Zhiyao Zhang | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

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

 

huayu qi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. huayu qi | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Shandong University of Technology China

Qi Huayu is a dedicated researcher and master’s student at Shandong University of Technology. With a strong focus on particle morphology quantification, Qi has contributed significantly to developing innovative methods for characterizing particle structures. Through rigorous research, Qi aims to advance scientific understanding and practical applications in the field of particle analysis.

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Education 🎓

  • Master’s Degree | Shandong University of Technology

Experience 👨‍🔬

  • Engaged in research on particle morphology quantification and regeneration.
  • Published multiple papers in high-impact scientific journals.
  • Developed quantitative analysis methods for particle characterization.

Research Interests 🔬

  • Particle Morphology Quantification
  • Triangle Side Ratio Method for Angularity Characterization
  • Multi-scale Particle Morphological Analysis
  • Application of Morphology Analysis in Engineering and Material Science

Awards 🏆

  • Best Researcher Award (Nominee, 2025)
  • Recognition for innovative contributions in particle morphology quantification.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

“Particle morphology quantification and regeneration based on triangle side ratio”

Granular Matter (2025)

DOI: 10.1007/s40571-025-00919-y

Cited by: Pending citation data

“Triangle Side Ratio Method for Particle Angularity Characterization: From Quantitative Assessment to Classification Applications”

Granular Matter (2024)

DOI: 10.1007/s10035-024-01449-9

Cited by: Pending citation data

“Multi-scale morphological quantification of particle based on altitude-to-chord ratio”

 

Yue-Der Lin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yue-Der Lin | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Professor Feng Chia University/Department of Automatic Control Engineering Taiwan

🎓 Dr. Yue-Der Lin is a Professor at the Department of Automatic Control Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taiwan. With extensive experience in biomedical engineering, he specializes in biopotential amplifier design, adaptive signal processing, and EEG signal analysis. His research bridges biomedical and electronic engineering, contributing significantly to advancements in biopotential measurement and bioinformatics.

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Education

📘 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Program)
National Taiwan University, Taiwan (1992–1998)
📘 Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering & Electronic Circuit Programs)
National Taiwan University, Taiwan (1987–1989)
📘 Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (Control Program)
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan (1983–1987)

Professional Experience

💼 Professor, Department of Automatic Engineering, Feng Chia University (2019–Present)
💼 Director, Department of Automatic Engineering (2016–2017)
💼 Director, Master’s Program of Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering (2014–2017)
💼 Visiting Scholar, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (2007)

Research Interests

🔬 Dr. Lin’s research focuses on:

  • Biopotential amplifier design
  • Adaptive signal processing
  • Biomedical signal analysis (EEG, EMG)
  • Bioinformatics systems
  • Advanced imaging techniques in biomedical engineering

Honors and Awards

🏆 Excellent Research Award, Feng Chia University (2005, 2007–2009, 2011–2019, 2021–2024)
🏆 Distinguished Scholar Award, National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan (2014–2015, 2018–2020, 2022–2024)
🏆 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017–2018, 2020)
🏆 Marquis Who’s Who in the World (2008–2010, 2012–2020)
🏆 IBC Leading Engineers of the World (2008, 2013, 2015)

Publications Top Notes:

📚 Below are Dr. Yue-Der Lin’s selected publications with publication year, journal, and citation details:

Lin, Y.-D., Chong, F.-C., Sung, S.-M., et al. “The calculation of complexity in normal and apoplectic EEG signals.” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 585-594, 1998. Cited by 56

Lin, Y.-D., Wu, C.-P., et al. “An active comb filter structure for harmonic interference removal.” Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Vol. 21, No. 5, pp. 605-610, 1998. Cited by 40

Lin, Y.-D., et al. “Preamplifier with a second-order high-pass filtering characteristic.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 46, No. 5, pp. 609-612, 1999. Cited by 95

Lin, Y.-D., et al. “An adaptive power-line interference removal technique for biopotential measurement.” Biomedical Engineering—Applications, Basis and Communications, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 24-32, 2000. Cited by 23

