Taofeek Olusola AYINDE – Economics – Best Scholar Award

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Taofeek Olusola AYINDE – Economics – Best Scholar Award

Dr. Taofeek Olusola Ayinde distinguished academic and researcher in the field Economics.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He has attended several educational institutions over the years, starting with Opebi Grammar School in Opebi Estate, Ikeja, from 1992 to 1997. He completed a course at IMS Computer Training School, Oba-Akran, Ikeja, in 2000 and earned a Certificate in Desktop Publishing (DTP) the same year. In 2001, he completed his studies with the West African Examination Council (Private). He pursued a Diploma in Business Administration at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria, from 2002 to 2004, followed by a B.Sc. in Economics from the same university from 2005 to 2008, graduating with Second Class Upper honors. He then earned an M.Sc. in Economics (Ph.D.-Proceed Grade) from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, between 2012 and 2014. In 2016, he attended the Kenya School of Monetary Studies in Nairobi, Kenya, and participated in the Joint Facility for Electives on the Ph.D. Programme. He completed his Ph.D. in Economics (Collaborative) through a Collaborative Ph.D. Programme (CPP) in Sub-Saharan Africa hosted by the University of Ibadan from 2016 to 2020.

He holds numerous academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in Economics (Collaborative) from 2020, a Joint Facility for Electives on the Ph.D. Programme from 2016, an M.Sc. in Economics from 2014, a B.Sc. in Economics from 2008, and a Diploma in Business Administration from 2004.

Professionally, he is an Alumnus and Network Member of the African Economic Research Consortium since 2020, a member of the Central Bank Research Association (CEBRA) since 2018, and an Associate Member of the Nigerian Economics Society (NES) since 2011. He became an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) and a Graduate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) in 2010. Additionally, he earned the Associate Accounting Technician in West Africa (AATWA) qualification in 2007.

Work Experience

He has extensive work experience in academia and research. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Fountain University, Osogbo, a position he has held since November 2022, where his duties include teaching, research, and community development. Prior to this, he served as Lecturer I in the same department from October 2020 to September 2022, and as Lecturer II from October 2017 to September 2020. He began his tenure at Fountain University as an Assistant Lecturer in March 2014, holding that position until September 2017.

Before joining Fountain University, he was a Research Associate working with Prof. S.A. Tella, Director of the Centre for Continuing Education at Olabisi Onabanjo University, from 2013 to March 2014. He also gained experience as a Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Economics and Policy Studies (CEAPEPS) in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Part-Time Lecturer at the School of Part-Time Studies, Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, Lagos, from June 2010 to 2012.

He began his professional career as a Mathematics Teacher during his National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) at Gandi Secondary School in Rabah LGA, Sokoto State, from 2009 to 2010. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Quality Control Assistant at Krimo Products Nigeria Limited from June 1997 to September 1999.

 Books

  • Books, Monograph or Patents
    Ayinde, T.O. (2015), Investigating the Nexus between CAL and FDI Behaviour in Nigeria.
    LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 9783659391149,
    https://www.amazon.com/Investigating-Nexus-between-BehaviourNigeria/dp/365939114X
  •  Ayinde, T. O. (2020). Double Trilemma and Central Bank Behaviour in Nigeria.
    Postgraduate College, University of Ibadan, Nigeria,
    http://repository.pgcollegeui.com:8080/xmlui/bitstream/handle/123456789/1510/ayinde.p
    df?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
    (b) Chapter(s) in Books
  • Bankole, A. S., and Ayinde, T. O. (2022). Fiscal Dominance and Exchange Rate Stability
    in Nigeria in. Jerome, A. T., and Tella, S. A. (eds). Reshaping Policies for African
    Development, Essays in Honour of Prof. David Olusanya Ajakaiye at 70, 23 – 36, Ibadan
    University Press, Nigeria.

GRANTS AWARD

  •  Recipient – PhD Thesis Research Grant (Awarded by the AERC) – 2017 – 2019
  • Co-Recipient – Collaborative Research Grant Sept., 2018- Sept., 2019.
    The Grant was awarded by the AERC on Employment Generation along Cassava Value
    Chains in Nigeria on the Collaborative Research Theme: “Evolution of Agricultural Value
    Chains in Sub-Saharan Africa”. Other Collaborators include Professors. S.A. Bankole;
    A.O. Adewuyi and Drs O.A. Oyeranti; A. Aminu; B.O. Fatai (All of the University of
    Ibadan).

