Dr. Yonglin Ren | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Yonglin Ren | Computer Science | Innovative Research Award

Senior Project Engineer & Researcher | Concordia University | Canada

Dr. Yonglin Ren is a distinguished Senior Project Engineer and Researcher at Concordia University, recognized for his interdisciplinary expertise in mathematical modeling, logistics optimization, and sustainable engineering systems. His research bridges theoretical optimization frameworks and industrial applications, focusing on metaheuristic algorithms, CAD/CAE-based modeling, and supply chain design for humanitarian and sustainable logistics. Dr. Ren’s contributions have advanced methodologies for capacitated location allocation problems, high-speed rail freight transport, and dynamic mechanical system modeling. His work integrates computational intelligence with real-world challenges in water resource management, transportation networks, and crisis logistics, making a significant impact in both academia and industry. His publications are widely cited, reflecting his influence in the fields of operational research and applied optimization, with a Scopus record of 3 indexed documents, 6 citations, and an h-index of 1, alongside a Google Scholar citation count of 26. Dr. Ren has collaborated on multiple international engineering and research projects, driving innovations that contribute to sustainable development and global resource optimization.

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Featured Publications 

Ren, Y., & Awasthi, A. (2014). Investigating metaheuristics applications for capacitated location allocation problem on logistics networks. Chaos Modeling and Control Systems Design, 213–238.

Ren, Y., & Awasthi, A. (2012). Location allocation planning of logistics depots using genetic algorithm. Research in Logistics & Production, 2, 247–257.

Ren, Y. (2011). Metaheuristics for multiobjective capacitated location allocation on logistics networks. Concordia University.

Ren, Y., Hajiebrahimi, S., Azad, M., Awasthi, A., & Salah, S. (2020). Humanitarian aid for Wuhan with crisis logistics management approach. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.

Ren, Y., & Awasthi, A. (2025). Logistics hub location for high-speed rail freight transport—Case Ottawa–Quebec City corridor. Logistics, 9(4), 158.

Mrs. Micheline Sabiteka | Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Micheline Sabiteka | Technologies | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate, Central China Normal University, China

SABITEKA Micheline is a passionate academic and emerging researcher in the field of Educational Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Education. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the Central China Normal University Wollongong Joint Institute, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Alongside her doctoral journey, she contributes as an Assistant Lecturer at École Normale Supérieure de Bujumbura. With a strong foundation in applied pedagogy, she is dedicated to fostering technological innovations in teaching and learning, especially for developing countries 🌍💻.

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🎓Education Background

Micheline holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Pedagogy with a Chemistry specialization from the University of Burundi (2015). She completed her Master’s in Engineering and Technology for Education and Training from Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Morocco (2018), focusing on ICT integration in university teaching. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in Education Technology at Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China, researching the identification and adoption of educational technologies in developing countries 📘🔬.

👩‍🏫Professional Experience

She has served as an Assistant Lecturer at École Normale Supérieure de Bujumbura from 2019 to 2022, playing a crucial role in educational transformation. She was also a key researcher for the “Demographics of African Faculty in the East African Community (DAF EAC)” Project from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, she contributed significantly to UNESCO’s “ECOLE A DOMICILE Burundi” project, designing and managing online learning courses 🎓🌐.

🏅Awards and Honors

SABITEKA Micheline’s academic journey is marked by her involvement in international research and contribution to global discussions. She has published in leading journals like Sustainability and IEEE. Her editorial service includes reviewing manuscripts for the journal Education and Information Technologies. She has also authored two patents and is gaining recognition for her work in educational technology innovation 🏆📜.

🔬Research Focus

Her primary research interests include Educational Technologies, Artificial Intelligence for Education, and the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. Her work focuses on sustainable educational strategies and the implementation of emerging technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality in developing nations’ higher education systems 🤖📚.

✅Conclusion

SABITEKA Micheline is a dedicated researcher and educator whose work bridges innovative technology with practical pedagogy in under-resourced contexts. Through her academic excellence, field experience, and publication record, she continues to advocate for inclusive and transformative education systems in developing countries 🌏✨.

📘Top Publications 

Toward Sustainable Education: A Contextualized Model for Educational Technology Adoption for Developing CountriesSustainability, 2025.
Cited by: 2 articles

Adoption of Teaching Strategies Leveraging on Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality in Higher Education in Less Developing Countries: A Case of BURUNDIIEEE Conference on Intelligent Education and Intelligent Research (IEIR), 2023.
Cited by: 2 articles