Kennedy Mensah | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Kennedy Mensah | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

PhD. Candidate at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science andTechnology, Ghana

Kennedy Mensah is a dedicated and rapidly emerging researcher in applied mathematics, specializing in mathematical biology, tumor-immune modeling, infectious disease dynamics, and computational fluid dynamics. Currently pursuing a PhD at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, he serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources. Kennedy has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world health and biological challenges through mathematical modeling. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration and practical relevance, with a research portfolio that spans optimal control theory, partial differential equations, and epidemiological modeling. Recognized through prestigious scholarships such as the GNPC Postgraduate and Barclays Tertiary Awards, Kennedy also brings valuable teaching experience and has contributed to national data collection initiatives. His academic achievements, coupled with his research productivity and passion for knowledge dissemination, mark him as a promising candidate for recognition as a Best Researcher.

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Education

Kennedy Mensah’s academic journey reflects a strong foundation in mathematical sciences and a continuous pursuit of academic excellence. He is currently a PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he is deepening his expertise in mathematical modeling and computational analysis. He earned his Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Mathematics from the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) with distinction, graduating with a CGPA of 3.68/4.0. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from UENR, finishing with a Second Class Upper Division and a CGPA of 3.58/4.0. His foundational education was at Tamale Senior High School, where he pursued General Arts with a strong emphasis on analytical subjects. This robust academic background has equipped him with critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and advanced problem-solving skills necessary for tackling complex real-world challenges through mathematics.

Professional Experience

Kennedy Mensah has accumulated diverse and impactful professional experience primarily centered around academia, research, and national development initiatives. He currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, where he teaches undergraduate courses in differential equations, statistics, and algebra, among others. His academic career began as a Teaching Assistant and later as a Graduate Assistant, contributing to both instruction and research activities. Additionally, Kennedy has played key roles in national statistical projects, such as the 2023 Integrated Business Establishment Survey and the 2021 Population and Housing Census, where he served as a Field Supervisor and Regional Trainer. These roles highlight his leadership, organizational, and data handling skills. His previous teaching internships and outreach programs at senior high schools further reflect a deep commitment to education and community service. Kennedy’s career trajectory illustrates a balance of research, teaching, and applied service, making him a well-rounded academic professional.

Research Interest

Kennedy Mensah’s research interests lie at the intersection of mathematics and biology, focusing on the use of mathematical models to address critical health and biological phenomena. His primary areas include tumor-immune interaction modeling, continuum modeling of breast cancer, and the mathematical study of breast cancer immunotherapy using spatio-temporal analysis. He also explores optimal control theory and partial differential equations as applied to biological systems, with additional interests in computational biology, infectious disease modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. His work aims to provide quantitative insights into disease progression, treatment strategies, and epidemic control. Kennedy’s multidisciplinary research approach bridges mathematics, health sciences, and computational techniques, enabling him to develop models that are not only theoretically rigorous but also practically applicable. His commitment to mathematical biology and public health demonstrates a passion for using analytical tools to solve real-world problems, with potential impacts in medicine, epidemiology, and environmental health.

Award and Honor

Kennedy Mensah has been recognized for his academic excellence and research potential through several prestigious scholarships and awards. Notably, he received the GNPC Postgraduate Scholarship (2019–2021), awarded to outstanding graduate students in Ghana, which supported his MPhil studies in Applied Mathematics. He also earned the Barclays Tertiary Scholarship (2017–2018), a competitive award for academically strong and financially needy students, and was a recipient of the Mathematics, Science, and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MASTESS) (2016–2017), which supports students excelling in STEM disciplines. These honors reflect not only his strong academic performance but also recognition of his potential to contribute meaningfully to science and society. Kennedy’s ability to secure competitive scholarships from multiple institutions underscores his determination, intellectual merit, and commitment to academic growth. These accolades have played a significant role in supporting his education and research, enabling him to focus on developing high-impact solutions through applied mathematics.

