Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

Justyna Maliszewska-Nienartowicz – Energy policy – Women Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Justyna Maliszewska Nienartowicz distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Energy Policy. Since 2019, she has assumed the role of the Head of the Chair of European Studies at the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies, further expanding her research into new areas. Her current focus includes the energy policy of the EU and its Member States, as well as the European Security System.

Throughout her academic journey, she has actively participated in numerous conferences, totaling over 30, including significant international events held in Budapest, Brussels, Brno, Strasbourg, Birmingham, Bergen, Rome, and Trier. These conferences have provided platforms for her to share and exchange insights with scholars and experts in her field, contributing to the broader discourse on European Studies and Law.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

Educations📚📚📚

She pursued her Master’s Studies at the Faculty of Law and Administration at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń from 1995 to 2000, laying the foundation for her academic journey in law.

In 2003, she achieved a significant milestone by earning her Ph.D., demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to her field of expertise.

Her academic accomplishments continued with the attainment of habilitation in 2008, marking a recognition of her significant contributions to legal scholarship and research.

In 2016, she reached the pinnacle of her academic career, being appointed as a full professor. This prestigious title reflects her expertise, dedication, and leadership in the field of law, solidifying her position as an accomplished and respected academic within the legal community.

➢ Research interests:

energy policy of the EU and its Member States;
• European security, including the EU-NATO relations;
• issues related to the legal order of the European Union, in particular connected with
its values and general principles;
• forms of discrimination in the law of the European Union and its Member States;
• consumer protection policy and various aspects of the EU internal market;

🏆🏆Awards and HONORS🏆🏆

Throughout her career, she has garnered notable recognition and accolades for her outstanding contributions to research and education. In both 2005 and 2006, she received the Foundation for Polish Science awards for young researchers, acknowledging her scientific successes and promising contributions to her field.

Her consistent excellence in research has been acknowledged through multiple awards from the Rector of Nicolaus Copernicus University in 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017, and 2021, underscoring her significant achievements in the academic realm.

In 2017, she was honored with the Medal of the National Education Commission for her exceptional contribution to students’ education. This prestigious award recognizes her dedication and impact on fostering educational excellence, further highlighting her commitment to both research and the development of future scholars.

 

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

From 2008 to 2010, she actively participated in the grant titled “Theory and Practice of the Institutional Approach to Regional Development,” which was financially supported by the Croatian Government.

In the subsequent period from 2011 to 2013, she took on the role of supervisor for the grant on “Dyskryminacja pośrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej: ewolucja, istota oraz relacje ze zbliżonymi koncepcjami prawnym” (Indirect Discrimination in European Union Law: Evolution, Essence, and Relations with Similar Legal Concepts). This project received funding from the National Centre of Science under decision no. DEC-2011/01/B/HS5/00965.

Her academic journey includes an Erasmus scholarship in Utrecht (the Netherlands) in 1998, followed by a Tempus scholarship in Hull (Great Britain) in 2001. In 2004, she was awarded a scholarship for young researchers in Oxford (Great Britain) and, later in 2010, received a senior researchers’ scholarship in Oxford as well. These experiences enriched her academic pursuits and contributed significantly to her research and knowledge in the respective fields.

EXPERTISES

▪ Ocena wpływu objęcia zakresem dyrektywy Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady w sprawie
stosowania praw pacjenta w transgranicznej opiece zdrowotnej prywatnej opieki na
polski system opieki zdrowotnej w kontekście m.in. art. 152 TWE (2009, the Committee
for European Integration in Poland)
▪ Evaluation of the Implementation by Member States of Directive 2007/23/EC (2011, for
the European Commission, the agreement No. 30-CE-0389006/00-41)
▪ Kryteria dyskryminacji pośredniej –standardy europejskie a prawo i praktyka polskich
sądów (2015, Polish Society of Anti-Discrimination Law)

