Asst. Prof. Min Hua, Assistant Professor, USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry (ICCI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Min Hua is an Assistant Professor at the USC–SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry (ICCI), Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. She is an interdisciplinary design researcher whose work bridges design engineering, creativity studies, cultural computing, and sustainable and inclusive design. With extensive international training and teaching experience across China, the United Kingdom, and Europe, her research integrates theoretical, computational, and practice-based approaches to advance design creativity and innovation in cultural and creative industries.

Online Profiles

Dr. Hua maintains an active international academic presence through institutional affiliation with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, professional research networks associated with the International Association of Cultural and Creative Industry Research (IACCIR), and scholarly dissemination platforms including Google Books and international conference proceedings, supporting global research visibility and collaboration.

Education

She earned her PhD in Design Engineering from Imperial College London (2015–2021), following an MSc in Eco-design from Politecnico di Torino, Italy, an MA in Industrial Design from Tongji University, a minor in Green Architecture from Tongji University, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Design from Hunan University, forming a strong multidisciplinary foundation in engineering, sustainability, and design research.

Research Focus

Her research focuses on design creativity, creativity-support tools, design communication, cultural computing, sustainable design, inclusive design, and human-centered innovation, with particular emphasis on computational creativity, sketching cognition, design education, and creativity evaluation in cultural and creative industries.

Experience

Dr. Hua has served as Assistant Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University since 2020, teaching courses such as New Product Development and Philosophy and Psychology of Arts, and has held prior roles as mentor and curriculum developer in industry, graduate teaching assistant at Imperial College London and Tongji University, and guest lecturer at Zhejiang Normal University, contributing extensively to curriculum design, teaching innovation, and postgraduate supervision.

Research Timeline & Research

Her early research (2011–2015) focused on industrial design, ergonomics, and green architecture, evolving into eco-design and sustainable systems during her MSc training (2012–2016), and advancing toward computational creativity, design cognition, and cultural computing during her doctoral research (2015–2021), with current work emphasizing creativity tools, inclusive design methodologies, and innovation systems in cultural and creative industries.

Research Impact

Dr. Hua’s research has made significant contributions to understanding design sketching, combinational creativity, and creativity-support mechanisms, with publications in SCI, SCIE, A&HCI, and EI-indexed journals and conferences, influencing design education, creativity assessment, and interdisciplinary innovation research worldwide.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Her innovation contributions include the development of creativity-support frameworks, computational creativity models, and design education methodologies applied in academic and industry contexts, alongside authored and translated scholarly books that serve as foundational references in design and human factors education.

Research Projects & Funding

She has secured competitive research funding including the Shanghai Jiao Tong University “Double First-Class Initiative” Young Talent Starting Grant, IACCIR Research Sponsorship, China Scholarship Council–Imperial Scholarship, and multiple institutional research and conference grants, supporting sustained research in design creativity, cultural industries, and sustainable innovation.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Hua is an active contributor to leading international conferences such as the Design Society Conference, International Conference on Engineering Design, International Conference on Global Cultural and Creative Industries, and Sustainable Design and Manufacturing conferences, where she has received Top Paper and Outstanding Contribution Awards for her research on creativity and design innovation.

Academic Excellence

Her academic excellence is evidenced by numerous prestigious awards including Top Paper Awards, Best Paper Awards, Young Talent grants, international scholarships, repeated conference funding awards, and recognition by global academic and professional bodies for outstanding contributions to design research and creativity studies.

Societal / Industry Contribution

She contributes to society and industry through curriculum development, industry-linked education programs, creativity and sustainability consulting, and research that informs inclusive, environmentally responsible, and culturally grounded design practices in creative industries.

Global Recognition

Dr. Hua’s work has achieved global recognition through international publications, awards, fellowships, cross-border academic appointments, and active membership in international professional organizations, establishing her as a globally engaged scholar in design creativity and cultural innovation research.

Publications

Books & Monographs

1. Hua, M., et al. (2021). Introduction to Design in the Cultural and Creative Industry. Fudan University Press. (Under review).

2. Hua, M., et al. (2018). Human Factors and Design. China Ocean University Press. ISBN: 978-7-5670-1917-1.

3. Hua, M., Pan, J., & Miao, M. (2018). Understanding Industrial Design: Principles for UX and Interaction Design. Posts & Telecom Press. ISBN: 978-7-115-47531-2. (Translation).

4. Ge, Y., & Hua, M. (2016). Product Design Sketching. China Ocean University Press. ISBN: 978-7-5670-1086-4.

Journal Articles

1. Li, T., Hua, M., Wang, J., & Qin, W. (2025). Inverse scheduling method for aircraft flat-tail assembly production based on improved genetic algorithm. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 40147.

2. Li, T., Hua, M., Wang, J., & Qin, W. (2025). Static scheduling method for aircraft flat-tail assembly production based on improved bi-level genetic algorithm. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 9642.

3. Han, J., Park, D., Hua, M., & Childs, P. (2021). Is group work beneficial for producing creative designs in STEM design education? International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 1–26.

4. Huang, S., Li, G., Yang, Z., Hua, M., Yuan, Z., & Jin, X. (2020). CuFeS₂ nanoassemblies with intense near-infrared absorbance for photothermal therapy of tumors. Frontiers in Materials, 7, 289.

5. Huang, S., Li, G., Yang, Z., & Hua, M. (2020). Neuroergonomics: A new direction in product usability research. The South of China Today, 774–780.

6. Hua, M. (2019). The roles of sketching in supporting creative design. The Design Journal, 1–10.

7. Han, J., Park, D., Shi, F., Chen, L., Hua, M., & Childs, P. R. (2019). Three driven approaches to combinational creativity. Proceedings of the IMechE, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 233(2), 373–384.

8. Hua, M., Han, J., Wang, P., & Huang, S. (2018). Towards a comprehensive understanding of design sketch. Idealogy, 3(3), 261–277.

9. Huang, S., Dong, H., & Hua, M. (2016). Cognitive factors influencing older people’s use of apps. Industrial Engineering and Management, 123–128.

Conference Papers

1. Han, J., Hua, M., Park, D., Wang, P., & Childs, P. R. N. (2020). Computational conceptual distance in combinational creativity. Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference, 1, 177–186.

2. Hua, M., Han, J., Shi, F., Chen, L., & Childs, P. R. (2019). Combinational visual stimuli and computational design creativity. Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Cultural and Creative Industries.

3. Hua, M., Han, J., Ma, X., & Childs, P. (2019). Exploring the effect of combinational pictorial stimuli on creative design performance. Proceedings of the Design Society: International Conference on Engineering Design, 1(1), 1763–1772.

4. Han, J., Hua, M., Shi, F., & Childs, P. R. (2019). A further exploration of three driven approaches to combinational creativity. Proceedings of the Design Society: ICED, 1(1), 2735–2744.

5. Ma, X., Park, C., Moultrie, J., & Hua, M. (2019). An exploratory study on barriers and enablers for plastic reduction in packaging. International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, 3–12.

