Hunida Gindil Abu Backer | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hunida Gindil Abu Backer | Social Impact | Best Researcher Award

Abu Dhabi University | United Arab Emirates

Author Profile

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📚 Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Hunida Gindil Abu Backer’s academic journey began with her pursuit of higher education in Radio and Television. She completed her Ph.D. in Radio and Television from Omdurman Islamic University in 2011. Her research thesis, titled “The economics of the media and its impact on the production of television programs: An analytical study of Sudanese channels,” reflects her focus on understanding media economics and its practical influence. She had earlier obtained an MA in Radio and Television (2006) and a BA in Press and Publication (1995), both from renowned institutions in Sudan, laying the groundwork for her career in Mass Communication.

🎓 Professional Endeavors

Dr. Hunida’s career has been defined by a strong academic presence, spanning various educational institutions across multiple countries. She has been an Assistant Professor of Mass Communication at Abu Dhabi University since August 2020, where she continues to contribute significantly to the Department of Mass Communication. Prior to that, she worked at Al Ghurair University, Dubai and Emirates College of Technology, Abu Dhabi, showcasing her diverse teaching experiences. She also served part-time at the Sudan Academy for Communication Sciences and as Head of the Department of Public Relations at Sudan Civil Aviation, providing her expertise in both academia and professional media roles.

📝 Contributions and Research Focus On Social Impact 

Dr. Hunida’s research has consistently focused on the impact of media economics and the media industry’s development, particularly in Sudan and the Arab region. Her scholarly works have been published in Arab scientific refereed journals, contributing to the understanding of media production dynamics and its economic implications. Furthermore, she actively participates in international scientific conferences, where she shares insights on the evolving landscape of mass communication.

Her research is aimed at analyzing the practices and developments in media economics, television programming, and advertising production. Her academic work combines theory and practical industry insights, making her a key contributor to mass communication studies.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Dr. Hunida’s influence extends beyond research, as she has a direct impact on the learning outcomes of students in her classes. As an educator, she strives to shape the future of the next generation of mass communication professionals. She employs modern teaching methodologies, blending virtual classrooms, interactive content, and adaptive learning technologies to meet the needs of diverse learners. This approach has helped students gain valuable practical knowledge in development communication, international communication, and advertising, along with skills such as teamwork and critical thinking.

Her leadership in digital education tools, including Microsoft Teams, Blackboard, and Sway, has ensured that her students remain engaged and prepared for the challenges of the digital media landscape.

📑 Academic Cites and Publications

Dr. Hunida’s scholarly contributions have been widely recognized in the academic community, particularly within the Arab region. Her work has been cited in various academic papers and journals related to media studies and communication research. These citations reflect her significant role in advancing academic discourse in mass communication and its practical applications, particularly in media economics and the impact of television programming in the Arab world.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Dr. Hunida is highly proficient in technological tools that enhance both teaching and research in mass communication. Some of her notable skills include:

  • Online Teaching: Familiarity with virtual classes, distance learning platforms such as Microsoft Teams, and Blackboard for assessments.
  • Content Creation: Proficient in using Sway to create responsive content, and H5P for interactive learning activities.
  • Assessment Tools: Expertise in using Respondus Lockdown Browser for secure online assessments.
  • Project Management: Utilizes Microsoft Planner for organizing and managing academic projects effectively.

These technical skills have allowed her to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of digital education and enhance the learning experience for her students.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Hunida brings 14 years of teaching experience to her role as an Assistant Professor. She has taught a wide array of undergraduate courses, with a particular emphasis on Development Communication, International Communication, Advertising, and Research Methods. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in encouraging students to think critically and creatively about mass communication and its societal impact.

She employs a student-centered approach, engaging her students through discussions, group projects, and real-world examples that illustrate the principles being taught. She believes in fair and transparent evaluations, ensuring students understand the reasoning behind their grades while encouraging collaborative learning to enhance their communication and teamwork skills.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Hunida’s future aspirations include contributing to the further integration of technology in education and continuing her work to shape the next generation of mass communication experts. She envisions a world where her students not only excel academically but also become leaders in media industries, equipped with the skills and critical thinking needed for success.

Through her ongoing commitment to teaching excellence, research in media economics, and technological innovation in education, Dr. Hunida aims to leave a lasting legacy in the academic and professional worlds of Mass Communication.

