Ms. Feruz Elmay | Blockchain for Crowdsourced Delivery | Best Researcher Award
Ms. Feruz Elmay, Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates
🎓 Feruz Elmay is a distinguished professional with a rich academic background and extensive expertise in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Having earned her MSc and BSc degrees from Khalifa University of Science and Technology with impressive GPAs, she has demonstrated exceptional aptitude in her field. Currently serving as a Research Associate at the university, Feruz’s focus on blockchain, NFTs, and crowdsourcing underscores her commitment to cutting-edge technologies. Her previous roles as a Research and Teaching Assistant and a Software Engineer Intern have equipped her with practical experience in smart contract development, software testing, and server management. Feruz’s contributions extend beyond academia, with several published papers and presentations in esteemed journals and conferences, highlighting her research prowess in NFTs, blockchain traceability, and AI applications. Notably, her achievements include securing full scholarships, earning certificates of appreciation, and excelling in hackathons and programming contests. Engaged in both academic and community endeavors, Feruz’s dedication and multifaceted talents make her a standout figure in the realm of engineering and technology. 📝🔍
Professional Profile:
🎓 Education:
- MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2021-2022 (GPA: 3.93/4.0)
- BSc in Computer Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-2020 (GPA: 3.53/4.0)
💼 Experience:
- Research Associate at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from March 2023 to present, focusing on blockchain, NFTs, and crowdsourcing.
- Research and Teaching Assistant at Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from January 2021 to December 2022, involving smart contract development, testing, and analysis.
- Software Engineer Intern at Ankabut Internet Service Provider, Abu Dhabi, UAE, in the summer of 2019, managing and deploying servers and setting up file servers and DHCP servers.
📝 Publications:
- Published several papers in prestigious journals and conferences focusing on NFTs, blockchain-based traceability, and artificial intelligence applications in water-energy demand forecasting.
🔍 Research and Presentation:
- Conducted research on anomaly detection-based reputation management in VANETs and blockchain-based digital traceability in logistics and shipping.
- Explored machine learning and blockchain for stable cluster formation and honest data exchange in urban VANETs.
🛠️ Skills:
- Proficient in Solidity, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and various libraries and frameworks.
- Experienced in using Git, Remix IDE, Truffle, MetaMask, and other blockchain development tools.
- Skilled in Linux OS, Python, MATLAB, Android Studio, Visual Studio, and Eclipse.
🏆 Achievements & Activities:
- Received full international scholarship for bachelor’s in computer engineering.
- Recognized with certificates of appreciation, dean’s list, and president’s list for academic excellence.
- Participated and excelled in hackathons and programming contests.
- Engaged in volunteer activities such as library assistance, student mentoring, and tutoring.
Publication Top Notes:
- Title: Blockchain-Based Traceability for Shipping Containers in Unimodal and Multimodal Logistics
- Journal: IEEE Access
- Year: 2022
- Title: Using NFTs and Blockchain for Traceability and Auctioning of Shipping Containers and Cargo in Maritime Industry
- Journal: IEEE Access
- Year: 2022
- Title: Artificial intelligence for water–energy nexus demand forecasting: a review
- Journal: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies
- Year: 2022