therapy, neurorehabilitation, and human–machine interaction, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based intervention and experimental methods. With 7 published documents, 11 citations, and an h-index of 2, her research spans systematic reviews, psychophysiological experiments, and biomimetic design. She has contributed to high-impact journals including Biomimetics, Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers in Neurology, and PLOS ONE (SCI/SSCI Q1–Q2), covering topics such as piano music therapy for stroke rehabilitation, prosocial music cognition using ERP, sleep-related music therapy, and psychometric assessment in music populations. Her work also advances wearable and robotic exoskeleton systems for piano practice through multi-domain mapping and top-down process models. Dr. Li is a registered PROSPERO systematic reviewer and completed a doctoral dissertation focused on deliberate-practice-based teaching models in music education, highlighting motivation and performance state optimization.

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Featured Publications

The Impact of Songs with Prosocial Lyrics on Implicit Cognition and Prosocial Behavior:
An Event-Related Brain Potentials Study
– Frontiers in Psychology (SSCI Q1), 2025 | Second Author

Meta-Narrative Review: The Impact of Music Therapy on Sleep and Future Research Directions
– Frontiers in Neurology (SCI Q2), 2024 | Co–First Author

Ka Yung Cheng -Data Integration – Innovative Researcher Award

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Ka Yung Cheng -Data Integration – Innovative Researcher Award

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

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

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

Experience

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

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

Toong Hai Sam – Technology Management – Best Researcher Award

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Toong Hai Sam – Technology Management – Best Researcher Award

Prof. Toong Hai Sam distinguished academic and researcher in the field Technology Management. Sam’s illustrious career is marked by a series of commendable achievements and influential roles in the academic and professional arenas. His dedication to innovation and excellence is evident in his diverse experiences and contributions across various sectors and countries.

In December 2018, Sam was recognized as one of the winners of the prestigious ASEAN Young Talented Scientists award, representing Malaysia at the symposium in China. This accolade set the stage for a series of notable academic and professional engagements on a global scale.

 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

After completing his PhD, Sam joined INTI International University in August 2018 as a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Business, Communication, and Law. Within four months, he advanced to the role of Head of Program for the PhD in Management, DBA, and Australian Degree Transfer Program, establishing himself as an academic leader.

Sam’s entrepreneurial spirit and business expertise are further evidenced by his certification as an Alibaba E-commerce trainer, where he mentors young entrepreneurs in leveraging E-commerce. His active involvement with the Malaysian Oil Palm Council (MPOC) underscores his commitment to promoting awareness of the palm oil industry among Malaysian students.

 Academic Positions

Academic Positions: Sam has held numerous significant academic positions that underline his global impact:

  • Professor at Inti International University & Colleges: As a professor, Sam has been instrumental in advancing the institution’s educational mission.
  • Director of International Relationship & Collaboration Centre at Inti International University: In this role, he has fostered international partnerships and collaborations, enhancing the university’s global footprint.
  • Adjunct Professorships: His academic influence extends to several renowned institutions in China and Indonesia, including Yunnan College of Business Management, Hebei Finance University, Guizhou University, Moutai Institute, and Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences. These roles highlight his expertise and the high regard in which he is held internationally.

Research and Consultancy:

Sam’s affiliations with esteemed research and academic institutions further demonstrate his commitment to the advancement of knowledge and innovation:

  • Global Academic and Research Collaboration Consultant at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Distinguished Research Fellow and Director of Global Research Collaboration at Beijing Beiguang Biological Sciences Research Center
  • Deputy Director of Guizhou Contemporary and Efficient Agricultural Development Collaborative Innovation Center
  • Research Fellow at the Strategic Development Research Center of Karst Region, Guizhou, China
  • Senior Research Fellow at University of Creative Technology Chittagong, Bangladesh
  • Invited Guest Lecturer at Guilin University of Electronic Technology, Guilin Guangxi, China

Global Impact and Recognition:

In December 2018, Sam was honored as one of the winners of the ASEAN Young Talented Scientists award, representing Malaysia at the symposium in China. His global impact is further highlighted by his numerous academic positions and research affiliations worldwide, including:

