Dr. Cyril Ugwuogor | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Cyril Ugwuogor | Functional Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Madonna University Nigeria Elele, Nigeria.

Prof. Ugwuogor Cyril Ifeanyichukwu is a distinguished mathematician and researcher specializing in Functional Analysis and Fixed Point Theory. With a strong academic background and extensive teaching experience, he has made remarkable contributions to mathematical optimization, iterative processes, and nonlinear analysis. Currently serving as a Lecturer at Madonna University Nigeria, he has also participated in various international conferences and published impactful research in renowned journals.

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Education 🎓

Prof. Cyril Ugwuogor has pursued his academic journey across Nigeria’s top institutions, specializing in Mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics (Functional Analysis) from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, in 2024. Prior to that, he obtained an M.Sc. in Mathematics (Functional Analysis) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2017, where he had also completed his B.Sc. in Mathematics in 2006. His foundational education includes the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 2000 and the First School Leaving Certificate in 1993.

Experience 👨‍🏫

With over a decade of experience in academia, Prof. Cyril Ugwuogor has held multiple teaching and administrative roles across various institutions. Since 2018, he has served as a Lecturer II at Madonna University Nigeria, where he teaches and mentors students in mathematics. He has also contributed as a Mathematics Tutor for JUPEB Mathematics Courses, helping to prepare students for higher education. From 2009 to 2012, he worked as a Postgraduate Demonstrator at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, assisting in advanced mathematics instruction. Additionally, he held leadership positions as the Head of School and Head of the Mathematics Department at Doyen Academy School between 2014 and 2018. His early teaching experience includes serving as an NYSC Mathematics Teacher at Community Secondary School, Moriki, Zamfara State, from 2007 to 2008.

Research Interests 🔬

Prof. Ugwuogor’s research focuses on:
Fixed Point Theory & Functional Analysis – Exploring iterative processes and convergence theorems.
Mathematical Optimization – Developing novel methods for solving nonlinear equations.
Fractional Differential Equations – Application of Caputo-type fractional equations in Banach spaces.
Nonlinear Analysis & Operator Theory – Investigating stability and computational approaches.

Awards & Recognitions 🏆

🏅 Young Mathematician Award – Nigerian Mathematical Society
🏅 Best Paper Presentation Award – Mathematical Analysis and Optimization Research Group (MANORG)
🏅 Research Excellence Award – Madonna University Nigeria

Notable Publications 📚

Prof. Ugwuogor has published extensively in internationally recognized journals. Here are some of his key papers:

1️⃣ Strong convergence theorems for equilibrium problems and fixed points of asymptotically nonexpansive map

Nigerian Mathematical Society Journal (2014, Vol. 33, p.77)

2️⃣ Iterative construction of the fixed point of Suzuki’s generalized nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

Fixed Point Theory Journal (2022, No. 2, 633-652) DOI: 10.24193/fpt-ro.2022.2.13

3️⃣ Convergence analysis of a new implicit iteration process for asymptotically nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces

The Journal of Analysis DOI: 10.1007/s41478-022-00520-z

4️⃣ A novel fixed point iteration process applied in solving the Caputo type fractional differential equations in Banach spaces

International Journal of Modern Physics C DOI: 10.1142/S0129183124501766

5️⃣ Approximation of the fixed point of multivalued mapping in Banach spaces with applications

Mathematics (MDPI) (2025, Vol. 13, Issue 739) DOI: 10.3390/math13050739

 

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riccardo Sacco | Mathematical Modeling in Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riccardo Sacco | Mathematical Modeling in Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital New York, United States.

Riccardo Sacco is an Italian mathematician and engineer based in New York, USA. He is currently an Associate Scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, with over two decades of expertise in numerical analysis, computational modeling, and applied mathematics. Riccardo has published extensively, mentoring numerous students and contributing significantly to research in ophthalmology and engineering applications.

