Chien-I Chang | Robotics | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Chien-I Chang | Robotics | Research Excellence Award

National Chiayi University | Taiwan

Mr. Chien-I Chang is a robotics researcher whose work integrates intelligent systems, autonomous control, and applied computer science to advance next-generation robotic technologies. His research centers on designing adaptive robotic platforms capable of operating in dynamic, unstructured, or human-interactive environments, with a strong emphasis on sensor fusion, machine perception, and real-time decision-making. He has extensive experience developing autonomous navigation algorithms, robotic manipulation systems, and embedded architectures optimized for efficiency, stability, and scalability. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical engineering, resulting in robotics solutions that are deployable across industrial, educational, and service-oriented settings. Through continuous exploration of mechatronic integration, computer vision, and learning-based control, he aims to enhance robot autonomy and expand practical use cases in daily life. His professional experience includes leading innovative robotics projects, mentoring teams in advanced robotic development, and transforming research outcomes into functional systems with societal impact. He is particularly interested in scalable and modular robotic designs that lower entry barriers for automation and support real-world problem solving. His research philosophy focuses on combining rigorous scientific inquiry with hands-on experimentation to accelerate the evolution of intelligent robotics. Through his academic pursuits and ongoing contributions to the robotics industry, he remains committed to advancing the performance, reliability, and accessibility of robotic technologies while fostering innovation that benefits education, industry, and broader communities.

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publication

Chang, C.-I., (2025). A low-cost autonomous outdoor robot with stabilized controller and deep-learning integrated GPS navigator under end-to-end implementation. Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers / Transactions of the Chinese Institute of Engineers, Series A. Advance online publication.

Mostafa Jalalnezhad | Mobile Robot | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mostafa Jalalnezhad | Mobile Robot | Best Researcher Award

Kharazmi University | Iran

Dr. Mostafa Jalalnezhad is a dedicated researcher in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Control and Vibration, focusing particularly on robotics and mechatronics systems. His research interests encompass robotics, mobile robotics, nonlinear control, and robust adaptive control, reflecting a deep engagement with advanced control methodologies and intelligent systems design. He has contributed to the study and development of dynamic control mechanisms aimed at enhancing the precision, stability, and adaptability of robotic systems in complex environments. As a researcher at Kharazmi University, he actively participates in projects that integrate theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in automation and control engineering. His expertise extends to the modeling and simulation of robotic systems, adaptive algorithms for uncertain environments, and the design of control strategies to improve system performance under nonlinear and time-varying conditions. Through his academic and research activities, Dr. Jalalnezhad demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing innovations in mechatronic applications and fostering the integration of control theory with practical robotic solutions, contributing meaningfully to the progress of intelligent mechanical systems and modern automation technologies.

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Featured Publications

Jalalnezhad, M. (2025, December). Neural network-based intelligent path tracking for nonlinear predictive control in wheeled robots. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering.

Jalalnezhad, M., Sayed, B. T., Alotaibi, Y., Al-Mohair, H. K., Kareem, A. K., Adel, A. A., Khaddour, R. H., Sharma, M. K., Alanssari, A. I., & Attabi, K. A. L. (2025, December). Real-time vision-based obstacle avoidance for mobile robots using lightweight monocular depth estimation and behavior-driven control. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering.

Jalalnezhad, M., Sharma, M. K., Mansouri, S., Velmurugan, S., Askar, S., Alawsi, T., Alawadi, A., & Abbas, A. H. (2025, November). [RETRACTED] Learning model predictive controller for wheeled mobile robot with less time delay. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science.

Jalalnezhad, M. (2025, October). Design of intelligent control systems for damping vibrations of composite sheets using piezoelectricity as a sensor and actuator under various disturbance conditions. Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering.

Jalalnezhad, M., Kareem, A. K., Chammam, A., & Al Attabi, K. A. (2025, October). Intelligent vibration control of composite and FGM plates using piezoelectric actuators and optimized sliding mode-based controllers. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies.

Lacrimioara Grama | Social Robotics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lacrimioara Grama | Social Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Lăcrimioara-Romana Grama is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, within the Basis of Electronics Department. She holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications, with expertise in digital signal processing, data modeling, and electronic systems.

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Educational Background:

She holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications, awarded Magna Cum Laude. Additionally, she completed an MSc in Design Techniques for Complex Electronic Circuits and an Engineer Diploma in Communications. She has also obtained certifications in pedagogy and academic leadership from institutions such as Harvard Graduate School of Education, Babson College, and University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest.

Leadership and Administrative Roles:

Grama currently serves as Vice-Dean and President of the Faculty Scholarship Committee. She has coordinated master-level admissions, represented her faculty in various university-wide and European initiatives (including EUt+ and RO European Universities), and contributed to numerous accreditation processes for academic programs.

Scientific and Academic Contributions:

She has actively participated in organizing international conferences such as RTSP, SpeD, and SPAMEC, often as a technical chair. Her roles also include session chair and technical program committee member for major conferences like IEEE ICIIP, EUSIPCO, and VisionNet.

Community and Institutional Engagement:

Beyond teaching and research, she has shown a strong commitment to community-building within the academic ecosystem through student mentorship, promotion of study programs, coordination of Erasmus students, and sustained involvement in faculty governance.

Google Scholar Citation Metrics:

  • Total citations: 452

  • Citations since 2020: 251

  • h-index: 11

  • h-index since 2020: 9

  • i10-index: 15

  • i10-index since 2020: 8

Publication Top Notes:

Audio signal classification using linear predictive coding and random forests
2017
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On the optimization of SVM kernel parameters for improving audio classification accuracy
2017
31

Supercapacitor modelling using experimental measurements
2009
25

Adding audio capabilities to TIAGo service robot
2018
23

A novel wearable foot and ankle monitoring system for the assessment of gait biomechanics
2020
22

Extending assisted audio capabilities of TIAGo service robot
2019
18