Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed | Technology Acceptance | Best Researcher Award

Professor at Multimedia University, Malaysia.

Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed Mohammed is a globally recognized scholar in Development Economics, currently serving as Professor at the Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Malaysia. Born in Elrank, Sudan, in 1965, he has over two decades of academic and research experience. His name proudly features on Stanford University’s 2024 list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, and his research appears in leading 1% and 10% global journals. He is renowned for his work on green productivity, knowledge-based economies, and economic-technology interfaces. A mentor, educator, and thought leader, he has supervised numerous doctoral theses and participated in collaborative projects across Malaysia, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia. Prof. Ahmed also actively contributes to university governance, curriculum development, and research policy evaluation.

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Education

Prof. Ahmed earned his Ph.D. in Development Economics from Universiti Putra Malaysia in 2004, with a thesis titled “Impact of Air and Water Pollutant Emissions on Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Productivity Growth.” He completed his MSc, also from Universiti Putra Malaysia, in 1998, focusing on “Productivity and Performance of Malaysian Food Manufacturing Industry.” His academic journey began with a BSc in Agricultural Economics from Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, in 1992. He completed his High School Certificate in Sudan, completing 12 years of pre-university education. This extensive academic foundation laid the groundwork for his special focus on economic development, sustainability, and productivity, enabling him to teach and guide postgraduate and undergraduate students for more than two decades.

Work Experience

With over 20 years of teaching and research experience, Prof. Ahmed began his academic career at Multimedia University in 2004. Rising through the ranks from Lecturer to Professor, he has taught Economics and Business subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His courses span topics such as International Economics, Macroeconomics, and the Knowledge Economy. As a doctoral supervisor, he has guided many Ph.D., DBA, and MBA candidates. His responsibilities also include internal examination, curriculum development, and administration. Prior to academia, he worked as a Research Assistant at Universiti Putra Malaysia and earlier as a Storekeeper at Kenana Sugar Company, Sudan. He has held significant leadership roles such as Coordinator of Postgraduate Programs and Chairperson of the Center for Globalization and Sustainability Research.

Research Focus

Prof. Ahmed’s research lies at the intersection of development economics and environmental sustainability. His work explores productivity analysis, technology transfer, digital and knowledge-based economies, and the bioeconomy. He also investigates the dynamics of green productivity and the relationship between economic growth and environmental performance. Recently, his work has expanded into tourism economics, microfinance, and the digital economy’s role in national transformation strategies such as Saudi Vision 2030. His interdisciplinary approach blends economics with technology management, contributing valuable insights to academia, policymakers, and international development bodies. His supervision of postdoctoral and doctoral scholars further amplifies his research influence across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Conclusion

Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed Mohammed stands out as a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His robust portfolio—marked by scholarly excellence, global citation rankings, research innovation, and educational impact—meets and exceeds the award’s benchmarks. His strategic contributions to sustainable development, digital transformation, and economic policy-making are not only theoretically significant but have practical implications for shaping resilient economies. With a well-rounded academic footprint and leadership in multiple capacities, Dr. Elsadig deserves strong endorsement for this prestigious recognition.

Publications to Noted

Are the FDI inflow spillover effects on Malaysia’s economic growth input driven?
Author(s): EM Ahmed
Citations: 201
Year: 2012

The impact of CO₂ on economic growth in ASEAN 8
Author(s): H Borhan, EM Ahmed, M Hitam
Citations: 152
Year: 2012

Factors influencing Sudanese microfinance intention to adopt mobile banking
Author(s): A Ammar, EM Ahmed
Citations: 123
Year: 2016

The impact of ICT on East Asian economic growth: panel estimation approach
Author(s): EM Ahmed, R Ridzuan
Citations: 123
Year: 2013

Green TFP intensity impact on sustainable East Asian productivity growth
Author(s): EM Ahmed
Citations: 109
Year: 2012

ICT and human capital spillover effects in achieving sustainable East Asian knowledge-based economies
Author(s): EM Ahmed
Citations: 93
Year: 2017

Polyhydroxybutyrate and its copolymer with polyhydroxyvalerate as biomaterials: influence on progression of stem cell cycle
Author(s): T Ahmed, H Marçal, M Lawless, NS Wanandy, A Chiu, LJR Foster
Citations: 91
Year: 2010

Impact of the relationship between transformational and traditional leadership styles on Iran’s automobile industry job satisfaction
Author(s): A Yaghoubipoor, O Puay Tee, E Musa Ahmed
Citations: 81
Year: 2013

Factors influencing Malaysian small and medium enterprises adoption of electronic government procurement
Author(s): KK Soong, EM Ahmed, KS Tan
Citations: 80
Year: 2020

Does tourism contribute significantly to the Malaysian economy? Multiplier analysis using IO technique
Author(s): MNH Mazumder, EM Ahmed, AQ Al-Amin
Citations: 80
Year: 2009

Mr. Yair Rivera | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Research Professor at American University Corporation, Colombia

Mr. Yair Enrique Rivera Julio is a prominent Colombian researcher and academic, recognized for his expertise in telecommunications, computer security, STEAM education, and the development of technological tools for e-learning and telemedicine. With over 20 years of professional experience in both industry and academia, he has dedicated his career to integrating technology into education and healthcare. His innovative research in IoT-based education platforms and telehealth systems has earned him national recognition, including the title of Senior Researcher from Minciencias in 2025. As a passionate educator, he has influenced generations of engineering students and contributed to the modernization of teaching methodologies through Project-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM approaches.

