Soqra Rasti | Planetary Sciences | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Soqra Rasti | Planetary Sciences | Women Researcher Award

Exploration Geologist at Planetary Sciences, ZABPAK, Iran

Dr. Soqra Rasti is a highly accomplished geologist with a strong background in economic geology. She completed her Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. in Geology from Shiraz University in Iran. Dr. Rasti has extensive experience in mineral exploration and mining, with expertise in exploring sand deposits, copper, iron, and chromite ore deposits. She has also been actively involved in teaching and guiding students in their thesis projects. Dr. Rasti possesses a wide range of scientific and technical skills, including 3D modeling of mineral deposits and proficiency in various software programs used in geology. She has received several prestigious awards and funding for her research, highlighting her contributions to the field of economic geology.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Soqra Rasti pursued her education in geology at Shiraz University in Iran. She completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Geology from 23/09/2002 to 22/09/2006, followed by a Master of Science (MSc.) in Economic Geology from 22/09/2008 to 10/09/2011, and finally, she earned her Ph.D. in Economic Geology from 23/09/2014 to 26/08/2020.

Experience:

Dr. Soqra Rasti has a wealth of professional skills and experience in the field of geology. From 21/03/2022 to 12/02/2023, she has been actively involved in exploring new sand deposits with the goal of relocating mining activities and the current sand production plant in Dukohak Shiraz to a new location as part of a project at Shiraz University, Iran. From 03/04/2020 to 20/02/2022, she successfully prepared a road map of mines and mining industries in the Fars province as part of another project at Shiraz University, Iran. Since 01/10/2018, Dr. Rasti has served as an exploration expert in copper, iron, and chromite ore deposit mining at ZABPAK Company in Fars provinces, Iran. Additionally, from 22/11/2018 to 21/08/2020, she guided and supervised M.S students in their thesis projects at Shiraz University, Iran. Dr. Rasti also has teaching experience, having taught courses in statistical processing and analysis of geochemical data from 23/09/2018 to 02/07/2020 at Shiraz University, Iran. She gained extensive experience in AAS, XRD, SEM-EDS, Ni-isotopes (MC-ICPMS) during her time at Geosciences Laboratory Paris Sud (GEOPS), France, from 10/01/2018 to 10/08/2018. Additionally, she introduced and trained M.S students on geochemical analysis (AAS, XRF, ICP-MS) on rock, soil, and plants from 23/09/2016 to 15/10/2017 at Shiraz University, Iran. Dr. Rasti also taught courses on managing exploration projects and proper mineral exploration methods from 21/01/2015 to 28/11/2017 at Shiraz University, Iran. Prior to this, she worked as a geologist at Persia Mines Company in Hormozgan provinces, Iran, from 20/02/2013 to 20/05/2015.

Technical Skills:

Dr. Soqra Rasti possesses a range of scientific and technical skills essential for her work in geology. She is proficient in 3D modeling of mineral deposits using software such as Datamine and Surpac. Dr. Rasti is also skilled in using GCDkit, X’Pert, MinPet, ENVI, ArcGIS, CanvasX, Latex, Matlab, Google Earth Engine, Geolog, AutoCAD, and CorelDRAW for various geological and geospatial analyses. Additionally, she has experience in project management, data analysis, paper writing, and publishing, demonstrating her ability to effectively communicate and disseminate geological findings.

Awards:

Dr. Soqra Rasti has received several prestigious funding and awards in recognition of her research and academic achievements. She was awarded a fellowship for an 8-month stay at Université Paris Saclay, France, in 2018, which allowed her to further her research in the field of economic geology. Dr. Rasti also received the International Association of Geoanalysis (IAG) bursary Award, enabling her to attend the Geoanalysis 2022 conference in Freiberg, Germany, where she could present her research and engage with other experts in the field. Additionally, she was granted the Goldschmidt Grant Program for early career delegates, which supported her attendance at the Goldschmidt 2023 conference in Lyon, France, providing her with valuable networking and learning opportunities.

 

Prof. Ulku Alver Sahin | Natural Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Ulku Alver Sahin | Natural Science | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Natural Science, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey

Mr. Kennedy Kipkoech is a career Biostatistician and Modeler with 14 years of experience in research and policy at health research institutions and government agencies. He can work with researchers, program implementers, and policymakers in scientific inquiries, generating and disseminating new knowledge to inform policy and programming. His research interests focus on using epidemiological methods and statistical and mathematical modeling approaches to understand transmission dynamics and control of infectious diseases, particularly the evaluation of the impact of program interventions on HIV, viral hepatitis, and non-communicable diseases epidemics.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

Dr. Ulku Alver Sahin completed her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey, in 1996. She continued her studies at the same institution and earned a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering in 2001. Dr. Sahin further pursued her academic career at Istanbul University and obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering in 2005. Her MSc thesis focused on the “Removal of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in Flue Gas with Different Clay Minerals,” while her PhD thesis delved into the “Modeling PM and THC Distribution in Istanbul with Artificial Neural Network Techniques.”

