Ankur Kumar Sarma | Fluid dynamics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ankur Kumar Sarma | Fluid dynamics | Best Researcher Award

Ankur Kumar Sarma is a dedicated mathematics scholar pursuing a Ph.D. at Cotton University. He holds an MSc and BSc in Mathematics from the same institution, demonstrating exceptional academic performance. Ankur is currently a Guest Faculty at B. Borooah College, Guwahati. He has completed the NPTEL Online Certification Course on Matrix Analysis with a 90% score and has qualified GATE 2023 (AIR-1519) and NE-SLET 2023. Proficient in C and LaTeX, he also possesses strong skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ankur is multilingual, fluent in English, Hindi, and Assamese, and brings a blend of academic excellence and teaching experience.

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🎓 Educational Qualification

Examination	Year of Passing	Board/University	Percentage	Stream Core (Subject)
HSLC	2015	CISCE	91.6%	–
HS	2017	MBOSE	86.8%	Science
BSc	2020	Cotton University	88.3%	Mathematics
MSc	2022	Cotton University	92.8%	Mathematics
PhD	2023	Cotton University	Pursuing	–

🧑‍🏫 Working Experience

Guest Faculty: B. Borooah College, Guwahati from 05/10/2023 to 30/12/2023

🏆 Extra Qualification

Successfully completed NPTEL Online Certification Course on Matrix Analysis with Applications with a consolidated score of 90%.
Qualified GATE 2023 (MA) with AIR-1519.
Qualified NE-SLET 2023.

💻 Computer Skills

Programming Languages: C, Latex
Software Proficiency: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Publications Top Notes 📝

Unsteady radiative MHD flow over a porous stretching plate
- Type: Book Chapter
- Book: Modeling and Simulation of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
- Publication Date: 2024
- Pages: 96–109
- Contributors: A.K. Sarma

MHD flow in free convection over an exponentially stretched sheet submerged in a double-stratified medium
- Type: Journal Article
- Journal: International Journal of Ambient Energy
- Publication Date: 2024
- Volume and Issue: 45(1)
- Article Number: 2356060
- Contributors: A.K. Sarma, D. Sarma

Thinh Duy Do| Rural Planning | Best Researcher Award

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Ms.Thinh Duy Do| Rural Planning | Best Researcher Award

Thinh Duy Do is a dedicated researcher and lecturer at Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, specializing in architectural design and urban planning. With a Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, his research focuses on enhancing urban street spaces amidst Vietnam’s rapid urbanization. Thinh’s academic background includes an MEng.L.Arch from Southeast University and a B.Arch from the University of Danang. He has contributed significantly to the fields of landscape architecture and sustainable urban development. As a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago, he furthered his expertise in sociology and global studies, enriching his interdisciplinary approach to urban planning challenges.

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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2023 ⎯ Present: Researcher & Lecturer, Architecture Division, Civil Engineering Faculty, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education. 2021 ⎯ 2022: Fulbright Visiting Scholar, Department of Sociology and Global Studies Program, University of Chicago. 2010 ⎯ 2023: Researcher & Lecturer, Urban Planning Division, Architecture Faculty, Mien Tay Construction University

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

2021: Fulbright Scholar Program Award (USA) (Accepted)2018: Best Conference Paper Presentation, Asian Pacific Planning Society. 2016-2019: MEXT’s Scholarship for PhD program (Japan) (Accepted). 2016-2020: Hungaricum Stipendium Scholarship for PhD program (Hungary) (Renounced). 2015-2019: SEU’s Scholarship for PhD program (China) (Accepted). 2015-2020: DAAD-MOET Scholarship for PhD program (Germany) (Renounced). 2015: Southeast University’s Most Distinguished Thesis Award. 2012-2013: Nanjing Government Scholarship for Excellent Achievement (R.P.C) (Accepted). 2013-2014: US Exchange Fellowship for Postgraduate Student (USA) (Accepted). 2011-2015: Vietnamese Government Scholarship – Under Scheme 322 (Vietnam) (Accepted)

EDUCATION

2019: Ph.D. in Architectural and Structural Design, Hokkaido University. 2015: MEng.L.Arch in Landscape Architecture, Southeast University. 2009: B.Arch., The University of Danang – Danang University of Technology

