Javeed Kittur | Engineering Education | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Javeed Kittur | Engineering Education | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at The University of Oklahoma , United States

🌟 Dr. Javeed Kittur is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the University of Oklahoma, with expertise in engineering education and a passion for advancing student success. 📚 Previously, Dr. Javeed Kittur served as an Assistant Professor at KLE Technological University and worked as an Assistant Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services. 💡 With a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems & Design from Arizona State University, Dr. Javeed Kittur focuses on generative AI, data analytics, and diversity in engineering. 🌍 Recognized with numerous accolades, Dr. Javeed Kittur is committed to transforming education through innovation. 🎓

Publication Profile

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Education🎓

Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems & Design, Arizona State University, 2022. M.Tech. in Power Systems Engineering (Gold Medalist), The National Institute of Engineering, Mysore, India, 2014.  B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, B.V.B. College of Engineering & Technology, India, 2011.

Experience💼

Assistant Professor, Engineering Pathways, University of Oklahoma (2022-present).  Assistant Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, KLE Technological University, India (2014-2018).  Assistant Systems Engineer, UKPN-Data Update Project, Tata Consultancy Services, India (2011-2012).

Awards & Honors🏆

Outstanding Faculty Award, University of Oklahoma, 2024.  Teach Access Fellow, Teach Access Fellowship Program, 2024 ($4,000).  Ing.Paed.IGIP Award, ICTIEE, 2018. Gold Medalist, M.Tech., National Institute of Engineering, 2014. Best Paper Award, IEEE TAP Energy Conference, 2015.

Research Focus🤖 

Generative AI in education.  Enhancing student retention in online and in-person engineering programs.  Data mining and learning analytics in engineering education.  Broadening participation in engineering disciplines.  Faculty preparedness across cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains.

Publications 📖

Leadership Capabilities Exploration and Development via an Experiential Leadership Course: A Work in Progress

Authors: Wolfinbarger, K.G., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Focus: Development of leadership skills in engineering students through experiential courses emphasizing real-world applications.

Influence of Interpersonal Interactions on Student Engagement: Online Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Perspectives

Authors: Holt, K., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Focus: Examines how peer and faculty interactions impact engagement in online engineering programs.

Does Task Complexity Matter? Event-Related Potential (ERP) Data Analysis of the Stroop Effect in Relation to Thermal Conditions

Authors: Mobaraki-Omoumi, M.E., Kittur, J., Siddique, Z.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Focus: Investigates cognitive load and thermal conditions using ERP data and the Stroop effect.

Examining the Engineering Self-Efficacy, Design Self-Efficacy, Intentions to Persist, and Sense of Belonging of First-Year Engineering Students through Community-Partnered Projects

Authors: Kittur, J., Olayemi, M., Harvey, T., Taffe, H.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Focus: Explores how community projects enhance engineering students’ self-efficacy and sense of belonging.

Design and Development of Survey Instrument to Measure Engineering Students’ Perspectives on the Use of ChatGPT

Authors: Sajawal, M.F., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Citations: 2.

Focus: Development and validation of a tool to evaluate student perceptions of ChatGPT in engineering education.

Examining Students’ Beliefs on the Use of ChatGPT in Engineering

Authors: Sajawal, M.F., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Citations: 2.

Focus: Explores the ethical and practical implications of ChatGPT in engineering studies.

Engineering Doctoral Students’ Expectations, Reflections, and Concerns Regarding Future in Academia

Authors: Garcia, O.J., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Citations: 2.

Focus: Analyzes the aspirations and apprehensions of doctoral students aiming for academic careers.

Breaking the Stigma: Fostering Mental Health Resilience in Engineering – A Systematic Literature Review

Authors: Nguyen, H.T., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Focus: Reviews strategies for addressing mental health challenges in engineering education.

Cognitive Domain of Learning: Exploring Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Understanding and Perceptions

Authors: Coffman, A.L., Kittur, J.

Event: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2024.

Citations: 1.

Focus: Investigates students’ cognitive understanding of engineering concepts and their learning experiences.

Conclusion

The candidate is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to their exceptional contributions to engineering education, demonstrated innovation, and dedication to inclusive and transformative teaching methodologies. Their forward-looking research focus on AI, analytics, and retention strategies aligns perfectly with contemporary educational needs. Strengthening their global research collaborations, journal publication portfolio, and funding achievements will further enhance their competitiveness for this award.

Marwa BEN SAID-ROMDHANE | Génie Electrique | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Marwa BEN SAID-ROMDHANE | Génie Electrique | Best Researcher Award

Professor of Medicine at Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Tunis, Tunisia

A. Sayah is an accomplished Associate Professor at ISSAT Gabès, Tunisia, specializing in electrical engineering. With a strong academic background and significant research contributions, they are dedicated to advancing sustainable energy solutions. Their innovative work spans solar power systems and electric vehicles, making a notable impact in the field.

