Sylvia Borgis | Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sylvia Borgis | Nutrition | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India

Summary:

Dr. Sylvia Borgis is a dedicated researcher in the field of Food Science and Nutrition, specializing in the development and enhancement of traditional food products. With a strong academic foundation and extensive research experience, she aims to contribute to sustainable food practices and improve public health through nutrition.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

  • PhD in Food Science and Nutrition
    University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
    Thesis: Development of fortified noodles from kodo and barnyard millet blend
    Year: 2018-2024
    CGPA: 9.25
  • Master of Home Science (MHSc) in Food Science & Nutrition
    University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
    Thesis: Effect of processing on nutritional quality and antioxidant profile of Jackfruit seed
    Year: 2015-2017
    CGPA: 8.44
  • Bachelor of Home Science (BHSc)
    University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
    Year: 2011-2015
    CGPA: 8.72

🏢 Professional Experience:

Dr. Sylvia Borgis has a diverse background in food science and nutrition, specializing in the processing and nutritional enhancement of millets and jackfruit seeds. She has co-authored chapters in significant publications, including “Processing, Nutrient Composition and Commercialization of Millets,” and has presented her research at various national and international conferences. Dr. Borgis has received multiple awards for her contributions to research, including the Excellence in Research Award and Young Scientist Award. She has also successfully completed internships in dietetics and bakery training, and has cleared both the Karnataka State Eligibility Test (KSET) and National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professorship.

Research Interests:

Dr. Borgis’s research interests focus on food processing, nutritional enhancement, and the health benefits of traditional grains, particularly millets. She is committed to exploring innovative ways to improve the nutritional quality of food products and promote sustainable agriculture.

Author Metrics:

  • Research Publications: 8
    Notable publications include articles in international journals on the processing and nutritional profiles of jackfruit seeds and millets.
  • Conference Presentations: 8
    Presented papers at various conferences, contributing to discussions on food science and technology.
  • Awards:
    • Excellence in Research Award (2019)
    • Young Scientist Award (2021)
    • Young Professional Award (2022)
    • Best Oral Certificate for International Conference (2023)
    • Emerging Scientist Award (upcoming, 2024)

Top Noted Publication:

Mineral Composition and Antioxidant Profile of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seed Flour

  • Authors: S. Borgis, P. Bharati
  • Journal: EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 11
  • Pages: 159-162
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 9

Processing Characteristics and Acceptability of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seeds, Physical and Functional Properties of Its Flour

  • Authors: S. Borgis, P. Bharati
  • Journal: EPRA International Journal of Research and Development
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 10
  • Pages: 193-202
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 5

Effect of Processing on Storage and Microbial Quality of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Seed Flour

  • Authors: S. Borgis, P. Bharati, G. Shirnalli
  • Journal: International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences
  • Volume: 7
  • Pages: 3058-3066
  • Year: 2018
  • Citations: 2

Knowledge Level Regarding Junk Food Consumption Among School Children in Dharwad District, Karnataka

  • Authors: S. Borgis, M.B. Kandakur, P. Bharati
  • Journal: EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
  • Volume: 6
  • Pages: 158-161
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 1

Physical Parameters, Functional Properties and Cooking Quality of Barnyard and Kodo Millet

  • Authors: A.M. Sylvia Borgis, Sarojani J. Karkannavar, Hemalatha S., Balachandra K. Naik
  • Journal: Biological Forum – An International Journal
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue: 3
  • Pages: 26-29
  • Year: 2024

Xiaoming Li | Systems Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Xiaoming Li, Systems Engineering, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Concordia University, Canada

Summary:

Dr. Xiaoming Li is an accomplished researcher and educator with extensive experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optimization models for shared mobility and smart logistics. With a Ph.D. in Information and Systems Engineering from Concordia University, his work focuses on integrating data-driven approaches to optimize urban transportation systems and enhance sustainability. He has a strong background in software engineering and has contributed significantly to both academic research and industry projects. Dr. Li has received several awards, including the IEEE Outstanding Leadership Award and the Mitacs Accelerate Program Award. As a dedicated educator, he has taught and mentored students across various institutions, shaping the next generation of computer scientists.

Professional Profile:

👩‍🎓Education:

Ph.D. in Information and Systems Engineering

  • Concordia University, MontrĂ©al, QC, Canada
  • Cumulative GPA: 4.0 / 4.3

M.Sc. in Computer Software and Theory

  • Northeastern University, China
  • Cumulative GPA: top 16.7%

B.Sc. in Computer Science and Technology

  • Shenyang Aerospace University, China

Professional Experience:

Dr. Xiaoming Li currently serves as a Research Associate at Concordia University, Montréal, where he supervises interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence and operations research for shared mobility-on-demand applications. His role involves designing deep learning models for time-series demand forecasts, developing data-driven stochastic optimization models for renewable energy mobility management, and creating an integrated optimization framework for sustainable crowd-shipping services. Previously, Dr. Li held a Research Assistant position at Concordia, working on data analysis and machine learning model development for various projects, including forecasting commodity rates and predicting hotel booking cancellations.

Dr. Li’s industrial experience includes internships at Ericsson’s Global Artificial Intelligence Accelerator, where he developed an energy-saving framework for 5G base stations, and Medialpha, where he optimized nurse routing and medical resource allocation using meta-heuristic algorithms. Additionally, he has substantial experience as a Software Engineer at Shenyang Aerospace University, leading projects and managing teams.

In academia, Dr. Li has served as an Adjunct Faculty at Vanier College, teaching database theory and application development, and as a Full-Time Lecturer at Shenyang Aerospace University, instructing on a variety of computer science courses and supervising numerous student projects.

Research Interest:

  • Machine Learning
  • Operations Research
  • Data Science
  • Data-Driven Optimization
  • Agent-Based Simulation Modeling
  • Shared Mobility
  • Smart Logistics
  • Sustainable Intelligent Transportation Systems

Publications Top Noted: 

GREEN: A Global Energy Efficiency Maximization Strategy for Multi-UAV Enabled Communication Systems

  • N. Lin, Y. Fan, L. Zhao, X. Li, M. Guizani
  • IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 14, 2022.

BM-DDPG: An Integrated Dispatching Framework for Ride-Hailing Systems

  • J. Gao, X. Li, C. Wang, X. Huang
  • IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 23(8), 11666-11676, 2021.

Driver Guidance and Rebalancing in Ride-Hailing Systems Through Mixture Density Networks and Stochastic Programming

  • X. Li, J. Gao, C. Wang, X. Huang, Y. Nie
  • 2021 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), 1-7, 2021.

Learning-Based Open Driver Guidance and Rebalancing for Reducing Riders’ Wait Time in Ride-Hailing Platforms

  • J. Gao, X. Li, C. Wang, X. Huang
  • 2020 IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), 1-7, 2020.

Ride-Sharing Matching Under Travel Time Uncertainty Through Data-Driven Robust Optimization

  • X. Li, J. Gao, C. Wang, X. Huang, Y. Nie
  • IEEE Access, 10, 116931-116941, 2022.