Ms. Juman Alsadi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Juman Alsadi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Khalifa University | United Arab Emirates

Ms. Juman Alsadi is a Ph.d. candidate in engineering systems and management at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a research focus on the digitalization of operational excellence methodologies, particularly the integration of lean six sigma and industry 4.0. her academic journey includes a master’s degree in engineering systems and management from the same university, she continues to maintain outstanding academic performance. Her research aims to develop a conceptual framework for lss 4.0 adoption, emphasizing organizational maturity, change management, and sustainable digital transformation. beyond research, Dr. Alsadi has served as a teaching and research assistant, mentoring students, supporting course design, and contributing to scholarly publications. she has also gained professional experience in logistics, supply chain, Smart Manufacturing Systems and project management through roles at digital qatalyst, reda chemicals, and julphar pharmaceuticals. Her academic influence is reflected in her 7 published documents, 41 citations, and an h-index of 3, highlighting her growing contribution to the fields of industrial engineering, lean transformation, and digital innovation. driven by a passion for excellence, Dr. Alsadi continues to bridge research with real-world impact across academia and industry.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Alsadi, J., Antony, J., Goonetilleke, R., Romero, D., Chiarini, A., Tortorella, G., & Maalouf, M. (2025). A qualitative global study on the digitalization of Lean Six Sigma: Insights from scholars and practitioners. Production Planning & Control.

Alsadi, J., Alkhatib, F., Antony, J., Garza-Reyes, J. A., Tortorella, G., & Cudney, E. A. (2024). A systematic literature review with bibliometric analysis of Quality 4.0. The TQM Journal.

Saad, A., Alsadi, J., Al Absi, D., Almulla, M., Simsekler, M. C. E., Sadeq, A. A., Omar, F., Basha, M., Khattab, I., & Abu Khater, N., et al. (2024). An integrative risk assessment approach to enhancing patient safety in continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Journal of Safety Science and Resilience.

Alkhatib, F. Y., Alsadi, J. K., Ramadan, M. A., Antony, J., & Swarnakar, V. (2024). Industry 4.0 applications in the healthcare sector. In Industry 4.0 and Quality Management (pp. 27–48). Routledge.

Alsadi, J., Antony, J., Mezher, T., Jayaraman, R., & Maalouf, M. (2023). Lean and Industry 4.0: A bibliometric analysis, opportunities for future research directions. Quality Management Journal.

Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology | India

Dr. Md. Abdul Raheem Junaidi is an accomplished assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Muffakham Jah college of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad, with many years of academic and research experience, complemented by  years in the industry. He holds a Ph.d. in Mechanical Engineering from the birla institute of technology and science Pilani, and an M.E. in turbo machinery from Osmania university, Hyderabad. his expertise spans cad and cae tools such as ansys, solidworks, and autocad, alongside strong contributions to curriculum development, research writing, and placement coordination. a prolific researcher, Dr. junaidi has published 17 documents with 39 citations and holds an h-index of 4. he is notably the first ph.d. recipient to secure two indian patents from his doctoral research. his scholarly achievements include 10 scopus-indexed papers and over 25 international peer-reviewed publications. recognized for his excellence, he received the young engineer of the year award from the institution of engineers and the government of Telangana. Through his teaching, mentorship, and active participation in NBA, NAAC, and Aicte accreditation processes, Dr. Junaidi continues to make a Smart Manufacturing Systems lasting impact on mechanical engineering education and research in India.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Junaidi, M. A. R. (2025). A versatile biomedical device employed for diverse applications in minimally invasive surgical procedures. International Journal of Engineering Systems Modelling and Simulation.

Kumaravel, S., Raman, P., Kalangi, R. R., Selvameena, R., Gehani, H., Junaidi, M. A. R., & Yuvaperiyasamy, M. (2025). Analysing the efficiency of a single-slope solar still and the effects of glass cover cooling and circular cross-section hollow fins. Journal of Environmental Nanotechnology.

Koti, V., Asha, P. B., Sharma, S., Kavitha, K., Sankarathil, A. J., Junaidi, M. A. R., Shashidhara, L. C., Razak, A., Raju, K., & Manjunatha, B., et al. (2025). Fabrication and wear characteristics of Al6066-boron carbide particulate composites. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Series D.

Junaidi, M. A. R. (2025). Influence of advanced composite phase change materials on thermal energy storage and thermal energy conversion. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

R, V. K., P. B, A., Junaidi, M. A. R., T, J., K, R., Goudar, D. M., Pinto, D. G., S. R, S. A., Bhat, S. K., & L. C, S., et al. (2025). Influence of zirconium carbide particles on the mechanical characteristics of heat treated Al7475 alloy. Scientific Reports.