Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

Zhiyao Zhang is a Professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), specializing in microwave photonics and high-speed optoelectronic devices. He earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from UESTC in 2010. Currently, he serves in the School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering and the Research Center for Microwave Photonics (RC-MWP). He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Ottawa in 2017. His research contributions include opto-electronic oscillators, photonic analog-to-digital converters, and microwave photonic radars, with over 150 peer-reviewed journal papers published.

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Optical Engineering – University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), 2010
  • Visiting Scholar – Microwave Photonics Research Laboratory, University of Ottawa, 2017

💼 Experience

  • Professor, School of Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, UESTC
  • Researcher, Research Center for Microwave Photonics (RC-MWP), UESTC
  • Visiting Scholar, Microwave Photonics Research Laboratory, University of Ottawa (2017)
  • Industry Collaboration, Partnered with Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd to develop next-generation broadband wireless base stations using Radio-over-Fiber (RoF) technology

🔬 Research Interests

  • Microwave Photonics
  • High-speed Optoelectronic Devices
  • Opto-electronic Oscillators (OEOs)
  • Photonic Analog-to-Digital Converters
  • Microwave Photonic Radars

🏆 Awards

  • Award Nomination: Best Researcher Award
  • Research Impact: Over 960 citations
  • Patents: 20 patents (published/under process)
  • Professional Membership: Chinese Society of Optical Engineering

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Zhang, Z., et al. (2023). “Ultra-wideband chaotic signal generation using nonlinear optoelectronic oscillators.” Journal of Lightwave Technology. 🔗 Link (Cited by 45 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2022). “Photonic Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Enhanced Resolution.” Optics Express. 🔗 Link (Cited by 38 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2021). “Externally-triggered ultra-wideband pulse generation in broadband nonlinear OEOs.” IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques. 🔗 Link (Cited by 50 articles)

Zhang, Z., et al. (2020). “Actively Mode-Locked Optoelectronic Oscillators for Short Microwave Pulse Generation.” Nature Communications. 🔗 Link (Cited by 72 articles)

Frequency Response Enhancement of Photonic Sampling Based on Cavity-Less Ultra-Short Optical Pulse Source

Self-referenced electro-optic response measurement of dual-parallel Mach-Zehnder modulators employing single-tone level control and low-frequency bias swing

Self-calibrated characterization of high-speed photodetectors based on slowly-varying-envelope photonic sampling

Linearization in the digital domain for photonic sampling analog-to-digital conversion

Externally-excited Short Pulse Train Generation in a Broadband Nonlinear Optoelectronic Oscillator

Optical Frequency Comb Generation Based on Single-chip Integrated LNOI Intensity and Phase Modulators

 

ABDUL SAMI | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. ABDUL SAMI | Engineering | Young Scientist Award

Lecturer Numl University Hyderabad Pakistan

Engr. Abdul Sami Shaikh is a seasoned software engineering professional with a diverse portfolio in academia, research, and freelancing. His career is marked by significant contributions to IT education, cutting-edge research, and innovative development practices. Based in Hyderabad, Sindh, Abdul Sami is driven by a passion for leveraging technology to address real-world challenges and enhance learning.

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Education 🎓

Abdul Sami Shaikh has a strong academic foundation with a Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Engineering from Harbin Engineering University, China (2013-2016), achieving an impressive 3.77 CGPA. His undergraduate degree in Computer System Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro (2005-2009), laid the groundwork for his technical expertise. Earlier, he pursued Pre-Engineering at Govt. Boys Degree College, Qasimabad, Hyderabad, and completed his schooling at the Model School of Sindh University.

Experience 💼

Abdul Sami has an extensive teaching and research background, having served as a lecturer at Isra University, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), and other prestigious institutions. His professional journey includes roles such as Research Associate at Mehran UET, Program Coordinator for the National Freelance Training Program, and editorial assistant for the Mehran UET Research Journal. He also gained valuable industrial experience through internships with organizations like Sui Southern Gas Company and Microsoft.

Research Interests 🔬

His research focuses on machine learning, data visualization, deep learning, and their applications in healthcare and cybersecurity. He has explored innovative solutions in image analysis, mobile app automation for Industry 4.0, and advanced threat detection systems. Abdul Sami also delves into challenges in spatial crowdsourcing and IoT-based systems.

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

While Abdul Sami has not listed specific awards, his academic and professional milestones, coupled with his impactful publications, position him as a strong candidate for recognition in research and innovation.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Acoustic Propagation and Transmission Loss Analysis in Shallow Water

Automated Classification of Pneumonia from Chest X-Ray Images using EfficientNet-B0