முட்டாய் ரொனால்ட் கிப்சாங், சீனாவின் நான்ஜிங் வேளாண் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் கல்வி பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மையில் முனைவர் பட்டம் பெற்ற ஆராய்ச்சியாளராக உள்ளார், கல்வி ஆராய்ச்சி, நிறுவன மேலாண்மை, மனித வளங்கள் மற்றும் இடைநிலைக் கல்வி ஆகியவற்றில் வலுவான பன்முகப் பின்னணியைக் கொண்டவர். அவரது கல்வி மற்றும் தொழில்முறை பணிகள் கல்வி கொள்கை பகுப்பாய்வு, மேலாண்மை பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் நிறுவன செயல்திறன் ஆகியவற்றை ஒருங்கிணைக்கின்றன, ஆராய்ச்சி உதவி, நிறுவனத் தலைமை மற்றும் கற்பித்தல் ஆகியவற்றில் நேரடி அனுபவத்தால் ஆதரிக்கப்படுகின்றன.

ஆன்லைன் சுயவிவரங்கள்

அவர் ORCID (0000-0001-6969-8767) மற்றும் நான்ஜிங் வேளாண் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் நிறுவன ஆராய்ச்சி தளங்கள் மூலம் ஒரு செயலில் கல்வி அடையாளத்தைப் பராமரித்து வருகிறார், சர்வதேச ஆராய்ச்சி தெரிவுநிலை, கல்வி ஒத்துழைப்பு மற்றும் அறிவார்ந்த தொடர்பு ஆகியவற்றை ஆதரிக்கிறார்.

கல்வி

அவர் தற்போது நான்ஜிங் வேளாண் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் கல்வி பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மையில் முனைவர் பட்டப்படிப்பைத் தொடர்கிறார், அதே நிறுவனத்தில் கல்வி பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மையில் முதுகலைப் பட்டத்தையும், கற்பித்தல், கல்வி முறைகள் மற்றும் கொள்கை சார்ந்த மேலாண்மையில் உறுதியான அடித்தளத்தை வழங்கிய எகெர்டன் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் கல்வி இளங்கலைப் பட்டத்தையும் பெற்றுள்ளார்.

ஆராய்ச்சி கவனம்

கல்விப் பொருளாதாரம், கல்வி மேலாண்மை அமைப்புகள், கல்வியில் கொள்கை மற்றும் தரவு பகுப்பாய்வு, கல்வி நிறுவனங்களில் நிறுவன செயல்திறன், மூலோபாய திட்டமிடல் மற்றும் கல்வி சீர்திருத்தங்களின் மதிப்பீடு ஆகியவற்றில் அவரது ஆராய்ச்சி ஆர்வங்கள் கவனம் செலுத்துகின்றன, செயல்திறன், நிர்வாகம் மற்றும் மனித மூலதன மேம்பாடு ஆகியவற்றில் முக்கியத்துவம் அளிக்கப்படுகின்றன.

அனுபவம்

முத்தாய் ரொனால்ட் 2022 முதல் நான்ஜிங் வேளாண் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தில் பட்டதாரி ஆராய்ச்சி உதவியாளராகப் பணியாற்றி வருகிறார், ஆராய்ச்சி ஒருங்கிணைப்பு, தரவு பகுப்பாய்வு, முன்மொழிவு மேம்பாடு மற்றும் கல்வி வெளியீடுகளுக்குப் பங்களித்து வருகிறார், மேலும் ELCK கொங்கோய் மேல்நிலைப் பள்ளியில் இடைநிலைப் பள்ளி ஆசிரியராக இருந்த அனுபவத்திற்கு கூடுதலாக, டோங்சின் லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத்தில் பொது மேலாளராகவும், சீனா வு-யி லிமிடெட் நிறுவனத்தில் மனிதவள மேலாளராகவும் தலைமைப் பாத்திரங்களை வகித்துள்ளார்.

ஆராய்ச்சி காலவரிசை & ஆராய்ச்சி

கல்விப் பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மையில் முதுகலைப் பயிற்சியுடன் தொடங்கிய அவரது ஆராய்ச்சிப் பாதை, பட்டதாரி ஆராய்ச்சி உதவியாளராக பயன்பாட்டு ஆராய்ச்சி ஆதரவு மற்றும் மாநாட்டு விளக்கக்காட்சிகளில் முன்னேறியது, மேலும் தற்போது கல்வி மேலாண்மை செயல்திறன், கொள்கை மதிப்பீடு மற்றும் நிறுவன செயல்திறன் பகுப்பாய்வு ஆகியவற்றில் கவனம் செலுத்தும் முனைவர் நிலை ஆராய்ச்சியில் முன்னேறி வருகிறது.

ஆராய்ச்சி தாக்கம்

ஆரம்பகால தொழில் ஆராய்ச்சி கட்டத்தில் இருந்தபோதிலும், கூட்டு கல்விப் பணிகள், மாநாட்டு விளக்கக்காட்சிகள், இலக்கிய தொகுப்பு மற்றும் மானிய பயன்பாட்டு ஆதரவு, ஆராய்ச்சி திறனை வலுப்படுத்துதல் மற்றும் அவரது கல்விச் சூழலுக்குள் துறைகளுக்கு இடையேயான ஒத்துழைப்பு ஆகியவற்றின் மூலம் ஆராய்ச்சி வெளியீடுகளுக்கு அர்த்தமுள்ள பங்களிப்பை வழங்கியுள்ளார்.

புதுமை & அறிவுசார் சொத்து

அவரது புதுமை பங்களிப்புகள் தற்போது கல்வி மற்றும் பெருநிறுவன அமைப்புகளில் நிறுவன மேம்பாடு, மூலோபாய திட்டமிடல் மற்றும் கொள்கை சார்ந்த செயல்திறனை வலியுறுத்துகின்றன, இன்றுவரை பதிவுசெய்யப்பட்ட காப்புரிமைகள் அல்லது முறையான அறிவுசார் சொத்துரிமை எதுவும் இல்லை.

ஆராய்ச்சி திட்டங்கள் & நிதி

பல்கலைக்கழக அடிப்படையிலான மற்றும் மேற்பார்வையாளர் தலைமையிலான ஆராய்ச்சி திட்டங்களில் பட்டதாரி ஆராய்ச்சி உதவியாளராகப் பங்கேற்று, தரவு சேகரிப்பு, பகுப்பாய்வு, அறிக்கையிடல் மற்றும் நிர்வாக ஒருங்கிணைப்பு மூலம் நிதியளிக்கப்பட்ட ஆராய்ச்சியை ஆதரித்துள்ளார், இருப்பினும் அவர் இன்னும் வெளிப்புறமாக நிதியளிக்கப்பட்ட ஆராய்ச்சி திட்டங்களுக்கு சுயாதீனமாக தலைமை தாங்கவில்லை.

மாநாட்டுப் பங்களிப்புகள்

முத்தாய் ரொனால்ட் ஆராய்ச்சி விளக்கக்காட்சிகள், சுவரொட்டி அமர்வுகள் மற்றும் அறிவார்ந்த கலந்துரையாடல்கள் மூலம் கல்வி மாநாடுகளில் தீவிரமாக பங்கேற்று, கல்வி பொருளாதாரம் மற்றும் மேலாண்மைத் துறைகளுக்குள் அறிவுப் பரவல் மற்றும் தொழில்முறை மேம்பாட்டிற்கு பங்களித்துள்ளார்.

கல்விசார் சிறப்பு

முனைவர் பட்டப் படிப்புகளுக்கான முன்னேற்றம், நிலையான ஆராய்ச்சி ஈடுபாடு, வலுவான பகுப்பாய்வு மற்றும் நிறுவனத் திறன்கள் மற்றும் மேற்பார்வையாளர்கள் மற்றும் ஆராய்ச்சி குழுக்களின் நம்பகத்தன்மை, தலைமைத்துவம் மற்றும் கல்வி உற்பத்தித்திறனுக்கான பங்களிப்பு ஆகியவற்றால் அவரது கல்வித் திறன் வெளிப்படுகிறது.

