Vaishnavee Rathod | Analysis | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Vaishnavee Rathod | Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar, Department of Computer Science Engineering SVNIT SURAT INDIA India

Vaishnavee Vijay Rathod is a Ph.D. candidate at SVNIT Surat, focusing on remote sensing and deep learning. She has earned her B.E., M.Tech., and is currently pursuing her Ph.D., with a specialized focus on satellite imaging, machine learning, and image processing. Vaishnavee has published multiple papers in renowned journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of medical image analysis, remote sensing, and AI-based systems. She has also received recognition for her work, including the Best Paper Award at an international conference in 2020. Her innovative research on vehicle detection using computer vision and AI has gained attention in smart city development.

 

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

Vaishnavee completed her B.E. in Electronics and Telecommunication in 2018 from Thakur College of Engineering and her M.Tech. in Electronics and Digital Image Processing from GHRIET Nagpur in 2020. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Satellite Imaging and Deep Learning at SVNIT Surat, specializing in deep learning-driven satellite image classification. Throughout her academic journey, she has achieved distinction and published several research papers in prominent conferences and journals.

💼 Experience

Vaishnavee has significant experience as a research scholar in deep learning and image processing. Her Ph.D. research includes the development of models for satellite image analysis and AI-based vehicle detection systems using UAV data. She has contributed to over 10 publications, including SCI-indexed journals and prestigious conferences. Additionally, Vaishnavee has been a recipient of several project funding awards, including SSIP 2.0 funding for her “RoadMitra” AI-based system project, showcasing her expertise in smart city technologies.

🏆 Awards & Honors

Vaishnavee has been recognized for her research contributions, including the “Best Paper Award” at the International Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Optimization in 2020. She has received various honors, including funding under SSIP 2.0 for her smart city project “RoadMitra,” aimed at detecting road issues using UAVs. Additionally, she has won awards for her research excellence and has received numerous accolades for her participation in international conferences and workshops.

🔬 Research Focus

Vaishnavee’s research focuses on the intersection of satellite imaging, remote sensing, and deep learning. She works on developing deep learning models for efficient satellite image classification and vehicle detection systems using UAV technology. Her work also extends to image enhancement, biomedical image processing, and AI applications in smart city infrastructure. Vaishnavee’s research contributes to the development of innovative solutions for urban challenges, including road crack detection, traffic analysis, and the enhancement of healthcare technologies using AI.

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Deep learning-driven UAV vision for automated road crack detection and classification
    • Authors: Rathod, V.V., Rana, D.P., Mehta, R.G.
    • Journal: Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation (2024)
    • Citations: 0
    • Status: Article in Press

 

  • Title: Road Crack Detection and Classification Using UAV and Deep Transfer Learning Optimization
    • Authors: Rathod, V., Rana, D., Mehta, R.
    • Journal: Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (2024)
    • Citations: 0
    • Status: Article in Press

 

  • Title: A computer vision approach to vehicle detection, classification, and tracking from UAV data for Indian traffic analysis
    • Authors: Rathod, V.V., Rana, D.P., Mehta, R.G., Nath, V.
    • Journal: IETE Journal of Research (2024)
    • Citations: 0
    • Status: Article in Press

 

  • Title: An Extensive Review of Deep Learning Driven Remote Sensing Image Classification Models
    • Authors: Rathod, V.V., Rana, D.P., Mehta, R.G.
    • Conference: Proceedings of the 2022 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Instrumentation and Control Technologies (ICICICT 2022)
    • Citations: 4

 

Hatice Cilsalar Sagnak | Engineering education | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hatice Cilsalar Sagnak | Engineering education | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, Yozgat Bozok University, Turkey

Hatice Çilsalar-Sagnak is an Assistant Professor at Yozgat Bozok University, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. With over a decade of experience, she has contributed significantly to education through research, teaching, and leadership roles. Her international exposure includes a stint as a visiting researcher at the University of Delaware. Dr. Çilsalar-Sagnak’s work focuses on faculty technology integration, teacher development, and innovative educational practices. She has led and collaborated on various projects funded by TÜBİTAK and other organizations. A dedicated educator and mentor, she continues to shape the academic and professional growth of students and faculty alike.

