Liwa College, ABU Dhabi | United Arab Emirates

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Summary

Dr. Neyara Radwan is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Sustainable Systems, and Renewable Energy. Currently an Associate Professor at Liwa College in Abu Dhabi, UAE, she has an impressive academic history with roles across several prestigious institutions globally, including in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and India. With a passion for sustainable development and advanced engineering systems, her research focuses on optimization, supply chain management, solid waste management, and energy systems.

Education

Dr. Radwan holds a Ph.D. in Production Engineering from Benha University, Egypt (2008), with a thesis on CAD of Electro-Chemical Honing Machining and Statistical Modeling. She also earned her M.A. in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from Mansoura University, Egypt (2004), focusing on utilizing computer-aided expert systems for power transmission shaft design. Additionally, she completed her B.A. in the same field from Mansoura University, where she designed belt conveyors for a sugar factory project.

Professional Experience

Dr. Radwan has an extensive career in academia. She is currently an Associate Professor at Liwa College in Abu Dhabi (2023–Present). Before this, she served as an Associate Professor at the Mechanical Department of Suez Canal University, Egypt (2012–2023), and as a Quality Assurance Officer and Assistant Professor at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA (2014–2021). She has also held part-time roles in various academic institutions in Egypt, focusing on industrial engineering and mechanical design.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Radwan’s dedication to education and research has earned her numerous awards, including the Excellence in Education Development Award (NCRDSIMS, India, 2018), the Global Service to Humanity Award (ADlafrica, 2021), and the Golden Academic Award (Tradepreneur Global, 2022). She has also been recognized for her outstanding academic leadership, receiving the Global Excellence in Academic Leadership Award (2024) and the Most Outstanding Engineering Educator and Writer Award (2024). Her contributions have been consistently celebrated through international accolades and recognitions.

Technical Skills

Dr. Radwan’s technical expertise spans several cutting-edge areas, including Optimization, Lean Manufacturing, and Sustainable Engineering. She is skilled in Renewable Energy Systems, Artificial Intelligence Applications in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Solid Waste Management. Additionally, her proficiency in CAD Modeling and Statistical Process Control allows her to explore and implement advanced solutions for sustainable systems and optimal operations.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Radwan has taught at top-tier universities across multiple countries, specializing in Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Sustainable Systems. Her teaching includes overseeing quality assurance in MBA/EMBA programs, and she is passionate about helping students connect theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications. She is recognized for her engaging teaching style and her ability to inspire the next generation of engineers and leaders.

Research Interests

Dr. Radwan’s research interests are wide-ranging, with a primary focus on Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Optimization. Her work also delves into Circular Economy, Waste Management, Energy Systems, and Artificial Intelligence applications in engineering. She is particularly dedicated to researching how these fields intersect with global goals like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), striving for impactful, real-world solutions to critical environmental and societal challenges.

Publication Top Notes

Development of artificial intelligence techniques in Saudi Arabia: the impact on COVID-19 pandemic. Literature review

- Authors: NB Al-Jehani, ZA Hawsawi, N Radwan, M Farouk
- Journal: Journal of Engineering Science and Technology
- Citation: 12
- Year: 2021

Characterizing land use/land cover change dynamics by an enhanced random forest machine learning model: a Google Earth Engine implementation

- Authors: CB Pande, A Srivastava, KN Moharir, N Radwan, L Mohd Sidek, …
- Journal: Environmental Sciences Europe
- Citation: 11
- Year: 2024

Heat transfer analysis of single-walled carbon nanotubes in Ellis’s fluid model: Comparative study of uniform and non-uniform channels

- Authors: M Irfan, I Siddique, M Nazeer, S Saleem, N Radwan
- Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
- Citation: 10
- Year: 2024

Dynamics of magnetized viscous dissipative material of hybrid nanofluid with irregular thermal generation/absorption

- Authors: M Yasir, S Saleem, M Khan, N Radwan
- Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
- Citation: 8
- Year: 2024

Assessment of groundwater potential zone mapping for semi-arid environment areas using AHP and MIF techniques

- Authors: SP Shinde, VN Barai, BK Gavit, SA Kadam, AA Atre, CB Pande, SC Pal, …
- Journal: Environmental Sciences Europe
- Citation: 8
- Year: 2024

A comparative study based on performance and techno-economic analysis of different strategies for PV-Electrolyzer (green) hydrogen fueling incinerator system

- Authors: OM Butt, MS Ahmad, TK Lun, HS Che, H Fayaz, N Abd Rahim, KKK Koziol, …
- Journal: Waste Management
- Citation: 8
- Year: 2023

Samprit Banerjee | Data Cleaning | Excellence in Research

Posted on 01/02/202501/02/2025 by ScienceFather

Assoc Prof Dr. Samprit Banerjee | Data Cleaning | Excellence in Research

Weill Medical College of Cornell University | United States

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Current Academic Appointment

Dr. Samprit Banerjee is currently an Associate Professor in the Division of Biostatistics at Weill Medical College, Cornell University since January 2020. In May 2023, he also became an Associate Professor of Biostatistics in the Department of Psychiatry at the same institution.

