Prof Dr. Tony Quek | Networking | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Tony Quek | Networking | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Networking , Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore

👨‍🎓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:

Prof. Dr. Tony Quek pursued his academic journey with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, graduating in 1998. He furthered his studies at the same institution, completing a Master of Engineering in Information Processing from April 1998 to March 2000, focusing on Multiuser Detection for DS-CDMA Mobile Communication Systems under the guidance of Professor Hiroshi Suzuki. Dr. Quek’s academic pursuits led him to Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, where he obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from September 2002 to February 2008. His doctoral research centered on Efficient Approaches to Robust and Cooperative Wireless Network Design, mentored by Professor Moe Z. Win.

Research Interest:

Dr. Tony Quek’s general research interests revolve around applying mathematical, optimization, learning, and statistical theories to various communication, networking, signal processing, and resource allocation problems. His current research topics include wireless communications and networking, network intelligence, non-terrestrial networks, open radio access networks, and 6G technology. He explores innovative approaches to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and intelligence of communication systems, with a focus on advancing the capabilities of future wireless networks.

Awards & Honors:

Dr. Tony Quek has received numerous honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to the field of electrical engineering and computer science. In 2023 and 2022, he was recognized as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. In 2022, he was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Engineering Singapore and received the IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award. The year 2021 brought further accolades, including the OpenGov Recognition of Excellence and another recognition as one of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. In 2020, Dr. Quek was awarded the Nokia Visiting Professorship, recognized as a Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher, and received the IEEE Stephen O. Rice Prize in the Field of Communications Theory, among other honors. His contributions have been consistently recognized, including being elected as an IEEE Fellow in 2018 for his contributions to heterogeneous and wireless networks. Dr. Quek has also served as a Distinguished Lecturer for the IEEE Communications Society.

Experience:

Dr. Tony Quek has held several significant roles in academia and research. Since December 2022, he has served as the STEngineering Distinguished Professor at Singapore Technologies Engineering. Prior to this, Dr. Quek was appointed as the Director of the Future Communications R&D Programme at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in May 2021. He also served as the Interim Programme Director for the Design and Artificial Intelligence Programme at SUTD from April 2020 to December 2020. In March 2020, Dr. Quek was appointed as a Full Professor in the Information Systems Technology and Design Pillar at SUTD, where he currently holds the position of Head of Pillar. His work in these roles has contributed significantly to the advancement of research and education in the field of electrical engineering and computer science.

Teaching Experience:

Dr. Tony Quek has an extensive teaching experience at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) in the ISTD and ESD Pillars. Since January 2013, he has taught several courses including “Modelling the Systems World” (Term 3, 2013, 2014, 2015), “The Digital World” (Term 3, 2014, 2016), and “Introduction to Probability and Statistics” (Term 5, 2018, 2019). His teaching contributions have been instrumental in shaping the learning experiences of students in the areas of modelling, digital systems, and probability and statistics, helping them develop a strong foundation in these subjects.

Publications:

  1. Enhanced intercell interference coordination challenges in heterogeneous networks
    • Authors: D Lopez-Perez, I Guvenc, G De la Roche, M Kountouris, TQS Quek, …
    • Citations: 1306
    • Year: 2011
  2. Federated learning with differential privacy: Algorithms and performance analysis
    • Authors: K Wei, J Li, M Ding, C Ma, HH Yang, F Farokhi, S Jin, TQS Quek, HV Poor
    • Citations: 1244
    • Year: 2020
  3. Offloading in mobile edge computing: Task allocation and computational frequency scaling
    • Authors: TQ Dinh, J Tang, QD La, TQS Quek
    • Citations: 881
    • Year: 2017
  4. Energy efficient heterogeneous cellular networks
    • Authors: YS Soh, TQS Quek, M Kountouris, H Shin
    • Citations: 676
    • Year: 2013
  5. Sensor OpenFlow: Enabling software-defined wireless sensor networks
    • Authors: T Luo, HP Tan, TQS Quek
    • Citations: 614
    • Year: 2012
  6. Scheduling policies for federated learning in wireless networks
    • Authors: HH Yang, Z Liu, TQS Quek, HV Poor
    • Citations: 522
    • Year: 2019

Mr. Utkarsh Shivam | Operations | Best Scholar Award

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Mr. Utkarsh Shivam | Operations | Best Scholar Award

Doctoral Scholar at Operations, Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, India

👨‍🎓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:

  1. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM L)
    • Ph.D., Operations Management, June 2020 onwards
    • Dissertation Title: Essays on the Electric Bus adoption for Sustainable Public Transportation
    • Dissertation Committee: Prof. Suresh K. Jakhar, Dr. Amit Kohar, and Prof. Himanshu Rathore
    • CGPA: 7.42/10 at the end of two-year coursework
  2. Indian Institute of Management Jammu (IIM J)
    • M.B.A. (Operations & Marketing), June 2017 – March 2019
    • CGPA: 6.27/10
  3. S.R.M.C.E.M, Lucknow
    • B.Tech., Mechanical Engineering, July 2010 – June 2014
    • First Division, 65.26%
  4. R.L.B. Group of Schools, Lucknow
    • AISSCE, Central Board of Secondary Education, April 2010
    • First Division, 82.60%
  5. R.L.B. Group of Schools, Lucknow
    • AISSE, Central Board of Secondary Education, April 2008
    • First Division, 80.00%

🔍 RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Operations Research, Transportation, Mathematical Modelling, Optimization, Linear & Non-linear Programming, Logistics & Warehousing

🏆 ACADEMIC AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS:

  • 2023: Won Best Paper Award (2nd Prize) in 26th Annual International Conference of Society of Operations Management (SOM) 2023, organized by SOM and IIM Shillong
  • Y-Star Top Tier and Early Bird Challenge Winners in Yes Bank Transformation Series 2018
  • National Finalist (Top 5) at Lakshwiz- Factory (Supply chain case study) at NITIE, Mumbai- 2018
  • National Finalist (Top 6) in Jagruti-case study, IIM Lucknow by Goldman Sachs, and America-India Foundation- 2017

Workshops:

  • Attended Summer School on “Large Scale Optimisation” organized by Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence held during May 6 to May 13, 2022.
  • Participated & Completed Blended/Hybrid Faculty Development Program (FDP) on “Transportation & Logistics industry” held during 20 February to 3 March, 2023 at IIM Jammu under AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy.

Certifications:

  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt by KPMG – 2018

Extra Curricular Activities:

Sports:

  • 2023 Participated in Harmony cup organised by Bhavishya team at IIM Lucknow
  • 2019 Participated in Inter-College Sport competition in NDIM, New Delhi in IIM Jammu Cricket Team.

Position of Responsibilities:

  • Sr. Campus Ambassador, International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) SCNext India, 2018-19
  • Founder & Member of the Operations Club of IIM Jammu, 2017-19.
  • Member of Sponsorship Team of TedxIIMJammu organized at IIM Jammu, 2018
  • Member of Logistics Team of 1st HR Conclave organized at IIM Jammu, 2017
  • Chief Organiser of Security Cell at S.R.M.C.E.M for various events and annual fest from 2012-13.

Summer Trainings:

  • Underwent Summer Training of 4 weeks in Turbine manufacturing shop of B.H.E.L, Haridwar
  • Underwent Summer Training of 4 weeks in Mechanical workshop of N.E. Railways, Gorakhpur

Languages:

    • English: Fluent
    • Hindi: Native