Getachew Nadew | Automation and Control | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Getachew Nadew | Automation and Control | Best Researcher Award 

PhD candidate | National Taiwan Science and Technology | Ethiopia

Short Biography

Dr. Getachew Nadew is a passionate educator and researcher with a strong background in electrical engineering and economics. He obtained his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Mekelle University, Ethiopia, specializing in optical character recognition. He later pursued a Master’s in Technology in Microelectronics Engineering at Addis Ababa University, focusing on VLSI and analog integrated circuits. Dr. Getachew holds a Master’s degree in Control Engineering from Addis Ababa University, where his thesis on grid-connected microhydro power systems demonstrated his expertise in renewable energy solutions. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Automation and Control at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

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Education

Dr. Getachew Nadew earned his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Mekelle University, Ethiopia, specializing in optical character recognition. He pursued further studies, obtaining a Master’s in Technology in Microelectronics Engineering from Addis Ababa University, focusing on VLSI and analog integrated circuits. He also holds a Master of Science in Control Engineering from Addis Ababa University, where his research focused on grid-connected microhydro power systems.

Experience

Dr. Getachew Nadew’s career in academia began at Ambo University, Ethiopia, where he served as a Lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. Over the years, he took on various roles including Institute of Technology Research Team Leader and Department Head. He also served as the Institute of Technology Campus Student Service Dean, enriching student life and fostering academic excellence until September 2022.

Research Interests

Dr. Getachew Nadew’s research interests encompass advanced technologies in electrical engineering and control systems. His doctoral research at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology focuses on automation and control, particularly in the areas of machine learning, image processing, and renewable energy systems.

Awards

Dr. Getachew Nadew has been recognized for his academic achievements and contributions to the field of engineering:

  • Full Scholarship Ph.D. Award at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan.
  • Best Paper Award for his research on SE-RRACycleGAN at international conferences.

Mostafa Bigdeli | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Mr.Mostafa Bigdeli | Civil Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Student University of Ottawa  Canada

Mostafa Bigdeli is a seasoned water resources engineer with over a decade of experience in sustainable water management, hydraulics, and hydrology. His expertise spans numerical modeling, hydrotechnical engineering, and designing water infrastructure. With a strong academic background and extensive research experience, Mostafa has contributed significantly to the field of water resources through his work at the University of Ottawa and the National Research Council of Canada.

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Education

🎓 Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Specialization in Hydrology and Hydraulics) (In Progress – Fall 2024)
University of Ottawa, Canada

🎓 M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (2016)
Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

🎓 B.Sc. in Civil Water and Waste Water Engineering (2013)
Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

Experience

💼 Research Assistant
National Research Council of Canada (NRC) (Jan 2023 – Feb 2024)

  • Modeled microplastics transport and deposition.
  • Developed CFD models for hydraulic applications.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for data integration.

💼 Research Assistant
University of Ottawa – NRC (Jan 2022 – Jan 2023)

  • Simulated microplastics transport in the Ottawa River.
  • Conducted field studies and laboratory experiments.

💼 Supervisor
Air and Climate Projects, Tehran, Iran (Apr 2019 – Aug 2021)

  • Managed air pollutants and GHG emission inventory projects.
  • Developed emission reduction strategies.

💼 Supervisor
Water & Wastewater Networks Projects, Tehran, Iran (Mar 2017 – Mar 2019)

  • Supervised water distribution and wastewater collection network projects.

Research Interests

Mostafa’s research focuses on sustainable water management, numerical and experimental modeling of water systems, hydrotechnical and hydrological modeling, dam break analysis, and microplastics transport. His work integrates advanced data analysis and computer modeling techniques to improve water resources management.

Awards

  • Ranked in the top 1% of the Nationwide University Entrance Exams for B.Sc.
  • Ranked in the top 0.5% of the Nationwide University Entrance Exams for M.Sc.