📝🔬Publications📝🔬
1) Ewolucja ochrony konsumenta w europejskim prawie wspólnotowym (ang. The
Evolution of Consumer Protection in the EC Law), Toruń 2004, 322 pages.
2) Porządek prawny Unii Europejskiej (z uwzględnieniem postanowień Traktatu
Konstytucyjnego) (ang. The Legal Order of the EU, including the Provisions of the
Constitutional Treaty), Toruń 2005, 247 pages.
3) Zasada proporcjonalności w prawie Wspólnot Europejskich (ang. The Principle of
Proportionality in the European Community Law), Toruń 2007, 572 pages.
4) System instytucjonalny i prawny Unii Europejskiej (ang. Institutional and Legal System
of the European Union), Toruń 2010, 411 pages.
5) Dyskryminacja pośrednia w prawie Unii Europejskiej (ang. Indirect Discrimination in
the European Union Law), Toruń 2012, 442 pages.
6) Dyskryminacja ze względu na religię, niepełnosprawność, wiek lub orientację
seksualną. Dyrektywa 2000/78 i orzecznictwo TS UE. Komentarz (ang. Discrimination
Based on Religion, Disability, Age or Sexual Orientation. Directive 2000/78 and the
Case Law of the Court of Justice of the EU. A Commentary.), Warsaw 2013, 191 pages.
7) Zasada proporcjonalności jako podstawa oceny legalności ograniczeń swobód rynku
wewnętrznego Unii Europejskiej (ang. The Principle of Proportionality as a Basis for
Assessing the Legality of Restrictions to Freedoms in the EU Internal Market), Toruń
2020, 359 pages.

Articles

1) Zasady ogólne prawa jako źródło europejskiego prawa wspólnotowego (ang. The
General Principles of Law as a Source of the EC Law), Państwo i Prawo 2005, 4: 23-
35.
2) The Substance of the European Community Internal Market: the Control of Goods and
Persons at Internal Frontiers, Comparative Law Review 2006, 14: 19-32.
3) The Principle of Proportionality in the European Community Law – General
Characteristic and Practical Application, Journal of Law and Social Sciences of the
Faculty of Law, J. J. Strossmayer University in Osijek 2008, 1: 89-99.
4) Zasada rządów prawa w Unii Europejskiej (ang. The Rule of Law in the European
Union), Sprawy Międzynarodowe 2008, 4: 77-89.
5) Pregnancy Discrimination in the European Union Law – Its legal Character and the
Scope of Pregnant Women Protection, Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences
2013, vol. 4, 9: 441-448.
6) Discrimination Based on Disability: Comment on HK Danmark v. Dansk Almennyttigt
Boligselskab and Dansk Arbejdsgiverforening (Cases C-335/11 sand C-337/11), Polish
Review of International and European Law 2014, vol. 2, 4: 75-93.
7) Multiple discrimination and the European Union: what lessons can be learnt from
Canada and the US?, Anti-Discrimination Law Review 2017, 1: 106-124.
8) A new chapter in the EU counterterrorism policy? The main changes introduced by
the directive 2017/541 on combating terrorism, Polish Yearbook of International Law
2017, vol. 37: 185-201.
9) Piechowicz M., Maliszewska-Nienartowicz J., EU-NATO relations through the lens of
strategic documents, Romanian Journal of European Affairs 2020, vol. 20, 2: 18-35.
10) Accessibility for persons with disabilities as an important element of economic and
social development: the European Union case, European Research Studies Journal
2020, vol. 23, spec. issue 1: 1084-109

Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado – Syber Physical Power Systems – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Manuel S. Alvarez Alvarado distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Syber Physical Power Systems. From 2023 onwards, he has been actively engaged in academia, serving as the International Accreditation Coordinator for the Electricity degree program at ESPOL (Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral). In addition to his academic role, he holds the position of Vice-President at Rodsolar Technologies since 2020, contributing to the industry sector. Furthermore, he continues to be an integral part of academia and research as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FIEC-ESPOL) at ESPOL, a position he has held since 2020. In his ongoing commitment to academic research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and the IET Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. Moreover, he has taken on editorial responsibilities as the Editor of the Special Issue titled “Sustainability of Future Power Systems: Climate Change Impacts, System Reliability, Renewable Energy Technologies, and Grid Integration,” reflecting his expertise in the field. During the period of 2018-2019, he contributed to research by co-supervising master’s theses at the University of Birmingham. Prior to these roles, from 2016 to 2017, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (FCNM-ESPOL) at ESPOL.

 

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

 He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.
🏆🏆Awards 🏆🏆

He has garnered numerous accolades and recognitions throughout his academic and research career. In 2023, he was honored as the Best Researcher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the ESPOL major quartiles event, highlighting his outstanding contributions to the field. His excellence in research was further acknowledged in 2019 when he received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd Annual School of Engineering PGR Symposium in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, he was recognized as a Top Peer Reviewer in 2019 both in Cross-field and in Engineering categories by the Web of Science Group, Publons.

