Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of California San Diego | United States

Abdoulaye Ndao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California San Diego, where he leads the Nano Devices and Applied Optics Laboratory and specializes in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and applied optics. He earned a PhD in Physics with distinction following advanced training in lasers and materials science. His professional experience spans academic leadership, postdoctoral research at leading institutions, and prior engineering roles, with sustained contributions to teaching, mentoring, and conference service. His research focuses on topological photonics, plasmonics, meta-optics, and bioimaging technologies, resulting in influential publications in premier journals, patented innovations, and significant translational impact. His scholarly impact is reflected in approximately 2,900 citations, an h-index of 24, and an i10-index of 32.

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Nonreciprocal lasing in topological cavities of arbitrary geometries
B. Bahari, A. Ndao, F. Vallini, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman, B. Kanté – Science (900 citations)

Symmetry-breaking-induced plasmonic exceptional points and nanoscale sensing
J.-H. Park*, A. Ndao*, W. Cai, L. Hsu, A. Kodigala, T. Lepetit, Y.-H. Lo, B. Kanté – Nature Physics (359 citations)

Octave bandwidth photonic fishnet achromatic metalens
A. Ndao, L. Hsu, J. Ha, J.-H. Park, C. Chang-Hasnain, B. Kanté – Nature Communications (208 citations)

Transmission properties of slanted annular aperture arrays
T. Alaridhee, A. Ndao, M.-P. Bernal, E. Popov, A.-L. Fehrembach, F.-I. Baida – Optics Express (158 citations)

Photonic quantum Hall effect and multiplexed light sources of large orbital angular momenta
B. Bahari, L. Hsu, S.-H. Pan, D. Preece, A. Ndao, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman – Nature Physics (139 citations)

Hongxia Liu | Wide Bandgap Semiconductors | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hongxia Liu | Wide Bandgap Semiconductors | Research Excellence Award

Supervisor | Xidian unniversity | China

Hongxia Liu is a Professor of Microelectronics at Xidian University, specializing in advanced semiconductor device engineering. She holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in microelectronics from North West University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, and Xidian University, respectively. Her professional career encompasses academic leadership, supervision of competitive research projects, and mentorship of graduate researchers in microelectronics and integrated circuit technologies. Her research focuses on advanced CMOS device design, device physics, and the reliability of wide bandgap semiconductor materials, with contributions published extensively in leading international journals. Professor Liu’s work has significantly advanced semiconductor device performance and reliability, and her standing is further demonstrated through academic recognitions, editorial and peer-review service, and active membership in the global microelectronics research community. Her scholarly impact is reflected in 2,912 citations across 431 publications, with an h-index of 23.

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Youcef Himri | Demand Side Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Youcef Himri | Demand Side Management | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Université Tahri Mohamed Becha | Algeria

Dr. Youcef Himri is a Senior Researcher and academic affiliated with Université Tahri Mohamed Béchar and a Safety Engineer at SONELGAZ, specializing in renewable energy systems, energy transition, and smart grids. He holds engineering, magister, doctoral, and habilitation degrees in electrotechnics, energetic physics, and mechanical engineering, with advanced expertise in energy optimization and sustainability. His professional experience spans academic teaching, industrial safety leadership, renewable energy feasibility studies, and national energy infrastructure projects, alongside international research collaborations. Dr. Himri’s research focuses on wind and solar energy assessment, biomass resources, hydrogen energy, smart grid standards, and energy policy, with extensive publications in high-impact journals and reference books. His scholarly impact is reflected in 2,708 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 17.

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Global review and synthesis of trends in observed terrestrial near-surface wind speeds: Implications for evaporation
TR McVicar, ML Roderick, RJ Donohue, LT Li, TG Van Niel, A Thomas et al. – Journal of Hydrology (1,365 citations)

Techno-economical study of hybrid power system for a remote village in Algeria
Y. Himri, A. B. Stambouli, B. Draoui, S. Himri – Energy (269 citations)

Review and use of the Algerian renewable energy for sustainable development
Y. Himri, A. S. Malik, A. B. Stambouli, S. Himri, B. Draoui – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (213 citations)

Wind power potential assessment for three locations in Algeria
Y. Himri, S. Rehman, B. Draoui, S. Himri – Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (153 citations)

Potential and economic feasibility of wind energy in south west region of Algeria
Y. Himri, M. Merzouk, N. K. Merzouk, S. Himri – Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments (95 citations)