Experience:

Dr. Ulku Alver Sahin has a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (1992-1996), a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (1998-2001), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering (2001-2005), all from Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Her MSc thesis was on “Removal of Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) in Flue Gas with Different Clay Minerals”, and her PhD thesis was on “Modeling PM and THC Distribution in Istanbul with Artificial Neural Network Techniques”. She has extensive experience in academia, starting as a Research Assistant in the Environmental Engineering Department at Istanbul University from 1998 to 2007. She then served as an Assistant Professor in the same department from 2007 to 2013, followed by an Associate Professorship from 2013 to 2019. Since 2019, she has held the position of Professor in the Environmental Engineering Department at Istanbul University. Dr. Sahin has also worked as a Researcher at Carleton University in the Environmental Engineering Department in Ottawa, Canada, from February 21, 2012, to May 26, 2012. Additionally, she served as a Researcher at the Science and Technology Branch, Environmental Canada, as a Guest Worker from April 30, 2012, to May 4, 2012.

Research Interest:

Dr. Ulku Alver Sahin specializes in the monitoring and statistical analysis of atmospheric aerosols and gases. Her expertise includes particulate matter size distribution analysis, with a focus on nanoparticles. She is experienced in modeling air pollutants using dispersion and receptor models, as well as conducting source analysis of air pollution through measurement and modeling techniques. Dr. Sahin is also skilled in developing emission inventories and implementing technologies to calculate, measure, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Her research extends to indoor air quality, including the measurement of elements in inhalable particulate matter. Additionally, she has knowledge in flue gas and particulate matter treatment technologies, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of environmental engineering and air quality management.

Certificate & Training:

Dr. Ulku Alver Sahin has engaged in various professional development activities and training programs related to environmental engineering and greenhouse gas emissions. She participated in the ISO 14064-1:2006 Estimation of greenhouse gas emissions and removal at establishment level training organized by the TMMOB Chamber of Environmental Engineers Istanbul Branch in 2013. Additionally, she completed the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Qualification of Experiment and Calibration Laboratories training at the TSC Training Academy in 2010. Dr. Sahin has also served as a referee for the Istanbul Chamber of Industry’s Environment Project Awards from 2014 to 2015. Furthermore, she participated in training sessions such as the TÜCEV/KAREM “Training for the teachers: Calculation of Greenhouse Gasses” in 2017 and the EGAR Training Course on Positive Matrix Factorization for source apportionment studies in 2017, both held in Turkey. She furthered her expertise by attending the IDAEA (Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research) “Third Training Course on PMF (Positive Matrix Factorization)” in 2018, held in Barcelona, Spain.

Award & Honors:

Dr. Ulku Alver Sahin has received recognition for her research and contributions in the field of environmental engineering. She was awarded the preliminary prize for her papers by the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council, acknowledging the quality and impact of her research. Additionally, Dr. Sahin has been honored with successful researcher awards by Istanbul University, highlighting her significant contributions to the field. These awards reflect her dedication and excellence in environmental engineering research.

Publications:

  1. “Elemental characterization of PM2.5 and PM1 in dense traffic area in Istanbul, Turkey”
    • Authors: B Onat, UA Sahin, T Akyuz
    • Citations: 75
    • Year: 2013
  2. “Estimating of shipping emissions in the Samsun Port from 2010 to 2015”
    • Authors: F Alver, BA Saraç, ÜA Şahin
    • Citations: 66
    • Year: 2018
  3. “Determinants of exposure to ultrafine particulate matter, black carbon, and PM2.5 in common travel modes in Istanbul”
    • Authors: B Onat, ÜA Şahin, B Uzun, Ö Akın, F Özkaya, C Ayvaz
    • Citations: 58
    • Year: 2019
  4. “Hydrogels with acid groups for removal of copper (II) and lead (II) ions”
    • Authors: H Kaşgöz, A Kaşgöz, Ü Şahin, TY Temelli, C Bayat
    • Citations: 57
    • Year: 2006
  5. “Application of cellular neural network (CNN) to the prediction of missing air pollutant data”
    • Authors: ÜA Şahin, C Bayat, ON Uçan
    • Citations: 54
    • Year: 2011
  6. “PM10 concentrations and the size distribution of Cu and Fe-containing particles in Istanbul’s subway system”
    • Authors: ÜA Şahin, B Onat, B Stakeeva, T Ceran, P Karim
    • Citations: 50
    • Year: 2012
  7. “Existence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA on ambient particulate matter samples: a nationwide study in Turkey”
    • Authors: Ö Kayalar, A Arı, G Babuccu, N Konyalılar, Ö Doğan, F Can, ÜA Şahin
    • Citations: 45
    • Year: 2021
  8. “Recycle of metals for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and relation to Kyoto protocol”
    • Authors: MC Altay, N Sivri, B Onat, Ü Şahin, M Zorağa, HF Altay
    • Citations: 43
    • Year: 2011
  9. “Assessment of particulate matter in the urban atmosphere: size distribution, metal composition and source characterization using principal component analysis”
    • Authors: B Onat, ÜA Şahin, C Bayat
    • Citations: 37
    • Year: 2012
  10. “The effects of COVID-19 measures on air pollutant concentrations at urban and traffic sites in Istanbul”
    • Authors: ÜA Şahin
    • Citations: 36
    • Year: 2020

