Andrzej Piotrowicz | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Andrzej Piotrowicz | Engineering and Technology | Research Excellence Award

Head of the Hydrometallurgy Department at Eco Harpoon Recycling, Poland

Mr. Andrzej Piotrowicz is a highly accomplished metallurgist with advanced academic training from AGH University of Science and Technology, specializing in metallurgy, recycling, and chemical technology. He currently serves as Head of the Hydrometallurgy Department at Eco Harpoon, leading research, process scaling, and team management in advanced recycling technologies, particularly for lithium-ion batteries and electronic waste. He has extensive industry experience across leading organizations, contributing to both hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical innovations while managing R&D teams and collaborating with international partners. Alongside his industrial work, he is actively involved in academic tutoring, scientific publications, patent preparation, and conference representation, demonstrating strong engagement in both education and research. His expertise is further strengthened by numerous specialized trainings in circular economy, resource recovery, and industrial innovation across Europe. He has contributed to multiple research projects focused on zinc recovery, battery recycling, and sustainable metallurgical processes, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental and technological advancement.

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Omar Soufi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Omar Soufi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. of Mohammed V University of Rabat Mohammadia School of Engineering, Morocco

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓, born on May 13, 1993, in Casablanca, is a distinguished expert in AI, Data Science, and GIS 🌐. With a Doctorate from EMI Rabat, his research excels in enhancing satellite imagery using deep learning 🛰️. Fluent in Arabic, French, English, and Spanish 🌍, he has held roles such as Project Manager and Head of BI & Decision Support Tools 📈. Certified in AI, ML, and data analytics 📜, Dr. Soufi continues to drive innovation and strategic advancements 🚀.

Professional Profile:

Education🎓

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓 holds a Doctorate in AI from EMI Rabat (2023), focusing on improving satellite image quality using deep learning 🛰️. He also completed his engineering studies at Polytechnique Grenoble, ENSIMAG (2020) in Information Systems Engineering, and at EMI Rabat in Software Engineering and Quality 💻. Prior to this, he earned a Diploma in University Studies (2015) and a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering Sciences and Techniques from ARM Merkèns (2014) 🔬. His academic journey began with a Baccalaureate in Life and Earth Sciences (2011) 🌍.

 

Professional Experience 📚

 

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓 has a rich professional background in AI, Data Science, and GIS 🌐. Starting as a Project Manager in IT (2016), he advanced to Team Leader at the Decision Support Center (2017) 📊. By 2020, he became Head of BI & Decision Support Tools, and in 2022, he led the Geomatics & Decision Support Tools division 🚀. His latest role in 2024 is AI Missions Manager. Dr. Soufi’s expertise includes creating data-driven solutions and improving organizational performance 📈.

Research Interest 🔍

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓 is deeply passionate about AI, Data Science, and GIS 🌐. His research interests focus on enhancing satellite imagery quality using deep learning 🛰️, spatial remote sensing, and big data analytics 📊. Dr. Soufi is dedicated to advancing computational methods for improved data visualization, decision-making tools, and innovative applications in geomatics and spatial data analysis 🚀. His work aims to drive technological innovation and strategic insights, contributing significantly to these cutting-edge fields 📈.

Award and Honor🏆

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓 has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to AI, Data Science, and GIS 🌐. Notably, he was recognized for his groundbreaking research in enhancing satellite imagery using deep learning 🛰️. His accolades include prestigious certifications in AI, ML, and data analytics 📜, and he has been honored for his leadership roles in IT and decision support tools 📈. Dr. Soufi’s commitment to innovation and excellence has earned him a reputation as a leading expert in his field 🚀.

Research Skills🌟

Dr. Omar Soufi 🎓 possesses exceptional research skills in AI, Data Science, and GIS 🌐. He excels in deep learning applications for enhancing satellite imagery 🛰️ and has extensive experience in big data analytics, data visualization, and computational methods 📊. Proficient in developing innovative decision-making tools and systems, Dr. Soufi’s expertise extends to creating distributed systems for real-time data processing 🚀. His analytical abilities and strategic insights drive technological advancements and practical solutions in his research fields 📈.

Achievements🏅

  • 🛰️ Enhanced satellite imagery quality using deep learning in his doctoral research.
  • 🌐 Specialized in AI, Data Science, and GIS with significant contributions.
  • 📊 Developed innovative big data analytics and decision-making tools.
  • 💻 Led successful projects in IT and decision support as a Project Manager and Team Leader.
  • 🚀 Headed the Geomatics & Decision Support Tools division.
  • 📈 Recognized for leadership roles and strategic advancements in data-driven solutions.
  • 📜 Earned prestigious certifications in AI, ML, and data analytics.
  • 🌍 Multilingual proficiency in Arabic, French, English, and Spanish.
  • 👨‍🏫 Created educational platforms and e-learning solutions during his academic projects.
  • 🔍 Published research and received accolades in AI and data science communities.

Projects🏅

  • 📚 E-learning Platform: Designed and implemented an e-learning platform at EMI.
  • 📊 Big Data Architecture: Developed a big data architecture for data analysis and processing.
  • 🎓 Recommendation System: Created a platform for recommending educational resources.
  • 🌐 Data Visualization Web App: Built a web application for data visualization and processing.
  • 🖥️ Distributed Data Processing System: Implemented a distributed system for streaming data using Kafka, Flink, Cassandra, and Grafana.
  • 🛰️ Satellite Super-Resolution: Worked on super-resolution of satellite images using deep learning during his final-year internship at CRTS Rabat.
  • 🚀 Space Station Management: Designed a management platform for a space station during an engineering internship at CRERS Rabat.
  • 🌾 Agricultural Bulletin Platform: Developed a platform for disseminating agricultural bulletins for CRTS Rabat.

Publications🏅📚

  • Study of deep learning-based models for single image super-resolution🏅📚
    • Author(s): Soufi, O., Belouadha, F.Z.
    • Year: 2022
    • Journal: Revue d’Intelligence Artificielle
    • Volume: 36
    • Issue: 6
    • Pages: 939-952
    • DOI: 10.18280/ria.360616

 

  • FSRSI: New deep learning-based approach for super-resolution of multispectral satellite images🏅📚
    • Author(s): Soufi, O., Belouadha, F.Z.
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Ingénierie des Systèmes d’Information
    • Volume: 28
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 113-132
    • DOI: 10.18280/isi.280112

 

  • Deep learning technique for image satellite processing🏅📚
    • Author(s): Soufi, O., Belouadha, F.Z.
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Intell Methods Eng Sci
    • Volume: 2
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 27-34
    • Month: March
    • DOI: Not provided

 

  • Enhancing Accessibility to High-Resolution Satellite Imagery: A Novel Deep Learning-Based Super-Resolution Approach🏅📚
    • Author(s): Soufi, O., Belouadha, F.Z.
    • Year: 2023
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Treatment Techniques
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 44-49
    • DOI: Not provided

 

  • An intelligent deep learning approach to spacecraft attitude control: the case of satellites🏅📚
    • Author(s): Soufi, O., Belouadha, F.Z.
    • Year: 2023
    • Status: Under evaluation