Rayhane Sadeghi – Network Visualization- Women Researcher Award

Rayhane Sadeghi – Network Visualization

Ms.  Rayhane Sadeghi distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Network Visualization. Her research interests lie at the intersection of physics and computer science, with a focal point on machine learning and its applications in solar physics research and astronomy. She is particularly intrigued by the dynamic behavior of the Sun and its implications for space weather and our comprehension of the universe.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

She pursued her academic journey in Physics with a specialization in Plasma from 2019 to 2022 at Payam e Noor University and Amirkabir University of Technology in Tehran, Iran. Her thesis focused on investigating the dynamic behavior of solar chromospheric bright points within network Python frameworks and internetwork Energy Engineering-Radiation applications. Prior to her M.Sc, she completed her undergraduate studies from 2010 to 2014 at the Karaj Branch of Islamic Azad University in Iran, majoring in Electrical Engineering-Electronics. Her thesis during this period explored the application of wavelet transform in power quality evaluation, blending mathematics and physics. Before her undergraduate studies, she attended the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (NODET) from 2003 to 2010 in Karaj, Iran.

Research Fields:

One area of particular interest to her is the utilization of machine learning techniques to analyze data from the IRIS and HINODE spacecraft. These missions have bestowed unprecedented views of the Sun’s atmosphere, generating vast datasets exploitable for studying a myriad of phenomena, from magnetic reconnection events to coronal loop dynamics. Additionally, she harbors curiosity about amalgamating physics and computer science in diverse research realms, such as formulating new algorithms for astronomical data analysis or employing machine learning to model intricate physical systems.

Within the realm of solar physics, she aims to delve into various topics, encompassing the mechanisms propelling the Sun’s magnetic field, the characteristics of solar flares and coronal mass ejections, and the interplay between the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetosphere. Through the development of novel tools and techniques for scrutinizing solar data, she aspires to enrich our comprehension of these phenomena and contribute to the broader expanse of space science.

In sum, she is eager to pursue a PhD in this domain and collaborate with leading researchers to craft innovative methods for investigating the Sun and other celestial entities. She holds the conviction that the amalgamation of physics and computer science offers a potent avenue for advancing our cosmic understanding and devising inventive solutions to intricate problems. As a dedicated and impassioned researcher, she is resolute in her commitment to making significant strides in this field and propelling our understanding of the cosmos.

Award

She is a remarkable individual, recognized as the top graduate in both the first district of Payame Noor University and across Tehran province. Her excellence extends beyond academia, as demonstrated by her achievements, including winning the 22nd Khwarizmi Youth Awards for her innovative work on Alborz state security robots. Additionally, she has been honored with certificates from prestigious competitions such as the Demo of 3rd Iran Open Robotic Competition at QIAU and the 5th Smart Mice and Robotic Competition at Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch. Her dedication and ingenuity in the field of robotics showcase her as a standout talent in her field.

 

Conference

She is an accomplished researcher who has made significant contributions to various scientific symposiums and conferences. Her expertise spans multiple disciplines, including physics, solar physics, and geophysics. Notably, she has presented oral presentations and posters on topics such as characterizing solar spicules, exploring damping properties of iris bright points, and investigating magnetic bright point characteristics. Her use of advanced techniques like machine learning, deep learning, and spectral analysis highlights her innovative approach to research. Additionally, her presentations on topics such as geometric components of resistivity measurement and the performance of well logging tools demonstrate her proficiency in geophysical investigations. With her collaborative efforts in poster presentations, she showcases her ability to work effectively within research teams. Overall, her contributions to the scientific community underscore her as a dedicated and accomplished researcher in her field.

 

Kareem M. Selem – Network Science and Graph Analytics – Best Researcher Award

Kareem M. Selem – Network Science and Graph Analytics

Dr.   Kareem M. Selem distinguished academic and researcher in the field Network science and Graph Analytics. My academic journey began with undergraduate studies from October 2010 to May 2014, where I pursued a BSc in Hotel Management from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt. I successfully obtained a degree with a remarkable 87.17%, earning an Excellent with honors.

Education

From January 2020 to October 2022, I pursued my doctoral studies, obtaining a PhD in Hotel Management from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt. My research focused on the intersection of business economics and emerging technology, specifically exploring the impact of creative destruction to achieve sustainable competitive advantage through augmented reality. The dissertation delved into the application of augmented reality in five-star hotels, employing a creative destruction approach to practices. Through an experimental study, I assessed the effectiveness of augmented reality in enhancing the hotel workplace, enabling employees to develop their knowledge and unleash latent talents. I received an excellent degree with a recommendation to publish the thesis at the level of Egyptian and Arab universities.

Prior to my doctoral studies, I completed my Master’s degree from October 2016 to October 2019, earning an MSc in Hotel Management from the same faculty. My master’s thesis, titled “Assessment of occupational health and safety measures for staff in the food and beverage department: Applied to some three-star hotels,” focused on managing human resources in the service sector, particularly the hospitality industry. The research centered on implementing global standards, specifically “ISO 45001-2018,” to ensure strict measures for maintaining the health and safety of employees in the workplace. I received an excellent degree with a recommendation to publish the thesis at the level of Egyptian and Arab universities.

Professional Profiles:

REVIEWER (Journals – ad hoc and regular)
 Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management – (Q1/SSCI)
 International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management – (Q1/SSCI)
 Tourism Management Perspectives – (Q1/SSCI)
 International Journal of Hospitality Management – (Q1/SSCI)
 Frontiers in Psychology – (Q1/SSCI)
 Heliyon – (Q2/SCIE)
 Tourism and Hospitality Management – (Q3/ESCI)
WORKSHOPS

In December 2023, he actively participated in two valuable workshops organized by the Elsevier Researcher Academy. The first workshop, held on the 1st of December 2023, focused on “How to identify research gaps.” This session likely provided him with insights and strategies to enhance his ability to discern gaps in existing research, a crucial skill for any researcher looking to contribute meaningfully to their field.

Shortly thereafter, on the 11th of December 2023, he engaged in another workshop titled “Funding hacks for researchers.” This session, hosted by Elsevier Researcher Academy, likely equipped him with practical knowledge and strategies to secure funding for his research endeavors, an essential aspect of advancing in the academic and research domains.

