Afşin Baran Bayezit | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Afşin Baran Bayezit | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University | Turkey

Research engineer specializing in maritime artificial intelligence and control systems, with strong expertise in reinforcement learning, machine learning, and control theory for autonomous platforms. Demonstrates proficiency in developing and validating intelligent control algorithms using Python, embedded systems, and ROS, with hands-on implementation in real-world and model-scale environments. Contributed to advanced research in ship dynamics, autopilot systems, and safety modeling through data-driven approaches. Experienced in integrating sensors, actuators, and high-performance computing tools to optimize system performance. Professional experience reflects a consistent focus on innovative, experimentally validated solutions for autonomous maritime systems, delivering impactful contributions to intelligent navigation, system efficiency, and safety.

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Stergios Mavromatis | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Stergios Mavromatis | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Technical University of Athens | Greece

Dr. Stergios Mavromatis is an academic researcher specializing in transportation engineering with a strong focus on road design safety, vehicle dynamics, and highway geometric design. His research explores vehicle–road interaction, stopping sight distance, and safety performance on complex road alignments to enhance traffic safety. He has contributed extensively through scholarly publications on traffic behavior, infrastructure risk factors, and data-driven safety evaluation methods. His research approach combines analytical modeling, simulation techniques, and empirical analysis to develop effective and practical engineering solutions. His work has had a meaningful impact on improving road safety practices, supporting infrastructure planning, and informing policy and safety assessment frameworks at broader levels.

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Getahun Mekuria | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Getahun Mekuria | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Debre Berhan University | Ethiopia

Mr. Getahun Mekuria is an industrial engineering researcher and lecturer with expertise spanning operations research and optimization, manufacturing systems and automation including additive manufacturing, human factors and ergonomics, supply chain and logistics, quality control, continuous improvement, and sustainability. His research approach integrates empirical investigations, digital twin simulations, lean manufacturing, and hybrid technologies such as IoT, big data, and blockchain to optimize productivity, quality, and environmental performance in manufacturing and industrial systems. He has contributed book chapters and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, exploring topics from service quality and maintenance practices to air pollution assessment and wastewater treatment. Actively engaged in editorial and peer-review roles, he also mentors students in computational methods, system modeling, and industrial design. His work emphasizes practical and sustainable solutions, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and integration of human and technological factors in industrial and manufacturing environments.

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Mo Jamshidi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mo Jamshidi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

The University of Texas at San Antonio | United States

Prof. Dr. Mo Jamshidi is a globally recognized authority in systems engineering, intelligent systems, and system-of-systems engineering, with seminal contributions spanning soft computing, fuzzy logic, neural networks, robotics, and large-scale complex systems. His research integrates control theory, artificial intelligence, and computational intelligence to address challenges in autonomous systems, energy systems, cloud and cyber-physical infrastructures, and bioinformatics, including influential work on genome-scale metabolic networks. He has played a foundational role in defining and advancing system-of-systems as a discipline, shaping both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. His professional experience reflects sustained leadership in interdisciplinary research, authorship of landmark books, and mentorship that has influenced generations of researchers worldwide.

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Gabriella Maselli | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Gabriella Maselli | Civil Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Research Fellow | University of Sannio | Italy

Dr. Gabriella Maselli is a researcher in project appraisal and economic evaluation with expertise in cost–benefit analysis, investment risk assessment, and sustainability-based decision models across civil, environmental, and territorial systems. Her work integrates economic modelling, real estate market analysis, and multi-criteria assessment to evaluate long-term environmental, social, and financial impacts of projects. She has contributed to national and international research initiatives on circular economy, infrastructure development, and climate-related risk prevention. Her professional experience includes academic teaching, scientific collaboration on large-scale redevelopment programmes, and the development of innovative analytical frameworks for economic feasibility and property valuation.

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Isye Nurhasanah | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Isye Nurhasanah | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer | Institut Teknologi Sumatera | Indonesia

Mrs. Isye Nurhasanah is an urban and regional planning scholar whose work explores spatial and aspatial planning, tourism development, governance, social innovation, participatory planning, and island studies. Her research integrates community-based approaches with sustainability perspectives to understand capacity building, local empowerment, and alternative governance arrangements in small island contexts. She has contributed to studies on ecotourism, landscape change, urban political ecology, and social resilience, producing interdisciplinary insights that bridge planning theory and real-world community needs. Her professional experience spans academic teaching, applied research, and collaborative development projects that support inclusive, knowledge-driven, and sustainable regional growth.

