Mr. Rony Kumer Saha | Optical Sensors | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Rony Kumer Saha | Missouri University of Science and Technology | United States

Mr. Rony Kumer Saha is an accomplished electrical engineer whose career blends advanced research, industrial automation, and innovation in fiber-optic sensing technologies. With nearly a decade of experience across academic and industrial settings in the United States, Japan, and Bangladesh, he has consistently demonstrated expertise in hardware-software integration, nanotechnology, fabrication, and IoT-enabled systems. His career trajectory showcases a strong balance between applied engineering solutions and high-level research outcomes, and his publications highlight his ability to bridge theory with practical industrial applications.

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Summary of Suitability

Mr. Rony Kumer Saha is a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with over 9 years of experience in fiber-optic sensing technologies, R&D, and industrial automation. His career reflects a strong blend of academic research, industrial innovation, and interdisciplinary expertise bridging optics, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, and IoT-enabled systems.

Education

His academic background reflects steady advancement toward expertise in electrical engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, where he built the foundations of his technical knowledge. Following this, he pursued graduate studies at Missouri University of Science and Technology, completing a Master’s degree and continuing as a doctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering. His advanced studies focus on fiber-optic sensing, industrial applications, and AI-driven automation, furthering his ability to innovate at the interface of engineering, materials science, and intelligent systems.

Experience

Mr. Rony Kumer Saha professional journey demonstrates a progression from industry-focused engineering roles to cutting-edge research. As an Assistant Engineer at Texworld Associates Ltd. in Bangladesh, he worked on electrical systems for textile machinery, gaining practical exposure to industrial systems. Moving to Japan, he contributed at Yume Technology Co. Ltd. as an Assistant Engineer, specializing in Mitsubishi PLC design, Ladder Logic programming, and 3D CAD modeling for large-scale LNG carrier projects. At TechnoPro Inc., he rose to Project Engineer, where he integrated IoT-enabled sensors with PLC-based OPC UA servers and developed low-cost industrial sensors, reducing system implementation costs dramatically. His transition to academia as a Graduate Research Assistant at Missouri S&T allowed him to apply this industrial expertise to advanced R&D, where he now designs and fabricates fiber-optic sensors for harsh industrial environments, conducts micro- and nano-scale characterization, and develops AI-driven sensor arrays for real-time monitoring. This combination of global industrial exposure and advanced research places him at the forefront of electrical and optical engineering innovation.

Research Interest

His research interests lie primarily in fiber-optic sensing technologies, with emphasis on applications in challenging industrial settings such as steelmaking, casting, batteries, and additive manufacturing. He is deeply engaged in the development of FBG, OFDR, EFPI, and scattering-based methods for precision sensing. His work extends to micromachining, fabrication, and characterization of sensors at micro- and nano-scales using advanced FEM and SEM approaches. Beyond optics, he integrates AI and machine learning into sensor arrays to achieve predictive monitoring and industrial automation. His interest in combining optics, electronics, and data science reflects a commitment to developing next-generation industrial monitoring systems that are cost-effective, reliable, and scalable.

Award

The impact of Rony’s work has been recognized through multiple avenues. His success in reducing industrial sensor implementation costs by over ninety percent, combined with his leadership in developing anomaly detection algorithms and IoT-enabled monitoring systems, highlights his role as both an innovator and a problem solver. His contributions to both academic research and industrial engineering mark him as a strong candidate for recognition and awards in the fields of electrical engineering, sensing technologies, and industrial innovation.