சமூக / தொழில்துறை பங்களிப்பு

நிறுவன மேலாண்மை, மனிதவள மேம்பாடு, கல்வி கற்பித்தல் மற்றும் வக்காலத்து சார்ந்த தகவல் தொடர்பு ஆகியவற்றில் தலைமைப் பாத்திரங்கள் மூலம் சமூகத்திற்கும் தொழில்துறைக்கும் அவர் பங்களித்துள்ளார், நிறுவன செயல்திறன் மற்றும் பங்குதாரர் விளைவுகளை மேம்படுத்த கல்வி மற்றும் மேலாண்மை நிபுணத்துவத்தைப் பயன்படுத்துகிறார்.

உலகளாவிய அங்கீகாரம்

சீனா மற்றும் கென்யாவில் நாடுகடந்த கல்வி மற்றும் தொழில்முறை அனுபவம், சர்வதேச ஆராய்ச்சி சூழல்களில் பங்கேற்பு மற்றும் முனைவர் பயிற்சி மூலம் உலகளாவிய கல்வி மற்றும் மேலாண்மை ஆராய்ச்சி சமூகங்களுடனான ஈடுபாடு ஆகியவற்றில் அவரது உலகளாவிய கல்வி அனுபவம் பிரதிபலிக்கிறது.

வெளியீடுகள்

முட்டாய், ஆர்.கே. (2024). கற்றலில் புரட்சியை ஏற்படுத்துதல்: கென்யாவின் திறன் சார்ந்த பாடத்திட்டத்தின் (CBC) உருமாற்ற சக்தியை வெளிப்படுத்துதல். ஜெனோடோ . https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.10431030

Dr. Kedong Wang is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Intelligent Science and Technology, School of Astronautics, Beihang University, China. He is a leading researcher in aerospace navigation and intelligent sensing systems, with over two decades of academic and research experience. His work focuses on integrated navigation theory, optimal estimation, and advanced terrain-aided and star–inertial navigation systems, contributing significantly to both theoretical development and practical aerospace applications.

Online Profiles

Dr. Wang maintains an active international research presence through ORCID (0000-0001-9094-4088), along with extensive indexing in major citation databases including IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and Google Scholar, reflecting sustained contributions to high-impact journals in aerospace engineering, navigation, and sensor systems.

Education

He received his Bachelor of Engineering (1996) and Master of Engineering (1999) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, China, and completed his Ph.D. in Precision Instruments and Mechanology at Tsinghua University, Beijing, in 2003, establishing a strong foundation in precision sensing, estimation theory, and navigation systems.

Research Focus

Dr. Wang’s research focuses on inertial navigation systems (INS), global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), integrated GNSS/INS and INS/star sensor navigation, terrain-aided navigation, Kalman filtering with correlated noise, and optimal estimation theory for aerospace applications, with emphasis on robust and real-time navigation under challenging environments.

Experience

Since 2005, Dr. Wang has served at Beihang University as a faculty member, becoming Professor in 2024, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Sensor Technology, Measurement Systems, Fundamentals of Kalman Filtering, Optimal Estimation, and Aerospace Navigation Systems, while leading nationally funded research projects and supervising postgraduate students.

Research Timeline & Research

His early research (2003–2005) during postdoctoral training at Peking University concentrated on terrain-aided navigation, followed by expanded work on GNSS/INS integration and Kalman filtering during his visiting scholarship at the University of New South Wales (2008–2009), and subsequently advancing 3D terrain-matching algorithms, star–inertial integration, and adaptive navigation methods from 2010 to the present.

Research Impact

Dr. Wang has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles in leading international journals such as IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, Aerospace Science and Technology, Navigation, Pattern Recognition, and GPS Solutions, with his methods widely cited and applied in modern aerospace navigation and autonomous systems research.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

His innovations include novel terrain-matching algorithms using 3D Zernike moments, adaptive alignment techniques for low-cost INS, and advanced Kalman filtering frameworks for time-correlated noise, providing algorithmic foundations for next-generation intelligent navigation systems in aerospace platforms.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Wang has led and participated in numerous competitively funded projects supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the Aviation Science Foundation of China, and national aerospace research programs, focusing on integrated navigation algorithms, terrain-referenced navigation, and sensor fusion technologies.

Conference Contributions

He is an active contributor to international conferences in navigation, aerospace engineering, and intelligent systems, regularly presenting research findings, serving as a reviewer, and participating in technical committees associated with IEEE, ION, and aerospace-focused international symposia.

Academic Excellence

Dr. Wang’s academic excellence is demonstrated through his promotion to full Professor, sustained publication record in top-tier journals, long-term teaching contributions in advanced estimation and navigation theory, and recognition as a trusted expert in integrated navigation research.

Societal / Industry Contribution

His research supports national aerospace development by improving navigation reliability for aircraft, spacecraft, and autonomous platforms, while his teaching and supervision have contributed to the training of skilled engineers and researchers in China’s aerospace and intelligent systems sectors.

Global Recognition

Dr. Wang’s work is internationally recognized through collaborations with global navigation researchers, visiting scholarship at the University of New South Wales, joint publications with international co-authors, and citations across worldwide aerospace and navigation research communities.

Publications 

1. Zhou, J., Wang, K., Wang, J. (2026). Terrain matching with effective 3D Zernike moments: Spectrum analysis and algorithm. Aerospace Science and Technology, 170, 111504.

2. Zhou, J., Hu, Q., Wang, K., Wang, J. (2026). Spectral analysis on 3D orthogonal moments for effective terrain matching. Pattern Recognition, 171, 1–11.

3. Wang, K., Zhou, J., Han, W., Wang, J. (2025). Terrain matching without redundant 3D Zernike moments. Journal of Navigation, 78(2–3), 210–220.

4. Wang, K., Li, Z., Zhang, S. (2023). Retrieval of the stratospheric density by the star occultation. Aerospace, 10(3), 313.

5. Wang, K., Gao, W., Xu, X., Wang, J. (2023). Adaptive alignment for low-cost INS in ECEF frame under large initial attitude errors. Navigation, 70(1), navi.554.

6. Wang, K., Zhang, S., Wang, J. (2020). Feasibility of using an S-band GNSS carrier by comparing with L and C bands. Advances in Space Research, 66, 2232–2244.

7. Wang, K., Xu, X., Gao, W., Wang, J. (2020). Linearized in-motion alignment for a low-cost INS. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 56(3), 1917–1925.

8. Wang, K., Wang, H., Wang, J. (2020). Terrain matching by fusing HOG with Zernike moments. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 56(2), 1290–1300.

9. Wang, K., Zhu, T., Wang, J. (2019). Impact of terrain factors on matching performance of terrain-aided navigation. Navigation, 66(2), 451–462.

10. Wang, K., Zhu, T., Gao, Y., Wang, J. (2019). Efficient terrain matching with 3D Zernike moments. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 55(1), 226–235.

11. Wang, K., Zhu, T., Wang, J. (2018). Real-time terrain matching based on 3D Zernike moments. Journal of Navigation, 71, 1441–1459.

12. Wang, K., Zhu, T., Qin, Y., Jiang, R., Li, Y. (2018). Matching error of iterative closest contour point algorithm for terrain-aided navigation. Aerospace Science and Technology, 73, 210–222.