Additionally, he attended a workshop on the 16th of October 2023, which centered around the topic of “Using proper manuscript language.” This workshop, also organized by Elsevier Researcher Academy, likely provided him with valuable insights into crafting manuscripts effectively, ensuring that his research findings are communicated in a clear and compelling manner for publication.

These workshops, collectively, reflect his commitment to continuous learning and professional development, showcasing a proactive approach to staying abreast of the latest tools, methodologies, and best practices in the realm of research and academia.

 

AWARDS
On the 18th of November 2023, he participated in a significant event at Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt. The focus of this event was “International Publishing in Humanities and Social Sciences within High Impact Factor Journals.” By attending this event, he likely gained valuable insights into the intricacies of publishing research in international journals with high impact factors. Such knowledge is crucial for researchers in the humanities and social sciences, as it aids in understanding the standards and requirements necessary to contribute to reputable and influential academic publications. This event at Suez Canal University likely served as a platform for enhancing his understanding of the publishing landscape and honing the skills needed to disseminate his research effectively on an international scale.
OTHER ACTIVITIES

Since November 2016, I have been actively engaged in various roles within the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Suez Canal University in Egypt. My journey began with my involvement in the Information Technology Unit from November 2017 to February 2022, where I contributed to the technological advancements within the faculty. Subsequently, I transitioned into the role of overseeing Strategic Planning Standards, a position I have held since November 2016.

In May 2021, I extended my influence by becoming a part of the Academic and Educational Programs Standard committee, demonstrating my commitment to enhancing the quality and standards of educational offerings within the faculty. Furthermore, in December 2021, I took on responsibilities within the International Cooperation Unit, emphasizing my dedication to fostering global collaborations and partnerships.

My involvement has continued to evolve, and since November 2023, I have been an active member of the Cultural Relations Committee. This ongoing commitment reflects my dedication to promoting cultural exchange and understanding within the academic community at Suez Canal University. Overall, my multifaceted engagement demonstrates my comprehensive contribution to the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, aligning with its objectives and fostering its continuous development.

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Since March 2016, he has been actively involved in the academic field, progressing through various roles within the Hotel Management Department at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University in Egypt. Starting as a Demonstrator, he imparted knowledge in areas such as Hotel Cost Accounting, Hotel Marketing Management, Hospitality Industry Principles, and Housekeeping and Décor Management.

His dedication and expertise led to his promotion to Assistant Lecturer from October 2019 to December 2022, during which he expanded his instructional repertoire to include subjects like Hotel Environment Management, Market Research, Management Information Systems, Food and Beverage Quality Control, and Human Resource Development. Continuing his academic journey, he currently serves as a Lecturer from January 2023, covering a diverse range of topics such as Crisis Management in the Hospitality Industry, Social Media Management, Computer Applications in Hotels, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Restaurant Service Arts, Food and Beverages Safety, Banquet and Conference Management, Strategic Planning in the Hospitality Industry, International Cuisines, Principles of Statistics, and Front Office Management.

Concurrently, he has taken on the responsibility of mentoring PhD candidates, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence in Egyptian hotels since December 2022. Additionally, he holds the position of Coordinator for the Scientific Research Standard at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, actively contributing to the academic and research excellence of the institution since June 2023.

PUBLICATIONS

 

 

Sajal Halder – Network Science – Best Researcher Award

Sajal Halder – Network Science

Dr. Sajal Halder distinguished academic and researcher in the field Network science. He is currently working as a Research Fellow at Charles Sturt University, Australia. He has completed PhD in Computer Science at RMIT University and he has been appointed as an Assistant Professor (on study leave) at Jagannath University, Bangladesh since August 2017. His research interests are Personalized Itinerary Recommendation Systems, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Periodic Behavior Mining in Large-Scale Graph, Trajectory Behavior Analysis and Real Life Big Data Analysis.

Eduvation

He completed his academic journey with a stellar record, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the School of Computing Technologies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with graduation in December 2022. His research focus during his doctoral studies was on the development of itinerary recommendation systems using deep learning methodologies. Under the guidance of A/Prof Jeffrey Chan and Prof. Xiuzhen Zhang, he contributed to the advancement of knowledge in this domain.

Prior to his doctoral pursuits, He earned a Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Kyung Hee University in South Korea, graduating with distinction in August 2013. His academic excellence is underscored by an impressive Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.23/4.30 (95.25%). His master’s thesis, conducted under the supervision of Prof. Young-Koo Lee, delved into the exploration of supergraph-based periodic behaviors mining in dynamic social networks.

Commencing his academic journey,  he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, with graduation in November 2010. Displaying academic prowess, he secured a CGPA of 3.60/4.00, securing the 5th position out of 59 students. His final undergraduate project, conducted under the guidance of Supervisor Ashis Kumar Biswas, focused on the classification of multiple protein sequences through the analysis of irredundant patterns.

In summary, his educational background reflects a trajectory marked by academic excellence and a commitment to cutting-edge research in the fields of computer science and engineering.

Professional Profiles:

EXPERIENCE

• We developed a metadata-based malicious and benign package detection model for the NPM repository.
• We introduced two sets of features, easy to manipulate (ETM) and difficult to manipulate (DTM),
where manipulating DTM depends on long-term planning and monotonic properties. Then, we verify
our feature selection effectiveness based on four well known machine learning and one deep learning
techniques.
• We also analyse algorithms’ performance using metadata manipulation and recommend better metadata adversarial attack-resistant algorithms.
• Experiment analysis shows that our proposed model reduces 97.56% False Positive and 80.35 % False
Negative number.
• Achievement 1: Sajal Halder et al. ”Malicious Package Detection using Metadata Information”, In
submission (A* Conference).
• Achievement 2: Sajal Halder et al. ”Install Time Malicious Package Detection on NPM Repository”,
In process.
Skills: Feature Engineering, Data Scraping, Open Source Software, Machine Learning Model, Deep Learning,
Python, Report/Article Writing, Data Visualization and Teamw