TEACHING

2010 – 2023: Lecturer, Mien Tay Construction University (Urban Design, Architectural Structure, Graduation Thesis Instruction, Urban Planning with Community Participation, Housing Management Strategic Planning). 2020 – 2021: Visiting Lecturer, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education (Technical Drawing & Descriptive Geometry, Principles of Architectural Design, Architecture Design Studio Instruction, Urban Design/Planning Studio Instruction). 2022 ⎯ Present: Visiting Lecturer, University of Architecture Ho Chi Minh City (Committee member – Graduate School), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh (Design Studio I & II, Structural Detail of Architecture & Design, Architectural Analysis), Ton Duc Thang University (Technical Drawing & Descriptive Geometry, Customization & Prototyping – Graduate School)

ACADEMIC & NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2012-2013: Designer and Researcher, Professor Cheng YuNing’s firm, Landscape Architecture Department, Southeast University, R.P. China. 2009-2010: Architect, VCC Engineering Consultants Joint-Stock Company – DaNang Branch, Danang, Vietnam. 2016-2019: Researcher, Professor Suguru Mori’s lab, Architecture Planning and Urban Design, School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan. 2019: VEBS Design & Planning Studio, Hochiminh, Vietnam

RESEARCH PROJECTS

2019-2021: Resettlement Planning Theory (Japan), Main member. 2013-2014: Landscape Pattern in Vietnamese Urban Region (Southeast University – China), Main member. 2020-2021: Private Open Space: Relationship between Users and Coffeeshop Space (MTU- Vietnam), PI. 2021-2022: Understanding Urban and Psychological Ecosystem (Fulbright – USA), PI. 2021-2023: Relationship between Urban Space Environment and Staycation Perception: An Investigation of Urban Attractive Factors of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMUTE – Vietnam), Main Member. 2023: The Impacts of Urbanization to Tau Hu-Ben Nghe Canalscape (HCMUTE – Vietnam), Main Member. 2024: Research on Urban Residents’ Perceptions of Factors that Make Ho Chi Minh City Attractive (HCMUTE- Vietnam), PI

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Vietnamese Delegate in HEP Research Project, Salford University, Manchester City – UK (2019) Keynote Speaker at 2nd Young International Scholar in Shanghai Transportation University, Shanghai City – China (2019), Keynote Speaker at Taichung National University, Taichung – Taiwan (2019), Keynote Speaker at Global Studies, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA (2022), Lecture Note at Cultural Diversity & Sustainable Development in Asia, Eurasia Foundation held at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (2024)

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Contribution to Editorial Decisions (Peer-Reviewer): Various international and national scientific journals and conferences

BOOKS

Urban Landscape Architecture: Theories, Design and Planning Methods (Forthcoming), Community Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Region (2024)

MEMBERSHIP

City Planning Institute of Japan, Architectural Institute of Japan, Vietnam Association of Architects, Vietnam Urban Planning and Development Association

LANGUAGES

Vietnamese: Native. English: Professional Working Proficiency. Chinese: Limited Working Proficiency

Publications Top Notes

Relationship between land use and user’s behavior along the street: A case study of Da Nang City, Viet Nam

Authors: Do, D.T.

Journal: Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2024, 13(1), pp. 144–163

Sustainable development in Mekong Delta, Vietnam: designing resilient cities based on landscape ecological principles

Authors: Do, D.T., Nguyen, H.Q., Do, X.S.

Journal: Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2024

Urban staycation attraction factors: a case study of Ho Chi Minh city

Authors: Do, D.T., Do, X.S., Nguyen, T.T.T., Vo, D.T., Dinh, T.G.H.

Journal: Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2024, 23(2), pp. 829–842

From a Hard to Soft Approach for Flood Management in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta: Integrating Ecological Engineering for Urban Sustainability in My Tho City

Authors: Long, N.V., Le, T.D.N., Nguyen, H., Do, D.T., Cheng, Y.

Journal: Water (Switzerland), 2022, 14(7), 1079

Developed vs. undeveloped streets in Da Nang, Vietnam: which are more usable, and for whom?

Authors: Do, D.T., Mori, S.

Journal: Journal of Urbanism, 2022, 15(3), pp. 340–366

Public park behavior relationship in Danang: an impact of physical environment on user’s behaviors

Authors: Do, D.T., Vo, T.V.P.

