Mr. Stephen Okrah | Numerical Analysis | Best researcher Award

Mr. Stephen Okrah is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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Career Objective

To contribute to Ghana’s national development by strengthening and supporting robust establishments and institutions.

Educational Background

PhD. Candidate, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana (2019–Date) Master of Science (Industrial Mathematics), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana (2011 – 2013) Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics), University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2005 – 2009) Certificate “A” 3 Year Post Secondary, Akatsi Teacher Training College, Ghana (1998 – 2001) Senior Secondary School Certificate, Nkonya Secondary School, Ghan(1994 –1997)

Work Experience

Lecturer, Ghana Communication Technology University, Takoradi (2014 – date) Part-time Lecturer, Ghana Technology University College, Takoradi (January 2014 – May 2014) Shama Senior High School (October 2009 – September 2014) Tapa Abotoase R.C J. H. S (September 2001 – August 2005)

University

Various roles including Examination officer, Faculty of Engineering, Ghana Communication Technology University, Takoradi, and involvement in student mentoring, invigilation, and recruitment drives.

Publications

Author and contributor to peer-reviewed journals covering topics in mathematics, engineering, and problem-solving in various fields.

Volunteer Experience

Engagement in electoral processes, community clubs, and associations involving mathematics and education.

Personal Assets

Skills in teamwork, computing, human relations, communication, creativity, and analytical thinking.

Other Information

Hobbies include reading, problem-solving, and watching football. Thesis “Application of Assignment Problem (Workforce Optimization) in Awarding Jobs / Projects in a Bidding Tender. A Case Study of Shama Senior High School”

Membership of Professional Associations

University Teachers’ Association (UTAG) Mathematical Association of Ghana (MAG) National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)

📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):

Citations by: All – 4, Since 2018 – 3
h-index: All – 1, Since 2018 – 1
i10 index: All – 0, Since 2018 – 0

Publications Top Note :

Application of a Modified ACO Algorithm for Optimizing Routes and Externality Effect of Solid Waste Management paper published in 2023 cite by 1

Application of assignment problem (workforce optimization) in awarding jobs/projects in a biding tender: a case study of Shama Senior High School paper published in 2013 citr by 1

Modeling Site Development for Garbage Disposal as a 0-1 Knapsack Problem.(A Case Study of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis) paper published in 2012 cite by 1

A Velocity-based ACO Algorithm for Optimizing Routes and Social Cost

paper published in 2023

Design and Implementation of a Dual Infra-Red Receiver Circuit for Intruder Detection paper published in 2021

Design and Construction of an IoT Based Distribution Transformer Condition Monitoring System paper published in 2021 cite by 1

Design and Construction of Vehicle Wheel Energy Harvesting System for Street Lighting paper published in 2021

Ms. Duleabom An| Leading Researcher in Operations Research

Congratulations,Ms Duleabom An on winning the esteemed Young Scientist Award from ResearchW! Your dedication, innovative research, and scholarly contributions have truly made a significant impact in your field. Your commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of research is commendable. Here’s to your continued success in shaping the future of academia and making invaluable contributions to your field. Well done!

Ms Duleabom An Sebastin is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.

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📚 EDUCATION

Johannes Kepler University Linz (Austria), 2019 ~

PhD in Production and Logistics Management

Modules: Computational Logistics, Doctoral Colloquium, AIRO2021 Optimization and Data Science, Metaheuristics Summer School

University of Warwick (United Kingdom), 2017 ~ 2018

Mathematics for Systems Master’s

Core Modules: Data Analysis, Numerical Methods, Research Group Project

MSc Project: Multi-objective Simulated Annealing for Simulation-based Optimisation

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (South Korea), 2012 – 2016

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Management Engineering (93.5%)

Capstone Design Project: ‘Optimization and Data Mining for Underground Water Reservoir Location Problem’

Diverse modules: Logistics, Statistics, Programming, Quantitative Analysis

💼 WORK EXPERIENCE

Sessional Tutor for Python Workshops at Warwick Business School (2018)

Research Assistant at Optimisation Laboratory, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2016 – 2017)

Tutor at The Joong-Ang Newspaper Co. for secondary school students (2013 – 2016)

📝 PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Presented at various Operations Research conferences worldwide

Published papers in Computers & Operations Research and Journal of the Korean Institute of Industrial Engineers

💻 SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Technical Skills: Julia, Python, Microsoft Office, CPLEX, Gurobi, MATLAB, SPSS Statistics

Awards & Scholarships: Championship in UN-HABITAT Women’s Futsal YOUTH CUP, Third place award in a nationwide university competition, multiple scholarships for academic excellence

🏆 ACHIEVEMENTS

Championship winner at the 3rd UN-HABITAT Women’s Futsal YOUTH CUP (2017)

Third place awardee in a nationwide university student industrial engineering competition (2015)

Recipient of various scholarships for academic excellence

Publications Top Note :

A matheuristic for tri-objective binary integer linear programming paper published in January 2024