Sherif Shokry | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sherif Shokry | Transportation Engineering | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Naif Arab University for Security Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Sherif Shokry is a transportation engineering researcher specializing in Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and signalized intersection performance. He earned his PhD in Transportation Planning from Yokohama National University, Japan, with a focus on unconventional arterial intersection designs under heterogeneous traffic conditions. Currently an Assistant Professor at the Center of Road Traffic Safety, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Riyadh, his research integrates real-time responsive control algorithms, microscopic traffic simulation, and cost–benefit analysis to improve urban mobility and safety. Dr. Shokry has published extensively in leading journals and actively contributes as a reviewer in international transportation research communities.

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Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo | Smart Cities IoT Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctoral Lecturer | NYC College of Technology | United States

Dr. Ahmed Y. Hassebo, Ph.D., P.E., is an accomplished electrical engineering educator and researcher with over fourteen years of teaching experience across leading U.S. institutions, including the City University of New York (CUNY), Purdue University Northwest (PNW), and Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Currently serving as a Doctoral Lecturer at NYC College of Technology–CUNY, Dr. Hassebo has made significant contributions in the domains of telecommunications, signal processing, smart cities, and Internet of Things (IoT)-based systems. His academic foundation is rooted in a Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Electrical Engineering from the City College of New York, supported by a strong research portfolio emphasizing the integration of 4G/5G communication infrastructures with mission-critical IoT and smart grid applications. He has authored a book, multiple book chapters, and several peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, earning multiple Best Paper and Best Presentation Awards from IEEE and ASEE conferences. His published works in Urban Science and IoT journals underscore his global perspective on smart city transformation and sustainable urban connectivity. Beyond research, Dr. Hassebo has mentored undergraduate and high school students in projects funded by NSF, NASA, and CUNY initiatives, fostering interdisciplinary learning in AI, robotics, and embedded systems. His active role as an IEEE reviewer, ASEE session chair, and committee member at CityTech demonstrates his leadership in both academic governance and scholarly service. Holding a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he continues to pursue research excellence through grant proposals such as NSF Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) and CUNY GRTI initiatives. With over 8 years of research experience and a growing academic impact—reflected in multiple citations and collaborations—Dr. Hassebo exemplifies a commitment to advancing smart technologies that enhance urban sustainability, education, and global digital transformation.

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Hassebo, A., Mohamed, A. A., Dorsinville, R., & Ali, M. A. (2018). 5G-based converged electric power grid and ICT infrastructure. 2018 IEEE 5G World Forum (5GWF), 33–37. 
(Cited by: 27)

Hassebo, A., Obaidat, M., & Ali, M. A. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging IoT applications. 2018 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET). 
(Cited by: 24)

Hassebo, A. Y. (2018). Commercial 4G LTE cellular networks for supporting emerging mission-critical IoT applications [Master’s thesis, The City College of New York]. CUNY Academic Works.
(Cited by: 9)

Tealab, M., Hassebo, A., Dabour, A., & AbdelAziz, M. (2020). Smart cities digital transformation and 5G–ICT architecture. 2020 11th IEEE Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON). 
(Cited by: 13)

Hassebo, A. (2022). The road to 6G: Vision, drivers, trends, and challenges. 2022 IEEE 12th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC). 
(Cited by: 12)

Hassebo, A., & Tealab, M. (2023). Global models of smart cities and potential IoT applications: A review. IoT, 4(3), 366–411. 
(Cited by: 85)

Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Li Fen | Urban Planning | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Li Fen, a distinguished researcher and Chief Engineer at the Shenzhen Institute of Building Research Co., Ltd., has made significant contributions in the fields of sustainable urban development, ecological planning, and green building technologies. Her expertise lies in integrating the principles of energy efficiency, environmental protection, and urban livability into modern city design and planning. Over the past five years, Li Fen has led and participated in more than twenty research projects at both national and provincial levels, addressing critical intersections between energy systems and carbon emissions. Her major works include the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Intergovernmental International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Project on “Key Technologies and Demonstrations for Comprehensive Research on Urban Energy Systems and Carbon Emissions,” developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). She also played a leading role in the Twelfth Five-Year National Science and Technology Support Program, focusing on “Green Building Planning Pre-Assessment and Diagnostic Technology Research.” Internationally, Li Fen has collaborated on eight major projects, including the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-funded “Shenzhen Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Research,” which provided strategic insights for urban climate resilience. In addition to her research leadership, she serves as an expert member for several organizations such as the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Ministry of Climate’s low carbon pilot projects, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Science and Technology, and the Tianjin Ecological Environment Bureau. Her participation in major carbon-neutral initiatives, including Zhejiang carbon-neutralization projects and World Bank IFC near-zero carbon emission programs, highlights her role in shaping low-carbon urban policies and practices in China. Li Fen’s scholarly impact reflects a deep commitment to advancing sustainable urban systems and environmental innovation. She has achieved 154 Citations, published 16 Documents, and holds an h-index of 8.

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