Soodeh Hosseini | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Soodeh Hosseini | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Corresponding Author | Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman | Iran

Dr. Soodeh Hosseini is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and complex networks. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a master’s degree in Computer Engineering with a specialization in software, and a doctorate in Computer Engineering with a focus on software engineering. Her professional experience encompasses extensive academic teaching, supervision of advanced research projects, leadership as head of academic and research units, and active involvement in technology growth centers and science parks, alongside advisory and executive roles in scholarly and innovation-driven initiatives. Her scholarly impact is evidenced by 1,426 citations, an h-index of 23, and an i10-index of 34.

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A hybrid sine–cosine and golden ratio optimization algorithm for feature selection in intrusion detection systems
M. Maazalahi, S. Hosseini – International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management

Analytics and measuring the vulnerability of communities for complex network security
M. Jouyban, S. Hosseini – International Journal of Data Science and Analytics

An Improved Binary Slime Mold Algorithm for Intrusion Detection Systems
M. Khorashadizade, S. Hosseini, M. Jouyban – Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience

Yijie Shen | Structured Light | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yijie Shen | Structured Light | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Nanyang Technological University | Singapore

Yijie Shen is a Nanyang Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, with joint appointments in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and is an internationally recognized expert in photonics and optical engineering. He received a doctoral degree in optical engineering from Tsinghua University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and automation from South China University of Technology. His professional experience spans academic leadership, competitive international research projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration, including prior service as a Marie-Curie Senior Research Fellow and active leadership in high-impact research initiatives. The candidate has achieved 7,691 citations with an h-index of 39 and an i10-index of 76, reflecting a strong and sustained scholarly impact.

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Optical vortices 30 years on: OAM manipulation from topological charge to multiple singularities
Y. Shen, X. Wang, Z. Xie, C. Min, X. Fu, Q. Liu, M. Gong, X. Yuan – Light: Science & Applications · Cited by 2376

Towards higher-dimensional structured light
C. He, Y. Shen, A. Forbes – Light: Science & Applications · Cited by 571

Optical skyrmions and other topological quasiparticles of light
Y. Shen, Q. Zhang, P. Shi, L. Du, X. Yuan, A. V. Zayats – Nature Photonics · Cited by 362

Supertoroidal light pulses as electromagnetic skyrmions propagating in free space
Y. Shen, Y. Hou, N. Papasimakis, N. I. Zheludev – Nature Communications · Cited by 229

Generation of optical skyrmions with tunable topological textures
Y. Shen, E. C. Martínez, C. Rosales-Guzmán – ACS Photonics · Cited by 223

Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Yaser Damchi | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Excellence in Research Award

Associate Professor | Shahrood University of Technology | Iran

Yaser Damchi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at Shahrood University of Technology, specializing in electrical power engineering with a strong focus on power system protection and reliability. He earned his doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s degrees in electrical power engineering with advanced specialization in protection systems, relay coordination, and transient analysis. His professional experience includes academic leadership as Head of the Power Department, establishment of a protection and relays digital laboratory, and management and participation in numerous industry-linked power system projects addressing protection design, reliability assessment, and renewable energy integration.  The candidate’s scholarly impact is evidenced by 672 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 24.

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MILP approach for optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in interconnected power systems
Y. Damchi, M. Dolatabadi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh – Electric Power Systems Research

Optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays in a microgrid system using a hybrid particle swarm optimization
Y. Damchi, H.R. Mashhadi, J. Sadeh, M. Bashir – International Conference on Advanced Power System Automation

Optimal coordination of distance and overcurrent relays considering a non-standard tripping characteristic for distance relays
Y. Damchi, J. Sadeh, H.R. Mashhadi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Reliability-centred maintenance for circuit breakers in transmission networks
M. Abbasghorbani, H.R. Mashhadi, Y. Damchi – IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution

Dominika Domagała | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Dominika Domagała | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Dominika Domagała is a research and teaching assistant at Wroclaw Medical University, specializing in human anatomy, physical anthropology, and forensic sciences, with academic expertise spanning medical, physiotherapy, nursing, and emergency medical education. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Human Biology with specialization in Physical Anthropology and is currently pursuing doctoral studies, focusing on advanced anatomical and anthropological research.  Her professional development includes certified training in higher education pedagogy, and she maintains active engagement in academic and research communities. Scholarly impact indicators include 92 citations, 19 research documents, and an h-index of 4.

