Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Maglić | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best IoT Sensing Technology Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Maglić | Environmental Monitoring Awards | Best IoT Sensing Technology Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Livia Maglić, Faculty of Maritime Studies of the University of Rijeka, Croatia

Dr. Livia Maglić is an Associate Professor at the Maritime Faculty, University of Rijeka, Croatia, with a Ph.D. in Transport Systems and over 15 years of academic and research experience in maritime transport technology. She has taught at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, and actively participated in national and international research projects. Her expertise spans maritime education, sustainable port development, and transport system modeling. Dr. Maglić has also led major EU-funded initiatives such as PSAMIDES and held leadership roles in academic journals and workshops. She is recognized for her strong communication, project management, and technical skills in both maritime and interdisciplinary contexts.

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Summary of Suitability for Best IoT Sensing Technology Award – Dr. Livia Maglić

Dr. Livia Maglić stands out as a seasoned academic and project leader whose expertise in maritime transport systems is increasingly aligned with IoT sensing technologies in the context of smart ports and sustainable maritime infrastructure. With nearly two decades of continuous involvement in university-level teaching and active participation in national and international research initiatives, Dr. Maglić’s experience reflects deep domain knowledge and technological application in real-world maritime settings.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Transport Systems (2016) – Maritime Transport Technology
    Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka 🛳️

  • Graduated Engineer of Maritime Transport (2007) – Technology and Organization of Transport
    Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka 📘

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor (Nov 2023 – Present) 👩‍🏫
    Teaching at undergraduate to doctoral levels and leading research projects at the Maritime Faculty in Rijeka.

  • Assistant Professor (Oct 2018 – Nov 2023)

  • Titular Assistant Professor (May 2017 – Oct 2018)

  • Postdoctoral Researcher (May 2016 – May 2017)

  • Assistant/Young Researcher (Feb 2009 – Feb 2016)

  • High School Lecturer (Feb – July 2007) 🏫
    Pomorska škola Bakar

🏆 Achievements & Leadership

  • Project Leader of PSAMIDES (Ports Small and Medium Alliance for Sustainable Development) (2019–2022) ⚓

  • Work Package Leader in PANDORA project on maritime education excellence (led 20+ members) 👥

  • Scientific Journal Secretary – Journal of Maritime and Transportation Sciences 📑

  • Workshop Organizer & Leader – “Professional Practice” and “Business Idea to Marketing” workshops 🚢💡

🎖️ Awards and Honors

  • Leadership roles in EU-funded and institutional maritime development projects 🌍

  • Recognition for enhancing professional maritime education and employability skills through hands-on projects 🚀

Publication Top Notes:

Composition of Floating Marine Litter in Port Areas of the Island of Mallorca

Solving the Container Relocation Problem by Using a Metaheuristic Genetic Algorithm

The Microsimulation Model for Assessing the Impact of Inbound Traffic Flows for Container Terminals Located near City Centers

The Optimization Process for Seaside Operations at Medium-Sized Container Terminals with a Multi-Quay Layout

Voice Communication Systems Impact on Navigating Officers

Multi-Criterion Decision Model for Marina Location Selection in the County of Primorje and Gorski Kotar

Prof. Tom Walingo | Water Quality Monitoring | Excellence in Innovation

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Prof. Tom Walingo | Water Quality Monitoring | Excellence in Innovation 

Prof. Tom Walingo, University of KwaZuluNatal, South Africa

Tom Walingo is an Associate Professor and the Academic Leader for Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). He has been serving as the academic leader since 2019, overseeing 23 academics and more than 400 students. His responsibilities include managing and administering academic programs, staff, and infrastructure, ensuring the smooth delivery of educational services. Under his leadership, all three programs in his discipline achieved full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), gaining international recognition through the Washington Accord.Since 2018, Professor Walingo has been trained and certified as an ECSA accreditation specialist, participating as a team member, team leader, and deputy visit leader for accreditation visits to various universities including UCT, Witwatersrand, North West University, TUT, Walter Sisulu, and UNISA. He has also evaluated educational qualifications and assessed potential candidates for professional registration as engineers. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in leading his discipline to full ECSA accreditation.

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Professional Experience and Certifications 🎓

Tom has been an ECSA Educational & Evaluation Specialist since 2018, participating in accreditation processes as a team member, leader, and deputy visit leader for various programs across South African universities, including UCT, Witwatersrand, North-West University, TUT, Walter Sisulu, and UNISA. As a registered professional engineer with ECSA since 2016, he is authorized to engage in complex engineering activities related to Electrical Engineering.

Memberships 🌐

  • Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE)
  • Member of the IEEE Communications Society
  • Member of the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society
  • Senior Member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
  • Professional Engineer (ECSA) – 20160929

Research Collaborations 🔬

  • Prof. Telex Ngatched, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada ➔ LTE-A Networks Energy Efficiency 🌍
  • Prof. F. Takawira, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa ➔ Traffic analysis in wireless communications 📡
  • Prof. P. Owolawi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa ➔ Radio propagation channels 📶
  • Prof. T. Thippeswamy Muddenahalli, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, India ➔ Media Access Networks 🖧
  • Dr. Roseline Akol, Makerere University, Uganda ➔ Digital Communications, NOMA Systems 🌐

Tom Walingo’s extensive experience and leadership have made significant contributions to the field of Electrical Electronic and Computer Engineering, driving forward research and academic excellence.

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