Ronny Mabokela | NLP and AI | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ronny Mabokela | NLP and AI | Best Researcher Award

PHD at University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Koena Ronny Mabokela is a South African computer scientist with a diverse background in technology and education. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at the University of the Witwatersrand, he has built a career focused on speech technology, system integration, and tech innovation. With years of experience as an educator, lecturer, and researcher, he also holds a leadership role at the University of Johannesburg, where he serves as Acting Deputy Head of Department and Head of the Technopreneurship Centre. Koena is passionate about fostering technological advancements, particularly in education and enterprise systems.

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Scholar

🎓 Education

Koena Ronny Mabokela holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of the Witwatersrand (2020-2024). He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science with a focus on Speech Technology at the University of Limpopo (2012-2014). His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science (2011) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics (2008-2010), both from the University of Limpopo.

💼 Experience

Mabokela’s career spans various leadership and academic roles. He is currently the Acting Deputy HoD for CEPs/SLPs and Online at the University of Johannesburg. Previously, he served as the Head of the Technopreneurship Centre, managing strategy, projects, and research. He has taught various programming modules and supervised postgraduate students while conducting research and engaging in community development. His professional experience also includes roles at Vodacom and Telkom in business systems integration and product development.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Mabokela has received numerous accolades, including being a session chair for SATNAC 2014 and a peer reviewer for prestigious conferences like IEEE and SATANC. He has also contributed to the scientific community with his published research in areas such as sentiment analysis and AI for under-resourced languages. His leadership skills and contributions to innovation have been recognized throughout his academic and professional career.

🔬 Research Focus

Koena Mabokela’s research interests revolve around speech technology, AI, and multilingual sentiment analysis, particularly for under-resourced languages. He focuses on enhancing language identification and sentiment analysis systems for South African languages. His work includes exploring distant supervision approaches and applying AI to tackle social challenges, as seen in his published papers and presentations at international conferences. His research aims to bridge technological gaps in underrepresented languages and communities.

Conclusion

Koena Ronny Mabokela is an outstanding researcher with a diverse and impactful portfolio that bridges academia and industry. His extensive experience, leadership in academic development, and commitment to advancing knowledge in computer science and technology position him as a top candidate for the Best Researcher Award. While there are opportunities to expand his interdisciplinary work and enhance the practical impact of his research, his contributions to the academic community and the field of technology are significant. His future work promises to continue shaping the landscape of digital innovation and research.

Publications 📚

Gholam Reza Emad | Human Factors | Best Researcher Award

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 Dr. Gholam Reza Emad | Human Factors | Best Researcher Award

 Dr at University of Tasmania, Australia

Dr. Gholam Reza Emad is an accomplished scholar and leader in maritime education, currently directing the Centre for Research in Cognitive Human Element in the Maritime Domain (C-HELM) at the Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies and extensive teaching experience, he specializes in the Cognitive Human Factor and Human Element in the maritime industry. Dr. Emad’s research, grounded in sociocultural theories, explores learning in formal and informal settings, focusing on Industry 4.0’s impact and gender diversity. His contributions include numerous grants, awards for teaching excellence, and a robust media presence, underscoring his commitment to advancing maritime education and safety.

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Education 🎓

Doctor of Science in Marine and Environmental Sciences University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, October 2017 – March 2023, Thesis: Acclimation Potential Against Consecutive Thermal Stress on Adult and Early Life Stages of the Reef-Building Coral Acropora tenuis, Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Masaya Morita. Master of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Aquatic Animals Proliferation and Farming Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran, 2012 – 2014. Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Engineering – Fisheries Azad University, Bandar Abbas Branch, Bandar Abbas, Iran, 2007 – 2011

