Mays S. Tareq | Laser-Tissue interaction | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mays S. Tareq | Laser-Tissue interaction | Best Researcher Award

University of Technology | Iraq

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👨‍🎓 INTRODUCTION

Dr. Mays Sameer Tareq is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering. Born on October 18, 1987, in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Tareq has dedicated his career to advancing laser technologies and their applications in biomedical engineering. With a strong academic foundation and a focus on cutting-edge research, his contributions have greatly influenced his field, particularly in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and its applications in dental science.

🎓 EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Dr. Tareq’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Laser and Optoelectronics Engineering from the University of Technology in 2009. His thirst for knowledge led him to pursue a Master’s degree in the same field, completed in 2015, where he explored the fabrication of photodetectors using pulsed laser deposition. He continued his academic excellence with a PhD from Al-Nahrain University in 2025, where his dissertation focused on a novel approach for analyzing nanomaterials in human teeth using LIBS technology.

💼 PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS

Since 2016, Dr. Tareq has been teaching in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, where he imparts knowledge on laser technology, biomaterials, and bioacoustics. His role as an educator has included developing specialized lectures, practical experiments, and supervising student projects. Dr. Tareq has also participated in numerous conferences, showcasing his expertise in laser applications and advancing educational methodologies within his field.

🔬 CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS


Dr. Tareq’s research is primarily focused on laser technologies and their biomedical applications. His work has significantly contributed to the development of photodetectors and the analysis of dental materials using LIBS. Through innovative studies, he has explored the influence of lasers on dental enamel, the migration of heavy metals from dental fillings, and the use of nanoparticles in enhancing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for more accurate material analysis.

🌍 IMPACT AND INFLUENCE

Dr. Tareq’s research has had a profound impact on dental science and materials engineering. His work on laser interactions with dental materials has led to advancements in both laser technology and biomedical diagnostics. By developing novel techniques to analyze the properties of dental samples, Dr. Tareq’s research is helping to improve the safety and effectiveness of dental treatments. His work has also influenced other industries, contributing to the broader scientific community.

📚 ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Tareq’s research has been widely recognized and published in renowned journals, including Journal of Optics, Lasers in Medical Science, and Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. Some of his key publications include:

  • “Preparation and characteristics study of CuAlO2/Si heterojunction photodetector by pulsed laser deposition” (2017).

  • “In vitro studies the influence of Nd:YAG laser on dental enamels” (2024).

  • “Nanoparticle Enhanced Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NELIBS) Analysis of Human Teeth” (2024).

He has also filed patents for his innovative work on photodetectors and laser treatments in dentistry.

🏅 HONORS & AWARDS

Dr. Tareq’s work has garnered numerous accolades over the years, recognizing his groundbreaking contributions to both academia and practical applications in the fields of laser technology and biomedical engineering. His innovative studies have been celebrated in academic and industry circles, earning him a respected place among experts in his field.

🌱 LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS

Looking ahead, Dr. Tareq’s research will continue to shape the landscape of laser science and biomedical engineering. His commitment to advancing laser applications in healthcare ensures his ongoing influence in the academic and medical communities. As his work progresses, Dr. Tareq will undoubtedly leave a lasting legacy in the fields of biomedical optics, materials science, and nanotechnology.

🔚 FINAL NOTE

Dr. Mays Sameer Tareq’s career exemplifies a deep commitment to advancing science and technology. His research, teaching, and innovative contributions to laser applications in healthcare have had a significant impact on both the scientific community and society. His future endeavors promise to continue driving advancements in laser science and medical engineering, solidifying his place as a leader in his field.

 TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS 📚

  • Heavy metal migration from dental filling materials to calcified oral tissues: an in vitro analysis using LIBS and ICP-MS techniques

    • Authors: Mays S. Tareq; Tagreed K. Hamad

    • Journal: Odontology

    • Year: 2025

  • Quantitative Analysis Of Gallstones By Utilize LIBS Technique With ICP-MS And Standard Methods: An In Vitro Study

    • Authors: Lara A. Kadhim; Mays S. Tareq

    • Journal: Journal of Optics

    • Year: 2025

  • Nanoparticle Enhanced Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (NELIBS) Analysis Of Human Teeth By Using ZnO And Al2O3 Nanoparticles

    • Authors: Mays S. Tareq; Tagreed K. Hamad

    • Journal: Journal of Optics

    • Year: 2024

  • Quantitative analysis of human teeth by using LIBS technology with different calibration methods: in vitro study

