Dr. Pengtao Song | Control Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Pengtao Song | Control Science | Best Researcher Award

Student, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China

Pengtao Song is a dedicated Ph.D. student at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, specializing in Control Science and Engineering. With a strong foundation in automation from Northeastern University, he has been actively involved in groundbreaking research in cyber-physical systems, networked control, and intelligent control of industrial processes. His expertise extends to the diagnosis and control of mechatronic systems, with a focus on improving the robustness and efficiency of complex engineering networks. As a member of the Chinese Association of Automation (CAA), Pengtao continues to contribute significantly to the field of control engineering.

Publication Profile

🎓 Education

Pengtao Song earned his B.S. degree in Automation from Northeastern University, Qinhuangdao, China, in 2020. Currently, he is pursuing his Ph.D. in the Faculty of Electronics and Information Engineering at Xi’an Jiaotong University, where he focuses on cyber-physical systems and networked control.

💼 Experience

Pengtao has been actively engaged in advanced research projects, including the prestigious National Science and Technology Major Project of China. His collaboration with the Logistics Science and Innovation Integration Development Research Center at Xi’an Jiaotong University has further enriched his experience in applied research and industrial innovation. His work has been recognized in high-impact journals such as Aerospace Science and Technology, IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, and Nonlinear Dynamics, demonstrating his expertise in system modeling and intelligent control.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Pengtao Song’s outstanding contributions to control engineering have earned him recognition in the academic community. His publications in SCI and Scopus-indexed journals have made a significant impact, contributing to the advancement of cyber-physical systems. His research excellence has positioned him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award in the field of Computer Science.

🔍 Research Focus

Pengtao’s research is centered on ensuring the efficient scheduling and robust operation of aero-engine networked systems. His work addresses challenges such as model perturbation, external disturbances, and communication delays, offering innovative control strategies like sliding mode control (SMC), H∞ control, fuzzy control, and data-driven control. His findings enhance the response performance of complex engineering systems, making significant contributions to the field of control and automation.

🚀Conclusion

Pengtao Song is an emerging leader in the field of control science and automation, contributing cutting-edge solutions to complex engineering challenges. His research in robust control strategies for networked systems has been widely recognized in top-tier journals, making a significant impact in the domain. As he continues his Ph.D. journey, his work promises to drive advancements in intelligent control, cyber-physical systems, and industrial automation.

📚 Publications

Pengtao Song has published extensively in leading journals and conferences, contributing valuable insights into control science and automation. Some of his notable works include:

Disturbance-Compensation-Based Predictive Sliding Mode Control for Aero-Engine Networked Systems With Multiple Uncertainties IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (2025)
DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2024.3350020

Charge or Pick Up? Optimizing E-Taxi Management: A Dual-Stage Heuristic Coordinated Reinforcement Learning Approach – IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering (2024)
DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2024.3486342

Model-free event-triggered resilient control for discrete-time nonlinear systems under sparse actuator attacks via GrHDP – Nonlinear Dynamics (2024)
DOI: 10.1007/s11071-024-10477-2

Observer-based H∞ Sliding Mode Control for Networked Systems with Stochastic Communication Protocol and Packet Loss14th Asian Control Conference (ASCC 2024)
EID: 2-s2.0-85205697035

TAMTL: A Novel Meta-Transfer Learning Approach for Fault Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery – 14th Asian Control Conference (ASCC 2024)
EID: 2-s2.0-85205678502

Fuzzy H∞ robust control for T-S aero-engine systems with network-induced factors under round-robin-like protocol – Aerospace Science and Technology (2023)
DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2023.108258

Observer-based output feedback control for networked systems with dual-channel event-triggered sampling and quantization – Journal of the Franklin Institute (2022)
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfranklin.2022.07.042

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jianhui Wu | System Control | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jianhui Wu | System Control | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor, Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, China

Dr. Jianhui Wu is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, China. With a strong background in system control, optimization, and visual navigation, he has made significant contributions to the field of autonomous systems. His research focuses on advanced control technologies, particularly in multi-agent systems and obstacle avoidance. As an IEEE member, Dr. Wu actively collaborates with the scientific community, publishing impactful studies in high-ranking journals. His work is widely cited, showcasing his influence in the academic and industrial sectors.

Publication Profile

🎓 Education

Dr. Wu earned his Ph.D. from Changsha University of Science and Technology, China, in 2019. His doctoral research laid the foundation for his expertise in system control, signal processing, and visual navigation. His academic journey has been marked by a deep commitment to solving complex problems in autonomous systems and optimization.

💼 Experience

Currently serving as an Associate Professor, Dr. Wu is affiliated with the School of Information and Communication at Guilin University of Electronic Technology. Over the years, he has led several research projects funded by the Zhuang Autonomous Region, working on cutting-edge control mechanisms for autonomous multi-agent systems. His contributions span both theoretical advancements and practical applications in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation, and transportation optimization.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Wu’s work has been widely recognized, with multiple grants supporting his research in intelligent systems and control optimization. His research output has earned high citations in SCI-indexed journals, further cementing his reputation as a leading researcher in his domain.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Wu’s research primarily revolves around system control and optimization, visual navigation, and signal processing. His groundbreaking studies on multi-agent autonomous systems explore innovative flocking control mechanisms that enhance obstacle avoidance, navigation, and collaborative behaviors. His research has contributed to designing efficient, self-organizing, and adaptive autonomous systems, essential for advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence.

📌 Conclusion

Dr. Jianhui Wu is a dedicated researcher whose contributions to system control and multi-agent coordination continue to shape the future of automation and intelligent transportation. With numerous publications in top-tier journals and significant industry collaborations, his work is paving the way for smarter, more autonomous systems.

📚 Publications 

Fuzzy Flocking Control for Multi-Agents Trapped in Dynamic Equilibrium Under Multiple ObstaclesInternational Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2024 (DOI: 10.1007/s12555-022-0950-6)

Virtual-Leader Split/Rejoin-Based Flocking Control With Obstacle Avoidance for Multi-AgentsInternational Journal of Control, Automation and Systems, 2024 (DOI: 10.1007/s12555-022-0950-6)

Anonymous Flocking With Obstacle Avoidance via the Position of Obstacle Boundary PointIEEE Internet of Things Journal, 2024 (DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2024.3465881)

Obstacle Boundary Point and Expected Velocity-Based Flocking of Multiagents with Obstacle AvoidanceInternational Journal of Intelligent Systems, 2023 (DOI: 10.1155/2023/1493299)

Optimization Scheme of Fine Toll and Bus Departure Quantity for Bottleneck Congestion ManagementComplexity, 2021 (DOI: 10.1155/2021/5518502)

Optimization Scheme of Tradable Credits and Bus Departure Quantity for Travelers’ Travel Mode Choice GuidanceJournal of Advanced Transportation, 2020 (DOI: 10.1155/2020/6665161)

Price Regulation Mechanism of Travelers’ Travel Mode Choice in the Driverless Transportation NetworkJournal of Advanced Transportation, 2020 (DOI: 10.1155/2020/9191834)

Guidance Optimization of Travelers’ Travel Mode Choice Based on Fuel Tax Rate and Bus Departure Quantity in Two-Mode Transportation SystemJournal of Advanced Transportation, 2020 (DOI: 10.1155/2020/4190632)

A Day-to-Day Stochastic Traffic Flow Assignment Model Based on Mixed RegulationIEEE Access, 2020 (DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2962864)

Robust Optimization of Sequence Decision in Urban Road ConstructionComputer Science, 2018

 

 

Anthony Tolika Sibiya | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Anthony Tolika Sibiya | Robotics | Best Researcher Award

Researcher, Centre for Researching Education and Labour, South Africa

Dr. Anthony Tolika Sibiya is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Researching Education and Labour, and a lecturer at Wits School of Education, where he teaches the Psychology of Education in TVET and Sociology of Education. He is also an associate lecturer at the American University of Central Asia and a visiting scholar at the Central European University through the Open Society University Network (OSUN) programme. His extensive teaching and research focus on promoting access and equity in education, especially in resource-constrained contexts. Dr. Sibiya previously lectured sociology at Nelson Mandela University and has a rich background in researching technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. (Skills for Industrial Development), University of the Witwatersrand (2018-2022). Thesis Title: The contribution of Technical Vocational Education and Training formal programmes to inclusive company growth and transformation: A case study of the automotive manufacturing sector in South Africa. MA (Sociology), Nelson Mandela University (2014-2016). Thesis Title: Vocational Education & Training and Labour Markets in South Africa. BA (Honours) – Public Administration and Political Science, Nelson Mandela University (2011)

Experience 🌍

Associate Lecturer, American University of Central Asia (September 2022-present). Facilitates discussions and lectures on global education for development. Researcher, Centre for Researching Education and Labour (Wits University) (2018-present). Involved in multiple research projects related to skills development and TVET. TVET Researcher, Centre for Integrated Post-Schooling Education and Training (NMU) (2013-2017). Researched and coordinated curriculum innovation projects for vocational education and training programs. Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, NMU (2016). Taught courses on social and environmental issues and labour studies.

Research Interests 🔍

Dr. Sibiya’s research interests include technical and vocational education and training (TVET), skills development, education policy, labour markets, and the socio-economic impact of education in developing countries. His work focuses on the intersection of education and industrial development, aiming to enhance the inclusivity and effectiveness of TVET programs in South Africa and beyond.

Awards 🏆

Named one of Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans in 2019 in the Education and Training category. Appointed to several leadership and advisory roles, including serving on the research steering committee for the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and as General Secretary of the South African Youth Council (SAYC).

Publications 📚

Building Transformative Pedagogy in Vocational Education (2014)

The TVET sector and economic rebound implications in the world of work (2021)

The contribution of Technical and Vocational Education and Training formal programmes to inclusive company growth and transformation: a case study of the automotive …

Challenges regarding TVET training programs in the SA automotive industry