Lianbo Ma | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lianbo Ma | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Professor, Northeastern University, China

Dr. Lianbo Ma is a distinguished professor at Northeastern University, China, with expertise in computational intelligence, machine learning optimization, big data analysis, and natural language processing. With a Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, he has significantly contributed to bio-inspired computing, multi-objective optimization, and cloud computing resource allocation. As a prolific researcher, Dr. Ma has published over 90 papers in high-impact journals and conferences, earning global recognition for his work. His research has been widely cited, and he has received numerous prestigious awards, making him a key figure in artificial intelligence and optimization.

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🎓 Education

Dr. Ma holds a Doctorate in Machine-Electronic Engineering from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2014). He earned his Master’s degree (2007) and Bachelor’s degree (2004) in Information Science and Engineering from Northeastern University, China. His academic journey has provided a solid foundation in AI-driven optimization, neural networks, and computational intelligence.

💼 Experience

Dr. Ma has held various esteemed positions in academia and research institutions. Since 2017, he has been a professor at Northeastern University, China, specializing in software engineering and AI. He previously served as an associate professor (2016-2017) and assistant research fellow at the Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2007-2015). His international experience includes a visiting scholar position at Surrey University, UK (2019-2020), under the mentorship of Prof. Yaochu Jin. His extensive professional journey highlights his contributions to AI-driven industrial applications and large-scale optimization.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Ma has been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier & Stanford, 2022-2023) and has received several prestigious accolades, including the IEEE Best Paper Runner-Up Award (2023), the Best Student Paper Award at the International Conference on Swarm Intelligence (2021), and the Outstanding Reviewer Awards from Elsevier (2016, 2018). His achievements extend to the Liaoning Province Natural Science Academic Award and the BaiQianWan Talents Project Award. His dedication to research and mentorship is further evident in his recognition as an Excellent Master’s Thesis Instructor.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Ma’s research spans computational intelligence, large-scale multi-objective optimization, and bio-inspired computing. His expertise extends to cloud computing, edge computing, and social network analysis, where he has worked on cloud resource allocation and influence maximization. He is also actively engaged in multi-modal data processing, focusing on knowledge graphs, entity extraction, and text mining. His research integrates AI with industrial applications, advancing neural architecture search and intelligent data analysis.

🔍 Conclusion

Dr. Lianbo Ma is a pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence, computational intelligence, and machine learning optimization. His contributions to big data analytics, neural architecture search, and evolutionary computation have positioned him as a leading figure in the field. With numerous accolades, high-impact publications, and extensive academic service, Dr. Ma continues to shape the future of AI-driven optimization and intelligent computing. 🚀

📖 Publications

A Hybrid Neural Architecture Search Algorithm Optimized via Lifespan Particle Swarm Optimization for Coal Mine Image Recognition

Truthful Combinatorial Double Auctions for Mobile Edge Computing in Industrial IoT. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, 21(11), 4125-4138. DOI

Single-Domain Generalized Predictor for Neural Architecture Search System. IEEE Transactions on Computers. DOI

One-Step Forward and Backtrack: Overcoming Zig-Zagging in Loss-Aware Quantization Training. AAAI-24 Conference Proceedings.

Pareto-wise Ranking Classifier for Multi-objective Evolutionary Neural Architecture Search. IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation. DOI

An Adaptive Localized Decision Variable Analysis Approach to Large-Scale Multiobjective and Many-objective Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics, 52(7), 6684-6696. DOI

Enhancing Learning Efficiency of Brain Storm Optimization via Orthogonal Learning Design. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 51(11), 6723-6742. DOI

 

Zari Farhadi | Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zari Farhadi | Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer, University of Tabriz, Iran

Dr. Zari Farhadi is a dedicated lecturer and researcher at the University of Tabriz, Iran, with expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Predictive Modeling. Her passion for academic excellence is evident in her work, particularly in the development of hybrid models to enhance data analysis accuracy. With a Ph.D. in Data Science, she has contributed extensively to advancing predictive models through innovative techniques like ensemble learning and deep regression. 🌟📚

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Education

Zari Farhadi holds a Ph.D. in Data Science, specializing in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical techniques, from the University of Tabriz. Her academic foundation supports her pioneering work in hybrid machine learning models. 🎓

Experience

As a lecturer and researcher, Dr. Farhadi has contributed to various research papers, focusing on machine learning and deep learning. She teaches at both the Computerized Intelligence Systems Laboratory and the Department of Statistics at the University of Tabriz. Her research experience spans across several high-impact areas of data science, including predictive modeling and statistical learning. 🧑‍🏫

