Grigorios Beligiannis – Urban Transit Routing Problem – Best Researcher Award

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Grigorios Beligiannis – Urban Transit Routing Problem – Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Grigorios Beligiannis  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Urban Transit Routing Problem. Grigorios Beligiannis graduated from the Department of Computer Engineering & Informatics of the University of Patras in 1997. He finished his postgraduate studies in “Computer & Information Technology” in 2000 and his doctoral dissertation in 2002 at the same time Department. In 2007 he was elected to the lecturer’s degree with knowledge area “Management Information Systems “. In 2011 he has evolved at the rank of Assistant Professor, in 2016 at Associate Professor and in 2020 at Professor with subject “Intelligent Information systems“. He has 53 published research papers in international scientific journals, 49 published papers in scientific conferences and 4 book chapters. He is Associate Editor of International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Member of the Scientific Committee of Applied Soft Computing, Helyion, International Journal of Information and Communications Technology Education and Artificial Intelligence Research. He has been a member of the Organizing Committee at more than 120 international scientific conferences. His research interests focus on Algorithms of Decision Theory, on Intelligent Algorithm Applications to Operations Research problems and on Business Intelligence Systems.

🌐 Professional Profiles

Educations📚📚📚

He holds a Diploma of Computer Engineering and Informatics from the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics at the University of Patras, earned in 1997. Subsequently, he pursued an MSc in “Computer Science and Computer Technology” from the same department, graduating in 2000. Building upon his academic foundation, he completed his PhD in 2002, focusing on “Evolutionary Systems for Digital Signal Processing of Stochastic Signals,” also at the University of Patras. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in the field of computer engineering and informatics, particularly in areas related to digital signal processing and evolutionary systems.

Research Interests

He specializes in various domains at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, and machine learning. His expertise spans artificial neural networks, genetic and evolutionary algorithms, genetic programming, and evolution strategies. Additionally, he is proficient in decision support theory and pattern recognition techniques. With a focus on the design and development of information systems, he excels in creating intelligent systems that can handle complex data sets and support decision-making processes effectively. His research extends to the application of hybrid intelligent information systems for modeling real-world time series data, encompassing diverse fields such as bio-signals, financial data, and agricultural applications. Furthermore, he actively contributes to the advancement of hybrid intelligent algorithms for solving timetabling and scheduling problems, as well as multi-objective optimization challenges.

Member in Editorial Boards

He serves in various esteemed editorial roles within the academic community. As an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJAI) and a member of the Editorial Board for Applied Soft Computing, he contributes his expertise to shaping research in artificial intelligence and its practical applications. Additionally, he sits on the Advisory Board of Heliyon and serves as an International Editorial Review Board Member for Artificial Intelligence Research (AIR). His commitment to advancing knowledge in the field extends to his roles as an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Advances in Artificial Intelligence and the International Journal of Cyber Forensics and Advanced Threat Investigations. Through these positions, he plays a vital role in facilitating the dissemination of cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration within the academic community.

 

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Taqwa Alhadiddi – Transaportation Engineering- Best Researcher Award

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Taqwa Alhadiddi – Transportation Engineering

Asst. prof Dr. Taqwa Alhadiddi  distinguished academic and researcher in the field Transaportation Engineering. Dr.TaqwaI.Alhadidi is the assistant professor of the Intelligent Transportation Systems and Data Analytics in the Department of Civil and Environment Engineering at Al-Ahliyya Amman University(AAU). Prior joining AAU,Dr.Taqwa worked as a Research Assistant in the Center of Sustainable Mobility at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute from 2017 until she received her Ph.D in June 2020. From 2016-2017 Dr.Taqwa was a visiting graduate student at Illinois Institute Technology in Traffic simulation lab.Dr.Taqwa is an active member in different professional committees including ASCE, WTS. She is also an active reviewer in different journals.

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Educations: 📚🎓

From August 2017 to June 2020, she pursued her Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Transportation and Infrastructure Systems, specializing in Traffic Engineering and Modeling at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. Her dissertation, titled “Modeling Transit Vehicle Travel Time Components for Use in Transit Applications,” showcased her dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. During this period, she undertook a range of main courses, including Traffic Characteristics and Flow, Applied Stochastic Processes, Traffic Signal Systems Control and Operations, Urban Computing and Design, and Data Analytics. Additionally, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Urban Computing from Virginia Tech, enhancing her expertise in areas such as Traffic Flow and Characteristics, Data Analytics, and Urban Computing.

