Dennis Ocholla | Information Science | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dennis Ocholla | Information Science | Research Excellence Award

Senior Professor | Univerasity of Zululand | South Africa

Professor Dennis N. Ocholla is a distinguished Professor of Information Studies at the University of Zululand, specializing in Library and Information Science with expertise in information seeking, knowledge management, applied bibliometrics, ICT4D, and information ethics. He holds advanced degrees in library and information studies, forming the foundation of a prolific academic career marked by senior professorial appointments, departmental leadership, research mentorship, and international scholarly engagement. His research addresses LIS education, indigenous knowledge, research visibility, information ethics, and digital transformation, with an extensive record of high-impact publications that have shaped scholarship and policy in Africa and globally. His academic influence is evidenced by 4,371 citations, an h-index of 37, and an i10-index of 96. His contributions are further recognized through prestigious research awards, professional honors, editorial leadership of leading journals, and active membership in prominent national and international scholarly bodies.

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Featured Publications

Marginalized Knowledge: An Agenda for Indigenous Knowledge Development and Integration with Other Forms of Knowledge
D. N. Ocholla
The International Review of Information Ethics · Citations: 204

Information Seeking Behavior of the Informal Sector Entrepreneurs: The Uganda Experience
R. Ikoja-Odongo, D. N. Ocholla
Library & Information Science Research · Citations: 112

Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Associate Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Yaser Damchi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology, specializing in electrical power engineering with a strong focus on power system protection and reliability. He earned his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in electrical power engineering with advanced specialization in protection systems, relay coordination, and transient analysis. His professional experience includes academic leadership as Head of the Power Department, establishment of a protection and relays digital laboratory, and management and participation in numerous industry-linked power system projects addressing protection design, reliability assessment, and renewable energy integration.  The candidate’s scholarly impact is evidenced by 672 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 24.

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Featured Publications

MILP approach for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in interconnected power systems
Y. Damchi, M. Dolatabadi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh – Electric Power Systems Research

Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in a microgrid system using a hybrid particle swarm optimization
Y. Damchi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh, M. Bashir – International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation

Optimal coordination of distance and overcurrent relays considering a non-standard tripping characteristic for distance relays
Y. Damchi, J. Sadeh, H.R. Mashhadi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Reliability-centred maintenance for circuit breakers in transmission networks
M. Abbasghorbani, H.R. Mashhadi, Y. Damchi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Yuhui Zhou | Wireless Communication | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Yuhui Zhou | Wireless Communication | Research Excellence Award

Student | Henan Polytechnic University | China

Zhou Yuhui is a postgraduate researcher in Electronic Information at Henan Polytechnic University, specializing in wireless communications and integrated sensing and communication systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering and is pursuing a master’s degree with advanced training in wireless communication theory, signal detection and estimation, and space–time coding, consistently ranking among the top students academically. His professional experience includes active participation in a provincial-level research project focused on key technologies for autonomous-driving-oriented integrated sensing and communication. His achievements are complemented by multiple academic and technical competition awards, institutional honors recognizing academic excellence, editorial and scholarly engagement through indexed publications, and professional certifications in language proficiency and technical tools, underscoring his well-rounded academic profile and commitment to research excellence. 3 Citations, 5 Documents, 1 h-index

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Secure backscatter NOMA systems with dual-antenna relay: Reliability, security, and efficiency analysis
Liyao Ma, Yuhui Zhou, Gaojian Huang, Mengyan Huang – Physical Communication

Time-modulated planar arrays enabled directional modulation symbol synthesis
Hui Chen, Yuhui Zhou, Shufen Chen, Xingwang Li – Physical Communication

Outage Probability Analysis of the Symbiotic Backscatter-NOMA Systems
Yuhui Zhou, Gaojian Huang, Xingwang Li – Conference Paper