Awards and Honors

Though not currently affiliated with professional organizations, Dr. Farhadi’s work has been recognized in academic circles through the citation of her research in top journals, underlining her growing impact in the field of data science. 🏅

Research Focus

Dr. Farhadi’s research centers on Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Ensemble Learning Methods, Statistical Learning, and Hybrid Models like ADeFS, which integrate deep learning with statistical shrinkage methods. She strives to improve model performance in real-world applications, including gold price prediction and real estate valuation. 🤖📊

Conclusion

Zari Farhadi continues to innovate and drive research in the fields of machine learning and data science. Through her groundbreaking work in hybrid models, she is shaping the future of predictive analytics and advancing the boundaries of artificial intelligence in academic and industrial applications. 🌍

Publications

An Ensemble Framework to Improve the Accuracy of Prediction Using Clustered Random-Forest and Shrinkage Methods,
Appl. Sci., vol. 12, no. 20, 2022, doi: 10.3390/app122010608
Cited by: 15 articles.

Improving random forest algorithm by selecting appropriate penalized method
Commun. Stat. Simul. Comput., vol. 0, no. 0, pp. 1–16, 2022, doi: 10.1080/03610918.2022.2150779
Cited by: 10 articles.

ERDeR: The combination of statistical shrinkage methods and ensemble approaches to improve the performance of deep regression,
IEEE Access, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3368067
Cited by: 3 articles.

ADeFS: A deep forest regression-based model to enhance the performance based on LASSO and Elastic Net,
Mathematics and Computer Science, MDPI, 13 (1), 118, 2024.
Cited by: Pending.

Combining Regularization and Dropout Techniques for Deep Convolutional Neural Network,
IEEE Glob. Energy Conf. GEC 2022, pp. 335–339, 2022, doi: 10.1109/GEC55014.2022.9986657
Cited by: 5 articles.

Analysis of Penalized Regression Methods in a Simple Linear Model on the High-Dimensional Data,
American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, 8 (5), 185, 2019.
Cited by: 2 articles.

An Ensemble-Based Model for Sentiment Analysis of Persian Comments on Instagram Using Deep Learning Algorithms,
IEEE Access, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3473617
Cited by: Pending.

Hybrid Model for Visual Sentiment Classification Using Content-Based Image Retrieval and Multi-Input Convolutional Neural Network,
International Journal of Intelligent Systems (Under review).

 

Gabriella d’Albenzio | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Gabriella d’Albenzio | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Postdoc, Perk Lab Perk Lab Laboratory for Percutaneous Surgery, Canada

🎓 Gabriella d’Albenzio is a talented researcher with a focus on biomedical engineering and medical imaging. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Informatics at the University of Oslo, she has an impressive background in clinical engineering and biomedical engineering. Gabriella has worked on cutting-edge projects related to image-guided therapies and deep learning for medical applications, contributing significantly to her field through both research and development.

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Education

📚 Gabriella d’Albenzio holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of Oslo (2021-2024). She completed her M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering and B.Sc. in Clinical Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, reflecting a solid foundation in both engineering and medical sciences.

Experience

💼 Gabriella d’Albenzio has extensive experience as a Scientific Software Developer at The Intervention Centre in Oslo, Norway, and as a Research Assistant at NTNU. She has also interned at the Rehabilitation Bioengineering Lab in Rome, contributing to various research projects involving advanced medical imaging and deep learning technologies.

Research Interests

🧠 Gabriella’s research interests are centered around enhancing surgical planning and medical imaging through deep learning and advanced computational techniques. Her work focuses on developing algorithms for medical image segmentation and predictive models for surgical outcomes, aiming to improve patient-specific treatment strategies.

Awards

🏅 Gabriella d’Albenzio has been recognized with the Globalink Research Internship by Mitacs, Canada, and a Grant Research Stay Abroad by The Research Council of Norway. These awards highlight her outstanding contributions to research and her commitment to advancing biomedical engineering.

Publications

Optimizing Surgical Plans for Parenchyma-Sparing Liver Resections through Contour-Guided Resection and Surface Approximation

Using NURBS for Virtual Resections in Liver Surgery Planning: A Comparative Usability Study

Patient-Specific Functional Liver Segments Based on Centerline Classification of the Hepatic and Portal Veins

ALive: Analytics for Computation and Visualization of Liver Resections

Laparoscopic Parenchyma-Sparing Liver Resection for Large (≥50 mm) Colorectal Metastases