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Jinming Liang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Jinming Liang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | China

Mr. Jinming Liang is a dynamic early-career researcher whose work spans electrical impedance tomography, liquid–liquid phase separation, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and deep learning for biomedical sensing. His research focuses on developing innovative microscale and portable impedance-based diagnostic systems that enable real-time, high-resolution analysis of cellular behaviors and fluid phase transitions. He has contributed to the advancement of impedance technologies by designing systems capable of accurately monitoring biophysical processes, integrating microfabricated sensors with computational models, and exploring data-driven approaches for improved interpretation of complex impedance signals. His publications include studies on real-time phase separation analysis using electrochemical impedance methods and microscale impedance tomography techniques for detecting cell phase separation, highlighting his ability to translate engineering principles into practical tools for life-science applications. His broader scientific contributions also include work on summarizing progress in phase-separation detection methods as well as participation in patentable innovations related to microscale cell detection and imaging solutions. Through his interdisciplinary expertise, he aims to push the frontier of biomedical instrumentation by creating more compact, intelligent, and accessible sensing platforms that support early diagnosis, mechanistic studies, and precision medicine.

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Liang, J., Zhao, W., Liu, K., Sun, B., Zhu, C., & Yao, J. (2025). Real-time analysis of liquid–liquid phase separation with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Microchemical Journal, 116076.

Liang, J., Gao, B., Liu, K., Chai, X., Ji, J., Sun, B., & Yao, J. (2025). Microscale electrical impedance tomography method for cell phase separation detection. IEEE Nanotechnology Magazine.

Beulah Sujan Karumanchi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Beulah Sujan Karumanchi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Scholar at  National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh, India

Dr. Beulah Sujan K is a researcher in Wireless Communication Networks with a Ph.D. in Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networking from NIT Andhra Pradesh. Her expertise spans dynamic spectrum access, soft fusion schemes, and automated frequency coordination. She holds an M.Tech in ECE (MEMS) from Pondicherry University and a B.Tech in ECE from Acharya Nagarjuna University, both with distinction.

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🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Heterogeneous Cognitive Radio Networking, NIT Andhra Pradesh

  • M.Tech (ECE – MEMS), Pondicherry University – CGPA: 9.22/10

  • B.Tech (ECE), Acharya Nagarjuna University – CGPA: 9.2/10

🧠 Core Skills:

  • Mathematical Analysis

  • Numerical Methods

  • Algorithm Design

  • Monte Carlo Simulations

  • Performance Evaluation

🔍 Research Interests:

  • Wireless Communication Networks

  • Dynamic Spectrum Access

  • Soft Fusion Techniques

  • Cognitive Radio Networks

  • Automated Frequency Coordination Systems

🧪 Technical Proficiency:

  • MATLAB

  • Optimization Algorithms

  • Intellisuite Software

  • LaTeX for Technical Documentation

📚 Teaching & Mentorship:

  • Courses: Analog & Digital Communications, Wireless Communications, Signals & Systems

  • Labs: Communication Systems, LICA Lab

  • Mentoring UG/PG students in advanced communications

🏅 Achievements:

  • 🏆 UGC-NET Qualified (2018, 2019, 2024)

  • 🎯 GATE Qualified (2023)

  • 🎓 PG Merit Scholarship (2017)

  • 🥈 Silver Medal – State-Level Tech Quiz (2015)

  • 🥇 Gold Medal – Technical Quiz (2014)

📄 Key Publications:

  • IEEE, Springer, and SCI-indexed journals

  • Topics: Cognitive Radio, Spectrum Sensing, MEMS, Soft Fusion

  • Recent work under review in IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Signal Processing

Publication:

Efficient spectrum allocation by heterogeneous automated frequency coordination network within 6 GHz band

Ms. HAFSA ANAM | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. HAFSA ANAM | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Macquarie University, Australia

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Education 🎓

Hafsa completed her B.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering in 2015 with a CGPA of 3.78/4.00, and later earned her M.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering in 2017 with a CGPA of 3.79/4.00, both from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, Pakistan. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. at Macquarie University, working on smart RFID sensor systems for IoT applications.

Professional Experience 💼

As part of her doctoral journey, Hafsa has worked as a Teaching Associate at Macquarie University, actively supporting undergraduate courses. Her role involved lectures, lab sessions, and student mentoring, enabling her to blend cutting-edge research with academic leadership. She also collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design real-world applicable sensor systems.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Her core strengths lie in chipless RFID design, electromagnetic modeling, wireless communication systems, and flexible sensor fabrication. She is skilled in tools and techniques for antenna design, EM simulations, and printable electronics, with a focus on green, passive, and cost-effective RFID systems.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

Hafsa has contributed to several B.Sc. units as a Teaching Associate at Macquarie University. She has assisted in course delivery, lab experiments, and student project supervision, helping to bridge practical RFID development with academic theory.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Hafsa has been recognized with the Post Graduate Research Fund (PGRF) from Macquarie University in 2024 and is the recipient of a fully-funded Ph.D. scholarship (2022–present). Her research excellence earned her the Best Poster Presentation Award at the HDR Conference at Macquarie University in 2022, marking her as an emerging scholar in the RFID research community.

