Badr Machkour | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Badr Machkour | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Faculty of Legal, Economic and Social Sciences, Morocco 

Dr. Badr Machkour is a Moroccan researcher and academic with deep expertise in economics, finance, and digital transformation. Currently holding a Ph.D. in Economic and Management Sciences, he has contributed to multiple domains including Industry 4.0, financial digitalization, and educational innovation. With a robust blend of academic and consulting experience, Dr. Machkour bridges theory and practice to drive impactful research. 🌐📊

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🎓 Education

Dr. Machkour holds a Doctorate in Economic and Management Sciences (2018–2023) from the FSJES of Agadir. His academic foundation includes a degree in Audit and Management Control from ENCG Agadir (2014–2017), post-preparatory classes in Economics and Commerce (2012–2014), and a Mathematics Baccalaureate (2011–2012). His diverse training forms a strong base for multidisciplinary research. 📚🧠

💼 Professional Experience

Dr. Machkour has extensive experience as a financial auditor, consultant, and trainer. He currently serves as a trainer at the Cité des Métiers et des Compétences (OFPPT), delivering finance and management programs. His previous roles span auditing and consulting at prominent firms like Augeco, MAZARS Maroc, and Agadir Conseil, involving sectors from agriculture to banking. 🏢💼📈

🔬 Research Interests

His research explores the intersection of Industry 4.0, digital banking solutions, customer experience, AI in education, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Machkour is particularly interested in how technology transforms economic relationships, pedagogical structures, and corporate strategies. 🤖📱🏫

🏆 Awards & Honors

While specific awards are not listed, Dr. Machkour’s work has been featured in indexed journals and cited internationally — notably his highly cited paper on Industry 4.0’s implications in finance. His academic contributions reflect both quality and influence. 🥇🌍

📑 Publications

Industry 4.0 and its Implications for the Financial Sector, Procedia Computer Science, 2020 — Cited by 151 🏦

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Educational Management: A Prospective Analysis on the Role of the Virtual Educational Director, Procedia Computer Science, 2025 🧠

Internet of Things in Education: Transforming Learning Environments, Enhancing Pedagogy, and Optimizing Resource Management, Data and Metadata, 2024 🏫

L’impact de l’adoption des solutions digitales sur la relation banque-client, Revue Française d’Economie et de Gestion, 2024 — Cited by 2 📲

Les facteurs d’adoption des solutions digitales bancaires par les consommateurs marocains, IJAFAME, 2022 — Cited by 1 📱

The Uses of Connected Objects and Their Influence on the Customer Experience, Test Engineering and Management, 2020 — Cited by 1 🌐

Etude exploratoire du développement de l’esprit Entrepreneurial et des compétences Entrepreneuriales auprès des étudiants au Maroc, Alternatives Managériales Economiques, 2024 👨‍🎓

Entrepreneurship 4.0 and Success Factors in the Context of Industry 4.0: A literature review, African Scientific Journal, 2024 🚀

✅ Conclusion

Overall, Dr. Badr Machkour is a promising and accomplished researcher whose work bridges digital innovation and economic practice with scholarly insight. His growing citation record, topical relevance, and interdisciplinary reach make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued international engagement and broader collaborative networks, his impact is poised to grow even further. 🌍📈

Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof Ioannis Chatzilygeroudis, University of Patras, Greece

Prof. Emeritus at the University of Patras, Greece, with a rich educational background in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (NTUA), Theology (University of Athens), MSc in Information Technology, and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (University of Nottingham). Fluent in Greek and English, he specializes in AI, KR&R, knowledge-based systems, theorem proving, intelligent tutoring, e-learning, machine learning, natural language generation, sentiment analysis, semantic web, and educational robotics. His prolific research includes a PhD thesis, 18 edited volumes, 21 book chapters, 46 journal papers, 115 conference papers, 8 national conference papers, and 14 workshop papers. 📚🤖💻🌐

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Education

📚 From September 1968 to June 1974, completed secondary education, earning a Certificate of High School Graduation in Science. 🎓 Pursued a Diploma in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Electronics at the National Technical University of Athens from October 1974 to July 1979. 📜 From February to June 1983, obtained a Certificate of Educational Studies from PATES of SELETE, Greece. 📖 Achieved a Bachelor in Theology from the University of Athens, completed between October 1979 and December 1987. 🎓 Earned an MSc in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham in 1989, followed by a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the same university in 1992. 🧠 Thesis: “Integrating Logic and Objects for Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.”

Experience

📘 From Feb. 1982 to June 1982, I served as a part-time lab professor at PALMER Higher School of Electronics in Greece, teaching Electronics Lab. My full-time teaching journey began at TEI of Athens (1982-84), where I covered courses like Electrotechnics and Circuit Theory. My secondary education tenure (1984-92) focused on electrical engineering subjects. I then transitioned to higher education, teaching at TEI of Kozani and Chalkida, and later at the University of Nottingham (1990-92). From 1995-2006, I was a senior researcher and lecturer at the University of Patras, ultimately becoming a professor (2009-2023). Now, I am a Professor Emeritus. 🎓🔬

Projects

From June 1993 to November 1995, I managed the CTI team for the DELTA-CIME project, developing a knowledge-based production control system. I led several initiatives, including the MEDFORM project for multimedia education and the national project for educational software in chemistry. As a senior researcher, I contributed to intelligent systems for tele-education and hybrid knowledge representation. I led multiple European projects like MENUET, AVARES, and TESLA, focusing on innovative education through virtual reality. My work aims to enhance learning experiences across disciplines, involving collaboration with various international partners. 🌍📚💻🎓

Research focus

Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis specializes in artificial intelligence and its applications in various domains, particularly in agriculture and healthcare. His research includes intelligent systems for diagnosing farmed fish diseases, employing deep learning techniques for image analysis, and exploring natural language processing methods. He has contributed significantly to the development of expert systems and reinforcement learning approaches to improve disease prediction in aquaculture. Additionally, his work in sentiment analysis and e-learning demonstrates a commitment to advancing educational technologies and user experience. Hatzilygeroudis’s interdisciplinary approach combines computer science with practical applications, making significant strides in health and environmental management. 🌱🐟💻📊

Publication focus

Using Level-Based Multiple Reasoning in a Web-Based Intelligent System for the Diagnosis of Farmed Fish Diseases

An Integrated GIS-Based Reinforcement Learning Approach for Efficient Prediction of Disease Transmission in Aquaculture

Speech Emotion Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Attention Mechanism

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

Expert Systems for Farmed Fish Disease Diagnosis: An Overview and a Proposal

A Convolutional Autoencoder Approach for Boosting the Specificity of Retinal Blood Vessels Segmentation

Evaluating Deep Learning Techniques for Natural Language Inference