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

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

 

Kulsoom Saima Bughio | Information System | Women Researcher Award

Ā Mrs. Kulsoom Saima Bughio | Information System| Women Researcher Award

Ā Mrs. Edith Cowan University Australia,Ā  Australia

šŸ‘©ā€šŸ”¬A diligent and ambitious researcher nearing completion of a PhD in Computing and Security from the esteemed School of Science at Edith Cowan University, WA. My research endeavors focus on the intersection of Semantic modeling and reasoning applied to the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), aiming to identify and address cyberattacks and vulnerabilities in medical devices within healthcare systems. Alongside my academic pursuits, I’ve honed my teaching skills within the field of computer science, contributing to the academic growth of students. With a robust understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications in computer science, I offer a unique perspective to my work and possess a penchant for thriving in challenging and dynamic environments. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations to foster innovation and advancement in the field.

 

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ExperiencešŸ’¼

Jan 2022 – Present | Casual Academic Edith Cowan University, Joondalup Campus. Jan 2024 – Present | Academic Teacher
Curtin College and University. Mar 2018 – Present | Assistant Professor University of Sindh, Pakistan. Aug 2014 – Mar 2018 | Lecturer University of Sindh, Pakistan. Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Visiting Faculty (Computer Science) University of Sindh Pakistan, at Thatta Campus. Apr 2012 – Aug 2014 | Teaching Assistant University of Sindh Pakistan. Dec 2015 – Jun 2019 | Focal Person (Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Laptop Scheme) HEC: Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. Sep 2011 – Jan 2012 | Science Teacher City School, Thatta Pakistan. May 2011 – Aug 2011 | IT Trainer. GIBCE: Government Institute of Business and Commercial Education Mar 2010 – Mar 2011 | Lecturer. GGDCT: Government Girls Degree College Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan Jan 2010 – Dec 2014 | Volunteer and Supporter SHSO-Sindh Human Support Organization Sujawal, Thatta, Pakistan. Feb 2009 – June 2009 | IT Trainer BBSYDP Pakistan: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program.

EducationšŸŽ“

2019 – Present | PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA 2013 – 2015 | M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan GPA: 4.0/4.0 2010 – 2011 | C.T (Certificate in Teaching) Technical College, Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan Grade: A Division 2009 – 2010 | B. Ed (Bachelor of Education) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan GPA: 3.78/4.0 2004 – 2007 | BS (Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)) University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan

SkillsšŸ› ļø

  • Project Management
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Data Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management

Certifications šŸ“œ

Various Certifications obtained during PhD study and Casual Teaching at Edith Cowan University, including PDA Trainings, Epigium, Risk management, Ethical Management, etc., spanning from 2019 to 2023. Certificate of participation as a Presenter and Team Leader for the “WA HEALTH HACKATHAN 2022” organized by WA Data Science Innovation Hub on August 18th, 2022. Certificate of participation as a Team Leader for “ECU Open Day” organized on July 31st, 2022. Worked as a Team Leader for the TCP-ECU program held at ECU Perth along with four campuses: Joondalup, Mount Lawley, Bunbury, and Southwest from August to November 2022. Certificate of Completion for Training as a Microsoft Office Specialist by Microsoft on December 30th, 2017. Training Workshop Certificate on ā€œSocial Research Methods (SRMs)ā€ at FESEA Library, Area Study Centre for East and South Asia, University of Sindh, Jamshoro with the collaboration of Higher Education Commission, from February 6th to 17th, 2017. Certificate of Participation for the Seminar and Training, ā€œAchieving Excellence in Researchā€, organized in Hyderabad, by the collaboration of Research Gateway Society and the Australian Islamic Library, on November 5th, 2016. Certificate of Participation for the training program on ā€œChinese Language Courseā€ at Chinese Corner, Digital FESEA Library, Area Study Centre, University of Sindh, Jamshoro- Pakistan, from August to September 2016. Training Workshop Certificate on ā€œAcademic Excellenceā€ at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, on November 26th, 2015. Training program Certificate on ā€œActive Citizens Training of Facilitatorsā€ at the University of Sindh Pakistan, with the collaboration of the British Council and the University of Sindh, from September 4th to 18th, 2015. Certificate of Participation during the 1st International Conference on WSNs (Wireless Sensor Networks) for developing countries at Mehran EUT Jamshoro, Pakistan, from April 24th to 26th, 2013. Graduate Program Internship for a bachelorā€™s in education (B. Ed), at County Cambridge High School Hyderabad from April 27th, 2010, to May 28th, 2010. Certificate of Training on ā€œWeb Developerā€ under the project titled Benazir Shaheed Youth Development Program at AIMS from February 1st, 2009, to May 31st, 2009. OCA (Oracle Certified Associate) from APTECH, Karachi, Pakistan, in 2007, with a score of 96%.

