Dr. Gu Shan | Power Systems | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Gu Shan | Power Systems | Women Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power | China

Dr. Shan Gu is a researcher in the fields of energy engineering, sustainable power systems, and environmental technology, with a strong focus on biomass utilization, air-pollutant mitigation, and life cycle assessment. Her work integrates engineering experimentation, process optimization, and environmental impact evaluation to advance the development of clean energy technologies. She has contributed significantly to the study of biomass pyrolysis, nanosilica extraction from agricultural waste, and the operational behavior of circulating fluidized bed gasifiers. Her research on biomass CFB gasification systems, including the coupling of gasifiers with industrial steam boilers, has generated important insights into practical challenges such as slagging, ash deposition, and system optimization. These contributions have provided evidence-based guidance for the scaling, operation, and environmental performance improvement of biomass-based energy systems. Dr. Gu has authored more than 30 research publications, including multiple SCI-indexed articles, with several featured in high-impact journals. Her scholarly work demonstrates strong visibility, with measurable academic influence across citation databases. According to Scopus, she has 14 indexed documents, 16 citations by 15 documents, and an h-index of 2. Her Google Scholar profile shows significantly higher engagement, with over 250 citations across her most influential works, including widely referenced studies on nanosilica production and biomass gasification, each exceeding 100 citations. Her publications continue to inform ongoing research in sustainable materials, renewable energy pathways, and the optimization of energy–environment systems, positioning her as an active contributor to advancing cleaner technologies and carbon-reduction strategies.

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Gu, S., Zhou, J., Luo, Z., Wang, Q., & Ni, M. (2013). A detailed study of the effects of pyrolysis temperature and feedstock particle size on the preparation of nanosilica from rice husk. Industrial Crops and Products. Citations: 121.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Yu, C., & Shi, Z. (2015). A novel two-staged thermal synthesis method of generating nanosilica from rice husk via pre-pyrolysis combined with calcination. Industrial Crops and Products. Citations: 105.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Luo, Z., & Shi, Z. (2015). Kinetic study on the preparation of silica from rice husk under various pretreatments. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. Citations: 25.

Gu, S., Zhou, J., Lin, B., & Luo, Z. (2015). Life cycle greenhouse gas impacts of biomass gasification-exhausted heat power generation technology in China. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy..

Li, R., Gu, S., Ye, Y., Li, Z., Zhou, L., & Xu, C. (2025). System optimization and primary electrical design of a 50 MW agrivoltaic power station: A case study in China.

Mr. Abir Das | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Abir Das | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Siliguri Government Polytechnic College | India

Abir Das is an emerging AI/ML researcher whose work spans deep learning, computer vision, medical imaging, and explainable AI. With a strong foundation in developing end-to-end AI systems, his research focuses on Vision Transformers, self-supervised learning, noisy-label correction, and interpretable models for high-stakes applications such as healthcare, EEG signal analysis, and industrial fault diagnosis. He has contributed as the first author to multiple international journals, working extensively on hybrid deep learning models, CLIP-based zero-shot learning, EEG motor imagery classification, and sensor-driven diagnostic pipelines. His research integrates expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, and modern transformer architectures, emphasizing human-centered, reliable, and transparent AI solutions. He has actively explored the intersection of computer vision and embedded systems, enhancing drone autonomy, depth estimation, and real-time object detection, while also contributing to speech technologies through accent-conversion and multimodal learning. His scientific output includes publications in reputable venues such as Scientific Reports, MDPI Sensors, and Computers, Materials & Continua. His growing scholarly impact is reflected in Scopus metrics: 11 citations from 11 documents with an h-index of 1, and Google Scholar metrics: 12 citations, h-index 1, i10-index 1. His work continues to advance practical and theoretically grounded AI methodologies, blending deep learning innovations with real-world applications across biomedical imaging, EEG analysis, and industrial AI systems.

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Das, A., Singh, S., Kim, J., Ahanger, T. A., & Pisa, A. A. (2025). Enhanced EEG signal classification in brain computer interfaces using hybrid deep learning models. Scientific Reports, 15(1), 27161.

Zereen, A. N., Das, A., & Uddin, J. (2024). Machine fault diagnosis using audio sensor data and explainable AI techniques: LIME and SHAP. Computers, Materials & Continua, 80(3).

Das, S. S. A. (2025). Few-shot and zero-shot learning for MRI brain tumor classification using CLIP and Vision Transformers. Sensors, 25(23), 7341.

