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

Kirsten Tolstrup | medicine | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at UCSF School of Medicine, United States

👨‍🎓Professional Profile

👩‍⚕️ Summary

Dr. Kirsten Tolstrup is a distinguished cardiologist with extensive experience in cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography, and women’s heart health. With certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography, she has held leadership roles at prominent institutions such as UCSF, Cedars-Sinai, and UNM. She is currently the Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF and serves as the Interim Medical Director of the HVC in the Division of Cardiology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Tolstrup completed her MD at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1993. She holds a BS from the University of Copenhagen, obtained in 1988. She pursued her Internal Medicine Residency at USC-LAC Medical Center in Los Angeles (1995-1998) and completed a Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at the UNM Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque (1998-2001).

💼 Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Dr. Tolstrup has held key roles, including Associate Chief of Cardiology at UCSF (2020-present), Medical Director of the Heart Station and Echo Laboratory at UNM (2012-2016), and Director of the Cardiac Non-invasive Stress Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai (2009-2012). She has also served as an Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF.

📚 Academic Citations

Dr. Tolstrup has made significant academic contributions, authoring chapters in notable medical texts such as Current Diagnosis and Treatment in Cardiology and The Ultimate Echo Guide. She has contributed to clinical guidelines on the use of echocardiography for cardiac embolism and heart disease in pregnancy.

🛠️ Technical Skills

She is highly skilled in adult comprehensive echocardiography and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, with expertise in cardiac diagnostics and advanced echocardiographic techniques. Her technical proficiency also extends to cardiovascular risk assessment and imaging.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience

Dr. Tolstrup has shared her knowledge through teaching roles, including as a Teaching Associate at UCLA and Professor of Medicine at UCSF. She also served as an Instructor/Master at Dynamic Taekwondo Academy and remains actively involved in mentoring and instructing future cardiologists.

🔬 Research Interests

Her research interests focus on cardiovascular imaging, particularly in the areas of women’s heart health, aortic diseases, and heart failure. Dr. Tolstrup is dedicated to advancing the clinical applications of echocardiography and understanding cardiovascular risks across diverse populations.

📖Top Noted Publications

Very low prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation among Bolivian forager-farmers

Authors: Rowan, C.J., Eskander, M.A., Seabright, E., Kaplan, H.S., Gurven, M.D.
Journal: Annals of Global Health
Year: 2021

Update on Bicuspid Aortic Valve Syndrome: Patient Selection and Therapies in 2020

Authors: Anderson, D., Grober, A., Mahadevan, V., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine
Year: 2020

The clinical application of the ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Lassen, M.C.H., Olsen, F.J., Skaarup, K.G., Gislason, G., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: Journal of Echocardiography
Year: 2020

 A Case-Based Discussion on the Management of Cryptogenic Stroke and Patent Foramen Ovale in the Patient With a Hypercoagulable Disorder

Authors: Gerstein, N.S., Clegg, S.D., Levin, D.B., Yoshida, Y., Homma, S.
Journal: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
Year: 2019

Ratio of transmitral early filling velocity to early diastolic strain rate predicts long-term risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in the general population

Authors: Lassen, M.C.Hø., Biering-Sørensen, S.R., Olsen, F.J., Jensen, J.S., Biering-Sørensen, T.
Journal: European Heart Journal
Year: 2019

Guidelines for the Use of Echocardiography in the Evaluation of a Cardiac Source of Embolism

Authors: Saric, M., Armour, A.C., Arnaout, M.S., Michelena, H.I., Tolstrup, K.
Journal: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Year: 2016