📑 Notable Publications 

Article Title: The contents of interactive media programs and their role in the consolidation of human values
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: AL-Ustath Journal Social Science Journal
    • Year: 2019-12-27
Article Title: The Radio programs Treating of Development and citizenship values
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: Route Educational and Social Science Journal
    • Year: 2019-03-15
Article Title: The effectiveness of interactive radio programs in promotion of social value awareness
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: Route Educational and Social Science Journal
    • Year: 2018-07-13
Article Title: Recruitment of new media in the consolidation of interactive value
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: Route Educational and Social Science Journal
    • Year: 2018-03-05
Article Title: Recruitment of radio programs in the consolidation of the values of sustainable development
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: Journal of Research and Media Studies, Al-Shorouq Academy
    • Year: 2017-07-07
Article Title: The Sudanese press strategy in facing terrorism
    • Author: Hunida Gindil
    • Journal: Institute of Higher Media, Al-Shorouq Academy
    • Year: 2016-07-01

Tian-yu Zhang | Smart Cities and Urban Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tian-yu Zhang | Smart Cities and Urban Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Tian-yu Zhang at Beijing Jiaotong University, China

👨‍🎓Professional Profiles

🧑‍🔬 Summary

Dr. Tian-yu Zhang  PhD candidate in Transportation Planning and Management at Beijing Jiaotong University, focusing on the integration of transportation, energy, and economics. My research aims to develop synergistic systems that optimize the efficiency of electrified transportation networks, reduce emissions, and support the sustainable development of the electrified transport industry. I have published 8 academic papers, including 5 SCI papers as the first or corresponding author, and have contributed to several national and provincial-level projects. I was honored with the National Scholarship for Doctoral Students in both 2023 and 2024.

🎓 Education

Dr. Tian-yu Zhang currently pursuing a PhD in Transportation Planning and Management at Beijing Jiaotong University (2015–present). Under the guidance of Professors Enjian Yao (BJTU), Junyi Zhang (Southeast University), and Zhiwei Wang (NTU), my research focuses on the intersection of transportation and energy. This includes areas like big data mining, intelligent system design, and the optimization of transportation networks for sustainable development.

💼 Professional Experience

Throughout my doctoral journey, I have led and contributed to several high-impact research projects. As the chair of two fundamental research projects, I have focused on optimizing highway charging networks and electric vehicle infrastructure. I have also actively participated in national research projects aimed at optimizing regional transport structures, assessing carbon and pollution reduction potential, and developing energy replenishment solutions for transportation systems.

📚 Academic Citations

I have published 8 academic papers in top-tier journals such as Applied Energy, Transportation Research Part A, IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, and Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering. My work, including 5 SCI-indexed papers where I served as the first or corresponding author, has been widely cited in the field of transportation and energy integration.

💻 Technical Skills

My research expertise spans several technical areas, including:

  • Transportation big data analysis
  • Intelligent transportation system (ITS) design and operation
  • Multi-agent system modeling
  • Optimization of multi-network coupling for transportation and energy
  • Industrial policy assessment and formulation
  • Software development (e.g., Dynamic Traffic Flow Allocation System V1.0)

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

In addition to my research, I assist in teaching courses related to transportation planning, system optimization, and transportation-energy integration at Beijing Jiaotong University. This allows me to share my knowledge while continuing to learn and engage with students.

🔬 Research Interests

My research primarily focuses on the integration of transportation and energy systems. Specifically, I aim to develop synergistic operations for electrified transportation, optimize energy consumption, and improve infrastructure planning through intelligent transportation systems and smart grids. I am particularly interested in multi-network coupling, energy management, and policy development to help the transportation sector meet sustainability goals, especially within the context of the “Double Carbon” initiative.

🌍 Vision for the Future

Dr. Zhang envisions the future development of smart grids, electric vehicles, and intelligent transportation systems working synergistically to achieve a sustainable and low-carbon transportation infrastructure. He hopes to foster international collaboration to tackle global challenges in this vital interdisciplinary field.

Songkeart Phattarapattamawong | Technology development | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Songkeart Phattarapattamawong | Technology development | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Songkeart Phattarapattamawong at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand

👨‍🎓  Profiles

📚 Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Songkeart Phattarapattamawong holds a Ph.D. in Urban Management from Kyoto University, Japan (MEXT Scholarship), an M.Eng. in Environmental Engineering and Management from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (Royal Scholarship), and a B.Eng. in Environmental Engineering from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand (1st Class Honours).

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Phattarapattamawong has received numerous awards, including the 1st place in the Energy Research Proposal Contest (2024) and multiple medals at the Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo (2019). He was also honored with the Thai Royal Decoration in 2020 and has secured significant research grants from prestigious organizations like the National Research Council of Thailand.

👔 Professional Experience

Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (2020 – Present) and as the Chairperson of the International B.Eng. Program in Environmental Engineering (2019 – Present). His past roles include Postdoctoral Fellow at Kyoto University and Business Advisor at Thai Isekyu Co.Ltd..

🔬 Research Interests

His research interests include Water Treatment and Reclamation, Adsorption and Advanced Oxidation Processes, Emerging Pollutant Control, and Waste Resource Recovery, as well as Circular and Green Economy Management.