Conclusion

Kennedy Mensah is a driven and innovative researcher with a firm grounding in applied mathematics, a growing record of academic publications, and a deep commitment to using mathematical tools for solving pressing health and societal issues. His journey from undergraduate studies through to a PhD candidacy reflects consistent academic excellence and intellectual growth. With strong experience in teaching, research collaboration, and national survey supervision, Kennedy exemplifies the qualities of a rising academic leader. His interdisciplinary research, especially in mathematical biology and disease modeling, addresses critical areas in public health and biomedical science. Recognized through competitive scholarships and engaged in impactful national initiatives, he has demonstrated both scholarly promise and societal relevance. Kennedy’s blend of technical skill, academic rigor, and community involvement positions him as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His future prospects in academia and research are promising, and he is poised to make lasting contributions in his field.

Publications Top Notes

  • Title: Stability analysis and optimal control strategies of Q fever transmission dynamics in Ghana’s Tropical Grassland
    Authors: Dominic Otoo, Kennedy Mensah, Eugene Adjei, Baaba Abassawah Danquah, Hawa Adusei, Razak Gbemmie Chuaya
    Year: 2025
    Citation: Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, DOI: 10.1007/S40808-025-02341-Y

  • Title: Transmission dynamics of yellow fever with toxic infected population
    Authors: Elvis Kobina Donkoh, Baaba Abassawah Danquah, Francois Mahama, Dauda Musah, Francis Tuffour, Kennedy Mensah, Kwame Kyei Danquah
    Year: 2025
    Citation: Communications in Mathematical Biology and Neuroscience, DOI: 10.28919/cmbn/9036

  • Title: Modeling the spatiotemporal dynamic heterogeneity of pre-synthetic stage breast cancer tumor-immune interactions
    Authors: Kennedy Mensah, Joseph Abeiku Ackora-Prah, Dominic Otoo, Atta Kwame Gyamfi
    Year: 2025
    Citation: Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics, DOI: 10.1016/j.padiff.2025.101200

  • Title: Dynamic Characterization of Parametric Structures and Perturbation Analysis of Blood Flow in the Cranial Arteries
    Authors: Dominic Otoo, Kennedy Mensah, K.A. Adu-Poku, D. Gyamfi, Baaba Abassawah Danquah, Hawa Adusei
    Year: 2024
    Citation: Journal of Fluid Flow, Heat and Mass Transfer, DOI: 10.11159/jffhmt.2024.021

  • Title: Dynamic analysis of Q-fever transmission among cattle in the Tropical Savannah Grassland zone of Ghana (Preprint)
    Authors: Dominic Otoo, Kennedy Mensah, Eugene Adjei, Baaba Abassawah Danquah, Hawa Adusei, Razak G. Chuaya
    Year: 2024
    Citation: bioRxiv Preprint, DOI: 10.1101/2024.11.15.623876

Diego Caratell | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Diego Caratell | Applied Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands

Dr. Diego Caratelli is a distinguished researcher and engineer specializing in electromagnetics and antenna design, currently serving as the CTO and VP of Engineering at The Antenna Company in the Netherlands. With a strong academic foundation and substantial contributions to applied mathematics and antenna technology, Dr. Caratelli is also an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. His extensive research has been recognized internationally, notably in ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna modeling and computational electromagnetics.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Caratelli’s education is comprehensive, including advanced studies in various fields from prestigious institutions. He earned MicroMaster degrees in Statistics, Data Science, Finance, and Supply Chain Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His academic journey began in Italy, where he completed his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, both summa cum laude, at Sapienza University of Rome. His foundational studies included a Laurea degree in Electronic Engineering from Sapienza University and a Scientific Lyceum degree from Liceo Scientifico “E. Majorana.”

Experience 💼

Dr. Caratelli’s professional experience spans academia and industry. As the CTO and VP Engineering at The Antenna Company, he leads groundbreaking developments in antenna technology for wireless communications. Concurrently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, where he collaborates on research in wireless telecommunication and electromagnetics.

