Organizing Committee
Prof. Felix Y.H.Kutsanedzie
Accra Technical University, Ghana
Prof. Felix Y.H.Kutsanedzie
Accra Technical University, GhanaBiography
Engr. Prof Felix Y.H. Kutsanedzie is a full professor in agricultural and biosystems engineering at Accra Technical University and a member of the Mechanical Engineering Department., and a professional engineer licensed under the division of Agricultural and Bioengineering. He was appointed Acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor on March 11, 2024.
He is a prolific researcher and writer who has several genres of publications such as short communications; reviewer papers, edited book chapters; edited books with chapters; conferences papers, and peer-reviewed papers in the Science Citation Index (SCI) and Engineering Village Index (EI) journals retrievable from the World of Science (WoS) spanning his areas of research interest and focus.
He has a specialty in fabrication of nondestructive sensing technologies – near-infrared, ultraviolet-visible and Raman spectroscopic systems, hyperspectral imaging and multispectral imaging systems, colourimetric sensors, electronic nose (e-nose) devices, electronic tongues (e-tongue) devices, computer vision, biosensors, upconversion and surface-enhanced spectroscopy (SERS) nanosensors for which his works have been world-widely published and received awards. His novel work, published in the Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical Journal, on the development of a sensing probe composed of porphyrin-based chemodyes coupled to a near-infrared spectrophotometer and supported by chemometric algorithms pioneered the re-engineering of near-infrared spectroscopy systems for detection of gaseous substances – volatile, which hitherto could detect only solid and liquid matter.
Engr. Prof. Kutsanedzie has garnered twelve (12) years teaching experience at the tertiary level, with a research interest in areas such as: designing and fabrication of microelectromechanical machines (MEMS) or devices / lab-on-chip devices; sensors fabrication for quality and safety monitoring of biomaterials, food, environment, biomedical and pharmaceutical materials; synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterial and biomaterial based devices for varied uses – bio and biomedical imaging, biosensing; bionanotechnology, fabrication of devices coupled to chemometric algorithms for nondestructive detection of materials; application of multivariate algorithms for image and spectral data preprocessing and processing; food processing and biosystems designs; food-water waste treatment and management systems designs; renewal energy systems; bioenergy and biofuel generation; project management; experimental designs and analysis.
He held several scholarships – Government of Ghana Scholarship at the secondary school level (1995 – 1997); Jiangsu Presidential Scholarship (2015-2015), Jiawen Fellowships Award in recognition of Excellence Academic Performance (2018), JU – China, Food and Biological Engineering School Scholarship (2015-2018). Engr. Prof. Kutsanedzie received the best PhD student’s dissertation and outstanding award, from Jiangsu University in 2018 (JU), China. He has in addition received the best poster, academic star and fellowship awards from JU. Coupled to these, he has written and won several grants; supervised several Higher National Diploma and Degree students’ projects and ten (10) postgraduate students project – both masters and doctorate degree dissertations.
Engr. Prof. Felix Y.H. Kutsanedzie is currently the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Accra
Technical University. Prior to that, he held the following positions – Head, Research and Innovation Centre (2013 – 2015); and Drone and Innovative Technologies Development Centre (2018 -2021). He has served on several committees to share his expertise and as well contributed in many research conferences both on community, institutional, national and international platforms. He served as an Associate Editor for the Directory of Open Journals (DOAJ) from 2015-2017, Liaison for functional food in Africa Universities (2012-2016), Editor of APT Multidisciplinary Journal; Editor for PLoS One; Editor for BioMed Research International Journal; Associate Editor of Frontiers Sensors; and currently a certified Elsevier peer-reviewer and a member on the Committee for Publishing Ethics (COPE). Additionally, is currently the editor of Editor of Advances in Nanowires Synthesis and Applications to Sensing Technologies [Book], Intech Open Publishers, UK, which is expected to be launched later in 2022.
He is a member of the America Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers, National Black Engineers Society; Society for Biological Engineers; Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET-GH); Council for Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET-GH); Ghana Engineering Council Disciplinary, Legal and Ethics Technical Committee and Ghana Society of Agricultural Engineering (GSAE).
Prof. Kutsanedzie is ranked the National Best Scientist in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, 10th in Africa, and 68th in the World based on the World Scientist and University Rankings by AD.
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Wassila ISSAADI
University of Bejaia, Algeria
Wassila ISSAADI
University of Bejaia, AlgeriaBiography
Wassila Issaadi is a young and now PhD candidate in Department of Automatics, electronics and Telecommunications, University of Bejaia and received her PhD degree in September, 2016 at the age of 25 years. Her current research interests include Robotics, Automatics, adaptives and robust control, Photovoltaics and its Controls, Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic Theory. She is author of many research papers published at both International and National journals, Conference proceedings.,Now she work as reviewer in renowned journals: Energy Strategy (Elsevier), Solar Energy (Elsevier), International Journal of Renewable Energy Research-IJRER Cited in SCOPUS, EBSCO and Thomson Reuters and International Journal of Energy Research (Wiley) and many others journals and serving as an editorial board member of repute and worked as Organizing Committee member in international Conference on Design and Prodution Engineering at Berlin, Germany and Chair for the session of her interest in Manchester, United 2017.
