Nawaz Ali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Nawaz Ali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Student at University of Calabria, Sweden

Nawaz Ali is a telecommunications engineer, researcher, and academic with extensive experience in telecommunication networks, database management, and technical education. He has worked in various capacities, including industry roles in GSM networks, IT assistance, and academia, where he has contributed to research and curriculum development. His research interests focus on wireless communications, cognitive radio, vehicular networks, and cloud-based applications.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  1. Master of Science in Applied Telecommunications and Engineering Management (MASTEAM)

    • Polytechnic University of Catalonia (BarcelonaTech), Spain (2017-2018)

    • Thesis: Performance Comparison of a Platooning Scenario Using EE 802.11p

  2. Master of Science in Mobile and Satellite Communication

    • University of Surrey, UK (2009-2010)

    • Thesis: Performance Evaluation of Spectrum Sensing Techniques in Cognitive Radio

  3. Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering

    • Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan (2004-2007)

    • Thesis: Block Error Rate Analysis for WCDMA

  4. Certifications & Training:

    • 5G Implementation: Practices and Case Studies (ITU/Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2021)

    • Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) Certification (Simplilearn, 2021)

    • Wireless Networks Certification Training (CellCom, 2005)

    • Optical Fiber Specialization (NA Telecom Technologies, 2006)

    • CCNA 5.0 (Computer Training and Testing Center, 2006)

    • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (Score: 329/340)

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  1. Assistant Professor (2014 – Present)

    • Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (Pakistan)

    • Teaching and supervising projects related to telecommunication engineering.

  2. Director Skill Standards & Curricula (BS-19) (2013)

    • National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (Pakistan)

    • Developed national occupational standards and curricula for technical training programs.

  3. Assistant Professor (2011-2013)

    • Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology (Pakistan)

    • Delivered courses in telecommunication engineering.

  4. IT Assistant (2009-2010)

    • Shabester-Accountants & Tax Advisors (UK)

    • Managed database security, recovery, and user training.

  5. BSS Engineer (2008-2009)

    • Egyptian Pakistani Telecommunications Services (EPTSC) (Pakistan)

    • Installed and maintained GSM networks and microwave transmission links.

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Wireless Communication Networks

  • Cognitive Radio & Spectrum Sensing

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs)

  • Machine Learning for Communication Systems

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Secured research grants and collaborations in telecommunications.

  • Recognized for contributions to vocational education and training programs.

  • High GRE score (329/340).

Conclusion🌟

Nawaz Ali is an accomplished telecommunications engineer, educator, and researcher with expertise in mobile communication, network security, and IoT applications. His work spans both academia and industry, focusing on wireless networks and emerging technologies. His contributions to curriculum development and technical training have played a crucial role in advancing vocational and higher education in telecommunications.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“Œ Dynamic Application Partitioning and Task-Scheduling Secure Schemes for Biosensor Healthcare Workload in Mobile Edge Cloud
πŸ“– A. Lakhan, J. Li, T.M. Groenli, A.H. Sodhro, N.A. Zardari, A.S. Imran, …
πŸ“š Electronics 10(22), 2797 (2021)
πŸ“Š Citations: 30


πŸš— Adaptive Mobility-Aware and Reliable Routing Protocols for Healthcare Vehicular Network
πŸ“– N.A. Zardari, R. Ngah, O. Hayat, A.H. Sodhro
πŸ“š Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering 19(7), 7156-7177 (2022)
πŸ“Š Citations: 18


πŸ“‘ Spectrum Sensing in ISM Band Using Cognitive Radio
πŸ“– N. Sohu, N.A. Zardari, M.A. Rahu, A.A. Mirani, N.H. Phulpoto
πŸ“š Quaid-E-Awam University Research Journal of Engineering, Science … (2019)
πŸ“Š Citations: 11


πŸ–₯ Implementation of Huffman Decoder on FPGA
πŸ“– S.A. Dahri, A.F. Chandio, N.A. Zardari
πŸ“š International Journal of Engineering Research & Applications 6(1), 84-88 (2016)
πŸ“Š Citations: 2


☁️ Simulators for System Dataset Generation in the Edge-to-Cloud Continuum
πŸ“– N. Ali, G. Aloi, P. Pace, M. Gianfelice, F. Pupo, R. Gravina, G. Fortino
πŸ“š 20th International Conference on Distributed Computing in Smart Systems (2024)
πŸ“Š Citations: 1


🏭 Edge-Cloud Continuum Driven Industry 4.0
πŸ“– N. Ali, G. Aloi, F. De Rango, C. Savaglio, R. Gravina
πŸ“š Procedia Computer Science 253, 2586-2594 (2025)


