Dr. Faith Muhonja | Mobile Networks Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Faith Muhonja | Mobile Networks Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Faith Muhonja , Amref International University , Kenya

Dr. Faith Muhonja, a distinguished public health expert from Kenya, holds a PhD in Public Health from Kenyatta University, complemented by a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Community Health from Great Lakes University of Kisumu. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Amref International University, she also contributes as an Adjunct Lecturer at Kenyatta University and previously worked as a Tutorial Fellow at Mount Kenya University. Dr. Muhonja’s research interests span diverse areas including food nutrition, one health, climate change, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health. She has actively participated in conferences, workshops, and policy briefs, contributing significantly to healthcare policies and practices in Africa. Her dedication to research is underscored by numerous publications and leadership roles in research projects focusing on public health challenges and solutions across the continent

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🎓Education:

Dr. Faith Muhonja pursued an extensive academic journey in public health, culminating in a PhD from Kenyatta University, Kenya, which she completed between 2018 and 2021. Prior to her doctoral studies, she earned a Master of Science in Community Health from Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kenya, from 2015 to 2017, and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the same institution, completed between 2012 and 2015. These educational milestones equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of community health dynamics and prepared her for her current role as a Lecturer at Amref International University, where she contributes significantly to the field of public health through research and teaching initiatives.

🏢Professional Career:

Since 2022, Dr. Faith Muhonja has served as a Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Department of Community Health at Amref International University in Kenya. Concurrently, she holds the position of Adjunct Lecturer at Kenyatta University, beginning in 2021. Prior to these roles, from 2017 to 2022, she worked as a Tutorial Fellow at Mount Kenya University, where she contributed to academic and research activities within the field of community health. Dr. Muhonja’s career has been marked by her dedication to advancing public health education and research in Kenya, influencing both her students and the broader healthcare community through her expertise and leadership.

🔬Research Interests:

Dr. Faith Muhonja’s research interests encompass a broad spectrum of critical public health issues. She is deeply engaged in studying food nutrition and food security, aiming to enhance understanding and develop strategies to improve nutritional outcomes and ensure food access for vulnerable populations. Additionally, her work in the realm of One Health addresses the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, particularly in the context of climate change and sustainable practices such as green purchase behavior.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Title: High acceptability of newborn screening for sickle cell disease among post-natal mothers in western Kenya
  • Title: Association between Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment and Prevalence of Road Traffic Injuries amongst Motorcycle Users in Kibera Constituency, Nairobi County Kenya
  • Title: Factors Influencing Use of Personalized Asthma Action Plans among Adult Patients Aged 18-65 in Nyamira County Kenya
  • Title: Associations of Social Networks with Physical Activity Enjoyment among Older Adults: Walkability as a Modifier through a STROBE-Compliant Analysis
  • Title: Socio-Demographic Determinants Of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents: A Case Study Of Homa-Bay County, Kenya

 

 

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