Publication Profile

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Education🎓 

Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2012-2016) from ENIT, UTM, Tunisia, with a thesis focused on robust grid-connected converters. Previously earned an M.Sc. in Electrical Systems (2011-2012) and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2008-2011) from the same institution, showcasing a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles. 📚

Experience🛠️ 

Experience: Serving as an Associate Professor since 2020 at ISSAT Gabès, with prior positions at ENIT, UTM, and Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Carthage. They have also contributed as a Postdoctoral Researcher at LSE, enhancing their expertise in electrical energy applications and systems. 👨‍🏫

Awards and Honors🏆 

Awards and Honors: Recipient of the 2023 SSHN award for high-level research stays and multiple excellence scholarships from the ENIT Doctoral School in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, they hold fellowships from Université de Tunis El Manar and serve on the scientific committee of key conferences. 🥇

Research Focus🔍 

Research Focus: Their research primarily revolves around optimizing power systems in renewable energy applications, specifically focusing on solar-powered electric vehicles and microgrid technology. They strive to enhance power quality and energy efficiency, contributing to sustainable energy solutions in Tunisia and beyond. 🌞🔋

 

Publication  Top Notes

 

  • Robust Active Damping Methods for LCL Filter-Based Grid-Connected Converters
    • Authors: M.B. Saïd-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I. Slama-Belkhodja, E. Monmasson
    • Journal: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
    • Volume: 32
    • Issue: 9
    • Pages: 6739-6750
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 151
  • An Improved LCL Filter Design to Ensure Stability Without Damping and Despite Large Grid Impedance Variations
    • Authors: M.B. Said-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I. Slama-Belkhodja, E. Monmasson
    • Journal: Energies
    • Volume: 10
    • Issue: 3
    • Article: 336
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 106
  • Simple and Systematic LCL Filter Design for Three-Phase Grid-Connected Power Converters
    • Authors: M.B. Said-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I.S. Belkhodja, E. Monmasson
    • Journal: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation
    • Volume: 130
    • Pages: 181-193
    • Year: 2016
    • Citations: 73
  • A Review on Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaic Panels
    • Authors: M. Ben Said-Romdhane, S. Skander-Mustapha
    • Book: Advanced Technologies for Solar Photovoltaics Energy Systems
    • Pages: 349-370
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 21
  • Grid Emulator for Small Scale Distributed Energy Generation Laboratory
    • Authors: S. Skander-Mustapha, M.J.B. Ghorbal, M.B. Said-Romdhane, M. Miladi, …
    • Journal: Sustainable Cities and Society
    • Volume: 43
    • Pages: 325-338
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 16
  • Time Delay Consideration for Robust Capacitor-Current-Inner-Loop Active Damping of LCL-Filter-Based Grid-Connected Converters
    • Authors: M.B. Saïd-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I. Slama-Belkhodja, E. Monmasson
    • Journal: International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
    • Volume: 95
    • Pages: 177-187
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 14
  • Analysis Study of City Obstacles Shading Impact on Solar PV Vehicle
    • Authors: M.B. Said-Romdhane, S. Skander-Mustapha, I. Slama-Belkhodja
    • Conference: 2021 4th International Symposium on Advanced Electrical and Communication …
    • Year: 2021
    • Citations: 7
  • Systematic Design Method for PI Controller with Virtual Resistor-Based Active Damping of LCL Filter
    • Authors: M.B. Saïd-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I. Slama-Belkhodja
    • Journal: Global Energy Interconnection
    • Volume: 1
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 319-329
    • Year: 2018
    • Citations: 7
  • Adaptive Deadbeat Predictive Control for PMSM-Based Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles with Enhanced Stator Resistance Compensation
    • Authors: M.B. Said-Romdhane, S. Skander-Mustapha, R. Belhassen
    • Journal: Science and Technology for Energy Transition
    • Volume: 78
    • Pages: 35
    • Year: 2023
    • Citations: 4
  • Indirect Sliding Mode Power Control Associated with Virtual-Resistor-Based Active Damping Method for LLCL-Filter-Based Grid-Connected Converters
    • Authors: M.B. Saïd-Romdhane, M.W. Naouar, I. Slama-Belkhodja, E. Monmasson
    • Journal: International Journal of Renewable Energy Research
    • Volume: 7
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 1155-1165
    • Year: 2017
    • Citations: 4
  • Enhanced Real-Time Impedance Emulation for Microgrid Equipment Testing and Applications
    • Authors: I.S.B. M. Ben Said-Romdhane, S. Skander-Mustapha
    • Conference: International Renewable Energy Congress
    • Year: 2019
    • Citations: 2

Conclusion

The individual is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award, with a robust educational foundation, impressive research contributions, a commendable publication record, and significant professional engagement. Their focus on sustainable solutions in electrical engineering aligns well with contemporary challenges, making their work highly relevant. By addressing areas for improvement, such as enhancing collaboration and visibility, they could further elevate their impact in the field. Overall, their combination of expertise, innovation, and commitment positions them as a leader worthy of this esteemed recognition.