Mr. Rashid Al-Shibli | Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rashid Al-Shibli | Monitoring Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rashid Al-Shibli, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Rashid Salim Al-Shibli is a dedicated and ambitious 5th-year medical student at Sultan Qaboos University in Muscat, Oman. With a strong commitment to enhancing health outcomes and quality of life, he is passionate about advancing his knowledge and expertise in neurology and neurosurgery, focusing on understanding and treating complex neurological disorders. Rashid’s academic excellence has been recognized through multiple Dean’s List distinctions, and he has contributed to the medical field with several research publications on topics such as multiple sclerosis relapses and pediatric neurology. His work earned him First Place in a poster presentation at the Third Neurology Conference in Salalah, Oman, in 2023.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Rashid Salim Al-Shibli

Rashid Salim Al-Shibli, a 5th-year clinical medical student at Sultan Qaboos University, is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His profile reflects a strong commitment to both academic excellence and cutting-edge medical research, particularly in neurosurgery and neurology. Rashid has consistently demonstrated high academic achievement, being on the Dean’s List for four consecutive years (2020-2023), and has been involved in significant publications and presentations within the medical field.

🎓 Education

  • Dean’s List 🎖️: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

🏆 Awards

  • First Place in Poster Presentation 🥇: Third Neurology Conference, Salalah, Oman, 2023

📄 Publications

  • ScienceDirect: Seasonal Variation of Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in Oman (18 Dec, 2023)
  • Current Medicinal Chemistry: Association of MiRNA and Bone Tumors: Future Therapeutic Inroads (30 Jan, 2024)
  • Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences: The “Weekend Effect” and “Off-Hours Effect” in Pediatric TBIL (07 May, 2024)

📜 Courses

  • Basic Life Support (2023)
  • Data Analysis (SPSS) (2022-2023)
  • COVID-19 Infection Control (2020)

🎙️ Attendance & Conferences

  • Presenter, Oman Medical Specialty Board Career Day 2024 🩺
  • Oral Presentation at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital Research Day 2024 🏥
  • Attendee, Pediatric Metabolic Bone Disease Symposium (2024)
  • Poster Presentation at Third Oman Neurology Conference (2023) 🧾
  • Attendee, Multiple Sclerosis Virtual Conference, Saudi Arabia (2022)
  • Attendee, IFMSA Event on Poverty Impact on Child Health (2020)

💼 Training & Internships

  • Marketing & E-Commerce Workshop 💻: College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University (2023)
  • Summer Internship 🏥: Al Hajir Health Centre, Muscat, Oman (2022)

🔧 Skills

  • Data Collection & Analysis 📊
  • Academic Writing ✍️
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving 🧩
  • Effective Communication & Teamwork 🤝

Publication top Notes:

Seasonal Variations in Multiple Sclerosis Relapses in Oman: A Single Tertiary Centre Experience

Association of MiRNA and Bone Tumors: Future Therapeutic Inroads

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe | Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe | Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Dr. Amila Jayasinghe is a distinguished Senior Lecturer Grade II at the Department of Town & Country Planning at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. A Chartered Town Planner affiliated with the Institute of Town Planners, Sri Lanka (ITPSL), he has an extensive academic and professional background in urban planning and infrastructure development. He earned his Doctor of Engineering in Energy & Environment from Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan, and his Master of Planning in Infrastructure Planning from CEPT University, India, where he topped his class. Dr. Jayasinghe’s career at the University of Moratuwa began in 2008 as a Temporary Instructor and progressed through various academic roles, culminating in his current position. He has been recognized for his contributions through numerous memberships and leadership roles in professional organizations such as the Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL) and the Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS). Dr. Jayasinghe continues to impact the field of town and country planning through his dedication to teaching, research, and active engagement in professional communities.

Professional Profile

Employment Records:

👨‍🏫 Senior Lecturer (GI), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (Since 02nd October 2023)

👨‍🏫 Senior Lecturer (GII), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2nd October 2017 – 1st October 2023)

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (Transitional), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (31st August 2017 – 1st October 2017)

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2nd October 2012 – 30th August 2017)

👨‍🏫 Lecturer (On Contract), Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (August 2011 – October 2012)

👨‍🏫 Temporary Instructor, Department of Town and Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (June 2008 – June 2009)

Higher Education:

🎓 Doctor of Engineering (Energy & Environment), Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan (2017)

🎓 Master of Planning in Infrastructure Planning, CEPT University, India (2011)
Batch Top, Highest GPA in the Faculty of Planning, Class Size 200+

🎓 Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science in Town & Country Planning, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2008)
Batch Top, First Class

Professional Qualifications and Memberships:

🏅 Corporate Member, Institute of Town Planners, Sri Lanka (ITPSL)
🏅 Executive Committee Member (2020-2021), ITPSL
🏅 Committee Member, Board of Education (2019-2023), ITPSL
🏅 Regular Member, Sri Lanka Society of Transport and Logistics (SLSTL)
🏅 Vice President (2021-2023), SLSTL
🏅 Member, OSGeo Sri Lanka
🏅 Treasurer (2018-2022), OSGeo Sri Lanka
🏅 Member, Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS), Sri Lanka
🏅 Vice President (2022-2023), JAGAAS, Sri Lanka
🏅 Associate Member, Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), Sri Lanka
🏅 Regular Member, Eastern Asia Society for Transport Studies (EAST), Japan
🏅 Member, Transport Research Board (TRB), USA

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