Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini | Decision Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Decision Sciences, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Professor Adel Hatami-Marbini is a highly accomplished academic with expertise in supply chain management, analytics, and business management. Currently, he holds the position of Professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics at Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield. He previously served as a Professor and Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University and held various academic positions at universities in Belgium and the UK.

Professor Hatami-Marbini’s research interests include supply chain analytics, business analytics in operations management, sustainability in logistics and supply chains, and digital supply chain management. He has received research funding from prestigious organizations and has a strong publication record, as evidenced by his Google Scholar and Research Gate profiles.

Professional Profiles:

Academic Positions:

Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini is a Professor of Supply Chain Management and Analytics at the Huddersfield Business School, University of Huddersfield, UK, since March 2023. Previously, he was a Professor of Business and Management at the Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, from 2017 to March 2023. He served as a Senior Lecturer at De Montfort University from 2017 to 2018. Prof. Hatami-Marbini held the Chair in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and chaired the Innovative Logistics and Supply Chains Research Group during his tenure at De Montfort University. From 2013 to 2016, he was a Researcher fellow of the F.R.S.-FNRS (Chargé de Recherches F.R.S.-FNRS) at the Center of Operations Research and Econometrics (CORE) at Université catholique de Louvain (UCL) in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. Additionally, he has held part-time posts as a Postgraduate Supervisor at Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham, UK, since 2022, and as a Postgraduate Supervisor at the School of Management, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, since 2022. He was an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Business Administration, University of Namur, Namur, Belgium, from 2015 to 2020, and a Senior Researcher at the Department of Economics, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium, from 2016 to 2018.

Industry Experience:

From 2006 to 2010, He worked as a Project Planning and Consultant Engineer at the construction company Azarsimab. Prior to that, from 2005 to 2006, He served as a Consultant in Production Planning at an automobile manufacturing company, IKCO. Concurrently during the same period, I also worked as a Consultant in Total Quality Management at the consulting company Behpoyan Tadbir.

Education:

Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini completed his Ph.D. in Economics & Management Sciences with a focus on Supply Chain Management at the Center for Supply Chain Management, Louvain School of Management, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), Belgium, from 2010 to 2013. He earned his M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, specializing in System & Productivity Management with distinction, from IAU, Iran, from 2005 to 2008. His undergraduate studies include a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, with a specialization in Planning & System Analysis, also with distinction, completed from 2001 to 2005.

Research Interest:

Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini’s research interests include Supply Chain Analytics, Business Analytics in Operations Management, Sustainability in Logistics and Supply Chains, Digital Supply Chain Management (with applications in healthcare, food, etc.), Quantitative and Optimization Modeling and Data Science, Logistics and Transportation, Decision Support Systems (Multi-Criteria Decision Making & Multi-Objective Decision Making methodologies), and Performance and Productivity Management.

Teaching Experience:

Prof. Adel Hatami-Marbini has been actively involved in teaching and supervising various modules at Huddersfield Business School and De Montfort University. At Huddersfield Business School since 2023, he has supervised the Individual Research Project for 15 students, led the Group Consultancy Project, taught Project Management, Research Methods, and served as Module Leader for Data Analysis and Visualization and Supply Chain Planning and Control. During his time at De Montfort University from 2019 to 2023, Prof. Hatami-Marbini served as Module Leader for Operations and Service Quality Management for postgraduate students (300 students) and Global Operations and Supply Chain Management for undergraduate students (250 students). He also supervised the Dissertation Module for both postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Publications:

A Hatami-Marbini, A Emrouznejad, M Tavana. “A taxonomy and review of the fuzzy data envelopment analysis literature: two decades in the making.” European Journal of Operational Research 214 (3), 457-472. (2011), 521 citations.

A Hatami-Marbini, M Tavana. “An extension of the Electre I method for group decision-making under a fuzzy environment.” Omega 39 (4), 373-386. (2011), 395 citations.

S Saati, A Hatami-Marbini, A Makui. “Group decision making using Fuzzy TOPSIS.” Journal of Operational Research and its Applications 4 (13), 21–34. (2007), 351 citations.

M Tavana, A Hatami-Marbini. “A group AHP-TOPSIS framework for human spaceflight mission planning at NASA.” Expert Systems with Applications 38 (11), 13588-13603. (2011), 202 citations.

A Hatami-Marbini, M Tavana, M Moradi, F Kangi. “A fuzzy group Electre method for safety and health assessment in hazardous waste recycling facilities.” Safety Science 51 (1), 414-426. (2013), 175 citations.

