Christopher Boafo | Technology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Christopher Boafo | Technology | Best Researcher Award

Christopher Boafo is a researcher at Leipzig University’s International SEPT Competence Centre, based in Leipzig, Germany. He holds a PhD in Management Science and an MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development, both from Leipzig University, along with a BA in Publishing Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. His expertise spans quantitative and qualitative methodologies, university-business linkages, and SME internationalization. Christopher has received notable awards including the ACCESS Scholarship Grant for PhD Studies and the DAAD Carlo-Schmid Fellowship at UN Volunteers Headquarters.

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šŸŽ“Education:

  • PhD in Management Science, Leipzig University
  • MBA in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Development, Leipzig University
  • BA in Publishing Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

šŸ“ŠSpecializations: Quantitative & qualitative methodologies, university-business linkages, SME internationalization.

Professional Experience:

  • Current: Researcher at International SEPT Competence Center, Leipzig University
  • Previous roles include international consultancy and UN volunteer work

šŸŽ“Teaching Activities:

  • Lecturer at SEPT MBA Unit, Leipzig University, focusing on Entrepreneurship and SME Internationalization

šŸ…Awards:

  • ACCESS Scholarship Grant for PhD Studies
  • DAAD Carlo-Schmid Fellowship at UN Volunteers Headquarters

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

  • Knowledge Transfer From Business Schools to Firms Through Academics: An AMO Perspective in an Emerging Economy
    • Journal: Thunderbird International Business Review
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
    • Access: Open access

 

  • International entrepreneurship in Sub-Saharan Africa: interfirm coordination and local economy dynamics in the informal economy
    • Journal: Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 30
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 587ā€“620
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Understanding internationalisation of informal African firms through a network perspective
    • Journal: International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurship
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 40
    • Issue: 5
    • Pages: 618ā€“649
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 10

 

  • Informal born regional enterprises in Ghana: an extension of internationalisation theories
    • Journal: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 47
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 450ā€“493
    • Citations: 0

Surjit Paul | Information Systems Security | Young Scientist Award

Mr. Surjit Paul | Information Systems Security | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Surjit Paul is a dedicated and research-oriented academic professional currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur. With a strong background in computer science and a focus on information security breaches and their impact on firm performance, Mr. Surjit Paul has a proven track record of excellence in both teaching and research. Holding an M.Tech from NIT Jamshedpur and an MCA from Biju Patnaik University, Mr. Surjit Paul is an accomplished educator, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at ARKA JAIN University. Proficient in a range of programming languages and research methodologies, Dr. [Your Name] is committed to advancing knowledge in cybersecurity, social media analytics, and website accessibility.

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šŸŽÆ Objective

Highly motivated, focused, and research-oriented approach to teaching and learning to achieve the desired goals of the organization. Always eager to learn new tools and technologies required to excel in the current learning environment.

šŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. (Pursuing) Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Thesis Title: ā€œInformation Security Breach Incidents and Firmsā€™ Performanceā€, Supervisor: Prof. Saini Das, Assistant Professor, VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur. M.Tech CSE, 2017 National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur, CGPA: 9.35, Thesis Title: ā€œDesign a Quantum Secure Authentication Protocol for Entity Authenticationā€, Supervisors: Prof. Sanjay Kumar & Prof. R.R Suman. M.C.A, 2014, Biju Patnaik University of Technology Odisha, Rourkela, CGPA: 9.06. B.Sc IT (Hons), 2010, Ranchi University, Ranchi, Percentage: 78.58%. 12th Science, 2007, Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Ranchi, Percentage: 65.80%. 10th, 2005, Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Ranchi, Percentage: 76.40%

šŸ† Awards & Achievements

Best Researcher Award by SCIENCE FATHER, UGC-JRF/NET Computer Science & Applications, 2015, GATE (Computer Science & Information Technology), 2014, M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering) Branch Topper, MCA Branch Topper