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Yuhui Zhou | Wireless Communication | Research Excellence Award

Ms. Yuhui Zhou | Wireless Communication | Research Excellence Award

Student | Henan Polytechnic University | China

Zhou Yuhui is a postgraduate researcher in Electronic Information at Henan Polytechnic University, specializing in wireless communications and integrated sensing and communication systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Engineering and is pursuing a master’s degree with advanced training in wireless communication theory, signal detection and estimation, and space–time coding, consistently ranking among the top students academically. His professional experience includes active participation in a provincial-level research project focused on key technologies for autonomous-driving-oriented integrated sensing and communication. His achievements are complemented by multiple academic and technical competition awards, institutional honors recognizing academic excellence, editorial and scholarly engagement through indexed publications, and professional certifications in language proficiency and technical tools, underscoring his well-rounded academic profile and commitment to research excellence. 3 Citations, 5 Documents, 1 h-index

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Secure backscatter NOMA systems with dual-antenna relay: Reliability, security, and efficiency analysis
Liyao Ma, Yuhui Zhou, Gaojian Huang, Mengyan Huang – Physical Communication

Time-modulated planar arrays enabled directional modulation symbol synthesis
Hui Chen, Yuhui Zhou, Shufen Chen, Xingwang Li – Physical Communication

Outage Probability Analysis of the Symbiotic Backscatter-NOMA Systems
Yuhui Zhou, Gaojian Huang, Xingwang Li – Conference Paper

Hadeer Helaly | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Hadeer Helaly | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer Assistant | Damietta University | Egypt

Dr. Hadeer Abdo Mohamed Abdellatif Helaly is an Assistant Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering, Damietta University, with expertise in computer and control systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and deep learning for healthcare applications. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral training from the Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, specializing in computer and control systems engineering, with advanced research concentration in deep learning, medical image analysis, and disease detection. Her professional experience spans academic teaching, supervision of undergraduate projects, research assistance, and industry exposure as an open-source web developer, alongside active participation in international research training and collaborative projects in machine learning, speech analysis, and medical diagnostics. Her scholarly impact is evidenced by a Scopus profile comprising 5 documents, 354 citations, and an h-index of 3.

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Early Breast Cancer Detection, Affected Cell Classification, and Segmentation Framework
H. A. Helaly, M. Badawy, E. M. El-Gendy, A. Y. Haikal – Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence

ELCD-NSC2: A Novel Early Lung Cancer Detection and Non-Small Cell Classification Framework
H. A. Helaly, M. Badawy, E. M. El-Gendy, A. Y. Haikal – Neural Computing and Applications

A Review of Deep Learning Approaches in Clinical and Healthcare Systems Based on Medical Image Analysis
H. A. Helaly, M. Badawy, A. Y. Haikal – Multimedia Tools and Applications

Deep Learning Approach for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
H. A. Helaly, M. Badawy, A. Y. Haikal – Cognitive Computation

Toward Deep MRI Segmentation for Alzheimer’s Disease Detection
H. A. Helaly, M. Badawy, A. Y. Haikal – Neural Computing and Applications

Zhenghua Qian | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Zhenghua Qian | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | China

Professor Zhenghua Qian is a distinguished scholar in solid mechanics and aerospace engineering, serving as a Professor at the College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a core member of the State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control of Aerospace Structures, with expertise spanning wave propagation, piezoelectric and smart structures, structural health monitoring, and machine learning–assisted nondestructive evaluation. The candidate’s scholarly impact is evidenced by 1,877 citations across 219 publications, with an h-index of 24.

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Alexis Chavez | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Alexis Chavez | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

PhD Candidate | Universidad Mayor De San Simón | Bolivia

Ivan Alexis Chavez Flores is a Civil Engineer and Water Resources Engineer specializing in hydraulics, hydrology, and climate-resilient water systems, currently serving as an independent consultant at ELAXIS Ingeniería and a part-time academic instructor, with professional engagements across academia, consultancy, and applied engineering projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with specialization in Hydraulics and Hydrology, graduating with highest academic distinction, and a Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering earned with cum laude recognition, complemented by advanced training in hydrological modeling, irrigation efficiency, His achievements include competitive international scholarships, institutional commendations for leadership and academic service, professional certifications, active membership in national and international engineering and water resources associations, and participation as a research collaborator within multidisciplinary scientific networks.

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Featured Publications

Ivan Alexis Chavez Flores*, Impacts of climate change on the hydropower potential of a multipurpose storage system project in Bolivian Andes. Journal of Hydrology: Regional Studies, 2025, Article 102903.

