Rajabu Simba | Tech Innovations | Innovative Research Award

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Mr. Rajabu Simba | Tech Innovations | Innovative Research Award

Mr Rajabu Simba | Tech Innovations | Innovative Research Award | Health Information Officer | Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital | Tanzania 

Mr. Rajabu Simba is an emerging Tanzanian scholar and professional in Health Information Science, recognized for his strong academic foundation, practical expertise, and innovative research contributions in the areas of digital health systems, artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, and electronic health record (EHR) governance. He currently holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Science from the University of Dodoma (UDOM) and an Ordinary Diploma in Health Information Science from the Centre for Educational Development in Health Arusha (CEDHA), Tanzania. His educational background integrates data management, health informatics, and ICT-driven public health strategies. Professionally, Mr. Simba has served as a Health Records and Information Officer, Medical Recorder, and Data Officer at Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania, where he managed patient data systems, implemented 5S Kaizen improvement processes, and led digital reporting using tools like DHIS2, OpenMRS, and GoT-HoMIS. He has also contributed to academic development as a Part-time Tutor at CEDHA, teaching courses on Data Analysis using Python, Artificial Intelligence, Research Supervision, and ICT Infrastructure Maintenance. His research interests span AI integration in health education, digital policy frameworks for health data systems, and the application of IoT in healthcare service delivery. Skilled in data preprocessing, analysis, and visualization, Mr. Simba combines technical and analytical proficiency with a strong commitment to improving health data systems in developing regions. His research has been published in reputed peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Health Organization and Management, Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, and the Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning. Mr. Simba’s active participation in international conferences, including the University of Botswana AHILA Congress and the UDOM Scientific Conference on Health, demonstrates his growing global engagement in health informatics discourse. He has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including the Third Winner for Best Abstract Presentation (UDOM USCHe 2025), AHILA Scholarship for International Congress (2023), and the Best Worker of the Year Award (CEDHA, 2022) by the Ministry of Health, Tanzania. As a content editor for AHILA Africa and AHILA Tanzania Chapter, he contributes to knowledge dissemination and professional development within the health information community. In conclusion, Mr. Rajabu Simba exemplifies a new generation of health informatics professionals dedicated to advancing AI-driven healthcare education and policy innovation, demonstrating leadership, research excellence, and an unwavering commitment to improving digital health ecosystems in Africa and beyond.

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Featured Publications 

  1. Mwogosi, A., & Simba, R. M. (2025). Integration of AI into teaching methodologies in health training institutions in Tanzania. Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning, ahead-of-print.

  2. Mwogosi, A., & Simba, R. M. (2025). Digital policy and governance frameworks for EHR systems in Tanzania: A scoping review. Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, ahead-of-print.

  3. Mwogosi, A., Simba, R. M., Kayya, A., Abdallah, S., Mkane, P., Lugaba, A., & Hussein, H. (2025). AIIoT integration in Tanzania’s primary healthcare system: A narrative review. Journal of Health Organization and Management, ahead-of-print.

  4. Simba, R. M., & Hussein, H. (2023, October 18). Undergraduate students’ attitude and perception towards learning health information science course. University of Botswana Library (AHILA 2023 Conference).

  5. Mwogosi, A., Haruna, H., & Simba, R. M. (2025). The impact of generative AI on transformative education in developing countries: A systematic literature review. ResearchGate Preprint.

  6. Simba, R. M. (2022). The roles of health information technologists and challenges faced in workplaces. Health Information Science Annual Symposium Proceedings (MWACHAS).

  7. Simba, R. M. (2020). The roles of Health Information Science students in the provision of COVID-19 information. AHILA TZ Online COVID-19 Conference Proceedings.

 

 

Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi | Engineering and Technology | Best Researcher Award | Chemical Engineering Department | Kherad Institute of Higher Education | Iran

Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi is a distinguished chemical engineering researcher whose work spans advanced nanomaterials, nanofluid engineering, heat and mass transfer, microfluidics, biotechnology, and desalination systems, establishing Him as a leading figure in multidisciplinary materials science and thermal-fluid research. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where His doctoral research focused on synthesizing nanofluids based on covalently and non-covalently functionalized carbon nanostructures for advanced heat transfer applications. His academic foundation further includes an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the same institution and a B.Sc. from Azad University of Gachsaran, forming a strong technical base for His later scientific contributions. Professionally, Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi has served as an Assistant Professor at Kherad Institute of Higher Education, contributing extensively to postgraduate education through courses in advanced heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reactor design, and engineering mathematics. Beyond academia, He co-founded Vira Carbon Nano Materials (VCN Materials) Co. Ltd., spearheading innovations in nanomaterial production and industrial applications. His research interests include the synthesis and functionalization of graphene, MXene, carbon nanotubes, and quantum dots; development of high-performance nanofluids for enhanced heat transfer; desalination engineering; biofluid dynamics; antimicrobial materials; and energy-storage-related advanced materials. His research skills cover experimental and numerical modeling of thermal and hydrodynamic systems, nanostructure fabrication, material characterization, fluid–structure analysis, and biotechnology techniques including microbial studies and biomolecule extraction. Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi has supervised and co-supervised numerous M.Sc. theses, contributing to talent development in chemical and materials engineering. His awards include recognition as a top researcher at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, top elite at the National Elites Foundation, recipient of research scholarships, and winner of the best thesis award from the Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering, along with being acknowledged as a top entrepreneur in Bushehr state. His publication record includes highly cited ISI and Scopus-indexed papers focused on nanofluids, graphene-based systems, energy conversion, and advanced heat transfer technologies, strengthening His reputation in the global scientific community. With significant contributions to interdisciplinary engineering solutions, strong citation metrics, leadership in academic and industrial research, and continuous advancement of nanomaterial applications for energy and environmental systems, Assist. Prof. Dr Mehdi Shanbedi continues to drive impactful scientific progress, demonstrating clear potential for further innovation and international research leadership.

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Featured Publications

  1. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Baniadam, M., Amiri, A., & Maghrebi, M. (2012). Investigation of heat-transfer characterization of EDA-MWCNT/di-water nanofluid in a two-phase closed thermosyphon. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. Citations: 1423

  2. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Baniadam, M., & Amiri, A. (2013). The effect of multi-walled carbon nanotube/water nanofluid on thermal performance of a two-phase closed thermosyphon. Experimental Heat Transfer. Citations: 26

  3. Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Amiri, A., Eshghi, H., & Hosseinipour, E. (2015). Synthesis of aspartic acid-treated multi-walled carbon nanotubes based water coolant and investigation of thermal and hydrodynamic properties. Energy Conversion and Management. Citations: 1366

  4. Amiri, A., Shanbedi, M., Ahmadi, G., Eshghi, H., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2016). Mass production of highly-porous graphene for high-performance supercapacitors. Scientific Reports. Citations: 32686

  5. Amiri, A., Shanbedi, M., Zeinali Heris, S., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2015). Laminar convective heat transfer of hexylamine-treated MWCNTs-based turbine oil nanofluid. Energy Conversion and Management. Citations: 355

  6. Amiri, A., Sadri, R., Shanbedi, M., Ahmadi, G., Kazi, S. N., & Chew, B. T. (2015). Microwave-assisted synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene for high-performance electrodes in capacitive deionization. Scientific Reports. Citations: 17503

  7. Amiri, A., Ahmadi, G., Shanbedi, M., Etemadi, M., & Zubir, M. N. (2017). Transformer oils-based graphene quantum dots nanofluid as a new generation of coolant. International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer. Citations: 40