Habtamu Ayalew Engida | Mathematical Modelling | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Habtamu Ayalew Engida | Mathematical Modelling | Editorial Board Member

Debre Markos University | Ethiopia

Dr. Habtamu Ayalew Engida is an accomplished mathematician specializing in Computational and Applied Mathematics, holding a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Pan African University, Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), Nairobi, Kenya, where he successfully defended his thesis on “Evolution and Co-Dynamics of Melioidosis and Leptospirosis Diseases with Optimal Control and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis” in March 2023. He earned his MSc in Mathematics (Applied Stream) with Very Great Distinction from Mekelle University in 2013 and his BSc in Applied Mathematics, also with Very Great Distinction, from the University of Gondar in 2011. Since July 2013, Dr. Habtamu has served as a Lecturer, Seminar Project Advisor, and Community Service Provider in the Department of Applied Mathematics at Debre Markos University, Ethiopia, contributing over a decade of expertise in teaching, academic advising, and professional consultation to both regular and extension students across public and private institutions. His instructional portfolio includes courses such as Numerical Analysis, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics and Graph Theory, Introduction to Topology, and Functions of Complex Variables, reflecting his broad academic proficiency and commitment to advancing mathematical education and research.

Profiles: Scopus

Featured Publications

"Malaria and leptospirosis co-infection: A mathematical model analysis with optimal control and cost-effectiveness analysis", Habtamu Ayalew Engida, Scientific African, 2025.

Katerina Sergi | Translational Research | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Katerina Sergi | Translational Research | Best Researcher Award

Social Science Research Center at Mississippi State University | United States

Dr. Katerina Sergi is an accomplished educational psychologist with a Ph.D. from Mississippi State University, an M.A. in Applied Social Research, and a B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, CUNY. She currently serves as Assistant Research Professor at the Social Science Research Center, MSU, leading projects in early childhood education, early intervention, mental health awareness, and public health evaluation. Dr. Sergi has extensive experience in both research and applied settings, including roles as Research Associate at MSU, adjunct instructor at Delta State University, and international research coordinator in Greece. Her work encompasses quantitative and qualitative research, technical report authorship, and presentations at national and international conferences on topics ranging from early childhood development and educational interventions to assistive technology and AI applications in social science research. Dr. Sergi’s contributions have influenced policy, practice, and professional development, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based strategies that support children, families, and educational professionals.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

"Down the Digital Delta: Health Information Inequities Among Rural Mississippi Caregivers"

"Compensation challenges in early childhood education: an analysis of Mississippi’s child care workforce"

"Assistive technology use in the workplace by people with blindness and low vision: Perceived skill level, satisfaction, and challenges"

"Factors That Influence Physical Activity in Individuals With Down Syndrome: Perspectives of Guardians and Health Professionals"

"Self-Regulatory Metacognitive Skill Use in Elementary Students During Computer and Paper Reading Assignments: A Qualitative Study"