Aaroon Das | Material | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Aaroon Das | Material | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student, Capital University of Science & Technology, Pakistan

Engr. Aaroon Joshua Das is a distinguished PhD Scholar in Structural Engineering at Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad, and currently serves as the Project Director at the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Islamabad, Pakistan. With a strong engineering background, he specializes in project management, contract administration, and strategic planning, ensuring the successful execution of mega projects. Aaroon is deeply passionate about sustainability and works towards integrating it into construction by researching the recycling of plastic waste. His work aims to provide eco-friendly, cost-effective solutions for the construction industry. Through his innovative research, Aaroon seeks to tackle significant environmental challenges, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future in infrastructure development.

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Education

Aaroon Joshua Das holds a Masterโ€™s degree in Structural Engineering and is currently pursuing a PhD at Capital University of Science & Technology (CUST), Islamabad. His academic journey has focused on advanced civil engineering concepts, particularly related to sustainable construction materials and practices. His research at CUST explores the use of recycled plastic in the construction industry, aiming to reduce environmental pollution and cost. Aaroonโ€™s educational background also includes extensive training in project management and contract administration, equipping him with the skills to lead large-scale infrastructure projects. His ongoing PhD research is dedicated to pioneering methods for utilizing waste plastic as a primary construction material, contributing to both sustainability and cost-effectiveness in the construction industry.

Experience

Engr. Aaroon Joshua Das brings a wealth of experience in both engineering and project management. As Project Director at the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Islamabad, he oversees the execution of large-scale government projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. With a keen interest in sustainability, Aaroonโ€™s role bridges engineering practice and environmental responsibility. His experience includes contract administration, strategic planning, and risk management for infrastructure projects. Additionally, Aaroonโ€™s academic expertise as a PhD scholar at CUST enhances his project management approach, providing him with in-depth knowledge of innovative, sustainable building materials. Through his ongoing research on recycling plastic waste for construction, he contributes to both his professional work and academic pursuits, fostering the development of green technologies in the construction sector.

Research Focusย 

Engr. Aaroon Joshua Dasโ€™s research is focused on innovative and sustainable construction materials, particularly the use of recycled plastic in building construction. Recognizing the growing environmental concerns surrounding plastic waste, his work aims to create eco-friendly solutions by utilizing plastic as a primary construction material, rather than as a composite. This approach has the potential to significantly reduce construction costs while also addressing the global plastic waste crisis. Aaroonโ€™s research is pioneering in the field, as it explores the potential of plastic to replace traditional construction materials, making buildings more sustainable. His work combines material engineering and recycling processes to assess the feasibility of using plastic waste in infrastructure development. Aaroon is committed to furthering this area of research, which has far-reaching implications for the construction industryโ€™s environmental footprint, potentially revolutionizing how materials are sourced and used in construction globally.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Prospective Use and Assessment of Recycled Plastic in Construction Industry ๐Ÿ—๏ธโ™ป๏ธ

 

 

 

Frank Boateng | Management | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Frank Boateng | Management | Best Researcher Award

Vice Dean, University of Mines and Technology, Ghana

Dr. Frank Boateng is a seasoned academic and professional from Ghana, with extensive experience in management, finance, and consulting. Holding a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, USA, his research interests focus on corporate governance, sustainable development, and risk v. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, where he teaches a range of subjects in finance, business ethics, and strategic management. Dr. Boateng is also a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK, and a member of several international professional bodies. His work spans various industries and has earned him global recognition, including numerous merit awards and citations in top academic journals.

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Education ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“š

Dr. Frank Boateng has earned prestigious academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in Management from Walden University, USA (2017), an M.Phil. in Business Consulting & Enterprise Risk Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2015), and an MBA in Finance from the University of Leicester, UK (2009). He also holds a BSc in Business Administration (Accounting) from Central University, Accra, Ghana (2006). His broad educational background has shaped his extensive expertise in the areas of management, finance, and business consulting. Through his academic journey, Dr. Boateng has gained a diverse and comprehensive understanding of the intersection between management practices and emerging global business trends, enabling him to contribute significantly to both academia and industry.

Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“ˆ

Dr. Frank Boatengโ€™s academic career spans over a decade, beginning with his appointment as a Lecturer in 2017 and advancing to Senior Lecturer at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in 2021. He has taught a wide array of courses, including Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Risk Management, and Strategic Management, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dr. Boateng has also contributed to the development of numerous academic programs and curricula in the management domain. With a focus on real-world applications, his teaching is deeply informed by his research, ensuring that his students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic global business environment.

Research Focus ๐Ÿ”ฌ๐ŸŒฑ

Dr. Boateng’s research focuses on several key areas within management, finance, and business consulting, with an emphasis on corporate governance, sustainable development, and risk management. He explores how businesses in developing economies can adopt effective governance structures, enhance sustainability practices, and mitigate risks associated with economic growth and infrastructure development. Additionally, he investigates the role of environmental factors in shaping business strategies and policy decisions. Dr. Boateng’s work contributes to understanding the complex relationships between business, policy, and society, particularly in the African context, and provides valuable insights for both academia and industry.