Prof. Mengmeng Liao | Computer Vision | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Mengmeng Liao | Computer Vision | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | Shanghai University | China

Prof. Mengmeng Liao is an accomplished researcher in artificial intelligence, computer vision, pattern recognition, and image processing, with a strong record of contributions to both foundational and applied aspects of visual computing. His work focuses on developing robust algorithms for face recognition, multi-resolution modeling, adaptive subspace learning, and representation learning, addressing complex challenges in real-world environments such as noise interference, limited samples, and multi-pose variation. He has authored more than 20 SCI/EI-indexed research papers, including publications in leading international journals such as Information Sciences, Neurocomputing, Expert Systems with Applications, Electronics, and IEEE Signal Processing Letters. His research impact is reflected in Scopus metrics, with 170 citations across 159 citing documents and an h-index of 6, alongside a growing presence on Google Scholar. Prof. Liao has also contributed to several major national research initiatives, securing competitive funding from programs such as the National Natural Science Foundation and the Postdoctoral Innovative Talent Support Program. His active engagement with the global academic community includes serving as a technical committee member, session chair, and program chair for numerous international conferences. Through his interdisciplinary approach and sustained research output, Prof. Liao continues to advance the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in intelligent visual perception, pattern learning, and computational recognition systems.

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Fan, X., Liao, M., Chen, L., & Hu, J. (2023). Few-shot learning for multi-POSE face recognition via hypergraph de-deflection and multi-task collaborative optimization. Electronics.

Liao, M., Fan, X., Li, Y., & Gao, M. (2023). Noise-related face image recognition based on double dictionary transform learning. Information Sciences.

Fan, X., Liao, M., Xue, J., Wu, H., Jin, L., Zhao, J., & Zhu, L. (2023). Joint coupled representation and homogeneous reconstruction for multi-resolution small sample face recognition. Neurocomputing.

Liao, M., Li, Y., & Gao, M. (2022). Graph-based adaptive and discriminative subspace learning for face image clustering. Expert Systems with Applications.

Jiang, W., Li, Y., Liao, M., & Wang, S. (2021). An improved LPI radar waveform recognition framework with LDC-Unet and SSR-Loss. IEEE Signal Processing Letters.

 

Dr. Yingguo Lyu | Biological Sciences | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Yingguo Lyu | Biological Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Henan University of Technology | China

Dr. Yingguo Lyu is a food scientist specializing in cereal chemistry, noodle technology, and the processing principles of traditional Chinese foods. His research focuses on understanding the biochemical, rheological, and structural behaviors of cereal-based products and developing innovative technologies for improving the quality, safety, and industrialization of staple foods such as noodles, steamed bread, dumpling wrappers, and instant products. He has contributed significantly to the study of frozen dough systems, moisture dynamics, gluten network formation, fermentation processes, and multi-grain formulations. A major part of his work explores rice bran glutamate decarboxylase, GABA production, and enzyme-modulated pathways that support functional food development. Dr. Lyu has led and contributed to multiple scientific projects on fresh noodle color stability, circular drying technology, noodle industrialization, and protein-matrix interactions, producing practical outcomes for China’s grain-processing sector. His research achievements include award-winning technological advancements and several patents related to frozen noodles and GABA-rich food innovations. He has authored numerous high-impact journal articles and books in the fields of food science and cereal technology. His scholarly contributions are widely cited, with measurable visibility across academic platforms. Based on publicly available citation databases, his Scopus and Google Scholar citation records indicate strong research influence, including an h-index that reflects his sustained contributions to cereal chemistry and food engineering. His body of work continues to bridge fundamental food science with industrial applications, supporting advancements in modern food processing technologies.

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Lyu, Y., Chen, J., Li, X. (2014). Study on processing and quality improvement of frozen noodles. LWT – Food Science and Technology, 59(1), 403-410.

Mr. Carlos Rodrigo Paredes Ocranza | Affective Computing | Machine Learning Research Award

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Mr. Carlos Rodrigo Paredes Ocranza | Affective Computing | Machine Learning Research Award

