Mr. Ahmed Elsawi | Automation | Best Researcher Award

Project Manager Engineer | Mansoura University | United Arab Emirates

Ahmed Reda Ahmed Mohamed Elsawi is a defense systems researcher specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) for unmanned aerial vehicles, satellites, and intelligent aerospace systems. His research integrates control theory, deep learning, embedded systems, and optical sensing to enhance tracking accuracy, attitude determination, and autonomous performance in military-grade platforms. He has authored multiple international journal articles and conference papers covering UAV guidance laws, satellite control subsystems, encryption techniques, and neural-network-based optical measurement systems. His scholarly impact is reflected through Scopus and Google Scholar indexing, with over 100 citations, 11 indexed documents, and an h-index of 6, demonstrating sustained contributions to aerospace control and intelligent defense technologies.

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Featured Publications

Design, synthesis, and in silico insights of novel N’-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylidene)piperidine-4-carbohydrazide derivatives as VEGFR-2 inhibitors

– Bioorganic Chemistry, 2024

Unveiling the anticancer potential of novel spirooxindole-tethered pyrazolopyridine derivatives

– Bioorganic Chemistry, 2024

Identification of 2-(N-aryl-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl) quinoline derivatives as antitubercular agents

– Frontiers in Chemistry, 2024

Identification of new anti-mycobacterial agents based on quinoline-isatin hybrids targeting enoyl acyl carrier protein reductase (InhA)

– Bioorganic Chemistry, 2024

1,5-Diaryl-1,2,4-triazole Ureas as New SLC-0111 Analogues Endowed with Dual Carbonic Anhydrase and VEGFR-2 Inhibitory Activities

– Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2023

Dr. Dimitris Ziouzios | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Dimitris Ziouzios | Researcher | University of Western Macedonia | Greece

Dr. Dimitris Ziouzios is a dedicated researcher at the University of Western Macedonia, whose work spans robotics, embedded systems, and FPGA-based applications. His research emphasizes the integration of intelligent systems with real-world challenges such as environmental sustainability, smart waste management, and educational robotics. With over 23 completed and ongoing research projects, Dr. Ziouzios has made impactful contributions through innovations that merge automation, machine learning, and IoT technologies. His work has led to one patent, numerous collaborations with research institutions and industry partners including CERTH, the University of Wuppertal, and local municipalities, and over 14 publications indexed in SCI and Scopus journals. His research influence is reflected in a Google Scholar record of 514 citations with an h-index of 12, and a Scopus record of 345 citations with an h-index of 10. Beyond his technical research, Dr. Ziouzios contributes to advancing smart city infrastructures and robotics education, promoting environmental awareness and empathy through technology-driven learning. His consistent scholarly output and multidisciplinary collaborations highlight his strong commitment to innovation and applied research excellence.

Featured Publications

Ziouzios, D., Tsiktsiris, D., Baras, N., & Dasygenis, M. (2020). A distributed architecture for smart recycling using machine learning. Future Internet, 12(9), 141.

Ziouzios, D., Karlopoulos, E., Fragkos, P., & Vrontisi, Z. (2021). Challenges and opportunities of coal phase-out in western Macedonia. Climate, 9(7), 115.

Ziouzios, D., Baras, N., Balafas, V., Dasygenis, M., & Stimoniaris, A. (2022). Intelligent and real-time detection and classification algorithm for recycled materials using convolutional neural networks. Recycling, 7(1), 9.

Ziouzios, D., Rammos, D., Bratitsis, T., & Dasygenis, M. (2021). Utilizing educational robotics for environmental empathy cultivation in primary schools. Electronics, 10(19), 2389.

Ziouzios, D., Dasygenis, M. (2023). Effectiveness of the IoT in regional energy transition: The smart bin case study. Recycling, 8(1), 28.