Mahmoud Mossa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Mahmoud Mossa | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Egypt

Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed, also known as Mahmoud A. Mossa, is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Minia University in Egypt, with significant research contributions across Egypt and Italy. His expertise centers around electrical engineering, focusing on control systems, renewable energy, and microgrid applications. With a strong international academic and research background, Dr. Mohamed has made impactful strides in sustainable energy systems through innovative adaptive control and protection schemes.

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering – Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy (2014–2017). M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Minia University, Egypt (2010–2013). B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering – Minia University, Egypt (2003–2008)

Experience đź’Ľ

Associate Professor – Minia University, Egypt (2023–Present), Assistant Professor – Minia University, Egypt (2018–Present), Postdoctoral Researcher – Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy (2021–2022), Research Fellow (Borsisti) – Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy (2017–2018),Doctoral Researcher – Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy (2014–2017)

Research Interests 🔍

Dr. Mohamed’s research spans renewable energy, advanced control systems, DC microgrid applications, and wind energy systems. His work emphasizes innovative approaches to adaptive control, predictive methods for energy optimization, and protection schemes to enhance system resilience, particularly in renewable energy and microgrid contexts.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Mohamed has been recognized for his research contributions in electrical engineering and sustainable energy applications, with several publications featured in high-impact journals.

Selected Publications đź“š

Adaptive Control Approach for Accurate Current Sharing and Voltage Regulation in DC Microgrid Applications
Energies, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/en17020284

Application and Comparison of a Modified Protection Scheme Utilizing a Proportional–Integral Controller with a Conventional Design to Enhance Doubly Fed Induction Generator Wind Farm Operations during a Balanced Voltage Dip
Processes, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/pr11102834

Enhancing the Performance of a Renewable Energy System Using a Novel Predictive Control Method
Electronics, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/electronics12163408

Enhancement of LVRT Ability of DFIG Wind Turbine by an Improved Protection Scheme with a Modified Advanced Nonlinear Control Loop
Processes, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/pr11051417

 

Mahmood Dheyaaldin | Civil Engineering | Best Paper Award

Dr. Mahmood Dheyaaldin | Civil Engineering | Best Paper Award

.Material, Cihan University-Erbil, Iraq

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Short Biography

Dr. Mahmood Hunar Dheyaaldin is a skilled civil engineer and senior lecturer specializing in sustainable materials of construction. With extensive expertise in the construction, oil, and gas industries, he has made significant contributions to project management and construction material research. His work spans teaching, research, and onsite engineering, reflecting a commitment to innovation and quality assurance. Currently, he is a researcher and lecturer, actively involved in advancing knowledge in civil engineering.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Sustainable Materials of Construction (2022) – Cyprus International University, Nicosia
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Structure (2017) – Gaziantep University, Turkey
  • B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2015) – Ishik University, Iraq

Experience đź’Ľ

Dr. Mahmood has diverse experience in academia and the civil engineering industry, particularly in quality control, sustainable construction, and project management. Notable positions include:

  • Lecturer and Researcher at Koya University (Feb 2024 – Jun 2024)
  • Civil Engineer at Kurdistan Pipeline Company (KPC) (2023)
  • QA/QC Civil Inspector at Double Kay Contracting (2024)
  • Assistant Lecturer at Tishk International University (2021 – 2022)

He has also worked on major projects involving oil pipelines, construction of security facilities, and advanced geopolymer concrete research.

Research Interests 🔬

His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, geopolymer technology, and civil engineering innovations. Specifically, he is interested in:

  • Geopolymer concrete
  • Alkali-activated materials
  • Chemical resistance in construction
  • Eco-friendly construction methods
    He collaborates with multiple international researchers to further advance these areas.

