Dr. Issam AL-Nader | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Issam AL-Nader | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Issam AL-Nader, Middlesex University, United Kingdom

Dr. Issam Alnader is an accomplished academic and industry expert in computer science, specializing in network security, wireless sensor networks, and programming. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Middlesex University, where his research focused on the dependability of safety-critical wireless sensor networks. With over a decade of teaching experience at Middlesex University and Grafton College of London, Dr. Alnader has delivered courses on information security, cryptography, software engineering, and network management. His industry experience includes serving as a Senior SD-WAN Network Engineer at Vodafone, where he led network optimization, configuration, and incident management for high-priority clients. In earlier roles, he developed online reservation systems and managed IT operations across the UK’s private sector. Dr. Alnader’s technical proficiency spans a wide range of programming languages, simulation tools, and security protocols. A professional member of IEEE and the British Computer Society, he is also certified in Cisco Routing and Switching. Dr. Alnader is passionate about fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in both academia and industry.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award conclusion

Dr. I. Alnader appears to be a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on his extensive academic and industry experience. With a PhD in Computer Science, his research has focused on the dependability of safety-critical Wireless Sensor Networks, a crucial area in sensing technology. His strong technical skills in programming, network security, and wireless sensor networks, combined with hands-on experience as a lecturer and industry professional, particularly at Vodafone in SD-WAN Network Engineering, make him an exceptional candidate. His expertise in network management, security, and data analysis further enhances his qualifications for this award. His dedication to research, evidenced by his contributions to both academia and industry, demonstrates his commitment to advancing sensing technologies.

Education 🎓

Doctorate degree, PhD in Computer Science
Middlesex University | 2013 – 2024
Thesis: The dependability of safety-critical Wireless Sensor Networks. (Expected end date: 2018)

Master’s degree, MSc in Computer and Network Security
Middlesex University | 2008 – 2009
Thesis: A fault tolerance and self-healing ability service for wireless sensor networks.
Grade: Distinction

Bachelor’s degree, BSc in Computing
London Metropolitan University | 2004 – 2007
Thesis: Multi-agent mobile web-based system.

Higher diploma, HND in Computer Information Systems
Siblin Training | 2001 – 2003
Thesis: Multi-agent web-based system.

Work Experience 💼

SD-WAN Network Engineer
Vodafone | 2019 – 2022

  • Oversaw SD-WAN managed service for customers, ensuring optimized configurations.

  • Scheduled updates for customer services and participated in meetings with clients.

  • Managed network configurations and executed changes to customer networks and applications.

  • Troubleshot high-priority incidents and ensured resolution within service level agreements.

  • Provided insights and recommendations on network optimization and supported internal and customer training.

Software Developer / Web Support Administrator
Going Offers | 2006 – 2008

  • Developed and maintained online database portal for literature-based content.

  • Collaborated with clients to define project requirements.

  • Contributed to program development using ASP/ASP.NET and JavaScript.

Systems Administrator
Data Management Solution Ltd | 2005 – 2006

  • Provided engineering support for high-profile customers.

  • Assisted in bug reproduction, logging, and escalations.

  • Helped achieve high service and customer satisfaction levels.

System Trainer / IT Manager
Miami Management Ltd | 2004 – 2006

  • Managed data from online bookings and travel agencies.

  • Led the company’s computing services networking team.

  • Administered online database reservation systems and supported debugging.

Achievements 🏆

  • Doctoral Thesis: Developed an in-depth analysis of safety-critical Wireless Sensor Networks for dependability.

  • Master’s Thesis: Created a fault-tolerant and self-healing service for wireless sensor networks, awarded Distinction grade.

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing & Switching (CCNA)

  • International Computer Driver License (ICDL)

  • IEEE & BCS Memberships: Active participation in these prominent professional organizations.

Awards & Honors 🥇

  • Distinction in MSc Computer and Network Security

  • Multiple recognitions for outstanding performance as a Systems Engineer at Vodafone

  • Recognition for outstanding contributions to software development at Going Offers

Publication Top Notes:

A New Perceptron-Based Neural-Network Algorithm to Enhance the Scheduling Performance of Safety–Critical WSNs of Increased Dependability

A Novel Bio-Inspired Bird Flocking Node Scheduling Algorithm for Dependable Safety-Critical Wireless Sensor Network Systems

A Novel Bio-Inspired Bat Node Scheduling Algorithm for Dependable Safety-Critical Wireless Sensor Network Systems

Using Hidden Markov Chain for Improving the Dependability of Safety-Critical WSNs

A Novel Scheduling Algorithm for Improved Performance of Multi-Objective Safety-Critical Wireless Sensor Networks Using Long Short-Term Memory

 

 

Dr. Beibei Wang | Electromagnetic Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Beibei Wang | Electromagnetic Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Beibei Wang, Xihang University, China

Dr. Beibei Wang is a lecturer at Xihang University, China, specializing in materials science. She earned her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Northwestern Polytechnical University under the supervision of Prof. Qiangang Fu and conducted a joint Ph.D. at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, funded by the China Scholarship Council. Her research focuses on the in-situ growth of carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets on carbon fiber surfaces, interface properties of carbon fiber/resin matrix composites, polymer-derived ceramics with functional properties, and carbon-based electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding materials. She has presented her research at several prestigious conferences, including the World Conference on Carbon and the China International Congress on Composite Materials. Dr. Wang has received multiple awards, including the National Scholarship for Graduate Students and the First Prize of the Graduate Innovative Achievements Award. Her work has been supported by grants such as the Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Program and the Scientific Research Plan Projects of the Shaanxi Education Department.

