Prof. Dr. Carolina Del-Valle-Soto | Internet of Things | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Carolina Del-Valle-Soto, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico

Carolina del Valle Soto is a distinguished researcher and professor in the field of telecommunications, specializing in wireless and wired networks, programming, and security she currently resides in Guadalajara, Mexico. She earned her Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies from Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2015, where she was recognized as Valedictorian and received an Excellence Scholarship. Her research focuses on developing protocols for wireless sensor networks. She also holds a Master’s in Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications) from the same institution and a Bachelor’s in Electronic Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana. Carolina is a Level 1 Member of the National System of Researchers in Mexico and an active member of IEEE and IEEE Women in Engineering. With extensive experience in academia and research, she has held teaching and research positions at Universidad Panamericana, Universidad del Istmo, and Universidad Tecmilenio. Additionally, she serves as an evaluator for the European Commission in frontier technologies. Her professional expertise includes mathematical modeling, automation, network performance analysis, and cybersecurity, making her a key contributor to technological advancements in telecommunications.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability of Carolina Del Valle Soto for the Best Researcher Award

Carolina Del Valle Soto is a highly accomplished researcher in Telecommunications, Wireless Networks, and Security. Her Doctorate in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) from Tecnológico de Monterrey, combined with her prestigious academic achievements, such as her Valedictorian distinction, excellence scholarships, and IEEE leadership roles, highlight her exceptional expertise and commitment to research.

🎓 Education

Doctorado en Tecnologías de Información y Comunicaciones (2011 – 2015) – Tecnológico de Monterrey, México
- 📜 Thesis: Desarrollo de un Protocolo para Redes Inalámbricas de Sensores
- 🏆 Honors: Valedictorian of postgraduate graduation, IEEE & WIE (Vice President), Excellence Scholarship
- 📊 Final GPA: 98
Maestría en Ciencias en Ingeniería Electrónica (Telecomunicaciones) (2007 – 2009) – Tecnológico de Monterrey, México
- 📜 Thesis: Desarrollo de una red P2P con la seguridad del DNS
- 🏆 Honors: Excellence Mention, Excellence Scholarship
- 📊 Final GPA: 96
Ingeniería Electrónica (2002 – 2007) – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Colombia
- 📜 Thesis: Diseño y Construcción de un Sistema de Conteo de Fotones
- 🏆 Honors: Proposed for Honors Mention
- 🔬 Research Group: Optics and Spectroscopy

💼 Work Experience

Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala (Julio 2022 – Present)
- 📡 Teaching Networks, Systems, and Telecommunications Services
Comisión Europea (Octubre 2019 – Present)
- 🔍 Evaluator in the field of Frontier Technologies
Universidad Panamericana (Enero 2016 – Present)
- 💻 Teaching Algorithm Analysis, Advanced C++ Programming, Research Methodology, and Data Science Projects
TECNOAP – Ternium (Junio – Diciembre 2015)
- 🏭 Worked on Automation, Image Processing, and Surface Inspection Systems
Universidad TecMilenio (Mayo – Diciembre 2015)
- 🔐 Taught Telecom Administration, IT Security, and Research Methods in Master’s in IT
Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Enero – Junio 2014)
- 📶 Research on WiFi Direct networks – Performance analysis and implementation

🏅 Awards & Honors

🏆 Valedictorian of Postgraduate Graduation – Tecnológico de Monterrey
📜 IEEE & WIE Vice President (IEEE Women in Engineering)
🎖 Excellence Scholarship (Doctorate & Master’s) – Tecnológico de Monterrey
🏅 Excellence Mention – Master’s in Engineering
🔬 Proposed for Honors Mention – Bachelor’s Thesis in Electronics

Publication Top Notes:

A smart glove to evaluate Parkinson’s disease by flexible piezoelectric and inertial sensors

Emphasizing the Early Phases of the Software Development Process Before Deploying Smart Contracts

Environmental odor detection and classification with electronic nose system

Integrated Dynamic Power Management Strategy with a Field Programmable Gate Array-Based Cryptoprocessor System for Secured Internet-of-Medical Things Networks

Innovative Driver Monitoring Systems and On-Board-Vehicle Devices in a Smart-Road Scenario Based on the Internet of Vehicle Paradigm: A Literature and Commercial Solutions Overview

Mr. CEYHUN YILMAZ, Sakarya University, Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Yılmaz is a distinguished mechanical engineer specializing in thermodynamic modeling, renewable energy systems, and hydrogen fuel cells. He earned his Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (English) from the University of Gaziantep. With over a decade of academic and research experience, he has served as a Research Assistant, Assistant Professor, and now an Associate Professor at Afyon Kocatepe University. His expertise includes thermoeconomic analysis, optimization of energy systems, and hydrogen production technologies. Dr. Yılmaz has supervised multiple graduate theses and led numerous TÜBİTAK-funded projects on sustainable energy solutions. He is an active member of ASME and the Turkish Thermal Science and Technique Association, contributing to high-impact scientific publications in top-tier journals. His dedication to advancing energy technologies continues to make a significant impact in the field.

Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Yılmaz has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, energy systems, and thermoeconomic optimization. His contributions to hydrogen fuel cells, renewable energy, and sustainability demonstrate significant impact in his field. Given his strong academic background, leadership in research, and international training, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

Education 🎓

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2009

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2011

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (English)
University of Gaziantep, 2016
(Includes training at American Mechanical Engineering Society-Hydrogen and Fuel Cell, San Diego, USA, 2014 – 5 months)

Achievements 🏆

Supervised several Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, including:

Ömer Faruk Güler: Numerical Modeling of Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell and Thermoeconomic Optimization (Ph.D., 2022)
Muhammed Arslan: Thermodynamic Modeling of a Biogas Power Plant (Ph.D., 2022)
Ozan Şen: Thermoeconomic Analysis of Geothermal and Solar Energy (M.Sc., 2021)
Ali Hasan Abbas: Thermodynamic Analysis of Natural Gas Liquefaction (M.Sc., 2021)

Involved in multiple TÜBİTAK projects (Turkey’s scientific and technological research body), including:

Hydrogen Production Simulation using renewable energy and water electrolysis (2022-2023)
Concentrated Solar Collector for Afyon Province solar data (2022-2023)
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Performance Evaluation (2023-2025)