Articles in Preparation

Dr. Banerjee is preparing several significant research articles, including one on predicting adherence to psychotherapy homework using mHealth data. Another focuses on a functional data analysis framework for analyzing mobile health data, while a third article explores clustering functional data with applications to mHealth data.

Extramural Professional Activities

Dr. Banerjee has contributed to multiple FDA advisory panels, including the Neurological Devices Panel in 2023 and the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee in 2021. He is also a standing member of the Effectiveness of Mental Health Interventions (EMHI) Study Section of NIMH from 2022-2025 and has been involved in scientific review groups for NIMH.

Past Positions Held

Dr. Banerjee served as the Founding Director of the PhD Program in Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell from 2020-2024. Additionally, he was the Founding Director of the MS Program in Biostatistics & Data Science from 2016 to 2020.

Educational Background

Dr. Banerjee holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2008), following his M.Stat and B.Stat degrees from the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, India.

Teaching & Mentorship

Dr. Banerjee is actively involved in teaching, including directing courses like Big Data in Medicine for the MS program in Biostatistics. He mentors post-doctoral associates and junior researchers, including Younghoon Kim, PhD, and Soohyun Kim, PhD, in areas of mHealth data modeling and deep learning in psychiatry.

Administrative Activities On Data Cleaning

Dr. Banerjee contributes to Weill Cornell Medical College’s PhD Director’s Committee and co-chairs the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion sub-committee of the General Faculty Council.

Special Government Employment

Since 2014, Dr. Banerjee has served as a Special Government Employee at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Banerjee is an elected Council of Sections Representative for the Mental Health Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association (ASA).

Notable Publications

Examining Healthy Lifestyles as a Mediator of the Association Between Socially Determined Vulnerabilities and Incident Heart Failure

- Authors: Nickpreet Singh, Chanel Jonas, Laura C. Pinheiro, Jennifer D. Lau, Jinhong Cui, Leann Long, Samprit Banerjee, Raegan W. Durant, Madeline R. Sterling, James M. Shikany et al.
- Journal: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes
- Year: 2025

Effects of Geography on Risk for Future Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Among Children and Youth

- Authors: Wenna Xi, Samprit Banerjee, Bonnie T. Zima, George S. Alexopoulos, Mark Olfson, Yunyu Xiao, Jyotishman Pathak
- Journal: JAACAP Open
- Year: 2023

Relation of a Simple Cardiac Co-Morbidity Count and Cardiovascular Readmission After a Heart Failure Hospitalization

- Authors: Aayush Visaria, Lauren Balkan, Laura C. Pinheiro, Joanna Bryan, Samprit Banerjee, Madeline R. Sterling, Udhay Krishnan, Evelyn M. Horn, Monika M. Safford, Parag Goyal
- Journal: The American Journal of Cardiology
- Year: 2020

Examining Timeliness of Total Knee Replacement Among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in the U.S.

- Authors: H.M.K. Ghomrawi, A.I. Mushlin, R. Kang, S. Banerjee, J.A. Singh, L. Sharma, C. Flink, M. Nevitt, T. Neogi, D.L. Riddle
- Journal: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Year: 2020

Race and prostate imaging: implications for targeted biopsy and image-based prostate cancer interventions

- Authors: Michael D Gross, Bashir Al Hussein Al Awamlh, Jonathan E Shoag, Elizabeth Mauer, Samprit Banerjee, Daniel J Margolis, Juan M Mosquera, Ann S Hamilton, Maria J Schumura, Jim C Hu
- Journal: BMJ Surgery, Interventions, & Health Technologies
- Year: 2019

Long-term active surveillance of implantable medical devices: an analysis of factors determining whether current registries are adequate to expose safety and efficacy problems

- Authors: Samprit Banerjee, Bruce Campbell, Josh Rising, Allan Coukell, Art Sedrakyan
- Journal: BMJ Surgery, Interventions, & Health Technologies
- Year: 2019

Xibing Xu | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 23/12/202423/12/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Xibing Xu | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation, China

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Xibing Xu’s academic journey began with a solid foundation in biological sciences, leading to his Master’s degree from Shandong University in 2012. His Master’s thesis focused on the two-component signal transduction systems of Streptomyces hygroscopicus. This foundational research sparked his interest in bacterial biology and set the stage for his doctoral studies at Sichuan University. Dr. Xu’s Ph.D. thesis, completed in 2015, centered on “Protein homeostasis regulation and ubiquitin-like systems in bacteria,” deepening his expertise in bacterial systems and protein regulation.

