Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare | Smart agriculture Awards | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare | Smart agriculture Awards | Excellence in Research 

Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare, Université Gaston Berger, Senegal

Professor Ousmane Thiare is a distinguished academic from Senegal, currently serving as a Professor Titulaire [Classe exceptionnelle] at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis. He began his academic journey at UGB in 1994, earning a DEA in Applied Mathematics in 2000 and later pursuing further studies in France, where he obtained a second DEA in Computer Science and a Doctorate from CY Cergy Paris University in 2007. Alongside his studies, he has held various teaching positions at UGB, progressing from Assistant to Maître de Conférences HDR before becoming a full professor in 2015. Professor Thiare has also served as an Associate Professor at the African University of Science and Technology in Nigeria since 2014. His administrative roles include heading the Computer Science Department and directing the Centre de Calcul Ousmane Seck. As a recognized expert evaluator for the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education since 2014, he has significantly contributed to the academic landscape, including leading the African Center of Excellence for Mathematics, Computer Science, and ICT from 2017 to 2020. Notably, he was appointed Rector of Gaston Berger University from May 2018 to March 2023, overseeing academic programs and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the university’s global competitiveness. With a robust background in research and a commitment to improving educational outcomes, Professor Thiare continues to be a pivotal figure in the advancement of higher education in Senegal and beyond.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Ousmane Thiare

Research Focus and Contributions: Ousmane Thiare is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, specifically focusing on wireless sensor networks (WSN), the Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed systems. With a robust academic background, he holds a PhD in computer science from Cergy Paris Université and has served as a full professor at Gaston Berger University in Senegal since 2002. His extensive research contributions, totaling over 80 published works, demonstrate his impact on the scientific community, particularly in developing innovative solutions for IoT and network systems.

🎓 Education

  • Doctorat Unique en Informatique
    CY Cergy Paris Université, France (2007)
  • DEA en Informatique
    École Polytechnique de l’Université François Rabelais de Tours, France (2002)
  • DEA en Mathématiques Appliquées
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2000)

💼 Work Experience

  • Professeur Titulaire de Classe Exceptionnelle
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis avril 2021)
  • Professeur Associé
    African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigéria (Depuis avril 2014)
  • Professeur Titulaire des Universités
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis juillet 2015)
  • Maître de Conférences HDR en Informatique
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2010-2015)
  • Maître Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2008)
  • Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2002)
  • Recteur et Président du Conseil Académique
    Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Mai 2018 – Mars 2023)

🌟 Achievements

  • Directeur du Centre d’Excellence Africain pour les Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC (CEA-MITIC)
    (2017-2020) – Projet de 8 millions de dollars de la Banque Mondiale pour la formation en Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC.
  • Expert Évaluateur
    Autorité Nationale d’Assurance Qualité de l’Enseignement Supérieur (ANAQ-Sup) depuis 2014.
  • Membre du Conseil Scientifique et Pédagogique
    École Doctorale des Sciences et des Technologies, Université Gaston Berger (2014-2019).

🏅 Awards and Honors

  • Professeur Titulaire de Classe Exceptionnelle
    Université Gaston Berger (2021) – Reconnaissance pour l’excellence académique et l’engagement en enseignement supérieur.

Publication Top Notes:

A Hybrid Biologically-Inspired Optimization Algorithm for Data Gathering in IoT Sensor Networks

A collaborative WSN-IoT-Animal for large-scale data collection

A comparative study of Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods for flood forecasting in the Far-North region, Cameroon

A Lightweight Authenticated Key Agreement Scheme for Resource-Constrained Devices Based on Implicit Certificates and Finite Graphs

Correlation Clustering Adapted for Cell Site Management of Mobile Networks in Developing Countries

Assist Prof Dr. Dua Weraikat | Smart Farming Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Dua Weraikat | Smart Farming Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Dua Weraikat, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai

Dr. Dua Weraikat is an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, recognized for her extensive contributions to sustainable supply chain management and value chain coordination. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Concordia University in Montréal, Québec, Canada, where her dissertation focused on coordination mechanisms for sustainable supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Weraikat also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a focus on Manufacturing from the University of Jordan and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Management from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dua Weraikat is an accomplished researcher and Assistant Professor in Industrial Engineering with a robust academic and research background. Her contributions to the field of industrial engineering, particularly in sustainable supply chain management and industrial operations, underscore her qualifications for the Best Researcher Award.

Education:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    FORAC, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
    Project: Coordinating value chain with anticipation in the Forest Industry
    2015-2016
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Industrial Engineering
    Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    Dissertation Title: Coordination Mechanisms for Sustainable Supply Chain Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry
    2011-2015
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering – Manufacturing
    University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
    2006-2009
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering – Management
    Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
    2000-2004

Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering
    Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), UAE
    Present
  • Postdoctoral Researcher
    FORAC, Université Laval, Québec, Canada
    2015-2016

    • Conducted research on coordinating value chains with anticipation in the forest industry.
  • Ph.D. Researcher
    Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    2011-2015

    • Focused on coordination mechanisms for sustainable supply chain management in the pharmaceutical industry.

Distinctions and Awards:

  • Outstanding Global Faculty Advisor Award, IISE, May 2024
  • Regional Faculty Advisor Award, IISE, May 2024
  • Gold Award, IISE Chapter Recognition Program, IISE, May 2024
  • Gold Award, IISE Chapter Recognition Program, IISE, June 2023
  • Best Full Paper Presentation Award, “MaiRobot: AI and IoT-based Underwater Robot For Coral Reef and Water Quality Monitoring,” 14th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Applied Computing (URC 2022), Dubai, UAE, October 2022
  • 1st Prize Poster Competition, 4th European IEOM Conference, Rome, Italy, August 3-5, 2021
  • RIT-internal Research Grant, UAE, December 2018
  • Nominated for the final selection (1 of 6 among 23) for the 4th Elmaghraby Best Student Paper Award, France, June 2016
  • Nominated for CAGS/UMI Distinguished Dissertation Award/Prix d’excellence de l’ADESAQ, Concordia University, Canada, February 2016
  • Doctoral Thesis with Distinction, Excellent, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Concordia University, Canada, December 2015
  • Concordia Accelerator Awards, Concordia University, Canada, February 2015
  • Excellence Award – Cooperation Montreal-Québec for the academic year 2014-2015, CIRRELT, December 2014
  • Best Ph.D. Seminar Award, Concordia University, Canada, April 2014
  • Partial Tuition Scholarship for International Students, Concordia University, Canada, 2012-2013
  • Partial Tuition Scholarship for International Students, Concordia University, Canada, 2010-2011
  • Master’s Thesis with Distinction, Excellent, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jordan, Jordan, May 2009
  • Scientific Research Award, University of Jordan, Jordan, 2008-2009

Publication top Notes:

Study on Collaborative Smart Farming over Digital Platform

Demand Forecasting with Real Case Analysis for Effective Retail Decision-Making

Improving sustainability in a two-level pharmaceutical supply chain through Vendor-Managed Inventory system

Effect of Tantalum (Ta) addition to zinc-aluminum alloy 5 (ZA5) on its microstructure and fatigue life

Two-echelon pharmaceutical reverse supply chain coordination with customers incentives

Coordinating a green reverse supply chain in pharmaceutical sector by negotiation