Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

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Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Excellence in Innovation Award

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu | Smart Sensors | Lecturer at University for development studies | Ghana

Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is an accomplished researcher and academic specializing in digital transformation, ICT policy, and socio-technical systems with a particular focus on developing economies. He is affiliated with the University for Development Studies, where he contributes significantly to advancing knowledge in digital inclusion, mobile money systems, and cybersecurity. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Ph.D. in a relevant field from a reputable university, which underpin his strong theoretical and practical foundation. Throughout his career, he has been involved in various research projects, many of which emphasize international collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches, reflecting his commitment to addressing global challenges through local solutions. His research interests are centered around the impacts of digital transformation on economic growth, inequality, and trust in ICT, particularly in the African context. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu is proficient in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, policy evaluation, and digital system assessment, skills that enable him to bridge the gap between technological innovation and socio-economic development. His scholarly output includes impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings indexed in platforms such as Scopus and SSRN. Among his notable works are studies that explore the mediating effects of digital inclusion on inequality and the role of ICT regulatory environments in economic development. Mr. Alhassan Shaibu’s contributions have garnered citations, highlighting the academic community’s recognition of his work.

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Selected Publications:

  1. The Effects of Digital Transformation on Inequality: Does the Mediating Effects of Digital Inclusion and ICT Regulatory Environment Matter? — 2025

  2. The Impact of Digital Transformation Development on Economic Growth in Ghana — 2024

  3. The Effects of ICT Skills Development Programs on Inclusive Economic Growth in Developing Countries. Does Trust in ICT Matter?

 

Ms. Elahe Afsharmanesh | Smart Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Elahe Afsharmanesh | Smart Sensors Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Ms. Elahe Afsharmanesh, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran

Elahe Afsharmanesh is a Ph.D. candidate in Nano Physics at Shahrood University of Technology, Iran, where she has been conducting research since September 2021. Her doctoral thesis focuses on the study of gas and photo sensing properties of nanostructures and nano-heterostructures based on SnO2, under the supervision of Prof. Hamid Haratizadeh. Elahe holds a Master of Science degree in Solid State Physics from the Islamic Azad University, Science & Research branch, Tehran, where she completed her thesis on the optical and morphological properties of ZnO/CNTs nanocomposites and their application in electrochemical sensors. She graduated with an outstanding GPA of 19.20/20.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Elahe Afsharmanesh, a Ph.D. candidate in Nano Physics at Shahrood University of Technology, Iran, is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to her exceptional research contributions, academic excellence, and deep involvement in the field of gas/photo sensing and nanomaterials. Her research, particularly on the design and application of metal oxide semiconductor sensors, 2D materials, and nanocomposites, has significant implications for advancing sensor technologies and their real-world applications.

Education:

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Nano Physics
    Sep. 2021 – Present
    Shahrood University of Technology, Shahrood, Iran
    Thesis Title: Study of Gas / Photo Sensing Properties of Nanostructures and Nano-Heterostructures Based on SnO2
    Supervisor: Prof. Hamid Haratizadeh
  • Master of Science in Solid State Physics
    Feb. 2011 – Feb. 2013
    Islamic Azad University, Science & Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
    Thesis Title: Carbon Nanotubes Supporting Effect for Optical and Morphological Properties of ZnO/CNTs Nanocomposite and Its Application in Electrochemical Sensors
    Supervisor: Dr. A. Pahlavan
    GPA: 19.20/20

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Metal Oxide Semiconductor Gas Sensors
  • 2D Materials & Nanocomposite Sensors
  • Fabrication of Wearable & Flexible Sensors
  • E-Nose & Smart Gas Sensors

🛠️ Laboratory Skills:

  • CVD & CBD Synthesis
  • Sputtering & Electrodeposition
  • Spin & Deep Coating
  • Nano Powder Synthesis & Coating
  • Sensor Device Fabrication

📚 Previous Experience:

  • High School Teacher, Sari, Iran
  • Scientific Member, Student Research Institute, Sari, Iran

Publication top Notes:

Self-powered, highly selective and fast response time ammonia gas sensors based on an rGO/SnO2 nanocomposite

An improved electrochemical sensor based on triton X-100 functionalized SnO2 nanoparticles for ultrasensitive determination of cadmium

Synthesis of CdO nanoparticles using direct chemical precipitation method: Fabrication of novel voltammetric sensor for square wave voltammetry determination of chlorpromazine in pharmaceutical samples

Electrochemical behavior of morphine at ZnO/CNT nanocomposite room temperature ionic liquid modified carbon paste electrode and its determination in real samples