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Prof Carmine Boniello
University of Salerno, Italy
Prof Carmine Boniello
University of Salerno, ItalyBiography
2003 Degree in economics and commerce from the University of Salerno;
2007 Qualification to practice the profession of Chartered Accountant at the University of Salerno
2008 PhD in marketing and communication
2016 Registration in the Order of Auditors
2020 Professor a contract "Management and Service in biological and health care", in the Department of Chemistry and Biology "A. Zambelli” of the University of Salerno
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Prof. Madjid Soltani
University of Waterloo, Canada
Prof. Madjid Soltani
University of Waterloo, CanadaBiography
Madjid Soltani is an Associate Professor at K. N. Toosi University of Technology and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Waterloo. He received his Ph.D from the University of Waterloo and his Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Soltani has collaborated actively with researchers in several disciplines of cancer biology, microfluidics, and artificial intelligence (AI), particularly on problems related to digital pathology and digital twins. His research interests and contributions span a wide range of disciplines including data science, biomedical engineering and sustainable energy systems.
He is a Fellow of Balsillie School International Affairs, BSIA, and maintains strong multidisciplinary linkages to the Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) and Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology (CBB) at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on novel approaches to the development of methods and technologies towards the realization of personalized medicine in diagnosis, prediction, and therapy. In the area of sustainable energy, he has contributed to the advancement of renewable energies such as geothermal, wind, and solar, and particularly the role of energy storage for resilient energy systems. His other area of work in energy is related to the science of energy use in buildings and data analytics and advanced models for energy efficiency in buildings.
He serves on the Editorial Board of several journals, including MVR, RSER, ECM, and Applied Energy. His doctoral thesis and numerous refereed publications and conference presentations (Over 7000 citations H index of 44) represent a significant contribution to Biomedical Engineering and Energy and form the foundation for future studies related to applications of AI and policy developments. Professor Soltani has an impressive publication record with more than 200 refereed publications and 60-plus conference presentations. In addition to publications and several awards, he has been awarded the University’s 2013 Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Studies Honors.
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Prof. UC Jha
LPU, India
Prof. UC Jha
LPU, IndiaBiography
A distinguished academician, Prof. Jha is an alumnus of IIT, Madras. Prof. Jha is a former Director of CII Technology Centre and he has also served as the “Campus Director”, “Principal” , “Director” “Acting Director”, Vice Principal, “HOD” and “Head – R & D” in reputed educational groups. In his honour & a token of international recognition, he is in the Editorial Board of Fourteen International Journals in which Eleven are published from abroad. He has also visited Yale (Yale University,USA – An Ivy League University) – Great Lakes Research centre, University of Colombo (Sri Lanka), Tribhuvan University Kathmandu (Nepal) & Kasetsart University (Thailand), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore, NUS Singapore for Chairing the session or plenary speaker. His outstanding achievements have earned him a position in “Who's Who in the World” USA, 26th Anniversary Edition 2008, 28th Edition 2010, 29th Edition 2011, pearl edition 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015, which is a prestigious international publication of the most noteworthy individuals in their respective field and careers around the globe. He is an active researcher and has been recognised for his contribution to education. He has around 23 years of teaching,research, consultancy & industrial experience and has published & presented over 140 (One Hundred & Forty only) papers at International / National conferences & journals. He is in the Editorial Advisory Board of Journal of Management Development (Emerald, UK), Journal of Technology Management & Innovation (Chile, South America), Contemporary Management Research (Taiwan), International Journal of Applied Engineering Research & in Editorial Review Board of Journal of Information, Knowledge & Management (USA), International Journal of Modern Engineering (USA) .
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Rahul Hajare
Sandip University, India
Rahul Hajare
Sandip University, IndiaBiography
Dr. Rahul Hazare is a highly accomplished scholar. Dr. Rahul Hajare is young and 180 cm tall. He showed his intelligence by releasing the biography. Dr. Rahul Hazare is a scholar at the Hindu University of American, Florida. Dr. Hazare and Strong Hand are mentored by the esteemed Dr. Ramesh S. Paranjape, a globally respected scientist and former director of the National AIDS Research Institute. Dr. Rahul Hazare enjoyed every privilege as a student of the esteemed Dr. Ramesh S. Paranjape. A Brahmin from Pune and a Brahmin known for quality coaching, his character and high side reputation, sweet demeanor, and reserved nature, he is deeply rooted in his cultural values and shares a unique connection with his mentors and family, particularly his mother, Love, whom he has guided with his wisdom. He belongs to a high caste and has a higher compatibility with Brahmins. Dr. Rahul Hazare is known for his win by kindness.
