Nana Yaw Asabere | Recommendation Systems | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nana Yaw Asabere | Recommendation Systems | Best Researcher Award 

Associate Professor at Accra Technical University | Ghana

Prof. Nana Yaw Asabere is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Accra Technical University, Ghana. With over eighteen years of teaching, research, and academic leadership, he has contributed significantly to AI, big data, and ICT for development. His professional journey spans roles such as Director of Research, Innovation, Publication and Technology Transfer (DRIPTT) and Head of the Computer Science Department. He has an impressive record of publications in high-impact journals and conferences indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. Prof. Asabere is known for bridging academic innovation with practical technological solutions.

Profile:

Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Education:

Prof. Asabere holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Dalian University of Technology, China, where he researched socially-aware recommendations in smart conferences. He earned his M.Sc. in Information and Communication Technologies from Aalborg University, Denmark, focusing on ICT business models for e-learning, and his B.Sc. in Computer Science from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. His education has been supported by competitive awards, including the prestigious Chinese Government Scholarship and GET Fund sponsorship, equipping him with global perspectives that enrich his teaching, research, and collaborative leadership in computer science and technology education.

Experience:

Prof. Asabere’s career reflects steady progression in academia and consultancy. At Accra Technical University, he advanced from Instructor to Senior Lecturer and then Associate Professor, holding leadership positions such as Dean, Director of DRIPTT, and Head of Department. He has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised numerous theses, and developed academic curricula. Beyond academia, he has served as an ICT consultant for organizations including the United Nations, GIZ, and CTVET. His industry contributions span digital capacity building, AI ecosystem mapping, and ICT programme development, demonstrating a unique blend of academic expertise and applied technological innovation.

Research Interests:

Prof. Asabere’s research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, social recommender systems, and ICT for development. He has a strong focus on socially-aware recommendation algorithms, GIS-integrated systems, and technology solutions for education, healthcare, and industry. His work addresses pressing challenges in areas such as e-learning adoption, digital inclusion, mobile learning, and AI-driven decision support systems. He has participated in high-impact international collaborations and serves as a reviewer for leading journals, including IEEE Transactions and ACM publications. His research integrates academic rigor with practical problem-solving, positioning him as a leader in ICT innovation within and beyond Ghana.

Awards and Honors:

Prof. Asabere’s achievements have earned numerous honors. Notably, he received Best Paper Awards at the IEEE International Conference on Ubiquitous Intelligence and Computing and the IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology. He has been recognized for outstanding contributions in reviewing by Elsevier journals and for mobilizing the highest research funding and publications at ATU. His career milestones include establishing ATU’s Career Centre, leading digital capacity initiatives, and securing significant international grants. These accolades reflect his excellence in research, academic leadership, and impactful contributions to the advancement of computer science education and practice.

Publications:

  • Title: Benefits and challenges of mobile learning implementation: Story of developing nations
    Citation: 128
    Year of Publications: 2013

  • Title: Acrec: a co-authorship based random walk model for academic collaboration recommendation
    Citation: 100
    Year of Publications: 2014

  • Title: Mobile multimedia recommendation in smart communities: A survey
    Citation: 80
    Year of Publications: 2013

  • Title: AIDS: An ICT model for integrating teaching, learning and research in Technical University Education in Ghana
    Citation: 50
    Year of Publications: 2017

  • Title: Socially aware conference participant recommendation with personality traits
    Citation: 49
    Year of Publications: 2017

  • Title: Towards a Viewpoint of Context-Aware Recommender Systems (CARS) and Services
    Citation: 49
    Year of Publications: 2013

  • Title: Improving smart conference participation through socially aware recommendation
    Citation: 48
    Year of Publications: 2014

Conclusion:

Prof. Nana Yaw Asabere exemplifies a scholar-practitioner whose work bridges academia, industry, and policy. His leadership at Accra Technical University and collaborations with global partners have advanced digital education, AI applications, and ICT infrastructure development. Through pioneering research, impactful publications, and visionary initiatives, he has contributed to shaping the future of technology-driven education and sustainable development. His awards and professional recognition underscore his dedication to innovation, quality, and community impact. Prof. Asabere’s career serves as a model for integrating academic excellence with societal relevance in the fast-evolving world of computer science and information technology.

