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Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz | Virtualization | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz | Virtualization | Teacher at ESPE University of the Armed Forces | Ecuador

Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz is an accomplished researcher and academic in electronic engineering whose work bridges robotics, advanced control, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and immersive learning technologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the Universidad de Zaragoza, an M.Sc. in Control Systems and Industrial Automation from the Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo, and a B.Eng. in Electronics, Control, and Industrial Networks from the same institution, reflecting strong multidisciplinary training. Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz has served as a faculty member and researcher at several leading institutions, including Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE, Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica, and Universidad Técnica de Ambato, contributing significantly to teaching, research supervision, and curriculum development. Her research interests span neuro-robotic rehabilitation, nonlinear and predictive control, unmanned aerial vehicles, aerial manipulators, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, virtual and augmented reality systems, and Engineering 4.0 learning environments. She possesses strong research skills in algorithm design, system modeling, real-time embedded implementation, autonomous robotics, multi-agent coordination, and simulation frameworks for control systems. Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz has participated in numerous institutionally recognized and international research projects covering intelligent assistive robotics, UAV-based manipulation, immersive multi-user educational technologies, precision agriculture automation, and smart tourism systems. She has published more than sixty indexed works across journals, conference proceedings, and book series in Scopus and Web of Science, demonstrating consistent scholarly productivity. Her awards and honors include competitive research project grants, recognition for academic excellence within her institution, and invitations to contribute to national and international technical programs. Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz continues to advance innovative research that integrates human-centered technology with autonomous systems, and her work positions her as a rising leader in intelligent robotics and engineering education research. In conclusion, Dr. Jessica S. Ortiz exemplifies professional excellence through her academic achievements, research leadership, and commitment to advancing next-generation intelligent systems.

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Featured Publications

  1. Ortiz, J. S. (2025). A hardware-in-the-loop and 3D simulation framework for active learning in engineering education. Computer Applications in Engineering Education. 

  2. Ortiz, J. S. (2025). Digital twin integration for active learning in robotic manipulator control within Engineering 4.0. Symmetry. 

  3. Ortiz, J. S. (2025). Digital twin-based active learning for industrial process control and supervision in Industry 4.0. Sensors.

  4. Ortiz, J. S. (2024). Virtual teleoperation system for mobile manipulator robots focused on object transport and manipulation. Technologies. 

  5. Ortiz, J. S. (2024). Interactive teaching in virtual environments: Integrating hardware-in-the-loop in a brewing process. Applied Sciences. 

  6. Ortiz, J. S. (2024). Aerial manipulator control based on linear algebra and Lyapunov theories. In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems (Conference paper). 

 

Dr. Mustafa Mhamed | Virtualization Award | Best Researcher Award – 6950

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Dr. Mustafa Mhamed | Virtualization Award | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mustafa Mhamed, College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, China

Mustafa Mhamed is a dedicated researcher and senior web developer currently engaged in postdoctoral research at the College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing. With a strong foundation in computer science, he earned his PhD in Computer Applied Technology from Northwest University, China, in December 2022, following a master’s degree in Computer Science and Information Technology from Al Neelain University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kordofan. Mustafa has significant experience in developing agricultural robotic projects and deep learning systems, with a focus on innovative applications in various disciplines.

Professional Profile:

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Suitability Summary for Mustafa Mhamed – Research for Community Impact Award

Overview: Mustafa Mhamed is a highly qualified candidate for the Research for Community Impact Award due to his extensive work in agricultural robotics, deep learning systems, and community-oriented research projects. His innovative contributions are focused on enhancing agricultural practices and addressing critical health issues, demonstrating a strong commitment to leveraging technology for community benefits.

Education:

  1. Postdoctoral Position
    • Institution: College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing
    • Date: Current
  2. PhD in Computer Applied Technology
    • Institution: Northwest University, China
    • Date: Completed December 2022
  3. Master’s Degree in Computer Science and Information Technology
    • Institution: Al Neelain University
    • Date: May 2018
  4. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
    • Institution: University of Kordofan
    • Date: June 2012

Work Experience:

  1. Current Role
    • Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
    • Institution: College of Information and Electrical Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing
    • Focus: Developing agricultural robotic projects and deep learning systems.
  2. Teaching Experience
    • Courses Taught: Machine learning, Deep learning, Database Management, Networks, NLP, and website languages.
    • Role: Assistant in the School of Information Science and Technology Laboratory
    • Institution: Northwest University, Xi’an City
    • Date: September 2021 – July 2022
  3. Head of Department
    • Position: Head of Computer Science and Information Technologies
    • Institution: Dalanj University, Sudan
    • Date: April 2016 – 2021
  4. Web Developer
    • Date: September 2016 – May 2018
    • Responsibilities included:
      • Collaborating with designers for intuitive user interfaces.
      • Developing project concepts and managing workflows.
      • Completing programming tasks for front-end and backend development.
      • Conducting quality assurance tests.

Publication top Notes:

Apple varieties and growth prediction with time series classification based on deep learning to impact the harvesting decisions

Developments in Automated Harvesting Equipment for the Apple in the orchard: Review

In-field grading and sorting technology of apples: A state-of-the-art review

Advances in apple’s automated orchard equipment: A comprehensive research

Cross-Corpus Multilingual Speech Emotion Recognition: Amharic vs. Other Languages