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Prof. Heba Afify
Cairo University, Egypt
Prof. Heba Afify
Cairo University, EgyptBiography
Dr. Heba M. Afify received a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics at the Biomedical Engineering department at Cairo University, Egypt in 2012. She is currently an Associate Professor in the biomedical engineering department. Her research interests include biomedical image processing and bioinformatics. Her focus is on the use of artificial intelligence to solve problems in different domains, including cancer detection, and healthcare improvement. She authored many research papers in reputed international and national journals. She is a senior member of the Egyptian Scientific Research School of Egypt (SRSEG). She served as a Reviewer, TPC member, and TPC chair/track chair for various international journals and conferences. She served as associate Editor for Journal of Medical Imaging and Health Informatics (JMIHI), International Journal of Bioinformatics Research (Bioinf Publications), European Journal for Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Research Journal, Open Life Sciences (De Gruyter), Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology (AJMB), Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology (Taylor & Francis online) and Network: Computation in Neural Systems (Taylor & Francis online).
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Dr. Emin Taner ELMAS
IGDIR UNIVERSITY, Turkey
Dr. Emin Taner ELMAS
IGDIR UNIVERSITY, TurkeyBiography
Asst.Prof. Dr. Emin Taner ELMAS is a Mechanical Engineer having degrees of B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., and was born in Sivas in 1974. He completed his doctorate at Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Mechanical Engineering Department, Thermodynamics Science Branch, and his master's degree at Dokuz Eyll University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Energy Science Branch. He also completed his undergraduate education at Hacettepe University, ZEF, Mechanical Engineering Department and graduated from the faculty with honors in 1995 and became a mechanical engineer. He was awarded a non-refundable scholarship by the Turkish Chamber of Mechanical Engineers in his 4th year because he was the most succesful student during his first 3 classes study at the faculty. He graduated from ?zmir Atatrk High School in 1991.
Asst. Prof. Dr. ELMAS has completed his military service as a NATO Officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a Reserved Officer as a 2nd Lieutenant as an English-Turkish Interpreter. He was also a Guard Commander and served in Sarajevo, Camp Butmir within the SFOR task force of NATO. He has been awarded with 2 (two) NATO Medals and Turkish Armed Forces Service Certificate of Pride (Bosnia & Herzegovina).
In addition to his academic duties at universities, he has worked as an engineer and manager in various industrial institutions, organizations and companies; He has served as Construction Site Manager, Project Manager, Management Representative, Quality Manager, Production Manager, Energy Manager, CSO-CTO, CBDO, Factory Manager, Deputy General Manager and General Manager.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Elmas is Department Head and is an Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Transportation Technologies at Vocational School of Higher Education for Technical Sciences at IGDIR UNIVERSITY, Turkey. He is also an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering & BioSciences at the same university. He has nearly 30 years of total experience in academia and in industry.
He has served as a scientific referee and panelist for ASME, TUBITAK and many scientific institutions, organizations and universities, including NASA.
He has published numerous international and national academic scientific articles, books, and book chapters, and serves as an editor for international academic journals. He also serves on the scientific committees of many international conferences, publishing conference and congress proceedings and giving presentations.
Research Interest
Mechanical Engineering, Energy Transfer, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Higher Mathematics, Evaporation, Heat Pipes, Space Sciences, Automotive, Bioengineering, Medical Engineering Applications, Neuroengineering, Medical Technique are his academic and scientific fields of study; Heating-Ventilation Air Conditioning Applications, Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Energy Efficiency, Steam Boilers, Power Plants, Cogeneration, Water Purification, Water Treatment, Industrial Equipment and Machinery, Welding Manufacturing, Sheet Metal Forming, Machining
Vladimir Pastushenko
Lvov National University, Ukraine
Vladimir Pastushenko
Lvov National University, UkraineBiography
Vladimir Pastushenko Alexandrovich 1951 year of birth. Graduated from Lvov National University. Specialty - lecturer in physics and mathematics. Now a pensioner.
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Space, Matter, Vacuum, Charge, Mass, Gravity, Bosons
Hadi Erfani
Islamic Azad University, Iran
Hadi Erfani
Islamic Azad University, IranBiography
Hadi Erfani is an Environmental Scientist from Iran. He has International Patents Related to the Environment and has Written Good Articles to Solve the Problems of the Sustainable Development Goals, Which Have Helped a lot. His Achievements Have Earned Him Refereeing in the World's Top Journals and Winning Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals in the World Invention Competition, and He is Among the Top 3% of Scientists in the World. He is a Keynote Speaker at Most Scientific Conferences, World Congresses, and is Well-Known in the Environmentalist Field. He has been able to Solve Environmental Problems of Air Pollution, Waste Management and Recycling, and Water and Wastewater Treatment with Good Suggestions in his Articles. He is a Humanitarian Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program.
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