Prof Christos Bouras | Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Christos Bouras is a Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics and currently serves as the Rector of the University of Patras. He holds a Diploma and PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the University of Patras. His research focuses on 5G and beyond networks, network performance, telematics, wireless communications, and e-learning technologies. He has extensive academic and administrative experience, including leadership roles in national research institutes and university governance. He is also an Honorary Professor at Singuan Agriculture University in China and a member of IEEE and ACM.

Prof. Christos Bouras, University of Patras, Greece

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🎓 Education

Professor Christos Bouras holds both his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of Patras in Greece. He earned his Diploma in Computer Engineering and Informatics from the School of Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. He continued his academic journey at the same institution, completing his PhD in Computer Engineering and Informatics . His education laid a strong foundation in advanced computing and networking systems, which became the cornerstone of his academic and research career.

💼 Experience

Professor Bouras has had a distinguished career at the University of Patras and beyond. He began his professional journer as an Associate Researcher at the Computer Technology Institute (CTI). Concurrently, he was an Associate Researcher at the University of Patras. he also worked as an Associate Researcher at the Biomedical Institute. He led the Telematics and New Services division at EXPERTNET Ltd. He later served as Supervisor of Research Unit 1 at CTI. He has been the Scientific Supervisor of Research Unit 6 at CTI and Press “Diophantus.” He was Director of the Networking Technology Sector at CTI and a member of its Board of Directors. Within the University of Patras, Professor Bouras has held multiple leadership roles.He was Director of Postgraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics. He served on the Research Committe and was its Vice President he was Vice Rector responsible for Economic Planning and Project Implementation and simultaneously held the position of Vice President of the University’s Property Management Company. He also served as CEO of the same company.He has been serving as the Rector of the University of Patras and President of its Property Utilization and Management Company.

🛠️ Contributions

Professor Christos Bouras has contributed extensively to the advancement of 5G and next-generation wireless networks, particularly in areas such as network performance analysis, dynamic resource allocation, and DUDe (Downlink/Uplink Decoupling) techniques. He has played a pivotal role in integrating telematics and e-learning technologies to improve digital education systems. His academic work includes over 400 publications in high-impact journals and conferences, shaping the future of internet architectures and communication protocols. As a university leader and international collaborator, he has also contributed to the global discourse on smart infrastructure and digital transformation.

📡 Research Projects

Professor Christos Bouras has led and participated in numerous national and EU-funded research projects, particularly in Horizon and FP7 programs. His projects include work on 5G-PPP initiatives focusing on ultra-reliable and low-latency communication, network slicing, and mmWave technologies. He has also coordinated projects on smart cities and e-learning platforms, such as “WiCCES” (Wireless Infrastructure for Smart Campuses) and “ODISEE” (Open Distributed Intelligent Systems for E-learning Environments). His research consistently bridges academic innovation and real-world telecom and education applications

🔬 Research Focus

Professor Bouras’s research spans a wide range of topics in computer science and engineering. His primary interests include 5G and beyond networks, performance analysis of networking and computer systems, and mobile and wireless communications. He is also deeply involved in research on telematics and the development of new network services, quality of service (QoS) provisioning and pricing in modern communication networks, e-learning platforms, and networked virtual environments. Additionally, he explores technical and social aspects of the World Wide Web, with a focus on how networking technologies impact society and education.

📘 Publications

Pearson Coefficient Enhanced Multi-Branch Joint Attention Network and Adaptive Decomposition Based Dual Adaptive Fault Diagnosis Scheme for Rolling Bearing

👨‍🔬 Authors: Dongfang Zhao, et al.
📘 Journal: Signal, Image and Video Processing
📅 Year: 2025
📌 Overview: This paper presents a novel dual adaptive fault diagnosis framework leveraging Pearson correlation coefficients and a joint attention mechanism, significantly improving the accuracy of bearing fault detection under complex conditions.
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Multiscale Attention Feature Fusion Network for Rolling Bearing Fault Diagnosis Under Variable Speed Conditions

👨‍🔬 Authors: Dongfang Zhao, et al.
📘 Journal: Signal, Image and Video Processing

📅 Year: 2024
📌 Overview: This study introduces a multiscale attention-based deep learning model that enhances feature fusion and generalization in rolling bearing fault diagnosis, particularly effective under varying speed scenarios.
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Dr Adam Ghoneim | Computational Material Science | Best Researcher Award

Adam Y. Ghoneim is an aerospace research technologist and mechanical engineer specializing in computational fluid dynamics, phase-field modeling, and metal additive manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba and has over a decade of experience in applied research, design engineering, and simulation. Adam has contributed to both academia and industry, with expertise in meshfree methods, scientific programming, and advanced manufacturing technologies. He currently leads research and development projects at Red River College Polytechnic and is actively involved in mentoring and teaching.

🌟 Experience

Adam is currently serving as an Aerospace Research Technologist at the Technology Access Center for Aerospace and Manufacturing at Red River College Polytechnic, where he leads CFD and FEA analyses, develops custom scientific software, and oversees 3D printing and scanning applications. Since 2013, he has also held the position of Research Fellow in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba, where he has published extensively in high-impact journals. His earlier experience includes a post-doctoral fellowship and research assistantship focusing on phase bonding and simulation modeling. In industry, Adam has served as a Mechanical Design Engineer at MacDon Industries, Buhler Versatile Inc., and New Flyer Industries, as well as a Repair Development Engineer at StandardAero. His roles have spanned CAD modeling, HVAC analysis, tooling design, finite element and fluid dynamics simulations, and product development across various aerospace and manufacturing applications. He also has teaching and mentoring experience at Red River College Polytechnic and the University of Manitoba.

📖 Books and Chapters

Dr. Adam Y. Ghoneim has contributed to several conference proceedings and scholarly works, particularly in the domain of materials bonding and computational modeling. His research appears in edited volumes such as the Proceedings of the International Brazing and Soldering Conference and the 7th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives, where he co-authored chapters on transient liquid phase bonding of advanced alloys. These works highlight his expertise in joining technologies for high-performance materials. His book chapter contributions reflect applied research with real-world implications in aerospace and metallurgical engineering.

🔬 Research Focus

His research is centered on Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applied Mathematics. He has a strong emphasis on meshfree phase-field methods used in the study of multiphase flow, phase transformations, and metal additive manufacturing. He has developed innovative simulation techniques using smoothed particle hydrodynamics, radial basis functions, and moving least squares approaches, contributing to a deeper understanding of dendritic solidification and solutal melting.

📘 Publications

Microstructure and mechanical response of transient liquid phase joint in Haynes 282 superalloy
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2011
Journal: Materials Characterization, Volume 62, Issue 1, Pages 1–7

Numerical modeling and simulation of a diffusion-controlled liquid–solid phase change in polycrystalline solids
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2011
Journal: Computational Materials Science, Volume 50, Issue 3, Pages 1102–1113

Asymmetric diffusional solidification during transient liquid phase bonding of dissimilar materials
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2012
Journal: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 43, Pages 900–911

On the influence of boron-addition on TLP bonding time in a Ni₃Al-based intermetallic
Authors: A. Ghoneim, O.A. Ojo
Year: 2010
Journal: Intermetallics, Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 582–586

A smoothed particle hydrodynamics-phase field method with radial basis functions and moving least squares for meshfree simulation of dendritic solidification
Author: A. Ghoneim
Year: 2020
Journal: Applied Mathematical Modelling, Volume 77, Pages 1704–1741