Journal: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2020, 80, pp. 175–184

Public park behaviour in Da Nang: An investigation into how open space is used

Authors: Do, D.T., Cheng, Y., Shojai, A., Chen, Y.

Journal: Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2019, 8(4), pp. 454–470

Muhammad Jabbar| Urban environment | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Jabbar | Urban environment | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Muhammad Jabbar is a dedicated Lecturer in Geography at Govt. Associate College (B) Shalimar Town, Lahore, with over a decade of teaching experience at various esteemed institutions. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, and has an M.Phil from Govt. College University, Lahore. Dr. Jabbar’s research focuses on urban green spaces, sustainable urban planning, and environmental impacts. He has published extensively in renowned journals, exploring key indicators for quality of life, human well-being, and environmental sustainability. Additionally, he is an expert in GIS, statistical analysis, and various geographical software, and has authored several academic books.

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Ph.D. Geography [2019 – 2023] | University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. M.Phil Geography [2013 – 2015] | Govt. College University, Lahore. M.Sc. Geography [2001 – 2003] | University of the Punjab, Lahore

🏢 Work Experience

📋 Administrative Duties

[2022 – to date] In charge of Quality Enhancement Cell, [2022 – to date] In charge of Students Career Counselling, [2022 – to date] In charge of the Drug Control Committee, [2022 – to date] Member of Timetable Committee, [2022 – to date] Member of Events Organizing Committee, [2022 – to date] Administrative Affair Committee, [2022 – to date] Member of Library Committee, [2022 – to date] Member of Leave Record Committee, [2022 – to date] Member of the Students Affairs Committee, [2011 – 2019] Member of College Admission Committee

💻 Software & Skills

MS Office: Expert, ArcGIS: Expert, QGIS: Expert, IDRISI Selva: Expert, SPSS: Expert, Smart PLS: Expert, Statistical Downscale Modelling: Expert, Python: Medium, R Software: Medium

📚 Written Books

Publications Top Notes 📝

Assessing the role of urban green spaces for human well-being: A systematic review
- Journal: GeoJournal
- Publication Date: 2021
- Citations: 147
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M.M. Yusoff, A. Shafie

Assessing the spatiotemporal urban green cover changes and their impact on land surface temperature and urban heat island in Lahore (Pakistan)
- Journal: Geography, Environment, Sustainability
- Publication Date: 2022
- Citations: 12
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M.M. Yusoff

Assessing and Modelling the role of urban green spaces for human well-being in Lahore (Pakistan)
- Journal: Geocarto International
- Publication Date: 2022
- Citations: 10
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M. Mohd Yusoff

Evaluating The Visitors’ Perception And Available Ecosystem Services In Urban Parks Of Lahore (Pakistan)
- Journal: Geography, Environment, Sustainability
- Publication Date: 2023
- Citations: 5
- Contributors: A. Hanif, S.A. Shirazi, M. Jabbar, A. Liaqat, S. Zia, M.M. Yusoff

Spatial analysis of the factors responsible for waterborne diseases in rural communities located along the Hudiara Drain, Lahore
- Journal: Pakistan Geographical Review
- Publication Date: 2020
- Citations: 4
- Contributors: M. Jabbar

Predicting the impact of land use changes on thermal environment in Lahore, Pakistan: Implications for urban planning
- Journal: Geography, Environment, Sustainability
- Publication Date: 2024
- Citations: 3
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M. Nasar-u-Minallah, M.M. Yusoff

Measuring and modeling the association between human psychological well-being and urban green spaces of Lahore, Pakistan
- Journal: Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences
- Publication Date: 2024
- Citations: 3
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M.N.M.M.Y.