13. Wang, K., Zhang, C., Li, Y. (2017). Integration of star and inertial sensors for spacecraft attitude determination. Journal of Navigation, 70, 1335–1348.

14. Wang, K., Wu, Y., Gao, Y., Li, Y. (2017). New methods to estimate observed noise variance for ARMA models. Measurement, 99, 164–170.

15. Wang, K., Jiang, R., Li, Y., Zhang, N. (2014). A new algorithm for fine acquisition of GPS carrier frequency. GPS Solutions, 18(4), 581–592.

16. Wang, K., Li, Y., Rizos, C. (2012). Practical approaches to Kalman filtering with time-correlated measurement errors. IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, 48(2), 1669–1681.

17. Wang, K., Yan, L., Gu, Q. (2005). Influence of noise on output of ring laser gyroscope. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 119(1), 75–83.

Ts. Dr. Farhan binti Mohd Said is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemical and Natural Resources Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA). She is an established researcher in bioprocess engineering, food biotechnology, halal science, and sustainable biocomposites, with nearly two decades of academic, research, and industry-linked experience. Her scholarly work emphasizes waste-to-wealth strategies, functional food development, biopolymer hydrogels, and green processing technologies aligned with sustainability and halal compliance.

Online Profiles

Dr. Farhan maintains an active scholarly presence through ORCID (0000-0003-0737-3486), Scopus Author ID (55934085500; H-index: 13), and Google Scholar (H-index: 14), reflecting consistent publication in high-impact international journals in biotechnology, materials science, and food engineering.

Education

She obtained her PhD in Bioprocess Engineering from Massey University, New Zealand, following a Master of Engineering (Bioprocess) from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Food Technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia. She also holds an International Higher Diploma in Food Safety and Halal Operations (EQF Level 5), strengthening her interdisciplinary expertise in halal systems and food process governance.

Research Focus

Her research focuses on bioprocess optimization, solid-state fermentation, microbial pigment production, bioactive compound extraction, sustainable food systems, halal biocomposites, and biopolymer hydrogels for food, biomedical, and packaging applications. She integrates kinetic modeling, response surface methodology, and green solvents to enhance process efficiency and sustainability.

Experience

Dr. Farhan has served UMPSA since 2006 in multiple academic and leadership roles, including lecturer, associate professor, research fellow, program coordinator, and faculty-level academic administrator. Her experience spans undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, curriculum development, research supervision, industrial consultancy, and international academic collaboration.

Research Timeline & Research

Her early research (2011–2015) concentrated on Monascus pigment production and fermentation kinetics, progressing into microalgae-based biofuels, enzymatic bioconversion, and natural product extraction (2016–2020). From 2021 onward, her work expanded into halal biocomposites, gluten-free functional foods, deep eutectic solvents, nanocellulose reinforcement, and chitin-based hydrogels for biomedical and packaging applications.

Research Impact

Her research has significantly contributed to sustainable bioprocessing, halal innovation, and functional biomaterials, evidenced by high citation metrics, industrial adoption, postgraduate completions, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her findings have influenced food formulation strategies, waste valorization pathways, and biopolymer material design.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Dr. Farhan’s innovation portfolio includes award-winning products such as gluten-free noodles, natural pigments, vegetarian drug delivery carriers, and waste-derived food and packaging solutions. These innovations have been recognized through multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals at national and international invention expositions.

Research Projects & Funding

She has secured and managed extensive research funding as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator from international, national (FRGS, UMP-IIUM-UITM), university, and industrial grants, covering areas such as gluten-free foods, antimicrobial biocomposites, halal systems, microalgae biofuels, and sustainable food packaging.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Farhan is a frequent invited speaker, technical committee member, reviewer, and best-presenter award recipient at international conferences in biotechnology, chemical engineering, sustainability, and halal science, contributing to knowledge dissemination and global academic engagement.

Academic Excellence

Her academic excellence is recognized through repeated Excellent Staff Awards, Bitara Scholar Awards (Gold and Silver), Best Presenter Awards, and publication excellence recognitions from UMPSA, highlighting sustained high-quality research output and academic leadership.

Societal / Industry Contribution

She actively contributes to society and industry through halal competency training, consultancy for food and manufacturing sectors, Fatwa technical advisory roles, community-based training programs, and industry-linked research on waste valorization and sustainable production systems.

Global Recognition

Dr. Farhan’s global recognition is reflected in international collaborations with China, Japan, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, visiting lecturer appointments, international keynote invitations, and publications in globally indexed journals such as International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal of Cleaner Production, and RSC Advances.

Publications 

1. Li, G., Said, F.M., Liang, J., Li, Y., Jing, Z. (2026). Fabrication of dual physically cross-linked agarose-based double network composite hydrogels with antibacterial and hemostatic properties for infected wound healing. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 337, 149011.

2. Zhang, J., Said, F.M., Lv, R., Daud, N.F.S., Jing, Z. (2025). Biocompatible quaternized chitosan-based nanocomposite hydrogels with antibacterial and rapid hemostatic properties. RSC Advances, 15, 30202–30216.

3. Oladeji, O.S., Said, F.M., Daud, N.F.S., Adam, F. (2025). Advancing gluten-free noodles development through sustainable and nutritional interventions. Applied Food Research, 5(2), 101209.

4. Oladeji, O.S., Said, F.M., et al. (2025). Effect of preservation techniques on phytochemical profile and antioxidant activity of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus). South African Journal of Botany, 184, 838–848.

5. Liang, J., Said, F.M., Xu, X., Guo, S., Li, Y., Jing, Z. (2025). Biodegradable agarose-based double-network composite hydrogels for wound hemostasis. Composites Communications, 58, 102533.

6. Okwuwa, C.C., Adam, F., Ries, M.E., Said, F.M. (2025). Carrageenan hard capsules reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals in deep eutectic solvents. Food Biomacromolecules, 2(3), 390–402.

7. Daud, N.F.S., Said, F.M., Chisti, Y., Yasin, N.H.M. (2021). Recovery of red pigments from Monascus purpureus FTC 5357: Operational conditions and kinetics. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 64, e21200182.

Uwayesu Happy E. is an interdisciplinary researcher from Uganda with academic training in development economics and environmental engineering, specializing in environmental sustainability, hydropower systems, wastewater treatment modeling, climate change, and natural resource management, with internationally visible research outputs and active engagement in global research networks.

Online Profiles

He maintains an active scholarly presence through ORCID (0009-0007-3497-9121), Google Scholar, ScienceOpen, Harvard Dataverse, OSF, Academia.edu, Africa Research Connect, and SSRN, ensuring global accessibility and dissemination of his research outputs.

Education

He holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Engineering with Distinction from Suzhou University of Science and Technology, China (2022–2024), supported by the China Aid Program for Developing Countries, with a thesis on comparability of hydropower systems and fossil fuel–based energy systems, and a B.A. (Honours) in Development Economics from Makerere University, Uganda (2017–2021), following completion of Uganda Advanced and Ordinary Certificates of Education.

Research Focus

His research focuses on environmental engineering, wastewater treatment modeling (ASM1), hydropower and energy systems comparison, climate change impacts, deforestation, aquatic ecosystem sustainability, environmental risk assessment, and the intersection of economics and environmental policy in developing countries.