PhD Researcher, RMIT University Melbourne, Australia.

i. Project Title: Capacity aware Fair POI Recommendation using Users Satisfaction.
Innovation: Design a novel fair POI recommendation model considering POI capacity and users preferences.
Language and Tools: Python, Actor-critic network, GCN, Tensorflow, Neural Network, Graph Allocation and Optimization
Duration: July 2021 to date.
ii. Project Title: Deep reinforcement learning of dynamic POI generation and optimization for itinerary
recommendation
Innovation: Propose and implement deep actor-critic network based itinerary recommendation model
named DRLIR.
Language and Tools: Python, AWS, Actor-critic network, GCN, Tensorflow, Neural Network
Duration: January 2021 to June 2021.
iii. Project Title: POI Recommendation with Queuing Time and User Interest Awareness
Innovation: Improve users interest based multi-tasking based transformer architecture models (TLR U
and TLR-M UI) for best POI recommendation.
Language and Tools: Python, PyCharm, Jupyter, Tensorflow, Keras, Matplotlib, Transformer, Lucid
Chart, Overleaf
Duration: March 2020 to December 2020.
iv. Project Title: Transformer-based Multi-tasking for Queuing Time Aware Next POI Recommendation
Innovation: Design and implement multi-tasking based transformer architecture models (TLR and
TLR-M) for better POI recommendation.
Language and Tools: Python, PyCharm, Jupyter, Tensorflow, Keras, Matplotlib, Transformer, Lucid
Chart, Overleaf
Duration: August 2019 to February 2020.
v. Project Title: Efficient Itinerary Recommendation via Personalized POI Selection and Pruning
Innovation: Develop efficient personalized itinerary recommendation model (EffiTourRec).
Language and Tools: R-studio, Lucid Chart, Overleaf, MatLab.
Duration: August 2018 to July 2019.

Research/Project Member
i Research Group: VLSI Research Group, Department o f Computer Science and Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Supervisor: Professor Dr. Hafiz Md. Hasan Babu
Duration: July 2016 to June 2018.
ii Project Name: Establishment of Basic Campus Network in Jagannath University
Source of Fund: HEQEP, UGC, Government of Bangladesh.
Duration: January 2017 to July 2018.
iii Project Name: Establishment of Basic Campus Network on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Science & Technology University,
Source of Fund: HEQEP, UGC, Government of Bangladesh.
Duration: June 2015 to July 2016

Journal/ Conference Reviewers

• Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 7.8)
• Information Process and Management (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 7.47)
• Applied Soft Computing (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 8.7)
• Scientific Reports (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 4.6)
• IEEE Transactions on Computational Social Systems (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 4.74)
• Transactions on Knowledge Discovery from Data (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 4.2)
• IEEE Access (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF 3.367)
• Expert System with Applications, (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF 6.954)
• World Wide Web (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 3.00)
• Knowledge and Information Systems (Q1 Ranked Journal, IF: 2.82)
• Neural Processing Letters (IF: 3.1)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Sajal Halder, Kwan Hui Lim, Jeffrey Chan, and Xiuzhen Zhang.A Survey on Personalized Itinerary
Recommendation: From Optimisation to Deep Learning. In Applied Soft Computing Journal, 111200,
2023, Q1 Ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 8.7). Publisher: Elsevier.

2. Sajal Halder, Kwan Hui Lim, Jeffrey Chan, and Xiuzhen Zhang. Capacity-aware fair POI recommendation combining transformer neural networks and resource allocation policy. In Applied Soft
Computing Journal, pages 110720, 2023, Q1 Ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 8.7). Publisher: Elsevier.

3. Sajal Halder, Kwan Hui Lim, Jeffrey Chan, and Xiuzhen Zhang. POI Recommendation with Queuing
Time and User Interest Awareness. In Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, 2022, Q1 Ranked
Journal, (Impact Factor – 5.406). Publisher: Springer.

4. Sajal Halder, Kwan Hui Lim, Jeffrey Chan, and Xiuzhen Zhang. Efficient Itinerary Recommendation
via Personalised POI Selection and Pruning. In Knowledge and Information Systems, Volume 64, Pages
963–993, 2022. Q1 Ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 2.53), Publisher: Springer.

5. Sajal Halder, Kwan Hui Lim, Jeffrey Chan and Xiuzhen Zhang. Transformer-based Multi-task
Learning for Queuing Time Aware Next POI Recommendation. In the 25th Pacific-Asia Conference
on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (PAKDD-2021), A Ranked Conference.

6. Sajal Halder, Md. Samiullah and Young-Koo Lee. Supergraph based Periodic Patterns Mining in
Dynamic Social Networks. Expert Systems with Applications-An International Journal. volume 72,
pages 430-442, 2017, Q1 Ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 6.954). Publisher: Elsevier.
7. MS Rahman, Sajal Halder, MA Uddin, UK Acharjee, An efficient hybrid system for anomaly detection in social networks. In Cybersecurity, Q1 ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 6.27), 2021, Volume 4,
Pages 1-11, Publisher: Springer.

8. Iram Fatima, Sajal Halder, Muhammad Aamir Saleem, Rabia Batool, Muhammad Fahim, YoungKoo Lee, Sungyoung Lee. Smart CDSS: Integration of Social Media Interaction Engine (SMIE) in
Healthcare for Chronic Disease Patients. Multimedia Tools and Applications, pages 1-21, 2013, Q1
Ranked Journal, (Impact Factor – 2.757), Publisher: Springer.

9. Yongkoo Han, Kisung Park, Donghai Guan, Sajal Halder, and Young-Koo Lee. Topological Similarity
based Feature Selection for Graph Classification. In the Computer Journal, bxt123, 2013, Q2 Ranked
Journal, (Impact Factor – 0.755), Publisher: Oxford University Press.