Professional Endeavors

his Ph.D., Dr. Xu expanded his research horizons by embarking on various international and prestigious roles. In 2017-2018, he was awarded a visiting scholarship by the China Scholarship Council, enabling him to work as a visiting scholar at the Laboratoire de Microbiologie et Génétique Moléculaire (LMGM) in Toulouse, France. This experience enhanced his research capabilities and fostered a deeper understanding of bacterial molecular mechanisms. From 2020 to the present, Dr. Xu has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at LMGM, where he leads the ANR project M-Tox, which investigates translational control by HigB1 and MenT toxins in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Xu’s research is at the cutting edge of microbiology, focusing on bacterial growth inhibition mechanisms mediated by toxins in toxin-antitoxin systems. Specifically, his work on deleterious tRNA nucleotidyltransferase toxins, like MenT in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has unveiled novel bacterial mechanisms that regulate translation and protein homeostasis. His research involves exploring the role of tRNA biology in bacterial growth control and the interaction between tRNA and toxin proteins, a focus that has the potential to inform future therapeutic strategies for bacterial infections. His expertise extends to RNA-seq, enzymology, and protein-RNA/DNA interactions, all of which contribute to a deeper understanding of bacterial survival and virulence.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Xu’s work has far-reaching implications in microbial Microbiologie and therapeutic development. By identifying key mechanisms that control bacterial growth through toxin-antitoxin systems, his research addresses critical challenges in combating drug-resistant bacterial infections. His investigations into tRNA biology have provided insights into how bacteria regulate protein synthesis, which could lead to the development of novel antimicrobial strategies. His innovative research has garnered attention within the scientific community, reflected in invitations to present at major international conferences such as the 29th International tRNA Conference in 2024.

Academic Citations

Dr. Xu’s contributions to the field have not only enhanced scientific knowledge but have also been widely recognized and cited in academic publications. His work on toxin-antitoxin systems and tRNA nucleotidyltransferase toxins has attracted significant attention in the microbiology and biochemistry fields. As his research continues to influence studies on bacterial translation control, his citation index is expected to grow, cementing his reputation as an expert in bacterial growth regulation and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.

Technical Skills

Dr. Xu possesses a broad array of technical skills in biochemistry and molecular biology, enabling him to conduct complex experimental research. He is proficient in RNA-seq library design and construction, protein-DNA/RNA interaction analysis, and toxin protein purification and activity assays. Additionally, he has extensive experience in cell-free transcription and translation assays, essential for studying the mechanistic details of translation regulation in bacteria. His technical prowess underpins the success of his innovative research in bacterial biology and protein homeostasis.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Xu has a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision. From 2015 to 2020, he taught various courses such as Medical Biology, Medical Genetics, and Medical Cell Biology at Henan University of Science and Technology. His teaching not only involved extensive classroom hours but also practical experimental courses, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in molecular biology techniques. Since 2024, Dr. Xu has been supervising Master’s students at the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, mentoring students on projects related to phage peptides and protein homeostasis in bacteria, ensuring the next generation of scientists is equipped with the necessary research skills.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Xu’s current and future research promises to continue his legacy of groundbreaking work in microbiology, particularly in the areas of bacterial toxin-antitoxin systems and translation control. As a postdoctoral fellow and researcher at LMGM, he is leading projects that could revolutionize our understanding of bacterial growth regulation, with direct applications in combating drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. His ongoing research, mentorship, and commitment to expanding scientific knowledge will ensure that his contributions to the field of microbiology will continue to grow in impact and influence.

Top Noted Publications

Title: Inducible auto-phosphorylation regulates a widespread family of nucleotidyltransferase toxins

Authors: Tom J. Arrowsmith, Xibing Xu, Shangze, Ben Usher, Peter Stokes, Megan Guest, Agnieszka K. Bronowska, Pierre Genevaux, Tim R. Blower
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2024

Title: MenT nucleotidyltransferase toxins extend tRNA acceptor stems and can be inhibited by asymmetrical antitoxin binding

Authors: Xibing Xu, Ben Usher, C. Gutierrez, R. Barriot, T.J. Arrowsmith, X. Han, P. Redder, O. Neyrolles, T.R. Blower, P. Genevaux
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2023