Experience

Uwayesu Happy has professional experience in research and human resource environments, serving as Assistant Human Resource Officer in a research office at Thomson and Company, Kampala (2022–2023), Graduate Trainee at Suzhou University of Science and Technology (2024–2025), and with Interreg Europe, Lille, France, gaining exposure to international research administration and project coordination.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

His research trajectory began with development economics and regional growth analysis, later transitioning into environmental engineering research focused on energy systems, wastewater treatment modeling, climate change, hydropower sustainability, and aquatic ecosystems, resulting in a growing portfolio of interdisciplinary publications from 2024 onward.

Research Impact

His work has achieved significant early-career impact, with publications receiving over 8,000 item views, 139 downloads, and 35 citations, reflecting strong visibility and relevance in environmental science, energy economics, and sustainability research.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

His research demonstrates innovation through interdisciplinary integration of economic modeling and environmental engineering approaches, particularly in large-scale wastewater treatment plant monitoring, hydropower system assessment, and ecosystem risk analysis, contributing methodological value rather than formal patent outputs at this stage.

Research Projects & Funding

He has conducted graduate-level and independent research projects supported by international scholarship funding, including the China Aid Program for Developing Countries, and has contributed to collaborative research initiatives associated with Eco Canada, Interreg Europe, Water Reed Project, and academic partnerships across Africa and Europe.

Conference Contributions

He has contributed research papers and data publications to international conferences, research repositories, and policy-focused scientific forums, disseminating findings on climate change, hydropower systems, wastewater treatment modeling, and environmental risk assessment.

Academic Excellence

He is a recipient of the Young Scientist Award 2025 and Best Excellence in Research Award (November 2025), reflecting recognition of his research quality, interdisciplinary expertise, and early-career academic achievements.

Societal / Industry Contribution

His research addresses critical societal challenges including climate change, deforestation, sustainable energy transitions, aquatic ecosystem protection, and wastewater management, supporting evidence-based environmental policy and sustainable development in Africa and other developing regions.

Global Recognition

Through international education, global research collaborations, indexed publications, reviewer role for PLOS ONE (Web of Science), and affiliations with Eco Canada and Interreg Europe, Uwayesu Happy has established growing international recognition as an emerging environmental and sustainability researcher.

Publications

Gabson, B., Huang, Z., & Uwayesu, H. E. (2025). The effect of biomass arrangement on Nakiwogo Landing Site and its impact on fish habitats in Lake Victoria: Congugated C–N vibrations. PJoES, 4(2). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5199363

Uwayesu, H. E., & Huang, Z. (2025). Evaluation of ASM1 parameters using large-scale WWTP monitoring data from a subtropical climate in Entebbe. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5172361

Uwayesu, H., & Mzize, N. (2024). Depletion of the natural environment. Harvard Environment Journals. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/EVFQ3L

Ncube, M., & Uwayesu, H. (2024). Comparability of hydropower systems, fossil fuels, and other environmental systems. Figshare Journal Contribution. https://figshare.com/articles/28517579

Uwayesu, H., Wiles, J., & Mustafa, S. (2024). Environmental impact and risk assessment of natural resource areas around Southern Nigeria and Uganda with reference to Kitezi landfill. Harvard Environment Journals. https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/EJ4Z7E

Edwards, U. H., Ncube, F., & Samuel, M. (2025). Understanding and addressing climate change caused by deforestation in Morogoro, Tanzania. OSF Preprints. https://doi.org/10.17605/osf.io/eu26g

Clark, D. A., & Edwards, H. (2024). Basis of regional growth: Review prior to 1981. Agricultural and Development Economics Journal. https://doi.org/10.22004/AG.ECON.100768

Dr. S. Sudhakar is a distinguished Professor of Biotechnology at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India, with more than three decades of experience in molecular biology, regeneration biology, genomics, and translational biotechnology research. He is internationally recognized for pioneering earthworm-based regeneration biology, genome sequencing, and stem cell–related discoveries with strong implications for regenerative medicine.

Online Profiles

Dr. Sudhakar’s scholarly work is indexed across major international scientific platforms including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and GenBank, with extensive genome, transcriptome, and sequence submissions, alongside editorial board service and global research collaborations in the USA, Europe, and Asia.

Education

He obtained his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Madurai Kamaraj University (1999), following an M.Sc. in Microbiology (University Gold Medalist, 1992) and a B.Sc. in Chemistry with Zoology as ancillary, establishing a strong interdisciplinary foundation in biological sciences.

Research Focus

His research focuses on regeneration biology, stem cell biology, genome and transcriptome analysis, DNA repair mechanisms, riboflavin-mediated regeneration pathways, earthworm genomics, translational regenerative medicine, nanoparticle toxicology, and molecular mechanisms underlying tissue repair.

Experience

Dr. Sudhakar has served as Professor of Biotechnology since 2013 at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, previously as Associate Professor and Head, and has held prestigious postdoctoral and research associate positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University of California Irvine, and University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

His research trajectory evolved from viral genomics and molecular regulation of transcription to DNA damage response and aging pathways, and later to groundbreaking regeneration biology using earthworms, culminating in whole-genome sequencing, multi-tissue transcriptomics, and identification of over 21,550 genes relevant to regenerative medicine.

Research Impact

Dr. Sudhakar has published over 51 peer-reviewed research papers, authored 4 books, holds 3 patents, and has deposited 10 genome and transcriptome sequences in international repositories, significantly influencing regeneration biology, genomics, molecular medicine, and environmental biotechnology.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

He is an inventor on multiple Indian patents, including novel anti-tuberculosis drug candidates, antimicrobial compositions, and bioactive formulations, demonstrating translational innovation bridging molecular biology, drug discovery, and public health.

Research Projects & Funding

Dr. Sudhakar has successfully led and executed numerous competitive research projects funded by UGC, DBT, DST-SERB, and INSPIRE programs, covering regenerative biology, lamin A molecular mechanisms, cancer diagnostics, transcriptomics, bioinformatics infrastructure, and advanced biotechnology education.

Conference Contributions

He has delivered over 380 invited lectures worldwide and coordinated more than 30 national and international conferences, workshops, and training programs, significantly advancing scientific communication, patent awareness, bioinformatics capacity building, and regeneration biology dissemination.

Academic Excellence

His academic excellence is reflected in national first rank achievements, prestigious fellowships from DBT and UGC, Best Research Award at the University of California Irvine, and multiple national and international honors including Tamil Scientist Award, Most Inspiring Faculty Award, and Bharath Shiksha Rathna Award.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Dr. Sudhakar’s research has directly addressed societal challenges, including the identification and control of pathogenic outbreaks in livestock that prevented major economic losses, promotion of scientific literacy through public engagement, and translational research benefiting agriculture, medicine, and environmental safety.

Global Recognition

With long-term international research collaborations, high-impact publications, genome submissions, patents, and leadership roles in academic governance and editorial boards, Dr. Sudhakar is globally recognized as a leading authority in regeneration biology and molecular biotechnology.

Publications 

Sudhakar, S., Sun, X., Pan, Y.R., & Lee, E.Y.H.P. Cep164 is a mediator protein for the maintenance of genomic stability through modulation of MDC1, RPA, and CHK1, Genes & Development, 22, 587–600 (2008).

Comez, H., Sudhakar, S., & Comai, L. Perturbation of wild-type Lamin A metabolism results in accelerated aging phenotype, Aging Cell, 7(3), 355–367 (2008).

Elaiya Raja, S., et al., Function of translationally controlled tumor protein in regeneration, PLoS ONE, 12(4), e0175319 (2017).

Sayan, P., et al., The transcriptome of anterior regeneration in earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae, Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 1–25 (2020).