Publication Top Notes

Embedding Fiber Optic Sensors in Metal Components via Direct Energy Deposition
Authors: E.B. Snider, R.K. Saha, C. Dominguez, J. Huang, D.A. Bristow
Year: 2022
Citations: 15
Enhanced Bottom Anode Monitoring in DC Electric Arc Furnaces using Fiber Optic Sensors
Authors: Y.R. Mekala, R.K. Saha, O.C. Inalegwu, M. Roman, F. Mumtaz, R. Gerald, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 6
Improved monitoring of the water-cooled upper shell of an electric arc furnace using fiber-optic sensors
Authors: Y.R. Mekala, R.K. Saha, O.C. Inalegwu, M. Roman, F. Mumtaz, R.E.G. II, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 5
Femtosecond Laser–Inscribed Fiber Bragg Grating Sensors: Enabling Distributed High-Temperature Measurements and Strain Monitoring in Steelmaking and Foundry Applications
Authors: O.C. Inalegwu, Y.R. Mekala, R.K. Saha, F. Mumtaz, D.R. Alla, D.P. Neelakandan, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 5
Releasing Residual Stress in Metal-Coated Fibers Through Heat Treatment Process for Distributed High-Temperature Sensing Applications
Authors: K. Dey, R.K. Saha, S. Narasimman, B. Zhang, F. Mumtaz, R.J. O’Malley, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 3
A Lab-Scale Mold Simulator Employing an Optical-Fiber-Instrumented Mold to Characterize Initial Steel Shell Growth Phenomena
Authors: M.A. Nazim, R.K. Saha, M.F. Buchely, R.J. O’Malley, J. Huang, A. Emdadi
Year: 2024
Citations: 3
Distributed Sensing for Early Detection of Water Leakages in the Burner Area of an Electric Arc Furnace Using Optical Fiber Sensors
Authors: R.K. Saha*, O.C. Inalegwu, M.K. Pullagura, T. Sander, K. Dey, J.D. Smith, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 2
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors for Applications in Electric Arc Furnaces
Authors: O.C. Inalegwu, R.K. Saha, Y.R. Mekala, F. Mumtaz, R.J. O’Malley, R.E. Gerald II, …
Year: 2024
Citations: 2

Conclusion

Mr. Rony Kumer Saha exemplifies the qualities of a modern engineer and researcher who bridges practical industry challenges with innovative scientific solutions. His career is defined by versatility, global exposure, and a commitment to advancing the field of fiber-optic sensing and industrial automation. Through his academic achievements, industrial innovations, and impactful publications, he has contributed significantly to reducing costs, improving reliability, and enabling scalable solutions for advanced monitoring systems. His record of research, combined with his professional experience in diverse global industries, positions him as an outstanding nominee for awards recognizing excellence in research and engineering innovation.

Dr. Ali Tetbirt | Mechanical sensors | Best Researcher Award

Permanent Researcher at Mechanical sensors , Development unit of solar equipment, UDES/EPST-CDER, Algeria

Dr. Ali Tetbirt holds a Magister degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Energetic and Transfer from the Doctoral school at Dr. Yahia Fares University of Médéa, Algeria. They earned a Doctorate degree in Science with a focus on Mechanical Engineering from the University Hassiba Ben-bouali of Chlef, Algeria, in July 2017, and attained the senior researcher –B- degree in September 2017. Currently, Dr. Tetbirt works as a researcher at the Development Unit of Solar Equipments (UDES\CDER) since May 2013, contributing to the research team titled “Cooling and Air Conditioning Systems using Renewable Energies” (FCEEOR-Team). Their responsibilities include teaching at the university and providing training to Master’s students in the field of renewable energy and PV-systems.

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Education:

Dr. Ali Tetbirt’s academic journey began with a Mathematical series baccalaureate from high school “Hamza Ben AbdElmotalib” El-Khemis, Ain Defla, Algeria, in June 1989. They later earned a State Engineer degree in HVAC, Option: HVAC, from the University of Khemis (UKM), Algeria, in 2008. Dr. Tetbirt furthered their education with a Magister in Mechanical Engineering, Option: energy and transfer, from the Doctoral school ‘Mechanics and Systems Engineering (MIS)’ at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Dr. Yahia Fares University of Médéa, Algeria. Their academic journey culminated in a Doctorate in Science, Specialty and Option: Mechanical Engineering, from the Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hassiba Ben Bouali University, HBU Chlef, Algeria.

Skills:

Dr. Ali Tetbirt possesses strong informatics skills, including proficiency with the Windows operating system and Matlab software. They served as a contract professor at Djilali Bounaama University of Khemis Miliana (UDBK), W. Ain Defla, Algeria, from 2009 to 2013. In this role, they conducted Laboratory Practice (TP) and Directed works (TD) in Physics, Mechanics, and electricity in ST-SM and MI departments. Dr. Tetbirt also led TD in Mechanics of Compressible Fluids (MDF) and lectured on thermal habitats (TL) and Refrigeration systems. They were involved in teaching lessons at the Master (LMD) level and conducted TD in Mathematics (GS & ET). Additionally, Dr. Tetbirt taught Technical Terminologies (ET) at the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) and supervised Directed works (TD) in Mathematics (Analysis and Algebra) at the Faculty of Economics and Commerce (FSEC).