Hongxia Song – Graph Analytics- Best Researcher Award

Hongxia Song – Graph Analytics

Dr. Hongxia Song   distinguished academic and researcher in the field Graph Analytics.  Song Hongxia, born in 1979 in Changzhi, Shanxi, is a highly accomplished individual with a Ph.D. and the title of associate professor, specializing in vegetable cultivation and stress physiology. Serving as a master’s supervisor, she is deeply involved in research on horticultural plant functional substance mining and product development. Song Hongxia holds the esteemed position of a post expert in the Shanxi Vegetable Industry System and is an active member of the Professional Technical Committee of Agricultural Products and Animal Husbandry Inspection and Testing in the Shanxi Inspection and Testing Alliance. Additionally, she contributes to standardization efforts as a member of the Standardization Committee in Jinzhong City.

Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Song Hongxia has received various accolades, including the title of “One hundred Gold Medal Lecturers” by the Shanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture. Her expertise extends to leadership roles, where she serves as the Chief Expert of Shilou County and holds the distinguished title of Expert in the Expert Group of Jinzhong Rural Revitalization Association. Notably, she is acknowledged as a Distinguished Expert in Shangdang District, Taigu District, and Zezhou County, showcasing her commitment and impact in the field of agriculture and rural development.

Eduvation

She embarked on her academic journey in 1998, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture and Economic Management at Shanxi Agricultural University. Demonstrating a strong commitment to her field, she continued her studies at the same institution and earned a Master’s degree in Vegetable Science from 2002 to 2005. Undeterred in her pursuit of knowledge, she further advanced her academic qualifications by undertaking a Ph.D. in Vegetable Science at Shanxi Agricultural University from 2011 to 2015. Throughout her educational trajectory, she exhibited a dedicated focus on horticulture and vegetable science, laying the foundation for her subsequent contributions to these domains.
Professional Profiles:

Professional Experience

She has accumulated a wealth of professional experience, currently holding the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Vegetables at the College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, a role she has undertaken since 2017. Prior to her current position, she served as a Lecturer in the same department from 2008 to 2017, showcasing her commitment to academic and professional growth. Her journey in academia began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Vegetables at the College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, where she contributed from 2005 to 2008. Across these roles, she has played a pivotal role in the academic and research endeavors related to vegetables, enriching both her expertise and the educational landscape at the university.

Teaching and scientific research projects

She has been actively involved in a multitude of research and educational initiatives, showcasing her leadership and expertise in the field. In 2023, she assumed the role of principal investigator for the “Research and Practice of Smart Teaching Reform of ‘Vegetable Science Experiment'” (Project No: J20230323), which is part of the Shanxi Provincial Higher Education General Teaching Reform and Innovation Project. Her dedication to advancing education is further evident as the course leader for “Vegetable Cultivation,” a course recognized as an offline first-class offering in Shanxi Province in 2022.

In 2021 and continuing into the present, she holds the esteemed position of a position expert within the vegetable industry technology system in Shanxi Province, underlining her influence in shaping the technological landscape of the local industry. Her commitment to innovation is demonstrated through her leadership as the principal investigator for the “Integration and Demonstration of Efficient Production Technology for Fruits and Vegetables in Facilities” (Project No: XDHZRCZXY-04) under the College of Talent Revitalization at Shanxi Agricultural University in 2023.

Additionally, she actively contributes to addressing critical challenges in the field, such as the participation in the key R&D project of Shanxi Province titled “Research on key technologies for overcoming temperature and light stress obstacles and environmental regulation of fruits and vegetables” (Project No: 202102140601013). Through her multifaceted involvement in research, education, and technology integration, she continues to make significant strides in advancing the understanding and application of vegetable science.

Textbooks

Vegetable Seedling science, China Agriculture Press, 2014, Editor-in-Chief

Honorable achievements

1. Technical Regulations for Drought-resistant and Light Simplified Cultivationof Pepper in Open Field Shanxi Province Local Standard (DB 14/T 2412-2022), Shanxi Provincial Agricultural Standardization Technical Committee, 2022, No. 1. 2.Technical Regulations for Dryland Tomato Cultivation, Shanxi Provincial Local Standard (DB 14/T 2064—2020), Shanxi Provincial Agricultural Standardization Technical Committee, 2020, No. 1. 2. “2+1+1” School-Enterprise (Institute) Joint Talent Training Model, Special Prize for Teaching Achievements in Shanxi Provincial Colleges and Universities, Shanxi Provincial Department of Education, 2018, fourth. 3. Technical specification for efficient carbon sequestration production of celeryin solar greenhouse, Shanxi Provincial Local Standard (DB 14/T 1555-2018), Shanxi Provincial Agricultural Standardization Technical Committee, 2018, first. 4.Technical specification for efficient carbon sequestration production of carrots in early spring in solar greenhouse, Shanxi Provincial Local Standard (DB14/T1284-2016), Shanxi Provincial Agricultural Standardization Technical Committee, 2016, No. 1. 5. One of the “100 Gold Medal Teachers”, Shanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture, 2020. need bullats

Patents

Song Hongxia, Yang Yanwei, Li Yanping, Li Meilan, Hou Leiping, Lu Qiang. Acooking and crushing device for producing tomato paste, 2021.1.15. China, ZL20202 14856687
Song Hongxia, Li Meilan, Hou Leiping, Xu Xiaoyong, Nie Hongmei. . Asupport
for tomato planting, 2021.4.23. China, ZL 2020 2 1050095.5 2021.01

Publication

1. Hongxia Song, QiangLu, Tianyue Song, et al. Study on the Mechanism of Carotenoid
Production and Accumulation in Orange Red Carrot (Daucus carota L.). Scientia
Horticulturae, 327(3). doi: org/10.1016/j.scienta.2023.112825(2024)

2. Song H, Wu P, Lu X, Wang B, Song T, Lu Q. (2023) Comparative physiological and
transcriptomic analyses reveal the mechanisms of CO2 enrichment in promoting the growthand quality in Lactuca sativa. PLoS ONE 18(2): e0278159. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0278159

3. Hongxia Song, Qiang Lu, Leiping Hou, Meilan Li. The genes crucial to carotenoidmetabolism under elevated CO2 levels in carrot (Daucus carota L.). Sci Rep. 2021 Jun 8;
11(1):12073. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-91522-7.

4. Hongxia Song, Qiang Lu & Xiaoyu Guo Identification of candidate genes associated with JAunder elevated CO2 in carrot (Daucus carota L.). Biotechnology & Biotechnological
Equipment, 2021, 35 (1), 1065–1075.

