Najmeh Zamani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Najmeh Zamani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award 

Postdoc researcher, Concordia university, Canada

🌟 Najmeh Zamani (b. 29th July 1989) is a dedicated researcher in the field of electrical and computer engineering. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Concordia University, Canada, with a strong academic background from Isfahan University of Technology, Iran. Najmeh’s expertise spans control systems, nonlinear multi-agent systems, and deep learning applications. Married and proficient in both Persian and English, she is recognized for her significant contributions to her field.

 

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Education

🎓 Najmeh Zamani has an impressive academic record, starting with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Isfahan University (2007-2011), where she ranked 1st. She continued at the same university for her Master’s degree (2011-2014), ranking 3rd, and then pursued a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology (2015-2021), achieving a GPA of 19/20. Her Ph.D. dissertation focused on the “Consensus of Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems with Time-Delays and Actuator Faults.” Najmeh also completed postdoctoral research at Concordia University, Canada, in 2023.

Experience

💼 Najmeh Zamani has a robust professional background, including roles as a researcher at Isfahan University of Technology, an R&D researcher at Control Farayand Pasargad Company, and an electronic designer at Sirco Company. Her experience spans industrial projects like COVID-19 pandemic prediction models and power electronic boost converter design. Najmeh has also served as a visiting professor and teaching assistant in various institutions, sharing her expertise in control systems and electronics.

Research Interests

🔬 Najmeh Zamani‘s research interests are diverse and cutting-edge. They include distributed control systems and multi-agent systems, adaptive control of nonlinear systems with time-delays and faults, fault estimation and control theory, and control of distributed applications like mobile sensors. She is also passionate about deep learning, probabilistic graphical models (PGM), data-driven control, reinforcement learning, and data analysis.

Awards

🏆 Najmeh Zamani has received several accolades throughout her academic journey. She was ranked 1st among all graduated students in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Isfahan University in 2011. She was also recognized as an outstanding B.Sc. and M.Sc. student from 2007 to 2014. Notably, she received admission offers for both her graduate and doctoral studies at Isfahan University of Technology without needing to take the National Entrance Exam for Graduate Schools.

Publications

N. Zamani, M. Ataei, M. Niroomand, “Analysis and Control of Chaotic Behavior in Boost Converter by Ramp Compensation Based on Lyapunov Exponents Assignment: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation”, Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 2015, cited by 20 articles. Link.

N. Zamani, J. Askari, M. Kamali, A. Aghdam, “Distributed adaptive consensus tracking control for non-linear multi-agent systems with time-varying delays”, IET Control Theory & Applications, 2020, cited by 15 articles. Link.

H. Kalantari, M. Mojiri, S. Dubljevic, N. Zamani, “Fast l1-MPC Based on Sensitivity Analysis Strategy”, IET Control Theory & Applications, 2020, cited by 10 articles. Link.

N. Zamani, J. Askari, M. Kamali, H. Kalantari, A. Aghdam, “Adaptive Tracking Control for Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems with Stuck Failures and Unknown Control Directions”, Journal of the Franklin Institute, 2024. Link.

H. Kalantari, M. Mojiri, Najmeh Zamani, “Urban Traffic Control By Fast l1 Model Predictive Control Based on Sensitivity Analysis”, IET Control Theory & Applications, 2024. Link.

Emanuele Calabrò | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Emanuele Calabrò | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Docente, MIUR (Ministero dell’Istruzione e del merito), Italy

Prof. Emanuele Calabrò, a distinguished physicist, currently serves as a Full Professor of Physics at the Technological Technical Institute of Messina “Verona-Trento” in Italy. With a career spanning over several decades, Prof. Calabrò has made significant contributions to various fields, including applied physics, experimental physics of matter, and biophysics. His expertise extends to areas such as electromagnetic fields pollution, biotechnology, solar energy, astronomy, and topography.

