Sayyed Majid mazinani – Graph Neural Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Sayyed Majid mazinani – Graph Neural Networks – Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Sayyed Majid Mazinani distinguished academic and researcher in the field Graph Neural Network.

Dr. Sayyed Majid Mazinani appears highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic and research background.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications from Ferdowsi University, Iran, specializing in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN).
  • MSc in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications and BSc in Electrical Engineering Electronics, showcasing a solid educational foundation in his field.

Research Interests

  • Focus areas include Computer Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks, Data Communication Networks, and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Applications. These are critical and contemporary fields in network science and graph analytics.

Teaching Experience

  • Significant teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels in courses like Data Communication, Computer Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Artificial Neural Networks.

Awards and Achievements

  • Provisionally selected for the “Best Researcher Award” at the 2024 International Research Award for Excellence in Network Protocols, Technology, and Communication.
  • Recognized as the Top Professor Researcher at Imam Reza International University in 2019 and 2020.
  • Received Best Paper awards at various national and international conferences.

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Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

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Giorgia Modenini – Biological Networks – Young Scientist Award

Dr. Giorgia Modenini distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks.

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

She has been deeply engaged in academic pursuits since 2014,  commencing with her Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Bologna, Italy, where she attained a commendable grade of 106/110. This laid the foundation for her subsequent academic journey. Building upon her undergraduate studies, she pursued a Master of Science in Biodiversity and Evolution at the same institution, achieving the highest distinction of 110/110 cum laude, indicative of her exceptional aptitude and dedication. Undeterred by challenges, she continued to excel in her academic endeavors and embarked on a PhD course in Environment, Earth, and Life Sciences at the University of Bologna. Spanning from 2020 to the present, this doctoral program underscores her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the fields of biological, geological, and environmental sciences. Throughout her academic trajectory, she has demonstrated a fervent passion for her chosen disciplines and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

Awards

She has actively contributed to the academic community through various engagements and leadership roles in conferences focused on the role of transposable elements in human evolution and diseases. Notably, she organized and co-chaired the “Transposable Elements in Human Brain Evolution and Diseases” virtual conferences in December 2021 and December 2022, featuring esteemed speakers such as Marie Jönnson, Jose Luis Garcia-Perez, Fabio Macciardi, Cedric Feschotte, Johan Jakobsson, and Molly Gale Hammell. Her dedication to advancing knowledge in this field is further exemplified by her role as the organizer and co-chair of the “Transposable Elements in Human Evolution and Diseases” virtual conference in February 2024, featuring confirmed invited speakers Anna Sophie Fiston-Lavier and Marco Trizzino. Moreover, her outstanding contributions were recognized with the “Best Poster Award” at the XXV Congress of the Italian Anthropological Association, presented by the Italian Primatologists Association, for her poster titled “Exploring signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations,” a fitting tribute to the memory of Judith Masters and Fabien Génin. Through these endeavors, she continues to foster collaboration and facilitate discussions at the forefront of scientific research.

Academic experience

She has been actively involved in various academic activities spanning several years, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in her field. From April to September 2019, she undertook an internship at the Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of Bologna, Italy. Here, she delved into the intricate relationships between non-LTR retrotransposons and schizophrenia in both modern and ancient human populations. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the intersection of genetics and mental health. Subsequently, in February to May 2023, she embarked on an international internship at the Globe Institute, Lundbeck Foundation, Copenhagen, Denmark. During this period abroad, she immersed herself in the project titled “Investigating human evolution through the lens of retrotransposons,” further expanding her understanding of evolutionary genetics. Currently, since November 2020, she has been engaged as a PhD student at the Molecular Anthropology Lab, University of Bologna, Italy. Her doctoral research focuses on studying retrotransposition events and DNA methylation in the evolution of the human brain, a testament to her continued dedication to unraveling the complexities of human evolution and genetics.

