Â鶹tv´«Ã½ recently held its vibrant "Staff Meeting 2025 – Meeting No. 2," an event dedicated to celebrating achievements, fostering community, outlining strategic advancements, and recognizing the outstanding contributions of its faculty and staff. The meeting underscored Â鶹tv´«Ã½'s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and robust community building.
The event commenced with a warm welcome by the Master of Ceremony, Aminath Raushan Siyaan, HR Officer. This was followed by a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran by Mariyam Saula Waheed, Administrative Officer at the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, setting a respectful and inspiring tone for the proceedings.
A key highlight was the "Staff Café Talk," featuring an inspiring address from the distinguished professional, Dr. Mohamed Shafeeq, former Minister of Finance. Following his insightful talk, Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar presented Dr. Shafeeq with a Certificate of Appreciation as a gesture of heartfelt gratitude for his invaluable contributions.
The Â鶹tv´«Ã½ family proudly welcomed 24 new staff members who joined between March and May 2025. Each new colleague was invited to the stage to introduce themselves, sharing their name, designation, department, and their motivations for joining Â鶹tv´«Ã½, further enriching the institution's diverse talent pool.
Strategic Directions and Championing Scholarly Pursuits
The meeting featured important presentations on the college's future:
Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector, provided crucial updates on the college's strategic direction, outlining the path forward for continued growth and success.
Moosa Mohamed Manik, Director of the Institute for Academic Development, detailed the highly successful Â鶹tv´«Ã½ Book Writing Grant 2024. This initiative, launched to support and motivate staff to write and publish books across various disciplines, aims to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
The grant areas for 2024 included Business, IT, Engineering, Tourism & Hospitality, Nursing & Allied Health, Education, Shariah & Law. A total of 13 applications were received, with an impressive 11 applications being accepted for the grant. A significant total of Rf 457,000 was allocated to support these scholarly endeavors.
Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar presented the grants to the following recipients of the 2024 Book Writing Grant:
Dr. Monica Arora – Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry Basics (Relevant SDGs: Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4))
Fathimath Saeed, Fathimath Samaahath – Ungenumaai Ungannaidhinumuge Fanniyyaathu (Relevant SDG: Quality education (SDG 4))
Hidaya Mohamed Zahir, Dr. Aminath Waseela – Thriving in the Corporate World: Essential Soft Skills for Success (Relevant SDG: Quality education (SDG 4))
Aishath Mala – Pharmacology Calculations for Nurses (Relevant SDGs: Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4))
Aishath Mala, Dr. Aishath Selna – Doing a Systematic Review: A Students Guide (Relevant SDGs: Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4))
Dr. Lokesh Singh, Dr. Mukesh Didwania – Engineering Fluid Mechanics: Principles and Practices (Relevant SDGs: Quality education (SDG 4), Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9))
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, Dr. Ahsan Ahmed Jaleel – Supply Chain management: The perspective of South Asian countries (Relevant SDGs: Quality education (SDG 4), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), Sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12))
Dr. Damith Goangodawilage, Dr. Nuwan Gunarathne – Corporate Sustainability and Reporting: Theory and Practices (Relevant SDGs: Quality education (SDG 4), Decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), Responsible consumption and production (SDG 12))
Fathimath Warda, Athifa Zakariyya – Dhivehi bas kiyavaidhinumah ehee eh (Relevant SDGs: Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17), Quality education (SDG 4))
Dr. Tajudeen Sanni – Fundamentals of Jurisprudence for Developing Countries (Relevant SDGs: Reduced inequalities (SDG 10), Peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16), Quality education (SDG 4))
Dr. Mano Priya Vijayan, Dr. Vasantha Kumari, Dr. SP Subashini – Clinical Nursing Procedure Manual: A Comprehensive Guide for Nursing Students (Relevant SDGs: Good health and well-being (SDG 3), Quality education (SDG 4), Partnerships for the goals (SDG 17))
Â鶹tv´«Ã½ extends its heartfelt congratulations to all recipients and looks forward to seeing these valuable contributions come to fruition.
Recognizing Excellence: Awards and Appointments
Â鶹tv´«Ã½ took pride in acknowledging the exceptional performance and academic advancements of its staff:
Employee of the Month Awards:
Presented by Rector Dr. Ahmed Anwar:
February 2025: Dr. Mir Hassan Naqvi
March 2025: Dr. Afsar Shaik
April 2025: Hawwa Alishan & Shumra Ibrahim
Newly Appointed Assistant Professors:
Presented by Dr. Abdulla Sadig, Deputy Vice Rector of Academic and Students:
Dr. Abdulrahman Abubakar
Dr. Nde Nyambi Nfor Nfor
Recognition Certificates for Scholarly Publications:
Dr. Mohamed Adil, Deputy Vice Rector, Research & Innovation, presented certificates to faculty members for their significant scholarly contributions:
Dr. Ali Najeeb, Vice Rector:
Title: Environmental Policies: Institutional Response to Smart Eco-Systematic RealitiesBook Chapter: Climate Neutrality Through Smart Eco-Innovation and Environmental Sustainability (Book), Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Title: Accessibility and Inclusivity in AI-powered Personalized LearningBook Chapter: Transformative AI Practices for Personalized Learning Strategies, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Mohammed Ali Sharafuddin:
Title: Factors Influencing Cross-Border E-Commerce Adoption of Thai MSMEs: A Fuzzy DEMATEL Approach.Journal: Sustainability (MDPI), Scopus Index: Q1.
