Prof. Dr. Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail | Artificial Intelligence | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail is a distinguished full professor in the Computer Science Department at the College of Computer and Information Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . With a prolific academic and research background spanning over two decades, Dr. Ben Ismail is recognized for his contributions in artificial intelligence, image processing, and data mining. His work bridges theory and practical applications in machine learning and statistical modeling, making him a leading voice in his field ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“š.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education Background

Dr. Ben Ismail holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Louisville, USA (2011) ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ, where his dissertation focused on image annotation and retrieval using multi-modal feature clustering. He also earned a Masterโ€™s in Automatic and Signal Processing and a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from the National School of Engineering of Tunis, Tunisia ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ. His early academic journey was distinguished by excellence in mathematics, physics, and competitive engineering entrance exams ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“˜.

๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Professional Experience

Dr. Ben Ismail currently serves as a Full Professor at King Saud University (2021โ€“present), following roles as Associate Professor (2017โ€“2021) and Assistant Professor (2011โ€“2017). Previously, he worked as a Design & Development Engineer at STMicroelectronics, Tunisia, and as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Louisvilleโ€™s Multimedia Research Lab, where he pioneered work on CBIR systems and integrated machine learning approaches. His academic role includes supervising thesis work, lecturing across AI, ML, algorithm design, and image processing ๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ.

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Dr. Ben Ismail has received numerous accolades, including the Best Faculty Member Award (2017) at King Saud University, the Graduate Deanโ€™s Citation Award (2011), and the IEEE Outstanding CECS Student Award (2011) ๐Ÿฅ‡. He is also a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society and received early recognition through his promotion at STMicroelectronics and various graduate assistantships and scholarships ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus

Dr. Ben Ismailโ€™s research interests lie in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Pattern Recognition, Image Processing, Temporal Data Mining, and Information Fusion ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿง . His work emphasizes robust statistical modeling and intelligent systems design, often applied to domains like IoT security, brain tumor detection, real estate prediction, and hyperspectral imaging. His prolific publication record in top-tier journals and conferences highlights his continuous contributions to advanced computational techniques and interdisciplinary innovation ๐Ÿ“Š๐Ÿ“ˆ.

๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion

With a solid educational foundation, impactful research contributions, and extensive teaching experience, Dr. Mohamed Maher Ben Ismail stands as a key figure in advancing AI-driven solutions in academia and industry. His dedication to excellence and innovation marks him as a thought leader and an inspirational academic voice in the global computer science community ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ”ฌ.

๐Ÿ“š Top Publications Notes

  1. YOLO-Act: Unified Spatiotemporal Detection of Human Actions Across Multi-Frame Sequences
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Sensors, 2025
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 12 articles (as of mid-2025)
    ๐Ÿง  Highlights: Proposes a YOLO-based system for recognizing actions across video frames.

  2. MRI-Based Meningioma Firmness Classification Using an Adversarial Feature Learning Approach
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Sensors, 2025
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 9 articles
    ๐Ÿง  Highlights: Enhances brain tumor classification using deep adversarial networks.

  3. RobEns: Robust Ensemble Adversarial Machine Learning Framework for Securing IoT Traffic
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Sensors, 2024
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 18 articles
    ๐Ÿ” Highlights: Focuses on adversarial ML methods to enhance IoT network security.

  4. Skin Cancer Recognition Using Unified Deep Convolutional Neural Networks
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Cancers, 2024
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 25 articles
    ๐Ÿงฌ Highlights: Applies CNNs to early skin cancer detection using medical images.

  5. A Deep Learning Approach for Brain Tumor Firmness Detection Based on Five YOLO Versions
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Computation, 2024
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 14 articles
    ๐Ÿ’ก Highlights: Compares YOLOv3 to YOLOv7 models for brain scan interpretation.

  6. Toward an Improved Machine Learning-based Intrusion Detection for IoT Traffic
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Computers, 2023
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 20 articles
    ๐Ÿ”’ Highlights: Develops a secure ML framework to prevent intrusions in smart devices.

  7. Simultaneous Deep Learning-based Classification and Regression for Company Bankruptcy Prediction
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Journal of Business & Economic Management, 2023
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 8 articles
    ๐Ÿ’ผ Highlights: Innovative DL model integrating financial classification with regression.

  8. Novel Dual-Constraints Based Semi-Supervised Deep Clustering Approach
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Sensors, 2025
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 6 articles
    ๐Ÿ“Š Highlights: Enhances clustering accuracy using semi-supervised constraints in DL.

  9. Better Safe than Never: A Survey on Adversarial Machine Learning Applications towards IoT Environment
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: Applied Sciences, 2023
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 22 articles
    ๐Ÿ” Highlights: Comprehensive survey exploring adversarial ML attacks and defense for IoT.

  10. Detecting Insults on Social Network Platforms Using a Deep Learning Transformer-Based Model
    ๐Ÿ“… Published in: IGI Global Book Chapter, 2025
    ๐Ÿ” Cited by: 11 articles
    ๐ŸŒ Highlights: Uses transformer models to detect hate speech and insults online.

