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

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lei Li | Wireless Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lei Li | Wireless Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lei Li, Huaiyin Normal University, China

Dr. Lei Li is an Associate Professor at Huaiyin Normal University, China, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. He earned his M.S. in Communication and Information Systems from Xi’an University of Science and Technology in 2006 and completed his Ph.D. in 2024 at Nanjing University of Science and Technology. Dr. Li specializes in microwave theory, absorptive circuit designs, and integrated circuit design. His research focuses on advancing microwave engineering and circuit design, with a particular emphasis on absorptive circuits. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Li has gained valuable experience at prestigious institutions, contributing significantly to the field of microwave and circuit design.

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Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Lei Li’s research in microwave theory and components is cutting-edge and has substantial practical implications for fields such as telecommunications, radar systems, and signal processing. His work on absorptive circuits, bandpass filters, and balun designs is instrumental in advancing microwave engineering.

Academic Background:

He earned his M.S. degree in Communication and Information Systems from Xi’an University of Science and Technology, China, in 2006. He later pursued his Ph.D. at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China, from 2018 to 2024. 🎓

Career & Academic Experience:

Dr. Li joined Huaiyin Normal University in 2006 as a Lecturer in the School of Physics and Electronic Electrical Engineering. He was promoted to Associate Professor in 2017. His expertise spans microwave theory, absorptive circuit designs, and integrated circuit design. 🔧

Research Interests:

Dr. Li’s current research focuses on microwave theory and components, with a special emphasis on absorptive circuit designs and the development of integrated circuits. His work contributes to advancing the field of microwave engineering and circuit design. ⚡

International Education & Research:

Dr. Li has gained extensive academic experience through his studies at prestigious institutions, including Nanjing University of Science and Technology, where he has honed his research skills in microwave and circuit design. 🌍

Publications top Notes: 

  • Wideband Absorptive Bandpass Filter With Multiple Transmission Zeros and Flat Group Delay
    • Year: 2024
  • A Unified-Mode Analysis Method for Symmetric Networks and Its Application to Balun Design
    • Year: 2024
  • Compact Absorptive Microstrip Bandpass Filter with Adjustable Bandwidth and Phase
    • Year: 2024
  • Compact Absorptive Microstrip Bandpass Filter with Adjustable Bandwidth and Phase
    • Year: 2023

 

Prof. Seok-Joo Koh | Handover in Wireless Networks | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Seok-Joo Koh | Handover in Wireless Networks | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Seok-Joo Koh | Handover in Wireless Networks | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Seok-Joo Koh is a distinguished researcher in the field of wireless networks, currently serving as a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Kyungpook National University (KNU) 🎓. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at KAIST as well 🌐. Dr. Koh’s career began at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), where he worked as a Senior Researcher before joining KNU in 2004 🔬. His research focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) protocols like SCTP, CoAP, and QUIC, with particular emphasis on Internet mobility management and multicast technologies for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) services 🚗. Recently, his work on “mQUIC” in IEEE Communications Magazine (April 2024) underscores his contributions to enhancing handover support and connection migration in wireless and mobile networks 📄.

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🎓 Education

Seok-Joo Koh received his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Management Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in 1992 and 1994, respectively. He went on to complete his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at KAIST in 1998.

🌐 Employment

Since March 2004, Dr. Koh has served as a Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Kyungpook National University (KNU) in Daegu, Korea. Prior to his current position, he held the role of Senior Researcher at the Protocol Engineering Center in the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) from August 1998 to February 2004.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Koh’s research interests center around the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing particularly on IoT-related protocols such as SCTP, CoAP, and QUIC. He is also actively engaged in exploring Internet mobility management, multicast technologies, and their applications in In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) services.