Lin, Y.-D., et al. “Comments on ‘Line patterns in the mosaic electric properties of human skin—A cross-correlation study’.” IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 274, 2002. Cited by 15

Use of acupressure to improve gastrointestinal motility in women after trans-abdominal hysterectomy

Aminoguanidine prevents the impairment of cardiac pumping mechanics in rats with streptozotocin and nicotinamide‐induced type 2 diabetes

A novel approach for decomposition of biomedical signals in different applications based on data-adaptive Gaussian average filtering

Soroush Zare | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Soroush Zare | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Greadaute Research Assistant University of Virginia United States

📚 Soroush Zare is a dedicated Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. With expertise in robotics, soft exoskeletons, and Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies, he specializes in designing advanced systems for rehabilitation and assistive applications. His research integrates AI-driven controls with cutting-edge mechanical design.

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🎓 University of Virginia (2023–Present)

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (GPA: 4.0/4.0)
  • Focus: EEG-based motor imagery for wearable textile robotics under an NSF-funded project.

🎓 University of Tehran (2018–2021)

  • M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.9/4.0)
  • Thesis: Deep Reinforcement Learning Control of Suspended Cable-Driven Robots.

🎓 Shiraz University (2014–2018)

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (GPA: 3.6/4.0)
  • Thesis: Modeling and analysis of bladeless wind turbines.

Experience

💼 Research Assistant, University of Virginia (2023–Present)

  • Developed wearable soft rehabilitation exoskeletons integrating EEG technologies.
  • Innovated reinforcement learning frameworks for intuitive robotic control.

💼 Research Assistant, York University (2022–2023)

  • Led projects on robotic grasping using deep reinforcement learning.

💼 Research Assistant, University of Tehran (2018–2022)

  • Advanced control techniques for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots (CDPRs).

Research Interests

🔬 Robotics, soft exoskeletons, Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technologies, deep reinforcement learning, EEG-based motor imagery classification, and AI-driven assistive technologies.

Awards

🏆 Honors & Achievements

  • NSF Student Travel Award, IEEE/ACM CHASE (2024)
  • GRADESTAR Fellowship (2023, 2024)
  • Chairperson’s Fellowship (2023)
  • Ranked 2nd among solid design students at Shiraz University.

Publications Top Notes: 

📄 Recent Publications

NeuroMotion: EEG-Based Motor Imagery Control of Wearable Exoskeleton (In preparation).

Kinematic analysis of an under-constrained cable-driven robot using neural networks

Wearable upper limb robotics for pervasive health: A review

Experimental study on the control of a suspended cable-driven parallel robot for object tracking purpose

Reconstructing 3-D Graphical Model Using an Under-Constrained Cable-Driven Parallel Robot

Understanding Human Motion Intention from Motor Imagery Eeg Based on Convolutional Neural Network

A Low-Cost Wearable Exoskeleton for Sitting and Standing Assistance

EEG Motor Imagery Classification using Integrated Transformer-CNN for Assistive Technology Control

MIMO Dynamic Control of a Suspended Underactuated Cable Robot Using Genetic Algorithm

 

 

Jingyang Mao | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jingyang Mao | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer Shanghai Institute of Technology China

🧑‍🏫 Dr. Jingyang Mao is a dedicated lecturer at the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Intelligence Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology. With a Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (2022), he specializes in cutting-edge research on networked control systems and cyber-physical systems. His academic journey also includes a visiting scholar tenure at Louisiana State University, USA (2019–2021). Dr. Mao’s work bridges theoretical innovations with practical applications in modern engineering systems.

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🎓 Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering (2022)

  • University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

✈️ Visiting Scholar (2019–2021)

  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Louisiana State University, USA

Experience

👨‍💻 Lecturer (2022–Present)

  • School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Technology
  • Focus: Cyber-physical systems, networked control, and adaptive filtering

Research Interests

🔍 Dr. Mao’s research interests lie in the fields of:

  • Cyber-physical systems 🌐
  • Multi-rate systems ⏱️
  • Joint recursive filtering 🔄
  • Unknown input estimation
  • Adaptive event-triggered mechanisms ⚙️

Awards

🏆 Award Nomination: Best Researcher Award
Recognized for groundbreaking contributions to the theory and application of cyber-physical systems.