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology | China

Mr. Carlos Rodrigo Paredes Ocaranza is an emerging researcher in artificial intelligence with a strong focus on EEG-based emotion recognition, affective computing, and brain–computer interface (BCI) analytics. His work challenges conventional assumptions in neurotechnology by demonstrating that traditional machine learning pipelines, when paired with domain-specific feature engineering, outperform state-of-the-art deep learning models such as EEGNet for consumer-grade EEG devices. His research introduces advanced domain adaptation methods—such as anatomical channel mapping, CORAL, and TCA—that collectively achieve remarkable gains in cross-dataset generalization, including a reported 69-fold improvement in robustness. He has conducted large-scale validation experiments across hundreds of independent evaluations to ensure statistical reliability and real-world applicability. His contributions highlight significant computational advantages, including faster model training, reduced inference time, and lower memory requirements, advancing the feasibility of accessible BCI systems for mental-health monitoring and multimodal emotion-decoding research. His citation profile is currently emerging, with one indexed publication in Scopus and expanding coverage as new profiles on Google Scholar and ORCID are being established. His scholarly documents, publication records, and citation metrics continue to grow as his research outputs undergo indexing in major academic databases. His work reflects a dedication to developing practical, interpretable, and resource-efficient neuro-AI systems that can be deployed beyond laboratory environments, strengthening the intersection between cognitive science, statistical learning, and computational affective modeling.

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Paredes Ocaranza, C. R., Paredes Ocaranza, E. D., & Yun, B. (2025). Traditional machine learning outperforms EEGNet for consumer-grade EEG emotion recognition: A comprehensive evaluation with cross-dataset validation. Sensors, 25(23), 7262.

Prof. Dr. Beatriz Defez | Sensors | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Beatriz Defez | Sensors | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Valencia Polytechnic University | Spain

Beatriz Defez García is an accomplished scholar whose work bridges engineering graphics, materials science, acoustic behavior, assistive technologies, and advanced computational modeling. Her research notably spans finite-element analysis of ceramic materials, acoustic characterization of engineered structures, fluid–solid interactions, and the development of innovative navigation systems to support individuals with visual impairments. She has made influential contributions to the fields of human–machine interaction, sensory guidance technologies, telemedicine, and computer-assisted image segmentation, particularly in dermatological applications. Her scholarship encompasses collaborative, interdisciplinary projects addressing societal and industrial needs through engineering innovation. With a strong record of productivity, she has authored 30 Scopus-indexed documents and accumulated 188 citations in Scopus, reflecting an h-index of 7, while her Google Scholar profile reports 486 citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 11, demonstrating the sustained visibility and relevance of her research. Her most widely cited studies include pioneering prototypes for real-time assistive navigation, analytical and experimental investigations of bubble and drop oscillations, and advanced techniques for usability evaluation in digital learning environments. Across her publications, Defez García integrates computational methods, experimental validation, and user-centered design principles to advance engineering solutions that improve material performance, enhance accessibility, and support health-related digital transformation. Her recent work also highlights growing contributions in telemedicine, sustainable digitalization, and biomedical image processing, reinforcing her role as a multidisciplinary researcher shaping both technological innovation and applied scientific practice.

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Dunai, L., Fajarnes, G. P., Praderas, V. S., Defez Garcia, B., & Lengua, I. (2010). Real-time assistance prototype—A new navigation aid for blind people. IECON Annual Conference on IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, 1–6.

Milne, A. J. B., Defez, B., Cabrerizo-Vílchez, M., & Amirfazli, A. (2014). Understanding (sessile/constrained) bubble and drop oscillations. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 203, 22–36.

Dunai, L., Peris-Fajarnés, G., Lluna, E., & Defez, B. (2013). Sensory navigation device for blind people. The Journal of Navigation, 66(3), 349–362.

Fraile-Garcia, E., Ferreiro-Cabello, J., Defez, B., & Peris-Fajanes, G. (2016). Acoustic behavior of hollow blocks and bricks made of concrete doped with waste-tire rubber. Materials, 9(12), 962.

Maria, M. S., Silvia, A. N., Beatriz, D. G., Andrew, D., & Guillermo, P. F. (2022). Health care in rural areas: Proposal of a new telemedicine program assisted from the reference health centers, for sustainable digitization and its contribution to carbon reduction. Heliyon, 8(7).