    • Authors: Mays S. Tareq; Tagreed K. Hamad

    • Journal: Journal of Optics

    • Year: 2024

Ahmed Abdellah Nasr Ahmed | Monitoring analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmed Abdellah Nasr Ahmed | Monitoring analysis | Best Researcher Award

Tsinghua University | China

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👨‍🎓 Summary:

Dr. Ahmed Abdellah Nasr is an accomplished researcher and engineer specializing in civil engineering with a focus on green concrete, structural systems, and hydraulic structures. He holds a PhD from Tsinghua University, China, and has extensive academic and professional experience in concrete technology, structural engineering, and sustainable construction practices. His research aims to develop innovative materials like self-compacting concrete and low-carbon technologies for use in environmentally friendly infrastructure projects.

🎓 Education:

Dr. Nasr completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (2018–2022), with a focus on “Behavior of Self-Protected Underwater Concrete in Freshwater and Seawater,” earning a GPA of 3.7/4. He also holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Cairo University, Egypt (2014–2017), where he ranked #4 in his class and worked on precast concrete slab-column connections. His undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering was also obtained from Cairo University (2008–2013), where he designed structural projects, including a high-rise building.

💼 Professional Experience:

Dr. Nasr is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Tsinghua University (2023–present). He also holds a position as a researcher at the National Water Research Center, Egypt (2016–present). His past roles include teaching assistant and research assistant at Tsinghua University (2018–2022), senior structural engineer at CIVECON (2016–2018), and various engineering roles in consulting firms in Egypt.

📚 Academic Citations & Conferences:

Dr. Nasr has participated in major international conferences, such as the International Hydropower Development Conference (Beijing, 2024), the International Commission on Large Dams Forum (2024), and the Mediterranean Water Forum (2018). His research has been featured in preprints and publications, including journals like Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering and Construction and Building Materials.

🔧 Technical Skills:

Dr. Nasr is proficient in a range of engineering and analytical software, including Python, SAP, SAFE, ETABS, RAM, Revit, and AutoCAD. He also has expertise in structural analysis, dynamic properties of materials, and monitoring systems for concrete structures.

👩‍🏫 Teaching Experience:

Dr. Nasr has taught courses such as Advanced Construction Materials, Concrete and Hydraulic Structures, and Steel Structures at both Tsinghua University and Modern Academy in Cairo. He has been involved in both teaching and research mentoring at the graduate level.

🔬 Research Interests:

His research interests encompass green concrete, low-carbon materials, rock-filled concrete, and self-compacting underwater concrete. He focuses on developing sustainable construction solutions like cemented riprap breakwaters and monitoring structural health in precast concrete systems, with a special interest in environmental impact and material performance under dynamic conditions.

📚 Top Notes Publications:

Monitoring the Flow Patterns of High Performance Self-Compacting Concrete in the Voids of Sloped Rock-Filled Concrete Structures
    • Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Baizhi Wang, Songgui Chen, Feng Jin

    • Journal: Ain Shams Engineering Journal

    • Year: 2025

Assessing of the punching capability of developed slab-column connections in precast concrete flat slabs
    • Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Khaled El-Kashif, Yehia Hussein, Nabeel Abdelbadee

    • Journal: International Journal of Structural Engineering

    • Year: 2024

Filling performance of self-protecting underwater mortar filled with aggregate interstices in the water environment
    • Authors: Baizhi Wang, Ning Zhuang, Songgui Chen, Ahmed A. Nasr, Feng Jin

    • Journal: Construction and Building Materials

    • Year: 2024

Experimental study on the slump-flow underwater for anti-washout concrete
    • Authors: Yang Wang, Songgui Chen, Liuchao Qiu, Ahmed A. Nasr, Yi Liu

    • Journal: Construction and Building Materials

    • Year: 2023

Influence of water currents velocity on the strength of a new underwater concrete approach
    • Authors: Ahmed A. Nasr, Songgui Chen, Yang Wang, Feng Jin, Liu-Chao Qiu

    • Journal: Construction and Building Materials

    • Year: 2022

 

Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Loredana Brinza | Environmental sciences | Best Researcher Award

Alexandru Ioan Cuza Univesity of Iasi, Romania | Romania

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👩‍🔬 Education and Academic Background

Dr. Loredana Brinza has an impressive educational background, earning multiple advanced degrees across various fields. She holds:

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering (2011) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, Romania (RO).

