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

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

 

 

Mr. MIGUEL ÁNGEL TOMÉ DE LA TORRE | Gesture Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Mr. MIGUEL ÁNGEL TOMÉ DE LA TORRE | Gesture Sensors | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. MIGUEL ÁNGEL TOMÉ DE LA TORRE,COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY OF MADRID, Spain

Miguel Ángel Tomé de la Torre is a seasoned Store Manager and Optometrist with extensive experience in team management and clinical optometry. Based in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Madrid, he is recognized for his hardworking, creative, and proactive approach, continually seeking further education and training. Miguel holds a Doctoral Degree in “Quality of Vision: Control and Improvement” from UCM, completed in 2023, a Master’s Degree in Optics, Optometry, and Vision with a specialty in Clinical Optometry, and a Diploma in Optics and Optometry from UCM. His professional journey includes significant roles such as Store Manager and Reference Optometrist at GrandVision-MasVision S.A. (2011-2023), Technical Director and Manager at Interóptica S.L., Delta Ópticos S.L., and Madrid Visión S.L., and a position in the Quality Department at Essilor España S.A. He has also worked as an Optometrist at Clínica Oftalmológica Dr. Ángel Medina García. Miguel is well-versed in communication, team management, organization, and problem-solving. His scholarly contributions include articles in MDPI-Sensors and Optik, a patent for a real-time postural control device, and a presentation at the Braga CIOCV.

Professional Profile:

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🎓 Academic Background

  • Doctoral Program: “Quality of vision: control and improvement.” UCM (2018-2023)
  • Master’s Degree: Optics, Optometry, and Vision. Specialty in Clinical Optometry. UCM (Completed in 2010)
  • Diploma: Optics and Optometry. UCM (Completed in 2003)

💼 Professional Experience

  • GrandVision-MasVision S.A | Store Manager – Reference Optometrist (2011 – 2023)
  • Interóptica S.L | Technical Director – Manager (2010 – 2011)
  • Delta Ópticos S.L | Technical Director – Manager (2006 – 2008)
  • Madrid Visión S.L | Technical Director – Manager (2004 – 2006)
  • Essilor España S.A | Quality Department (2002 – 2004)
  • Clínica Oftalmológica Dr. Ángel Medina García | Optometrist (2004 – 2006)

📜 Courses

  • Advanced Contactology: COOCV-2020
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Binocular Vision Dysfunctions: COOCV-2021
  • Myopia Progression and Control: COOCV-2022
  • Advanced Course in Strategic Marketing: CEPYME-2006
  • Advanced Course in Operational Marketing: CEPYME-2005
  • Advanced Course in Economic-Financial Management: CEPYME-2004

Publication top Notes:

Artificial Vision System on Digital Devices for Real-Time Head Tilt Control

La clase práctica interactiva como herramienta para optimizar la coordinación de los grupos en asignaturas prácticas del ámbito universitario

Método y dispositivo de control de la distancia en tiempo real para prevenir la pseudomiopía

Método y dispositivo para el control postural de la inclinación de la cabeza en tiempo real

Dispositivo de control Visio-Postural y de la distancia de lectura en tiempo real