Seminars and thesis

She has been actively involved in supervising and supporting research projects and academic activities related to transposable elements and genetic variability. Under her guidance as a supervisor, Giacomo Mercuri presented his thesis titled “Polymorphic transposable element insertions provide new insights into North-Eastern Italian isolates’ genetic variability” for the LM Biodiversità ed Evoluzione program. Similarly, Stefano Puleo explored the signatures of adaptive introgression on chromosome 22 in worldwide human populations for his thesis under her supervision. Additionally, she has contributed to the academic community by delivering lessons on “Transposable Elements as drivers of genome evolution” and “Transposable Elements as drivers of evolution” for the course “Genetica di popolazione ed evoluzione molecolare,” showcasing her expertise in the field. Furthermore, she supervised Francesco Magni’s thesis, which focused on transposable elements variability in ancient and modern human samples, further enriching the understanding of genetic dynamics. Through these mentorship roles and academic contributions, she continues to advance knowledge and foster intellectual growth in the field of biodiversity and evolution.

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Adugna Abera – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Adugna Abera – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Adugna Abera distinguished academic and researcher in the field Biological Networks. He has held several key positions in public health research and coordination. From August 2021 to July 2022, he served as the National COVID-19 Epidemiological Surveillance and Laboratory Coordinator at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Concurrently, since 2019, he has been pursuing his Ph.D. at Addis Ababa University, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, in the Department of Cellular, Microbial, and Molecular Technology, focusing on the Applied Genetics stream.

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Educations📚📚📚

He completed his educational journey at Addis Ababa University, where he first earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology in July 2005. He then continued his studies at the same university and obtained a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology in June 2009. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in Applied Genetics at Addis Ababa University, having started in September 2019 and expected to complete his doctorate in the near future.

Research Experience

He has extensive experience in research laboratory techniques, particularly in the study of Visceral Leishmaniasis and related assays. His expertise includes conducting FACS-based whole blood assays such as reactive oxygen burst assays, phagocytosis assays, and leukocytes surface activation markers assays. Additionally, he is skilled in whole blood stimulation for ELISA-based cytokine/chemokine assays and the isolation and subtyping of human monocyte-derived macrophages. He has also cultivated and handled both wild strain and gene reporter Leishmania parasites. His proficiency extends to a wide range of molecular techniques, including DNA extraction from various clinical samples, conventional PCR, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP), Sanger capillary electrophoresis sequencing, whole genome sequencing using both Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms, PET-PCR, nested and quantitative PCR (qPCR), PCR-RFLP, and real-time PCR.

Experience

Prior to his role in COVID-19 coordination, he was the team leader of the Malaria and NTDs research team at EPHI from September 2017 until 2020 and continues to work as a researcher in the same team to date. Additionally, from 2017 to 2019, he coordinated the Malaria Elimination Baseline Assessment in elimination-targeted districts in Ethiopia. His earlier career included working as a Research Assistant on the Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases research team at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Addis Ababa from March 2010 to April 2016. He also served as an instructor at Bethel Medical College in Addis Ababa from September 2009 to January 2010.

