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.

Professional Profile:

ORCID

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

Mr. Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain | Wireless Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain | Wireless Sensors Award | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain, Bahria University Lahore Campus, Pakistan

Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain, based in Lahore District, Punjab, Pakistan, is a distinguished Network & Security specialist with extensive experience spanning advisory, client development, management, and technology consulting. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in IoT Security from Universiti Putra Malaysia, where his research focused on Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Encryption and Security, Wireless Networks, Data Communication & Networks, Digital Logic Design, and Machine Learning, achieving a commendable CGPA of 3.667. Prior to this, he completed his Master of Sciences in Computer Networking from the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, and a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Bahria University Lahore Campus, Muhammad oversees various computer science courses and actively contributes to curriculum development and project supervision. He also holds leadership roles as Cluster Head for ADP CS and FYP Coordinator at Bahria University, Lahore, and serves as Director at RGP Global IT, Chief Technology Officer at RedEX Gaming Studio, and as Visiting Faculty at Information Technology University and Ripah International University Lahore.

Professional Profile:

GOOGLE SCHOLAR

 

📚 Education:
  • Ph.D. in IoT Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2020-2024)
  • M.Sc. in Computer Networking, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (2012-2014)
  • B.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (2006-2011)

🔬 Research Experience:

Extensive background in Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Encryption and Security, Wireless Networks, Data Communication & Networks, Digital Logic Design, and Machine Learning.

🎓 Teaching Experience:

Assistant Professor at Bahria University Lahore Campus (Jul 2019 – Present), delivering lectures on various computer science courses, supervising final year projects, and leading curriculum revision committees.

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Cluster Head – ADP CS & FYP Coordinator, Bahria University Lahore Campus (May 2023 – Present)
  • Director, RGP Global IT (Jul 2023 – Present)
  • Chief Technology Officer, RedEX Gaming Studio (Sep 2023 – Present)
  • Visiting Faculty, Information Technology University (Aug 2022 – Present)
  • Visiting Faculty Member, Ripah International University Lahore (Jan 2019 – Present)

🏆 Awards, Honors, and Grants:

  • Best Paper Award, ACM Singapore (Jul 2021)
  • Second Position, HSSC Final Exam, Garrison Science Degree College for Boys (Jul 2005)

👨‍🏫 Leadership Positions:

  • Cluster Head – ADP CS, Bahria University Lahore Campus
  • Coordinator for FYP-BSIT Programme, Bahria University Lahore Campus
  • Branch Counsellor for Google Developer Student Club

👥 Professional Memberships:

  • Senior Member, IEEE (since 2010)
  • Professional ACM membership (since 2010)
  • Student Member, ICST, British Computer Society, IAENG, IET (since 2010)

Publication top Notes:

Ultrasonically derived WSe2 nanostructure embedded MXene hybrid composites for supercapacitors and hydrogen evolution reactions

CITED: 47

NIR self-powered photodetection and gate tunable rectification behavior in 2D GeSe/MoSe2 heterojunction diode

CITED: 46

Asymmetric electrode incorporated 2D GeSe for self-biased and efficient photodetection

CITED: 42

Efficient cloud data confidentiality for DaaS

CITED: 37

Thickness-dependent monochalcogenide GeSe-based CBRAM for memory and artificial electronic synapses

CITED: 30