Samuel Kofi Mensah | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Samuel Kofi Mensah | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

👤 Mr. Samuel Kofi Mensah, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana

Mensah Kofi Samuel is a versatile professional with extensive expertise in environmental engineering, occupational safety, and research. Currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Engineering Management at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani, Mensah’s career journey reflects a commitment to sustainability and safety. He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering Management and Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management, coupled with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. With over a decade of experience in teaching, insurance, micro-finance, and research, Mensah has contributed to academia and community development. His recent works focus on sustainable mining practices and their impact on livelihoods in Ghana. Mensah’s leadership, research, and communication skills complement his goal-oriented approach to challenges, making him an invaluable asset in academia and industry alike.

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 🌟  Evaluation of MENSAH KOFI SAMUEL for the Research for Research Excellence Award

Summary of Suitability
Mensah Kofi Samuel exhibits a strong and diverse profile in research, education, and professional development, which aligns well with the criteria for the Research for Research Excellence Award. His academic journey is marked by a consistent focus on environmental management and engineering, as demonstrated by his ongoing Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Management and his prior MSc degrees in related fields. This foundation reflects his commitment to advancing knowledge and solutions in sustainable development and environmental practices.

Samuel’s extensive research portfolio underscores his dedication to addressing critical challenges in Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector. His work focuses on sustainable mining practices, occupational safety, and environmental impacts, showcasing his ability to conduct impactful, applied research. The depth and breadth of his studies, such as assessing health and safety compliance, developing strategies for environmental improvement, and examining the socio-economic impacts of illegal mining, highlight his analytical and solution-oriented approach.

🎓 Education

Mensah Kofi Samuel has pursued a robust academic journey to enhance his expertise in environmental and safety management. He is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Environmental Engineering Management at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). He earned an MSc in Environmental Engineering Management (2023) and an MSc in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (2021) from the same institution and the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, respectively. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2020) from the University of Education, Winneba, and a BA in Integrated Development Studies, specializing in Environment and Resource Management, from the University for Development Studies, Wa Campus. His educational foundation was laid at Sunyani Secondary School, where he completed his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in 2005. Mensah’s academic endeavors reflect his dedication to sustainability and societal impact.

💼 Professional Experience

Mensah Kofi Samuel’s professional trajectory spans academia, finance, and research. Since 2021, he has served as a tutor for the University of Cape Coast Distance Education Programme and a teacher at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School. Previously, he taught at Agape Preparatory School and worked as a loan officer at MGI Micro-Finance in Sunyani. Mensah’s insurance experience includes roles as a sales executive at Star Life Assurance and personal insurance assistant at ESICH Life Assurance. Notably, he contributed to forestry as a field assistant during his National Service at the Forestry Services Division in Sunyani. Earlier in his career, Mensah honed his skills in security services with Edern Security Services and J. Adom Constructions Ltd. His diverse roles underscore his adaptability, leadership, and commitment to professional excellence.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

Mensah Kofi Samuel has earned recognition for his academic, leadership, and extracurricular contributions. He was awarded a certificate as a cadet corps (2IC) with the rank of Captain at the University for Development Studies. He also received accolades as a member of the Environment and Resource Students Association and for his participation in the Church of Pentecost National Youth Quiz, achieving national-level recognition in 2012. His Bible quiz victories at district and Northern sector levels reflect his dedication to personal and spiritual growth. These honors highlight Mensah’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and active engagement in community-building activities.

🌍 Research Skills On Engineering

Mensah Kofi Samuel specializes in environmental and safety research, with a focus on sustainable mining and its societal impacts. His expertise includes conducting detailed assessments of occupational safety practices, sustainable mining strategies, and environmental management solutions in Ghana. Mensah’s research portfolio includes evaluating the impacts of small-scale mining on livelihoods, health, and agricultural production. He is adept at leading projects, designing surveys, analyzing data, and developing actionable recommendations. His dedication to advancing sustainable practices and addressing pressing environmental challenges underscores his research acumen and commitment to societal development.