Modelling the services of green spaces for communal well-being in the urban environment of Lahore, Pakistan
- Journal: GeoJournal
- Publication Date: 2024
- Citations: 2
- Contributors: M. Jabbar, M. Nasar-u-Minallah, M.M. Yusoff

Assessing the impact of land use changes on air pollution removal capacity: A three-decade analysis applying the I-TREE ECO model
- Journal: Bulletin of Business and Economics
- Publication Date: 2023
- Citations: 2
- Contributors: S.M. Muhammad Jabbar, Muhammad Ghous, Aysha Hanif, Zulfiqar Ali, Abdul Ghaffar

Phytochemical analysis and anti-oxidant potential of ethanolic extract of Polyalthia longifolia leaves
- Journal: Pakistan Journal of Science
- Publication Date: 2023
- Citations: 1
- Contributors: M. Ghous, N.A. Dogar

Sofiia Drozd| Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sofiia Drozd| Remote Sensing | Best Researcher Award

Master’s student in the Department of Mathematical Modeling and Data Analysis at NTUU KPI, and employee at the Space Research Institute NASU-SSAU. With 4 years of experience in machine learning, remote sensing, and satellite data processing, I have contributed to projects by the World Bank, Horizon Europe, the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine. My expertise includes developing algorithms for environmental monitoring, land use analysis, and renewable energy assessment. I have published research in international journals and presented at various conferences.

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Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: 8, Citation Index: 3, Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 5, Professional Memberships: ACM, EGU, IEEE, Areas of Research: AI and machine learning, remote sensing, satellite data processing, and GIS.

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📝Publications Top Notes

Solar energy potential mapping in Ukraine through integration of GIS, remote sensing, and fuzzy logic

Authors: Drozd, S., Kussul, N.

Journal: European Journal of Remote Sensing, 2024

Geospatial analysis of the potential of the territories of Ukraine for the location of solar power plants based on satellite data

Authors: Kussul, N.М., Drozd, S.Yu.

Journal: Space Science and Technology, 2024

Assessing damage to agricultural fields from military actions in Ukraine: An integrated approach using statistical indicators and machine learning

Authors: Kussul, N., Drozd, S., Yailymova, H., Lemoine, G., Deininger, K.

Journal: International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 2023

Assessing Ukrainian Territory Suitability for Solar Power Station Placement Using Satellite Data on Climate and Topography

Authors: Kussul, N., Drozd, S.

Conference: 13th International Conference on Dependable Systems, Services and Technologies (DESSERT), 2023

Fusion of very high and moderate spatial resolution satellite data for detection and mapping of damages in agricultural fields

Authors: Kussul, N., Drozd, S., Skakun, S., Duncan, E., Becker-Reshef, I.

Conference: 13th International Conference on Dependable Systems, Services and Technologies (DESSERT), 2023

Generative adversarial network augmentation for solving the training data imbalance problem in crop classification

Authors: Shumilo, L., Okhrimenko, A., Kussul, N., Drozd, S., Shkalikov, O.

Journal: Remote Sensing Letters, 2023

War Damage Detection Based on Satellite Data

Authors: Shelestov, A., Drozd, S., Mikava, P., Barabash, I., Yailymova, H.

Conference: International Conference on Applied Innovation in IT, 2023

Forecast of Yield of Major Crops in Ukraine in War Conditions 2022 Based on MODIS and Sentinel-2 Satellite Data

Authors: Kussul, N., Drozd, S., Yailymova, H.

Conference: International Conference on Applied Innovation in IT, 2023

Mathematical Models and Informational Technologies of Crop Yield Forecasting in Cloud Environment

Authors: Shumilo, L., Drozd, S., Kussul, N., Shelestov, A., Sylantyev, S.

Book Series: Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2023

Detection of War-Damaged Agricultural Fields of Ukraine Based on Vegetation Indices Using Sentinel-2 Data

Authors: Kussul, N., Yailymova, H., Drozd, S.

Conference: 12th International Conference on Dependable Systems, Services and Technologies (DESSERT), 2022

Hossein Mousavi | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/202426/06/2024 by Young Scientists Awards

Mr. Hossein Mousavi | Hydrology | Best Researcher Award

I hold a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical) from Amirkabir University of Technology, where I researched Lake Urmia’s climate impact and Middle Eastern dust-climate interactions, resulting in publications in ISI journals and Science of the Total Environment. My expertise includes hydrology, water resources management, data science, Python programming, and remote sensing. A member of the European Geosciences Union and the Sustainable Development Office at my university, I am dedicated to advancing water resources management and sustainability, leveraging my diverse skills and strong academic background to address critical water-related challenges.