In preceding years, his contributions were similarly esteemed, with notable awards including the Best Paper Award at the PES conference session during the Third Ecuadorian Technical Chapters Meeting in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2018. He was also honored with the Premio Roy Billinton Student Paper Gold Award at the Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems in Idaho, USA, in 2018.

His achievements extend internationally, as evidenced by the Best Paper Award at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016. Furthermore, his academic pursuits have been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Ph.D. program Walter Raffo Valdano scholarship at ESPOL and the Senescyt scholarship for the Ph.D. program.

Moreover, he demonstrated excellence in academic programs, receiving the distinction of Best Graduate in the Master in Power and Energy Systems at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, in 2016. Earlier, in 2013, he was recognized as the Best Graduate in the Master’s Degree in Teaching Physics at ESPOL, Guayaquil-Ecuador. His academic journey was initiated with the support of the 2012 Senescyt scholarship for the Master’s program.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

Hana Catur Wahyuni – Technological Networks – Top Researcher Award

Ms. Hana Catur Wahyuni   distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Technological Network.  In the past five years, she has been actively engaged in various research projects. In 2023, she conducted research on “A Blockchain Technology-Based Risk Management Model for the Beef Supply Chain According to Food Safety and Halal Standards to Achieve Food Independence in Ruminant Commodities,” funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). Additionally, she worked on “Strategies to Increase Productivity in Local Food Agro-Industries Based on Halal Product Assurance Systems with Integration of FMEA and Bayesian Network (BN),” supported by the Research Council of the Directorate General of Higher Education (Majelis Dikti Litbang PP).

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

Her educational background includes completing her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Engineering Management from the University of Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta, and the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Surabaya. She entered the University of Islam Indonesia in Yogyakarta in 1995 and graduated in 1999. Later, she pursued her Master’s degree at ITS in Surabaya from 2007 to 2009, followed by her Doctoral studies at the same institution from 2016 to 2020. Her dissertation titles were “Proposal for a standard work method for packaging brem based on work motion analysis with video recordings,” “Analysis of the sophistication level of humanware using a technometric approach at PG Candi Baru, Sidoarjo,” and “Integrated Risk Management Model for Food Safety and Halal in the Food Industry.” Throughout her academic journey, she was guided by Dr. Ir. Wahyu Purwanto MSIE, Prof. Dr. Ir. Udisubakti Ciptomulyono M.Eng.Sc, and Prof. Iwan Vanany ST., MT., Ph.D.

Research

In 2022, she submitted a proposal for the “World Class Professor Program” focusing on enhancing the quality of lecturers and students through collaborative publications between UMSIDA and IPB, funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). Furthermore, she researched “Strategies for Sustainable Development of Small and Medium-sized Fisheries Products Based on Integration of Blue Economy Concepts, Food Safety Standardization, and Halal,” supported by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) under the Mandatory Research Program (Rispro).

Her research endeavors in 2021 included implementing a Halal Assurance System for MSMEs under PCM Tanggulangin, Ka Sidoarjo, funded by the Muhammadiyah University (PP Muhammadiyah). In the same year, she analyzed risks in the Halal food supply chain to ensure food security in the New Normal era, under the auspices of Sidoarjo Muhammadiyah University.

Prior to that, in 2019 and 2018, she developed methods for analyzing food safety risks in the supply chain of fish-based food products produced by IKM as safe, healthy, and Halal alternative foods, funded by the Directorate General of Higher Education (Dikti). She also worked on developing a Green Human Resource Management Model to enhance the productivity of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as part of a National Strategic Research project in Indonesia (Dikti).

Her earlier research in 2016 focused on developing a technology adoption model to improve the quality of products from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in support of innovation-driven economics in Sidoarjo District, funded by the Competitive Grant Scheme for the second year (Dikti).

Experience

In the past five years, she has authored several books and obtained intellectual property rights. In 2015, she published “Quality Control in Service and Manufacturing Industries with Lean, Servqual, and Six Sigma,” totaling 175 pages, under PT Graha Ilmu, Yogyakarta. In 2017, she released “Human Capital in the Perspective of Business Productivity” consisting of 100 pages, published by NLC, Sidoarjo. Additionally, she authored “Assessment of Technology in Technology Adoption Processes” and “Analysis of Productivity (Basic Concepts and Measurement Techniques)” in 2017, both published by Umsida Press with 100 and 200 pages, respectively.