Publications

  • Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A., Pilechi, A. (2024). “A Laboratory Dataset on Transport and Deposition of Spherical and Cylindrical Large Microplastics for Validation of Numerical Models.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060953 – Cited by 5 articles.
  • Roshani, E., Popov, P., Kleiner, Y., Sanjari, S., Colombo, A., Bigdeli, M. (2024). “Detecting and Locating Chemical Intrusion in Water Distribution Systems Using 9-1-1 Calls.” Journal of Hydroinformatics. https://doi.org/10.2166/hydro.2024.299 – Cited by 3 articles.
  • Bigdeli, M., Taheri, M., Mohammadian, A. (2023). “Numerical Modeling of Dam-Break Flood Flows for Dry and Wet Sloped Beds.” ISH Journal of Hydraulic Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/09715010.2022.2052986 – Cited by 4 articles.
  • Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A., Pilechi, A. (2022). “Numerical Modeling of Marine Microplastics Deposition Using Coupled CFD-DEM.” 3rd IAHR Young Professionals Congress.
  • Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A., Pilechi, A., Taheri, M. (2022). “Lagrangian Modeling of Marine Microplastics Fate and Transport: The State of the Science.” Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse10040481 – Cited by 6 articles.
  • Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A. (2021). “Numerical Simulation of Dam-Break Flood Flows on Sloping Beds.” CFDSC2021 Conference.
  • Bigdeli, M., Mohammadian, A. (2021). “Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Offset Dense Jet Flow.” CSCE 2021 Annual Conference.

Tanaya Mandal | Engineering | Best Researcher Awards

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Ms. Tanaya Mandal | Engineering | Best Researcher Awards

PhD Candidate | Texas A&M University | United States

Short Bio 🌟

Tanaya Mandal is a dynamic materials engineer and Ph.D. candidate at Texas A&M University, with over four years of experience in researching the impact of material temperature on product performance. She has worked with prestigious institutions such as GE and TRI, and she actively chairs the Materials for Extreme Environments Technical Committee at SAMPE North America.

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Education 🎓

Tanaya Mandal is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, maintaining a perfect GPA of 4.00. She previously earned her M.E. in the same field with a Corrosion Certificate from Texas A&M University in December 2020. Before that, she received her M.HSc from Trinity School of Medicine in May 2019, and her B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Houston Baptist University in May 2013.

Experience 🛠️

Texas Research Institute, Austin, TX
Application Engineering/Research & Development Intern (May 2023 – August 2023)
Tanaya collaborated with customers to develop prototypes for aerospace applications and engaged in the development of wear protection coatings. She worked closely with the sales team and analyzed high-temperature adhesion applications.

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
PhD Research Student/Graduate Teaching Assistant (January 2021 – Present)
She led a project for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, creating and analyzing self-healing vitrimer composites for aerospace. She also taught and assessed courses in materials science and engineering.

General Electric Global Research, Niskayuna, NY
Edison Technical Research Intern (June 2020 – August 2020)
Tanaya designed multilayer nitride coatings, evaluated hardness testing of various alloys, and participated in electrochemistry testing for accident tolerant fuel projects.

Research Interest 🔬

Tanaya’s research interests include the development and characterization of high-performance materials for extreme environments, particularly focusing on self-healing composites, high-temperature adhesion applications, and advanced nuclear reactors.

Awards 🏆

  • Best Oral Presentation in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology at the Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA) Research Symposium (2024)
  • Moderator for Non-Destructive Evaluation & Materials Testing Technical Presentations at CAMX (2023)
  • SAMPE Student Chapter Grant Award (2021-2023)
  • Semifinalist for SAMPE University Research Symposium (URS) Program Competition (2021)
  • Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP) Next Gen Mentorship Program (2021-present)
  • Judge for Senior Division of Materials Science at the Texas Science & Engineering Fair (2021)
  • SAMPE University Leadership Experience Award (2020)
  • Judge for Undergraduate Research Symposium at TAMU (2019)