AH Shokouhi, A Hatami-Marbini, M Tavana, S Saati. “A robust optimization approach for imprecise data envelopment analysis.” Computers & Industrial Engineering 59 (3), 387-397. (2010), 153 citations.

A Hatami-Marbini, F Kangi. “An extension of fuzzy TOPSIS for a group decision making with an application to Tehran stock exchange.” Applied Soft Computing 52, 1084-1097. (2017), 152 citations.

 

 

Dr. Leila Bandian | Post Harvest | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Leila Bandian | Post Harvest | Best Researcher Award

Research Awards at Post Harvest, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

👨‍🎓She 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.

🔬 She 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:

Dr. Leila Bandian has a diverse academic background, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Payame Noor University of Bojnour, a Master’s degree in Horticultural Sciences, and a Ph.D. in Horticultural Sciences from Ferdowsi University. Her post-graduate thesis focused on the effects of bentonite application and urea fertilization time on the growth, development, and nitrate accumulation in spinach (Spinacia oleraceae L.). Her doctoral thesis evaluated the effects of polylysine (e-PL) and some plant extracts on the control of caries-causing bacteria and the shelf life of lettuce and basil. Dr. Leila Bandian’s academic journey reflects her expertise in biology and horticultural sciences, with a focus on agricultural practices and plant health.

 

Assist Prof Dr. Risha Mal | Thermoelectric

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Assist Prof Dr. Risha Mal : Thermoelectric

Assistant Professor Grade 1 at NIT Silchar, India

she 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.

🔬 she 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:

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

It seems like you’ve had an impressive academic journey! Your Ph.D. thesis on the “Application and Utilization of Thermo Electric Generator (TEG) for a Biomass Cookstove” sounds fascinating and impactful. Additionally, your achievements in your master’s and bachelor’s degrees showcase your dedication and expertise in the field of electrical and electronics engineering. If there’s anything specific you’d like to discuss or ask about your academic and professional journey, feel free to let me know!

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The user served as an Assistant Professor at the Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri, Dhanbad under MHRD, TEQIP III from January 4, 2018, to July 20, 2019, with a consolidated monthly pay of 70,000 INR. Subsequently, they held the position of Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, with a level 10 and AGP 6000 from July 22, 2019, to February 15, 2021. Currently, they continue to work as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam, with a level 11 and AGP 7000 from February 15, 2021, to the present date.

PROJECTS AND R&D:

The user has been involved in several research projects, including a collaborative project under TEQIP III, National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU), MHRD, titled “Design and Development of TEG integrated charcoal cookstove,” where they served as the Principal Investigator. This project has been completed. Additionally, they are leading a DST SEED sponsored research project titled “Design and Development of Solar Photo Voltaic Powered Cane Slicing machine,” which has a funding of 2,411,720 INR and is currently ongoing. Furthermore, the user is a Co-Principal Investigator in a DST Science Technology and Innovation Hub sponsored research project titled “Establishment of Science, Technology and Innovation Hub in NIT Silchar, Cachar, Assam, for the socio-economic upliftment of SC/ST population in Assam,” which has a funding of 14,437,843 INR and is also ongoing.

TRAINING/PROGRAM/COURSE/WORKSHOP COMPLETED;

The user has undertaken various training programs and workshops to enhance their skills and knowledge. This includes a training program in Embedded Systems at Bhartiya Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, spanning 6 weeks from 2nd June to 11th July 2008. Additionally, they completed field training in the Planning and Technology Department – Geographical Information System (GIS) at North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of NCT of Delhi, Shakti Nagar, New Delhi. This training, focused on the project ‘Study on the need, importance, and utilization of GIS in Electric distribution utility,’ lasted for 8 weeks from 4th June to 4th August 2009. Furthermore, the user participated in a technical capacity-building workshop on ‘Kitchen Performance Test (KPT)’ for Testing Of Cookstove Performance contributing to Clean Indoor Air. This workshop was jointly organized by Winrock International, Berkely Air Monitoring Group, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USA, and took place in Ahmedabad, India, over 5 days from 5th to 9th August.

NEW LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS/DESIGN EXPERIMENTS INTRODUCED:

The user has an extensive background in the design and implementation of Thermo Electric Generator (TEG) technology in cookstoves, showcasing their expertise in the field. They have designed a prototype of a cookstove embedded with TEG and subsequently produced numerous TEG stoves. Their work also involved comprehensive testing of TEGs while mounted on stoves, focusing on parameters such as current, power, voltage, temperature, and others. Additionally, they have designed various electrical circuits and topologies for utilizing TEGs with stoves, demonstrating their proficiency in both hardware and system design.