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Experience

Teaching & Research Experience

Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & IT, School of Engineering and IT, ARKA JAIN University Jharkhand (August 2023 – Present). Ph.D. Researcher, Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT Kharagpur (July 2017 – Present)

Industry Experience

Summer Intern, Indian Institute of Management Indore (July – September 2016). Java Programmer, Napasoft Jamshedpur (Vendor of TATA STEEL LTD. Jamshedpur) (November 2010 – July 2011)

šŸ”¬ Research Interests

  • Cyber Security
  • Information Security & Stock Market Impact
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Accessibility & Usability

šŸ’» Research Techniques/Computer Skills

  • Accessibility, usability, security, and privacy analysis of websites
  • Social media analytics, sentiment & emotion analysis, and topic modeling
  • Event study methodology
  • Meta-analysis

šŸ› ļø Software & Tools

  • Python, Java, C, C++, R
  • SAP ABAP
  • Web Technology
  • MS-Office
  • Achecker, Sortsite, PENTEST, Wireshark

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Accessibility and usability analysis of Indian e-government websites
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Das
    • Journal: Universal Access in the Information Society
    • Volume: 19
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 949-957
    • Year: 2020
    • Citations: 48
    • This article analyzes the accessibility and usability of Indian e-government websites, highlighting the challenges and areas for improvement.

 

  • Investigating information dissemination and citizen engagement through government social media during the COVID-19 crisis
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Das
    • Journal: Online Information Review
    • Volume: 47
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 316-332
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 12
    • This study examines how government social media channels disseminated information and engaged with citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

  • A novel initial basic feasible solution method for Transportation problem
    • Author: S. Paul
    • Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science
    • Volume: 9
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 0
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 9
    • This article proposes a new method for finding the initial basic feasible solution for transportation problems.

 

  • Real-Time Multimodal Biometric User Authentication for Web Application Access in Wireless LAN
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, D.K. Shaw
    • Journal: Journal of Computer Science
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: 680-693
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 5
    • This study presents a real-time multimodal biometric authentication system for secure access to web applications over wireless LAN.

 

  • Communication in vehicular cloud network using ns-3
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, A.K. Amar
    • Journal: International Journal of Control Theory and Applications
    • Volume: 10
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 4
    • This paper discusses communication protocols in vehicular cloud networks using the ns-3 network simulator.

 

  • A Quantum Secure Entity Authentication Protocol Design for Network Security
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar, R.R. Suman
    • Publication: Research Anthology on Advancements in Quantum Technology
    • Pages: 289-301
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 3
    • This article designs a quantum secure entity authentication protocol aimed at enhancing network security.

 

  • A Quantum Secure Entity Authentication Protocol Design for Network Security
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar, R.R. Suman
    • Journal: International Journal of Information Security and Privacy
    • Volume: 13
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 1-11
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 3
    • This paper provides a detailed analysis and design of a quantum secure entity authentication protocol for network security.

 

  • Comparative Analysis of Various PPP Authentication Protocols
    • Authors: S. Paul, S. Kumar
    • Journal: International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 3
    • This study compares different Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) authentication methods.

 

  • Design and Modeling of Real Time Multimodal Biometric Authentication System
    • Authors: S. Kumar, S. Paul, D.K. Shaw
    • Journal: Journal of Computer Science (Accepted)
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 2
    • This article discusses the design and modeling of a real-time multimodal biometric authentication system.

 

SULEMANA SULEMANA | Information systems |Best Researcher Award

Mr. ā€ŒSULEMANA SULEMANA | Information systems| Best Researcher Award

Mr at ANBARIYA SHS Ghana

Driven by a passion for accounting and business, I aspire to excel as a researcher and educator, aiming for senior lecturer roles in esteemed institutions. With a robust educational background in accounting and teaching experience at Tamale Technical University and Anbariya Senior High School, I possess strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. My research contributions, including publications in prestigious journals, reflect my dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. As Audit Committee Chairman of the Ghana Muslim Student Association and General Secretary, I demonstrated leadership and organizational abilities. Committed to excellence, teamwork, and thriving in challenging environments, I seek opportunities to make impactful contributions to the accounting profession.