Publications Top Notes:

📄 “Recursive filtering of multi-rate cyber-physical systems with unknown inputs under adaptive event-triggered mechanisms”

Event‐based reduced‐order H∞$H_{\infty }$ estimation for switched complex networks based on T‐S fuzzy model

Recursive filtering of multi-rate cyber-physical systems with unknown inputs under adaptive event-triggered mechanisms

Event-Based Distributed Adaptive Kalman Filtering With Unknown Covariance of Process Noises

Brahim El Boudani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Brahim El Boudani | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer London South Bank University United Kingdom

🎓 Dr. Brahim El Boudani is a passionate researcher and educator specializing in deep learning, virtual reality, and 5G technologies. With a robust technical background in programming and data analysis, he has dedicated his career to academic excellence and innovative research. Currently, a sessional lecturer at London South Bank University, Dr. El Boudani combines teaching with impactful research in fields such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence.

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📚 Dr. Brahim El Boudani earned his Bachelor of Arts in Modern Letters from Hassan II University, Morocco, and later pursued advanced studies at London South Bank University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Intelligence (First Class Honours) and is completing a Ph.D. on deep learning applications in 5G localization, expected by Summer 2023. His academic journey reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary excellence.

Experience

💼 Dr. El Boudani has diverse professional experience, including roles as Workshop Supervisor at Camara Education LTD and Business Intelligence Analyst at London South Bank University. Since 2017, he has been a sessional lecturer, excelling in teaching deep learning, mobile computing, and software development while mentoring students and leading innovative extracurricular projects.

Research Interests

🔬 Dr. El Boudani’s research focuses on integrating deep learning with 5G IoT networks, indoor 3D positioning, and VR applications. His interests also include data warehousing, big databases, and the interplay of AI in mobile computing, highlighting his drive to innovate and address real-world challenges.

Awards and Achievements

🏆 Dr. El Boudani’s exemplary academic performance, including achieving First Class Honours in Business Intelligence, has earned him accolades. His impactful research, particularly on deep learning architectures for 5G networks, has positioned him as a thought leader in his domain.

Publications Top Notes: 

📄 Dr. El Boudani has contributed significantly to peer-reviewed journals and conferences. His publications include:

Implementing deep learning techniques in 5G IoT networks for 3D indoor positioning (Sensors, 2020) – Cited by 50 articles.

Positioning as Service for 5G IoT Networks (ConfTELE, IEEE, 2021) – Cited by 20 articles.

SO-KDN: A Self-Organised Knowledge Defined Networks Architecture for Reliable Routing (International Conference on Information Science, 2021) – Cited by 25 articles.

 

RISHITEJ CHAPARALA | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Mr. RISHITEJ CHAPARALA | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Assistant professor Pragati engineering college India

👨‍🎓 Rishitej Chaparala is an Assistant Professor and Ph.D. candidate in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) at SRM University AP. With 6.5 years of teaching experience, he has been an integral part of institutions like TKR College of Engineering, BVC Engineering College, and Kallam Harnadhreddy Institute of Tech & Engineering. Rishitej’s primary research interest lies in plasmonic waveguide and antenna design, spanning the RF to THz spectrum. He is an active member of OPTICA, IEEE, and IETE and has filed multiple patents in the field of sensor systems.

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Education 🎓

Rishitej holds a Ph.D. (Full-time) in ECE from SRM University AP, with his synopsis submitted in October 2024. He completed his M.Tech in VLSI Design from Sasi Institute of Technology and Engineering (2013-2016) and B.E. in ECE from GGR College of Engineering, Vellore, in 2011.

