Assist. Prof. Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy | Process Efficiency Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy | Process Efficiency Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy, University of Buraimi, Oman

📍 Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy is a Senior Assistant Professor at the College of Business, University of Buraimi in the Sultanate of Oman 🇴🇲. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology Management (MIS/MIT) 🎓 from University Utara Malaysia (AACSB-accredited) and a B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering ⚙️ from Aleppo University, Syria. With over 20 years of experience in academia, research, and IT consultancy, Dr. Taufiq has excelled as a Research Fellow at the Institute for Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (IASDO), UUM, Malaysia 🇲🇾, and a certified reviewer 📝 for top-tier journals, including IEEE Xplore and Sage Open.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy

Dr. Taufiq Hail Ghilan Al-Madhagy is a Senior Assistant Professor at the College of Business, University of Buraimi, in Al Buraimi, Sultanate of Oman. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology Management from Universiti Utara Malaysia, along with a BSc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His educational background and extensive research experience make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award.

🎓 Education:

  • 📘 Ph.D. in Information Technology Management (MIS/MIT) 🎓 (2014–2018)
  • 🛠️ BSc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering ⚙️ (1996–1997)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • 👨‍🏫 Senior Assistant Professor (2021–Present), University of Buraimi 🇴🇲
    • 🎯 Roles: Graduation Project Coordinator, Academic Supervisor, Research Committee Member
    • 🌐 Research Fellow at Institute for Advanced and Smart Digital Opportunities (UUM, Malaysia 🇲🇾)
  • 🖥️ IT Consultant, Central Organization for Control and Auditing, Government of Yemen 🇾🇪 (2008–Present)
  • 🛡️ Director of Network Dept. & Deputy Manager – Yemen Center for Information Technology (YCIT-HE)
  • 🛠️ System Engineer (Networking & Security), SAFER Oil Company, Yemen 🛢️ (2004–2012)
  • 🧑‍🏫 Senior Network Instructor – New Horizons, Yemen (2000–2001)

📝 Research Interests:

📡 IT & Emerging Technologies:

  • 🌥️ Cloud Computing & Green IT
  • 🤖 AI Impact on Education, Employee Performance & Ethical Adoption
  • 🏙️ Smart Cities & Human-Computer Interaction

📊 Educational Transformation:

  • 📚 e-Education, Online Learning, and Technology in Higher Ed
  • 🏛️ e-Government, e-Banking, & e-Retail Studies

🔬 Social Impact Studies:

  • 🌍 Technology’s Influence on Tourism, Individual Behavior, and Organizations
  • 👩‍🎓 Gender Differences in Multidisciplinary Research

📈 Statistical & Methodological Studies:

  • 🔍 Advanced Techniques (PLS-SEM), Qualitative & Quantitative Research

🛠️ Skills:

  • 🎓 Teaching & Mentoring (BSc./MSc./Ph.D. Students)
  • 🔎 Research, Scientific Writing & Reviewing 📜
  • 🗃️ IT Auditing & Project Studies 🖥️
  • 📊 Statistical Analysis

Publication Top Notes:

Lean manufacturing practices for operational and business performance: A PLS-SEM modeling analysis

Digitizing Education During COVID-19 Pandemic in Bahrain Higher Education Context

Digitizing Education During COVID-19 Pandemic in Bahrain Higher Education Context

E-Readiness of the Universities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Bahrain

E-Readiness of the Universities During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Bahrain

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madalin Costin | Efficiency Improving Awards | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madalin Costin | Efficiency Improving Awards | Outstanding Scientist Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Madalin Costin, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania

Madalin Costin is a highly skilled academic and researcher specializing in Electrical Engineering, with a focus on electric drives, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. He was born on August 19, 1985, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania, where he also completed his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in the Rational Use of Energy and Renewable Sources. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the same university in 2012. Currently, Dr. Costin is pursuing additional doctoral studies at Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi. His professional career began as a Computer Scientist at “Dunarea de Jos” University, followed by roles as an Assistant and later as a Lecturer, where he is actively involved in teaching seminars, laboratories, and courses in the field of Electrical Engineering. He is also serving as a Project Manager for a research project on the performance evaluation of control strategies for electromagnetic energy conversion processes, focusing on PMSM motors and advanced control techniques such as RBF-NN and MPC. Dr. Costin is passionate about sports, culture, and history, and is fluent in both English and French.

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Summary of Suitability for Research for Outstanding Scientist Award

Madalin Costin possesses a robust academic foundation in electrical engineering, having completed both a Bachelor’s and
Master’s degree specializing in Electric Drives and Renewable Energy Sources, respectively. Furthermore, his Ph.D. in
Electrical Engineering and ongoing doctoral studies at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași demonstrate his
continuous commitment to advanced research

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
    Specialization: Electric Drives
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2004 – July 2009)
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
    Specialization: Rational Use of Energy and Renewable Sources
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2009 – July 2011)
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2009 – September 2012)
  • Doctoral Research
    Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania (October 2018 – Present)

Work Experience

  • Computer Scientist
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (November 2013 – September 2014)
  • Assistant
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (October 2014 – February 2016)

    • Conducted teaching activities, including seminars and laboratory sessions.
  • Lecturer
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (February 2016 – Present)

    • Responsible for teaching courses, seminars, and laboratory activities.
  • Project Manager
    Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania (June 2024 – November 2024)

    • Managed the project: “Performance Evaluation of a Novel Control Strategy for Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Processes based on RBF-NN techniques, by comparison with Established MPC-type Methods, with respect to PMSM Motors”.
    • Part of the initiative: “Supporting and Developing Research, Innovation, and Technology Transfer Activities”.

Publication top Notes:

A New Paradigm in AC Drive Control: Data-Driven Control by Learning Through the High-Efficiency Data Set—Generalizations and Applications to a PMSM Drive Control System