In 2018, she published “Pocket Book: Guide to Implementing GHRM in MSMEs” comprising 20 pages, also under Umsida Press. The following year, she authored “Risk Analysis in the Supply Chain (Focus of Research: Food Safety Risks)” published by Umsida Press, spanning 60 pages. In 2020, she released “Quality Control in Manufacturing and Service Industries” with 106 pages, published by Umsida Press. Her most recent book, “Technology Management in Industry,” was published in 2023, totaling 122 pages, under Umsida Press.

Moreover, she has acquired intellectual property rights in the last decade. In 2017, she obtained copyright for a community service program aimed at enhancing the quality of equipment for child health services, and in 2018, she secured copyrights for designing an information system for population registration to improve the quality of population services in Gelam Village, Sidoarjo Regency. Additionally, she acquired copyright for a study on Indonesian consumer perceptions of the food safety system in the fish supply chain in 2018. Lastly, in the same year, she obtained copyright for the implementation guide of GHRM in MSMEs.

Publications📚📚

Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks – Best Researcher Award

 Zehra Ural Bayrak – Technological Networks

Prof Dr. Zehra Ural Bayrak  distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Technological Network.  Her academic achievements, she has enriched her expertise through various scholarly endeavors. As a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan, MI, USA, she contributed to advancements in her field from November 2010 to October 2011. Furthermore, she broadened her horizons through an Erasmus Teaching Staff Mobility program at the University of Applied Science in Zwickau, Germany, in November 2018. These experiences have not only bolstered her knowledge but also enhanced her ability to collaborate internationally and contribute to the global academic community.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering from Firat University, earned between 2007 and 2014. Prior to that, she completed her Master of Science degree in the same field at Dicle University from 2004 to 2007. Her academic journey commenced with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical-Electronics Engineering at Firat University, where she graduated in 2004.

International conference

She has actively participated and presented her research findings at numerous international conferences and symposiums, showcasing her expertise and contributions to the field of electrical engineering, particularly focusing on fuel cell systems and renewable energy technologies.

Throughout her academic career, she has made significant contributions to various aspects of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cells, including dynamic simulation, mathematical modeling, design, and application areas. Her research endeavors have been recognized at prestigious events such as the II. International Hydrogen Energy Congress&Exhibition in Istanbul, the 10th International Conference on Clean Energy in Famagusta, N. Cyprus, and the ICRERA conferences held in Madrid, Spain, and Milwaukee, USA.

Additionally, she has explored the integration of fuel cells with other renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic cells and micro-hydro power plants, demonstrating her commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Her work extends beyond theoretical studies, as evidenced by her involvement in simulation and experimental studies, as well as the design of power management systems for residential solar-hydrogen power plants.

Furthermore, she has applied her expertise to innovate in the realm of hybrid power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), presenting her designs and performance analyses at international symposiums such as the International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation in Istanbul.

Her research also delves into optimization techniques, such as chaos embedded particle swarm optimization, for parameter estimation in PEM fuel cell models, highlighting her proficiency in applying advanced methodologies to enhance system efficiency.

Overall, her extensive participation in international conferences and symposiums underscores her dedication to advancing the field of renewable energy and fuel cell technology through rigorous research, innovative designs, and collaborative efforts within the global academic community.

Publication

Guanglei Zhao – Networked Multiagent Systems – Best Researcher Award

Guanglei Zhao – Networked Multiagent Systems

Prof. Guanglei Zhao distinguished academic and researcher in the field Networked multiagent systems , He is an Associate Professor with the Institute of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, China. He has been actively involved in the field of academia, steadily progressing through various roles at Yanshan University. Since November 2020, he has served as a Professor, contributing to the university’s academic environment and research endeavors. Prior to this, from December 2017 to October 2020, he held the position of Associate Professor, demonstrating his dedication and expertise in his chosen field.

Before advancing to an associate professorship, he served as a Lecturer from January 2015 to November 2017, where he honed his teaching skills and imparted knowledge to students. His academic journey began in October 2012 when he assumed the role of a Research Fellow at The University of Melbourne, showcasing his commitment to research and contributing to the global academic community. Through these various roles, he has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge, making valuable contributions to both teaching and research domains

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations: 📚🎓

He has a robust academic background, marked by his progressive pursuit of higher education in the field of engineering and control systems. In December 2014, he achieved his PhD in Control Theory and Control Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, a significant milestone that highlights his deep understanding and expertise in his field. Prior to this, in June 2009, he earned his Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, further solidifying his foundation in engineering principles and systems analysis. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of his Bachelor’s degree in Automation from Yantan University in June 2007, where he laid the groundwork for his future academic and professional endeavors. This educational pathway has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set and theoretical knowledge, essential for his subsequent achievements in academia and research.

