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

Muhammad Amin Murad | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Amin Murad | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

University of Duhok, Iraq

Dr. Muhammad Amin Sadiq Murad is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the College of Science, University of Duhok in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. With a strong foundation in applied mathematics and computational modeling, he has made significant strides in research areas such as optical solitons, fractional differential equations, and fluid dynamics. Dr. Murad is known for his remarkable research productivity, having authored or co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact journals. His interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between mathematical theory and practical application in physics, engineering, and finance. A dedicated academic, he has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses, supervising academic activities, and contributing to institutional development. Dr. Murad combines academic excellence with international exposure, having earned distinctions throughout his educational career, including a Master’s degree from Swansea University in the UK. His work with collaborators from diverse global institutions highlights his strong international academic presence. His career reflects a blend of innovative research, effective teaching, and professional service, positioning him as a respected figure in the fields of applied mathematics and mathematical physics. His contributions continue to inspire emerging researchers in the region and beyond.

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Education

Dr. Murad’s educational journey reflects a consistent pursuit of academic excellence. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics from Salahaddin University-Erbil between 2005 and 2009, graduating top of his class. He went on to earn his Master of Science in Mathematics and Computing in Finance from Swansea University, United Kingdom, in 2014, graduating with distinction. His master’s thesis focused on “Pure Jump Lévy Process of Asset Price,” highlighting his early interest in stochastic modeling and financial mathematics. He later pursued a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics at the University of Duhok, which he completed in 2023 with distinction. His doctoral work further deepened his expertise in applied and computational mathematics, especially in the areas of nonlinear differential equations and mathematical modeling. Throughout his academic training, he undertook advanced courses in statistics, numerical methods, financial mathematics, and programming. He also developed a strong command of scientific software such as MATLAB, which he integrates into his teaching and research. Dr. Murad’s educational background has laid a robust theoretical and practical foundation that supports his interdisciplinary research endeavors in applied mathematics, making him an asset to both academic and scientific communities.

Professional Experience

Dr. Murad brings over 15 years of rich academic and professional experience to the field of mathematics. He began his teaching career in 2009 at Salahaddin University’s College of Education, and since then, he has held multiple academic positions across leading institutions in the Kurdistan Region. Since 2014, he has served as an Assistant Lecturer and then Assistant Professor at the University of Duhok, where he continues to teach undergraduate courses and mentor students in applied mathematics. He has also contributed significantly to Cihan University Duhok, particularly within the Department of Financial and Banking Sciences. Beyond teaching, he has taken on several administrative and academic service roles, including membership on examination committees and serving as a college staff representative. His academic responsibilities span a broad range of subjects, including probability and statistics, numerical analysis, financial mathematics, and MATLAB programming. Dr. Murad’s professional engagements emphasize his commitment to high-quality teaching, curriculum development, and research collaboration. His multifaceted career reflects not only his expertise in mathematics but also his dedication to advancing educational standards and nurturing academic excellence within the region’s higher education system.

Research Interests

Dr. Muhammad Amin Sadiq Murad’s research interests lie at the intersection of applied mathematics, computational modeling, and mathematical physics. He specializes in the study of nonlinear differential equations, fractional calculus, and soliton theory, with particular emphasis on their applications in fluid dynamics and optical communication systems. His recent focus on time-fractional Schrödinger, Fokas, and Ginzburg–Landau equations has produced valuable insights into the behavior of optical solitons in monomode and dual-core fiber optics. Additionally, Dr. Murad explores heat and mass transfer problems involving non-Newtonian fluids and employs numerical techniques such as the Kudryashov method and integral transforms to derive analytical and semi-analytical solutions. He also has a background in financial mathematics, particularly in asset pricing models using Lévy processes. His body of work demonstrates a commitment to producing practical solutions for complex physical and engineering systems. By collaborating with international researchers, Dr. Murad has expanded the applicability and reach of his research. He aims to continue bridging theory and application, particularly in the development of mathematical tools for real-world systems involving wave propagation, electromagnetic fields, and heat flow, making him a leader in computational applied mathematics in the region.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Muhammad Amin Sadiq Murad has received numerous recognitions throughout his academic and research career, reflecting his outstanding contributions to the mathematical sciences. He graduated with distinction at every academic level, a testament to his consistent scholarly excellence. His first major academic distinction came as an undergraduate, where he ranked first in his class at Salahaddin University. His Master’s degree from Swansea University was awarded with distinction, and he received further accolades for his doctoral work, which also earned distinction at the University of Duhok. While formal awards in the form of national or international prizes are not detailed, his prolific research record and invitations to co-author high-impact journal articles are clear indicators of his standing in the academic community. His participation in international conferences, inclusion in collaborative publications with global scholars, and editorial contributions reflect his growing reputation as a leading researcher. Dr. Murad’s achievements continue to garner attention in academic circles across the Middle East and beyond. As his career progresses, he is well-positioned to earn more formal honors and research awards, especially given his groundbreaking work in nonlinear optics, fractional systems, and advanced computational mathematics.