Arun, A., et al., Draft genome sequence of the earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae, Current Genomics, 23(2), 118–125 (2022).

Paul, S., et al., Importance of clitellar tissue in regeneration of earthworm, Functional & Integrative Genomics, 22(4), 1–32 (2022).

Paul, K., et al., Impact of engineered silver nanoparticles on Eudrilus eugeniae, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2022.

Raj, A.P.M.S., et al., Genetic signatures of exceptional longevity, Human Genomics, 19, 115 (2025).

(Dr. Sudhakar has authored over 50 SCI/Scopus indexed research articles; full list available upon request.)

Books

Sudhakar, S. & Mathavan, S. Viral Pesticides for Environmental Safety, Phoenix Publishing House, New Delhi, 1998.
Sudhakar, S. Research Methods in Life Sciences, Bharathidasan University, 2011.
Sudhakar, S. Importance of Research and Innovations in Emerging Countries, ACE International, 2020.
Kanniah, P., et al., Benign Fabrication of Nanoparticles from Algae, Elsevier, 2022.

Ms. Shreetha Bhat is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science and Applications at REVA University, Bengaluru, with over two decades of academic and professional experience in computer science education and research. Her expertise lies in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning, with a strong research focus on intelligent transportation systems, rail track defect detection, and AI-driven human-centric applications.

Online Profiles

She maintains an active professional and research presence through ORCID (0000-0001-6131-6621) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/shreetha-bhat-65b11834), which collectively showcase her academic contributions, publications, professional engagements, and research visibility in artificial intelligence and deep learning.

Education

Ms. Bhat holds an MCA and an M.Phil. in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Computer Science with specialization in artificial intelligence and deep learning, demonstrating continuous academic progression and commitment to advanced research.

Research Focus

Her research focuses on machine learning, deep learning, convolutional neural networks, transfer learning, ensemble learning, attention mechanisms, large language models, retrieval-augmented generation, and intelligent systems for rail track monitoring, defect detection, accessibility technologies, and educational AI applications.

Experience

Ms. Bhat has over 23 years of teaching and academic administration experience, currently serving as Assistant Professor at REVA University since 2016, with prior positions at MIT College of Engineering Pune, ICFAI National College Raichur, and Gulbarga University P.G. Centre Raichur, contributing extensively to teaching, student mentoring, accreditation (NAAC, NBA), academic coordination, and institutional quality assurance.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

Her research journey began with applied computing and software engineering education, later evolving into AI-driven research on deep learning-based rail infrastructure monitoring, ensemble and attention-based defect classification, intelligent chatbots using LLMs, and accessibility-focused AI systems, resulting in consistent scholarly output from 2020 onwards.

Research Impact

Ms. Bhat has authored 12 peer-reviewed research publications, with citations reflecting growing research influence in applied artificial intelligence, achieving an h-index of 2 and contributing to SCI, Scopus, and peer-reviewed conference proceedings in rail safety, intelligent systems, and deep learning applications.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Her research demonstrates innovation in applying deep learning, attention mechanisms, and ensemble approaches to real-world safety-critical systems such as railway track monitoring, as well as human-centric AI solutions including sign-language translation systems and intelligent chatbot frameworks; one patent has been published based on her research contributions.

Research Projects & Funding

She has actively supervised and guided multiple undergraduate and postgraduate research projects in MCA and BCA programs at REVA University, focusing on AI-based real-time systems, deep learning applications, and intelligent automation, contributing to institution-supported research and student innovation initiatives.

Conference Contributions

Ms. Bhat has presented and published research at several national and international conferences, including IEEE-sponsored and Scopus-indexed events, contributing papers on rail track defect detection, deep learning applications, intelligent systems, and educational AI tools.

Academic Excellence

She is a recipient of the Best Teacher Award (REVA University, 2021), Best Paper Award at IEEE ICDCECE 2022, and Best Research Paper – Second Prize at RENPER Conference 2025, reflecting excellence in teaching, research quality, and scholarly impact.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Her research contributes directly to public safety and inclusivity through AI-driven rail infrastructure monitoring, intelligent transportation safety solutions, and assistive technologies for communication accessibility, while her teaching and mentoring support industry-ready skill development among students.

Global Recognition

Through internationally indexed publications, award-winning conference papers, and participation in global AI research discourse, Ms. Shreetha Bhat has gained growing international recognition in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and intelligent systems research.

Publications (Journals & Conferences)

Shreetha Bhat & Asha Gowda Karegowda, Railway Track Monitoring using Deep Learning Techniques: A Preview, International Journal of Applied Research on Information Technology and Computing (IJARITAC), 2020.

Shreetha Bhat & Asha Gowda Karegowda, Enhancing Rail Track Defect Detection Using Ensemble Approach with Attention Mechanisms, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 2025.

Shreetha Bhat, Asha Gowda Karegowda, Vineeth S. Naidu & Akshata, Leveraging HyDE and RAG in Gemma LLM Framework for Enlightened Deep Learning Chatbots, Human-Centric Intelligent Systems, 2025.

Shreetha Bhat, Asha Gowda Karegowda & Leena Rani, An In-depth Analysis of Rail Track Defect Classification: Traditional Machine Learning versus Deep Learning, SN Computer Science, In Review.

Shreetha Bhat, Asha Gowda Karegowda, Leena Rani, Vidya S. & Devika, Classification of Rail Track Crack using CNN with Pre-Trained VGG16 Model, ICDCECE 2022 – International Conference on Distributed Computing and Electrical Circuits and Electronics, 2022.

Leena Rani, Devika, Vinutha, Asha Gowda Karegowda, Vidya S. & Shreetha Bhat, Identification of Medicinal Leaves Using State-of-the-Art Deep Learning Techniques, ICDCECE 2022 – International Conference on Distributed Computing and Electrical Circuits and Electronics, 2022.

Shreetha Bhat, Asha Gowda Karegowda, Leena Rani, Vidya S. & Devika, Deep Learning Based Handwritten Arithmetic Equation Solver, Emerging Research in Electronics, Computer Science and Technology (ICERECT 2022), 2023.

Shreetha Bhat, Asha Gowda Karegowda & Leena Rani, Multiclass Classification of Rail Track Defects Using Deep Learning Techniques, International Conference on Smart Systems for Applications in Electrical Sciences, 2023.

Asha Gowda Karegowda, Shreetha Bhat, Akshata & Vineeth Naidu, Enriching Learning Experience Using Gemma: The Intelligent Chat Companion, International Conference on Smart Systems for Applications in Electrical Sciences, 2024.

Asha Gowda Karegowda, Abdus Salam M. R. & Shreetha Bhat, Development of a Model for Real-Time Voice or Text to Sign Language and Gestures to Text Conversion, GRENZE International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025.

Leena Rani, Asha Gowda Karegowda, Devika G. & Shreetha Bhat, Comparative Study of Transfer Learning Models for Mushroom Classification, International Conference on VLSI, Signal Processing, Power Electronics, IoT, Communication and Embedded Systems, 2024.

Dr. Maryam Tajbakhshian is an Iranian environmental geologist and researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, specializing in environmental geology, sedimentology, hydrogeology, and hydrogeochemistry, with a strong research focus on water and soil quality assessment, sediment transport, and sustainable water resource management in arid and semi-arid regions.

Online Profiles

She maintains an active international research presence through ORCID (0000-0002-5352-1606) and indexed academic platforms that document her peer-reviewed publications, citation record, and reviewer activities in environmental and geological sciences.

Education

Dr. Tajbakhshian earned her Ph.D. in Geology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (2016) with a dissertation on sedimentation rates and sediment transport effects on reservoir water quality, following an M.Sc. in Environmental Geology (2012) focused on soil and water pollution from sulfur production in gas refineries, and a B.Sc. in Geology from Payam Noor University of Mashhad (2005).

Research Focus

Her research interests include environmental geology, hydrogeochemistry, groundwater and surface water quality assessment, sediment yield and erosion modeling, soil salinity, dam basin sedimentation, multivariate statistical analysis, GIS-based spatial assessment, and sustainable management of water resources.

Experience

Dr. Tajbakhshian has served as a researcher in the Department of Geology at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, contributing to academic research, peer-review activities, and supervision and evaluation of research projects at innovation and research centers, alongside active engagement in national scientific committees.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

Her early research focused on environmental impacts of sulfur production on soil and water systems (2012–2016), followed by extensive studies on sediment transport, reservoir sedimentation, and hydrogeochemical processes in dam basins and plains of northeastern Iran, progressively integrating advanced statistical methods, GIS, and long-term environmental trend analysis.

Research Impact

Dr. Tajbakhshian has authored 19 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals, including Arabian Journal of Geosciences, Ecohydrology, Journal of Mountain Science, and Environmental Geochemistry and Health, contributing actionable scientific evidence for water quality protection and sustainable environmental management.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Her research demonstrates innovation through the combined use of hydrogeochemical indices, multivariate statistics, GIS-based modeling, and erosion assessment tools to evaluate complex groundwater–surface water systems, supporting data-driven environmental decision-making, although no patents are currently reported.

Research Projects & Funding

She has actively contributed to university-supported and applied research projects related to water resources, sediment management, environmental flow estimation, and groundwater quality assessment, and has served as a supervisor and evaluator for research projects at innovation centers.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Tajbakhshian has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences on environmental science, water resources, and geology, contributing peer-reviewed papers on water quality, sediment yield, environmental flow, and hydrogeochemical assessment.

Academic Excellence

Her academic excellence is reflected in sustained research productivity, doctoral-level specialization, peer-reviewer roles for multiple scientific journals, and recognition as a subject-matter expert in environmental geology and hydrogeochemistry.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Her work directly supports environmental protection, agricultural sustainability, and public health by addressing water and soil quality challenges in industrial and agricultural regions, particularly those affected by gas refinery operations and intensive groundwater use.

Global Recognition

Dr. Tajbakhshian’s publications in internationally indexed journals, reviewer appointments with global publishers, and participation in international conferences have established her as a recognized researcher in environmental geology and hydrogeochemistry.

Publications

Journal Articles

Tajbakhshian, M., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., Mahboubi, A., Moussavi Harami, S.R., & Ejlali, I., Hydrogeochemistry study of water resources in Shahid Hashemi-Nejad gas refinery and surrounding areas using compound diagrams, saturation indices and ionic ratios, Geosciences Scientific Quarterly Journal, 2015.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., Mahboubi, A., Moussavi Harami, S.R., & Ejlali, I., Effects of environmental factors and recovered sulfur in Shahid Hashemi Nezhad gas refinery on soil quality for irrigation, Journal of Water and Soil, 2017.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., Mahboubi, A., Moussavi Harami, S.R., & Ejlali, I., Qualitative assessment of wastewater of Shahid Hashemi Nezhad gas refinery and adjacent water resources for agricultural uses, Iranian Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 2018.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., Mahboubi, A., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Study of different phases of sulphur in soil around a gas refinery and their relationship with soil characteristics, Journal of Advanced Applied Geology, 2020.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., Mahboubi, A., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Study of corrosion and scaling of water resources and wastewater of Shahid Hashemi Nezhad gas refinery, Environment and Water Engineering, 2020.

Mosaedi, A., Ramezanipour, E., Mesdaqi, M., & Tajbakhshian, M., Assessment of effective factors on suspended sediment production and transport using gamma test and PCA, Journal of Water and Soil, 2021.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mosaedi, A., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Estimation of sediment load and erosion of geological units: a basin-scale study from northeastern Iran, Journal of Mountain Science, 2021.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mosaedi, A., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Determining the most appropriate method to estimate sediment delivery ratio in Shirin Darreh Dam basin, Iranian Journal of Irrigation and Drainage, 2022.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mosaedi, A., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Role of geological formations on surface and groundwater quality of Shirin Darreh Dam basin, Ecohydrology, 2022.

Tajbakhshian, M., Hydrogeochemical evolution and water quality assessment of surface and groundwater resources: Shirin Darreh Dam basin, NE Iran, Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2023.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mosaedi, A., Mahmudy Gharaei, M.H., & Moussavi Harami, S.R., Relationship between rainfall erosivity and sediment yield in a dam catchment, Iranian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2024.

Tajbakhshian, M., Groundwater quality and hydrogeochemical challenges in the Sarakhs Plain, NE Iran, Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2025.

Tajbakhshian, M., Integrated hydrogeochemical and spatial assessment of groundwater quality using multivariate statistics and GIS, Environmental Systems Research, 2025.

Conference Papers

Tajbakhshian, M., Assessment of soil salinity in Shahid Hashemi Nezhad gas refinery and adjacent areas using EC and ΔpH indices, 1st Conference on Environment, Payam Noor University, 2014.

Tajbakhshian, M., Assessment of water quality for drinking, agriculture, and industrial use in Shahid Hashemi Nezhad gas refinery region, 2nd National Conference on Environment Research, Iran, 2014.

Tajbakhshian, M., Mosaedi, A., Estimation of environmental flow of Shirin Darreh River using hydrological methods, 8th National Conference on Water Resources Management of Iran, 2021.

Tajbakhshian, M., Hydrogeochemistry and groundwater quality assessment of Sarakhs Plain using WQI and GIS, First National Conference on Hydro-Informatics and Artificial Intelligence in Water Engineering, 2025.

Dr. Shahzad’s scholarly work is widely accessible through international indexing and publishing platforms including Web of Science, Scopus, Library Philosophy and Practice, Emerald, Sage, Wiley, MDPI, and Springer-linked journals, in addition to institutional repositories and professional academic networks reflecting his global research visibility.

Education

He holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (CGPA 3.90, First Position), an M.Phil. in Library and Information Management from Superior University Lahore (CGPA 3.89), an M.A. in Library and Information Science from the University of the Punjab (CGPA 3.74), along with multiple postgraduate degrees in English Literature, Political Science, Pakistan Studies, and History, demonstrating exceptional interdisciplinary academic breadth.

Research Focus

His research focuses on digital libraries, e-learning for continuing professional development, information-seeking behavior, technology acceptance models, artificial intelligence in libraries, big data analytics, fake news detection, blockchain, IoT, metaverse applications, green librarianship, information literacy, and sustainable smart library services.

Experience

Dr. Shahzad has been serving as Senior Librarian at GCU Lahore since August 2021, having previously worked as Librarian (BPS-17) at GCU Lahore and the University of Gujrat, where he led major initiatives in digital transformation, institutional repositories, automation, digitization, information literacy training, policy formulation, and academic service leadership.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

His research trajectory evolved from information-seeking behavior and ICT adoption studies to advanced systematic reviews and empirical investigations on AI, big data, blockchain, e-learning, and smart libraries, culminating in one of the most prolific publication records in LIS within South Asia.

