Hui Zhang | Mechanical and Electronic Engineering | Best Innovator Award

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Dr. Hui Zhang | Mechanical and Electronic Engineering | Best Innovator Award

Lecturer | Nanjing Forestry University | China

Hui Zhang is a Lecturer at Nanjing Forestry University and a researcher specializing in soft robotics, with expertise in flexible materials, biomimetic structures, and intelligent robotic systems. He holds advanced academic degrees with specialization in robotics and interdisciplinary engineering. His professional experience includes serving as principal investigator on nationally funded research projects, leading innovative research initiatives, teaching robotics-related courses, and supervising graduate students while integrating research with education. His research focuses on soft robotic actuation, flexible drive mechanisms, and intelligent sensing, resulting in extensive publications, books, and patented technologies that advance robotic performance and adaptability. His contributions are recognized through competitive research grants, editorial appointments, international conference collaborations, and professional memberships in leading engineering societies. His scholarly impact is reflected by 45 publications, 449 citations, and an h-index of 11.

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Featured Publications

Free fatty acids as a marker for predicting periprocedural myocardial injury after coronary intervention
Yu Wang, Hui-Wen Zhang, Yuan-Lin Guo, Cheng-Gang Zhu, Na-Qiong Wu, Jian-Jun Li
Journal Article · Cardiology · 2019

Clinical evaluation of prostate cancer gene 3 score in diagnosis among Chinese men with prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia
Jin Huang, Hui-Zhen Zhang, Hai-Bo Wang, Kathleen H. Reilly
Journal Article · Oncology · 2015

Prevalence of Liddle Syndrome Among Young Hypertension Patients of Undetermined Cause in a Chinese Population
Lin-Ping Wang, Kun-Qi Yang, Xiong-Jing Jiang, Hai-Ying Wu, Hui-Min Zhang, Yu-Bao Zou, Lei Song, Jin Bian, Ru-Tai Hui, Ya-Xin Liu, Xian-Liang Zhou
Journal Article · Cardiology / Genetics · 2015

Transforming growth factor-β1 induces epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition in human lung cancer cells via PI3K/Akt and MEK/Erk1/2 signaling pathways
Xiao-Feng Chen, Hui-Jun Zhang, Hai-Bing Wang, Jun Zhu, Wen-Yong Zhou, Hui Zhang, Ming-Chuan Zhao, Jin-Mei Su, Wen Gao, Lei Zhang, Ke Fei, Hong-Tao Zhang, He-Yong Wang
Molecular Biology Reports · Oncology / Molecular Biology · 2012

Ning Zhang | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ning Zhang | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctor | Beijing institute of technology | China

Ning Zhang is a researcher in deep learning and remote sensing at the Beijing Institute of Technology, with expertise in computer vision, real-time processing, and onboard intelligent systems. He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in electronic information and information and communication engineering, with specialized training in lightweight neural networks and FPGA-based algorithm–hardware co-design. His professional experience includes leading and contributing to nationally funded and institutional projects focused on airborne and satellite AI deployment, where he has played key roles in algorithm development, system architecture design, and technical leadership. His research centers on remote sensing scene classification, object detection, model compression, and energy-efficient neural network accelerators, resulting in high-impact publications in leading IEEE journals, multiple authorized and accepted patents, and a citation record of 337 citations with an h-index of 9 and an i10-index of 8. He has received numerous prestigious scholarships, graduate honors, national-level competition awards, and maintains active engagement in academic and professional communities.

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UniGeoSeg: Towards Unified Open-World Segmentation for Geospatial Scenes
S. Ni, D. Wang, H. Chen, H. Guo, N. Zhang, J. Zhang
arXiv Preprint · Open-World Geospatial Segmentation


S2Net: Spatial-aligned and Semantic-discriminative Network for Remote Sensing Object Detection
J. Yao, H. Chen, Y. Xie, N. Zhang, M. Yang, L. Chen
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing · Top-Tier Journal


High-throughput Energy-efficient Accelerator with Collaborative-Trainable Sparse-Quantization Method for On-Board Remote Sensing Processing
T. Wang, H. Chen, N. Zhang, S. Ni, X. Zhang, L. Chen, W. Li
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing · Energy-Efficient AI Hardware


High-Throughput and Energy-Efficient FPGA-Based Accelerator for All Adder Neural Networks
N. Zhang, S. Ni, L. Chen, T. Wang, H. Chen
IEEE Internet of Things Journal · FPGA Acceleration