Experience 💼

With over 6.5 years in teaching and 3 years in research, Rishitej has held positions in institutions like TKR College of Engineering, BVC Engineering College, Dhanekula Institute of Engineering & Tech, and currently at Pragati Engineering College, Rajahmundry. He has also worked as a Quality Analyst at SERCO Pvt Ltd for a year.

Research Interests 🔬

His research focuses on Plasmonic Waveguide/Antenna Design across the RF to THz spectrum. He explores the enhancement of spoof surface plasmon polariton (SSPP) waveguides and their applications in sensor-based technologies, including glucose detection for medical diagnostics and dielectric constant measurement for material analysis.

Awards 🏆

Rishitej’s work has been recognized at national and international platforms. His research on SSPP waveguides has earned him multiple accolades in conferences and journals. Notable recognitions include contributions to IEEE Sensors Journal, Optical Engineering, and Progress in Electromagnetics Research M.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Chaparala, R., Shaik Imamvali, & Sreenivasulu Tupakula. “Enhancement of spoof surface plasmon polariton waveguide performance through modified groove width.” Optical Engineering, 63.5 (2024): 055102-055102. DOI: 10.1117/1.OE.63.5.055102

Chaparala, R., Shaik Imamvali, & Sreenivasulu Tupakula. “Spoof surface plasmon polaritons based feeder for a dielectric rod antenna at microwave frequencies.” Progress in Electromagnetics Research M, Vol. 129, 23-32, 2024.

Chaparala, R., et al. “Optimization of Dielectric Rod Antenna Performance Using Spoof Surface Plasmon Polaritons.” Sensors MDPI (Accepted, IF: 3.4).

Imamvali, S., Chaparala, R., Tupakula, S. “Spoof surface plasmon polaritons based detection of glucose in blood phantom for medical diagnosis.” IEEE Sensors Journal (2024, IF: 4.3).

Kolli, V. R., Chaparala, R., Tupakula, S., & Talabattula, S. “A high-sensitive integrated optic serially coupled racetrack ring resonator based pressure sensor.” Optical Materials (2024, Q1, IF: 3.1).

Yusuf Alper KAPLAN | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Yusuf Alper KAPLAN | Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Osmaniye Korkut Ata Unv. Turkey

Dr. Yusuf Alper Kaplan is a Professor of Energy Systems Engineering at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University in Turkey. He has a distinguished career in renewable energy, specializing in solar and wind energy modeling, estimation, and system performance. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kaplan has contributed to advancing energy systems through innovative methodologies and predictive models.

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Education 🎓

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Gaziantep University, 2002
  • Master’s in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Çukurova University, 2008
  • Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anadolu University, 2014

Professional Experience 💼

  • Lecturer (2004-2009) at Çukurova University
  • Research Assistant (2010-2014) at Anadolu University
  • Assistant Professor (2014-2018), Associate Professor (2018-2023), and Professor (2023-present) at Osmaniye Korkut Ata University
  • Head of Department of Energy Systems Engineering (2019-2020)
  • Director of the Continuing Education Centre (2020-present)

Research Interests 🔬

Dr. Kaplan’s research focuses on renewable energy, especially solar and wind energy systems. His work involves developing statistical and computational models for solar radiation forecasting, wind energy assessment, and performance optimization of renewable energy sources in varying environmental conditions.

Awards and Recognitions 🏆

Dr. Kaplan has been honored for his contributions to renewable energy and academic excellence. His achievements include national and international recognitions for advancements in energy system performance modeling and contributions to sustainable energy solutions.

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Forecasting of global solar radiation: A statistical approach using simulated annealing algorithm. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 136, 109034. (Cited by 15)

Kaplan, A. G., & Kaplan, Y. A. (2024). Using of the Weibull distribution in developing global solar radiation forecasting models. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. (Cited by 10)

Kaplan, Y. A. (2023). Development of backpropagation algorithm for estimating solar radiation: A case study in Turkey. Revue Roumaine des Sciences Techniques, 68(3), 313-316. (Cited by 8)