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🔬 Research and Innovations:

Completed/Ongoing Research Projects: 6 completed & 2 ongoing research projectsCitation Index: 41 citations / Google ScholarConsultancy/Industry Projects: 0 ProjectsBooks Published (ISBN): 0 BookPatents Published/Under Process: 0 PatentJournals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.): 4 Journals PublishedEditorial Appointments: 1 Peer Review activity for Water Resources ResearchCollaborations: Professional Memberships: Member of European Geosciences Union (EGU), Iran’s National Elites Foundation & Amirkabir University of Technology Office of SustainabilityAreas of Research: Climate change, Hydrology, Dust, Large Lakes, Geotechnics, Water Resources ManagementAward Category Preference: Best Researcher Award, Young Scientist Award

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Publications Top Notes 📝

Dust and climate interactions in the Middle East: Spatio-temporal analysis of aerosol optical depth and climatic variables
- Journal: Science of The Total Environment
- Publication Date: 2024-06
- DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172176
- Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Davood Moshir Panahi, Zahra Kalantari

Investigating the Impact of Large Lakes on Local Precipitation: Case Study of Lake Urmia, Iran
- Journal: Water
- Publication Date: 2024-04-27
- DOI: 10.3390/w16091250
- Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Amirhossein Dehghanipour, Carla Ferreira, Zahra Kalantari

How Does Climate Variability Affect Dust Trend in the Middle East?
- Conference: EGU General Assembly 2024
- Publication Date: 2024-03-08
- DOI: 10.5194/egusphere-egu24-7356
- Contributors: Hossein Mousavi, Davood Moshir Panahi, Zahra Kalantari

Effect of embedment depth on the rocking isolation behavior of foundations: an experimental and numerical study
- Journal: Arabian Journal of Geosciences
- Publication Date: 2022-02
- DOI: 10.1007/s12517-022-09570-w
- Contributors: Hossein Mousavi

Effects of Water Level Decline in Lake Urmia, Iran, on Local Climate Conditions
- Journal: Water
- Publication Date: 2020-07
- DOI: 10.3390/w12082153
- Contributors: Amirhossein Dehghanipour, Davood Moshir Panahi, Hossein Mousavi, Zahra Kalantari, Massoud Tajrishy

Dr. Zamambo Mkhize | Transformation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Zamambo Mkhize | Transformation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Z. Mkhize’s research provides critical insights into the intersections of gender, race, and education, with a particular focus on the experiences of Black women in South African higher education and polygynous families

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Education Qualifications 🎓

Doctorate in Gender Studies
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania (2013-2014)
April 2016Certificate in Women’s Studies
Fulbright Scholar (August 2013-May 2014)Master in Gender Studies
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (2009-2015)
2011Honors in Criminology
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
2009Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida (2003-2007)
Graduated Magna Cum LaudeMatric Certificate
Durban Girls College, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (1990-2002)

Fellowships and Awards 🏆

National Research Foundation (NRF) Thuthuka 3-year Grant (2022-2024)Research Development Grant
University of Cape Town (2022)Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Academics Grant (2021)URC Building Research Active Academic Staff Grant (2020-2021)NRF Black Academic Advancement Grant (2018)
2-year sabbaticalResearch Development Grant
University of Cape Town (2018)Start-Up Grant
University of Cape Town (2018)Teaching and Learning Competitive Research Grant
University of KwaZulu-Natal (2017)Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Centre for Research on Critical Race & Identity, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2016-2017)Fulbright Scholarship
Pennsylvania, USA (2013-2014)Full Tennis Scholarship
Florida, USA (2003-2007)

Achievements 🌟

Represented South Africa in USSASA Games (2000)No 1 Tennis Player (1998-2002)
Durban Girls CollegeAwarded full athletic scholarship to Florida University (2003-2007)Nationally Ranked in the USA (2003-2007)Captain of Florida A&M University’s Women’s Tennis Team (2004-2007)Chairperson of Student-Athletes at Florida A&M University (2006)All-American Tennis Team (2004-2007)Florida A&M University Honor Roll (2003-2007)Awarded Scholastic Award for highest athlete G.P.A (2006)All-American Academic Team (2003-2007)Member of Golden Key Honors SocietyGraduated with Bachelor’s Degree, Magna Cum Laude

Publications Top Notes 📝

Evaluation of Reaction Mechanism for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dye with Self-Sensitized TiO2 under Visible Light Irradiation
- Journal: Open Journal of Inorganic Non-metallic Materials
- Publication Date: 2017
- Citations: 74

