Jawad Boutarfass | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Jawad Boutarfass | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Mr Jawad Boutarfass, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah, Fès, Morocco

Jawad Boutarfass is a dedicated Ph.D. student in Mathematics at the Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah in Fès, Morocco. He holds a Master’s in Pure Mathematics and a Bachelor’s in Mathematical Sciences from the Faculty of Sciences Dhar El Mahraz. Jawad has also taught various mathematics courses, including Algebra 1 and Mathematics 1, at the university level. His research focuses on functional equations and generalized derivations in quasi-Banach algebras, with notable publications in journals like Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo and Bulletin of Mathematical Sciences. 📚🔢✍️

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Educational Background 

Mr. Jawad Boutarfass has a strong educational background, with degrees in Mathematics from esteemed institutions. He holds a Master’s in Pure Mathematics, a Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Applications, and a Baccalaureate in Mathematics. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to the field, progressing into doctoral studies in Mathematics to further his expertise. Mr. Boutarfass’s dedication to advancing mathematical knowledge showcases his passion for the discipline and his pursuit of excellence. 📚✨🎓🔢

Experience 

Mr. Jawad Boutarfass is a dedicated part-time instructor at the University of Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah in Fès. He teaches “Algebra 1” in the first semester for students in Electrical Engineering and Embedded Systems, as well as Mathematics and Data Science. Additionally, he teaches “Mathematics 1” for Economics students in the first semester. His role spans across two faculties: the Faculty of Science and Technology and the Faculty of Law, Economics, and Social Sciences. Mr. Boutarfass is committed to providing quality education and shaping the academic journey of his students. 📚🔢💻🎓

Research Focus

Mr. Jawad Boutarfass is a researcher focused on mathematical concepts, particularly in the area of quasi-Banach algebras and generalized derivations. His work explores approximation methods and their applications within algebraic structures. In collaboration with his colleagues, he contributes to advanced research in the field of functional analysis and algebraic systems, publishing extensively in mathematical journals such as Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo. His research aids in understanding complex algebraic theories, advancing both theoretical and practical knowledge. 🔢📐🔍

Publication Top Notes

Correction: Approximation of generalized derivation in quasi-Banach algebras (Rendiconti del Circolo Matematico di Palermo Series 2, (2024), 73, 7, (2447-2461), 10.1007/s12215-024-01042-2)

Approximation of generalized derivation in quasi-Banach algebras

Deonarain Brijlall | Mathematics | Excellence in Research

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Deonarain Brijlall | Mathematics | Excellence in Research

Prof Deonarain Brijlall, Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Prof. Brijlall Deonarain is a distinguished academic in Mathematics Education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), South Africa. With a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mathematics (Topology), a PhD in Mathematics, and extensive postdoctoral training, Prof. Deonarain has dedicated his career to enhancing mathematics teaching. He has held various academic leadership roles, including acting head of department and faculty representative. His research interests focus on mathematics education, curriculum development, and learning theories. Prof. Deonarain has published several influential papers, such as on optimization problem-solving and pre-service teachers’ mental constructions. He actively contributes to mathematics education through grants and academic conferences. 📚🔢🎓

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Education

Prof. Brijlall Deonarain has a diverse and extensive academic background. He earned his B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from the University of Durban-Westville (UDW), South Africa, in 1984, followed by a B.Sc. (Hons) in Mathematics in 1985. He also pursued studies in Education, obtaining a UHDE in 1986 and a B.Ed (Hons) from UNISA in 1989. His technical expertise is highlighted by a National Technical Diploma in Electronics from Sastri Technical College in 1992. Prof. Deonarain completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics (cum laude) at the University of Natal in 1999 and his Ph.D. in Mathematics (Topology) from UDW in 2003. 🎓

Honors

Prof. Brijlall Deonarain’s career spans several decades of dedicated service in mathematics and education. Beginning as a part-time lecturer at the University of Durban-Westville in 1985, he later joined Stanger Secondary School in 1986, earning recognition for his service. His academic roles expanded to lecturer positions at Springfield College of Education and University of Natal (now UKZN), where he contributed significantly to mathematics education. Prof. Deonarain held key leadership roles, including acting head of departments and faculty representative. He was nominated as an evaluator for the Higher Education Quality Committee and participated in an Oxford Roundtable in 2008. 🌟📘