Before her Ph.D., she earned her Master of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Transportation Engineering from the University of Jordan in Amman from February 2013 to June 2015. Her thesis, “Unconventional Intersection Designs for Improving Traffic Operation Along Arterial Roads,” demonstrated her commitment to innovative solutions in transportation. During her master’s program, she delved into courses like Advanced Pavement Design, GIS, Transportation Planning, and Traffic Flow Theory.

Her academic journey began from September 2008 to August 2012 when she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Highway and Bridges Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering Technology. This foundational period equipped her with essential knowledge and skills that laid the groundwork for her subsequent achievements in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

 

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE
POSITIONS 

In the academic years of 2015-2016, she served as a full-time lecturer at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, where she played a pivotal role in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Her responsibilities encompassed teaching various undergraduate courses related to transportation engineering, covering aspects of planning, operation, and design. In addition to her teaching duties, she actively contributed to administrative tasks, including student advising and representing the department at the ABET committee. As a student advisor, she guided students through registration processes, assisted in creating study plans, and provided support during their post-graduation orientation. Her participation in the ABET committee offered her a valuable experience in academic accreditation, allowing her to contribute to the formulation of qualitative and quantitative measures necessary for ABET accreditation or other accreditation types.

Subsequently, from 2016 to 2017, she took on the role of a Graduate Visiting Student at the Illinois Institute of Technology. During this period, she played a key role in preparing the manuscript for the transportation asset management book authored by Zongzhi Li. Simultaneously, she conducted an extensive literature review across various transportation research areas. Additionally, she engaged in modeling Chicago transit trips using STOPS software and worked on modeling transit desert areas in specific Chicago regions, showcasing her multidimensional expertise.

Her academic journey continued from 2017 to 2020, where she served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) under Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s Civil and Environmental Engineering department. In this capacity, she contributed to cutting-edge research in transportation, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in the field.

 

Membership

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In her academic and professional journey, she has been an active member of various prestigious organizations, showcasing her commitment to the field of transportation engineering. Since 2017, she has been a member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Her dedication to promoting diversity and women in the field is evident through her membership in Women In Transportation-Virginia Tech chapter (WTS) since 2019. Moreover, she has been actively involved in the transportation committee at the Jordanian Engineering Association (JEA) since 2015 and has held leadership roles, including participation in the youth civil engineering committee at JEA since 2015. Her contributions extend to her role as a member in the TRB Standing Committee on Traffic Flow Theory (TRB-AHB45) since 2012.

Notably, she has been an active peer reviewer for esteemed journals and committees, including the Journal of Public Transportation, Journal of Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Transportation Research Board’s Transit committee, and Intelligent Transportation Systems committee. Her commitment to the scholarly community reflects in her dedication to reviewing and evaluating research contributions since 2019.

In addition to her involvement in professional organizations, she has made significant contributions to academia. As a lecturer, she served as a guest lecturer with the Rab American Association of Engineers and Architects at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, delivering fundamental engineering sessions on November 19th, 2021. Furthermore, she has supervised multiple master’s theses, demonstrating her mentorship capabilities and commitment to advancing research in her field.

Her teaching portfolio spans a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, covering transportation engineering, public transportation engineering, pavement design and pavement lab, geometric design and railway, and senior graduation projects. In graduate studies, she has taught courses such as Analytical Techniques in Transportation Engineering and Traffic Simulation and Modeling. Her teaching responsibilities include not only delivering lectures but also overseeing grading, providing course projects, and evaluating overall course performance.

Her academic and professional journey showcases not only her expertise in transportation engineering and research but also her dedication to mentorship and education, contributing significantly to the advancement of her field.

 

Conference or Workshop Item

  • Alhindawi, R &Alhadidi.T (2024). Weather Conditions Using Bayesian Networks: A Scene-Based Approach with CARLA Simulation. Proceedings of Ninth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology : ICICT 2024, London, Volume 4.
  • ALHADIDI, T. (2023). A Framework for Implementation Public-Private Partnership in Roads’ Maintenance and Operating Projects in Jordan. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 26, 760-769.
  • ALHADIDI, T., & ELHENAWEY, M. (2023). Modeling Crashes Severity Using Ensemble Techniques. The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, 26, 357-365.
  • Alhadidi,T and Shbeeb.L “ Predicting Cycle Length at Urban Signalized Roundabout Intersection using Machine Learning Models” presented in the 10th conference on scientific research in Jordan, November, 2021.
  • lhadidi, T and H.Rakha. Estimating Transit Vehicle Travel Time Components in the Vicinity of Bus Stops (2020). Presented in the 100thAnnual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA.
  • Alhadidi, T., Elhenawy, M., & Rakha, H. (2019). Stochastic Modeling of Bus Passenger Boarding/Alighting Times. Presented at the 98thAnnual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., USA, January 2019 (No. 19-02703).
  • Lina Shabeeb, Amer Hijazi, and Taqwa Hadidi. Roadway User’s Behavior & Implication of Safety (2014). Presented at Fourth Jordan international conference and exhibition for roads and transport.