Furthermore, the user has utilized the generated power from TEGs for practical applications such as charging mobile phones and other batteries. They have also designed LED lighting systems powered directly by TEG-generated power and have explored the dual capability of charging batteries from TEGs. Their expertise extends to the realm of speech recognition, where they have tested intoxication through speech recognition, showcasing a diverse skill set that spans across different disciplines.

Risha Mal ‘s citation metrics and indices from Google Scholar are as follows:

  • Cited by: All: 124, Since 2018: 86
  • Citations: 124 (All), 8 (Since 2018)
  • h-index: 6 (All), 5 (Since 2018)
  • i10-index: 4 (All), 2 (Since 2018)

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

Publications:

1.The design, development and performance evaluation of thermoelectric generator (TEG) integrated forced draft biomass cookstove

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 41 citations.

2.Multi-functionality clean biomass cookstove for off-grid areas

  • Published in Energy in 2016 with 33 citations.

3.Design and testing of thermoelectric generator embedded clean forced draft biomass cookstove

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 15 citations.

4.Renewable energy from biomass cookstoves for off grid rural areas

  • Published in Energy in 2014 with 11 citations.

5.Design and performance evaluation of thermoelectric generator stove and comparison with traditional, natural and forced draft stoves

  • Published in Energy in 2015 with 7 citations.

 

Dr. Idrees Khan | Computational Fluid Dynamics

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🎉🏆 Congratulations, Dr. Idrees Khan, on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Dr. Idrees Khan : Leading Researcher in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Visiting Lecturer at Heat exchangers, University of Engineering and Technology,Pakistan

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 :

Between November 2, 2018, and July 22, 2022, I undertook a transformative academic journey at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa, where I successfully earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics. My specialization focused on the dynamic field of Applied Mathematics, reflecting my dedication to the practical applications of mathematical principles. The program equipped me with advanced knowledge, research skills, and a profound understanding of mathematical concepts, laying the groundwork for contributing to the ongoing advancements in the field.

Prior to my doctoral studies, from February 17, 2014, to November 7, 2016, I pursued a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Applied Mathematics at Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan, Pakistan. Throughout this period, I demonstrated my commitment to academic excellence, culminating in a final grade of CGPA 3.03/4. This master’s program provided me with a solid foundation in applied mathematics, fostering critical thinking and analytical skills.

HONOURS AND AWARDS:

Throughout my academic journey, I have been honored with notable accolades that underscore my dedication to scholarly pursuits. From 2018 to 2022, I was awarded a fully funded NRF Scholarship, facilitating my pursuit of a Ph.D. This prestigious scholarship not only recognized my academic potential but also provided essential support for my doctoral studies.

In the years 2014 to 2016, I was privileged to be a recipient of the Prime Minister Fully Funded Scholarship during my M.Phil. program. This scholarship not only alleviated financial barriers but also served as a testament to my commitment to academic excellence and research endeavors. Furthermore, my academic achievements were evident early in my journey when, from 2008 to 2010, I secured the third position in my B.Sc. studies. This accomplishment reflects not only my academic capabilities but also my consistent effort and dedication to achieving excellence in my undergraduate studies.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. Idrees, Taza Gul, Saeed Islam, M.A Khan, Wajiduallah, Z.Shah. “Analytical Solutions for Transient Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids” J. Appl. Environ. Biol. Sci., 5(11)17-25, 2015.

2. Gul, T., Haleem, I., Ullah, I., Khan, M. A., Bonyah, E., Khan, I., & Shuaib, M. (2018). The study of the entropy generation in a thin film flow with variable fluid properties past over a stretching sheet. Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 10(11), 1687814018789522.

3. Khan, I., Chinyoka, T., & Gill, A. (2022). Computational analysis of shear banding in simple shear flow of viscoelastic fluid-based nanofluids subject to exothermic reactions. Energies, 15(5), 1719.

4. Khan, I., Chinyoka, T., & Gill, A. (2022). Dynamics of non-isothermal pressure-driven flow of generalized viscoelastic-fluid-based nanofluids in a channel. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2022.

5. Khan, I., Chinyoka, T., & Gill, A. (2022). Computational analysis of the dynamics of generalizedviscoelastic-fluid-based nanofluids subject to exothermic reaction in shear-flow. Journal of Nanofluids, 11(4), 487-499.