Maksym Koghut | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | United Kingdom

Dr. Maksym Koghut | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | United Kingdom

Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Dr. Maksym Koghut is an accomplished academic and researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, UK, with a robust interdisciplinary background spanning management, engineering, and financial sciences. He holds a PhD in Management from the University of Kent and has taught at several leading UK institutions, delivering modules in digital transformation, blockchain, strategy, and innovation. His research focuses on the strategic implications of digital technologies, inter-organisational trust, and AI in business contexts, with publications in high-quality journals and presentations at prominent international conferences. In addition to his academic credentials, Dr. Koghut brings substantial industry experience through leadership roles in multiple startups across the UK and Ukraine. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been recognized with several academic and teaching awards, reflecting his excellence in both research and pedagogy.

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🎓 Education of Dr. Maksym Koghut

Dr. Maksym Koghut has pursued a dynamic and interdisciplinary educational journey across the UK and Ukraine. He earned his PhD in Management from the University of Kent (2018–2021), where he developed a strong foundation in strategic management and digital transformation. Prior to that, he completed a BA (Hons) in Business Information Management at the University of Huddersfield (2014–2017), and a BA (Hons) in Financial Management from the Inter-Regional Academy of Personnel Management, Ukraine (2010–2012), highlighting his grounding in both information systems and finance. His academic path began with a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Cherkassy Engineering and Technological Institute, Ukraine (1995–2000), demonstrating a solid technical and analytical base. This unique combination of disciplines enhances his expertise in digital business, innovation, and organizational strategy.

💼 Professional Experience of Dr. Maksym Koghut

Dr. Maksym Koghut brings a wealth of professional experience that bridges academia and industry. He is currently a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, where he leads and teaches postgraduate and degree apprenticeship modules focused on blockchain, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0. His previous academic roles include lecturing positions at Coventry University London, the University of Kent, and the University of Huddersfield, where he developed and led modules in strategic management, digital information systems, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Beyond academia, Dr. Koghut has a strong entrepreneurial background, having founded and directed several businesses in the UK and Ukraine, including Script Software Ltd (a robotics software company), MotorHood Platform Ltd, and other ventures in automotive services, photography, and industrial equipment. This dual experience in research and real-world business operations uniquely positions him as a thought leader in digital enterprise and innovation.

🔬 Research Interests of Dr. Maksym Koghut

Dr. Maksym Koghut’s research interests lie at the intersection of digital transformation and strategic management in modern business environments. He focuses on the strategic implications of emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and augmented/extended reality (XR), especially in the context of inter-organisational relationships and digital enterprises. His work explores how social capital, trust, and innovation evolve in digitally networked ecosystems, offering insights into how organisations adapt and thrive amid rapid technological change. Dr. Koghut also investigates consumer behavior in digital settings, including mobile payment discontinuance and AI-generated advertising. His research is both conceptually grounded and practically relevant, contributing to academic scholarship and informing industry practices in the digital age.

🏆 Awards and Honors of Dr. Maksym Koghut

Dr. Maksym Koghut has been recognized multiple times for his outstanding contributions to both research and teaching. He received the “Above & Beyond Award” twice from Kent Business School in 2022 for excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His academic journey has been supported by prestigious scholarships, including the Vice Chancellor’s Research Scholarship from the University of Kent in 2018 and the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for PhD Studies from Huddersfield Business School in 2017. Additionally, he was awarded the Strategic Planning Society Prize for being the Best Student in Strategy at Huddersfield Business School in 2017. These honors highlight Dr. Koghut’s consistent excellence, dedication, and impact in the academic and professional communities.

🏁 Conclusion

Dr. Maksym Koghut is a compelling and highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. He brings together a rich combination of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, teaching innovation, and industry engagement. His interdisciplinary expertise and consistent scholarly output in contemporary digital business themes position him as a thought leader in the digital transformation domain.

📚 Publications Top Noted

  1. Title: A Blockchain-based Inter-organisational Relationships: Social and Innovation Implications
    Authors: Maksym Koghut, Omar Al-Tabbaa, Soo Hee Lee, Martin Meyer
    Year: 2021
    Citation: Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021-08
  2. Title: A Blockchain-based Inter-organisational Relationships: Social and Innovation Implications
    Authors: Maksym Koghut, Omar Al-Tabbaa, Soo Hee Lee, Martin Meyer
    Year: 2021
    Citation: Academy of Management Proceedings, 2021-08
  3. Title: The Effects of Autonomous Contracting on Inter-organisational Relationships: A Process Model of Trust, Social Capital and Value Co-creation
    Authors: Maksym Koghut, Omar Al-Tabbaa, Soo Hee Lee, Martin Meyer
    Year: 2020
    Citation: British Academy of Management Annual Conference, 2020-09-04
  4. Title: The Blockchain-Trust Nexus: A New Era for Inter-organizational Trust Meaning and Formation
    Authors: Maksym Koghut, Omar Al-Tabbaa, Martin Meyer
    Year: 2019
    Citation: Academy of Management Proceedings, 2019-08
  5. Title: Modelling Decentralised Collaboration Between Engineering Teams: A Blockchain-based Solution
    Authors: Maksym Koghut, John Makokha
    Year: 2018
    Citation: VI International Scientific and Technical Conference, 2018-09-01