Award

He has been recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships. In November 2023, he received a fellowship to participate in a hands-on Genomics and Bioinformatics training workshop at Stellenbosch University, which took place from the 13th to the 24th. Earlier, he was selected for the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT), which was supported by WHO/TDR and held at the University of Gonder from September 24 to October 6, 2018. These opportunities have enhanced his skills and expanded his expertise in his field.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
  1. G/meskel W., Desta K., Diriba R., Belachew M., Evans M., Cantarelli V., Urrego M, Sisay A., Gebreegziabxier A., Abera A. SARS-CoV-2 variant typing using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction–based assays in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. IJID Regions. 2024; 11(2024): 100363. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100363.
  2. Gebregziabher SM., Yalew AW., Sime H., Abera A. Molecular detection of waterborne pathogens in infants’ drinking water and theirrelationship with water quality determinants in eastern Ethiopia: loop-mediatedisothermal amplification (LAMP)-based study. Journal of Water & Health. 2024; 22(1): 1. doi: 10.2166/wh.2023.201.
  3. Abera, A., Mamecha, T., Abose, E., Bokicho, B., Ashole, A., Bishaw, T., Mariyo, A., Bogale, B., Terefe, H., Tadesse, H., Belachew, M., Difabachew, H., Eukubay, A., Kinde, S., Ali, A., Regasa, F., Seife, F., Kebede, Z., Wossen, M., Tollera, G., … Tasew, G. Reemergence of Human African Trypanosomiasis Caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, Ethiopia. Emerging infectious diseases. 2024; 30(1): 125–128. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3001.231319.
  4. Zeleke MT, Gelaye KA, Abera A, Teshome MB, Guma GT, Abate BT, et al. (2023) Diagnostic performance of PfHRP2/pLDH malaria rapid diagnostic tests in elimination setting, northwest Ethiopia. PLOS Glob Public Health 3(7): e0001879. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0001879.
  5. Tameru K, Tsegaye B, Shikur M, Ergete W, Tasew G, Abera A, and Wolday D. Case Report: Disseminated Strongloidesstercoralis Presenting as an Ulcerated Gastric Mass in an HIV-1-Infected Patient. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 106(6), 2022, pp. 1675–1677. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.21-0791.
  6. Sisay A, Abera A, Dufera B, Endrias T, Tasew G, Tesfaye A, et al. (2022) Diagnostic accuracy of three commercially available one step RT-PCR assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in resource-limited settings. PLoS ONE 17(1): https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262178.
  7. Belachew, M., Wolde, M., Nega, D. Gidey B, Negash L, Assefa A, Tasew G, Woyessa A, Abera A.Evaluating performance of multiplex real time PCR for the diagnosis of malaria at elimination targeted low transmission settings of Ethiopia. Malar J 21, 9 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-04029-x.
  8. Nega, Abera A, Gidey B et al. Baseline malaria prevalence at the targeted pre-elimination districts in Ethiopia. BMC Public Health (2021) 21:1996. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12036-5.
  9. Abera A, Belay H, Zewude A et al. Establishment of COVID-19 testing laboratory in resource-limited settings: challenges and prospects reported from Ethiopia. Global Health Action. 2020; 13(1841963):1-7.
  10. Gidey B, Nega D, Abera Aet al. Mentorship on malaria microscopy diagnostic service in Ethiopia: baseline competency of microscopists and performance of health facilities. Malaria Journal. 2021; 20(1).
  11. Tasew G, Gadisa E, Abera A et al. Whole blood-based in vitro culture reveals diminished secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines in visceral leishmaniasis. Cytokine. 2020; 155246. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cyto.2020.155246.
  12. Abib Berhanu, Adugna Abera, Desalegn Nega, SindewMekasha, Surafel Fentaw, Abebe Assefa, Gashaw Gebrewolde, Yonas Wuletaw, Ashenafi Assefa, Sisay Dugassa, Habte Tekie1 and Geremew Tasew. Isolation and identification of microflora from the midgut and salivary glands of Anopheles species in malaria endemic areas of Ethiopia. BMC Microbiology. 2019; 19:85.

Yadvendra Pratap Singh – Biological Networks – Best Researcher Award

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Yadvendra Pratap Singh – Biological Networks

Dr. Yadvendra Pratap Singh distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Biological Network. He is committed to providing students with exceptional education and training to foster their understanding of subject areas and enhance their critical-thinking abilities. His focus extends to research, teamwork, mentoring, and service. With primary research interests spanning Web-GIS, GIS and Remote Sensing, as well as Image Processing, he also delves into the realms of Machine Learning and Deep Learning. He ensures that all information provided in his CV is true to the best of his knowledge, reflecting his dedication to integrity and professionalism.

 

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Educations: 📚🎓

  • He completed his educational journey with distinction, earning a Ph.D. in CSE/Geoinformatics from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in October 2019. Prior to this, he obtained his M.Tech. in CSE/Geoinformatics from the same institute in June 2013. Building upon his academic foundation, he pursued a B.Tech. in Information Technology from Uttar Pradesh Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, graduating in June 2008. His academic pursuits began with Intermediate studies in PCM, and he laid the groundwork for his educational path with a High School degree in Science, both accredited by the U.P. Board and completed in June 2003 and June 2001, respectively.

 EXPERIENCE

He has amassed a wealth of experience in academia, culminating in his current position as Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) in CSE(AIML) at Manipal University Jaipur, where he has been since July 2022. Prior to this role, he served as an Assistant Professor in CSE-AIML at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from December 2021 to July 2022. His dedication to teaching and research is evident in his tenure as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from July 2018 to December 2021. Earlier in his career, he contributed as a Lecturer in the Computer Science & Engineering department at C.S.M. College of Engineering and Technology/UPTU in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, from January 2009 to April 2010. Through these roles, he has demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and the development of future professionals in the field of computer science and engineering.

