Brittany Hoard | Software | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Brittany Hoard | Software | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Supervisor at  Western Governors University , United States.

Dr. Brittany Hoard is a seasoned educator and researcher in computer science with a passion for technology, innovation, and leadership. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and a strong foundation in nanoscience and physics, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to her work. 🧠 Currently serving as a Supervisor at Western Governors University, she oversees a team of evaluators and contributes to assessment and course development. 💼 Her academic excellence and commitment to student success shine through her high-impact research and educational leadership. 🖥️🌐

Professional Profile

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Education & Experience

🎓 Education

  • 🧠 Ph.D. in Computer Science – Northcentral University (2018–2021)

    • 📚 Dissertation: Metamorphic Testing Among Open-Source Software Developers

  • 🧬 M.S. in Nanoscience and Microsystems – University of New Mexico (2013–2015)

    • 🧪 Thesis: Modeling Steric Effects in Antibody Aggregation

  • 🌌 B.S. in Physics (Minor in Computer Science) – Penn State Erie (2008–2012)

    • 🧲 Undergraduate Research: Defects in Amorphous Silicon

💼 Professional Experience

  • 👩‍💼 Supervisor – Western Governors University (July 2024–Present)

    • 🗂️ Leads a team of 18; oversees hiring, training, KPIs, CRDs, and evaluations

  • 👩‍🏫 Lead Evaluator – Western Governors University (Feb 2023–July 2024)

    • 🛠️ Managed 27 team members; handled appeals, originality checks, and training

Summary Suitability

Dr. Brittany Hoard stands as a prime candidate for the Best Researcher Award, distinguished by her interdisciplinary expertise, exemplary academic record, and impactful research in computer science and software engineering. Her innovative work, particularly in the domain of metamorphic testing among open-source software developers, bridges the gap between theoretical development and real-world application—contributing meaningfully to the evolution of automated testing in software quality assurance.

Professional Development 

 Dr. Brittany Hoard continuously elevates her professional skills through leadership, mentoring, and technical advancement. She designs and delivers evaluator training, creates application troubleshooting guides, and updates learning materials to meet evolving educational standards. 📈 Her active role in hiring, onboarding, and performance auditing demonstrates her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. 🤝 She participates in calibration and development workshops, ensuring alignment across academic departments. 🧩 With her diverse expertise in programming, assessment development, and student support, she champions innovation in online education, supporting both her team and learners with dedication and vision. 🎯📘

Research Focus

 Dr. Brittany Hoard’s research lies at the intersection of software engineering, open-source development, and automated testing. 💻 Her doctoral work explored metamorphic testing, a cutting-edge technique used to validate software in the absence of traditional test oracles — a growing need in quality assurance for AI and open-source tools. 🧪 She brings a deep analytical lens to developer behaviors, contributing to empirical studies that shape the future of software verification. 📊 With prior research in physics and nanoscience, she also demonstrates a unique cross-disciplinary understanding of scientific modeling, system simulation, and data analysis. 🔬🧠🧮

Awards and Honors 

🏅 Graduated with Distinction – University of New Mexico (M.S. Program)
📜 Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0 – Northcentral University (Ph.D. Program)
🎖️ Dean’s List Honoree – Penn State Erie
🌟 Behrend Honors Program – Penn State Erie

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: 15.7% Efficient 10-μm-Thick Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells Using Periodic Nanostructures
    Authors: MS Branham, WC Hsu, S Yerci, J Loomis, SV Boriskina, BR Hoard, …
    Publisher: Wiley Blackwell
    Year: 2015

  • Title: Empirical Comparison of Random and Periodic Surface Light-Trapping Structures for Ultrathin Silicon Photovoltaics
    Authors: MS Branham, WC Hsu, S Yerci, J Loomis, SV Boriskina, BR Hoard, …
    Journal: Advanced Optical Materials 4(6), 858–863
    Year: 2016