  • Professor at Inti International University
  • Director of International Relationship & Collaboration Centre at Inti International University
  • Adjunct Professor at various institutions in China and Indonesia
  • Global Academic and Research Collaboration Consultant at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
  • Distinguished Research Fellow and Director of Global Research Collaboration at Beijing Beiguang Biological Sciences Research Center
  • Senior Corporate Consultant in Malaysia and China

Sam’s professional journey, marked by his strategic approach to integrating IoT and Big Data in farming operations, showcases his dedication to innovation and excellence. Actively engaged in facilitating international research activities, he continues to make significant contributions to teaching, consultancy, commercialization, and scholarly pursuits, shaping the creation and dissemination of knowledge on a global scale.

Early Career and Leadership:

In July 2010, Sam was invited by a leading manufacturer of precision turned components to serve as General Manager. In this role, he led a team of 100 workers, overseeing the entire operation in Batu Pahat and successfully expanding the company’s operations into Vietnam. Under his leadership, the company experienced substantial sales turnover growth and achieved ISO 14001 and ISO/TS16949 certifications, reflecting Sam’s commitment to quality and environmental management.

Focus on the Vietnamese Market:

In March 2011, Sam shifted his focus to the Vietnamese market, stepping down from his roles at Nano Revival Technology and Nano Garden Nursery after eight years of dedicated service. Despite facing initial challenges, he managed to double the sales turnover of both plants in 2011 through the implementation of efficient management practices. Sam continued to drive organizational success until his departure in 2013.

Academic Pursuits and Innovations:

With over nine years of experience in listed companies and more than 14 years in the business world, Sam embarked on an academic journey with full sponsorship from the Ministry Of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) for an Industrial PhD at University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM). Beginning in June 2013, his research focused on Biomass Renewable Energy, Agricultural Light Sports Aircraft, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) integrated with a Crop Dusting Device and smart farming management system utilizing IoT technology.

During his five-year industrial PhD studies, Sam developed a diverse skill set, becoming a pilot, light sports aircraft designer, lecturer, researcher, and inventor. He collaborated closely with UTHM, fostering partnerships between industries and university departments through endowments, product R&D collaboration, and knowledge-sharing seminars.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • Inti International University: Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MY

    2024-01-01 to present | Director (International Relationship & Collaboration Center)
    Employment

  • Moutai Institute: Renhuai, Guizhou, CN

    2023-11-01 to present | Adjunct Professor (Faculty of Management)
    Employment

  • INTI International University: Kampung Baharu Nilai, MY

    2023 to present | Professor (Faculty of Business and Communication)
    Employment

Serena Doria – Technological Networks – Women Researcher Award

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Serena Doria – Technological Networks – Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Serena Doria distinguished academic and researcher in the field Technological Networks. She was responsible for the Ud’A Scienza Project financed under the Call for Scientific Dissemination PANN2020 – Annual Contributions Law 113/91 D.D. 1524 of 21/01/2019, promoted by the MUR. The Ud’A Scienza Project was funded for a total of €72,176, ranking ninth with a score of 55/60 out of 71 admitted projects, and it has a duration of 12 months (from 15.12.2021 to 15.12.2022).

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

she graduated in Mathematics, with a focus on Applied Probability, from the University of Rome “La Sapienza” on January 29th, 1992. Since November 1st, 2022, she has been an associate professor in the scientific sector MAT 06 – Probability Calculus and Mathematical Statistics. From 1995 to 2022, she worked as a researcher in the scientific sector MAT 06 – Probability Calculus and Mathematical Statistics. Her research interests include coherent conditional forecasts and their extensions, Hausdorff measures and fractal sets, Choquet integral, representation of orderings, equivalences in complex decisions and complex systems, and knowledge representation in Artificial Intelligence.