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Suitability Assessment for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Beibei Wang is a Lecturer at Xihang University, China, specializing in Materials Science with a strong background in carbon-based materials, polymer-derived ceramics, and electromagnetic wave shielding. Her research contributes to advanced composite materials with applications in aerospace, electronics, and tribology.

📚 Education & Work Experience

  • 🎓 Lecturer (07/2021 – Present) | Xihang University, China | Materials Science
  • 🎓 Joint PhD (10/2019 – 10/2020) | Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt), Germany
    • Funded by China Scholarship Council (CSC)
    • Supervisor: Prof. Ralf Riedel
  • 🎓 PhD in Materials Science (09/2016 – 06/2021) | Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
    • Supervisor: Prof. Qiangang Fu
  • 🎓 Master’s in Materials Science (09/2013 – 01/2016) | Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, China
  • 🎓 Bachelor’s in Materials Science (09/2009 – 07/2013) | Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, China

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 National Scholarship for Graduate Students | Ministry of Education, China (2015)
  • 🥇 First Prize – Graduate Innovative Achievements | Higher Education Bureau of Shaanxi Province (2016)
  • 🎖 Outstanding Graduate Student | Northwestern Polytechnical University (2018)
  • 🎓 Multiple Scholarships
    • First Prize Scholarship
    • Second Prize Scholarship

🔬 Achievements & Funding

  • 💡 Funded Projects:

    • 🌍 General Project (Youth) of Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Program (Grant No. 2023-JC-QN-0523)
    • 🏛 Scientific Research Plan Projects of Shaanxi Education Department (Grant No. 22JK0426)
  • 🎤 Key Conference Presentations:

    • 🏛 The World Conference on Carbon 2024 | Shenzhen, China
      • Oral Report: Grafting CNTs on Carbon Fabrics for Enhanced Mechanical & Thermal Properties
    • 🔬 The 5th China International Congress on Composite Materials (CCCM-5) | Urumqi, China
      • Oral Report: Study on Resin Matrix Composite Modified by In-Situ Growth CNTs
    • 🏅 The 8th Chinese Youth Symposium on Materials Science | Shaanxi, China (April 2024)
      • Oral Report: MWCNT/GNPs Modified Resin Matrix Composites
    • 🏆 The 16th National Youth Materials Science Seminar | Tianjin, China (2017)
      • Poster Presentation: Thermal & Tribological Performance of Paper-Based Composite Materials

Publication Top Notes:

Single-source-precursor synthesized SiCN/MWCNT nanocomposites with improved microwave absorbing performance

B4C@CNT nanowires decorated on carbon fiber fabric surface with enhanced microwave absorption performance

In situ growth of B4C nanowires on activated carbon felt to improve microwave absorption performance

Synergistic effect of surface modification of carbon fabrics and multiwall carbon nanotube incorporation for improving tribological properties of carbon fabrics/resin composites

 

Dr. Sastry Jammalmadaka | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Faculty Award

Dr. Sastry Jammalmadaka | Wireless Sensors Awards | Best Faculty Award 

Dr. Sastry Jammalmadaka, KLEF University, India

Dr. JKR Sastry is a distinguished academic and industry professional with over 48 years of experience in the fields of management, engineering, and technology. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a PhD in Management from Andhra University (2005) and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from JNTU Hyderabad (2014). Dr. Sastry’s academic background is further complemented by an array of diplomas and master’s degrees in subjects such as control engineering, applied statistics, and business administration, all earned from renowned institutions like Andhra University and the University of Leeds.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Faculty Award:

Dr. J.K.R. Sastry is a highly qualified and experienced candidate for the Best Faculty Award. His academic credentials are extensive, with numerous advanced degrees in engineering, management, and applied statistics, including a Ph.D. in Management (2005) and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2014). He has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, having earned top grades in all his degrees, with first-class results across the board.