Publication Profile

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🎓 Education

PhD (2017): Curriculum & Instruction, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; Dissertation: Technology Integration Intentions of Faculty Members. MSc (2011): Curriculum & Instruction, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. BSc (2007): Education, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.

💼 Experience

Assistant Professor: Yozgat Bozok University (2017–Present). Director: Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching, Yozgat Bozok University (2019–2021). Visiting Researcher: University of Delaware, USA (2016). Research Assistant: Middle East Technical University (2011–2017). Research Assistant: Bozok University (2009–2011).

🏆 Awards & Honors

Lead Educator for TÜBİTAK projects on digital games and research skills. Member of the arrangement council for qualitative research skill development programs. Recognized contributor to nature-based inquiry science projects by TÜBİTAK. Coordinator for projects investigating career decisions in pre-service teachers. Research Assistant for NSF-funded computer science teaching projects in the USA.

🔬 Research Focus

Technology Integration in Higher Education. Teacher Development and Professional Identity Formation. Inquiry-Based and Nature-Oriented Science Education. Educational Innovations for Technological Pedagogical Knowledge Development. Mentoring Programs for Faculty Technology Use.

Conclusion

Dr. Hatice Cilsalar-Sagnak’s extensive academic and professional achievements make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to advancing technology integration in education, coupled with her active involvement in impactful research projects and mentorship, reflect her commitment to academic excellence and innovation. By addressing emerging trends and diversifying her research outreach, she can further solidify her status as a leading figure in her field.

Publication Top Notes

  • TÜBİTAK 4004 DOĞA LAB: Doğada Sorgulama Temelli Bilim Projesinin Öğrencilerin Bilim İnsanı İmaj ve Görüşlerine Etkisi (2020)
    • Authors: G. Sezen Vekli, H. Çilsalar Sagnak, F. Yaman
    • Citation Count: 6

 

  • Öğretmen Adayları Neler Hissediyor? Öğretmenlik Uygulaması Kapsamında Deneyimlenen Duyguların ve Edinilen Deneyimlerin İncelenmesi (2020)
    • Authors: G. Sancak Aydın, H. Çilsalar Sagnak
    • Citation Count: 4

 

  • Experiences of In-service Teachers on Online In-Service Training during Pandemic Period (2022)
    • Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, G. Kaya, H. Toker, B. Altıntaş
    • Citation Count: 2

 

  • Öğretim Yöntem ve Teknikleri (2019)
    • Author: H. Çilsalar Sagnak
    • Citation Count: 2

 

  • Investigating Faculty Members’ Technology Integration Intention and Behavior: A Case of a Higher Education Institution (2017)
    • Author: H. Çilsalar
    • Citation Count: 2

 

  • Investigation of Faculty Members’ Point of View on Technology Integration: A Case Study (2016)
    • Author: H. Çilsalar
    • Citation Count: 2

 

  • Curriculum Comparison: Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Education in the United States and Turkey (2024)
    • Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, I. Anakok, A. Katz

 

  • Karşılıklı Mentorluk Uygulamalarına Yönelik Öğretim Üyelerinin ve İngilizce Öğretmenlerinin İhtiyaç Analizi Çalışması (2024)
    • Authors: H. Çilsalar-Sagnak, S. D. Baştuğ

 

  • Perceptions of Preservice Preschool Teachers’ Regarding Artificial Intelligence and the Meanings They Attribute (2024)
    • Authors: A. Korkmaz, H. Çilsalar-Sagnak

 

  • Okul Öncesi Öğretmenliği Programındaki Öğretim Teknolojileri Dersinin Yansıtıcı Değerlendirme Modeli ile Değerlendirilmesi (2024)
    • Authors: M. Aslanderen, H. Çilsalar Sagnak, M. Sağlam
  • Teknoloji Entegrasyonu ile Yükseköğretimde Yüz Yüze ve Karma Öğretim Uygulamalarının Zenginleştirilmesi: Çiçekdağı MYO Örneği (2023)
    • Authors: M. Aslanderen, H. Çilsalar-Sagnak

 