Conferences

She attended the MTISD’06 Conference on Methods, Models, and Information Technologies to Support Decision Making, held at the University of Naples – L’Orientale, Procida from September 28th to 30th, 2006. She also participated in the MTISD’04 Conference on Methods, Models, and Information Technologies to Support Decision Making, hosted by the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences, Benevento from June 24th to 26th, 2004. Additionally, she was present at the SIS Intermediate Conference on Process and Statistical Evaluation Methods in Rome from June 4th to 6th, 2001. She took part in the II Conference of the MURST co-financed Research Project on Models for Treating Partial Knowledge in Decision-Making Processes in Lipari, Sicily from July 22nd to 26th, 2000. Moreover, she attended the I Conference of the MURST co-financed Research Project on Models for Treating Partial Knowledge in Decision-Making Processes in Perugia from April 7th to 9th, 1999. She also participated in the Evolution of Mathematics, its Applications, and its Teaching Conference in Numana from June 4th to 10th, 1999, and the National Mathesis Conference in L’Aquila from October 19th to 21st, 1998. She attended the Days of Combinatorial Geometry in Rome on May 29th and 30th, 1997. Lastly, she was present at the Conference on Methods of Representing Uncertainty in Architecture in Pescara from November 27th to 30th, 1997, and the Conference on Uncertainty Analysis in Economic and Territorial Management in Benevento in May.

 

Internationalizations

She served as an editor, alongside Thomas Augustin and Massimo Marinacci, for the Special Issue of the Ninth International Symposium of Imprecise Probability: Theory and Applications – ISIPTA’15, published in the International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, Volume 84, 39-40, in 2015. Additionally, she was an editor, alongside Thomas Augustin, Enrique Miranda, and Erik Queguebeur, for the Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium of Imprecise Probability: Theory and Applications – ISIPTA’15, published by Arcne Editrice in 2015. She organized the Ninth International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA’15) in Pescara from July 20th to 24th, 2015. Furthermore, she organized the Fifth SIPTA Summer School on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications in Pescara from July 16th to 20th, 2012. Since 2001, she has been a member of SIPTA (International Society for Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications). She served on the Executive Committee of SIPTA from July 14th, 2009, to July 24th, 2011. Since April 2008, she has been a reviewer for Mathematical Reviews (MR). She also served on the Program Committee of the International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA ’21) in Granada, Spain, from July 6th to 9th, 2021, and the Program Committee of the International Symposium on Imprecise Probability: Theories and Applications (ISIPTA ’19) in Ghent, Belgium, from July 3rd to 6th, 2019.

 

Scientific Activity

She participated in the PRIN 1997 Research Program – Partial Knowledge and Coherent Probability, led by Professor Romano Scozzafava at La Sapienza University. She also participated in the PRIN 1999 Research Program – Mathematical Models for Uncertainty Treatment and Alternative Project Selection in Architecture and Urban Planning, led by Professor Antonio Maturo at G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara, with National Scientific Coordination by Professor Romano Scozzafava at La Sapienza University. She served as a reviewer for national projects as a member of REPRISE (the register of scientific experts established at the MIUR) for the following section: Basic Research. Additionally, she acted as a reviewer for scientific articles within the framework of the VQR 2015-2019. She also reviewed scientific articles for the following international journals indexed in Scopus and/or WoS: International Journal of Approximate Reasoning, Information Sciences, International Journal of Information Technology and Decision Making, Fuzzy Sets and Systems, British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, Axioms, and Symmetry.

 

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

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Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Syber Physical Power Systems. From 2023 onwards, he has been actively engaged in academia, serving as the International Accreditation Coordinator for the Electricity degree program at ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral). In addition to his academic role, he holds the position of Vice-President at Rodsolar Technologies since 2020, contributing to the industry sector. Furthermore, he continues to be an integral part of academia and research as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC-ESPOL) at ESPOL, a position he has held since 2020. In his ongoing commitment to academic research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and the IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Moreover, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as the Editor of the Special Issue titled “Sustainability of Future Power Systems: Climate Change Impacts, System Reliability, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Grid Integration,” reflecting his expertise in the field. During the period of 2018-2019, he contributed to research by co-supervising master’s theses at the University of Birmingham. Prior to these roles, from 2016 to 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FCNM-ESPOL) at ESPOL.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

 He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.
🏆🏆Awards 🏆🏆

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. In 2023, he was honored as the Best Researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the ESPOL major quartiles event, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the field. His excellence in research was further acknowledged in 2019 when he received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd Annual School of Engineering PGR Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, he was recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in 2019 both in Cross-field and in Engineering categories by the Web of Science Group, Publons.

