Dr. Claude Kouakam | Monitor | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claude Kouakam | Monitor | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claude Kouakam, CHU Lille, France

Dr. Claude Kouakam, MD, PhD, is a distinguished cardiologist specializing in cardiac rhythm disorders, currently serving as a full-time hospital practitioner at the Heart and Lung Institute, Lille University Hospital (CHU Lille), where he heads the Syncope Unit and the Non-Invasive Electrophysiology Laboratory. A Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and a member of several prominent scientific societies including the European Society of Cardiology and the French Society of Cardiology, Dr. Kouakam has contributed significantly to clinical research and medical education. He has authored or co-authored 79 peer-reviewed clinical research articles, 89 didactic publications, and has delivered over 100 lectures in continuing medical education and scientific congresses worldwide. In addition to his editorial roles with several leading scientific journals, he serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Presse MΓ©dicale Formation. Dr. Kouakam is actively involved in the academic development of future cardiologists, having supervised 15 medical theses and served on 10 doctoral juries.

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πŸ… Best Researcher Award

Dr. Claude KOUAKAM stands out as a leading expert in cardiac electrophysiology with an extensive clinical, academic, and scientific background. His contributions span across advanced patient care, medical education, and high-impact research. Key factors that strongly support his candidacy include

πŸŽ“ Education & Academic Involvement

  • Medical Doctor (MD) & PhD – Specialized in Cardiology πŸ«€

  • Former Hospital Intern πŸ₯

  • Former Assistant Chief of Clinic 🩺

  • Supervisor of 15 medical and cardiology doctoral theses πŸ“˜

  • Participated in 10 thesis juries πŸŽ“

  • Active educator and mentor for medical students and cardiology residents πŸ‘¨β€πŸ«

  • Frequent lecturer in postgraduate education and CME programs (106 lectures) 🎀

πŸ₯ Professional Experience

  • Hospital Practitioner – Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Department, CHU Lille 🏨

  • Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Heart and Lung Institute, Lille University Hospital πŸ’“

  • Head of the Syncope Unit πŸŒ€ and Non-Invasive Electrophysiology Lab ⚑

  • Full-time hospital physician at CHU Lille πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ

πŸ“š Scientific Work & Publications

  • 79 Clinical Research Articles, including 19 as First Author πŸ“

  • 89 Didactic Publications and Book Chapters πŸ“–

  • 117 Abstracts Presented at National & International Scientific Congresses πŸ—‚οΈ

  • 117 Invited Talks at Scientific Congresses 🌐

  • Editorial Roles:

    • Deputy Editor-in-Chief – Presse MΓ©dicale Formation πŸ—žοΈ

    • Reviewer/Editorial Board Member – Multiple prestigious journals including:

      • BMJ, American Journal of Cardiology, Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology, Prescrire, and more πŸ“‘

πŸ† Honors & Distinctions

  • πŸ₯‡ Listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare since 2004

  • 🌍 Listed in Who’s Who in the World since 2007

πŸ‘₯ Scientific Societies & Leadership

  • Board Member – French Society of Cardiology πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

  • Fellow – Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 🌎

  • Member:

    • European Society of Cardiology πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί

    • European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

    • Electrophysiology Group of the French Society of Cardiology

    • Lille Research Group on Cardiovascular Pathology πŸ”¬

PublicationΒ Top Notes:

Comprehensive vs. standard remote monitoring of cardiac resynchronization devices in heart failure patients: results of the ECOST-CRT study

Distinct Substrates of Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation Revealed by Arrhythmia Characteristics on Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

Stereotactic Radioablation for Ventricular Tachycardia in the Setting of Electrical Storm

Usefulness of remote monitoring for the early detection of back-up mode in implantable cardioverter defibrillators

Prognostic significance of a low T/R ratio in Brugada syndrome

Specificities of electrocardiogram and ryhtm disorders in women: Some precisions

Reprint of: Specificities of electrocardiogram and rhythm disorders in women

Prediction of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with a spontaneous Brugada type 1 pattern: The key is in the electrocardiogram

Prof. Yankun Peng | Smart Monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yankun Peng | Smart Monitoring Award | Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Prof. Yankun Peng, China Agricultural University, China

Dr. Peng is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of Agricultural Engineering with a focus on intelligent detection systems and automated devices for evaluating agricultural product quality and safety. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan, and has extensive academic and professional experience in both China and the United States. Since 2007, Dr. Peng has served as a Professor and PhD supervisor at the College of Engineering, China Agricultural University (CAU), where he also holds key leadership roles including Director of the National R&D Center for Agro-Processing Technology and Equipment and the National Technical Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Identification, Instrument, and Equipment of Famous Agro-foods.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher AwardΒ 

Dr. Peng has authored 293 peer-reviewed journal articles and 257 conference proceedings, showcasing his prolific research output.He holds 107 patents (including a US patent), with 22 patents industrialized, reflecting his significant contributions to applied science and technology. Additionally, he has developed 18 series of equipment for agro-food quality inspection and grading. Dr. Peng has established 14 standards and authored 4 books and 17 book chapters, demonstrating his leadership in setting benchmarks and contributing to scientific literature.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
    Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan
    Apr. 1993 – Mar. 1996
    Major: Agricultural Engineering, Specialty in Biological Production Science
    Dissertation Title: Active Noise Control on Agricultural/Biological Production Machinery

