Huaiqu Feng | Robot | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Huaiqu Feng | Robot | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang University | China

Huaiqu Feng is an accomplished researcher and engineer from China with a strong academic background in agricultural mechanization engineering and automation. He completed his undergraduate studies in Automation at Hubei Normal University, where he built a solid foundation in control theory, intelligent systems, signal processing, and electronics. He then pursued a master’s degree in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering at Northeast Agricultural University, focusing on areas such as image processing, deep learning, computer vision, and advanced agricultural mechanics. His research interests center on the integration of intelligent control systems and machine vision technologies to improve agricultural equipment and automation. He has contributed to several scientific papers submitted to international SCI-indexed journals, addressing topics such as deep learning-based corn kernel selection and targeted pesticide spraying platforms. His research output includes 20 documents with 431 citations by 376 documents, reflecting his growing impact in the scientific community. His innovative work is also demonstrated through multiple patents for agricultural machinery and software copyrights related to neural network-based prediction and measurement systems. He has received various scholarships and awards for academic excellence and innovation, including recognition in national competitions such as the “Blue Bridge Cup” and the “Huawei Cup.” Beyond his technical achievements, he has demonstrated leadership through active involvement in student organizations, academic committees, and innovation programs, leading teams in robotics and intelligent control system design. His multidisciplinary expertise bridges automation, machine learning, and agricultural engineering, contributing to the advancement of smart farming technologies.

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Featured Publications

Feng, Huaiqu (2025). TD-CFD-DPM coupled method for multi-objective optimization of collision pollination parameters in hybrid rice seed production. Smart Agricultural Technology.

Feng, Huaiqu (2025). nUGV-1UAV robot swarms: Low-altitude remote sensing-based decentralized planning framework in-field environments. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

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
34

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

Liu Ziguo | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Liu Ziguo |  Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Chongqing University,  China

Ziguo Liu is a graduate student at the School of Automation, Chongqing University. His research focuses on robot control, multi-agent system control, and prescribed-time control. He has published one SCI-indexed journal article addressing advanced control strategies for multi-agent systems and holds three patents (published or under review). His recent work introduces a finite time-varying gain method to solve rotating containment control problems involving multiple moving leaders. Ziguo Liu’s research contributes to simplifying control system design using polar coordinate approaches and has practical relevance in automation and robotics.

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📚 Academic Background & Interests:

Ziguo Liu is currently pursuing his graduate studies at Chongqing University. His research focuses on cutting-edge topics in:

  • 🤖 Robot Control

  • 🤝 Multi-Agent System (MAS) Control

  • ⏱️ Prescribed-Time Control

🧪 Research and Innovation Highlights:

  • ✅ Published Journal Article (SCI):
    “Prescribed-Time Rotating Containment Control with Moving Leaders”
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  • 🔬 Research Projects: 1 completed

  • 🧾 Patents: 3 (Published/Under Process)

  • 📘 Books: None

  • 🤝 Industry/Consultancy Projects: None

🚀 Key Contribution:

Ziguo Liu proposed a novel polar coordinate-based method to simplify the rotating containment control problem in MASs. His work enables advanced prescribed-time control strategies using finite time-varying gain, especially useful in coordinating multiple moving robotic leaders.

🌐 Additional Info:

  • 🧑‍🔬 No editorial roles yet

  • 🌍 No international collaborations listed

  • 🎓 No formal professional memberships mentioned yet

Publication:

Finite-gain based prescribed-time rotating containment control for second-order multi-agent systems
Journal of the Franklin Institute, May 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2025.107721
Authors: Ziguo Liu, Yujuan Wang, Qing Chen

Yang Yu | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Yang Yu | Robotics and Automation | Best Researcher Award

Assistant research fellow Jiangsu University China

Yang Yu is an accomplished researcher in agricultural engineering, serving as an Assistant Researcher at Jiangsu University’s School of Agricultural Engineering. With a strong background in agricultural mechanization and informatics, Yang’s expertise lies in intelligent agricultural equipment and precision farming techniques.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Mechanization Engineering, China Agricultural University (2017-2021)
  • Master’s in Agricultural Informatization, Henan Agricultural University (2015-2017)
  • Bachelor’s in Software Engineering, Henan Agricultural University (2010-2014)

🧑‍🔬 Experience:

  • Assistant Researcher, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University (2023-present)
  • Assistant Researcher, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Agricultural Equipment Theory and Technology, Jiangsu University (2022-present)
  • Assistant Researcher, School of Agricultural Engineering, Jiangsu University (2021-2022)
  • Active Post-Doc, Jiangsu University (2022-present)

🔬 Research Interests:

Yang Yu’s research focuses on developing advanced methodologies and technologies in intelligent agricultural equipment, multi-sensor information fusion, and precision farming for crop yield optimization. His work emphasizes efficient, non-clogging harvesting and dynamic soil analysis for tailored agricultural practices.

🏆 Awards:

  • Ongoing contributor to nationally funded agricultural research projects.
  • Participant in prestigious initiatives like the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the National “13th Five-Year” Key R&D Program.

📄 Publications Top Notes:

Publication Title 1, Published in Journal Name (Year), Cited by X articles. [Hyperlink]

Publication Title 2, Published in Journal Name (Year), Cited by X articles. [Hyperlink]
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National Natural Science Foundation of China, High-efficiency Non-clogging Harvesting Method for High-yield Super Rice, 2023-2026.

National Natural Science Foundation of China, Precise Variable-rate Corn Seeding Method, 2021-2024.

Ministry of Science and Technology, Variable Fertilization Operation Condition Detection Technology Device, 2017-2021.