In preceding years, his contributions were similarly esteemed, with notable awards including the Best Paper Award at the PES conference session during the Third Ecuadorian Technical Chapters Meeting in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2018. He was also honored with the Premio Roy Billinton Student Paper Gold Award at the Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems in Idaho, USA, in 2018.

His achievements extend internationally, as evidenced by the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016. Furthermore, his academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Ph.D. program Walter Raffo Valdano scholarship at ESPOL and the Senescyt scholarship for the Ph.D. program.

Moreover, he demonstrated excellence in academic programs, receiving the distinction of Best Graduate in the Master in Power and Energy Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, in 2016. Earlier, in 2013, he was recognized as the Best Graduate in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Physics at ESPOL, Guayaquil-Ecuador. His academic journey was initiated with the support of the 2012 Senescyt scholarship for the Master’s program.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Constance Bordet – Big data – Emerging Talent Award

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Dr. Constance  Bordet distinguished academic and researcher in the Big data. she worked as a Professor Assistant in Pharmacology at Paris Saclay University, affiliated with Kremlin-Bicetre Hospital and Rives de Seine Hospital. Under the supervision of Professor Lamiae Grimaldi, her responsibilities included providing methodological support for research teams at the hospitals, particularly in clinical pharmacy and oncology. Additionally, she conducted research on drug treatments for multiple sclerosis patients using health insurance databases, alongside teaching activities.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She earned her Pharmacy diploma from the University of Toulouse between 2013 and 2023. In 2019-2020, she pursued a Pharmacovigilance Pharmacoepidemiology University Diploma at the University of Bordeaux. Following this, she completed a Master 1 in Research Biology and Health with a focus on biostatistics at the University of Lille between 2015 and 2016. Later, in 2021-2022, she pursued a Master 2 in Public Health with a specialization in epidemiology at Paris Saclay University.

Professional experiences

Prior to this role, from November 2022 to October 2023, she worked at the Clinical Investigation Center of the University Hospital of Toulouse, providing methodological support for care teams in pneumology, internal medicine, and oncology. She also participated in methodological appraisals of national and inter-regional projects.

She completed her Pharmacy thesis on protein kinase inhibitors for lung cancer management during this time. In January 2022 to July 2022, she undertook a Master 2 internship at the CESP (Center for Epidemiology and Population Health Research) – Epiphare, focusing on identifying factors associated with severe SARSCoV2 infection in multiple sclerosis patients using the National Health Data System.

In May 2021 to November 2021, she worked in the Pharmacovigilance Department of the pharmaceutical company Merck, analyzing pharmacovigilance cases and participating in implementing recommendations for ovitrelle use in men.

Earlier experiences include working in the oncology department of the University Hospital of Toulouse from November 2020 to April 2021, and in various pharmacovigilance centers and clinical pharmacy settings. Additionally, from November 2018 to April 2019, she worked in the medical device purchasing department at Toulouse University Hospital, contributing to the implementation of call for tenders.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Hana Catur Wahyuni – Technological Networks – Top Researcher Award

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Ms. Hana Catur Wahyuni   distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Technological Network.  In the past five years, she has been actively engaged in various research projects. In 2023, she conducted research on “A Blockchain Technology-Based Risk Management Model for the Beef Supply Chain According to Food Safety and Halal Standards to Achieve Food Independence in Ruminant Commodities,” funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). Additionally, she worked on “Strategies to Increase Productivity in Local Food Agro-Industries Based on Halal Product Assurance Systems with Integration of FMEA and Bayesian Network (BN),” supported by the Research Council of the Directorate General of Higher Education (Majelis Dikti Litbang PP).

