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.

Profile: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

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. Zhen Cao | Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhen Cao, Healthcare, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Capital Medical University, China

Professional Profile

🌟 Summary:

Dr. Cao Zhen is a dedicated PhD student at the School of Public Health, Capital Medical University, specializing in health policy and hospital management. A member of the Expert Pool for Project Funding Supervision at the National Health Commission, he has overseen two provincial and ministerial-level projects and participated in a National Social Science Foundation project. He has contributed to numerous other projects and has published nine academic papers. His research has been instrumental in providing decision-making support during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the areas of funding, material support, and the economic operation of hospitals.

🎓 Education:

Pursuing a PhD in Health Care Management, specializing in Health Policy and Hospital Management, School of Public Health, Capital Medical University.

💼 Professional Experience

  • Member, Expert Pool for Project Funding Supervision, National Health Commission
  • Oversaw two provincial and ministerial-level projects
  • Participated in a National Social Science Foundation project
  • Contributed to multiple provincial and ministerial-level projects
  • Published nine academic papers

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Hospital Management
  • Health Policy
  • Funding and Material Support for Epidemic Prevention and Control
  • Economic Operation of Hospitals

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: Retrospective analysis of defect reconstruction after abdominal wall tumor resection in 30 patients
  • Authors: Zhao, X., Cao, Z., Nie, Y., Chen, J., Shen, Y.
  • Journal: Hernia
  • Volume: 25
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 375–381
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 4
Paper Title: Porcine Small Intestinal Submucosa Mesh to Treat Inguinal Hernia in Young Adults Using Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Retrospective Controlled Study
  • Authors: Liu, Y., Cao, Z., Yang, H., Shen, Y., Chen, J.
  • Journal: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue: 4
  • Pages: 367–370
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 7
Paper Title: Application of Acellular Tissue Matrix for Enhancement of Weak Abdominal Wall in Animal Model
  • Authors: Wang, M., Yang, S., Cao, Z., Hu, S.
  • Journal: BioMed Research International
  • Volume: 2020
  • Pages: 3475289
  • Year: 2020
  • Citations: 2
Paper Title: Application efficacy of porcine small intestinal submucosa patch in different procedures for inguinal hernia in young adult patients
  • Authors: Cao, Z., Liu, Y., Shen, Y., Chen, J.
  • Journal: Chinese Journal of General Surgery
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue: 10
  • Pages: 1275–1280
  • Year: 2019