  • PhD in Earth Sciences (2010) from the University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom (UK).

  • MSc in Environmental Management (2003) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering (2002) from the “Gh. Asachi” University, Iasi, RO.

🔬 Work Experience

Dr. Brinza currently holds the position of Senior Scientific Researcher at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (since 2015), where she has been leading cutting-edge research. Her professional journey includes numerous prestigious roles:

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Science at Diamond Light Source, UK (2010-2013).

  • Research Fellow at University of Leeds (2005-2010) and the National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK (2007-2008).

  • Research Fellow in Marine and Environmental Sciences at Queens University of Belfast, UK (2004-2005).

🔬 Synchrotron Research and Grants

Dr. Brinza is an accomplished Principal Investigator (PI) of several prestigious Synchrotron Research Grants, awarded by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Diamond Light Source, UK. Some key highlights include:

  • 3 days beam time for XRF and XAS research on marine algae, Fucus vesiculosus (Feb 2020).

  • 5 days beam time on Zn uptake by algae (July 2017).

  • Study of gold distribution and speciation in mining sites (Oct 2018).

  • Synchrotron XAS on Zn and Cu sequestration in earthworm excreted calcium carbonate granules (2012).

📝 Research Publications and Visibility

Dr. Brinza is widely published, with 29 peer-reviewed journal publications, including 20 as the first and corresponding author. Her work has gained significant attention, reflected in her H-index of 15 and a total of 764 citations across her research contributions. She also has 7 published abstracts and has participated in 28 conferences.
Her Research ID is F-9765-2012, and she is registered on ORCID here.

🎤 Invited Talks and Keynote Speeches

Dr. Brinza has delivered numerous invited and keynote talks, including:

  • Synchrotron XAS, µ-XRF, and ED-XRD in Biogeochemistry Research, at the National Institute of Material Physics, Magurele, Romania (2014).

  • Advanced synchrotron techniques in environmental mineralogy, at the Research in Progress Meeting, Durham, UK (2014).

🎓 Teaching Experience

Dr. Brinza has an extensive teaching background, covering topics such as geochemical modeling, chemical and biochemical process engineering, and environmental engineering. She is currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geography and Geology at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi (2022-present). She previously taught at the University of Leeds (2008-2009) and the “Gh. Asachi” University of Iasi (2003-2004).

👨‍🔬 Supervision and Mentorship

Dr. Brinza has contributed to the academic growth of future scientists, including mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Notably, she supervised Miss Sophie Weller during her internship at Diamond Light Source in 2011.

🌍 Scientific Commitments and Peer Reviewing

Dr. Brinza is an active member of several scientific societies, including the European Association of Geochemistry (EAG), International X-ray Absorption Society (IXAS), and British Petrology Society (BPS). She also serves as a scientific reviewer for top-tier journals such as Applied Geochemistry, Bioresource Technology, Langmuir, and more.

📚 Top Notes Publications 

Qualitative and quantitative investigations of Cr (VI) uptake by amorphous nanoparticulate ferrites doped with organic chelating agents
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances

    • Year: 2025

Amorphous iron oxyhydroxides nano precursors used for Reactive Yellow 84 removal from aqueous solutions
    • Authors: Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Andreea Elena Maftei, Mariana Neamtu, Gabriel Ababei, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Separation and Purification Technology

    • Year: 2024

Nanocrystalline structured ethylene glycol doped maghemite for persistent pollutants removal
    • Authors: Andreea Elena Maftei, Imad A.M. Ahmed, Mariana Neamtu, Cristina Giorgiana Coromelci, Maria Ignat, Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology

    • Year: 2023

Advanced removal of Reactive Yellow 84 azo dye using functionalised amorphous calcium carbonates as adsorbent
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza, Andreea Elena Maftei, Sorin Tascu, Florin Brinza, Mariana Neamtu

    • Journal: Scientific Reports

    • Year: 2022

Surface Coverage Simulation and 3D Plotting of Main Process Parameters for Molybdenum and Vanadium Adsorption onto Ferrihydrite
    • Authors: Loredana Brinza

    • Journal: Nanomaterials

    • Year: 2022

Diksha Kumar | Deep learning | Women Researcher Award

Mrs. Diksha Kumar | Deep learning | Women Researcher Award

Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT) | India

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BIOGRAPHY OF Mrs. Diksha Kumar 🌱📚