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

Her educational background includes completing her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Engineering Management from the University of Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, and the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya. She entered the University of Islam Indonesia in Yogyakarta in 1995 and graduated in 1999. Later, she pursued her Master’s degree at ITS in Surabaya from 2007 to 2009, followed by her Doctoral studies at the same institution from 2016 to 2020. Her dissertation titles were “Proposal for a standard work method for packaging brem based on work motion analysis with video recordings,” “Analysis of the sophistication level of humanware using a technometric approach at PG Candi Baru, Sidoarjo,” and “Integrated Risk Management Model for Food Safety and Halal in the Food Industry.” Throughout her academic journey, she was guided by Dr. Ir. Wahyu Purwanto MSIE, Prof. Dr. Ir. Udisubakti Ciptomulyono M.Eng.Sc, and Prof. Iwan Vanany ST., MT., Ph.D.

Research

In 2022, she submitted a proposal for the “World Class Professor Program” focusing on enhancing the quality of lecturers and students through collaborative publications between UMSIDA and IPB, funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). Furthermore, she researched “Strategies for Sustainable Development of Small and Medium-sized Fisheries Products Based on Integration of Blue Economy Concepts, Food Safety Standardization, and Halal,” supported by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) under the Mandatory Research Program (Rispro).

Her research endeavors in 2021 included implementing a Halal Assurance System for MSMEs under PCM Tanggulangin, Ka Sidoarjo, funded by the Muhammadiyah University (PP Muhammadiyah). In the same year, she analyzed risks in the Halal food supply chain to ensure food security in the New Normal era, under the auspices of Sidoarjo Muhammadiyah University.

Prior to that, in 2019 and 2018, she developed methods for analyzing food safety risks in the supply chain of fish-based food products produced by IKM as safe, healthy, and Halal alternative foods, funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). She also worked on developing a Green Human Resource Management Model to enhance the productivity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of a National Strategic Research project in Indonesia (Dikti).

Her earlier research in 2016 focused on developing a technology adoption model to improve the quality of products from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in support of innovation-driven economics in Sidoarjo District, funded by the Competitive Grant Scheme for the second year (Dikti).

Experience

In the past five years, she has authored several books and obtained intellectual property rights. In 2015, she published “Quality Control in Service and Manufacturing Industries with Lean, Servqual, and Six Sigma,” totaling 175 pages, under PT Graha Ilmu, Yogyakarta. In 2017, she released “Human Capital in the Perspective of Business Productivity” consisting of 100 pages, published by NLC, Sidoarjo. Additionally, she authored “Assessment of Technology in Technology Adoption Processes” and “Analysis of Productivity (Basic Concepts and Measurement Techniques)” in 2017, both published by Umsida Press with 100 and 200 pages, respectively.

In 2018, she published “Pocket Book: Guide to Implementing GHRM in MSMEs” comprising 20 pages, also under Umsida Press. The following year, she authored “Risk Analysis in the Supply Chain (Focus of Research: Food Safety Risks)” published by Umsida Press, spanning 60 pages. In 2020, she released “Quality Control in Manufacturing and Service Industries” with 106 pages, published by Umsida Press. Her most recent book, “Technology Management in Industry,” was published in 2023, totaling 122 pages, under Umsida Press.

Moreover, she has acquired intellectual property rights in the last decade. In 2017, she obtained copyright for a community service program aimed at enhancing the quality of equipment for child health services, and in 2018, she secured copyrights for designing an information system for population registration to improve the quality of population services in Gelam Village, Sidoarjo Regency. Additionally, she acquired copyright for a study on Indonesian consumer perceptions of the food safety system in the fish supply chain in 2018. Lastly, in the same year, she obtained copyright for the implementation guide of GHRM in MSMEs.

