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

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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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šŸŽ“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.

šŸ¢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.

šŸ”¬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

 

 

Prof. Minseok Choi | Wireless Caching | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Minseok Choi | Wireless Caching | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Minseok Choi, Kyung Hee University, South Korea

Prof. Minseok Choi is an esteemed Assistant Professor at Kyung Hee University, South Korea, specializing in Wireless Caching Networks šŸ“”, Stochastic Network Optimization šŸ“Š, Federated Learning šŸ¤–, Reinforcement Learning šŸ§ , and Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) šŸ“¶. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from KAIST, under the mentorship of Prof. Jaekyun Moon. Prof. Choi leads the Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) Lab, contributing significantly to advancements in wireless communications. His teaching portfolio includes courses on future communication convergence, AI, and wireless networks.

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Education

  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, ROK
    Thesis: Queue-Based Performance Optimization under Latency Constraint in Multi-User Cellular Environments
    Advisor: Prof. Jaekyun Moon
    Aug. 2018
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering
    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, ROK
    Thesis: Soft Information Correlation in Iterative Decoding of LDPC Codes
    Advisor: Prof. Jaekyun Moon
    Feb. 2013

Research Interests

  • Wireless Caching Network
  • Stochastic Network Optimization
  • Federated Learning
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA)

Research Experience

  • Assistant Professor, Kyung Hee University
    Department of Electronic Engineering, Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) Lab.
    Mar. 2022 ā€“ Present
  • Assistant Professor, Jeju National University
    Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Wireless Communications and Distributed Systems Lab.
    Mar. 2020 ā€“ Feb. 2022

Teaching Experience

  • Kyung Hee University
    • Future Communication Convergence (Spring 2023)
    • Communication Mathematics (Spring 2023)
    • Software Laboratory (Spring 2023)
    • Wireless Network Convergence (Fall 2022)
    • Artificial Intelligence (Fall 2022)
    • Reinforcement Learning (Spring 2022)
    • Adventure Design (Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023)

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: SWIPT-Enabled NOMA in Distributed Antenna System with Imperfect CSI for Max-Sum-Rate and Max-Min Fairness
    • Journal: IEEE Systems Journal
    • Year: 2023
  2. Title: Two tales of platoon intelligence for autonomous mobility control: Enabling deep learning recipes
    • Journal: ETRI Journal
    • Year: 2023
  3. Title: Energy-Efficient Power Control for Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer – Nonorthogonal Multiple Access in Distributed Antenna Systems
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics
    • Year: 2023
  4. Title: Quantum distributed deep learning architectures: Models, discussions, and applications
    • Journal: ICT Express
    • Year: 2023
  5. Title: Optimal Power Allocation and Power Splitting Ratio Assignments for SWIPT-Enabled Orthogonal Multiple Access with Distributed Antenna Systems
    • Journal: Electronics (Switzerland)
    • Year: 2023

 

 

 

 

Dr. Malathy EM | Wireless Local Area Network | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Malathy EM | Wireless Local Area Network | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Malathy EM, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, India

Dr. Malathy, a distinguished researcher in mobile computing and wireless networks, holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Govt. College of Technology, Bharathiyar University (2000), a Master of Engineering from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University (2008), and a Doctor of Philosophy from the same institution (2018). Her PhD thesis, “Optimized QoS Vertical Handover Decision Techniques in Next Generation Wireless Network,” is a significant contribution to the field. Dr. Malathy’s research interests include Network Layer protocols for handover in Next Generation Networks (NGN), Discrete Event System Simulation for performance modeling and analysis, and optimization techniques for handover in wireless networks, demonstrating her expertise in Operations Research. She is an active member of IEEE and IEEE Computer Society for Women, showcasing her commitment to advancing technology, especially in empowering women in computing. šŸŽ“šŸ”¬šŸŒ

šŸŒĀ Professional Profile:

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šŸŽ“ Education:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Govt. College of Technology, Bharathiyar University, with a remarkable score of 74% in May 2000.
  • Master of Engineering (ME) from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, achieving an impressive CGPA of 8.4 in May 2008.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from College of Engineering, Guindy, Anna University, conferred in May 2018. Her thesis titled “Optimized QoS Vertical Handover Decision Techniques in Next Generation Wireless Network” is a significant contribution to the field of mobile computing.

šŸ”¬ Research Focus:

Dr. Malathy’s research interests revolve around mobile computing, with a particular emphasis on Network Layer protocols for handover in Next Generation Networks (NGN). She specializes in utilizing Discrete Event System Simulation for performance modeling and analysis, especially focusing on network load and performance in wireless networks. Additionally, she is adept in employing optimization techniques for handover in wireless networks, contributing significantly to the field of Operations Research.

šŸŒ Professional Affiliations:

Dr. Malathy is an esteemed member of professional bodies such as IEEE and IEEE Computer Society for Women. Her active involvement in these organizations showcases her commitment to advancing the field of technology, particularly in empowering women in computing.

šŸ“š Academic Achievements:

Throughout her academic journey, Dr. Malathy has demonstrated outstanding academic prowess, consistently achieving commendable scores and accolades. Her dedication to excellence is reflected in her academic qualifications, which have laid a solid foundation for her distinguished career in research and academia.

šŸ“šĀ Publication Impact and Citations :

Scopus Metrics:

  • šŸ“Ā Publications: 20 documents indexed in Scopus.
  • šŸ“ŠĀ Citations: A total of 101 citations for his publications, reflecting the widespread impact and recognition of Dr. Malathy’s research within the academic community.

Google Scholar Metrics:

  • All Time:
    • Citations: 100Ā  šŸ“–
    • h-index: 6 šŸ“Š
    • i10-index: 3 šŸ”
  • Since 2018:
    • Citations: 85 šŸ“–
    • h-index: 5 šŸ“Š
    • i10-index: 3 šŸ”

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« A prolific researcher with significant impact and contributions in the field, as evidenced by citation metrics. šŸŒšŸ”¬

PublicationĀ  Ā TopĀ  Notes:

  1. State of art: vertical handover decision schemes in next-generation wireless network
    Published Year: 2018
    Journal: Journal of Communications and Information Networks
    Cited By: 34
  2. Miniaturized dual-band metamaterial-loaded antenna for heterogeneous vehicular communication networks
    Published Year: 2023
    Journal: IETE Journal of Research
    Cited By: 11
  3. A comparative evaluation of QoS-based network selection between TOPSIS and VIKOR
    Published Year: 2019
    Journal: International Conference on Innovative Computing and Communications
    Cited By: 7
  4. Hybrid Bird Swarm Optimized Quasi Affine Algorithm Based Node Location in Wireless Sensor Networks
    Published Year: 2021
    Journal: Wireless Personal Communications
    Cited By: 6
  5. Vertical handover facilitation through queuing model in heterogeneous wireless networks
    Published Year: 2016
    Journal: International Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology
    Cited By: 6