INTRODUCTION 🌍

Diksha Kumar is an accomplished research scholar with over 10 years of experience in higher education, currently pursuing her PhD in Computer Engineering at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), India. Specializing in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI, she has made significant strides in both research and innovation. She has secured funding for her research through a grant from Mumbai University, India, and holds a patent for an innovative aquatic animal-friendly ocean cleaning system. Through her research endeavors, Diksha has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology to contribute to a cleaner, smarter world. 🌍🔬

EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS 🎓

Diksha Kumar’s academic journey began with her intense passion for computer science and technology. As a student, she exhibited a deep curiosity and enthusiasm for computational methods and their real-world applications. Pursuing her undergraduate and master’s degrees, Diksha excelled in every academic pursuit, solidifying her foundation in computer engineering. Her rigorous academic training at Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT) laid the groundwork for her current doctoral research, enabling her to delve into cutting-edge areas such as deep learning and machine learning.

PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS 👩‍💼

her professional career, Diksha Kumar has worked across various dimensions of academia and research. As a Research Scholar at RAIT, she has engaged in multiple industry-linked research projects. Her pioneering work in image classification and processing has garnered her attention in international academic circles. She has secured prestigious research grants and has become a member of the IEEE, further bolstering her professional credibility. Her practical contributions in the fields of AI and remote sensing have not only garnered attention but are making impactful changes in technology and environmental sustainability.

CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS  ON  Deep learning 🔬

Diksha’s research work is marked by several innovative contributions to deep learning and AI. Her work on adapting Attention U-Net for image classification and combining it with XGBoost to enhance classification accuracy stands out. Additionally, she developed a hybrid model fusing VGG19 with XGBoost for improved image analysis. Moreover, her current focus on a novel cloud removal technique combining Homomorphic Filtering and Gamma Correction holds promise for enhancing image processing techniques. These contributions demonstrate her skill in addressing complex challenges in AI and image processing.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE 🌟

Diksha Kumar’s research has had a substantial impact on both academia and industry. Her work, which fuses theoretical AI techniques with real-world applications, is paving the way for further advancements in image classification, remote sensing, and environmental protection. The patented aquatic animal-friendly ocean cleaning system showcases her commitment to using technology for environmental conservation, setting an example for researchers seeking to combine innovation with sustainability. Her pioneering work continues to inspire others in the research community and has led to significant strides in the application of deep learning to environmental issues.

ACADEMIC CITATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS 📑

Diksha Kumar has earned recognition through her impressive academic citations, reflecting the importance and relevance of her work. With a citation index of 19 and multiple publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals, her contributions to image processing, machine learning, and deep learning are well-regarded. Her academic output includes four journal articles, highlighting her prolific and impactful research work. Each publication has been a step forward in the development of AI-driven solutions that address both scientific and practical problems.

HONORS & AWARDS 🏆

Diksha’s commitment to excellence has earned her several accolades and recognitions in her field. Notably, she has been awarded a research grant from Mumbai University, which enabled her to pursue her innovative projects. Additionally, her research achievements are acknowledged through her patent for the aquatic animal-friendly ocean cleaning system. As she continues to make strides in her field, Diksha is a strong contender for the Women Researcher Award, which would recognize her outstanding contributions to research and technology.

LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS 🔮

Diksha Kumar’s legacy is being shaped by her relentless pursuit of excellence in research and her dedication to the practical applications of AI and deep learning. With future projects focused on advancing image processing techniques and addressing environmental issues, Diksha is positioning herself as a leader in these fields. Her future contributions will not only advance the frontiers of AI but also have a direct and positive impact on society, ensuring that her work continues to inspire and influence the next generation of researchers.

FINAL NOTE ✨

Diksha Kumar is a dynamic researcher whose work in AI, deep learning, and image classification is leaving a lasting impact on the academic and scientific communities. Her innovative solutions and commitment to using technology for the betterment of the environment showcase her ability to combine technical expertise with real-world challenges. As she moves forward with her PhD and her current research projects, Diksha’s work promises to make an even greater impact in the years to come.

TOP NOTES PUBLICATIONS 📚

AUXG: Deep Feature Extraction and Classification of Remote Sensing Image Scene Using Attention Unet and XGBoost
  • Authors: D.G. Kumar, Diksha Gautam, S.Z. Chaudhari, Sangita Zope
  • Journal: Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing
  • Year: 2024