Nawaz Ali | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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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)

Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mohamed Y. E. Selim | Energy and Environment | Best Researcher Award

Professor at UAE University, United Arab Emirates

Prof. Mohamed Younes El-Saghir Selim is a full-time Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). With over 27 years of experience at UAEU, he has significantly contributed to the fields of combustion, alternative fuels, and engine performance. He has been recognized among the top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University in recent years.

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Educational Background πŸŽ“

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK, 1992
  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1989
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University, Egypt, 1985

Professional Experience πŸ’Ό

  • Full Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2013–Present)
  • Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (2001–2013)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UAE University (1997–2001)
  • Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Helwan University (1992–1997)
  • Consultant, HVAC and piping design projects in Dubai and Egypt
  • Chair, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, UAEU (2017–2023)

Research Interests πŸ”¬

  • Alternative fuels and their impact on engine performance
  • Combustion and emission control
  • Hydrogen and biofuels in internal combustion engines
  • Noise emission regulations and environmental sustainability

Awards and HonorsπŸ†βœ¨

  • Listed among the Top 2% of world scientists by Stanford University
  • UAE University College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Community Services (2007)
  • Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Merit Scholarship Award (1995)

Conclusion🌟

Prof. Selim is a distinguished researcher and educator in mechanical engineering, specializing in alternative fuels and combustion. His contributions to academia, industry, and environmental sustainability have been widely recognized through numerous awards, publications, and leadership roles.

Publications πŸ“š

πŸ“„ Articles

πŸ”₯ Impact of Intake Air Pressure and Temperature on Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit in a Spark-Ignition Engine Using Hydrogen-Gasoline Blends
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
πŸ“š Applied Thermal Engineering, 2025
πŸ” Citations: 0

πŸ†“ Open Access

⚑ Influence of Alcohol Blend Fuels on Performance and Noise Emission in Spark Ignition Engine
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, F.A. Solangi, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
πŸ“š International Journal of Thermofluids, 2025
πŸ” Citations: 0

πŸ†“ Open Access

🚜 Combustion and Engine Roughness of Water βˆ’ Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions in Diesel Engine
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ I. Ayad, M.Y. Selim, M.T. Ghannam
πŸ“š Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2025
πŸ” Citations: 0

πŸ”₯ Influence of Ethanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen and Methanol–Gasoline–Hydrogen Blends on the Performance and Hydrogen Knock Limit of a Lean-Burn Spark Ignition Engine
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ S.T.P. Purayil, M.O. Hamdan, S.A.B. Al-Omari, M.Y. Selim, E.J. Elnajjar
πŸ“š Fuel, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 7

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸš— Experimental Study of Particulate Matter Emission for a Diesel Engine Fueled with Nanoparticles and Biofuel/Diesel Blends
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ A.M. Ansari, L.A. Memon, M.Y. Selim
πŸ“š International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 9

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸ’¨ Utilization of Hydrogen and Methane as Energy Carriers with Exhaust Gas Recirculation for Sustainable Diesel Engines
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ M. Sekar, M.Y. Selim, H.E. Saleh, M. Elgendi
πŸ“š Energy Conversion and Management: X, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 2

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸ“ Review Articles

πŸ“– A Review on Slurry-Based Fuels for Engines and Furnaces: Preparation, Stability, Emission Characteristics, and Applications
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ M.F. Siddique, M.Y. Selim, M. Elgendi, M.T. Ghannam
πŸ“š International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 8

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸ”¬ Technical Papers

πŸ›’ Viscoelastic Performance Evaluation of Petrol Oil and Different Macromolecule Materials
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
πŸ“š International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 1

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸš€ Combustion of Date Stone and Jojoba Solid Waste in a Hybrid Rocket-like Combustion Chamber
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ S.B. Alsaidi, J. Huh, M.Y. Selim
πŸ“š Aerospace, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 1

πŸ†“ Open Access

πŸ’§ Experimental Stability Investigation of Different Water-in-Jojoba Biodiesel Emulsions
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ I. Ayad, M.T. Ghannam, M.Y. Selim
πŸ“š Fuel, 2024
πŸ” Citations: 4

Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Divya P.V | Sustainable Materials | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, India

Dr. Divya P.V. is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) at IIT Palakkad, with over 10 years of teaching and research experience, including 9.2 years post-PhD. She holds a Ph.D. from IIT Bombay and has previously served at VIT University and NIT Calicut. Her research expertise lies in Ground Improvement, Geosynthetics, Slope Stabilization, and Green-Geotechnics, and she has published 50 papers, including 25 in international journals. Dr. Divya has led several high-profile research and consultancy projects, receiving multiple awards for her contributions to geotechnical engineering, including the ISIGS-Smt. Indra Joshi Biennial Award and recognition for excellence in PhD research.

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πŸŽ“ Educational Background :

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) from IIT Bombay, India.
  • M.Tech
  • B.Tech

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience :

Dr. Divya P.V. has over 10.6 years of academic and professional experience in geotechnical engineering, with 9.2 years of post-PhD experience. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Palakkad, India, a position she has held since November 2021. Prior to this, she was an Assistant Professor at IIT Palakkad from July 2017 to November 2021. Her earlier roles include serving as an Associate Professor at VIT University, India, from January 2013 to December 2015, and as a Lecturer at NIT Calicut in 2006. Throughout her career, Dr. Divya has contributed significantly to geotechnical engineering education and research, guiding multiple PhD and MS students and managing various sponsored R&D and consultancy projects.

πŸ“š Research Interests :Β 

Dr. Divya’s research focuses on a range of geotechnical engineering topics, including ground improvement, geosynthetics, reinforced soil structures, slope stabilization, and landslide mitigation. She is particularly interested in green-geotechnics, which involves sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering. Additionally, she employs centrifuge modelling and image analysis techniques in her research to better understand the behavior of soils and structures under various conditions.

πŸ“ Publication Top Notes :

  1. Shaji, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Sustainable ground improvement of soft clay using eggshell lime and rice husk ash. Construction and Building Materials, 441, 137460.
  2. Anita, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Construction and demolition waste as a sustainable backfill for geosynthetic-reinforced MSE walls. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 10(3), 36.
  3. Sebastian, S., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Natural fibres: A sustainable material for geotextile applications. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(3), 1056–1072.
  4. Divya, P. V. (2024). Geosynthetic reinforced soil structures: Forensic investigation on failures and remedial measures. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 54(1), 258–265.
  5. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2024). Digital soil mapping of residual lateritic soils in Kerala using interpolation methods. In Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Vol. 476, pp. 301–312).
  6. Dhanya, K. A., Venkatesh, T. S. D., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Influence of suction on the interface characteristics of unsaturated marginal lateritic soil backfills with composite geosynthetics. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(6), 73.
  7. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Coupled flow-deformation analysis of MSE wall reinforced with hybrid geogrids. International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 9(4), 45.
  8. Anita, A., Karthika, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Construction and demolition waste as valuable resources for geosynthetic-encased stone columns. Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste, 27(2), 04022047.
  9. Dhanya, K. A., Vibha, S., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Performance of lateritic soil slopes at the onset of rainfall infiltration. Indian Geotechnical Journal, 53(1), 107–126.
  10. Musaib, A., & Divya, P. V. (2023). Incorporation of unsaturated soil properties in the prediction of rainfall induced landslides using TRIGRS and Scoops3D models. In Geotechnical Special Publication, 2023-March(GSP 338), 509–520.