Ivan Alexis Chavez Flores, Mauricio Villazón, Diego Inturias, Pablo Pardo, Carolina Aldunate, Crítica, análisis y relleno de las series de tiempo hidrométricas de la Amazonía Boliviana: Ajuste de curvas de descarga H–Q (Tomo 1). FAO Bolivia, 2024.

Ivan Alexis Chavez Flores*, Crítica, análisis y relleno de las series de tiempo hidrométricas de la Amazonía Boliviana: Análisis, crítica y relleno de la información hidrométrica y caudales (Tomo 2). FAO Bolivia, 2024.

Santiago Núñez Mejía, Carina Villegas-Lituma, Patricio Crespo, Mario Córdova, Ronald Gualán, Johanna Ochoa, Pablo Guzmán, Daniela Ballari, Ivan Alexis Chavez Flores et al., Downscaling precipitation and temperature in the Andes: applied methods and performance—a systematic review protocol. Environmental Evidence, 2023, 12, Article 23.

Qingguo Lü | Electrical Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Qingguo Lü | Electrical Engineering  | Research Excellence Award

Associate Researcher | Chongqing University | China

Qingguo Lü is an Associate Researcher at Chongqing University specializing in distributed optimization, privacy-preserving machine learning, and smart grid systems. He earned his doctoral degree in computer science and technology with a strong focus on optimization theory and networked systems and subsequently advanced his expertise through postdoctoral research and international academic collaboration.  His scholarly contributions have delivered both theoretical advances and practical engineering solutions, achieving strong international visibility and impact. His academic influence is reflected by 1,174 citations, an h-index of 18, and an i10-index of 26. In recognition of his expertise and service, he holds multiple editorial and guest editorial appointments in international journals, serves on conference program committees, contributes extensively to peer review, holds innovation patents, and maintains professional standing as an IEEE Senior Member, demonstrating sustained excellence in research, leadership, and academic service suitable for a prestigious research award.

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Distributed projection subgradient algorithm over time-varying general unbalanced directed graphs
H. Li, Q. Liu, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control · Citations: 115
Accelerated convergence algorithm for distributed constrained optimization under time-varying general directed graphs
H. Li, Q. Lü, X. Liao, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems · Citations: 104
Achieving acceleration for distributed economic dispatch in smart grids over directed networks
Q. Liu, X. Liao, H. Li, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering · Citations: 100
Convergence analysis of a distributed optimization algorithm with a general unbalanced directed communication network
H. Li, Q. Liu, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering · Citations: 96
Privacy masking stochastic subgradient-push algorithm for distributed online optimization
Q. Lü, X. Liao, T. Xiang, H. Li, T. Huang – IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics · Citations: 80

Mingxu Wang | Wireless Communication | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Mingxu Wang | Wireless Communication | Young Scientist Award

Research Associate | Fudan University | China

Mingxu Wang is a Research Associate at Fudan University specializing in photonic terahertz and free-space optical communications within advanced radio access networks. He holds advanced academic training in electronic and optical engineering with a strong focus on high-capacity fiber–wireless integrated systems, developed through rigorous graduate-level education and collaborative research at leading international institutions. His scholarly output has achieved 687 citations with an h-index of 15 and an i10-index of 22, reflecting sustained impact in the field. He holds multiple patents related to advanced modulation and fiber–wireless integration techniques and actively contributes to the research community through professional memberships with IEEE, Optica, and SPIE. His excellence has been recognized through highly competitive international scholarships and distinctions, underscoring his leadership, innovation, and growing influence in electrical and photonic communications research.

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Low complexity neural network equalization based on multi-symbol output technique for 200+ Gbps IM/DD short reach optical system
B. Sang, W. Zhou, Y. Tan, M. Kong, C. Wang, M. Wang, L. Zhao, J. Zhang, J. Yu – Journal of Lightwave Technology · Citations: 78
Integrated high-resolution radar and long-distance communication based-on photonic in terahertz band
Y. Wang, W. Li, J. Ding, J. Zhang, M. Zhu, F. Zhao, M. Wang, J. Yu – Journal of Lightwave Technology · Citations: 64
Joint communication and radar sensing functions system based on photonics at the W-band
Y. Wang, J. Liu, J. Ding, M. Wang, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Express · Citations: 56
W-band simultaneous vector signal generation and radar detection based on photonic frequency quadrupling
Y. Wang, J. Ding, M. Wang, Z. Dong, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Letters · Citations: 46
Photonics-assisted joint high-speed communication and high-resolution radar detection system
Y. Wang, Z. Dong, J. Ding, W. Li, M. Wang, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Letters · Citations: 45