Leadership Positions 🏆

Director of C-HELM (Centre for Research in Cognitive Human Element in the Maritime Domain) 2021 – Present. Master of Applied Science Course Coordinator Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 2021 – Present. Course Coordinator, Australian Maritime College, University of Tasmania, 2017 – 2021. Deputy-Vice Chancellor, Students Affairs Chabahar Maritime University 2014 – 2016. Head of Scientific and International Affairs Chabahar Maritime University 2012 – 2014. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs Chabahar Maritime University 2003 – 2005. Chair of Nautical Department Chabahar Maritime University (CMU) 2002 – 2004. Academic Dean of Chabahar Distance Education University 1998 – 2001. Chair of Nautical Department, CMU, 1997 – 1998. Academic Dean of College of Nautical Studies CMU 1995 – 1998. Maritime Advisor for the Independent Surveying Company 1994 – 2005. Intermittent Work Experience in the Maritime Industry 1986 – 2003

Teaching Experience 📚

Senior Lecturer University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College 2016 – Present Responsibilities: Teaching graduate/undergraduate courses, supervising post-graduate and higher degree by research students. Assistant Professor Chabahar Maritime University 2011 – 2016 Responsibilities: Teaching graduate/undergraduate courses, supervising post-graduate students. Adjunct Professor AmirKabir University of Technology 2012 – 2015 Responsibilities: Teaching graduate courses, supervising post-graduate students. Adjunct Professor Sistan and Baluchistan University, International Campus 2012 – 2014 Responsibilities: Teaching at the Teacher Education program. Adjunct Professor Kish International University 2002 – 2003 Responsibilities: Course development, teaching at the graduate level. Adjunct Professor Khark Azad University 2000 – 2005 Responsibilities: Teaching undergraduate courses. Adjunct Professor Fisheries and Ocean Organization College 2000 – 2002 Responsibilities: Professional development, teaching non-credit technical courses. Assistant Professor Chabahar Maritime University 1993 – 2005Responsibilities: Course development, teaching at the undergraduate level

Awards and Scholarships 🏅

2023: Recognition of Outstanding Teaching Based on Student Feedback, UTAS.2022: Recognition of Outstanding Teaching Based on Student Feedback, UTAS.2021: Recognition of Outstanding Teaching Based on Student Feedback, UTAS.2019: Recognition of Outstanding Teaching Based on Student Feedback, UTAS.2008: Graduate Award, University of Victoria, Canada.2008: Canadian Association for Research on Work and Health award, Canada.2007: Scholarship of Students Led Research, BC Government, Canada.2005: Research Training Scholarship, Ministry of Higher Education, Iran.2003: Outstanding Teaching Award, Maritime, Minister of Road and Transportation, Iran.1992: Research Training Scholarship, Ministry of Higher Education, Iran.

Research Interests 🔍

I study knowing and learning in formal and informal settings through qualitative research. In my research, I utilize sociocultural perspectives and theories such as the Cultural Historical Activity Theory. My research mainly focuses on the study of the Cognitive Human Factor and Human Element in the maritime domain. My research center (C-HELM) projects aim to understand how implementing Industry 4.0 affects humans and their role in future industries. In my latest research, I am interested in how advanced technology can improve equality and gender diversity. 🚢🌊👩‍🔬

 

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Connecting to the oceans: supporting ocean literacy and public engagement
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: R Kelly, K Evans, K Alexander, S Bettiol, S Corney, C Cullen-Knox, …

 

  • Contradictions in the practices of training for and assessment of competency: A case study from the maritime domain
    • Year: 2008
    • Authors: G Emad, WM Roth

 

  • Ocean resource use: building the coastal blue economy
    • Year: 2021
    • Authors: N Bax, C Novaglio, KH Maxwell, K Meyers, J McCann, S Jennings, …

 

  • Deep aspirations: towards a sustainable offshore blue economy
    • Year: 2022
    • Authors: C Novaglio, N Bax, F Boschetti, GR Emad, S Frusher, L Fullbrook, …

 

  • Industrial revolutions and transition of the maritime industry: The case of Seafarer’s role in autonomous shipping
    • Year: 2022
    • Authors: M Shahbakhsh, GR Emad, S Cahoon

 

  • Policy as boundary object: A new way to look at educational policy design and implementation
    • Year: 2009
    • Authors: G Emad, WM Roth

 

  • Identifying seafarer training needs for operating future autonomous ships: a systematic literature review
    • Year: 2022
    • Authors: GR Emad, H Enshaei, S Ghosh