5. Hongxia Song; Yanling Li; Xiaoyong Xu; Jing Zhang; Shaowen Zheng; Leiping Hou;
Guoming Xing; Meilan Li. Analysis of genes related to chlorophyll metabolismunder
elevated CO2 in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), Scientia Horticulturae, 261(5). doi: org/10

 

 

Damon Centola – Networks- Best Researcher Award

Prof. Damon Centola a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Collective Intelligence .His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

Eduvation

He earned his educational credentials in the field of sociology, culminating in a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2006. Prior to this, he completed his Master’s in Sociology at Cornell University in 2004, showcasing a commitment to advancing his expertise in the subject. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy/Logic, where he graduated summa cum laude from Marlboro College in 1997. This rich educational background reflects his dedication to intellectual pursuits and lays the foundation for his contributions to the field of sociology.

 

Professional Profiles:

Appointments
He holds a distinguished series of appointments, currently serving as the Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology, and Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania since 2021. Prior to this role, he held the position of Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication, concurrently serving as Professor of Engineering (secondary) in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Professor of Sociology (secondary) in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2021.
In 2019, he assumed the role of Senior Fellow at the Penn LDI Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, and became a faculty member at both the Penn Population Studies Center and the Penn Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Program. Since 2013, he has been a faculty member at the Penn Warren Center for Network and Data Sciences, concurrently directing the Network Dynamics Group. His academic journey includes serving as an Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2019. Prior to joining the University of Pennsylvania, he was an Assistant Professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management from 2008 to 2013. Notably, in 2006-08, he held the prestigious position of Robert Wood Johnson Scholar in Health Policy at Harvard University, and in 2001-02, he was a Visiting Scholar at The Brookings Institution.

Research

Social Change, Diffusion of Innovations and Ideas, Simple and Complex Contagions, Structural
Inequality, Medical Bias, Collective Intelligence, Social Epidemiology, Collective Action and
Social Movements, Sustainability and Climate Change, Cultural Evolution and Norms, Social
Networks, Centrality and Influence, Online Experimental Methods, Computational Social Science

Awards and Fellowships

He has amassed a plethora of accolades and honors throughout his illustrious career. In 2019, he earned the prestigious Harrison White Outstanding Book Award from the American Sociological Association and was honored with the Top Paper Award in Health Communication by the International Communication Association. His notable contributions were further underscored by the receipt of the Best Paper Award at the 2018 International Conference on Computational Social Science and the James Coleman Award for Outstanding Article from the American Sociological Association in 2017. The year 2016 brought the distinction of being named a Wharton Mack Institute Fellow. Over the academic year 2014-15, he held fellowships at both the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and the Lenore Annenberg and Wallis Annenberg Endowment for Communication.

A significant highlight in 2014 was the award of U.S. Patent #8713143, recognizing his innovative method of creating social networks to facilitate behavior change. His impact also extends into the scientific realm, demonstrated by his participation in the Kavli Frontiers of Science program by the National Academy of Sciences in 2012. Early in his career, he was honored with the Leo Goodman Early Career Award in Sociological Methodology in 2011 and received the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2011, 2009, and 2006.

In 2010, he was recognized with the MIT Faculty Prize for Research in Computers and Communications. Additional accolades include the Award for Outstanding Article in Mathematical Sociology from the American Sociological Association in 2009 and 2006. His academic journey features prestigious fellowships, including the Columbia University Exchange Scholar Fellowship in 2004, NSF EITM Summer Fellowship in 2004, Cornell University Russell Sage Fellowship in 2002, NSF IGERT Fellowship in Non-linear Dynamics and Chaos in 2002, and the Santa Fe Institute Summer Fellowship in 2000.

Books
Centola, Damon. (expected 2024) Structural Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Centola, Damon. 2021. Change: How to Make Big Things Happen. New York: Little, Brown & Co.
Translations into Chinese, Romanian, Korean, Russian, Dutch, Thai, Japanese, Italian, Turkish,
Portuguese (Brazil)
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Nature, New York Journal of Books, The New York Times, NPR
Hidden Brain, Radio Times, Inside Higher Ed, Annual Reviews, The Current, Ottawa Writers Festival,
ABC Australia, Times of India
Centola, Damon. 2018. How Behavior Spreads: The Science of Complex Contagions. Princeton, NJ:
Princeton University Press.
• 2019 Harrison White Outstanding Book Award, American Sociological Association
• Translations into Chinese, Arabic, Polish
• Selected Reviews & Coverage: Science, The Journal of Mathematical Sociology, Information,
Communication & Society, New Scientist, MIT Sloan Management Review, Strategy + Business, The
American Interest, American Journal of Sociology, Contemporary Sociology
Selected Conference and Working Group Presentations
Complex Centrality and Predicting Influence,” ASA Regular Session, August 2023.
“Social tipping points for unprecedented change,” EU Learn, Knowledge Talks on Tipping Points,
threats and opportunities, June 2022.
“Reduction of race and gender bias in recommendations for clinical treatment using a clinician peer
network based intervention in experimental setting,” Annual ICA Conference, May 2022.
“Influencers and Misinformation,” DARPA Studying Long-Tailed Influencer-Enabled Crowd
Extremism, October 2021
Publication

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.

 

Cheryl E Praeger – Graph Network symmetry – Lifetime Achievement Award

Prof. Cheryl E Praeger  a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Graph Network Symmetry .  Cheryl E Praeger is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, retiring in 2017 after 40 years service to UWA. She now focuses on research and research supervision in Group Theory and Combinatorics, in her role as Senior Honorary Research Fellow. In addition she is a member of the National Science and Technology Council (2022-2025).

In 2021 she was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia “for eminent service to mathematics, and to teriary eduction, as a leading academic and researcher, to international organisations, and as a champion of women in STEM careers”. She had previously been appointed a Member of the Order (AM) in 1999.(Graph)

Professor Praeger has won many distinguished awards, recognising her as one of Australia’s leading mathematicians. Many of her roles and awards marked a first for a woman: President of the Australian Mathematical Society (1992-1994), Lyle Medal of the Australian Academy of Science (2013, first awarded in 1935).

