Ms. Geetika Aggarwal | Next Generation Awards | Women Researcher Award

Ms. Geetika Aggarwal | Next Generation Awards | Women Researcher Award 

Ms. Geetika Aggarwal, teesside university, United Kingdom

Dr. Geetika Aggarwal is a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies at Teesside University. She completed her PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, where she designed a real-time wireless communication system for Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring. Prior to her current role, Dr. Aggarwal was a Post-Doctoral Researcher at Nottingham Trent University, working on the Horizon 2020 Clean Sky EU project, focusing on Instrumentation and Control, Digital Signal Processing, Data Acquisition, Embedded Systems, Virtual Reality, and Artificial Intelligence using tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK and LabVIEW. Dr. Aggarwal has received the Outstanding Staff Member Award in 2019 from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Northumbria University. Her teaching responsibilities encompass various modules, including Sustainable Systems, Robust Control Systems, and Digital Signal Processing. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), a member of the IEEE and IET, and serves as an Executive Committee Member of the IET Teesside Local Network. Dr. Aggarwal actively engages in research, with an academic profile that includes over 250 citations and a strong commitment to enhancing student learning experiences.

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Suitability of Dr. Geetika Aggarwal for the Research for Women Researcher Award

Dr. Geetika Aggarwal is an exemplary candidate for the Research for Women Researcher Award due to her impressive academic background, diverse research experience, and significant contributions to the field of engineering and technology, particularly in sustainable systems and digital technologies. Her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to both teaching and research, evidenced by her role as a Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies at Teesside University.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Electronics and Communication Engineering
    Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
    (Oct 2015 – Oct 2019)

    • Research Focus: Designed a real-time wireless communication system for Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring.

💼 Work Experience

  • Lecturer
    School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies, Teesside University
    (Nov 1, 2022 – Present)
  • Post-Doctoral Researcher
    Nottingham Trent University, England, UK
    (Nov 2019 – Oct 2022)

    • Worked on Horizon 2020 Clean Sky EU project involving:
      • Instrumentation and Control 🛠️
      • Digital Signal Processing 📊
      • Data Acquisition 💻
      • Embedded Systems 📡
      • Virtual Reality 🕶️
      • Artificial Intelligence 🤖
      • Tools used: MATLAB/SIMULINK, LabVIEW, Audacity, Adobe Audition, Fusion 360.

🏆 Achievements

  • Outstanding Staff Member Award 2019
    Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Northumbria University, UK 🌟
  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
    Awarded on October 26, 2023 🎓

🏅 Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) ⚙️
  • Executive Committee Member of IET Teesside Local Network and University Liaison 🤝

📚 Teaching Responsibilities

  • Modules Taught:
    1. Sustainable Systems and Industry 4.0 🌱
    2. Sustainability 🌍
    3. Robust Control Systems (RCS) ⚙️
    4. Digital Control and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) 📊
    5. Embedded Systems 💻
    6. Linear Systems and Control 📏
    7. Electronic Principles ⚡
    8. Instrumentation 📏
    9. Design Implementation 🛠️

Publication Top Notes:

An Approach to Control Electric Automotive Water Pumps Deploying Artificial Neural Networks

 

Distributed Feature matching for Robust Object Localization in Robotic Manipulation

 

Intelligent Energy Management across Smart Grids Deploying 6G IoT, AI, and Blockchain in Sustainable Smart Cities

 

Parallel Implementation of Fuzzy-PID Controllers for Pitch Control of Offshore Wind Turbines

 

Integrated Operational Planning For Smart Electric Networks in Middlesbrough, UK

 

PLC & Scada Based Automation for Smart Juice Manufacturing Process

 

 

Assoc Prof Dr. Hongfei Yang | Wayfinding Award | Best Researcher Award – 5015

Assoc Prof Dr. Hongfei Yang | Wayfinding Award | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc Prof Dr. Hongfei Yang, Shihezi University, Xinjiang, China

Yang Hongfei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Information Engineering at Shihezi University, specializing in Testing and Measurement Technology and Instruments. Born in September 1994 in Puyang, Henan, he has a robust academic background, holding a PhD from Jilin University, where he also completed his master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Design. His academic journey includes a significant joint training exchange program at the University of Cambridge. Yang’s research interests focus on intelligent agriculture machinery and intelligent sensors, reflecting his commitment to innovative solutions in engineering. He has received several prestigious awards, including the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students and the title of “Outstanding Graduate Student” from Jilin University. Proficient in multiple software tools and with strong language skills, Yang is dedicated to fostering collaboration within academic circles and engaging in impactful scientific research. His aspiration is to excel as a university educator while contributing significantly to the field of instrumentation and technology.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Yang Hongfei

Candidate Profile: Yang Hongfei, an associate professor at Shihezi University, specializes in Testing and Measurement Technology and Instruments. With a strong academic background, including a PhD from Jilin University and a joint training program at the University of Cambridge, Yang has consistently demonstrated excellence in research and education.

Education:

  • 2020.09 – 2023.09: PhD in Testing and Measurement Technology and Instruments, Jilin University
  • 2018.10 – 2019.01: Joint Training Exchange Master’s Program, University of Cambridge
  • 2017.09 – 2020.06: Master’s in Mechanical Design and Theory, Jilin University
  • 2012.09 – 2016.06: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Automation, Dalian University

Work Experience:

  • 2023.11 – Present: Associate Professor, Department of Electronic Information Engineering, Shihezi University

Publication top Notes:

Neural network-based 3D point cloud detection of targets in unstructured environments

MI-FPD: Magnetic Information of Free Precession Signal Data Measurement Method for Bell-Bloom Magnetometer

Efficient Measurement of Free Precession Frequency in Bell-Bloom Atomic Magnetometers

EHA-YOLOv5: An Efficient and Highly Accurate Improved YOLOv5 Model for Workshop Bearing Rail Defect Detection Application

RT-FPS: Relaxation Time of Free Precession Signal Measurement Method for Bell-Bloom Magnetometer