 

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Nitesh Kumar Mourya – Geography – Best Researcher Award

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Nitesh Kumar Mourya – Geography- Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nitesh Kumar Mourya  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Geography. He is a highly skilled GIS and Remote Sensing professional proficient in tools such as ArcGIS Desktop and Pro, ERDAS Imagine, Global Mapper, QGIS, and Google Earth Engine, with a proven track record of achieving a 0.97 Kappa accuracy in Land Use/Land Cover (LULC) classification. Holding a master’s degree in Geography and Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing, he is motivated to pursue a Ph.D. in Physical, Environmental, Urban, Economical, and Population Geography, contributing to cutting-edge research. His keen observation of natural features, coupled with a deep understanding of geomorphic processes, climate change, human and environment interaction studies, rapid environment change, etc., fuels his development of self-hypotheses and testing those, including insights into plate tectonics. Eager to apply his skills and contribute to advancements in geography, he is equally enthusiastic about securing a corporate role in GIS and Remote Sensing, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation and make meaningful contributions in a professional setting. Never Ever Settle, Eagar to learn, perform, and research.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his M.A. / M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Rajasthan in December 2020, and his B.A. in Geography, History, and Political Science from the same university in June 2017, achieving 55.7% and 50% marks respectively (with Geography at 58.5%). His expertise lies in Physical Geography. Additionally, he pursued a Computer Hardware Diploma at Statisworld Education in October 2012, where he learned about computer hardware assembling, issue troubleshooting, and hardware replacement. Furthermore, he obtained a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from DOS Computer Information Technology, Jaipur (Rajasthan), India in August 2012, gaining proficiency in various computer applications.

Working Experience

❖ GIS-Faculty / Analyst
GeoCatalog – Institute of Geoinformatics and Research (From June 2021).
• GIS-Analysist, PhD Consultancy GIS and Remote Sensing earth observation related science, Teaching,
Revenue mapping projects.
❖ GIS-Faculty
Swastik Edustart – (February 2022 to July 2023).
• Teaching GIS and Remote Sensing, Assist PhD Scholars with GIS-RS techniques research application.
• Expertise in generating highly accurate Land Use Land Cover with different models and algorithms, change
analysis, and predication.
❖ Internship (Corporate)
Tech Culture (New-Delhi) (3rd August to 3
rd November 2020, been 31 January 2021)
• Digitizing building footprint and correcting available vector data

Workshops / Conferences

❖ Urban Health Hazard and Preparedness in Global Pandemic COVID-19, National Webinar,
on 2 May 2020.
Department of Geography, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi (India).
❖ Future cities, Sustainable Development and Geospatial Technologies, National Online Conference, on
24 May 2020.
Department of Studies and Research in Geography, Rani Channamma University, Karnataka (India).
• Paper presented on, “Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Shoreline Change Along Jagatsinghpur.”
❖ The Science of Places: Exploring the Career Goals and Competencies of Future Geographers, Webinar,
on 31 May 2020.
School of Basic and Applied Sciences & Department of Geography, Adam University.
❖ Implication of Covid-19 on local & Regional Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective, International
E-Conference, on 27-28 June 2020.
International Geography Union (IGU) – INDIA.
• Paper presented on “Urban Growth Predication Using Geospatial Techniques: A Case Study of
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.”
❖ Earth Resources Management in Current Scenario, One Day Virtual Symposium, on 05 September 2020.
Suresh Gyan Vihar University.
❖ 5th World Congress on Disaster Management, 24-27 November 2021
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
• Paper presented on “Assessment of Chemicals Hazard and Resilience in an Educational Setup:
Acase study of Jamia Millia Islamia University, India.”
❖ LANDSLIDE RISK ASSESSMENT AND MITIGATION IN INDIA, National Conference, on 01-02
November 2022.
Department of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
•Paper presented on “AHP integrated GIS based Landslide Susceptibility Mapping in the
Garhwal Himalayan Region of India.”
❖ Building Urban Resilience through Advanced Technology,
Amity University and National Disaster Management
• Learned about building urban resilience and developing urban green space, improving urban
environment.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

➢ Physical Geography – Geomorphology (Paleo-Tectonics, ground water depletion impact on land use,
Coastal Environment, Climate Change, Palaeo-climate, Micro-Climate, Air Quality and Pollution,
Heat Waves, Tropical Cyclones – survival time on land surface and sea surface temperature
correlation with cyclone intensity, Global Worming in Mountainous Region.
➢ Urban Geography – Urban expansion among developed and under develop countries, Urban
Environment Change, Urban Climate Change in Mountainous and Non-mountainous cities, Urban
HeatIsland, Heat Waves impact.
➢ Population Geography – Agriculture development in context of increasing population technical
calculation on Marxian theory, Increase Population and food availability in future, Population of Indian is
higher as per availability of resources.
➢ Environment or Environmental Geography – Deforestation and Carbon Sequestration, Environment
Protection and Urban Ecology, Ozone Depletion.
➢ GIS and Remote Sensing – Machine Learning based model application in Earth Observation or
Geography, Calculating Efficiency of Machine Learning model, LULC change and Prediction, Actual
LULC extraction on behalf of reflectance energy or ground truthing, Flood and other Disaster Studies
through SAR data application, GIS and RS application in Geospatial Research.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

➢ Land Use/ Land Cover Dynamics Study and Prediction In Jaipur City using CA Markov Model Integrated
with Road Network, Published at GeoJournal, DOI: 10.1007/s10708-022-10593-9.
➢ Forest carbon sequestration mapping and economic quantification infusing MLPnn-Markov chain and
InVEST carbon model in Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, Western Himalaya, Published at Ecological
Informatics, DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoinf.2023.102428 (doi.org).
➢ Evaluation of Shoreline Alteration Along the Jagatsinghpur District Coast, India (1990-2020) Using Dsas,
SSRN Electronic Journal (DOI: doi.org). (Under Revision at Ocean and Coastal Management).
➢ Assessment of Chemicals Hazard and Resilience in an Educational Setup: A case study of Jamia Millia
Islamia University, India, Accepted at Indian Journal of Environmental Protection.
➢ Evaluating the Efficiency of ML based LULC Prediction Models (CA Markov and MOLUSCE),
submitted to Technological Forecasting & Social Change.