Ester Gilart Cantizano | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ester Gilart Cantizano | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, Spain

Ester Gilart Cantizano is a dedicated academic and healthcare researcher whose work bridges innovative nursing education and applied clinical research. With a strong background in nursing sciences, she has developed a robust academic profile integrating research, teaching, and international collaboration. Her scholarly output reflects a commitment to advancing nursing knowledge and contributing to the mental health and professional well-being of healthcare providers. Ester’s active participation in international congresses and scientific publications has positioned her as a significant contributor to evidence-based nursing education and practice.

Profile

Scopus

Education

Ester began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2016, followed by a Master’s in Nursing Research and Advanced Professional Practice in 2018. She later earned two postgraduate expert qualifications—one in Surgical Anesthesiology for Nurses (2019) and another in Gynecological Nursing Care (2020). Currently, she is completing a PhD in Health Sciences, with a dissertation focused on the post-COVID-19 emotional impacts on nursing professionals, including the development and validation of a professional traumatic grief inventory. Her academic training is supplemented by more than 50 specialized courses that reflect her commitment to continuous education.

Experience

Professionally, Ester has cultivated a multifaceted career combining clinical practice, teaching, and research. Her clinical experience in both public and private hospitals has enriched her teaching approach, allowing her to merge practical skills with theoretical instruction. At the University of Cádiz, she has taught over 600 hours across subjects such as pharmacology, community nursing, occupational health, and bioethics. Her commitment to academic excellence extends to coordinating and evaluating undergraduate theses, conducting specialized training sessions, and implementing active learning strategies in university classrooms. She also served as a mentor for practicum courses and developed evaluation rubrics to assess communication skills.

Research Interest

Ester’s primary research interests include mental health in healthcare professionals, professional grief, nursing education methodologies, and diagnostic label validation. She is a key member of the research group “Present, Past, and Future of Nursing: Innovation, Teaching, and Development” at the University of Cádiz. Her research focuses on designing psychometric instruments and exploring psychological stressors such as unemployment syndrome and grief among nurses. Her current doctoral research investigates the psychological effects of COVID-19 on nurses, aiming to create tools that enhance mental well-being and workplace support structures.

Award

Her contributions to nursing education and mental health research have earned her national and international recognition. She has presented findings at over 20 scientific congresses, including the prestigious Sociedade Espanhola de Epidemiología and Associação Portuguesa de Epidemiologia. She also undertook a notable research stay at the University of Naples in 2024, where she studied the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital staff’s mental health. This international collaboration enriched her doctoral work and expanded her methodological toolkit for assessing psychological resilience and trauma.

Publication

  1. Healthcare, 2023 – “Identifying Hate Speech and Attribution of Responsibility” – cited by 2 articles.

  2. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 – “Bereavement Needs Assessment in Nurses” – cited by 5 articles.

  3. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2021 – “Psychometric Properties of Unemployment Syndrome Scale” – cited by 1 article.

  4. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 – “Unemployment Syndrome During COVID-19” – cited by 9 articles.

  5. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2019 – “Development of a Scale to Measure Unemployment Syndrome” – cited by 2 articles.

  6. Healthcare, 2021 – “When Nurses Become Patients” – cited by 8 articles.

  7. Nursing Reports, 2024 – “Predictive Model for Resilience in Family Caregivers” – recent publication, citations pending.

Conclusion

Ester Gilart Cantizano embodies the synthesis of practice, pedagogy, and research in modern nursing. Her academic journey, rich with advanced degrees and specialized training, reflects her drive to improve healthcare delivery and professional resilience. Through validated psychometric tools and innovative teaching methods, she has significantly influenced both her students and the broader healthcare community. Her leadership in traumatic grief research and her ongoing efforts in international collaboration highlight her as a prominent figure in the evolution of nursing science.