Publications📚📚

Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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 Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks

Prof Dr. Zehra Ural Bayrak  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Technological Network.  Her academic achievements, she has enriched her expertise through various scholarly endeavors. As a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, MI, USA, she contributed to advancements in her field from November 2010 to October 2011. Furthermore, she broadened her horizons through an Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility program at the University of Applied Science in Zwickau, Germany, in November 2018. These experiences have not only bolstered her knowledge but also enhanced her ability to collaborate internationally and contribute to the global academic community.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Firat University, earned between 2007 and 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Science degree in the same field at Dicle University from 2004 to 2007. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Firat University, where she graduated in 2004.

International conference

She has actively participated and presented her research findings at numerous international conferences and symposiums, showcasing her expertise and contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly focusing on fuel cell systems and renewable energy technologies.

Throughout her academic career, she has made significant contributions to various aspects of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells, including dynamic simulation, mathematical modeling, design, and application areas. Her research endeavors have been recognized at prestigious events such as the II. International Hydrogen Energy Congress&Exhibition in Istanbul, the 10th International Conference on Clean Energy in Famagusta, N. Cyprus, and the ICRERA conferences held in Madrid, Spain, and Milwaukee, USA.

Additionally, she has explored the integration of fuel cells with other renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic cells and micro-hydro power plants, demonstrating her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Her work extends beyond theoretical studies, as evidenced by her involvement in simulation and experimental studies, as well as the design of power management systems for residential solar-hydrogen power plants.

Furthermore, she has applied her expertise to innovate in the realm of hybrid power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), presenting her designs and performance analyses at international symposiums such as the International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Istanbul.

Her research also delves into optimization techniques, such as chaos embedded particle swarm optimization, for parameter estimation in PEM fuel cell models, highlighting her proficiency in applying advanced methodologies to enhance system efficiency.

Overall, her extensive participation in international conferences and symposiums underscores her dedication to advancing the field of renewable energy and fuel cell technology through rigorous research, innovative designs, and collaborative efforts within the global academic community.

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Taqwa Alhadiddi – Transaportation Engineering- Best Researcher Award

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Taqwa Alhadiddi – Transportation Engineering

Asst. prof Dr. Taqwa Alhadiddi  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Transaportation Engineering. Dr.TaqwaI.Alhadidi is the assistant professor of the Intelligent Transportation Systems and Data Analytics in the Department of Civil and Environment Engineering at Al-Ahliyya Amman University(AAU). Prior joining AAU,Dr.Taqwa worked as a Research Assistant in the Center of Sustainable Mobility at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute from 2017 until she received her Ph.D in June 2020. From 2016-2017 Dr.Taqwa was a visiting graduate student at Illinois Institute Technology in Traffic simulation lab.Dr.Taqwa is an active member in different professional committees including ASCE, WTS. She is also an active reviewer in different journals.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

From August 2017 to June 2020, she pursued her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, specializing in Traffic Engineering and Modeling at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Her dissertation, titled “Modeling Transit Vehicle Travel Time Components for Use in Transit Applications,” showcased her dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. During this period, she undertook a range of main courses, including Traffic Characteristics and Flow, Applied Stochastic Processes, Traffic Signal Systems Control and Operations, Urban Computing and Design, and Data Analytics. Additionally, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Computing from Virginia Tech, enhancing her expertise in areas such as Traffic Flow and Characteristics, Data Analytics, and Urban Computing.

Before her Ph.D., she earned her Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering from the University of Jordan in Amman from February 2013 to June 2015. Her thesis, “Unconventional Intersection Designs for Improving Traffic Operation Along Arterial Roads,” demonstrated her commitment to innovative solutions in transportation. During her master’s program, she delved into courses like Advanced Pavement Design, GIS, Transportation Planning, and Traffic Flow Theory.

Her academic journey began from September 2008 to August 2012 when she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Highway and Bridges Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering Technology. This foundational period equipped her with essential knowledge and skills that laid the groundwork for her subsequent achievements in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITIONS 

In the academic years of 2015-2016, she served as a full-time lecturer at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, where she played a pivotal role in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her responsibilities encompassed teaching various undergraduate courses related to transportation engineering, covering aspects of planning, operation, and design. In addition to her teaching duties, she actively contributed to administrative tasks, including student advising and representing the department at the ABET committee. As a student advisor, she guided students through registration processes, assisted in creating study plans, and provided support during their post-graduation orientation. Her participation in the ABET committee offered her a valuable experience in academic accreditation, allowing her to contribute to the formulation of qualitative and quantitative measures necessary for ABET accreditation or other accreditation types.