    • Developed and designed a new type of Active Noise Control (ANC) system/equipment.
    • Proposed a Recurrent Least Squares (RLS) algorithm for noise reduction.
    • Conducted computer simulations of noise reduction effects using C/C++ programming language.
    • Constructed an Adaptive Digital Filter (ADF) system with digital signal processors (DSP) and C/C++ programming.
    • Evaluated the control system on actual machinery and simplified the control algorithm using matrix theory.
  • M.S. in Engineering in Agricultural Electrification & Automation
    Graduate School of Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, China
    Sep. 1985 – Dec. 1988
    Major: Agricultural Electrification & Automation
    Thesis Title: A Microcomputer Control System for Livestock Granulated Feed Processing

    • Developed a PID feedback control system using a microcomputer.
    • Proposed a new control method for the rotation speed of a servomechanism.
    • Designed a controller using a microcomputer and assembly programming language.
    • Invented a grain flow sensor and applied the control system to livestock feed production.
    • Proposed a method for judging the stability of linear time-invariant systems.

Professional Experience

  • Professor and Ph.D. Supervisor
    Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University (CAU)
    Beijing, China
    Mar. 2007 – Present

    • Research in nondestructive measurement and instrumentation for agricultural product quality and safety.
    • Development of hyperspectral/multispectral and Raman spectral imaging methods for meat microbial contamination detection.
    • Development of rapid real-time inspection/detection systems and NIR optical instruments for agricultural product contaminants.
    • Teaching courses on nondestructive measurement technology and hyperspectral imaging techniques for agro-food quality attributes.
    • Supervised over 60 graduate students in agricultural engineering research.
  • Director, National R&D Center for Agro-Processing Technology and Equipment
    Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
    Nov. 2009 – Present

    • Oversight of national research and development projects related to agro-processing technology and equipment.
  • Director, National Technical Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, Identification, Instrument and Equipment of Famous, Special, Excellent and New Agro-foods
    Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, China
    Dec. 2019 – Present

    • Leadership in the development and evaluation of nondestructive techniques and equipment for agro-food quality assessment.

Publication top Notes:

Real-time lettuce-weed localization and weed severity classification based on lightweight YOLO convolutional neural networks for intelligent intra-row weed control

Tailored Au@Ag NPs for rapid ractopamine detection in pork: Optimizing size for enhanced SERS signals

Optimization of Online Soluble Solids Content Detection Models for Apple Whole Fruit with Different Mode Spectra Combined with Spectral Correction and Model Fusion

SERS characterization and concentration prediction of Salmonella in pork

Rapid Quantitative detection of Ractopamine using Raman scattering features combining with Deep Learning

Non-destructive detection of TVC in pork by machine learning techniques based on spectral information

 

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe | Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe | Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe is a distinguished Senior Lecturer Grade II at the Department of Town & Country Planning at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. A Chartered Town Planner affiliated with the Institute of Town Planners, Sri Lanka (ITPSL), he has an extensive academic and professional background in urban planning and infrastructure development. He earned his Doctor of Engineering in Energy & Environment from Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan, and his Master of Planning in Infrastructure Planning from CEPT University, India, where he topped his class. Dr. Jayasinghe’s career at the University of Moratuwa began in 2008 as a Temporary Instructor and progressed through various academic roles, culminating in his current position. He has been recognized for his contributions through numerous memberships and leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL) and the Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS). Dr. Jayasinghe continues to impact the field of town and country planning through his dedication to teaching, research, and active engagement in professional communities.

Professional Profile

Employment Records:

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Senior Lecturer (GI), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Since 02nd October 2023)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Senior Lecturer (GII), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2nd October 2017 – 1st October 2023)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Lecturer (Transitional), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (31st August 2017 – 1st October 2017)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2nd October 2012 – 30th August 2017)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Lecturer (On Contract), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (August 2011 – October 2012)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Temporary Instructor, Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (June 2008 – June 2009)

Higher Education:

πŸŽ“ Doctor of Engineering (Energy & Environment), Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan (2017)

πŸŽ“ Master of Planning in Infrastructure Planning, CEPT University, India (2011)
Batch Top, Highest GPA in the Faculty of Planning, Class Size 200+

πŸŽ“ Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Town & Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2008)
Batch Top, First Class

Professional Qualifications and Memberships:

πŸ… Corporate Member, Institute of Town Planners, Sri Lanka (ITPSL)
πŸ… Executive Committee Member (2020-2021), ITPSL
πŸ… Committee Member, Board of Education (2019-2023), ITPSL
πŸ… Regular Member, Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL)
πŸ… Vice President (2021-2023), SLSTL
πŸ… Member, OSGeo Sri Lanka
πŸ… Treasurer (2018-2022), OSGeo Sri Lanka
πŸ… Member, Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS), Sri Lanka
πŸ… Vice President (2022-2023), JAGAAS, Sri Lanka
πŸ… Associate Member, Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), Sri Lanka
πŸ… Regular Member, Eastern Asia Society for Transport Studies (EAST), Japan
πŸ… Member, Transport Research Board (TRB), USA

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