📖 Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Persistent ascending mesocolon: An unexpected content in a giant and complex paraumbilical hernia of a 48-year-old obese woman
    Authors: Naabo, N.N., Maalman, R.S., Adamu, A.F., Naabo, M.N., Mensah, S.
    Year: 2025
  • Title: An evaluation of the Hawthorne effect in a clinical trial of trauma care in Ghana
    Authors: Gyedu, A., Amponsah-Manu, F., Mensah, S., Donkor, P., Mock, C.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: Microbiology testing capacity and antimicrobial drug resistance in surgical-site infections: A post-hoc, prospective, secondary analysis of the FALCON randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries
    Authors: Aboderin, A.O., Amfoabegyi, S., Awopeju, A.T., Tajudeen, M., Wuraola, F.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1
  • Title: Global access to technologies to support safe and effective inguinal hernia surgery: Prospective, international cohort study
    Authors: Picciochi, M., Ademuyiwa, A.O., Adisa, A., Zwain, Y., Zwaraa, H.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 2
  • Title: Access to and quality of elective care: A prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition in 83 countries
    Authors: Dönmez, A.E., Goswami, A.G., Raheja, A., Osama, Z., Dauksa, Z.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 9
  • Title: Impacts of illegal artisanal and small-scale gold mining on livelihoods in cocoa farming communities: A case of Amansie West District, Ghana
    Authors: Donkor, P., Siabi, E.K., Frimpong, K., Atta-Darkwa, T., Mensah, J.K.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 4
  • Title: Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): A model-based cost-effectiveness analysis of a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries
    Authors: Bywater, E., Martinez, L., Habumuremyi, S., Smart, N., Cousens, S.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 3
  • Title: Call on the academic publishing industry to provide equitable access to their journals
    Authors: Gyedu, A., Mensah, S.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: Taxes, institutions, and illicit financial flows in Africa
    Authors: Bentum-Ennin, I., Mensah, S., Kulu, E.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: A gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
    Authors: Yorke, J., Brenu, S.G., Awoonor-Williams, R., Buckman, T.A., Acheampong, E.
    Year: 2023
    Citations: 1

Sayavur Bakhtiyarov | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Sayavur Bakhtiyarov | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

👤 Prof. Dr. Sayavur Bakhtiyarov, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, United States

Dr. Sayavur I. Bakhtiyarov is a distinguished mechanical engineer and educator with over four decades of academic and research experience. Currently, a tenured Full Professor at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NMT), he has contributed significantly to advancements in thermal fluid systems and materials engineering. A US citizen fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Bakhtiyarov combines his global academic exposure from institutions in Azerbaijan, the UK, and the US to foster innovative solutions in engineering education and research. His leadership extends to roles as a department chair, senior lecturer, and chief scientist, including significant contributions to the US Department of Defense. With numerous accolades and publications, his work continues to inspire the next generation of engineers.

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🌟  Evaluation of Dr. S. A. Yavur I. Bakhtiyarov for the Research for Best Researcher Award

Summary of Suitability:

Dr. S. A. Yavur I. Bakhtiyarov, a distinguished professor at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, demonstrates exceptional qualifications for the Research for Best Researcher Award. With a prolific academic career spanning decades, Dr. Bakhtiyarov’s contributions to mechanical engineering, space safety, and nuclear safety are noteworthy. His international academic journey, which includes education and teaching in Azerbaijan, the United Kingdom, China, and the United States, highlights his global perspective and expertise.

His tenure as a researcher and educator is complemented by his extensive service to the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA. He has reviewed critical space safety protocols, contributed to nuclear safety assessments for space missions, and provided thought leadership in safety design for space operations. This unique combination of academic excellence and real-world application reflects his unparalleled dedication to advancing science and technology.

🎓 Education

Dr. Bakhtiyarov’s academic journey began with an Engineering Diploma in Petroleum Engineering from Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and Chemistry in 1974. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1978, focusing on thermophysics at the Institute of Thermophysics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. His exceptional work led to a Sc.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences in collaboration with Birmingham University, UK, in 1992. This rigorous training equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced research methods. His educational background reflects a blend of diverse cultural and scientific insights, which he integrates into his teaching and research.