Fayaz Hussain Tunio – Economics – Best Researcher Award

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Fayaz Hussain Tunio – Economics – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Fayaz Hussain Tunio  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Economic. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law since July 2022. Within this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of the newly established economics, business, and criminology schools at ZABUL. His teaching responsibilities encompass a diverse range of courses tailored for law, economics, and business students. Recognized as an Approved Supervisor for Ph.D. and Masters Level programs by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, he oversees the academic progress of postgraduate students. His expertise lies in core subjects such as Research Methodology, Econometrics, Public Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Principles of Economics at advanced levels. With a robust skill set in analytical thinking, observation, and problem-solving, particularly in economics and public finance, he is adept at both research and teaching. Notably, he has a commendable track record of active participation in conferences and academic events at both national and international levels.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Ph.D. in Economics, earned in 2021, with a specialization in Public Finance from the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, China, achieving an outstanding GPA of 4.38 out of 4.5. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed an MBA with a specialization in Finance in 2007, obtaining a commendable CGPA of 3.21 out of 4 from the University of Sindh. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2004 from Shah Abdul Latif University in Khairpur, Sindh, laying a strong foundation for his subsequent achievements in the field of economics and finance.

Certificates and  Membership

He has actively engaged in numerous international symposiums, discussions, and workshops, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Notable participations include the International Symposium on Theory and Practice of VAT and the International Discussion on Regional Financial Arrangements & IMF Discussion, both organized by the School of Finance at the Central University of Finance and Economics. Additionally, he attended the Summer Course on Introduction to International Tax Law & Tax Treaty Law at the same university, further expanding his expertise in the field.

His dedication to scholarly pursuits is evident through his participation in various academic webinars and workshops, such as the Bentham Science / Research Square webinar on ‘Journal Selection to Enhance Your Career’ and the Authors Workshop on how to publish articles in Wiley journals. Furthermore, he has contributed to enhancing research capacity through his involvement in strengthening peer review processes in collaboration with Imperial College London and Riphah University.

Beyond academia, he actively engages in extracurricular activities, including participating in events like The Belt and Road 2019 Beijing International Fishing Friendly Tournament, where he secured the second position. Additionally, he has sought insights into career development, attending workshops like ‘Job Hunting in the Development Sector; Tips from Gates Foundation’.

His professional affiliations include membership in the Certified Internal Auditors of Pakistan (CIAP) with Membership Number M-128 and membership in the Champions of Reforms at the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiative, Government of Pakistan. These engagements highlight his diverse interests, dedication to continuous learning, and active involvement in professional communities both within and beyond his field of expertise.

Award

He has garnered notable achievements and accolades throughout his career, reflecting his expertise and commitment to academia and public service. Recognized as an Approved Ph.D. Supervisor by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, he plays a pivotal role in guiding the next generation of scholars. Moreover, he conducted a Faculty Development Training Program as a Master Trainer at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University, under the Training of Trainers program initiated by the Sindh Higher Education Commission, demonstrating his dedication to enhancing educational standards.

As a Certified Member of the Certified Internal Auditors of Pakistan (CIAP) with Membership Number M-128, he brings a wealth of expertise to financial and auditing domains. His contributions extend beyond academia, as evidenced by his participation in prestigious events such as the Roundtable Consultation on Maximizing the Impact of Public PSDP Portal and the Roundtable Consultation on Digitization of Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) organized by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan.

Furthermore, he was invited to the Inaugural Meeting of Champions of Reform Network by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, further highlighting his recognition within governmental circles. His academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious honors such as the Fully Funded Chinese Government Scholarship during his Ph.D. studies, underscoring his dedication to scholarly excellence.

Additionally, his success extends to securing research funding, as evidenced by winning a project on the Role of Islamic Finance in government revenue, for which he was awarded 50,000 RMBs. These accomplishments underscore his multifaceted contributions to academia, research, and policy development, positioning him as a respected figure within both academic and governmental spheres.

Consultancy Project

He provided individual consultancy services to Arshad Enterprises, offering expertise in financial management, report writing, accounting finalization, and matters related to corporate and income tax. This consultancy spanned from June 1st, 2020, to August 31st, 2020, and again from December 1st, 2020, to February 15th, 2021. In a similar capacity as an individual consultant, he assumed responsibility for financial management, report writing, and addressing corporate and income tax-related issues for the Karachi Employees’ Cooperative Housing Society. This consultancy engagement extended from March 1st, 2016, to February 28th, 2017. Through these roles, he demonstrated his proficiency in financial matters and tax compliance, providing valuable support to the respective organizations during the specified periods.

 

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