Dr. Kim Hyunjoo | Computational Nanotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Kim Hyunjoo | Computational Nanotechnology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Kim Hyunjoo, Hanyang Universiy, South Korea

Hyunjoo Kim is a seasoned Software Engineer with over 13 years of experience in developing scalable web applications and a strong focus on AI software. Currently serving as the CEO of METAMIX, she leads AI software innovations, building on her previous roles at IBM Korea and Korea Link. Hyunjoo holds a Ph.D. in Computer Software from Hanyang University, where her research focuses on AI and IoT, including enhancing anomaly detection in maritime IoT data. Her expertise extends to natural language processing and knowledge distillation, with several publications in leading journals. Her interests include explainable AI (XAI) and data analytics.

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Suitability For Women Researcher Award

Hyunjoo Kimā€™s profile as a software engineer with over 13 years of experience and an academic background in computer software makes her a strong candidate for various technical and innovation-focused awards. However, based on her qualifications, she may not align perfectly with the objectives of a Research for Women Researcher Awards that typically focus on women excelling in scientific research across various fields, particularly with demonstrated impacts on broader societal issues or contributions to scientific knowledge, often in non-technical fields like life sciences, environmental science, etc.

šŸŽ“Education:

Hyunjoo Kim is pursuing her Ph.D. in Computer Software at Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea, with a research focus on enhancing anomaly detection in maritime IoT time series data using synthetic outliers, expected to be completed by February 2025. She also holds an M.S. in Computer Software from Hanyang University, completed in 2002, and a B.S. in Mathematics from the same institution’s Ansan campus, earned in 2000.

šŸ¢Work Experience:

Hyunjoo Kim is currently the CEO of METAMIX, based in Seoul, Korea, where she has been leading AI software innovations and driving the company’s growth since March 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Software Engineer at IBM Korea / KLAB from 2008 to 2012, where she developed scalable software solutions and collaborated on AI-focused projects. Earlier in her career, from 2002 to 2008, she gained foundational experience as a Junior Software Developer at Korea Link, contributing to early-stage development projects.

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Title: Enhancing Anomaly Detection in Maritime Operational IoT Time Series Data with Synthetic Outliers

 

 

Dr. Waleed Hamanah | Computational Nanotechnology Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Waleed Hamanah | Computational Nanotechnology AwardsĀ  | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Waleed Hamanah , King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals , Saudi Arabia

Dr. Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah is a Yemeni researcher and academic currently serving as a Research Engineer III and Assistant Professor at the Applied Research Center for Metrology, Standards, and Testing at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on advanced heliostat drive systems for concentrated solar power from KFUPM, and an M.Sc. in Power and Control from the same institution. His research interests encompass renewable energy systems, power electronics, and energy performance modeling. Dr. Hamanah has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, receiving notable recognition for his work, including a Best Paper Award in 2023. He has extensive teaching experience in electrical engineering and has contributed significantly to both theoretical and practical aspects of his field.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award: Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah

Dr. Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah is a distinguished candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field of electrical engineering and renewable energy. His qualifications and experience highlight a strong blend of academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful applications in power systems and renewable energy technologies.

šŸŽ“Education:

Dr. Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, in September 2017. His doctoral thesis focused on the “Advanced Heliostat Electrical Drive System for Concentrated Solar Power Tower,” where he developed advanced solar drive systems, fabricated printed circuit boards (PCBs), and implemented prototypes using Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors. He also holds a Masterā€™s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power and Control) from KFUPM, awarded in May 2016. His master’s thesis, titled “Modelling, Simulation, and Energy Performance of VFD and ON/OFF HVAC Systems,” involved developing simulation models, coordinating with industry, and validating results for energy efficiency and economic analysis. Dr. Hamanah completed his Bachelorā€™s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power and Machines) at Sanaā€™a University, Yemen, in June 2008, graduating with an overall GPA of 82.69% and ranking second in his class.

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Dr. Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah currently serves as a Research Engineer III and Assistant Professor at the Applied Research Center for Metrology, Standards, and Testing at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia, since September 2023. In this role, he leads research initiatives in metrology, standards, and testing, and contributes to applied research projects. He will also be teaching the course “EE 482 ā€“ Electric Machines” in the Electrical Engineering Department at KFUPM from January to June 2024. Prior to this, Dr. Hamanah was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Renewable Energy and Power Systems at KFUPM from April 2022 to August 2023, where he worked on various renewable energy and power systems research projects. His previous roles include serving as a Teaching Assistant in the Electrical Engineering Department at KFUPM from January 2017 to January 2021, where he taught courses such as “EE 206 ā€“ Introduction to Electrical Systems and Computations” and “EE 462 ā€“ Electrical Machines.” He also worked as a Lab Assistant at the High Voltage Laboratory of the Research Institute at KFUPM from September 2016 to May 2017, and as a Lab Instructor for “EE 462 ā€“ Electrical Machines” at KFUPM from September 2014 to December 2014. Earlier in his career, Dr. Hamanah taught various courses, including Electrical Circuits I & II and Engineering Drawing, at Taiz University in Yemen from September 2008 to June 2012.

šŸ†Awards and Recognitions:

Dr. Waleed Mohammed Abdo Hamanah received the Best Paper Award in 2023 from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in his field. This accolade highlights his significant impact and excellence in academic and practical research.

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