Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

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Jean Marcos da Silva – Sustainability – Best Researcher Award

Mr. Jean Marcos da silva distinguished academic and researcher in the field Sustainability. 

🌐 Professional Profile

Educations📚📚📚

He completed his PhD in Administration in 2020 at the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM) in Brazil, under the supervision of Jordana Marques Kneipp. From 2013 to 2015, he pursued a Master’s degree in Administration at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil. His thesis, titled “Public Policies for Cost Composition and Price Formation of Brazil Nuts,” was completed in 2015 under the guidance of Mariluce Paes de Souza, with funding from CAPES, Brazil. Between 2008 and 2012, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences from the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, with a thesis on “Economic Control of Activities in Family Agriculture: A Study Focused on the Management Information System,” supervised by Professor Dr Rosália Maria Passos da Silva. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogical Training for Non-Licensed Bachelors from the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) in Pelotas, Brazil, between 2018 and 2021. His thesis, titled “TO BE OR TO HAVE A TEACHING ATTITUDE? THAT IS THE QUESTION: A NARRATIVE OF A TEACHER-RESEARCHER,” was supervised by Janaina Schvambach. He completed his secondary education at E.E.F.M José de Anchieta (J.A) in Brazil, from 2005 to 2007.

Experience

He has pursued various supplementary courses to enhance his skills and knowledge. Between 2007 and 2008, he completed a short course in Informatics at Millenium Informatica (MI) in Brazil, totalling 85 hours. In 2007, he also undertook a short course in Quality at Work – Team Management at the School of the Legislative (INTERCÂMARAS) in Brazil, which lasted 20 hours. In 2009, he completed a short course in Oratory at Microlins (MICROLINS) in Brazil. In 2010, he engaged in university extension in Philosophy of Language: Rousseau at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 40 hours, and a short course in Interpersonal Relationships at the Euvaldo Lodi Institute (IEL/RO) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 16 hours. In 2014, he enrolled in an English course at Minds English School (MINDS) in Brazil, totalling 240 hours, although he interrupted this course in 2016. Additionally, in 2014, he completed a short course in Topics of Bibliometrics and Experimental Data Analysis (DEA) at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) in Porto Velho, Brazil, for 8 hours. In 2020, he took a short course in Introduction to Project Management at the National School of Public Administration (ENAP) in Brasília, Brazil, for 20 hours, and another short course in Secretariat from Certificado Cursos Online (CO) in Brazil, which lasted 60 hours.

He has been a public servant and a dedicated full-time Lecturer-Researcher at the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology Sul-Rio-Grandense (IFSUL) since 2018, with a workload of 40 hours per week. He teaches courses on Management and Entrepreneurship as well as the Professional Area for Technician in Secretariat. Since March 2019, he has also served as the Coordinator of the Integrated Environmental Management Unit at IFSul-Venâncio Aires/RS. Between September 2018 and December 2018, he worked in Management, Business, and Sustainability. Additionally, since September 2018, he has been engaged in research and development at IFSul-Venâncio Aires/RS, focusing on Local Productive Arrangements and the Sustainability of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). Since March 2018, he has been involved in professional development in the areas of Management and Entrepreneurship.

He also served as a Substitute Professor at the Federal University of Rondônia (UNIR) from 2016 to 2017, with a full-time workload of 40 hours per week. In 2012, he worked as a Monitor at UNIR, with a part-time workload of 12 hours per week. His activities at UNIR included providing specialised technical services, such as analysing, reporting, and giving opinions on requests for the inclusion of courses and extension projects. From March 2017 to July 2017, he taught various accounting subjects, including Analysis of Accounts and Balances, International Accounting, Governmental Accounting Processing, and Accounting for Third Sector Organisations. He also coordinated the course in January and February 2017 and taught Planning and Business Budgeting, Final Paper, Proficiency in Accounting Fundamentals and Practices, and Financial Analysis of the Company from September 2016 to January 2017.

