Dr. Akbar Sheikh-Akbari | Food safety and sustainability | Excellence in Innovation

Dr. Akbar Sheikh-Akbari | Food safety and sustainability | Excellence in Innovation

Reader, Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ With over 25 years of experience in academia, I have established myself as a Reader at Leeds Beckett University, specializing in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. πŸŽ“πŸ’» My passion for teaching and research has led to numerous awards and publications. πŸ†πŸ“š

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πŸŽ“ Education

– PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde, UK (2001-2004) πŸ“–– MSc with Distinction in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran (1992-1995) πŸŽ“– BSc with first-class honors in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan, Iran (1989-1992) πŸŽ“

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ”¬ Experience

– Reader, Leeds Beckett University (2019-Present) πŸ“š– Senior Lecturer, Leeds Beckett University (2015-2019) πŸ“–– Senior Research Fellow, University of Gloucestershire (2013-2015) πŸ”¬– Lecturer, Staffordshire University (2011-2013) πŸ“š– Research Associate, University of Bristol (2005-2008) πŸ”¬

πŸ” Research Interest

– Digital Signal Processing πŸ“Š– Image Processing πŸ“Έ– Video Coding πŸ“Ή– Electronic Engineering πŸ€–

πŸ†Awards and Honors

– Golden Robes Award for Best Lecturer (2020) πŸ†– Nominated for Golden Robes Award for Best Dissertation Supervisor (2019) πŸ“š– Nominated for Golden Robes Award for Best Lecturer (2018)

πŸ“š Publications

– Fuzzy Multi-Scale based Image and Video Processing with Applications πŸ“„
– Multi-View Image Compression 🌐
– Non-Decimated Wavelet-Based Iris Recognition using Curvelets πŸ”‘
– Ear Recognition using Two-Dimensional Multi-Band PCA and its Variants πŸ‘‚
– Mixed Resolution HEVC based Multi-view Video Codec for Low Bitrate Transmission πŸ“Ή
– Multi-Illuminant Colour Constancy Adjustment 🎨
– Wireless Indoor Positioning Systems using Wearable Technologies πŸ“±
– Multi-Illuminant Could disruptive and frugal innovation inspired by the BRIC economies be the way to save the Β£5bn and achieve transformation and sustainability targets? πŸ“ˆ

Conclusion

The individual has a strong background in academia, teaching, and research supervision. Their awards and recognition demonstrate their excellence in teaching and research. While there are areas for improvement, such as highlighting research outputs and international collaborations, the individual’s profile suggests they are well-suited for the Best Researcher Award. With some additional emphasis on showcasing their research impact and outputs, they could further strengthen their application.