Natural Sunlight Driven Photocatalytic Removal of Toxic Textile Dyes in Water Using B-Doped ZnO/TiO2 Nanocomposites
- Journal: Catalysts
- Publication Date: 2022
- Citations: 42

Mineralization of Diazinon with nanosized−photocatalyst TiO2 in water under sunlight irradiation: optimization of degradation conditions and reaction pathway
- Journal: Environmental Technology
- Publication Date: 2020
- Citations: 42

Synthesis of N-Doped ZnO Nanocomposites for Sunlight Photocatalytic Degradation of Textile Dye Pollutants
- Journal: Journal of Composites Science
- Publication Date: 2020
- Citations: 41

Photocatalytic decolorization of dye with self-dye-sensitization under fluorescent light irradiation
- Journal: ChemEngineering
- Publication Date: 2017
- Citations: 40

Xiaoming Feng | Bionic Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Published on 26/06/202410/07/2024 by Young Scientists Awards

Assoc Prof Dr. Xiaoming Feng | Bionic Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Xiaoming Feng, an associate professor and PhD supervisor at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, specializes in bionic science and engineering. With a PhD from Jilin University, his research focuses on designing bionic multifunctional surfaces and micro-nano devices, leading to over 20 publications in prestigious journals. He is a member of ASME, ACS, and ISBE, contributing as a guest editor and editorial board member for various scientific journals. Feng has received notable awards including Jiangsu’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Program and holds multiple patents for innovations in antifogging, anti-icing technologies, and drag reduction systems inspired by natural biomimicry.

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🎓 Academic Background

PhD in Bionic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, June 2019

👨‍🏫 Professional Experiences

October 2019 – June 2022: Lecturer, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology June 2022 – Present: Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology

Honors and Awards

Jiangsu High-level Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Introduction Program, 2021 PhD State Scholarship, Ministry of Education, 2018 Outstanding Postgraduate Degree Thesis, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, 2023

Research Focus

Specializes in the design and manufacture of bionic multifunctional surface/micro-nano functional devices, with over 20 high-level academic publications in journals like Advanced Materials and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.

Publications Top Notes 📝

Numerical investigation into turbulent drag reduction via the application of pufferfish spine-inspired cone microstructures in Suboff models, Publication date: 2024.

Superhydrophobic Surfaces with Excellent Ice Prevention and Drag Reduction Properties Inspired by Iridaceae Leaf, Publication date: 2024.

Fluid–Solid Interfacial Properties and Drag-Reducing Characterization of the Flexible Conical Microstructured Film Inspired by the Streamlined Body Surface of the Pufferfish, Publication date: 2024.

Test and application of abrasion characteristics of brown rice, Publication date: 2024.

Hierarchical Structure with Microcrater Covered with Nanograss Enhancing Condensation and Its Antifrosting/Anti-Icing Performance Inspired by Euphorbia helioscopia L., Publication date: 2024.

Preparation and Self-Cleaning Properties of a Superhydrophobic Composite Coating on a Stainless Steel Substrate, Publication date: 2024.

Drag reduction performance and mechanism of flexible conical microstructure film inspired by pufferfish epidermis, Publication date: 2023.

Phyllostachys Viridis-Leaf-like MLMN Surfaces Constructed by Nanosecond Laser Hybridization for Superhydrophobic Antifogging and Anti-Icing, Publication date: 2023.

Recent advances in prevailing antifogging surfaces: structures, materials, durability, and beyond, Publication date: 2023.

Effect of the Biomimetic Spine-Covered Protrusions (BSCPs) Height and Arrangement on SUBOFF Bare Hull Model Drag, Publication date: 2023.

Francis Onditi | Conflictology | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Francis Onditi | Conflictology | Best Researcher Award

Francis Onditi, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor specializing in Conflictology at Riara University, Kenya. He is recognized internationally for his research on African conflict geography and institutional evolution theories. Ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University, he has received numerous accolades including the Erasmus Mundus Global fellowship at Leipzig University. Francis has served as a lead negotiator for UN partnerships with regional bodies and as Founding Head of Applied Research at the International Peace Support Training Centre. His current research focuses on power diffusion and conflict dynamics, contributing significantly to peacebuilding discourse.