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🎓 Education

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riccardo Sacco is a distinguished academic and researcher with expertise in electronic engineering and applied mathematics. Holding a combined B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (1989) and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Università degli Studi di Milano (1993), he has significantly contributed to the field through innovative research and teaching. Following his doctoral studies, Dr. Sacco pursued post-doctoral fellowships at CNR and Università degli Studi di Milano (1993–1995), further advancing his knowledge in applied mathematics. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor, sharing his expertise and fostering the next generation of engineers and mathematicians.

💼 Experience

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riccardo Sacco has built a remarkable academic and professional career, blending teaching, research, and global collaboration. Since 2024, he has served as an Associate Scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, USA, where he contributes to groundbreaking research in applied mathematics and computational methods. Prior to this role, he spent over two decades at Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi), serving as an Associate Professor of Numerical Analysis from 2001 to 2024, and earlier as an Assistant Professor in Numerical Analysis from 1995 to 2001.

Dr. Sacco’s academic journey is enriched by several international appointments as a Visiting Scientist, including at AT&T Bell Labs (1990), Georgia Tech (2003), Université de Strasbourg (2015), and North Carolina State University (2018). These experiences reflect his commitment to advancing numerical analysis and fostering global scientific collaboration.

🔬 Research Interests

Numerical Analysis and Computational Modeling: Application in engineering, medicine, and electronics

Ophthalmology: Modeling aqueous humor dynamics and intraocular pressure

Multi-physics and Multi-scale Problems: Nano-bio-electronics and semiconductor modeling

🏆 Awards and Honors

2010: Co-author of the Most Downloaded Article in Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering

2001: Featured in Who’s Who in the World, 18th Edition

📚 Selected Publications

Reduced-Order Model for Cell Volume Homeostasis: Application to Aqueous Humor Production
Mathematical and Computational Applications
2025-01-24 | Journal Article
Contributors: Riccardo Sacco, Greta Chiaravalli, Giovanna Guidoboni, Anita Layton, Gal Antman, Keren Wood Shalem, Alice Verticchio, Brent Siesky, Alon Harris

Reduced-Order Model for Cell Volume Homeostasis: Application to Aqueous Humor Production
Preprint
2024-12-19
Contributors: Riccardo Sacco, Greta Chiaravalli, Giovanna Guidoboni, Anita Layton, Gal Antman, Keren Wood Shalem, Alice Verticchio, Brent Siesky, Alon Harris

The Role of Conventional and Unconventional Adaptive Routes in Lowering Intraocular Pressure: Theoretical Model and Simulation
Physics of Fluids
2023-06-01 | Journal Article
Contributors: Riccardo Sacco, Greta Chiaravalli, Gal Antman, Giovanna Guidoboni, Alice Verticchio, Brent Siesky, Alon Harris

Nanoparticle-Based Retinal Prostheses: The Effect of Shape and Size on Neuronal Coupling
Photonics
2022-09-29 | Journal Article
Contributors: Greta Chiaravalli, Guglielmo Lanzani, Riccardo Sacco

Corrections to “Cardiovascular Function and Ballistocardiogram: A Relationship Interpreted via Mathematical Modeling”
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
2020-10 | Journal Article
Contributors: Giovanna Guidoboni, Lorenzo Sala, Moein Enayati, Riccardo Sacco, Marcela Szopos, James M. Keller, Mihail Popescu, Laurel Despins, Virginia H. Huxley, Marjorie Skubic

 

 

 

Ahmed Aberqi | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Aberqi | Mathematics | Best Researcher Award

Head of Research team, ENSA Fez, Morocco.

Ahmed Aberqi is a Tenured Assistant Professor at the National School of Applied Sciences of Fez, Morocco. With a passion for nonlinear analysis and systems, he focuses on the fields of functional analysis, partial differential equations, and control theory. His extensive educational background and commitment to research aim to contribute significantly to the mathematical community.