 

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Shikha Patel – Urban Planning – Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Shikha Patel distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Collective Urban Planning .Shikha Patel is a highly qualified and skilled professional in the field of Urban Planning.   Complementing her academic qualifications, she has earned professional certifications, including LEED Green Associate since October 2020 and Council of Architecture (India) membership since August 2014. This comprehensive educational and professional background showcases her dedication and expertise in the fields of architecture, urban design, infrastructure, and construction.

Eduvation

She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Urban Planning at Qatar University in Qatar, a journey that commenced in January 2021. Her academic journey has been marked by notable achievements, including a Master’s in Architecture with a specialization in Urban Design from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, where she not only completed her degree from June 2017 to June 2019 but also received the prestigious Gold Medal from VTU. Prior to her master’s, she earned an MBA in Infrastructure & Construction from JNU, India, demonstrating her diverse academic interests. Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Gujarat University, India, spanning from June 2008 to August 2013. Complementing her academic qualifications, she has earned professional certifications, including LEED Green Associate since October 2020 and Council of Architecture (India) membership since August 2014. This comprehensive educational and professional background showcases her dedication and expertise in the fields of architecture, urban design, infrastructure, and construction.

Professional Profiles:

Experience:

Since March 2023, she has been serving as a Research Assistant at Qatar University, where her contributions have significantly advanced ongoing research endeavors. Prior to this, she dedicated her time as a Volunteer at the United Nations from March to December 2021, showcasing her commitment to global causes. Her academic and research journey began in September 2019 at Qatar University, where she previously held the role of Research Assistant until May 2020. Before transitioning to her role in Qatar, she gained valuable experience as a Teaching Assistant at various institutions in India, including BMSSA, Nitte School of Architecture, and GSAP, from August 2015 to May 2019.

During this period, she also took on roles as Business Development Manager at 100 Krafts from August 2015 to October 2016, Retail Planner at Tesco HSC from August 2014 to July 2015, and Junior Architect at SHS Designs from September 2013 to June 2014. Her diverse professional background reflects a well-rounded individual with a wealth of experience in academia, research, and various industry sectors.

Book Chapters
Patel, S. and Kollarath, R.M. (2023) ‘Urban solid waste management for energy generation’, Urban Energy
Systems, pp. 119–139. DOI:10.1002/9781119847595.ch8.
INTERESTS
    Urban Planning, Sustainable, Remote sensing,Architecture, Philosophy
Research Assistant
Qatar University – Appointed under a Collaborative Grant research scheme [QUCGCENG-19_20-4] titled “The Action Plan for the Implementation of Qatar National Masterplan based on Integration of Land Use and Public Transport Systems”, led by Dr. Raffaello Furlan.
Retail Planner – Tesco HSC, India
Designed and delivered Tesco store layouts for the Eastern European region collaborating with a team of on-site contractors and architects. Prepared and presented reports, proposals, applications and contracts for Tesco stores. Proposed new design standards for retail store as a part of research and development team.
Publication
  • A comprehensive systematic review: Impact of Land Use/ Land Cover (LULC) on Land Surface Temperatures (LST) and outdoor thermal comfort
          Building and Environment
          023-12 | Journal article
          DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2023.111130
          ONTRIBUTORS: Shikha Patel; Madhavi Indraganti; Rana N. Jawarneh

  • Environmental Sustainability Comparative Assessment of Low-Rise and High-Rise Neighbourhoods based on People’s Lifestyle Preferences: The Case of Doha, Qatar

    The 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023)
    2023-09-01 | Conference paper
    CONTRIBUTORS: Shikha Patel
  • Urban Solid Waste Management for Energy Generation                                                                                                    Urban Energy Systems
    2023-08-22 | Other
    DOI: 10.1002/9781119847595.ch8
    ISBN: 9781119847441
    ISBN: 9781119847595
    CONTRIBUTORS: Shikha Patel; Reshmi Manikoth Kollarath