Title: Substrate recognition and cryo-EM structure of the ribosome-bound TAC toxin of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Authors: Moïse, Emmanuel Giudice, Xibing Xu, Hatice Akarsu, Patricia Bordes, Valérie Guillet, Donna-Joe Bigot, Nawel Slama, Gaetano D’Urso, Sophie Chat et al.
Journal: Nature Communications
Year: 2022

Title: ClpXP-mediated Degradation of the TAC Antitoxin is Neutralized by the SecB-like Chaperone in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Authors: Pauline Texier, Patricia Bordes, Jyotsna Nagpal, Ambre Julie Sala, Moise Mansour, Anne-Marie Cirinesi, Xibing Xu, David Andrew Dougan, Pierre Genevaux
Journal: Journal of Molecular Biology
Year: 2021

Title: The ubiquitin-like modification by ThiS and ThiF in Escherichia coli

Authors: Xibing Xu, Tao Wang, Yulong Niu, Ke Liang, Yi Yang
Journal: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Year: 2019

Title: BAH1 an E3 Ligase from Arabidopsis thaliana Stabilizes Heat Shock Factor σ32 of Escherichia coli by Interacting with DnaK/DnaJ Chaperone Team

Authors: Xibing Xu, Ke Liang, Yulong Niu, Yan Shen, Xuedong Wan, Haiyan Li, Yi Yang
Journal: Current Microbiology
Year: 2018

Haixia Mao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Posted on 25/11/202425/11/2024 by ScienceFather

Dr. Haixia Mao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Shenzhen Polytechnic University, China

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Summary

Dr. Haixia Mao is an Associate Professor at the School of Automobile and Transportation at Shenzhen Polytechnic University, China. She holds a Ph.D. in Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Her research focuses on GIS-T, big data analytics, and analyzing urban mobility patterns, using spatial-temporal data from transportation systems to improve urban planning and human behavior modeling.

Education

Dr. Mao earned her Ph.D. in GIS and Remote Sensing from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2010. She also completed her M.S. in GIS at Wuhan University in 2004 and her B.S. in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing from Wuhan University.

Professional Experience

Dr. Mao currently serves as an Associate Professor at Shenzhen Polytechnic University (since 2012), where she has contributed to the development of transportation-related GIS courses. Previously, she worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2014 to 2016, furthering her expertise in urban computing and GIS.

Research Interests

Her research encompasses GIS-T (Geographic Information Systems for Transportation), big data analytics, remote sensing, deep learning, and urban planning. She investigates the mobility patterns of citizens through traffic data (including taxis, buses, and metro) and leverages spatial-temporal data to enhance urban infrastructure and predict human behavior.

Academic Contributions

Dr. Mao has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference papers. She has also been awarded a patent for a caching system with a new cache placement method. She has received research grants for spatial-temporal data analytics in transportation and has actively contributed to major projects in urban computing.

Technical Skills

Dr. Mao’s technical expertise spans GIS, remote sensing, big data analytics, deep learning, and spatial-temporal data analysis. She integrates these advanced techniques to solve complex transportation and urban planning challenges.

Teaching Experience

Dr. Mao has taught several courses since 2012 at Shenzhen Polytechnic University, including GIS for Transportation, Traffic Engineering Cartography, and Traffic Information Processing. She has a long-standing dedication to educating future professionals in the field of urban planning and transportation technology.

Top Noted Publications

Multiple sclerosis lesions segmentation based on 3D voxel enhancement and 3D alpha matting

Authors: Sun, Y., Zhang, Y., Wang, X., Zeng, Z., Mao, H.
Journal: Chinese Journal of Medical Physics
Year: 2022

Customer attractiveness evaluation and classification of urban commercial centers by crowd intelligence

Authors: Mao, H., Fan, X., Guan, J., Wang, Y., Xu, C.
Journal: Computers in Human Behavior
Year: 2019

When Taxi Meets Bus: Night bus stop planning over large-scale traffic data

Authors: Xiao, L., Fan, X., Mao, H., Lu, P., Luo, S.
Conference: Proceedings – 2016 7th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data, CCBD 2016
Year: 2017

Characterizing On-Bus WiFi passenger behaviors by approximate search and cluster analysis

Authors: Jiang, M., Fan, X., Zhang, F., Mao, H., Liu, R.
Conference: Proceedings – 2016 7th International Conference on Cloud Computing and Big Data, CCBD 2016
Year: 2017

Efficient visibility analysis for massive observers

Authors: Wang, W., Tang, B., Fan, X., Yang, H., Zhu, M.
Conference: Procedia Computer Science
Year: 2017

Web access patterns enhancing data access performance of cooperative caching in IMANETs

Authors: Fan, X., Cao, J., Mao, H., Zhao, Y., Xu, C.
Conference: Proceedings – IEEE International Conference on Mobile Data Management
Year: 2016