Muhilan Ramamoorthy | Combinatorial Optimization | Best Researcher Award

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Dr.Muhilan Ramamoorthy | Combinatorial Optimization | Best Researcher Award

Instructor Arizona State University United States

Muhilan Ramamoorthy is a seasoned researcher and instructor with extensive experience in both academia and industry. He is dedicated to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and has a rich background in systems engineering, software development, and validation. As an AI and machine learning enthusiast, his research focuses on applying these technologies to combinatorial optimization problems to create meaningful and equitable impacts.

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Education 🎓

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (December 2022)
    • Dissertation: “Heuristics for Arc Routing Problems and Their Applications”
    • GPA: 3.75
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India (May 2002)

Experience 💼

  • Instructor (Full-time) – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (August 2023 – Present)
    • Taught various formats: regular, online, hybrid
    • Engaged with large classes and utilized innovative pedagogical methods
  • Instructor – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (July 2015 – May 2022)
    • Facilitated problem-based and cooperative learning for graduate and undergraduate students
    • Improved course content and student engagement
  • Data Science Intern – Change for Change, NY (May 2022 – December 2022)
    • Developed models for text classification and charity impact calculation
  • Machine Learning Intern – Infineon Technologies, Irvine, CA (June 2021 – August 2021)
    • Worked on noise reduction and speaker identification projects
  • Tech Lead – Visteon Technical and Services Center, Chennai, India (January 2006 – July 2014)
    • Led product development for various automotive programs

Research Interests 🔍

  • Neural Combinatorial Optimization for routing problems
  • Learning heuristics for solving arc and capacitated arc routing problems
  • Representation learning for graphs and deep reinforcement learning
  • Heuristics, meta-heuristics, and hybrid methods for vehicle and arc routing problems

Awards 🏆

  • Winner, City of Phoenix – Cisco IoT Challenge (2017)
    • Developed an app for the City of Phoenix Public Works Department
  • NSF Travel Grant Award (2016)
    • For attending the US GENI and EU FIRE Summer Camp in Ghent, Belgium
  • Leading the Way Award, Visteon Corporation (2011)
    • Recognized for the successful delivery of the Mahindra L3 program

Publications 📚

  1. Online re-routing for vehicle breakdown in residential waste collection – 2020 IEEE 92nd Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2020-Fall), IEEE, 2020
  2. MA-ABC: A memetic algorithm optimizing attractiveness, balance, and cost for capacitated Arc routing problems – Proceedings of the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference, 2021
  3. Heuristics for Arc Routing Problems and Their Applications – Arizona State University, 2022
  4. Learning heuristics for arc routing problems – Intelligent Systems with Applications, 2024

 

Mfano Charles | Applied mathematics and Computational science | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mfano Charles | Applied mathematics and Computational science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant lecturer | College Of Business Education | Tanzania

Short Biography 📜

Mfano Charles Petro is currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics and Computational Science and Engineering at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology. With a Master’s degree specializing in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences and a background in Education, Mfano aims to apply physics and mathematics to solve complex problems in various fields including Biology, Environment, and Technology.

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Education 🎓

Mfano Charles Petro’s academic journey includes:

  • PhD in Mathematics and Computational Science and Engineering (2022 – Present) – Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology
  • Master’s degree in Mathematical and Computer Science specializing in Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences (2017 – 2019) – Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology
  • B.Sc. with Education (Mathematics & Physics) (2009 – 2012) – Mwenge University College of Education
  • Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) (2006 – 2008) – Tarime Secondary School
  • Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) (2002 – 2005) – Busolwa Secondary School
  • Certificate of Primary Education (1995 – 2001) – Nyakato Primary School

Experience 💼

As an Assistant Lecturer at the College of Business Education since 2019, Mfano conducts lectures, seminars, and tutorials, supervises projects, and conducts research in Mathematics and Computational Science. Previous roles include teaching assistant positions at Wama-Nakayama Girls Secondary School and Agape Lutheran Junior Seminary.

Research Interest 🧠

Mfano’s research interests encompass:

  • Mathematical Epidemiology & Population Dynamics Modelling
  • Data Science, Machine Learning, and Computer Programming
  • ODEs & PDEs, Stability Analysis, Optimal Control, and Stochastic Processes

Award 🏆

Mfano has received the 2022 Scholarship Award from the College of Business Education and the 2017 African Development Bank (AfDB) scholarship for his Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics and Computational Science. He was also recognized as the Best Student in Mathematics at Busolwa Secondary School in 2005.

Publications 📚

  • Modelling and Numerical Simulation of Harvested Prey-Predator System Incorporating A Prey Refuge (2018) – Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modelling

Award Nomination Application Form 📝

Mfano Charles Petro is nominated for his outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field of Mathematics and Computational Science. His research on mathematical modelling and simulation has been published in reputable journals, demonstrating his expertise in applied mathematics and computational sciences. Mfano’s dedication to teaching and research, coupled with his scholarship awards, exemplifies his commitment to advancing knowledge and solving real-world problems through innovative approaches in mathematics and computational science.