 

Dr. Alessandro Bile | Physics and Astronomy

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Dr. Alessandro Bile : Leading Researcher in Physics and Astronomy

Post-Doc at Physics and Astronomy, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education:

He academic journey has been a testament to passion for learning and specialization in diverse fields. It began with Classical Bachelor’s License (Maturità Classica) from Liceo Classico Terenzio Mamiani, where he achieved a perfect score of 100/100 in 2013. This foundational education paved the way for my subsequent achievements. He pursued undergraduate studies at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with the highest honors (110/110) in 2016. thesis, “BNCT: Boron Neutron Capture Therapy,” showcased early research interests in this field. Continuing my academic journey, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Music from Conservatorio di Roma Santa Cecilia in 2017, with a thesis titled “Gravitational Music.” This interdisciplinary exploration allowed me to bridge interests in physics and music. Furthering my education, He completed a Master’s degree in Physics at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza in 2018, graduating with honors (110/110 cum Laude). he master’s thesis, “Objects Detection and Tracking,” demonstrated proficiency in physics and its applications. He academic pursuits then led me to pursue a PhD in Electromagnetism at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, where he specialized in developing an innovative photonic neural network based on solitonic plastic interconnections. This research culminated in doctoral thesis, for which he was awarded the Doctor Europaeus distinction by Sapienza University of Rome.

Alessandro Bile ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 69, Since 2018: 69
  • Citations: 69 (All), 69 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 6 (All), 6 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 1 (All), 1 (Since 2018)

These metrics showcase the impact of Bile ‘s work within the academic community, demonstrating the number of citations his publications have received and the influence of his research output.

Academic Appointments:

In 2022 and 2023, He held a Research Fellowship at Sapienza Università di Roma (Italy), working on the project “Development of materials, metamaterials, and polar metasurfaces for manipulating mid-infrared emission” at the Department of Basic and Applied Sciences for Engineering of the University of Rome “Sapienza.” This research was conducted under the scientific direction of Prof. Maria Cristina Larciprete. During the same period, He also served as a Research Fellow at Università di Torino (Italy), contributing to the project “Study pilot demonstration for the preparation and dissemination of forecast biophysical supports to the application of integrated and organic production” at the Physics Department of the University of Torino. In this role, He worked under the scientific guidance of Prof. Claudio Cassardo. Additionally, in 2022, He was a Research Fellow at Femto-ST Institut (FR), where I received a fellowship from BGF for the experimental demonstration of “Solitonic X-Junction in Lithium Niobate On Insulator.” These diverse research fellowships reflect my broad expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in various scientific domains.

Teaching experience as Professor:

In the academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, He have been involved in teaching at Sapienza Università di Roma in the field of Medical Physics (FIS/07) for the Medicine and Psychology – Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine Orthopedic Techniques program at Rome Azienda Ospedaliera Sant’Andrea. Specifically, He have taught courses on “Fundamentals of Mechanics – Physics (FIS/07)” during both academic years, contributing to the education and training of students in this specialized area. He role in these courses reflects he dedication to imparting knowledge and expertise in the field of medical physics and its applications in orthopedic techniques, aligning with my academic and research background.

Award and Honors:

Fare Ricerca Award: In August 2023, He was honored as the winner of the Fare Ricerca award, which grants recognition and funding to researchers and research fellows by Regione Lazio. Research Grant from the French Government (BGF): From January 24, 2022, to April 24, 2022, He was awarded a research grant by the French government (BGF) to conduct three months of research activities in France, with a budget of 5112 €. This grant allowed me to further research in an international setting. Communic-action! Contest Award: Since February 21, 2010, He have been recognized for my work titled “Sonification for the threshold comparison of real and predicted data through neural networks” at the 4th congress of AISAM – Italian Association of Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, held at the University of Milano, Italy. he work was honored as the best communication strategy of scientific results, showcasing ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts.

Publications:

Development of intellectual and scientific abilities through game-programming in Minecraft

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 16 citations.

Supervised and unsupervised learning using a fully-plastic all-optical unit of artificial intelligence based on solitonic waveguides

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 8 citations.

Sigmoid type neuromorphic activation function based on saturable absorption behavior of Graphene/PMMA composite for intensity modulation of surface Plasmon Polariton signals

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 7 citations.

Episodic memory and information recognition using Solitonic neural networks based on photorefractive plasticity

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 7 citations.

Novel model based on artificial neural networks to predict short-term temperature evolution in museum environment

  • Published in Energy in 2022 with 7 citations.

Stigmergic electronic gates and networks

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 7 citations.