Research Interest

control systems design, cooperative control of robot systems, networked control systems

 

📚Top Noted Publication
[1]. Hailong Cui, Guanglei Zhao, Shuang Liu, Zhijie Li, A Novel Adaptive Event-Triggered
Consensus Control Approach to Multi-Agent Systems with Guaranteed Positive MIET, IEEE
Transactions on Network Science and Engineering, 2023, 10.1109/TNSE.2023.3296450.
[2]. Hailong Cui, Guanglei Zhao, A Decentralized Dynamic Self-Triggered Control Approach
to Consensus of Multiagent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics:
Systems, 53(9):5772-5783, 2023.
[3]. Guanglei Zhao, Quanzhong Liu, Prescribed-time Containment Control of High-order
Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems Based on Distributed Observer, Journal of the Franklin
Institute, 360(10), 6736-6756, 2023.
[4]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing, Jin, Distributed Adaptive Dynamic Event-Triggered Secondary
Control for Islanded Microgrids with Disturbances, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid,
14(6), 4268-4281, 2023.
[5]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Hybrid Event-Triggered Cooperative Output Regulation
of Multi-Agent Systems with Unreliable Communication Link, IEEE Transactions on
Cybernetics, 2023, 10.1109/TCYB.2023.3257140
[6]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing Jin, Hailong Cui, Yifeng Wang, Distributed Dynamic EventTriggered Secondary Control for Islanded Microgrids With Disturbances and Communication
Delays: A Hybrid Systems Approach, IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics,
19(8):8795-8805, 2023.
[7]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, A Hybrid Systems Approach to Event-Triggered
Consensus of Multiagent Systems With Packet Losses, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man,
and Cybernetics: Systems,53(3):1773-1787, 2023.
[8]. Guanglei Zhao, Hailong Cui, Changchun Hua, Hybrid Event-Triggered Bipartite Consensus
Control of Multi-Agent Systems and Application to Satellite Formation, IEEE Transactions
on Automation Science and Engineering, 20(3): 1760-1771, 2023.
[9]. Guanglei Zhao, Lanqing Jin, Yifeng Wang, Distributed Event-Triggered Secondary Control
for Islanded Microgrids With Disturbances: A Hybrid Systems Approach, IEEE Transactions
on Power Systems, 38(2):1420-1431, 2023..
[10]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Leaderless and Leader-Following Bipartite Consensus
of Multi-Agent Systems with Sampled and Delayed Information, IEEE Transactions on
Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 34(5):2220-2233, 2023.
[11]. Guanglei Zhao, Changchun Hua, Shuang Liu, Sampled-Data Dynamic Output Feedback
Consensus Control of Multi-Agent Systems, IEEE Transactions on Network Science and
Engineering, 9(5):3292-3301, 2022. 10.1109/TNSE.2022.3174224

Mohamed Shoaib | Applications of Deep Learning

Mohamed Shoaib |Applications of Deep Learning

Academician/Research Scholar

NTU (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY at the School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) (FULL-TIME) JAN 2023. Working as a full-time Researcher in the fields of Machine Learning, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Working on applications like how to apply AI in Biomedical, Agriculture, and
communication.

 

Professional Profiles:

Education:

  • Information Technology Institute (ITI)
    Diploma in Artificial Intelligence powered by EPITA School of Engineering and Computer Science. APR 2021 – JAN 2022
  • Faculty of Engineering, Menoufia University.
    Master’s degree in Engineering Science. Subject: Utilization of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Healthcare Applications. (Pre-Master GPA: 3.46/4) Oct 2019 – MARCH 2022

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Udacity Certified -AWS Machine Learning Foundations Nanodegree Program (2021)
  • Data Camp Certified- Data scientist, Data analyst, and Python programming Career Tracks. (2021.
  • IBM Certified – ML, Data Science, NLP, and AI courses. (2020).
  • Udemy Certified – ML, Data Science, NLP, and DL courses. (2019).

publications