  • Title: Symmetry-Breaking Nanostructures on Crystalline Silicon for Enhanced Light Trapping in Thin Film Solar Cells
    Authors: SJ Han, S Ghosh, OK Abudayyeh, BR Hoard, EC Culler, JE Bonilla, …
    Journal: Optics Express 24(26), A1586–A1596
    Year: 2016

  • Title: Silicon Solar Cells: 15.7% Efficient 10‐μm‐Thick Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells Using Periodic Nanostructures (Adv. Mater. 13/2015)
    Authors: MS Branham, WC Hsu, S Yerci, J Loomis, SV Boriskina, BR Hoard, …
    Journal: Advanced Materials 27(13), 2268
    Year: 2015

  • Title: Influence of Model Resolution on Geometric Simulations of Antibody Aggregation
    Authors: K Manavi, B Jacobson, B Hoard, L Tapia
    Journal: Robotica 34(8), 1754–1776
    Year: 2016

  • Title: Extending Rule-Based Methods to Model Molecular Geometry
    Authors: B Hoard, B Jacobson, K Manavi, L Tapia
    Conference: 2015 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM)
    Year: 2015

Conclusion

Dr. Hoard’s scholarly accomplishments, technical contributions, and leadership in educational assessment collectively demonstrate her extraordinary dedication to advancing research and academic excellence. Her ability to conduct high-impact, application-oriented research while mentoring others positions her as an outstanding recipient of the Best Researcher Award. Her work not only advances academic knowledge but also enhances operational systems in higher education—making her a true asset to the global research community. 🌐📚

Padma Iyenghar | Software Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Padma Iyenghar | Software Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Development Professor, University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrueck, Germany

Padma Iyenghar has a strong academic and research background in computer science, with expertise in embedded software systems and wireless communication technologies. Their contributions to model-based testing in embedded systems and UMTS performance enhancements demonstrate technical depth and interdisciplinary research capabilities.

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Education :

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Experience:

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Skills:

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Awards:

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Publication :

        1. A Model Based Approach for Debugging Embedded Systems in Real-Time”

          • Authors: Padma Iyenghar, Clemens Westerkamp, Juergen Wuebbelmann, and Elke Pulvermüller
          • Conference: EMSOFT 2010: 10th International Conference on Embedded Software
          • DOI: 10.1145/1879021.1879031
          • This paper presents a model-based methodology for debugging real-time embedded systems.

        2. “Early Synthesis of Timing Models in AUTOSAR-based Automotive Embedded Software Systems”

          • Authors: Padma Iyenghar, Lars Huning, and Elke Pulvermueller
          • Conference: 8th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering and Software Development (MODELSWARD), 2020
          • Pages: 477-489
          • This work discusses the early integration of timing models in AUTOSAR-based automotive software to enhance system reliability.

        3. “Automated End-to-End Timing Analysis of AUTOSAR-based Causal Event Chains”

          • Authors: Padma Iyenghar, Lars Huning, and Elke Pulvermueller
          • Conference: 15th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering (ENASE), 2020
          • Pages: 477-489
          • This paper introduces an automated approach for timing analysis in AUTOSAR-based systems, focusing on causal event chains.

        4. “Proceedings of the First Workshop on Connecting Education and Research Communities for an Innovative Resource Aware Society (CERCIRAS)”

          • Editors: Padma Iyenghar and Gordana Rakic
          • Conference: First Workshop on CERCIRAS, Novi Sad, Serbia, September 2, 2021
          • Series: CEUR Workshop Proceedings, Vol. 3145
          • This proceeding compiles research focused on bridging education and research for a resource-aware society.

        5. “Economic Impact of RegTech Compliance”

          • Author: Padma Iyenghar
          • Publication Year: 2024
          • Publisher: IGI Global
          • This chapter explores the economic implications of Regulatory Technology (RegTech) compliance in the context of Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity

conclusion:

Padma Iyenghar is a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award, particularly in Computer Science, Embedded Systems, and Wireless Communications. If recent research, industry collaborations, or high-impact publications can be provided, their profile would be even more compelling.