Research Support

Prof. Brijlall Deonarain led a project titled “A Real Analysis Module for FET BEd Graduates,” conducted between 2005 and 2012, in collaboration with Prof. A. Maharaj. The project explored the relevance of an undergraduate Mathematics module to the new FET curriculum. It focused on three objectives: researching the alignment of Real Analysis with FET school topics, testing a novel pedagogical approach for presenting the course, and analyzing student responses using learning theories. The research led to two SAPSE-accredited journal papers in 2011. Prof. Deonarain also contributed to an ongoing project with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Witwatersrand University, developing innovative calculus teaching materials for teachers. 🧑‍🏫📊

Research Focus

Dr. D. Brijlall’s research primarily focuses on mathematics education and teacher education, particularly in the context of high school and pre-service teachers. His work explores the mental constructions of learners and teachers, investigating how they approach complex mathematical concepts like optimization, matrix algebra, and problem-solving. He uses frameworks like APOS theory (Action, Process, Object, and Schema) to study the understanding of abstract mathematical concepts. Dr. Brijlall’s research also delves into pedagogical content knowledge, especially for teaching probability and mathematical problem-solving. 📚👩‍🏫🔢

Publication Top Notes

An exploration of the common content knowledge of high school mathematics teachers

Exploring high school learners’ mental construction during the solving of optimization

High school learners’ mental construction during solving optimisation problems in Calculus: A South African case study

Pre-service teachers’ mental constructions of concepts in matrix algebra

An APOS study on pre-service teachers’ understanding of injections and surjections

Exploring the stages of Polya’s problem-solving model during collaborative learning: A case of fractions

Exploring the pedagogical content knowledge for teaching probability in middle school: A South African case study

Using an inductive approach for definition making: Monotonicity and boundedness of sequences

Exploring support strategies for high school mathematics teachers from underachieving schools

 

 

 

Chunhua Ou | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Chunhua Ou | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Prof Chunhua Ou, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

Prof. Chunhua Ou is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Memorial University, Canada, specializing in asymptotic analysis, applied differential equations, and mathematical modeling in biology. He earned his PhD in Mathematics from City University of Hong Kong in 2003. Prof. Ou has received multiple awards, including the “One of the Most Cited Articles” in Journal of Differential Equations (2012). His research focuses on reaction-diffusion equations, tumor growth, and population dynamics. He has taught various graduate and undergraduate courses and secured significant research funding. 🌍📚🔬🧬

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Education

Prof. Chunhua Ou is a distinguished mathematician with a rich academic background. He earned his PhD in 2003 from the Department of Mathematics at City University of Hong Kong, where he conducted research on “Two Topics in Ordinary Differential Equations” under the supervision of R. Wong and James S.W. Wong. Prior to this, he pursued his Master’s studies at the Institute of Mathematics, Fudan University, from 1998 to 2000 before transferring directly into the Ph.D. program at CityU. Prof. Ou completed his BSc in 1989 from the Department of Mathematics at Peking University. 🎓🔢

Awards

Prof. Chunhua Ou has an impressive academic background with several accolades throughout his career. His article, one of the most cited (2007-2012) in the Journal of Differential Equations, highlights his contribution to the field. He received a prestigious postdoctoral fellowship from the Laboratory of Industrial and Applied Mathematics at York University in 2003. Prof. Ou was also awarded multiple tuition scholarships by City University of Hong Kong in 2000 and 2001. Additionally, he earned the Excellent Teaching Achievement Prize from Hunan Province, China, in 1997, showcasing his dedication to education. 📚👨‍🏫

Career & Achievements 

Prof. Chunhua Ou is a distinguished academic with extensive experience, currently serving as a Full Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His career has evolved from Assistant Professor to Deputy Head of the Department, reflecting his leadership in research and teaching. Prof. Ou has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the prestigious “One of the most cited articles (2007-2012)” in the Journal of Differential Equations. He has also received multiple teaching and research fellowships, underscoring his dedication to advancing knowledge in his field. 🌟👨‍🏫📜