Publications Top Notes đź“š

Dr. Mahmood has numerous publications in high-impact journals, contributing to the field of civil engineering. A selection of his works includes:

Effect of Stiffeners on Structural Behavior of Steel Liquid Tanks (International Journal of Energy and Engineering Sciences, 2019)

Numerical Investigation of Structural Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Polymer-Filled Sandwich Panels (International Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology, 2019)

Performance of Fiber-Reinforced Alkali-Activated Mortar with/without Nano-Silica and Nano-Alumina (Sustainability, MDPI, 2022)

Shrinkage Behaviors and Mechanical Properties of Alkali Activator Mortar (Ceramics International, Elsevier, 2022)

Preparation and Characterization of Novel Prepacked Aggregate Geopolymer (Powder Technology, Elsevier, 2022)

The Effect of Nano-Silica and Nano-Alumina with Polypropylene Fiber on Chemical Resistance of Alkali-Activated Mortar (Sustainability, MDPI, 2022)

 

Bita Ayati | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bita Ayati | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Bita Ayati , Tarbiat Modares University , Iran

Dr. Bita Ayati is a distinguished researcher in the field of engineering, known for her innovative contributions to materials science and sustainable engineering practices. She earned her PhD in Engineering from [University Name], where her groundbreaking research focused on [specific topic or project]. Dr. Ayati has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has been recognized with several awards for her impactful work. Currently, she serves as a faculty member at [Institution Name], where she teaches and mentors aspiring engineers while leading advanced research projects. Her dedication to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the engineering community makes her a leading figure in her field.

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Awards

Dr. Bita Ayati has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her academic career, recognizing her outstanding contributions to education and research. She was honored as the Best University Professor at Tarbiat Modares University in both 2023 and 2017, and named Best University Researcher in 2016. In March 2015, she received the Young Researcher Award at the 10th Annual Dr. Taghi Ebtekar Environmental Awards. Her scholarly works have also been acknowledged, with nominations for Best Book at IRDA 2012 and winning the Students’ Book of the Year Award in 2011. Additionally, she has been recognized as the Best Researcher at Tarbiat Modares University in 2010 and received the Best Paper Award at CELCO in 2007. Dr. Ayati achieved First Rank in her Ph.D. program and was also recognized as the top Ph.D. student in Iran for the academic year 2004-2005. Her accolades include the Thematic Man and Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientist Award from UNESCO in 2002 and top rankings in her Master’s and Bachelor’s programs at Sharif University of Technology.

 

Education

Dr. Bita Ayati holds a Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, completed in March 2005. She also earned her M.Sc. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering from Sharif University of Technology between 1996 and 1998. Earlier, she obtained her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution, graduating in 1996. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both engineering disciplines, emphasizing her commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.

Experience

Dr. Bita Ayati has extensive professional experience in environmental engineering, currently serving as the Head of the Environmental Engineering Division at Tarbiat Modares University since June 2023, after previously holding the same position from March 2020 to March 2022. She has been an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty since September 2010 and served as an Assistant Professor from July 2005 to September 2010. Additionally, Dr. Ayati led the Environmental Engineering Laboratory since 1999 and was a member of the HSE Committee from December 2012 to October 2016. Earlier in her career, she contributed to Yekom Consulting Engineering, focusing on the literature review of environmental assessments from 1996 to 1997. Her leadership and academic roles highlight her commitment to advancing the field of environmental engineering.

Professional Training

Dr. Bita Ayati has pursued extensive professional training to enhance her expertise in environmental engineering and related fields. Notable courses include the “Plastics: Impacts and Action” online course from Cornell University (2021) and participation in the Water Initiative South Asia (WISA) in Istanbul (2018). She attended the Matchmaking Workshop between the Leibniz Association and Iranian Researchers in Berlin (2017), as well as the Middle East and North Africa Group Invitation Program by the Japan Foundation (2017). Additionally, Dr. Ayati was part of the International Visitor Leadership Program in the USA focused on wetland management (2016) and attended an EABRN-UNESCO training workshop on Remote Sensing & GIS in Beijing (2011). Her training also includes various workshops in Iran on clean air strategies, water treatment, and hazardous waste management, demonstrating her commitment to professional development in environmental issues.

Publication Top Notes

M.G. Rahimi, Removal of petroleum hydrocarbons from wastewater using photolysis-moving bed biofilm reactor hybrid system, Accepted for Publication in Journal of Advanced Environmental Research and Technology.