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Education 🎓

Ahmed Aberqi holds a Habilitation to Direct Research in Mathematics, specializing in Partial Differential Equations and Optimal Control, awarded by the National School of Applied Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in September 2019. His habilitation report focused on the Control of Fractional Differential Equations: Theory & Applications, demonstrating his expertise in this advanced area of mathematics.

He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics with a specialization in Partial Differential Equations from the Faculty of Sciences, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, where he completed his thesis on Renormalized and Entropy Solutions for Nonlinear PDEs and Coupled Systems between November 2012 and November 2014. Additionally, he obtained his M.Sc. in Mathematics with a focus on Mathematics, Informatics, and Applications in 2011, presenting a thesis on Boundary Value Problems in Variable Exponents Spaces.

Experience 💼

Ahmed Aberqi is a Tenured Assistant Professor at the National School of Applied Sciences (ENSA) of Fez, where he has been teaching since November 2016. He specializes in courses such as Analysis I & II, Algebra I & II, Numerical Analysis, and Mathematics for Engineers, fostering a deep understanding of mathematical concepts among his students. Additionally, he served as a Part-time Professor at Euromed University of Fez from September 2021 to January 2022, where he taught Real Analysis and Integral Calculus. His teaching experience also includes a role at the High School of Technology from September 2019 to January 2021, focusing on Analysis I & II and Algebra.

Beyond his teaching duties, Aberqi has been actively involved as an Assistant in the Laboratory of Mathematics Analysis & Applications (LAMA) since 2011. His research contributions include participation in projects such as “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data for Craft and Tourism Industries,” highlighting his commitment to integrating mathematical analysis with real-world applications. Through his academic and research endeavors, Aberqi plays a significant role in advancing mathematics education and its practical relevance in various industries.

Research Interests 🔍

Functional Analysis: The study of vector spaces and operators, focusing on the properties and applications of functions in various mathematical contexts.

Partial Differential Equations (PDEs): The analysis and solutions of equations involving multivariable functions and their partial derivatives, critical in modeling physical phenomena.

Operator Theory: An examination of linear operators on function spaces, exploring their properties and applications in various mathematical and physical problems.

Control Theory: The study of dynamic systems and the methodologies for influencing their behavior through feedback and control mechanisms.

Fractional Calculus: The extension of traditional calculus to non-integer orders, providing tools for modeling and analyzing systems with memory and hereditary properties.

Awards and Recognition 🏆

He has been recognized for his significant contributions to mathematics through various research projects and is involved in editorial roles in multiple scientific journals.

Publications Top Notes 📚

Fractional Caputo Operator and Takagi–Sugeno Fuzzy Modeling to Diabetes Analysis Published in Symmetry
Contributors: Ez-zaiym Mustapha, El Ouissari Abdellatif, El Moutaouakil Karim, Ahmed Aberqi. Link

OPT-FRAC-CHN: Optimal Fractional Continuous Hopfield Network Published in Symmetry Contributors: Karim El Moutaouakil, Zakaria Bouhanch, Abdellah Ahourag, Ahmed Aberqi, Touria Karite. Link

Fractional Sobolev Spaces with Kernel Function on Compact Riemannian Manifolds Published in Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics Contributors: Ahmed Aberqi, Abdesslam Ouaziz, Dušan D. Repovš. Link

Weak Solvability of Nonlinear Elliptic Equations Involving Variable Exponents Published in Discrete and Continuous Dynamical Systems – S Contributors: Ahmed Aberqi, Jaouad Bennouna, Omar Benslimane, Maria Alessandra Ragusa. Link

Morse’s Theory and Local Linking for a Fractional (p1(x,.),p2(x,.))(p_{1}(\text{x},.), p_{2}(\text{x},.)): Laplacian Problems on Compact Manifolds Published in Journal of Pseudo-Differential Operators and Applications Contributors: Ahmed Aberqi, Abdesslam Ouaziz. Link