Yousry AbdulAzeem | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yousry AbdulAzeem | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor at School of Computational Sciences and Artificial Intelligence (CSAI), Zewail City of Science and Technology, Egypt

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yousry AbdulAzeem is a computer science researcher and educator specializing in distributed database systems, artificial intelligence, and software performance engineering. With over two decades of academic and industry experience, he has contributed to database optimization, software modeling, and AI-driven data analysis. He is currently affiliated with Misr Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, University of Science and Technology (Zewail City, Giza, Egypt), and The Higher Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, Cairo, Egypt.

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. in Automatic Control Engineering (2014) – Mansoura University, Egypt
    Thesis: Ranking of Distributed Uncertain Database Systems
  • M.Sc. in Automatic Control Engineering (2009) – Mansoura University, Egypt
    Thesis: Performance Evaluation of UML Software Models Based on LQN
  • B.Sc. in Computers and Systems Engineering (2004) – Mansoura University, Egypt (Very Good)

Professional Experience

Dr. Yousry AbdulAzeem is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering with extensive academic and industry experience. He is currently a full-time Associate Professor at the Misr Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Mansoura, Egypt, and also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at both the University of Science and Technology (Zewail City, Giza) and The Higher Institute of Engineering (El-Shorouk Academy, Cairo, Egypt).

From 2015 to 2022, he worked as an Assistant Professor at Taibah University, Saudi Arabia, where he taught courses in network security, programming, database systems, and artificial intelligence. Before this, he held academic roles at Mansoura University and Misr Higher Institute for Computers and Commerce.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. AbdulAzeem has industry experience as a Technical Director and Executive Manager at Trust IT (2007–2009) and a Senior Programmer & Project Administrator at Aflak Masr for Information Technology (2004–2006). He also has significant experience in academic mentoring and quality assurance, having served as the Academic Mentoring Manager at both Taibah University (2017–2022) and Misr Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology (2023–present).

Research Interest

  • Distributed Database Systems
  • Software Performance Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence & Knowledge Representation
  • Data Governance & Security
  • Cloud Computing & Distributed Systems

Top Noted Publication

“A CNN-based framework for classification of Alzheimer’s disease” – Neural Computing and Applications (2021)

  • Citations: 127
  • Developed a deep learning framework for Alzheimer’s disease classification using CNNs.

“A congestion-aware clustering and routing (CCR) protocol for mitigating congestion in WSN” – IEEE Access (2019)

  • Citations: 61
  • Proposed a congestion-aware routing protocol for wireless sensor networks.

“Human action recognition based on transfer learning approach” – IEEE Access (2021)

  • Citations: 53
  • Applied deep transfer learning for human activity recognition in videos.

“An optimized transfer learning-based approach for automatic diagnosis of COVID-19 from chest X-ray images” – PeerJ Computer Science (2021)

  • Citations: 39
  • Introduced an optimized AI model for COVID-19 detection using X-ray images.

“Classification of breast cancer using a manta-ray foraging optimized transfer learning framework” – PeerJ Computer Science (2022)

  • Citations: 27
  • Developed a bio-inspired optimization technique for breast cancer classification.

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yousry AbdulAzeem is a highly qualified and impactful researcher in Artificial Intelligence and Distributed Systems. His strong publication record, interdisciplinary expertise, and leadership roles make him a top contender for the Best Researcher Award.

To further strengthen his case, he could increase grant acquisitions, expand international collaborations, and focus on AI deployment in real-world applications. Given his high citation impact, research relevance, and academic leadership, he is a strong candidate deserving recognition.

 

 

 

 

Mansureh Ghavam | Antimicrobial | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Mansureh Ghavam | Antimicrobial | Best Researcher Award

Corresponding Author at Department of Nature Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources and Earth Sciences, University of Kashan, Kashan, Iran 

Dr. Mansureh Ghavam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Range and Watershed Management at the University of Kashan, Iran. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology in 2004 and completed her PhD in medicinal plants at the University of Tehran in 2013. Her doctoral research focused on the genetics, cytogenetics, and phytochemistry of medicinal plants.

Since joining the University of Kashan in 2013, Dr. Ghavam has concentrated her research on the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants, the application of nanotechnology in medicinal plants, and the cultivation and propagation of these species. Her notable work includes the study titled “Effects of ecological factors on the antioxidant potential and total phenol content of Scrophularia striata Boiss,” published in Scientific Reports in 2019.

Dr. Ghavam has established international collaborations, including a partnership with the University of Cagliari in Italy. Her research contributions have garnered significant recognition, with over 1,000 citations to her work.