 

Administrative Leadership Positions, Nucleus Team Member or Committee Service

He actively engages in administrative leadership and committee service, demonstrating his commitment to organizational growth and development. Currently, he serves as a Nucleus member of the E-Cell at CSE(AIML) and Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, a role he has held since 2023. Additionally, he contributes to the Budget Committee for CSE(AIML) at the same institution, demonstrating his involvement in financial planning and decision-making processes. In previous years, he played a crucial role as a member of the NBA Committee for CSE at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, during the academic year 2019-2020. Through these leadership positions and committee memberships, he actively contributes to the strategic initiatives and operational excellence of the academic institutions he is associated with.

 

Honors and Prizes

He has garnered recognition for his contributions in both academic and extracurricular spheres. Notably, in March 2023, his collaborative work on “Language Detection Using Natural Language Processing,” authored alongside Y. Rajanak and R. Patil, earned them the Best Paper Award at the 9th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Communication Systems (ICACCS) held in Coimbatore. This accolade underscores his proficiency and innovation in the field of computer science. Furthermore, his leadership abilities were acknowledged earlier in February 2013 when he received the Best Coordinator award at the 47th Annual Athletic Meet at MNNIT Allahabad, Prayagraj. These achievements reflect his multifaceted talents and dedication to excellence in both academic research and event coordination.

Completed and Ongoing Projects
2015 Vehicle routing and scheduling in solid waste collection systems using GIS
Technology Team Members: Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Singh , Yadvendra Pratap Singh
Innovative research project grant under TEQIP-II of Rs. 3,00,000.00
(link: http://mnnit.ac.in/teqip/?page_id=87) ( Status : Completed)
Thesis
Undergraduate Senior Thesis: Online Hospital Management System, United College of
Engineering and Research Allahabad, 30/05/2008
Master’s Thesis: Geospatial Database Development for Zoning of Waste Water Drainage of
Allahabad city., Prof. (Dr.) D.K.Yadav and Prof( Dr.) R. P. Singh,
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, 22/06/2013
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Doctoral Dissertation: Web-GIS Based Municipal Solid Waste Management System,
Prof. (Dr.) A.K. Singh and Prof. (Dr.) R.P. Singh,
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad (M.N.N.I.T.) Allahabad, 26/03/2019

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Gangrade S., Sharma P.C., Sharma A.K, Singh Y.P.(2024)”Modified DeeplabV3+ with multi-level
context attention mechanism for colonoscopy polyp segmentation” ,Computers in Biology and
Medicine,Volume 170,2024,108096,ISSN 0010-4825,
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108096.
2. Kumar, A.,Singh, Y.P.,Gupta, A.,Bhagat, M. (2022) “A Deep Neural Network for Classification of
Land Use Satellite Datasets in Mining Environments” Journal of Mining and Environment.
DOI: 10.22044/jme.2022.12262.2224
3. Singh, Y.P., Singh, R.P., Singh, A.K., Yadav, D.K. (2015), “Using GIS and Remote Sensing Technique
for Zoning of Wastewater Drainage of Allahabad City”, International Journal of Advanced Remote
Sensing and GIS, Vol 4, No 1 (2015), pp. 1419-1434
4. Singh, Y. P., Singh, A. K., & Singh, R. P. (2016). Web-GIS based Framework for Solid Waste
Complaint Management for Sustainable and Smart City. International Journal of Advanced
Remote Sensing and GIS, Vol 5, No 10 (2016), pp. 1930-1936

Workshops/FDP and Conferences Attended

1. STC on “Effective Teaching Learning using Social Media” held on 05/06/2023 to 09/06/2023
at NITTTR, Chandigarh
2. One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on “Big Data and Analytics” held on
03/04/2023 to 07/04/2023 at Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar.
3. workshop on “Effective Teaching-Learning Environment using ICT Tools held on 19/12/2022
to21/12/2022 at Manipal University Jaipur
4. Implications of Outcome Based Learning Pedagogy in Higher Education held on12/12/2022 to
16/12/2022 at Manipal University Jaipur
5. One week FDP on “MATLAB for Engineering Applications” held on 18/04/2022 to 22/04/2022,
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