Dhaarna | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Dhaarna | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

CEPT University | India

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🎓 Early Academic Pursuits

From a young age, Dr. Dhaarna’s educational path reflected both depth and diversity. She began her academic journey at St. Francis Senior Secondary School, Hathras, and continued her secondary education at Delhi Public School, Aligarh, before moving to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) for her Senior Secondary schooling. She pursued a Bachelor's in Architecture from ZHCET, AMU, where she also served as the Cultural Secretary. Her curiosity for planning led her to CEPT University, Ahmedabad, for a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, where she was elected Academic Secretary and awarded a GATE scholarship. She then earned her Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee, focusing on Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus planning for the Bundelkhand region, supported by MHRD and the Newton Bhabha Scholarship.

🏛️ Professional Endeavors

Dr. Dhaarna is currently an Assistant Professor at CEPT University, where she teaches urban planning studios and engages students in foundational and developmental planning frameworks. Previously, she served as an Assistant Professor at NICMAR University, Pune, where she not only taught a wide array of sustainability and planning subjects but also spearheaded the setup of the B-Arch program and led cultural initiatives. Her early career included critical field roles at Urban Management Centre, working on the Government of India’s NAMASTE program, and HCL Foundation’s Project Samuday, focusing on rural WASH and GIS-based development. She also held research roles at IIT Roorkee and interned with Hathras Municipality and Incubis Consultants.

🔬 Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Dhaarna’s core research centers around the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, urban heat islands, policy planning, systems thinking, GIS applications, and sustainable urban-rural development. She uses an interdisciplinary approach to address complex spatial and environmental challenges. Her publications span high-impact journals such as Elsevier’s Information Sciences (Q1), Springer-Nature, Blue-Green Systems (Q1), and Environmental Research, Engineering and Management (Q3). Additionally, she has contributed to several Springer-Nature book chapters on environmental governance and system-based research methodology.

🏅 Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Dhaarna's excellence has been recognized through numerous awards and fellowships. She received the Best Teaching Practices Award at NICMAR University in 2024 and was conferred Individual Honorary Membership by IUCEE in 2025. Her innovative teaching earned her certification from the International Society for Engineering Pedagogy, Austria. During her Ph.D., she won the Best Research Poster Award at IIT Roorkee’s Research Day and was selected for the prestigious Newton Bhabha Ph.D. Placement Programme hosted at the University of the West of England, UK.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Through her teaching, Dr. Dhaarna has influenced future architects and planners to embrace sustainability, equity, and systems-based thinking. Her interdisciplinary lens—blending architecture, policy, and regional planning—has empowered students and researchers alike to address real-world challenges. Her contributions to WASH programs, climate resilience, and urban policy have impacted both grassroots communities and academic spheres.

🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions

With a deep-rooted passion for sustainability, planning, and social equity, Dr. Dhaarna is poised to continue shaping India’s environmental and planning discourse. Her legacy lies not only in academic excellence but also in nurturing creative, ethical, and inclusive minds. Looking ahead, she envisions contributing to global environmental governance, expanding the frontiers of WEF Nexus research, and integrating storytelling and science to foster wider public understanding.

Publications

📄  Water Security Modeling in Low-Income Regions in India: A System Dynamics Approach
Authors: Dhaarna, Anil Kashyap
Journal: Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
Year: July 2025

📄 Matrix representation of the graph model for conflict resolution based on intuitionistic preferences with applications to trans-regional water resource conflicts in the Lancang–Mekong River Basin
Authors: Dayong Wang, Xiaoying Lai, Dhaarna, Xiaowei Wen, Yejun Xu
Journal: Information Sciences
Year: February 2025

📄 A Systematic Review and Trend Analysis of Urban Heat Island
Author: Dhaarna
Journal: NICMAR Journal of Construction Management
Year: 2025

📄 A Descriptive Analysis of Human-Environment Interactions in the Suburban Area of Pune City
Author: Dhaarna
Journal: Environmental Research, Engineering and Management
Year: October 2024

📄 Water, Energy and Food Nexus for Sustainable Development of the Bundelkhand Region
 Authors: Dhaarna, Varuvel Devadas
Book: Sustainable Future Cities
Year: March 2023

Sofia Karakasidou | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Sofia Karakasidou | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

University of Thessaly | Greece

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Ms. Sofia Karakasidou's academic journey began with a strong foundation in economics. She earned her BSc in Economics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, between 1990 and 1994. Eager to expand her expertise, she pursued a second BSc in Accounting & Finance at the University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Greece, from 1999 to 2004. Her academic endeavors continued as she attained an MSc in "Statistics and Actuarial Financial Mathematics" with a specialization in Actuarial Financial Mathematics from the University of the Aegean, Greece, from 2007 to 2011. Currently, she is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at the University of Thessaly, Greece, focusing on advanced economic studies.

🏢 Professional Endeavors

Ms. Karakasidou has a rich professional background, having served in various capacities at the Central Market of Thessaloniki S.A. since 1996. She began in the Administrative Department and soon transitioned to the Financial Department, where her expertise in financial management and administrative functions grew. Over the years, she climbed the ranks, eventually becoming the Head of Financial Services and, later, the Head of Administrative Services Department, a position she holds today.

📊 Contributions and Research Focus

Ms. Karakasidou has made significant contributions to the field of economic statistics, particularly in the analysis of time series related to agricultural product prices. Her research, often presented at national and international conferences, delves into the complexities of price dynamics using advanced methods such as Recurrence Quantification Analysis and complex networks. Her published works, including papers in reputable journals like AppliedMath, reflect her deep commitment to understanding and improving financial and economic systems.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Throughout her career, Ms. Karakasidou has been recognized for her exceptional work. Her presentations at prominent conferences, such as the Panhellenic Conference on Statistics and the International Conference on Topology, have earned her respect in the academic community. Her ability to translate complex statistical data into actionable insights has been acknowledged by peers and professionals alike.