 

Dr. Jiaheng Peng | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jiaheng Peng | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidate, East China Normal University, China

Jiaheng Peng is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at East China Normal University, specializing in Open Source Ecosystem, Natural Language Processing, and Evaluation Science. With a strong academic record and a passion for research, he has contributed significantly to understanding Open Source dataset evaluation. His work bridges the gap between academic research and real-world Open Source applications, earning him recognition in the field.

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๐ŸŽ“ Academic Background

Jiaheng Peng is pursuing his Ph.D. at East China Normal University, focusing on innovative methods to assess Open Source datasets. His research emphasizes citation network analysis, evaluating long-term dataset usage, and developing advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) models. His academic journey is marked by high-impact publications in top-tier journals and international conferences, reflecting his expertise in computational analysis and data evaluation.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Although Jiaheng does not have industry consultancy or ongoing research projects, his scholarly contributions have made a substantial impact on Open Source ecosystem analysis. He actively publishes in high-impact scientific journals and conferences, ensuring that his findings help enhance dataset evaluation metrics. His commitment to advancing data-driven methodologies sets a solid foundation for future research in Open Source analysis.

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

Jiaheng Peng’s research excellence has been acknowledged with the Best Paper Award at the 1st Open Source Technology Academic Conference (2024). His publications in Q1-ranked journals further highlight his academic impact. His continuous contributions to the Open Source community demonstrate his dedication to advancing research and innovation in Open Source evaluation.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus

Jiaheng’s research primarily addresses the limitations of traditional Open Source data insight metrics. His work connects Open Source datasets with their corresponding academic papers, evaluating their significance through citation network mining. By bridging Open Source data with academic insights, he introduces novel evaluation methodologies that enhance dataset usability and long-term impact analysis. His research also extends into Aspect-Based Sentiment Classification, employing advanced Graph Attention Networks and NLP models to extract meaningful insights.

๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion

Jiaheng Peng is a rising scholar in the Open Source and NLP domains, with a keen focus on dataset evaluation, citation network analysis, and sentiment classification. His academic contributions, recognized through prestigious awards and top-tier publications, establish him as a promising researcher dedicated to advancing Open Source dataset analytics. With a commitment to scientific excellence, his work continues to influence the global research community.

๐Ÿ“š Publication Top Notes

Evaluating long-term usage patterns of open source datasets: A citation network approach
BenchCouncil Transactions on Benchmarks, Standards and Evaluations (2025)
Cited by: Pending

DRGAT: Dual-relational graph attention networks for aspect-based sentiment classification
Information Sciences (2024)
Cited by: Pending

Data Driven Visualized Analysis: Visualizing Global Trends of GitHub Developers with Fine-Grained Geo-Details
International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications (2024)
Cited by: Pending

ASK-RoBERTa: A pretraining model for aspect-based sentiment classification via sentiment knowledge mining”
Knowledge-Based Systems (2022)
Cited by: Multiple researchers in NLP and sentiment analysis

Mrs. Edna Rocio Bernal Monroy | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Edna Rocio Bernal Monroy | Machine Learning | Best Researcher Award

UNAD, Colombia

Dr. Edna Rocรญo Bernal Monroy is an accomplished computer scientist and researcher specializing in informatics, machine learning, and healthcare technologies. With a strong academic background and diverse international experience, she has contributed significantly to health informatics, wearable sensors, and intelligent systems. Dr. Bernal Monroy has worked across multiple institutions in Colombia, France, and Spain, engaging in teaching, research, and project management. Her work in artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare has earned her prestigious awards and recognition in the global scientific community.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Dr. Bernal Monroy holds a Ph.D. in Information & Communication Technology from the University of Jaรฉn, Spain (2017โ€“2021), focusing on informatics and AI applications in healthcare. She completed a Master of Engineering in Information Systems and Networks at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, France (2010โ€“2012). Additionally, she pursued a Specialization in Management of Innovative Health Projects at INCAE Business School, Nicaragua (2016โ€“2017) and earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science & Technology from the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (2005โ€“2010).

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience

Dr. Bernal Monroy has held teaching and research roles in various universities. She served as a Full-Time Teacher at the National Open and Distance University, Bogotรก (2014โ€“2020) and worked at the San Gil University Foundation (2013โ€“2014) as a Systems Engineering Lecturer. She was also a faculty member at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (2014โ€“2015). Additionally, she gained international experience as a Project Manager in Informatics at CALYDIAL, France (2011โ€“2012).

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

Dr. Bernal Monroy has received several prestigious distinctions for her research contributions. She was awarded the Google LARA 2018 Google Research Award for Latin America for her doctoral project on innovation. She also served as a European Project Researcher for REMIND – H2020 – MSCA-RISE-2016 under the European Unionโ€™s research initiative. Additionally, she received the CAHI Research Fellowship from the Central American Healthcare Initiative (CAHI) in 2016 for her contributions to healthcare technology and informatics.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus

Dr. Bernal Monroyโ€™s research interests lie at the intersection of AI, machine learning, healthcare informatics, and wearable technologies. She specializes in intelligent monitoring systems for healthcare applications, particularly in preventing pressure ulcers through wearable inertial sensors and using AI-driven analytics for healthcare improvements. Her work also extends to human activity recognition, telemedicine, and IoT solutions for health applications.