Lei Guan | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Lei Guan | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

Director | China Academy of Safety Science and Technology | China

Lei Guan is a Director and Professor at the Risk Monitoring and Early Warning Center, China Academy of Safety Science and Technology, with expertise in risk monitoring, early warning systems, artificial intelligence, and industrial safety engineering. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in precision instruments and safety-related systems. He has led major national and ministerial research programs, directed key laboratories and professional committees, supervised graduate researchers, and provided technical leadership for large-scale industrial and governmental safety initiatives. His research focuses on intelligent work safety systems, industrial internet applications, digital twins, data-driven risk modeling, and emergency management, with sustained contributions through peer-reviewed publications, patents, and standards development. His scholarly impact is reflected in 18 citations, an h-index of 3, and 13 published articles.

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Numerical simulation of the double pits stress concentration in a curved casing inner surface
W. Yan, L. Guan, Y. Xu, J.G. Deng – Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 9(1) (3 citations)

Safety monitoring and management system for fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process
L. Fang, Z. Wu, L. Wei, R. Kang, L. Guan – International Conference on Information and Automation (3 citations)

Study on SVM-based Flame Recognition and Fire Warning for Cotton and Linen Warehouses
X. Zhao, S. Hao, L. Guan, Y. Wang, Q. Zhao, D. Lv – IEEE Conference on Advances in Electrical Engineering (2 citations)

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Identity Resolution Techniques: A Review
C. Dai, H. Li, L. Guan, M. Chi – IEEE BigDataSecurity (1 citation)

Chaima Bouhlila | Building Energy | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Chaima Bouhlila | Building Energy | Innovative Research Award

Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold | Tunisia

Chaima Bouhlila is an educator and computing professional specializing in computer science and multimedia, currently serving as a teaching faculty member at the Institut Supérieur d’Informatique et Multimédia de Gabès, with academic and applied expertise spanning digital technologies, information systems, and multimedia processing. Her scholarly and applied interests focus on multimedia computing, digital information processing, image analysis, and technology-enabled learning, with contributions through academic teaching, applied projects, and knowledge dissemination aligned with contemporary computing practices. In recognition of her professional standing, she has been entrusted with multidisciplinary instructional responsibilities, engaged in academic service and capacity-building initiatives, and maintains active involvement in professional development, demonstrating sustained commitment to educational excellence, institutional contribution, and the advancement of computer science and multimedia education.

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Adaptation of HVAC Systems to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Smart Buildings

Chaima Bouhlila, Achour Fatma – Procedia Computer Science

Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sushil Kumar | Renewable Energy Systems | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur | India

Sushil Kumar is a Research Scholar in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, with expertise in Management and Human Resource Management. He has contributed to empirical and interdisciplinary research that bridges human resource practices with organizational well-being and performance. His achievements include prestigious national fellowships awarded by statutory bodies, participation in advanced research methodology programs, and engagement in academic service roles, underscoring his commitment to scholarly excellence, capacity building, and the advancement of management research, with a scholarly impact reflected by 21 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 1.

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Hadi Masjedy | Speech Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Hadi Masjedy | Speech Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Faculty Member | Hakim Sabzevari University | Iran

Dr. Hadi Masjedy is a senior academic and educator in applied linguistics and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), currently serving as a faculty member at Hakim Sabzevari University and as a writing-across-the-curriculum specialist at the College of the North Atlantic–Qatar, with extensive experience across universities, teacher training institutions, and international school programs. He holds a doctoral degree in TEFL, along with master’s and bachelor’s degrees in the same field, reflecting a strong and consistent academic foundation in English language education. His professional career spans roles as lecturer, instructor, department head, curriculum designer, and academic leader, including leadership in English departments, supervision of international schools, and active participation in national and international education initiatives. His scholarly impact is reflected in 5 citations, 3 documents, and an h-index of 2.