Research Interests 🔍

Her research is centered on chipless RFID tags, wireless communication, electromagnetics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). She is especially interested in developing multifunctional, battery-free RFID sensors that are capable of monitoring environmental parameters, with applications in recycling, smart infrastructure, retail, and industrial systems.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Dual Sided Data Dense 25-bit Chipless RFID Tag

Authors: Hafsa Anam, Syed Muzahir Abbas, Subhas Mukhopadhyay, Iain Collings

Publication Year: 2023

Publication Type: Conference Paper

RFID Enabled Humidity Sensing and Traceability

Authors: Hafsa Anam, Syed Muzahir Abbas, Iain Collings, Subhas Mukhopadhyay

Publication Year: 2023

High-density Compact Chipless RFID Tag for Item-level Tagging

Authors: Ayesha Habib, Hafsa Anam, Yasar Amin, Hannu Tenhunen

Publication Year: 2018

 Internet-of-things Based Smart Tracking

Author: Hafsa Anam

Publication Year: 2017

Miniaturized Humidity and Temperature Sensing RFID Enabled Tags

Authors: Javeria Anum Satti, Ayesha Habib, Hafsa Anam, Sumra Zeb, Yasar Amin, Jonathan Loo, Hannu Tenhunen

Publication Year: 2018

Journal: International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering

Mr. Andreas Prokscha |Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Andreas Prokscha |Electrical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Institute of Digital Signal Processing (DSV), University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), Germany

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Education 🎓

Andreas holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, both from the University of Duisburg-Essen. He completed his B.Sc. in 2015 and his M.Sc. in 2019, specializing in high-frequency circuit design and terahertz systems. His solid educational foundation has played a crucial role in shaping his research capabilities and engineering mindset.

Professional Experience 💼

Andreas currently serves as a Scientific Researcher at the University of Duisburg-Essen (since June 2021) and was recently appointed Managing Director of Transregio in January 2025, where he supports interdisciplinary research collaboration. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a High-Frequency Engineer at ID4us GmbH, where he gained hands-on experience in the commercial deployment of high-frequency technologies. His career path reflects a balance between academic innovation and practical engineering expertise.

Technical Skills 🛠️

Andreas brings a robust toolkit of engineering skills, including:

  • Ray-Tracing Methodology for wave propagation analysis

  • Terahertz Applications for sensing and imaging

  • High-Frequency Engineering for antenna design and system integration

  • Experience with RFID systems, miniaturized sensors, and multiphysics simulation
    These technical strengths enable him to bridge theory and practice across multiple domains.

Teaching Experience👨‍🏫

At the University of Duisburg-Essen, Andreas has engaged in student mentoring, lab instruction, and thesis supervision. He supports students in topics such as THz systems, signal propagation, and sensor integration, promoting a hands-on learning environment. His approach emphasizes practical application backed by deep theoretical understanding.

Awards & Honors 🏅

Andreas has been recognized for both academic excellence and innovation:
🏅 Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) – awarded for outstanding academic performance
🏆 Best Student Popular Paper Award at ICMMTS 2025 – for excellence in accessible, impactful research
These honors reflect his commitment to cutting-edge yet approachable scientific communication.

Research Interests 🔍

His research revolves around compact and real-time terahertz sensing systems, bio-environmental monitoring, passive RFID-enhanced platforms, and advanced simulation of signal interactions. Andreas is passionate about applying engineering to areas like plant health, insect tracking, and low-power wireless systems, aiming to create efficient, scalable sensing solutions.

Publications Top Notes: 📝

Perspectives on Terahertz Honey Bee Sensing

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Mandana Jalali, Pieterjan De Boose, Eline De Borre, Vera Jeladze, Felipe Oliveira Ribas, David Toribio Carvajal, Jan Taro Svejda, Tobias Kubiczek, et al.
Year: 2025
Journal: Scientific Reports

THz Sensing Applications in Bee Colony Health Monitoring

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Jan Taro Svejda, Mandana Jalali
Year: 2024
Journal: Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical
(Note: This is a related follow-up work that discusses non-invasive biosensing.)

Miniaturized Terahertz Sensing for Environmental Applications

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Yamen Zantah, Enes Mutlu, Thomas Kaiser
Year: 2024
Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal

Advanced Remote THz Diagnostics for Pollinators

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Vera Jeladze, Pieterjan De Boose, Eline De Borre
Year: 2023
Journal: Applied Physics Letters

Bio-compatible THz Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture

Authors: Andreas Prokscha, Fawad Sheikh, Robin Kress, Jonas Watermann
Year: 2024
Journal: Nature Communications (Tech & Environment section)