Mezbah Uddin Rafi | Emotional Intelligence | Academic Excellence Paper Award

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Mr. Mezbah Uddin Rafi | Emotional Intelligence | Academic Excellence Paper Award

Independent Researcher at SSRN, Bangladesh

Summary:

Mezbah Uddin Rafi is a robotics engineer, researcher, and diplomat from Chattogram, Bangladesh. He serves as a Robotics Scientist at the European Commission and a Research Fellow at the European Research Council. As a passionate advocate for innovation and education, Mezbah holds several key roles, including Brand Ambassador for Pioneer Alpha and Chief of Society at the Chattogram Collegiate School Robotics Society. He has received accolades like the Bronze Award in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 and has been shortlisted for the Global Recognition Award.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, Denison University (2024–2028)
  • Chattogram Collegiate School (2020–2024)
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems Graduate Certificate, Stanford University

🏢 Professional Experience:

Mezbah has diverse experience across research, diplomacy, and technology. He currently works as:

  • Robotics Scientist at the European Commission (May 2024 – Present)
  • Research Fellow at the European Research Council (May 2024 – Present)
  • Volunteer Communication Officer at Ocean and Climatic Research Institute (OACRI) (November 2024 – Present)
  • Brand Ambassador for Pioneer Alpha (October 2024 – Present)
  • Diplomatic Ambassador for International Diplomats (January 2024 – Present)

In addition, Mezbah contributes to initiatives like the Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC) as a Campus Ambassador and has volunteered for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Research Interests:

  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence Development
  • Applications of AI in historical simulations and decision-making processes
  • Climate-conscious robotics solutions

Author Metrics:

  1. AI and Emotional Intelligence Development
  2. The Potential of AI to Simulate Real-Time Historical What-If Scenarios

His innovative contributions demonstrate the interplay between AI, robotics, and global challenges, marking him as a thought leader in his field.

Awards and Honors:

  • Bronze Award, Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition 2024
  • Young Rising Star Recognition
  • Shortlisted for the Global Recognition Award

With his multidisciplinary expertise, Mezbah Uddin Rafi exemplifies a commitment to advancing science, technology, and global diplomacy.

Top Noted Publication:

AI and Emotional Intelligence Development

  • Published multiple times, this work investigates the integration of AI with emotional intelligence, exploring the potential for AI systems to better understand and respond to human emotions.
  • Focus: Bridging the gap between machine logic and human empathy for enhanced interaction.

The Potential of AI to Simulate Real-Time Historical What-If Scenarios

  • This study examines AI’s capacity to model and analyze alternate historical outcomes using real-time data simulations.
  • Focus: Leveraging AI for educational purposes, strategic decision-making, and understanding the impact of critical historical events.

Conclusion:

Mezbah Uddin Rafi is an exceptional candidate for the Academic Excellence Paper Award. His work on emotional intelligence and AI applications is innovative and holds significant potential for shaping the future of human-machine interaction and educational technologies. Coupled with his leadership roles and multidisciplinary expertise, he demonstrates a rare blend of academic rigor and societal commitment.

 

 

Neil Shortland | Individual Differences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Neil Shortland, Individual Differences, Best Researcher Award

Neil Shortland at University of Massachusetts Lowell, United States

Summary:

Neil Shortland is an Associate Professor at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Liverpool, his research spans decision-making under stress, military psychology, and counterterrorism. He has held several esteemed positions and contributed significantly to his field through extensive research, publications, and teaching.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Center for Critical and Major Incident Psychology, University of Liverpool (2017)

MSc in Forensic and Investigative Psychology, University of Liverpool (2011)

  • Distinction and awarded Top Performance on MSc Psychology

BSc in Psychology, University of Bristol (2010)

  • First Class Honors

Professional Experience:

Academic Positions:

Neil Shortland is currently an Associate Professor at the School of Criminology and Justice Studies, University of Massachusetts Lowell, a position he has held since Fall 2021. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor in the same department from Fall 2017 to Spring 2021. Since Fall 2017, he has also been the Director of the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies at UMass Lowell, leading various research initiatives and projects. His academic journey at UMass Lowell began as a Visiting Faculty Lecturer from 2015 to 2017, after which he became the Program Manager and Senior Research Associate at the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies, a role he held from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, Neil was a Research Associate at the International Center for the Study of Terrorism at The Pennsylvania State University from 2012 to 2013.

Applied Research Positions:

In his applied research career, Neil worked as a Cognitive Psychologist at the Home Team Behavioral Sciences Centre, Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore, in 2015. He also served as a Research Psychologist at the Defense Science and Technology Laboratory for the UK Ministry of Defense from 2011 to 2012. Earlier, he gained experience as a Social Science Researcher with the Kent Public Protection Crime Unit during an academic placement in 2011.

Research Interest:

Neil Shortland’s research primarily focuses on decision-making under stress, military psychology, terrorism, and counterterrorism. His work examines the cognitive processes involved in critical incident decision-making, the psychological impacts of terrorism and security policies, and the development of effective counter-extremism strategies.

Publications Top Noted: 

Why they leave: An analysis of terrorist disengagement events from eighty-seven autobiographical accounts

  • MB Altier, E Leonard Boyle, ND Shortland, JG Horgan
  • Security Studies 26 (2), 305-332, 2017
  • Citation Count: 172

Walking away: The disengagement and de-radicalization of a violent right-wing extremist

  • J Horgan, MB Altier, N Shortland, M Taylor
  • Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression 9 (2), 63-77, 2017
  • Citation Count: 138

Actions speak louder than words: A behavioral analysis of 183 individuals convicted for terrorist offenses in the United States from 1995 to 2012

  • J Horgan, N Shortland, S Abbasciano, S Walsh
  • Journal of Forensic Sciences 61 (5), 1228-1237, 2016
  • Citation Count: 80

Recruitment and selection in violent extremist organizations: Exploring what industrial and organizational psychology might contribute

  • ST Hunter, ND Shortland, MP Crayne, GS Ligon
  • American Psychologist 72 (3), 242, 2017
  • Citation Count: 59

Youth exposure to hate in the online space: An exploratory analysis

  • N Harriman, N Shortland, M Su, T Cote, MA Testa, E Savoia
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17 (22), 8531, 2020
  • Citation Count: 56