Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei | Telecommunications | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei | Telecommunications | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, Romania

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in Electronics and Telecommunications. She has been an integral part of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati since 2009, progressing through various academic roles from Junior Assistant to Lecturer. Her expertise spans Turbo Codes, Space-Time Coding, Neuro-Fuzzy Systems, and Signal Processing. In addition to her research, she has contributed significantly to undergraduate education, student supervision, and academic development. As Vice-Dean (2020–2024), she played a pivotal role in enhancing teaching quality and assurance. Recognized for her research excellence, she received the Ad Astra Award 2016 for outstanding PhD research in Engineering Sciences in Romania. She has further expanded her skills through specialized courses in communication techniques, psychology, and personal development. With a commitment to advancing the field of telecommunications and embedded systems, Dr. Andrei continues to lead impactful research and academic initiatives.

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🏆 Suitability for the Best Researcher Award 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her remarkable contributions to Electronics and Telecommunications. Her research in Turbo Codes, Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems has significantly advanced knowledge in the field. Her leadership as Vice-Dean (2020–2024) demonstrates her dedication to improving education quality and academic excellence. With an impressive record of research publications, student mentorship, and participation in prestigious professional activities, she exemplifies a commitment to both theoretical advancements and practical applications. Her recognition with the Ad Astra Award 2016 for excellence in PhD research in Romania further attests to her contributions. Additionally, her engagement in communication sciences, psychology, and pedagogy enhances her interdisciplinary impact. Given her extensive research, teaching, and academic leadership, Dr. Andrei stands as a top candidate for this award, embodying excellence and innovation in engineering sciences.

🎓 Education 

Assist. Prof. Dr. Mihaela Andrei has pursued a robust academic trajectory, specializing in Electronics and Telecommunications. She completed her Ph.D. at “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, where she laid the foundation for her expertise in Turbo Codes, Space-Time Coding, and Signal Processing. Her commitment to continuous learning is evident in her additional qualifications, including a Specialization Course in Communication Techniques and Personal Development from the Better Living Solutions Center, Iași (2023–2024). She also holds an ANC-accredited Trainer Certification (2024) and a Personal Development Advisor Certification (2022–2023). These qualifications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, blending technical expertise with communication and educational sciences. Her academic training has empowered her to contribute significantly to research and pedagogy, making her a well-rounded educator and researcher.

📌 Professional Experience 

Dr. Mihaela Andrei has an extensive academic career at “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, where she has held various positions since 2009. She began as a Junior Assistant (2009–2015), advancing to Assistant Lecturer (2015) and later Lecturer (2015–Present). Her role involves teaching undergraduate courses, supervising research projects, and contributing to scientific advancements in Electronics and Telecommunications. She also served as Vice-Dean (2020–2024), overseeing teaching quality assurance and curriculum development. Beyond academia, she actively engages in professional training, holding an ANC-accredited Trainer Certification (2024). Her commitment to education, research, and professional development underscores her influence in the field.

🏅 Awards & Honors 

🔸 Ad Astra Award (2016) – Recognized for excellence in PhD research in Engineering Sciences, Romania.
🔸 Vice-Dean Recognition (2020–2024) – Successfully enhanced quality assurance and academic structure at “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati.
🔸 ANC-accredited Trainer Certification (2024) – Recognized expertise in professional training and skill development.
🔸 Personal Development Advisor Certification (2023) – Accredited by the Better Living Solutions Center, demonstrating her interdisciplinary skillset.
🔸 Specialization in Communication Techniques & Psychology (2023–2024) – Enhanced pedagogical expertise, blending engineering with human sciences.
Her awards and recognitions highlight her academic contributions, research excellence, and leadership in higher education.

🔬 Research Focus 

Dr. Mihaela Andrei’s research primarily revolves around Turbo Codes, Space-Time Coding, Neuro-Fuzzy Systems, Signal Processing, and Embedded Systems. She has made significant strides in communication systems and telecommunications, focusing on enhancing data transmission reliability and efficiency. Her interdisciplinary approach extends to education sciences, psychology, and communication, integrating human factors into technology-driven research. By investigating cutting-edge techniques in error correction, AI-driven signal processing, and telecommunication networks, she contributes to the advancement of modern communication systems. Her expertise in Neuro-Fuzzy Systems enables the development of adaptive, intelligent solutions in electronics and automation. Through her ongoing research, Dr. Andrei aims to bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications, ensuring that her work benefits both academia and industry.

