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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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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Featured Publications

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

Yu Luo | Antenna Design | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Dr. Yu Luo | Antenna Design | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Tianjin University | China

Yu Luo is a Full Professor at the School of Microelectronics, Tianjin University, and a leading expert in antenna theory and technology within the field of electrical and electronic engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering and Doctorate degrees in electronic engineering, developing strong specialization in antennas, arrays, and high-frequency systems. His professional career encompasses academic appointments and research fellowships at internationally recognized universities, where he has contributed to advanced millimeter-wave and terahertz system development, led nationally funded research projects, and served as principal investigator for competitive programs and industry collaborations. His scholarly contributions have achieved wide international recognition and strong citation impact. Professor Luo serves as an Associate Editor for an international physics journal, chairs professional IEEE chapters, and leads technical program committees for major global conferences, and his academic profile reflects 2,226 citations, 201 published documents, and an h-index of 26.

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A Flat-Top Beam Nonuniform Waveguide Slot Antenna Based on Beamforming
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters · Citations: 1
A Terahertz Wide-Angle Beam-Steering 3D-Printed Dual-Polarized GRIN Lens With Planar Focal Surface
IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology · Citations: 3
A Stacked-Plate-Ball Antenna Design for Optimized Gain and Extended Bandwidth
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters · Citations: 1
Flat-Top Beamforming Synthesis Method Achieved With High-Order Mode Dipoles
IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters · Citations: 2

Zhengying Cai | Electric Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Zhengying Cai | Electric Vehicles | Best Researcher Award

Prof | China Three Gorges University  | China

Zhengying Cai is a Professor in the College of Computer and Information Technology at China Three Gorges University, specializing in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with a strong academic and research profile that underpins his nomination for this award. He earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with advanced specialization in computer and information technologies, establishing a solid foundation for interdisciplinary research. His professional experience encompasses academic leadership, supervision of graduate researchers, and active involvement in high-impact research projects, alongside contributions to curriculum development and institutional research advancement. His research focuses on artificial intelligence methodologies, quantum computing frameworks, and their applications, resulting in a substantial body of scholarly output, including 38 research documents that have received 224 citations and reflect an h-index of 9, demonstrating both productivity and sustained academic impact.

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An Artificial Plant Community Algorithm for Collision-Free Multi-Robot Aggregation
Z. Cai, Q. Yu, Z. Lu, Z. Liu, G. Gong – Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

Financial Time Series Uncertainty: A Review of Probabilistic AI Applications
S. Eggen, T.J. Espe, K. Grude, M. Risstad, R. Sandberg – Journal of Economic Surveys

Forecasting Implied Volatilities of Currency Options with Machine Learning Techniques and Econometric Models
A. Olsen, G. Djupskås, P.E. de Lange, M. Risstad – International Journal of Data Science and Analytics

Mr. Nicholas Otumi | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Nicholas Otumi | Biomedical Instrumentation | Research Excellence Award

Research Assistant | University of Rochester | United States

Nicholas Otumi is a biomedical imaging researcher and diagnostic imaging specialist affiliated with the University of Rochester, with expertise spanning diagnostic imaging, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence–driven medical image analysis. He holds a Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging with specialization in bioengineering and biomedical engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Technology, supported by advanced training in deep learning, signal processing, inverse problems, and clinical imaging. His professional experience includes research assistant roles across academic and clinical settings, where he has contributed to imaging model development, clinical data management, AI-based brain and chest image segmentation, and interdisciplinary healthcare research, alongside leadership and community engagement roles within university environments. His research focuses on medical image quality, user-centered imaging system evaluation, deep learning for disease classification, and the application of advanced MRI and CT techniques in both high- and low-resource settings, with multiple peer-reviewed journal publications and ongoing studies under review. He has received competitive research funding and fellowship recognition, institutional awards for leadership and versatility, and has participated in international scientific schools and specialized workshops in radiochemistry, medical physics, AI diagnostics, and imaging quality assurance. His academic service includes research collaboration, technical support, and scholarly dissemination, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing diagnostic imaging research and education.

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Featured Publications

AD Piersson, G Nunoo, E Tettey, N Otumi, User-centered assessment of MRI equipment flexibility, workspace adequacy, user interface usability, and technical proficiency. Appl. Clin. Inform., 2025, 16(5), 1595–1605.

AD Piersson, G Nunoo, K Dzefi-Tettey, N Otumi, Utility of advanced brain MRI techniques for clinical and research purposes in a low-resource setting: A multicentre survey. Next Res., 2025, 100638.

A Piersson, E Frost, K Dzefi-Tettey, N Otumi, H Mumuni, S Kafwimbi, et al., Public attitudes and preferences towards artificial intelligence in diagnostic imaging for clinical diagnosis in a low-resource setting (n = 1,032). Eur. Soc. Radiol. (ECR), 2025.

E Fiagbedzi, J Arkorful, IF Brobbey, E Appiah, S Nyarko, N Otumi, et al., A case of ruptured infrapatellar bursa sac with Baker’s cyst. Radiol. Case Rep., 2025, 20(1), 700–704.

E Fiagbedzi, J Arkorful, E Appiah, N Otumi, I Ofori, PN Gorleku, A rare case of intussusception in a 6-month-old baby. Radiol. Case Rep., 2025, 19(10), 4451–4456.