📄 Recent Contributions

Recent contributions include his work on “mQUIC: Use of QUIC for Handover Support with Connection Migration in Wireless/Mobile Networks” published in IEEE Communications Magazine (April 2024), highlighting his expertise in enhancing network protocols for seamless connectivity transitions.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Use of QUIC for Mobile-Oriented Future Internet (Q-MOFI)
    • YEAR: 2024-01
  • Zero Energy IoT Devices in Smart Cities Using RF Energy Harvesting
    • YEAR: 2022
  • Image Forensics Using Non-Reducing Convolutional Neural Network for Consecutive Dual Operators
    • YEAR: 2022-07
  • Proxy-Based Adaptive Transmission of MP-QUIC in Internet-of-Things Environment
    • YEAR: 2021
  • Agent-Based In-Vehicle Infotainment Services in Internet-of-Things Environments
    • YEAR: 2020-08

 

 

 

Prof. Minseok Choi | Wireless Caching | Best Researcher Award

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 📡, Stochastic Network Optimization 📊, Federated Learning 🤖, Reinforcement Learning 🧠, and Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) 📶. 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 – Present
  • Assistant Professor, Jeju National University
    Department of Telecommunication Engineering, Wireless Communications and Distributed Systems Lab.
    Mar. 2020 – 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

 

 

 

 

Assist Prof Dr. Rukaiya | MAC Protocol | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Rukaiya | MAC Protocol | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Rukaiya, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan

🎓 Dr. Rukaiya holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, where she was awarded the HEC Indigenous Scholarship. Prior to her doctoral studies, she completed an M.S. in Computer Networks and earned her B.S. in Computer Engineering with distinction from Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, Pakistan. 💼 Dr. Rukaiya has held various teaching and research positions at SSUET, starting as a Junior Lecturer and progressing to her current role as Assistant Professor. Her research interests span a wide range of areas including MAC and Routing protocols, Wireless Ad hoc Networks, SDR-based Networks, and Cybersecurity. 🏅 She has made significant contributions to her field, serving as a Session Chair and Secretary at prestigious conferences, delivering talks at workshops and webinars, and acting as a reviewer for esteemed journals and conferences like IEEE Access and PLOS-One. Dr. Rukaiya is actively involved in organizing workshops and events related to research and technology and is affiliated with notable professional organizations including the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). 📚

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, 2017-2022 (HEC Indigenous Scholarship).
  • M.S. in Computer Networks, Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, Pakistan, 2012-2015.
  • B.S. in Computer Engineering (Gold Medallist), SSUET, Karachi, Pakistan, 2007-2011.

💼 Employment History – Teaching and Research:

  • Assistant Professor at SSUET, Karachi (March 2023 – Present).
  • Lecturer at SSUET, Karachi (Feb 2016 – March 2023).
  • Team Lead, Manager Industrial Linkages, Research Associate at SSUET, Karachi.
  • Junior Lecturer at SSUET, Karachi (Aug 2011 – Jan 2016).

🔬 Research Interests:

MAC and Routing protocols, Wireless Ad hoc Networks, SDR-based Networks, Cybersecurity, and more.

🏅 Contribution & Recognition:

  • Session Chair at IEEC’23.
  • Session Secretary at IMTIC’23.
  • Session Speaker/Trainer at various workshops and webinars.
  • Reviewer for IEEE Access, PLOS-One, and other conferences.
  • Organizer of workshops and events related to research and technology.

📚 Professional Affiliations:

  • Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.
  • Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
  • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Pakistan.

Publication Top Notes:

  • A Sequence Mining-Based Novel Architecture for Detecting Fraudulent Transactions in Healthcare Systems
    • Published in IEEE Access.
    • Year: 2022
  • CFFD-MAC: A Hybrid MAC for Collision Free Full-Duplex Communication in Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks
    • Published in IEEE Access.
    • Year: 2021
  • Need-Based and Optimized Health Insurance Package Using Clustering Algorithm
    • Published in Applied Sciences.
    • Year: 2021
  • Self-Forming Multiple Sub-Nets Based Protocol for Tactical Networks Consisting of SDRs
    • Published in IEEE Access.
    • Year: 2020