Dr. Tahera Kalsoom | Industrial IoT | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tahera Kalsoom, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Dr. Tahera Kalsoom is a dedicated lecturer and researcher with over five years of experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. She has supervised more than 100 theses and published 14 articles in leading journals and conferences. Her research focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0/5.0, data analytics, digitalization, firm performance, and technology management. Dr. Kalsoom holds a Ph.D. in Computing, Engineering, and Physical Sciences from the University of the West of Scotland, where her thesis explored the impact of IoT and dynamic data processing on firm performance. She has also earned an MSc in Financial Management from Middlesex University and a BBA in International Hospitality Management from Stenden University. In addition to her teaching roles at Manchester Metropolitan University and other institutions, Dr. Kalsoom actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer for various journals and conferences, including IEEE and Wiley & Sons. She is a member of several professional organizations, including IEEE, the British Academy of Management, and the American Finance Association.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Dr. Tahera Kalsoom

Dr. Tahera Kalsoom is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award based on her outstanding interdisciplinary research profile, international academic exposure, and clear contributions to emerging domains such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0/5.0, and Data Analytics. With a Ph.D. from a reputable UK institution and over 14 research publications in well-regarded journals and conferences, she demonstrates a consistent research trajectory aligned with modern technological transformations impacting firm performance and digitalisation.

🎓 Education

PhD in Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow, UK (2017–2021)
📘 Thesis: Impact of the Use of IoT, Visibility and Dynamic Data Information Processing Capabilities on Firm Performance
MSc in Financial Management
Middlesex University, London, UK (2014–2015)
📘 Thesis: Performance of banks after the financial recession, a study of market trends
BBA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management
Stenden University, Qatar (2006–2010)
📘 Dissertation: Performance analysis of Vodafone call centre in Doha

💼 Professional Experience

Lecturer
Manchester Fashion Institute, MMU, UK (2022–Present)
📊 Teaching Business Analytics, Strategic Fashion Management, supervising PG students, and PhD co-supervision.
Associate Lecturer
Arden University, Manchester, UK (2022)
🖥️ Delivered courses on Data Analytics, Operations Management, and Digital Supply Chain 4.0.
Research Assistant
University of the West of Scotland, UK (2021–2022)
🧠 Contributed to IoT frameworks for EU projects ATHIKA and Safe-RH.
Associate Lecturer
UWS, School of Business and Creative Industries (2020–2021)
🧾 Delivered tutorials and designed assessments in Operations Management.
Lecturer
ICON College, London, UK (2019–2020)
🌐 Led IoT module, attended exam boards, and taught Project Management & Strategic Management.
Lecturer
St. Patrick’s College, London, UK (2018–2019)
🏫 Delivered lectures in HR, Leadership, and Operations Management.
Assistant Manager
M.H. AL-Muftah Est., Doha, Qatar (2016–2017)
📈 Handled payroll, financial audits, and reporting.
Payroll Administrator
Hamad Int. Airport Project, Civil Aviation Authority, Qatar (2010–2014)
💼 Managed payroll processing, appraisals, and timesheets.

🌟 Key Achievements

📚 Supervised 100+ UG and PG theses
📝 Published 14 research articles in reputable journals and conferences
🔍 Regular reviewer for journals such as IEEE Access, IEEE Sensors Journal, Sensors (MDPI), Sustainability, and Wiley Books
🎤 TPC Member for IEEE CAMAD, BAM, LRN, and UK-China Emerging Tech Conference
🧑‍🏫 Module Leader and Exam Board Member at ICON and St. Patrick’s Colleges
📦 Developed modules on IoT and Digital Supply Chain 4.0

🏅 Awards & Honours

🥇 Merit Award – Top 20 MSc students, Middlesex University
🏆 Distinction Award – Top 10 in BBA, Stenden University
🎓 First Class Scholarship – Stenden University
📜 Roll of Honour – Top 20 in HSSC, PEC Doha

Publication Top Notes:

Advances in sensor technologies in the era of smart factory and industry 4.0

CITED:325

Impact of IoT on manufacturing industry 4.0: A new triangular systematic review

CITED:112

Towards supply chain visibility using internet of things: A dyadic analysis review

CITED:107

IoT for 5G/B5G applications in smart homes, smart cities, wearables and connected cars

CITED:46

Market orientation and SME performance: Moderating role of IoT and mediating role of creativity

CITED:43

Millimeter-wave smart antenna solutions for URLLC in industry 4.0 and beyond

CITED:42

Dr. B. Harichandana, Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology, India

Dr. B. Hari Chandana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. With over 18 years of teaching experience, she has held academic positions at reputed institutions including Sir C.V. Raman Institute of Technology and Sciences and Nalanda Degree College. She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology from Sri Krishnadevaraya University, where her research focused on image processing, specifically the recognition of Indian currency based on texture classification using SVM classifiers. She also holds an M.Tech in Information Technology from Karnataka State Open University and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. Dr. Chandana has qualified both the UGC-NET and the AP-SET in Computer Science and Applications, reflecting her strong academic proficiency. Passionate about research and emerging technologies, she continues to contribute to the fields of computer science and image processing through teaching, mentoring, and scholarly work.

Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Dr. B. Hari Chandana, an accomplished academic with over 18 years of teaching and research experience, is a strong and deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her career reflects a consistent commitment to advancing the fields of Computer Science, Image Processing, and Artificial Intelligence, as well as mentoring the next generation of researchers and professionals.

🎓 Education Qualifications

🧠 Ph.D. in Computer Science & Technology
📅 2016–2020
🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
📌 Research Area: Image Processing
📜 Thesis: Security Features of Indian Currency Recognition Based on Texture Classification Using SVM Classifier

💻 M.Tech in Information Technology
📅 2012–2014
🏫 Karnataka State Open University, Mysore
🏅 Division: Distinction (84.12%)

🧑‍💻 M.Sc. in Computer Science
📅 2004–2006
🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
🏅 Division: Distinction (82.4%)

💼 Professional Experience

👩‍🏫 Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering
🏫 Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
📅 2021 – Present

👩‍🏫 Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE
🏫 Sir C.V. Raman Institute of Technology and Sciences
📅 June 2013 – March 2016

👩‍🏫 Lecturer, Dept. of Computer Science
🏫 Nalanda Degree College, Anantapur
📅 June 2006 – May 2013

📚 PG Classes Instructor (During Ph.D.)
🏫 Sri Krishnadevaraya University
📅 2016–2020

🕰️ Total Teaching Experience: 18+ Years