🎨 Design and Development of GUI for the Mitigation of Chromatic Dispersion: A New Approach
πŸ“– B. Das, N.A. Zardari, F. Deeba, D.K. Ramnani
πŸ“š Sukkur IBA Journal of Emerging Technologies 5(1), 19-31 (2022)


Siyao Li | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Siyao Li | Chemical Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor at East China University of Science and Technology, China

Siyao Li is a distinguished chemical engineer with a focus on membrane technology, materials science, and liquid/gas separations. Holding a PhD from Imperial College London (2022) under the mentorship of Andrew Livingston and Suzana P. Nunes, he is currently an Associate Professor at East China University of Science and Technology. His research spans ultrathin polyamide membranes, polymeric materials for separation processes, and the development of sustainable technologies for environmental and industrial applications. His work has been published in top journals such as Science and Nature. 🌱πŸ§ͺ

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

πŸŽ“ PhD in Chemical Engineering | Imperial College London, UK (2018-2022)
Advisor: Prof. Andrew Livingston | Mentor: Prof. Suzana P. Nunes
Project: Investigation of Ultrathin Polyamide Nanofilms Incorporating Novel Amines for Liquid Separations

πŸŽ“ MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering | Imperial College London, UK (2017-2018)
Advisor: Prof. Bradley Ladewig
Project: Covalent Organic Frameworks as Low-Energy CO2 Adsorbents for Mixed Matrix Membranes

πŸŽ“ BEng in Chemical Engineering and Technology | Tianjin University, China (2013-2017)
GPA: 3.82/4 | Ranking: Top 4%

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

πŸ”¬ East China University of Science and Technology β€” Professor (2024-Present)
πŸ”¬ East China University of Science and Technology β€” Associate Professor (2023-2024)
πŸ”¬ Exponent Science and Technology Consulting Co. Ltd β€” Associate (2022-2023)
πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Imperial College London β€” Teaching Assistant (2019-2021)
πŸ’Ό Exxon Mobil Corporation β€” Summer Intern (2017)
πŸ’¨ Vestas Wind Systems A/S β€” Intern (2017)

Research Interests πŸ”¬

πŸ”¬ Polymeric Membranes for Separations: Development of hydrophobic polyamide membranes for crude oil separation and novel molecular sieving techniques.
πŸ’‘ Nanotechnology & Material Science: Synthesis of advanced materials like covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and integration into mixed matrix membranes for enhanced gas and liquid separations.
🌍 Sustainable Separation Technologies: Focus on low-energy, high-efficiency methods for CO2 capture and energy-efficient separation processes.

Awards & Honors πŸ†

πŸ† Full PhD Scholarship (2018-2022) | Excellent Graduate of Imperial College London (2017) | Excellent Student Awards (Top 5%) for 3 years (2014-2016)

Publications πŸ“š

  1. S. Li, R. Dong, V. E. Musteata, J. Kim, N. D. Rangnekar, J. R. Johnson, S. Chisca, B. A. McCool, S. P. Nunes, Z. Jiang*, A. G. Livingston*, “Hydrophobic Polyamide Nanofilms Provide Rapid Transport for Crude Oil Separation,” Science, 2022, 377, 1555-1561.

  2. S. Li, N. Prasetya, B. Ladewig*, “Investigation of Azo-COP-2 as a Photoresponsive Low-Energy CO2 Adsorbent and Porous Filler in Mixed Matrix Membranes for CO2/N2 Separation,” Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2019, 58(23), 9959-9969.

  3. Z. Jiang, R. Dong, A. M. Evans, N. Biere, M. A. Ebrahim, S. Li, D. Anselmetti, W. R. Dichtel, A. G. Livingston*, “Aligned Macrocycle Pores in Ultrathin Films for Accurate Molecular Sieving,” Nature, 2022, 609, 58-64.

  4. W. Xu, Y. Wang*, Y. Wu, F. Xu, K. Qu, L. Dai, J. Wang, J. Wu, L. Lei, S. Li, Z. Xu*, “Sub-2-nm Channels within Covalent Triazine Framework Enable Fast Proton-Selective Transport in Flow Battery Membrane,” Adv. Func. Mater., 2023, 2300138.

  5. L. Dai, S. Pang, S. Li, Z. Yi, K. Qu, Y. Wang, Y. Wu, S. Li, L. Lei, K. Huang, X. Guo, Z. Xu*, “Freestanding Two-Dimensional Nanofluidic Membranes Modulated by Zwitterionic Polyelectrolyte for Mono-/Di-Valent Ion Selectivity Transport,” J. Membr. Sci., 2023, 677: 121321.