Since March 2011, he has been involved in research and development at CEDSA, focusing on Management and Sustainability in the Amazon, Accounting and Sustainability, Local Productive Development Arrangements, and Costs and Prices for Agroforestry Products.

Guidance and Supervisions

He has supervised and completed several undergraduate final projects. In 2017, he guided J. A. Freitas and E. R. Tomaz on their scientific work about the Public Digital Bookkeeping System (SPED) at the Federal University of Rondônia. He also supervised A. R. S. Bastos and L. O. Castro, along with M. S. Castro, on their study of scientific articles concerning the financial analysis method ‘Kanitz Thermometer’ through an integrative review methodology at the same institution. Another notable supervision was for Alexandre Rhuan Almeida Fritz, who examined the level of entrepreneurship among self-employed workers at PSV in Cacoal’s Municipal Square, RO, in 2017, at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. He also oversaw A. A. de Sousa, E. A. da Silva, and L. B. Costa in their study on the entrepreneurial level and motivations for remaining in informality among self-employed workers at the Camelódromo in Porto Velho, RO, in 2017, at the Federal University of Rondônia. Joscimar Ferreira Coimbra’s project on SPED, focusing on the perceptions of traditional professionals in Cacoal, RO, was another project he supervised in 2017 at the Higher Education Institution of Cacoal. Additionally, in 2013, he guided Zélia Rocha de Farias and Ílen Caroline Pires de Oliveira in their economic-financial analysis based on accounting statements, conducting a comparative study of organisations in the IT sector at the Federal University of Rondônia.

📝🔬Publications📝🔬

  • “Social learning, innovation, and sustainability: The search for directions beyond a systematic literature review”

    Heliyon
    2024-04 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28431
    CONTRIBUTORS: Marcos da Silva-Jean; Jordana Marques Kneipp
  • PARA ALÉM DAS DIMENSÕES DA SUSTENTABILIDADE, OS DESAFIOS E AS PERSPECTIVAS DO EXTRATIVISMO DO PINHÃO
    Desafio Online
    2023-04-12 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.55028/don.v11i3.17790
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Thiago Paulo Both; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Greice Eccel Pontelli

  • Challenges and Perspectives of Pinhão Production Considering the Dimensions of Sustainability

    2023-03-23 | Book chapter
    DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6123-5.ch014
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Jordana Marques Kneipp; Thiago Paulo Both; Greice Eccel Pontell

  • Public policies of guarantee for minimum prices on products of sociobiodiversity (PGPMBio): composition of the extraction cost of Amazonian chestnut in Rondônia and Acre

    Revista de Administração da UFSM
    2022-04-19 | Journal article
    DOI: 10.5902/1983465965906
    CONTRIBUTORS: Jean Marcos da Silva; Mariluce Paes-de-Souza; Theophilo Alves de Souza Filho; Fabiana Rodrigues Riva; Cleidimar da Silva Borbosa

Ahmed Haroun – Self powered sensors – Best Researcher Award

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Ahmed Haroun – Self powered sensors – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmed Haroun distinguished academic and researcher in the field  Self Powered Sensors. His impactful research extends beyond the confines of academia, as evidenced by his tenure as a Senior Research Fellow at the National University of Singapore. Here, he contributed significantly to the development of meso-scale offshore wave energy harvesters and delved into the realm of triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powering ocean wireless sensor networks. Additionally, his prior role as a Research Fellow at NUS involved pioneering work on dielectric elastomers for electromechanical energy conversion, showcasing his versatility and expertise in interdisciplinary research.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a distinguished academic background in mechanical engineering, culminating in a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, where he maintained a flawless GPA of 4.0/4.0. His doctoral research delved into the intricacies of electromagnetic vibration energy harvesting, specifically focusing on combined free/impact motion for efficient operation at low frequencies. Prior to this, he earned a Master of Science degree with honors from Cairo University, showcasing his prowess in modeling and simulating multibody mechanical systems with clearance joints. His educational journey also includes an intensive non-degree course in practical technology for robots and mechatronics from Japan’s KITA institute, where he acquired a diverse skill set encompassing sensor technology, motion control, PLC, and more. As an undergraduate at Cairo University, he distinguished himself as the top-ranked student in his department, graduating with honors and spearheading projects such as the design and manufacturing of a 2D CNC plasma cutting machine.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

