Ms. Sidra Anwar | Online Monitoring | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Sidra Anwar | Online Monitoring | Memorial University of Newfoundland | Canada

Ms. Sidra Anwar is a distinguished Ph.D. Student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, where she specializes in MedTech and Embedded Security. Her research centers on lightweight cryptography, privacy-preserving health data transmission, and energy-efficient security protocols for Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices. Ms. Sidra Anwar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, and a Master’s degree in Project Management from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad. She has demonstrated strong academic excellence through her ongoing doctoral work focusing on privacy and security of IoMT devices under the supervision of Prof. Jonathan Anderson. Professionally, Ms. Sidra Anwar has held multiple research and teaching positions, including Embedded Security Researcher at MetaCrust Services Ltd., Innovation Metrics Coordinator at the Technology Transfer and Commercialization Office (TTCO), and Teaching Assistant at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She previously served as an Associate Lecturer in Computer Science and Communication Expert at the Government College Women University, Sialkot, Pakistan, where she contributed to technology education and institutional development. Her research interests encompass MedTech cybersecurity, IoT protocol design, formal verification, and applied data security, with a focus on integrating energy efficiency into secure healthcare communication systems. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications presented at leading conferences and indexed in IEEE and Scopus, covering topics such as lightweight encryption for medical wearables, secure IoT data communication, and privacy-driven architectures for contact tracing platforms.

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Selected Publications

Anwar, S., & Anderson, J. (2025). Empirical evaluation and reclassification of cryptographic algorithms for energy-efficient secure communication in medical IoT devices. Privacy, Security & Trust (PST 2025). Citations: 5
Anwar, S., & Anderson, J. (2025). Privacy-driven classification of contact tracing platforms: Architecture and adoption insights. Cryptography, Accepted September 2025. Citations: 3
Anwar, S., Hendi, M., & Anderson, J. (2025). Energy-conscious and regulation-ready security protocol for wearable medical devices: From formal proofs to deployment. CPSIoTSec 2025. Citations: 2
Anwar, S., & Anderson, J. (2024). Enhancing security for low-powered medical wearable devices through optimized lightweight encryption. NECEC 2024. Citations: 4
Anwar, S., Anayat, S., Butt, S., Saady, M., Saad, M., & Anderson, J. (2020). Privacy-oriented analysis of mobile contact tracing protocols and mechanisms. NECEC 2020. Citations: 9

Dr. Anas Rakha | Online monitoring Award | Best Researcher Award

Economist & Maritime Expert at Faculty of Economic and Political Sciences, Cairo University, Egypt

Dr. Anas Rakha is an accomplished economist and researcher with a strong background in economics, statistics, and data analysis. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, a Master’s degree in Economics, and a Ph.D. in Economics from Cairo University. Throughout his academic and professional career, Dr. Rakha has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. Dr. Rakha has extensive experience in economic research, having worked as an Economic Researcher at the Suez Canal Authority and the Diplomatic Center for Strategic and Political Studies. He has represented the Suez Canal Authority at international conferences and meetings, showcasing his expertise in economic issues related to the maritime industry. In addition to his professional experience, Dr. Rakha has undergone specialized training to enhance his skills. He has completed courses in communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills, including the ICDL course. He is proficient in languages such as Arabic, English, and French, and has demonstrated proficiency in using economic and statistics packages such as “R,” “SPSS,” “E-views,” and “Gretl.”

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Education: 🎓

Dr. Anas Rakha is an accomplished economist with a strong academic background from Cairo University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economic and Political Sciences (FEPS) in 2010, graduating with a Very Good honor degree. Dr. Rakha continued his academic journey at FEPS, completing his Master of Science in Economics in 2016. In 2017, he successfully passed pre-master courses in Economics at FEPS, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence. Dr. Rakha recently completed his PhD in Economics at FEPS, Cairo University, in 2024. His education has equipped him with a deep understanding of economic principles, statistics, and research methodologies, enabling him to make significant contributions to the field of economics.

Work Experiences:👨‍🏫

Dr. Anas Rakha has a wealth of experience in economic research, spanning both the public and private sectors. Since January 2013, he has served as an Economic Researcher at the Suez Canal Authority, where he has been instrumental in conducting research and analysis to support economic decision-making. Prior to this role, Dr. Rakha worked as an Economic Researcher at the Diplomatic Center for Strategic and Political Studies from 2010 to December 2012. In addition to his research roles, Dr. Rakha has represented the Suez Canal Authority at various international conferences and meetings, including WTO Meetings, MARLOG 7, and the Egypt Forth Trade Policy. He has also played a key role in several initiatives, including being a founding member of the “Egyptian Economic Vision” and “Ekne3ny Shokran” initiatives. Dr. Rakha’s extensive experience and expertise in economics make him a valuable asset in the field of economic research and analysis.