Research Interests 🔍

Dr. Caratelli’s research interests lie primarily in the fields of computational electromagnetics, antenna design, and nano-plasmonics. His work emphasizes the modeling of electromagnetic processes in UWB antennas and the development of advanced computational methods for solving complex boundary value problems. Additionally, he explores innovative materials and structures for sensors and robotics in emerging telecommunications.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Caratelli’s expertise and innovation have been recognized with several prestigious awards, including:

  • 2019: Elevated to IEEE Senior Member status.
  • 2016: Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Technology Innovation in Advanced Antennas.
  • 2010: Best Paper Award from the Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society.
  • 2010: Young Antenna Engineer Prize at the ESA Antenna Workshop.
  • 2009: Six-month sponsorship from Wolfram Research for applied mathematics research.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Dr. Caratelli has published numerous influential papers in high-impact journals. Notable publications include:

“Unified time- and frequency-domain approach for accurate modeling of electromagnetic radiation processes in ultra-wideband antennas” (2010) – Published in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by other articles.

“Analytical approaches for nano-plasmonic and micro-millimetric antennas” (2011) – Published in IET Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, cited by related studies.

“New approaches of nanocomposite materials for electromagnetic sensors and robotics” (2011) – Published in International Journal on Measurement Technologies and Instrumentation Engineering, cited by subsequent research.

“Fourier-like solution of the Dirichlet problem for the Laplace equation in k–type Gielis domains” (2011) – Published in Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics: Advances and Applications, cited by further studies.

“A locally conformal FDTD analysis of a thin printed antenna for wide-band wireless applications” (2011) – Published in International Journal of Numerical Modelling: Electronic Networks, Devices and Fields, cited by additional papers.

“Conformal antenna array for ultra-wideband direction-of-arrival estimation” (2011) – Published in International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies, cited by related publications.

“Analytical synthesis technique for linear uniform amplitude sparse arrays” (2011) – Published in Radio Science, cited by other works.

“Design and full-wave analysis of conformal ultra-wideband radio direction finders” (2011) – Published in IET Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, cited by similar research.

“The Robin problem for the Helmholtz equation in a starlike planar domain” (2011) – Published in Georgian Mathematical Journal, cited by subsequent articles.

Tamar Schlick | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Tamar Schlick | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Professor at New York University, New York

Tamar Schlick is a distinguished professor at New York University, affiliated with both the Department of Chemistry and the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. With a profound background in applied mathematics, her research centers on molecular modeling and simulations, focusing on long-time processes in nucleic acids and proteins. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between microscopic structures and macroscopic functional observations, contributing significantly to the fields of biochemistry and computational biology.

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Education 🎓

Dr. Schlick earned her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the Courant Institute at NYU in 1987, with a thesis on modeling and minimization techniques for predicting the three-dimensional structures of large biological molecules. She also holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics (1984) and a B.S. in Mathematics (1982) from Wayne State University, where she was a member of the Liberal Arts Honors Program. Her education includes specialized training in supercomputer hardware and optimization techniques.

Experience 💼

Dr. Schlick has held multiple academic positions at NYU since 1989, where she began as an Assistant Professor and has progressed to a full Professor. She has also served as the Director of Graduate Studies in the Chemistry Department and the Director of the multidepartmental Computational Biology Doctoral Program. Her prior experience includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the Courant Institute, where she focused on potential energy calculations of nucleic acids, as well as research at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Schlick’s research explores the application of molecular modeling and dynamics simulations to biological processes. Her work involves studying DNA/protein interactions in regulatory processes, transcription initiation, DNA repair, and chromatin dynamics. Recently, she has developed graph theory applications to represent RNA secondary structures, aiming to design novel RNA motifs for biomedicine and exploring the conformations and mechanisms of the SARS-CoV-2 viral frameshifting RNA.

Awards 🏆

Throughout her career, Dr. Schlick has received numerous accolades, including the 2022 Pitzer Lecture in Outstanding Theoretical Chemistry and the 2022 Keynote Lecture at the German Conference on Cheminformatics. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple fellowships from prestigious organizations, such as the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and the American Physical Society. She has been honored as a Guggenheim Fellow and received the Outstanding Woman in Science Award.

Publications 📚

Dr. Schlick has authored numerous influential publications. Some of her notable works include:

These publications have significantly impacted the fields of computational chemistry and molecular biology.

Conclusion 📝

Dr. Tamar Schlick’s extensive contributions to the understanding of biological molecules through applied mathematics and computational methods highlight her as a leader in the field. Her innovative research, commitment to education, and recognition through numerous awards underscore her influence and dedication to advancing science.