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Reflections on English as a Foreign Language Teacher Burnout Risk Factors: The Interplay of Multiple Variables
S. M. R. Amirian, H. Masjedy, A. S. Khadijeh – Applied Research on English Language (7 citations)

An Overview of Text Mining in Language Studies: The Computational Approach to Text Analytics
H. Masjedy, S. M. R. Adel, S. M. R. Amirian, G. Zareian – Language Related Research (3 citations)

Towards Textbook Development Excellency: A Content Analysis of Grade 10 English Textbook Authenticity
H. Masjedy – National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching

Dauda Adenusi | Industrial Automation | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Dauda Adenusi | Industrial Automation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer | Atiba University | Nigeria

Dr. Dauda Adeite Adenusi is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing Science at Atiba University, Ibadan, and a cybersecurity scholar with expertise spanning cyber situational awareness, network intrusion detection, applied cryptography, and intelligent security systems. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is currently completing a doctoral program in Computer Science, with advanced training in cybersecurity and data-driven security analytics. Dr. Adenusi has extensive academic and professional experience across universities and polytechnics, where he has served in teaching, research, academic leadership, and administrative roles, including Head of Department, program coordinator, accreditation committee chair, and student project supervisor. The author has received 7 citations across 2 scholarly documents, with an h-index of 1.

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Rural Development in Nigeria
I. O. Ebo, B. M. Amosa, D. A. Adenusi – International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology (10 citations)

Challenges and Way Out of Cyber Security Issues in Nigeria
D. A. Adenusi, A. U. Adekunle, O. O. Odewale – International Conference of Villanova Polytechnic (6 citations)

ICT in Education Among Higher Education Students
D. A. Adenusi, A. A. Adebayo, B. O. Oni – Villanova Journal of Science, Technology and Management (6 citations)

Development of Cyber Situation Awareness Model
D. Adenusi, B. K. Alese, B. M. Kuboye, A. F. B. Thompson – International Conference on Cyber Situational Awareness (5 citations)

Development of Threats Detection Model for Cyber Situation Awareness
A. D. Adenusi, E. C. Ayeleso, A. K. Kawonise, J. B. Ekuewa, A. A. Adebayo – ICONSEET Proceedings (4 citations)

Qiaoning Yang | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qiaoning Yang | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Beijing University of Chemical Technology | China

Qiaoning Yang is an Associate Professor at the College of Information Science, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, with expertise spanning control science and engineering, signal and information processing, image processing, deep learning, and computer vision. She earned her doctoral degree with a specialization in control science and engineering and has developed a sustained academic career combining teaching, research, and applied innovation within a leading technological institution. Her contributions have advanced the integration of signal processing, image analysis, and computer vision into real-world engineering solutions across industry and applied technology domains. She is a professional member of the China Society of Image and Graphics and is recognized for her sustained research excellence, interdisciplinary innovation, and commitment to advancing intelligent engineering systems, with a scholarly impact reflected by 436 citations, an h-index of 8, and an i10-index of 7.

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Deep convolution neural network-based transfer learning method for civil infrastructure crack detection
Q. Yang, W. Shi, J. Chen, W. Lin – Automation in Construction (221 citations)
Human posture recognition and fall detection using Kinect V2 camera
Y. Xu, J. Chen, Q. Yang, Q. Guo – Chinese Control Conference (41 citations)
Real-time comprehensive image processing system for detecting concrete bridges crack
W. Lin, Y. Sun, Q. Yang, Y. Lin – Computers and Concrete (15 citations)

George Korres | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Mr. George Korres | Smart Grids and Microgrids | Research Excellence Award

Professor | National Technical University of Athens | Greece

George N. Korres is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in power systems engineering, smart grids, and energy system automation. He earned his Diploma and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus on power systems and state estimation, building a strong academic foundation that underpins his long-standing career in both academia and industry. His professional experience spans academic leadership as Director of the Power Division and Director of the Energy Systems Laboratory, along with significant involvement in large-scale national and international research and development projects related to energy management systems, microgrids, and grid modernization. His scholarly impact is demonstrated by 5,621 citations, an h-index of 42, and an i10-index of 75.

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Taxonomy of PMU Placement Methodologies
N. M. Manousakis, G. N. Korres, P. S. Georgilakis – IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (464 citations)

A Distributed Multiarea State Estimation
G. N. Korres – IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (288 citations)

State Estimation and Bad Data Processing for Systems Including PMU and SCADA Measurements
G. N. Korres, N. M. Manousakis – Electric Power Systems Research (250 citations)

Power System Real-Time Monitoring Using PMU-Based Robust State Estimation
J. Zhao et al., G. N. Korres – IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid (247 citations)

Hardware-in-the-Loop Design and Optimal Setting of Adaptive Protection Schemes for Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation
V. A. Papaspiliotopoulos, G. N. Korres et al. – IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (234 citations)