Professional Training :

Dr. Anas Rakha has undergone extensive professional training to enhance his skills and expertise in economics and related fields. In 2016, he participated in the Suez Canal Competitiveness Project training in Japan, focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of the Suez Canal. Prior to this, in 2015, Dr. Rakha attended the Advanced Maritime Economics Program in Singapore, gaining valuable insights into the economic aspects of the maritime industry. Dr. Rakha’s commitment to continuous learning is evident from his participation in various training programs and courses. In 2010, he completed a training program on public mobilization and statistics conducted by the Central Association. He also attended the Program Malaysian Studies at the Center of Asian Studies, further expanding his knowledge of Asian economies. In recognition of his academic excellence, Dr. Rakha was awarded first place in the International Economy subject in 2010. He also completed courses on international law, political parties, and youth issues, demonstrating his diverse interests and expertise. Dr. Rakha’s dedication to professional development is underscored by his participation in summer training at the National Bank of Egypt and his role as a representative of Cairo University at the Leaders Preparing Institute in Helwan.

Skills:📈

Dr. Anas Rakha possesses a diverse set of skills that contribute to his proficiency in economics and related fields. In terms of languages, he is a native Arabic speaker and has a very good command of English, as evidenced by his TOEFL certification. He also has a fair level of proficiency in French. In addition to his language skills, Dr. Rakha has developed a range of soft skills that enhance his professional capabilities. He has completed a course on Communication Skills and Presentation Skills at I.T.I in 2010, where he honed skills such as communication, leadership, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, determination, and fast learning. Dr. Rakha is also adept in various computer skills. He completed the “ICDL” course from UNISCO in March 2010, gaining proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (doc, xls, ppt, mdb) and online research. Moreover, Dr. Rakha has expertise in using economic and statistics packages. He is proficient in using “R” for analyzing statistical data and has been certified in “SPSS” for Analyzing Statistics Data from the Information Technology Center in CAPMAS, achieving an excellent grade in July 2010. Additionally, he has experience using “E-views” and “Gretl” for studying econometrics, as well as “Mini-tab” for studying time series analysis during his studies at the faculty in 2009. Dr. Rakha’s diverse skill set enhances his ability to excel in the field of economics and data analysis.

Publications:📄

Kamal AM, Nabih NA, Rakha NM, Sanad EF. Upregulation of necroptosis markers RIPK3/MLKL and their crosstalk with autophagy-related protein Beclin-1 in primary immune thrombocytopenia. Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 2023;23(2):447-456.

Anas Rakha KEA. Economic impacts of the maritime silk road initiative on the Suez Canal. Journal of Applied Economics. 2024;27(1):17.

Rakha NMII, Hassan EAW, Abdelghaffar NAN, Mubarak ASA, Hafez GHF. Association between ADAMTS-13 Activity and the Prognosis of Multiple Myeloma after Bone Marrow Transplantation. Ain Shams Medical Journal. 2023;74(4):1053-1062.

Abdelmobdy AH, Saeed SA, Mohamed KM, Abd El Samea MS, Rakha NM. Assessment of the autophagy biomarker level in Diabetic Kidney Disease Patients. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology. 2023;30(17):690-701.

Rakha NM, Moahmed T, Said RMM, Ali E, Abdulla NE. CML-024 Patched Homolog (PTCH1) Gene as a Reliable Marker for Predicting Imatinib Response in Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Correlation With Early Response. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia. 2023;23:S331.

Rakha NM, Ahmed S, Mousa R. AML-025 Clinical Relevance of the RUNX1 Mutation in Egyptian Patients With Primary Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia. 2023;23:S260.

Rakha NM, Ahmed S, Elsamee HA, Mousa R. POSTER: AML-025 Clinical Relevance of the RUNX1 Mutation in Egyptian Patients With Primary Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia. 2023;23:S155.

Yassin HA, Azaazi MO, Hegab HM, Nabih NA, Rakha NM, Naguib MG. Clinical significance of serum prohibitin in chronic myeloid leukemia patients on first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The Egyptian Journal of Haematology. 2023;48(1):55-57.

Rakha NM, Ahmed SA, Elsamee HFA, Mousa RA. CLINICAL RELEVANCE OF RUNX1 MUTATION IN PRIMARY REFRACTORY EGYPTIAN ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA PATIENTS. Ain Shams Medical Journal. 2022;73(4):793-802.

Rakha NM, Bassiouny N, Abdel-Sattar D, Hussien NE. CT-128 Simple Prognostic Markers in Patients With Hematological Malignancies and COVID-19 Infection: Single-Center Experience. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia. 2022;22:S434-S435.

Rakha NM, Mohammed DAE, Hassan NB, Nour El Hoda HA. Simple prognostic markers in patients with hematological malignancies and coronavirus disease 2019 infection: Single-center experience. The Egyptian Journal of Haematology. 2022;47(4):255-261.

Rakha NM, Ibrahim TM, Abdalla NEH, Ali ES, Said RM. Patched Homolog Gene (PTCHI) As a Reliable Marker for Predicting Imatinib Response in Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients in Correlation with Early Response to. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2022;89(1):5241-5247.