Mrs. Zohreh Rafiei Samani | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Zohreh Rafiei Samani | Smart Manufacturing Systems | Best Researcher Award

Birmingham City University | United Kingdom

Mrs. Zohreh Rafiei Samani is a dedicated second-year phd student at Birmingham City University, UK, working on intelligent control and data-driven modelling of piezoelectric actuators. she earned her Msc from Persian Gulf University, Iran, and her Bsc from Shahrekord University, Iran, bringing over six years of industry experience into her research. According to her google scholar profile, she has 4 publications and 45 citations, with an h-index of 3. Her work has made an impact through her article “capacitance estimation for piezoelectric actuators: an artificial intelligence approach”, which introduces a novel ai model to estimate the variable capacitance of piezo actuators under changing operating conditions. This research contributes significantly to improving the precision, efficiency, and autonomy of nano positioning systems and smart structures. Her core research areas include piezoelectric actuators, Smart Manufacturing Systems, intelligent control systems, data-driven modelling, and the application of artificial intelligence in mechatronics. Through her innovative methodology, Zohreh is helping push the boundaries of mechatronic systems design, particularly in robotics, micro-positioning, and smart structures.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publication

Rafiei Samani, Z., Mohammadzaheri, M., Ghodsi, M., Wu, W., Sherkat, N., & Alipooramirabad, H. (2025). Capacitance estimation for piezoelectric actuators: An artificial intelligence approach. IET Science, Measurement & Technology.

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.