Mr. Koagne Silas | Neural Networks | Pioneer Researcher Award

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Mr. Koagne Silas | Neural Networks | Pioneer Researcher Award 

Mr. Koagne Silas, University of Dschang, Cameroon

KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is a Cameroonian researcher and Ph.D. student in Physics at Dschang State University, specializing in medical physics with a strong focus on automation and applied computer science. His academic background spans both physics and electrical engineering, with degrees from the University of Dschang and the University of Bamenda, where he developed expertise in embedded systems, analog artificial neural networks, and electronics. Silas has extensive experience in microcontroller programming, analog and digital circuit simulation, and tools such as MATLAB, Arduino, Proteus, and Cadence Virtuoso. In addition to his research, he has served as an electronics teacher at various technical colleges and as a junior lecturer in computer science. His hands-on experience includes internships in electronics maintenance and electrical network installation. A bilingual communicator in English and French, Silas is known for his leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing applied technologies in medical physics.

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🏅 Summary of Suitability Pioneer Researcher Award 

KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is an emerging research talent in the field of medical physics and electronics, demonstrating a rare combination of early innovation, technical depth, and applied problem-solving across interdisciplinary domains. As a Ph.D. candidate with an M.Sc. specialization in analog artificial neural networks for medical applications, Silas is pioneering research at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, and health technologies, aligning closely with the spirit of the Pioneer Researcher Award.

🎓 Education Background

  • Ph.D. in Physics (Medical Physics) – Dschang State University, Cameroon (📅 Dec 2022 – Present)

    • 🧠 Research Focus: Analog Artificial Neural Networks

    • 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Prof. Geh Wilson Ejuh

  • M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics Speciality – Dschang State University, Cameroon (📅 July 2022)

    • 📘 Thesis: Specification and implementation of multilayer perceptron analog artificial neural networks

    • 👨‍🏫 Supervisor: Dr. Djimeli Tsajio Alain B.

  • B.Sc. in Physics – Dschang State University, Cameroon (📅 Aug 2021)

  • DIPET 2 in Electronics – University of Bamenda (📅 July 2020)

    • 🛰 Dissertation: Design and implementation of a digital breath alcohol detection system with SMS alert and vehicle tracking

  • DIPET 1 in Electronics – University of Bamenda (📅 Aug 2018)

    • 🚪 Project: RFID-based electronic attendance system with automatic door unit

  • GCE A/L – Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (📅 July 2015)

  • GCE O/L – Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (📅 June 2013)

  • FSLC – Ecole Primaire Bilingue de la Promotion, Mbouda (📅 June 2008)

💼 Work Experience

  • Electronics Teacher – Government Technical College Ngombo-ku, Cameroon (📅 Jan 2021 – Present)

  • Junior Lecturer in Computer Science – Higher Technical Teacher Training College Bambili (📅 2019–2020)

  • Electronics Teacher – Government Technical High School Bambui (📅 2017–2018)

  • Internship – Electronics & Maintenance

    • 📍 HYTECHS, Yaoundé (📅 2019)

    • 🔧 Worked on printer maintenance & installation

  • Internship – Electrical Network Installation

    • 📍 MEECH CAM Sarl, Yaoundé (📅 2016)

    • ⚡ Focus on underground cable installation and high voltage network

🏆 Achievements & Awards

  • ✅ Successfully designed and implemented:

    • 🤖 An analog artificial neural network (M.Sc. Thesis)

    • 🚘 A breath alcohol detection system with GPS and SMS alerts

    • 🛂 An RFID-based attendance system with automated doors

  • 📚 Published and presented academic work in medical physics and embedded systems

  • 👨‍🏫 Contributed to higher education through teaching and mentoring roles across several institutions

  • 🎓 Admitted to Ph.D. program based on excellent academic performance

  • 💻 Advanced skills in MATLAB, Arduino, MikroC, Cadence Virtuoso, PSPICE & Proteus

