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
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On the optimization of SVM kernel parameters for improving audio classification accuracy
2017
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Supercapacitor modelling using experimental measurements
2009
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Adding audio capabilities to TIAGo service robot
2018
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A novel wearable foot and ankle monitoring system for the assessment of gait biomechanics
2020
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Extending assisted audio capabilities of TIAGo service robot
2019
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Belal Hamed | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Belal Hamed | Computer Science | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Lecturer at Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Minia University, Egypt

Belal Ahmed Mohammed Hamed is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Minia University, and at the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Minia National University, Egypt. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Science, with research expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and graph-based disease prediction models. His work focuses on developing advanced algorithms for pattern recognition in DNA sequences and medical data analysis. He has published in Scopus and SCI-indexed journals, and contributed to six research projects, including two funded ones. He also serves as a reviewer for journals such as Scientific Reports and The Journal of Supercomputing. His notable contributions include a high-accuracy Graph Convolutional Network model for Alzheimer’s gene prediction.

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Academic Background:

Belal holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science. His academic training and research work are rooted in computer science, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications in healthcare and genomics.

Research Areas:

  • Bioinformatics

  • Machine Learning

  • SNP-based Disease Prediction

  • Graph Neural Networks

  • DNA Pattern Matching Algorithms

Research Contributions:

Belal developed a deep learning model that integrates SNP data and Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) to predict gene-disease associations, specifically in Alzheimer’s disease. The model achieved 98.04% accuracy and AUROC of 0.996, identifying both known and novel genes. His framework is adaptable for use in other diseases, supporting personalized medicine and clinical research.

Publications & Impact:

  • 4 research papers in SCI/Scopus-indexed journals (Springer Nature, Wiley)

  • Google Scholar Citations: 73

  • h-index: 3

Research & Projects:

  • Participated in 6 research projects, including 2 funded

  • Contributed to 1 industry-academic collaboration in medical data analysis

Editorial Roles:

  • Reviewer for The Journal of Supercomputing, Scientific Reports, and Medical Data Mining Journal

  • Young Scientist – Medical Data Mining Journal

Collaborations:

Active in interdisciplinary research teams, particularly in genomics and artificial intelligence.

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Rui Miao | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rui Miao |  Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Associate Researcher at Zhejiang Lab, China

Dr. Rui Miao is an Associate Researcher at Zhejiang Lab, specializing in artificial intelligence and image processing. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Beihang University in 2022 and began postdoctoral research the same year, focusing on multi-modal cross-domain image enhancement for intelligent navigation systems across air, land, and water. Dr. Miao has led or participated in 7 research projects, published in top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing and Pattern Recognition, and holds 28 patents (published or pending). His work contributes significantly to intelligent visual systems and applied AI.

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👨‍🎓 Academic Background

Dr. Rui Miao earned his Ph.D. in Engineering from Beihang University in 2022. He is currently an Associate Researcher at Zhejiang Lab, China.

🧠 Research Focus

His work explores cutting-edge areas such as:

  • Multimodal Image Processing

  • AI-based Image Generation & Matching

  • Visual Enhancement for Intelligent Systems

  • Model Inference Acceleration

🧪 Research Contributions

Dr. Miao has contributed to 7 major research projects and published impactful papers in top-tier journals like:

  • IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing (TGRS)

  • Pattern Recognition (PR)

🔬 Innovations & Patents:

He has filed or published 28 patents, focusing on advanced image enhancement algorithms tailored for cross-domain AI perception systems used in air, land, and water navigation.

📚 Publications & Recognition:

While still early in his academic journey, Rui’s innovative work has already gained visibility in the scientific community, although citation metrics and editorial roles are still forthcoming.