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Career Objective šŸš€

My career objective is to embark on a journey as a researcher in the field of accounting and business. Through dedication and contributions, I aim to ascend to the position of a senior lecturer in a higher institution or a researcher in an esteemed international research institution. I am seeking opportunities within fast-growing institutions to establish best practices in accounting, ultimately transforming it into a competitive advantage for organizations.

Vision šŸ‘ļø

My vision is to become a professional accountant, leveraging my expertise and knowledge to make significant contributions to the field and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Educational Background šŸ“š

University for Development Studies MCOM (Accounting) | 2019-2022 University of Education, Winneba Post Graduate Diploma in Education | 2019-2020 University for Development Studies Bachelor of Science in Computing with Accounting (Second Class Upper division) | 2011-2015 Presbyterian Senior High School West African Senior Secondary Certificate | 2007-2011

Working Experience šŸ’¼

Tamale Technical University Duration: March 2019 to July 2020Job Title: Part-time Tutor Responsibilities: Lecturing Diploma in Business Studies students on Economics Conducting exams, marking papers, and organizing extra lectures Anbariya Senior High School Duration: May 2018 to DateJob Title: Teacher Responsibilities: Preparation of lesson plans and schemes of work Delivery of lessons in a comprehensible manner Supervision of examinations and project works GN Bank Duration: June 2017 to April 2018Job Title: Accounts OfficerResponsibilities: Customer service and account management Marketing banking services and products Acting as branch manager in the absence of the manager MTN Ghana – Tamasco Office Duration: March 2017 to May 2017Job Title: Agent for Area Development (AAD)Responsibilities: Registration of MTN mobile money subscribers Typing and scanning of registration forms Tamale Polytechnic Duration: September 2015 to February 2016Job Title: Teaching Assistant Responsibilities: Assisting lecturers with teaching and grading Organizing extra lectures for student sVRA /NEDco Duration: July to August 2014Department: Accounts Payable Office Responsibilities: Payment processing and bank reconciliations Verification of payment vouchers National Health Insurance Duration: May to June 2014Department: Public Relations Office Responsibilities: Member registration and card distribution

Public outreach and communication

Personal and Professional Abilities šŸ’”Proficiency in bank reconciliation statement preparation Strong communication skills Competence in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work effectively in a team Research šŸ“ŠI have contributed to research on the topic “Mobile infrastructure quality, regulatory quality, government effectiveness: Does e-government development matter?” published in the International Journal of Information Systems and Development. Extra-Curricular Activities šŸŽ‰Audit Committee Chairman of Ghana Muslim Student Association (2014/2015)General Secretary of Ghana Muslim Student Association (2013/2014)Assistant Agricultural Prefect at Presbyterian Senior High School (2010/2011)Interests šŸŒŸExcellence and professionalism Collaborative teamwork Thriving in challenging environments Hobbies šŸŽ®Reading Soccer Keeping up with current events through news reading or watching

 

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

Title: Mobile Infrastructure Quality, Regulatory Quality, Government Effectiveness: Does E-Government Development Matter?

Journal: The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries

Date: 2024-04-24

DOI: 10.1002/isd2.12330

Contributors:
  1. Sulemana Inusah
  2. Adam Ibrahim Osman
  3. Salifu Zaruk Narsam

 

Sayandeep Dutta | Computer Science | Young Scientist Award

Ā Mr. Sayandeep Dutta | Computer Science | Young Scientist AwardĀ 

Mr. Doon Heritage School, India

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and cybersecurity, aims to excel as a developer and analyst, leveraging diverse skills in machine learning and creative writing. With a track record of achievements, including prestigious awards and contributions to projects like Krishi Sarthi and OWASP Juice Shop, they possess a strong foundation in tech innovation. As founder of Krishi Sarthi and a penetration tester, they combine technical expertise with leadership in organizing cybersecurity events. Certified in HTML and web application penetration testing, they exhibit a keen aptitude for continuous learning and advancement in the field.šŸŒŸ