  • Türkiye’de İlköğretim Düzeyinde Tarih Öğretiminin Teknoloji Entegrasyonu ile Desteklenmesi: Sistematik Derleme Çalışması (2022)
    • Authors: B. Altıntaş, H. Çilsalar Sagnak

 

  • Examination of Teacher Identities of Pre-service Teachers Within the Scope of Teaching Practice (2021)
    • Authors: H. Çilsalar Sagnak, G. Sancak Aydın

Iuliu-Marius Morariu | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Iuliu-Marius Morariu | Arts and Humanities | Young Scientist Award

Dr at Academy of Romanian Scientists, Canada

Iuliu-Marius Morariu (Hieromonk Maxim) is a Romanian priest and scholar, based in Salva, Romania. Since 2014, he has been involved in various ecclesiastical roles, including as Hieromonk and spiritual father of multiple monasteries. He holds leadership positions in the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada, working as the exarch of monasteries and ecclesiarch. In addition to his religious duties, he is an active editor for Romanian Orthodox media, contributing to theological and cultural discourse. He is a permanent collaborator of Doxologia.ro and Radio Renaissance. Morariu is also a member of the Academy of Romanian Scientists. His theological and academic endeavors intertwine, bridging religious practice with intellectual pursuits.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Morariu’s educational path includes numerous degrees, starting with a B.A. in Theology and History from “Babeș-Bolyai” University, graduating as valedictorian. He holds an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling and Social Psychology, an M.A. in History of Southeastern Europe, and a Ph.D. in Orthodox Theology. His thesis on spiritual autobiography was defended summa cum laude. Further, he completed post-doctoral scholarships and is currently a doctoral candidate in Social Sciences at the Angelicum Pontifical University.

Experience 🧑‍🏫

Since 2014, Hieromonk Maxim has held multiple ecclesiastical positions, including the exarch of the Romanian Orthodox Diocese of Canada and ecclesiarch of the “Saint Martyr George” Cathedral in Quebec. He also works as a researcher and scientific secretary at the “Ioan Lupaș” Centre of Orthodox Theology at Babeș-Bolyai University. His radio and editorial work include leadership roles in publications like Astra Salvensis, indexed by Scopus, and contributing to ecclesiastical journals.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Morariu has been recognized for his academic excellence and religious contributions. Notably, he received the “Summa cum Laude” distinction for his Ph.D. thesis in 2019 and has been awarded multiple research scholarships, including the “Vasile Pârvan” Post-Doctoral Scholarship in Rome. His editorial efforts in journals such as Astra Salvensis and his leadership in religious education have earned him accolades in both academic and ecclesiastical circles.

Research Focus 🔍

Morariu’s research spans Orthodox theology, social sciences, and history. His Ph.D. research focused on spiritual autobiographies in Orthodox space, while his post-doctoral work examines the intersections of communism, national socialism, and capitalism in the writings of Virgil Gheorghiu. His ongoing scholarly interests involve Christian ethics, the history of Eastern Christianity, and religious identity within modern contexts.

Conclusion📝

Morariu Iuliu-Marius (Hieromonk Maxim) is a highly accomplished individual with impressive academic credentials and a robust record of leadership and scholarly work in both religious and social sciences. His academic achievements, interdisciplinary research, and contributions to public life and spiritual guidance make him a strong candidate for the Young Scientist Award. However, his potential for improvement lies in expanding the integration of his research into broader scientific discourses and increasing his outreach within more secular scientific communities. With these refinements, he could elevate the impact of his work and contribute even more significantly to both academic and societal development.

Publications 📚

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Dag Hammarskjöld
    Year: 2018
    Author: M. Iuliu-Marius
    Source: HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies, 74(4)

 

  1. Title: An interdisciplinary genre in the Theological Literature: the spiritual autobiography and its landmarks for the Orthodox space
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: The Journal of Education, Culture, and Society, 9(1), 145-150

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Nicolas Berdiaev
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS Theological Studies, 75(4), 1-4

 

  1. Title: The Spiritual Autobiography in the Eastern space in the second half of the XIXth and XXth century
    Year: 2015
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis-revista de istorie si cultura, 166-174

 