 

Eduvation

prof. Cheryl E Praeger  earned her Bachelor of Science with Honors in Mathematics from the University of Queensland, Australia, in 1970. Following that, in 1972, she pursued dual Master’s degrees, obtaining one from the University of Oxford, UK, and another from the University of Queensland, Australia. In 1973, she achieved her Doctor of Philosophy (D.Phil) degree from the University of Oxford, UK. Later in 1989, she furthered her academic achievements by earning a Doctor of Science (D.Sc) from the University of Western Australia. With a rich educational background spanning (Graph) multiple prestigious institutions, she has demonstrated a commitment to scholarly pursuits and academic excellence throughout her career.

Professional Profiles:

Awards

Professor Praeger was also the first pure mathematician, and the first Western Australian to receive the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science (2019); the first pure mathematician to win an ARC Federation Fellowship (2007-2012), or be named as WA Scientist of the Year (2009), or be inducted into the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame (2015). She is the inaugural recipient of the Ruby Payne-Scott Medal of the Australian Academy of Science (1921).

Over the span of 2009 to 2023, she has garnered a remarkable array of awards and distinctions, showcasing her outstanding contributions to the fields of science and mathematics. Notably, in 2023, she was honored as a Fellow of the International Science Council. In 2021, she received the prestigious Ruby Payne-Scott Medal from the Australian Academy of Science and was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).(Graph)

Her global recognition includes being named a Kirk Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge, UK, in 2020. Among her numerous accolades, she was awarded the (Australian) Prime Minister’s Prize for Science in 2019 and received an Honorary Doctorate from Primorska University in Slovenia in 2018. Her influence extends worldwide, with honors such as the Mehdi Behzad Prize from the Iranian Mathematical Society in 2015 and being named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society in 2012. These distinctions underscore her exceptional impact on the scientific community and her commitment to advancing knowledge and education.

Research

Professor Praeger’s research is on the theory of group actions and their applications in Algebraic Graph Theory and to Combinatorial Designs and other areas of Discrete Mathematics and Geometry; and algorithms for group computation including questions in statistical group theory and algorithmic complexity. Her mathematical work has been published in more than 400 journal articles and five monographs.

Her list of Publications can be found at https://cherylpraeger.github.io/research.html

A discussion website for her book ‘Permutation groups and cartesian decompositions’ with Csaba Schneider in 2018 by Cambridge University Press is here:  https://schcs.github.io/WP/index.php/book/

Current projects

  • ARC Discovery project (DP200100080) Exceptionally symmetric combinatorial designs (2020-2023)
  • ARC Discovery project (DP190100450) Complexity of group algorithms and statistical fingerprints of group (2019-2022)
  • Isaac Newton Institute Cambridge, (supported by EPSRC grant no. EP/R014604/1) Groups, representations and applications: new perspectives (2020; and 2022)

Selected Academic Services and Functions (2009-2022)

From 2009 to 2022, she has been actively engaged in various prestigious academic roles and functions. Notably, she served as the Chair of the Australian Council of Heads of Mathematical Sciences from 2009 to 2011 and later contributed as a member of several international committees and councils. Her involvement extended to the Australian Academy of Science, where she held the position of Foreign Secretary from 2014 to 2018, and she was a member of the Australian Government’s National Science and Technology Council from 2022 to 2025. Additionally, she made significant contributions to the global scientific community, participating in committees such as the International Mathematical Union Committee for Women in Mathematics and the Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science under the International Science Council. Her leadership was evident as the Chair of Subpanel 18 on the Program Committee for the International Congress of Mathematicians from 2015 to 2018 and as a member of various executive boards and committees advocating for the representation of women in science and engineering. Through her roles, she has played a crucial part in shaping international scientific collaboration and promoting diversity in mathematical disciplines.

Previous positions

Prior to appointment at The University of Western Australia she held a Research Fellowship at the Australian National University and taught for a semester at the University of Virginia. She taught in the Mathematics and Statistics program at UWA and was Head of the Department of Mathematics 1992-1994, inaugural Dean of Postgraduate Research Studies 1996-1998, Chair Promotions and Tenure Committee 2000-2004, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Computing and Mathematics 2003-2006, ARC Professorial Fellow 2007, and Inaugural Director of the UWA Centre for the Mathematics of Symmetry and Computation 2010-2013.

Previous positions

  • Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee, Chair (1999-2019), Deputy Chair (1996-98, 2020),   https://www.amt.edu.au/olympiad-committees
  • Committee for the Freedom and Responsibility in Science, International Science Council (2019-2022) https://council.science/what-we-do/
  • Executive Board AASSA (Association of Academies and Societies for scinces in Asia) (2016-2021) https://aassa.asia/ and  Special Committee for Women in Science and Engineering (Chair 2016-2021, ex-officio member 2022-2024)

Publication

A classification of the maximal subgroups of the finite alternating and symmetric groups

MW Liebeck, CE Praeger, J Saxl
Journal of Algebra 111 (2), 365-383 –

Finite transitive permutation groups and bipartite vertex-transitive graphs

CE Praeger
Illinois Journal of Mathematics 47 (1-2), 461-475 – 2003

Line graphs and -geodesic transitivity

A Devillers, W Jin, CH Li, CE Praeger
arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.4297 – 2012

On imprimitive rank 3 permutation groups

A Devillers, M Giudici, CH Li, G Pearce, CE Praeger
Journal of the London Mathematical Society 84 (3), 649-669

On normal 2-geodesic transitive Cayley graphs

A Devillers, W Jin, CH Li, CE Praeger
Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics 39, 903-918

 

Hayatullah Mushwani – Graph Analytics -Graph Analytics Research Excellence Award

Mr. Hayatullah Mushwani a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Graph analytics. He is a dedicated lecturer at Kabul University in the Environmental Faculty’s Department of Disaster Management, specializing in the comprehensive study of disasters. Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Disaster Management, his academic journey has been driven by a passion for understanding and addressing complex challenges. His research pursuits are anchored in the critical domains of disasters, focusing on risk assessment, evaluation, education, climate change, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and the pivotal role of early warning systems. He aims to contribute significantly to the field through insightful research and by nurturing the next generation of disaster management professionals.

