Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare | Smart agriculture Awards | Excellence in Research

Prof. Dr. Ousmane Thiare, Université Gaston Berger, Senegal

Professor Ousmane Thiare is a distinguished academic from Senegal, currently serving as a Professor Titulaire [Classe exceptionnelle] at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis. He began his academic journey at UGB in 1994, earning a DEA in Applied Mathematics in 2000 and later pursuing further studies in France, where he obtained a second DEA in Computer Science and a Doctorate from CY Cergy Paris University in 2007. Alongside his studies, he has held various teaching positions at UGB, progressing from Assistant to Maître de Conférences HDR before becoming a full professor in 2015. Professor Thiare has also served as an Associate Professor at the African University of Science and Technology in Nigeria since 2014. His administrative roles include heading the Computer Science Department and directing the Centre de Calcul Ousmane Seck. As a recognized expert evaluator for the National Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education since 2014, he has significantly contributed to the academic landscape, including leading the African Center of Excellence for Mathematics, Computer Science, and ICT from 2017 to 2020. Notably, he was appointed Rector of Gaston Berger University from May 2018 to March 2023, overseeing academic programs and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the university’s global competitiveness. With a robust background in research and a commitment to improving educational outcomes, Professor Thiare continues to be a pivotal figure in the advancement of higher education in Senegal and beyond.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Ousmane Thiare

Research Focus and Contributions: Ousmane Thiare is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, specifically focusing on wireless sensor networks (WSN), the Internet of Things (IoT), and distributed systems. With a robust academic background, he holds a PhD in computer science from Cergy Paris Université and has served as a full professor at Gaston Berger University in Senegal since 2002. His extensive research contributions, totaling over 80 published works, demonstrate his impact on the scientific community, particularly in developing innovative solutions for IoT and network systems.

🎓 Education

Doctorat Unique en Informatique
CY Cergy Paris Université, France (2007)
DEA en Informatique
École Polytechnique de l’Université François Rabelais de Tours, France (2002)
DEA en Mathématiques Appliquées
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2000)

💼 Work Experience

Professeur Titulaire de Classe Exceptionnelle
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis avril 2021)
Professeur Associé
African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Abuja, Nigéria (Depuis avril 2014)
Professeur Titulaire des Universités
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Depuis juillet 2015)
Maître de Conférences HDR en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2010-2015)
Maître Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2008)
Assistant Titulaire en Informatique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (2002)
Recteur et Président du Conseil Académique
Université Gaston Berger, Saint-Louis, Sénégal (Mai 2018 – Mars 2023)

🌟 Achievements

Directeur du Centre d’Excellence Africain pour les Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC (CEA-MITIC)
(2017-2020) – Projet de 8 millions de dollars de la Banque Mondiale pour la formation en Mathématiques, Informatique et TIC.
Expert Évaluateur
Autorité Nationale d’Assurance Qualité de l’Enseignement Supérieur (ANAQ-Sup) depuis 2014.
Membre du Conseil Scientifique et Pédagogique
École Doctorale des Sciences et des Technologies, Université Gaston Berger (2014-2019).

🏅 Awards and Honors

Professeur Titulaire de Classe Exceptionnelle
Université Gaston Berger (2021) – Reconnaissance pour l’excellence académique et l’engagement en enseignement supérieur.

Publication Top Notes:

A Hybrid Biologically-Inspired Optimization Algorithm for Data Gathering in IoT Sensor Networks

A collaborative WSN-IoT-Animal for large-scale data collection

A comparative study of Machine Learning and Deep Learning methods for flood forecasting in the Far-North region, Cameroon

A Lightweight Authenticated Key Agreement Scheme for Resource-Constrained Devices Based on Implicit Certificates and Finite Graphs

Correlation Clustering Adapted for Cell Site Management of Mobile Networks in Developing Countries

Mr. Ridip Khanal, Jeonbuk National University ,South Korea

Ridip Khanal, a Nepali national, is a dedicated doctoral student in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering at Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea, a position he has held since March 2023. Ridip holds a Master’s of Computer Application (MCA) from Kantipur City College, affiliated with Purbanchal University, Nepal, where he graduated in 2016 with an impressive CGPA of 3.7 out of 4.0. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (BIT) from Himalayan WhiteHouse International College, also affiliated with Purbanchal University, which he completed in 2005 with a CGPA of 3.40 out of 4.0. He further strengthened his foundational knowledge with an Intermediate in Science (I.Sc.) from Mechi Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, completed in 2001, and a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from the Nepal Board in 1997.

📚 Education:

Ph.D. Candidate in Computer Science and Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea (Since March 2023) 🎓
MCA from Kantipur City College (KCC), Purbanchal University, Nepal (2016) – CGPA: 3.7/4.0 🎓
BIT from Himalayan WhiteHouse Int’l College, Purbanchal University, Nepal (2005) – CGPA: 3.40/4.0 🎓
I.Sc. from Mechi Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2001) 🧪
School Leaving Certificate (SLC) from Nepal Board (1997) 📜

💼 Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor of Computer Applications, Tribhuvan University, Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal (Since April 21, 2021) 📘 [Currently on study leave]
Head of the Department, Computer Science and Applications, Mechi Multiple Campus, Bhadrapur, Jhapa, Nepal (November 17, 2021 – February 28, 2023) 🖥️
Lecturer (Part-Time) for the BCA program, Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajyalaxmi Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal (November 6, 2019 – April 20, 2021) 🏫
IT and Communication Expert, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal (July 17, 2019 – December 16, 2019) 🌐
Information Technology (IT) Officer, NHRC Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal (January 30, 2017 – March 14, 2019) 🖥️
Academic Director, Bridgewater Education Foundation and Research Center, Kathmandu, Nepal (September 17, 2018 – April 20, 2021) 🎓
Head of the Department, Computer Science, Liverpool Int’l College, Kathmandu, Nepal (July 31, 2011 – January 28, 2017) 🖥️
Head of the Department, Computer Science (Full-Time), Himalayan WhiteHouse Int’l College, Kathmandu, Nepal (August 16, 2008 – July 14, 2012) 🎓

.Publications Notes:📄

Pine Wilt Disease Segmentation with Deep Metric Learning Species Classification for Early-Stage Disease and Potential False Positive Identification

Transforming Poultry Farming: A Pyramid Vision Transformer Approach for Accurate Chicken Counting in Smart Farm Environments