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Bakhtiyarov has held prestigious academic and research positions globally. Since 2016, he has been a tenured Full Professor at NMT, after serving as an Associate Professor and Department Chair. His career includes impactful roles such as Senior Lecturer under the Fulbright Program in Turkey and Research Professor at Auburn University. Notably, he contributed as Chief Scientist and Permanent Coordinator for the Interagency Nuclear Safety Review Panel with the US Department of Defense. Earlier, he served in academic roles at the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy, focusing on mechanical engineering innovations. His professional trajectory highlights leadership in engineering education, groundbreaking research, and safety standards in aerospace and defense projects.

🏅Awards and Recognition

Dr. Bakhtiyarov’s contributions have earned him recognition as a leader in mechanical engineering and safety standards. He has received prestigious awards for his innovative research and service, including accolades from NASA and the US Department of Defense. His Fulbright Senior Lectureship showcases his global influence in advancing engineering education. As a member of several safety review panels, he has been instrumental in shaping policies for space operations, including NASA’s Nuclear Flight Safety Assurance Reviews. Additionally, his contributions to thermal-fluid sciences and materials engineering have garnered respect from professional societies and institutions worldwide.

🌍 Research Skills On Engineering

Dr. Bakhtiyarov is renowned for his expertise in thermal-fluid dynamics, materials science, and system safety engineering. He excels in conducting interdisciplinary research on energy systems, advanced materials, and thermophysics, integrating computational modeling and experimental methods. His skills in nuclear safety and aerospace engineering have contributed to critical projects for NASA and the Department of Defense. He is adept at leading research teams, publishing high-impact findings, and translating complex engineering concepts into practical applications. His work emphasizes sustainable technologies, space safety systems, and innovations in engineering education, demonstrating a unique blend of technical knowledge and visionary problem-solving.

📖 Publication Top Notes

  • Title: An effect of Fe atom clusters doped CNTs on resistivity of PTFE dielectrics
    Authors: Bakhtiyarov, S.I., Kutelia, E.R., Gventsadze, D., Bakhtiyarova, A.S., White, S.M.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: Investigation of the Effect of Mutual Diffusion on Hydrodynamic Parameters under Fluid Displacement
    Authors: Mamedov, I., Panahov, G., Bakhtiyarov, S., Museibli, P.
    Year: 2024
    Citations: 1
  • Title: Radiant flux reflectivity model of nanocomposite dielectric materials
    Authors: Bakhtiyarov, S.I., Hassanalian, M., Bakhtiyarova, A.S., White, S.M.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: SEM/EDS Investigation of Aluminized Deformable Austempered Ductile Iron with Al and AlCr Particle Slurries Before and After High-Temperature Oxidation
    Authors: Tsurtsumia, O., Nadaraia, L., Kutelia, E., Khidasheli, N., Bakhtiyarov, S.
    Year: 2024
  • Title: Hemispherical reflectance of PTFE + 10% wt. Fe Doped CNTs at simulated GEO electron irradiation conditions
    Authors: Bakhtiyarov, S.I., Ferguson, D.C., Kutelia, E.R., Gventsadze, D.
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 2
  • Title: Linear and nonlinear aspects of space charge phenomena
    Authors: Bakhtiyarov, S.I., Ferguson, D.C.
    Year: 2022 (Book Chapter)
  • Title: Hemispherical reflectance of pristine PTFE at simulated GEO electron irradiation conditions
    Authors: Bakhtiyarov, S.I., Ferguson, D.C., Kutelia, E.R., Gventsadze, D.
    Year: 2022
    Citations: 2
  • Title: Lab-on-A-chip compatible design laying over nanostructured silicon
    Authors: Kheyraddini Mousavi, B., Kheyraddini Mousavi, A., Bakhtiyarov, S.
    Year: 2021
    Citations: 1
  • Title: An Effect of Electrokinetics Phenomena on Nonlinear Wave Propagation in Bubbly Liquids
    Authors: Panahov, G., Abbasov, E., Bakhtiyarov, S., Museibli, P.
    Year: 2021
  • Title: The effect of high-amplitude deformation and high-frequency magnetic field exposure on the elastic/inelastic properties of PTFE-based hybrid nanocomposite filled with Fe cluster-doped CNTs
    Authors: Kutelia, E., Darsavelidze, G., Dzigrashvili, T., Kukava, T., Bakhtiyarov, S.
    Year: 2021