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

 

 

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

Fatih Kasimoglu |Project Scheduling

Assist Prof Dr. Fatih Kasimoglu |Project Scheduling

Academician/Research Scholar

Congratulations , Assist Prof Dr. Fatih Kasimoglu |Project Scheduling , on winning the esteemed Best Researcher Award from Sfconference! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Wishing you continued success and many more milestones in your illustrious research journey. Your impact on the field is truly commendable and serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring researchers.

Warmest congratulations once again on this well-deserved recognition!

 

Professional Profiles:

EDUCATION

  • Ph.D.:OperationsResearch, Defense Sciences Institute, Turkish Military Academy, Ankara, Türkiye, 2015. Dissertation: “Interdiction Models in CPM Projects in a Competitive Environment.”
  • • Thesis Dissertation supported by The Scientific And Technological Research Council Of Türkiye (TUBITAK), Grant No. 214M196. M.S.: Operations Research, Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California, USA, 2004. Thesis: “An Integer Linear Programming Model to Schedule an Army Installation`s Maneuver Training.” B.S.: System Engineering, Turkish Military Academy, Ankara, Türkiye, 1997.

EMPLOYMENT&EXPERIENCE

(2020-Present): Academic, Faculty of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Department, Doğuş University, İstanbul, Türkiye.

(2019-2020): Academic, Faculty of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Department,Doğuş University,İstanbul, Türkiye.

 

Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters:

  1. İş Analitiğinde Yöneylem Araştırması Uygulamalar – Yenilenebilir Kaynaklar ile Proje Çizelgeleme: İki Amaçlı Bir Yaklaşım (2022)
    • Author: Kasımoğlu Fatih
    • Published by Gazi Kitabevi in 2022
    • Printing: 1st
    • Page Count: 140
    • ISBN: 978-625-8275-36-0
  2. İş Analitiğinde Matematiksel Modelleme – Tedarik Zinciri Siber Güvenliği için bir Risk Optimizasyon Modeli (2022)
    • Authors: Pinar Adem, Kasımoğlu Fatih
    • Published in 2022
    • Printing: 1st
    • Page Count: 183
    • ISBN: 9786258374698

Publications