🌍 Impact and Influence

Ms. Karakasidou's work has had a profound impact on the understanding of economic patterns, particularly in the agricultural sector. Her research has provided valuable insights into the behavior of vegetable prices, offering a clearer picture of market dynamics. This has not only contributed to academic literature but also provided practical implications for economic policy and market regulation.

📚 Legacy and Future Contributions

As Ms. Karakasidou continues her Ph.D. studies and professional work, her legacy in the field of economic statistics is already taking shape. Her future contributions are likely to further enhance the understanding of economic systems, particularly in the area of time series analysis. With her ongoing research and dedication to academic excellence, Ms. Karakasidou is set to make lasting contributions that will influence future studies and practices in economics.

 

Publications

  • 📄 Exploring Price Patterns of Vegetables with Recurrence Quantification Analysis
    Authors: Sofia Karakasidou, Athanasios Fragkou, Loukas Zachilas, Theodoros Karakasidis
    Journal: AppliedMath
    Year: 2024 (4(3), 1012-1046)
  • 📄 Nonlinear Analysis of Time Series of Agricultural Product Prices: Application in the Central Market of Thessaloniki
    Author: Sofia Karakasidou
    Conference: 26th Panhellenic Conference on Statistics, Hellenic Statistical Institute
    Year: 2013
  • 📄 Analysis of Time Series of Greek Vegetable Prices
    Author: Sofia Karakasidou
    Conference: 30th Conference on Applied Economics, University of Thessaly & Hellenic Statistical Institute
    Year: 2013
  • 📄 Vegetable Price Time Series Analysis Using Complex Networks
    Author: Sofia Karakasidou
    Conference: International Conference on Topology, Nafpaktos, Greece
    Year: 2014
  • 📄 Vegetable Price Dynamics Using Recurrence Plot Analysis
    Author: Sofia Karakasidou
    Conference: International Conference on Topology, Nafpaktos, Greece
    Year: 2023

 

Saida Bedoui | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saida Bedoui | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Gabes University | Tunisia

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Early Academic Pursuits

Dr. Saida Bedoui’s academic journey is marked by an exceptional pursuit of knowledge and excellence in electrical engineering and related fields. She began her educational journey at Lycée République in Gabès, Tunisia, where she earned her Bachelor of Mathematics in June 2003. Following this, she attended the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gabes, where she completed her preparatory classes for the National Engineering School with a focus on Physics and Mathematics in July 2005, securing admission to the engineering school. Her higher education was pursued at the National Engineering School of Gabes, where she obtained her degree in Electric-Automatic Engineering in July 2008, graduating with a “Very Good” rating. She further specialized by obtaining a Master's in Automatic and Intelligent Techniques in June 2009, also with a “Very Good” rating. Dr. Bedoui then achieved her PhD in Electrical Engineering in March 2013 with the highest honors, and later completed her Habilitation Thesis in Electrical Engineering at Gabes University in February 2023.

Professional Endeavors

Dr. Bedoui’s professional career spans several prestigious roles in academia. She started as a contractual lecturer at the National Engineering School of Gabes from 2008 to 2012. She then served as a lecturer at the Higher Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology of Gafsa from 2012 to 2013. Since September 2013, she has been an Assistant Professor at the Higher Institute of Industrial Systems of Gabes, where she has been involved in teaching a variety of subjects, including Automatic, Electronics, and Industrial Computing, at all levels of higher education.

Contributions and Research Focus

Dr. Bedoui’s research interests primarily focus on the identification and control of time-delay systems. Her PhD thesis contributed significantly to this field by proposing methods to identify time-delay systems, addressing the simultaneous identification of time delay and dynamic parameters of both mono-variable and multi-variable time-delay systems. Her work includes the development of new approaches for generating libraries of local models for nonlinear time-delay systems. Her contributions extend to supervising numerous graduate projects and theses. She has guided students in projects ranging from the design and implementation of road junction prototypes to the modernization of control systems for industrial applications.

Accolades and Recognition

Dr. Bedoui has been recognized for her work with various scholarships and research stays at esteemed institutions. Notably, she received a CSC scholarship for a research stay at Jiangnan University, PR China, in 2023. She has also undertaken research stays at the Laboratory of Engineering Systems in Caen, France, and the Research Center for Automatic Control of Nancy, France.

Impact and Influence

Dr. Bedoui has played a pivotal role in several significant projects and associations. She served as the project manager for the initiative "Strengthening the Capacity of the 4C Center in Training and Support for Students and Young Graduates of ISSI-Gabes" from January 2020 to February 2022. Additionally, she has been the Director of the Career Center and Skills Certification and has been actively involved with the Tunisian Association of Automatic and Digitizing in various capacities since 2010.

Legacy and Future Contributions

Dr. Bedoui’s legacy is characterized by her dedication to advancing the field of electrical engineering through both education and research. Her extensive teaching experience, coupled with her innovative research, has made significant contributions to the academic community. Her work continues to influence the development of automatic and intelligent systems.

 

Notable Publications

Iterative parameter identification for Hammerstein systems with ARMA noises by using the filtering identification idea 2024

On the combined estimation of the parameters and the states of fractional-order systems 2023 (2)

Diagnosis and fault tolerant control against actuator fault for a class of hybrid Dynamic systems 2023 (3)

Convergence Analysis of Forgetting Factor Least Squares Algorithm for ARMAX Time-Delay Models 2022 (1)

Parameter and State Estimation of Nonlinear Fractional-Order Model Using Luenberger Observer 2022 (6)