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.

 

Kalpana Ponugoti | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Kalpana Ponugoti | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor  | AVN Institute of Engineering and Technology | India 

Short Biography

Dr. Kalpana Ponugoti is an accomplished academic with a strong focus on Computer Science and Engineering, specializing in cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at AVN Institute of Engineering and Technology, she brings over 8 years of teaching experience and expertise in curriculum development, along with significant contributions as an industry professional and researcher in Salesforce development.

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Education

Dr. Kalpana completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from VELS University (VISTAS), Chennai, anticipated in May 2024. Prior to this, she earned her M.Tech in Computer Science from BKBG Institute of Technology and her B.Tech in Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Technology, both affiliated with JNTU-Hyderabad.

Experience

Her academic journey includes roles at prestigious institutions such as TKR Engineering College, Vignan Institute of Technology and Science, and Sreyas Institute of Engineering & Technology. She currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at AVN Institute of Engineering and Technology, where she actively contributes to research and academic advancements in the field of Computer Science.

Research Interests

Dr. Kalpana’s research interests are centered around Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the application of machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems. Her recent work focuses on developing innovative solutions for plant disease recognition and classification using advanced deep learning models.

Awards

She has been recognized for her scholarly contributions with several publications in reputed journals and conferences, including SCI-indexed and Scopus-indexed papers. Her dedication to academic excellence and research innovation has earned her acclaim in the scientific community.

Publications

Dr. Kalpana has authored numerous impactful publications, including:

  • “Plant disease recognition using residual convolutional enlightened Swin transformer networks”, published in Scientific Reports, 2024.
  • “A capsule attention network for plant disease classification”, published in Traitement du Signal, 2023.
  • “FLY-CAPS- A Hybrid Firefly Feature Optimized Capsule Networks for Plant Disease Classification in Resource Constraint Internet of Things (IoT)”, published in International Journal on Recent and Innovation Trends in Computing and Communication, 2023.
  • Several other contributions in conference proceedings and UGC Care-listed journals, contributing significantly to the fields of IoT, deep learning, and computer vision.