Awards and Recognition šŸ†

2024: School of Science Research Scholarship, $22,600. 2023-2024: School of Science HDR Tuition Fee Scholarship, $20,000. 2023: Nominated for Graduate Women in WA (GWWA) Centenary Dinner. 2022: Nominated for Judging Committee for School of Science Symposium. 2019-2024: School of Science HDR Research Funding for Travel and Publication, $4,500. 2019-2023: ECU-HEC Scholarship (Edith Cowan University-Higher Education Commission Pakistan), Fully Funded Scholarship for PhD Studies.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

  • Knowledge organization systems to support cyber-resilience in medical smart home environments
    • Authors: KS Bughio, LF Sikos
    • Book: Cybersecurity for Smart Cities: Practices and Challenges
    • Year: 2023
    • Pages: 61-69

 

  • An interactive system for visualization of cultural heritage objects of Sindh in a web-based environment
    • Authors: KS Unar, AM Unar, Z Patoli
    • Conference: 2016 Sixth International Conference on Innovative Computing Technology
    • Year: 2016

 

  • Knowledge organization system for partial automation to improve the security posture of IoMT networks
    • Author: KS Bughio
    • Journal: Procedia Computer Science
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 225
    • Pages: 3471-3478

 

  • Developing a Novel Ontology for Cybersecurity in Internet of Medical Things-Enabled Remote Patient Monitoring
    • Authors: KS Bughio, DM Cook, SAA Shah
    • Journal: Sensors
    • Year: 2024
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 2804

 

  • Reconstruction and archival approaches with 3D visualization of Cultural Heritage in Museums of Sindh Region
    • Authors: AM Unar, KS Unar, S Talpur, TJ Khanzada
    • Conference: 2019 IEEE 6th International Conference on Engineering Technologies and ā€¦
    • Year: 2019

 

  • Visualization and interaction methods for portable antiquities of Sindh
    • Authors: KS Unar, Z Patoli, S Chandio, S Solangi

 

 

MANISHA RAJORIYA | Software Solutions | Women Researcher Award

Ā  Ms. MANISHA RAJORIYA | Software Solutions | Women Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

A dedicated researcher and educator in the field of Computer Science & Engineering, currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on Computer Networks and Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks (SDWSN). With over 12 years of teaching experience, including roles as an Assistant Professor and thesis supervisor, I have contributed significantly to academia. My research interests span optimization algorithms, energy-aware scheduling, and the application of machine learning in SDWSN. Notable achievements include publications in esteemed journals and conferences, along with participation in workshops and training programs, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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šŸŽ“Academic Qualification

Ph.D. (Pursuing) in Computer Science & Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota Specialization: Computer Networks Thesis Title: Clustering Based Distributed Controller Placement in Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks Advisor: Dr. Chandra Prakash Gupta (2020-present) M. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota (2017) Specialization: Computer Science & Engineering Thesis Title: ETC Based Resource Allocation to Minimize Makespan Time in Heterogeneous Computing System Advisor: Dr. Rohitash Baniyal B. Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota (2014)

šŸ”¬Ph.D. Research Statement

In my doctoral studies, I am working on the controller placement problem in Software Defined Wireless Sensor Networks (SDWSN). Specifically, I am utilizing the Sailfish Optimization based Controller Selection (SFO-CS) approach for selecting optimal nodes as Control Nodes (CNs) in SDWSN. This solution aims to address the challenge of selecting optimal CNs efficiently in SDWSN, considering factors such as energy consumption and computing power. Additionally, I am exploring Machine Learning (ML) based techniques to enhance the intelligence and robustness of SDWSNs, particularly focusing on Deep Learning (DL) to minimize transmission distance and energy consumption.