 

  • Shipping 4.0 and training seafarers for the future autonomous and unmanned ships
    • Year: 2020
    • Authors: GR Emad, M Khabir, M Shahbakhsh

 

  • A study on time constraints and task deviations at sea leading to accidents–a cultural-historical perspective
    • Year: 2019
    • Authors: A Rajapakse, GR Emad, M Lützhöft, M Grech

ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical | Excellence in Research

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Dr. ALEXANDER FORDJOUR | Mechanical |Excellence in Research

👨‍🏫Profile Summary

Experienced researcher with a diverse academic background, holding a PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering from Jiangsu University, China. Proficient in numerical simulation, construction planning, and optimization, with a keen interest in sprinkler irrigation systems. Holds membership in prestigious organizations like the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Actively contributes as a journal reviewer for publications such as the American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology and the European Scientific Journal. Passionate about advancing engineering solutions for sustainable resource management and agricultural development.

🌐 Professional Profiles

 

🎓 Academic Background

PhD in Fluid Machinery Engineering Jiangsu University, China MSc in Water Resource Engineering and Management Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) BSc in Engineering Physics University of Cape Coast, Ghana

🔍 Research Interests

  • Numerical Simulation
  • Construction Planning and Management
  • Optimization
  • Sprinkler Irrigation

👨‍💼 Professional Memberships

  • Member, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
  • Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology

📝 External / Professional Roles Journal Reviewer:

  • American Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology
  • European Scientific Journal

 

📚Top Noted Publication

  1. Title: Experimental study on the effects of pressure loss on uniformity, application rate and velocity on different working conditions using the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Agyen Dwomoh, F., … Dai, X., Oteng, J.
    Journal: Heliyon
    Volume: 10
    Issue: 5
    Pages: e27140
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Structural design and performance characteristics of the fluidic sprinkler application technology for saving irrigation water: a review
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., … Yuan, S., Li, H.
    Journal: Journal of Agricultural Engineering
    Volume: 54
    Issue: 2
    Pages: 1452
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 0

 

  1. Title: Modelling of water drop movement and distribution in no wind and windy conditions for different nozzle sizes
    Authors: Zhu, X., Lewballah, J.K., Fordjour, A., … Ofosu, S.A., Dwomoh, F.A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 13
    Issue: 21
    Pages: 3006
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 2

 

  1. Title: Performance optimization of a newly designed dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Zhu, X., Fordjour, A., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 37
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 33–41
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1

 

  1. Title: Analysis of water droplet distribution in wind for the fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Dwomoh, F.A., Yuan, S., Li, H., … Mensah, R., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 12
    Issue: 12
    Pages: 3320
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 3

 

  1. Title: Effect of riser height on rotation uniformity and application rate of the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Jiang, C., Liu, J.
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 69
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 618–632
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 9

 

  1. Title: Comparative evaluation on performance characteristics of an impact sprinkler with nozzle-dispersion devices and rotary plate sprinkler
    Authors: Issaka, Z., Li, H., Jiang, Y., … Chen, C., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 3
    Pages: 321–329
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 4

 

  1. Title: Numerical simulation and experimental study on internal flow characteristic in the dynamic fluidic sprinkler
    Authors: Fordjour, A., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Dwomoh, F.A., Issaka, Z.
    Journal: Applied Engineering in Agriculture
    Volume: 36
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 61–70
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 5

 

  1. Title: The collection method for crop fungal spores based on an efficient microfluidic device
    Authors: Wang, P., Yuan, S., Yang, N., … Fordjour, A., Chen, S.
    Journal: Aerosol and Air Quality Research
    Volume: 20
    Issue: 1
    Pages: 72–79
    Year: 2020
    Citations: 18

 

  1. Title: Modeling the application depth and water distribution uniformity of a linearly moved irrigation system
    Authors: Liu, J., Zhu, X., Yuan, S., Fordjour, A.
    Journal: Water (Switzerland)
    Volume: 11
    Issue: 4
    Pages: 827
    Year: 2019
    Citations: 10