Publication:

“Attention-Guided Progressive Frequency-Decoupled Network for Pan-Sharpening”
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing, 2024.
DOI: 10.1109/TGRS.2024.3376730
Authors: Rui Miao, Hang Shi, Fengguang Peng, Siyu Zhang

 

 

Wen-Chung Tsai | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Wen-Chung Tsai | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor National Taichung University of Science and Technology Taiwan

Dr. Wen-Chung Tsai is an esteemed academic and researcher specializing in electronics engineering and computer science. He obtained his Ph.D. from National Taiwan University and has extensive experience in both academia and industry. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor at the National Taichung University of Science and Technology, focusing on embedded systems, AI, and information security.

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🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Electronics Engineering – National Taiwan University (2006–2011)

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering – National Cheng Kung University (1996–1998)

  • B.S. in Computer Science & Information Engineering – Tamkang University (1992–1996)

💼 Experience

  • Associate Professor – National Taichung University of Science and Technology (2022–present)

  • Associate Professor – Chaoyang University of Technology (2020–2022)

  • Assistant Professor – Chaoyang University of Technology (2013–2020)

  • Engineer – Industrial Technology Research Institute (2011–2013)

  • Visiting Scholar – University of Wisconsin-Madison (2010)

  • Deputy Manager – VIA Technologies (2000–2009)

🔬 Research Interests

  • Embedded Systems & Internet of Things

  • Software & Hardware Design Integration

  • Artificial Intelligence & Information Security

  • Wireless Networks & Communication Protocols

📚 Publications Top Notes:

Field-Programmable Gate Array-Based Implementation of Zero-Trust Stream Data Encryption for Enabling 6G-Narrowband Internet of Things Massive Device Access

Anticipative QoS Control: A Self-Reconfigurable On-Chip Communication

Automatic Key Update Mechanism for Lightweight M2M Communication and Enhancement of IoT Security: A Case Study of CoAP Using Libcoap Library

Network-Cognitive Traffic Control: A Fluidity-Aware On-Chip Communication

Implementatons of Health-Promotion IoT Devices for Secure Physiological Information Protection

Anticipative QoS Control: A Self-Reconfigurable On-Chip Communication

3D Bidirectional-Channel Routing Algorithm for Network-Based Many-Core Embedded Systems

Bi-routing: a 3D bidirectional-channel routing algorithm for network-based many-core embedded systems

A Configurable Networks-on-Chip Router Using Altera FPGA and NIOS2 Embedded Processor

Analysis of the relationship between the radial pulse and photoplethysmography based on the spring constant method

Ali Raza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Ali Raza | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Young Scientist Award

lecturer The University Of Lahore Pakistan

Ali Raza is a passionate researcher, educator, and developer specializing in computer science. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision, he has contributed significantly to cutting-edge research. Currently serving as a Lecturer at the University of Lahore, Ali has also worked as a Visiting Lecturer at KFUEIT and a Full Stack Python Developer in the software industry. His expertise lies in AI-driven solutions, research writing, and technological advancements in artificial intelligence.

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Education 🎓

  • MS Computer Science (2021-2023) | Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology (KFUEIT), CGPA: 3.93
  • BS Computer Science (2017-2021) | KFUEIT, CGPA: 3.47

Professional Experience 💼

  • Lecturer | University of Lahore (2024 – Present)
  • Visiting Lecturer | KFUEIT (2022 – 2023)
  • Full Stack Python Developer | BuiltinSoft Software Industry (2020 – 2021)

Research Interests 📈

Ali Raza’s research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision. He is particularly interested in developing AI-driven solutions for medical imaging, agricultural applications, and energy consumption prediction. His contributions span multiple domains, showcasing his ability to integrate AI with real-world challenges.