  • 🗣️ Bilingual in English and French – great asset for teaching and collaboration

Publication Top Notes:

Breast cancer detection and classification: A study on the specification and implementation of multilayer perceptron analog artificial neural networks

Dr. Seyed Reza Nabavi | Nueral Network Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Seyed Reza Nabavi | Nueral Network Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Seyed Reza Nabavi, University of Mazandaran, Iran

Dr. Seyed Reza Nabavi is an Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry in the Department of Applied Chemistry at the University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran. he earned his Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Tabriz in 2009, focusing on hybrid modeling and artificial intelligence applications for olefin process optimization. As a visiting scholar at the National University of Singapore in 2008, Dr. Nabavi further honed his expertise in chemical and biomolecular engineering. His teaching repertoire spans diverse topics, including transport phenomena, chemical reactor design, and chemical process modeling at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. A prolific researcher, his interests lie in polymer nanotechnology, catalytic processes, machine learning in chemical process optimization, and pyrolysis. Notably, he has collaborated on significant projects, such as studying coke formation and inhibitors in naphtha thermal cracking at the bench scale, bridging academia and industry. Married and based in Iran, Dr. Nabavi has received recognition for his academic excellence, including being the top-ranked B.Sc. graduate.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Seyed Reza Nabavi

Based on the provided curriculum vitae, Dr. Seyed Reza Nabavi demonstrates exceptional qualifications that make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below is a summary of his key accomplishments and attributes supporting his suitability for this recognition

🎓 Educational Background

  • Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry (2009), University of Tabriz 🧬
    Thesis: Application of Hybrid Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in Modeling and Optimization of Olefin Processes.

    • Visiting Scholar: National University of Singapore (Apr-Dec 2008).
  • M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry (2003), University of Tabriz 🧵
    Thesis: Preparation and Characterization of Conducting Polyaniline/Nylon-6 Composite Fibers.
  • B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry (2000), University of Sistan and Baluchestan 🏛️
    • 🎖️ First Rank among graduate students.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

  • Expertise in teaching at M.Sc. and B.Sc. levels 📚, including advanced courses:
    • Transport Phenomena, Design of Experiments (DOE), Chemical Reactors, Process Control, and Petrochemical Processes.
    • Proficient in Modeling and Simulation and Unit Operation Laboratories.

🔬 Research Interests

  • Nanotechnology of Polymers: Electrospinning and Nanofiber Membranes 🧵.
  • Catalytic Processes: Ozonation, Photocatalysts, and Reaction Engineering ⚗️.
  • Modeling and Optimization: Applying Machine Learning and Evolutionary Algorithms 🤖.
  • Thermal Cracking & Pyrolysis: Exploring Coke Formation and Mitigation 🔥.

🏅 Academic Positions

  • Associate Professor: 2022 – Present, University of Mazandaran 🏫.
  • Assistant Professor: 2012 – 2022, University of Mazandaran.

🧪 Research Highlights

  • Lead researcher in projects like Coke Formation and Inhibitors in thermal cracking of naphtha (collaboration with Tabriz Petrochemical Company) 🛢️.
  • Published impactful research on polymers, reaction engineering, and optimization using cutting-edge AI techniques.

Publication top Notes:

Multi-Criteria Decision Making in Chemical and Process Engineering: Methods, Progress, and Potential

A liter scale synthesis of hierarchically mesoporous UiO-66 for removal of large antibiotics from wastewater

Data-Based Modeling, Multi-Objective Optimization and Multi-Criteria Decision Making of a Catalytic Ozonation Process for Degradation of a Colored Effluent

A bacterial cellulose-based LiSrVO4:Eu3+ nanosensor platform for smartphone sensing of levodopa and dopamine: point-of-care diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease

Parametric optimization of poly(ether sulfone) electrospun membrane for effective oil/water separation

Deep Learning Aided Multi-Objective Optimization and Multi-Criteria Decision Making in Thermal Cracking Process for Olefines Production