📚 Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: Embedded IoT Design for Bioreactor Sensor Integration
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: The Role of the Communication Discipline at Technical Faculties
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: Aspects of Block Interleavers Influence in MIMO Systems Affected by Impulsive Noises
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: Automotive Vibration Analysis Using ESP8266 Microcontroller
    • Year: 2023
  • Title: Data Switch in Long Line 1-Wire Networks for Monitoring System of Large Sensor Arrays
    • Year: 2023

 

Assist Prof Dr. Vadym Hapanchak | Mobile Networks | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Vadym Hapanchak | Mobile Networks | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Vadym Hapanchak, Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Brazil

👨‍💼 Vadim S. Hapanchak is a Telecommunication and Informatics Engineer with over 5 years of experience in academic R&D projects. He specializes in software development for vehicular communication systems and has received multiple Awards for Excellence for his work. Vadim holds a MSc in Telecommunications and Computer Science from the University of Minho and is currently pursuing a PhD in AESI. He has served as an Invited Assistant Professor at the University of Minho since 2020, teaching various courses related to network communication. Vadim’s previous experience includes working as a Researcher at the INNOVCAR Project, where he was responsible for developing and maintaining Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) for the Platoon application, leveraging inter-vehicle communication to enhance ADAS system performance. 🚗💻🎓

🌐 Professional Profiles :

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🎓 Education:

  • PhD in AESI (Advanced Engineering Systems for Industry), University of Minho (2019 – Present)
  • MSc in Telecommunications and Computer Science, University of Minho (2013 – 2018)

🚀 Experience:

  • Invited Assistant Professor, University of Minho (2020 – Present) Teaching practical sections of various network communication courses to students of the Faculty of Informatics.
  • Researcher at INNOVCAR Project (2017 – 2019)
    • Developed and maintained Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (CACC) for Platoon application.
    • Utilized inter-vehicle communication to enhance ADAS system performance, integrating CAN information.
    • Conducted troubleshooting and validation procedures in laboratory and simulation environments.

📚 Scopus Metrics:

  • 📝 Publications: 07 documents indexed in Scopus.
  • 📊 Citations: A total of 14 citations for his publications, reflecting the widespread impact and recognition of Dr. Vadym Hapanchak’s research within the academic community.

Publications Top Notes :

  1. Publication: “A Cross-layer Approach for MPTCP Path Management in Heterogeneous Vehicular Networks”
    • Authors: V. Hapanchak, A. Costa
    • Journal: Journal of Communications Software and Systems
    • Published Year: 2023
    • Cited by: 1 Citation
  2. Publication: “Design and Evaluation of a Cross-Layer MPTCP Path Manager for Vehicular Networks”
    • Authors: V.S. Hapanchak, A.D. Costa
    • Conference: 30th International Conference on Software, Telecommunications and Computer Networks, SoftCOM 2022
    • Published Year: 2022
    • Cited by: 2 Citations
  3. Publication: “Emulation of Multi-Connectivity in Hybrid Vehicular Networks”
    • Authors: V.S. Hapanchak, A.D. Costa
    • Conference: International Conference on Electrical, Computer, and Energy Technologies, ICECET 2022
    • Published Year: 2022
    • Cited by: 4 Citations
  4. Publication: “Emulation of Multipath Solutions in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks Over Ns-3 Platform”
    • Authors: V.S. Hapanchak, A.D. Costa
    • Journal: Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social-Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, LNICST
    • Published Year: 2022
    • Cited by: 5 Citations

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Julio Tesolin | Mobile Networks | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Julio Tesolin | Mobile Networks | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Julio Tesolin, Instituto Militar de Engenharia, Brazil

Mr. Julio Tesolin is an experienced professional with a background in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s degree in Systems and Computing from the Military Institute of Engineering. He completed his Doctorate in Defense Engineering, focusing on a geo-context approach for radio access technologies selection in heterogeneous public safety networks. With expertise in telecommunications systems, data conceptual modeling, and data integration architecture, Julio has held positions at AMDOCS and IBM Research Brazil, where he conducted research on FAIR principles implementation and performed experiments using Node.js and Python. He also has a significant tenure at Nextel Telecomunicações, where he worked on optimizing radio frequency systems in various areas of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his career, Julio has demonstrated a strong commitment to technological advancement and innovation in telecommunications.

