Imtiaz Ahmad | Peristaltic phenomenon | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad | Peristaltic phenomenon | Best Researcher Award

Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur | Pakistan

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Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad  Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics | Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K 🌟

👨‍🏫 Professional Background & Experience

Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), with a PhD in Mathematics. With over 20 years of experience in both teaching and academic administration, Dr. Ahmad has contributed significantly to the growth of higher education institutions in Pakistan. He has taught diverse mathematical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, specializing in Fluid Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, and Numerical Analysis. His leadership as the Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) at MUST, where he launched Online Education, is a testament to his forward-thinking approach to education.

🎯 Research Interests & Areas of Expertise

Dr. Ahmad’s research interests are centered around Fluid Mechanics 💧, Nonlinear Dynamical Systems 🔄, Bifurcation Theory 🌀, and Boundary Value Problems 🧩. His academic focus is aimed at understanding complex systems and exploring mathematical models that can help in real-world applications. His research plays a pivotal role in furthering the knowledge in Applied Mathematics and its practical applications.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmad has received multiple honors and awards for his outstanding contributions to academia. These include an HEC Scholarship for his PhD studies, as well as Certificates of Appreciation for his leadership in launching online education at MUST. He was also recognized for his contributions to quality assurance in higher education by the President of AJ&K in 2020. In addition, he is serving as a Technical Program Committee Member for the 3rd International Conference on Acoustics, Fluid Mechanics, and Engineering (AFME 2024) in Hangzhou, China.

🧑‍🎓 Graduate Students Mentorship

Dr. Ahmad has mentored numerous graduate students in the field of mathematics. His guidance has shaped the careers of many MPhil and MSc/BS students, with several of them continuing their academic journeys in the field. His supervision includes students such as Usama Munir, Farzeen Ashfaq, and Yusra Rani, with many students contributing to research areas related to Fluid Mechanics and Dynamical Systems.

📚 Courses Taught

Dr. Ahmad has taught a wide array of courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Fluid Mechanics, Dynamical Systems, Calculus of One and Several Variables, MagnetoHydroDynamics (MHD), and Numerical Analysis. He aims to provide students with a deep understanding of complex mathematical concepts, helping them to apply these theories in practical, real-world contexts.

🌍 Professional Service & Committees

In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Ahmad is actively involved in the academic community through his service roles. He has been a reviewer for national and international journals, an external reviewer for institutional evaluations, and has contributed to curriculum development and performance reviews at various universities. He also played a key role in the Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (PNQAHE), helping to advance quality assurance practices in universities across the country.

📜 Academic Leadership & Contributions

Dr. Ahmad has demonstrated exemplary academic leadership through his tenure as Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell at MUST. Under his leadership, the university introduced online education, earning recognition from both the Vice Chancellor and the President of AJ&K. His efforts in academic administration have greatly enhanced the educational experience at MUST, furthering the university’s mission of providing quality education.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Thermal analysis of hybrid nanofluid flow in blood vessels with peristalsis: Case study for Hall current and radiative heat transfer
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan, Lioua Kolsi, Nidhal Becheikh, Kaouther Ghachem

    • Journal: Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

    • Year: 2025

Exploring thermal characteristics of Carreau-hybrid nanofluid (Ag–CuO/EG) in curved channels with convective boundaries
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan

    • Journal: Modern Physics Letters B

    • Year: 2024

Peristaltic transport of Prandtl hybrid nanofluid (MWCNTs-SWCNTs/engine oil) in non-uniform ducts: Exploring electro-osmosis and Joule heating effects through Keller box simulations
    • Authors: Zafar Iqbal, Imtiaz Ahmad, Sami Ullah Khan

    • Journal: Modern Physics Letters B

    • Year: 2024

Complex Dynamics of a Discretized Predator–Prey System with Prey Refuge Using a Piecewise Constant Argument Method
    • Authors: Rizwan Ahmed, Abdul Qadeer Khan, Muhammad Amer, Aniqa Faizan, Imtiaz Ahmed

