Mr. Nicholas Lacy | Communication | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Umair Rasool | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate at Communication, Purdue University, United States

👨‍🎓He 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.

🔬 He 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:

Nicholas Lacy is a Ph.D. candidate in Communication at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, with an anticipated graduation in Spring 2025. His major area of study is Organizational Communication, and he has minors in Cross-cultural Communication Studies and Black Studies in Communication. His dissertation is yet to be determined, and his committee includes Dr. Stacey Connaughton (Advisor & Co-Chair), Dr. Theon Hill (Co-Chair), Dr. Stephanie Masta, Dr. Amber Neal-Stanley, and Dr. Damion Waymer. Prior to his Ph.D., Nicholas earned his MA in Communication from San Diego State University and his BA in Communication with Honors from California State University San Marcos. He also holds an AA in Communication Studies from Mount San Jacinto College, Menifee Valley Campus.

Certificate:

In April 2023, Nicholas Lacy presented on “Mitigating Bias in Hiring Committees” at Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, IN. Prior to this, he served as a Crisis Response Advocate for the Economic Crisis Response Team at San Diego State University in October 2020. In February 2020, Nicholas completed a program on Evidence-Based Teaching at the Center for Teaching & Learning at San Diego State University. These experiences demonstrate his commitment to academic and professional development, as well as his interest in addressing issues related to bias and crisis response in educational and institutional settings.

Research/Theory Interest:

Nicholas Lacy’s research and theory interests encompass a diverse range of topics within the field of communication studies. His focus includes areas such as racial microaggressions, racial battle fatigue, and race lighting, examining their impact on interpersonal and organizational dynamics. Additionally, he explores concepts like racial microaffirmations, racial communication, Afropessimism, Afrocentricity, Afrofuturism, Critical Race Theory, Post-Colonial Theory, and Intersectionality, seeking to understand their implications for contemporary society. Nicholas also engages with critical cultural theory, emphasizing dialogue and engagement as essential tools for analyzing and addressing complex cultural and social issues.

Teaching Interest:

Nicholas Lacy’s teaching interests lie in the intersection of critical cultural/intercultural communication, organizational communication, and communication theory. He emphasizes inclusive and critical pedagogical strategies that integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the classroom environment. By focusing on these areas, Nicholas aims to foster an environment that promotes understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives while encouraging critical thinking and analysis within the field of communication studies.

Activism:

Nicholas Lacy is actively engaged in activism and praxis focused on ethical and equitable policies, leadership, and decision-making within organizations. He is dedicated to creating equitable preparation and development programs that benefit Black marginalized students. Nicholas is also committed to improving urban communal relations, addressing issues related to gentrification and improper displacement. Additionally, he advocates for effective recruitment, retention, and supportive initiatives for Black faculty members, aiming to create a more inclusive and diverse academic environment. His work reflects a dedication to social justice and equity within educational and organizational settings.

Award , Honors & Recognition:

In 2023, Nicholas Lacy received several prestigious awards and recognition for his outstanding achievements and contributions to his field. These include the Organizational Communication Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year Award from the National Communication Association (NCA), which recognized his exceptional teaching abilities. He also received the H.H. Remmers Memorial Award for African American/Black social science research, demonstrating his significant contributions to research in this area. Additionally, he was honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award from the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U), highlighting his leadership potential and commitment to academia. These accolades reflect Nicholas’s dedication and excellence in the field of communication and his impactful contributions to research and teaching.

 

 

Dr. Longinus Ezema | Telecommunication Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Longinus Ezema : Leading Researcher in Telecommunication Engineering

Senior Lecturer at Telecommunication Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

He 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.

🔬 He 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:

  • Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering (Communication Engineering Option)
    • Institution: University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State, Nigeria
    • Duration: 2013 – 2018
  • M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication System)
    • Institution: Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH), Blekinge, Sweden
    • Duration: 2006 – 2007
  • B.Eng. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Communication Engineering Option)
    • Institution: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
    • Duration: 1999 – 2004
  • Education History
    • Secondary Education: Obukpa Community Secondary School, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (1992 – 1997)
      • Awarded WAEC Senior School Certificate
    • Primary Education: Alagba Primary School, Ede-Oballa, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria (1986 – 1991)
      • Awarded FSLC Primary School Certificate

Longinus Ezema ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 1338, Since 2018: 1325
  • Citations: 1338 (All), 1325 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 21 (All), 20 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 39 (All), 39 (Since 2018)

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

Professional Experience:

  • Teaching Responsibilities:
    • Lecturing on communication engineering and engineering mathematics for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  • Research Involvement:
    • Actively engaged in advanced research within the field of electrical and electronic engineering.
  • Student Supervision:
    • Supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, theses, and seminars.
  • Mentoring and Advising:
    • Advising and mentoring students of the EEE department at FUTO during the 2016/2017 academic year.
  • Administrative Duties:
    • Supervision of examinations and computation of results.

Area of Research:

Longinus Ezema’s research interests are in mobile communication, with a specific focus on location estimation and artificial intelligence. His current research is dedicated to developing a model or algorithm for accurately estimating mobile locations within cellular networks. The goal is to achieve a high degree of accuracy that meets the FCC-USA phase II accuracy requirement for emergency positioning.

Memberships:

  • Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
  • Member, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
  • Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • Registered Engineer, Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)

Activities:

Longinus Ezema is actively involved in leadership mentoring and character formation of the ever-growing youth population in his immediate environment.

Publication:

Design of automatic change over switch with generator control mechanism

  • Published in Energy in 2012 with 55 citations.

FINGERPRINT BASED ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

  • Published in Energy  with 30 citations.

A comprehensive review on the feasibility and challenges of millimeter wave in emerging 5G mobile communication

  • Published in Energy in 2019 with 23 citations.

Artificial Neural Network Approach to Mobile Location Estimation in GSM Network

  • Published in Energy in 2017 with 17 citations.

Multi linear regression model for mobile location estimation in GSM Network

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 10 citations.

A Survey on the Availability of TV White Spaces in Eastern Nigeria (FUT Owerri, As Case Study)

  • Published in Energy with 09 citations.

5G Network Deployment in Nigeria: Key Challenges and The Way Forward

  • Published in Energy in 2021 with 07 citations.

Mobile location estimation in GSM/UMTS

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 04 citations.