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🎓 Education:

Mr. Julio Tesolin has navigated through a diverse educational journey, culminating in a rich tapestry of expertise. From the 🛡️ Ph.D. in Defense Engineering to the 🖥️ M.Sc. in Systems and Computing, his academic pursuits have traversed the realms of technology and strategy. With specializations in 📊 Systems Analysis and Design, 📡 Telecommunications Systems, and an 📈 MBA Executive, Tesolin has honed a versatile skill set, poised to tackle complex challenges at the intersection of engineering and innovation.

👨‍💼 Professional Experience:

  • Technical Support Professional, IBM Research Brazil, 2021-2023
  • Professional Services Specialist, AMDOCS, 2012-2020
  • Senior Telecommunications Engineer, Nextel Telecomunicações, 2004-2010
  • RF Engineer, TIM Brasil, 2004
  • Professor Visitante, Grupo IBMEC, 2022-Current
  • Engineer Specialist RF, Oi S/A, 2010-2011
  • Senior Telecommunications Engineer RF, Nokia Siemens Networks do Brasil, 2010
  • Military Engineer Officer, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, 1998-1999

📚 Research Focus:

Julio Cesar Cardoso Tesolin 🎓 is deeply immersed in the realms of 📊 Conceptual Data Modeling and 🧠 Knowledge Representation, exploring the intricate landscapes where data meets abstraction. With a keen eye for patterns and a passion for structuring information, he delves into the essence of data, unraveling its complexities and shaping it into meaningful models that drive innovation and understanding. His work stands at the intersection of theory and application, paving the way for new insights and advancements in the digital realm.

Publications Top Notes :

1.  Publication: Enhancing heterogeneous mobile network management based on a well-founded reference ontology

Published Year: 2023

Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems

2.  Publication: Enhancing heterogeneous mobile network management based on a well-founded reference ontology

Published Year: 2023

Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems

3.  Publication: Enhancing heterogeneous mobile network management based on a well-founded reference ontology

Published Year: 2023

Journal: Future Generation Computer Systems

 

 

 

 

Mobile Networks

Introduction of Mobile Networks :

Mobile Networks research is at the forefront of modern telecommunications, dedicated to advancing the capabilities and reliability of wireless communication systems. It encompasses a wide range of studies and innovations aimed at improving the performance, security, and efficiency of mobile networks that have become an integral part of our daily lives.

 

5G and Beyond:

Researchers in this subfield focus on the development of advanced mobile network technologies, including 5G and its successors, to provide higher data rates, reduced latency, and support for a massive number of connected devices, enabling the next genaration of mobile communications.

Mobile Edge Computing (MEC):

MEC research explores the integration of computing resources at the network edge to enable low-latency, high-through put applicetions such as augmented reality, IoT, and autonomous vahicles, by processing data closer to the end-users.

Security and Privacy in Mobile Networks:

With the increasing vulnerability of mobile networks to cyber threats and privacy breaches, this subtopic involves developing robust security mechanisms and privacy-preserving techniques to safegurde user data and network integrity.

Mobile Network Optimization:

Researchers work on optimizing the performance of mobile networks by addressing issues like network congestion, resource allocation, and load balancing to ensure saemless connectivity even in densely populated areas.

Network Slicing:

Network slicing research focusse on creating virtualised, custamized network segments to cater to specific application requiremants, enabling the efficient use of network resources while ensuring diverse service capebilities for differend use cases.

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Introduction of Emerging Trends: Emerging trends are the compass guiding us through the ever-evolving landscape of technology, business, and society. In a world marked by rapid change and innovation, these
Introduction of Network Virtualization : Network virtualization is a burgeoning field of research that has revolutionized the way we conceptualize and manage computer networks. It involves the abstraction and decoupling
Introduction of Performance Analysis : Performance Analysis research plays a pivotal role in optimizing systems, applications, and processes across various domains. This dynamic field is dedicated to assessing, measuring, and
Introduction of Agri-Tech Apps : Agri-Tech Apps research represents a pioneering frontier in agriculture, harnessing the power of digital technology to enhance productivity, sustainability, and efficiency in farming practices. This
Introduction of Green Networking : Green Networking research is at the forefront of the technology landscape, offering innovative solutions to address the environmental impact of modern network infrastructures. It is
Introduction of Sensor Networks : Sensor Networks research represents a dynamic and multidisciplinary field at the intersection of computer science, electronics, and telecommunications. It revolves around the deployment of a
  Introduction of Communication Theory: Communication Theory research lies at the heart of our understanding of how information is transmitted, received, and interpreted in various contexts. This multidisciplinary field delves
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