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. 🌍📈

Jiantao Shi | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

Jiantao Shi | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

Mrs Jiayun Nie, chongqing Jiaotong University, China

Jiayun Nie is a distinguished professor at Nanjing Tech University, China, specializing in cooperative control of multi-robot systems, fault diagnosis, and fault-tolerant control of distributed systems. 📡 With a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University, she has made pioneering contributions to multi-agent systems, UAV adaptive control, and reinforcement learning-based fault diagnosis. ✈️🔍 Her research has led to high-impact publications on fault estimation, bipartite consensus, and deep learning models for system diagnostics. 🤖 She has served as a research fellow at the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology and has received recognition as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of the Franklin Institute (2017). 📚 Her latest work explores AI-driven fault-tolerant frameworks for autonomous systems and aerospace applications. 🚀 With a stellar academic record and transformative research, she is a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award. 🏅

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Education

Jiayun Nie’s academic journey is marked by excellence in control science and automation engineering. She earned her Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University (2011-2016), focusing on fault-tolerant systems and adaptive control strategies for multi-robot cooperation. 🤖🔍 Her doctoral research introduced novel iterative learning algorithms for fault estimation and compensation, improving system reliability. Before this, she completed her B.E. in Electrical Engineering and Automation at Beijing Institute of Technology (2007-2011), where she laid the groundwork in robotic control, embedded systems, and automation engineering. 🎛️⚡ During her studies, she was actively involved in research projects on UAV dynamics and cooperative control theory, leading to early publications and innovative designs for fault-resilient robotics. 🚀 Her strong educational foundation, combined with rigorous research, has positioned her as a global leader in fault diagnosis and control engineering. 📚

Experience

Jiayun Nie has an extensive academic and research career, currently serving as a Professor at Nanjing Tech University (2021-present), where she leads groundbreaking work on distributed control and autonomous systems. 🤖🔍 Prior to this, she was a Research Fellow (2019-2021) and Associate Research Fellow (2016-2018) at the Nanjing Research Institute of Electronic Technology, contributing to fault detection models for phased array radar transceivers and advanced control strategies for UAVs. ✈️📡 Her expertise in adaptive control and AI-driven fault detection has been instrumental in developing next-generation intelligent robotic networks. 🚀 Throughout her career, she has collaborated with leading research institutions, advancing the state-of-the-art in reinforcement learning-based fault diagnosis, consensus control, and multi-agent fault-tolerant frameworks. 🏅 Her work continues to influence aerospace, robotics, and autonomous vehicular technologies, making her an authority in the field. 📚

Awards and Honors

Jiayun Nie’s outstanding contributions to robotics and fault-tolerant control have earned her several prestigious accolades. 🎖️ She was recognized as an Outstanding Reviewer for the Journal of the Franklin Institute (2017) 📚, reflecting her expertise in control systems and automation engineering. 🚀 Her innovative research on fault diagnosis in distributed robotic systems has been cited extensively, leading to multiple best paper awards at international IEEE and IFAC conferences. 🏅 She has received multiple grants and funding awards for her pioneering work in multi-agent cooperative control and AI-driven adaptive learning control. 🤖 As a highly regarded professor and researcher, her contributions continue to impact autonomous systems, aviation safety, and smart robotics. ✈️ With her extensive publications and transformative research, she is a deserving recipient of the Best Researcher Award, recognized for her excellence in innovation and scientific advancement. 🏆📡

Research Focus

Jiayun Nie’s research revolves around cooperative control, fault diagnosis, and learning-based fault-tolerant strategies in autonomous systems. 🤖 She has made significant breakthroughs in multi-robot cooperation, bipartite consensus, and AI-driven adaptive fault detection. 📊 Her work in fault-tolerant control enhances resilience in UAVs and aerospace systems, ensuring robustness against unknown disturbances and failures. ✈️ She has developed deep learning and reinforcement learning models for self-healing robotic networks, transforming distributed control frameworks. 🏅 Her studies in event-based control, collision avoidance, and system stability have contributed to advancements in autonomous vehicle technology. 🚀 By integrating data-driven methods with real-time fault estimation, her research provides solutions for smart transportation, defense, and aerospace industries. 📡 With numerous high-impact publications, Jiayun Nie’s pioneering work defines the future of adaptive robotics and autonomous systems. 🎓

Publications Top Notes

  1. “A parallel weighted ADTC-Transformer framework with FUnet fusion and KAN for improved lithium-ion battery SOH prediction” 🔋 (2025)
  2. “Bipartite Fault-Tolerant Consensus Control for Multi-Agent Systems with a Leader of Unknown Input Under a Signed Digraph” 🤖 (2025)
  3. “Iterative learning based fault estimation for stochastic systems with variable pass lengths and data dropouts” 📊 (2025)
  4. “A Two-Stage Fault Diagnosis Method With Rough and Fine Classifiers for Phased Array Radar Transceivers” 📡 (2024)
  5. “An intuitively-derived decoupling and calibration model to the multi-axis force sensor using polynomials basis” 📊 (2024)
  6. “Event-Based Adaptive Fault Tolerant Control and Collision Avoidance of Wheel Mobile Robots With Communication Limits” 🤖 (2024)
  7. “Reinforcement Learning-Based Fault Tolerant Control Design for Aero-Engines With Multiple Types of Faults” ✈️ (2024)