Experience:

Dr. Ali Tetbirt has extensive experience in organizing various events. They were a member of the organizing committee for the I3CT_MENA’2015 seminar at UDES and participated in organizing the international conference on the application of renewable energies in the agricultural sector in 2019 at UDES. Dr. Tetbirt also served as a member of the scientific community for the first national seminar on climate engineering, renewable energies, and energy efficiency (GECLEREE2021) at Yahia Fares University in Médéa. Additionally, they were a member of the organizing committee for the inter-Lycian scientific event on the occasion of the June 21 “Solstice 2021” day and the prize-giving ceremony for the competition of the inter-Lycian scientific event on the occasion of July 5, organized by UDES in cooperation with the academy of national education, wilaya of Tipaza.

Publications:

“Numerical study of magnetic effect on the velocity distribution field in a macro/micro-scale of a micropolar and viscous fluid in vertical channel” by A. Tetbirt, M.N. Bouaziz, M.T. Abbes. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2016. (35 citations)

“Theoretical analysis of two evaporator configurations for a conventional refrigerator coupled to a phase change material” by M. Berdja, F. Yahi, A. Tetbirt, M. Ouali, M.A. Djebiret, M. Mokrane. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2020. (5 citations)

“Modelling and Exergetic Analysis of a Parabolic Trough Solar Collector” by F. Yahi, M. Belhamel, M. Berdja, M. Mokrane, M.A. Djebiret. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2020. (2 citations)

“Transferts Convectifs Magnétohydrodynamique des Fluides Micropolaire et Visqueuxdans un Canal Vertical” by A. Tetbirt. Tahar Abbes Miloud, 2017. (1 citation)

“Numerical investigation of MHD mixed-convective flow and heat transfer within immiscible micropolar and nanofluids in a vertical channel” by A. Tetbirt, M.A. Djebiret, M. Ouali, M. Mokrane, M.N. Bouaziz. International Journal of Modelling and Simulation, 2024.

“Energy Rationalization by PV Domestic Refrigerator with CTES” by M. Ouali, M.A. Djebiret, M. Mokrane, A. Tetbirt, M. Berdja, F. Yahi. 14th International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC), 2023.

“Energy Efficiency Performances for a Modular House via Air Conditioning” by M.A. Djebiret, M. Ouali, A. Tetbirt, M. Mokrane, M. Berdja, F. Yahi. 14th International Renewable Energy Congress (IREC), 2023.

“Numerical approach of Magnetic and viscous diffusivity in a heat exchanger cooled by a non-Newtonian fluid” by A. Tetbirt, M.A. Djebiret, M. Mokrane, M. Ouali, M. Berdja, F. Yahi. 6th International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC), 2018.

“TRANSFERTS CONVECTIFS DES FLUIDES MICROPOLAIRES DANS UN CANAL VERTICAL.” by ALI TETBIRT, MN BOUAZIZ, 2011.

“Rafraîchissement solaire par sorption en Algérie” by MA Djebiret, A Tetbirt.

“Investigation expérimental sur un dispositif de production de froid à adsorption” by MA DJEBIRET, M OUALI, M MOKRANE, A TETBIRT, F YAHI, M BERDJA, …

“Experimental study and energy optimization of a solar domestic refrigerator incorporating a phase change materials” by A. Tetbirt, M. Mokrane, M. Abbas, M. Berdja, Y. Ferhat.

“Large Prandtl number effect on the velocity distribution field of free convective flow of two different types of immiscible fluids in a vertical channel, in Istanbul, Turkey, 2016” by MN Bouaziz, A Tetbirt, AM Bouaziz, MT Abbes.

“Simulation CFD-D’un système de stockage d’énergie frigorifique par chaleur latente de fusion de la glace” by M MOKRANE, M BERDJA, A TETBIRT, F YAHI, B ABBAD.