R. Haririyan Javan, M. Seyyedi, B. Ayati, Evaluation of treatment and energy efficiencies of an advanced electrochemical system for Chlorella removal equipped with aluminum, graphite, and RGO nanoparticle-coated cathodes, Journal of Water Science and Engineering, January 2024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wse.2023.12.004.

S. Gan, Y. Meng, Z. Lin, C. Zheng, A. Zhu, H. Ganjidoust, B. Ayati, A. Huo, Efficient Removal of Antimony (V) from Antimony Mine Wastewater by Micrometer Zero-Valent Iron, Langmuir, 2023, 39(42), 14945–14957, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01787.

H. Sadati, B. Ayati, Using A Promising Biomass-Based Biochar in Photocatalytic Degradation: Highly Impressive Performance of RHB/SnO2/Fe3O4 for Elimination of AO7, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2023, 22(6), 1445-1462, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43630-023-00389-2.

M.G. Rahimi, B. Ayati, R.D. Webster, Removal of Petroleum Hydrocarbons from Wastewater using Photolysis-Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor Hybrid System, Journal of Advanced Environmental Research and Technology, 2023, 1(3), 25-34.

M.A. Mousavian, S. Hosseini, B. Ayati, Bioelectricity Generation and Decolorization of Reactive Blue 221 Using a Modified Cathode Dual-Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell, Water, 2023, 15(1), 101, https://doi.org/10.3390/w15010101.

S. Entezari, M. Abdullah Al, A. Mostashari, H. Ganjidoust, B. Ayati, J. Yang, Microplastics in urban waters and its effects on microbial communities: A critical review, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022, 29(59), 88410-88431, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-23810-2.

M. Ghalebizade, B. Ayati, Modeling, Optimization and Kinetic Investigation of Acid Orange 7 Degradation using Ozonation in A Cylindrical Reactor with Recirculation Flow with RSM, Modares Civil Engineering Journal, 2022, 22(4), 19-31. (In Persian)

M. Seyyedi, B. Ayati, Design and Optimization of a Sequential and Hybrid AOP System using RSM, Applied Water Engineering and Research, 2023, 11(3), 381-393, https://doi.org/10.1080/23249676.2022.2125092.

F. Habibi, M. Seyyedi, B. Ayati, Synthesis and Application of Reusable and Magnetic RGO/Fe3O4 Nanocomposites in BR46 Removal from an Aqueous Solution; Future Prospects of an Efficient Adsorption Platform, Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 2022, 13(8), 900-913.

GOZDE BAKIOGLU | Civil engineering | Best Research Article Award

Assist Prof Dr. GOZDE BAKIOGLU | Civil engineering | Best Research Article Award

Assistant Professor, Marmara University, Turkey

Gözde BAKIOĞLU is an accomplished Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering at Marmara University, Turkey. She has a robust academic background and extensive research experience in transportation engineering, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. 🚀📚

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Education

Gözde earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (ITU) with a GPA of 3.86, graduating as a high honor student in 2022. She was a visiting graduate student at the University of Toronto from 2019 to 2020. She also holds an MSc in Civil Engineering from Bogazici University and dual BSc degrees in Civil and Geomatic Engineering from Yıldız Technical University, where she ranked first in her department. 🎓🌟

Experience

 

  • Assistant Professor, Marmara University (February 2024 – Present)
    Gözde currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Marmara University, focusing on civil engineering courses and research.
  • Teaching & Research Assistant, Istanbul Technical University (January 2015 – February 2024)
    She was a Teaching and Research Assistant at ITU in the Department of Transportation Engineering.
  • Full-Time Engineer, Sur Construction Company (June 2013 – April 2014)
    Gözde worked as a full-time engineer at Sur Construction Company, gaining practical industry experience. 🏫🔬

Research Interests

Her research interests include sustainable transportation strategies, the adoption of autonomous vehicles, traffic safety, and the optimization of transportation systems. She employs advanced decision-making and fuzzy set theory methods in her work. 🧠🚗

Awards

Gözde has received numerous accolades, including the First Ranked Award in Geomatic Engineering, a Research Scholarship for Doctoral Studies Abroad from YOK-YUDAB, and TÜBİTAK Incentive Awards for International Scientific Publications (UBYT). 🎖️🏆

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