 

Eduvation

In May 2023, he completed his Master of Disasters Preparedness, Mitigation, and Management at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Thailand. The program covered a diverse range of subjects, including disaster management, natural resource management, environmental protection, conflict resolution, climate change, monitoring and evaluation, and humanitarian need assessment. Prior to his master’s degree, he earned his Bachelor of Environmental Science from the Environmental Science Faculty at Kabul University in Kabul. His undergraduate studies focused on crucial areas such as disasters risk reduction, risk assessment, research methodology, and environmental protection. With this comprehensive educational background, he is well-equipped to contribute significantly to the field of disaster management, leveraging his expertise in various aspects of preparedness, mitigation, and environmental sustainability.

Professional Profiles:

Short Term Trainings

He holds a membership at the Acquaint Humanitarian organization in the United States of America (USA), bringing a diverse and extensive background in outcome-based learning and disaster management training. In 2019, he completed Outcome-based Learning Education Training at Kabul University, demonstrating a commitment to effective education practices. Subsequently, in 2021, he acquired School Safety Training and participated in Disaster Resilience programs conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Expanding his expertise globally, he pursued Disaster Risk Reduction studies at the Faculty of Geography, University Gadiah Mada in Indonesia in 2022. The same year, he further enriched his knowledge through Disaster Management Training at Kyoto University, Japan. In 2023, he focused on addressing contemporary challenges, completing Harassment Training at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. Additionally, he delved into Disaster Risk Reduction based on Q-GIS at CWSA, Japan, showcasing a dedication to staying current with the latest advancements in disaster preparedness and humanitarian efforts.

AREAS OF INTEREST

Disaster Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Protection, Risk Assessments,
Humanitarian Assistance Management, Education and WASH displaced communities by conflict and natural
hazard, Resources Governance and Management, M&E.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

waste Management, Climate change and food security, mining, DRR and Development,

HONOR

He has earned a series of honors and accolades, underscoring his commendable contributions in various domains. In 2019, he received a Letter of Appreciation from the Sharq Higher Education Institute in Kabul, Afghanistan, recognizing him as the Best Lecturer. This acknowledgment reflects his commitment to excellence in education. In 2022, he garnered another Letter of Appreciation from Loaita, Singapore, commending his outstanding performance on a Habitat for Humanity project, showcasing his dedication to community service.

His prowess as a lecturer was once again acknowledged in 2019 by the Sharq Higher Education Institute in Kabul, Afghanistan. More recently, in 2023, he received a Letter of Appreciation from the Acquaint organization in the USA, recognizing him as the Best Volunteer in Human Rights, highlighting his active involvement in humanitarian efforts. Additionally, REST Publisher in India acknowledged his expertise in 2023, presenting him with a Letter of Appreciation for his role as the Best Articles Evaluator, showcasing his proficiency in the evaluation of scholarly work. These honors collectively attest to his multifaceted contributions and commitment to excellence in various fields.

WORK EXPERIENCE

(2018 – Up to Now) Assistant Professor at Disaster Management Department Kabul University, Kabul (https://ku.edu.af) ▪ Delver Lecturers to Disasters Management, Natural Resource Management, and Environmental Protections Department students ▪ Head of Faculty of Environment Examination committee ▪ Member of the Cultural committer at Environment Faculty, Kabul University ▪ Member of the Research Committee at Environment Faculty, Kabul University ▪ Member of the Electronic committee at the Environment Faculty, Kabul University Conducted Research, Plan, and Policy Development, and Training delivers (2022 – TO March 2023)

Publication
  • MULTI-HAZARD RESILIENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN ASIA PACIFIC                                                  2023 | Book chapte   CONTRIBUTORS: Hayatullah Mushwani
  • The Current State of Early Warning System in South Asia: A Case Study of Afghanistan                                               International Journal of Disasters Risk Reduction

    2023-12-17 | Review
    CONTRIBUTORS: Hayatullah Mushwani; Mokbul Morshed Ahmad; kawoon sahak; Mohammad Haroon Hairan
  • Review of Afghanistan’s Economic Development Status during Republic Government (from 2001-2021)                   

    International Journal of Multiculturaland Multireligious Understanding
    2023-03-03 | Review
    CONTRIBUTORS: Hayatullah Mushwani
  • The current state of early warning system in South Asia: A case study of Afghanistan
  •  Chitral Gol National Park; A paradise or threat for biodiversity conservation and socioeconomic conditions of local societies
  •  Afghanistan Economic Development review from 2000 to 2022
  • ▪ Evaluation of Drought Socio-economic Impacts in the Central Region of Afghanistan

Xin Li – Random Graph Models

Dr. Xin Li  – Leading Researcher in Random Graph Models

 

Assist Prof Dr. Xin Li has held the position of Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at China University of Mining and Technology. Concurrently, since March 2023, he has also taken on the role of Postdoc Researcher at Zhejiang University and China University of Mining and Technology within the School of Mechanical Engineering. This dual academic engagement underscores his commitment to advancing research and contributing to the academic communities at both institutions.

