Mashel Gonyora | Digital Forensics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Mashel Gonyora, Digital Forensics, Best Researcher Award

Mashel Gonyora at University of Strathclyde, South Africa

Mr. Mashel Gonyora holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Management College of Southern Africa, South Africa, and a B-Tech in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Africa. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, UK. Mr. Gonyora has extensive professional experience in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), and Integrated Management Systems, with notable achievements and awards in these fields.

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Education:

Mr. Mashel Gonyora holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Management College of Southern Africa, South Africa, and a B-Tech in Industrial Engineering from the University of South Africa. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, UK.

Professional Experience:

Mr. Mashel Gonyora has a wealth of experience in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), and Integrated Management Systems (IMS). He has demonstrated exceptional leadership and expertise in these areas throughout his career. His professional journey includes roles such as Manager SHE – Enablement, Compliance & Assurance at SASOL South Africa Pty Limited, where he played a key role in improving operational performance through effective strategies and successful project delivery within budgetary constraints. He managed business SHEQ delivery strategy, ensured system compliance, conducted reviews for continuous improvement, and formulated strategic plans aligned with business requirements. Mr. Gonyora’s contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Senior Vice President Individual Award for his special efforts in safety, health, and environment. His experience also includes roles as a SHEQ Manager at BP Mpumalanga – South Africa, where he oversaw site security, risk management, incident investigation, contractor management, and road safety. His career reflects a strong commitment to driving excellence in safety, health, environmental management, and quality assurance.

Research Interest:

Mr. Mashel Gonyora’s research interests are primarily focused on Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management systems, with a specific emphasis on integrated management systems (IMS) and their implementation in industrial settings. He is interested in exploring innovative approaches to enhance organizational performance in terms of safety, health, and environmental sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Additionally, Mr. Gonyora is interested in research related to risk assessment, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and continuous improvement methodologies in SHEQ management. His research aims to contribute valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance safety culture, mitigate risks, and promote sustainable practices in industrial environments.

Publication Top Noted:

Title: Investigating the relationship between human and organisational factors, maintenance, and accidents. The case of chemical process industry in South Africa

  • Cited by: Not specified
  • Year: 2024
  • Journal: Safety Science
  • Volume: 176
  • Page: 106530

Muhammad Nawaz | Digital Forensics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Digital Forensics, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at National University of Singapore, Singapore

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz is an environmental scientist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia. He also holds degrees in Geoinformatics, Geography, and Education from various institutions. Dr. Nawaz has expertise in GIS, Earth Science, and Environmental Studies, along with experience in teaching, research, and leadership roles in academia.

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Education:
  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, awarded in 2010.
  • M.Sc. in Geoinformatics from the University of Twente – ITC, Netherlands, completed in 1998.
  • M.Sc. in Geography from Punjab University (PU), Pakistan, completed in 1990.
  • B.Sc. in Geography with majors in Geology & Chemistry from Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan, completed in 1986.
  • B.Ed. in Science from Allama Iqbal Open University, Pakistan, completed in 1994.
  • Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from CDU, Australia, obtained in 2012.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Muhammad Nawaz has a wealth of experience in academia and research, including positions such as Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geography, National University of Singapore since 2015, where he teaches a range of courses including Spatial Data Handling, GIS Applications, and Environment Modeling. Prior to this role, he served as a Lecturer and Coordinator of the Tertiary Enabling Program in Environment & Geoscience at Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia from 2012 to 2015. He also held the position of Lecturer in Environment Science eLearning at CDU from 2007 to 2012. Before his tenure at CDU, Dr. Nawaz worked as an Associate Professor in GIS and Associate Head at the GIS Centre, Punjab University, Pakistan, from 2004 to 2006. His academic journey includes roles such as Assistant Professor of Geography, Associate Head, and Coordinator of the M.Sc. GIS Program at Punjab University, Pakistan, from 1999 to 2004, and Lecturer of Geography at the same institution from 1993 to 1999. Prior to his academic career, he served as a Subject Specialist in Geography at the Ministry of Education, Government of Punjab, Pakistan, and as a Secondary Science Teacher at the Institute of Academic Service, Lahore, Pakistan. Dr. Nawaz’s areas of expertise encompass physical geography, GIS, Earth, and environmental sciences, with a focus on data science, IT, and spatial data analytics.

Research Interest:

Spatial Data Analytics: Utilizing advanced spatial data mining, big data analytics, geostatistical analysis, and spatial simulations to extract meaningful insights from geographic data.

Environmental Modeling: Investigating modeling processes in environmental systems, including ecological models, epidemic dynamics, and system dynamics, while addressing uncertainties inherent in environmental modeling.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS): Applying GIS techniques in various domains such as network analysis, public health, urban heat island studies, and remote sensing applications for modern municipal management.

Energy and Sustainability: Researching global energy resources, sustainable energy challenges, renewable energy integration, and designing future energy systems with a focus on sustainability.

Earth Surface Processes: Studying landform evolution, geomorphological processes, climate change impacts on landforms, and geological phenomena related to tectonics, volcanism, and mountain formation.

Water Resources Management: Investigating hydrological processes, catchment hydrology, groundwater studies, and assessing hydrometeorological hazards for effective water resource management.

Climate Change Impacts: Assessing climate change impacts, sea-level rise, coastal processes, climate variability, and their implications for environmental management and adaptation strategies.

Geological Studies: Exploring geological evolution, mineralogy, sedimentary environments, and geological history to understand Earth’s past and its implications for the present and future.

Geographical Education: Contributing to educational research in geography and GIS education, developing innovative teaching resources, and enhancing spatial data handling methodologies for effective geographical studies.

Publication Top Noted:

The socio-economic determinants of crime in Pakistan: New evidence on an old debate

  • Journal: Arab Economic and Business Journal
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 73-81
  • Year: 2015
  • Cited By: 116
  • Authors: N Khan, J Ahmed, M Nawaz, K Zaman

Droning the pedagogy: Future prospect of teaching and learning

  • Journal: International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 6
  • Pages: 1650-1655
  • Year: 2017
  • Cited By: 48
  • Authors: F Sattar, L Tamatea, M Nawaz

The impact of population on environmental degradation in South Asia: application of seemingly unrelated regression equation model

  • Journal: Environmental economics
  • Pages: 80-88
  • Year: 2011
  • Cited By: 31
  • Authors: K Zaman, H Khan, MM Khan, Z Saleem, M Nawaz

Planning a Least Cost Gas Pipeline Route A GIS & SDSS Integration Approach

  • Conference: Advances in Space Technologies, 2006 International Conference
  • Pages: 126-130
  • Year: 2006
  • Cited By: 28
  • Authors: M Iqbal, F Sattar, M Nawaz

Socio-political impacts of meteorological droughts and their spatial patterns in Pakistan

  • Journal: South Asian Studies
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue: 1
  • Year: Not specified
  • Cited By: 25
  • Authors: N Mazhar, M Nawaz, AI Mirza, K Khan