Publications 📚

  • Mandal, T., Ozten, U., Vaught, L., Meyer, J.L., Amiri, A., Polycarpou, A., Naraghi, M. (2024). Processing and Mechanics of Aromatic Vitrimeric Composites at Elevated Temperatures and Healing Performance. J. Compos. Sci., 8, 252.
  • Mandal, T., Rodriguez-Melendez, D., Palen, B., Long, C.T., Chiang, H., Sarikaya, S., Naraghi, M., Grunlan, J.C. (2023). Heat Shielding Nanobrick Wall for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. American Chemist Society Applied Polymer Materials, 5(5), 3270-3277.
  • Hoffman, A. K., Umretiya, R. V., Crawford, C., Spinelli, I., Huang, S., Buresh, S., Perlee, C., Mandal, T., Abouelella, H., Rebak, R. B. (2023). The relationship between grain size distribution and ductile to brittle transition temperature in FeCrAl alloys. Materials Letters, 331, 133427.

 

 

Abdellatif Sadeq | Mechanical | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Abdellatif Sadeq | Mechanical | Best Researcher Award

Ph.D., Qatar University, Qatar

🌍 Dr. Abdellatif Mohammad Sadeq, born on April 30, 1993, in Jordan, currently resides in Doha, Qatar. Fluent in both Arabic and English, Dr. Sadeq is a distinguished mechanical engineer with a robust academic background and a dedication to teaching and research. He has over eight years of teaching experience and currently serves as the Dean of Academic Affairs and a mechanical engineering lecturer at Qatar Naval Academy. Dr. Sadeq’s research focuses on energy and automotive engineering, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions.

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Education🎓

🎓 Dr. Abdellatif Mohammad Sadeq holds a B.Sc. (2015), M.Sc. (2018), and Ph.D. (2022) in Mechanical Engineering from Qatar University. Additionally, in September 2023, he earned a second M.Sc. in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Design and Analysis from Skill-Lync Online Platform in Chennai, India. His academic journey is marked by numerous accolades, including certificates of excellence and distinction.

Experience🏫

💼 Dr. Sadeq’s professional journey began in 2015 as a Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant at Qatar University, where he contributed significantly to teaching and research in mechanical engineering. Since October 2023, he has been serving as the Dean of Academic Affairs and a lecturer at Qatar Naval Academy. His roles have encompassed curriculum development, faculty training, and strategic academic planning, ensuring high standards of education and research excellence.

Research Interests📚

🔬 Dr. Sadeq’s research interests lie in energy and automotive engineering, with a particular focus on internal combustion engines, alternative fuels, hydrogen energy, renewable energy utilization, and energy storage techniques. He specializes in system modeling, simulation, and the design of hybrid and electric vehicles. Additionally, he contributes to heat transfer and HVAC systems, integrating management principles to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Awards🏆

🏅 Throughout his academic and professional career, Dr. Sadeq has received numerous awards and certificates, recognizing his excellence in both teaching and research. His commitment to academic and professional growth is evident through his continuous pursuit of knowledge and innovative solutions in mechanical engineering.

Publications

📚 Dr. Abdellatif Mohammad Sadeq’s extensive research work is well-documented in his publications, which are available on platforms like Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID. Here are some notable publications:

“Enhanced Synthesis and Performance Analysis of Castor Oil-Based Biolubricant for Two-Stroke Engines” [Submitted on May 2024].

“Advanced Demand Response Strategy and Development of Real-Time Data Acquisition Using The IoT-based Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm” [Submitted on May 2024].

“Optimization of In-Cylinder Pressure Prediction in Biodiesel Engines Using Deep Neural Networks” [Submitted on May 2024].

“Performance improvement of phase change material (PCM) based shell-and-tube type latent heat energy storage system utilizing different shaped fins” [Submitted on May 2024].

“Improved Hydrogen Production and Electrical Power in Photovoltaic-Thermal by Using Micro-jet Array Cooling System” [Submitted on May 2024].