Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maikel Leon | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor Practice | University of Miami | United States

Dr. Maikel Leon is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence, explainable AI, fuzzy cognitive maps, machine learning, and intelligent systems, with strong applications in business technology, cybersecurity, transportation, and sustainable computing. His scholarly work bridges theoretical AI models with real-world decision-making, emphasizing transparency, reasoning, and human-centered intelligence. He has authored influential contributions in top-tier journals and IEEE conferences, advancing cognitive mapping, AI safety, sentiment analysis, and large language model governance. His research impact is well established, with over 900 citations on Google Scholar (h-index 17, i10-index 23) and more than 350 Scopus citations across 38 indexed documents (Scopus h-index 11), reflecting sustained international influence and research excellence.

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Prof. Hedi Sakli | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Hedi Sakli | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Professor | University of Tunis El Manar | Tunisia

Hedi Sakli is a senior researcher and academic expert in telecommunications, electromagnetics, antennas, wave propagation, and advanced radiofrequency systems, with strong contributions spanning 5G technologies, metamaterials, optical communications, signal processing, and applied artificial intelligence. His research integrates theoretical electromagnetism with practical engineering applications, including IoT, sensor networks, and AI-assisted health and communication systems. He has authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed scientific work with significant international visibility. According to indexed databases, his research impact includes more than 116 Scopus-indexed documents with over 1,197 citations and an h-index of 14, alongside more than 1,755 Google Scholar citations and an h-index of 17, reflecting sustained scholarly influence and research leadership.

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Nannan Zhang | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Nannan Zhang | Artificial Intelligence | Research Excellence Award

Senior Engineer | Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development | China

Mrs. Nannan Zhang is a senior engineer and researcher specializing in petroleum remote sensing and environmental monitoring using advanced geospatial technologies. Her research focuses on applying high-resolution satellite imagery, deep learning, and data fusion techniques to support oil and gas infrastructure detection, environmental impact assessment, and ecological protection. She has led multiple applied research initiatives that bridge scientific innovation with industrial needs, contributing significantly to the practical deployment of remote sensing in energy and environmental fields. Her scholarly work is published in internationally recognized journals and conferences, complemented by patented technologies and a research monograph. She is also actively engaged in advancing professional collaboration within the remote sensing research community.

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Prof. Chen Juan | Deep learning | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Chen Juan | Deep learning | Best Researcher Award

Shanghai University, China

Dr. Juan Chen is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of big data analytics, autonomous driving, and computer vision, currently serving as a faculty member at SILC Business School, Shanghai University since 2009. With over two decades of academic and research experience, she specializes in developing cutting-edge AI models, especially for transportation and e-commerce applications. Her expertise in deep learning and intelligent transportation systems has earned her recognition in core academic journals and scientific communities.

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🎓 Education Background

Dr. Chen obtained her Ph.D. in Control Science and Engineering from Tongji University, China in 2008. She previously completed her Master’s degree at the School of Automation, Xi’an Jiaotong University in 2003, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Energy and Power Engineering from Shanghai University of Technology in 1996. Her robust academic background laid the foundation for her interdisciplinary work across AI, engineering, and data science.

🏫 Professional Experience

Dr. Chen began her academic career as a lecturer at the School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Northern University for Nationalities from 1996 to 1998 and returned to the same school from 2001 to 2002. Since 2009, she has been actively contributing to teaching and research at SILC Business School, Shanghai University. Her teaching portfolio includes essential courses such as Python Program Design, Fundamentals of Data Analysis, and Deep Learning Practice in Computer Vision, which bridge theory with real-world AI practices.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Chen has consistently published in prestigious journals indexed in SCI and ESCI, such as the International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, IET Intelligent Transport Systems, and Algorithms. Her research achievements, including core journal recognition by Peking University, reflect her impactful contributions to intelligent systems and optimization in traffic networks.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Chen’s research is centered on big data analysis applied to transportation and e-commerce, autonomous vehicle control, computer vision, and deep learning. She has developed advanced models such as graph convolutional networks and spatiotemporal LSTM to address challenges in vehicle trajectory prediction, traffic congestion, and signal optimization. Her work integrates reinforcement learning, fuzzy logic, and multi-objective optimization to improve real-world systems’ efficiency and sustainability.

🔚 Conclusion

With an unwavering commitment to advancing AI applications in intelligent transportation, Dr. Juan Chen exemplifies interdisciplinary excellence. Her blend of academic rigor, research innovation, and practical teaching continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and data scientists. 🚗💡📊

📚 Top Publications :

Urban expressway on-ramp control based on improved NSGA-Ⅱ algorithm of reinforcement learning
Journal of Shanghai University (Natural Science Edition), 2023
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Vehicle Trajectory Prediction Based on Local Dynamic Graph Spatiotemporal-LSTM Model
World Electric Vehicle Journal, 2024
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KGCN-LSTM: A graph convolutional network considering knowledge fusion of point of interest for vehicle trajectory prediction
IET Intelligent Transport Systems, 2023
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Connected and automated vehicle control at unsignalized intersection based on deep reinforcement learning in vehicle-to-infrastructure environment
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 2022
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Multi-class expressway traffic control for reducing congestion and emissions based on fuzzy NSGA
Journal of Shanghai University (Natural Science Edition), 2021
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Freeway Traffic Congestion Reduction and Environment Regulation via Model Predictive Control
Algorithms, 2019
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Traffic congestion prediction based on GPS trajectory data
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, 2019
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