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🎓 Academic Background

Ph.D. in Peace & Conflict Studies, MMUST, 2012-2015. Master of Arts (MA) in International Development, University of Nairobi, 2007-2009. Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, University of Nairobi, 2002-2006. Strategic Management and Innovation Studies, MCTC-Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Centre, Haifa, Israel, Feb-Aug 2017.

👨‍🏫 Professional Experiences

2021-Present: Associate Professor & Head of School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Riara University, Kenya. 2017-2021: Senior Lecturer & Head of School of International Relations and Diplomacy, Riara University, Kenya. 2018-2019: Resident Senior Fellow, Human Sciences Research Council/African Institute of South Africa. Fall 2016: Assistant Professor, IR Department, United States International University-USIU. 2014-2016: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences, University of Nairobi. 2011-2015: Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (Nairobi Campus). 2006-2009: Graduate Research Assistant/Tutorial Fellow, Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi.

Career Achievements

Ranked among the World’s Top 2% scientists/researchers of 2022/2023 by Stanford University, USA. Awarded the Erasmus Mundus Global teaching & research fellowship at Leipzig University, Germany, 2023. Member of the Society of African Journal Editors (SAJE).

Publications Top Notes 📝

Diffusion of Al-Shabaab through ungoverned spaces: can the inkblot logic provide an explanation?, Publication date: 2024.

Eurocentrism vs. Afrocentric Scholarship: A Constructive Disruptive Account of an Academic (Conflictology) Self-Reflexivity, Publication date: 2024.

Can the Notion of ‘Transformative Thought Leadership’Solidify Peace in Kenya?, Publication date: 2024.

Women’s Agency: A reflection on the Big Three Transformative Fit Model, Publication date: 2023.

Integrating ‘lifesaving’in human security Framework: a post-interventional study of livelihood restoration in conflict-ecological fragile Somalia, Publication date: 2023.

Rethinking Eco-Environmental Peace Models Within a Complex Geoeconomic Environment: A Theoretical Exploration, Publication date: 2023.

Geopolitical Redux: why Africa ‘Exists’ in The Global System without Influence?, Publication date: 2023.

Introduction: Diplomatic Thought and Practice, Publication date: 2023.

How to Discern the Spread of Al-Shabaab Networks from ‘Ungoverned Spaces’ using the Ink Blot Logic of Diffusion, Publication date: 2023.

Md. Ashraful Islam Molla | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2024 by Young Scientists Awards

Prof Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam Molla | Nanomaterials | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Md. Ashraful Islam Molla is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. With a prolific academic career spanning multiple prestigious institutions, including Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology and Mie University, Japan, he has garnered extensive expertise in nanomaterials and photocatalysis. His research focuses on developing advanced nanoparticles for environmental remediation, supported by grants from national and international bodies. Dr. Molla’s contributions are widely recognized, underscored by awards such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship and the Japanese Government Scholarship. His commitment to innovative research continues to drive significant advancements in chemical engineering and environmental science.

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Scholar

🔬 Research Interests

Novel photocatalyst synthesis using different techniques, Preparation and characterization of nanocomposites, Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, Removal of organic pollutants from wastewater, Capacitive deionization (CDI) technology

🎓 Academic Credentials

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering October 2014–March 2018 Mie University, Japan Research topic: Development of Advanced Technology for Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants in Wastewater. Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology First class 2nd, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2002 Research topic: Electrochemical Behavior of Pd 50at.% Ni Electrode and Its Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. Bachelor of Science (B. Sc.) in Applied Chemistry & Chemical Technology First class 1st, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2001. Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), Science Group First Division, Rajshahi Board, Bangladesh, 1997. Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Science Group First Division, Rajshahi Board, Bangladesh, 1995

👨‍🏫 Professional Experiences

October 2023–Present: Professor Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. June 2018–October 2023: Associate Professor Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. December 2010–June 2018: Assistant Professor Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. April 2008–December 2010: Lecturer Department of Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. October 2006–April 2008: Lecturer in Chemistry Department of Arts and Sciences, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2008–2013: Part Time Faculty (Chemistry) United International University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2018: Part Time Faculty (Mathematics and Physical Sciences) East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Publications Top Notes 📝

Evaluation of Reaction Mechanism for Photocatalytic Degradation of Dye with Self-Sensitized TiO2 under Visible Light Irradiation
- Journal: Open Journal of Inorganic Non-metallic Materials
- Publication Date: 2017
- Citations: 74