Mr. Ikram Ullah | Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Ikram Ullah | Biological Sciences | Research Excellence Award

Northwest A&F University | China

Mr. Ikram Ullah is an emerging life science researcher specializing in plant genomics, molecular biology, and stress physiology, with a particular focus on horticultural crops. His research centers on genome-wide identification, characterization, and functional analysis of key gene and transcription factor families that regulate plant growth, defense pathways, and stress responses. He has contributed significantly to understanding bHLH, CRK, YABBY, callose enzyme, and Tubby-Like Protein gene families, providing new insights into their structural diversity, expression dynamics, and regulatory roles under biotic and abiotic stresses. His work extends to plant–pathogen interactions, root microbiota, cold stress management, heat stress mitigation, and hormonal modulation in economically important crops such as rose, cucumber, wheat, pepper, Brassica species, and tuberose. He is skilled in advanced molecular techniques, gene expression profiling, microbial metagenomics, and bioinformatics tools that support integrative genomic analyses. His research contributions are reflected in his citation metrics, with notable visibility across global indexing platforms. According to Scopus, his work has received around 1,900 citations from approximately 1,606 documents with an h-index of 23. His broader academic footprint on Google Scholar further highlights his growing impact within plant sciences and biotechnology. Mr. Ullah’s research continues to advance molecular breeding, stress-resilience strategies, and genomic understanding essential for sustainable horticulture and crop improvement.

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Ullah, I., Yuan, W., Uzair, M., Li, S., Rehman, O., Nanda, S., & Wu, H. (2022). Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the RcYABBYs reveals their potential functions in rose under Botrytis cinerea infection. Horticulturae, 8, 989.

Ullah, I., Ponsalven, A., Abbas, A., Hussain, S., & Nanda, S. (2022). Molecular characterization of bHLH transcription factor family in rose under Botrytis cinerea infection.

Ullah, I., et al. (2025). Molecular mechanisms and genomic strategies for enhancing stress resilience in pepper crop. Scientia Horticulturae, 352, 114403.

Tang, Y., Wu, J., Zhao, M., Guo, Y., Ullah, I., & Wu, H. (2020). Complete genome sequence of begonia flower breaking virus, a novel member of the genus Potyvirus. Archives of Virology, 165, 1915–1918.

Nanda, S., Rout, P., Ullah, I., Swapna, R., Velagala, V. R., Ritesh, K., & Wu, H. (2023). Genome-wide identification and molecular characterization of CRK gene family in cucumber under cold stress and sclerotium rolfsii infection. BMC Genomics, 24, 219.

Dr. Shuihuan Guo | Agriculture Technology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Shuihuan Guo | Agriculture Technology | Research Excellence Award

Henan Agricultural University | China

Dr. Shuihuan Guo is a food science researcher specializing in fruit and vegetable storage, postharvest physiology, and the molecular biology of horticultural crops, with a strong focus on grapes. His work explores the mechanisms underlying stress responses, anthocyanin biosynthesis, quality formation, and the regulation of plant metabolic pathways that influence fruit development and postharvest quality. He has contributed significantly to understanding how environmental cues, hormonal signaling pathways, and gene regulatory networks shape the biochemical and physiological traits of grape berries under both natural and controlled conditions. His research particularly emphasizes drought stress, abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, melatonin biosynthesis, and microRNA-mediated regulatory mechanisms related to berry coloration, metabolite accumulation, and stress tolerance in different grape genotypes. Through integrating advanced molecular techniques with applied cultivation strategies, he aims to enhance fruit quality, improve resilience to abiotic stress, and support sustainable viticulture practices. His scientific contributions are recognized through measurable academic impact, including Scopus metrics of 219 citations, 15 documents, and an h-index of 8, supported by growing citation activity across Google Scholar as well. His publications appear in high-impact journals in horticulture, food chemistry, and plant molecular biology, reflecting his collaborative work and his commitment to advancing postharvest and viticultural science. Overall, his research bridges fundamental molecular insights with practical applications to support high-quality production and efficient cultivation of grapes and other horticultural crops.

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Guo, S., Zhang, M., Feng, M., et al. (2024). miR156b-targeted VvSBP8/13 functions downstream of the ABA signal to regulate anthocyanin biosynthesis in grapevine fruit under drought. Horticulture Research, 11, 293.

Guo, S., Xu, T., Shi, T., et al. (2020). Cluster bagging promotes melatonin biosynthesis in the berry skins of Vitis vinifera cv. Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan during development and ripening. Food Chemistry, 305, 125502.

Guo, S., Xu, T., Ju, Y., et al. (2023). MicroRNAs behave differently to drought stress in drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive grape genotypes. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 207, 105233–105248.

Guo, S., Yang, B., Wang, X., et al. (2021). ABA signaling plays a key role in regulated deficit irrigation-driven anthocyanins accumulation in ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’ grape berries. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 181, 104290.

