Zhe PENG | Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhe PENG | Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Dr. Zhe Peng  is a dedicated Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. With a strong background in computer science and engineering, he specializes in intelligent supply chains, AI for manufacturing, and blockchain technologies. His contributions to blockchain, federated learning, and decentralized identity systems have earned him global recognition. With extensive academic and industry experience, Dr. Peng has made a significant impact on cutting-edge technological advancements.

Publication Profile

🎓 Education

Dr. Peng holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2018), under the supervision of Prof. Bin Xiao (IEEE Fellow). He earned his M.E. in Information and Communication Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China (2013) and a B.E. in Communication Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnical University (2010). His academic journey reflects his deep expertise in computing, communication, and AI-driven systems.

💼 Experience

Dr. Peng has held multiple research and industry positions. He is currently a Research Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant Professor at Hong Kong Baptist University (2020-2023) and as an R&D Manager at the Blockchain and FinTech Lab. In the industry, he worked as the Blockchain Technical Director at SF Technology in Shenzhen (2018-2019). Additionally, he was a Visiting Scholar at Stony Brook University, USA, working under Distinguished Prof. Yuanyuan Yang (IEEE Fellow).

🏆 Awards and Honors

Dr. Peng has received several prestigious awards, including the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2024) and the Award for High SFQ Score at PolyU ISE (2024). He was recognized with an ESI Highly Cited Paper (2023) and received the DASFAA-MUST Best Paper Award (2021). His work was also nominated for THE Awards Asia – Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year (2021). His numerous accolades highlight his contributions to academia, research, and technological innovation.

🔬 Research Focus

Dr. Peng’s research revolves around intelligent supply chains, AI-driven manufacturing, blockchain applications, and autonomous systems. His work on verifiable decentralized identity management, privacy-aware federated learning, and blockchain security has set new benchmarks in these fields. He continues to explore innovative solutions to improve efficiency, transparency, and security in digital ecosystems.

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. Zhe Peng is a visionary researcher at the intersection of AI, blockchain, and smart logistics. His groundbreaking research, academic excellence, and industry experience make him a leading expert in his field. Through his contributions to intelligent systems, federated learning, and blockchain security, he continues to shape the future of technological innovation. 🚀

🔗 Publications 

Lightweight Multimodal Defect Detection at the Edge via Cross-Modal Distillation

VDID: Blockchain-Enabled Verifiable Decentralized Identity Management for Web 3.0 

SymmeProof: Compact Zero-Knowledge Argument for Blockchain Confidential Transactions 

The Impact of Life Cycle Assessment Database Selection on Embodied Carbon Estimation of Buildings 

EPAR: An Efficient and Privacy-Aware Augmented Reality Framework for Indoor Location-Based Services

VFChain: Enabling Verifiable and Auditable Federated Learning via Blockchain Systems 

VQL: Efficient and Verifiable Cloud Query Services for Blockchain Systems 

Rania Sefti | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Rania Sefti | Data Science | Best Researcher Award

Phd student, Université Mohammed Premier Oujda, Morocco

Sefti Rania is a passionate researcher specializing in numerical analysis, optimization, and image processing. With a robust academic background and extensive teaching experience, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in a joint program between Morocco and France. Her research focuses on developing advanced methods for medical image segmentation using deep learning techniques.

Profile

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Education 🎓

Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science (Specialization: Numerical Analysis and Optimization, Image Processing, Deep Learning), Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco, University of Orleans, France (Since 2020). Master in Numerical Analysis and Optimization (Honors: Good), Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco (2019). Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematical Sciences and Applications (Honors: Fairly Good), Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco (2017). High School Diploma in Experimental Sciences (Honors: Good), Ibn El Haytam High School, Nador, Morocco (2012)

Experience 💼

Adjunct Lecturer at Mohammed First University, Oujda, Morocco (2020 – Present). Higher School of Technology (Specialty: MCT and LPMI). Faculty of Sciences (Specialty: SVT and SMPC). Modules taught include Mathematics and Analysis with a total of over 200 hours of instruction. Reviewer for numerous articles in Mathematics and Computer Science since 2022

Research Interests 🔬

Numerical Analysis and Optimization, Image Processing, Deep Learning, Medical Image Segmentation.

Awards 🏆

Numerous Publications in renowned journals and conferences in the field of numerical analysis and optimization. Presentation Awards for contributions at international conferences such as MACMAS, NT2A, and SMAI-SIGMA

Publications

A CNN-based spline active surface method with an after-balancing step for 3D medical image segmentation, Mathematics and Computers in Simulation. Link – Cited by:

C2 composite spline methods for fitting data on the sphere, Springer special volume of the SEMA-SIMAI Springer Series. (Accepted in June 2023) – Cited by:

PID-Snake: Progressive Iterative Deformation of a Snake model for segmentation of a variety of images, Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. (Submitted in June 2024) – Cited by:

Fine-tuned cubic generalized composite spline interpolation with optimal parameter, Mathematics in Computer Science. (Submitted in June 2024) – Cited by:

A deep network-based spline active contour method for medical image segmentation, Springer special volume of the SEMA-SIMAI Springer Series. (Submitted in 2024) – Cited by: