Current Integrative Engineering is dedicated to providing a platform for the exchange of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions across various engineering disciplines. Our mission is to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among engineers, researchers, and industry professionals. We aim to bridge gaps in understanding, encourage interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to the collective advancement of engineering knowledge and its practical applications. Through our diverse scope, we strive to drive innovation, sustainability, and progress in the field of engineering.
Dr. Kerim Karabacak completed his undergraduate education in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Dumlupinar University. He has done his masters thesis on “Fault Diagnostics in Transformers Using Electronic Nose.” Afterward, he completed his PhD thesis on the “Control of Wind-Photovoltaic Hybrid Power Systems with Artificial Neural Networks” at Ege University and obtained his PhD. He has been teaching at the university for 12 years. In parallel with this, he assumed the task of co-founder and director of the start-up company “Triangle Renewable Energy”, which focuses on the development of ANN (Artificial Neural Networks) controlled inverters used for solar and wind energy systems. On renewable energy systems, he has scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international scientific conferences. He is actively working as a reviewer in various international academic journals. He contributed to various postgraduate theses as a jury member. He undertook manager and researcher roles in various scientific projects. With his studies in the development of renewable energy technology, he aims to contribute to creating a more liveable world.
Alireza Akhavan-Safar obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 2017. As a coordinating researcher at INEGI, Portugal since 2018, he possesses diverse expertise in adhesives and adhesive joints, covering fatigue, fracture, impact, environmental factors, creep, etc. Alireza has been engaging in multiple industrial projects. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal on Mechanics of Solids at the University of Porto and is a member of the editorial boards for the Proc IMEchE, Part L: Journal of Materials Design and Applications (Sage), Journal of Metals (MDPI), and Journal of Adhesives (MDPI). Furthermore, Alireza is a member of the organizing committees of the International Conference on Durability, Repair and Maintenance of Structures and the International Conference on Vehicle Body Engineering. He serves as the scientific committee member of the International Conferences on Materials Design and Application, Structural Adhesive Bonding, and Mechanics of Solids.
Moreover, Alireza has been served as a reviewer for over 60 ISI journals. Alireza has supervised or co-supervised 16 master's and 8 PhD theses. Alireza's expertise extends to reviewing research proposals for international funding institutions. Alireza has published over 100 ISI papers and delivered approximately 150 presentations at international conferences. He has also authored or co-authored 4 international books and contributed to 11 book chapters.
Dr. Wenyou Zhang is currently a research fellow at the Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. He has an interdisciplinary education and research experience in Mechanical Engineering (Additive Manufacturing) and Biomedical Engineering, including materials research, design, finite element modeling and optimization, manufacturing, and characterizations. He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Galway, Ireland and his doctoral training was funded by the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship. Due to his contributions to the Additive Manufacturing field, he is currently an early career editor and board member of three journals: Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering: Additive Manufacturing Frontiers journal, an editorial board member of three SCI journals, and a guest editor of Materials, and Materials Science in Additive Manufacturing journal.
Dr. Jose-Luis Olabarrieta has a robust background in renewable energy and mining, with over 20 years of experience in the sector. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to various projects and research initiatives, demonstrating expertise in both practical and theoretical aspects of these fields. His work has involved collaboration with industry leaders and academic institutions, underscoring his commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and innovative mining practices.
His research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including Gearless Mill Drives, hydro generators, and microgrids. This expertise enables him to delve into both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these areas. He has published extensively in these domains, contributing to academic literature and industry standards. His work has also led to the development of innovative technologies and solutions that have been implemented in real-world settings, significantly advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in the field. Additionally, his involvement in interdisciplinary projects highlights his ability to integrate diverse perspectives and methodologies, further enhancing the impact of his research.
Dr Tiantai Deng received his B.Eng. from the Harbin Institute of Technologies, Harbin, China, in 2015, and his Ph.D. degree from Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, Ireland, in 2019. He is currently a lecturer at the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, U.K. Prior to his academic career, he was a senior engineer with HiSilicon, Huawei. His main research interests include hardware acceleration for image processing, deep learning and high-level design environments.
Dimitrios Sophianopoulos is a Professor of Structural Stability, Dynamics and Steel Structures at the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Thessaly, Volos, Greece. He is also the Former Director of the Laboratory of Strength of Materials and Micromechanics in the same Department and the Former Head of the Structural Engineering Division. Prof. Sophianopoulos earned his Ph.D. in 1997 from the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens, Greece and his Bachelor in 1982 from the same Institution. He has published 54 papers in scholarly journals and 71 refereed National and International Conference papers, with more than 680 citations in Scopus (h-index 9) and about 1200 in Google Scholar (h-index 12). Prof. Sophianopoulos is a member of the Editorial Board of 5 International Journals and serves as a Reviewer in more than 15 high-impact international Journals of his field. He is also a member of ASCE, AIAA, Structural Stability Research Council and ISCES. He has supervised three (3) completed PhDs (and 3 more in progress), and numerous Master and Bachelor Theses. His Teaching experience includes undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses both in his country and abroad as a visiting Professor.
Dr. Shashi Kant Gupta, Post-Doctoral Fellow and Researcher, Computer Science and Engineering, Eudoxia Research University, USA. He is working as an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Department of Scientific Research, Innovation and Training of Scientific and Pedagogical Staff, University of Economics and Pedagogy, Karshi City, Uzbekistan. He is working as a Research Collaborator and Invited Visiting Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of IoT and Cybersecurity, Department of Electronic Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. He has completed his Ph.D. (CSE) from Integral University, Lucknow, UP, India, & Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, ITM, Lucknow, U.P., India & Worked as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, PSIT, Kanpur, U.P., India, Worked as Associate Professor, School of Computer Applications, BBD University, Lucknow, UP, India, Worked as Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ambalika Institute of Management and Technology, Lucknow, UP, India. & Also worked as Senior Lecturer, Department of IT, MCSCET, Lucknow, UP, India. He is currently working as the Founder and CEO of CREP PVT. LTD., Lucknow, UP, India. He is a member of Spectrum IEEE & Potentials Magazine IEEE since 2019 and many more international organizations for research activities. He is an Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Data Informatics and Intelligent Computing (IJDIIC) and also Editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Computer and Communication (IJETCC). Senior Editor in Global Research Journal from London Organization of Skill Development, London, United Kingdom. He has published many research papers in reputed international journals, conferences & seminars with SCOPUS and SCI indexing. He has received many awards from many International and national organizations. He has organized various Faculty Development Programs, Seminars, Workshops, and Short-Term Courses at the University level. His main research work focuses on Cloud computing, Big Data Analytics, IoT and Computational Intelligence-based Education. He is currently working as a reviewer and editor in various international journals.
Qiang Cheng is a professor of Beijing University of Technology. He received his Ph.D. degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2009. He is the deputy director of Beijing Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing Technology and the director of the Key Laboratory of Digital Design and Testing Technology for Heavy Duty Machine Tools in Mechanical Industry. He has published more than 100 SCI papers and 20 EI papers and has been authorized more than 40 national invention patents and software copyrights. He is currently an expert in the evaluation of the department of industry and materials of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, a member of Industrial Big Data and Intelligent Systems Branch of Mechanical Engineering Society of China, a member of the medical integration branch of China Medical and Health Culture Association, the 10th Committee of Mechanical Industry Automation Branch of China. He is the associate editor of Journal of Modern Industry and Manufacturing, a guest editor of magazines such as Advanced in Mechanical Engineering and The Scientific World Journal, and reviewer of the more than 20 international journals, such as International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Tribology International.
Dr. J. Rajesh Banu presently working as an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), India. Formerly, he was a visiting professor at the Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies, King Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia. He has 19 years of teaching experience in national (Anna University & CUTN) and international universities (SKKU, South Korea). Dr. J. Rajesh Banu is a visiting researcher at East China Normal University, China, and a former post-doctoral fellow at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), South Korea. He is the author of 340 publications in SCI and SCIE journals with a cumulative impact factor of 2010. His publications achieved more than 14000 citations and 63 H index. He is a senior editor of e-Prime, an Elsevier journal. He authored 5 books and published 50 book chapters and 14 conference proceedings. He obtained 10 Major grants from the Government of India and two consultancies from industries. He guided 17 Ph.D. students and 100 postgraduate engineering students in the discipline of environmental engineering and Science. His name is classified among the top 2% of scientists worldwide by independent researchers at Stanford University. He was awarded with Think of Ecology Award by Hiyoshi, Japan, in 2018. His research centers on waste to energy, value-added product recovery from waste, biological wastewater treatment, Nutrient removal, Membrane Bioreactor, and Microbial Fuel cells.
Dr. A K Verma is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala in Punjab (INDIA). He is also the Coordinator of Computer Science and Engineering at the Derabassi Campus of this Institute. He received his B.S. M.S. and PhD. in 1991, 2001 and 2008 respectively, majoring in Computer Science and Engineering. He has worked as a Lecturer at M.M.M. Engg. College, Gorakhpur, from 1991 to 1996. From 1996 he is associated with the same University. He has been a visiting faculty member at many institutions. He has published over 150 papers in refereed journals and conferences (India and Abroad). He is a member of various program committees for different International/National Conferences and is on the review board of various journals. He has visited – USA(2005), South Korea(2012), Japan(2013), Ireland(2015) and Bahrain(2017) for academic purpose.
He is a MACM (USA), LMCSI (Mumbai), GMAIMA (New Delhi). He is a certified software quality auditor by MoCIT, Govt. of India. His research interests include wireless networks, routing algorithms, mobile computing, and securing ad hoc networks. He is a Group Lead for the Mobile Computing and Communication (MC2) Research Group.
Dr. Mahmoud Ebrahimi, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maragheh, Iran, is currently studying for a research fellowship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. He received his Ph.D. degree in 2015 from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST). Mahmoud is the author of more than 75 papers published in international journals and 35 papers presented at national and international conferences. His research interests include metal forming processes, severe plastic deformation (SPD) methods, multilayered composites, and the characterization of ultrafine-grained and nanostructured metals and alloys.
He has been featured among the World's Top 2% Scientists List in 2020, 2021, and 2022, according to a Stanford University study.
Dr. Shruti Aggarwal is a highly accomplished researcher and educator in the field of computer science. She has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has published numerous research papers in various national and international journals. Dr. Aggarwal has also authored several books and holds multiple patents in the field of data sciences. Dr. Aggarwal has a passion for teaching and has been actively involved in educating students for over a decade. She has taught various courses in computer science at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Aggarwal has also been involved in organizing technical and cultural events and has successfully conducted online proctored examinations. Dr. Aggarwal is a member of several prestigious organizations, including IEEE, IAENG, and IACSIT. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions to the field of computer science, including the Best Researcher Award at the Global Awards on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Dr. Aggarwal’s research interests include data mining, machine learning, and software fault prediction. She is also passionate about developing free and open-source online educational platforms and supporting young talent in the field of research. Dr. Shruti Aggarwal is a highly accomplished and dedicated researcher and educator who has made significant contributions to the field of computer science.
Dr. Shruti Aggarwal works as an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. She has worked as an associate professor and head at Chandigarh University and has pursued her doctorate in software engineering from N.I.T., Jalandhar. She has earned her Master’s degree from U.I.E.T., Panjab University, in 2011 and B.Tech. (C.S.E.) from Kurukshetra University in 2008. In more than 13 years of her teaching career at reputed institutes like N.IT., Kurukshetra University, etc; she has guided 36 research scholars, and published more than 100+ research papers in various Journals and Conferences of national and international repute. She has conducted numerous technical and non-technical events, supported various industrial projects, and has given talks in Data Mining and Software Engineering domain. She is the reviewer of various prestigious journals, and she has hosted session chairs in various international conferences. She has 14 patents and has been awarded with several awards like Abdul Kalam Innovation Special Appreciation Award, 50 Eminent Researchers of 2021, Research Excellence Award, Womonator Award, 100 Eminent Academicians of 2021, Global Femina Excellence Award, etc. from various reputed international and national organizations. She is currently working on book chapters, research projects, and patents in the domain of data science.
Abbas Hussain has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, since September 2019. His research interests encompass Mechanics and Dynamics of Machining Processes, Modeling of Micro Machining Operations, Structural Vibration, Machine Learning, and Additive Manufacturing. In August 2019, he earned his Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Dr. Ismail Lazoglu at Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey. He obtained his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from N.E.D University, Karachi, Pakistan, in 2011.
Dr. Jawwad Nasar Chattha received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, in 2006, a master's degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech in 2009, and a Ph.D. in communication theory from the Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, in 2018. He is currently an assistant professor and departmental chair of the Electrical Engineering department at the University of Management and Technology, Lahore. His research interests include communication theory and computer networking.
Dr. André Gonçalves is presently an assistant professor at Dr. Lopes Dias School of Health from Polytechnic University of Castelo Branco, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He is a researcher at the Research Center of the Department of Management and Economics (NECE) at the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. He is also the Head Nurse at the Unit for Integrated Continuous Care from SCM Castelo Branco, Portugal. He is the author and co-author of articles and communications at international conferences on the topics of product innovation, sustainability, and management of healthcare teams and organizations.
Prof. Dr. Mohamed EL-Shimy Mahmoud Bekhet (M. EL-Shimy) is currently a professor of the electrical power systems with the Department of Electrical Power and Machines – Faculty of Engineering - Ain Shams University. He is also an electromechanical specialist, a freelance trainer, technical advisor, and a member of many associations and professional networks. He is a technical reviewer with some major journals and conferences. His fields of interest include electric power systems: analysis, stability, economics, optimization, distribution, renewable energy integration, and reliability.
Dr. Mohd Ridha is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and is the Deputy Head of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Processing (AMMP) Center at the University of Malaya. He obtained Doctor of Engineering from Utsunomiya University Japan in 2015, specializing in magnetic abrasive finishing for superfinishing of tube internal surface for clean environment applications. Prior to his doctoral study, he worked at Yamazaki Mazak Corporation as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer focusing on CNC prototype machine design and evaluations for mass production. He was involved in the design and development of several CNC machines, including the Quick Turn Nexus series and performed more than 100 variations of cutting parameters such as OD and ID cutting, boring, intermittent cutting, roundness cutting using the diamond tool, continuous 8 hours cutting etc. to confirm the machine`s limits and capabilities.
Currently, he is collaborating with Joining Welding Research Institute, Osaka University Japan, to develop a friction stir welding process in a sustainable way that can be implemented in Malaysia's manufacturing industry. The project explores the possibilities of joining similar and dissimilar materials such as polycarbonate/aluminum, aluminum/stainless steel, magnesium/steel, and aluminum/copper for various applications in the automotive and semiconductor industries. Analysis of welds using Transmission Electron Microscopy for joints with carbonaceous nanomaterial additives such as CNT and Graphene for the purpose of enforcement is his current passion. He was awarded the Distinguished International Associate from the Royal Academic of Engineering UK for his project on friction stir welding. He actively applies for research projects and has secured various research grants from domestic and international funders. He has completed supervision of 4 PhD and 8 Master students, and is currently supervising 10 PhD and 1 Master candidate.
Dr. Ravinder Kumar is an accomplished researcher and educator in the field of Computer Science and Engineering. With a Ph.D. degree, he holds a strong background in both teaching and research, spanning over two decades. As an Associate Professor at the prestigious Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET), he has made significant contributions to the academic community.
His research interests cover a wide range of topics, including algorithms, combinatorial optimization, and machine learning. This expertise allows him to explore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of these areas, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
Dr. Kumar's contributions are evident through his extensive publication record, which includes over 80 academic papers in renowned journals and conferences. His research findings have been published in esteemed publications such as IEEE Transactions on Knowledge and Data Engineering, IEEE Communications Magazine, Information Sciences, Future Generation Computer Systems, and Computer Communications. These highly cited papers showcase the impact and relevance of his work within the academic community.
In addition to his research and publications, Dr. Kumar is an active member of various professional bodies. He serves as a reviewer for reputable journals, which highlights his commitment to maintaining high academic standards and contributing to the peer-review process. As an experienced educator, he has successfully supervised more than 25 research scholars in the field of Machine Learning and algorithms. The fact that one of his students received support from CSIR funding is a testament to his ability to mentor and guide aspiring researchers.
Dr. Ravinder Kumar's expertise and dedication make him a valuable asset in the realm of research and education. His contributions have had a positive impact on the field of Computer Science and Engineering, and he continues to inspire and influence the next generation of researchers and scholars at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Currently working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. Before joining Postdoc, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research(SICSR), Symbiosis International (Deemed) University(SIU), Pune, India. he was Program Head of M.Sc. Blockchain Technology at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune, India. He completed his PhD from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India in the Department of Computer Science, and Information Technology. He has 13+ years of experience in Research and academics. He worked with different reputed organizations like Symbiosis, MIT, Pune, Manipal University Jaipur, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, and Government Institute of Forensic Science, Aurangabad, Maharashtra. His research interests include Blockchain Technology, Biometrics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Pattern Recognition, and Image Processing.
He is a PhD. Supervisor at symbiosis, Dr. Vishwanath Karad, MIT World Peace University, Pune, and PhD Co-supervisor at Manipal University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He guided more than 30 Postgraduate students and 20 undergraduate students in their projects.
Dr Muhammad Asif, is a dedicated educator currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan. With over 11 years of experience in both teaching and research, Dr Asif brings a wealth of expertise to the field of mechanical engineering. Throughout his career, Dr Asif has been actively involved in cutting-edge research, resulting in the publication of over 28 scientific papers in reputable journals. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in his field and has contributed significantly to the academic community through his scholarly work. In addition to his research contributions, Dr Asif is deeply passionate about education and has a proven track record of excellence in teaching. He is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of engineers, imparting both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to his students at NUST. As a member of the editorial board, Dr Asif brings a unique blend of academic rigor, research acumen, and pedagogical insight. He is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publication and is excited to contribute his expertise to furthering the mission of the journal.
Dr. Mohamed A.F. Mahdy works as an Assistant Professor in the field of Architectural Engineering at the College of Engineering and Design, Kingdom University. He has extensive experience in teaching and supervising MSc and PhD students. His research interests include Architectural Engineering, the built environment, and sustainable urban design and planning. Dr. Mahdy is dedicated to advancing knowledge in these areas and contributing to the development of innovative, sustainable solutions in urban environments.
Dr. Ramazan Ayaz is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Yildiz Technical University (YTU), Turkey. He received the BSc, M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in the Department of Electrical Engineering from the Yildiz Technical University in 2010, 2012 and 2018, respectively. He worked as a researcher at Aalto University, Finland, with a TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) Doctoral Research Fellowship in 2015. He is a certified energy manager and certificated energy auditor. His research interests include energy efficiency, photovoltaic systems, advanced lighting technologies, and road lighting. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in esteemed scientific journals. He has also participated in many international conferences in his field. He also has a patent entitled a Warning Sphere with Light.
Dr. Mahmoud Zadehbagheri received his Ph.D degree in Electrical Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor, Skudai, Malaysia, and Hakim Sabzvari University, Khorasan, Iran, in 2017. He is an associate professor with the Department of Electrical Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Yasouj Branch. He is a member of the IEEE Smart Grid Community and IEEE PES Technical Committee. Since 2018, he has been a co-supervisor and a consulting professor of more than 13 Ph.D and 50 M.Sc students. He is the author of two books, one published book chapter, 65 ISI-ranked journal articles, and 90 conference papers. He is currently collaborating as a reviewer and editorial board with the journals Applied Energy, Hydrogen Energy, IJRER, Micro Machines, sensors, Energy, EPCS, and IJPEDS. His research interests include the fields of power electronics, FACTS devices, optimization methods, renewable energy, energy hubs, and power quality
Dr. Aznida Abu Bakar Sajak graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2005 with a Masters of Science (Engineering) in Telecommunications and Microelectronics Systems. Loves Liverpool so much that she decided to pursue her PhD at the same university sponsored by the Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia. Was in Digi Telecommunications, a mobile service provider in Malaysia owned by Telenor ASA of Norway, for almost six years before joining UniKL in 2011. Holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Electronics from the University of Liverpool in 2019. A member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK
Ragab A. El-Sehiemy (SMIEEE) gained his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Electrical Power Systems from Menoufia University, Egypt, in 1996, 2005, and 2008, respectively. He has worked with the Arab Contractor Company as an electrical engineer for ten years. He joined the Faculty of Engineering at Kafrelsheikh University as an Assistant Researcher in 2009. Currently, he is a Full Professor of Electrical Power Systems at Kafrelshiekh University, Egypt. He received the Prof. Mahmoud Khalifia Award in Power System Engineering from the Academy of Research and Technology in 2016 and the Computer and Information in Industry Award from the Academy of Research and Technology in 2021. In 2021, Prof. El-Sehiemy was among the world’s top 2% high citations. Prof. El-Sehiemy is also a member of the Electricity and Energy Research Committee at the Academy of Research and Technology, Egypt. Finally, he was selected as a member of the arbitration committee in the scientific committee for the promotion of professors and assistant professors. His research interests include power-system operation, planning and control, smart grids, renewable energy, and AI and its application to power systems.
Dr. Yang Yujun, Ph.D. in Engineering, Assistant Professor and Master's Supervisor at Xi'an Jiaotong University. The main research areas are low-carbon and positive building design methods, regional thermal comfort optimization design, elderly behavior and aging friendly design, etc. Serving as a guest editor in the Buildings(IF=3.8) journal. Serving as a reviewer in over 10 journals, including Building and Environment, Science of the Total Environment, Sustainable Cities and Society, etc. Published 15 academic papers in SCI indexed journals such as Building and Environment or Sustainable Cities and Society, and also published over 20 conference papers. Dr. Yang, joined the editorial board to explore research on Engineering Problems and Legal Challenges in Urban and Rural Low carbon Development in CURRENT INTEGRATIVE ENGINEERING journal. This topic has enormous research potential and is also one of the most cutting-edge scientific issues at present. Urban and rural renewal is a necessary supplement to the development of high-speed urbanization. Rapid development will lead to a large number of problems such as overproduction, energy waste, and unbalanced resource allocation. These problems will reduce people's quality of life and the sustainability of future development. Discussing more new low-carbon building technologies in urban and rural renewal can effectively solve the conflict between people's increasing demand for quality of life and high energy consumption. At the same time, we also have to face up to the imbalance between urban and rural development. Although regional economic development is different, people in different regions have the right to equal healthy living environments.
Dr. Krishna Bikram Shah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Nepal Engineering College, affiliated with Pokhara University, Nepal. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and has been pursuing a Ph.D. at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim, since 2021. His research interests encompass Artificial Intelligence, RS-GIS, Digital Image Processing, Bioinformatics, AIoT, and Solid Waste Management. He has published numerous research articles in prestigious journals, presented papers at various conferences, and holds international patents.
Dr Seyed Majid Hashemzadeh received his PhD in power electronics engineering from the University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran (2023). He worked as a research assistant at Qatar University from May to August 2023. Currently, he is working as a research associate at the University of Tabriz. His research focuses on designing and modeling of dc-dc converters, multilevel inverters, solid state transformers, as well as control and operation of photovoltaic power systems, including PV modeling and maximum power point tracking.
Professor Abraham Dandoussou is a holder of a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electronics and Automation. He is also a holder of a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and Industrial Automation, obtained at the University of Ngaoundere – Cameroon. After his recruitment as Assistant Lecturer at the University of Buea, Cameroon, he was promoted to Senior Lecturer and then Associate Professor. His main research interest concerns Power Generation and Renewable Energy, and Power Systems and Electrical Drives
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ghorab is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in engineering academia, research, and industry. Dr. Ghorab earned an M.Sc. in 1990 and a Ph.D. from Reading University, England, in 1993.
Over the years, Dr. Ghorab has held various academic positions at Ain Shams University, including demonstrator, associate professor, and currently serving as a full professor since 2018. Notably, he has been heading the engineering department since October 2023. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Ghorab supervises numerous M.Sc. and Ph.D. students and serves as the head of the consultancy unit at Ain Shams University's Faculty of Engineering.
Furthermore, Dr. Ghorab is recognized internationally as a senior trainer and inspector for electro-mechanical and construction works, overseeing safety inspections and root cause analyses for over 300 factories worldwide. He specializes in maintenance planning, failure diagnosis, and renovation projects, assisting companies in implementing maintenance and safety contracting strategies for business development.
Dr. Salih Berkan Aydemir received an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Anadolu University from 2013 to 2016 and a Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering from Eskisehir Technical University from 2016 to 2020, Eskisehir, Turkey. Currently, he is a research assistant professor at the Department of Computer Engineering, Amasya University, Turkey. His research interests include metaheuristic optimization, neural network structures, machine learning, and multi-criteria decision-making, with a focus on extending fuzzy sets.
Dr. Mehdi Gheisari is an Iranian Ph.D. holder in computer science who obtained his doctorate from China. He has actively engaged in collaborative projects with colleagues from various countries, spanning different domains, to expand his breadth of knowledge. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas, including IoT, E-Healthcare, Smart City, Machine Learning, Remote Sensing Data, Distributed Systems, and Cybersecurity. In addition to his research pursuits, he has actively contributed to the academic community. He has served as a reviewer for well-established venues such as IEEE Communication Magazine and has been a member of the Technical Program Committee (TPC) for several conferences.
Professor Germin Elgohary is an esteemed member of various prestigious associations and organizations, including ECLAS (European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools), the Le-Notre Institute project, ISOCARP (The International Society of City and Regional Planning), and the Academic Committee for Landscape Architecture New Program at Ain Shams University. Specialization: Architectural Design/ Working Drawings/ Visual Design/ Green Architecture/Sustainable Landscape / Landscape Architecture.
Xinqing Xiao is associate professor in China Agricultural University. He has made innovative contributions in the fields of smart sensing, flexible electronics, self-powered sensing, battery-free sensing, smart agriculture, food monitoring. In the past five years, he has presided over and completed the National Natural Science Foundation Youth Program, the national key research and development international cooperation science and technology innovation project, the China Post doctoral Science Foundation projects and the provincial and ministerial key laboratory open projects. He has published more than 60 academic papers in domestic and foreign journals, and accumulated rich research experience
Dr Muhamad Fazly Abdul Patah first joined Universiti Malaya in 2012 as a research fellow and currently serves as a senior lecturer teaching Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Master of Safety, Health & Environmental Engineering programs. He received his BEng and PhD from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. His main research interest is in the production of chemicals and sustainable energy alternatives in the form of char/biochar, liquid fuel and hydrogen-rich gas from various low-value materials and unwanted wastes. He is actively supervising Masters and PhD research students in related engineering topics.
His area of research includes: Thermochemical Torrefaction, Pyrolysis, Gasification, Combustion and Liquefaction processes, Plastic, biomass, rubber and municipal wastes, chemical upcycling to higher-value products Ozone gas application for sterilization and water treatment applications Catalysis, chemical reaction and reactor design Hydrodynamic simulation of fluid flow using Computational Fluid Dynamics software Liquid atomization/spray with and without reaction Bioreactor design for medicinal mushroom mass production.