 

📖 Top Noted Publications

Development of the novel advanced electrooxidation process for decolorization of recalcitrant dyes (Methylene Blue, Rhodamine B, Congo Red): Effect of operating factors

    • Authors: Thanaree Dokpikul, Jiratchaya Umpanhorm, Thanyamas Choldhichanand, Pannika Duangkaew, Songkeart Phattarapattamawong
    • Journal: Environmental Advances
    • Volume: 2024
    • Issue: TBD
    • Pages: TBD
    • Year: 2024

Effect of propionate-cultured sludge augmentation on methane production from upflow anaerobic sludge blanket systems treating fresh landfill leachate

    • Authors: Pinpatthanapong, Khathapon; Puengpraput, Tunyaporn; Phattarapattamawong, Songkeart; Phalakornkule, Chantaraporn; Panichnumsin, Pornpan; Boonapatcharoen, Nimaradee; Paensiri, Phimchaya; Malila, Kanokwan; Ponata, Nattapong; Ngamcharoen, Thakrit et al.
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Volume: 2023
    • Issue: TBD
    • Pages: TBD
    • Year: 2023

Global assessment of chemical quality of drinking water: The case of trihalomethanes

    • Authors: Villanueva, Cristina M.; Evlampidou, Iro; Ibrahim, Fathelrahman; Donat-Vargas, Carolina; Valentin, Antonia; Tugulea, Anca-Maria; Echigo, Shinya; Jovanovic, Dragana; Lebedev, Albert T.; Lemus-Perez, Mildred et al.
    • Journal: Water Research
    • Volume: 2023
    • Issue: TBD
    • Pages: TBD
    • Year: 2023

Synergistic degradation of trimethoprim and its phytotoxicity via the UV/chlorine process: Influencing factors on removal and kinetic

    • Authors: Siriluk Ekwong; Jarungwit Boonnorat; Kun-Yi Andrew Lin; Songkeart Phattarapattamawong
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A
    • Volume: 2023
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 218-229
    • Year: 2023

Nitrogen-containing carbon hollow nanocube-confined cobalt nanoparticle as a magnetic and efficient catalyst for activating monopersulfate to degrade a UV filter in water

    • Authors: Duong Dinh Tuan; Kwon, Eilhann; Phattarapattamawong, Songkeart; Bui Xuan Thanh; Ta Cong Khiem; Lisak, Grzegorz; Wang, Haitao; Lin, Kun-Yi Andrew
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
    • Volume: 2022
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: 106989
    • Year: 2023

Propionate-cultured sludge bioaugmentation to enhance methane production and micropollutant degradation in landfill leachate treatment

    • Authors: Pinpatthanapong, Khathapon; Panichnumsin, Pornpan; Phalakornkule, Chantaraporn; Phattarapattamawong, Songkeart; Treesubsuntorn, Chairat; Boonapatcharoen, Nimaradee; Ketbuppha, Kanjana; Phanwilai, Supaporn; Boonnorat, Jarungwit
    • Journal: Bioresource Technology
    • Volume: 2022
    • Issue: 349
    • Pages: 127241
    • Year: 2022

Chinmay Kumar Jena – Air Pollution – Best Researcher Award

Dr. Chinmay Kumar Jena - Air Pollution - Best Researcher Award

India Meteorological Department - India

Author Profile

Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Chinmay Kumar Jena embarked on his academic journey with a strong foundation in mathematics, earning his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Mathematics from Fakir Mohan University and Utkal University, respectively. His academic prowess led him to pursue a Master of Technology in Earth Science System and Technology from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Building upon this interdisciplinary background, Dr. Jena delved into the intricacies of Atmospheric Science for his doctoral studies at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune, India. His Ph.D. thesis titled "High resolution NOX emission estimates for India based on satellite measurements and regional chemistry transport model" reflects his early interest in atmospheric chemistry and air quality modeling.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Jena's professional journey has been marked by significant contributions to the field of atmospheric science and air quality modeling. He has held various research positions at esteemed institutions such as the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), North Carolina State University (NC State), and currently serves as a Scientist-C at the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Science, New Delhi. His research experience spans over a decade, during which he has been involved in projects focusing on atmospheric chemistry, air quality modeling, and the impact of air pollution on human health and agricultural productivity.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Jena's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including atmospheric chemistry, tropospheric ozone, aerosols, and air quality forecasting. He has made significant contributions to the development of top-down emission inventories using inverse methods and the evaluation of air quality models using satellite measurements and ground-based observations. His work also explores the intercontinental transport of air pollutants and the implications of climate change on air quality.

Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Jena's contributions to the field of atmospheric science have been recognized through various awards and honors. He has received the Best Paper Award from the Indian Meteorological Society (IMS) Biennial Conference and the Best PhD Thesis Award from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, India. Additionally, his research has been published in reputable peer-reviewed journals and has garnered attention for its scientific significance and impact.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Jena's research has had a profound impact on our understanding of air quality dynamics, particularly in the Indian subcontinent. His work has informed policymakers and stakeholders about the sources and mitigation strategies for air pollution, contributing to efforts aimed at improving public health and environmental sustainability.

Legacy and Future Contributions

As a prominent figure in the field of atmospheric science, Dr. Jena's legacy lies in his dedication to advancing knowledge and addressing pressing environmental challenges. His interdisciplinary approach and collaborative efforts with international partners have paved the way for innovative solutions to air quality issues. Looking ahead, Dr. Jena continues to spearhead research initiatives aimed at enhancing our understanding of atmospheric processes and mitigating the adverse impacts of air pollution on society and the environment.

Citations

  • Citations  1343
  • h-index       16
  • i10-index    25

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