Assoc. Prof. Dr karim choubani | Sensing Units Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr karim choubani, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Karim Choubani is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering with extensive experience in teaching, research, and professional training. He earned his Doctorate from the University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia, and the Institute of Fluid Mechanics of Toulouse, France, in 2009. Dr. Choubani also holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Thermal Systems from the University Institute of Industrial Thermal Systems in Marseille, France, and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the Engineering School of Tunisia, with additional studies in Italy.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Karim Choubani

Research Experience and Expertise: Karim Choubani holds a Doctorate from the Engineering School of Tunisia, with extensive experience in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, desalination, and renewable energy applications, including solar pond technology and membrane desalination. His research integrates experimental, theoretical, and numerical approaches, with a notable focus on practical applications in energy and environmental sustainability. This background highlights his expertise in addressing complex engineering challenges, making him a strong candidate for research-focused awards.

Education

Doctorate in Engineering
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; Institute of Fluid Mechanic of Toulouse (IMFT), Toulouse, France
- Year of Completion: 2009
Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; University Institute of the Industrial Thermal Systems (IUSTI), Marseille, France
- Year of Completion: 2002
Mechanical Engineering Degree
- Institutions: Engineering School of Tunisia, University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia; University of Mechanic-Energetic of Ancona and Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
- Year of Completion: 2001

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor
- Institution: Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Dates: September 5, 2022 – Present
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching Dynamics and Vibration courses
  - Supervising undergraduate students
Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia (ISSAT), Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2019 – June 30, 2022
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Vibration, Automatic Control, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics
  - Supervising undergraduate students
Professional Trainer
- Institution: Department of Mechanical Technology (Refrigeration and Cooling), Riyadh College of Technology, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Dates: August 20, 2013 – August 20, 2019
Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Mahdia (ISSAT), Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2010 – June 30, 2013
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Vibration, and Automatic Control
  - Supervising undergraduate students
Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2009 – June 30, 2010
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Thermal Sciences, and Fluid Mechanics
  - Research on Desalination, Solar Pond, and Convective Heat and Mass Transfer
Assistant Professor
- Institution: High Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: September 15, 2006 – June 30, 2009
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Refrigeration Systems
  - Developed course materials and laboratory experiments
  - Participated in establishing a new Professional Master’s degree
Technological Trainer
- Institution: High Institute of Technological Studies of Radès (ISET), Tunisia
- Dates: February 15, 2003 – June 30, 2006
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching courses in Statics and Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer
  - Conducted laboratory experiments

Research Experience

Researcher
- Institution: Energetic-Mechanic Unit, National Engineering School of Tunisia (URME_ENIT); Research Unit in Mechanical Modeling, Energy & Materials (M2&EM), National School of Engineers of Gabes, Tunisia
- Dates: February 1, 2001 – February 1, 2017
- Responsibilities:
  - Conducted research in heat and mass transfer, solar ponds, desalination, and fluid stratified systems
  - Supervised graduate students and organized research projects

Publication top Notes:

Experimental investigation of the effect of angled fins on the energy and exergy efficiencies of solar stills: A comparison between double slope and pyramid solar stills under Tunisia weather conditions

Effect of an Adiabatic Obstacle on the Symmetry of the Temperature, Flow, and Electric Charge Fields during Electrohydrodynamic Natural Convection

Porous silicon layer decorated with PbS nanoparticles by SILAR method for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of amido black dye

Experimental Investigation of a Phase-Change Material’s Stabilizing Role in a Pilot of Smart Salt-Gradient Solar Ponds

Numerical simulations for thermally developed double diffusion flow of nanoparticles due to elongated cylinder with multiple slip effects: Applications to energy storage system

Thermal analysis of AA7075-AA7072/methanol via Williamson hybrid nanofluid model past thin needle: Effects of Lorentz force and irregular heat rise/fall

Dr. DAVIDE BRIVIO | Electronic Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Dr. DAVIDE BRIVIO, BWH, United States

Dr. Davide Brivio is an accomplished physicist specializing in radiation oncology physics. Born in Carate Brianza (MB), Italy, he embarked on his academic journey at the Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), where he earned his B.Sc. in Physics in 2006, followed by an M.Sc. in Physics in 2008 under the guidance of advisors Nicola Piovella and Robin Kaiser. He further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Ph.D. in Physics in 2012, mentored by Dr. Cialdi Simone. After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Brivio pursued postdoctoral training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, where he served as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology Physics from 2013 to 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Piotr Zygmanski. His dedication to the field led him to complete a Medical Physics Residency in Radiation Oncology Physics from 2019 to 2022, directed by Dr. Yulia Lyatskaya, with Dr. Zygmanski as his research advisor.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Davide Brivio has an extensive and impressive academic and professional background, which makes him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award at the Faculty of Medicine of Harvard University. Below are the key points that highlight his qualifications:

Education:

2006: B.Sc. Physics, Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy
2008: M.Sc. Physics (Advisors: Nicola Piovella, Robin Kaiser), Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy
2012: Ph.D. Physics (Advisor: Dr. Cialdi Simone), Università degli Studi di Milano (University of Milan), Milan (MI), Italy

Postdoctoral Training:

2013-2019: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Radiation Oncology Physics (Advisor: Dr. Piotr Zygmanski), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
2019-2022: Medical Physics Resident in Radiation Oncology Physics (Director: Dr. Yulia Lyatskaya, Research Advisor: Dr. Piotr Zygmanski), Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Faculty Academic Appointments:

07/2022-present: Instructor in Radiation Oncology (Physics), Harvard Medical School

Appointments at Hospitals/Affiliated Institutions:

07/2022-present: Clinical Physicist in Radiation Oncology (Physics), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA

Major Administrative Leadership Positions:

2021-2022: Senior Resident, Medical Physics Residency (year-round), Harvard Medical School

Committee Service:

National:
- 2022-present: Invited Abstract Evaluation Committee for AAPM Annual Meeting, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- 2023-present: Physics PhD Steering Committee, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy (Milan University)
Local:
- 2024: MGB Technology Evaluation Committee, MGB
- 2024: Master Thesis Committee, UML

Professional Societies:

2015-present: Member, American Association of Physicists in Medicine
2015-present: Member, New England Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine
2019-2023: Member, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
2023-present: Member, American Brachytherapy Society (ABS)

Editorial Activities:

Ad hoc Reviewer for:
- Medical Physics
- Physics in Medicine and Biology
- International Journal of Radiation OncologyBiologyPhysics
- Physica Medica
- Radiation Research