Dr. Mano Priya Vijayan:
Title: Factors influencing eating habit of skipping breakfast and correlation with nutritional status, quality of sleep, and level of stress among employers at selected tertiary care hospital.Journal: Journal of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Research, Scopus Index: Q2.
Dr. Prem Kumar Vagestan:
Title: Strength and microstructural characteristics of sustainable aluminosilicate binder using waste glass powder and ground granulated blast furnace slag.Journal: Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, Scopus Index: Q2.
Dr. Saravanakumar Sengottaiyan:
Title: Enhancing mechanical, degradation, and tribological properties of biocomposites via treatment and alumina content.Journal: Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Scopus Index: Q2.
Title: Assessment of mechanical, thermal, and sliding wear performance of chemically treated alumina-filled biocomposites using machine learning and response surface methodology.Journal: Polymer Composites (Wiley Publication), Scopus Index: Q1.
Title: Synergistic Effects of NaOH Treatment and Ceramic Fillers on the Mechanical and Tribological Behavior of Roselle Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites.Journal: Fibers and Polymers (Springer Publication), Scopus Index: Q2.
Title: Effect of duplex and austenite stainless steel fillers on mechanical, microstructural, and corrosion characteristics of dissimilar welds using Cold Metal Transfer welding.Journal: Results in Engineering (Elsevier), Scopus Index: Q1.
Dr. Tajudeen Sanni:
Title: The State's Injustice: Failing to Protect Fixed-Term Workers' Rights.Journal: Journal of Human Rights, Culture and Legal System, Scopus Index: Q1.
Dr. Sivakumar Thankaraj Ambujam:
Title: Medical Image Fusion Using Unified Image Fusion Convolutional Neural Network.
Journal: International Journal of Intelligent Systems, Scopus Index: Q1.
Title: Min-Max Filtering and Exponential Fossa Optimization Algorithm-Based Parallel Convolutional Neural Network for Heart Disease Detection.
Journal: International Journal of Intelligent Systems, Scopus Index: Q1.
Title: Optimized voltage-lift converter for WECS fed BLDC drive applications.
Book Chapter: AIP Conference Proceedings, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Dr. Nafeena Abdul Munaf:
Title: Thermal cracking of effective decontamination and recycling of lubricating oil: mechanisms, conditions, and performance enhancements.
Journal: Materials Research Express, Scopus Index: Q2.
Title: Performance and Combustion Characteristics Analyses of Mustered Seed Oil b60 with Different Compression Ratio.
Journal: KEY ENGINEERING MATERIALS, Scopus Index: Q4.
Dr. Lokesh Singh:
Title: Nanotechnology in Mechanical Engineering.
Journal: Material Science Forum, Scopus Index: Q4.
Title: Power and Stress Analysis of a Wind Turbine Blade under Various Wind Conditions.
Book Chapter: Key Engineering Materials, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Nikhil Vimala Muraleedharan:
Title: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for revolutionizing a business sustainable future.
Book Chapter: IGI Global, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Dr. Kommu Pradeep:
Title: TEXT BOOK OF NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Journal: Shashwat Publication, Scopus: Q?.
Professor Narayanage Jayantha Dewasiri:
Title: Influences of atmospherics on customer satisfaction and behavioural intentions in the restaurant industry: Evidence from an emerging economy.Journal: Plos One, Scopus Index: Q1.
Title: Advancing Climate Neutrality Through Sustainable Production and Consumption: Pathways to a Resilient Future.
Journal: Climate Change Management (CCM), Scopus Index: Q4.
Title: Advancing Climate Neutrality Through Sustainable Human Systems: Transforming Transport, Energy, and Communication in South Asia.Journal: Climate Change Management (CCM), Scopus Index: Q4.
Mohd Imran:
Title: Nikah-Halala in India: Practice, Precept, and Perception', Legal Transformation in Muslim Societies 1(1), Revival Press 2024.
Journal: Legal Transformation in Muslim Societies, Scopus: Q4.
Dr. Damith Gangodawilage:
Title: Decoding Data Politics: Leveraging Climate Informatics for Policy, Power, and Sustainability.
Book Chapter: Climate Neutrality Through Smart Eco-Innovation and Environmental Sustainability, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Dr. Aishath Nasheeda:
Title: Women's economic empowerment in the Maldives.
Book Chapter: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Abdulla Nafiz:
Title: Women's economic empowerment in the Maldives.
Book Chapter: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Dr. Ahsan Ahmed Jaleel:
Title: Women's economic empowerment in the Maldives.
Book Chapter: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, Published in a Scopus-indexed publication.
Concluding Remarks
The inspiring and productive meeting concluded with Rector, Dr. Ahmed Anwar, delivering the closing remarks. He praised the collective efforts and enthusiasm of the staff, reiterating Â鶹tv´«Ã½'s vision for the future.
The event wrapped up with a group photo, capturing the spirit of camaraderie and shared purpose among the Â鶹tv´«Ã½ staff. All attendees were thanked for their presence, participation, and enthusiasm, leaving with a renewed sense of commitment to the College's mission.
Â鶹tv´«Ã½ continues to build on its legacy of excellence, driven by its dedicated staff and a clear vision for innovation and community impact.
