Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Bilal Khan | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Department of Computer Science, University of Engineering and Technology, Mardan | Pakistan

Dr. Bilal Khan is a research‑driven academic with a Ph.D. in Computer Software Engineering and more than 15 years of university‑level teaching and research experience across leading higher‑education institutions in Pakistan, including University of Engineering & Technology, Mardan; City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar; Northern University, Nowshera; University of Swabi; and National Institute of Technology, Akora Khattak. His scholarly work focuses on Machine Learning, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Healthcare & Bioinformatics Analytics, and Software Engineering, where he has authored a substantial portfolio of international journal publications indexed in venues such as IEEE Access and Journal of Healthcare Engineering. Dr. Khan has played key roles in curriculum development, postgraduate supervision, and academic coordination, and serves as a reviewer for high‑impact journals including IEEE Access, ACM Transactions on Healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence. His interdisciplinary work bridges theory and practice, and he remains actively engaged in collaborative research, external grant pursuits, and innovative solutions addressing real‑world challenges.

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An empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques for chronic kidney disease prophecy
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Muhammad, F., Abbas, G., Kim, S., 2020.

Software defect prediction for healthcare big data: an empirical evaluation of machine learning techniques
Khan, B., Naseem, R., Shah, M.A., Wakil, K., Khan, A., Uddin, M.I., Mahmoud, M., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2021.

An Overview of ETL Techniques, Tools, Processes and Evaluations in Data Warehousing
Khan, B., Jan, S., Khan, W., Chughtai, M.I., Journal on Big Data, 6, 2024.

Performance assessment of classification algorithms on early detection of liver syndrome
Naseem, R., Khan, B., Shah, M.A., et al., Journal of Healthcare Engineering, 2020.

Exploring the landscape of automatic text summarization: a comprehensive survey
Khan, B., Shah, Z.A., Usman, M., Khan, I., Niazi, B., IEEE Access, 11,  2023.

Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Eiar | Ethiopia

Dr. Nesru Zeynu Seid is a researcher in the field of applied microbiology and food scienceand a growing profile of publications including Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of “Bulla” paste  Storage Types with Pot-in-Pot Technique for Tomato Preservation Whey Based Bulla Porridge  and Fruit-based Flavored White Cheese  He holds an MSc in Applied Microbiology and a BSc in Applied Biology from Addis Ababa University, and has served since 2015 in the Ethiopia Institute of Agricultural Research at Holeta Agricultural Research Center in roles from junior researcher to associate researcher and laboratory custodian. His research interests focus on food safety, post-harvest preservation techniques, fermentation, microbial load reduction, and novel product development. He has undergone training in integrated aflatoxin management, ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems, scientific writing and experimental design, and statistical software (R, Minitab). He has been recognized for his contributions to food safety and trade via ITEC training support. In conclusion, Dr. Zeynu is an emerging scholar dedicated to enhancing food quality, safety, and sustainable post-harvest technologies in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Zeynu, N., & Desalegn, A. (2025). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of ‘Bulla’ paste collected from different markets in Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 11(1), 2478468.

Zeynu, N., & Keba, A. (2025). Evaluation of storage types with pot-in-pot technique for preservation of tomato fruit in Holeta, Western Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 13(3), 35–42.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., & Kefale, B. (2024). Whey based Bulla porridge using different proportions of acidic whey and water. World Journal of Food Science and Technology, 8(4), 106–114.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., Asefa, Z., & Abrha, E. (2024). Development of fruit-based flavored white cheese. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 13(5), 158–165.

Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology | Engineering Award of Excellence

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Dr. Rajeev Kumar | Engineering and Technology  | Engineering Award of Excellence

Lovely professional University | India

Dr. Rajeev Kumar is an accomplished researcher and academician in Mechanical Engineering with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IKGPTU, Kapurthala (2023), preceded by an M.Tech in Design Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (2010) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Kurukshetra University (2007). Currently serving as Associate Professor and Assistant Dean at Lovely Professional University, he has contributed extensively to the fields of crack propagation and prognosis, metal matrix composites, polymer composites, and mechanical composites. His prolific academic output includes 74 publications with 874 citations, an h-index of 18, and 64 Scopus-indexed documents, reflecting strong global research visibility. Dr. Kumar has been actively engaged in guiding Ph.D. and postgraduate students while also participating in grant proposals such as the ISRO-funded project on fiber optic acoustic emission sensing. His dedication has earned him recognition, including the Research Excellence Award on Teacher’s Day Celebration 2024 at LPU. Beyond teaching, he has contributed as an editorial board member and reviewer for reputed international journals. Passionate about innovation, he also holds patents in renewable energy and mechanical system design. Dr. Kumar continues to inspire through impactful research, academic leadership, and scientific service.

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Featured Publications

“Design and analysis of a stairs-climbing military bot for efficient and stable movement on various terrains”

“Unveiling of mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of alkali-treated flax and pine cone fiber   reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: fabrication and characterizations”

“Exploring the implications of CoCrFeNiCu high entropy alloy coatings on tribomechanical, wetting behavior, and   interfacial microstructural characterizations in microwave-clad AISI 304 stainless steels”

“Synergistic Enhancement of Super Capacitive Performance Through Sol-Gel Auto-Combustion Synthesis of Nickel Ferrite Nano-Particles and Reduced Graphene Oxide Hybrid Nano-Composite Electrode”

“Corrosion analysis of stainless steel exposed to Karanja oil biodiesel: a comparative study with commercial           diesel fuel, surface morphology analysis, and long-term immersion effects in alternative fuels”