Publications ๐Ÿ“‘

  1. Reinvestigating the pollution haven hypothesis: the nexus between foreign direct investments and environmental quality in G-20 countries ๐ŸŒ
  2. The impact of infrastructure development on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa with special focus on Ghana ๐Ÿ“Š
  3. Long-run equilibrium relationship between energy consumption and CO2 emissions: a dynamic heterogeneous analysis on North Africa โšก
  4. Exploring strategies to reduce moral hazard and adverse selection of Ghanaian publicโ€“private partnership (PPP) construction projects ๐Ÿ”จ
  5. Perceptions of flexible work arrangements in selected African countries during the coronavirus pandemic ๐Ÿฆ 
  6. Rethinking Education System for the Fourth Industrial Revolution ๐Ÿค–
  7. Impact of tax reforms on revenue mobilisation in developing economies: Empirical evidence from Ghana ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  8. Financial flows and environmental quality in ECOWAS member states: accounting for residual cross-sectional dependence and slope heterogeneity ๐ŸŒฑ
  9. Segmentation of quantity surveying professional services for focus strategy and diversification ๐Ÿ“
  10. Bank sustainability, climate change initiatives and financial performance: The role of corporate governance ๐ŸŒ

 

 

Wenxuan Xu | Optical Fiber Communication | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Wenxuan Xu | Optical Fiber Communication | Best Researcher Award

Student, Beijing Jiaotong University, China

Wenxuan Xu is a PhD candidate in engineering at Beijing Jiaotong University, specializing in optical fiber communication. He has a master’s degree in the same field and has published extensively in high-impact journals. His research focuses on few-mode erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (FM-EDFA) for long-distance communication, mode power management, and signal quality improvement. His work has been widely recognized, with multiple publications in journals such as Optics Express and J. Opt. Soc. Am. B. He has also been involved in numerous research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Wenxuanโ€™s innovative approach to addressing the challenges of fiber optic communication has made a significant contribution to the field.

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Education

Wenxuan Xu completed his undergraduate studies and earned a master’s degree in engineering from Beijing Jiaotong University. Currently pursuing his PhD in optical fiber communication at the same institution, he is focused on researching key technologies for long-distance transmission, including few-mode fiber amplifiers and mode management. Throughout his academic journey, Wenxuan has gained in-depth knowledge in fiber optics, contributing to various groundbreaking research initiatives in the field. His academic background is complemented by his ongoing commitment to advancing fiber optic communication, particularly addressing amplifier issues for long-distance transmission and the development of new theoretical frameworks. He has demonstrated strong technical and research skills, underpinned by a deep understanding of the challenges and innovations in optical fiber communication.

Experience

Wenxuan Xu has participated in over 10 research projects, collaborating with experts in optical fiber communication to address critical challenges in long-distance transmission. His experience spans theoretical research, experimental verification, and the design of new technologies aimed at enhancing communication systems. His primary research focus has been on few-mode erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (FM-EDFA), investigating their role in balancing channel power in multi-mode fibers, improving amplifier tolerance, and optimizing signal quality. In addition to academic work, Wenxuan has been involved in industry-sponsored projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, gaining valuable practical experience. He has co-authored numerous research papers, with a significant portion of his work published in high-impact journals. His contributions have helped drive advancements in fiber optic technologies, with particular emphasis on improving amplifier performance and signal transmission quality.

Research Focus

Wenxuan Xuโ€™s research is centered on optical fiber communication, specifically focusing on improving long-distance transmission using few-mode erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (FM-EDFA). His work involves the study of key challenges, such as balancing channel power across different modes, addressing modal loss differences, and improving amplifier performance. A major area of his research is mode decomposition, mode recognition, and power equalization for fiber amplifiers, particularly in the context of hybrid pumped FM-EDFA. Wenxuan has also contributed to the development of innovative methods to overcome the challenges of mode mixing, enhance signal quality, and improve the efficiency of optical systems. His research has led to the creation of theoretical frameworks, which are verified through experimental approaches. By advancing these technologies, Wenxuan aims to improve the reliability and performance of fiber optic communication systems, making them more efficient for long-distance and high-capacity applications.

Publication Top Notes

  1. Gain equalization of few-mode fiber amplifier based on particle swarm optimization (Proc. SPIE, 2022) ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š
  2. Long-distance modal power equalization with hybrid pumped FM-EDFA (J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, 2023) ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก
  3. A Multi-Layer Erbium-Doped Air-Hole-Assisted Few-Mode Fiber with Ultra-Low Differential Modal Gain (Photonics, 2022) ๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿ”ฌ
  4. High-performance mode decomposition using physics- and data-driven deep learning (Optics Express, 2022) ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ”
  5. Accurate mode decomposition with the combination of the matrix analytic and the SPGD algorithm (J. Opt. Soc. Am. B, 2022) ๐Ÿ”ง๐Ÿ’ป
  6. Effect of gain saturation on mode capacity of EDFA (Optical Fiber Technology, 2022) โšก๐Ÿ“ˆ