Conclusion

Dr. Muhammad Amin Sadiq Murad demonstrates exceptional academic rigor, prolific research output, and specialization in high-impact areas of applied mathematics. His rapid post-Ph.D. productivity, international collaborations, and commitment to academic excellence make him a strong contender for a Best Researcher Award, particularly in the early to mid-career category.

Recommendation:Highly suitable, especially if the award considers publication quality, research novelty, and academic leadership.

Publications Top Notes

  • Author(s): Murad, M.A.S., Ismael, H.F., Sulaıman, T.A.
    Year: 2025
    Title: Resonant optical soliton solutions for time-fractional nonlinear Schrödinger equation in optical fibers
    Journal: Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics and Materials
    Citations: 2

  • Author(s): Murad, M.A.S., Faridi, W.A., Jhangeer, A., Arnous, A.H., Tchier, F.
    Year: 2025
    Title: The fractional soliton solutions and dynamical investigation for planer Hamiltonian system of Fokas model in optical fiber
    Journal: AEJ – Alexandria Engineering Journal
    Citations: 0

  • Author(s): Murad, M.A.S., Hamasalh, F.K., Malik, S., Arnous, A.H., Iqbal, M.
    Year: 2025
    Title: Analysis of soliton solutions to the nonlinear conformable Schrödinger equation in weakly non-local media using two analytic algorithms
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Citations: 2

  • Author(s): Zayed, E.M., El-Shater, M., Murad, M.A.S., Ozisik, M., Arnous, A.H.
    Year: 2025
    Title: Investigating broadly dispersive solitons in optical couplers for metamaterials with nonlinear cubic-quintic-septic dynamics and white noise using distinct integration approaches
    Journal: Physics Letters A
    Citations: 0

  • Author(s): Younas, U., Sulaıman, T.A., Ismael, H.F., Murad, M.A.S.
    Year: 2025
    Title: On the study of interaction phenomena to the (2+1)-dimensional Korteweg-de Vries-Sawada-Kotera-Ramani equation
    Journal: Modern Physics Letters B
    Citations: 2

  • Author(s): Murad, M.A.S., Omar, F.M.
    Year: 2025
    Title: Optical solitons, dynamics of bifurcation, and chaos in the generalized integrable (2+1)-dimensional nonlinear conformable Schrödinger equations using a new Kudryashov technique
    Journal: Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics
    Citations: 3

 

Vladimir Fedorov | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Vladimir Fedorov | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Head of Mathematical Analysis Department, Chelyabinsk State University, Russia

Vladimir Evgenievich Fedorov, born on March 1, 1972, is a distinguished Professor and Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. As the Head of the Department of Mathematical Analysis at Chelyabinsk State University, he has made significant contributions to mathematical sciences and education, guiding numerous candidates to advanced degrees. His expertise spans semigroup theory, control theory, and differential equations, earning him national and international recognition, including the ISAAC Award for Young Scientists.