 

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šŸš€Ā Career Aspiration

Aspiring to excel as an entrepreneur, developer, and cybersecurity analyst, I aim to reach the pinnacle of success in my chosen field. With a diverse background in projects ranging from NFT artistry to ethical hacking and machine learning development, I strive to make a significant impact in the tech industry. Recognized for my dedication, I continuously engage with communities and contribute to public development research.

šŸŽ“ Ā Education

  • High School Diploma (Class 10) ā€“ Jermelā€™s Academy, Siliguri (Apr 2011 ā€“ Apr 2022)
  • High School Senior Diploma (Class 12) ā€“ Doon Heritage School, Siliguri (Apr 2022 ā€“ Apr 2024)

šŸ† Ā Achievements

  • Nomination for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024
  • Youngest Participant at Young Scientist Conference, IISF 2023
  • Global Digital Innovation Award 2023

šŸ”Project Details

KrishiSarthi: Developed a project for calculating crop yield per hectare using geographical data. Bugbase Hall Of Fame: Recognized for contributions to bug bounty programs. CVE Issuances: Discovered and reported security vulnerabilities in web applications.

šŸ› ļøProjects

  • OWASP Juice Shop (Contributed): A sophisticated insecure web application for security training.
  • DialDetect (Self): A phone number details finder tool providing comprehensive information.

šŸ’¼Work Experience

Founder, KrishiSarthi: Calculated Crop Yield per hectare using geographical data. Content Writer, MAGICSTEP SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED: Learned project management and teamwork. Penetration Tester, WPScan – WordPress Security: Discovered CVEs and contributed to cybersecurity magazines. Team Leader, CyRaksha: Organized cybersecurity events to nurture talents. Digital Artist, OpenSea: Created NFTs and connected with other artists.

šŸ“œ Certification

HTML Workshop (2021). Technical Workshop on Web Application Penetration Testing (2023). High School Certificates – Certificate for n00bzCTF2023 (2023). Advance Javascript (2022). Effective Listening (2021)

šŸ”§ Ā Skill Highlights

Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Conference Speaking, Team Management

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Development and bioavailability assessment of ramipril nanoemulsion formulation
    • Authors: S Shafiq, F Shakeel, S Talegaonkar, FJ Ahmad, RK Khar, M Ali
    • Journal: European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 66
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 227-243
    • Citations: 1006

 

  • Nanoemulsions as vehicles for transdermal delivery of aceclofenac
    • Authors: F Shakeel, S Baboota, A Ahuja, J Ali, M Aqil, S Shafiq
    • Journal: Aaps Pharmscitech
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 8
    • Pages: 191-199
    • Citations: 427

 

  • Formulation development and optimization using nanoemulsion technique: a technical note
    • Authors: S Shafiq-un-Nabi, F Shakeel, S Talegaonkar, J Ali, S Baboota, A Ahuja, …
    • Journal: AAPS pharmscitech
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 8
    • Pages: E12-E17
    • Citations: 420

 

  • Design, development and evaluation of novel nanoemulsion formulations for transdermal potential of celecoxib
    • Authors: S Baboota, F Shakeel, A Ahuja, J Ali, S Shafiq
    • Journal: Acta pharmaceutica
    • Year: 2007
    • Volume: 57
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 315-332
    • Citations: 397

 

  • A review on the strategies for oral delivery of proteins and peptides and their clinical perspectives
    • Authors: A Muheem, F Shakeel, MA Jahangir, M Anwar, N Mallick, GK Jain, …
    • Journal: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
    • Year: 2016
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 4
    • Pages: 413-428
    • Citations: 384