Subsequently, from 2016 to 2017, she took on the role of a Graduate Visiting Student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. During this period, she played a key role in preparing the manuscript for the transportation asset management book authored by Zongzhi Li. Simultaneously, she conducted an extensive literature review across various transportation research areas. Additionally, she engaged in modeling Chicago transit trips using STOPS software and worked on modeling transit desert areas in specific Chicago regions, showcasing her multidimensional expertise.

Her academic journey continued from 2017 to 2020, where she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) under Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department. In this capacity, she contributed to cutting-edge research in transportation, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field.

 

Membership

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In her academic and professional journey, she has been an active member of various prestigious organizations, showcasing her commitment to the field of transportation engineering. Since 2017, she has been a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Her dedication to promoting diversity and women in the field is evident through her membership in Women In Transportation-Virginia Tech chapter (WTS) since 2019. Moreover, she has been actively involved in the transportation committee at the Jordanian Engineering Association (JEA) since 2015 and has held leadership roles, including participation in the youth civil engineering committee at JEA since 2015. Her contributions extend to her role as a member in the TRB Standing Committee on Traffic Flow Theory (TRB-AHB45) since 2012.

Notably, she has been an active peer reviewer for esteemed journals and committees, including the Journal of Public Transportation, Journal of Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Transportation Research Board’s Transit committee, and Intelligent Transportation Systems committee. Her commitment to the scholarly community reflects in her dedication to reviewing and evaluating research contributions since 2019.

In addition to her involvement in professional organizations, she has made significant contributions to academia. As a lecturer, she served as a guest lecturer with the Rab American Association of Engineers and Architects at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, delivering fundamental engineering sessions on November 19th, 2021. Furthermore, she has supervised multiple master’s theses, demonstrating her mentorship capabilities and commitment to advancing research in her field.

Her teaching portfolio spans a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, covering transportation engineering, public transportation engineering, pavement design and pavement lab, geometric design and railway, and senior graduation projects. In graduate studies, she has taught courses such as Analytical Techniques in Transportation Engineering and Traffic Simulation and Modeling. Her teaching responsibilities include not only delivering lectures but also overseeing grading, providing course projects, and evaluating overall course performance.

Her academic and professional journey showcases not only her expertise in transportation engineering and research but also her dedication to mentorship and education, contributing significantly to the advancement of her field.

 

Conference or Workshop Item

  • Alhindawi, R &Alhadidi.T (2024). Weather Conditions Using Bayesian Networks: A Scene-Based Approach with CARLA Simulation. Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology : ICICT 2024, London, Volume 4.
  • ALHADIDI, T. (2023). A Framework for Implementation Public-Private Partnership in Roads’ Maintenance and Operating Projects in Jordan. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 26, 760-769.
  • ALHADIDI, T., & ELHENAWEY, M. (2023). Modeling Crashes Severity Using Ensemble Techniques. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 26, 357-365.
  • Alhadidi,T and Shbeeb.L “ Predicting Cycle Length at Urban Signalized Roundabout Intersection using Machine Learning Models” presented in the 10th conference on scientific research in Jordan, November, 2021.
  • lhadidi, T and H.Rakha. Estimating Transit Vehicle Travel Time Components in the Vicinity of Bus Stops (2020). Presented in the 100thAnnual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA.
  • Alhadidi, T., Elhenawy, M., & Rakha, H. (2019). Stochastic Modeling of Bus Passenger Boarding/Alighting Times. Presented at the 98thAnnual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA, January 2019 (No. 19-02703).
  • Lina Shabeeb, Amer Hijazi, and Taqwa Hadidi. Roadway User’s Behavior & Implication of Safety (2014). Presented at Fourth Jordan international conference and exhibition for roads and transport.

 

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