Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam | Silent Interaction Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam | Silent Interaction Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam, BRAC Business School, Bangladesh

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in marketing, hospitality, and tourism. He is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing at BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh, where he has served since 2021. Dr. Islam earned his Ph.D. in Hotel and Hospitality Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2020 and holds a Master of Management in International Hospitality Management from Mahidol University, Thailand. With a strong background in academia and industry, he has held various teaching and administrative roles, including positions at the United Nations Development Program and the Government Hotel School, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism, Bangladesh. His research focuses on marketing, service innovation, kinesics, and value co-creation, with a notable impact in the field, reflected in his ResearchGate score of 514, Scopus H-index of 9, and Google Scholar H-index of 10. Dr. Islam has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the CAUTHE Best Paper Award (2023) and the Best Business Case Award (2023). His expertise extends to consumer behavior, brand management, and strategic marketing, making him a distinguished scholar and educator in his field.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his academic excellence, extensive research contributions, and impactful work in marketing, hospitality, and tourism management.

🎓 Education

  • 🏨 Ph.D. in Hotel & Hospitality Management – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK (Aug 2020)

  • 🌏 MM in International Hospitality Management – Mahidol University, Thailand (Jan 2016)

  • 🌐 PGD in International Relations – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (June 2012)

  • 📖 MA in English Language & Literature – University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (Sep 1998)

  • 📚 BA (Hons) in English Language & Literature – University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (Sep 1997)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor of Marketing – BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Jan 2025 – Present)

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor of Marketing – BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Sep 2021 – Dec 2024)

  • 📚 Teacher of Consumer Behavior – School of Hotel and Tourism Management, HK PolyU (Sep 2016 – Sep 2019)

  • 📝 Examiner of Managing Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism – MOOC edX® (Jan 2019 – Sep 2019)

  • 🏛️ Manager [Ranked Associate Professor] – Communication, Culture & Heritage (Jan 2021 – Sep 2021)

  • 🏨 Sr. Faculty [Assistant Professor] of Hospitality Management (June 2012 – Sep 2016)

  • 🎓 Faculty [Lecturer] of Hospitality Management (Dec 2000 – June 2012) – UNDP & Govt. Hotel School, Bangladesh

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – 33rd CAUTHE Conference, Australia (Feb 2023)

  • 🏆 Best Business Case Award – 1st International Case Conference, BRAC University, Bangladesh (June 2023)

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – Academy for Global Business Advancement, Turkey (July 2022)

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – 3rd International Conference on Business and Management, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Dec 2021)

  • 🏆 Highest GPA Award – Master of Management, Mahidol University, Thailand (Dec 2015)

  • 🎓 Fully-funded Graduate Scholarship – Royal Thai Government, Thailand (April 2014)

  • 🎓 Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarship – HK PolyU, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Hong Kong (Sep 2016)

Publication Top Notes:

Non-verbal communication in hospitality: At the intersection of religion and gender

 

 

Dr. Samaneh Zolfaghari | Assistive Technology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Samaneh Zolfaghari | Assistive Technology Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Samaneh Zolfaghari, Mälardalen University, Sweden

Samaneh Zolfaghari is a postdoctoral researcher at Mälardalen University, Sweden, specializing in the intersection of technology and human well-being. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Cagliari, Italy, with a focus on mining locomotion traces to support frail individuals with cognitive impairments. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed her M.S. in Software Engineering at Alzahra University, Iran, and her B.S. in Software Engineering at Shahid Rajaee University, Iran. Her research experience spans various international institutions, including roles as a visiting scholar at the University of Greifswald, Germany, and as a researcher in the AIBD Lab at UniCa, Italy. Her academic work emphasizes human activity recognition, data mining, and AI applications in health contexts. She has also contributed to educational activities, including seminars and teaching assistant roles, and is currently supervising several Master’s theses in collaboration with international universities.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Samaneh Zolfaghari is a highly accomplished researcher with a notable record of contributions to the field of computer science, specifically in human-computer interaction, activity recognition, and smart home technologies. Her research work is characterized by its focus on improving human well-being through innovative technological solutions. Her Ph.D. dissertation, “Locomotion Traces Data Mining for Supporting Frail People with Cognitive Impairment,” highlights her commitment to addressing complex challenges in ambient assisted living environments.

Education:

🎓 PhD in Computer Science (2019–2023)

  • University: University of Cagliari, Italy
  • Dissertation: Locomotion Traces Data Mining for Supporting Frail People with Cognitive Impairment
  • Supervisor: Prof. Daniele Riboni
  • Co-supervisor: Prof. Diego Reforgiato Recupero

🎓 M.S. in Software Engineering (2015–2017)

  • University: Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
  • Thesis: Human Activity Recognition in Ambient Assisted Living Environments
  • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Reza Keyvanpour
  • GPA: 16.63/20

🎓 B.S. in Software Engineering (2011–2013)

  • University: Shahid Rajaee University, Tehran, Iran
  • Thesis: Increase the accuracy of decision-making algorithm in 2D Soccer Simulation using probability distributions
  • Supervisor: Dr. Hamid Reza Shayegh Boroujeni
  • GPA: 17.65/20

Professional Experience:

🔬 PostDoc Researcher at Mälardalen University (May 2023 – Present)

  • Project: PRE-Fall: Personalized fall Risk reduction based on Early detection of deteriorated physical abilities

🔬 Researcher at University of Cagliari (May 2023 – June 2023)

  • Project: Use of Graph Neural Networks for the recognition of activity via sensor data

🔬 Visiting Scholar at University of Greifswald (January 2023 – March 2023)

  • Project: BehavE: Behaviour Understanding through Situation Models for Situation-aware AssistancE

🔬 PhD Researcher at AIBD Lab, UniCa (October 2019 – January 2023)

  • Project: AI and IoT technologies for supporting frail people

🔬 Visiting Scholar at University of Rostock (July 2021 – December 2022)

  • Projects: Benchmark in Activity Recognition for Kitchen Task Assessment

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