He boasts an extensive professional journey marked by significant contributions to academia and cutting-edge research. Currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies within the Biorobotics Institute/Soft Mechatronics Lab, he spearheads the development of soft robotic end-effectors for delicate produce harvesting, focusing particularly on the SoftGrip project. His role involves the intricate task of crafting soft and semi-soft robotic wrists tailored for automated mushroom outrooting.

Simultaneously, as an Assistant Professor at Cairo University, he excels in both teaching and research endeavors. He diligently imparts knowledge in various domains of mechanical design and production engineering, shaping the minds of future engineers. His teaching responsibilities encompass a wide array of subjects, including Mechanical Vibrations, Basic Robot Technologies, and Engineering Measurements. Moreover, he actively supervises undergraduate and master’s students, guiding them through innovative research projects that tackle pressing engineering challenges, such as low-frequency energy harvesting and motion energy harvesting for wireless sensors.

 

During his earlier years at Cairo University, he served as a Demonstrator and Assistant Lecturer, playing a pivotal role in teaching fundamental courses while also actively engaging in research activities. His dedication to both education and research underscores his commitment to advancing the field of mechanical engineering and robotics, making him a highly respected figure in academia and beyond.

RESEARCH FUNDING

The JSPS-STDF research grant: This is a collaborative research grant between Cairo University and
University of Tokyo funded by JSPS (Japan), and STDF (Egypt) to do research on “developing an
offshore wave energy harvesting system for self-powering of ocean sensor networks”. (I had to withdraw
the application of this grant in order to apply for no-pay leave from Cairo University and Join Sant’Anna
School in Italy)

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Motion/vibration energy harvesting; Active and passive vibration control; Self-powered motion sensing;
Sensors and actuators; Nonlinear dynamics; Soft robotics; Mechatronics and automation

Awards

Throughout his illustrious academic and professional journey, he has garnered numerous accolades and awards, underscoring his exceptional talent and dedication to his field. Notably, he earned a prestigious MEXT scholarship for his Ph.D. studies in Mechanical Engineering, endorsed by the esteemed University of Tokyo. His outstanding achievements were further recognized with inclusion in the 30th Pearl Anniversary edition of Who’s Who in the World in 2013, a testament to his remarkable contributions to academia. Among his notable accolades is the Engineer Ibrahim Fawzy Award for the best master’s thesis in System Dynamics and Control, bestowed upon him by Cairo University in 2012.

His pursuit of excellence extends beyond academia, as evidenced by his receipt of the Engineer Reda Hamza and Engineer Mohamed Ibrahim Awards from Cairo University in 2009. Additionally, he has been honored with the Distinguished Student Award by Schlumberger on multiple occasions, highlighting his exceptional academic performance and leadership qualities. His remarkable academic achievements have been consistently recognized with scholarships for academic distinction throughout his undergraduate years at Cairo University, culminating in the receipt of distinguished silver and golden medals from the Faculty of Engineering.

Furthermore, his commitment to practical learning and international collaboration is evident through his participation in prestigious programs such as the practical course study scholarship in Practical Technology for Robots and Mechatronics, organized by KITA and funded by JICA in Japan. Additionally, he completed a practical traineeship for foreign students of technical sciences in Poland, demonstrating his global perspective and eagerness to expand his horizons. Collectively, these accolades and experiences underscore his status as a distinguished scholar and engineer, poised to make significant contributions to his field and beyond.

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