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Education 🎓

Vladimir Fedorov completed his higher education in mathematics at Chelyabinsk State University in 1994. He holds a Doctorate in Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2005) and earned the title of Professor in 2007. His academic background laid the foundation for his deep specialization in partial differential equations and mathematical analysis.

Experience 💼

With a career spanning decades, Professor Fedorov has been the head of the Department of Mathematical Analysis at Chelyabinsk State University, leading research in complex mathematical theory and application. He has supervised 13 Ph.D. dissertations and numerous Master’s theses, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the field and mentoring future mathematicians. Additionally, he serves as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Chelyabinsk Physical and Mathematical Journal and is a member of editorial boards for other high-impact journals.

Research Focus 🔬

Fedorov’s research focuses on semigroup theory, control theory, and partial differential equations, with over 143 publications indexed in Scopus. As the head of a Master’s program specializing in Partial Differential Equations, he directs significant research in advanced mathematical theories, impacting both academia and practical applications in mathematical modeling.

Awards and Honors 🏆

Professor Fedorov has received numerous accolades, including the ISAAC Award for Young Scientists for his contributions to semigroup and control theory, and multiple prestigious Russian scientific grants. He is an Honorary Professor of Chelyabinsk State University and Shadrinsk State Pedagogical University and holds the title of Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation.

Publication Top Notes:

Fedorov, V. E. “Advanced Applications in Control Theory.” Progress in Fractional Differentiation and Applications, 2019. Cited by [23 articles].

Fedorov, V. E. “Semigroup Theory in Modern Analysis.” International Journal of Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Optimisation, 2018. Cited by [18 articles].

Huaqing Li | mathematical analysis | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Huaqing Li | mathematical analysis | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Southwest University, China

Huaqing Li is a distinguished Professor in the College of Electronic and Information Engineering at Southwest University, where he leads groundbreaking research in control systems and artificial intelligence. He has significantly contributed to the field, focusing on swarm intelligence, distributed algorithms, and signal processing. With a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience, Huaqing continues to inspire the next generation of engineers. 🌟

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Education

Huaqing Li earned his Doctor of Science in Computer Science and Technology from Chongqing University in China (2013) after completing his Bachelor of Engineering in Information and Computational Science at Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (2009). 🎓

Experience

Currently serving as Vice Dean of the School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Huaqing has held several key positions, including Deputy Director of the National Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Intelligent Transmission and Control Technology. He has also been a Visiting Scholar at Texas A&M University in Qatar and has accumulated valuable experience through postdoctoral fellowships at Nanyang Technological University and the University of Sydney. 🌐

Research Focus

Huaqing’s research centers on the theory and applications of collaborative control, optimization in swarm intelligence systems, and distributed intelligent signal processing methods. His work integrates game theory with engineering to enhance system stability and performance. 🔬

Awards and Honors

Huaqing has received numerous accolades, including the Young Scholars recognition from the Ministry of Education’s “Changjiang Scholar Award Program” in 2023, the Second Prize of the Chongqing Natural Science Award in 2021, and the First Prize from the Chongqing Association for Science and Technology in 2023. His global influence has been recognized as he ranks among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the engineering and technology fields. 🏆

Publication Highlights

Huaqing Li has authored several impactful publications, including:

“A Unified Approach to Chaos Suppressing and Inducing in a Periodically Forced Family of Nonlinear Oscillators,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems-I: Regular Papers (2012). [Cited by: 121]

“Attraction Region Seeking for Power Grids,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems-II: Express Briefs (2017). [Cited by: 65]

“Asynchronous Distributed Model Predictive Control for Optimal Output Consensus of High-Order Multi-Agent Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Signal and Information Processing over Networks (2021). [Cited by: 42]

“Second-Order Consensus Seeking in Multi-Agent Systems with Nonlinear Dynamics over Random Switching Directed Networks,” IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems-I: Regular Papers (2013). [Cited by: 59]

“Second-Order Locally Dynamical Consensus of Multiagent Systems with Arbitrarily Fast Switching Directed Topologies,” IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems (2013). [Cited by: 89]

 

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.