Herbert Batte | Mathematics | Best Research Article Award

Dr.  Herbert Batte | Mathematics | Best Research Article Award

Dr. Herbert Batte, Makerere University , Uganda

 

Dr. Herbert Batte is a distinguished mathematician recognized for his contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. He has authored numerous research articles that address complex mathematical problems, earning him the Best Research Article Award for his innovative approach and impactful findings. With a strong commitment to education and mentorship, Batte inspires students and colleagues alike through his dedication to advancing mathematical knowledge and its applications in real-world scenarios.

 

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Education 

Dr. Herbert Batte is a dedicated mathematician currently pursuing his PhD in Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand, focusing on linear recurrence sequences and Diophantine equations. He is also a PhD candidate at Makerere University, where he studies solutions to exponential Diophantine equations involving Lucas sequences, perfect powers, and repdigits. Dr. Batte holds an MSc in Mathematics from Makerere University, where he achieved a CGPA of 4.52, researching non-linear Diophantine equations. His academic journey began with a BSc (Honours) in Education (Physics, Mathematics), also from Makerere, graduating with a CGPA of 4.60. Dr. Batte has developed strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, along with proficiency in various mathematical and computational tools. His educational background includes advanced coursework in algebraic topology, measure theory, and probability theory, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and applied mathematics.

Experience

Dr. Herbert Batte has valuable teaching experience in various educational settings. He began as an intern at Buddo Secondary School in May 2017, followed by an internship at Makerere College School from May to August 2018. These early roles allowed him to develop his pedagogical skills and gain hands-on experience in classroom management. From August 2018 to 2022, Dr. Batte served as a lecturer at Ndejje University in Kampala, where he taught mathematics courses, mentored students, and contributed to curriculum development. His experience in these roles has strengthened his commitment to education and his ability to inspire the next generation of mathematicians.

Awards and Scholarships

Dr. Herbert Batte has received several prestigious awards and scholarships throughout his academic journey. He was awarded the NRF Fund for 2024–2025, which provides full funding for his PhD studies in Mathematics at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. In January 2024, he also received funding from CoeMASS to support his research at the same institution. Prior to these achievements, he was awarded fully funded scholarships from the EAUMP to pursue his PhD studies at Makerere University from 2022 to 2025, as well as for his MSc studies from 2019 to 2021. These scholarships reflect his academic excellence and commitment to advancing mathematical research.

Skills

Dr. Herbert Batte possesses a solid foundation in computer skills, with intermediate proficiency in programming languages and mathematical software, including C, MATLAB, LaTeX, SageMath, Python, Mathematica, and R. He is also adept at using various operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, and Ubuntu Desktop, as well as the Microsoft Office suite. This diverse skill set enables him to effectively analyze data, conduct mathematical modeling, and present research findings in a clear and professional manner.

Publication Top Notes

Phalaagae, P., Zungeru, A.M., Sigweni, B., Batte, H., & Eyobu, O.S. (2024). An energy efficient authentication scheme for cluster-based wireless IoT sensor networks. Scientific African, 25, e02287.

Batte, H., & Luca, F. (2024). Solutions to a Pillai-Type Equation Involving Tribonacci Numbers and S-Units. Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics, 21(5), 159.

Batte, H., & Luca, F. (2024). On the largest prime factor of the k–generalized Lucas numbers. Boletin de la Sociedad Matematica Mexicana, 30(2), 33.

Batte, H., Ddamulira, M., Kasozi, J., & Luca, F. (2024). On the exponential diophantine equation Unx + Un+1x = Um. Ramanujan Journal, 64(1), 153–184.

Batte, H., Ddamulira, M., Kasozi, J., & Luca, F. (2022). On the multiplicity in Pillai’s problem with Fibonacci numbers and powers of a fixed prime. Glasnik Matematicki, 57(2), 185–201.

Batte, H., Chalebgwa, T.P., & Ddamulira, M. (2022). Perrin numbers that are concatenations of two repdigits. Arabian Journal of Mathematics, 11(3), 469–478.