Ā Work Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, R N Modi Engineering College, Kota (Rajasthan) (August 2017-September 2018)

šŸ’»Skills

  • Programming Languages: C/C++
  • Simulation Software: Mininet, MATLAB, NS3, Cooja

Ā Journal

  • Rajoriya, Manisha Kumari, and Chandra Prakash Gupta. “Sailfish optimization-based controller selection (SFO-CS) for energy-aware multi-hop routing in software defined wireless sensor network (SDWSN).” International Journal of Information Technology (2023): 1-14.
  • Rajoriya, Manisha Kumari, and Chandra Prakash Gupta. “SO-CPP: Sailfish Optimization based Controller Placement in IoT-Enabled Software-Defined Wireless Sensor Networks.” International Journal of Communication Systems (Accepted).

Conferences

Rajoriya, Manisha Kumari, and Chandra Prakash Gupta. “A Taxonomy on Distributed Controllers in Software Defined Networking.” In 5th International Conference on Computing Methodologies and Communication (2021). (pp. 120-126). Rajoriya, Manisha Kumari, and Chandra Prakash Gupta. “Performance of Ryu and Pox Controllers for Software Defined Networking using Mininet Emulator.” 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Computational Techniques: IC-RACT 2022, AIP Conference Proceedings.

Book

  • Rajoriya, Manisha Kumari. “Resource Allocation in Heterogeneous Computing System.” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany (July 13, 2023). ISBN-13: 978-6206740261

šŸ“ŠResearch Area

Software Defined Networking, Wireless Sensor Network, Software Defined Wireless Sensor Network Controller Placement Problem, Optimization Algorithms, Energy Aware Scheduling

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

Title: Sailfish Optimization-based Controller Selection (SFO-CS) for Energy-aware Multi-hop Routing in Software Defined Wireless Sensor Network (SDWSN)
Author: MKRCP Gupta
Journal: International Journal of Information Technology
Year: 2023

 

Title: A Taxonomy on Distributed Controllers in Software Defined Networking
Authors: MK Rajoriya, CP Gupta
Conference: 2021 5th International Conference on Computing Methodologies and …
Year: 2021

 

Title: SO-CPP: Sailfish Optimization-based Controller Placement in IoT-enabled Software-defined Wireless Sensor Networks
Author: MKRCP Gupta
Journal: International Journal of Communication Systems
Year: 2024

 

Title: ISFO-CS: An Improved Sailfish Optimization Algorithm for Controller Selection in SDWSN
Authors: MK Rajoriya, CP Gupta
Year: 2024

 

Title: Topology-based Controller Placement in Software Defined Network
Authors: MK Rajoriya, CP Gupta
Journal: AIP Conference Proceedings
Year: 2023

 

Title: A Preliminary Study on Cloud Computing and Its Virtualization
Author: MK Rajoriya
Journal: Advancement of Computer Technology and its Applications
Year: 2019

 

Title: Resource Allocation in Linear Programming Based on Energy and Make Span Minimization Using ETC
Authors: MK Rajoriya, RK Banyal
Conference: 2017 Second International Conference on Electrical, Computer and …
Year: 2017

 

Title: Efficient and Scalable LP Based Resource Allocation and Makespan Minimization in Heterogeneous Computing System: A Review
Authors: RKB MK Rajoriya
Conference: International Conference on Recent Advances in Computing and Communication …
Year: 2016