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Mr. Joel Mubiru | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

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Mr. Joel Mubiru | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

 

University of Birmingham | United Kingdom

Dr. Mubiru Joel is an accomplished civil engineer and academic with over a decade of experience in road safety engineering, transport planning, and construction management. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering in the United Kingdom, his research focuses on quantifying the risk impact of contextual factors on pedestrian crash outcomes in data-scarce developing country settings. He holds an MSc in Infrastructure Planning from Universität Stuttgart, Germany, and a BEng in Civil and Building Engineering from Kyambogo University, Uganda. Throughout his career, he has contributed to major infrastructure projects across urban and rural areas, specializing in road safety audits, transport planning, and project supervision. As an Assistant Lecturer at Kyambogo University, he supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and traffic safety innovations. His technical proficiency spans AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and MS Project, complemented by strong leadership in construction site management and health and safety compliance. With a record of excellence in both academia and professional practice, Dr. Mubiru’s work bridges engineering research and field implementation, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and transport efficiency in developing regions. His ongoing research and international collaborations continue to advance sustainable mobility and infrastructure resilience.

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Featured Publications

Mubiru, J., & Evdorides, H. (2025, October 22). Quantifying the risk impact of contextual factors on pedestrian crash outcomes in data-scarce developing country settings. Future Transportation, 5(4), Article 151.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award 

Benha University | Egypt

Dr. Ibrahim Sabry is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of mechanical and production engineering, with a strong focus on welding technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. He earned his B.Sc. in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from Menoufia University, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the same field from Tanta University, where his research centered on friction stir welding and its applications in aluminum alloys. With extensive academic experience, he has served as Lecturer at the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology and currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Benha University. His professional expertise also includes consultancy in welding and heat treatment processes, notably contributing to large-scale industrial projects such as the El-Burullus Power Station in Egypt. Dr. Sabry has authored several academic books covering diverse topics including multi-criteria decision-making, engineering drawing, advanced forming techniques, and production engineering. His research interests span friction stir welding, production aids design, and mechanical design optimization. Recognized for his contributions to teaching, research, and consultancy, he continues to advance the integration of theoretical and applied aspects of production engineering to meet modern industrial challenges.

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Featured Publications

Sabry, I., Awayssa, O., Mourad, A.-H. I., Naseri, M., & Hewidy, A. (2025). Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I. (2024). Exploring the effect of friction stir welding parameters on the strength of AA2024 and A356-T6 aluminum alloys. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Alkhedher, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Analysis of variance and grey relational analysis application methods for the selection and optimization problem in 6061-T6 flange friction stir welding process parameters. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., Singh, V. P., Mourad, A.-H. I., & Hewidy, A. (2024). Flange joining using friction stir welding and tungsten inert gas welding of AA6082: A comparison based on joint performance. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., El-Deeb, M. S. S., Hewidy, A. M., & ElWakil, M. (2024). Mechanical and tribological behaviours of friction stir welding using various strengthening techniques. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Naseri, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Optimization of process parameters of metal inert gas welding process on aluminum alloy 6063 pipes using Taguchi-TOPSIS approach. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., El-Attar, T., & Hewidy, A. M. (2024). Optimization of fused deposition modelling acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styrene parameters using ANOVA and hybrid GRA–TOPSIS. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 50(1), 66–77.

Mrs. Naima Rahiel | Change Management | Young Researcher Award

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Mrs. Naima Rahiel | Change Management | Young Researcher Award

QARTZ, Université Paris 8 | France

Naima Rahiel is a dedicated doctoral researcher in Industrial Engineering and Productics at ED CLI, Université Paris 8, where she has been engaged in advanced studies since January 2022. She holds both a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from IMSI, Université Oran 2, Algeria, obtained in 2020 and 2018 respectively. Her academic journey reflects a consistent commitment to the development of expertise in industrial systems, process optimization, and innovative engineering solutions. Professionally, she has gained valuable experience through academic and applied research in industrial engineering, emphasizing areas such as production systems, operations management, and industrial productics. Her research interests lie in digital transformation of industries, sustainable manufacturing, quality management, lean systems, and the integration of advanced technologies to improve industrial performance. Rahiel has participated in collaborative projects and academic exchanges that highlight her capacity to work across interdisciplinary teams, bringing analytical skills and innovative thinking to complex industrial challenges. She has been recognized for her academic achievements and contributions to research, receiving distinctions that reflect her scholarly excellence. Moving forward, she aims to contribute to the advancement of industrial engineering research and to promote sustainable and efficient industrial practices in both academic and applied contexts.

Profile:  Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2024). Healthcare supply chain: Resilience qualitative evaluation. Hospital Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Healthcare.

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., Hachemi, K., Aouffen, N., & Rahiel, I. (2025). Resilience of the hospital supply chain: A case study-based approach on safety stock. Environment Systems and Decisions, 45(4), 56.

Rahiel, N., Addouche, S. A., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2025). Function-based modeling for reactive optimization of healthcare resource reallocation. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.