Education:

  1. Diplomas:
    • Russian Language and Literature (1976) – First Class, 62% – Andhra University
    • Cobol Programming (1980) – A+ – Computer Maintenance Corporation
    • Real-Time Data Acquisition (1989) – IHC Holland
    • Project Management (1990) – Administrative Staff College of India
    • Private Sector Management (1991) – UK, Leeds University
  2. Undergraduate:
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (1974) – First Class, 74% – Andhra University
  3. Postgraduate:
    • Master of Engineering (Control Engineering) (1977) – First Class, 77% – Andhra University
    • Master of Business Administration (Finance) (1989) – First Class, 74% – Andhra University
    • Master of Science (Applied Statistics) (1977) – First Class, 62% – Andhra University
  4. Ph.D.:
    • PhD in Management (2005) – Andhra University
    • PhD in Computer Science and Engineering (2014) – JNTU Hyderabad

Work Experience:

Teaching Experience: (23 Years 4 Months)

  1. Andhra University
    • Position: Part-Time Professor, Department of CSE
    • Duration: Dec 1983 – April 1988 (53 months)
  2. Sant Samard Engineering College
    • Position: Principal
    • Duration: Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 (12 months)
  3. Tirumala Engineering College
    • Position: Vice Principal
    • Duration: Jan 2004 – Dec 2004 (12 months)
  4. Gurunank Engineering College
    • Position: Director
    • Duration: Jan 2005 – Jul 2005 (7 months)
  5. KL College of Engineering
    • Position: Professor
    • Duration: August 2005 – February 2009 (43 months)
  6. K L University
    • Position: Professor and Dean (R&D)
    • Duration: March 2009 – February 2013 (36 months)
    • Position: Professor and Dean (P&D)
    • Duration: March 2013 – February 2016 (36 months)
    • Position: Professor and Advisor (Quality)
    • Duration: March 2016 – Till Date (100 months)

Total Teaching Experience: 299 months

Industrial Experience: (25 Years 5 Months)

  1. Fertilizer (Planning and Development) India Limited
    • Position: Sr. Programmer
    • Duration: Jul 1977 – Dec 1982 (Sindri, Dhanbad, Newfound Land, CANADA)
  2. Larsen and Toubro Limited (Utkal Machinery Limited)
    • Position: Analyst Programmer
    • Duration: Dec 1982 – Dec 1983 (Kansbhal, Rourkela)
  3. Viskha Steel Limited
    • Position: Manager (Systems)
    • Duration: Dec 1983 – Jul 1985 (Visakhapatnam, Moscow)

Publication top Notes:

AI-driven reinforced optimal cloud resource allocation (ROCRA) for high-speed satellite imagery data processing

Comparison of various algorithms used for clustering sensors at device level in an IoT network

ENHANCED FEATURE-DRIVEN MULTI-OBJECTIVE LEARNING FOR OPTIMAL CLOUD RESOURCE ALLOCATION

Mining Negative Associations from Medical Databases Considering Frequent, Regular, Closed and Maximal Patterns

Enhancing the Fault Tolerance of a Multi-Layered IoT Network through Rectangular and Interstitial Mesh in the Gateway Layer

Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Yue Wang | Sensor development Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Yue Wang, University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China

Dr. Yue Wang is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in China. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Science and Technology Anshan and both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees from the University of Science and Technology Liaoning and Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan, respectively. Since joining the University of Science and Technology Liaoning in 2006, Dr. Wang has focused his research on sensors and biosensors, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, energy harvesting, and artificial muscles. His work has resulted in over 60 published scientific papers, garnering approximately 600 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to the field. Dr. Wang has secured multiple research grants from various institutions, including the Education Department of Liaoning Province and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province, to advance his projects on conductive sensors, pesticide sensors, electrochemical biosensors, and wearable smart sensing technologies. Additionally, he completed a visiting scholarship at the University of Texas at Dallas in 2019-2020, further enhancing his academic and research expertise.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Yue Wang

Yue Wang is an exemplary candidate for the Best Researcher Award, primarily due to his substantial academic qualifications, extensive research contributions, and impactful work in the field of Material Science, specifically within sensor and biosensor technologies.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Anshan, China
    September 1998 – July 2002
  • Master’s Degree in Material Science
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    September 2003 – March 2006
  • Ph.D. in Material Science
    Saitama Institute of Technology, Japan
    April 2008 – March 2011

Work Experience

  • Associate Professor
    University of Science and Technology Liaoning, China
    April 2006 – Present
  • Visiting Scholar
    University of Texas at Dallas
    April 2019 – March 2020

Publication top Notes:

A carbon black–doped chalcopyrite–based electrochemical sensor for determination of hydrogen peroxide

Glucose oxidase, horseradish peroxidase and phenothiazine dyes-co-adsorbed carbon felt-based amperometric flow-biosensor for glucose

Crab gill–derived nanorod-like carbons as bifunctional electrochemical sensors for detection of hydrogen peroxide and glucose

Cellulose-derived hierarchical porous carbon based electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of catechol and hydroquinone

A triphenylamine based fluorescent probe for Zn2+ detection and its applicability in live cell imaging

1,8-naphthalimide-triphenylamine-based red-emitting fluorescence probes for the detection of hydrazine in real water samples and applications in bioimaging in vivo