Neven Saleh | Healthcare Engineering Systems | Women Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neven Saleh | Healthcare Engineering Systems | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Future University in Egypt | Egypt

Assist. Prof. Dr. Neven Saleh is a highly motivated and detail-oriented researcher with extensive experience in biomedical engineering, machine learning, deep learning for disease diagnosis, healthcare technology, hospital design, and assistive communication systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and a master’s and bachelor’s degree in biomedical and electronics engineering from Egyptian universities. She has served as an associate professor at multiple institutions, supervised numerous Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and contributed to international research collaborations across Italy, Egypt, and the USA. Her research interests focus on AI-driven diagnostic systems for retinal and neurological disorders, cancer detection using image processing, healthcare technology assessment, hospital workflow optimization, and assistive technologies for patients with disabilities. She has received multiple awards and honors for her innovative projects, teaching excellence, and scientific contributions, including national competitions, best thesis awards, and international conference recognitions. She possesses strong research skills in machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, biomedical signal processing, medical instrumentation, and healthcare technology management. She is a member of professional organizations such as TWAS-OWSD and IFMBE and has completed advanced certifications in machine learning, clinical engineering, and healthcare quality management. Her research impact is reflected in 277 citations by 204 documents, 41 publications, and an h-index of 9.

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Featured Publications

  1. Saleh, N., Sharawi, A. A., Abd Elwahed, M., Petti, A., Puppato, D., & Balestra, G. (2014). Preventive maintenance prioritization index of medical equipment using quality function deployment. IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 19(3), 1029–1035.

  2. Saleh, N., Abdel Wahed, M., & Salaheldin, A. M. (2022). Transfer learning‐based platform for detecting multi‐classification retinal disorders using optical coherence tomography images. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 32(3), 740–752.

  3. Saleh, N., Farghaly, M., Elshaaer, E., & Mousa, A. (2020). Smart glove-based gestures recognition system for Arabic sign language. In 2020 International Conference on Innovative Trends in Communication and … (pp. 37–…).

  4. Saleh, N., Hassan, M. A., & Salaheldin, A. M. (2024). Skin cancer classification based on an optimized convolutional neural network and multicriteria decision-making. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 17323.

  5. Salaheldin, A. M., Abdel Wahed, M., Talaat, M., & Saleh, N. (2024). Deep learning‐based automated detection and grading of papilledema from OCT images: A promising approach for improved clinical diagnosis and management. International Journal of Imaging Systems and Technology, 34(4), e23133.

Dr. Nina Sharp | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Nina Sharp | Healthcare Applications | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Arizona State University, United States

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Education

  • Ph.D. in Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2020)
  • Master of Architecture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016)
  • M.S. in Architectural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2011)
  • B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2009)

🏛️ Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor, The Design School, Arizona State University (2021-present)
  • Research Affiliate, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ (2023-present)
  • Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory (2022-present)
  • Assistant Professor, School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin, Madison (2020-2021)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Interior Design Department, Maryville University (2018-2019)

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Sharp’s research intersects architecture, environmental design, and healthcare, focusing on the impact of lighting and thermal environments on cognitive performance, health, and well-being, particularly in older adults and clinical settings. She has secured multiple research grants, including projects funded by the National Institute on Aging and the National Science Foundation.

🏆 Honors and Awards

  • 2023 Best Oral Contribution Award, Healthy Buildings Europe Conference
  • 2023 The Design School Knowledge Enterprise Award
  • 2020 ARCC Dissertation Award
  • Multiple scholarships and fellowships from the Illuminating Engineering Society and University of Illinois.

🛠️ Professional Development

  • 2023 ASU NSF I-Corps Five-Week Training Program
  • 2022 Daylight Awareness Week, Velux
  • 2021 Partnership for Innovation, National Science Foundation

 

Publications

Photophobia is associated with lower sleep quality in individuals with migraine: results from the American Registry for Migraine Research (ARMR)

  • Authors: Nina Sharp, Mark J Burish, Kathleen B Digre, Jessica Ailani, Mahya Fani, Sophia Lamp, Todd J Schwedt
  • Journal: The Journal of Headache and Pain
  • Year: 2024

Exploring Methodological Considerations: A Literature Review on How Lighting Affects the Sleep and Cognition in Healthy Older Adults

  • Authors: Mahya Fani, Nina Sharp
  • Journal: Journal of Daylighting
  • Year: 2024

Lighting up living spaces to improve mood and cognitive performance in older adults

  • Authors: Nastaran Shishegar, Mohamed Boubekri
  • Journal: Journal of Environmental Psychology
  • Year: 2022

An Investigation of Light Spectrum and Intensity on Depression among Older Adults

  • Authors: Mohamed Boubekri, Nina Sharp
  • Journal: Journal ISSN
  • Year: 2023

Tuning environmental lighting improves objective and subjective sleep quality in older adults

  • Authors: Nastaran Shishegar, Mohamed Boubekri, Elizabeth AL Stine-Morrow, Wendy A Rogers
  • Journal: Building and Environment
  • Year: 2021