    • Journal: International Journal of Bifurcation and Chaos

    • Year: 2024

Properties of Functions with Symmetric Points Involving Subordination
    • Authors: Malik Ali Raza, Syed Zakar Hussain Bukhari, Imtiaz Ahmed, Muhammad Ashfaq, Maryam Nazir, Wasim Ul-Haq

    • Journal: Journal of Function Spaces

    • Year: 2022

Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Zafer Aslan | Atmospheric Science | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul Aydın University | Turkey

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Prof. Zafer Aslan⚡🌍

👩‍🏫 Summary

Prof. Zafer Aslan is a distinguished academic with a strong background in atmospheric sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University and has extensive experience in international research, having visited top institutions like the University of Washington (USA) and ICTP (Italy). Currently, she serves as the Vice Rector and a Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, where she also leads international relations and research initiatives. With over 50 publications and extensive contributions to multiple academic journals, Prof. Aslan is a highly respected figure in her field.

🎓 Education

  • B.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1975)
  • M.Sc. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1981)
  • Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences (Meteorology) from Istanbul Technical University (1987)

💼 Professional Experience

Prof. Aslan’s career spans across various institutions in both academic and leadership roles:

  • Vice Rector & Professor at Istanbul Aydın University, Department of Computer Engineering (2009–Present)
  • Vice Dean at Kafkas University (1994–1997)
  • Vice Rector & Dean at Beykent University (1997–2004)
  • Teaching Member & Vice Director at Istanbul Commerce University (2004–2005)
  • She has also been involved with international organizations such as ICTP, where she held roles like Senior Associate and Project Coordinator.

📚 Academic Citations & Recognition

  • Over 50 publications in refereed journals.
  • Editor for 9 international journals.
  • Awarded the Paul Tissandier Award (2013) and the Simons Associate Award (2014) for her research contributions.
  • A member of notable organizations such as ICTP-OWSD and FAI-OSTIV.

🛠️ Technical Skills

Prof. Aslan’s expertise encompasses a wide range of disciplines:

  • Atmospheric Physics & Climatology
  • Renewable Energy, particularly Wind and Solar Energy Potential
  • Applied Mathematics and Data Mining techniques for research and analysis
  • Satellite Data applications in environmental research.

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Prof. Aslan has guided numerous students at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels, with ongoing supervision of graduate theses in the fields of:

  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Renewable Energy (Wind and Solar)
  • Machine Learning applications in environmental and engineering problems.

🔬 Research Interests ON Atmospheric Science

Her primary research interests include:

  • Atmospheric Convection & Thermal Soaring (related to aviation and meteorology)
  • Data Analysis in Atmospheric Sciences (e.g., using data mining and machine learning techniques for environmental modeling)
  • Contributions to Renewable Energy studies, especially regarding wind and solar energy potential in Turkey.

📚 Top Notes Publications

Article: Earth virtualization engines (EVE)

Author(s): B Stevens, S Adami, T Ali, H Anzt, Z Aslan, S Attinger, J Bäck, J Baehr, …
Journal: Earth System Science Data
Year: 2024

Article: Effects of climate change on soil erosion risk assessed by clustering and artificial neural network

Author(s): Z Aslan, G Erdemir, E Feoli, F Giorgi, D Okcu
Journal: Pure and Applied Geophysics
Year: 2019

Article: Rank determination of mental functions by 1D wavelets and partial correlation

Author(s): Y Karaca, Z Aslan, C Cattani, D Galletta, Y Zhang
Journal: Journal of Medical Systems
Year: 2017

Article: Harmonic analysis of precipitation, pressure, and temperature over Turkey

Author(s): Z Aslan, D Okcu, S Kartal
Journal: NUOVO CIMENTO-SOCIETA ITALIANA DI FISICA SEZIONE C
Year: 1997

Article: Global wind energy assessment of Turkey and a case study in the northwest

Author(s): Z Aslan, S Mentes, MA Yukselen, S Tolun
Journal: International Energy Symposium 21st Century, Istanbul
Year: 1994

Article: Güneş enerjisi potansiyelinin çoklu lineer regresyon ve yapay sinir ağları ile modellenmesi

Author(s): D Gabralı, Z Aslan
Journal: AURUM Journal of Engineering Systems and Architecture
Year: 2020