Grands

Prof. Chunhua Ou has received substantial research funding from various prestigious agencies over the years. From 2023 to 2026, he secured $265,000 from the NSF as a main team member. His successful tenure with NSERC began in 2006, with a total of $65,000 allocated from 2006 to 2011, followed by $55,000 from 2011 to 2016, and $108,000 from 2016 to 2022. Currently, he is awarded $105,000 for 2022–2027, distributed as $21,000 per year. Additionally, Prof. Ou received $25,000 from IRIF of the Province in 2008–2010. These funds support his ongoing innovative research. 🧑‍🔬📅

Research Focus

Chunhua Ou’s research primarily focuses on mathematical modeling in biology, particularly in the fields of reaction-diffusion equations, traveling waves, and population dynamics. Their work includes studies on the global stability of monostable and bistable traveling waves, the persistence of wavefronts in delayed nonlocal reaction-diffusion equations, and the modeling of biological phenomena like chemotaxis, leukemia, and rabies dynamics. They explore topics such as minimal-speed selection in competition models and the influence of time delays and nonlocal effects in various biological systems. Their contributions provide valuable insights into the dynamics of spatially distributed populations and their long-term behavior. 📚🌍🔬🐾

Publication Top Notes

Global stability of monostable traveling waves for nonlocal time-delayed reaction-diffusion equations

Persistence of wavefronts in delayed nonlocal reaction–diffusion equations

Minimal-speed selection of traveling waves to the Lotka–Volterra competition model

Stationary solutions of a volume-filling chemotaxis model with logistic growth and their stability

Periodic oscillations of blood cell populations in chronic myelogenous leukemia

Spatial spread of rabies revisited: influence of age-dependent diffusion on nonlinear dynamics

 

 

Manaye Getu Tsige | Engineering Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Manaye Getu Tsige | Engineering Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Manaye Getu Tsige, Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Manaye Getu Tsige is a distinguished academic in Water Resources Engineering at Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences from Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany, where she graduated magna cum laude. Dr. Tsige’s research focuses on hydromechanics and hydraulic engineering, including sediment yield estimation. With experience teaching various engineering courses, she actively contributes to academic quality assurance and community outreach. Her practical work includes micro hydropower studies. Dr. Tsige has received multiple awards for her research achievements and community service. 🌊💧👩‍🏫

 

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Educational Background

Assist Prof. Dr. Manaye Getu Tsige holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences from Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany, where she graduated magna cum laude for her dissertation on sediment yield estimation. Her academic journey also includes a Master’s degree in Hydraulic Engineering from Arba Minch University, where she achieved an impressive CGPA of 3.85, and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from Hawassa University, recognized with distinction. Her strong educational foundation underscores her expertise in the field of hydraulic engineering.

Academic Teaching Experience

Dr. Tsige has an extensive teaching background at Adama Science and Technology University, progressing from a graduate assistant to an assistant professor in Water Resources Engineering. She has taught a variety of critical courses, including hydraulic modeling and water resource management. This teaching experience demonstrates her commitment to educating the next generation of engineers and contributing to the academic community.

Research and Review Experience

Dr. Tsige has reviewed articles for reputable journals and participated in various research projects. Her engagement with research showcases her critical thinking and analytical skills, vital for contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field. Her practical experience in micro hydropower studies further enhances her research capabilities.

Certifications and Recognitions

Dr. Tsige has received multiple certifications and appreciation letters for her contributions to scientific research and community work. These accolades highlight her dedication to excellence and her positive impact on her academic institution and the broader community. Her achievements indicate a high level of recognition within her professional circles.

Conclusion

Assist Prof. Dr. Manaye Getu Tsige is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her impressive educational background, extensive teaching and research experience, recognized contributions to academia, and demonstrated leadership skills. Her commitment to advancing knowledge in hydraulic engineering and her active participation in community engagement make her a deserving nominee for this prestigious recognition. 🌊💧👩‍🏫

 

Publication Top Notes

  • An iterative approach for deriving and solving an accurate regression equation  2024
  • A modified Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (M-SWAT+) model for sediment yield estimation  2024
  • Estimating the Best Exponent and the Best Combination of the Exponent and Topographic Factor of the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation under the Hydro-Climatic Conditions of Ethiopia  2022
  • Improving the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation by Physical Interpretation of Its Factors  2022
  • Estimating the Best Exponent of the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation and Regionalizing the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation Under Hydro-Climatic Condition of Ethiopia 2022
  • Estimating the Best Exponent of the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation and Regionalizing the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation under Hydro-Climatic Condition of Ethiopia  2022