Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Lecturer at University for development studies | Ghana

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in digital transformation, ICT policy, and socio-technical systems with a particular focus on developing economies. He is affiliated with the University for Development Studies, where he contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in digital inclusion, mobile money systems, and cybersecurity. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in a relevant field from a reputable university, which underpin his strong theoretical and practical foundation. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various research projects, many of which emphasize international collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through local solutions. His research interests are centered around the impacts of digital transformation on economic growth, inequality, and trust in ICT, particularly in the African context. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy evaluation, and digital system assessment, skills that enable him to bridge the gap between technological innovation and socio-economic development. His scholarly output includes impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings indexed in platforms such as Scopus and SSRN. Among his notable works are studies that explore the mediating effects of digital inclusion on inequality and the role of ICT regulatory environments in economic development. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu’s contributions have garnered citations, highlighting the academic community’s recognition of his work.

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Selected Publications:

  1. The Effects of Digital Transformation on Inequality: Does the Mediating Effects of Digital Inclusion and ICT Regulatory Environment Matter? — 2025

  2. The Impact of Digital Transformation Development on Economic Growth in Ghana — 2024

  3. The Effects of ICT Skills Development Programs on Inclusive Economic Growth in Developing Countries. Does Trust in ICT Matter?

 

Dr. George Alexandru Boldeiu | Pressure Sensor | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. George Alexandru Boldeiu | Pressure Sensor | Best Researcher Award

Dr. George Alexandru Boldeiu, IMT Bucharest, Romania

George Alexandru Boldeiu is a Romanian researcher specializing in microtechnology, MEMS devices, and thermal-electromagnetic simulations. He is currently an IDT II at the Micromachined Structures, Microwave Circuits, and Devices Laboratory at the National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies in Bucharest. With extensive experience in thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic simulations using Ansys and COMSOL, his work focuses on surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, temperature and magnetic sensors, and microwave characterization. Prior to this, he worked as a thermal simulation engineer at Continental Automotive Romania, where he contributed to thermal modeling and optimization of electronic components. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Engineering from the University Politehnica of Bucharest and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Bucharest. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. at the Doctoral School of Electronics, Telecommunications & Information Technology at the University Politehnica of Bucharest. His research interests span classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, solid-state physics, and electromagnetism, with expertise in CAD/CAE tools such as Ansys, COMSOL, and SolidWorks.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

George Alexandru Boldeiu has a solid research background spanning over two decades in microtechnology, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems), and electromagnetic simulations. His experience includes working at the National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies in Bucharest and Continental Automotive Romania, where he conducted advanced simulations in thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic domains.

🎓 Education

📍 PhD Student (2020 – Present)
Doctoral School of Electronics, Telecommunications & Information Technology, University Politehnica of Bucharest

📍 Bachelor of Physics (2011 – 2014)
Faculty of Physics, University of Bucharest, Bucharest

📍 Bachelor of Mathematical Engineering (1996 – 2001)
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest

💼 Work Experience

🔬 IDT II (2019 – Present)
Micromachined Structures, Microwave Circuits and Devices Laboratory, National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies, Bucharest

  • 🔥 Thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic simulation using Ansys & COMSOL
  • 📡 Simulation of MEMS and acoustic wave-based devices
  • ⚡ Electromagnetic field simulation (low & high frequency)
  • 🎨 3D printing design & electric measurements
  • 🌡️ SAW devices on III-nitride layers, microwave characterization, and SAW sensors

💻 Thermal Simulation Engineer (2017 – 2019)
Continental Automotive Romania (ADAS)

  • 🔥 Thermal modeling using Ansys & Icepak
  • 🏗️ Coupled thermal-structural and thermal-electric analysis
  • 💡 Worked on cooling solutions with mechanical and system engineers

🖥️ Engineer (2007 – 2017)
Simulation, Modelling & Computer-Aided Design Laboratory, National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies, Bucharest

  • 🎯 Thermal, mechanical, and electromagnetic simulation
  • 🛠️ MEMS device simulations & 3D printing design
  • ⚡ Electromagnetic field analysis

🗄️ Database Administrator (2004 – 2007)
Internet/Intranet Laboratory, National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies, Bucharest

🔬 Junior Researcher (2001 – 2004)
Nano-Scale Structuring and Characterization, National Institute for Research and Development for Microtechnologies, Bucharest

🏆 Achievements & Honors

  • 📡 Significant contributions to SAW devices and MEMS simulation research
  • 🔍 Expertise in coupled multiphysics simulations (thermal-electrical-structural)
  • 🏅 Extensive experience in CAD/CAE tools for advanced modeling
  • 🛠️ Development of rapid-prototyping designs for research applications

Publication Top Notes:

GaN membrane supported SAW pressure sensors with embedded temperature sensing capability

CITED:47

The behavior of gold metallized AlN/Si-and AlN/glass-based SAW structures as temperature sensors

CITED:23

Applications of electrostatic capacitance and charging

CITED:20

Investigation of temperature sensing capabilities of GaN/SiC and GaN/sapphire surface acoustic wave devices

CITED:16

Characterization and modeling of quantum dot behavior in FDSOI devices

CITED:15