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. in Rangeland Management (2013) – University of Tehran
    • Dissertation: Investigation of phytochemical, cytogenetic, and genetic characteristics of Smirnovia iranica (Case study: Kashan)
  • M.Sc. in Range Management (2007) – University of Tehran
    • Thesis: Investigating the effect of some ecological features on the quality and quantity of Achillea millefolium essential oil
  • B.Sc. in Rangeland and Watershed Management (2004) – Isfahan University of Technology

Professional Experience

Dr. Mansureh Ghavam is an esteemed researcher and academic specializing in the ecology and phytochemistry of medicinal and industrial plants. She has been actively involved in the cultivation, propagation, and conservation of medicinal plants, with a focus on their ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological applications. She has collaborated with international institutions, including the University of Cagliari, Italy, contributing to global research initiatives in plant sciences. Dr. Ghavam has been recognized as an exemplary researcher at the University of Kashan from 2020 to 2024 and was listed among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in 2022.

Research Interest

  • Ecology and phytochemistry of medicinal and industrial plants
  • Cultivation and propagation of medicinal and industrial plants
  • Ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology
  • Nanotechnology applications in medicinal plant sciences

Author Metrics

Dr. Ghavam has published extensively in high-impact international journals, covering topics such as the antimicrobial properties of essential oils, the influence of ecological factors on phytochemicals, and nanotechnology applications in natural medicine. Some of her notable works include:

  • Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Extraction of essential oil from Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss. and evaluation of its antimicrobial properties
  • Scientific Reports, Chemotype of Damask rose with oleic acid and its antimicrobial effectiveness
  • Antioxidants, Nanotechnology for natural medicine: Formulation of neem oil-loaded phospholipid vesicles for skin protection and wound healing

She has an extensive citation record, reflecting her significant contributions to the fields of medicinal plant research and nanotechnology-based formulations.

Top Noted Publication

Effects of Ecological Factors on the Antioxidant Potential and Total Phenol Content of Scrophularia striata Boiss

  • Authors: Z. Zargoosh, M. Ghavam, G. Bacchetta, A. Tavili
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Volume/Issue: 9(1), 16021 (2019)
  • Citations: 216
  • Summary: This study examines how ecological factors influence the antioxidant activity and phenolic content of Scrophularia striata, an important medicinal plant, shedding light on environmental impacts on its pharmacological properties.

Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils Obtained from Leaves and Flowers of Salvia hydrangea DC. ex Benth.

  • Authors: M. Ghavam, M.L. Manca, M. Manconi, G. Bacchetta
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Volume/Issue: 10(1), 15647 (2020)
  • Citations: 108
  • Summary: This research identifies the chemical components of Salvia hydrangea essential oils and evaluates their antimicrobial properties, demonstrating potential applications in natural antimicrobial formulations.

Study of Antioxidant Activity and Some Herbal Compounds of Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss. in Different Ages of Growth

  • Authors: H. Moradi, M. Ghavam, A. Tavili
  • Journal: Biotechnology Reports
  • Volume/Issue: 25, e00408 (2020)
  • Citations: 58
  • Summary: This paper explores how the age of Dracocephalum kotschyi affects its antioxidant activity and phytochemical composition, providing insight into optimal harvesting periods for medicinal use.

Chemotype of Damask Rose with Oleic Acid (9-Octadecenoic Acid) and Its Antimicrobial Effectiveness

  • Authors: M. Ghavam, A. Afzali, M.L. Manca
  • Journal: Scientific Reports
  • Volume/Issue: 11(1), 8027 (2021)
  • Citations: 57
  • Summary: This study identifies a unique chemotype of Rosa damascena rich in oleic acid and assesses its antimicrobial efficacy, highlighting its potential in natural antimicrobial product development.

Extraction of Essential Oil from Dracocephalum kotschyi Boiss. (Lamiaceae), Identification of Two Active Compounds, and Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Properties

  • Authors: M. Ghavam, M. Manconi, M.L. Manca, G. Bacchetta
  • Journal: Journal of Ethnopharmacology
  • Volume/Issue: 267, 113513 (2021)
  • Citations: 57
  • Summary: This work details the extraction process of Dracocephalum kotschyi essential oil, the identification of its bioactive compounds, and their antimicrobial properties, contributing to ethnopharmacological research.

Conclusion

Dr. Mansureh Ghavam is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with an impressive publication record, high citations, international collaborations, and groundbreaking work in medicinal plant sciences and nanotechnology. Addressing industry engagement, funding opportunities, and commercialization aspects could further solidify her position as a leading researcher. Given her existing achievements and potential for further contributions, she is highly suitable for this award.