Natural Sunlight Driven Photocatalytic Removal of Toxic Textile Dyes in Water Using B-Doped ZnO/TiO2 Nanocomposites
- Journal: Catalysts
- Publication Date: 2022
- Citations: 42

Mineralization of Diazinon with nanosized−photocatalyst TiO2 in water under sunlight irradiation: optimization of degradation conditions and reaction pathway
- Journal: Environmental Technology
- Publication Date: 2020
- Citations: 42

Synthesis of N-Doped ZnO Nanocomposites for Sunlight Photocatalytic Degradation of Textile Dye Pollutants
- Journal: Journal of Composites Science
- Publication Date: 2020
- Citations: 41

Photocatalytic decolorization of dye with self-dye-sensitization under fluorescent light irradiation
- Journal: ChemEngineering
- Publication Date: 2017
- Citations: 40

YUN CHIEH LU | Applied Linguistics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 26/06/2024 by Young Scientists Awards

Ms. YUN CHIEH LU| Applied Linguistics | Best Researcher Award

Catherine Lu is a dedicated scholar and educator specializing in Philosophy of Education and Moral Education. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Birmingham, her research focuses on character education within philosophical frameworks, notably Aristotelian perspectives on moral development. With an impressive academic journey from National Taiwan Normal University (M.A.) and National Taiwan University (B.A.), she has excelled in exploring philosophical implications in education, publishing in renowned journals and presenting at international conferences. Catherine’s teaching experience spans seminars at the University of Birmingham and prior roles as a research assistant and civic education teacher in Taiwan, emphasizing her commitment to educational excellence and multicultural perspectives.

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📘 Areas of Interest

Philosophy of Education
Moral Education
Multicultural Education

🎓 Education

Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education Institution: University of Birmingham, School of Education & the Jubilee Centre for Characters and Virtues, Birmingham, UK Duration: January 2022 – Present Specialization: Philosophy of Education, Character Education. M.A. in Philosophy and History of Education Institution: National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan Graduation: January 2019 GPA: 4.14 / 4.3. B.A. in Political Science (Minor in Law); Teacher Preparation Program Institution: National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan Graduation: June 2014 GPA: 3.80 / 4.3

🏅 Honors and Distinctions

UK Government Turing Scheme Overseas Research Funding: July – August 2024. UK Government Turing Scheme Overseas Research Funding: July 2023. Taiwanese Government Scholarship for Ph.D. Program: January 2021. Honorable Mention Award: Young Scholars in the International Conference of Democracy and Education, November 2016

📜 Professional Certificate

Teacher Certificate in Senior and Secondary School: Specialized in Civic Education (Taiwan)

💼 Working and Teaching Experience

Seminar Tutor – Philosophy of Education Module Institution: The University of Birmingham, UK Duration: September 2022 – January 2023; September 2023 – January 2024 Responsibilities: Leading philosophy of education seminars at the undergraduate level, designing teaching courses and materials, and marking philosophical essays. Full-time Research Assistant. Institution: National Academy for Educational Research, Taiwan, Duration: February 2019 – January 2022, Responsibilities: Collecting and analyzing literature and information regarding indigenous groups in Taiwan, multicultural education, and the Curriculum Guideline of 12-year basic education; developing indicators for the classification of indigenous schools with a cultural scope. Student Teacher and Civic Education Teacher Institution: Dongshan Senior High School, Taiwan, Duration: July 2014 – July 2015, Responsibilities: Taught social studies and law to 7th and 8th-grade students, managed 21 classes with 700 students, and served as a student teacher of civic education in secondary education.

Publications Top Notes 📝

The compatibility of character education and citizenship education in Aristotelian approaches to moral development
- Journal: Journal of Moral Education
- Publication Date: 2024-06-03
- DOI: 10.1080/03057240.2024.2354746

The need for a multicultural-sensitive perspective in well-being and education: An attempt to weave cultural perspective into neo-Aristotelian character education
- Conference: Moral Education and Moral Development in Global Transition
- Publication Date: 2022-07-22

The Research on Constructing Teacher Education Selection Model by Applying Neural Network
- Journal: Journal of Education & Psychology
- Publication Date: 2021-09