 

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Education 🎓

Prof. Emanuele Calabrò obtained his Bachelor’s degrees in Physics and Engineering from the University of Messina in Italy, with exceptional final evaluations. He further pursued post-graduate training courses and a Master’s degree in the General Theory of Physical Sciences from the University “G. Marconi” in Rome, Italy.

Experience 💼

Throughout his career, Prof. Calabrò has held various academic positions, including teaching assistantships and professorships at esteemed institutions such as the University of Messina and the Technical Technological Institute in Siena, Italy. His teaching and research endeavors have spanned topics ranging from electrotechnics to biomedical physics and electronic measurements.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Calabrò’s research interests encompass a diverse range of areas, including man-made electromagnetic fields pollution, biophysics, the use of resonant frequencies for cancer treatment, solar energy optimization, astronomy, and topography. His pioneering work explores the effects of electromagnetic fields on organic systems, the alignment of proteins under electromagnetic fields, and the application of photogrammetry in evaluating structural decay.

Awards 🏆

Prof. Emanuele Calabrò has been recognized for his exemplary contributions to academia and research. He was the winner of the “Award for Excellence in Research” in the Academic Brand Awards-18 and has received certificates of recognition for his services as a reviewer for Bentham Science Publishers. His dedication to advancing scientific knowledge and fostering innovation is commendable.

Publications 📚

Calabrò, E., & Mammano, A. (1992). Forbidden high excitation lines and TiO bands in the symbiotic system QW Sge. Astrophysics and Space Science, 197, 251-256.

Calabrò, E. (2009). Determining optimum tilt angles of photovoltaic panels at typical north tropical latitudes. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 1, 033104.

Calabrò, E., & Magazù, S. (2010). Monitoring Electromagnetic Field Emitted by High Frequencies Home Utilities. Journal of Electromagnetic Analysis & Applications, 2(9), 571-579.

Calabrò, E., & Magazù, S. (2018). Resonant interaction between electromagnetic fields and proteins: A possible starting point for the treatment of cancer. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, 37(3), 155-168.

Adel Hanna | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Adel Hanna | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Civil Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

Dr. Adel M. Hanna, Ph.D., P. Eng., F.ASCE, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering at Concordia University. With a career spanning over four decades, he is renowned for his exceptional contributions to foundation engineering, including groundbreaking research, extensive publications, and influential leadership roles in professional societies.

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Education 📚

Dr. Hanna completed his Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering at the Technical University of Nova Scotia (Dalhousie University) in 1978, focusing on the bearing capacity of footings on layered soils. Prior to that, he earned his M. Eng. from Cairo University and his B. Eng. from Ain-Shams University, both with a specialization in geotechnical and structural engineering.

Experience 👨‍🔬

As a pioneer in geotechnical engineering education, Dr. Hanna introduced the field to Concordia University in 1978. He has since led extensive research endeavors, served as a consultant on various projects globally, and supervised over 100 Master’s and Doctorate degrees. His expertise extends to foundation design, soil-structure interaction, dynamics, and mechanics of foundations, among other areas.

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Hanna’s research interests encompass a wide range of topics within foundation engineering, including experimental, numerical, and analytical investigations on shallow and deep foundations, difficult soils, and the effects of differential settlement on superstructures. He is also passionate about advancing the understanding of soil-structure interaction and dynamic behaviors of foundations.

Awards 🏆

Dr. Hanna’s contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious awards such as the G. Geoffrey Meyerhof Award in 2010 for his outstanding contribution to foundation engineering. His dedication and excellence have also earned him recognition from professional societies like the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), where he is a Fellow.

Publications

📝 Here are some of Dr. Hanna’s notable publications:

Hanna, A. M., & Meyerhof, G. G. (1978). “Bearing Capacity of Footings under Vertical and Inclined Loads on Layered Soils.” Geotechnique. Cited by this article.

Hanna, A. M. (2003). “Foundation Engineering for Difficult Soils.” Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering. Cited by this article.

Hanna, A. M. (2010). “Soil-Structure Interaction in Shell-Type Foundations.” Canadian Geotechnical Journal. Cited by this article.