Q-A2NN: Quantized All-Adder Neural Networks for Onboard Remote Sensing Scene Classification
N. Zhang, H. Chen, L. Chen, J. Wang, G. Wang, W. Liu
Remote Sensing · Lightweight Neural Networks

Lei Guan | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

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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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Featured Publications

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)

Hadi Masjedy | Speech Recognition | Research Excellence Award

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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

Qiaoning Yang | Signal & Image Processing | Best Researcher Award

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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)

Soodeh Hosseini | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

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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

Zhenghua Qian | Machine Learning | Research Excellence Award

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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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Sina Saadati | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Sina Saadati | Signal & Image Processing | Research Excellence Award

Computer Scientist | Amirkabir University of Technology | Iran

Sina Saadati is an emerging researcher and academic affiliated with a higher education and research institution, with expertise spanning interdisciplinary scientific and engineering research. He holds advanced academic degrees with specialization aligned to his research domain, supported by rigorous scholarly training that underpins his analytical and methodological contributions. His professional experience includes active involvement in research projects, collaborative investigations, and academic responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, independence, and commitment to knowledge advancement. His research focuses on targeted thematic areas within his field, with peer-reviewed scholarly publications contributing to the academic literature and supporting evidence-based innovation. His work has achieved measurable academic impact, reflected in 21 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 0, indicating growing recognition within the research community. In addition to his research output, he has engaged with the scholarly ecosystem through professional memberships, academic service, and adherence to recognized research standards, positioning him as a dedicated and promising contributor suitable for award recognition.

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Featured Publications

Revolutionizing Endometriosis Treatment: Automated Surgical Operation through Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Vision

S. Saadati, M. Amirmazlaghani – Journal of Robotic Surgery, Vol. 18(1), p. 383, 2024

A Natural Way of Solving a Convex Hull Problem

S. Saadati, M. Razzazi – Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A, 2025

Cloud and IoT Based Smart Agent-Driven Simulation of Human Gait for Detecting Muscle Disorders

S. Saadati, A. Sepahvand, M. Razzazi – Heliyon, Vol. 11(2), 2025

Nahid: AI-Based Algorithm for Operating Fully-Automatic Surgery

S. Saadati – arXiv Preprint, arXiv:2401.08584

Aseel Basheer | Machine Learning | Excellence in Research Award

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Dr. Aseel Basheer | Machine Learning | Excellence in Research Award

Postdoc | University of Oklahoma | United States

Aseel Basheer is a Graduate Research Assistant and Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science at the University of Oklahoma, with expertise in machine learning, data science, and large-scale data analytics. The candidate holds a master’s degree in Computer Science with a specialization in data analytics and is pursuing advanced doctoral research focused on predictive modeling, visual analytics, and AI-driven decision support. Professionally, Aseel has contributed to interdisciplinary research projects in public health intelligence and pandemic surveillance, developing AI/ML models, data-driven forecasting systems, and visualization platforms, while also demonstrating academic leadership through teaching, mentoring, and curriculum support in higher education. The candidate’s professional profile is further strengthened by recognized certifications in data analytics, machine learning, healthcare data science, and research rigor, alongside active engagement in scholarly communities. The scholarly impact is reflected through 22 citations, an h-index of 2, and an i10-index of 1.

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Semih Beycimen | Robotics & Autonomous Systems | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Semih Beycimen | Robotics & Autonomous Systems | Research Excellence Award

Professor | International Telecommunication Union | Turkey

Semih Beycimen is a university lecturer at Istanbul Technical University with expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, and AI-driven vehicle technologies, supported by a strong academic background that includes a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bursa Uludag University and a PhD in aerospace from Cranfield University, where he specialized in AI-based control, terrain traversability, and advanced sensing. His professional experience spans roles as a mechanical technology engineering expert, research assistant, and research fellow, contributing to projects involving vibration analysis, image processing, robotic system development, predictive maintenance, digital twin modelling, and autonomous navigation for ground and indoor robotic platforms. He has also played key roles in projects integrating radar and LiDAR sensing, developing indoor navigation algorithms, and advancing autonomous vehicle perceptual frameworks, supported by robust programming skills and extensive training in deep learning, ROS, and computational modelling. His professional profile is strengthened by multiple certifications, strong organizational and communication skills, and active engagement in research dissemination. At least line: 40 citations, 5 documents, and an h-index of 2.

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