Ms. Soree Hwang | Healthcare Intelligence Awards | Best Sensor for Health Monitoring Award

Ms. Soree Hwang | Healthcare Intelligence Awards | Best Sensor for Health Monitoring Award 

Ms. Soree Hwang, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), South Korea

So Ree Hwang is a dedicated researcher in the field of biomedical engineering currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Korea University. She holds a Master’s degree in Design and Engineering from Seoul National University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Korea Aerospace University. Since May 2022, she has been a student researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), where she contributes to the development of AI-based health management platforms, including lifelog acquisition systems and fatigue and stress detection technologies. Her research also focuses on gait analysis and stroke assessment using motion signal processing and wearable devices. So Ree has published numerous papers as a main and co-author in reputable journals such as Sensors, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and IEEE journals. Her work integrates machine learning and biomedical signal analysis to advance rehabilitation technologies and health monitoring systems.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – So Ree Hwang

Dr. So Ree Hwang is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the domain of health monitoring and biomedical engineering, with a strong multidisciplinary background and an impressive portfolio of impactful, AI-integrated sensor-based research.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
    Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea (2021 – Present)

  • M.S. in Design and Engineering
    Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, Republic of Korea (2018 – 2020)

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
    Korea Aerospace University, Goyang-si, Republic of Korea (2011 – 2017)

💼 Work Experience

  • Student ResearcherKorea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
    📍 Seoul, Republic of Korea (2022.05.01 – Present)

    • 🧠 Developed a lifelog system and AI-based fatigue/stress management platform

    • 🚶‍♂️ Contributed to gait analysis tech for knee disorder recovery

    • 🧪 Worked on motion signal-based stroke assessment technologies

  • Research InternKorea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
    📍 Seoul, Republic of Korea (2020.03.01 – 2021.12.31)

    • 🧠 Focused on stroke assessment using motion signal analysis

🏆 Achievements & Research Contributions

  • 📝 8 SCI-indexed papers as main or co-author, including in top journals like Sensors, Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, and IEEE

    • 📊 Topics: Gait phase classification, stroke severity assessment, fatigue detection using AI, wearable systems

  • ⚙️ First-author of applied engineering papers on 3D printing and IMU validation

  • 🤖 Integrated machine learning models (CNN-LSTM-Attention, RNNs) into biomedical signal analysis

  • 🧩 Contributed to the advancement of intelligent health monitoring and gait recovery systems

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Mr. Umar Ali | Innate Immunity | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Umar Ali | Innate Immunity | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Umar Ali, Anhui Agricultural university, China

Umar Ali is a Pakistani researcher specializing in Biology, Immunology, and Molecular Biology. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Immunology at Anhui Agricultural University, China, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of multiple signaling pathways controlling innate immune responses in Drosophila melanogaster. He holds an M.Phil. in Zoology from Abdul Wali Khan University, where he conducted research on Cryptosporidium detection and risk factor analysis. His diverse research interests span immunology, parasitology, genetic disorders, infectious diseases, and molecular biology. Umar has contributed to multiple publications on antimicrobial immune defense, intestinal homeostasis, and disease prevalence. Alongside his research, he has worked as a Biology Lecturer at Avicenna Model Girls College and Orbit College in Malakand, Pakistan. He possesses extensive laboratory expertise in DNA extraction, PCR, proteomics, and various molecular biology techniques. Umar has actively participated in international conferences, presenting his research and contributing to advancements in biological sciences.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Umar Ali is a dedicated researcher in the field of Biology, with expertise spanning Immunology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, and Genetic Disorders. His strong academic background, diverse research contributions, and technical skills make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology – Immunology (2024 – Present)
    Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
    🔹 Research Focus: Molecular Mechanisms of Multiple Signaling Pathways controlling Innate Immune Responses in Drosophila melanogaster

  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Zoology (2021 – 2022)
    Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, Pakistan
    🔹 Research: Molecular Detection and Risk Factor Analysis of Cryptosporidium

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology
    🔹 Research: Semen and Hormonal Analysis of Selected Male Infertility Families

💼 Work Experience

  • Biology Lecturer | Orbit College, Malakand (2022 – Present)
    🔹 Teaching Biology and Zoology
    🔹 Conducting experiments and research

  • Biology Lecturer | Avicenna Model Girls College, Malakand (2019 – 2022)
    🔹 Teaching Biology
    🔹 Performing lab experiments and research