Dr. Yan Gao | Mems Sensors | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yan Gao | Mems Sensors | Research Excellence Award

Professor | Sun Yat-sen University | China

Dr. Yan Gao is a distinguished researcher in geotechnical engineering whose work advances fundamental understanding of the micromechanical behavior of geomaterials, particularly aging, creep, particle breakage, and structuration effects in sand. His research integrates advanced numerical simulations using the Discrete Element Method with innovative laboratory characterization techniques, including wave-based measurements, tactile pressure sensors, and MEMS-enabled Smart Soil Particles (SSP). Through these approaches, he uncovers the micro–macro mechanisms governing deformation, stiffness evolution, and kinematic responses in granular soils under various loading conditions. His investigations also extend to the development and application of GeoMEMS technologies for monitoring geologic hazards and improving early warning systems for urban rail transit. Additionally, he contributes to sustainable geotechnical engineering through research on novel and eco-friendly building materials. Dr. Gao’s scientific contributions have resulted in significant academic visibility, reflected in 158 Scopus citations, 144 citing documents, 42 publications, and an h-index of 8 on Scopus, with complementary recognition on Google Scholar. His work provides crucial insights for infrastructure safety, coastal and marine geotechnics, foundation engineering in calcareous sands, and next-generation smart sensing technologies in geomechanics.

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Gao, Y., Shi, T. G., Yuan, Q., Shi, X., & Sun, K. T. (2024). Particle gradation effects on creep characteristics and the underlying mechanism in calcareous sand. Construction and Building Materials, 424, 135952.

Gao, Y., Shi, T. G., Yuan, Q., & Sun, K. T. (2024). The creep characteristics and related evolution of particle morphology for calcareous sand. Powder Technology, 431, 119077.

Gao, Y., Shi, X., Yuan, Q., Sun, L., & Sun, K. T. (2024). Particle breakage and uneven settlement characteristics of calcareous sand foundation. Journal of Building Engineering, 100, 111662.

Gao, Y., Chen, Q., Yuan, Q., & Wang, Y. H. (2023). The kinematics and micro mechanism of creep in sand based on DEM simulations. Computers and Geotechnics, 153, 105082.

Gao, Y., & Wang, Y. H. (2016). Experimental characterization of deformation, stiffness, and contact force distributions of sand during secondary compression and rebound. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 53(5), 889–898.

Prof. Dr. Gary Wong | Computer Science Education | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Gary Wong | Computer Science Education | Research Excellence Award

Faculty of Education | The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong

Prof. Dr. Gary Ka Wai Wong is a leading scholar in computational thinking, computer science education, and artificial intelligence (AI)–enhanced learning, widely recognized for his interdisciplinary contributions to digital literacy, immersive learning environments, and K–12 STEM innovation. His research explores how constructionist pedagogies, data-driven precision learning, and extended reality experiences foster cognitive development, problem-solving, and twenty-first century competencies in learners. He has played a pivotal role in shaping international frameworks for digital literacy and AI education, including large-scale studies that examine teachers’ technological adoption, students’ computational thinking development, and school-level implementation of coding and STEM initiatives. His body of work reflects strong methodological diversity, spanning design-based research, meta-analysis, psychometric assessment, and mixed-methods evaluations of learning technologies. His scholarly influence is demonstrated by substantial global citations: Scopus records over 1,218 citations across 1,071 citing documents with an h-index of 18, while Google Scholar reports more than 3,111 citations with an h-index of 24 and 48 i10-index publications. His contributions extend to immersive virtual reality in science learning, digital competence assessment, and early-age unplugged and plugged computational thinking activities. His research continues to inform international policy, curriculum innovations, and empirical understandings of how AI, coding, and digital tools can be meaningfully integrated into education to cultivate future-ready learners.

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Wong, G. K. W., Ma, X., Dillenbourg, P., & Huan, J. (2020). Broadening artificial intelligence education in K–12: Where to start? ACM Inroads, 11(1), 20–29.

Saxena, A., Lo, C. K., Hew, K. F., & Wong, G. K. W. (2020). Designing unplugged and plugged activities to cultivate computational thinking: An exploratory study in early childhood education. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 29(1), 55–66.

Wong, G. K. W., & Cheung, H. Y. (2020). Exploring children’s perceptions of developing twenty-first century skills through computational thinking and programming. Interactive Learning Environments, 28(4), 438–450.

Law, N. W. Y., Woo, D. J., De la Torre, J., & Wong, K. W. G. (2018). A global framework of reference on digital literacy skills for indicator 4.4.2. UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Lui, A. L. C., Not, C., & Wong, G. K. W. (2023). Theory-based learning design with immersive virtual reality in science education: A systematic review. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 32(3), 390–432.