Awards & Certifications 🏆

  • Best Researcher Award | ScienceFather (26/06/2024)
  • Use of Generative AI in Higher Education | Punjab Higher Education Commission
  • Machine Learning with Python (ML0101EN) | IBM Developer Skills Network

Publications Top Notes: 📚

Ali Raza has authored 61 research publications in reputed journals with high impact factors. Below are some of his recent publications:

“Novel Transfer Learning Approach for Hand Drawn Mathematical Geometric Shapes Classification” (2025) PeerJ Computer Science (IF: 3.8)

“Citrus Diseases Detection Using Innovative Deep Learning Approach and Hybrid Meta-Heuristic” (2025) PLOS ONE (IF: 2.9)

“Novel Deep Neural Network Architecture Fusion for Energy Consumption Prediction” (2025) PLOS ONE (IF: 2.9)

“Novel Transfer Learning Based Bone Fracture Detection Using Radiographic Images” (2025) BMC Medical Imaging (IF: 2.9)

“Novel Transfer Learning Approach for Detecting Infected and Healthy Maize Crops” (2025) Food Science & Nutrition (IF: 3.5)

“BdSentiLLM: A Novel LLM Approach to Sentiment Analysis of Product Reviews” (2024) IEEE Access (IF: 3.4)

“An Innovative Artificial Neural Network Model for Smart Crop Prediction” (2024) PeerJ Computer Science (IF: 3.8)

“Enhanced Interpretable Thyroid Disease Diagnosis Using Synthetic Oversampling and Machine Learning” (2024) BMC Medical Informatics (IF: 3.3)

“Diagnosing Epileptic Seizures Using EEG Data and Independent Components” (2024) Digital Health (IF: 3.7)

“A Novel Meta Learning Based Approach for Thyroid Syndrome Diagnosis” (2024) PLOS ONE (IF: 2.9)

 

Quanzeng Liu | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Quanzeng Liu | Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Member Chinese Association of Automation China

Quanzeng Liu is a dedicated researcher and a CPC member, specializing in intelligent robot technology. Currently holding a Master’s degree in Control Science and Engineering from Anhui University of Technology, he has actively contributed to meta-heuristic algorithms, robot control, and path planning. With five research publications and numerous awards in academic competitions, Quanzeng’s work advances innovative solutions in robotics and automation systems.

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Education 🎓

Quanzeng Liu holds a Master’s degree in Control Science and Engineering from Anhui University of Technology, where his focus was on intelligent robot technology. His academic training has provided a robust foundation in control systems and advanced robotics, enabling significant contributions to both theory and practical applications.

Experience 💼

Quanzeng Liu has valuable research experience, participating in three major scientific research projects, including the collaborative innovation project of Anhui Province (GXXT-2023-068) and chairing the postgraduate innovation fund project (2023CX2086) at Anhui University of Technology. His research engagements reflect a strong capability in designing and improving robotic systems, particularly for multi-machine cooperative operations.

Research Interests 🔍

Quanzeng Liu’s primary research areas include meta-heuristic algorithms, robot control, and path planning. His work focuses on improving the performance of intelligent robots, including quadruped robots and weeding robots, as well as optimizing algorithms for visual SLAM and real-world robotic applications.

Awards 🏆

Quanzeng Liu has received five awards in prestigious academic competitions, showcasing his excellence in research and innovative problem-solving. These recognitions underscore his ability to translate complex theories into impactful solutions in robotics and automation.

Publications Top Notes:📚

Quanzeng Liu has published five influential papers in recognized journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in robotics and algorithms.

CMGWO: Grey wolf optimizer for fusion cell-like P systems
Heliyon, 2024. Read here

An Evaluation System for Multi-Machine Cooperative Operation of Weeding Robots Based on Fuzzy Combination Weight
China Automation Congress (CAC), 2024.

Robust visual SLAM algorithm based on target detection and clustering in dynamic scenarios
Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 2024. Read here

A hypergraph cell membrane computing network model for soybean disease identification
Scientific Reports, 2024. Read here

Conclusion ✅

Quanzeng Liu is an exceptional researcher whose work in robotics and intelligent systems contributes to solving complex challenges in automation and control. His innovative approach to meta-heuristic algorithms and robot path planning makes him a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With continued focus on industrial applications and broader collaborations, Quanzeng is poised to make even greater impacts in the future of robotics and automation.