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Education

Mr. Rivera Julio holds a Ph.D. in Systems and Computing Engineering from Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla, Colombia, where his doctoral research focused on e-learning for the development of IoT components using STEAM methodologies. He earned a Master’s degree in Telematics and Telecommunications from the same institution, with a thesis on the use of geographic databases and spatial autocorrelation to analyze spatial patterns. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad de la Costa. Throughout his studies, Mr. Rivera Julio has maintained a strong focus on technological innovation and education, which continues to guide his research and professional work.

work Experience

Mr. Rivera Julio currently serves as a full-time lecturer at Universidad Americana in Barranquilla, Colombia, a position he has held since 2012. His teaching responsibilities include network fundamentals and the implementation of STEAM strategies in technological education. He has also taught at Universidad Simón Bolívar, covering subjects such as computer architecture and network infrastructure. In addition to his academic roles, he has amassed valuable industry experience. He worked as a Systems Engineer at Transportadora Gandur, developing logistics software using Visual Basic and SQL Server. At QMS COLMAC, he developed production and billing software using Visual Basic and MySQL. Furthermore, his work as a Development Engineer at SUSISTEMA.COM in Mexico focused on creating web-based modules using the Joomla CMS. These diverse experiences have strengthened his capabilities in both technical implementation and instructional design.

Research Focus

The research interests of Mr. Rivera Julio lie at the intersection of technology, education, and healthcare. He is a leading advocate for using Project-Based Learning (PBL) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) methodologies in the development of interactive, IoT-based educational platforms. His work also includes the creation of mobile telemedicine devices using Arduino and MQTT protocols to support the remote monitoring of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions like diabetes or COVID-19. Additionally, he explores the integration of emerging technologies like blockchain, cloud computing, and smart city infrastructure into education and social services, aiming to bridge technological gaps in underserved communities.

🛠️ Skills

Mr. Rivera Julio possesses a robust set of technical and educational skills. His core competencies include computer networks, telematics, cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT-based systems. He has strong programming skills in Python, Visual Basic, and other development environments and is adept in forensic computing and cloud technologies. As an educator, he specializes in project-based learning, curriculum design, and the integration of STEAM strategies in engineering education. He is fluent in Spanish and proficient in English, which supports his participation in international research collaborations and conferences. His personal interests extend to educational robotics, technological innovation for social impact, and interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving.

Conclusion

Dr. Rivera Julio stands out as a robust candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his interdisciplinary research, national recognition, and sustained academic commitment. His work bridges technical depth with educational innovation, particularly in the post-pandemic era of IoT-enabled learning and healthcare. His growing portfolio, research diversity, and societal focus make him highly deserving of recognition under this award category.

Publications to Noted

Title: Development of a prototype Arduino-mobile in area of telemedicine for remote monitoring diabetic people
Authors: YER Julio
Conference: 2015 Asia-Pacific Conference on Computer Aided System Engineering
Citations: 16
Year: 2015

Title: ABP (Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas) para la enseñanza de proyectos tecnológicos interdisciplinares basados en Arduino
Authors: YE Rivera
Conference: Encuentro Internacional de Educación en Ingeniería
Citations: 16
Year: 2014

Title: R-IoT: An architecture based on recoding RLNC for IoT wireless network with erase channel
Authors: YR Julio, IG Garcia, J Marquez
Conference: International Conference on Information Technology & Systems
Pages: 579–588
Citations: 13
Year: 2020

Title: Bases de datos geográficas y autocorrelación espacial para identificar patrones de distribuciones espaciales
Author: YR Julio
Journal: Investigación e Innovación en Ingenierías 2 (1)
Citations: 12
Year: 2014

Title: Fulcrum rateless multicast distributed coding design
Authors: YR Julio, IG García, JM Díaz
Journal: IEEE Access 11, 73839–73849
Citations: 11
Year: 2023

Title: Design ubiquitous architecture for telemedicine based on mHealth Arduino 4G LTE
Author: YER Julio
Conference: 2016 IEEE 18th International Conference on e-Health Networking, Applications
Citations: 11
Year: 2016

Title: Fulcrum coding performance on fog computing architecture
Authors: RJY Enrique, G Ismael, M Jose
Journal: IEEE Latin America Transactions 18 (11), 1966–1974
Citations: 8
Year: 2021

Title: Preliminary rain rate statistics with one‐minute integration time for radio propagation uses in Venezuela
Authors: N Pérez‐García, AD Pinto, JM Torres, YE Rivera, LAR da Silva Mello, …
Journal: Electronics Letters 59 (6), e12725
Citations: 7
Year: 2023

Title: Análisis bibliométrico sobre ciberseguridad: técnica de ataque de suplantación de identidad y evolución
Authors: Y Rivera, ADP Mangone, S Castaño, JMT Tovio, FI Hernández, …
Journal: Revista Ibérica de Sistemas e Tecnologias de Informação, 21–35
Citations: 5
Year: 2022

Title: LMS (Learning Management System) applying MQTT-IoT networks and smart cities
Authors: YR Julio, AP Mangones, NP García, JMT Tovio, F Ibarra, R Garcia
Conference: International Conference on Management, Tourism and Technologies, 122–131
Citations: 4
Year: 2023

Elsadig Musa Ahmed | Technology Acceptance | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed | Technology Acceptance | Best Researcher Award

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Yair Rivera | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Yair Rivera | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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