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • 🥇 Research Publications
    🔹 Published multiple research papers in immunology, parasitology, and molecular biology in reputed journals
    🔹 Co-authored notable studies on Drosophila immunity, Cryptosporidium, and aquatic biodiversity

  • 📜 Conference & Poster Presentations
    🔹 Poster Presentation at Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan (2023)
    🔹 Participation in 4th International Conference on Applied Zoology (ICAZ-2021) at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad

  • 🔬 Lab & Technical Skills Certifications
    🔹 Histochemical & Histopathological Techniques (2021)
    🔹 Biosafety & Safety Methods in Labs (2022)
    🔹 Use of Statistical Software in Research (SPSS) (2022)
    🔹 Research Methodology Certification (2016)

  • 💻 Software & Analytical Skills
    🔹 Proficient in SPSS, GraphPad Prism, SigmaStat, EndNote, Microsoft Office, and BioRender

Publication Top Notes:

14. Identification and distribution of fishes in fresh water of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

 

Comparative Study of Proximate Parameters of both Farmed and Wild Selected Fish Species

 

MESR4 targets bam to mediate intestinal homeostasis and aging in adult flies

 

Cryptosporidium from sheep herds around water tributaries of the Malakand region of Pakistan

 

Cul2 Is Essential for the Drosophila IMD Signaling-Mediated Antimicrobial Immune Defense

 

Prevalence, Risk Factors Analysis, and Comparative Evaluation of Diagnostic Techniques for Cryptosporidium in Calves

 

 

Prof. Syafruddin Side | Transmission Prediction | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Syafruddin Side | Transmission Prediction | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Syafruddin Side, Makassar State University, Indonesia.

Prof. Dr. Syafruddin Side is a distinguished mathematician specializing in mathematical modeling, dynamical systems, and differential equations. He is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Hasanuddin University (1991-1996), followed by a Master’s degree in Analysis and Applied Mathematics from Bandung Institute of Technology (2000-2003), and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the National University of Malaysia (2009-2013). His doctoral research focused on mathematical modeling of the spread of dengue viruses in Indonesia and Malaysia. With an h-index of 18 on Google Scholar and 13 on Scopus, he has made significant contributions to his field through numerous publications. His research interests lie in solving complex mathematical problems using analytical and computational techniques.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Based on Prof. Dr. Syafruddin Side’s research profile, he appears to be a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his expertise and contributions in applied mathematics, particularly in mathematical modelling, dynamical systems, and differential equations. Below is a detailed evaluation of his suitability for the award.

🎓 Education Background

  • S-1 (Bachelor’s Degree) – 📍 Hasanuddin University (1991-1996)

    • Field: Applied Mathematics
    • Thesis: Solution of Poisson Equation with Boundary Element Method
    • Supervisor: Dr. Jeffry Kusuma
  • S-2 (Master’s Degree) – 📍 Bandung Institute of Technology (2000-2003)

    • Field: Analysis and Applied Mathematics
    • Thesis: Analytical Perturbation for General Characteristics Value Semi-Simple
    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Wono Setya Budi
  • S-3 (Doctoral Degree, Ph.D.) – 📍 National University Malaysia (2009-2013)

    • Field: Applied Mathematics
    • Thesis: SIR and SEIR Mathematical Models for the Spread of Dengue Viruses in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and Selangor, Malaysia
    • Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Mohd. Salmi Md. Noorani

👨‍🏫 Work Experience

  • Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) 📍🇮🇩
  • Researcher in Mathematical Modeling, Dynamical Systems, and Differential Equations
  • Mentor & Supervisor for Master’s and Ph.D. Students 🎓✍️

🏆 Achievements, Awards & Honors

  • H-index: 📊
    • Google Scholar: 18
    • Scopus: 13
  • Published in Renowned Journals 📚
  • Invited Speaker at International Conferences 🎤🌍
  • Recognized for Contributions to Mathematical Modeling in Epidemiology 🦠📈
  • Contributor to National and International Research Projects 🔬💡

Publication Top Notes:

Stability analysis and numerical simulation of SEIR model for pandemic COVID-19 spread in Indonesia

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A SIR model for spread of dengue fever disease (simulation for South Sulawesi, Indonesia and Selangor, Malaysia)

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SEIR model for transmission of dengue fever in Selangor Malaysia

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