Research Impact

Dr. Shahzad has published over 74 research articles, including 40+ Scopus-indexed papers and 31 Web of Science impact-factor publications, significantly influencing global LIS scholarship on technology adoption, professional development, and digital transformation of academic libraries.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

His scholarly innovation lies in developing conceptual and empirical frameworks for digital library systems, AI-enabled services, fake news diffusion control, sustainable competence development, and smart library ecosystems, contributing original theoretical and applied knowledge to LIS research.

Research Projects & Funding

He has successfully secured and contributed to multiple funded projects from HEC Pakistan, Punjab HEC, international organizations, and institutional grants, including multimillion-rupee initiatives for digital libraries, archives, rare books digitization, virtual law libraries, and e-learning infrastructure development.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Shahzad has actively participated in and organized over 175 national and international conferences, workshops, seminars, and training programs, delivering invited talks, research presentations, keynote sessions, and professional development workshops across Pakistan and internationally.

Academic Excellence

He is a First-Position holder at Ph.D., M.Phil., and Master’s levels, recipient of multiple certificates of appreciation, editorial recognitions, and teaching excellence awards, and has evaluated postgraduate theses while mentoring emerging LIS researchers.

Societal / Industry Contribution

His work directly supports national research capacity building, digital inclusion, reading culture promotion, information literacy development, and ethical use of information technologies, benefiting universities, policymakers, and the broader knowledge society.

Global Recognition

Dr. Shahzad’s extensive impact-factor publications, editorial and reviewer roles for high-ranking international journals, global research collaborations, and leadership in digital librarianship have earned him strong international recognition within the LIS academic community.

Publications

Doctoral & Postgraduate Dissertations

Shahzad, K., Role of E-Learning for Continuing Professional Development of University Librarians, Ph.D. Dissertation, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, 2024.
Shahzad, K., Technology Acceptance Behavior among University Library Practitioners of Lahore, M.Phil. Dissertation, Superior University Lahore, 2017.
Shahzad, K., Information Seeking Behavior of Faculty Members of Government College University Lahore, Master’s Thesis, University of the Punjab, 2007.

Books (International & National)

Shahzad, K., Information Searching and Retrieval, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
Shahzad, K., Use and Impact of ICT in Libraries, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
Shahzad, K., Basic Library Marketing Tools for Offline and Online Generation, Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.
Shahzad, K., IT Acceptance Attitude among Information Professionals of Universities, Omni Scriptum Publishing, Germany, 2019.
Shahzad, K., A History of Government College University Library: 1872–2018, Online Publication, GCU Lahore.
Shahzad, K., GCU Library Handbook, Online Publication, GCU Lahore.

Selected Journal Publications (Impact Factor & Indexed)

Shahzad, K., et al., “The relationship between motivational factors and librarians’ professional development,” Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2022.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Factors affecting the adoption of integrated semantic digital libraries,” Library Hi Tech, 2022.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Developing a framework for fake news diffusion control,” Sustainability, 2022.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Effects of motivational and behavioral factors on job productivity,” Behavioral Sciences, 2023.
Shahzad, K., et al., “E-Learning for continuing professional development of university librarians,” Sustainability, 2023.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Effects of blockchain technology on university libraries,” Library Hi Tech, 2024.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Factors influencing the adoption of artificial intelligence in libraries,” Information Development, 2025.
Shahzad, K., et al., “Big data analytics in healthcare: innovations and future prospects,” Journal of Big Data, 2025.

Dr. Besma Bel Hadj Jrad-Tensaout is a Professor of Immunology and Biological Sciences at the Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Monastir (ISBM), University of Monastir, Tunisia, with over 25 years of academic and research experience. She is an internationally recognized immunologist whose work bridges cancer immunology, neuroinflammation, infectious diseases, and psychiatric disorders, contributing significantly to translational biomedical research.

Online Profiles

Dr. Jrad’s scientific contributions are indexed in major international databases including PubMed, with an h-index of 15, and she maintains institutional and professional visibility through the University of Monastir and ISBM research platforms, reflecting sustained international research impact and scholarly recognition.

Education

She earned her Ph.D. in Immunology from the University of Aix-Marseille II, France, following an M.Sc. in Immunology from the same institution and a B.Sc. in Natural Sciences from the University of Carthage, Tunisia, and later obtained her University Habilitation from Monastir University, qualifying her for full professorship and doctoral supervision.

Research Focus

Her research focuses on immunogenetics, tumor immunology, viral oncology, neuro-immuno-psychiatric disorders, cytokine signaling pathways, host–pathogen interactions, and the role of inflammatory and genetic factors in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and EBV-associated cancers.

Experience

Dr. Jrad has served as a University Professor at ISBM since 2012, with prior academic roles as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and Assistant in Biological Sciences, alongside continuous research engagement at the Laboratory of Genetic, Biodiversity and Bio-resources Valorization (LR11ES41) since 1998.

Research Timeline & Research Contributions

Her early research (1998–2006) centered on TNF-TNFR superfamily involvement in EBV-associated cancers and viral oncology, later evolving (2007–2016 onward) toward neuro-inflammatory mechanisms underlying psychiatric diseases, integrating immunology, genetics, and environmental risk factors.

Research Impact

Dr. Jrad has authored over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications in international journals, significantly advancing understanding of cytokine polymorphisms, immune dysregulation, viral infections, and psychiatric disease susceptibility within North African and Mediterranean populations.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

Her work demonstrates methodological innovation through the integration of immunogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and epidemiological modeling, contributing novel insights into immune-mediated disease mechanisms with translational relevance for diagnostics and therapeutic targeting.

Research Projects & Funding

She has led and contributed to multiple institutionally and nationally supported research projects on cancer immunology, neuroinflammation, infectious diseases, and psychiatric disorders, while supervising master’s and doctoral theses within structured research programs at ISBM.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Jrad has actively contributed to national and international scientific conferences through oral presentations, invited lectures, and scientific committee participation, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in immunology, neuroscience, and biomedical sciences.

Academic Excellence

She is a senior academic leader with extensive doctoral supervision experience (6 PhD theses completed), mentorship of over 11 master’s dissertations, and sustained academic service including thesis evaluation, accreditation committees, and quality assurance leadership.

Societal / Industry Contribution

Her research contributes directly to public health by addressing immune-related mechanisms in cancer and psychiatric diseases, while her leadership in psycho-neuro-endocrino-immunology promotes interdisciplinary approaches to mental health challenges.

Global Recognition

Dr. Jrad holds international recognition through long-standing research collaborations with European institutions, indexed publications in high-impact journals, leadership of the Tunisian Society of Psycho-Neuro-Endocrinal-Immunology, and global academic engagement.

Publications (Peer-Reviewed Journals)

Bel Hadj Jrad, B., et al., “Identification of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 2 (TNFR2) as a Possible Susceptibility Gene for Paranoid and Adult-Onset Schizophrenia,” Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 43, 358–363, 2011.

Aflouk, Y., Inoubli, O., Saoud, H., Zaafrane, F., Gaha, L., & Bel Hadj Jrad, B., “Association Between TLR2 Polymorphisms and Schizophrenia in a Tunisian Population,” Immunological Research, 69(6), 541–552, 2021.

Additional Publications:
Dr. Besma Bel Hadj Jrad is the author or co-author of more than 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles published in indexed international journals in the fields of immunology, neuroinflammation, cancer biology, infectious diseases, and psychiatric research; the complete publication list is available through PubMed and institutional research databases.