Education📚

📚 Embarking on an academic journey, he pursued his passion for Mechanical Engineering at Qingdao University of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the School of Mechanical Engineering in the period spanning September 2012 to July 2016. Building upon this foundation, he delved deeper into the intricacies of the field at Hunan University, where he successfully completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering within the College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering from September 2016 to July 2022. This educational odyssey reflects his steadfast dedication to scholarly pursuits and the continual pursuit of knowledge. 🎓

 

Professional Profiles:

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Random Graph Models; Intelligent fault diagnosis; Machine learning; Complex systems🌞

EDITORIAL BOARD
Journal of Dynamics, Monitoring and Diagnostics
Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering

AWARDS

🏆 In recognition of his outstanding contributions to academia and research, he has been honored with a series of prestigious grants and awards. Notably, he secured the National Social Science Foundation Youth Project (62206298) for the period 2022-2025, demonstrating his prowess in the field. Further bolstering his research endeavors, he received support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (20230N1048) in 2023-2024. His commitment to advancing scientific knowledge is also evident through grants from the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation and the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province for the years 2023-2025. In addition, he has been recognized by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province for the period 2023-2026, solidifying his position as a respected researcher. The accolades continue with the acknowledgment of his contributions to the academic community through the China University of Mining and Technology’s “Sailing Plan” for Young Teachers (102523236) in 2023-2024, as well as the Hunan Graduate Research Innovation Project (CX20200406) for the academic year 2021-2022. These accolades underscore his dedication and success in pushing the boundaries of knowledge in his field. 🌟

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2023 Spring Engineering Measurement Technology
2022 Autumn Equipment health management and intelligent O&M (Graduate)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Li X, Yang Y, Wu Z, et al. High-accuracy gearbox health state recognition based on graph sparse
random vector functional link network[J]. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 2021:
108187.
Li X, Li S, Wei D, Si L, Yu K, Yan K. Dynamics Simulation-driven Fault Diagnosis of Rolling
Bearings Using Security Transfer Support Matrix Machine. Reliability Engineering & System
Safety. 2023:109882.
Li X, Cheng J, Shao H, et al. A Fusion CWSMM-based Framework for Rotating Machinery
Fault Diagnosis under Strong Interference and Imbalanced Case[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Industrial Informatics, 2021, 18(8): 5180-5189.
Li X, Shao H, Lu S, et al. Highly-efficient fault diagnosis of rotating machinery under timevarying speeds using LSISMM and small infrared thermal images[J]. IEEE Transactions on
Systems, Man and Cybernetics: Systems, 2022, 52(12): 7328-7340.

Symplectic geometry packet decomposition and its applications to gear fault diagnosis

J Cheng, Y Yang, X Li, J Cheng
Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 174, 109096

 

Shahid Alam – Network science

Dr. Shahid Alam – Leading Researcher in Network Science

Education📚

🎓 He pursued his academic journey in the field of Applied Physics, culminating in a Ph.D. from the GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), Pakistan, spanning from August 2018 to July 2021. Prior to that, he earned his Master’s degree in Applied Physics at GIKI, completing the program from January 2016 to April 2018. His educational foundation in Physics was laid during his undergraduate years, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physics from Hazara University, Mansehra, Pakistan, from September 2011 to August 2015. These years of dedicated study and research have equipped him with a strong academic background and a passion for the applied sciences. 📚🔬

 

Professional Profiles:

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

🎓 He embarked on a fascinating research journey as a Ph.D. researcher from August 2018 to July 2021 at the Nanotechnology Research Laboratory, GIK Institute in Pakistan. Delving into the captivating realm of nanotechnology, his focus centered on unraveling the synergistic potential inherent in the combination of metal phosphates and sulfides. This exploration was driven by the aspiration to unearth novel applications in the realm of supercapattery devices, propelling the boundaries of energy storage technology.

🔬 During his tenure as an MS research student from July 2016 to April 2018 at GIK Institute, he dedicated himself to investigating innovative approaches in the field. His research endeavor revolved around the fabrication of inverted perovskite solar cells, where Cadmium Sulphide played a pivotal role as the electron transport layer. This pursuit was not merely an academic endeavor; rather, it was a passionate quest to contribute to the advancements in solar energy technology, seeking sustainable solutions for a brighter and cleaner future. 🌞

CAREER HISTORY

🎓 He has a diverse and enriching career history that spans various roles in academia and research. Since September 2021, he’s been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Abbottabad University of Science and Technology in Havelian. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he’s taken on the role of Departmental Controller of Examination since April 2022, overseeing internal examinations within the Department of Physics.

His journey in academia began as a Graduate Assistant at the GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Pakistan, where he was involved from January 2016 to January 2018. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles and allowed him to contribute meaningfully to the academic and research community. 🌐🔬

PUBLICATIONS
  1. Advancements in asymmetric supercapacitors: Material selection, mechanisms, and breakthroughs with metallic oxides, sulfides, and phosphates – Journal of Energy Storage, 2023, 72, 108208
  2. Binary composites of strontium oxide/polyaniline for high performance supercapattery devices
    MZ Iqbal, S Alam, AM Afzal, MJ Iqbal, K Yaqoob, MA Kamran, MRA Karim, …
    Solid State Ionics 347, 115276
  3. Green synthesis of nickel‐manganese/polyaniline‐based ternary composites for high‐performance supercapattery devices
    S Alam, MZ Iqbal, J Khan
    International Journal of Energy Research 45 (7), 11109-11122
  4. Binary composites of nickel-manganese phosphates for supercapattery devices
    M Alzaid, MZ Iqbal, S Alam, N Almoisheer, AM Afzal, S Aftab
    Journal of Energy Storage 33, 102020
  5. Recent advancement in the performance of solar cells by incorporating transition metal dichalcogenides as counter electrode and photoabsorber
    MZ Iqbal, S Alam, MM Faisal, S Khan
    International Journal of Energy Research 43 (8), 3058-3079
  6. Binary composites of sonochemically synthesized cobalt phosphates/polyaniline for supercapattery devices
    F Alam, MZ Iqbal, S Alam, N Alhassan
    Journal of Energy Storage 42, 103150
  7. Magnetron sputtered tungsten di-sulfide: An efficient battery grade electrode for supercapattery devices
    S Alam, MZ Iqbal, N Amjad, R Ali, M Alzaid
    Journal of Energy Storage 46, 103861
  8. Exalted redox frameworks of Cu-MOF/polyaniline/RGO based composite electrodes by integrating silver nanoparticles as a catalytic agent for superior energy featured supercapatteries
    M Roman, SSA Gillani, S Farid, M Shakil, R Ahmad, MZ Iqbal, MM Faisal, …
    Electrochimica Acta 400, 139489
  9. Enhanced electrochemical performance of battery‐grade cobalt phosphate via magnetron sputtered copper interfacial layer for potential supercapattery applications
    MZ Iqbal, J Khan, S Alam, R Ali, MJ Iqbal, AM Afzal, S Aftab
    International Journal of Energy Research