๐Ÿ Conclusion

Dr. Edna Rocรญo Bernal Monroy is a leading researcher in AI-driven healthcare solutions with extensive experience in informatics, machine learning, and wearable technologies. Her pioneering research has contributed significantly to intelligent monitoring systems, earning her global recognition and prestigious awards. Through her academic contributions, research projects, and international collaborations, she continues to drive innovation in healthcare informatics and AI applications. ๐Ÿš€

๐Ÿ“š Publications

Implementation of Machine Learning Techniques to Identify Patterns that Affect the Social Determinants of the Municipality of Tumaco โ€“ Nariรฑo (2024) โ€“ Published in Encuentro Internacional de Educaciรณn en Ingenierรญa, this paper focuses on using AI to analyze social determinants of health.

Fuzzy Monitoring of In-Bed Postural Changes for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Using Inertial Sensors Attached to Clothing (2020) โ€“ Published in the Journal of Biomedical Informatics, this research has been cited 31 times and explores AI-driven healthcare monitoring solutions.

Intelligent System for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers by Monitoring Postural Changes with Wearable Inertial Sensors (2019) โ€“ Published in Proceedings, this work highlights wearable sensor-based intelligent systems for healthcare and has been cited 11 times.

UJA Human Activity Recognition Multi-Occupancy Dataset (2021) โ€“ A dataset publication in collaboration with other researchers, cited 3 times.

Finite Element Method for Characterizing Microstrip Antennas with Different Substrates for High-Temperature Sensors (2017) โ€“ Explores sensor technologies for high-temperature environments.

Estudio de Apoyo para la Implementaciรณn de un Sistema de Telemedicina en Lyon, Francia (2013) โ€“ Discusses telemedicine systems and their applications in France.

Chunling Bao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Ms. Chunling Bao | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

PhD Candidates, Shanghai Normal University, China

Chunling Bao is a dedicated Ph.D. candidate at Shanghai Normal University, specializing in environmental and geographical sciences ๐ŸŒ. With a strong academic background and research focus on dust storms, climate change, and land surface interactions, she has contributed significantly to understanding environmental dynamics in East Asia. Her scholarly work is widely recognized, with multiple publications in high-impact journals ๐Ÿ“š.

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๐ŸŽ“ Education

Chunling Bao embarked on her academic journey at Inner Mongolia Normal University, earning her undergraduate degree (2014-2018) and later obtaining her masterโ€™s degree (2018-2021) ๐ŸŽ“. She expanded her expertise through an exchange program at the Center for Agricultural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2023), before pursuing her doctoral studies at Shanghai Normal University (2023-present) ๐Ÿซ.

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience

With a deep passion for environmental research, Chunling Bao has explored dust storms, vegetation interactions, and land-atmosphere processes. Her experience includes field studies, satellite data analysis, and interdisciplinary research collaborations ๐ŸŒช๏ธ. Her academic training at leading Chinese institutions has enriched her expertise in remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and climate analysis.

๐Ÿ† Awards and Honors

Chunling Bao has been recognized for her outstanding research contributions in environmental science ๐Ÿ…. Her work has been published in top-tier journals, and she has actively participated in academic exchanges and research collaborations. Her efforts in studying dust storm dynamics have positioned her as an emerging scholar in the field ๐ŸŒฟ.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus

Her research primarily focuses on the spatial and temporal dynamics of dust storms, their drivers, and their environmental impacts in East Asia ๐ŸŒซ๏ธ. Using remote sensing and geospatial analysis, she investigates the effects of land surface changes on atmospheric conditions. Her studies contribute to climate adaptation strategies and sustainable environmental management.

๐Ÿ“Œ Conclusion

As an emerging environmental researcher, Chunling Bao is making significant strides in understanding dust storm dynamics and their broader ecological implications. With her growing academic contributions and research excellence, she continues to shape the field of environmental science and atmospheric studies ๐ŸŒ.

๐Ÿ“š Publications

Dust Intensity Across Vegetation Types in Mongolia: Drivers and Trends. Remote Sensing, 17(3), 410. ๐Ÿ”— DOI

Analyses of the Dust Storm Sources, Affected Areas, and Moving Paths in Mongolia and China in Early Spring. Remote Sensing, 14, 3661. ๐Ÿ”— DOI

Impacts of Underlying Surface on Dusty Weather in Central Inner Mongolian Steppe, China. Earth and Space Science, 8, e2021EA001672. ๐Ÿ”— DOI

Regional Spatial and Temporal Variation Characteristics of Dust in East Asia. Geographical Research, 40(11), 3002-3015. ๐Ÿ”— DOI (in Chinese)

Analysis of the Movement Path of Dust Storms Affecting Alxa. Journal of Inner Mongolia Normal University (Natural Science Mongolian Edition), 04, 39-47.

Evaluation of the Impact of Coal Mining on Soil Heavy Metals and Vegetation Communities in Bayinghua, Inner Mongolia. Journal of Inner Mongolia Normal University (Natural Science Mongolian Edition), 40(1), 32-38.