  1. Title: Ecology–Main concern for the Christian space of the 21st century? Catholic and orthodox perspectives
    Year: 2020
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Journal for the Study of Religions and Ideologies, 19(56), 124-135

 

  1. Title: Eastern orthodox churches and Ecumenism according to the Holy Pan-Orthodox Council of Crete (2016)
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS: Theological Studies, 74(4), 1-5

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiographies of the Orthodox space? New potential keys of lecture
    Year: 2017
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis, 5(10), 129-133

 

  1. Title: Aspects of political theology in the spiritual autobiography of Saint John of Kronstadt (1829–1908)
    Year: 2018
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: HTS: Theological Studies, 74(4), 1-5

 

  1. Title: BIOETHICS IN THE DISCUSSIONS OF THE PANORTHODOX SYNODE FROM CRETE (2016)
    Year: 2016
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Astra Salvensis-revista de istorie si cultura, 4(7), 247-254

 

  1. Title: Sociological relevance of the ecological thought of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: European Journal of Science and Theology, 15(5), 19-25

 

  1. Title: The relevance of humiliation and body pain in the spiritual autobiographies of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Silouan the Athonite
    Year: 2019
    Author: I.M. Morariu
    Source: Studia Monastica, 409-415

 

Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Meseret Tessema | Developmental & Educational Psychology| Best Researcher Award

Dr Meseret Tessema University of Gondar Ethiopia

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessema is an accomplished academic and researcher with a PhD in Psychology from Andhra University, India. He is currently the Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar in Ethiopia. With a robust background in educational psychology and extensive teaching experience, Dr. Tessema has contributed significantly to the fields of mental health, group dynamics, and psychosocial support, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as refugees. His professional journey includes roles as a lecturer and coordinator in various educational institutions, and he has been involved in numerous research initiatives and community outreach programs. His publications cover a range of topics, including the relationship between teaching styles and student engagement, the impact of mental health on education, and cultural perspectives on aging in Ethiopia.

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Scholar

 

📚 Education

Ph.D. in PsychologyAndhra University, IndiaSeptember 2016 – June 2021Thesis: Teaching Styles and Learning Styles, Academic Engagement, and Academic Achievement of Students in Public Universities in EthiopiaMaster of Education in Educational Psycholog Bahir Dar University, EthiopiaSeptember 2010 – June 2012Thesis: The Relationship Between Parenting Style, Assertiveness, and Academic Achievement at Teacher Training Colleges in South EthiopiaBachelor of Arts in Educational PsychologyAddis Ababa University, EthiopiaSeptember 2000 – July 2005Higher Diploma in Teacher EducationDilla University, EthiopiaOctober 2005 – June 2006

🔬 Research Interests

Health Psychology, Mental Health and Psychosocial SupportEducation and Wellbeing of ChildrenSpecial Needs Education & GenderGroup Dynamics

 

🏅 Leadership Experience

Head, Department of Psychology, University of GondarAugust 2021 – PresentIntegrated migration and asylum issues into the department’s research agenda.Guidance and Counseling Coordinator, Hosanna College of Teacher Education
November 2007 – September 2009Developed and managed counseling programs for migrant and displaced students.

🌐 Professional Memberships

International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD)Society for the Improvement of Psychological Sciences (SIPS)

🏆 Professional Honors and Fellowships

2-year Academic Mentorship Programme for Social Psychologists and Social Scientists, funded by the British Academy, UK.

Publication

The Relationship of University Students’ Engagement with Teaching Style, Learning Style, and Academic Achievement in Ethiopia

Author

Meseret Getachew Tessema

Year

2021

 

Conclusion

Dr. Meseret Getachew Tessema’s work demonstrates a deep commitment to enhancing educational practices and mental health support within the Ethiopian context. His leadership in the Department of Psychology at the University of Gondar has fostered significant research initiatives that address pressing societal issues, particularly those affecting marginalized communities. Through his collaborations with local and international organizations, he has not only contributed to academic knowledge but also to practical solutions that improve the psychosocial well-being of students and refugees. Dr. Tessema’s ongoing research and community service projects reflect his dedication to bridging gaps in education and mental health, positioning him as a key figure in the advancement of psychological sciences in Ethiopia.